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Yes, No, Maybe? #110

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October 9, 2022Apple, Podcast, Smartphones, Twitter, video games, YouTubekirk

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This week, Elon does an about-face, Tim Cook facetimes with the Pope, and Kim Kardashian is faced with a fine.

Also, this is one of three special episodes as we are teaming up with F5 Refreshing Technology where we will have special content from their podcast in each of the episodes including F5 Refreshing Technolgys co-host Avram Piltch and his segment the Piltch Point and he takes an early deep dive on the upcoming Amazon Prime Day Early Access this week.

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Amazon-Palooza in the news this week! #045

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November 22, 2019Amazon, Apple, Google Trends, Podcast, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week,  a lot of news from Amazon including that there they are facing questions about Ring,  in other news, Apple breaks ground in Texas, Verizon expands its 5G coverage plus AT&T brings 5G…for real.

Show Notes:

• Amazon faces questions about Ring
• Amazon Go expands
• You can listen Amazon Music for free
• Amazon Fire Blaster
• Apple in Austin Texas
• Verizon 5G
• Boost founder wants to buy back Sprint
• Vizio is updating SmartCast TVs
• TV buying guide
• When is the right time to buy a phone?
• 10 easy steps to make Chrome faster and secure
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1
• Trending on Twitter today at number 2
• Trending on YouTube today at number 3
• AI politeness

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Google now offers a checking account #044

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November 15, 2019Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, YouTubekirk

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This week, Google wants you to open a checking account with them, Disney+ had millions of mobile downloads, Verizon wants you to stream, plus Hulu + Live is raising its prices

Show Notes:

• Google offering checking accounts in 2020
• Disney + had 32 million app downloads
• Motorola Razr
• Verizon Stream Box
• Hulu Live price increase
• Facebook/Instagram pulled accounts
• Amazon smart speakers out ships Googles
• Apple TV+ renewals
• Apple’s credit card investigation
• Apple 16 inch Macbook Pro
• Walmart customers order via Siri
• Apple TV, News, Music bundle rumors
• iPhone counterfeiting scheme
• How to watch local tv channels without cable
• Classic films on Disney +
• 5 hidden Windows 10 features you should be using
• Sleep apps
• Google launches tools to help travelers plan Thanksgiving
• Disney + vs. Netflix vs. Apple TV + HBO Max  
• The best travel apps for Android
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1: LSU vs. Alabama
• Trending today on Twitter at number 2: #suspendRUDOLPH
• Trending today on YouTube at number 2: Last to Fall

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Windows Mobile would have beaten Android #043

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November 8, 2019Amazon, Apple, FCC, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week, FTC fines AT&T, FCC approves the Sprint-T-Mobile merger, Amazon has deals ahead of Black Friday plus Bill Gates says Windows Mobile would have beaten Android.

Show Notes:

• FTC fines AT&T
• FCC approves Sprint T-Mobile merger
• Bill Gates
• Black Friday Amazon deals
• Costco and Instacart
• Google/Alphabet investigation
• Twitter topics rollout
• AirBnb will verify every listing
• US Veterans and Apple health records
• Uber drivers sue
• Deezer
• Roku 3Q
• These devices will lose Netflix support
• Google tricks
• Essential Facebook etiquette
• Best Verizon phones
• What are the best video player apps for iPhone and iPad?
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1: Day of the Dead
• Trending on Twitter today at number 1: NCAA
• Trending today on YouTube at number 13: iPhone 11
• A man killed for not unlocking his iPhone

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Microsoft Surface Event 2019 #039

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October 6, 2019Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week, Microsoft launches new laptops and more, GoPro launches 2 new cameras, Facebook pulls accounts, plus Verizon buys Jaunt.

Show Notes:

• Microsoft Surface event
• GoPro Hero 8 Black and Hero Max
• 1 person submitted 1.9 million comments to the FCC
• Verizon is buying Jaunt
• Facebook pulls propaganda accounts
• Twitter rolls out DM filter
• Samsung Pay Cash
• Amazon Go
• Pandora mobile personalization
• Kamala Harris
• Elizabeth Warren and Mark Zuckerberg
• SEC fines Block
• Redditt
• US Treasury Department sanctions Russians
• YouTube is testing a program for creators
• Chrome Password Checkup
• Google Pixel personal safety app
• Tivo Edge Box
• Fox Sports ALCS
• YouTube Live on Amazon 
• Best Android phones
• Best universal car phone mounts
• Best games on Apple Arcade
• Money-saving apps
• Best Android smartwatch
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1: Google
• Trending today on Twitter at number 5: Rick Perry
• Trending today on YouTube at number 5: Dan + Shay
• An iPhone lost in a river 15 months later

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Apple 2019 Event #038

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September 14, 2019Apple, Facebook, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week from GNC Week In Review,  Apple announces the next iPhone and more, GameStop is closing stores, tech CEOs are asking for a federal data law, plus Uber is laying off jobs.

Show Notes:

• Apple Event 2019
• Warner Media signs J.J. Abrams
• BET+ launches
• Fubo Sports Network
• Facebook suspends Israeli PM chatbot
• Facebook adds new ways for public figures to make money 
• Gamestop to close 200 stores
• Lyft announces Smart Trip Check In
• Uber layoffs
• 51 tech CEO’s send an open letter to Congress
• Mcdonald’s plan to bring AI to drive-thru
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1: NFL
• Trending on Twitter today at number 4: #RollTide
• Trending on YouTube today at number 5: Locked in my art room for 24 hours
• KFC Dating Sim

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Another foldable phone from Samsung? #037

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September 7, 2019Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, YouTubekirk

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This week, YouTube taking steps to remove harmful content, Facebook may remove likes, TikTok is all in with the NFL plus another foldable phone from Samsung?

Show Notes:

• YouTube shares its plans for removing harmful content
• Facebook Dating
• Facebook may remove likes
• Antitrust investigation into Google
• Google Search
• Android 10
• NFL and TikTok
• Verizon 5G and NFL
• Another Samsung foldable phone?
• Galaxy A50
• Samsung sold 2 million smartphones
• Another state fights to block T-Mobile Sprint merger
• Huawei accuses US cyberattacks
• The ScoreBet 
• LG 88-inch 8K OLED TV
• T-Mobile is being sued
• The NTSB and Tesla
• GPS trackers have vulnerabilities
• Android 10 features 
• 14 easy ways to cut back on data
• Best ways to stream NFL games
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1: Hurricane Dorian
• Trending on Twitter today at number 1: Patriots 
• Trending on YouTube today at number 10: Antonio Brown released
• AirPods lost in NYC

 

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AT&T TV? #031

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July 28, 2019Apple, Apps, Google, Google Trends, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week, Tesla lost millions, Twitter reports a small growth of users in Q2, AT&T is coming out with AT&T TV? plus Samsung is bringing back the Fold.

Show Notes:

• Tesla loses millions
• DoorDash promises workers will get tips
• 5G customers to hit 1 billion by 2023
• Twitter Q2
• Apple Card launches
• FCC/FEMA Emergency Alert
• The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
• HBO Max
• AT&T TV
• TV blackouts hit a record high
• Netflix unveils new shows for preschoolers
• These movies and shows on Disney+
• CBS All Access on Apple TV
• Galaxy Fold coming in September
• Google Photos hit a billion users in 4 years
• Google Home Minis for people with paralysis
• Toyko 2020 medals made from old phones
• Best Android Browsers
• Best E-book stores
• Google Trends at number 1: FaceApp
• Trending on Twitter at number 3: #wearebaltimore
• Trending on YouTube at 1: No Guidance
• Stan Lee could get a New York Street named after him

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Amazon Prime Day breaks records #030

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July 19, 2019Google, Google Trends, video games, YouTubekirk

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This week, Amazon Prime Day breaks records……again, Netflix loses subscribers, smartphone shipments decline, eBay beats Q2 estimates, Verizon launches 5G in St. Paul plus the DNC gets a warning not to use FaceApp

Show Notes:

• Netflix Q2
• A decline in smartphone shipments
• eBay Q2
• DNC warned not to use FaceApp
• Verizon launches 5G in St. Paul
• Best AT&T phones
• BYOD Comcast Xfinity Mobile
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10
• Google will pay up to $3000.00 to report a bug
• Google’s plan to improve local news
• YouTube crackdown on stream ripping
• Orlando won’t use Amazon’s facial recognition 
• Facial recognition banned in another state
• Best drones for kids
• Best phone mounts and holders for cars
• How to get the best wifi connection at the airport
• Smart News apps
• Best podcasts for kids
• Delete these banned apps from your Android phone
• Google Trends at number 3: Area 51 Raid
• Trending on Twitter at number 10: #heatwave
• Trending on YouTube at number 8
• AI Rubiks Cube
• AI bartender

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K12.com exposes millions of records #029

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July 12, 2019Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Twitter, video games, YouTubekirk

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This week, FCC wants to ban caller id spoofing, K12.com exposed student records, AT&T makes it harder for spam callers to reach you plus Amazon has a lot of Prime Day deals!

• FCC wants to ban caller id spoofing
• K12.com exposed records
• AT&T and spam callers
• Prime Day device deals
• Facebook creators
• Uber adds comfort
• Hulu Live Guide in 4K
• YouTube copyright claim system update
• Apple Macbook Air and Macbook Pro update
• Nintendo Switch Lite
• Perfect PC games you can play in 5 minutes
• Google Trends: Mulan
• Trending on Twitter: #LivePD
• Trending on YouTube: Old Town Road
• Angry mob burns down the house of Bitcoin swindler
• Facebook wants to help creators

 

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