Nike and Google have a bad week, plus Tim and David discuss water usage.
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Users alarmed by undisclosed microphone in Nest Security System
Nike’s self-lacing sneakers turn into bricks after faulty firmware update
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Tim has been brought down by a virus (biological, not computer!) so David is here alone this week. After followup about FaceBook, AT&T and Apple’s enterprise developer programme he discusses Eero’s acquisition, stupid TV hosts, iPhone SE rubbish and BlackBerry is the wiki trolling topic this week.
Sprint sues AT&T over 5G branding
FaceBook anti-trust problems in Germany
Blackmail, ransom, fraud, and fakery kick off the show before Tim and David get on to a fun topic, Pixar!
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Tim and David discuss the DeLorean Motor Company and its history in our Wiki segment. We start off the show with Facebook and Google acting, shocker, unethical. and the rise of the Fake Internet.
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How Much of the Internet Is Fake?
Facebook Receives Retribution from Apple
With bad weather coming, Tim explains how technology helps keep his drive more safe. Topics include Windows Mobile, fifteen year old Altec Lansing FX6021 speaks, John Nemo’s top ten TV shows, some Macstock news, and more
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This episode David shares his top 10 television shows, Nike shows off their self-lacing shoes, and Facebook gets caught being naughty once again. Shocker!
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AirPlay 2 takes over CES news, smart TVs, Bungie divorces Activision, and Tim’s top television shows of all time. Sponsored by OWC!
Apple announces lower than expected iPhone sales, and blames China, tariffs, and cheap iPhone battery replacement. Tim and David take an entire episode deep dive to look at the problems.
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Apple’s Biggest Problem? My Mom
Apple knows the age of yearly iPhone upgrades is over
NYNE Punch Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers
OWC Acquires Akitio – Maker of Premium External Storage Products
Tim and David look back on the big tech stories of 2018, including Cryptocurrencies, Facebook, Fortnite, Elon Musk, Disney takes Fox, while Comcast takes Sky, IBM buying Red Hat, the passing of Paul Allen, and Google.
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Tim almost blinds himself, while David remembers getting his eye burned out. What gadget should you buy? We have ideas for you! Plus Soulja Boy is a bonehead, more deployable Samsung antics, Apple iOS 10.1.2 is bricking connections, and our favorite gifts from childhood.
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Soulja Boy now sells his own (sketchy) video game consoles
Apple iOS 12.1.2 Has A Serious Problem
Instant Pot
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Harry Potter Wand Coding Kit
Fire HD 8 Tablet
Epson Perfection V39 Color Photo & Document Scanner
Toy found!
Captain Marvel, Avengers: End Game, O2 Network woes, Sony Playstation Classic, and Samsung gets caught cheating again
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OS Network Goes Down
Samsung Gets Caught (again)
Amazon cracks down on their partners, Apple iPhone sale crap website headlines, funny Windows activation moment, OWC cables, Daredevil gets cancelled and the future of Marvel properties on Netflix, and Vector monitors.
David returns from his not so fun cruise to talk with Tim about the hot holiday tech of 2018, the death of the U.S. Mall, BBS’s, Black Friday, and much more.
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OWC Owned Macs
Best Buy Top Tech Gifts
Simon from the Essential Apple Podcast joins Tim to discuss his start in podcasting, his views on the biggest Apple release from the last two events, Kindle, and the year 2008 in Technology.
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Tim and David spend the show discussing the new products Apple introduced this week, and ironically looking back at the Mac mini for our WikiTrolling segment. Plus, don’t get the upgraded RAM for your new Mac mini from Apple, get it from OWC!
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Tim and David discuss the low-light photography of the new Google Pixel 3, fast wireless charging, AppleTV, and the Etch A Sketch.
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Google Pixel 3 locks fast Qi charging to certified chargers
Google’s Night Sight for Pixel phones will amaze you
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Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen, a pioneer in the world of technology, passed this week and Tim and David discuss his life. Also: Fitbit helps solve a murder investigation, and AppleTV falls short of its lofty goals.
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Tim and David further the talks about Right to Repair, Pandora’s Box, Windows 10 update, and Netflix takes center stage in our WikiTrolling segment.
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Apple and Amazon respond to the Bloomberg report of spy chips in their servers with strong, unequivocal denials, while Apple comes under fire for software that makes repairing your own mac difficult. Finally, Tim and David look at CompuServe, the first US online service.
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Tim and David discuss Pandora’s Box, SiriusXM buying Pandora, rovers on asteroids, and the demise of TellTale Games.
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