TechFan 389 – Srulling Around

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Tim

Warren wants to break up Apple, Google, Facebook, and maybe even TechFan! Amazon cracks down on counterfeit sellers, the Galaxy S10 is easily spoofed, and Friendster is our focus on Wikitrolling. Plus David and Tim discuss Captain Marvel.

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Amazon ousted thousands of merchants with no notice
ELIZABETH WARREN WANTS TO BREAK UP APPLE
‘Captain Marvel’ Review Bombing: Rotten Tomatoes Removes Toxic “Reviews”
The Galaxy S10’s face unlock fooled by pictures, siblings
Friendster via Wikipedia

TechFan 388 – The Shack

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Tim

Big video game companies screw up (shocker), Steven Spielberg yells at the clouds, Thunderbolt 3 desecrates itself by becoming USB4, and Tim and David look at RadioShack thanks to Steve Stavisky.

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Thunderbolt 3 becomes USB4
Sony begins refunding Anthem purchases
Three hours after allying with 8chan, THQ Nordic goes into full apology mode
RadioShack via Wikipedia

TechFan 387 – USB Vega

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Tim

What’s it like to negotiate car sales, how bad is the foldable phone, USB 3 dumbness, Pac-Man, and Cerwin Vega speakers

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Forget USB 3.0 & USB 3.1: USB 3.2 Moving Forward
Pac-Man Lamp with Sound
Cerwin-Vega
Why arcade Pac-Man players literally grabbed onto the game

TechFan 386 – Flushing good time

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Tim

Nike and Google have a bad week, plus Tim and David discuss water usage.

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Residential water use in the U.S. and Canada
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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TechFan 385 – Berry Good

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Tim

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

Amazon acquires Eero

Abuse of Apple’s “Enterprise” apps

Stupid Fox News host

Dumb iPhone SE uses

Wikitrolling – BlackBerry Ltd

TechFan 384 – Finding Toy Up

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Tim

Blackmail, ransom, fraud, and fakery kick off the show before Tim and David get on to a fun topic, Pixar!

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TechFan 383 – DMC 12

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Tim

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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Macsales Pre-owned iMacs
How Much of the Internet Is Fake?
Facebook Receives Retribution from Apple

TechFan 382 – FX6021 Weather Windows

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Tim

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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TechFan 381 – Self Lacing

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Tim

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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TechFan 380 – AirPlay Television Shows

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Tim

AirPlay 2 takes over CES news, smart TVs, Bungie divorces Activision, and Tim’s top television shows of all time. Sponsored by OWC!

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TechFan 379 – iPhone Slow Down

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Tim

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

TechFan 378 – 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Tim

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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OWC’s Annual Area of 51 Sale!
Metro Vacuum ED500P DataVac

TechFan Episode 377 – Better Gifts Than You Got

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Tim

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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Macsales.com – OWC Drive Dock
Soulja Boy now sells his own (sketchy) video game consoles
Apple iOS 12.1.2 Has A Serious Problem
Instant Pot
ODROID-GO
Harry Potter Wand Coding Kit
Fire HD 8 Tablet
Epson Perfection V39 Color Photo & Document Scanner
Toy found!

TechFan 376 – Trailer Hype

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Tim

Captain Marvel, Avengers: End Game, O2 Network woes, Sony Playstation Classic, and Samsung gets caught cheating again

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OWC – Apple HomePod for $288.88!
OS Network Goes Down
Samsung Gets Caught (again)

TechFan 375 – Vector Views

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Tim

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.

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OWC Cable Central
Vector monitor

TechFan 374 – Death of the Mall

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Tim

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

TechFan 373 – Essential TechFan

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Tim

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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OWC USB-C Travel Dock
Essential Apple Podcast

TechFan 372 – Mac mini

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Tim

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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TechFan 371 – Etch A Sketch

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Tim

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
Etch A Sketch via WikiPedia

TechFan 370 – Paul Allen

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Tim

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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