Stearns Tech Talk

Stearns Tech Talk

di JD & Riley
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Stagione 2
E67: Apple Watch sales have Horrible timing and it comes down to hardware
This episode is also available on Youtube https://youtu.be/xCzkLKuDiU8 Links to deals are non-affiliate. 0:00 - Intro / Stadia update 0:45 - Peter Clark https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-senior-designer-left-the-company/ 1:42 - Apple Stores in Hawaii https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/apple-permanently-closing-apple-royal-hawaiian-retail-store-next-month-after-15-years/ 2:26 - Magsafe on 2024 iPads? https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/ipad-pro-magsafe-charging/ 4:05 - iOS 17.2.1 4:34 - Google Messages Wallpaper https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-rcs-wallpaper-3395361/ 5:24 - Google "Pixie" https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-pixie-pixel-9-report 6:53 - Gmail; UNSUBSCRIBE https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail-blue-unsubscribe-button-on-the-web 8:14 - Ultra-wide Astrophotography https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-pro-ultrawide-astrophotography-mode-3395778/ 10:09 - Deals Pixel Fold - https://a.co/d/g6JgpU1 11:15 - Youtube revises Ad layouts in videos https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-will-start-showing-fewer-ads-but-theres-a-catch/ 14:11 - Nothing Phone 2a? https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-2a-specs-launch-date-features-3395319/ 17:23 - Minecraft Update on Xbox Series Consoles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/minecraft-xbox-4k-resolution-patch-notes/ 19:52 - T-mobile free line promo (BYOD) https://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-has-a-special-something-for-select-customers-as-a-year-end-gift_id153610 21:16 - The Apple Watch Ban (U.S.) https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/apple-watch-import-ban-software-fix/
S2 · E45
22 dic 2023
25:29
E65: Beeper Mini (Pt1) | iOS17.2 Expectations | Degrading Discord ??
This Episode is available on Youtube Due to Character limitation, see all sourced links in this Google Doc. All Deals are non-affiliated links. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - OnePlus 12 0:55 - Stray on the Mac 1:20 - Hulu and Disney+ 3:08 - Instagram & FB Messenger 5:49 - Qi2 Availability on more iPhones 6:44 - iOS 17.2 Primary Features 10:35 - Battery: Full (Pixel Watch) Version number: 2.1.0.576785526 11:41 - Deals Pixel Watch 2 - https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-google-pixel-watch-2-just-got-its-first-major-discount-and-its-a-biggie Moto RAZR+ - https://a.co/d/jdZyjPd 13:38 - WIndows 10 ESU 15:18 - Layoffs Keep Coming 17:44 - nEverNote 20:01 - Oppo Find X7 25:29 - Tax Credit. Tesla 26:57 - Controversy on Discord 32:44 - "Beep Beep!"
S2 · E42
11 dic 2023
47:28
E64: Apple Says, RC'Yes | Is Nothing Secure? | Dbrand's Case for Copyright Infringement
0:00 - Belated, Happy Thanksgiving 1:10 - WatchOS 10.2 Beta https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-watch-face-swipe-change/ 2:38 - Last Roar for Lion/Mountain Lion https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/apple-discontinues-the-last-macos-install-cds/ 4:46 - Qi2 on the Horizon https://9to5google.com/2023/11/15/qi2-certification-google-pixel-likelihood/ 7:13 - More Apple - X Controversy https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pausing-advertising-on-x-following-latest-elon-musk-controversy.2411296/ 9:23 - Amazon Auto ? https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964233/amazon-car-online-sale-hyundai-dealer-alexa 12:15 - Craziness Concerning Casetify https://www.phonearena.com/news/casetify-sued-by-dbrand-for-stealing-teardown-skin-designs_id152907 17:26 - No Deals This Week 17:45 - Youtube Limitations with AdBlockers https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube-loads-slower-on-firefox 22:53 - Youtube Playables 28:18 - Nothing/SunBird Falters https://www.phonearena.com/news/nothing-chats-beta-pulled-from-play-store_id152720 31:00 - And Apple Answers Back https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/
S2 · E41
30 nov 2023
37:41
E63: Things are Looking a Little Blue for Nothing and a Little Sweet from Xbox
This episode is available on Youtube Deals in this description are not affiliate links 0:00 - Monday Night Football 1:55 - Xbox "Sweet"stakes https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/ 4:33 - Zelda https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-legend-of-zelda-film-3383552/ 5:46 - Reminder: Google's Account Purge 6:33 - Walmart's Sensory Friendly Shopping Returns https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/walmart-brings-back-sensory-friendly-shopping-hours-all-stores/RZIZV5CGSBC4HFLHLAMQBSEJGQ/?outputType=amp 7:59 - Rumor: Verizon to combine Max and Flix as a perk https://gizmodo.com/max-netflix-verizon-ad-tier-savings-streaming-bundle-1851012269 9:31 - Deals - The OnePlus 11 is $150 over at Best Buy - no activation catch with that deal. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6531251.p?skuId=6531251 - Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera is $500 off at Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r5-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black/6420364.p?skuId=6420364 10:21 - iOS 18 https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/12/ios-18-features-design-changes-report/ https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-18-development-on-hold_id152371 15:16 - Game Pass Notifications https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-feature-money/ 17:01 - OnePlus Watch 2 https://www.androidauthority.com/onplus-watch-2-render-leak-3384581/ 20:27 - Nothing better than iMessage? https://youtube.com/watch?v=A9PP8AeSbbo&si=3nwCvXkgbjvNkLcB
S2 · E40
16 nov 2023
27:13
E61: Mario Kart; Wave 6 | Apple Music Voice Only | X's and Oh's
0:00 - WatchOS 10.1.1 1:08 - RetroSpeckt iPods https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ipods-get-hot-again_id152285 2:11 - Mario Kart Wave 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kASUEEXn8 4:51 - 50k for a Username https://www.pcmag.com/news/x-is-reportedly-selling-inactive-usernames-for-50000 6:52 - Disney Ready to own all of Hulu https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/1/23875523/disney-comcast-hulu-stake-sale?fbclid=IwAR3fIXfD9xn4ZEPCwagkKcwHFCkD5c68AgurErHsCQxkBD6_vDGEpz_Ww9k 6:48 - Deals 9:25 - Apple Ditching one of their Plans https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/01/apple-music-discontinues-voice-plan-siri/ 12:40 - International Rates; Youtube Premium https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-price-hike-goes-global-days-after-ad-block-crackdown/ 14:59 - NASA Streaming Content https://www.androidauthority.com/nasa-plus-streaming-service-3381565/ 17:02 - Twitter is fully pay-walled
S2 · E39
9 nov 2023
20:51
E60: Can You Spare Some Change for X? and Is AI Taking Things Too Far?
Episode Also on Youtube 0:00 – Pre Intro 0:14 – Intro 0:22 – Rare Collectibles https://www.the-sun.com/tech/9341118/vintage-gaming-devices-sold-worth-thousands-nintendo-64-gameboy/ 2:09 – Raptor Lake Refresh https://www.xda-developers.com/intel-14th-gen-core-i5-14600-i3-14100-leak/ 4:07 – Pixel 8A Renders https://www.phonearena.com/news/leaked-google-pixel-8a-high-quality-renders-reveal-design-changes-are-underway_id151394 4:32 – Get in the Zone https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911238/sony-inzone-buds-gaming-earbuds-h5-price 6:13 – OnePlus can’t make up its mind https://9to5google.com/2023/10/23/oneplus-12-wireless-charging-reports/ 9:55 – Deals Soundcore P20i - 50% off https://a.co/d/440d6MW JBL Tune 230NC - 50% off https://a.co/d/ht5F6PH 16” MB Pro M1 Max 64G, 4TB ssd - $1,900 off https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1668324-REG/apple_mbp_16_sg_26_16_2_macbook_pro_with.html 11:06 – Pixel Watch Delayed Setup error https://9to5google.com/2023/10/13/pixel-watch-2-setup-time-bug/ 13:16 – Missed Features on Pixel 8/Pro https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8-features-axed-before-launch/ https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-2-uwb-support-3373449/ 16:27 – Pixel Watch 2 nixing UWB https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-2-uwb-support-3373449/ 17:51 – “Netflix on us”, still alive https://cordcuttersnews.com/t-mobile-will-continue-to-offer-free-netflix-on-us-after-the-most-recent-netflix-price-hike/ 18:43 – AI, Artists, and copyrights https://9to5google.com/2023/10/19/youtube-music-ai-singing-tool/ 24:23 – 27 100ths of a penny a day https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/17/x-twitter-charging-new-users/
S2 · E38
25 ott 2023
27:43
E59: "Let's Not Get Physical"; Disc Vs. Digital
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ This Episode is available on Youtube - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc 0:00 - Intro 0:11 – Searching for Antitrust Practices 4:33 – The Blizzard has hit 7:47 – Windows 10; Security Patch 9:34 – I see London, I see France 10:53 – Motorazr 13:03 – Nothing Clothes’es in 19:01 – Are You Open to another Foldable? 0:54 – Deals 23:41 – Riley Has Trust issues 29:52 – RAMping up the OnePlus 12 33:57 – Riley Has Hope? 38:13 – X75 on the iPhone 16 Pros 39:10 – SWITCHing 2 a Digital Option 40:32 – The Digital Age
S2 · E37
18 ott 2023
47:59
E58: 'Prime'arily Pathetic | Fan Editions Arrive | iPads/Macs Soon to Come | Flipping out About Google’s “Comet” | & More!
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc 0:00 – Intro 0:13 – Add-ons With Prime 2:13 – No Video this week 2:27 – Update on Netflix 4:24 – Plans from X 7:43 – Tim Cook Sells some shares 9:40 – Prime Day and Walmart Sales https://www.amazon.com/primebigdealdays https://www.walmart.com 10:50 – Microsoft and Bing 12:34 – Galaxy SmartTag 2 13:41 – Galaxy Buds FE and S23 FE https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s23-fe/ https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile-audio/galaxy-buds-fe/ 14:08 – How Did iOS 17.0.3 Work its Magic? 16:25 – Deals 15% off UGREEN Nexode 100W 4 in 1 charger https://a.co/d/1WfOOuR LG - 65" Class C3 OLED 4K Smart TV - $800 OFF! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6535929.p?skuId=6535929 17:09 – New Faces on here (Pixel Watch) 20:26 – WiFi issues on (iOS 17) 24:17 – Flipping out About Google’s “Comet” 26:32 – Apple Pen’C’il 29:46 – iPads and Macs
S2 · E36
11 ott 2023
40:11
E57: Res Evil 4; Reintroduced | FindN3; Rebadged | & Photography: Reimagined
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ This Episode is available on Youtube - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc 0:00 – Intro 0:08 – Laundry Symbols on iOS 1:52 – “Portable” Xbox Gaming? 4:02 – Cracking Down on Canada 6:15 – OnePlus Open: aka Oppo FindN3 7:39 – Switch 2 Timeframe? 8:52 – iPhone 15’s Hot Topic 10:37 – The YouTab, Yay or Nay? 14:00 – YT Podcast joins the DNR list 17:38 – Youtube Premium Lite is gone. 19:19 – Deals Pixel 6 Pro - https://a.co/d/j7wp4Dg Beats Studio Buds Plus - https://sellout.woot.com/offers/new-beats-studio-buds-plus-anc-bluetooth-earbuds-4 20:05 – Res Evil 4, too high on itself? 22:45 – Apple & France; resolved 24:07 – iPhone SE Controversies 29:42 – Take Your Best Shot!!!
S2 · E35
4 ott 2023
34:17
E56: Revolution 5 Pro | Pixel Points | Asterisk Out of Context | & Much More!
Some Links not currently available at the time of publishing this episode0:00 Intro0:08 JD’s Awkward Experience 3:33 Gmail & Basic HTML https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/25/23889791/gmail-basic-html-view-discontinued-2024 5:58 Pixel Points 19:34 Facebook Shocks People 20:49 Facebook Takes into Account25:13 The Capture Button 29:31 Revolution 5 Pro https://www.gamesradar.com/nacon-announces-a-new-ps5-controller-thats-immune-to-stick-drift/ 32:38 Deals-mHyundai’s Free Level 2 Charger and discounted Installation https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23883677/hyundai-free-home-charger-offer-install-discount-ioniq-5-6-kona-ev-Prime members get services free for 3-4 monthsKindle Unlimited - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/hz/subscribe/ku?ref=nav_custrec_signin&gclid=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLknH3cbjOVjToazl815a9TndXHge2TSSxXADMyM1uzDbOA-SDOBGmhoCdmgQAvD_BwEAmazon Music Unlimited - https://www.amazon.com/music/unlimited/?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_br_pbdd_z_W4XmViEP-c_c_603803563436_g_94783684774&gclid=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLvRdz8hq_-_D-sA5FbHznsRP9m14xc1YO5rc_cnWRqCN7J-w11gJGBoCqPcQAvD_BwE 36:18 S24 Ultra Performance 37:30 Samsung Event https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S24-release-date-moved-earlier-to-counter-iPhone-15s-success-report-says_id15094838:28 LG Gram Fold (Not U.S.) 44:04 iPhone 16 Base Chipshttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/25/iphone-16-first-chip-designed-for-standard/50:24 Not So Fine, Woven Case 57:01 Watch OS 10 (Confusing?) https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/watchos-10s-side-button-change-almost-ruined-my-apple-watch/ 59:47 Next-Level ChatGPT https://twitter.com/i/status/1706280618429141022
S2 · E34
1 ott 2023
1:04:57
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