Ads are set to start on Threads. The RTX 5090 is already listed on ebay at ridiculous prices. Google is buying part of the HTC VR team. Epic is adding mobile titles to their free games giveaways. The FCC is on the attack against news agencies that fact check the GOP.And we should spend some time talking about Samsung's latest whiffs...Let's get our…

Apple is pulling AI news summaries as Microsoft adds MORE AI to your Office apps. Current FCC Chair leaves with a message condemning the "punishment" of coverage unfavorable to the President. Twitter might need to hand over detailed information on how its algorithm works.And we definitely need to chat about this new Switch coming!Let's get our tech…

We're finally back at home after a stressful couple of days. Thankfully the family, our home, and our neighborhood are safe. We're not quite out of the woods as fires rage on and winds will fluctuate, but we're getting a bit of calm now.We have some tech news to cover, and gadgets to chat, but I'm going to let the viewers take the wheel on this one…

An appeals court strikes down Net Neutrality. Meta is deleting its own AI bots. Tesla sales dip for the first time. Apple admits NO wrongdoing in Siri privacy settlement. A ton of media enters the public domain.And some fancy new glasses are making waves at CES!Let's get our tech week started right! Video Replay on YouTube! Links and Show Notes: ht…

We're keeping this week's show comfy!I've returned from back to back family trips, and I have a LOT of thoughts on traveling with a bunch of gadgets!Let's get our tech week started right!Video Replay on YouTube!Links and Show Notes! Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-…

We're keeping this week's show comfy!Google is looking at using MediaTek parts in the next Pixel, as their exclusive arrangement with Samsung comes to a close. We also have a first look at Android XR.Plus, what's going on with LG and Blu-Ray drives?Let's get our tech week started right! Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube!Show Notes and …

Video Replay on Twitch! Video Replay on YouTube! Google BROKE THEIR PROMISE of 3 OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7!Apple is getting sued over iCloud and searching for abuse materials. Also, the next iPhone SE could have a poor radio using something other than Qualcomm. The XREAL One are in the GadgetLab.And, we'll give out some BEST OF THE YEAR awar…

Video Replay on Twitch! Video Replay on YouTube! ISPs tell the FCC that "excellent service" is why their customers stay. AI companies are squeezing utilities to increase energy costs to consumers. Only 700,000 CoPilot+ laptops have been sold this quarter. Intel's CEO has stepped down. My pal Jaime Rivera is leaving Pocketnow.Qualcomm vs MediaTek vs…

Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube! I'm back from India! After a whirlwind trip to New Delhi, I'm back in the States, and I have a LOT of thoughts on the conference I attended. MediaTek covered my travel and accommodations, but it was also an opportunity to test out a BUNCH of gear for travel. From new bags, to multi-monitor setups, wha…

Video Version on Youtube! MY FIRST TRIP TO INDIA! I'm on two hours of sleep, and that means we're going to ramble pretty hard about travel, phone processors, and some of the recent news in the United States. This is gonna be a WACKY show, but I'm excited for this event! Travel and accommodations provided by MediaTek. Support Talking Tech with SomeG…

Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube! Happy Monday! The courts are arguing over Net Neutrality again! The DA investigating Musk over $1 Million prices is getting death threats. Russian fines Google an IMPOSSIBLE amount of money. Microsoft stock is down after earnings call, they're delaying Recall again, and they're already set to abandon …

Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube! Happy Monday! Cable companies want a stay on the FTC's new Click To Cancel rule. The McFlurry machine can now be repaired! Videos games can not be archived for history. Redditors are working to pollute Google search results. Intel's chips are underwhelming AND showing issues.And we should probably cha…

Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube! Happy Monday! The FCC is taking aim at broadband caps! The FTC's new click to cancel rule should be popular with consumers. Now GOOGLE is looking to invest in nuclear power for AI. Elon Musk is facing increased scrutiny, as ALL his business are now in regulator crosshairs. Qualcomm killed off their de…

Video Replay on TwitchVideo Replay on YouTubeHappy Monday!Samsung is having another rough week as company executives admit the brand is in crisis. The DOJ is proposing BROAD measures to split departments like Android and Chrome away from Google. Google is working on new search tools and a Linux terminal for Android. GoG makes fun of Steams new disc…

Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube! Happy Monday! Samsung is having a rough week. From almost selling off their foundry to potentially cancelling the Exynos 2500. OpenAI scams more investors into paying their current bills. California Governor vetoes AI bill. Microsoft maybe wasn't joking about buying a nuclear plant to power their data…

Video Replay on Twitch!Video Replay on YouTube! Happy Monday! We got a healthy mix of news and reviews to chew through this week!California will require companies to tell customers they dont really own the media they buy online! Apple exits talks to fund OpenAI. Australia is cracking down on phone competition. Samsung released some new hardware! Xi…

I'm stuck in an airport! We STILL need to podcast though! Setting up a little stream on the OnePlus Pad 2, and camping out in a quiet corner of the Baltimore airport, we had a fun gadget chat about new Chips, influencer marketing, and how to stream a podcast from a tablet! Enjoy! Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip …

Video Replay on Twitch! Video Replay on YouTube! Happy Monday!Apple is looking at a chunky tax bill in the EU after years of sweetheart deals in Ireland. EU regulators are also looking at video game in-game currencies. Google is rolling out Gemini to every Android user.And we should probably chat about smartphone expectations. Is Pixel the better b…

Video Replay on Twitch Video Replay on YouTube Happy Monday!A shorter and more casual show this week. We'll be leading up to the Apple Event for the iPhone 16, chatting about some housekeeping, and trying to answer the question:> What makes a phone worth over $1000?Let's get our tech week started right! Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by co…

Video Replay on Twitch Video Replay on YouTube Happy Monday!California has a new AI law, but it might not be what we really need. OpenAI is in talks to raise more funding. Starlink is keeping Twitter alive in Brazil. We say goodbye to AnandTech.And can we have a chat about phones? What's going on with phones?Let's get our tech week started right! S…

Video Replay on Twitch Video Replay on YouTube Happy Monday!The DOJ is suing a developer that helps landlords raise rental prices. AI is now making up fake reviewer quotes for film trailers. Apple is splitting up the App Store team. Meta is giving up on the premium VR headset.And we should probably chat about the Pixel 9a leak.Let's get our tech we…

Video Replay on Twitch! This was going to be a post-birthday stream, where we got to geek out about new phones and a fun travel experience. Then Google's PR did something really dumb, and the whole internet pounced on a small group of creators.I suppose we should spend some time chatting about PR, reviewing, and working with Team Pixel...Let's get …

Video Replay on Twitch! Intel had an AWFUL week announcing earnings. Elon Musk's PAC is being investigated for election fraud. Bitcoin prices drop after Trump endorses crypto. Gamestop ends the publishing run of Game Informer magazine. Samsung's CEO is upset at Apple Copycat designs. Logitech is floating the idea of a subscription mouse.And we shou…

Video Replay on Twitch! Happy Monday! AI is dumb!Twitter has secretly opted ALL their users in to training their Grok AI. Apple is delaying their machine learning features for a future iOS update. OpenAI might be going bankrupt as their revenue is nowhere near covering their expense.Also, Facebook faces HUGE fines in the EU, Adobe is under investig…

Video Replay on Twitch! TONS of tech news!Net Neutrality rules have been put on hold by the courts. Netflix is squeezing consumers for more money again! Apple is training AI on YouTubers. Google is killing their link shortener. The FTC criticizes Microsoft's Gamepass price increases. Intel says their chips are fine! CrowdStrike broke the internet!A…

Video Replay on Twitch! HAPPY MONDAY! I'm still on the mend from Covid, but there's tech news to chat about! Hackers got EVERYTHING from AT&T! EU regulators say Twitter's blue checks are deceptive. Developer interest in Vision Pro has dropped significantly.And, we should unpack Samsung Unpacked!Let's get our tech week started right! Support Talking…

Video Replay on Twitch! HAPPY MONDAY! I'm finally back in the GadgetLab, but I brought back an EXTRA souvenir from London. TK is joining me for a casual chat this week, as we follow up on our new ARM laptops. Have they lived up to the claims? Do they work well for travel?Also we have a new Realme and a fancy gaming headset in our hands!Let's get ou…

HAPPY MONDAY! I'm on location! Let's see how the Surface Laptop handles a short show on the road! We'll let the chat guide us on this geeky start to our week!Also, what's going on with Louis Rossman and MKBHD? Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find …

Video Replay on Twitch! Happy FATHER'S DAY! I had an amazing weekend, and woke up to a catastrophe!This is gonna be a weird show. I'm actively on different chats between my bank and Microsoft to figure out if my pre-order will ship. Also, Apple seems to have abandoned support for the iPhone 15 and older iPhone Pros. And we should probably chat abou…

Video Replay on Twitch! A shorter show this week as Apple is set to kick off WWDC 2024!Google is cutting checks to avoid a jury trial in their latest lawsuit. Microsoft finally responds to the backlash against Windows Recall. Adobe has burned down a LOT of creator goodwill with their newest TOS change. A judge is ordering Apple to hand over all the…

Video Replay on Twitch! Samsung is facing a labor strike for the first time ever. Apple is union busting. The FCC cancelled its affordable internet program. AI is all the rage with investors, but no one is using it.Android trackers are FINALLY here! And, we should chat announcements at Computex!Let's get our tech week started right! Support Talking…

Video Replay on Twitch! The last Monday of the month and I'm letting my hair down.It's time for a PJ Podcast, and we're letting the chat take the lead. Where ever the viewers want to go.We might talk about Samsung's BAD week. We could chat about this Windows feature no one seems to like. We could just riff on X-Men for an hour, or look at Instagram…

Video Replay on Twitch! TECH NEWS! This week is going to be a shorter show because of my voice, but we still have PLENTY to chat about!Microsoft is hosting a Windows on ARM Surface event right before their BUILD developer conference! Arizona is suing Amazon over anti-competitive business practices! The Dead Internet theory might be true after looki…

Video Replay on Twitch! TECH NEWS GO!Apple is on an apology tour over the blunder of an iPad ad. Pixel 8a is getting the review treatment. EA might be adding ads to AAA games. Sam Ash is closing its doors.We can speculate on Google I/O, but we also need to chat about this Microsoft mobile app store rumor...Let's get our tech week started right! Sup…

Video Replay on Twitch! Monday! We got the tech news this morning!Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of BlueSky. We're wrapping up the closing arguments in Google's anti-trust case. The Rabbit R1 is an app. Sony's marketing materials for the next XPERIA leak.And we should probably chat about this next iPad thing-y...Let's get our tech week start…

Last Monday of the month! We let the chat take us wherever it wants to go.I have a lot of thoughts on a new Netflix show, and I've been bugging everyone that will listen about an indie found footage film. Also, Lex finished her first season of softball, and I want to make sure those memories are safe.Let's get our tech week started right! Stories T…

Video Replay on Twitch! Good Morning! Apple has been ordered by China to remove ALL of Meta's apps from the App Store. Discord is getting scraped by a spy site. Twitter's Grok AI is spitting out a TON of fake news. A bunch of people googled questions about going blind after the eclipse. Google is reorganizing the Android and Hardware teams. sAnd we…

Video Replay on Twitch! The FCC is requiring ISPs to list ALL their costs, and it's shocking this wasn't a rule before! Windows is bringing more "suggestions" to the Start Menu. Adobe's "ethical" AI was trained on images from a "non-ethical" AI. Google is bringing AI editor to ALL phones, but also ending support for their ONE VPN.And we should talk…

Video Replay on Twitch! The FCC is voting to replace Net Neutrality! Judge throws out phone camera evidence over AI manipulation! Tesla MIGHT be scrapping plans to release a cheaper car! Apple might make robots? Android's new desktop mode is a babystep back in the right direction!And we HAVE to chat about Android's Find My network starting to launc…

Video replay on Twitch! We tried to do something different this week for April Fools day, but that FAILED BAD. Instead, I scrambled to do a "casual chat" show, and we had a lovely time talking about tech and laptops.Let's get our tech week started right! Innocn 34″ Gaming Ultra-Wide Monitor! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/29/innocn-34m1r-34-mini…

Video Replay on Twitch! We're simplifying this week's show. Apple is in regulator crosshairs, and a landmark case has been filed by the DOJ. Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny in the EU. Everyone on social media has suddenly become a legal scholar.And I got to play with a new chip for laptops that might seriously disrupt how we use Windows.Let…

Video Replay on Twitch! Good morning!Pornhub leaves Texas over new age verification system! Tesla used prices are in free fall! Apple might turn to Google's Gemini to add more AI to the iPhone! Sony might drop their iconic XPERIA design! A new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has been revealed!And whats going on with all the influencers using old cameras?Let's …

Video Replay on Twitch! TECH NEWS!Apple caves to EU regulators and reinstates Epic's account. Nikon acquires cinema camera manufacturer RED. Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps in Windows. Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth shutter in the same week. A new study shows almost no link between social media and site traffic. Apple finally can…

Video Replay on Twitch! Normally we do our pajama podcast on the last Monday of every month, but there was TOO much news to cover in February! I'm taking a break!We'll wander wherever the chat takes us!Let's get our tech week started right! Support production on this channel AND get yourself some cool stuff! Patreon, Amazon, Humble Bundle, OnePlus,…

Video Replay on Twitch! [Please pardon the choppiness moving between topics. This week's stream suffered some CRAZY microphone issues, and this is the most editing I've ever done on a podcast to try and clean a show up.]Tech News Monday!MWC IS UPON US! And there are a TON of gadgets to talk about! Embargoes have lifted on Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus…

Video Replay on Twitch! Tech News Monday!Apple is facing fines and more regulatory scrutiny, while their mixed reality headset faces higher than average return rates. The FCC gets tougher on telcos. A court in the EU declares encryption a human right. The UK might ban phones in schools. Reddit sells off ALL your data for a small sum. A new exploit …

Video Replay on Twitch! Tech News Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely AMERICAN SPORTS BALL CHAMPION SUNDAY NIGHT! I ate a LOT of junk food!Some interesting news this week. Shell is closing Hydrogen stations in California. Elon Musk might be testifying in SEC probe soon, maybe. Sony is cancelling the licenses on anime purchases. Apple let a cloned ma…

Video Replay on Twitch! Tech News Monday! The OnePlus 12R is HERE, and it's a return to the flagship killer days!Netflix is struggling to beat "free" while they continue to squeeze consumers for more money. Sony overtakes Samsung in profits. Joe Rogan inks a new deal with Spotify. We say goodbye to Fossil smartwatches.And we should chat about all t…

Video Replay on Twitch! Last Monday of the month, and the chat will take the wheel! We'll go wherever the viewers take us on the top tech stories of the last week.This month has been crazy busy. From CES to multiple phone launches, and a mixed reality headset from Apple, 2024 got started with a bang! Where do we go from here?Also, a chat about what…

Video Replay on Twitch! Tons of tech news to cover today!The OnePlus 12 and 12R are IN the GadgetLab, but let's talk about embargoes. I recently reviewed the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Apple's AirDrop is apparently not secure, and hasn't been for years. Apple is also bullying devs and journalists to ONLY use certain words to describe their VR headset. Plu…