Wow, the month of May flew by didn't? For this weeks episode on the last day of this month, Apple updates the iPod touch, yes the iPod touch is back, Facebook and Twitter suspend accounts while Twitch suspends accounts temporarily. also in the news, Huawei is taking the US government to court Show notes: Huawei and the US Government The new iPod Touch Apple's App Store Apple iTunes Galaxy Fold is coming in July? Twitch suspends accounts Facebook and Twitter suspends accounts Google has more cont...
May 31, 2019•32 min
Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all! I want to give a big thank you who are serving now or has served in the armed forces on this Memorial Day weekend not just today but every day. Some of the tech news this week, yes we all know that Game of Thrones series has ended its run and it's reported that the TV series has broken records, and in other news this week Sony will only make phones for 4 markets. Game of Thrones breaks records Facebook plans to launch GlobalCoin Amazon reject facial recognition...
May 24, 2019•28 min
Yes, there was no episode last week, I was not feeling well. It may have been from the remnants from being sick from the week prior. So my apologies, but fear not GNC WIR community, a new episode is here! And this weeks tech news is sure not to disappoint, a huge Google news block, a streaming news block plus Disney is now in control of Hulu. Show Notes: Google and Walmart to testify before the Senate Google to push new ads on its apps Google agrees to pay owners of faulty Pixel phones up to $50...
May 17, 2019•43 min
So sorry that there was not an episode posted last week, I was sick all of last weekend, so it would not have been feasible on getting an episode recorded then posted as I did not have the strength to do one. However, I am going to make up for it with a supersized episode of tech news from Google, Apple, The Impossible Burger and more! Show Notes: Alphabet's slow growth Android TV hits 5000 apps Google's Eric Schmidt F8 2019 The Impossible Burger comes to Burger King Uber and Lyft not accepting ...
May 03, 2019•38 min
Happy Easter Weekend everyone. This week there is a plethora of smartphone news, video gaming news, streaming video news along with Google news and a lot of tech tips. In the smartphone news, if you want to go in person at a Verizon Wireless store for an upgrade/activation, get ready to pay extra. Show Notes: A cheaper Google Pixel 3 New Verizon activation fees LG Android updates DC Universe on Xbox One 15 game streaming sites Sony PlayStation 5 Epic Games 2 FA Avengers Endgame leaks YouTube tes...
Apr 20, 2019•19 min
The news gods have brought forth a lot of tech news this week, there is a lot of Apple news and a lot of government in tech news where there is a story that was posted where there is a bill that is working its way through Congress where if you want to file your taxes with e-file via the IRS, you can no longer file for free, it appears that you may have to go through the expensive route soon. Show Notes: Spyware on iOS Apple stops charging to transfer data Next macOS version Prince Harry and Opra...
Apr 12, 2019•36 min
It's a new month and with a new month, let's mark this day on your calendar with the tech news of the week. This week, problems, problems, and even more problems namely Arizona Beverages that you love to drink! Well, ransomware has reared it's ugly head and it targeted them. Show Notes: Youtube has a content problem T-Moblie and Viacom Netflix price increase Arizona Beverages ransomware PlayStation store refunds Gamestop posts a massive loss Verizon 5G Galaxy S10 5G Google healthcare parental le...
Apr 05, 2019•21 min
March is coming to a close and Apple wanted to make a big splash with a lot of announcements, some of those announcements were Apple Arcade and Apple Card. Is the Apple Card the card for you? Details in this week's episode. Show Notes: Apple Arcade Apple Card Spectrum employee caught on camera Facebook pulls accounts Reddit may cross the 100 million mark in revenue Election security in 2020 AMP in Gmail March Madness with Google Assistant FTC to examine ISP privacy policies McDonalds AI UPS dron...
Mar 29, 2019•21 min
Spring has sprung! And the tech news sprung as well, Samsung is holding another event next month, a lot of tech news in the video streaming news block where Netflix will not be part of Apple new streaming service. Show Notes: Netflix will not be part of Apple's streaming service Alex Jones ban Amazon Prime Video ESPN Plus What's coming and going from Netflix Senator Josh Hawley Facebook New Zeland shooting Devin Nunes sues Twitter Samsung Galaxy Event on April 10th HBO Now Vs HBO Go What's comin...
Mar 22, 2019•21 min
It's another jam-packed episode of tech news and it's in the government in tech block where Congress picks apart Google on its privacy policy, also there are 2 Senators who want to have stricter privacy policy controls for children; which on a side note, just my opinion, shouldn't parents be more hands-on with their children to protect their privacy instead of Congress getting involved? Discuss amongst yourselves. Show Notes: Lawmakers chide Google Children Privacy Bill ICE License Reader House ...
Mar 15, 2019•21 min
Last week's episode was a little light on tech news and it was a bummer for sure. I am sure not to disappoint you all for this weeks episode, It is jampacked with tech news and a lot of how to tech including how to boost your wifi signal, how to move your podcasts from one app to the other, tips on how to broadcast on Facebook Live and more! Show Notes: Facebook usages continue to drop You can't opt out of Facebook's phone number lookup Facebook outlines Facebook privacy Twitter Net Neutrality b...
Mar 08, 2019•28 min
I am sorry there was no episode last week, I was not feeling well, so good news I am feeling a lot better, this weeks episode is a little light of the tech news so we are beginning the first day of March's episode with some announcements from Mobile World Congress 2019. Show Notes: Nubia's Alpha smartphone/smartwatch LG G8 and V50 ThinQ Apple Watch may get in built-in sleep tracking Apple Music coming to Google Home Alexa in an LA hospital FedEx's delivery robot Google lower cost Pixel phones T-...
Mar 01, 2019•21 min
This week is a special edition of GNC WIR on how to stay safe online also while the Super Bowl was a snoozefest, amazingly a lot of people were streaming it online! Show Notes: 5 things to stay safe online How to access the dark web Google password checkup Disconnect Premium 2 Factor Authentication Instacart Apple pays France $600 million in back taxes Samsung Galaxy S10 with wi-fi Samsung Galaxy S10 rumors Trending Number 2 on Twitter #seattlesnowpoclypse XBOX live on Android and iOS 6 essentia...
Feb 09, 2019•20 min
This past Monday, January 28th, I had no idea that on the calendar was Data Privacy Day on Monday. I got to say that you really don't have privacy nowadays if are using your phone or your desktop/laptop and you are on Facebook, Google, etc, you can pretty much expect that your privacy is completely nonexistent. Show Notes: Data Privacy Day? FaceTime Bug Lawyer sues Apple How to turn off FaceTime How to protect yourself for your iPhone LG 5G phone Samsung's 1TB smartphone AT&T 4Q Verizon 4Q V...
Feb 02, 2019•22 min
Wow, the month of January has really flown by hasn't? Finishing up the last week of the month where there is a lot of cord-cutting news from YouTube TV To Pluto TV, the latest news on the foldable phones coming soon and a lot more! Show Notes: What's coming on Netflix Block and mute artists on Spotify Apple Pay coming to Taco Bell, Wendy's and more Newark Airport suspend service due to drones OnStar celebrates 10 years Viacom acquires Pluto TV NBC's streaming service Hulu drop price to $5.99 You...
Jan 26, 2019•17 min
This is crazy, 28 days and the US government is still shut down! There are important things to be addressed for a lot of people that Congress should act on now not to mention there are a huge amount of people that are working for the US government who have not been paid for almost going on a month. I hope and pray that this shutdown ends sooner than later. Show Notes: Stick to your New Year's Resolutions FCC Ajit Pai Open Government Data Act YouTube adds swipe-based navigation Facebook US Judge ...
Jan 19, 2019•25 min
CES 2019 has come to a close and I have a lot of CES 2019 news that came from Las Vegas on this weeks episode also there was other tech news as well including Jeff Bezos announcing his divorce on Twitter which begs the question why would you announce to the world that you and your wife is getting a divorce? Show Notes: Eve Light Strip Temi Personal Robot Guardian Angel Wearable Monitors ProGlove Smart Glove Capsulier LITE Coffee Pod Scosche Full HD Dash Cam Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell Petcube B...
Jan 12, 2019•44 min
Happy New Year 2019!! This is the first episode of the new year and I have a preview of some the tech news that will be coming from CES 2019 and Todd from Geek News Central will be down in Las Vegas covering the latest in tech from Tech West at Sands Expo, you can watch the stream starting on January 8th at 10 am PST over on geeknewscentral.com or here. Before CES 2019 kicks off, there is other tech news from this past week including Apple is forecasting it will have a slow go in the new year. C...
Jan 05, 2019•16 min
2018 is coming to close in less than 3 days from today and this weeks episode is a special edition of GNC WIR. I am going to dive in with the tech news of 2018 from Facebook trials and tribulations to what was trending on Google to what was trending on Twitter and a whole lot more...... don't worry there was plenty of tech news from this past week too. I want to thank Todd Cochrane so much for allowing me to have my very own podcast along with his partner shows over at Geek News Central as well ...
Dec 29, 2018•30 min
Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified before the House Judiciary Committee on December 11th and the committee convened about Google's data collection and privacy and like CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave boilerplate answers to the congressman questions he did the same. What struck me odd was the numerous questions that Google has some type of liberal bias that was asked from the Congressmen over the span over 2 hours plus when the committee convened is about data collection? I don't get it. . Also, another...
Dec 15, 2018•28 min
This week, Microsoft announces a foldable smartphone arriving in 2019, I don't think Microsoft had a smartphone for the past few years so it's quite a surprise and not to be outdone Sony is announcing a foldable smartphone; which begs the question that I have asked for the past couple of episodes why would these companies think that consumers would actually purchase one? So would be 2019 be the year of the foldable smartphone or will it be 5G? Show Notes: Microsoft foldable phone Galaxy Fold Son...
Dec 08, 2018•28 min
Thanks for coming back this week, I hope everyone in the U.S had a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend! I got lots of tech news this week from Google, Facebook, how to help advice and a lot more and remember Big Billy Bass (you know the fish on a wooden back); well it's back with a new addition. Show Notes: Amazon record-setting day on Cyber Monday Nintendo best selling device on Cyber Monday Apple Music on Alexa Ariana Grande Comcast bogus fees Playstation Classic Sega Dreamcast Fornite boasts 2...
Dec 01, 2018•27 min
This week of tech news is chockful this week from Amazon finally announcing the new HQ2 location and it's going to be 2 locations yes 2 locations, not just one, hmm interesting; Android Q was announced with a feature supporting foldable phones and speaking of a foldable phone, would you purchase a foldable phone for $1700.00? No show next week as it's Thanksgiving on November 22nd, next episode will be out the following Friday, November 30th. Have a great Thanksgiving with your friends and famil...
Nov 17, 2018•24 min
Well, I am back with a new episode and there is a lot of tech news this week, including an article I found fascinating it where it's about a man's grandmother who had dementia and created a game based on the disease. It's pretty incredible on how tech not only impacts on our daily lives but also how to understand a disease such as dementia. Show Notes: Before I Forget Facebook Midterm Elections Mark Zuckerberg says no to Parliament Facebook Pop Up Store 7-11 Scan and Pay Amazon 4 Star Store Self...
Nov 10, 2018•30 min
Welcome to the very 1st episode of Geek News Week in Review. This episode is going to be a little short this week; however, rest assured I will make sure that subsequent episodes will be more in length. Show Notes: FireFox 63 Apple fined for slowing iPhones iPhone XR FAQ Alexa powered Smart Glasses OnePlus 6 McLaren $2.25 million Speedtail Hybrid
Oct 27, 2018•14 min
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Oct 10, 2018•23 sec
