This week; Yahoo is launching Yahoo Mobile plus Comcast accidentally publishes unlisted phone numbers plus Sharp sues Vizio Show Notes: Yahoo Mobile Comcast accidentally publishes unlisted phone numbers Sharp sues Vizio LG's 2020 4K and 8K OLED TV's California ends opposition to T-Mobile merger with Sprint Uninstall these VPN and ad-blocking apps that spied on iPhone and Android What should you look for when picking a VPN Time-saving Android shortcuts First 10 things to do with your new Android ...
Mar 13, 2020•13 min
This week; YouTube faces an FTC complaint, Google bans apps and MGM had a data breach. Show Notes: YouTube faces FTC complaint Google bans apps New Mexico AG and Google Verizon is committed to Google Pixel MGM data breach Apple considers allowing apps like Chrome and Gmail to be defaults Where the democrats' candidates stand on tech The White House planning a 5G summit You can report on a Uber ride mid-trip Myle How to delete your WhatsApp on Android How to delete Uber and Lyft app Best Android ...
Feb 21, 2020•26 min
This week; the Iowa caucus had problems, IMDB has Lost, plus Google Fiber kills its TV service. Show Notes: Iowa caucus results delayed Lost on IMDB TV Google Fiber kills its TV service Apple envisions a foldable phone NYPD replaces logs for iPhone app Apple shipped 10 million more watches than the entire Swiss industry Chrome video advertising standards Uber issued permit to test self-driving vehicle on California public roads AT&T low band 5G Sling TV Windows 10 shortcuts Best Android phon...
Feb 07, 2020•19 min
This week; Facebook earnings grew, Apple earnings grew plus Warner Media loses millions. Show Notes: Facebook Q4 Apple Q4 WarnerMedia takes a revenue hit PayPal Q4 Google bug bounties Apple rumors Samsung S20 rumors Lyft layoffs Best over the air antennas Camera roll and pictures in Windows 10 Schedule an email Facebook will allow you to control your data What's the best store to buy your TV? NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN Android Help on Twitter How to watch the big game for free Best commercials Mint ...
Jan 31, 2020•20 min
This week; if you live in Seattle Washington you can vote in this year's election from your smartphone, Uber is coming to Vancouver British Colombia plus Google I/O 2020 Show Notes: If you live in Seattle you can vote from your smartphone Uber comes to Vancouver Google I/O 2020 YouTube moderators must sign form.........can give them PTSD iPhone SE 2 Every movie and show on Netflix in February What's coming to Disney+ in February Sega Claw Machine app
Jan 24, 2020•10 min
This week, The US Army bans Tik Tok, the IRS makes changes on how you file your taxes online plus Mike Bloomberg spent millions to be in your Google Search results. No show next week as GNC WIR and Geek News Central along with the rest of the Tech Podcasts Network will be in Las Vegas with live coverage of CES 2020 starting at 10 am Pacific 1 pm Eastern on Tuesday, January 7th, so be sure to tune in here or on techpodcasts.com. Show Notes: US Army bans TikTok IRS makes changes Mike Bloomberg spe...
Jan 03, 2020•11 min
This week, a little light in the tech news; Google Search looks back at 2019, Facebook Twitter and Apple look forward to 2020, plus AT&T adds 6 more cities with 5G. Show Notes: Google Year In Search Facebook and Twitter at CES 2020 AT&T 5G coverage in 6 more cities Travis Kalanick to depart Uber board of directors Spotify will pause political ads
Dec 27, 2019•11 min
This week, Wawa had a data breach, Apple working on satellites, plus no surprise Facebook was the most downloaded app in the decade. Show Notes: Wawa had a data breach Apple working on satellites Facebook was the most downloaded app in the decade Facebook responds to senators questions People with epilepsy on Twitter Dish Network Wireless? Netflix has more originals than the entire TV industry Uber will pay millions to alleged discrimination victims The worst passwords of 2019...
Dec 21, 2019•20 min
This week, a big block of google news, the ACLU is suing ICE, a lawsuit is forcing CenturyLink to stop charging for internet cost fees plus Amazon wants to let you know that you still have some time to make your purchases for the holidays. Show Notes: YouTube takes stronger stance against personal attacks Michelle Obama on YouTube Google under investigation from NLRB Google Pixel phones Google 2019 Year In Search ACLU is suing ICE CenturyLink lawsuit Amazon Christmas delivery Golden Globes 2020 ...
Dec 13, 2019•21 min
This week, AT&T has a blimp and it's a huge blimp also they are back in court, Redditt looks back at 2019 and the findings may surprise you, the FCC says T-Mobile and Verizon are exaggerating about 4G plus illegal robocallers could be punished. Show Notes: AT&T blimp AT&T lawsuit Redditt 2019 Ilegal robocallers could be punished FCC tries to bury findings....5G 5G could boost smartphone sales Airbnb officially bans house parties Plex free streaming Amazon Prime on cable boxes Trendin...
Dec 07, 2019•21 min
This week, a lot of news from Amazon including that there they are facing questions about Ring, in other news, Apple breaks ground in Texas, Verizon expands its 5G coverage plus AT&T brings 5G...for real. Show Notes: Amazon faces questions about Ring Amazon Go expands You can listen Amazon Music for free Amazon Fire Blaster Apple in Austin Texas Verizon 5G Boost founder wants to buy back Sprint Vizio is updating SmartCast TVs TV buying guide When is the right time to buy a phone? 10 easy ste...
Nov 22, 2019•22 min
This week, Google wants you to open a checking account with them, Disney+ had millions of mobile downloads, Verizon wants you to stream, plus Hulu + Live is raising its prices Show Notes: Google offering checking accounts in 2020 Disney + had 32 million app downloads Motorola Razr Verizon Stream Box Hulu Live price increase Facebook/Instagram pulled accounts Amazon smart speakers out ships Googles Apple TV+ renewals Apple's credit card investigation Apple 16 inch Macbook Pro Walmart customers or...
Nov 15, 2019•26 min
This week, FTC fines AT&T, FCC approves the Sprint-T-Mobile merger, Amazon has deals ahead of Black Friday plus Bill Gates says Windows Mobile would have beaten Android. Show Notes: FTC fines AT&T FCC approves Sprint T-Mobile merger Bill Gates Black Friday Amazon deals Costco and Instacart Google/Alphabet investigation Twitter topics rollout AirBnb will verify every listing US Veterans and Apple health records Uber drivers sue Deezer Roku 3Q These devices will lose Netflix support Google...
Nov 08, 2019•21 min
This week, AT&T overhauls its wireless plans, Facebook’s 3rd quarter revenue grows and its user base grows as well, Twitter is blocking political ads, plus South Park is going to HBO Max. Show Notes: Facebook 3Q AT&T updates its unlimited plans HBO Max nets South Park Apple TV+ is now live Twitter will put a stop to polticial ads NordVPN strengthens security measures Sony's PS4 is the second best selling console Moovit adds Waze SiriusXM with Google Assistant Apple Music student plans wi...
Nov 01, 2019•24 min
Sadly there will be no podcast episode for this week or next week, I will explain why in this clip. I will be back for a new episode back on Fridays starting on November 1st.
Oct 19, 2019•4 min
This week from GNC Week In Review; PC sales are growing, Google ends facial scanning program, plus the FBI warns of major ransomware attacks Show Notes: PC sales are growing Google ends facial scanning program FBI warns of major ransomware attacks Facebook agrees to pay $40 million macOS Catalina Hulu subscribers can finally download shows Walmart's low-cost versions of Roku soundbar Kindle Kids Edition Twitch on Apple TV Roku TVs start showing interactive pop-ups Samsung new Chromebook 4 Amazon...
Oct 13, 2019•25 min
This week, Microsoft launches new laptops and more, GoPro launches 2 new cameras, Facebook pulls accounts, plus Verizon buys Jaunt. Show Notes: Microsoft Surface event GoPro Hero 8 Black and Hero Max 1 person submitted 1.9 million comments to the FCC Verizon is buying Jaunt Facebook pulls propaganda accounts Twitter rolls out DM filter Samsung Pay Cash Amazon Go Pandora mobile personalization Kamala Harris Elizabeth Warren and Mark Zuckerberg SEC fines Block Redditt US Treasury Department sancti...
Oct 06, 2019•41 min
This week from GNC Week In Review, Apple announces the next iPhone and more, GameStop is closing stores, tech CEOs are asking for a federal data law, plus Uber is laying off jobs. Show Notes: Apple Event 2019 Warner Media signs J.J. Abrams BET+ launches Fubo Sports Network Facebook suspends Israeli PM chatbot Facebook adds new ways for public figures to make money Gamestop to close 200 stores Lyft announces Smart Trip Check In Uber layoffs 51 tech CEO's send an open letter to Congress Mcdonald's...
Sep 14, 2019•25 min
This week, YouTube taking steps to remove harmful content, Facebook may remove likes, TikTok is all in with the NFL plus another foldable phone from Samsung? Show Notes: YouTube shares its plans for removing harmful content Facebook Dating Facebook may remove likes Antitrust investigation into Google Google Search Android 10 NFL and TikTok Verizon 5G and NFL Another Samsung foldable phone? Galaxy A50 Samsung sold 2 million smartphones Another state fights to block T-Mobile Sprint merger Huawei a...
Sep 07, 2019•30 min
This week from GNC Week In Review, a lot of Apple news including airlines are banning MacBooks in checked luggage, some google play apps are draining batteries, a student was deported for posting on social media, plus later in the episode a lot of tech tips. Show Notes: iPhones will be hit with 15% tariffs in December Apple's iPhone Event September 10th Apple Pay adoption is lagging in the US Airlines are banning MacBooks Apple offers options for safe and reliable repairs Google Play apps draine...
Aug 31, 2019•28 min
This week from GNC Week In Review powered by Geeknewscentral.com, Americans wait 3 years before buying a new phone, Huawei will lose billions, Eminem sues Spotify, Microsofts contractors listen in on Xbox users, plus Android Q is now Android 10. Show Notes: US phone upgrade study Huawei will lose billions from its phone division Eminem sues Spotify Microsofts contractors listen in on Xbox users Apple Arcade Android 10 Silicon Valley's final season Disney+ launch What's new on Netflix, Amazon Pri...
Aug 24, 2019•19 min
This week, Frontier network outages get worse in New York, if you had a Google Pixel or Pixel XL, you may be getting up to $500, Verizon sells tumbler to WordPress, FCC is investing more dollars in rural broadband plus some DSLR cameras may have ransomware. Show Notes: Google Pixel and Pixel XL Claim Frontier network outages Verizon to sell Tumblr Weight Watchers kids app DSLR camera malware vulnerability Caviar employees and DoorDash acquisition AT&T/T-Mobile call verification Facebook want...
Aug 17, 2019•25 min
This week, Samsungs unpacks, Google Fiber brings gigabit internet to Austin Texas, the FCC finally denies a net neutrality complaint against Verizon, a tablet for kids has flaws, plus Frontier is failing. Show Notes: Samsung makes an announcement Google Fiber FCC denies net neutrality complaint against Verizon Elizabeth Warren's rural internet access plan Frontier is failing Tablet for kids has flaws FedEx ending shipping contract with Amazon Roku surpasses 30 million accounts Brooke Houts Uber ...
Aug 09, 2019•30 min
This week, 100 million Capital One customers affected by a data breach, 3 million patient records were breached, Verizon comes out with new unlimited data plans, plus UC Santa Barbara sues. Show Notes: Capital One data breach 32 million patient records breached New Verizon unlimited plans UC Santa Barbara sues DNC Lawsuit Pentagon Jedi contract delayed Face unlock for Pixel 4 Spotify Q2 Amazon Personal Shopper Samsung Q2 ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX sues Locast PBS Kids on YouTube Lollapalooza 2019 on...
Aug 03, 2019•29 min
This week, Tesla lost millions, Twitter reports a small growth of users in Q2, AT&T is coming out with AT&T TV? plus Samsung is bringing back the Fold. Show Notes: Tesla loses millions DoorDash promises workers will get tips 5G customers to hit 1 billion by 2023 Twitter Q2 Apple Card launches FCC/FEMA Emergency Alert The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act HBO Max AT&T TV TV blackouts hit a record high Netflix unveils new shows for preschoolers These movies and shows on Disney+ CBS All Access...
Jul 28, 2019•26 min
This week, Amazon Prime Day breaks records……again, Netflix loses subscribers, smartphone shipments decline, eBay beats Q2 estimates, Verizon launches 5G in St. Paul plus the DNC gets a warning not to use FaceApp Show Notes: Netflix Q2 A decline in smartphone shipments eBay Q2 DNC warned not to use FaceApp Verizon launches 5G in St. Paul Best AT&T phones BYOD Comcast Xfinity Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Google will pay up to $3000.00 to report a bug Google's plan to improve local news YouTub...
Jul 19, 2019•28 min
This week, FCC wants to ban caller id spoofing, K12.com exposed student records, AT&T makes it harder for spam callers to reach you plus Amazon has a lot of Prime Day deals! FCC wants to ban caller id spoofing K12.com exposed records AT&T and spam callers Prime Day device deals Facebook creators Uber adds comfort Hulu Live Guide in 4K YouTube copyright claim system update Apple Macbook Air and Macbook Pro update Nintendo Switch Lite Perfect PC games you can play in 5 minutes Google Trend...
Jul 12, 2019•17 min
This weeks tech news is massive, there's huge news from government in tech news block which features the 2020 democratic debate to a social media summit may be held at the White House, also in 5G news both AT&T and T-Mobile turn on 5G while Verizon adds 5G in another city, plus US forecasters are expressing concerns about 5G. Show Notes: Who dominated the debate on Twitter? Hulu TV debate outage Apple News debuts 2020 Democrat Guide Social Media summit at White House? Senate investigation ab...
Jun 28, 2019•32 min
It's officially Summer! But before you break out the suntan lotion and crank up the tunes, it's a new episode and this week Facebook is all in with cryptocurrency but the US and the European government wants answers before it launches Facebook, Google and Twitter will testify on terrorist content, plus Amazon Prime Day 2019 is back! Show Notes: Facebook announces Libra Congress wants answers about Libra Europe wants to regulate Libra Facebook, Twitter, and Google to testify Do I have a 32-bit or...
Jun 23, 2019•18 min
Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and single parents out there! For this week's episode of GNC WIR, some of the tech news brings from Amazon is fighting homelessness, BET is launching a streaming service,10 states are suing the T-Mobile Sprint merger, plus Julian Assange may be extradited to the United States. Show Notes: Amazon pledges its fight homelessness Amazon opens 2nd Amazon Go store in New York Some YouTube TV subscribers are getting Showtime for free 10 state AG's are suing the T-M...
Jun 14, 2019•23 min
