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GNC Week In Review

Kirk Corless and Scott Ertzgncweekly.blubrry.net
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A Pet Rock for 2021 #085

This week, a tweet sold for millions, Comcast is investing in billions and you can pay in bitcoin for a Tesla Show Notes: Jack Dorsey's tweet sold for $2.5 million dollars Comcast to invest $1 billion over the next decade You can buy a Tesla with bitcoin Facebook, Twitter, and Google CEO's appeared in Congress Uber partners with ScriptDrop T-Mobile Tuesdays Regal Cinemas strikes deal with WB Disney + raising prices Discovery + and GameStop Reddit documentary Every new movie and show on Netflix i...

Mar 26, 20211 hr 24 min

Amazon wants to take care of you #084

This week, Amazon wants to take care of you, the FCC fines 2 telemarketers for millions, and instead of a face id, a thumbprint, or entering a pin you might able to wink at your phone to unlock it. Amazon Care FCC fines two telemarketers $225 million Proposed face unlock system Rep.Bowman introduces new bill to lower broadband costs Apple dominated the wearables market Apple Maps can help you find a COVID-19 vaccine T-Mobile customers are getting a free Pandora app Walmart is making an Android T...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 7 min

You can’t have Fry’s with that #083

This week, you can no longer have Fry's with that electronics order, GameStop's stock price goes up again, and no it doesn't have to do with Robinhood and Best Buy lays off 5,000 employees Show Notes: Fry's closing its doors GameStop's stock price goes up again Best Buy lays off employees FCC authorizes a $50 discount for low-income internet bills You can call for a Lyft YouTube will expand parental controls for tweens and teens Pluto TV and CBS All Access subscribers grow Woman earns $3,000 in ...

Feb 26, 20211 hr 13 min

Roaring Kitty getting sued #082

This week, Roaring Kitty is getting sued, Google is paying News Corp and Amazon wants you to build it Show Notes: Roaring Kitty is getting sued Google will pay News Corp outlets for using their content Amazon's Build It Chromebooks overtake Macs Google and Facebook dominate mobile apps New Samsung laptops Comcast delays data cap Mark Wahlberg will produce a series about MoviePass NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge

Feb 19, 20211 hr 14 min

Jeff Bezos steps down #081

This week Jeff Bezos steps down, RobinHood steps up and Google pays up Show Notes: Jeff Bezos steps down from Amazon Robinhood's Super Bowl ad Google will pay $3.8 million to settle discrimination accusations T-Mobile continues growth Spotify's 345 million listeners iCloud outage Amazon plans to install always-on surveillance cameras in vehicles Comcast delays data cap Call to the FCC to expand remote learning connectivity And if you missed TPN's live coverage of CES 2021, you can catch up here...

Feb 05, 20211 hr 30 min

What’s new at CES 2021? #80

This week, T-Mobile adds millions of customers, Apple’s App Store made billions, and an early preview of what’s coming to CES 2021 Show Notes: T-Mobile adds 5.6 million customers Apple announces record App Store spending Samsung C-Lab Samsung's new Frame TV Sharp unveils Alexa-enable microwaves LG's new stick vacuum What to expect from 2021 Amazon pledges $2 billion toward affordable housing Amazon Prime Pantry is dead Verizon puts 3G shutdown plans on hold Motorola launches 4 new sub-$400 phone...

Jan 08, 20211 hr 23 min

So long 2020! Hello 2021! #079

This week, Gmail goes down, Google Max goes away and HBO Max arrives on Roku Show Notes: Google had outages Google is retiring the Google Home Max HBO Max on Roku FTC orders Amazon, Facebook, and others how they collect data Amazon Made for You Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony collaborate Google Chromecast will get Apple TV soon BBC will launch a new subscription streaming channel Movies and TV shows coming to Disney+ in January 2021 What's coming to Hulu in January 2021 What's new on Netflix in Ja...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 49 min

Wait?! The Apple AirPods cost how much?! #078

This week, Apple announced its AirPods Max and you would not believe what it will cost you, HBO Max saw a huge increase in subscribers, and Airbnb's IPO shares more than doubled Show Notes: Apple AirPods Max HBO Max hits 12.6 million subscribers Airbnb shares soars Spotify resets passwords AMC warns it'll run out of cash YouTube TV subscribers are getting free Chromcasts Best photo scanners Has your bank account been hacked? Microsoft Bing can help you cook dinner Next week will be our last epis...

Dec 11, 20201 hr 26 min

Apple fined for millions #077

This week, Apple fined 12 million dollars by Italy, Amazon is having a record-breaking sales season and PC sales are growing Show Notes: Apple fined $12 million by Italy Amazon's "biggest holiday season" Notebook PC sales with a 26% growth in Q4 YouTube's top trending videos list for 2020 Google Play Awards Apple's top apps of 2020 Airbnb seeks valuation of up to $35 billion in its IPO Best laptops for kids 7 best cell phones for senior citizens Bad Bunny is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 202...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 45 min

Apple’s M1 #076

This week, Apple brings in M1, YouTube had a global outage and a customer had a sideways misfortune with T-Mobile Show Notes: Apple M1 Event YouTube outage T-Mobile customer shares frustration Google Photos is updating its storage policy Amazon recalls Ring doorbells Broadband power users explode Hasan Minhaj joins The Morning Show AMC launches private theater rentals Xor's new luxury smartphone

Nov 13, 20201 hr 18 min

Apple’s One More Thing #075

This week, Apple has one more thing, T-Mobile has to pay 300 million dollars to the FCC and Walmart has dropped their robots Show Notes: Apple's "One More Thing" iPhone 13 T-Mobile to pay $200 million Walmart is dropping shelf-scanning robots Mass voters pass right-to repair Portland Maine votes in favor of facial recognition ban Uber and Lyft win the battle over driver status Google ends Screenwise Meter Best unlocked phones Best wearables to gift 8 new uses for your old smartphone Best Wi-Fi U...

Nov 06, 20201 hr 28 min

RIP Quibi #074

This week, Quibi shuts down, Verizon Q3 earnings go up, and Paypal brings in cryptocurrency Quibi shuts down Verizon Q3 Paypal allows cryptocurrency PS5 will come with streaming services Xbox's Phil Spencer hints at an xCloud streaming stick Netflix Q3 The Animaniacs on Hulu What's coming on Hulu in November Every new movie and show coming to Netflix in November What's new on HBO Max in November The best movies to watch on Disney + in December Ways to turn your phone or camera into a webcam The ...

Oct 23, 20201 hr 18 min

Breaches in your britches #073

This week, Apple has the need for speed, AT&T has DirecTV might be set up for a fire sale and also announcing layoffs and Gmail has changed its logo Show Notes: Apple's "Hi, Speed" Event Apple is starting to ship devices from its stores AT&T might offload DirecTV for a "fire sale" AT&T plans layoffs Gmail has a new logo Google Doodle honors pioneering Black journalist Google apps will add notifications for "critical" security issues Android's new sound notifications Microsoft Edge up...

Oct 09, 20201 hr 31 min

Google Pixel 5 and more #072

This week, Google launches the Pixel 5 and more but wait the DOJ is suing them, Amazon says you can pay with your palm and the LG Winds lands on Verizon for $1,000 Show Notes: Google Pixel 5 The new Google TV Google Nest Audio U.S Justice department expected to sue Google Apple users don't care about 5G LG Wing Amazon will now let you pay with your palm Amazon has donated $215 million through its charity program Airbnb seeks to raise $3 billion in IPO Disinfecting drones will clean Atlanta Stadi...

Oct 02, 20201 hr 24 min

Apple launches iPad Air, Apple Watch and more #071

This week, Apple launched devices and products, Amazon Music is launching podcasts and if you have an AT&T phone, would you be interested in ads for a $5.00 discount? Show Notes: Apple new iPad Air Apple Watch SE Apple Fitness+ Apple One Bundle Amazon Music now has podcasts AT&T wants to put ads on your smartphone AT&T new 5G hotspot PS5 will launch in November Sony Xperia 5 II New Google Fiber plan Comcast to provide Wi-Fi to low-income students Amazon to open more than 1,000 small ...

Sep 18, 20201 hr 33 min

Xbox Series X and S launches #070

This week, Xbox Series X and S launches also possibly V?, Motorola unveils a new 5G Razr and Verizon unveils a 5G hotspot and it can be yours for $400.00. Show Notes: Microsoft Xbox Series S Microsoft Xbox Series X Microsoft Xbox Series V Motorola's 2nd gen foldable Razr Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg will deliver the CES 2021 kickoff keynote address Amazon and AT&T Amazon price gouging Researchers created a Gameboy that doesn't need batteries Console Wars Bel-Air on Peacock 22 common VPN terms e...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 49 min

LG’s new swivel phone #069

This week, LG teases a new phone, Apple will be releasing 4 iPhones and Samsung makes announcements at IFA. Show Notes: LG teases new phone Samsung at IFA Apple's Fall Event Amazon looks to add 10,000 jobs in Bellevue Washington Android TV dongle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Netflix The best ultraportable laptops Best night lights for kids and babies How to get the best fit for your true wireless earbuds How to switch carriers 5 fantastic Android 10 features Bear searching for food...

Sep 04, 202022 min

Get ready to order your Sony PS5…..or not #068

This week, Sony invites you to get a PS5 then again you might not get one, there are some people that are going back to school might not be able to get a laptop and while the US might get average 5G download speeds, the rest of the world surpasses the US. Show Notes: You might or might not get a Sony PS5 Students might or might not get a laptop 5G in the US Apple settles lawsuit 14 ways to speed up Windows 10 Best Android phones under $200.00 Best Android phones under $300.00 Best streaming devi...

Aug 28, 202020 min

Apple now worth 2 trillion dollars! #067

This week, Apple is now worth 2 trillion dollars, 3 billion people are gamers and who wants a new Crackberry ….(**ahem**)...Blackberry? Show Notes: Apple worth 2 trillion dollars 3 Billon people worldwide are gamers Blackberry phones are back! Google asks FCC for 6Ghz specrtum for confidential testing Airbnb files to go public Phones could detect drinking over legal drving limit T-Mobile CEO rips into Verizon's 5G network How tech companies are supporting 2020 presidential elections SiriusXM par...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 29 min

California might shut down Uber #066

This week, California might shut down Uber, Motorola will hold an event in September and the Xbox Series X launches in November Show Notes: Uber warns of temporarily shutting down in California Motorola will might hold an event in September Xbox Series X launches in November Microsoft Surface Duo Lyft Q2 TCL's 6-Series 4K The 16 best documentaries on Netflix What to do if you're locked out of your phone Best smart switches and dimmers 5 things parents need to know when buying a Chromebook for yo...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 23 min

Samsung unpacks #065

This week, Samsung unpacks its devices, Twitters fixes a security vulnerability and Door Dash launches Dashmart Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Twitter for Android vulnerability gave access to direct messages DoorDash launches online DashMart Apple has upgraded its iMac range Google "Safe Folder" Google Music will shutdown Android TV's new home screen Roku Q2 Disney surpasses 100 million paid subscribers Sony Q1 The best ways to block annoying people on the web The 5 best dog training apps S...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 40 min

AT&T is scaring its customers? #064

This week, AT&T is scaring its customers, Jeff Bezos is 13 billion dollars richer and Microsoft has had an impressive 2nd quarter. **A couple of seconds in the podcast a few seconds of the intro was cut out** Show Notes: AT&T is scaring its customers by telling them they need new phones Jeff Bezos adds $13 billion to his net worth Microsoft Q4 Steve Wozniak sues Google Google's latest search feature helps you buy a house Google is granting another $4 million towards affordable Bay Area h...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 51 min

High-profile Twitter accounts hacked #063

This week, high profile twitter accounts have been hacked, Verizon is told to stop making misleading 5G claims and T-Mobile is offering Scam Shield to its customers. Show Notes: Twitter accounts hacked Verizon told to stop making misleading claims T-Mobile Scam Shield Amazon COVID-19 work from home policy extended Apple News adds audio stories DoorDash delivers Walgreens NBC's Peacock HBO Max is making a TV series about an app called Calm Netflix Q2 The Michelle Obama Podcast on Spotify Android ...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 33 min

T-Mobile explanation of it’s outage #062

This week, T-Mobile explains it’s outage Verizon flexes with a 5G laptop, and AT&T announces layoffs. Show Notes: T-Mobile's outage Lenovo Flex 5G AT&T is laying off thousands of workers Amazon's AI-powered distance assistants Disney Plus in July Hulu in July Qubi in talks to stream on Roku and Amazon Kim Kardashian West signs deal with Spotify Best 5G plan How to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone Your dog could be a video game character\ Comcast's public Wi-Fi hotspots will remai...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 14 min

Sony PS5 #061

This week, Sony unveils its PS5, Samsung may launch an 8TB hard drive and Verizon launches 5G in Detroit. Show Notes: Samsung 8TB SSD Verizon 5G in Detroit Best shows on Apple TV How to manage your apps on a Chromebook Apple customer sues Apple for $1 trillion dollars The best free apps for video calling Apple's virtual WWDC Sony PS5 Uber and Lyft drivers are now employees in California How to clean and disinfect your Android phone

Jun 12, 202020 min

CES 2021 is going to happen in Las Vegas #060

This week, CES 2021 is going to happen in Las Vegas, Google faces a lawsuit and Apple's latest update brings audio to it's Apple News plus. Show Notes: CES 2021 Google faces a $5 billion lawsuit Apple News Plus Audio HBO Max won't eat up AT&T data plans What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu People rarely changed their passwords Best Android phones How to make your social media accounts private How to disable share location How to check your laptop's battery health New Pixel feature...

Jun 05, 20201 hr 9 min

HBO Max launches #059

This week, HBO Max has launched, will there be an upcoming launch on the next Motorola Razr and will there be a launch of the iPhone 12 in November? Show Notes: iPhone 12 launch? HBO Max Motorola Razr Gartner forecasts worldwide device shipments Sony may reveal its PS5 games Gmail quick settings Google launches accessibility updates Best ways to personalize your Android phone How do you improve your phone's Wi-Fi Best noise-canceling headphones Android Auto TMNT Pinball...

May 29, 20201 hr 8 min

Amazon drops Jet #058

This week, Amazon is launching its own game, Walmart is dropping its Jet and AT&T is dropping its 5G evolution. Also this week, Scott Ertz from Plughitzlive is coming on to the podcast as a co-host. Show Notes: Amazon is making its own game Walmart drops Jet.com YouTube wants you to go to bed Home Chef had a data breach Lyft partners with RAINN AT&T drops 5G Evolution Facebook will reopen offices at 25% Walmart's new tablet Tesla drops lawsuit Take 2 4Q Scrutiny on Uber GrubHub deal Walm...

May 22, 20201 hr 14 min

Facebook soars in Q1 #057

This week, Facebook made billions, Amazon settles for millions and Automatic shuts down. Show Notes: Facebook Q1 Amazon settles with workers Automatic shuts down Best family tablets Phones under $200.00 Free trials for streaming services 1/2 of Americans don't wear pants

May 01, 202012 min

Motorola Edge and Edge Plus #056

This week, Motorola is going to the Edge, HBO is going to the MAX and John Legere exits T-Mobile Show Notes: Motorola Edge and Edge Plus HBO MAX John Legere resigns AT&T CEO retires Nintendo blocks logins after accounts were comprised 8 easy ways to reuse your old Android phone or tablet Best Netflix alternatives 10 apps that help you be more sustainable in life Cord-Cutting myths

Apr 24, 202022 min
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