A podcast about an old fella using new tech. I talk about tech news and the tech I’m using in my old fart life. I also talk about entertainment and podcasting news. I’ve decided to stay away from politics but sometimes I can’t help myself. Consider yourself fore-warned. I’m retired military and a retired FED. I guess now I’m just tired. Now, if you're finished reading this, get off my lawn!
Thanks for your listenership! you can donate to the show using this link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 DADDY NEDDS A NEW AUDIO INTERFACE! TECH NEWS: GERMANY BANS DEEPSEEK FROM GOVERNMENT DEVICES THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BANS WHATSAPP FROM MEMBERS DEVICES MAHA WILL RECOMMEND ALL CITIZENS START WEARING HEALTH TRACKERS APPLE RUMORS TECH I'M USING: PART 2 OF MY TELEVISION SOUNDBAR WOES WEATHER APPS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: VOA INFILTRATED BY FOREIGN INTELLIGEN...
This episode covers a range of tech and entertainment news, including Google switching chip manufacturers, WhatsApp introducing ads, and Apple's iPhone sales rebound driven by the 16e model. The host discusses Apple shareholder concerns over Siri delays and a pulled Mac ad, plus updates on tvOS features. Personal tech issues with a broken subwoofer are shared, alongside reviews of new cycling shoes and testing the DuckDuckGo browser. The episode also touches on increased ads on streaming services, MLB games on Roku, current TV shows, and challenges with podcasting audio interfaces and listening apps.
Host Jim Schaefer covers the latest tech news, including the Android 16 rollout and key announcements from Apple's WWDC 2025 focusing on OS updates and UI changes. He also shares personal tech usage and health improvements, discusses entertainment news like increasing ads on Prime Video and the Warner Bros/Discovery split, and dives into podcast industry topics such as his audio interface issues, Spotify news, and the debate around video podcasting vs. audio-only.
Thanks for listening! Please donate to the show if you can at: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: T-MOBILE ENTERS THE HOME FIBER INTERNET MARKET 'HOMEPAD' TO BE ANNOUNCED AT WWDC? IPHONE 16E LAGS BEHIND THE SE IN SALES IPHONE AIR RUMORS TECH I'M USING: TCL TELEVISION PELOTON RAMBLINGS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: MLB MIGHT LAND ON APPLE TV+ SLOW HORSES RETURNS PODCAST NEWS: THE 'WTF' PODCAST ENDS ITS RUN IN SEPTEMBER HLS PROPLEMS web: https://redcircle.com/shows/a...
This episode features a mix of tech news, personal tech updates, and opinionated commentary. Topics include Google Meet updates, Apple rumors regarding devices and OS naming, and European mobile market trends. The host also discusses a recent medical procedure and personal technology use, a lawsuit against public broadcasting outlets, podcast news about old episodes and future video support, and a frank rant about female septum piercings.
This episode dives into the past week's tech event news, focusing on Google I/O highlights like real-time translation in Meet and the disruptive VO3 AI image generator. The host also covers various tech updates, including the OnePlus Pad 3's iOS syncing attempt, Huawei's Harmony OS expansion, Xiaomi's chip and wearable market moves, changes to Google TV and Oura Ring, and Apple news regarding iPhone imports, EU voice assistant choice, and AirPods rumors. Personal tech experiences with Alexa Plus, T-Mobile satellite beta, and an iPad split-screen issue are shared, alongside reviews of streaming content.
Jim discusses Google's RCS milestone and the influx of ads, declining iPhone sales in China, and Apple leading the tablet market. He also covers the arrival of CarPlay Ultra, predictions of an Apple product renaissance, his impressions of the M4 iPad Pro, and his regret over purchasing a Peloton. Other topics include Apple TV+'s movie plans, ESPN's new streaming service, Max rebranding, and the potential for podcast regulation.
This episode covers tech news including the deprecation of Microsoft Authenticator, the end of Skype, and updates on Apple's chip development. It also discusses YouTube's premium tiers, Spotify's podcast measurement issues, and the host's experience with the new M4 iPad Pro and Apple Watch Series 10, offering insights into device upgrades and industry trends. The host shares personal experiences and commentary on these developments.
In this episode, the host discusses Android's focus on Gen Z, Google Messages' new unsubscribe feature, and updates to the Pixel Weather app. He also covers TSMC's plant expansion, iPhone manufacturing shifts, and potential iPhone redesigns. Additional topics include Apple's market share, internet service issues, YouTube on Peloton, media bias, and podcast app Apollo shutting down.
This episode of OFNT discusses tech news including Google Chat upgrades, Microsoft's anniversary, and Apple's manufacturing plans. The podcast delves into the Proton app suite as an alternative to Google, the evolution of the Apple Watch, and Peloton's shift in fitness direction. The hosts also cover YouTube's 20th anniversary and podcasting industry news.
Thank you for listening! TECH NEWS: GOOGLE LOSES ADTECH LAWSUIT IPHONE MARKET SHARE CONTINUES FALLING IN CHINA IPHONE 16E TO BE ASSEMBLED IN BRASIL TIM COOK IS ONLY INTERESTED IN AR SPECTACLES 4CHAN GETS HACKED TECH I'M USING: NO ALEXA+ NAIL CLIPPERS. YEAH, NAIL CLIPPERS APPLE TV BOX ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: THE 'REAL' CITADEL RETURNS. AS DOES 'POKER FACE' 'BOSH LEGACY' ENDS AND 'BALLARD' BEGINS, SOON PODCAST NEWS: A ROUNDUP OF PODCASTING INCORPORATED NEWS. email: [email protected] socials: no th...
Jim discusses iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, delays in Apple's smart home hub, and issues with Apple TV+. He also covers SpaceX potentially blocking Apple's satellite texting, T-Mobile's home internet plans, and tariff updates. Additionally, Jim shares his experience with his Oura smart ring, reviews the new season of Black Mirror, and comments on the closure of Voice of America and funding cuts to NPR.
Thank you for listening! TECH NEWS: AMAZON MAKES A PLAY FOR TIKTOK PIXEL 9a HAS MANDATORY THROTTLING SKYPE TO TEAMS MEDIATEK TO POWER CHROMEBOOKS ALEXA+ JOINS APPLE WITH ITS OWN VAPORWARE APPLE HOSTS FREE VPN APPS THAT POSE A SECURITY RISK APPLE AIMS TO REPLACE YOUR PHYSICIAN? MORE IPHONES TO BE MANUFACTURED IN INDIA TECH I'M USING: GENERAL RUNDOWN OF TECH AROUND THE OFNT HOUSEHOLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: 'BOSCH' RETURNS FOR A FINAL SEASON ON PRIME VIDEO 'THE STUDIO' IS ACTUALLY GOOD. PODCAST NEWS: ...
This episode discusses Apple's upcoming WWDC, the end of the iPhone mini, and rumors of foldable devices. It also covers the speaker's experience with a T-Mobile service outage and the start of the MLB season. The speaker seeks listener input on a microphone comparison test as they consider revamping the podcast and touches on the declining podcast ad market.
Thank you so much for listening! TECH NEWS: PIXEL 9A IS ANNOUNCED THE CORE TIME 2 ANNOUNCED THE CIRCULAR 2 AIMS TO DISRUPT THE SMART RING MARKET SIRI HEAD REPLACED APPLE LOSES COURT CASES IN EUROPE IOS UI TO CHANGE WITH VERSION 19 APPLE RUMOR ROUNDUP TECH I'M USING: OURA SYMPTOM RADAR AND ROOMBA JOINS THE OFNT HOUSEHOLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: APPLE TV+ LOSSES NETFLIX CEO WONDERS WHY APPLE TV+ EXISTS PODCAST NEWS: YOUTUBE PODCAST WARS THE DOMINANCE OF THE SHURE SM7b MICROPHONE AND GENERAL MICROPHONE...
Thank you very much for listening! I appreciate it. TECH NEWS: SIRI LAUNCH BOTCHED END TO END ENCRYPTION COMING TO RCS ON IPHONE LIVE LANGUAGE TRANSLATION COMING TO AIRPODS APPLE HOME HUB DELAYED SONOS NOT RELEASING AN APPLE TV 4K COMPETITOR AFTER ALL MWC HIGHLIGHTS TECH I'M USING: ZOOM H1 ESSENTIAL & HOLLYLAND WIRELESS LAV MICS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: CUMIA GETS SYNDICATED APPLE TV+ SERIES DOPE THIEF IS GOOD PODCAST NEWS: MICHELE OBAMA DEBUTS ANOTHER PODCAST WNYC IS A MESS GEN Z PREFERS AUDIO O...
Thanks for listening! TECH NEWS: NEW IPADS AND MACS APPLE FOLDABLE IPHONE APPLE FILES COMPLAINT SAMSUNGS VR GOGGLES TECH I'M USING: RAMBLING ON ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: THE OSCARS CUMIA RETURNS TO RADIO AMAZON TAKES OVER JAMES BOND YOUTUBE PREMIUM LITE ARRIVES PODCAST NEWS: LIVE BROADCAST VIA PODCASTS RUMBLE ENTERING AUDIO PODCASTING? EVERGREEN RELEASES A FAST CHANNEL WEB: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIALS: NAH MUSIC AND EFFECTS: PIX...
The podcast episode covers a range of tech news, including Microsoft shutting down Skype, a potential ad-supported version of Microsoft Office, and Amazon's new Alexa Plus. It also discusses rumors about future iPhones, including foldable models and RAM upgrades, as well as issues with the Powerbeats Pro 2. The episode also touches on entertainment news related to streaming services and podcasting.
Thank you so much for listening! TECH NEWS: THE IPHONE 17e NO DEEP SEEK FOR APPLE AI ICLOUD ENCYPTION TO END IN THE UK ADS ON APPLE MAPS YOUTUBE PREMIUM LITE ARRIVES IN THE U.S. NEW AMAZON ALEXA DELAYED ONE PLUS OPEN 2 DELAYED TECH I’M USING: FB MESSENGER, WEB CAM AND USB HUB MY PILLOW ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: MLB AND ESPN PART WAYS SPOTIFY ‘MUSIC PRO’ PODCAST NEWS: TIG NOTARO TO HOST THE SMBIES JOE ROGAN ‘DETHRONED’? web: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 email: ofntpo...
Thanks for listening! link and donation page: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: TIKTOK RETURNS TO THE APP STORES GOOGLE TV STREAMER DOESN'T SUPPORT OBSCURE AUDIO FORMATS GOOGLE TV STREAMER MAY BRING LIVE NEWS UPDATES WHILE IDLE ONE PLUS 13T (MINI) COMING SOON BEATS POWERBEATS PRO ARRIVE 3 FEATURES THAT THE NEW AIRPODS PRO *MIGHT* HAVE, OR NOT NATIVE ANDROID APPLE TV+ APP RELEASED WHERE'S THE IPHONE SE 4? NO OLED MACBOOK AIR FOR YOU! RENDERS OF THE IPHONE...
donation link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: 5 PRODUCTS APPLE IS EXPECTED TO LAUNCH, REAL SOON NOW BEATS POWERBEATS PRO 2 COMING APPLE AR GLASSES ARE PUT ON HOLD AD OVERLOAD WHILE USING GOOGLE TV STREAMING BOX SONOS TO RELEASE A TV STREAMING BOX THE PEBBLE SMART WATCH RETURNS TECH I'M USING: PELOTON ORIGINAL CLEATS LG SOUNDBAR COMPATIBILITY ISSUE PELOTON LEADERBOARD SWINDLERS IN PRAISE OF THE MICHAEL KORS MESSENGER BAG ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: THE GRAMMY'...
Thanks for listening! Donation Page: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: VODAPHONE MAKES HISTORY DEEPSEEK SHAKES THINGS UP APPLE A AND M CHIPS HAVE A SECURITY FLAW THE IPHONE SE 4 WILL NOT HAVE THE DYNAMIC ISLAND APPLE GETS CLOSER TO A FOLDABLE DISPLAY SUPPLIER LACK OF APPLE INTELLIGENCE SLOWS IPHONE SALES? THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 IS BORING? IT'S TOO LATE FOR APPLE TO INTERVENE IN GOOGLE CASE TECH I'M USING: LG SOUNDBAR IN THE HOUSE DELTA CLEATS FOR PELOTON...
Thanks for listening! donation linkhttps://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 tech news: TikTok banned and reprieved New iPad Air to be powered by an M4 chip? Carrot Weather adds navigation T-Mobile and Space X team up for cellular satellite service Samsung introduces the Galaxy S25 No notch for the iPhone SE4? tech I'm using: Carrot Navigation not ready for prime time Apple Watch Series 10 not much of an upgrade LG Soundbar for my new television I broke my Peloton Bike, so...
host web and donation link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 Thanks for listening! TECH NEWS: UPCOMING IPHONE 17 SLIM DESIGN TO TAKE CUES FROM THE ORIGINAL IPHONE? INDIA OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR APPLE AND OTHER MANUFACTURERS UPCOMING IPHONE SE4 TO BE BETTER THAN OTHER IPHONES SATECHI SM3 FULL SIZED MECHANICAL BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD HDMI 2.2 IS ANNOUNCED AI COMES TO GOOGLE'S STREAMING BOX HYPER INTRODUCES A COMPETITOR TO APPLE'S MAGIC TRACKPAD TECH I'M USING: MY SHORTWAVE...
Thanks for listening! donations: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: HOW MUCH FOR THE SE4? WILL IT BE CALLED THE IPHONE 16E OR 16SE? 10 GIGS OF STORAGE FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE? APPLE'S CHINA WOES CONTINUE AIRPODS PRO NEW FEATURES NO MORE SIDE-LOADING FOR ANDROID 15? GOOGLE PRODUCTS THAT DIED IN 2024 WILL ANDROID BREAK CHROMEBOOKS? TECH I'M USING: I AM A TRUE PELOTONIAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: APPLE TV+ FREE PREVIEW WEEKEND PODCAST NEWS: THE PUSH FOR VIDEO PODCA...
Thank you for listening! host web and donation link:https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: APPLE DEVELOPING SMART DOORBELL CAMERA BASE MODEL IPAD TO BEEF UP BLUESKY HAS A MELTDOWN TECH I'M USING: NEW TELEVISION FINALLY ARRIVES TECH IN THE YEAR 2024 ANKER MAGSAFE CHARGING STATION ARRIVED WHAT SANTA BROUGHT ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: APPLE TEASES APPLE TV+ SURPRISE FOR JANUARY 4TH AND 5TH RED ONE AND OTHER RECENT WATCHES PODCAST NEWS: AMOUNT OF ADS DEPENDS ON LOCATION...
donation link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 Thanks for listening! TECH NEWS: TIKTOK GOES TO THE SUPREME COURT GOOGLE TV'S AD PROBLEM TP-LINK BEING INVESTIGATED NEW APPLE TV BOX COMING NEXT YEAR THE MAGIC MOUSE IS SET FOR A REDESIGN AI DOESN'T REALLY MATTER AR GLASSES FROM APPLE A LONG WAY OFF TWO FOLDABLE IPHONES COMING IN 2026 TECH I'M USING: MAGSAFE CHARGER WOES AND DELIVERY PROBLEMS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: PARAMOUNT+ HAS MORE HOT SHOWS THAN DISNEY+ THE AGENCY P...
Thanks for listening! Donations: https://www.podpage.com/ofnt-old-fart-new-tech/ TECH NEWS: TIKTOK BANNED? SAMSUNG AND GOOGLE TEAM UP TO CHALLENGE THE VISIONPRO GOOGLE WALLET TO HOST DIGITAL PASSPORTS NEW APPLE TV STREAMING BOX AND HOMEPODS MINI INBOUND IN 2025 APPLE RELEASES UPDATES FOR ALL OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATING SYSTEMS IOS USERS 'EMBRACE' RCS AND A TEXT MESSAGING SCAM TECH I'M USING: ALL IS WELL WITH PELOTON OLD STYLE DESK SETUP ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: A MAJOR TV STREAMING UP RAISES PRICES SL...
Thanks for listening! Donation Link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: HOMEPOD WITH SMART SCREEN DELAYED APPLE MAY USE AMAZON CHIPS TO TRAIN APPLE INTELLIGENCE RETURN OF THE TOUCHBAR? OURA CAN PREDICT ONCOMING SICKNESS TECH I'M USING: PELOTON OBSERVATIONS BRATASTE WEATHER STATION APPLE WATCH 10 DELIVERY WOE(S) ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: NOT MUCH TO TALK ABOUT PODCAST NEWS: ACAST BUYS WONDER MEDIA NETWORK LIBSYN STILL UP TO SHADY STUFF THE PUSH TOWARDS VIDEO ema...
Thanks for listening! You can donate using this link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: STALLING IPHONE SALES PIXEL PHONES REAL MARKET SHARE GOOGLE ADDS NEW RCS FEATURE SATELLITE CELLULAR SERVICE BEGINS SOON NEW CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE WITH EMPHASIS ON SECURITY DEBUTS OURA TEAMS UP WITH DEXCOM TECH I'M USING: THE PELOTON ARRIVES AI IS NOT GOOD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: BYE BYE (AGAIN) SPOTIFY PODCAST NEWS: THE MIGRATION TO VIDEO IS HERE? STUFF ABOUT THIS SHOW e...
