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OFNT

James Schaefferredcircle.com

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!

Episodes

Time For a Change?

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.

Mar 30, 202523 minEp. 262

The Homogenization of Mobile Operating Systems

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 MICROP...

Mar 23, 202528 minEp. 261

In Like a Lion

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 AUD...

Mar 16, 202530 minEp. 260

Mostly Apple Stuff

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: OFNTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM SOCIALS: NAH MUSIC AND EFFECTS:...

Mar 09, 202529 minEp. 259

Under the Weather but Over it Now

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.

Mar 02, 202530 minEp. 258

Revenge of the Vortex

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...

Feb 23, 202533 minEp. 257

MISSING and UGLY iPHONES

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 TH...

Feb 16, 202527 minEp. 256

Another Super Bowl Sunday

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 GRA...

Feb 09, 202529 minEp. 255

Hearing the Dialogue

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...

Feb 02, 202528 minEp. 254

Back and Forth

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...

Jan 27, 202523 minEp. 253

Winter is Here...

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: ...

Jan 12, 202529 minEp. 252

Post Holiday Doldrums

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 VID...

Jan 06, 202527 minEp. 251

The Short, End of Year Wrap Up

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 LOCA...

Dec 29, 202422 minEp. 250

'Twas the Sunday before Christmas

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+ ...

Dec 23, 202426 minEp. 249

Voices of the Elite

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 ...

Dec 15, 202429 minEp. 248

New Tech and Delivery Woes

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...

Dec 08, 202428 minEp. 247

Joining the Peloton

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 SH...

Dec 01, 202427 minEp. 246

Unpacking

Thanks for listening! Donation link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: OURA'S CEO DOESN'T THINK APPLE WILL ENTER THE SMART RING MARKET APPLE WILL MAKE ITS OWN TELEVISION SET? GOOGLE MAY HAVE TO SELL OFF THE CHROME BROWSER CHROME OS TO BE REPLACED BY ANDROID NEW PIXEL LAPTOP WILL RUN ANDROID PIXEL TABLET 2 CANCELLED? MICROSOFT INTRODUCES WINDOWS 365 LINK DESKTOP COMPUTER TECH I'M USING: I INSTALLED ZOOM, ON MY IPAD USB HUB FOR MY MACBOOK AIR E...

Nov 24, 202429 minEp. 245

The Long Road To Settling In

Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, you can donate using the following link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 If you don't like what you hear, you can negotiate a payment with me to stop using the same link. TECH NEWS: CHEAPER VERSION OF APPLE'S VISION PRO DELAYED? OLED SCREENED MACBOOK AIR DELAYED? APPLE AND MASIMO READY TO BURY THE HATCHET? ALL THAT'S CLAIMED TO BE KNOWN ABOUT THE IPHONE AIR IPHONE 17 TO BRING 120HZ SCREEN REFRESH RATES ...

Nov 17, 202423 minEp. 244

Miss me?

web:https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 email:ofntpodcast@gmail.com music and effects: purple-planet.com, pixabay.com and others Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/o-f-n-t-old-fart-new-tech/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 14, 20243 min

Week of Mac and the end of a podcast era

donation link:https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 Thanks for listening! TECH NEWS: M4 IMAC M4 MAC MINI M4 MACBOOK PRO IOS 18.2 BRINGING INTERESTING CHOICES INTEL BASED MACS FACING END OF LIFE PELOTON CHOSES APPLE ALUMNI AS NEW CEO BLUESKY WANTS YOU TO PAY THEM PIXEL 9A LEAKS REVAMPED GOOGLE WEATHER ROLLING OUT NEXUS 6 TRIBUTE TECH I'M USING: GENERAL MUSINGS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: HOW YOUTUBE PREMIUM CAN IMPROVE TRUTH+ ISN'T AS BAD AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE PODCAS...

Nov 02, 202434 minEp. 242

Spooky Recommendations

Happy Halloween! Here are some podcasts that will get you in the scary season mood. donate: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 Here are some scary podcast recommendations being it's the season: 1) THE NO SLEEP PODCAST 2) HAUNTED: THE AUDIO DRAMA 3) OMINOUS THRILL 4) MAELTOPIA 5) THE GENTLEMAN FROM HELL HONORABLE MENTIONS: THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES AND MALEVOLENT email: ofntpodcast@gmail.com web: https://www.podpage.com/ofnt-old-fart-new-tech/ social: not until they fi...

Oct 29, 20247 min

Next to Last

Thanks for listening! Donation link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: NO APPLE EVENT FOR NEW MACS APPLE BUSINESS MESSAGING GETS RCS IN IOS 18.1 HEARING HEALTH FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL AUTHOR BELIEVES IPAD MINI PRO IS IN THE WORKS ANDROID 15 AND SOME MUSINGS TECH I'M USING: OURA SMART RING 4 MINI REVIEW APPLE HEARING HEALTH FIRST IMPRESSIONS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: DISNEY APPS NO LONGER LET YOU PAY THROUGH APPLE APP STORE PODCAST NEWS: NO REPLIES, M...

Oct 26, 202430 minEp. 241

iPad mini, skinny

Thanks for listening! web and DONATIONS:https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: NEW IPAD MINI NEW SMART HOME STRATEGY FROM APPLE GOOGLE GETS A REPRIEVE ORIGINAL GOOGLE MEET IS NO MORE CHICK-FIL-A GIVES CARPLAY SOME LOVE 5.5G ARRIVES KINDLE READER LINEUP REFRESHED CLICK TO CANCEL RULE INBOUND TECH I'M USING: OURA RING UPGRADE TRIBULATIONS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: DISNEY+ PRICES INCREASE YET AGAIN PODCAST NEWS: TRYING OUT IZOTOPES VEA PRODUCT THIS AMERICAN LIFE H...

Oct 20, 202433 minEp. 240

Google Deconstruction Inbound?

Thanks for listening! web and donation page: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: JUDGEMENT AGAINST GOOGLE NO MORE CHROME ON ANDROID RIVAL BROWSERS RALLY AGAINST MS EDGE TESLA ANNOUNCES THE 'CYBERCAB' SELF DRIVING AUTOMOBILE ICLOUD.COM RECEIVES AN UPDATE APPLE'S VITALS APP CAN SEE THE FUTURE NO SERIOUS APPLE INTELLIGENCE UNTIL 2027 MONEYGRAM GETS HACKED TECH I'M USING: THE NET NEWSWIRE RSS READER ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: NEWS READERS AND LATE NIG...

Oct 13, 202425 minEp. 239

Early to bed, early to drive

Thanks for listening! web & Donation link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: APPLE CUTS IPHONE 16 ORDERS? VERIZON GOES WITH GOOGLE MESSAGES PIXEL 9A RUMORS PROBLEMS WITH GOOGLE'S TV STREAMER DISH AND DIRECTV COMBINE T-MOBILE FINED 15 MILLION DOLLARS OURA RING 4 ANNOUNCED TECH I'M USING: GENERAL TECH MUSINGS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: MORE ADS FOR PRIME VIDEO DIRECTV RAISES MONTHLY PRICES MISSING THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE PODCAST AWARDS AND APPLE TRANS...

Oct 05, 202427 minEp. 238

Podcasting Lives!

Thank you for listening! If you would like to help with the show, do so at the following link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 If you would like a shout out, send me an email at: ofntpodcast@gmail.com TECH NEWS: A 'CHEAP' IPHONE IS INBOUND MASIMO'S FOUNDER EXITS IMORE.COM CEASES MAC MINI WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE ONEPLUS DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE U.S. XIAOMI SAMRT BAND HARMONY OS ISN'T VERY HARMONIOUS GOOGLE'S TV STREAMER LOOKS COOL TECH I'M...

Sep 29, 202427 minEp. 237

Apple Intelligence Arrives?

Thanks for listening! web and donations: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: IOS 18.1 PUBLIC BETA RELEASED IPAD OS 18'S M4 PROBLEM IPHONE 16 PRO'S PREORDERS DOWN NO NEW BASE MODEL IPAD YET? MATE XT LAUNCH DAY WOES ANDROID TO GET SYNCED NOTIFICATIONS? ARM BASED LAPTOPS NOT SELLING 'UN-HACKABLE' CRIMINAL USED APP HACKED TECH I'M USING: MY ATTEMPTS TO USE APPLE INTELLIGENCE ENTERTAINMENT NEW: OPRAH DOESN'T WANT YOU TO WATCH HER BIODOC ...

Sep 22, 202427 minEp. 236

Glowtime? More like Dull Time

Thanks for listening! You can make a donation using a podcasting 2.0 app like Castamatic, or using the following link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: APPLE'S 'GLOWTIME' EVENT APPLE AND GOOGLE OWE SOME MONEY TO THE EU RIP SAMSUNG MESSAGES? GOOGLE SLIGHTLY UPDATES RCS MESSAGES TRI-FOLD PHONES CHROMEBOOKS HAUNTING MY NEWS FEEDS LATELY TECH I'M USING: RANDOM RAMBLINGS ABOUT THE LATEST APPLE EVENT ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: TELEVISION SERIES I&#39...

Sep 15, 202427 minEp. 235

Nostalgia

Hey, thanks for listening! You can donate using this link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a48341c0-b884-4c41-beb2-418786447214 TECH NEWS: IPHONE USERS NOT EXCITED ABOUT AI APPLE LAYOFFS THE END OF FINEWOVEN? TECH I'M USING: I BABBLE ABOUT MY TECH HISTORY FOR A LONG TIME ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: WCBS GOES DARK I BABBLE ABOUT WHICH OLD TELEVISION SERIES I'D LIKE TO SEE COME BACK PODCAST NEWS: CONSERVATIVE LEANING 'INFLUENCERS' TAKE RUSSIAN MONEY? I BABBLE ABOUT NOSTALGIC PODCAST EXPERIENCE...

Sep 08, 202435 minEp. 234