In this week's show, we look at how Nintendo gave the handheld gaming market a shot in the arm, and where it might go next... This week, we will discuss the following: Nintendo Switch 2 Rumours Downplayed Worldwide Game Console Comparison 2023 @CentroLeak on Twitter Is Microsoft Preparing a Handheld Xbox? Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leav...
Feb 15, 2024•32 min•Season 17Ep. 6
One of the main purposes of this podcast is to help you get to grips with the risks scammers pose. As such, this week's show sheds light on phishing and its variant scams: smishing, vishing, and quishing. What are they, and how can you spot these scams? Before we get to that, we've got the following tech news that matters: Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip (BBC) TikTok pulls Taylor Swift and The Weeknd's music (BBC) Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in ...
Feb 08, 2024•31 min•Season 17Ep. 5
No so long ago, phones would be dead as soon as they were dropped, or got a bit wet in the shower. These days, they can withstand high impacts and remain undamaged underwater for hours. This week, we look at water-resistant and rugged phones, exploring what was behind this design change and which highlighting which phones are particularly hardy. As ever, we kick-off with the tech news that matters: Pokémon Company Investigates Palworld What Is Palworld? Netflix Enjoys 13.1m New Subscriptions Wha...
Feb 01, 2024•30 min•Season 17Ep. 4
This week's show is a discussion around the recent comments from Ubisoft executive Philippe Tremblay concerning the future of game subscriptions . Our conversation covers: @WeirdBongs' take on game ownership vs purchase The "process" behind unlinking Epic Games from Rockstar Games Small Kingdoms on Steam We finish this week's show with these recommendations: Dave the Diver ( Steam | Switch ) LEGO Insiders (previous LEGO VIP) Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegne...
Jan 25, 2024•34 min•Season 17Ep. 3
This week we discuss the news that Amazon Prime Video is adding adverts and a new ad-free tier. We then spin this off into a discussion about which is the best video streaming service in 2024. Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime Netflix vs. Apple TV Fool Me Once Welcome to Wrexham Disney+ vs. Netflix Finally, a recommendation! Xbox 360 titles on Xbox Cloud Gaming Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your su...
Jan 18, 2024•34 min•Season 17Ep. 2
This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Wi-Fi 7 Officially Launches Tesla Recalls 1.6 million Cars in China (BBC) Microsoft Launches an AI Key on Windows Keyboards (BBC) Google Chrome Phases Out Third-Party Cookies This week, we bring you these PC maintenance tips and explainers: How to Check CPU Temperature Signs Your Motherboard Is Dead Common GPU Problems and How to Fix Them How to Fix RAM Not Detected Errors Warning Signs Your SSD Is About to Fail The show closes with the ...
Jan 11, 2024•35 min•Season 17Ep. 1
This week, we bring you these tips and explainers: View Passwords for Saved Networks on Android How to Get Verified on Twitter Information You Should Never Post Online We also have a couple of behind-the-scenes chats around these topics: How to Install Microsoft OneDrive on Ubuntu What Is Video Game Preservation? Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus , with your suggestions for future topics....
Jan 04, 2024•28 min•Season 16Ep. 26
Our final Christmas-themed podcast for 2023 looks at the impact of eating too much, sitting around a lot, and what apps and websites you can use to combat the post-Yuletide bulge. Worried you'll pick up a spare tire? Concerned about feeling too lethargic to enjoy the holiday? This podcast is for you. Shownotes This week, we bring you the following year-end detox and workout apps referring to these links: Top Christmas Workouts to Try The Best Ways to Detox This Holiday Season How to Avoid Weight...
Dec 21, 2023•55 min•Season 16Ep. 25
In our second seasonal podcast for 2023, we look at the ways you can save money on unique Christmas gifts bought online. We also tell you where to find gifts for electronic tinkerers and makers. This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips: Ways to Save Money Christmas Shopping Online Christmas Gift Ideas for Makers and Electronic Tinkerers Perfect Gift Cards for Christmas Websites Selling Unique Christmas Gifts You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , ...
Dec 14, 2023•30 min•Season 16Ep. 24
This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips: Ways to Make Your Own Christmas Lights 3D Printing Christmas Ideas for Christmas Create a Holiday Spotify Playlist Microsoft Christmas Sweater Atari Club attire Top Sites to Listen to Christmas Music Online Christmas Carols and Karaoke Sites Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a revie...
Dec 07, 2023•26 min•Season 16Ep. 23
Ever been accused of oversharing? Have you been labeled a "sharent" after posting pics of your children on social media? In this week's Really Useful Podcast, we take a look at online oversharing, its consequences, and what you can do to minimize "sharenting." This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Ex-Nvidia "caught" with sensitive industry docs in video call (BBC) We've also got these tips and explainers: All the Things You Should Never Share on Social Media What Is Sharenti...
Nov 30, 2023•36 min•Season 16Ep. 22
This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Meta demands political ads declare deepfake use Deepfakes Explained We've also got these tips and explainers: Completely Remove Norton and McAfee Antivirus from Your PC Examples to Help You Spot Fake Emails What Are Gaming IEMs? The show closes with the following recommendation: TAITO Super Pocket You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy ...
Nov 23, 2023•28 min•Season 16Ep. 21
In a special edition of our weekly tech podcast for technophobes, hosts Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner go head-to-head in a never-before attempted quiz. This week's edition is episode 200, and just a few weeks ago the show marked its 5th anniversary. So, what better way to celebrate than with a quiz, pitching the three hosts against each other? (Yes, there are probably better ways to celebrate these milestones.) Who will win? What tech topics have been selected? And who has ma...
Nov 16, 2023•44 min•Season 16Ep. 20
Need a Windows antivirus tool? The chances are you already have the best option installed. That's the focus of this week's podcast, which also looks at accusations against Amazon concerning price manipulation in the online retail market. This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: Amazon's "Project Nessie" Manipulated Prices Elon Musk Launches X AI Author Stephen King Demands Elon Musk Revert X to Twitter We've also got these tips and explainers: Best Antivirus Tools for Windows 1...
Nov 09, 2023•27 min•Season 16Ep. 19
Getting data off an old HDD is easier than you think, as demonstrated in this week's podcast. Plus, we look at the best uses for a Raspberry Pi, consider the arrival of rules and guidelines for AI, and celebrate the end of the PlayStation 5 shortage. This week, we've got the following tech news that matters: AI Governance Announced by President Biden Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Stock Shortages Are Over We've also got these tips and explainers: How to Get Data Off an Old HDD How to Build an Exter...
Nov 02, 2023•34 min•Season 16Ep. 18
This week, we've got the following tips and explainers: The Best AI Apps Why Your Smartphone Needs a Screen Protector Should You Trust AI Crypto Trading Bots? Alternatives to Stumbleupon The Most Useful Websites You're Not Already Using What Is Brave Search Engine? Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey , @gavinspavin , and @stegnersaurus , with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Usef...
Oct 26, 2023•31 min•Season 16Ep. 17
This week, we've got the following tech news: Google Causing Internet to Fall into a "Spiral of Decline" Minecraft Becomes First Video Game to Hit 300m Sales Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Purchase Cleared by UK Govt We've also got these AI tips and explainers: Public AI vs. Private AI vs. Personal AI: What's the Difference? Photoshop Generative Expand vs. Canva Magic Expand: Which Generative AI Tool Is Better? ChatGPT vs. Google Translate: Which Is Better At Translation? We finish the show wit...
Oct 19, 2023•32 min•Season 16Ep. 16
This week, we've got the following tech news: Raspberry Pi 5 Announced, Available This Year Snapchat AI Bot Could Be Banned AI Facial Recognition Risks Chromebook Plus Hardware Standard Announced We've also got these tips and explainers: How to Spot a Fake SSD Is Your Smartphone Listening to You? Should You Use Facebook Marketplace? We finish the show with the following recommendations: Steam Next Fest Pixel Addict, Amiga Addict, and Amstrad Addict Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this p...
Oct 12, 2023•38 min•Season 16Ep. 15
This week, we've got the following tech news: Amazon Prime Video introducing ads in 2024 George RR Martin sues OpenAI UK approves Microsoft/Activision Blizzard merger We've also got these dark mode tips and explainers: Light Mode vs. Dark Mode on iPhone Enable Dark Mode on Google Chrome for Android Enable Dark Mode on Windows Notepad Enable Dark Mode on the Windows Calculator App Set Dark Mode on Adobe Reader We finish the show with the following recommendation: Amazfit Balance Christian Cawley ...
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Season 16Ep. 14
This week's podcast looks at the MGM Resorts casino cyberattack and France's iPhone 12 radiation concerns. Meanwhile, did you know that headphone splitters are still a thing? We explain how they work, and there's chat about USB cables, Linux distros, and recommendations. This week, we've got the following tech news: France Bans Sale of the iPhone 12 "Overwhelming Consensus" on AI Regulation Bill Gates Congressional Deposition, 1998 Las Vegas Casino Subject to Cyberattack We've also got these tip...
Sep 21, 2023•34 min•Season 16Ep. 13
This week, we chat about the iPhone 15 release and other news: Overview of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Everything Apple Announced at Its "Wonderlust" September Event Shein Accuses Temu of Stealing Images We also discuss how USB-C will impact iPhone users: How USB-C Will Improve iPhones We finish the show with the following recommendations: Splitgate TAITO Milestones 2 (Nintendo Switch) Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: ...
Sep 14, 2023•38 min•Season 16Ep. 12
This week's tech podcast for technophobes features a look at the IFA consumer technology show, along with a look at some AI apps. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to ...
Sep 07, 2023•31 min•Season 16Ep. 11
You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we've got the following tech news: Zoom Chief Says Video Calling Is Bad for Creativity Did Cyber Attack Cause UK Air Traffic Control Chaos? We've also got these tips and explainers: Reasons Why Gamers Should Buy a Retro Handheld Are ChatGPT Side Gigs Legit Money-Making Opportunities? How to Use DOSBox to Pl...
Aug 31, 2023•35 min•Season 16Ep. 10
News about the closure of the Xbox 360 Marketplace and the Red Dead Redemption port for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 open this week's Really Useful Podcast. The games theme continues with tips for hooking up an Xbox controller to your PC, and a list of the best games news and reviews websites for you to check out. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player...
Aug 23, 2023•37 min•Season 16Ep. 9
As there isn't much tech news about this week, our latest tech podcast for technophobes unpacks wireless vs. wired headphones and earbuds. Inspired by the results of a poll run recently on MakeUseOf, this is a wide-ranging chat that covers everything from audio quality to maintenance. We also take a look at what you can do with old earphones. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed ...
Aug 16, 2023•35 min•Season 16Ep. 8
An online security and privacy edition of our tech podcast for technophobes looks at email scammers and spotting when someone has used your PC. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. Contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin , with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forg...
Aug 09, 2023•30 min•Season 16Ep. 7
This week's podcast looks at problems for the Twitter rebrand, new features in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Netflix shooting itself in the foot, and whether a Mac can replace a PC for gaming. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus...
Aug 02, 2023•39 min•Season 16Ep. 6
Our weekly tech podcast for technophobes explains Twitter X, how to install a dashcam, and gives you an update on how the new Threads social network is doing (clue: poorly). This week, we chat about the following tech news: Twitter rival Threads loses 75% of users Airborne electric taxis for Sao Paulo Action Man Pursuit Craft with VTOL Apple to pull access to iMessages and Facetime to save encryption Twitter X unveiled We've got these tips and explainers: How to Install and Dashcam What Is Widev...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min•Season 16Ep. 5
Our weekly tech podcast brings you a vital tip for vacations, reveals a revision to Android's Google News feed, and discusses ChatGPT legal issues. You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Amazon Music and Audible , Player FM , or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player. This week, we chat about the following tech news: The Black Mirror plot about AI that worries actors Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta ChatGPT owner in probe over risks...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min•Season 16Ep. 4
Need a useful website recommendation? Want to save money on Google Play, or even get apps free? Planning on signing up to a cloud gaming service? Or are you concerned about scammy YouTube videos? We've got everything you need in this week's Really Useful Podcast. Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey , @gavinspavin , and @stegnersaurus , with your suggestions for future topics. You can subscribe to the Really Useful...
Jul 12, 2023•32 min•Season 16Ep. 3
