In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

We're months away from a disc-free XBox experience. At this point it makes sense, considering the fact that many games are pure digital downloads. With the introduction of Google Stadia, Google's game streaming platform, will streaming be the next move of this Xbox and future consoles? || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohns...

Google Stadia is announced!! Meet Google's new cloud focused gaming platform without the updates, downloads and hassles of a normal platform. Did I mention that it's packing more power than PS4 and XBox One X? Read more here: https://store.google.com/magazine/stadia || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on to...

Today, the Apple Store went down -- we all know what this means, updates to hardware of some kind. Today, we got a new iPad Air and a new iPad Mini, both rocking the latest A12 processors and featuring Apple Pencil support (albeit 1st Gen Apple Pencil support). || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of...

The lineup is complete. Tesla just unveiled the Model Y, which looks like a cross between Model 3 and Model X. The future of electric cars continues to look better and better. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend!

It's 2019 and being politically correct in a diverse world is hard. You can't like, post or suggest something online without the fear of getting reported, blocked or ostracized from a community. Everyone is so stuck in their stupid bubbles that anything they see that's different is harmful and offensive -- it's stupid. And while on a personal scale it's ok to have your own opinions; however, when...

Costs matter, but why won't Apple switch all devices to the new hotness. I argue whether FaceID is truly better than TouchID. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend!

Don't believe it until you see it. Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to increase it's stance on privacy; however, what reason do we have to believe them? They've have breach after breach and scandal after scandal -- I suggest you don't trust them until you see the fruits of their labor. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC...

The USA Freedom Act, which allows the lovely men and women of the NSA to harvest Americans call data, will be expiring at the end of 2019. Does this mean there are no alternatives although the NSA claims they haven't utilized the system in 6 months -- I wouldn't believe it. Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/05/nsa-mass-phone-surveillance-program-end/ || Let's continue our discussion...

Two factor authentication, which is used to secure accounts, is straight up getting abused by Facebook in a case where they have your number, they are utilizing it for lookup in a way that reminds you of the White Pages of old -- this has to stop. Read more here: https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/03/facebook-phone-number-look-up/ || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at...

5G is supposed to top out at being 10x faster than 4G, but will it matter in the real world? Network congestion is still a thing. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend!

Why weren't we informed about this? If there is a microphone in any consumer facing product, especially one connected to the internet, the consumer should be notified -- in this case, Google forgot, so that makes it ok, right? Big fat no!! Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/20/google-nest-secure-mic-forgot/ || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dext...

Apex Legends is quickly rising in popularity at the expense (somewhat) of it's counterparts PUBG and Fortnite, what does it mean for this industry of battle royale type games? Do the gamers have to pick sides or will everyone always migrate to the next big thing? || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top o...

Apparently tech platforms can't control their comments so the creators are to blame! This is how it is going to be for YouTube creators and I cannot fathom how this makes any sense at all. Read more here: https://www.thedailybeast.com/youtube-stars-panic-as-site-pulls-ads-over-concerns-about-pedophile-comments || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson...

Folding devices, new Galaxy S devices with NO notch, near wearables and innovation all in one place -- what more could we ask for? Read more here: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/20/18231545/samsung-galaxy-s10-event-biggest-announcements-folding-phone-5g-cameras-buds || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on t...

Eero is known for being a fantastic home mesh wifi solution with a focus on ease of use and privacy, but what pitfalls are there when a company like Amazon aquires them? Read more here: https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-eero-smart-home/ || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts abo...

In the rumored upcoming Apple News subscription service (I'm tired of subscriptions, too) Apple wants 50% of revenue generated by publishers adding content. Not only is this bad for publishers, think of the ramifications of a walked garden approach to reading? Brainwashing anyone? Read more here: https://www.theverge.com/interface/2019/2/13/18222498/apple-news-publisher-deal-50-percent-lol || Let'...

Spotify has bought Gimlet and Anchor in an attempt to push itself more into the podcast space. I think that this is great for the companies involved, hopefully giving them more buzz in the industry; however, Spotify better not screw end users by walling them in into yet another "ecosystem" no one asked for. Read more here: https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/06/spotify-doubles-down-on-podcasts/ || Let'...

The NYPD is upset because it believes that Waze and Google Maps DUI checkpoints on maps impede and interfere with traffic stops. Does it? Or does it make drivers safer by informing them of a potential interaction with the police? Read more here: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-dui-checkpoints-on-maps-and-waze-nypd-2019-2 || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram a...

Let's claim it Linux fans! Let's inform others about our favorite open source operating system and show friends and family that they can be proud of free software and provide more exposure to the community. Visit http://www.distrowatch.com to find a distribution that fits you! || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to...

In little over a year the In the Weeds podcast has come a long way and I have nothing more than the upmost gratitude and thanks to YOU, the listeners and followers of this podcast. The mission remains the same, to educate, inform and demistfy this wonderful world of technology that's here to stay. Here's to 200 more! Be sure to let me know what things you like me to cover, continue having fun and...

Microsoft actually won this year's SuperBowl, not the New England Patriots -- why? Their new adaptive controller, which was released September of 2018 brings us all together to allow those with impairments to play. This is a beautiful thing, because many of us take grabbing a controller and gaming for granted, but this aims to level that playing field and allow our special friends to play with us....

Short story, I don't know, but I doubt you do either. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend!

We jump at the moment where we feel like we can call someone out over stealing a user's data -- but what about when they're knowingly giving it up for research and even getting paid for it? I pull your privacy card here. Read more here: https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/30/facebook-to-pull-controversial-data-collection-app-for-ios/ || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram...

FaceTime in the latest version of iOS currently has a serious flaw in which during group FaceTime, you can hear the end recipient before they accept the call prompting many viable concerns. However, Tim Cook cannot get off of his privacy soapbox for one second. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of...

What does this mean for users and most importantly our privacy? Facebook had a rough 2018 and this doesn't sound like the best way to kick off 2019. Read more here: https://www.axios.com/facebook-master-plan-for-messaging-uniting-whatsapp-instagram-messenger-a6d3f00c-66ab-4b57-881e-7e7e82ea363a.html || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit h...