#SGGQA: Gadgets and Technology Politics

TECH NEWS! This week is going to be a shorter show because of my voice, but we still have PLENTY to chat about! Microsoft is hosting a Windows on ARM Surface event right before their BUILD developer conference! Arizona is suing Amazon over anti-competitive business practices! The Dead Internet theory might be true after looking … Continue reading "#SGGQA 349: Microsoft Surface Event, Wireless Char...

TECH NEWS GO! Apple is on an apology tour over the blunder of an iPad ad. Pixel 8a is getting the review treatment. EA might be adding ads to AAA games. Sam Ash is closing its doors. We can speculate on Google I/O, but we also need to chat about this Microsoft mobile app store … Continue reading "#SGGQA 348: Google IO Expectations, Apple's Ad Blunder, Pixel 8a Pre-Orders, Microsoft Mobile App Stor...

Monday! We got the tech news this morning! Jack Dorsey is no longer on the board of BlueSky. We're wrapping up the closing arguments in Google's anti-trust case. The Rabbit R1 is an app. Sony's marketing materials for the next XPERIA leak. And we should probably chat about this next iPad thing-y… Let's get our … Continue reading "#SGGQA 347: XPERIA 1 VI Leaks, Rabbit R1 Flops, Google Anti-Trust Ca...

Last Monday of the month! We let the chat take us wherever it wants to go. I have a lot of thoughts on a new Netflix show, and I've been bugging everyone that will listen about an indie found footage film. Also, Lex finished her first season of softball, and I want to make sure … Continue reading "#SGGQA 346: PJ POD – Dead Boy Detectives, Late Night With the Devil, and How to Preserve Our Memories...

Good Morning! Apple has been ordered by China to remove ALL of Meta's apps from the App Store. Discord is getting scraped by a spy site. Twitter's Grok AI is spitting out a TON of fake news. A bunch of people googled questions about going blind after the eclipse. Google is reorganizing the Android and … Continue reading "#SGGQA 345: China Orders Apple to Remove Meta Apps, Huawei's Pop Out Camera,...

The FCC is requiring ISPs to list ALL their costs, and it's shocking this wasn't a rule before! Windows is bringing more "suggestions" to the Start Menu. Adobe's "ethical" AI was trained on images from a "non-ethical" AI. Google is bringing AI editor to ALL phones, but also ending support for their ONE VPN. And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 344: Windows 11 Start Menu Ads, Google Photos AI Editor for...

The FCC is voting to replace Net Neutrality! Judge throws out phone camera evidence over AI manipulation! Tesla MIGHT be scrapping plans to release a cheaper car! Apple might make robots? Android's new desktop mode is a babystep back in the right direction! And we HAVE to chat about Android's Find My network starting to … Continue reading "#SGGQA 343 with TK Bay: FCC Net Neutrality Vote, Apple Hom...

We're simplifying this week's show. Apple is in regulator crosshairs, and a landmark case has been filed by the DOJ. Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny in the EU. Everyone on social media has suddenly become a legal scholar. And I got to play with a new chip for laptops that might seriously disrupt how … Continue reading "#SGGQA 341: DOJ Sues Apple, EU Investigating Apple for DMA Non-Complian...

Good morning! Pornhub leaves Texas over new age verification system! Tesla used prices are in free fall! Apple might turn to Google's Gemini to add more AI to the iPhone! Sony might drop their iconic XPERIA design! A new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has been revealed! And whats going on with all the influencers using … Continue reading "#SGGQA 340: No Pornhub in TX, Tesla Prices Plummet, Apple to use Googl...

TECH NEWS! Apple caves to EU regulators and reinstates Epic's account. Nikon acquires cinema camera manufacturer RED. Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps in Windows. Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth shutter in the same week. A new study shows almost no link between social media and site traffic. Apple finally cancels the car … Continue reading "#SGGQA 339 – Apple Caves on Epic Ban, Pi...

Normally we do our pajama podcast on the last Monday of every month, but there was TOO much news to cover in February! I'm taking a break! We'll wander wherever the chat takes us! Let's get our tech week started right! < Download this week's podcast – SGGQA 338 (RSS subscription links below) Get the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 338: PJ Pod – Fun New Toys, Getting Scary Sick, and TOO MUCH RAIN"

Tech News Monday! MWC IS UPON US! And there are a TON of gadgets to talk about! Embargoes have lifted on Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus! Also we should spend a little time talking about the terrible state of Google search, and how it's killing review sites. More layoffs, sites shutting down, and it seems good … Continue reading "#SGGQA 337: Xiaomi 14, OnePlus Watch 2, Honor Magic 6 Pro, Microsoft's Ne...

Tech News Monday! Apple is facing fines and more regulatory scrutiny, while their mixed reality headset faces higher than average return rates. The FCC gets tougher on telcos. A court in the EU declares encryption a human right. The UK might ban phones in schools. Reddit sells off ALL your data for a small sum. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 336 – Apple Vision Pro Returns, Xiaomi 14 Ultra Teaser, UK t...

Tech News Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely AMERICAN SPORTS BALL CHAMPION SUNDAY NIGHT! I ate a LOT of junk food! Some interesting news this week. Shell is closing Hydrogen stations in California. Elon Musk might be testifying in SEC probe soon, maybe. Sony is cancelling the licenses on anime purchases. Apple let a cloned … Continue reading "#SGGQA 335 – Pixel Fold 2 Leaks, Apple App Store Malwar...

Tech News Monday! The OnePlus 12R is HERE, and it's a return to the flagship killer days! Netflix is struggling to beat "free" while they continue to squeeze consumers for more money. Sony overtakes Samsung in profits. Joe Rogan inks a new deal with Spotify. We say goodbye to Fossil smartwatches. And we should chat … Continue reading "#SGGQA 334: OnePlus 12R, Netflix vs Pirating, Apple's Mixed Rea...

Last Monday of the month, and the chat will take the wheel! We'll go wherever the viewers take us on the top tech stories of the last week. This month has been crazy busy. From CES to multiple phone launches, and a mixed reality headset from Apple, 2024 got started with a bang! Where do … Continue reading "#SGGQA 333 – OnePlus, Samsung, Threads, and When Your Kid Breaks Your Tech – PJ Pod"

Tech News Monday! It's the 40th anniversary of the Apple Super Bowl commercial! The FCC is fighting for a low cost broadband program. Meta is splitting up their services ahead of the EU deadline. A huge chunk of the internet is already AI garbage. Apple removed a sensor from the Apple Watch. And, we should … Continue reading "#SGGQA 332: The Vision Pro off to a slow start, Galaxy S24 Searches Plum...

Tons of tech news to cover today! The OnePlus 12 and 12R are IN the GadgetLab, but let's talk about embargoes. I recently reviewed the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Apple's AirDrop is apparently not secure, and hasn't been for years. Apple is also bullying devs and journalists to ONLY use certain words to describe their … Continue reading "#SGGQA 331 – OnePlus 12 is Here, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Apple AirDr...

HAPPY Monday! We're BACK! Netflix is potentially going to do something REALLY dumb with their game catalog. Apple is likely facing an antitrust lawsuit from the DOJ. CES is in FULL swing with some hot announcements already hitting the show floor. Dell and Razer are showing off new laptops. LG has a smartphone on wheels … Continue reading "#SGGQA 330: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Apple, LG Smartphone...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're running a PJ Podcast a little early this month, and we're letting the chat take the wheel on the tech we want to talk about! I'm sure we'll cover some of the ongoing developments watching Apple in the regulatory space. We should also chat about what the tech we're gifting this year. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 329: Can Apple be Regulated, and Gifting Tech for the Holidays – PJ...

HAPPY MONDAY! What a crazy week! Meta might be breaking up Instagram and Messenger ahead of regulators pressuring them. Alibaba is scanning tiktokers to make new AI tools. Verizon bungled some basic security for user data. Alex Jones is back on Twitter. Some REALLY interesting games are coming soon! Sony might retire the XPERIA. And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 328: A Weekend With the iQOO 12, The E...

HAPPY MONDAY! Last week was kind of a slow news week, but we're making up for it now! Twitter continues to be a dumpster fire. Filmic dumps their staff. Playstation drops the license to content you paid for. Spotify made money this year, so they need to layoff staff too! Reddit is rolling out a … Continue reading "#SGGQA 327: Twitter's War on Advertisers, Filmic and Spotify Layoffs, Playstation Du...

HAPPY MONDAY! Last Monday of the month, and that means it's time for a pajama podcast! Relaxing with folks in the chat, and chatting about traveling for the holidays. Also, what are YOUR thoughts about gifting old tech to family? Let's get our tech week started right!  Download this week's podcast – SGGQA 326 … Continue reading "#SGGQA 326 – PJ Pod – Traveling with Foldables, Godzilla Movies, and...

HAPPY MONDAY! I'm back from a fun event covering MediaTek's new chips! AI is all the buzz right now, with phones, but OpenAI is melting down right now! Sam Altman is heading to Microsoft! And let's spend a little time chatting about Apple's plans for RCS… Let's get our tech week started right!  Download … Continue reading "#SGGQA 325 – MediaTek on Smartphone Generative AI, Apple Caves on RCS, S...

HAPPY MONDAY! A TON of tech news as we ramp up for the peak holiday sales season. Your passwords might be getting leaked because of Apple's Find My network. Unity is in trouble! WeWork is bankrupt! Google is killing the FitBit (in some regions). Valve is rocking my socks with a Steam Deck I (PROBABLY) … Continue reading "#SGGQA 324: Vivo X100 Pro Launches, FitBit Scales Back Distribution, Stealing...