Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy (#SGGQA)

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. Let's get our tech week started right! Support production on this channel AND get yourself som...

Video Replay on Twitch ! 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 I've been benchmarking the iQOO 12! Let'...

Video Replay on Twitch ! 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 pretty redesign. Samsung pays a LOT for Qualcomm's chips. And should we be conc...

Video Replay on Twitch ! 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! Stories This Week: Oppo Find X6 Pro Camera Review! https://www.patreon.com/posts/oppo-find-x6-pro-93474308...

Video Replay on Twitch ! 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! Stories This Week: MediaTek Interview: Smartphones and AI – https://somegadgetgu...

Video Replay on Twitch ! 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) won't buy! And we need to spend a little time chatting about this new Vi...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! Kicking off November, the tech news is HOPPING. Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty on ALL counts! Apple faces yet ANOTHER lawsuit over batteries, this time in the UK. Teens are creating abusive AI images of their classmates. Google was found using revenue sharing on search to force OEMs to update their phones. There's a tiny device that can reboot other people...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! The last podcast of October, and we're hanging out in our PJ's! Hosting a chill conversation about the tech we've seen over the last month, what the holiday season looks like, and letting the chat direct the Q&A. Are you looking forward to the year-end holiday sales? Let's get our tech week started right! Support SomeGadgetGuy! The complete list of how yo...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! BOY HOWDY! We got a TON of news to cover. The FCC is ramping up for a return to Net Neutrality! Twitter continues to meltdown. Apple parts ways with Jon Stewart. Google serves up more "malvertising". Netflix is looking to be the Netflix of gaming again! Qualcomm and MediaTek are gearing up for a next gen chip war. And we've got TWO exciting new phon...

Watch the Video Essay Here ! HAPPY MONDAY! I’m wrapping up some travel, and unfortunately can’t livestream today. I DID finish this video essay though, and it seemed a fitting addition to the topics we cover on this weekly show. Tech journalists have been promising an Apple AR revolution for over a decade now, but very little commentary has come from Apple directly. This has had an enormous chilli...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! Techtober is spinning up! iPhones still seem to be overheating after Apple's patch. Netflix lands two more GREAT games, but price hikes are looming. The SEC is suing Elon Musk for refusing to testify in their investigation. Getty images looks to make AI more equitable, but is AI too expensive to share the wealth? And now that we've made it through the weekend...

HAPPY MONDAY! WELCOME TO TECHTOBER! The FCC can FINALLY start working on restoring Net Neutrality. Xitter cut the election disinformation team, and elections are coming up. US Agency sues Tesla over hate speech directed at employees.  Qualcomm is working on more AR hardware. Apple is cutting back on their chip orders, while their phones are overheating. And we should chat about the INCREDIBLE numb...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! Last Monday of the month and I’m letting my hair down! PJ Podcast in full effect. We’ve got some tech stories to cover, but we’re going to hang out in a more casual way. Google might promise us more support, but they’re also struggling to get more folks using RCS. And what the heck is going on with Surface RAM and Storage Prices? Let’s get our tech week start...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! We have a NEWS heavy podcast this week! TikTok gets served a big fine for kid's data. Elizabeth Warren wants to investigate Starlink activities in Ukraine. Arm's IPO went well, but stock price is down. Unity is looking to walk back the incredible brand reputation damage they delivered last week. The iPhone 12 puts out too much radiation. SSD prices are set to...

Video Replay on Twitch ! HAPPY MONDAY! We FINALLY have a new FCC Chairwoman, and the deadlock should finally be over! A team of researchers have found a nasty zero day exploit on the iPhone. Google is testing mini games in YouTube. Twitter sues California over moderation law. EU regulators roll out plans for reigning in Big Tech. And let's chat about this Pixel 8 sneak peek! Let's get our tech wee...

Video Replay on Twitch ! Happy Labor Day! Catching up on tech news over the last week, Lenovo is making AR glasses look cool to tech reviewers. The FCC shrugs off ISPs complaining about listing fees. Twitter is breaking a bunch of rules. YouTube is "worried" about shorts eating into long form videos. And what's going on with Sony? Let's get our tech week started right! Stories This Week:...

Video Replay on Twitch ! _I REALLY needed a break and wanted to play some Tetris with some pals. This is probably one of the WORST audio podcasts I've ever produced, but it was exactly the kind of casual show I needed. The video replay will make a LOT more sense as we play a few rounds and chat about some tech gear. _ _We'll be back next week with a proper list of links and stories! _ Happy Monday...

Video Replay on Twitch ! Happy Monday! What a crazy weekend. We had a tropical storm and an earthquake! Plus, Twitter continues to dumpster dive to lower and lower depths. Apple devices are easy to game with some basic Bluetooth hardware. Sandisk drives are failing. Courts rule AI art can't be copyrighted. And we have to chat about this new gaming handheld from Lenovo! Let's get our tech week star...

_ Video Replay on Twitch ! _ Happy Monday! Embargoes are dropping and I can finally chat about some of the tech on my desk! Like a new 3D printer from AnkerMake, and the mini-drone I've been flying! Also, Disney dumps the metaverse. CNET dumps thousands of old articles. Apple dumps repairability on the MacBook. Firefox dumps the INABILITY to install browser extensions. And we have to check out the...

_ Video Replay on Twitch ! _ Happy Monday! This might be the most science-y show I've ever tried to put together! Qualcomm is partnering with firms to develop RISC competitors to ARM. YouTube is ENHANCING 1080p playback for Premium users. ISPs are likely grifting the FCC. Amazon and WalMart are still selling expired Chromebooks. And what the heck is going on with LK-99? What's a Superconductor? Au...

Video Replay on Twitch ! Happy Monday! Last Monday of the month! It's a Pajama Podcast show! We're back from a road trip, and being on the road is the perfect time to really test a BUNCH of gadgets! I've got some thoughts on the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. I've been putting the XREAL BEAM through its paces. AND! Beyerdynamic has a NEW BT NECKBAND! Let's get our tech week started right! A portion...

Happy Monday! While traveling, I’ve pre-recorded this podcast in advance of this week’s Samsung Unpacked event. A bit serious and a bit tongue in cheek, here’s how I transitioned from die-hard Samsung Knight to insufferable hater. I often pick on the most toxic members of a brand’s fandom, but I haven’t done a great job of explaining how I got here. Let’s get our tech week started right! Links men...

VIDEO REPLAY ON TWITCH ! Happy Monday! The FCC is still in deadlock, but that might be changing soon. Twitter is still cash flow negative. Threads engagement might be slipping. Google is losing AR talent. Sony and Microsoft sign a deal on Call of Duty. Intel is killing the NUC. And I've spent a weekend with the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet! Time for my COMPLETE long term review! Let's get our t...

Video Replay on Twitch Happy Monday! Threads is growing like crazy, but what concerns might we have for a new social media platform from Meta? Evernote is scaling way back on staff, and moving operations to Europe. Google is looking to ditch Samsung for a future Tensor chip. Scientists believe we might have found evidence of alien intelligence here on Earth. I spent some time reviewing the Sony AX...

Video Replay on Twitch ! Happy Monday! Valve is pushing back against AI trained on copyrighted materials. Dev's say Apple's Vision Pro is NOT going to be a good VR solution.  Oracle is running Database on ARM chips. Google breaks my heart again, I mean kills their AR glasses again. Twitter is facing another meltdown. And we should chat about that sexy little ZenFone 10. Let's get our tech week sta...