Stearns Tech Talk

  1. 22/12/2023

    E67: Apple Watch sales have Horrible timing and it comes down to hardware

    This episode is also available on Youtube https://youtu.be/xCzkLKuDiU8 Links to deals are non-affiliate. 0:00 - Intro / Stadia update 0:45 - Peter Clark https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-senior-designer-left-the-company/ 1:42 - Apple Stores in Hawaii https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/apple-permanently-closing-apple-royal-hawaiian-retail-store-next-month-after-15-years/ 2:26 - Magsafe on 2024 iPads? https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/ipad-pro-magsafe-charging/ 4:05 - iOS 17.2.1 4:34 - Google Messages Wallpaper https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-rcs-wallpaper-3395361/ 5:24 - Google "Pixie" https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-pixie-pixel-9-report 6:53 - Gmail; UNSUBSCRIBE https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail-blue-unsubscribe-button-on-the-web 8:14 - Ultra-wide Astrophotography https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-pro-ultrawide-astrophotography-mode-3395778/ 10:09 - Deals Pixel Fold - https://a.co/d/g6JgpU1 11:15 - Youtube revises Ad layouts in videos https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-will-start-showing-fewer-ads-but-theres-a-catch/ 14:11 - Nothing Phone 2a? https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-2a-specs-launch-date-features-3395319/ 17:23 - Minecraft Update on Xbox Series Consoles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/minecraft-xbox-4k-resolution-patch-notes/ 19:52 - T-mobile free line promo (BYOD) https://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-has-a-special-something-for-select-customers-as-a-year-end-gift_id153610 21:16 - The Apple Watch Ban (U.S.) https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/apple-watch-import-ban-software-fix/

  2. 11/12/2023

    E65: Beeper Mini (Pt1) | iOS17.2 Expectations | Degrading Discord ??

    This Episode is available on YoutubeDue to Character limitation, see all sourced links in this Google Doc. All Deals are non-affiliated links. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - OnePlus 12 0:55 - Stray on the Mac 1:20 - Hulu and Disney+ 3:08 - Instagram & FB Messenger 5:49 - Qi2 Availability on more iPhones 6:44 - iOS 17.2 Primary Features 10:35 - Battery: Full (Pixel Watch) Version number: 2.1.0.576785526 11:41 - Deals Pixel Watch 2 - https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-google-pixel-watch-2-just-got-its-first-major-discount-and-its-a-biggie Moto RAZR+ - https://a.co/d/jdZyjPd 13:38 - WIndows 10 ESU 15:18 - Layoffs Keep Coming 17:44 - nEverNote 20:01 - Oppo Find X7 25:29 - Tax Credit. Tesla 26:57 - Controversy on Discord 32:44 - "Beep Beep!"

  3. 30/11/2023

    E64: Apple Says, RC'Yes | Is Nothing Secure? | Dbrand's Case for Copyright Infringement

    0:00 - Belated, Happy Thanksgiving 1:10 - WatchOS 10.2 Beta https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-watch-face-swipe-change/ 2:38 - Last Roar for Lion/Mountain Lion https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/apple-discontinues-the-last-macos-install-cds/ 4:46 - Qi2 on the Horizon https://9to5google.com/2023/11/15/qi2-certification-google-pixel-likelihood/ 7:13 - More Apple - X Controversy https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pausing-advertising-on-x-following-latest-elon-musk-controversy.2411296/ 9:23 - Amazon Auto ? https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964233/amazon-car-online-sale-hyundai-dealer-alexa 12:15 - Craziness Concerning Casetify https://www.phonearena.com/news/casetify-sued-by-dbrand-for-stealing-teardown-skin-designs_id152907 17:26 - No Deals This Week 17:45 - Youtube Limitations with AdBlockers https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube-loads-slower-on-firefox 22:53 - Youtube Playables 28:18 - Nothing/SunBird Falters https://www.phonearena.com/news/nothing-chats-beta-pulled-from-play-store_id152720 31:00 - And Apple Answers Back https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/

  4. 16/11/2023

    E63: Things are Looking a Little Blue for Nothing and a Little Sweet from Xbox

    This episode is available on Youtube Deals in this description are not affiliate links 0:00 - Monday Night Football 1:55 - Xbox "Sweet"stakes https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/ 4:33 - Zelda https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-legend-of-zelda-film-3383552/ 5:46 - Reminder: Google's Account Purge 6:33 - Walmart's Sensory Friendly Shopping Returns https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/walmart-brings-back-sensory-friendly-shopping-hours-all-stores/RZIZV5CGSBC4HFLHLAMQBSEJGQ/?outputType=amp 7:59 - Rumor: Verizon to combine Max and Flix as a perk https://gizmodo.com/max-netflix-verizon-ad-tier-savings-streaming-bundle-1851012269 9:31 - Deals - The OnePlus 11 is $150 over at Best Buy - no activation catch with that deal. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6531251.p?skuId=6531251 - Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera is $500 off at Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r5-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black/6420364.p?skuId=6420364 10:21 - iOS 18 https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/12/ios-18-features-design-changes-report/ https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-18-development-on-hold_id152371 15:16 - Game Pass Notifications https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-feature-money/ 17:01 - OnePlus Watch 2 https://www.androidauthority.com/onplus-watch-2-render-leak-3384581/ 20:27 - Nothing better than iMessage? https://youtube.com/watch?v=A9PP8AeSbbo&si=3nwCvXkgbjvNkLcB

  5. 09/11/2023

    E61: Mario Kart; Wave 6 | Apple Music Voice Only | X's and Oh's

    0:00 - WatchOS 10.1.1 1:08 - RetroSpeckt iPods https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ipods-get-hot-again_id152285 2:11 - Mario Kart Wave 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kASUEEXn8 4:51 - 50k for a Username https://www.pcmag.com/news/x-is-reportedly-selling-inactive-usernames-for-50000 6:52 - Disney Ready to own all of Hulu https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/1/23875523/disney-comcast-hulu-stake-sale?fbclid=IwAR3fIXfD9xn4ZEPCwagkKcwHFCkD5c68AgurErHsCQxkBD6_vDGEpz_Ww9k 6:48 - Deals 9:25 - Apple Ditching one of their Plans https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/01/apple-music-discontinues-voice-plan-siri/ 12:40 - International Rates; Youtube Premium https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-price-hike-goes-global-days-after-ad-block-crackdown/ 14:59 - NASA Streaming Content https://www.androidauthority.com/nasa-plus-streaming-service-3381565/ 17:02 - Twitter is fully pay-walled

  6. 01/11/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 11.1.23: Apple Boosts Performance and Yet Drops One of Their Prices ?

    0:00 – Intro0:06 – Sibling Rivalries0:55 – The Journal App2:06 – Sony Sets a date:51 – “Scary Fast” Recap

  7. 25/10/2023

    E60: Can You Spare Some Change for X? and Is AI Taking Things Too Far?

    Episode Also on Youtube 0:00 – Pre Intro 0:14 – Intro 0:22 – Rare Collectibles https://www.the-sun.com/tech/9341118/vintage-gaming-devices-sold-worth-thousands-nintendo-64-gameboy/ 2:09 – Raptor Lake Refresh https://www.xda-developers.com/intel-14th-gen-core-i5-14600-i3-14100-leak/ 4:07 – Pixel 8A Renders https://www.phonearena.com/news/leaked-google-pixel-8a-high-quality-renders-reveal-design-changes-are-underway_id151394 4:32 – Get in the Zone https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911238/sony-inzone-buds-gaming-earbuds-h5-price 6:13 – OnePlus can’t make up its mind https://9to5google.com/2023/10/23/oneplus-12-wireless-charging-reports/ 9:55 – Deals Soundcore P20i - 50% off https://a.co/d/440d6MW JBL Tune 230NC - 50% off https://a.co/d/ht5F6PH 16” MB Pro M1 Max 64G, 4TB ssd - $1,900 off https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1668324-REG/apple_mbp_16_sg_26_16_2_macbook_pro_with.html 11:06 – Pixel Watch Delayed Setup error https://9to5google.com/2023/10/13/pixel-watch-2-setup-time-bug/ 13:16 – Missed Features on Pixel 8/Pro https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8-features-axed-before-launch/ https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-2-uwb-support-3373449/ 16:27 – Pixel Watch 2 nixing UWB https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-2-uwb-support-3373449/ 17:51 – “Netflix on us”, still alive https://cordcuttersnews.com/t-mobile-will-continue-to-offer-free-netflix-on-us-after-the-most-recent-netflix-price-hike/ 18:43 – AI, Artists, and copyrights https://9to5google.com/2023/10/19/youtube-music-ai-singing-tool/ 24:23 – 27 100ths of a penny a day https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/17/x-twitter-charging-new-users/

  8. 21/10/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 10.21.23: The Grand Opening

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 - Intro 0:08 – Smartwatch Charging Pucks 4:13 – Apple and Generative AI https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/19/apple-generative-ai-late-2024-jeff-pu/ 8:13 – We Open up about THE product OnePlus Open: https://www.oneplus.com/us/oneplus-open Review: https://youtu.be/8vZVR1xRhEM?si=NukTFpEG1KF27YVR Inside the Factory Testing: https://youtu.be/RNcAP6yV5O8?si=UyNy6XCp7cPZykOj 23:58 – FCC & Nutrition Facts https://cordcuttersnews.com/fcc-says-comcast-spectrum-att-must-start-displaying-the-true-cost-and-speed-of-their-internet-service-starting-april-2024/?_gl=1*1r4kh0v*_ga*VWc3cy1sUG84ZzVYOWxxYmpOMU15WGNFSFFaM3NvMDUtbF92RTR0aklnS3ZkbkJXRXhZbGNwdFJ0MW1MUlE4RQ..*_ga_P466W4ZRR4*MTY5NzE1NTUyMS4xNy4xLjE2OTcxNTU2MzcuMC4wLjA.#respond 29:14 – Charged up for an API https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-official-api-app-store/ 30:14 – What we might SEE in the Future https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/18/apple-car-with-no-windows/

    D'Beta'ble 10.21.23: The Grand Opening

  9. 18/10/2023

    E59: "Let's Not Get Physical"; Disc Vs. Digital

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ This Episode is available on Youtube - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc 0:00 - Intro 0:11 – Searching for Antitrust Practices 4:33 – The Blizzard has hit 7:47 – Windows 10; Security Patch 9:34 – I see London, I see France 10:53 – Motorazr 13:03 – Nothing Clothes’es in 19:01 – Are You Open to another Foldable? 0:54 – Deals 23:41 – Riley Has Trust issues 29:52 – RAMping up the OnePlus 12 33:57 – Riley Has Hope? 38:13 – X75 on the iPhone 16 Pros 39:10 – SWITCHing 2 a Digital Option 40:32 – The Digital Age

  10. 11/10/2023

    E58: 'Prime'arily Pathetic | Fan Editions Arrive | iPads/Macs Soon to Come | Flipping out About Google’s “Comet” | & More!

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc 0:00 – Intro 0:13 – Add-ons With Prime 2:13 – No Video this week 2:27 – Update on Netflix 4:24 – Plans from X 7:43 – Tim Cook Sells some shares 9:40 – Prime Day and Walmart Sales https://www.amazon.com/primebigdealdays https://www.walmart.com 10:50 – Microsoft and Bing 12:34 – Galaxy SmartTag 2 13:41 – Galaxy Buds FE and S23 FE https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s23-fe/ https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile-audio/galaxy-buds-fe/ 14:08 – How Did iOS 17.0.3 Work its Magic? 16:25 – Deals 15% off UGREEN Nexode 100W 4 in 1 charger https://a.co/d/1WfOOuR LG - 65" Class C3 OLED 4K Smart TV - $800 OFF! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6535929.p?skuId=6535929 17:09 – New Faces on here (Pixel Watch) 20:26 – WiFi issues on (iOS 17) 24:17 – Flipping out About Google’s “Comet” 26:32 – Apple Pen’C’il 29:46 – iPads and Macs

  11. 07/10/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 10.6.23: Have The Pixel 8 Series Captured 📸 Your Interest?

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 – Intro 0:38 – Pixel Watch 2 https://store.google.com/config/pixel_watch_2?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZkMkYwWTJoZk1nPT0ifQ%3D%3D 5:22 – Software Features 11:07 – Pixel 8 https://store.google.com/config/pixel_8?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPQT09In0%3D 16:26 – Pixel 8 Pro https://store.google.com/config/pixel_8_pro?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPRjl3Y204PSJ9 Our First (non-hands-on) impression ratings The higher above 5, the more we deem it “upgrade-worthy” Pixel Watch 2 Riley – 7.5 JD – 6.5 (if not for the better expected battery life this would have been a, for-sure, sub 5 for JD) Pixel 8 Riley – 8 JD – 7.5 Pixel 8 Pro Riley – 7 JD – 6 Google Promo Videos Best Take - https://youtu.be/Z1N53ZOv-ak?si=T11KeyWxQ3--xh6B Audio Magic Eraser - https://youtu.be/8BoXYzjo7cA?si=C2vceYpaVjYSN_5m

    D'Beta'ble 10.6.23: Have The Pixel 8 Series Captured 📸 Your Interest?

  12. 04/10/2023

    E57: Res Evil 4; Reintroduced | FindN3; Rebadged | & Photography: Reimagined

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ This Episode is available on Youtube - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc 0:00 – Intro 0:08 – Laundry Symbols on iOS 1:52 – “Portable” Xbox Gaming? 4:02 – Cracking Down on Canada 6:15 – OnePlus Open: aka Oppo FindN3 7:39 – Switch 2 Timeframe? 8:52 – iPhone 15’s Hot Topic 10:37 – The YouTab, Yay or Nay? 14:00 – YT Podcast joins the DNR list 17:38 – Youtube Premium Lite is gone. 19:19 – Deals Pixel 6 Pro - https://a.co/d/j7wp4Dg Beats Studio Buds Plus - https://sellout.woot.com/offers/new-beats-studio-buds-plus-anc-bluetooth-earbuds-4 20:05 – Res Evil 4, too high on itself? 22:45 – Apple & France; resolved 24:07 – iPhone SE Controversies 29:42 – Take Your Best Shot!!!

    E57: Res Evil 4; Reintroduced | FindN3; Rebadged | & Photography: Reimagined

  13. 01/10/2023

    E56: Revolution 5 Pro | Pixel Points | Asterisk Out of Context | & Much More!

    Some Links not currently available at the time of publishing this episode0:00 Intro0:08 JD’s Awkward Experience 3:33 Gmail & Basic HTML https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/25/23889791/gmail-basic-html-view-discontinued-2024 5:58 Pixel Points 19:34 Facebook Shocks People 20:49 Facebook Takes into Account25:13 The Capture Button 29:31 Revolution 5 Pro https://www.gamesradar.com/nacon-announces-a-new-ps5-controller-thats-immune-to-stick-drift/ 32:38 Deals-mHyundai’s Free Level 2 Charger and discounted Installation https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23883677/hyundai-free-home-charger-offer-install-discount-ioniq-5-6-kona-ev-Prime members get services free for 3-4 monthsKindle Unlimited - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/hz/subscribe/ku?ref=nav_custrec_signin&gclid=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLknH3cbjOVjToazl815a9TndXHge2TSSxXADMyM1uzDbOA-SDOBGmhoCdmgQAvD_BwEAmazon Music Unlimited - https://www.amazon.com/music/unlimited/?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_br_pbdd_z_W4XmViEP-c_c_603803563436_g_94783684774&gclid=CjwKCAjw38SoBhB6EiwA8EQVLvRdz8hq_-_D-sA5FbHznsRP9m14xc1YO5rc_cnWRqCN7J-w11gJGBoCqPcQAvD_BwE 36:18 S24 Ultra Performance 37:30 Samsung Event https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S24-release-date-moved-earlier-to-counter-iPhone-15s-success-report-says_id15094838:28 LG Gram Fold (Not U.S.) 44:04 iPhone 16 Base Chipshttps://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/25/iphone-16-first-chip-designed-for-standard/50:24 Not So Fine, Woven Case 57:01 Watch OS 10 (Confusing?) https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/watchos-10s-side-button-change-almost-ruined-my-apple-watch/ 59:47 Next-Level ChatGPT https://twitter.com/i/status/1706280618429141022

  14. 22/09/2023

    Episode 55: Apple & France; cause for confusion | Dare to Repair | And More!

    Episode is available in Video on Youtube Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ - Due to RSS Character Limit Sourced Links can be found in this Google Doc - - All Deals are non-affiliate links - - 0:00 - Intro 0:12 – Video is Finally Here 2:18 – Dare to Repair (Pixel Watch) 5:12 – NestHub Max is aging 7:47 – T-Mobile may pursue Fiber 10:39 – Switch 2 additional info 15:26 – Deals - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) - Drop $50 at Best Buy (Additional Trade-in value eligible) https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-magsafe-case-usbc-white/6447382.p?skuId=6447382 - Seagate Storage expansion card for Xbox series X/S $220 down to $150 for the 1 TB And $400 down to $280 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seagate-1tb-storage-expansion-card-for-xbox-series-xs-internal-nvme-ssd-black/6425015.p?skuId=6425015 17:59 – Go Pad Go 23:55 – TSMC and Google 25:43 – iPhone 12 is evidently “Radiant” 34:51 – Apple Drops Repair Costs

  15. 18/09/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 9.16.23: Did Apple Truly Do Enough? ~ Wonderlust Recap

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ You can catch the entire “Wonderlust” Event here https://www.youtube.com/live/ZiP1l7jlIIA?si=CBIyEXJHwMrOF05c 0:00 – Intro 0:37 – Apple Watch Series 9 https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch 8:15 – Apple Watch Ultra 2 https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch-ultra 11:25 – iPhone 15/Plus https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15 17:51 – iPhone 15 Pro/Max https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15-pro We weigh in on Titanium: (Lowest to highest) 14: 6.07 oz. (Aluminum) 15 Pro: 6.60 oz. (Titanium) 14 Plus: 7.16 (Aluminum) 14 pro: 7.27 oz. (Stainless Steel) 15 Pro Max: 7.81 oz. (Titanium) 14 Pro Max: 8.47 oz. (Stainless Steel) Our Rating on Apple’s Products announced at their Event. - Watch Series 9 – Riley 2.5 | JD 2.0 (own a series 5 or older? May be worth the upgrade) - Watch Ultra 2 – Riley 3.0 |JD 2.5 (Own a Series 8 or older? would recommend (Own a 1st Gen Ultra? Very Little added worth upgrading - iPhone 15 – Riley 6.5 | JD 5.0 (own an iPhone 12 or Older? Could be worth it) - iPhone 15 Pro – Riley 7.0 | JD 6.5 - iPhone 15 Pro Max – Riley 7.5 | JD 7.0 (Depends on if you want a lighter variant and if USB-C is THAT imPORTant to you)

  16. 18/09/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 9.9.23: Google Keeps the SIM in Simulator

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 – Intro 0:08 – The horizon 0:40 – Smartphone Upgrade Strategy 3:36 – Google SIMulator 5:04 – The Toyota Century https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45022131/toyota-century-suv-revealed/ 12:36 – How long Would it Take Apple… https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/07/apple-iphone-lightning-usb-c/ 15:24 – Google’s subtle “feature” https://9to5google.com/2023/09/08/youtube-subscribe-button-glow/ 17:59 – Smaller Skip button ??? https://9to5google.com/2023/08/22/youtube-skip-ads-button-test/ 19:26 – T-Mobile on the prowl again. https://cordcuttersnews.com/t-mobile-ceo-offers-hint-on-possible-us-cellular-deal/ 24:27 – Google’s Teaser Promo https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-launch-2023-teaser-video#:~:text=Google%20has%20begun%20teasing%20its%20upcoming%20Pixel%20devices,launch%20its%20new%20Pixel%20devices%20on%20October%204. 28:09 – Pegasus; Blocked https://www.engadget.com/update-your-iphone-now-to-patch-a-major-pegasus-vulnerability-114009683.html 32:24 – Threads Web Version is here https://www.macrumors.com/2023/08/24/threads-now-available-on-web/ 35:09 – Product OS Support range https://www.droid-life.com/2023/09/07/google-pixel-5-years-updates-samsung-get-smoked/ 39:52 – Polestar’s Smartphone??? https://www.androidauthority.com/polestar-phone-3361620/ 43:15 – Beijing Takes a Stand vs. Apple https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-cook-said-apple-china-100857902.html 47:46 – Apple Glasses; still a thing? https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/05/apple-glasses-digital-crown/

  17. 18/09/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 9.2.23: The Lanzador and La Rose

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ Due to character limitations, all links for this episodes topics can be found in this google doc 0:00 - Intro 0:08 – We’re Back 1:01 – Windows Update & MSI MBs 2:30 – How Wide is too wide ? (monitors) 7:26 – AirPods Max defect 12:04 – X’tremely Controversial ? 15:54 – The ‘Ghini Lanzador 20:04 – Was the CMA Fair ? 22:48 – Tesla & Siri 25:04 - PSP(ortal) 35:16 – Rolls Royce $32 Million 43:42 – Kia EV9

  18. 12/09/2023

    S2E32: Pre Apple Event - Final News/Rumors | Switch 2 | OnePlus 12 | & More

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ > All Deals are non-affiliate links 0:00 – Intro 0:13 – USB-C Airpods Lineup https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864237/apple-airpods-max-usb-c-lightning-change-2024-rumor 1:43 – Surface Duo Last OS Upgrade https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_software_support_ends-news-59865.php 3:19 – Nintendo Switch “2” Rumors https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-12-gb-ram-ray-tracing/ 7:14 – Deals - Acer - Predator Orion 5000 Gaming Desktop https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-predator-orion-5000-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i7-12700f-16gb-ddr5-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-1tb-gen-4-ssd-black/6500694.p?skuId=6500694 - Hisense 65” 4k QLED smart tv is over $300 off down to $728. https://a.co/d/6Iveacj 9:17 – OnePlus 12 Visual Leaks https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-12-leak-new-design-odd-camera-sensors-news/ 15:15 – Final 'Apple Event' News/Rumors https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20230908-11836.html https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-15-color-cable-3363194/ https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-15-colors_id147802 https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/10/apple-planning-to-discontinue-silicone-accessories/ https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/17/no-apple-leather-cases/

    S2E32: Pre Apple Event - Final News/Rumors | Switch 2 | OnePlus 12 | & More

  19. 07/09/2023

    S2E31: Pixel Pass is a thing of the past | Is the Legion Go worth the dough? | & Much More!!

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ > All Deals are non-affiliate links 0:00 - Intro 0:13 – Netflix Ejects DVD service https://twitter.com/dvdnetflix/status/1693794419659653517?s=20 1:25 – Apple Fall Event Date https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ 3:39 – Apple Retail Store Updates https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-29/apple-sets-sept-12-date-for-launch-of-iphone-15-new-watches 4:20 – Google’s Fall Event Date https://9to5google.com/2023/08/30/google-announces-october-4-event-for-pixel-8-and-pixel-watch-2/ 6:16 – Another Pixel 8 Pro Leak https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-8-pro-leaks-in-porcelain-colorway 8:44 – Google Teams up with Cameyo https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23841186/google-chomeos-windows-apps-cameyo-vad 10:11 – Macbook SE??? https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/05/low-cost-macbook-chromebook/ 19:03 – Deals! Beats Studio Pro’s - $100 off down to $250 ****Deal Expired https://a.co/d/b3hdt36 iRobot i3 and Self-EMpting Tower $150 off down to $400 https://a.co/d/gsSTbBg 20:00 – Legion Go! The PC “Switch”? https://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-legion-go-launched-3359556/ 25:04 – Pixel Pass, a thing of the Past https://support.google.com/pixelpass/answer/13968577 28:01 – Find N2 Flip 3 https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-find-n3-flip-3358524/ 32:26 – Latest Updates on NFL Sunday Ticket https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/16/nfl-sunday-ticket-youtube-monthly-payments-student-rate/70602263007/

    S2E31: Pixel Pass is a thing of the past | Is the Legion Go worth the dough? | & Much More!!

  20. 23/08/2023

    S2E30: Z Flip Fan Edition | ViewFinity S9 | LG StandBy Me Go | And MUCH More!!

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ > Full List of weblinks to topic articles can be found in this Google Doc > All Deals are non-affiliate links 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Rest In Peace, John Warnock 2:11 - Pixel 8 Series E-SIM Only? 4:14 - Microsoft Fall Event Surfaces 5:54 - Microsoft Offers Skins for Series X/S 8:54 - Can you Wear OS 2 anymore? 10:08 - Web Threads Coming Soon 11:14 - A19 and M5 in the Works for Apple 12:39 - Is The Studio Display a Good Pick? 16:05 - ATT can C the Advantage too 17:01 - EVidendtly what matters in Google Maps 17:56 – Deals - Senheisser CX Plus on Amazon down 50% from $180 to $90 https://a.co/d/0s0BrrB - Xbox Wireless Controller $16 off down to $44 https://a.co/d/iJkIMMZ - WD_BLACK 2TB NVMe internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink > OG $310 now down to $134.50 (over a 50% discount) https://a.co/d/25CA35n - Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2’s for up to 50% off (as low as $115) https://a.co/d/9Ok5J0Y - Tab S6 Lite as low as $239 depending on color and storage configuration.. https://a.co/d/3CHtavN - S22+ and Ultra up to $435 off https://a.co/d/iMH5T27 20:30 - S24’s are flat out dumb 23:25 - iPhone 15 Pros may not be too bad 29:36 - Chromecast not so Complicated 1UI 6.0 31:43 - Flip FE Might be coming next year 33:18 - Storm Ready WiFi 38:32 - X and Identity Theft 41:55 - Can you a-Ford Blue Cruise? 46:40 – X moving forward with Block out. 49:40 – LG will StandBy you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtFrFkXbraE

    S2E30: Z Flip Fan Edition | ViewFinity S9 | LG StandBy Me Go | And MUCH More!!

  21. 20/08/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 8.19.23: "The World is not Your Playground, Elon"

    Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalkand Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/0:00 – Intro0:09 - Would You Buy the iPhone 16 Ultra6:45 - Prime Music Pricing https://deadline.com/2023/08/amazon-music-unlimited-raising-prices-prime-members-1235520368/7:36 - Spotify Discrepancy https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/17/23836403/spotify-podcasts-white-noise-algorithmproblem?fbclid=IwAR1NUMPjyKnv0VVzZvXa5wMRfarGIwxLWXDbIYLBL5I19Cw9AQpvsKcmOks_aem_AY4d_tLJGKlk7sQgaI7DBlfI5Yx445f0X7dufmllkVavsCDYD9JQbWKPrH-VQgmAljg&mibextid=Zxz2cZ10:45 - Elon’s Next Move https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/18/elon-musk-says-twitter-will-no-longer-let-you-block-other-people/15:13 - Xbox’s ‘Strike’out System https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/15/23832505/xbox-strike-enforcement-tool-community-standards20:35 - Discord IO Data Breach https://mashable.com/article/discord-io-data-breach23:27 - Carvana’s Uptick https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/carvana-shares-gain-after-co-expects-q3-core-profit-be-above-75-mln-2023-08-09/?fbclid=IwAR3kIWGF06URwHxgrcjcq0VMVMdX-ekxNxBzcEgr2DeKgYwms681cN5dcEo_aem_AdyrqdrhyAEsDDH17wTUOIeJOrHzo5A9e6focowaQ2dn72l1EzkQIgCz68lwOT-CaX025:53 - Samsung’s Mega-Ambitions https://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-might-be-working-on-a-440MP-camera-sensor_id14986931:57 - Is Amazon being unreasonable? https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/16/23834653/amazon-seller-fees-shipping-fulfillment?fbclid=IwAR0k0bTNLkhQjppaQVeMpaZrCmwzFnoD1dqUbC3HdVdlA6HWNcQK5aK1j8g_aem_AQ-Kkfrr2YLVBzX9IXO--cMePkWLjURS-V8fqOm2-dCaCBm1ZFAT5cDFROE0Dap-UYE6XOE1x2ZrlvQmwLi_f84O

  22. 15/08/2023

    S2E29: OnePlus ~ 'Let it Rain' | Google Has More Magic | Meta Ditches SMS | & Much More!

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk > All deals are non-affiliate links. > Complete list of sourced links for this episode can be found in this Google Doc due to RSS character limit. 0:00 – Intro 0:13 - Walmart’s Morning Hours 3:06 - Threads adds more features 4:28 – One UI 6 Beta is Officially Here. 5:59 - X to add video calling feature 7:34 - OnePlus is Open to Lower pricing 9:36 - Apple to continue pre-recorded events 15:38 - Old Plans Rise on Verizon. 17:16 - The audacity of Pixel 8 Series 20:20 – Deals Play Station Dual Sense Controllers are $20 off on Amazon at just under $50 https://a.co/d/6cHXJXK Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – Standard Edition is currently half off at $30 https://a.co/d/4dhjbbC Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVME SSD is 80$ off at $170 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-990-pro-2tb-internal-ssd-pcie-gen-4x4-nvme-with-heatsink-for-ps5/6523590.p?skuId=6523590&ref=app_ios&loc=pdpShare 21:04 - Apple and another 𝐗 Model 23:48 - Messenger to get rid of SMS connectivity 27:58 - Longevity Hinges on the Z Flip 5 29:59 - Bose Ultras leaks to the public 35:22 - The Ace 2 Pro Has Quite the Trick (Referenced Content) OnePlus Promo for Ace 2 Pro -https://h5.video.weibo.com/show/1034:4932797186637884

    S2E29: OnePlus ~ 'Let it Rain' | Google Has More Magic | Meta Ditches SMS | & Much More!

  23. 14/08/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 8.12.23: "Disney is Going Up and Cracking Down"

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 0:08 – Second Wave of Prime Day https://www.thestreet.com/retail/amazon-strikes-back-at-walmart-with-a-new-power-move 1:45 – Apple and the "End" Apple's latest controversy, "End Call buttongate," will be a very short-lived one - PhoneArena 5:39 – Epic/Apple Update https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/apple-can-keep-app-store-rules-for-now-as-top-court-spurns-epic 8:48 - Disney+....turns to the dark side Disney Plus joins Netflix on the password crackdown train – here's when it could happen | TechRadar 16:38 - Mazda gets in “Touch” https://9to5google.com/2023/08/07/mazda-touchscreen-android-auto-carplay/ 20:20 – Could Luxury Buyers Care? https://www.androidauthority.com/car-without-android-auto-3354164/ 24:51 – Youtube: Recommendations are History https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/8/23824672/youtube-blank-homepage-watch-history 28:34 – Verizon & 5G Verizon becomes a serious threat to T-Mobile's 5G dominance in a matter of hours - PhoneArena 32:12 - Toyota’s Cross-Truck Toyota Corolla Pickup Looks Ready To Fight the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz - autoevolution

  24. 09/08/2023

    S2E28: 2TB iPhone 15 Pros? | OnePlus Foldable's Late Redesign | Happy 25th, Google |& Much More!

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk > All deals are non-affiliate links. > All links to sourced articles and are in this Google Doc due to Character limitation on RSS. 0:00 – Intro 0:14 - An 8-year-old’s Perspective 3:33 - Waze gets some bug fixes 6:40 - T-Mobile Compensates for Tidal loss 8:35 - Expected colors for the Pixel 8/8 Pro 10:37 - YouTube TV Promo Discount 12:08 - Apple testing M3 Max Chip 13:08 - Nord 3 explodes after 5 days 14:30 - New info on iPhone 15 Pro Storage Options 16:46 - iOS 17 Features That Aren’t Ready 19:53 – Deals Asus Chromebook Flip 11.6” Down $131 to $219 https://a.co/d/gJhhwUz JBL Xtreme 2 discounted 53% down from $430 to $200 https://a.co/d/4mnUver 20:33 - Not Everything is Visibly on the Rise. 22:17 - Celebrating Google's 25th Anniversary 24:45 - Google Rolling out AirTag Alerts 27:37 - OneUI 6 Beta Release 34:31 - OnePlus Stretches Delays and Shortens Displays 37:30 - Musk asking Apple about alternative lower Twitter (X) fees Deals 39:25 - Recap On Future Apple Products

    S2E28: 2TB iPhone 15 Pros? | OnePlus Foldable's Late Redesign | Happy 25th, Google |& Much More!

  25. 05/08/2023 ·  Bonus

    D'Beta'ble 8.5.23: Microsoft & Cortana | Apple & Siri | Reddit & The Results | Plus Some Extras

    Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - RIP Cortana https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/end-of-support-for-cortana-in-windows-d025b39f-ee5b-4836-a954-0ab646ee1efa 3:52 - Could Ai Threaten Siri? https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/23/23804825/apple-gpt-chatbot-apple-care-siri-chatgpt 8:39 - Carl Pei is expanding his Company https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/3/23818715/nothing-cmf-subbrand-affordable-carl-pei 16:09 - Ramifications of Reddit https://www.androidauthority.com/third-party-reddit-apps-shut-down-3341631/ 21:23 - No Way! That's a Santa Fe? https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/2024-hyundai-santa-fe-seen-in-public-in-special-black-ink-trim/ 4th Gen Model = 2019-2020 https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/11/2019/01/2019-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-SEL-Plus-01.jpg 4th Gen Facelift = 2021-2023 https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/hyundai/2023-santa-fe-se-stormy-sea-centered-browse-hero:Browse?fmt=webp-alpha 27:58 - 2024's NCAAF Outlook https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/38134021/oregon-washington-officially-leave-pac-12-big-ten https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/38128638/realignment-buzz-big-ten-big-12-pac-12-oregon-washington https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38136135/big-12-approves-addition-utah-arizona-state-bringing-league-16-teams