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Bringing you some of the latest info in Tech News, Rumors and Product releases. Samsung had the next big thing, Apple had their revolutionary iPhone, ... we're eager to bring you a plethora of news on the horizon of technology.

  1. 12/22/2023

    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/

    25 min

  2. 12/11/2023

    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!"

    47 min

  3. 11/30/2023

    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/

    38 min

  4. 11/16/2023

    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

    27 min

  5. 11/09/2023

    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

    21 min

  6. 11/01/2023 · 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

    22 min

  7. 10/25/2023

    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/

    28 min
  8. D'Beta'ble 10.21.23: The Grand Opening

    10/21/2023 · 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/

    37 min
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