In this special episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff are joined by Juan Carlos Bagnell to discuss the year that was and make a few predictions for 2024. As we bid farewell to 2023, we take a look back at the most significant tech news of the year, the year of the foldables, and the rise of handheld gaming consoles. We also look ahead to what's to come in 2024, including Qi 2, a hopefully vast improvement in Windows on ARM. It's Adam's birthday and he celebrates by...

In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff compare the two most popular voice assistants: Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. They discuss the pros and cons of each platform, the features they use the most, and the devices they work with. They also share their personal preferences and experiences with using voice assistants in their daily lives. Get the Lego Bonsai Tree: https://amzn.to/3uMKwaU Get the Kasa Smart Light Bulb: https://amzn.to/41dDoAs Get the...

Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud podcast with your hosts, Adam and Cliff, as they discuss all the hottest tech gadgets and devices that launched in October 2023, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Tecno Phantom V Flip, Moto Razr, and OnePlus Open. Adam reviewed most of these devices and he gives overall impressions on them. They'll also be talking about #SnapdragonSummit in Maui, where Adam got a sneak peek at the latest and greatest from Qualcomm, including the Snapdragon X...

Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud Podcast, where we talk about all things tech and gadgets. In this episode, hosts Adam and Cliff take a look at the iPhone 15 Pro and give a preview to a review coming up. Plus, Adam performed an interesting experiment, taking just one charging cable along with him on a recent trip. The iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s latest flagship phone, and it comes with some new features that make it stand out from the crowd. Some of the highlights include a new action button...

Adam and Cliff discuss the Apple event that happened earlier this week and break down what's new in the Apple Watch Series 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The Apple Watch Series 9 has a new S9 chip with faster performance, improved battery life, more accurate health and fitness tracking, a new always-on display, and a new blood sugar monitoring sensor. It also has a new design with a larger display. Plus there's a new gesture system that looks...

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: Linux all the things Welcome to Season 5 of the Benefit of the Doud podcast! 🎙️ Adam and Cliff are back with some exciting updates and fresh content that you won't want to miss. In this episode, we'll dive into the latest developments in the podcast, including Cliff's brand-new studio space that's sure to take your listening experience to the next level.  But that's not all, folks! We've also revamped our Patreon benefits to provide our amazing supporters with...

In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff discuss the upcoming 1-month hiatus the show is taking. They also dive into T2 and Bluesky, two of the most prominent Twitter replacements. T2 is a decentralized social media platform that aims to provide users with more control over their data and privacy. It is built on top of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and uses blockchain technology to ensure that users’ data is secure and cannot be censored. Bluesky is...

Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud podcast, where we bring you the latest technology news, product reviews, and funny commentary every week. I’m your host Adam Doud, and today I’m joined by Nick Sutrich, Senior Content Producer for Smartphones and VR at Android Central. Nick has been covering VR since its inception and he’s here to give us his impressions of Apple’s new AR/VR/Spatial computing headset, the Apple Vision Pro. The Apple Vision Pro is a radical new entry into the VR market, with...

In the latest episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff talk about the Lenovo Yogabook 9i and the upcoming Motorola Razr and Razr+. They also give a brief look at announcements from WWDC 2023. The Lenovo Yogabook 9i has dual 13.3-inch OLED displays with a resolution of 2.8K, 16:10, DCI-P3 100% panels that can get as bright as 400 nits. It is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor. Adam traveled to New York City for the launch of the Motorola Razr+ and Razr. The Motorola...

Welcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we explore the latest in technology and bring you fascinating discussions with industry experts. In this premier episode of When in Doud, Ask The Expert, our host Adam sits down with special guest Mishaal Rahman to delve into the exciting world of Android 14, Google I/O, and the newest hardware offerings from Google. Adam and Mishaal discuss the highly anticipated Android 14, exploring its features, improvements, and what it means for the...

Welcome to "Benefit of the Doud," the podcast where we cover a wide range of topics in the world of technology and entertainment. In this episode, our reviewers Adam and Cliff discuss a variety of interesting subjects. First up, Adam talks about his new Wi-Fi-connected washing machine and the benefits of having connected appliances in the home. The duo then moves on to the removal of blue checkmarks from Twitter profiles and the potential impact on verification in social media. Next, Adam and...

Welcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we review and discuss the latest in technology and occasionally, like today, entertainment. In this episode, our reviewers Adam and Cliff dive into season 3 of the hit TV show "Star Trek: Picard." ***There are spoilers!!!*** Adam and Cliff break down the season and share their thoughts on the fan service that was included, the influence of Terry Matalas, and what they're looking forward to in the future of the "Star Trek" franchise. If you're...

In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud Podcast, Adam and Cliff delve into the world of tech reviews and share how they are refining their review process. They also share their thoughts on foldable devices and how their opinions have evolved over time.  Join them as they explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of technology and share their insights on what's worth your investment. Tune in to this informative and entertaining episode of the podcast and get ready to explore...

In this episode of Benefit of the Doud, host Adam sits down with TK Bay, creator of the popular YouTube channel TK Bay Tech. They delve into TK's journey as a content creator, discussing how he got his start and the challenges he faced in balancing his day job with his passion for YouTube. But it's not just about the tech world; TK also shares his experiences as a parent in a connected world and how he navigates the balance between screen time and family time. From managing a busy schedule to...

In this episode, we're excited to have a special guest - ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, that has been making waves in the technology and culture space. To help us understand more about this fascinating technology, we're joined by Adam Doud and Cliff Thomas, two of the most insightful voices in the tech world. Together, we explore the origins of ChatGPT, how it has evolved over time, and its growing impact on culture and technology. From its ability to generate text and...

In this episode of Beyond a Doud, hosts Adam and Cliff sit down with special guest Michael Fisher, a.k.a. MrMobile, to discuss a wide range of tech topics. Michael is a seasoned content creator who has been covering the industry for years. He shares his insights and perspectives on everything, from the new season of Star Trek: Picard to the latest foldable phones like the Oppo Find N2 Flip. The conversation kicks off with Michael sharing his origin story about how he got into tech writing and...

Adam and Cliff are back in 2023 for our first podcast in the new year. This month, Adam had a tough time transferring his phone to a new review device (that he can't talk about yet). As he noted, what used to take 20 seconds this time took over half an hour. We pad out the runtime a bit talking about CES and Samsung's unpacked event coming up at the beginning of February. But that's all Adam's vocal cords could stand so we called it a night.  Patreon bonus for this episode: Early...

Acast Douding Thomas December 2022 - Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Garmin Sq2 This month, Adam and Cliff discuss the holidays and presents received, and New Year's resolutions. Then we get into a discussion about wearables, battery life, and functionality. Where do you trade off battery life for better functionality? It's a hard debate, but we come to a conclusion that Samsung and Google will not like. Also, Adam has a new mic, and it sounds GOOOOOOD! You can get that here:...

In the spirit of the Holidays, we are going to give back to the podcast and YouTube communities upon which this podcast is built. Cliff and I consume podcasts and youtube relentlessly, so we wanted to share some of the podcasts that keep us entertained with you. Here are the shows we listen to. Podcasts Stuff You Should Know This American Life Android Central All About Android Android Police Geared Up 2 Girls 1 Podcast Mobile Tech Podcast Bill Simmons Podcast The Ringer NBA Podcast (The...

Joe Hindy is the app guy over at Android Authority, and he's been doing it for quite a while. For over a decade, Jow has been writing for the site, having gotten started while he was fresh out of the Army. We talk about his journey at Android Authority, the emergence of TikTok, and his love of anime on this episode of the podcast. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access Special thanks to: Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube -...

This month, Adam And Cliff discuss the goings-on of November 2022 including More Elon Musk shenanigans. This time Elon Musk is picking a fight with Apple over its 30% app store charges. We also dive into some Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. Finally, Adam's been tinkering around with 3D printing and has collected a few nerdy prints so far that he shows off. 3D print resources: https://www.thingiverse.com/ https://www.printables.com/ Stargate puzzle: Stargate Puzzle by Lockwatcher | Download...

This month, Adam is joined by Joseph Mallozzi, writer and Executive Producer of Sci-Fi TV shows like the Stargate franchise, Dark Matter, and most recently Utopia Falls. We'll talk about how Joe got his start in the industry, his connection to the fans, and of course, there will be some BTS Stargate talk. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early access Special thanks to: Juan Carlos Bagnell - @somegadgetguy Somegadgetguy.com Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube -...

This month, we recap what has happened since the relaunch. We're on YouTube now! We've released our first podcast/review hybrid. Plus, we take a look at some of the devices we have coming up on the review channel, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned! Then we talk about Twitter and Elon Musk because that's everything that has happened since the completion of the buy. It has been…a lot. Verification is up in the air, bots and spam accounts are rampant, and Elon Musk is in charge of fixing it...

Shurti Shekar is Android Central's managing editor and She and Adam crossed paths for a few months when she originally joined the site. She comes from a journalism background, first as a political reporter in Ottowa before moving into mobile at Mobile Syrup and Yahoo! Finance. So let's say hi to Shruti Shekar (and learn how to pronounce her name) on the Benefit of the Doud podcast! Subscribe to the newsletter and get headlines delivered to your inbox! Patreon bonus for this episode: Early...