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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...

Published 08/05/23

S2E27: Apple Threatens the UK | Threads Levels Out | Galaxy Ring? | And 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 0:13 - Recycling Their way to Jail 3:18 - Tim Cooks Credit Card 4:57 - Play Services says Goodbye to KitKat 7:04 - Next Nintendo Switch Slated for 2024 8:54 - Peacock Joins the Rise 9:40 – Samsung and Student...

Published 08/02/23

S2E26: Connected Flight Mode | The EU is ready to Sign | Mac Event in October | & 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 deals are in this google doc due to Character limitation on RSS. 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - More than just a Thumbs Up 1:55 - Lightning Pricing Strikes Again 2:57 - Show Announcements 4:10 - OnePlus Open 5:07 - OnePlus 11 5G Genshin Edition 5:44 - Apple & Android Emojis 6:12 -...

Published 07/19/23

S2E25: Nothing Phone (2) | Microsoft & The FTC | iPhone 15 & Pixel 8 Juice up | and More!

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk Due to character Limitations on RSS, all article links can be found in this google doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UT2lLB0tB12V_gF4H4Z3zUyUM9-n6C6_gHDB4CyOygE/edit?usp=sharing 0:00 - Intro 0:13 - Ford Lightning Insane Pricing 3:47 - NC joins in on Paw Stickers 5:37 - iPhone 15 Battery Specs 9:54 - Android Auto Returns a Key Feature 13:46 - Pixel 8...

Published 07/12/23

D'Beta'ble 7.8.23: "Is Twitter Hanging on by a Thread?"

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Goldman Sachs & Apple https://twitter.com/macrumors/status/1674880657045213186?s=49&t=2Qi9d2H1KtKGseOWA04VIA&fbclid=IwAR1dK2ttunBHbJrC9XYSSIGJOB3jK154c-s2g36s_ZKXrmzbuOwLdD_sw2U_aem_AXWDxSjUgT7P9JBjFI2tAfMJ8mmkSIDAa_7QbZPWPwHKirq80lC4CK1H9jJtOrC-Dgk 2:16 - Personal Feedback on the RAZR+...

Published 07/08/23

D'Beta'ble 7.1.23: 'Subscription Mania'

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ 0:00 – Intro 0:08 – Meaning Behind The Show Name 1:16 – Favorite Music Streaming Services 6:42 – Favorite Video Streaming Services 8:31 – Riley Chimes in on Netflix’s last move https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/netflix-killing-basic-plan-without-ads/ 14:45 – Youtube implementing...

Published 07/02/23

S2E24: The Good and Bad of Google, Game Pass Cost Rises, Netflix Just Keeps Getting "Better"

Follow us on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/ and Facebook https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk 0:00 Intro 0:12 Debreiging 0:37 - A not so great June Pixel Update https://www.droid-life.com/2023/06/26/pixel-owners-again-met-with-battery-drain-issue-following-monthly-update/?fbclid=IwAR27vn-M83o_iWEVIF9b23VpZhxnRrREsQ6fVk5AX1l4IWhQ3jUR5dudiNY_aem_AYYIHYlrJIC0Q3ITeejjpG_UmFjsX6IZ7cvu41nv9ttqou1_GQQEnPkKUN6R2yYD5CI 1:52 - Microsoft Gaming Prices...

Published 06/27/23

D'Beta'ble #1: "Elon Mode", Intel is going Ultra, & more!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook 0:00 - Intro / The EU and Replaceable Batteries https://www.androidpolice.com/eu-smartphone-batteries-glue-replace/?fbclid=IwAR15ZUzd48-kWlk_nJo9KwDsEm7EiqlNApoVXbkD3vntrCGT1a6Sw2NMOek_aem_th_AQ2ZUHrr0us5v2NqIgg-fEmHc5ds1dp_mrQ4uBFoxS7PGS3UALb23_uy89i5QLxBs6c 7:59 - Elon Mode is...

Published 06/24/23

S2E23: D'Beta'ble is Coming Soon, The Impressive AirCard, The Infamous Reddit, and Much More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook I do apologize for the inconvenience but do to health issues, I was unable to fully complete the description for this episode at the time of upload. Details on AirCard https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/16/hands-on-aircard-puts-apples-find-my-tech-into-an-nfc-enabled-digital-business-card/ AirCard on...

Published 06/21/23

S2E22: The V Fold set for August, The heart and Seoul of Samsung, Meta has a new Quest and MUCH more!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube (Audio Only) > 0:00 Intro > 0:15 The USPS and dogs > 2:26 Quick Apple Announcements - Recurring payments on Apple Cash - Reminders organizes grocery lists - tvOS allows VPN Apps - Huawei had dibs on Vision > 4:37 Pondering the lifespan of Intel Macs > 6:02 Spotify Offline Playlists > 7:02 Nord N30 5G open for Pre-Orders > 10:42 Acoustica and Mixcraft 10 > 12:00 Deals (See links in this Google...

Published 06/14/23

S2E21: As Motorola Sharpens Their Sights on the RAZR, Apple's Vision for Reality Becomes Clear

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook 0:00 Intro / Vision Pro 4:44 RAZR & RAZR+ 13:03 Apple Event 13:08 Mac Lineup 13:26 15” MacBook Air 14:23 Mac Studio M2 Max & Ultra 15:54 Mac Pro 17:41 MacOS 20:34 Airpods/Homepods & tvOS 25:09 iOS 17 38:33 iPadOS 17 39:44 watchOS 10 Apple OS Beta reviews on Youtube > macOS > “AirpodsOS” > iOS 17 > iPadOS 17 > watchOS 10

Published 06/08/23

S2E20: Sony Puts the Q in Questions, Sonos brought the "heat", Pixel Watch 2 making good time & Much More!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook > LG 48” Ultragear UHD OLED Gaming Monitor is down $490 from $1,500 to $1,010 > JBL Bar 5.1 is currently down $300 from from $700 coming right in at just under $400 and note that this incorporates a sound bar and a 10” sub > The Beats Studio 3’s are now seeing a whopping $180 discount down from $350 for only $170. > Massive deal on Sony Xpheria 1 Pro at 45% off > Sony LinkBuds S a little over $50 off

Published 06/01/23

S2.E19: "TIK TOK...BOOM!", WhatsApp Allows Editing, Google Cracks Down on inactivity & Much more!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This Episode is also available on Youtube Due To Character limitation on RSS, full description can be found here that include links 0:00 – Intro 0:16 - Starbucks and their polarizing move 3:02 Quick Announcements - ChatGPT comes to iOS - MAXimizing HBO - WWDC 2023 nearing soon. - iPhone 16s getting a little Bigger 5:40 - Wear OS 4 may get Material You 6:59 - Google’s stance on inactive accounts 9:40 - WhatsApp gets text editing 11:08 - iOS 16.5 Fixes and...

Published 05/24/23

S2.E18: Youtube TV Leading the Pack, M3 Chips on the Way, Google I/O Recap, & More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This Episode is also available on Youtube 0:00 – Intro 0:41 – 2-in-1 Hulu/Disney 1:49 – Youtube TV & Cordcutters 3:50 – iPhone 15/Plus possible delays 6:22 – MLS 1-month Trail via Apple 7:44 – Deals 9:48 – EU Says Yes to MS and ATVI 11:47 – M3 Chips on the Horizon 14:38 – Google I/O Recap & Opinions ~ Pixel Tab ~ Pixel Fold ~ Pixel 7a Goole I/O 10 Min review 16 Min Review from ‘The Verge’ Deal links: - Anker 525 65W Charging Adapter ( with...

Published 05/17/23

S2.E17: Will Bluetooth Transmit Lossless? Our Preliminary Thoughts on the Dyson Zone & Much More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This Episode is also available on Youtube 0:00 > Intro 0:15 > Texas & EV Gas Taxes 4:30 > T-Mobile Credit Card AutoPay 5:16 > Google Books Logo 7:58 > Apple Supply Chain 15” MB Airs 9:09 > Pixel Tab Specs leaked on Amazon 9:52 > Health & Wallet App iOS 17 11:44 > NFL Shunned Apple for Sun. Ticket 16:34 > WhatsApp Beta for WearOS 19:26 > Deals - Click here or all deal links 21:02 > Dyson Zone hilarity 27:21 >...

Published 05/10/23

S2.E16: When It Rains, It Pours! Breaking Down This Week's Onrush of Tech News & Rumors

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087396055253 This Episode is also available on Youtube Due to the expanded content from this week's episode and RSS’s character limit, the Description and all associated links can be found in this Google Doc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L3WTMX7LxjU0ZnShIQU45YO4v5zj2f4LieJmZuuM_2o/edit?usp=sharing 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Microsoft/Activision Update 4:33 - OnePlus ceases Pad...

Published 05/03/23

S2.E15: The Pixel Wedding is Near, BMW adopts Digital Car Key, LG Wing has one last flight & More!!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:22 – Apple 86’d the SS Buttons for the 15 Pro’s 1:38 - Q/A’s posted on Reddit for Sunday Ticket 3:15 – LG Wing receives last OS Upgrade 6:11 – Apple’s OLED Plan and Possibly developing larger screen iMacs/Ext Display 9:26 – iPhone 14 Satellite SOS feature saves canyoners out in Utah 12:30 – Deals > M2 Macbook Pro Deal > Expired > 55” NEO QLED 8K Samsung smart TV down $700 from $2,000 to...

Published 04/27/23

S2.E14: AirPods 'Touch'?, Thieves Didn't Prosper, Sunday Ticket season pricing, & More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:19 > Z-Flip 5 Confirmed with Larger Cover Display and production dates 3:32 > Quick Announcements - Iphone 15 Image renders: 4:11 > $500k worth of Apple Product stolen 6:16 > $3k Bike stolen but tracked with AirTag. 7:53 > Nord N30 expected to Launch in the States. Referenced: OnePlus Event for CE 3 Lite 10:26 > OnePlus Pad news on Price date 11:30 > Katie Cotton has passed away. 12:57...

Published 04/12/23

S2.E13: Nokia's Lunar Network, Chevy's View on CarPlay, OnePlus Salutes Jupiter & Much More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:19 > Apple Fans are put off by Chevy's move 4:28 > The V series from OnePlus 6:38 > OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition Referenced MKBHD's April Fools video 10:28 > Nokia's 4G Lunar Network 13:00 > Samsung is giving iPhone users a galaxy experience at a glimpse 15:09 > Deals - Watch Ultra down $70 from $800 to $730 (add to cart to see the additional discount) - Nintendo Switch down almost $25...

Published 04/05/23

S2.E12: OnePlus says "100 Days", FitBit Receives Backlash, AirPods Pro 2 W/USB-C, & More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:15 > YouTube Premium subscribers have temporary perks. 1:42 > OnePlus Nord Buds 2 4:37 > Huawei Freebuds 5 and Pro 2+ Freebuds 5 has an interesting design. Freebuds 5 Pro 2+ packs some uncommon sensors for earbuds. 7:07 > Fitbit takes away Challenges & Adventures 9:47 > Deals (Click here - for Google Doc for links on deals.) 12:36 > iOS 16.4 Update is out! - Recap on all features from...

Published 03/29/23

S2.E11: The 7A is on its Way, Amazon takes on StarLink, A HomePod with a Screen? & More!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:17 - Apple looks ’86 the mute switch and make it capacitive on the iPhone 15 2:00 - T-mobile confirms that they are pursuing the acquisition of Mint Mobile/Ultra Mobile 3:37 - HomePod with screen could be in the works 7:19 - Sonos launches the Era 100 & Era 300 Homepod link for comparison 10:29 - Sony’s WF-/-XM5s 12:54 - Sony and the PS5 Pro?? Coming soon. Sheldon / Big Bang Theory reference. 17:53 -...

Published 03/23/23

S2.E10: 4th Wave of MarioKart DLC, Tensor G3, Apple's 5G Modem & More!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:17 - MarioKart DLC Wave 4 Set to release March 9th 2:29 - Apple’s out-of-warranty Battery replacement fees increase. Trade-in values are once again adjusted from Apple 4:35 – The Anker Solar-Rechargeable-battery-powered Cooler 7:09 – Nothing's portable speaker renders surface 9:46 – iOS 16.4 Betas indicate 5G Standalone support. 11:12 – Deals (All deals are located in this mobile doc due to character...

Published 03/08/23

S2.E09: Moto'rollables', 2024 Samsung Foldables, iPhone SE4 still has breath, & More!!!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:15 - Confirmations and more rumors on the iPhone 15 series. > Designs and Bezels for Base and Pro > Expected Colors > 15 expected to have a slightly larger screen than the 14. 4:59 - Tensor Powered Pixels Crashing While Viewing A Youtube Video 7:07 - Samsung’s Noticeable ‘non-flaw’ on the bottom touchscreen once again visible this time on the S23U. S23 Ultra’s WiFi issue is becoming more common. 10:55...

Published 03/01/23

S2.Bonus.2: February Launch Event: Oppo Find N2 Flip Recap

Published 02/24/23

S2.E08: Snapdragon 8th Gen 3, Samsung's Fan Favorite, Tile's Tracking Tactics, & More!

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook This episode is also available on Youtube 0:16 - Next Gen Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition 2:29 - Youtube CEO seeks other plans. 5:48 - Huawei Watch Buds | Promo: 8:04 - Apple ditches iOS Dev Beta Profiles 10:56 - Facebook’s Twitteresque move. | Marques’ Tweet 13:21 – Rumors on the Snapdragon 8th Gen 3 15:03 - DEALS! 11" M2 iPad Pro - Discount pricing based on configuration. Pixel 6a $450 down to $300 16:21 - Tile’s move to prevent trackers from being useless

Published 02/22/23