What to know about Chromecast with Google TV; Pixel 5 smartphone specs; Nest Audio speaker; Facebook builds Messenger into Instagram; Google puts an end to waiting on hold; iHeartRadio app for Apple Watch; Super Mario Bros. 35 game.Listeners ask about...
Jul 4
Location privacy wins, PlayStation ditches discs & AI gets personal (181, July 4, 2026)
The Supreme Court just handed down a major privacy ruling that affects the location data tech companies collect and store from your smartphone. Sony says they will stop making physical discs for games starting in January 2028. Rich mentioned the AP Stylebook. Rich mentioned downl ... Show More
1h 49m
Jun 27
Google’s privacy changes, the $25,000 Slate EV truck & scanning your old photos (180, June 27, 2026)
Rich says prices on tech products are going up. Apple raised prices this week on pretty much every product except the iPhone, and so did Microsoft on the Xbox. Rich talked about the new Slate electric pickup truck starting at $24,950. You customize it to make it your own. Prime D ... Show More
1h 49m
Jun 20
My favorite apps, Toy Story 5’s tech warning & Prime Day deals (179, June 20, 2026)
Rich talked about his favorite apps he’s using right now. Chris in Orange County is looking for the most reliable live broadcast connection for sports coverage. Should he use cellular bonding or Starlink? Check out Rich’s Guide to Prime Day 2026! Bryan Bishop, creator of the Hoor ... Show More
1h 49m
Oct 2020
Google announces Pixel 5, Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest Audio
Nilay, Dieter, Dan, and Chris discuss all the announcements from Google's fall hardware event from this week, as well as Sonos suing Google for infringing five more wireless audio patents. Links: If you’re sick this fall, you’ll probably get two virus tests The coronavirus pandem ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 2019
Thu. 08/22 - Google Deserts Desserts (h/t The Verge)
Will we see an iPhone Pro next month? Google has a new proposal for ad tracking, Android deserts dessert nomenclature, why hasn’t tech solved parking yet, and why The Irishman might be a major fork in the road for Netflix.
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19m 6s
Mar 2020
Wed. 03/25 - Google Podcasts Comes To iOS
How Facebook is coping with Corona, Google Podcasts comes to iOS, ad blocking officially comes to Safari, when Apple thinks it can re-open stores, Singapore open-sources it’s Corona-contact-tracing app, and have your screen time notifications horrified you this week? You’re not a ... Show More
16m 42s
Oct 2023
Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and a lot of AI
Techtober starts off with a bang! This week, Google had an event where it (officially) announced all of its products! Marques, Andrew, and David start it off with the Pixel Buds Pro update and the new Pixel Watch 2 before going deep on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. They talk about ... Show More
1h 20m