The privacy controversy surrounding FaceApp; Netflix loses subscribers in the U.S. for the first time in a long time; CES to allow sex toys at next year's show; Amazon Prime Day is a roaring success once again; a new service ensures you're never hit...
Yesterday
Apple’s iPhone lease, AI hacking risks & wildfire satellites (Episode 185, August 1, 2026)
Rich talked about the pros and cons of Apple’s new iPhone leasing program. Rich ordered an Uber, and they charged him 66% more than the quote. All he did was ask them to review the root and fare calculation for accuracy and got a credit for the difference. Mickey writes in to ask ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 25
Samsung foldables, the AI that broke free & the payments scammers love (184, July 25, 2026)
Rich talked about Samsung’s new foldables finally being a place where they are really good and polished, of course, right before Apple introduces something very similar. Carmen in Hollywood wants a cheaper alternative to her AT&T home phone line. Rich recommends Ooma, AT&T Home P ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 19
OnePlus exits the U.S., teen AI alerts & streaming settlement cash (183, July 18, 2026)
OnePlus is exiting the U.S. market. Richard from New Jersey is having issues getting audio from his Roku to his soundbar. Rich says it is most certainly the audio output settings. The iOS 27 public beta is here. Just be careful. I would not install on your primary phone. The fina ... Show More
1h 49m
May 2021
iPhone App Tracking Exodus, Amazon Partners With Tile, Google vs Roku
Apple's new anti-tracking measures making a huge impact, Amazon partners with Tile, Google pulls 4D chess move on Roku. Get a Latercase - https://latercase.com UNBXT Hat - https://bit.ly/31LMIgK --- Subscribe for more internet + tech news. Email questions to will [at] lewlater d ... Show More
57m 47s
Sep 2022
Oprah and Apple End Deal, 'Dahmer' Sets Records, Advertisers Flee Twitter, and More
Oprah and Apple TV cut the cord on their deal while Netflix's Dahmer series breaks records. Kara and Scott discuss what it all means for the streaming industry. Also, Apple rolls back iPhone production while Amazon rolls out new hardware. Advertisers blast Twitter after ads appea ... Show More
47m 15s
Oct 2022
Confusing new Apple products, Netflix password sharing, and NFT cults
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss the announcements from Apple this week, HDR video standards, and all the news out of Netflix and Tesla. Apple launches redesigned iPad with a bigger screen and USB-C Logitech updates Crayon stylus with the USB-C port ... Show More
1h 26m
Mar 2019
Mon. 03/11 - How TikTok Is Different
Nvidia buys Mellanox, Tesla reverses course, a handy primer on how TikTok is different, and we check in on the smart takes from last week’s big stories.
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