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CTRL-AC episodes

  • iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2- Apple Far Out Event recap

    CTRL-AC is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today, we recap Apple’s Far Out event and give our thoughts on Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro 2, and iPhone 14.

    Links-

    AirPods Pro 2

    Apple Watch Ultra

    iPhone 14 Pro

    Sponsor link-

    • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
    • Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.

      46 min
    • Apple September event preview, chilled earbuds, and cellphone satellites

      CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about Apple’s Far Out event on September 7th, and whether or not to chill your earbuds.  Then, we close out the show by discussing the future of cell service, Metaverse concerts, and store employees walking into your house.

      Links-

      https://www.theverge.com/23313040/summer-hot-wireless-earbuds-cool-hack

      ​​https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23318691/walmart-in-home-delivery-myq-garage-door-openers

      Sponsor link-

      • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
      • Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.

        23 min
      • Dodge Charger Daytona EV, Samsung Ark display, and the Xiaomi humanoid robot

        CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about the new Samsung Ark Display and Xiaomi robot.  Then, we talk about 3 new EVs including the Polestar O2, Dodge Charger Daytona, and Lucid Air Sapphire Edition.

        Links-

        ​​https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/18/23311254/dodge-charger-ev-daytona-srt-concept-muscle-car-exhaust-sound

        Sponsor link-

        • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
        • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.

          32 min
        • Samsung's new foldables, Google's battle for RCS, and the CTRL-AC back to school tech guide

          CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about the new Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4, and Disney and Hulu getting price hikes.  Then, we talk about Google’s fight for RCS and finally, we bring you the first annual CTRL-AC back to school tech guide.  

          Back to school tech- 

          Backpack- 

           LTT Backpack  

          PeakDesign Everyday Carry 

          Laptop- 

          M2 MacBook Air   Dell XPS 13 

          Lenovo Flex    iPad Air 

          Lenovo Ideapad 3    Aspire

          Headphones- 

          AirPods Max   Sony WH-1000XM4 

          Sony WH-1000XM3   Bose QC35 

          Anker Soundcore Q30 

          Earbuds- 

          AirPods Pro   Pixel Buds Pro  Galaxy Buds Pro 

          AirPods 3  Pixel Buds A  Galaxy Buds 2 

              Other-

          Mouse- 

          Logitech MX Master 3s  Logitech M720  

          Keyboard- 

          Logitech MX Keys


          External SSD- 

          Samsung T7 


          Sponsor link- 

          • https://thecompletebackyard.com/


            Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback, Cole Webber, and Ayden Perkins.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  

            46 min
          • M2 MacBook Air review, OnePlus 10t revealed, and Cybertruck price raised

            CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today Andrew talks about his M2 MacBook Air review, then we discuss the OnePlus 10t, a webcam from Insta 360, entry level iPad leaks, and more Tesla Cybertruck news.

            Links to our sponsor:

            • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
            • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zd5uVn290DiMkGQltsmlS?si=SLXBBYm3TbSbi7SQaaVCUQ)

              35 min
            • Instagram has an identity crisis, Andrew shares the importance of function keys, and Cole goes laptop shopping.

              CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today we talk about M2 MacBook Air impressions, the death of Instagram as we know it (maybe) and NFL+.  Then we talk about two new product reviews, the importance of function keys, and finally, end with Cole going laptop shopping.

              Links to sponsor:

              • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
              • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback, Cole Webber, and Ayden Perkins.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zd5uVn290DiMkGQltsmlS?si=SLXBBYm3TbSbi7SQaaVCUQ)

                36 min
              • Netflix's concerning Q2, Google Pixel 6a, and a Cybertruck update

                CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today we talk about Netflix being in a little bit of trouble after an interesting 2Q, and their plans to crack down on password sharing.  Next, we discuss the new Ice Giant “water” cooler, NZXT gaming monitors, and an update on Intel Arc GPUs.  Finally, we talk about the Pixel 6a and the world of EVs.

                Links to sponsor:

                • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
                • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback, Cole Webber, and Ayden Perkins.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zd5uVn290DiMkGQltsmlS?si=SLXBBYm3TbSbi7SQaaVCUQ)

                  45 min
                • Elon Musk tries to back out of Twitter deal, BMW creates a new nightmare for car buyers, and a recap of M2 MacBook Air reviews.

                  CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today we talk about Elon backing out of his deal to buy twitter, BMW heated seat subscriptions, and our experience so far with the iOS 16 beta.  Then, we recap reviews for the M2 MacBook Air and Nothing Phone 1. Finally, we end with the most important piece of tech news…the dbrand CraigBook skin.

                  Links to sponsor:

                  • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
                  • Article Links:

                    • https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/12/23204950/bmw-subscriptions-microtransactions-heated-seats-feature
                    • https://www.theverge.com/laptop-review/23207440/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022-review
                    • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback, Cole Webber, and Ayden Perkins.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zd5uVn290DiMkGQltsmlS?si=SLXBBYm3TbSbi7SQaaVCUQ)

                      38 min
                    • ASUS' interesting new smartphones and a look at Snapchat Plus

                      CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today we talk about two new ASUS Flagship phones, as well as Snapchat Plus, and a look at Starlink for boats.

                      Links to sponsor:

                      • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
                      • Article Links:

                        • https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/8/23199866/starlink-maritime-water-price-speed
                        • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback, Cole Webber, and Ayden Perkins.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zd5uVn290DiMkGQltsmlS?si=SLXBBYm3TbSbi7SQaaVCUQ)

                          30 min
                        • Sony Launches new gaming accessories, YouTube cracks down on spam accounts, and a look at the crazy world of EVs

                          CTRL Media is your weekly look at the world of tech. Today we talk about the new Sony InZone gaming accessories as well as the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor, before jumping into a few smaller stories about a new phone leak, the future of car infotainment screens, and YouTube’s new spam policies.  Finally, we wrap up the show with some new EV news.

                          Links to sponsor:

                          • https://thecompletebackyard.com/
                          • Links to photos

                            • https://imgur.com/a/THho4iU
                            • https://imgur.com/a/7E8K4Oj
                            • Links to articles:

                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/28/23180410/sony-inzone-gaming-monitors-hands-on-specs-price-ps5-pc
                              • https://www.theverge.com/23180741/samsung-m8-smart-monitor-review-32-inch-4k-smart-tv-usb-c-hdr
                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/29/23188304/xiaomi-mi-12s-ultra-1-inch-camera-sensor-sony-imx989
                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/30/23189642/bmw-android-automotive-operating-system-adoption
                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/30/23189367/youtube-spam-account-policy-subscriber-count-special-characters
                              • https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40399369/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-revealed/
                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/24/23180803/cadillac-ev-celestiq-price-production-rumor-ultra-cruise
                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/29/23187751/tesla-layoffs-firings-autopilot-san-mateo-office-200-workers
                              • https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/29/23188085/jd-power-initial-quality-study-2022-tesla-polestar-ev-decline
                              • Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.  Edited by Andrew Utterback, Cole Webber, and Ayden Perkins.  Sound design and music created by Ayden Perkins.  (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zd5uVn290DiMkGQltsmlS?si=SLXBBYm3TbSbi7SQaaVCUQ)

                                41 min

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