Duel Rambling

This week on Duel Rambling we discuss DoorDash going public and if that will be sustainable long term. We also talk about Intel getting another kick while they are down, this time in their supercomputer segment. Finally we talk about Apple and dropping the Apple tax from 30% to 15% for some people….. sometimes…

DoorDash going public -

https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/14/doordash-ipo-bets-that-the-pandemic-has-accelerated-change/

Intel getting more competition -

https://www.techradar.com/news/little-known-korean-cpu-threatens-to-make-nvidia-intel-and-amd-obsolete-in-hpc-market

Apple drops the 30% tax -

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/11/18/21572302/apple-app-store-small-business-program-commission-cut-15-percent-reduction?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss autonomous cars, driving and how we feel about it.

Massachusetts passes ‘right to repair’ law to open up car data. Should that be allowed will it be safe? Finally Apple and the right to repair their devices is it getting better or worse?

Autonomous F1 car goes for a ride - https://mashable.com/article/roborace-ram-wall-autonomous-driving/

Massachusetts right to repair - https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/4/21549129/massachusetts-right-to-repair-question-1-wireless-car-data-passes

Is apple killing the right to repair? - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/climate/right-to-repair.html

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss Apples last keynote for the year, “One more thing” aka the Mac event. We discuss the new Mac line up with the new M1 SOC and give our thoughts and feelings on them.

Apple’s New MacBook Air - https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/

Apple’s New Mac Mini - https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/

Apple’s New MacBook Pro - https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro-13/

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss GameStop’s questionable employee TikTok challenge. We talk a little about the upcoming Black Friday and the crazy shopping to be had. We then make a turn and discuss streaming services , cost and the amount of them that we need to subscribe to and make comparisons to cable and satellite… Are we any better off?

Game Stop’s Employee TikTok Challenge - https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/4/21549850/gamestop-tiktok-contest-prize-work-hours

Black Friday at Best Buy - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/black-friday/pcmcat225600050002.c?id=pcmcat225600050002

Netflix’s price hikes - https://mashable.com/article/netflix-price-increase-2020/

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This week on Duel Rambling we quickly discuss AMD’s new 6000 series graphics cards and how we think they might stack up to Nvidia. We talk about androids new Sound Notification feature. We then dive into Ring showing off their in home “security” drone. We then round things out talking about Roomba's and other IOT devices.

AMD’s new 6000 series graphics cards - https://www.anandtech.com/show/16202/amd-reveals-the-radeon-rx-6000-series-rdna2-starts-at-the-highend-coming-november-18th

Android Sound Notification Feature - https://9to5google.com/2020/10/08/sound-notifications-android-accessibility/

Ring’s “Security” Drone - https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/25/21455197/amazon-ring-drone-home-security-surveillance-sidewalk-halo-privacy

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This week on Duel Rambling we quickly discuss AMD’s new 6000 series graphics cards and how we think they might stack up to Nvidia. We talk about androids new Sound Notification feature. We then dive into Ring showing off their in home “security” drone. We then round things out talking about Roomba's and other IOT devices. 

AMD’s new 6000 series graphics cards - https://www.anandtech.com/show/16202/amd-reveals-the-radeon-rx-6000-series-rdna2-starts-at-the-highend-coming-november-18th

Android Sound Notification Feature - https://9to5google.com/2020/10/08/sound-notifications-android-accessibility/

Ring’s “Security” Drone - https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/25/21455197/amazon-ring-drone-home-security-surveillance-sidewalk-halo-privacy

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss our ongoing router and home connectivity woes. We also discuss the government taking on Google with an anti trust suit and thoughts as to where that might go.

Router Gear:

Dream Machine Pro https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-routing-switching/products/udm-pro

HD Access Point - https://store.ui.com/collections/wireless/products/unifi-hd

nanoHD Access Point - https://store.ui.com/collections/wireless/products/unifi-nanohd-us

Switch PoE 8 (150W) - https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/unifi-switch-8-150w

SFP Modules 2 pack - https://store.ui.com/collections/accessories/products/sfp-modules

OM3 Fiber Optic Cable - https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7624

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss how Nvidia has given up the fight and punted shipping of 3080 & 3090 RTX cards to Best Buy to ship. We talk about Apple shifting some of its shipping load onto its more than 300 Apple stores. Jason and I have strong feelings towards the new Nest $129 thermostat, and finally we talk track pads and El trackpad my new favorite app!

Nvidia passes the buck - https://www.techradar.com/news/nvidia-admits-defeat-with-rtx-3080-and-3090-founders-edition-stock-passes-baton-to-best-buy

Apple using stores as shipping hubs - https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/09/apple-using-retail-stores-as-distribution-centers-to-speed-up-new-product-deliveries/

$129 Nest thermostat - https://9to5google.com/2020/10/08/cheaper-nest-thermostat/

El Trackpad App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/el-trackpad/id1531822775

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss Apple’s October iPhone keynote “High Speed.” We discuss thoughts on the new HomePod Mini, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, and some of the other upgrades given to the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro MAX. 

HomePod Mini - https://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/

iPhone 12 & Mini - https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/

iPhone 12 Pro & MAX - https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/

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This week on Duel Rambling we discuss movie theaters closing across the UK and USA, Twitch now offering free use licensed music. Jason and I do a small dive in to who we are and how we met many many moons ago, then we discuss our current podcasting rigs. 

Movie theater closings:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/3/21500538/regal-cineworld-theaters-shut-down-james-bond-us-uk

Twitch offering streamers a way to use licensed music:

https://www.engadget.com/twitch-soundtrack-by-twitch-160021851.html

Our gear:

2020 iMac 5k - https://www.apple.com/imac/

Blue Yeti mic - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/blue-microphones-yeti-usb-multi-pattern-electret-condenser-microphone/4758301.p?skuId=4758301

Knox Gear Shock Mount for Blue Yeti and Yeti Pro Microphones - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YTY3QS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pipishell Microphone Suspension Scissor Boom - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081B1SL2B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 ohm - https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-770-Pro-250-Professional/dp/B0778C9HQ4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N12ZVO36RT44&dchild=1&keywords=dt770+pro+250&qid=1602302325&sprefix=dt+770%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

Schiit HEL Dac/Amp - https://www.schiit.com/products/hel

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Steve and Jason