Could a new microphone finally be on the way for next week’s episode? Deep pops open a very rare and exotic beer pick of the week. We have another listener-provided story. Find out what happened to a BeachLighter who pre-ordered a Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic edition. Let’s just say that it wasn’t cool. The FCC can’t seem to stay out of the tech news. We’re back with yet another update on the ongoing Net Neutrality saga. It’s good if your vacuum has strong suction, but what about when your vacuum just plain sucks! We have news of a vacuum that does just that with its potentially dangerous privacy policy. It’s yet another IOT device horror story waiting to happen! The Fall Creators’ Update is coming sometime soon from Microsoft, but this time they plan on removing some features with the update. A beloved and classic Microsoft application may be getting the ax. But, not to worry, we have a recommended (and better) app pick that you can use.

Show Notes

echo7 Episode 013 – Day of Action

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/podcast/echo7-013-day-of-action/

echo7 Episode 011 – Prime Opportunity

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/podcast/echo7-011-prime-opportunity//

List of features removed or deprecated with the Fall Creators’ Update

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4034825/features-that-are-removed-or-deprecated-in-windows-10-fall-creators-up

The echo7 app pick for a simple, yet powerful graphics editor: Paint.NET

https://www.getpaint.net/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

The “Day of Action” was over after July 12. Find out which company(ies) didn’t get the memo and continued to mimic a world without Net Neutrality. Google has brought back a controversially popular product that they first debuted a few years ago and abruptly discontinued. We cover exactly what they resurrected. Robots! Robots! Robots! Our mechanical counterparts speckled the news stories this past week, and we have it all summed up in one convenient segment. From guide robots, to cleaning robots, to factory robots, to security guard robots, and even companion sex robots! We have all of the graphic details in this episode of echo7.

Show Notes

Internet Speed Test Site: Fast.com

https://fast.com/

Internet Speed Test Site: Speedtest.net

http://www.speedtest.net/

Sony Robots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWaG4XMNT3M

LG Airport Robots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1J280Z7Xxk

Knightscope Security Guard Robot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtuLB2duq2E

TrueCompanion.com

http://truecompanion.com/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

What a huge week for news and we have a huge show as well! Which microphone did Deep finally settle on getting and did he end up getting it? We have the update on the quest for one mic. Also, get the updates on the Kaspersky Lab fiasco to see what the U.S. Government and Kaspersky Lab are now up to. The day after Amazon Prime Day was July 12. This was the day where tens of thousands of companies had a “Day of Action” to show their sentiments and convey their regards about Net Neutrality. Find out who all got involved in the Net Neutrality protests. The participants who joined in are the least expected bunch to take part in such an event. AMD is back with yet another line of Ryzen Threadripper CPUs. Will they have what it takes to take on the high-end-desktop Intel counterparts? If you thought last week’s episode had some strange phones which were announce, wait until you see who announced a phone lately. We have all of the details on this bizarre phone announcement.

Show Notes

CamelCamelCamel – Price Tracking Website

https://camelcamelcamel.com

LifeHacker – Make Life Smarter and Better

http://lifehacker.com

Net Neutrality Meme

Net Neutrality Letter from 50 US Cities to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

https://www.scribd.com/document/353620910/Mayoral-Letter-on-Net-Neutrality-7-12-17#from_embed

Net Neutrality Violations by ISPs

https://www.freepress.net/blog/2017/04/25/net-neutrality-violations-brief-history

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Specs and Details

http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/amd-announces-ryzen-threadripper-1920x-and-1950x.html

Huaweii 7 Plus “Grease Phone”

https://www.slashgear.com/this-kfc-chicken-phone-is-part-of-our-new-dystopian-reality-12491319/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

Amazon Prime Day is nearing soon as it occurs on July 11 this year. We have a site that is tracking some of the deals that are supposed to happen during the Amazon Prime Day sales event. Given the decision to turn over your source code or ELSE, what would you do? Find out which software company was tasked with this decision and what their surprising response was. How much is too much for a cell phone? Two new cell phone models are revealed and the price tags are outrageous! After reviewing the known specs, you can decide whether or not you would pay the price for these very rare and unique cell phone models.

Show Notes

Prime Day Pro – Amazon Prime Day Deals Tracking Website

http://primedaypro.com/

RED Hydrogen

http://www.red.com/hydrogen

Caviar Nokia 3310 – Putin-Trump Summit

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/7/7/15933796/caviar-custom-nokia-phone-russia-putin-trump-g20

http://caviar-phone.ru/nokia/supremo-putin-trump-summit/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

The welcome back home episode is packed with surprises. Find out what Trucker Bal brought for the show this week (hint: it’s not just beer). Deep pops open a local and respectable beer pick of the week to set things off right. Which new phones were announced recently and are they worth the money? We review the specs and the technical “take” on each of these new mobile devices. A classic game console makes a comeback and offers a ton of games. Which old school console will be available and when? Find out as we cover this nostalgic, yet exciting, story. Canon has decided to revamp and release version 2 of two of their existing DSLR cameras. Join us to see which models have been renovated and what the new updates and specs are for each of these DSLR cameras. Could a new co-host have been brought in studio for the closing credits? This is quite an action-packed show indeed!

Show Notes

Beer Hall of Foam

Trucker Bal’s Gift to echo7

Nokia 6

http://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/nokia-6

OnePlus 5

https://oneplus.net/5

Nintendo’s Throwback Consoles Make a Comeback

https://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic

https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic

Canon’s Newest Offerings

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-sl2-ef-s-18-55mm-is-stm-kit

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/dslr/eos-6d-mark-ii

The Benefits of Being an Amazon Prime Member

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200444160

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

This is the second and final “vacation episode” where Deep is still on vacation and does a show on location. This week, find out about the beer pick of the week which is a complete surprise! Then, we have some free recommendations for an encrypted email provider and an encrypted VPN service. The best part of it all, is that they are both free! Which two amazing companies/philosophies have finally found each other in the techsphere of dating and are planning on doing a venture together? The answer is nothing short of amazing and has major implications throughout each company’s respective industry. This could be a game changer, indeed.

Show Notes

Proton Offerings

https://protonmail.com

https://protonvpn.com

AGL

https://www.automotivelinux.org

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

This is the first of a very few “vacation episodes” where Deep, our dedicated host, goes on vacation but insists on doing an episode of the echo7 show. Catch him on “break” discussing the latest major breaks in the tech industry along with the very local beer pick of the week!

Show Notes

The Next Biggest Protest is Set for Net Neutrality

https://www.battleforthenet.com/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

Apple’s WWD17 dominated this week’s news cycle. An echo7 listener, Ivan, proposes a story that is far out and about rocketry and space. And, who is Sam Yang? Find out about a new 35mm lens that was announced and the amazing specs behind this glass.

Show Notes

Deep’s Portfolios

SmugMug

http://www.gsgrewal.smugmug.com

500px

https://www.500px.com/gsgrewal

Samyang 35mm Lens

http://www.samyanglensglobal.com/product/detail.do?SQ=59/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

Another controversial beer pick of the week is popped open. This week we have so many news stories to cover! It was a very busy week for Intel. Find out about their 2 new revolutionary product releases. Could each new Intel product signal a new era in computing? Essential and BlackBerry launch new Android phones in the market and we have all of the details and specs on each new entrant. Find out how the Internet would be without Net Neutrality. A Google Chrome browser plugin offers to do just that and provides for a scary simulation. Which printer manufacturer got their wrist slapped by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) for egregious cartridge strategies? We have all of the answers in this week’s big show!

Show Notes

Intel’s New Products

Computer Card

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/compute-card/intel-compute-card.html

Processors

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/05/intels-new-high-end-desktop-platform-up-to-18-cores-36-threads-2000/

Essential Phone

https://www.essential.com/

BlackBerry KEYone

https://www.blackberrymobile.com/us/

Removal of Net Neutrality Simulator

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/2017/05/use-removal-net-neutrality-simulator-experience-internet-without-net-neutrality/

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7

Deep comes back with a more respectable beer pick of the week due to overwhelming criticism of last week’s pick. Find out about the gynecologist who walked into a Best Buy to get his computer fixed and what they found on his machine that got him into some serious trouble. Should we be calling Best Buy’s Geek Squad the Leak Squad? We have the details on how Best Buy and the FBI may be working together. Windows 10 Enterprise edition could care less about your petty configuration settings! We also go over 9 ways that Windows 10 is like a virus/malware.

Show Notes

Download and Try out Recuva – Undelete Deleted Files on Windows

System Requirements

Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista and XP. Including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but not RT tablet editions.

https://www.piriform.com/recuva

A Windows 10 User’s Complaint

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/is-microsoft-infecting-windows-10-with-built-in/361abb8a-701f-479a-852b-3910800dd62d

BeachLight Broadcasting Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com

echo7 Podcast Home Page

http://beachlightbroadcasting.com/index.php/echo7