A full episode full of stuff this week. Need more description than that? We've got smart home stories, laptop myths, really expensive Airbnbs, 7-11 Japan issues, birthday gifts, and so much more. All in an attempt to help you tech better, enjoy.

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Show Notes and Links:

• HyperChiller HC2 Review (00:40)
• Too much smart home (02:45)
• “Jony Ive was the reason things aren’t how I think they should be" (04:15)
• PlayStation Vue raises prices (05:05)
• OTT surpassing DVR, but growth is slowing (05:40)
• Airbnb offers new Luxe tier vacations (08:00)
• HQ Trivia lays off ~20% as it preps subscriptions (09:50)
• Walmart losing money to compete with Amazon (11:30)
• Amazon can be held liable for third-party seller products (13:05)
• US retail group offers to help antitrust investigators go after Amazon and Google (13:40)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Gramps Book - Laptop Myths (14:20)
• Superhuman email service is “Spying on You” (23:30)
• Global podcast ad revenue set to pass $1 billion this year (28:20)
• Facebook and Instagram faces another outage (32:10)
• The Walkman just turned 40 (33:00)
• Parents are hiring coaches to help them raise phone-free children (35:00)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Ad agency leaks data on US military veterans’ combat injuries (36:55)
  • China is forcing tourists to install malware at the border (38:00)
  • 7-11 Japan customers lose $500K due to mobile app flaw (39:20)
• Bonus Odd Take: Drone swarm paints a jumbo graffiti mural (39:55)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: AirPods Case Cover Handmade Genuine Leather Protective Shockproof Case Compatible with Apple AirPods 1 & 2 Charging Case [Front LED Not Visible] [Supports Wireless Charging] (Brown) (41:45)
  • Nate: iFixit iPhone case (47:05)
• Gifts for Dave (49:00)
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