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  • 49: The PC Market ARM's Itself For War With Apple

    Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

    In this episode, we’re going to discuss the world’s first 4nm SOC and guess what… it isn’t made by Apple, Qualcomm, or Samsung, however, we also cover some news that just dropped today about Qualcomm Snapdragon that's going to change everything. Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss Tripod Heads for Photography

    So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

    Products Discussed:

    • G.Skill Trident Z Neo 64GB: https://amzn.to/3d9f36n
    • One Plus 9: https://amzn.to/3oc1CsU
    • AboveTEK Lapdesk: https://amzn.to/3dcBSq0
      • 52 min
    • 48: Intel Alder Lake Big Performance Little Price Architecture Rocks The CPU World

      Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

      In this episode, we’re going to discuss Intel Alderlake all the good bad and ugly surrounding this new big/little 10nm architecture launch for Intel.

      Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss camera firmware updates, are they important.

      So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

      Tech Discussed:

      • Acer Nitro XZ342CK Pbmiiphx 34" 1500R Curved WQHD
        • https://amzn.to/2ZE4lS2
      • Laptop Stand
        • https://amzn.to/3nkVzBR
        1 hr 1 min
      • 47: Macbook Pro M1 Laptops Are Here & Everyone Has Gone Bananas | Hardware Addicts

        Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

        In this episode, we’re going to discuss Apple’s Macbook Pro line-up and we have a lot to say. So many rumors, exaggerations and also some really impressive tech. We’re going to uncover it all here on this episode. Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss the Panasonic 20 Year Anniversary and a hyped camera with a big problem.

        So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

        Tech Discussed:

        • Acer Nitro XZ342CK Pbmiiphx 34" 1500R Curved WQHD
          • https://amzn.to/2ZE4lS2
        • Magneto’s Endoscope
          • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBF6DX5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
        • Lenovo Tab P11 Pro
          • https://amzn.to/3GPkrJN
          56 min
        • 46: DDR5 Has Arrived! Is DDR4 No More? | Hardware Addicts

          Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

          In this episode, we’re going to discuss the release of DDR5 RAM. Does your DDR4 now belong in a museum? Are the performance gains worth an upgrade? What is DDR anyway? We cover it all here.

          Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will continue the discussion on how to use the camera in your pocket.

          So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

          Products Discussed:

          Jabra 85t: https://amzn.to/3BOE1Tl
          MSI MAG X570S: https://amzn.to/2Xh0SYK
          Ryzen 7 5800x: https://amzn.to/3mRIPB2

          50 min
        • 45: Fairphone 4 Rains On Apple's Parade! | Hardware Addicts

          Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

          In this episode, we’re going to discuss a phone that surpasses anything and everything that Apple or Samsung has to offer. You’ll want to order one but you might not be able to. Then we will brieflt cover the Apple Event on 9/14 with release of iPad, iPhone, iWatch and more. Was this Apple’s most boring event ever? What would we have liked to see instead.

          Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss how to use the camera in your pocket.

          So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

          56 min
        • 44: ARM's Dominance Is At Risk With RISC-V | Hardware Addicts

          Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

          In this episode, we’re discussing RISC-V and why companies like Apple are ramping up their investment in this open source architecture.

          Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss Sony's latest patent on a curved sensor.

          So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

          Products Discussed:

          • Pinewatch: https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/
            • 36 min
          • 43: Intel Goes Full Metal Alchemist On Gaming GPU's | Hardware Addicts

            Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

            In this episode, we’re going to discuss Intel ARC GPU gaming line-up including: Alchemist, Battlemage, Celestial, and Druid.

            Then we head to camera corner where Wendy will discuss understanding Metering and Metering Modes.

            So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

            Products Discussed:

            • HP Envy Laptop: https://amzn.to/3gBi29V
            • Pinephone: https://www.pine64.org/pinephone/
            • AMD Ryzen : https://amzn.to/3mvqUSk
              • 44 min
            • 42: Is Google's Tensor Silicon Pixel Perfect?

              Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

              In this episode, we’re going to discuss the announcement of Google making it’s own silicon for their new Pixel 6 flagship phone. We consider the options Google might consider for their own Tensor chip in the near future and contemplate the impact of Android 12. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss Sony ZV-E10

              So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

              Products Discussed:

              • ULANZI Camera Arm: https://amzn.to/37xJKQ7
              • Pinetime: https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/
              • Aruba AP22: https://amzn.to/3fUATMM
              • Aruba PoE Switch: https://amzn.to/3xBgvGx
                • 58 min
              • 41: Full Steam Ahead With Steam Deck & What’s An APU Anyways?

                Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

                In this episode, we’re going to discuss Steam’s new Steam Deck and it’s Ryzen APU’s. We’re also going to discuss what the heck is an APU anyways. There is a lot of confusion out there with CPU’s, GPU’s and now APU’s and in this episode we’re going to help clear it all up. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy will discuss old turned digital or digital looking old.

                So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

                Products Discussed:

                • Steam Deck: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
                • PineTime: https://www.pine64.org/pinetime/
                • I'm Back: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-m-back-low-cost-medium-format-digital-back#/
                • Nikon: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-fc.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-Overview
                • FujiFilm: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/
                  • 46 min
                • 40: Oh Snap Dragon! Sony Makes Open Phones? Xperia 1 III & Snapdragon Phone

                  Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the Destination Linux Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

                  In this episode, we’re going to discuss Sony’s Open Devices project along with the Xperia I III making me ask myself…is it time to switch to a Sony phone? Then we take a look at a Snapdragon branded phone made by ASUS where they’ve thrown everything and the kitchen sink inside to impress you. Then we head to the camera corner where Wendy discusses macro lighting and more ways to get the shot.

                  So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

                  Michael's Lights:

                  GLW RGB Flood Light = https://amzn.to/3hNG0A1
                  LituFoto RGB Video Light = https://amzn.to/3z4QRLI
                  Bowers & Wilkins PX = https://amzn.to/3B8aCni

                  54 min

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