In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

Why weren't we informed about this? If there is a microphone in any consumer facing product, especially one connected to the internet, the consumer should be notified -- in this case, Google forgot, so that makes it ok, right? Big fat no!! Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/20/google-nest-secure-mic-forgot/ ||

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Apex Legends is quickly rising in popularity at the expense (somewhat) of it's counterparts PUBG and Fortnite, what does it mean for this industry of battle royale type games? Do the gamers have to pick sides or will everyone always migrate to the next big thing? ||

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Apparently tech platforms can't control their comments so the creators are to blame! This is how it is going to be for YouTube creators and I cannot fathom how this makes any sense at all. Read more here: https://www.thedailybeast.com/youtube-stars-panic-as-site-pulls-ads-over-concerns-about-pedophile-comments ||

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Folding devices, new Galaxy S devices with NO notch, near wearables and innovation all in one place -- what more could we ask for? Read more here: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/20/18231545/samsung-galaxy-s10-event-biggest-announcements-folding-phone-5g-cameras-buds ||

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Eero is known for being a fantastic home mesh wifi solution with a focus on ease of use and privacy, but what pitfalls are there when a company like Amazon aquires them? Read more here: https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-eero-smart-home/ ||

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In the rumored upcoming Apple News subscription service (I'm tired of subscriptions, too) Apple wants 50% of revenue generated by publishers adding content. Not only is this bad for publishers, think of the ramifications of a walked garden approach to reading? Brainwashing anyone? Read more here: https://www.theverge.com/interface/2019/2/13/18222498/apple-news-publisher-deal-50-percent-lol ||

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Spotify has bought Gimlet and Anchor in an attempt to push itself more into the podcast space. I think that this is great for the companies involved, hopefully giving them more buzz in the industry; however, Spotify better not screw end users by walling them in into yet another "ecosystem" no one asked for. Read more here: https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/06/spotify-doubles-down-on-podcasts/ ||

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The NYPD is upset because it believes that Waze and Google Maps DUI checkpoints on maps impede and interfere with traffic stops. Does it? Or does it make drivers safer by informing them of a potential interaction with the police? Read more here: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-dui-checkpoints-on-maps-and-waze-nypd-2019-2 ||

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Let's claim it Linux fans! Let's inform others about our favorite open source operating system and show friends and family that they can be proud of free software and provide more exposure to the community. Visit http://www.distrowatch.com to find a distribution that fits you! ||

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In little over a year the In the Weeds podcast has come a long way and I have nothing more than the upmost gratitude and thanks to YOU, the listeners and followers of this podcast. The mission remains the same, to educate, inform and demistfy this wonderful world of technology that's here to stay. Here's to 200 more! Be sure to let me know what things you like me to cover, continue having fun and tell your friends and family -- I'd love to have them aboard. Until we talk again 😊.