In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

The secret thorn in everyone's side -- your smartphone. The device that causes us so much joy by connecting us with friends and family and making us more productive and efficient than ever; yet, it can cripple us if we rely on it and engage with it so much that it takes us out of the real world. Let's have a discussion about smartphone and technology addiction and what we all can do to make ourselves better and more engaged with the real world. ||

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When will algorithms stop imposing their will on us? Twitter wants to create a button to show OUR timelines in chronological order when they shouldn't have been screwed with in the beginning. https://gizmodo.com/twitter-tests-new-button-to-see-the-latest-tweets-first-1830144927 ||

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The iPad revolutionized the industry the moment Steve Jobs introduced it and it continues to push the standard forward in 2018, slim bezels Face ID, along with a new processor makes this the tablet to beat. Additionally, Apple refreshed the MacBook Air and Mac Mini, truly delighting those clammering for this update. One thought to keep in mind is that while Apple is pushing us forward with tech, they're doing the same with price with new products constantly raising their average asking price. ||

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This OnePlus 6T is the device Android fans have been clammering for! Huge display with an unobtrusive notch, unparalleled performance and an improved camera -- all starting at $549. Be excited, available 11/1 at https://www.oneplus.com/. ||

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Starting off at $749 and offering most of the features of the iPhone XS, how can the iPhone XR not be considered during a purchase? There are only slight differences that most buyers may not even be concerned with. However, long term hardware updates may be something you miss out on as foreshadowed with the SE. ||

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Law enforcement asked Google to turn over location history of users within a certain radius, comprising their privacy at what means? Turn this setting off in your activity controls (get even more granular if you want), as I break down Location History and more. Find these controls here: https://myaccount.google.com/intro/activitycontrols ||

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It's a sad day when law enforcement believes they have the right to view and see anything they want, but that's the day that we are in. Protect yourself, understand your rights and understand your tech and how you can protect it from prying eyes, who have NO right to snoop. ||

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New iPads anyone? ||

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Perhaps the greatest philanthropist to ever live, Bill Gates is often overlooked by the likes of other technological greats, who've given us smartphones, search and online shopping and while they are ALL great in their own right, we should'nt turn a blind eye to those giving back to the community and not just expecting our data or money. Learn more about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_%26_Melinda_Gates_Foundation . ||

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When you expose users information, whether it's 10 or 10 million you let them know. Let that be a lesson learned. ||

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