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This week we are going to talk about the Microsoft-Discord acquisition, Dyson’s new laser blade technology, Qualcomm’s switch competitor, and Razer’s Smart RGB face mask. Google is adding Memory to Google Assistant and Tesla is going all-in on Bitcoin. LET'S TALK TECH!

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Stories discussed in this episode:

https://www.engadget.com/tesla-will-soon-let-you-buy-one-of-its-e-vs-with-bitcoin-082916783.html

https://www.engadget.com/dyson-v15-detect-stick-vacuum-price-release-date-210039850.html

https://www.engadget.com/razer-manufacture-project-hazel-rgb-mask-120020874.html

https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/23/exclusive-qualcomm-is-planning-an-android-powered-nintendo-switch-knockoff/

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/25/22350173/google-assistant-memory-save-to-do-pocket-pinterest-notes-reminders

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/26/22352028/microsoft-discord-acquisition-analysis-report

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/03/report-microsoft-in-talks-for-10-billion-acquisition-of-discord/

Today we are going to talk about yet another fallen Apple product, YouTube’s TicTok competitor, and the new devices from Nest, Barnes and Noble, and Oppo. The big story/rant of the day is going to be about Cricut and their absurd attempt to gouge their customers with a ridiculous subscription.

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Stories discussed in this episode:

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/20/22341882/apple-discontinuing-21-5-inch-imac

https://www.engadget.com/youtube-shorts-tiktok-competitor-comes-to-us-130035377.html

https://store.google.com/product/nest_hub_2nd_gen

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/19/22340588/barnes-and-noble-new-nook-10-hd-tablet-lenovo-price-release-date-ebooks

https://www.engadget.com/oppo-x-2021-hk-hands-on-071842802-175042576.html

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/03/cricut-fully-abandons-plans-to-make-device-owners-pay-subscription-fee/

Today we’re going to talk about Samsung, Waymo, and Chromebooks. I’ll give you my thoughts on the latest phones from Oppo and Asus. And the Main story of the day has to be about Apple and the original HomePod being discontinued.

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Stories discussed in this episode:

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/9/22322232/samsung-galaxy-a52-a72-unpacked-event-awesome

https://waymo.com/open/challenges

https://blog.google/products/chromebooks/chromebook-turns-10-new-features/

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/new-oppo-smartphone-has-a-60x-microscope-camera/

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22319733/asus-rog-phone-5-ultimate-18gb-of-ram-vision-oled-screen-specs-features-price-release-date

https://www.engadget.com/apple-homepod-smart-speaker-014943611.html

Today we’re going to talk about Tesla, Google, Apple, and Hummer. We’ll discuss what Gatorade is doing with its new wearables. And dive deeper into OnePlus and their upcoming flagship smartphone.

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Stories discussed in this episode:

Short episode on why I think Airpods are so successful -- simple!

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup is SEXY! But should you buy one? These are my thoughts on the S10e, the S10, and the S10+

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10-9536.php

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s10

 The Pixel 3 — is not perfect. BUT it is the BEST phone available today in 2019!

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iPad Pro Bendgate is here!? Today we discuss the bending issues with the new iPad Pro 2018 cellular models and Apple's official response.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3330608/windows/microsofts-windows-10-finally-tops-windows-7-in-user-share.html

https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/03/project-cars-developer-powerful-console-mad-box/

https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/31/netflix-stops-paying-the-apple-tax-on-its-853m-in-annual-ios-revenue/

https://boingboing.net/2019/01/05/spotify-too.html

https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/05/dozen-iphone-apps-linked-to-golduck-malware/

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/2/18165014/tesla-prices-cut-model-3-record-car-production

https://www.techspot.com/news/78125-d-link-announces-5g-router-40-times-faster.html

NEWS SOURCES:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209403

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/5/18169606/apple-2018-ipad-pro-bending-statement-support-page

iPad Pro Bendgate is here!? Today we discuss the bending issues with the new iPad Pro 2018 cellular models and Apple's official response.

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HONORABLE MENTIONS:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3330608/windows/microsofts-windows-10-finally-tops-windows-7-in-user-share.html

https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/03/project-cars-developer-powerful-console-mad-box/

https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/31/netflix-stops-paying-the-apple-tax-on-its-853m-in-annual-ios-revenue/

https://boingboing.net/2019/01/05/spotify-too.html

https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/05/dozen-iphone-apps-linked-to-golduck-malware/

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/2/18165014/tesla-prices-cut-model-3-record-car-production

https://www.techspot.com/news/78125-d-link-announces-5g-router-40-times-faster.html

NEWS SOURCES:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209403

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/5/18169606/apple-2018-ipad-pro-bending-statement-support-page