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0:00 – Intro

0:38 – Pixel Watch 2

https://store.google.com/config/pixel_watch_2?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZkMkYwWTJoZk1nPT0ifQ%3D%3D

5:22 – Software Features

11:07 – Pixel 8

https://store.google.com/config/pixel_8?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPQT09In0%3D 16:26 – Pixel 8 Pro

https://store.google.com/config/pixel_8_pro?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPRjl3Y204PSJ9

Our First (non-hands-on) impression ratings The higher above 5, the more we deem it “upgrade-worthy”

Pixel Watch 2

Riley – 7.5

JD – 6.5 (if not for the better expected battery life this would have been a, for-sure, sub 5 for JD)

Pixel 8

Riley – 8

JD – 7.5

Pixel 8 Pro

Riley – 7

JD – 6

Google Promo Videos Best Take - https://youtu.be/Z1N53ZOv-ak?si=T11KeyWxQ3--xh6B

Audio Magic Eraser - https://youtu.be/8BoXYzjo7cA?si=C2vceYpaVjYSN_5m

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0:00 – Intro

0:08 – Laundry Symbols on iOS

1:52 – “Portable” Xbox Gaming?

4:02 – Cracking Down on Canada

6:15 – OnePlus Open: aka Oppo FindN3

7:39 – Switch 2 Timeframe?

8:52 – iPhone 15’s Hot Topic

10:37 – The YouTab, Yay or Nay?

14:00 – YT Podcast joins the DNR list

17:38 – Youtube Premium Lite is gone.

19:19 – Deals

Pixel 6 Pro - https://a.co/d/j7wp4Dg

Beats Studio Buds Plus - https://sellout.woot.com/offers/new-beats-studio-buds-plus-anc-bluetooth-earbuds-4

20:05 – Res Evil 4, too high on itself?

22:45 – Apple & France; resolved

24:07 – iPhone SE Controversies

29:42 – Take Your Best Shot!!!

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0:00 - Intro

0:12 – Video is Finally Here

2:18 – Dare to Repair (Pixel Watch)

5:12 – NestHub Max is aging

7:47 – T-Mobile may pursue Fiber

10:39 – Switch 2 additional info

15:26 – Deals

- AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) - Drop $50 at Best Buy (Additional Trade-in value eligible) https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-magsafe-case-usbc-white/6447382.p?skuId=6447382

- Seagate Storage expansion card for Xbox series X/S $220 down to $150 for the 1 TB And $400 down to $280 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seagate-1tb-storage-expansion-card-for-xbox-series-xs-internal-nvme-ssd-black/6425015.p?skuId=6425015

17:59 – Go Pad Go

23:55 – TSMC and Google

25:43 – iPhone 12 is evidently “Radiant”

34:51 – Apple Drops Repair Costs

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0:00 – Intro

0:37 – Apple Watch Series 9

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch

8:15 – Apple Watch Ultra 2

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch-ultra

11:25 – iPhone 15/Plus

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15

17:51 – iPhone 15 Pro/Max

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-15-pro

We weigh in on Titanium: (Lowest to highest)

14: 6.07 oz. (Aluminum)

15 Pro: 6.60 oz. (Titanium)

14 Plus: 7.16 (Aluminum)

14 pro: 7.27 oz. (Stainless Steel)

15 Pro Max: 7.81 oz. (Titanium)

14 Pro Max: 8.47 oz. (Stainless Steel)

Our Rating on Apple’s Products announced at their Event.

- Watch Series 9 – Riley 2.5 | JD 2.0

(own a series 5 or older? May be worth the upgrade)

- Watch Ultra 2 – Riley 3.0 |JD 2.5

(Own a Series 8 or older? would recommend

(Own a 1st Gen Ultra? Very Little added worth upgrading

- iPhone 15 – Riley 6.5 | JD 5.0

(own an iPhone 12 or Older? Could be worth it)

- iPhone 15 Pro – Riley 7.0 | JD 6.5

- iPhone 15 Pro Max – Riley 7.5 | JD 7.0

(Depends on if you want a lighter variant and if USB-C is THAT imPORTant to you)

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0:00 – Intro

0:08 – The horizon

0:40 – Smartphone Upgrade Strategy

3:36 – Google SIMulator

5:04 – The Toyota Century

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45022131/toyota-century-suv-revealed/ 12:36 – How long Would it Take Apple…

https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/07/apple-iphone-lightning-usb-c/

15:24 – Google’s subtle “feature”

https://9to5google.com/2023/09/08/youtube-subscribe-button-glow/

17:59 – Smaller Skip button ???

https://9to5google.com/2023/08/22/youtube-skip-ads-button-test/

19:26 – T-Mobile on the prowl again. https://cordcuttersnews.com/t-mobile-ceo-offers-hint-on-possible-us-cellular-deal/

24:27 – Google’s Teaser Promo

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-launch-2023-teaser-video#:~:text=Google%20has%20begun%20teasing%20its%20upcoming%20Pixel%20devices,launch%20its%20new%20Pixel%20devices%20on%20October%204.

28:09 – Pegasus; Blocked

https://www.engadget.com/update-your-iphone-now-to-patch-a-major-pegasus-vulnerability-114009683.html

32:24 – Threads Web Version is here

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/08/24/threads-now-available-on-web/ 35:09 – Product OS Support range

https://www.droid-life.com/2023/09/07/google-pixel-5-years-updates-samsung-get-smoked/

39:52 – Polestar’s Smartphone???

https://www.androidauthority.com/polestar-phone-3361620/

43:15 – Beijing Takes a Stand vs. Apple

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-cook-said-apple-china-100857902.html

47:46 – Apple Glasses; still a thing?

https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/05/apple-glasses-digital-crown/

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0:00 - Intro

0:08 – We’re Back

1:01 – Windows Update & MSI MBs

2:30 – How Wide is too wide ? (monitors)

7:26 – AirPods Max defect

12:04 – X’tremely Controversial ?

15:54 – The ‘Ghini Lanzador

20:04 – Was the CMA Fair ?

22:48 – Tesla & Siri

25:04 - PSP(ortal)

35:16 – Rolls Royce $32 Million

43:42 – Kia EV9

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0:00 – Intro

0:13 – USB-C Airpods Lineup https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864237/apple-airpods-max-usb-c-lightning-change-2024-rumor

1:43 – Surface Duo Last OS Upgrade https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_software_support_ends-news-59865.php

3:19 – Nintendo Switch “2” Rumors https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-12-gb-ram-ray-tracing/

7:14 – Deals

- Acer - Predator Orion 5000 Gaming Desktop https://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-predator-orion-5000-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i7-12700f-16gb-ddr5-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-1tb-gen-4-ssd-black/6500694.p?skuId=6500694

- Hisense 65” 4k QLED smart tv is over $300 off down to $728. https://a.co/d/6Iveacj

9:17 – OnePlus 12 Visual Leaks https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-12-leak-new-design-odd-camera-sensors-news/

15:15 – Final 'Apple Event' News/Rumors https://www.trendforce.com/presscenter/news/20230908-11836.html https://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-15-color-cable-3363194/ https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-15-colors_id147802 https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/10/apple-planning-to-discontinue-silicone-accessories/ https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/17/no-apple-leather-cases/

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0:00 - Intro

0:13 – Netflix Ejects DVD service https://twitter.com/dvdnetflix/status/1693794419659653517?s=20

1:25 – Apple Fall Event Date https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

3:39 – Apple Retail Store Updates https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-29/apple-sets-sept-12-date-for-launch-of-iphone-15-new-watches

4:20 – Google’s Fall Event Date https://9to5google.com/2023/08/30/google-announces-october-4-event-for-pixel-8-and-pixel-watch-2/

6:16 – Another Pixel 8 Pro Leak https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-8-pro-leaks-in-porcelain-colorway

8:44 – Google Teams up with Cameyo https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23841186/google-chomeos-windows-apps-cameyo-vad

10:11 – Macbook SE??? https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/05/low-cost-macbook-chromebook/

19:03 – Deals!

Beats Studio Pro’s - $100 off down to $250 ****Deal Expired https://a.co/d/b3hdt36

iRobot i3 and Self-EMpting Tower $150 off down to $400 https://a.co/d/gsSTbBg

20:00 – Legion Go! The PC “Switch”? https://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-legion-go-launched-3359556/

25:04 – Pixel Pass, a thing of the Past https://support.google.com/pixelpass/answer/13968577

28:01 – Find N2 Flip 3 https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-find-n3-flip-3358524/

32:26 – Latest Updates on NFL Sunday Ticket https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/16/nfl-sunday-ticket-youtube-monthly-payments-student-rate/70602263007/

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0:00 - Intro

0:13 - Rest In Peace, John Warnock

2:11 - Pixel 8 Series E-SIM Only?

4:14 - Microsoft Fall Event Surfaces

5:54 - Microsoft Offers Skins for Series X/S

8:54 - Can you Wear OS 2 anymore?

10:08 - Web Threads Coming Soon

11:14 - A19 and M5 in the Works for Apple

12:39 - Is The Studio Display a Good Pick?

16:05 - ATT can C the Advantage too

17:01 - EVidendtly what matters in Google Maps

17:56 – Deals

- Senheisser CX Plus on Amazon down 50% from $180 to $90 https://a.co/d/0s0BrrB - Xbox Wireless Controller $16 off down to $44 https://a.co/d/iJkIMMZ

- WD_BLACK 2TB NVMe internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink > OG $310 now down to $134.50 (over a 50% discount) https://a.co/d/25CA35n

- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2’s for up to 50% off (as low as $115) https://a.co/d/9Ok5J0Y

- Tab S6 Lite as low as $239 depending on color and storage configuration.. https://a.co/d/3CHtavN

- S22+ and Ultra up to $435 off https://a.co/d/iMH5T27

20:30 - S24’s are flat out dumb

23:25 - iPhone 15 Pros may not be too bad

29:36 - Chromecast not so Complicated 1UI 6.0

31:43 - Flip FE Might be coming next year

33:18 - Storm Ready WiFi

38:32 - X and Identity Theft

41:55 - Can you a-Ford Blue Cruise?

46:40 – X moving forward with Block out.

49:40 – LG will StandBy you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtFrFkXbraE