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0:00 – Intro

0:13 - Walmart’s Morning Hours

3:06 - Threads adds more features

4:28 – One UI 6 Beta is Officially Here.

5:59 - X to add video calling feature

7:34 - OnePlus is Open to Lower pricing

9:36 - Apple to continue pre-recorded events

15:38 - Old Plans Rise on Verizon.

17:16 - The audacity of Pixel 8 Series

20:20 – Deals

Play Station Dual Sense Controllers are $20 off on Amazon at just under $50

https://a.co/d/6cHXJXK

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – Standard Edition is currently half off at $30

https://a.co/d/4dhjbbC

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVME SSD is 80$ off at $170

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-990-pro-2tb-internal-ssd-pcie-gen-4x4-nvme-with-heatsink-for-ps5/6523590.p?skuId=6523590&ref=app_ios&loc=pdpShare

21:04 - Apple and another 𝐗 Model

23:48 - Messenger to get rid of SMS connectivity

27:58 - Longevity Hinges on the Z Flip 5

29:59 - Bose Ultras leaks to the public

35:22 - The Ace 2 Pro Has Quite the Trick

(Referenced Content) OnePlus Promo for Ace 2 Pro -https://h5.video.weibo.com/show/1034:4932797186637884

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0:00

0:08 – Second Wave of Prime Day

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/amazon-strikes-back-at-walmart-with-a-new-power-move

1:45 – Apple and the "End"

Apple's latest controversy, "End Call buttongate," will be a very short-lived one - PhoneArena

5:39 – Epic/Apple Update

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/apple-can-keep-app-store-rules-for-now-as-top-court-spurns-epic

8:48 - Disney+....turns to the dark side

Disney Plus joins Netflix on the password crackdown train – here's when it could happen | TechRadar

16:38 - Mazda gets in “Touch”

https://9to5google.com/2023/08/07/mazda-touchscreen-android-auto-carplay/

20:20 – Could Luxury Buyers Care?

https://www.androidauthority.com/car-without-android-auto-3354164/

24:51 – Youtube: Recommendations are History

https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/8/23824672/youtube-blank-homepage-watch-history

28:34 – Verizon & 5G

Verizon becomes a serious threat to T-Mobile's 5G dominance in a matter of hours - PhoneArena

32:12 - Toyota’s Cross-Truck

Toyota Corolla Pickup Looks Ready To Fight the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz - autoevolution

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0:00 – Intro

0:14 - An 8-year-old’s Perspective

3:33 - Waze gets some bug fixes

6:40 - T-Mobile Compensates for Tidal loss

8:35 - Expected colors for the Pixel 8/8 Pro

10:37 - YouTube TV Promo Discount

12:08 - Apple testing M3 Max Chip

13:08 - Nord 3 explodes after 5 days

14:30 - New info on iPhone 15 Pro Storage Options

16:46 - iOS 17 Features That Aren’t Ready

19:53 – Deals

Asus Chromebook Flip 11.6” Down $131 to $219 https://a.co/d/gJhhwUz

JBL Xtreme 2 discounted 53% down from $430 to $200 https://a.co/d/4mnUver

20:33 - Not Everything is Visibly on the Rise.

22:17 - Celebrating Google's 25th Anniversary

24:45 - Google Rolling out AirTag Alerts

27:37 - OneUI 6 Beta Release

34:31 - OnePlus Stretches Delays and Shortens Displays

37:30 - Musk asking Apple about alternative lower Twitter (X) fees Deals

39:25 - Recap On Future Apple Products

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0:00 - Intro

0:23 - RIP Cortana

https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/end-of-support-for-cortana-in-windows-d025b39f-ee5b-4836-a954-0ab646ee1efa

3:52 - Could Ai Threaten Siri?

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/23/23804825/apple-gpt-chatbot-apple-care-siri-chatgpt

8:39 - Carl Pei is expanding his Company

https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/3/23818715/nothing-cmf-subbrand-affordable-carl-pei

16:09 - Ramifications of Reddit

https://www.androidauthority.com/third-party-reddit-apps-shut-down-3341631/

21:23 - No Way! That's a Santa Fe?

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/2024-hyundai-santa-fe-seen-in-public-in-special-black-ink-trim/

4th Gen Model = 2019-2020

https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/11/2019/01/2019-Hyundai-Santa-Fe-SEL-Plus-01.jpg

4th Gen Facelift = 2021-2023

https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/hyundai/2023-santa-fe-se-stormy-sea-centered-browse-hero:Browse?fmt=webp-alpha

27:58 - 2024's NCAAF Outlook

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/38134021/oregon-washington-officially-leave-pac-12-big-ten

https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/38128638/realignment-buzz-big-ten-big-12-pac-12-oregon-washington

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38136135/big-12-approves-addition-utah-arizona-state-bringing-league-16-teams

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0:00 - Intro

0:13 - Recycling Their way to Jail

3:18 - Tim Cooks Credit Card

4:57 - Play Services says Goodbye to KitKat

7:04 - Next Nintendo Switch Slated for 2024

8:54 - Peacock Joins the Rise

9:40 – Samsung and Student ID

10:54 - Nearby Share Comes to PC

11:56 – Google Maps 11.9

13:27 - “Let’s put a pin in that” ~ Google

14:57 - Emergency Sat SMS on Android 14

16:10 – T-Mobile 86’s Tidal perk

21:10- Action Button Mapping iPhone 15 Pro’s

22:46 – iPhone 17 Pro

29:44 - T-Mobile’s Stand-alone 5G

34:48 – Twitter (X) Madness

40:53 - Verizon can give you the golden Ticket

42:55 – Deals

Galaxy Book 3 Pro – 21% - 24% discount depending on configuration https://a.co/d/g5OcWfY

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Earbuds - up to 40% discount. Down from $280 to $180 – Pricing varies based on color. https://a.co/d/8rR6wwq

45:15 - Samsung Plans to enter the Ring

54:19 – Threads takes a hit

55:56 - UK & End-to-End Encryption

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0:00 - Intro

0:12 - More than just a Thumbs Up

1:55 - Lightning Pricing Strikes Again

2:57 - Show Announcements

4:10 - OnePlus Open

5:07 - OnePlus 11 5G Genshin Edition

5:44 - Apple & Android Emojis

6:12 - Animated Emojis on Google Messages

6:40 - 9th Circuit Court Says "No" to FTC

7:29 - October Mac Event

8:20 - Google & Connected Flight Mode

9:44 - Deals

10:40 - Farewell “Xbox Gold Live”

11:20 - Netflix offers Profile Transfers

12:40 - Ookla gives it to T-Mobile

14:00 - The EU & Replacable Batteries

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0:00 - Intro

0:13 - Ford Lightning Insane Pricing

3:47 - NC joins in on Paw Stickers

5:37 - iPhone 15 Battery Specs

9:54 - Android Auto Returns a Key Feature

13:46 - Pixel 8 Pro images leaked

16:35 - External Display Smart Home from Apple

19:07 - AirPods Pro 3 Leaks

21:16 - Deals.

Ring Video Doorbell - was $100 now $55 https://a.co/d/hiPopHr

RAZR+ (2023) - Was $1,000 now $850 https://a.co/d/7EuB83T

OnePlus 11 - Was $799 now $665 https://a.co/d/2q3PTQ4

24:41 - Google Tensor & TSMC

26:23 - Z Flip 5...Gap?

33:40 - Pixel Series 8 Leaks

38:27 - Nothing Phone 2

47:14 - Microsoft and the FTC

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0:00 - Intro

0:23 - Goldman Sachs & Apple

https://twitter.com/macrumors/status/1674880657045213186?s=49&t=2Qi9d2H1KtKGseOWA04VIA&fbclid=IwAR1dK2ttunBHbJrC9XYSSIGJOB3jK154c-s2g36s_ZKXrmzbuOwLdD_sw2U_aem_AXWDxSjUgT7P9JBjFI2tAfMJ8mmkSIDAa_7QbZPWPwHKirq80lC4CK1H9jJtOrC-Dgk

2:16 - Personal Feedback on the RAZR+

https://www.motorola.com/us/smartphones-razr-plus/p?skuId=917

8:31 - Threads, Instagram & Twitter

https://www.threads.net

Lawsuit

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/07/1186367564/threads-meta-twitter-lawsuit

Limit Reached

https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/06/elon-musk-twitter-everything-you-need-to-know/

27:53 - Youtube; Badges, Lockscreen & Ads

https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-new-badges/

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0:00 – Intro

0:08 – Meaning Behind The Show Name

1:16 – Favorite Music Streaming Services

6:42 – Favorite Video Streaming Services

8:31 – Riley Chimes in on Netflix’s last move

https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/netflix-killing-basic-plan-without-ads/

14:45 – Youtube implementing Games??

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/06/26/youtube-playables-gaming-service/

19:51 – Meta Quest+ Gaming Subscription Plan

https://www.phonearena.com/ar-vr/news/Meta-is-launching-a-VR-gaming-subscription-service-called-Meta-Quest_id148457

24:13 – Hyundai and Wireless CarPlay

https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/hyundai-wireless-carplay-all-cars/

30:08 – Play Station Plus Included

https://gagadget.com/en/263774-rumour-sony-is-preparing-a-playstation-5-bundle-where-instead-of-games-there-will-be-a-ps-plus-deluxe-subscription-for-2-/

32:36 – Best Buy’s answer to Prime

https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi84_n6wOz_AhWqMdQBHTKXBOQYABAAGgJvYQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESauD26G7KapjaUNGUDb6Bxrj1NG0l55y6DCd5H8vQ5-HCjESdrJg3CIleCZ2vjEuE0TAiLa_SJOHdIlCa6P1JC-kB5Rfn65v3L2VfwVaRwVebC5MCztyTG3JbgsGDfVj88Qv8WhzW0Z-spBc&sig=AOD64_171KfE-cpmG1XXzI7Wyrkamdqd4g&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjo3PL6wOz_AhUInGoFHfXtCtwQ0Qx6BAgBEAE&nis=2