The Tech Informist - For fans of Apple, Google, Microsoft & other technology

Tech News for May 22, 2015 - Episode 73

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Heads up that Google Hangouts had a technical issue around the 11 minute mark causing us to lose a little bit of discussion. Sorry about that.

As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, we wrap up with a handful of discussion topics to go along with some tech news stories mixed in along the way.

Thanks for coming along for the ride & make sure to vote in our current poll for this week (link below). See you next Wednesday!

 

Hosts

Kevin Harvell & Brad Whiteside

 

Weekly Poll Question
  • Do you think smartwatches will help users reduce dropping their phones? - Vote here

    • Previous poll question & results

    • Do you like the name switch from Windows Phone to Windows Mobile?
      • 60% - Yes
      • 39% - No

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        News Stories Discussed
        • YouTube vs Twitch gets real
        • First batch of Pebble Time smartwatches to begin shipping out May 27
        • Microsoft Continuum discussion (good discussion at Windows Central here)
        • Kevin talks a bit about the Android Wear 5.1 update on his LG G Watch
        • Need for Speed racing game franchise getting a reboot
        • Kevin installed the Windows 10 build 10122 on his Surface Pro 3
        • Brad & Kevin discuss the state of wireless and how smaller smartphone makers could play a bigger role
        • DNA testing technology can even identify you from saliva left on a pizza crust!

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          Birthday shout-outs
          • 35 years of Pac-Man
          • 30th birthday of the Nintendo Entertainment System
          • Our 200th Twitter follower Paul Ulreich

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            App & Entertainment Picks
            • App - Bing Torque: Search Assistant - Android & Android Wear - Free

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