In this episode of Tech Unfiltered, we’re talking about the reality of modern smartphone addiction. What it actually looks like day to day and what it’s doing to us as a society.

We also dig into the real upsides of tech in 2026, including how AI and new tools are actually making life easier and better.

The recent news that PlayStation plans to kill off physical discs by 2028 really got me thinking about the state of gaming right now, and honestly, the writing might be on the wall. We all lived through the massive gaming boom during the pandemic, but the hangover is here.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the perfect storm that is currently hitting the industry. We’re talking about the brutal wave of studio layoffs, how the massive demand for AI is not so quietly jacking up the price of our hardware and consoles, and . the inevitable downfall of physical media. The writing was on the wall. let's talk.

Apple Vision production halted, CES brings awesome new tech, and Sony says consoling gaming isn't over...yet. This week we dive into the latest tech news, unfiltered.

Microsoft's attempted $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard has been temporarily blocked by a US judge, following concerns raised by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the merger could significantly reduce competition in the gaming industry. The EU had previously approved the deal. Critics of the deal argue independent studios are being increasingly bought out, destroying competition in the industry.

This is the 4th episode of The End User Podcast. Today we talk about Prices for Tesla vehicles have increased by almost $20,000 across the board and Elon Musk is embarrassed, and the iPhone 14 Mini may not come to fruition and may be discontinued. Finally, Congress is set to pass a bill to subsidize advanced Semi-Conductor Manufacturing in the USA. Is the beginning of a new era of domestic tech innovations? Let's find out here on The End User.

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There's been a lot talk of these so called "Tesla Beaters" EVs. I am much less impressed. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of green energy vehicles becoming more widespread and although we've made a lot of progress, there's so much more to do. The question is, are companies like Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, etc., doing enough to make a difference? Enough to compete with Gas or I.C.E vehicles? I believe change won't happen until EV's beat I.C.E in every category.

Today on The End-User we are discussing all of Apple’s newest products that were announced yesterday, April 20th. There seems to be some mixed reactions to their announcement but I believe that the new iMac (and the M1) is Apple’s next sleeping giant.

Today on The End User we're talking about whether the MacBook Air, Pro, and MacMini are too good for Windows products to compete. We also touch base on Nvidia's move to create CMP cards for the crypto miners, all in support of the "gamer", and whether or not "Big Tech" censorship is real. 

This is the first Episode of The End User Podcast.