When a personal health issue arises, we look to technology to help us out. In this specific case, sleep technology is advancing the ability to monitor and improve overall health. If you are a Dish Network customer, beware that blackout may be occurring across the stations of CBS and the two battle through a contract negotiation process. Honda and Facebook are teaming up to reach drivers that have yet to replace their faculty airbag systems by using targeted advertising and matching up encrypted email addresses. The AT&T and Time Warner merger is being halted as the Department of Justice sue to block the move, citing lack of technological innovation, antitrust concerns, and lack of consumer savings.

Some Airline Tips in case you run into trouble on the holiday travel. I have been getting my butt kicked on some very finicky Windows 10 Machines and their networks. I swear sometimes teh thought of going 100% mac is sitting there with me as I just do not see these issue with the Mac machines.

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Show Notes:

* One of the oldest and most distant objects (https://www.space.com/38841-one-of-the-oldest-and-most-distant-objects-in-the-universe-has-been-discovered.html)

* Apple received search warrant  (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-served-with-search-warrant-over-sutherland-springs-shooters-phone/)

* Ford plug in hybrid police car (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-unveils-its-first-plug-in-hybrid-police-car/)

* Robot companions  (https://www.cnet.com/news/robot-companions-are-just-what-the-doctor-ordered/)

* KFC (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/20/16679480/kfc-internet-escape-pod-release-faraday-cage)

* Gifts for the new parent (https://lifehacker.com/gifts-for-new-parents-who-could-use-a-little-self-care-1820541876)

* Qualcomm might sell to Broadcom (https://www.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-might-still-sell-broadcom-if-share-prices-are-raised-80)

* How to get a free Chromecast or smartphone (https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-a-free-chromecast-or-smartphone-from-google-1820613737)

* 14 Star Wars gifts (https://www.wired.com/2017/11/14-star-wars-gifts-favorite-jedi-sith/)

* Apple Black Friday (https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/11/19/apple-black-friday-2017-the-best-ipad-iphone-macbook-deals-sales/#4576bc395698)

* Verizon may sign new deal with the NFL (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/verizon-may-sign-new-deal-with-nfl-to-expand-game-streaming-rights/)

* International Space Station (http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/20/international-space-station-captures-fast-moving-ufo-heading-towards-earth-7093665/)

* Sonos One (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16680270/sonos-one-playbar-playbase-play-1-3-black-friday-sale-smart-speaker)

* FCC to unveil net neutrality plan (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16680524/fcc-net-neutrality-reversal-plan-expected-thanksgiving-week)

* $800.00 Alexa powered robot (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16681396/amazon-alexa-powered-lynx-robot-ubtech-robotics)

* Flight delayed? (https://www.wired.com/2016/11/ahoy-travelers-rights-airlines-screw/)

* Bloomberg’s new Twitter network (https://www.axios.com/bloomberg-launching-live-twitter-network-2509203101.html)

* Uber order 24,000 Volvos (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/uber-orders-24000-volvos-self-driving-fleet/)

* FAA approves flying cow drones (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/faa-approves-flying-cow-drones-restore-cell-coverage-puerto-rico/)

* Uber adds live location sharing of riders (https://www.uber.com/newsroom/stressfreeriding/)

* Pentagon (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/pentagon-exposed-surveillance-data/)

Some Airline Tips in case you run into trouble on the holiday travel. I have been getting my butt kicked on some very finicky Windows 10 Machines and their networks. I swear sometimes teh thought of going 100% mac is sitting there with me as I just do not see these issue with the Mac machines.

You have heard me talk about proximity beacons. I know now how to do it with minimal investment! This course (http://584e7cm5-druvn32pyq8f61x3i.hop.clickbank.net/) that I endorse and have used successfully is the gateway to deploying proximity beacons for Android.

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Show Notes:

* One of the oldest and most distant objects (https://www.space.com/38841-one-of-the-oldest-and-most-distant-objects-in-the-universe-has-been-discovered.html)

* Apple received search warrant  (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-served-with-search-warrant-over-sutherland-springs-shooters-phone/)

* Ford plug in hybrid police car (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-unveils-its-first-plug-in-hybrid-police-car/)

* Robot companions  (https://www.cnet.com/news/robot-companions-are-just-what-the-doctor-ordered/)

* KFC (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/20/16679480/kfc-internet-escape-pod-release-faraday-cage)

* Gifts for the new parent (https://lifehacker.com/gifts-for-new-parents-who-could-use-a-little-self-care-1820541876)

* Qualcomm might sell to Broadcom (https://www.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-might-still-sell-broadcom-if-share-prices-are-raised-80)

* How to get a free Chromecast or smartphone (https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-a-free-chromecast-or-smartphone-from-google-1820613737)

* 14 Star Wars gifts (https://www.wired.com/2017/11/14-star-wars-gifts-favorite-jedi-sith/)

* Apple Black Friday (https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/11/19/apple-black-friday-2017-the-best-ipad-iphone-macbook-deals-sales/#4576bc395698)

* Verizon may sign new deal with the NFL (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/verizon-may-sign-new-deal-with-nfl-to-expand-game-streaming-rights/)

* International Space Station (http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/20/international-space-station-captures-fast-moving-ufo-heading-towards-earth-7093665/)

* Sonos One (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16680270/sonos-one-playbar-playbase-play-1-3-black-friday-sale-smart-speaker)

* FCC to unveil net neutrality plan (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16680524/fcc-net-neutrality-reversal-plan-expected-thanksgiving-week)

* $800.00 Alexa powered robot (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16681396/amazon-alexa-powered-lynx-robot-ubtech-robotics)

* Flight delayed? (https://www.wired.com/2016/11/ahoy-travelers-rights-airlines-screw/)

* Bloomberg’s new Twitter network (https://www.axios.com/bloomberg-launching-live-twitter-network-2509203101.html)

* Uber order 24,000 Volvos (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/uber-orders-24000-volvos-self-driving-fleet/)

* FAA approves flying cow drones (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/faa-approves-flying-cow-drones-restore-cell-coverage-puerto-rico/)

* Uber adds live location sharing of riders (https://www.uber.com/newsroom/stressfreeriding/)

* Pentagon (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/pentagon-exposed-surveillance-data/)

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Hosts & Guests

* Stuart Clark

* Derek Silva

* Xun Cai – Go Network

* Rashid Khan – Go Network

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(http://geekazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/avatar-hotel-300x169.jpg)

On a recent trip to Sunnyvale, CA, we stayed at the Avatar Hotel – a themed hotel that screams geek. But was it geeky? Was it even a hotel?

Hotel vs. Motel – What’s the Difference?

According to the dictionary, a Motel (or Motor Hotel) is a place where the room doors face to the outside. A Hotel is where rooms are down a hallway. Now while the Avatar has doors going outside, the whole area is enclosed in a security gated area. While the security is better than a Motel, and the Avatar has more amenities, it still falls under that classification. But you make your own judgement.

What Makes the Avatar Hotel Geeky?

When you walk into the lobby, you are greeted with little wind-up toy robots. One even has a look of a certain orange-ish faced president. All the robots are in glass cases, and they are lining the fireplace, and comfy chairs.

But that is really where the geek stops. The rest is simply a place to shower, sleep, and maybe take a swim.

A Higher End Motel Hotel

While not satisfying my geeky factor, the Avatar is a decent place to stay. A simple bed – bathroom setup allows you to get rested for that meeting or fun day that you might have planned.

It is close to Levi Stadium, and Great America, for weekend plans. It also has a good workout facility, a large lounge with coffee always available, pool, and hot tub to soak your cares away.

Don’t Stay for the Food

Adjoining the Avatar is an iHop. In some cases, you will get a voucher for breakfast, but you may pass it up simply because you have to compete with the general public. Wait times can get pretty hectic, especially if there is a Football game that day.

Happy hour is also really not that happy. You go to the front desk to get a beer or wine. You may have to wait for that drink if others are checking into the hotel.

Overall Review

It’s a good place to stay, only misleading. I did not spend much time there, but I felt safe, and got a good night’s sleep, thanks to the privacy shades in the room. I also liked the dimmable alarm clock, since I enjoy no lights while I sleep.

 

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(http://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/67-l-150x150.jpg)NASA says we will find Aliens in the next 20 years. I would be happy with just having software updated from Adobe that does not break everything I have. It simply drives me crazy that they can break something so bad from release to release. Got myself in a jam this go around with Premier. May be time to go back to final cut (shudder)

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Show Notes:

* LastPass (https://www.androidcentral.com/lastpass-wont-be-affected-restrictions-accessibility-services)

* FCC gives ok to block robocalls (https://www.cnet.com/news/block-robocalls-us-fcc-phone/)

* This malware will steal your Twitter/Facebook accounts (https://www.cnet.com/news/this-malware-will-steal-your-twitter-and-facebook-accounts/)

* MetroPCS (https://www.androidcentral.com/metropcs-now-throwing-free-year-amazon-prime-new-customers)

* Star Wars IV opening crawl (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2017/11/16/you-can-now-buy-star-wars-ivs-opening-crawl-as-a-floor-runner/)

* X-Files (https://www.cnet.com/news/x-files-season-11-premiere-date-gillian-anderson-david-duchovny-dana-scully-fox-mulder/)

* Something odd in the night sky? (http://bgr.com/2017/11/16/meteor-fireball-video-arizona-california-us/)

* 256GB iPhone 7 (https://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-256GB-iPhone-7-in-five-colors-up-for-600-at-T-Mobile_id99878)

* iHome $40.00 outdoor smart plug (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/16/16666230/ihome-outdoor-smart-plug-water-resistant-alexa-homekit-google-assistant)

* A health and fitness wearable (http://www.businessinsider.com/the-spire-health-tag-is-a-wearable-that-you-dont-have-to-put-on-2017-11)

* Google Maps (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/google-maps-adds-color-to-help-you-hone-in-on-points-of-interest/)

* 15 inch Dell laptop (https://arstechnica.com/staff/2017/11/dealmaster-get-a-15-inch-dell-laptop-with-a-512gb-ssd-for-580-2/)

* Virgin Hyperloop One (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/16/16666956/virgin-hyperloop-one-india-agreement-study)

* NASA Satellites (https://www.space.com/38806-nasa-satellites-watch-earth-breathe-video.html)

* Bose Black Friday (https://www.phonearena.com/news/Bose-kicks-off-Black-Friday-sale-on-its-online-store-and-Amazon_id99882)

* Boston Dynamics robot does backflips (https://www.wired.com/story/atlas-robot-does-backflips-now/)

* T-Mobile buy one get one (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/t-mobiles-new-bogo-offer-best-handsets/)

* Warren Buffett  (https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/11/16/warren_buffet_cuts_losses_on_ibm_investment/)

* Kasperksy Labs (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/kaspersky-yes-we-obtained-nsa-secrets-no-we-didnt-help-steal-them/)

* Emirates in flight WiFi (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/emirates-in-flight-wi-fi-speeds-to-reach-50mbps/)

* Pixel Buds (http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/15/google-pixel-buds-review-pass/)

(http://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/67-l-150x150.jpg)NASA says we will find Aliens in the next 20 years. I would be happy with just having software updated from Adobe that does not break everything I have. It simply drives me crazy that they can break something so bad from release to release. Got myself in a jam this go around with Premier. May be time to go back to final cut (shudder)

You have heard me talk about proximity beacons. I know now how to do it with minimal investment! This course (http://584e7cm5-druvn32pyq8f61x3i.hop.clickbank.net/) that I endorse and have used successfully is the gateway to deploying proximity beacons for Android.

My New Personal YouTube Channel

Geek News Central Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/).

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Show Notes:

* LastPass (https://www.androidcentral.com/lastpass-wont-be-affected-restrictions-accessibility-services)

* FCC gives ok to block robocalls (https://www.cnet.com/news/block-robocalls-us-fcc-phone/)

* This malware will steal your Twitter/Facebook accounts (https://www.cnet.com/news/this-malware-will-steal-your-twitter-and-facebook-accounts/)

* MetroPCS (https://www.androidcentral.com/metropcs-now-throwing-free-year-amazon-prime-new-customers)

* Star Wars IV opening crawl (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2017/11/16/you-can-now-buy-star-wars-ivs-opening-crawl-as-a-floor-runner/)

* X-Files (https://www.cnet.com/news/x-files-season-11-premiere-date-gillian-anderson-david-duchovny-dana-scully-fox-mulder/)

* Something odd in the night sky? (http://bgr.com/2017/11/16/meteor-fireball-video-arizona-california-us/)

* 256GB iPhone 7 (https://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal-256GB-iPhone-7-in-five-colors-up-for-600-at-T-Mobile_id99878)

* iHome $40.00 outdoor smart plug (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/16/16666230/ihome-outdoor-smart-plug-water-resistant-alexa-homekit-google-assistant)

* A health and fitness wearable (http://www.businessinsider.com/the-spire-health-tag-is-a-wearable-that-you-dont-have-to-put-on-2017-11)

* Google Maps (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/google-maps-adds-color-to-help-you-hone-in-on-points-of-interest/)

* 15 inch Dell laptop (https://arstechnica.com/staff/2017/11/dealmaster-get-a-15-inch-dell-laptop-with-a-512gb-ssd-for-580-2/)

* Virgin Hyperloop One (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/16/16666956/virgin-hyperloop-one-india-agreement-study)

* NASA Satellites (https://www.space.com/38806-nasa-satellites-watch-earth-breathe-video.html)

* Bose Black Friday (https://www.phonearena.com/news/Bose-kicks-off-Black-Friday-sale-on-its-online-store-and-Amazon_id99882)

* Boston Dynamics robot does backflips (https://www.wired.com/story/atlas-robot-does-backflips-now/)

* T-Mobile buy one get one (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/t-mobiles-new-bogo-offer-best-handsets/)

* Warren Buffett  (https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/11/16/warren_buffet_cuts_losses_on_ibm_investment/)

* Kasperksy Labs (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/kaspersky-yes-we-obtained-nsa-secrets-no-we-didnt-help-steal-them/)

* Emirates in flight WiFi (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/emirates-in-flight-wi-fi-speeds-to-reach-50mbps/)

* Pixel Buds (http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/15/google-pixel-buds-review-pass/)

The round-the-world tour began on September 29th and lasted until November 5th covering 28 cities in 25 countries in 38 days. The astronauts’ wives were allowed to go along on the trip, as well as a large staff.

I spend some time tonight talking about the Studio upgrades hopefully in enough detail tha the listening audience will not get bored. May be a good excuse to watch the show this round. Plus all the tech news of the day. Lots of deals popping up in the spece so be sure to look through the show notes lots of deals to save money on items you may already be planning on getting,

You have heard me talk about proximity beacons. I know now how to do it with minimal investment! This course (http://584e7cm5-druvn32pyq8f61x3i.hop.clickbank.net/) that I endorse and have used successfully is the gateway to deploying proximity beacons for Android.

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Show Notes:

* Virgin Galactic (https://www.space.com/38758-virgin-galactic-point-to-point-travel.html)

* Area 51 (https://www.space.com/38763-strange-facts-about-area-51.html)

* Dyson (http://deals.kinja.com/its-a-really-great-day-to-buy-anything-from-dyson-1820398742)

* 6 reasons you should replace your ISP router (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/reasons-replace-isp-router/)

* Microsoft Black Friday (https://lifehacker.com/all-the-best-deals-from-microsoft-s-black-friday-discou-1820399903)

* Ford invented a trucker cap (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-invented-a-trucker-cap-that-fights-drowsy-driving/)

* Samsung 55 inch 4K TV (https://www.androidcentral.com/thrifter-deal-samsung-mu8000-4k-tv)

* Next years iPhone (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-three-2018-iphones-kuo-report/)

* Senators want FEC to improve transparency  (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/13/senators-ask-fec-to-improve-online-ad-transparency/)

* 2019 Chevorlet Corvette (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2017/11/13/2019-corvette-zr-1/857709001/)

* Black Friday Roku deal (https://www.cnet.com/news/black-friday-roku-deal-get-our-favorite-4k-streamer-for-50/)

* GoPro camera records its own death by hot lava (http://www.wcvb.com/article/watch-gopro-camera-records-its-own-death-by-hot-lava/13527432)

* eBay Black Friday (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/13/16644192/ebay-black-friday-2017-sale-biggest-things-apple-lg)

* HomePods  (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/13/16644502/apple-homepod-smart-speaker-face-id-rumor)

* Qualcomm rejects Broadcom (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/qualcomm-rejects-broadcoms-initial-105-billion-takeover-offer/)

* Android 8.1 (https://9to5google.com/2017/11/13/android-8-1-save-storage-space-automatically-reducing-size-inactive-apps/)

* Xbox One X (https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/11/13/early-sales-indicate-xbox-one-x-is-blowing-away-everyones-expectations/#2d87312c3a2c)

* Lawmakers demand investigation (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/lawmakers-demand-investigation-into-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai/)

* Startups (https://www.wired.com/story/why-startups-are-panicking-about-the-gop-tax-plan-but-maybe-shouldnt/)

* Tesla, Space X board member takes leave (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/tesla-spacex-board-member-takes-leave-after-sexual-harassment-claims/)

* Spotify (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/spotify-merchandise-sales-include-beauty-products/)

* Brit cops slammed (https://www.theregister.co.

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Show Notes:

* Virgin Galactic (https://www.space.com/38758-virgin-galactic-point-to-point-travel.html)

* Area 51 (https://www.space.com/38763-strange-facts-about-area-51.html)

* Dyson (http://deals.kinja.com/its-a-really-great-day-to-buy-anything-from-dyson-1820398742)

* 6 reasons you should replace your ISP router (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/reasons-replace-isp-router/)

* Microsoft Black Friday (https://lifehacker.com/all-the-best-deals-from-microsoft-s-black-friday-discou-1820399903)

* Ford invented a trucker cap (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-invented-a-trucker-cap-that-fights-drowsy-driving/)

* Samsung 55 inch 4K TV (https://www.androidcentral.com/thrifter-deal-samsung-mu8000-4k-tv)

* Next years iPhone (https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-three-2018-iphones-kuo-report/)

* Senators want FEC to improve transparency  (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/13/senators-ask-fec-to-improve-online-ad-transparency/)

* 2019 Chevorlet Corvette (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2017/11/13/2019-corvette-zr-1/857709001/)

* Black Friday Roku deal (https://www.cnet.com/news/black-friday-roku-deal-get-our-favorite-4k-streamer-for-50/)

* GoPro camera records its own death by hot lava (http://www.wcvb.com/article/watch-gopro-camera-records-its-own-death-by-hot-lava/13527432)

* eBay Black Friday (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/13/16644192/ebay-black-friday-2017-sale-biggest-things-apple-lg)

* HomePods  (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/13/16644502/apple-homepod-smart-speaker-face-id-rumor)

* Qualcomm rejects Broadcom (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/qualcomm-rejects-broadcoms-initial-105-billion-takeover-offer/)

* Android 8.1 (https://9to5google.com/2017/11/13/android-8-1-save-storage-space-automatically-reducing-size-inactive-apps/)

* Xbox One X (https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/11/13/early-sales-indicate-xbox-one-x-is-blowing-away-everyones-expectations/#2d87312c3a2c)

* Lawmakers demand investigation (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/lawmakers-demand-investigation-into-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai/)

* Startups (https://www.wired.com/story/why-startups-are-panicking-about-the-gop-tax-plan-but-maybe-shouldnt/)

* Tesla, Space X board member takes leave (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/tesla-spacex-board-member-takes-leave-after-sexual-harassment-claims/)

* Spotify (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/spotify-merchandise-sales-include-beauty-products/)

* Brit cops slammed (https://www.theregister.co.