The Really Useful Podcast

In this week's show, we look at how Nintendo gave the handheld gaming market a shot in the arm, and where it might go next...

This week, we will discuss the following:

• Nintendo Switch 2 Rumours Downplayed
• Worldwide Game Console Comparison 2023
• @CentroLeak on Twitter
• Is Microsoft Preparing a Handheld Xbox?

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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One of the main purposes of this podcast is to help you get to grips with the risks scammers pose. As such, this week's show sheds light on phishing and its variant scams: smishing, vishing, and quishing. What are they, and how can you spot these scams?

Before we get to that, we've got the following tech news that matters:

• Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip (BBC)
• TikTok pulls Taylor Swift and The Weeknd's music (BBC)
• Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits (BBC)

We bring you these tips and tricks:

• Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing: What's the Difference?
• How to Uninstall Unwanted Apps on Android

The show closes with the following recommendations:

• ASUS ROG Asoth White Gaming Keyboard
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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No so long ago, phones would be dead as soon as they were dropped, or got a bit wet in the shower. These days, they can withstand high impacts and remain undamaged underwater for hours. 

This week, we look at water-resistant and rugged phones, exploring what was behind this design change and which highlighting which phones are particularly hardy.

As ever, we kick-off with the tech news that matters:

• Pokémon Company Investigates Palworld
  • What Is Palworld?
• Netflix Enjoys 13.1m New Subscriptions 
  • What Is the Best Streaming Service for 2024?

These waterproofing and ruggedisation explainers will come in useful:

• What Do Waterproof and Water-Resistant Mean?
• What MIL-STD-810G Is and Why It Doesn’t Mean What You Think
• 3 Important Features That Make a Smartphone Rugged and Durable
  • Doogee S95 Pro Modular Rugged Phone
  • Blackview BL8800 Pro Review: Thermal Imaging and Great Battery, but Not Much Else
    
    

The show closes with the following recommendations:

• Witch Rise (Nintendo Switch)
• Palworld (PC/Steam)

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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This week's show is a discussion around the recent comments from Ubisoft executive Philippe Tremblay concerning the future of game subscriptions.

Our conversation covers:

• @WeirdBongs' take on game ownership vs purchase
• The "process" behind unlinking Epic Games from Rockstar Games
• Small Kingdoms on Steam

We finish this week's show with these recommendations:

• Dave the Diver (Steam | Switch)
• LEGO Insiders (previous LEGO VIP)

Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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This week we discuss the news that Amazon Prime Video is adding adverts and a new ad-free tier.

We then spin this off into a discussion about which is the best video streaming service in 2024.

• Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime
• Netflix vs. Apple TV
  • Fool Me Once
  • Welcome to Wrexham
• Disney+ vs. Netflix

Finally, a recommendation!

• Xbox 360 titles on Xbox Cloud Gaming

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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This week, we've got the following tech news that matters:

• Wi-Fi 7 Officially Launches
• Tesla Recalls 1.6 million Cars in China (BBC)
• Microsoft Launches an AI Key on Windows Keyboards (BBC)
• Google Chrome Phases Out Third-Party Cookies

This week, we bring you these PC maintenance tips and explainers:

• How to Check CPU Temperature
• Signs Your Motherboard Is Dead
• Common GPU Problems and How to Fix Them
• How to Fix RAM Not Detected Errors
• Warning Signs Your SSD Is About to Fail

The show closes with the following recommendations:

• The Retro Hour Book
• Gamesir G8 Gallileo

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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This week, we bring you these tips and explainers:

• View Passwords for Saved Networks on Android
• How to Get Verified on Twitter
• Information You Should Never Post Online

We also have a couple of behind-the-scenes chats around these topics:

• How to Install Microsoft OneDrive on Ubuntu
• What Is Video Game Preservation?

Christian Cawley hosts this week's podcast, and is joined by Ben Stegner. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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Our final Christmas-themed podcast for 2023 looks at the impact of eating too much, sitting around a lot, and what apps and websites you can use to combat the post-Yuletide bulge. Worried you'll pick up a spare tire? Concerned about feeling too lethargic to enjoy the holiday?

This podcast is for you.

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This week, we bring you the following year-end detox and workout apps referring to these links:

• Top Christmas Workouts to Try
• The Best Ways to Detox This Holiday Season
• How to Avoid Weight Gain Over the Christmas Hoildays

The show closes with the following recommendations:

• The Ringway 
• The 8-Bit Guy

We'll be back for a new show in 2024. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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In our second seasonal podcast for 2023, we look at the ways you can save money on unique Christmas gifts bought online. We also tell you where to find gifts for electronic tinkerers and makers.

This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips:

• Ways to Save Money Christmas Shopping Online
• Christmas Gift Ideas for Makers and Electronic Tinkerers
• Perfect Gift Cards for Christmas
• Websites Selling Unique Christmas Gifts

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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This week, we bring you the following seasonal tips:

• Ways to Make Your Own Christmas Lights
• 3D Printing Christmas Ideas for Christmas
• Create a Holiday Spotify Playlist
  • Microsoft Christmas Sweater
  • Atari Club attire
• Top Sites to Listen to Christmas Music Online
• Christmas Carols and Karaoke Sites

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

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