2017 is here and so are the new gadgets! We take a look at CES 2017 and the wonders it has to offer.

The whole show's main topic is CES but that's pretty broad. We covered everything from new gaming rigs and phones to crazy new TV's.

What devices stood out to you this year? Did we miss any worth talking about? Let us know.

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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    Topics discussed include:

• Razer
  • Razer Project Valerie 
  • Ariana Projection Concept 
• ASUS having a strong show smartphone wise
  • ZenFone AR 
  • ZenFone 3 Zoom 
• LG
  • 2.57mm 4K OLED TV 
  • LG Display's 65-inch OLED prototype screen doesn't need speakers 
    • Sony  Bravia OLED TV
• Alexa is everywhere 
• Dell
  • XPS 27 
  • XPS 15
  • Canvas display 
• Samsung
  • 5 million Gear VR headsets 
• Snapdragon 835 Not just for smartphones 
• Faraday Future
  • Faraday Future unveils an actual car 

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Show - Black Mirror - Netflix
• Show - Travelers - Netflix

 

 

Beer Picks of the Week

• Blueberry Maple Stout  - Saugatuck Brewing Company 

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As our last episode of 2016, we decided to look forward to 2017 and beyond in what tech may offer.

What technologies have you excited about the future? Do you think we are spot on or out of control this episode?

We also discuss giant robots, Tesla Autopilot, LG G6, and much more.

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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Topics discussed include:

• RIP, Cyanogen 
• LG G6 renders reveal dual camera setup, no sign of modular design 
• Watch Tesla's Autopilot Brake for a Crash Before It Even Happens 
• This giant manned robot might patrol the North Korean border 
• Microsoft bringing new 'Game Mode' to Windows 10 for an enhanced PC gaming experience 
• Samsung Again Rumored to Be Exclusive Supplier of 5.8-Inch OLED Displays for 2017 iPhone 
• Official: Qualcomm launching Snapdragon 835 next week at CES 

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• YouTube - JustinScarred - Insanity - It's ok to move on 
• Deal Alert - Microsoft begins second week of Xbox countdown deals 
• App - You can now pre-register for Super Mario Run on Android! 

 

 

Beer Picks of the Week

• Voodoo Ranger - New Belgium Brewing Company 
• Breakfast Stout - Founders Brewing Company 

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We put together a list of what we believe is the best tech of 2016. We talk about what works over-all and what works for us personally.

Also, in this episode we discuss what may happen with Twitter, more Xbox news, and savings you should know about.

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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Topics discussed include:

• Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement because it’s 2009 again 
• Microsoft gets an early $927 million Christmas present from the Department of Defense 
• Two high-level Twitter execs leave the company 
• Xbox's biggest sale ever is live, here are the deals 
• Microsoft releases Xbox Live Gamercrest 2016, allows you to check out gaming statistics 
• Google Drive offering discount when you prepay for bulk storage 
• Super Mario Run sets new App Store record, 40 million downloads in four days 

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Movie - Rogue One

 

 

Week-End Rant

• Stop making just Silver ultrabooks!

 

 

Beer Picks of the Week

• Hoptronix - New Holland Brewing Company

 

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Christmas is just a week and some change away. If history has anything to say about that, online security should be of top priority.

We are a huge proponent of 2-factor authentication and randomly generated passwords. They may be a pain occasionally but in the long run they could save you an even bigger headache. Do you use any of these securities or are they too overbearing and complicated to use?

We also discus all kinds of futuristic ideas such as drones delivering packages and cars talking to each other.

 

 

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• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

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Topics discussed include:

• Amazon completes its first drone-powered delivery 
• You can now livestream directly from Twitter's mobile apps 
• Synaptics announce under-glass fingerprint reader 
• The Feds Want All New Cars To Talk To Each Other By 2023 
• Netflix heads to VR again with Google's Daydream 
• What is Android Things and when will the first devices arrive? 
• This Harman Kardon speaker packs Microsoft's Cortana 
• $69 to replace a lost AirPod from Apple 

 

Week-End Rant

• Why you should have multiple cloud storage options

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Movie - Moana 
• Game - Watch Dogs 2 
• Star Wars: Rogue One is out!
• Game - Super Mario Run is also out!
• Game - Play Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare for free from Dec 15-20 on XB1 and PS4
• Podcast - Pockets Full of Soup

  Beer Picks of the Week

• Thai Chili Wahoo - Ballast Point Brewery

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Since we just hosted our Podcasting meet-up here at the Tech Artista, we thought it appropriate to talk on some major points we took away from the experience.

One of the reoccurring themes that we want to convey is: What is Podcasting? The short answer, Recorded Perspectives.

What kind of perspective do you wish to convey or prefer to listen to? Let us know.

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

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Topics discussed include:

• Fitbit buys Pebble's smarts, but not its products
• The Game Awards audience up 65 percent to 3.8M 
• Microsoft to PC makers: Let's make some Windows 10 ARM-based PCs 
• This Tiny Gaming Console Can Play Retro Games From 28 Different Systems 
• Samsung's Galaxy S8 may ditch the headphone jack 
• Instagram will soon let you turn off comments on any post, remove followers from private accounts 
• Bluetooth 5 With 4x Longer Range and 2x Faster Speed is Officially Approved 

 

Week-End Rant

• Google! Fix your screen shots!

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Game - Assassin’s Creed III is FREE on PC this month!
• Movie - Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them 
•  App - Microsoft Authenticator Android, iOS, and Windows 10 mobile 
• Website - Get your 2016 best nine on Instagram! 
• Super Mario Run will only be available to play offline 
• Show - Dana Carvey: Straight White Male comedy special on Netflix 
• App - Spark email client for Mac

  Beer Picks of the Week

• Red Velvet - Ballast Point Brewery

 

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As the world recovers from Black Friday and the Thanksgiving holidays, we thought it was a good time to discuss some of the ways that we use mobile devices such as tablets.

Do we use them as primary devices for content consumption and/or production or do we need a bit more power and functionality than most devices offer by themselves?

We also discuss Black Friday and even play a live game of Pac-Mac during the episode thanks to the new gaming feature in Facebook Messenger.

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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Topics discussed include:

• Record shopping numbers on Black Friday 2016
• Nintendo bringing themed attractions to Universal Studios theme parks
• Facebook brings gaming to Facebook Messenger and Facebook itself
• Netflix now lets you download certain movies and shows to watch when offline
• Google Earth timelapse lets you see how climate change has changed the world over 32 years

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Show - The Grand Tour on Amazon
• Book - Lucky Bastard by Joe Buck
• Hardware - GIGABYTE GC-WB867D-I (dual band WIFI card & bluetooth)
• Nostalgia - Dedication to collection vintage NES games

 

 

Beer Picks of the Week

• Neapolitan Milk Stout from Saugatuck Brewing Company
• Mexican-Style Chocolate Stout from Schlafly

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As the calendar reaches Thanksgiving as it continues its march toward New Years Eve we thought it would be a great time to share some things we are thankful for along with what we think of Black Friday 2016.

What are some things that are on your Black Friday list? Will you be shopping at retail stores or the comfort of your home or while visiting friends & family for the holiday?

Let us know and make sure to be safe and take a moment to "unplug" to spend time in person with friends and family.

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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Topics discussed include:

• How not to get screwed by Black Friday 4k TV deals
• How to somewhat avoid the crazy crowds at retail stores on Black Friday
• How to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in 360 VR
• Most store deals are available online
• Surprised at no Wii U console deals on Black Friday
• XBOX One streaming coming to Oculus in December
• XBOX Live "Games with Gold" list for December announced

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Movie - Before the Flood
• App - Photo Editor by Aviary (Android)
• App - PicsArt Photo Studio (Android)
• Website - PriceCharting.com for making sure you are getting a fair deal buying & selling video games

 

 

Beer Pick of the Week

• Dark Matter Wheat Port from Logboat Brewing Company

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It seems each week there is a "milestone" anniversary of some sort for a gaming system or game franchise.

This week was the 15th anniversary of the release of the original Microsoft Xbox along with the "system seller" Halo franchise. We spend the first part of this episode reminiscing about our Xbox experiences and more retro game discussion.

Also realized after recording it was the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo Gamecube which we discuss on the next episode so stay tuned for that.

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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Topics discussed include:

• Xbox and Halo 15th anniversary
  • Xbox backwards compatibility easier to see on retail games
• Microsoft Azure datacenter going fully wind powered
• One Plus 3T specs released
• Don't sleep with your phone in bed
• Electric cars will now need to make some sort of noise
• Microsoft and Elon Musk strike a deal regarding AI in the cloud
• Qualcomm shows off the Snapdragon 835
• Tesla and Solar City merger goes through

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Gaming - Kevin scored an NES Classic Mini
• Gaming - Super Mario Run to land on iOS on December 15 for $10
• Gaming - Watch Dogs 2
• Gaming - Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
• Accessories - TOMS making Apple Watch bands
• Movie Trailer - Kong: Skull Island

 

 

Beer Pick of the Week

• Coffee Stout from Schlafly Brewing

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Brad is back and it is time to talk about the Google Pixel XL he used while on vacation along with some of the other interesting technology he seen and experienced while at Disney World and other places in the Orlando Florida area.

All this along with some Xbox update discussion and just how fast can a robot solve a Rubik's Cube?

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Brad Whiteside - @Holy_Shadows

 

 

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Topics discussed include:

• Brad talks about the Google Pixel and the technology he saw on his trip to Florida and Disney World
• Microsoft rolls out update for the Xbox One
• Microsoft reportedly cancels the Xbox TV hardware
• Android 7.0 coming soon to the LG G5
• How fast can a robot solve a Rubik's Cube?

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Music - Evelyn Awake
• Gaming - NES Classic Mini is available (good luck getting one)
• Gaming - Kevin has added a Sega Genesis to the studio
• Movie - Deepwater Horizon

 

 

Beer Pick of the Week

• Jai Alai IPA from Cigar City Brewing
  
  

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Most of the time when we see solar tiles on residential homes they are large and not very appealing to the eye.

Tesla recently showed off the solar tiles that they are working on with Solar City to bring to a home near you that will make you need to do multiple takes on to convince you they are indeed solar shingles for your roof.

While Brad is down in Florida enjoying a Disney World vacation with his wife, Sam Ventimiglia stops by to discuss some of this weeks tech news!

 

 

Hosts

• Kevin Harvell - @KevinHarvell
• Sam Ventimiglia - @TwentyMiles1975

 

 

Topics discussed include:

• Tesla and their new solar tiles
• Is the camera lens flare really a thing on the Google Pixel phones?
• Microsoft unveils their new Teams feature
• Would you buy an Apple Watch at Kohls?
• Facebook makes a killing in ad revenue
• YouTube Red is not selling anywhere near what Google had hoped it would

 

 

App, Entertainment & Hardware Picks

• Game - Titanfall 2 thoughts
• Game - Destiny - Rise of Iron
• Kevin has another SNES and Genesis

 

 

Beer Pick of the Week

• Angry Orchard "Orchard's Edge: Knotty Pear"
• Nitro Scotch Ale from Harpoon Brewery
• Cellar Series : Smoked Apple from Woodchuck Cidery

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