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For this episode, we kick the episode off discussing how many different apps we use to message our families and friends.

Make sure to let us know how your usage compares or differs. If you've got a favorite app that does not get a whole lot of attention but you think is a great option, make sure to let us know.

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• Some E3 preview
• Outlook email spam flood
• Get your hands on the AMD Radeon RX 480 GPU for $200
• Will the FBI use tattoos to track people?
• ASUS ZenFone 3 trio of smartphones unveiled

• Podcast - MS Mobile Show
• App - Nova Launcher for Android
• Netflix - Bloodline Season 2 is available and is fantastic
• Netflix getting a whole slew of new exclusive movies to stream

• Amber Halo from Broad Ripple Brewpup

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Isn't it amazing just how much money a free mobile application can raise in regards to money? Later in this episode we discuss the recent news about Snapchat raising approximately $1.8 Billion in their Series F round of funding.

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• AT&T upping the data limits for GoPhone pre-paid plans
• Google Maps may soon have ads
• Apple expected to create their own Amazon Echo and Google Home style device
• Spotify reducing their monthly price for family plans up to six users
• Microsoft expected to unveil details on new Xbox One devices and accessories at E3
• Sony says they have sold over 40 million PS4 consoles
• PayPal killing off the app on Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Amazon devices
• A Foxconn factory has replaced 60,000 jobs with robots
• Snapchat has reported raised approximately $1.8 Billion in their Round F funding effort

• Podcast - The Business of Beer - Powered by Taphunter
• Video - See lightning captured at 7,000 fps
• Movie - Brief thoughts on Captain America: Civil War

• Why not create new comic and cartoon characters for the LGBT community instead of finding Elsa from Frozen a girlfriend or Captain America a boyfriend?

• Cosmic Ristretto from Green Flash Brewing Company

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What a week it has been with the big Google IO conference wrapping up!

On this episode of Tech Informist, we discuss some of the recent announcements to come from Google such as:

• Google Assistant
• Google Home
• Allo & Duo messaging apps
• Android Wear 2.0
• Android N preview build 3 now available for specific Nexus devices
• Daydream which is the Google implementation of VR beyond Cardboard

There really is too much to list and for us to talk about and keep the show at a decent length, but we feel these were some of the topics that would be most interesting to you the listener.

Did we miss anything you feel should have been mentioned, or get completely wrong? Definitely let us know because we would love to hear from you.

We also have our still unnamed rant segment, app & entertainment picks plus the beer pick of the week!

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• Google IO
  • Watch all Google presentations on their YouTube channel here
  • Android Central kicked ass this week as always in their coverage
• Twitter to not let hyperlinks and photos count against the 140 character limit
• Possible revamp of a Windows Mobile Wallet?

• App - Truecaller (Free on iOS, Android & Windows Mobile)
• Show - Bloodline season 2 on Netflix May 27
• App - Timehop (Free on iOS & Android)

Why do links open in the mobile browser instead of an installed app? eBay or Kohls for example.

• Tuckaleechee Porter from Smokey Mountain Brewery

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On this episode of Tech Informist, we are really looking for your feedback.

Moving forward we would love for you to send us your questions to either hear or read on the show for us to answer during the episodes. Send us an brief audio clip via email to [email protected] or leave a comment on the post for this episode on TechInformist.com.

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• Experience the Nintendo Virtual Boy on your Google Cardboard
• Amazon launching Video Direct for creators, looking to take on YouTube
• Fallout 4 mods coming to Xbox One soon with PS4 shortly afterwards
• IMAX's laser projectors are worth the pricer ticket
• Google expected to release an Amazon Echo competitor known so far as "Chirp"
• The great Instagram logo freakout of 2016
• Watch the first full-scale demo of Hyperloop

• Video - Nostalgia Critic
• Fun time killer - What would your name be if you were born today
• Trailer - Assassin's Creed movie trailer
• Trailer - Civilization VI trailer released

• Twenty Three from Avery Brewing Co.

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Back again with Episode 125 and in it we introduce a new segment.

With this segment, we need your help giving it a name. So please have a listen and let us know what you think would be a fitting name for this new segment.

As always, thank you for listening!

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• Brad Whiteside

• LG working on a fingerprint sensor that does not need a button
• Oculus Rift sales kick off at Best Buy, Amazon and the Microsoft Store
• The Xbox One's games and apps section is changing
• YouTube looking to be starting a streaming TV service of their own
• Watch Tesla's "Bioweapon Defense Mode" filtration system eliminate air pollution in seconds
• Tired of the Windows 10 update notification on your Windows 7 or 8 computer? It will go away starting on July 29

• Movie - Crafting a Nation (Netflix)
• App - Sleep Bug (free w/in app purchases) available on iOS, Android and Windows Mobile
• VR Game demo - Project Arena from CCP Games
• Movie - Captain America: Civil War opens in the United States
• Movie - Approaching the Unknown
• Show - The Batman (Animated series from 2007) available on Netflix

• Breakfast Stout from Founders Brewing Co.

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If you have stuck with us after last episodes audio debacle,

This episode should sound much better with us making sure that

So back to the episode.

Lot of phone rumors to discuss along with some interesting goals

All this and much more on the Tech Informist!

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After not publishing an episode last week, we explain why in this episode, we are happy to be back with Episode 122!

We discuss topics such as the FBI getting into the San Bernadino shooters phone without Apples help along with some thoughts on the Cookie Monster ad regarding Siri.

Also do a brief recap of the recent Build conference from Microsoft, Google and their Fiber Phone service and how impressive the Tesla Model 3 pre-orders have been.

All this and more on the Tech Informist!

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Welcome back to another episode of the Tech Informist podcast!

On this episode Kevin & Brad discuss the recent Apple event, some of the vehicles shown off in New York this week along with some realistic, human looking robots.

All this and much more, unfortunately including that damn audio popping. 

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As we head into Spring, Microsoft went ahead and rolled out all sorts of updates for both the PC and mobile side of Windows 10. Starting with adding in some extensions to their Edge web browser, they also finally released an official build for a specific list of older Windows Phones such as the Lumia 1520 and 930 to name a few. Link to a full list is down below.

We were also VERY pleasantly surprised to see AT&T rollout a firmware update for their Lumia 950.

Nike also unveiled some information regarding a consumer release of self lacing shoes similar to what is seen in Back to the Future 2, though with a different look.

And might we very soon be able to play Xbox Live games with Playstation users? The possibility is closer that ever before.

All this and more on Episode 120 of the Tech Informist!

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