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February 18, 2021Tech News Weekly 171: Supermicro Returns!
Bloomberg doubles down on its Supermicro supply chain attack story, Epic Games files an antitrust complaint against Apple in the EU, and all this pandemic screen time is affecting us.
First, computer security technologist Bruce Schneier joins Tech News Weekly to talk about Bloomberg's new report regarding supply chain attacks. Back in 2018, the outlet claimed major tech companies had servers compromised by surveillance devices — now it's doubling down.
Then, Rene Ritchie provides an update on the Epic Games vs. Apple saga. After attempting to introduce some legislation at the state level in the United States, the company has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple in the EU.
Then, Debugger's Angela Lashbrook stops by to explain some of the ways our increased screen time is affecting us during the pandemic. Lashbrook also shares some advice on ways to mitigate those effects and what we can expect when things "return to normal."
Lastly, Jason shares his excitement and lack thereof about the updates coming to the Oculus Quest 2 and Mikah talks about Facebook and Google's handling of new legislation in Australia.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Bruce Schneier, Rene Ritchie, and Angela Lashbrook
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1 hr 18 min
February 16, 2021All About Android 512: Much Ado About Essentially Nothing
Sam Abuelsamid breaks down the common misconceptions of Android Auto and Android Automotive
Google Ventures invested in Nothing which then bought Essential for some reason
A Facebook Watch running Android is in the works
LastPass announced major changes to its free tier and people are angry about it
Xiaomi's next big phone leaks and it has a ginormous camera bump
Fuchsia OS might be able to run Linux and Android apps natively... someday
A real world example of the impact of Android 11's Scoped Storage
An emailer shares the awesomeness that is Pi Hole
A years-long mystery of the show is finally solved thanks to a photo sent in by a fan
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid
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1 hr 46 min
February 11, 2021Tech News Weekly 170: PS5 Scalpers Are People Too
Florida water hackers, "I'm not a cat" filter, Slack for Android security.
A water treatment plant in Florida was hacked and was nearly poisoned as a result. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai from VICE has the details.
Janhoi McGregor from Forbes talked to PlayStation 5 scalpers to understand their bot systems and found out that they feel misunderstood.
A lawyer went viral when his courtroom Zoom video placed a kitten in his place. Thomas Smith from Debugger found out how he did it.
Android users of Slack might want to change their password after login credentials were stored in plain text on device.
A Beverly Hills Cop played a popular Sublime song when he knew he was being live-streamed by a civilian.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Janhoi McGregor, and Thomas Smith
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1 hr 9 min
February 10, 2021Hands-On Tech: Samsung Galaxy S21+ Review
The Galaxy S21+ features an edge-to-edge 6.7" AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, a 64 MP camera system that can record 8K video, and 5G capabilities, but can the middle child of Samsung's latest flagship devices stand out on its own from the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra? Jason Howell gives his review.
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Host: Jason Howell
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13 min
February 09, 2021All About Android 511: Don't Go Chasing Waterfall Displays
Android 12 is getting a significant UI update including a theming engine.
Xiaomi's concept phone has a quad-curved waterfall display that makes Ron smile.
Metalenz announced new camera tech that could change smartphone photography.
Google Fit turns your phone into a heart-rate monitor with no extra hardware.
People mistake Clubhouse for a different app and review-bomb it on the Play Store.
Android TV is getting most of the visual updates that came to Google TV already.
Chromecast with Google TV gets a fix for an error that shows the bootloader screen.
Google is deleting your Play Music Library this month, like it or not.
Why touchscreens are not ideal for cars.
How to mute the voice in Android Auto during navigation.
In-game ads for other games are annoying, don't you think?
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
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1 hr 17 min
February 04, 2021Tech News Weekly 169: So Who Is Andy Jassy?
Amazon's Jeff Bezos announced he's stepping away from the CEO role, but who's the guy replacing him? (It's Andy Jassy.) There may be a remake of Goldeneye 007 on the horizon! Apple's new App Privacy labels may have an accuracy problem.
First, Fast Company's Harry McCracken stops in to discuss the news out of Amazon — Jeff Bezos recently announced he's stepping away from the CEO role and Andy Jassy will be taking his place. McCracken tells us about Jassy and what a Jassy-lead Amazon may look like.
Then, Sam Machkovech of Ars Technica talks about his time playing the ever-elusive, ever-asked-for remaster of Goldeneye 007. What's it like? Are there big heads? Machkovech waxes ecstatic about the game.
Then Geoffrey Fowler from The Washington Post joins us to share his findings regarding Apple's new App Privacy Labels for apps in the App Store. Despite the outward appearance that apps are accurately reporting their data-collection practices, Fowler discovered otherwise.
Lastly, Jason shares a feel-good story about meme stonks and Mikah gets all excited about Apple's rumored mixed-reality headset.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Harry McCracken, Sam Machkovech, and Geoffrey Fowler
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1 hr 17 min
February 02, 2021All About Android 510: Google Giving Up on Games?
Google shutters Stadia Games and Entertainment development studio
Ford is adopting Android Automotive starting in 2023
The Sony Xperia Pro is expensive but video producers might love it
Xiaomi and Motorola are competing on wireless over-air battery charging
Robinhood app got slammed with negative reviews after GameStop gate
Gambling apps will soon arrive in the Google Play Store
The chicken and egg scenario of human behavior and rugged phones
"How can I back up my game progress when switching to a new phone?"
An emailer details the ultimate way to drop test a phone
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: David Ruddock
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1 hr 28 min
January 28, 2021Tech News Weekly 168: What's Up With Gamestop?
Nextdoor and local politics, Apple's record-breaking quarter, Galaxy S21+.
Will Oremus from OneZero shares his story about how Nextdoor directly impacted a local school referendum and how the service is in many ways impacting local journalism.
Apple had a record-breaking holiday quarter and Dan Moren from Six Colors shares what's working so well for Apple even during a global pandemic.
What does Reddit have to do with Gamestop's big Wall Street push? Brandon Kochkodin from Bloomberg explains why Redditors might be getting such a bad rap.
Mikah discusses the details that Apple shared about its upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature.
Jason gives a first look at the new Samsung Galaxy S21+ smartphone.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Will Oremus, Dan Moren, and Brandon Kochkodin
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1 hr 14 min
January 26, 2021All About Android 509: Beeper Brings iMessage to Android
Interview with Eric Migikovsky, creator of Beeper
Google is open sourcing Tilt Brush.
Android 12 features might include App Pairs and double tap gesture.
Google is redesigning search results on mobile.
LG is condering an exit of the smartphone business.
OnePlus and Oppo move closer in a combined R&D situation.
Honor's first post-Huawei device, the Honor V40, is announced.
A TON of rugged phone emails!
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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards
Guest: Eric Migicovsky
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1 hr 18 min
January 21, 2021Tech News Weekly 167: Crypto-Gardening
Apple VR, Galaxy S21 Ultra, crypto-mining & gardening.
First, Rene Ritchie stops in to discuss the latest Apple rumor. The company is reportedly working on a virtual reality headset, but this may be but a first step in a larger, augmented-reality-focused project.
Then, David Imel of Android Authority details his Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review. What's the best feature on Samsung's new flagship? What misses the mark? Imel has your answers!
Lastly, Debugger's Thomas Smith warms us up with his crypto-mining-meets-gardening operation. Between tomatoes, chickens, and graphics cards, this is a story you're going to want to hear!

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Rene Ritchie, David Imel, and Thomas Smith
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1 hr 23 min

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