What The Tech Podcast

Andrew and Iyaz discuss the new Nintendo Pokemon GO craze. Is Pokemon GO the biggest augmented reality game? The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active fails Consumer Reports water resistance testing. Is it impossible to create truly rugged smartphones? And Andrew and Iyaz discuss the state of internet in hotels. Why is internet still awful at hotels in 2016?

Paul is in Toronto for the Microsoft's Worldwide Partner conference. How is the relationship changing with Microsoft and their partners? Paul gives his full impressions of the HP Spectre 13 laptop. Andrew talks about his first impressions of the Teclast X98 Plus II tablet. And Paul shares his unique view from his hotel room in Toronto.

New rumors suggest Microsoft's next Surface may be an all in one device. Does an all in one Surface make sense in today's computer market? Apple is granted a patent that prevents users from taking photos and videos at concerts or other sensitive locations. Should you be restricted from taking photos and videos from concerts? Xbox Play Anywhere will arrive on September 13. What games will Xbox Play Anywhere support?

Google is rumored to be talking with carriers about launching their own Nexus Phone. Is now the right time for Google to launch their own Nexus device? Microsoft is shutting down production of the Surface 3. Could a Surface Phone replace the Surface 3? And Paul discusses his first impressions of the HP Spectre 13. What does Paul think of the world's thinnest laptop?

Paul Thurrott discusses some of the confusion over Microsoft's strategy for the Xbox. Is Microsoft making a mistake launching the Xbox One S ahead of Project Scorpio? Paul also talks about what to expect from Project Scorpio. What will Project Scorpio cost? And Andrew and Paul run down some Windows 10 device stats. Is Windows Phone all but finished?

Apple announces macOS Sierra, iOS 10, and new versions of watchOS and tvOS at it's 2016 WWDC event. Should Apple have also announced new hardware at WWDC? Microsoft announces the new Xbos One S and Project Scorpio at it's E3 keynote. Is the new Xbox One S worth getting if you already own an Xbox One?

Paul talks with Andrew about the components he chose for he 2016 PC build.

Google demos how Android apps work on Chromebooks. How will Android apps on ChromeOS affect Microsoft? Changes are coming to the Xbox that will make the Xbox more appealing. What do these new integrations mean for Xbox One and PC gamers?

Andrew and Paul discuss new Xbox One rumors ahead of E3. Could Microsoft be announces new Xbox One hardware at E3? Paul touches on the new Acer Chromebook 14 he purchased. Will support for Android apps on the Chromebook be a game changer?

Andrew and Paul dsicuss Microsoft Window 10 upgrade gate. Has Microsoft gone too far forcing Windows 10 upgrades? And Paul talks about Google IO. What exactly is Googel Assistant and how will Google Home make money for Google? And Google will add Android apps to Chrome OS. Are Android apps on Chrome OS a game changer?