#SGGQA 404: T-Mobile Merger, Intel Gives Up, No More Nokia, Superman is Super Good

The DOJ is complaining about T-Mobile latest merger, but decides against investigating. Microsoft carbon emissions are still growing instead of meeting their climate targets. Indian billionaire wants to turn every TV in India into a PC. Intel’s CEO delivers candid thoughts about losing the chip race ahead of layoffs. HMD stops selling Nokia in the USA. Vivo delivers a better folding phone than Samsung. Sony is having issues with the XPERIA 1 VII.

And do we want to chat about Samsung’s announcements last week?

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#SGGQA 403: Android 16 Security, Samsung Chip Drama, A Week with the Vivo X200 Ultra

Ted Cruz is REBUFFED, and states might still be allowed to regulate AI. A study from Sweden details challenges of using screens in education. CloudFlare targets AI scraping sites for free. Samsung is having a rough time selling chips and making chips for other customers. Windows 11 has FINALLY surpassed Windows 10! Android 16 might warn people if their cell network is “insecure”.

And I have a LOT of thoughts about the Vivo X200 Ultra!

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#SGGQA 402: Nothing Phone 3 Leaks, Wacky Phone Lenses, Sony WH-1000XM6, and More Open Ear Buds – PJ POD

Last Monday of the month and we’re going to keep this week chill! Wrapping up reviews on Sony’s newest premium headphones, Nothing Phone 3 leaks, a WACKY long range phone camera lens, and some clip on jewelry that also plays music!

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#SGGQA 401: Xbox and AMD, Apple iCloud Lawsuit, Fairphone 6 Leaks, Google Trains AI on Youtube Content

A bill before the Senate could block states from regulating AI for ten years. Google is getting sued by a solar company for AI search hallucinations. Apple will be facing another consumer lawsuit over iCloud. xAI faces lawsuit over environmental impact of their AI data centers.

Google is using YouTube content to train Gemini and Veo3. Adobe launched a new computational camera app. Xbox and AMD partner up for the next generation of gaming hardware, while a Meta collaboration might bring VR support to Xbox. Beat Saber leaves the Playstation.

And we HAVE to check out these Fairphone leaks!

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#SGGQA 400: AI TikTok Influencers, Google AI Podcasts, A Weekend with Android 16

The Trump administration is unplugging plans to roll out more fiber broadband. A new PS3 emulator for Android devices is on the Google Play store. TikTok is launching a new AI suite of tools including AI Influencers. Google is turning your search results into an AI podcast.

Pebble remains on track to launch the Core 2 Watch. Google seems to be struggling with Pixel 6 and 7 batteries.

And I spent a weekend with Android 16 and it was aight….

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#SGGQA 399: Switch 2 Repairs ROG XBox Ally, Apple Trashes AI “Reasoning” Ahead of WWDC

The FCC is kinda broken right now. Ted Cruz will hold up Broadband funding to any state that tries to regulate AI. Google rolls the dice on another court case, this time opting for a jury trial.

iFixit isn’t much impressed with the Switch 2 repair-ability. Microsoft shows off the “new” ROG Xbox Ally. Apple publishes a study on how AI doesn’t really “reason” or think.

And what should we expect from WWDC? Will Apple show off more AI?

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#SGGQA 398: Google’s Court Case for Chrome, Microsoft’s Carbon Footprint, Can Social Media be Less Addictive?

The case over Google’s monopoly is over, and now we wait to see what the penalties might be. Nebraska wants to make social media less addictive for kids with a new law. Germany might tax Facebook and Google more. Microsoft’s carbon footprint continues to rise. I did not expect AI slop to be SO popular that now real people are trying to copy AI. And Sony might move XPERIA manufacturing to a third party.

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#SGGQA 397: Google I/O with Less Android, Xiaomi’s New Chip, More Ads Coming to YouTube, NVIDIA Bullies Media

Meta argues in court that “enshittification” doesn’t exist, and ads in Instagram are a boon for consumers. NextCloud successfully battles back against Google for app updates. YouTube adding more AI ads to ruin your viewing experience. Xiaomi demos a new chip that should put more pressure on Tensor. Microsoft discontinues the Surface Laptop Studio.

Gamers Nexus details their relationship with NVIDIA, and how a massive corporation might pressure media outlets for positive coverage.

And we should chat about Google I/O, and how there might be less Android at this years developer conference.

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