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#SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII Leaks

A wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not enforce “click to cancel” rule. Republicans kill WiFi options for low income students.

Plus, Philips intros 3D printing repair kits for their products. Microsoft extends some support for Windows 10. And, the XPERIA 1 VII leaks look like Sony will charge even more for their flagship phone.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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How many gadgets have YOU owned on the eWaste Graveyard? (Interview Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG)

UPDATE! 

Now you can download the interview as a standalone audio podcast! Player embedded below. Enjoy!
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It’s REALLY annoying when a gadget becomes waste because of software!

The folks at U.S. PIRG have started a list of gadgets that were sent to landfills before their time. Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG sat down with me to chat about the enormous scale of the problem, and ways consumers can get more bang for their gadget buck!

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Did THIS Company Just Make the Best Wireless Headphones Under $60?

1More Sonoflow SE review!

The world of bluetooth headphones is super competitive, especially under $100. Consumers demand better quality, fantastic performance, and fun tech features. They dont want to spend a lot.

1More’s new designs for over-ear headphones are walking the right path, but I am still concerned about one old-school feature that’s getting cut…

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More info on Sonoflow SE https://onemore.pxf.io/je5Wze
Sonoflow SE on Amazon https://amzn.to/43jOM06
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#SGGQA 395: Galaxy S25 Edge Leaks, Half Life 3 is Playable, Tim Cook Blew Up the App Store

The Galaxy S25 Edge has leaked! Are folks excited for “thin” again?

We got inside info on Apple operations, and it seems Tim Cook has blown up Apple’s control over payments on the iPhone. Spotify was quick to jump on Apple’s market misstep. Half Life 3 is being play tested. Game site Polygon was sold to Valnet.

And we say one more fond goodbye to Skype.

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Don’t buy a “dumb” phone! Do THIS Instead!

Why buy “minimalistic” dumb phones? It’s a trend we’ve seen before. But maybe you already have everything you need to streamline a phone and reduce distractions? Let’s chat!

Hugh Jeffreys’ Impressions https://youtu.be/yy81S1oCMt4?si=M4a-Of5pb3prhk_v

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Court Finds Apple Executive Lied in Epic Case, Can no longer take 27% cut of “off app” purchases!

The Apple vs Epic court case continues! Judge Rogers has found Apple to be in direct violation of the ruling handed down in 2021, and an Apple executive might face criminal charges for lying to the court! What will this mean for mobile payments moving forward? Let’s take a look at the ruling!

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#SGGQA 394 Let’s chat about some movies! Vampires, Zombies, and SHLOCKY Action! (PJ Pod)

It’s the end of the month and that means we’re doing a pajama podcast!

What movies have you watched this month? Was there a vampire in the movie? Did it out die hard ‘Die Hard’? Are we stoked for a new Robocop game?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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Sony Bravia Theater U vs The 8-YEAR-OLD LG Tone Studio – Neckband Speakers!

Playing with the Sony Bravia Theater U (a wireless neckband speaker) inspired a little trip down memory lane. Let’s see how far this idea has evolved over eight years. If you want a premium portable speaker solution, Sony has a wild option to offer!

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