#SGGQA 144: Fighting Misinformation on Social Media, Net Neutrality Rejected, iPhone SE vs OnePlus 8

Social media companies are taking a harder stance against conspiracy theories and misinformation. The FCC is rejecting calls to extend the deadline for Net Neutrality comments while ISPs credit the Net Neutrality repeal for improved broadband performance. The Apple Watch turns 5! OnePlus details layoffs in Europe. Danger 5 returns as an audio play!

And let’s pit the iPhone SE against the OnePlus 8 FOR NO GOOD REASON!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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SomeGadgetGuy on Android Central’s Podcast

I had a great time sitting down to chat with Daniel Bader on the AC Podcast. If you’ve ever wanted more behind the scenes info on how we approach gadget reviewing, this was a fun nerdy conversation about the tech scene. Especially as Daniel and I are both “But I Digress” kinds of reviewers.

Took me back to some of the fun conversations I used to have on the Pocketnow team, highlighting the main differences between being a solo reviewer and working on editorial for a larger site.

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#SGGQA 143: Creator Chat – Jason Howell from All About Android

Welcome to another creator chat on the SGGQA podcast channel. An occasional series of interviews, where we get to hear from folks making cool things on the internet.

There’s something so surreal about producing these interviews. Whenever I listen to podcasts, I have a running conversation playing out in my head with the podcast hosts. Those times I’ve been a guest on All About Android, there’s always a moment when it hits me.

I’m not just playing this out in my head, the hosts are actually replying to me.
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#SGGQA 142: Pixel Chips, ESRB vs Lootboxes, Thoughts on the iPhone SE 2020

Protests against Social Distancing are HORRIFICALLY astro-turfed! ESRB is labeling games with lootboxes in the ratings! Google might make their own chips for future Pixels! Huawei is using DSLRs AGAIN for “sample photos”. Samsung is pulling the “green tint” update for the Galaxy S20. We’ve got more fun internet freebies on the way!

And here are my thoughts on the new iPhone SE 2020 (before i get my hands on it)!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 141: LG Velvet Rumors, OnePlus 8 Leaks, and Sony’s BEAUTIFUL new Controller!

MORE 5G towers are burning thanks to conspiracy theories spreading online. Horrible people are stiffing Instacart Drivers. Apple and Google team up on disease tracking. Recent updates are wrecking Galaxy Notes and Macbooks. Sony’s new controller is gorgeous! LG’s new phone is called the Velvet!

And lwe’ll take a quick look at some of the top OnePlus 8 rumors before tomorrow’s launch event!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 140: 5G Towers Burned, TCL Flagship Phones, Exynos 990 vs SD 865

5G towers are burning thanks to conspiracy theories spreading online. Zoom is facing more issues for privacy. Skype wants to be your next video conferencing champ. T-Mobile and Sprint are now one. Samsung talks about the difference between the Exynos and the Snapdragon.

And let’s take a quick look at the TCL 10 pricing!

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 139: T-Mobile $15 Plans, Zoom and FaceBook, No LG G9 in 2020?

Did Amazon jack up prices alongside gougers? Why was Zoom sending data to FaceBook? Verizon and T-Mobile had some good news to share with customers! The Huawei P40 was announced!

And will there really be no LG G9 in 2020?

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#SGGQA 138: Medical Right to Repair, LG V60 Impressions, Fun Internet Freebies

Right to repair is more critcal than ever for medical equipment. Netflix and YouTube throttle quality in Europe. Are gamers next? Huawei helps folks side load apps with App Search. Microsoft shows off a new UI for Windows 10.

And let’s chat about some cheap and free internet finds for when we’re all stuck at home!

Get your tech week started off right!

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