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The FCC is asking ISPs to PRETTY PLEASE treat the internet like a utility during this “social distancing” experiment. Apple is fined 1.2 Billion in France over anti-competitive sales practices. Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft’s board. The EU is planning sweeping Right to Repair legislation.
And did you stream Frozen 2 early? WE DID!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Apple might finally have to pay a fine over it’s practice of slowing down older phones, but will it be enough of a penalty to prevent future planned obsolescence practices? The Oppo Find X2 looks like a beast of a phone at a PREMIUM price.
And Coronavirus out here just cancelling EVERYTHING!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
The Galaxy S20 is in a sales slump. Is Coronavirus to blame? The FCC is fining carriers for selling location data, but will the punishment fit the crime? Moment is pulling their camera app from Android devices.
And why can’t bad guys in movies use iPhones?
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 135: Galaxy S20 Sales Slump, FCC fining Carriers, Moment Leaves Android”
Say hello to GadgetLab 3.0! My new home office is in ROUGH shape, but we’re gonna trial run this space with a podcast! Could be an epic failure, but I’m so tired, it should be hilarious!
Also, We’re gonna chat some Net Neutrality news, some flat earth news, and an exciting new phone announcement from Sony!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 134: New XPERIA, New HUAWEI, BRAND NEW GADGET LAB!”
A US appeals court refuses to rehear the case against the FCC’s repeal of Net Neutrality. More companies are pulling out of MWC. The iPhone 11 might be producing more RF radiation than advertised. Motorola defends the RAZR’s durability. The Z Flip shows up at the Oscars.
And let’s dig into a few leaked images of the LG V60!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
The FCC has concluded carriers illegally sold your data, but they probably won’t do much to punish them. The EU overwhelmingly votes in favor of a universal phone charger. Law enforcement can easily crack most iPhones, but the GOP still wants to end encryption for consumers. Folks are going deaf at a shocking rate, but little is being done to help people protect their hearing.
The Moto RAZR is too fragile to be displayed at Wal-Mart. The Samsung Z Flip leaks ahead of its press event.
And we say goodbye to Blackberry phones. Again.
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 132: RIP Blackberry Mobile, GOP vs Encryption, Samsung Z Flip Leaks”
The US military is starting to advocate for Right to Repair legislation. Washington State examines right to repair. The EU considers a law forcing companies to use USB-C for chargers, but Apple claims that will stifle innovation. Motorola is trying to prepare consumers for FRAGILE folding phones.
And Microsoft is rolling out developer tools for dual screened hardware!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 131: Right to Repair in WA, USB-C iPhones, Moto Bumps and Lumps”
The FBI has cracked an iPhone 11, but the Justice Department is still pressuring Apple to unlock iPhones. The EU is still looking to force manufacturers into using a universal charging cable. Google is detailing the end of Chrome Apps.
And I’ve spent the weekend with Android 10 on the LG V50!
Let’s get our tech week started off right!
Continue reading “#SGGQA 130: FBI iPhone Unlocking, EU Charge Cables, Android 10 on the LG V50”