#SGGQA 406: Switch Price Hikes, ChatGPT Privacy, Apple Repair Prices, MASSIVE Android Gaming Emulation Leap

The Trump administration is demanding CBS employ a “bias monitor”. US States are trying to revive the FTC’s canceled rules on subscriptions. Google is indexing your ChatGPT conversations. Epic wins another appeal against the Play Store. Qualcomm might release another 8 Series chip. Microsoft ends support for Windows SE. Nintendo hikes prices on the OG Switch. Apple hikes prices on iPad repairs.

We got a sad look at the folding devices Microsoft cancelled.

And we HAVE to talk about game emulation on Android!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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SGGQA on the Road: Google’s Pixel 10 Failure and Gadget Anxiety

A show on the road this week!

The chat had a LOT of thoughts on the Pixel 10! I feel Google has missed a MASSIVE opportunity…

ALSO!

We’ve had a stressful couple of days, and our gadgets have helped a lot. However, the gadgets might be ADDING to the stress… Let’s chat…
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#SGGQA 405: Amazon Climate Goals, YouTubers Sued, AMD Crushing Intel, Vivo X300 Pro Leaks

It’s a WILD week of news to unpack!

Microsoft confirms they can’t safeguard data in the EU. Corning settles an anti-trust case. Samsung’s chairman settles a ten-year-old fraud case. Amazon is also failing to meet their climate goals. Microsoft kills their movie and TV service. A new chip maker in Japan might start putting some pressure on TSMC. AMD is SAVAGING Intel in retail sales.

YOUTUBERS ARE BEING SUED LEFT AND RIGHT BY BIG TECH COMPANIES!

And we should chat about these Vivo X300 Pro leaks right?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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#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?

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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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!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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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!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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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!

Let’s get our tech week started right!
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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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