#SGGQA 146: Disney+ Tweet Backfires, Xiaomi Tracking, TCL 10L Reactions

A judge orders FCC to release more information on fake Net Neutrality comments. No one’s been paid by the Equifax settlement. Xiaomi sending off all your browser data to poorly protected servers. Disney+ trying to OWN #Maythefourth.

And the TCL 10L made QUITE an impression on gadget reviewers.

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 145: Creator Chat – Nick Gray on rebuilding Phandroid

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.

Building something new can be really difficult, but reviving a quiet channel is a whole different can of worms.

Algorithms and popularity, reaching out to lapsed community members while interacting with new community members. Even sorting out your commenter troll strategy.

Nick Gray is one of the tech reviewers I’ve followed the longest in my career. I remember sorting through his articles as I was getting into Windows Mobile PDA’s. Today he’s set his on rebuilding one of the original Android internet publications. He took some time to chat about the challenges of bringing a news site back from the dead.

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#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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#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?

Let’s get our tech week started right!

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