Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy (#SGGQA)

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  #SGGQA 453: Apple Hardware Subscriptions, AI Deals Gone Bad, The Year of Linux? 03.08.2026 2u 27min

  The FCC faces backlash on trying to censor Trump critics. Reddit CEO criticizes Google AI summaries. Zuckerberg's AI bets going poorly. Apple introduces a Hardware Subscription plan. New chips are coming to tablets and Chromebooks. Lenovo's lineup leaks. Valve's VR headset looks like it could be in pricing trouble. And is this REALLY the year for Linux on the Desktop? Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4fV Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 452: The Golden Age of Headphones, Samsung announced some phones - PJ POD 27.07.2026 2u 46min

  Last Monday of the month, and we'll let the chat take the wheel! You decide where the conversation goes! AI is getting STUPID expensive, but companies keep pouring more money into that raging dystopian dumpster fire. Also, Samsung announced some new phones or something... Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4fH Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 451: Samsung Losses, Google Lawsuits, Netflix Stock Drop, Remembering OnePlus 20.07.2026 2u 38min

  The FCC took gifts from companies that were looking to merge. San Francisco court orders Apple and Google to remove AI "nudify" apps. Twitter looking to sue users who create abuse content with their AI tools. Samsung mobile division posts a loss. Nothing sees strong growth in India. Netflix shares took a tumble. The EU is forcing Google to open up AI on Android, while an Italian court holds Google responsible for gambling ads on YouTube. And we need to spend a little time together chatting about OnePlus. Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4f5 Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 450: Google's Tensor G6, OpenAI Lawsuits, Space Mirrors, GeForce Trading Cards? 13.07.2026 3u 2min

  The FCC will crack down on an action camera from DJI, but NOT on a plan to flood the Earth with light pollution from space mirrors. OpenAI keeps digging deeper into lawsuits, and now Apple is taking them to court. AI data centers are SURGING in power use, but a few areas are pushing back. SK Hynix expects the RAM crisis will get worse next year, as Samsung posts higher profit guidance after breaking records this year. Chinese courts allow for heirs to inherit game accounts. NVIDIA wants us to remember how much we used to like them, and thinks trading cards will win us back. And we have to chat about this FCC filing for the new Tensor G6 going into the Pixel 11. Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4ej Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 449: Google Fined, Sony Goes Disc-Less, Samsung RAM Profits, No Huawei Pura 90 Ultra? 06.07.2026 2u 56min

  Google loses appeal on fines. OpenAI is looking to the government for more investment cash. Data centers are struggling in extreme heat, while polluting local water. Sony is quiet after declaring the end of discs. Plex is trying to raise prices again. Samsung's recent profits are startling, while the memory makers face another potential lawsuit over price fixing. Lenovo taps a new Chinese SSD maker for laptop components. GMK's new mini PC is crazy expensive. Apple's foldable might end up being a paper launch, while Huawei sets the stage for their next Pura. Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4eb Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  Roblox Lawsuits and Protecting Kids Online: An Interview with Whitney Ray Di Bona of Drugwatch 29.06.2026 41min

  "Won't someone PLEASE think of the children?!?!" I understand tech enthusiast skepticism when those appeals are made, as we can all remember times when "protecting children" was used as a cover for bad policy. However, there are times we need to collectively examine corporate practices, and reign in businesses making harmful products. Attorney Whitney Ray Di Bona sat down to discuss the NUMEROUS active lawsuits against Roblox, and ways parents can address these issues with their kids. Drugwatch feature on Roblox lawsuits https://www.drugwatch.com/featured/roblox-child-safety-lawsuits/ More info on lawsuits from Consumer Notice https://www.consumernotice.org/ Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 448: SpaceX Stock Plunge, Eminem Sues Meta, Norway Bans AI in Schools 22.06.2026 2u 53min

  Norway is banning AI in elementary schools. Eminem's publisher is suing Meta. Sony releasing games on PC was a success. Microsoft is cleaning up Windows 11 and partnering with Affintiy. Qualcomm details Linux improvements. SpaceX stock hit a high, then took a plunge. Android 17 might break your Pixel. Nothing cancels an upcoming CMF phone. OnePlus is selling an upgraded 15R in India. RedMagic announces a new gaming tablet. And were you wanting to buy a Samsung VR headset in the UK? Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4eC Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 447: XBox Hard Truths, Steam Machine Leaks, Insta360 vs DJI, Anthropic Ban 15.06.2026 2u 40min

  UK banning kids from social media. Courts rule that NOBODY needs AI search. Meta back peddles fast on face recognition. The US government bans new Anthropic models. Stanford students walk out on Google CEO commencement speech. SpaceX IPO was a success. AI is getting more and more expensive. Xbox is struggling with component pricing, and considering in game ads as a way to boost revenue. Xiaomi's next chip could be a punchy performer. Insta360 and DJI are counter-suing each other over gimbal cameras. Steam Machine might be launching in a couple weeks! Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4dz Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 446: WWDC 26 Pre-Show, SpaceX Does AI Now, GoPro In Trouble 08.06.2026 2u 15min

  SpaceX IPO is garnering criticisms, but it's OK because now they're an AI company! Google is ordered by the EU to add clearer credit to AI summaries, but European Parliament is still switching to a French search firm. GoPro is in trouble. Meta has been scanning faces with their glasses. The Surface Laptop gets Leaked. We're already seeing leaks on the NEXT generation of Vivo phones. And what's going on with Apple this week? Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4dk Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 445: NVIDIA RTX Spark Coming to PCs, Steam Deck Price Hikes, Windows on 4GB of RAM? 01.06.2026 2u 41min

  The EU is rolling out a new Office suite! Samsung workers get pay raise! More fines coming to Google. NVIDIA bets big on Taiwan, while Chinese GPUs surge in sales. Steam Deck prices JUMPED, but so did sales numbers. Qualcomm shows off a new laptop chip, while rumors swirl of new "cheap" laptops. Asus taps Qualcomm for a new all-in-one PC. NVIDIA shows of the RTX Spark for Windows machines, and numerous manufacturers are already announcing new machines featuring the chip. Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4df Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 444: Destiny 2 Is Done, NVIDIA N1X Leak, SpaceX Weak IPO, Trump Mobile Data Leak 25.05.2026 2u 28min

  Last Monday of the month, and we're keeping things light for Memorial Day! Trump Mobile phone plans have already leaked subscriber data. Apple is trying to re-litigate their Epic lawsuit terms. SpaceX IPO looks like it might be pretty weak. NVIDIA's N1X chip leaks ahead of Computex. And we bid Destiny 2 a fond farewell. Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 443: NVIDIA Struggles in China, OpenAI Burned By Apple, Googlebook Reveal Reactions 18.05.2026 2u 40min

  NVIDIA is cleared to sell AI chips in China, but no one is buying. A bill in California looks to ban publishers from killing games. Samsung could see chip production stop, costing the company billions. Apple could be working with Intel for iPhone chip production. OpenAI just cant catch a break, even after an Apple partnership. Google opens up more ways to share between Android and iPhone. Xiaomi 17T just got leaked. A new OnePlus phone got leaked. And we should probably chat about that new Googlebook thing... Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4dM Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 442: SpaceX IPO, Trump Phone Scam, Switch 2 Price Hike, XPERIA 1 VIII Price Leak 11.05.2026 2u 48min

  The FCC is now ok with discrimination! SpaceX's upcoming IPO is one of the most restrictive we've ever seen. Musk settles with the SEC over Twitter lawsuit. Cybertruck wheels can fall off. Chrome installs a 4GB AI model in your browser. Steam might find a way to beat scalpers on the Steam Machine. Nintendo is going to raise the price of the Switch 2. We're already seeing leaks of the Oppo Find X10 series. There's a new way to increase gaming performance on Android. The next XPERIA might see a startlingly higher price tag. And I guess we have to discuss that stupid Trump phone... Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4dA Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  What's Going On with Clicks Communicator? Jeff Gadway Spills the Beans on Business and Bootloaders! 07.05.2026 54min

  Building a better phone and unlocking those bootloaders! Jeff Gadway is a co-founder of Clicks Technology, and is the company's CMO. He was very generous with his time, chatting out the company's philosophy, the inspiration behind the Clicks Communicator, his thoughts on competitors, and most importantly, what's happening with MY pre-order! If you've been curious about this retro phone project, this podcast is a MUST listen! Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 441: AI Fake Nudes Fight, Pixel 11 Leaks, OnePlus Merger, Will Apple Drop MagSafe? 04.05.2026 2u 43min

  AI continues it's death spiral as there's significant legal push back against AI fake nudes. We say goodbye to Jeeves at ASK. NVIDIA exec bluntly discloses that AI costs a lot more than humans. Some Apple rumors point to some interesting product cancellations. OnePlus merges with Realme. The vivo X300 fe photography kit price tag is a bit high. And we should discuss these Google Pixel 11 leaks... Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4cx Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 440: Tim Cook Steps Down, ULTRA Phone Cameras, Nintendo Tariff Refunds 27.04.2026 2u 30min

  Last Monday of the month and we're keeping it casual! Sony executives worry that AI will wreck the profits on smartphones. Google is investing $40 billion into an AI competitor. Nintendo is hit with a lawsuit over tariff refunds. Valve FINALLY gets some Steam hardware ready to ship. And we can chat out our feelings on Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple, and what we like best about ULTRA camera phones. Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show notes and links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4cd Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 439: Osmo Pocket 4 Banned in USA, OnePlus Gaming Phone, a weekend with the vivo X300 Ultra! 20.04.2026 2u 41min

  Ad firms settle with the FTC over boycotts. SpaceX is floating Tesla. Meta passes Google in ad revenue. Snapchat cuts 1000 jobs, while CEOs admit there is no benefit to AI. Windows Recall has some MAJOR vulnerabilities. DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has been banned from the USA. Insta360 and Oppo look like they might be making competitors. Oppo shows off a small camera focused phone, while OnePlus shows us a Gaming Ace. Valve delivers a Proton beta for ARM. And we NEED to talk about the vivo X300 Ultra! Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4cN Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 438: YouTube Price Hikes, Apple App Store Fees, Oppo Find X9 Ultra Leaks, OnePlus Gaming Handheld? 13.04.2026 2u 49min

  Apple is taking Epic back to court over App Store fees. YouTube hikes prices on premium again. Italy says NO to Netflix rate hikes. Study says Americans are dropping streaming services. Data center projects are struggling, while Google might turn to fossil fuels to power their AI. France launches a plan to use Linux instead of Windows for government systems. OnePlus might be making a gaming handheld? Framework could be working on a Linux system. Insta360 launched a selfie screen. Huawei's Pura foldable looks familiar. And we HAVE to talk about the Oppo Find X9 Ultra leaks! Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4c4 Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 437: Netflix Price Hike, Playstation Price Hike, RIP Mac Pro, Vivo X300 Ultra Global 30.03.2026 2u 34min

  Musk lost a court case! Meta and Youtube lost a court case! Internet service providers won a court case! RAM prices are fluctuating, but Sony and Netflix are hiking prices. Microsoft had a really bad quarter. Vivo announces the X300 Ultra! Android might get a handy feature back soon! And I have to say a fond farewell to the Mac Pro... Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4bn Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.
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  #SGGQA 436: OpenAI needs more Human BRAINS, Android Side-Loading Explained, iQOO 15R Impressions! 23.03.2026 2u 48min

  More drama around Elon Musk's defrauding of twitter investors. UK government backtracks on AI permissions. Adobe penalties listed in subscription lawsuit. Tim Cook claims he's not political. OpenAI plans to double current employee count. FireFox is adding a free VPN tier. Microsoft starts damage control on Windows 11 reputation. Amazon might try another phone. Google details the silly restrictions on installing apps. And I've been spending some quality time with the iQOO 15R! Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT! -- Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4bb Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.