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Your Friends in the GospelRebooting the ‘Your Friends in the Gospel’ podcastI am so excited to engage the world, teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope that the communities of the Single Adults’ Blogs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Your Friends in the Gospel, which I established, will join me in sharing their examples and testimonies of Jesus Christ on the Wisdom, an Audio Community app. Find me there at https://joinwisdom.audio/alexander if you want me to share your Wisdom talk to our community. I discuss the Book of Moses in the Pearl of Great Price. I invite you read it, if yo...2022-02-0715 min

Very Hicken Bros.Best of November 2021, including Nick Chao's song Roses & Lead PaintThis is the first official monthly highlights episode of the Very Hicken Bros podcast; therefore, the edited episode jumps around within the month of November 2021. I put in many topics in the episode from the Talk to You Later livestream, which we had audio recordings of; such as the following: Trevor raves about Taco Bell's Grill Cheese Burrito. (https://www.tacobell.com/food/burritos/grilled-cheese-burrito) I share my NoName Nerd Minimeal NFT, which includes the crash of my computer; then, I take that moment to discuss my affiliation with NoName Nerd. (https://followmystream.com/alexnhicken/2021/11/20/minimeals/) Since the next...2021-12-111h 02

Very Hicken Bros.Nick Chao composes a new theme song for season 5.Nick joins Trevor and I on this episode a first of Season 5 and more than a month for the Very Hicken Bros podcast. Kyler was offered double pay to work the night of recording the podcast, so he did not make it. I installed Windows 11 on my work laptop, and I share my first impressions. We discuss the following topics: Oura ring Generation 3 (https://www.acquiremag.com/tech/oura-ring-generation-3), Something Really Wants Our Attention: One Cosmic Object Emitted 1,652 Fast Radio Bursts in 47 Days. (https://scitechdaily.com/something-really-wants-our-attention-one-cosmic-object-emitted-1652-fast-radio-bursts-in-47-days/) PS5 and Xbox Shortages Could Last Until 2023. (https://kotaku.com/intel-says-cpu-and-gpu-shortages-may-last-until-2023...2021-10-3047 min

Very Hicken Bros.Whoop debuts Sila Nanotechnologies’ 17% more energy dense batteries.Kyler was too busy to join us after a week off. Recovering from an illness, Nick joins us. We discuss the following topics: Wisdom Audio Community Beta (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wisdom-audio-community/id1576484544), MTN DEW Flamin' Hot Sold Out In An Hour (https://comicbook.com/irl/news/mountain-dew-flamin-hot-sold-out-one-hour/), Sila Nanotechnologies' battery technology will launch in Whoop wearables (https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/08/sila-nanotechnologiess-first-next-gen-battery-will-launch-in-whoop-wearables/), How TikTok Serves Up Sex and Drug Videos to Minors (https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-algorithm-sex-drugs-minors-11631052944), and A Black Hole Triggers a Premature Supernova – First Observation of a Brand-New Kind of Supernova (https://scitechdaily.com/a-black-hole-triggers-a-premature-supernova-first-observation-of-a-brand-new-kind-of-supernova/). --- Su...2021-09-1257 min

Very Hicken Bros.Waymo now offers free rides to Trusted Testers in San Francisco.Kyler did not join us for this episode because he had bad allergies. Nick, Trevor and I did speak about the OnlyFans policy fiasco, but I will publish it later on the Talk to You Later Show. I removed it to publish this episode at a reasonable time today. We spoke about the following topics: Trevor reviews the UMIDIGI Power 5 phone (https://umidigi.com/page-umidigi_power5_specification.html), audea.io, https://throne.live/, Flamin' Hot Mountain Dew Is Coming, Whether You Like It or Not (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/flamin-hot-mountain-dew-coming-141228359.html), You Can Gain Admin Privileges to Any...2021-08-2946 min

Very Hicken Bros.Virtual Riot's new album is introduced with their song Chroma.We got the entire team together for the second time. We discussed joining the LaunchPadOne Self Made contest. (https://www.launchpaddm.com/selfmade) We also discussed Nick's possibly last photo-shoot with his long time photography associate. (https://www.instagram.com/nick_/) Kyler introduces Chroma, the first song release of Virtual Riot's new album: Simulation. (https://youtu.be/-PeWP7Czde8) and Trevor discusses the following article: Astronomers Create New Radio Map of Large Magellanic Cloud (http://www.sci-news.com/astronomy/radio-map-large-magellanic-cloud-09978.html) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-08-2250 min

Very Hicken Bros.Nick Chao's "Paradise" is a vocal focused song.This episode is the first with the full team. We introduce Nick Chao (https://www.instagram.com/nick_/) to Kyler Jeffrey (https://twitter.com/developerrr_). We talk about the following topics: Wisdom: Audio Community App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wisdom-audio-community/id1576484544), Virtual Riot's new album "Simulation" (https://twitter.com/Virtual_Riot/status/1424797050869207051), Valve’s upcoming Steam Deck will be based on Arch Linux—not Debian (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/08/valves-upcoming-steam-deck-will-be-based-on-arch-linux-not-debian/), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 announced with S Pen support and water resistance (https://www.theverge.com/22617206/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-features-specs-price-hands-on), and Nick's song "Paradise". --- Support this podcast: http...2021-08-151h 01

Very Hicken Bros.The London Hard-fork of Ethereum is Live.Neither Nick or Kyler joins us for this episode. I did not publish an edited version of the last episode because it was too long to edit within the weekend. The livestream unedited version of the podcast is found at the following link: https://anchor.fm/alexnhicken/episodes/Most-of-the-Olympics-facilities-in-Japan-is-powered-by-Hydrogen-e158tha We discuss the following topics today: Pokemon Unite (https://unite.pokemon.com/en-us/), Tokyo's cauldron features the first hydrogen powered Olympic flame (https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-powered-olympic-flame/8547739/amp/), Google formally confirms Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: See official renders here! (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-6-official-2728192/), Ethereum Is...2021-08-0737 min

Very Hicken Bros.Protect your identity with Duckduckgo's email anonymity tools.Kyler Jeffrey joins the Very Hicken Bros, and we talked about the following topics: Marko: Beyond Brave - an epic hand-drawn metroidvania (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiomechka/marko-beyond-brave), Kyler's new computer, Pine64's $30 Linux Smartwatch Launches (https://www.pcmag.com/news/pine64s-30-linux-smartwatch-launches), Microsoft Quietly Released Its Own Linux Distro (https://www.tomshardware.com/amp/news/microsoft-released-cbl-mariner-linux-distro), Verizon is also switching to Android Messages as default for RCS (https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/20/22584443/verizon-android-messages-rcs), Android 12, Pokémon Unite launches for Nintendo Switch next week (https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-15-pokemon-unite-launches-for-nintendo-switch-next-week), Lightyear One to be manufactured in Finland b...2021-07-2559 min

Very Hicken Bros.Nick Chao explains his song "Promise the World".Nick joins us with a song to share! We talk about the following things: The Black Widow movie, the Gameboy Advance in 2021, Final Fantasy XIV Is So Popular Even The Digital Version Sold Out (https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-xiv-is-so-popular-even-the-digital-versio-1847272446), Yats are now native URLs on Opera — Yat (https://emojis.y.at/blog/yats-are-now-native-urls-on-opera-browser), Report: Google Pixel Foldable, others will use ultra-thin glass (https://9to5google.com/2021/07/14/google-pixel-foldable-ultra-thin-glass/), Billionaire Jackass Space Race, activelook.net, Kepler Seems to Have Detected a Bunch of Rogue Planets Drifting Through The Galaxy (https://www.sciencealert.com/kepler-seems-to-have-detected-a-population-of-rogue-planets-drifting-through-the-galaxy), and Promise the World (Nick's New Song). --- Support thi...2021-07-181h 14

Very Hicken Bros.Halo delivers cars driver-less for their new rideshare business.We launched the Season 4 of the Very Hicken Bros podcast, and Season 4 is about livestreaming. You can participate by asking question during the conversation in the comment section of the Spotify Greenroom. This feature is only for iOS users. If you want to contribute to the Talk to You Later show, where the livestreams are published, you can chat with us after we record the podcast. We will be recording on Wednesday or Friday evenings, and we will share the links to the livestreamed podcast episode on social media. Trevor and I talk about the following topics: Vintage GBA gaming...2021-07-1131 min

Very Hicken Bros.Introducing Kyler: Music Producer and @Developerrr_Trevor and I finally introduce Kyler! He has been very active in the creativity and technology realm, working in ROM communities and music production. Kyler explains his favorite song that he produced, which he calls "Outside". (https://iamreinvented.bandcamp.com/track/outside) We discuss the following articles as well: Google wants to automatically clean up all your useless SMS 2FA messages (https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/06/29/google-messages-is-learning-to-auto-delete-otps/), joinwisdom.app, Chrome OS has a nice new addition coming for console gamers (https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/06/25/chrome-os-has-a-nice-new-addition-coming-for-console-gamers/), Amazon Goes All-In On Truck Safety With Autonomous Driving Company Plus (https://www.f...2021-07-041h 13

Very Hicken Bros.Stephen Hawking's black hole theories are confirmed with 95% confidence.Meet the Red Hot Chilly Penguin (🌶🤘⭐🐧.y.at). Trevor and I talk about the following topics: JioPhone Next smartphone launched, Google says it runs special version of Android (https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/technology/news/story/jiophone-next-smartphone-launched-google-says-it-runs-special-version-of-android-1818874-2021-06-24), New Tamagotchi Is A Wearable Smart Device (https://kotaku.com/new-tamagotchi-is-a-wearable-smart-device-1847119315/amp), Drought-stricken communities push back against data centers (https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/drought-stricken-communities-push-back-against-data-centers-n1271344), Striker leaves San Francisco Shock (https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/striker-leaves-san-francisco-shock), ANS returns to the San Francisco Shock (https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/ans-returns-to-the-san-francisco-shock), Ethereum EIP-1559 London hardfork has been successfully initiated on the Ropsten...2021-06-271h 02

Very Hicken Bros.Esports team changes their name after a 210 million dollar contractHow is your week, Trevor? Hi, I am Chill Penguin. and I am Dragonbolt. Check out my yat at 🐉🔩🤑.y.at, if you want to follow me more closely. Trevor and I discuss the following topics: my Whoop 18 month membership extension, Google's New Wire-Free Pixel Buds A-Series Are $60 Cheaper Than AirPods (https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/03/google-pixel-buds-a-series/), A Pro E-Sports Team Is Getting $210 Million to Change Its Name (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/04/sports/esports-name-change-tsm-ftx.html), Overwatch is getting cross-platform play on PC and console (https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2021/6/9/22524108/overwatch-crossplay-pc-playstation-xbox-nintendo-switch-console), Joining the Brave Search Be...2021-06-131h 04

Very Hicken Bros.Autonomous Vehicle company TuSimple cuts 10 hours off a 24 hour long haul.Trevor and I record a normal episode again finally. We talk about the following topics: Target reverses drastic decision on selling Pokemon cards amid scalper crisis (https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/target-reverses-drastic-decision-on-selling-pokemon-cards-amid-scalper-crisis-1587446/), Norton Cyber Security Firm Adds Crypto Mining Services BeInCrypto (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/norton-cyber-security-firm-adds-044455129.html), Google Messages could soon get two new features WhatsApp and Telegram have had for years (https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/05/27/google-messages-could-soon-get-two-new-features-whatsapp-and-telegram-have-had-for-years/), Polestar 2 Android Automotive review Google finally gives you a car worth talking to, and it's called Polestar 2 (https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/06/02/i-lived-with-the-google-fied-future-of-cars-and-it-excites-me/), Digital Wellpaper is a unique wallpaper app from OnePlus...2021-06-0657 min

Very Hicken Bros.An Introduction to Web3Trevor and I were so busy moving this past weekend that we were unable to record a podcast together, so I recorded a quick thing about my Web3 experience. IPFS & Blockchain Domains: How To Launch An Unstoppable Website On IPFS In Under 3 Minutes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9vTeAtELOk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-06-0216 min

Very Hicken Bros.Trevor gets his 2021 iMacTrevor and Nick talk about the following topics: y.at/🌶🤘⭐🐧, his new iMac, Apple’s lossless music streaming announcement, Google wins cloud deal from Elon Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet connectivity (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/13/google-cloud-wins-spacex-deal-for-starlink-internet-connectivity.html), new contax, More accurate clocks may add more disorder to the universe, scientists say (https://www.livescience.com/accurate-clocks-produce-more-entropy.html), NFTs...? - Can You Sell Analog/Vintage Camera Photos on a Blockchain? (https://www.35mmc.com/18/05/2021/nfts-can-you-sell-analog-vintage-camera-photos-on-a-blockchain-by-pixels-and-grain/) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-05-231h 17

Very Hicken Bros.Luminar reveals their new design focused lidar system with a partnership with Pony.ai.Trevor and I are still preparing for the launch of season 4, assembling a team. This is the backup episode; just in case the team could not coordinate well again. Trevor talked about Jon Prosser's leak of the Pixel 6. I talk about my experience purchasing my Unstoppable Domain, facing high gas fees. US Target stores to stop selling Pokémon cards after rising value prompts threats to staff (https://www.theguardian.com/games/2021/may/13/us-target-stores-to-stop-selling-pokemon-cards-after-rising-value-prompts-threats-to-staff). I got my Oura ring delivered late. Sega Is Still Cool With Sonic Fan Games, Provided "No Profit Is Involved" (https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/05/s...2021-05-1640 min

Very Hicken Bros.Argo AI shows that they keep pace with the autonomous vehicle industry leaders.Trevor and I discuss the following articles: Overwatch gained 10 million players last year despite no new heroes or modes (https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/overwatch-gained-10-million-players-last-year-despite-no-new-heroes-or-modes/), Google accidentally announces 'Pixel Buds A-Series' (https://9to5google.com/2021/05/04/google-pixel-buds-a-series-tweet/), New Lidar Brings Ford-Backed Argo AI a Big Step Closer to Full Self-Driving (https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/04/new-lidar-brings-ford-backed-argo-ai-a-big-step-cl/), 'Spaghettified' star wrapped around a black hole spotted for the first time (https://www.space.com/amp/spaghettified-star-observed-near-black-hole), and New Breakthrough Towards Understanding Dark Energy (https://scitechdaily.com/new-breakthrough-towards-understanding-dark-energy/). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-05-0848 min

Very Hicken Bros.Blockchain-ownership of Online Identity becomes accessible natively for the first time on mainstream Opera browser.The quick topics that we had were Playstation 5's Returnal, purchasing the iMac, finally getting my Eth off an non-custody exchange, and Toyota; purchasing Lyft's self-driving car division (https://www.techspot.com/news/89457-toyota-buys-lyft-self-driving-car-division-550.html). 'Evangelion' creator Hideaki Anno wants to make a live-action 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' (https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/evangelion-creator-hideaki-anno-wants-to-make-a-live-action-nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind), Opera adds Unstoppable Domains support to desktop and iOS browsers, providing you with seamless access to the decentralized web (https://blogs.opera.com/desktop/2021/04/opera-web3-support-unstoppable-domains-nft/). LG V70 ThinQ rumoured specifications leak with a 120 Hz display, a 5,300 mAh battery and 45 W charging (h...2021-05-0252 min

Very Hicken Bros.Scientists discover a solution for our plastic waste disaster.We cover the latest Apple Event with Nick (https://twitter.com/Nick_Chao/status/1384636771690897414). Trevor and I talk about the following topics: Sony won't shut down PS3 and PS Vita stores after all (https://www.cnet.com/news/sony-wont-shut-down-ps3-and-ps-vita-stores-after-all/), Scientists just made a huge breakthrough in reducing plastic waste (https://www.inverse.com/innovation/scientists-turn-plastic-into-oil), and Our Planet Is Travelling Through The Debris of Ancient Supernovae (https://www.sciencealert.com/our-planet-is-travelling-through-the-debris-of-ancient-supernovae). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-04-251h 23

Very Hicken Bros.DARPA subsidizes Spacecraft with Nuclear Thermal Propulsion.Trevor and I review the OnePlus 9 Pro and the PinePhone. Trevor introduces Final Fantasy XIV Beta for PS5 as I do the Oura Ring. We discuss the following articles: Nintendo is releasing a bright blue Switch Lite in May (https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/13/22381575/nintendo-switch-lite-new-color-blue-price-release-date), Overwatch League Brings Back Live Events This Summer (https://www.ign.com/articles/overwatch-league-brings-back-live-events-this-summer), Buh-Bye, Bitcoin: The PRC (China) Has Launched A Digital Yuan. And It Will Change Everything (https://seekingalpha.com/article/4418567-bitcoin-china-launched-digital-yuan-and-will-change-everything), Haunting New Hubble Photo Reveals The Wisps of a Dying Galaxy (https://www.sciencealert.com/haunting-new-image-from-hubble-shows-a-dying-galaxy), DARPA picks Lockheed Martin and...2021-04-181h 16

Very Hicken Bros.Waymo CEO John Krafcik passes the baton to two new CEOs.I don't have time to add a description. I am rushing of to a bonfire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-04-111h 03

Very Hicken Bros.Africa unites to wall itself from the expanding Saharan Desert.Nick joins Trevor and I, discussing the following: Milky Way mosaic took 12 years, 1250 hours (https://earthsky.org/space/milky-way-panorama-metsavainio-astrophotography), Microsoft Launches ION On Bitcoin Mainnet (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/microsoft-announces-completion-of-ion-v1-and-launch-on-bitcoin-mainnet), Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Chapters Are Free, But Weapons Are Locked Behind Gacha System (https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-7-ever-crisis-gacha-weapons/),GShares of smart glasses maker Vuzix jump as Q4 results top expectations (https://www.zdnet.com/article/shares-of-smart-glasses-maker-vuzix-jump-as-q4-results-top-expectations/), 20 Years of Mac OS X (https://512pixels.net/2021/03/os-x-at-20/), Is Sergey Brin really building the world's biggest aircraft? Here's everything we know. (https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Sergey-Brin-Google-airship-blimp-zeppelin-LTA-16030652...2021-03-281h 36

Very Hicken Bros.Blockchain enables us to own our online identity, not relying on our email address or phone number, which we don't actually own.Sorry. I can't put in the description of the podcast at this time. I rushing off to see Raya and the Last Dragon, but Nick did join us for this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2021-03-071h 20

Very Hicken Bros.OnePlus thrives at T-Mobile's MetroTrevor and I spoke about the following topics: 15% of Metro customers use OnePlus (https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-nord-series-us-1201202/); Waymo, delivering people in San Francisco (https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/17/waymo-begins-robo-taxi-tests-in-san-francisco/amp/); Mysterious massive holes in Siberia (https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/17/world/siberia-craters-arctic-climate-change-scn/index.html); Blockchains LLC, petitioning for innovation zone (https://www.ksl.com/article/50107012/in-nevada-desert-a-technology-firm-aims-to-be-a-government). We also discuss the BlizzConline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfAGiRdabzE), Pokemon Presents (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjolDEc6qtk), CryptoTab browser v. Brave Browser (https://cryptotabbrowser.com/19820041 & https://brave.com/download/), and Cloud Mining platforms (Bee.com, Pi Network, ByBee, Nodle Cash...2021-02-281h 05

Very Hicken Bros.Final Fantasy introduces four new developments.Trevor and I talk several topics. The order is the following: Hayao Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' to Get Stage Adaptation (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hayao-miyazakis-spirited-away-to-get-stage-adaptation), Overcast overhauls its Apple Watch app (https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/25/22300649/overcast-podcast-app-new-watch-update), ZTE unveils second-gen in-display camera tech, but we still have questions (https://www.androidcentral.com/zte-unveils-second-gen-display-camera-tech-we-still-have-questions), Mobileye partners with Lohr and Transdev to develop self-driving shuttles (https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/25/mobileye-partners-with-lohr-and-transdev-to-develop-self-driving-shuttles/) four different final fantasy games, Qualcomm announces XR1 AR Smart Viewer reference design (https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/23/22296100/qualcomm-xr1-smart-viewer-ar-glasses-announce-lenovo-thinkreality-a3), Astronomers find the fastest spinning black hole to date (https://www.livescience.com/first-black-hole-detected-fastest-spinning.h...2021-02-271h 01

Very Hicken Bros.Astrophysicists rekindle 12 billion mile connection with voyaging spacecraftWe almost had a guest for this episode, but he was called in to work early on Friday. Trevor and I talked about the following topics: Wearable technology will no longer need batteries by the end of the decade (https://www.colorado.edu/today/2021/02/10/thermoelectric), Nothing's first product (https://www.techspot.com/amp/news/88576-carl-pei-nothing-focusing-wireless-earbuds-first.html), Aurora partners with Toyota (https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/aurora-partnering-toyota-autonomous-taxis), OnePlus is the only phone company to increase growth from last year (https://pocketnow.com/oneplus-was-the-only-brand-to-grow-in-the-us-market-in-a-pandemic-hit-2020), Motional to use Blackberry's QNX security (https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/02/19565162/blackberry-announces-qnx-software-will-power-motionals-autonomous-vehicles), LG's Rollable phone patent is...2021-02-1453 min

Very Hicken Bros.Net Zero Carbon Fuels are being commercially developed.This episode is one defined by passion. We had more than 25 topics, and Nick Chao joined us. Trevor had 15 topics. They are the following: Sony, not making money of the sale of PS5s (https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/3/22264242/playstation-5-sales-loss-manufacturing-costs-msrp-sony); emongg, becoming San Francisco Shock’s official content creator(https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/san-francisco-shock-signs-emongg-as-a-content-creator); Sega, spliting (https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-02-01-sega-sammy-to-split-video-games-and-pachinko-machines-into-separate-companies); Sonic, getting a Lego set (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-sonic-the-hedgehog-lego-set-is-speeding-into-production/1100-6487094/); Upright, getting acquired (https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/DarioHealth+%28DRIO%29+Announces+Acquisition+of+Leading+Digital+Musculoskeletal+Company+Upright+Technologies+and+%2470+Million+Fi...2021-02-071h 26

Very Hicken Bros."Silver Bullet", a Cyberpunk 2077 inspired song, by Nick ChaoNick Chao joins us for the first episode of 2021. We discuss the following topics before he introduces his new song: video gaming is a bigger industry than the combined film and sports industry (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/games-are-now-making-more-than-movies-and-sports-combined/1100-6485777/), Demon Slayer takes the top animated film box office title from Spirited Away (https://comicbook.com/anime/news/demon-slayer-mugen-train-beats-spirited-away-box-office/), KFC to release a gaming PC (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55433318), Nick give his review of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5, Xiaomi's Mi 11 is the first phone with the 888 chip (https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-11-flagship-5g-launch-china-qualcomm-snapdragon-888/), Nick gives his thoughts...2021-01-301h 25

Very Hicken Bros.Brave Browser supports ipfs://, the Interplanetary Filing System.First of all Trevor starts it off with a surprise. I discussion my decision to abandon Android and iOS, buying a PinePhone. The news topics are the following: M1 Macs can now run full version of Linux thanks to new Corellium port (https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/20/m1-macs-can-now-run-full-version-of-linux-thanks-to-new-corellium-port/), Google Closes Loon, Its Plan to Use Balloons for Web Access (https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-parent-ends-project-that-provided-internet-from-balloons-11611327810), Google says it completes acquisition of Fitbit (https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-parent-ends-project-that-provided-internet-from-balloons-11611327810), New Vuzix MicroLED smartglasses show how small the future is becoming (https://www.cnet.com/news/new-vuzix-microled-smartglasses-show-how-small-the-future-is-becoming/), New Pokémon luxury j...2021-01-231h 29

Very Hicken Bros.California to home Toyota's revolutionary hydrogen fuel car later this monthTrevor and I discuss the following topics: Vuzix and Topcon collab (https://siliconangle.com/2020/12/16/vuzix-topcon-bring-augmented-reality-construction-sites-across-europe/), Among Us on Nintendo Switch (https://www.engadget.com/among-us-switch-launch-today-173338948.html), ZeroAvia funding round (https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/16/business/zeroavia-hydrogen-planes/), Ubisoft+ on Stadia (https://9to5google.com/2020/12/14/ubisoft-plus-arrives-google-stadia/), Zoox car reveal (https://www.slashgear.com/zoox-self-driving-robotaxi-revealed-amazon-cash-builds-bidirectional-pod-ev-14651075/), Carl Pei's new startup (https://androidcommunity.com/carl-pei-secures-7-million-funding-for-his-new-audio-venture-20201210/), Toyota's hydrogent Mirai car (https://www.core77.com/posts/103621/Toyotas-New-Hydrogen-Powered-Minus-Emissions-Mirai-Cleans-the-Surrounding-Air-as-You-Drive), New black hole powers (https://www.universetoday.com/149200/black-holes-gain-new-powers-when-they-spin-fast-enough/). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-12-2056 min

Very Hicken Bros.Scientists hack photosynthesis in algae to produce hydrogen.Trevor and I discuss the following topics: Streaming on Stadia, going live (https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/7/22162574/google-stadia-opens-youtube-livestream-feature-december-8); a new map of the Milky Way Galaxy (https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/27/world/earth-supermassive-black-hole-milky-way-scn/index.html); a once in a lifetime planetary alignment (https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/11/30/witness-astronomys-once-in-a-lifetime-planetary-alignment-on-december-21/); Universtiy collab hacks photosynthesis to produce hydrogen (https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2020/11/25/Hydrogen-producing-algae-may-fuel-alternative-energy-economy/8491606313840/); Volkswagen to produce a $25,000 electric vehicle (https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-battery-electric-vehicle-205040665.html); Cognixion develops an augmented reality headset, enabling disabled people, by reading their brainwaves (https://www.tweaktown.com/news/76526/this-ar-headset-can-read-your-brain-and-speak-for-you/index.html); BlissOS puts Android on PC (h...2020-12-131h 19

Very Hicken Bros.Lightyear introduces their photovoltaic electric vehicle that you may never need to charge.I am so grateful for Nick Chao, joining us for this one year anniversary episode of the podcast. I did not feel that my topics were a meaningful balance to Trevor's topics. Trevor and I reviewed our experience with the new Google Pay. (https://9to5google.com/2020/11/17/new-google-pay-announcement/) The quick topics that we covered before getting into our more deep topics are the following: California's Public Utilities Commission is ready to approve autonomous taxi companies' services.(https://finance.yahoo.com/news/robotaxi-companies-now-win-approval-215822299.html) More Fast Radio Bursts are discovered. (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/fast-radio-bursts-blasts-space-galaxy-frb-b1723714.html). Introducing, the...2020-11-281h 11

Very Hicken Bros.Wind Generating Solar Tower to power millions of homes in CA and AZ.This episode is a classic. We talk about developing technologies after Trevor talks about the new policies of transferring Pokemon to Pokemon Home from Pokemon Go (https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-go-pokemon-home-live-all-trainers/), and how Playstation 4 can be an extension console to the Playstation 5 (https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/9/21556803/sony-ps5-remote-play-ps4-app-streaming-games). The developing technologies are the following: self-healing wearable technology (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/electronic-skin-wearable-technology-b1646601.html), sound bubbles (https://apnews.com/article/new-tech-device-sound-beaming-noveto-38327ae5fe116080a5eaf2374eb0f5c8), and wind power generating solar tower (https://www.treehugger.com/using-solar-energy-create-wind-power-4853385). The astrophysics news is about fast...2020-11-1842 min

Very Hicken Bros.Playstation app update enables remote game downloads and deletion.Trevor and I discuss the Whoop (https://www.androidauthority.com/whoop-strap-review-1161259/) and Playstation app (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/358749) after Trevor reviews LG K92 5G (https://9to5google.com/2020/10/29/lg-k92-5g-price-release/). Waymo releases autonomous safety score card for Phoenix fleet (https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/30/waymo-phoenix-safety-incident-score-card-autonomous/). Most isolated massive stars are kicked out of their clusters (https://phys.org/news/2020-10-isolated-massive-stars-clusters.html) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-11-0755 min

Very Hicken Bros.Klein Vision looks to sell their flying car within a year.Welcome to season 3 of the Very Hicken Bros. podcast. The reason that it is season three is because Trevor is going to launch a YouTube Channel. Nick Chao joins us. We discuss the following topics: Garmin's new esports smart watch (https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/forget-fitness-garmins-new-smartwatch-is-designed-for-esports-athletes-4105079), every PS5 launch game (https://www.ign.com/wikis/playstation-5/List_of_PlayStation_5_Launch_Games), Nick's latest photography adventures, Google Play Music's death (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/22/google-play-music-is-now-officially-dead-dead-dead/), the October Apple Event, KleinVision's flying car (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8888847/Futuristic-flying-AirCar-takes-skies-time.html), and a possible planet's core floats in an asteroid...2020-10-291h 00

Very Hicken Bros.GM to manufacture self-driving cars without in-person controls late next yearTrevor and I discuss the following topics: the plague of the red chocobo (https://www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn/red-comet-chocobo), US Defense Contractor's second phase product develop with Vuzix (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vuzix-receives-order-us-defense-175000223.html), HTC Desire 20+ (https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/htc-desire-20-smartphone-unveiled-19-10-2020/), LG's rollable TV (https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/19/21524338/lg-rollable-tv-available-price-on-sale-korea), GM, a self-driving leading pack member (https://ca.reuters.com/article/idCAKBN2762SP), the Milky Way's clumpy halo (https://phys.org/news/2020-10-milky-galaxy-clumpy-halo.html), and the Milky Way black hole spin determination (https://www.universetoday.com/148403/we-actually-dont-know-how-fast-the-milky-ways-supermassive-black-hole-is-spinning-but-might-be-a-way-to-find-out/) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...2020-10-2358 min

Very Hicken Bros.Waymo takes public lead in self-driving car race from Tesla.This episode was a little funny because Trevor starts with three third topics, and closes with two half topics, and we have three full topics in the middle. The three third topics are the following: Final Fantasy 16's basic development completion (https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-16-update-from-square-enix-says-it-has-completed-basic-development/), Carl Pei leaves OnePlus (https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/12/carl-pei-leaves-oneplus/), Nest Thermostat includes Soli chip (https://pocketnow.com/googles-new-nest-thermostat-has-a-soli-chip-inside-and-costs-just-130). I cover Waymo annoucement (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54476524) to serve the public before Tesla. (https://electrek.co/2020/10/12/tesla-release-full-self-driving-beta-customers-next-week/) Trevor discusses IBM's new contract with Overwatch. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/krisholt/2020/10/09/ibm-inks-its-first-ever-esports-deal-with-the-overwatch-league/) Mineral i...2020-10-1544 min

Very Hicken Bros.The quantum internet doesn't require an internet connection.Trevor and I researched some in-depth articles. I learned about the quantum internet (https://www.discovermagazine.com/technology/the-quantum-internet-will-blow-your-mind-heres-what-it-will-look-like), and Trevor dove deep into the operating systems of spacecraft. (https://arstechnica.com/features/2020/10/the-space-operating-systems-booting-up-where-no-one-has-gone-before/) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-10-1358 min

Very Hicken Bros.Atari takes lead on a universal gaming currencyThe General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was so inspiring this past weekend that Trevor and I decided to make a new podcast, which we will be recording today. We discussed the following topics: the movie theater industry (https://theplaylist.net/studios-take-a-hit-cinemas-analyst-20201005/), Final Fantasy's Collection of SaGa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7uT3iT7BxA), Google's Project Soli (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2020/9/30/21496318/google-soli-radar-motion-sense-rick-osterloh-pixel-5), Atari (https://decrypt.co/43744/atari-token-bitcoin-com-public-sale-november), the Nobel Physics Award (https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54420240), Graphene (https://www.fastcompany.com/90560206/this-wonder-material-could-eliminate-dead-batteries-once-and-for-all), and black holes (https://www.sciencealert.com...2020-10-081h 14

Very Hicken Bros.Nick Chao explains "The End of Us", a song sketch.Nick Chao (https://www.instagram.com/nick_/) joined us to share his latest song sketch. I was planning to edit this podcast episode today, but I had two spontaneous job interviews. Trevor and I decided to publish the episode without editing because we know that our audience would like to focus on the general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this weekend. We want to get it out early for you. We had engaging conversations with Nick Chao, and Trevor and I had the following few topics: Final Fantasy 16’s trailer wasn’t pre-rendered because Square want...2020-10-021h 16

Very Hicken Bros.Twitter's decentralized, blockchain futureSorry if the podcast editing feels off. Publishing and listening to many podcast lately, I feel that my ears are fried. They need a break. Before we alternating discussing Amazon's new products and tiny home companies, we discuss the following topics: Twitter, preparing to go decentralized (https://www.coindesk.com/jack-dorsey-twitter-blockchain-strategy-oslo-freedom-forum); Amaranthe, earning more money from streaming than touring (https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/amaranthe-earns-more-money-from-streaming-than-from-touring/); the first commercially available hydrogen plane (https://www.newschain.uk/news/worlds-first-hydrogen-fuelled-flight-commercial-plane-35038). The Amazon products that Trevor discussed are the security camera drone of Ring (https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/24/21453709/ring-always-home-cam-indoor-drone-security-camera-price-specs-features-amazon) and Amazon's new cloud gaming...2020-09-291h 25

Very Hicken Bros.If Zuckerburg does all his meetings in virtual reality, we can.Firstly Trevor shares his wisdom, ordering the PS5 without much frustration. After he covers the news about media of TikTok (https://pocketnow.com/tiktok-avoids-ban-and-closes-deal-with-oracle-and-walmart), Playstation, Xbox (https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21451464/xbox-series-x-s-preorders-sold-out-restock-amazon-best-buy-newegg-walmart-microsoft-store) , and Nvidia. Before we cover the announcements of Bose (https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21449477/bose-sleepbuds-2-earbuds-announced-specs-sleep-date-price), Facebook (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uqo3KFmPaz9rMTQBGlURY) with Spatial (https://spatial.io/), Sony (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/17/sonys-new-flagship-phone-actually-looks-kind-of-good/), and Mercedes-Benz. Trevor was so excited about an off-grid tiny home article that I shared; we had to discuss it. (https://www.businessinsider.com/iohouse-space-smart-home-2020-9) Trevor and I bounce between each other...2020-09-261h 02

Very Hicken Bros.Flying cars will have force-field protection.After Trevor introduced the Sony's new flagship smartphone, we discuss the topics, which he organized that I found following themes: [I typically choose the topic order.] INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS; Nvidia to buy ARM for $40 Billion (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/14/nvidia-is-reportedly-nearing-a-deal-to-purchase-arm/), Solar Fridge helps Africans off-grid (https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/09/business/solar-fridge-youmma-africa-spc-intl/), & Apple Airpods counterfeits seized in US customs (https://www.androidauthority.com/us-customs-oneplus-buds-apple-airpods-1157076/), TECHNOLOGY FINDS NEW APPLICATION; Hydrogen Boilers transform our heating systems- Energy Experts (https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/news/hydrogen-boilers-will-transform-our-heating-systems-says-energy-expert), Battery Free Gameboy Runs Forever (https://scitechdaily.com/battery-free-game-boy-runs-forever-powered-by-button-pressing-and-solar-energy/), Hololens 2 to fix cars using Augmented Reality (https://luxurylaunches...2020-09-251h 05

Very Hicken Bros.Join Pebble's Rebble alliance.Trevor starts off the podcast with many short topics before we got into the main topics like Unlock Ubuntu using your face. (https://tech.davidfield.co.uk/unlock-ubuntu-using-your-face/) The Andromeda galaxy has a huge halo that's already overlapping with our galaxy's. (https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-andromeda-galaxys-halo-is-already-colliding-with-the-milky-ways) ZTE Axon 20 5G is the first phone with an under-display camera No bezel, notch, hole-punch, or pinhole. (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/09/01/zte-axon-20-5g-is-the-first-phone-with-an-under-display-camera/) A Spider-Man Comic Was Written By AI And The Result Is Madness. (https://screenrant.com/spider-man-story-written-by-ai/) The main topics are the following: Yandex and Uber spin out self-driving...2020-09-071h 04

Very Hicken Bros.Nick Chao shares his new song, "Neon Lights."Trevor and I catch up with Nick Chao, who shares his new song 'Neon Lights.' Trevor shares his review of the Pixel Buds. We discuss the odd devices of the Amazon Halo (https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/27/21402493/amazon-halo-band-health-fitness-body-scan-tone-emotion-activity-sleep) and LG Wing (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/the-lg-wing-is-a-t-shaped-dual-screen-smartphone/). The smartphone notch is almost dead, and I couldn't be more excited. (https://www.androidcentral.com/smartphone-notch-almost-dead-and-i-couldnt-be-more-excited) We discuss the Apple app store and Epic, being banned from it. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is finally here, and the wait wasn't worth it. (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/08/27/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-edition-android-release/) Submarine could explore seas...2020-08-311h 22

Very Hicken Bros.Newly detected fastest star orbits black hole at 53.6 million mph.Trevor and I follow up on a few things before talking about the topics of the week. I introduce Tilt Five. (https://www.tiltfive.com/) These augmented reality glasses project a virtual running partner to help you crush your goals. (https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/08/22/these-augmented-reality-glasses-project-a-virtual-running-partner-to-help-you-crush-your-goals/) Trevor talks OnePlus 8 pro. I follow up on my Trifecta experience, saying that I started Daily Yoga. The new topics are the following: 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys (https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/08/19/health/gmo-mosquitoes-approved-florida-scn-wellness/index.html), Rozetta Corporation Selects Vuzix Smart Glasses for Its e-Sense Productivity and COVID-19...2020-08-2346 min

Very Hicken Bros.Xiaomi's products announcement is more exciting than Apple's.Trevor discusses his new phone, sharing his favorite icon pack. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.osheden.raya) He got the green OnePlus 8 Pro that he wanted! Trevor and I talk health, planning to get into shape, as I begin my subscription with Trifecta. He shares his opinion of "Seven Deadly Sins" 4th season. I discuss my weekend exploration of Instagram instead of Ethereum, discovering Threads. AT&T might sell Crunchyroll. (https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/08/atandt_attaches_usd1_billion_price_tag_to_crunchyroll_as_sony_seeks_to_complete_anime_empire). Nreal is not US based...2020-08-171h 15

Very Hicken Bros.Nick Chao's "Dark Romance", a working demo tape songTrevor hosted this episode because he had a lot of topics as he has in the past few episodes, transitioning between each other topic; however, his recording did not save properly, since his computer died. I had to completely reorganize the conversation to make it flow. We covered the following topics: Switching from Cash App's Bitcoin to Uphold's Eth, the Dark Romance Interview, PORTL (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-hologram-idUSKCN2531D5), Apple's new iMac, Yandex's self-driving team in Michigan (https://medium.com/yandex-self-driving-car/yandex-expands-its-self-driving-testing-to-ann-arbor-michigan-e1fdbab17303), Elon's regional level 5 autonomous vehicles (https://bdtechtalks.com/2020/07/29/self-driving-tesla-car-deep-learning/), a black hole's accretion disk...2020-08-0938 min

Very Hicken Bros.Dhirubhai Ambani of Reliance Industries' Origin StoryTrevor starts us off with a review of the animated film "A Whisker Away". We talk construction, and Trevor introduces the new development of Studio Ghibli's theme park (https://www.indiewire.com/2020/07/studio-ghibli-theme-park-fall-2020-opening-miyazaki-worlds-1234576123/). He has a lot of topics again, so I transition between them, telling my first experiences with Bitcoin and Cash App. Trevor's next topic theme is gaming and pop culture with the following topics: Pokemon's rerelease of their cereal (http://www.cerealously.net/news-pokemon-cereal-2020/); a new handheld that can play Game Boy, Game Gear, and Neo Geo Pocket cartridges (https://www.notebookcheck.net/Analogue-Pocket-The-luxury-Game-Boy-will-be-orderable-from-next-week-for-US-199-99.483800.0...2020-08-0358 min

Very Hicken Bros.All Lego's production uses renewable energy, and I am constructing a solar farm for them.We discuss the following: Studio Ghibli's "Only Yesterday", Netflix on Google's Nest Hub (https://9to5google.com/2020/07/21/netflix-nest-hub/), Samsung's new bean pods (https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-leaks-reveal-price-specs-and-battery-life), Apple diversifying their production locations (https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/25/21338436/apple-iphone11-india-foxconn-china), FCC's approval of Microsoft's Surface Duo (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-surface-duo-clears-fcc/), OnePlus' Nord annoucement (https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/7/21/21331537/oneplus-nord-release-date-specs-features-cameras-quad-sensors-90hz) LEGO's construction of solar farms (https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnparnell/2019/03/29/lego-buys-u-s-solar-power-builder/‬), MY THEME SONG, Elon Musk's Telsa auto insurance (https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-tesla-launching-insurance-company), Elon's Neuralink (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-chip-music-stream-a9627686.html), Mira...2020-08-021h 15

Very Hicken Bros.Reliance Jio, India's rising power house tech company, flexes.In this episode, I review Pikachu's Origin Story (https://youtu.be/8SJSS_CB6jE), UpRight Go 2, and OnWatch app after Trevor discusses Pokemon Season 2 and BabyBay retiring from the Atlanta Reign of the Overwatch League. The topics of this week are the following: OnePlus Nord (https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-nord-5g-could-be-america-bound_id125987), Reliance Jio and Google (https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-google-announce-new-android-based-operating-system-11594805320431.html), Jio Glass (https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/reliance-jio-unveils-3d-mixed-reality-jio-glass-key-features-you-should-know-861487.html) , and a Black Hole "Blinks" (https://www.sciencealert.com/for-the-first-time-we-ve-seen-a-black-hole-blink). Trevor's bonus topic is Ayreon's new album teaser (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=293894568328594).2020-07-2659 min

Very Hicken Bros.Scientists and Robots Join Forces to Expedite Research.Trevor & I spoke about the following topics: "My Journal is Written to be Read." - Alex Hicken | 15 July 2020 (https://writtentoberead.blogspot.com/2020/07/15-july-2020.html), Pokemon Season 2 (https://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-tv/), https://beaxy.com/, Reliance Jio launches a Zoom knock-off, JioMeet in India (https://pocketnow.com/reliance-jio-launches-a-zoom-knock-off-jiomeet-in-india), Autonomous Robot Scientist Does in Days What It Would Take a Human Months to Complete (https://www.newsweek.com/ai-autonomous-robot-scientist-created-1516255), Ninja starts streaming on YouTube after Microsoft shuts down Mixer (https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/8/21299002/ninja-youtube-streaming-mixer-shut-down), Dr. Disrespect PERMANENTLY Banned From TWITCH, He is joining Ninja and Shroud to Develop NEW...2020-07-151h 19

Very Hicken Bros.Google acquires North with Project Myo, which is Project Soli on steroids.Trevor and I covered a lot of topics. I list them as follows: UpRight Go 2 (uprightpose.com/), OnePlus - New Beginnings Episode 1 (https://youtu.be/GxqKXbp1Pn8), Ubuntu (ubuntu.com/), mail.com, Pokemon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor (https://youtu.be/wOSDnjacRm4), The Pokémon Company Engagement Rings (https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/pokemon-company-pikachu-engagement-ring-info), Google confirms acquisition of smart glasses maker North There's probably more to Google's interest than just glasses, though (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/06/30/google-reportedly-in-talks-to-buy-smart-glasses-maker-north-for-180-million/), Thalmic Labs – Myo Retail Launch (https://youtu.be/A8lGstYAY14), Niantic announces Catan: World Explorers, the fourth augmented reality game from the stu...2020-07-0552 min

Very Hicken Bros.Digital Heart: Are you a cyborg?Nick joins us today, and we reveal one of his new songs. The following link will lead to my personal blog post about my week: https://writtentoberead.blogspot.com/2020/06/june-28-2020.html. We talk about the following topics: AMARANTHE - Viral (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) (https://youtu.be/-A7BPXEBh1Q), WWDC 2020 (https://developer.apple.com/wwdc20/), Amazon acquires autonomous vehicle startup Zoox (https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/26/amazon-acquires-autonomous-vehicle-startup-zoox/), Volvo will use Waymo’s self-driving technology to power a fleet of electric robotaxis (https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/25/21303324/volvo-waymo-l4-deal-electric-self-driving-robot-taxi), Microsoft’s Mixer streamers are sad, angry, and moving to Twitch (https://www.theverge.com...2020-06-291h 06

Very Hicken Bros.The Exotic Fifth State of Chemical ElementsTrevor and I discuss the following topics: The Hunt Is On for Elusive Ghost Particles in Antarctica (https://www.wired.com/story/the-hunt-is-on-for-elusive-ghost-particles-in-antarctica/), Spotify is holding my favorite podcast hostage with its terrible app (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/06/13/spotify-is-holding-my-favorite-podcast-hostage-with-its-terrible-app/), LG Velvet Unboxing and quick impressions! (https://youtu.be/Dr6N730wJi4), OnePlus Z aiming to undercut iPhone SE and Pixel 4a with $299 price tag (https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-z-could-launch-299-according-new-tweet-carl-pei), Another company is giving up on AR. This time, it’s Bose. (https://www.protocol.com/bose-gives-up-on-augmented-reality), Google countersues Sonos for patent infringement (https://www.engadget.com/google-countersues-sonos-patent-infringement-132548465.html), Li...2020-06-2251 min

Very Hicken Bros.Google Currents is coming July 6th to keep businesses and their teams currentTrevor and I discuss the following topics: We've NEVER seen cooling like this! - Poco F2 Pro Teardown! (https://youtu.be/ZZWMxwcFZOc), A New Switch Game Has Unseated ‘Animal Crossing’ For The EShop’s #1 Spot After Three Months (https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/06/09/a-new-switch-game-has-unseated-animal-crossing-for-the-eshops-1-spot-after-three-months/#c809b99bb5fc), Google Currents launches July 6, replacing Google+ for good [https://9to5google.com/2020/06/04/google-currents-launch/ & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Currents_(2011-2013)]. I also review the iPhone XR and apps that are marketed to help you find new friends on Snapchat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...2020-06-1234 min

Very Hicken Bros.Elon Musk's Starlink to serve North America gigabit internet by end of the yearTrevor and I did two sessions of recordings because we were not satisfied with the first, discussing the following topics: The Internet of Bodies is here. This is how it could change our lives (https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/internet-of-bodies-covid19-recovery-governance-health-data), How THIS wallpaper kills your phone (https://youtu.be/iXKvwPjCGnY), Waymo’s robot minivans are ready to roll in the Bay Area for the first time since COVID-19 outbreak (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/30/21275441/waymo-self-driving-car-delivery-bay-area-resume-covid), Sega Game Gear Micro Announced, Tiny-Handed Gamers Rejoice (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sega-game-gear-micro-announced-tinyhanded-gamers-r/1100-6477977/), How Sega hopes to use Japanese arcades as streaming da...2020-06-0653 min

Very Hicken Bros.Interviewing Nick Chao about his latest song "American Gothic"Sorry that this episode is published late. We are going to have to figure out a new schedule, since I got a new job. This episode is the interview that I have been looking forward to since the beginning of the podcast. We talk about the following topics: Amazon in Advanced Talks to Buy Self-Driving-Car Tech Company Zoox (https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-self-driving-car-tech-company-zoox-11590538611), Apple acquires machine learning startup Inductiv Inc. to improve Siri data (https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/27/apple-acquires-machine-learning-startup-inductiv-inc-to-improve-siri-data/), and Scientists built a bionic eye that could give blind people sight (https://bgr.com/2020/05/24/bionic-eye-human-prosthetics/); furthermore, Trevor peppers...2020-05-3046 min

Very Hicken Bros.Microsoft embraces open sourceNick joined us today! We discuss the following topics: Tokenized cassette tape by Grammy winner DJ RAC launches on new Ethereum-based marketplace Zora (https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/64760/ethereum-tokenized-cassette-dj-rac-zora-grammy), Sony’s first AI image sensor will make cameras everywhere smarter (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/14/21258403/sony-image-sensor-integrated-ai-chip-imx500-specs-price), Twitter is testing a way to let you limit replies to your tweets (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21265090/twitter-testing-limited-replies-tweets-conversations), SnapChat, Jon Prosser Reveals Exclusive Info About Apple’s Upcoming AR Glasses, ‘Apple Glass’ (https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/prosser-apple-glass/?), China’s beloved QR code may make a global comeback through Apple (https://www.abacusnews.com/tech/c...2020-05-211h 04

Very Hicken Bros.AT&T high speed internet to reach rural areas with Google's LoonTrevor and I discuss the following topics: Eric Schmidt leaves Google (https://9to5google-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/9to5google.com/2020/05/09/eric-schmidt-leaves-alphabet/amp/); Loon: Release date, price, AT&T plans for Alphabet's balloon internet (https://www.inverse.com/innovation/loon-alphabet-google-att-kenya-explainer); PS5's Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo: Check Out These Stunning Screenshots (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5s-unreal-engine-5-tech-demo-check-out-these-stu/1100-6477210/); Spatial's VR Meeting Rooms Are Now Open to Everyone | WIRED (https://www.wired.com/story/spatial-vr-ar-collaborative-spaces/); Is Supernatural VR worth the subscription cost? (https://www.androidcentral.com/supernatural-vr-worth-subscription-cost); and One of the largest uncontrolled pieces of space debris...2020-05-1442 min

Very Hicken Bros.Facebook's Libra gets its first CEOTrevor and I talk about the following articles: Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk win contracts for spacecraft to land NASA astronauts on the moon (https://www-washingtonpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/04/30/jeff-bezos-elon-musk-win-contracts-spacecraft-land-nasa-astronauts-moon/), China launches new experimental crew spacecraft, testing out its deep-space ambitions (https://www-theverge-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/5/5/21247776/china-long-march-5b-rocket-launch-deep-space-prototype), Intel to buy smart urban transit startup Moovit for $1B to boost its autonomous car division (https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2020/05/03/intel-to-buy-smart-urban-transit-startup-moovit-for-1b-to-boost-its-autonomous-car-division/amp/), Microsoft offers $100,000 to hack its custom Linux OS (https://www...2020-05-0747 min

Very Hicken Bros.Clarifying my Ethereum newb explanationsTrevor and I discuss the following topics: trying Lubuntu 20.04 (https://lubuntu.me/focal-released/), following up of my Ethereum newb knowledge (https://open.spotify.com/show/41TNnXSv5ExcQSzEGLlGhy), Riot Gaming is taking over (https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/28/21240497/overwatch-league-sinatraa-leaving-sf-shock-valorant), K-pop augmented reality concert (https://abcnews.go.com/International/pop-boy-band-superm-thrills-fans-performs-concert/story?id=70362270), EV charging network (https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-supercharger-network-versus-other-electric-car-chargers-2020-4), and Starlink (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a32277239/elon-musk-spacex-starlink-internet-testing/). If you want to support the Very Hicken Bros., you can without donating money. The Brave web browser has replaced the typical advertisement system with Brave Rewards, which is designed to be donated...2020-04-3053 min

Very Hicken Bros.Linux and Ethereum 2.0 newb? Me too!Trevor and I discuss the following topics: microG (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/19/install-use-custom-rom-no-google-apps/), Netflix's valuation (https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/netflix-shares-all-time-highs-disney-market-cap-1234581167/), Ethereum 2.0 (https://beincrypto-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/beincrypto.com/ethereum-2-0-could-be-the-greatest-economic-shift-ever-venture-capitalist/amp), Renault (https://electrek.co/2020/04/14/renault-stops-making-gas-cars-in-china-shifting-sales-only-to-electric-cars/), Lubuntu, and MMO virtual COVID 19 memorial (https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-14-coronavirus-memorial). You can help support the channel monetarily by using Brave browser, who is revolutionizing the advertisement ecosystem. In Ethereum, I learned that people can collect cryptocurrency designed to be donated to content creators called base attention tokens by using the Brave browser. Download the b...2020-04-2348 min

Very Hicken Bros.Imagine flying a drone on Mars from EarthNick joins us, telling us about his progress on his music. I talk about exploring the Linux world. Trevor started the topics by reviewing the OnePlus event. Trevor and Nick talk about the LG Velvet and the 2020 iPhone SE. After talking about phones, we discuss the following things: AutoX, flying a drone on Mars, Nightwish's Human album, and Overwatch's Echo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-04-1647 min

Very Hicken Bros.Qwant Quibi (Review)We discuss the following topics: Wing (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-08/alphabet-s-delivery-by-drone-surge-to-stay-at-home-customers), Google launches free version of Stadia for anyone with a Gmail account (https://pocketnow.com/google-launches-free-version-of-stadia-for-anyone-with-a-gmail-account), Qwant (https://pocketnow.com/with-google-services-missing-huawei-p40-series-turns-to-qwant-search-engine), Windows 10 is getting Linux files integration in File Explorer (https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/8/21213783/microsoft-windows-10-linux-file-explorer-integration-features), Nuro (https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/7/21212719/nuro-driverless-car-test-california-dmv-delivery), and Quibi (https://bgr.com/2020/04/02/quibi-free-year-t-mobile-streaming-service/). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-04-0941 min

Very Hicken Bros.The 200 Year Proclamation of the First VisionTrevor and I discuss "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World" given on April 5, 2020. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/proclamation-the-restoration-of-the-fulness-of-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-04-0623 min

Very Hicken Bros.Making Nostalgia Food ExtravagantTrevor and I talk about the following topics: OnePlus 8, Trevor's new daily driver (https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3077728/oneplus-8-will-be-unveiled-april-14); "Make it fancy" by Tasty, Lunchables (https://youtu.be/4h7cYsDBsPo), Snack Pack Chocolate Pudding (https://youtu.be/FieutD1LRlM), Flamin' Hot Cheetos (https://youtu.be/mAF0UMHzwjs); Seven Deadly Sins, the anime, review; Xerox withdraws HP bid (https://www.pcmag.com/news/xerox-ends-effort-to-acquire-hp-citing-coronavirus-pandemic); and Huawei store wants Google apps (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/31/huawei-wants-to-put-google-apps-in-its-own-app-store-after-android-block.html). Check out my world news podcast. https://readthestoryoftheworld.substack.com | https://www.patreon.com/alexnhicken --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2020-04-0232 min

Very Hicken Bros.Talking creativity with Nick ChaoThe following articles inspired some of the conversations of this podcast: No more cookies on the Safari browser (https://www.inputmag.com/tech/apple-laps-google-fully-blocks-third-party-cookies-in-safari), one year of the Apple card (https://tech.co/news/what-happened-apple-card-2020-03), Kenya contracts with Alphabet for balloon internet distribution (https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2020/03/25/covid-19-alphabets-giant-internet-balloons-to-boost-anti-virus-efforts-in-kenya), and Pokemon Go ball shortage (https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/23/21191717/pokemon-go-poke-balls-update-cheap-bundle-gift-increase-coronavirus). Thank you for listening this podcast is our longest yet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-03-261h 27

Very Hicken Bros.Thai hospitals deploy droidsWe discuss the following topics: Pigweed clarification (https://9to5google-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/9to5google.com/2020/03/19/google-pigweed-embedded-development/amp/), Thai hospitals deploy droids (https://news.yahoo.com/thai-hospitals-deploy-ninja-robots-aid-virus-battle-073032208.html), DirectX 12 in PC gaming (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/03/directx-12-ultimate-brings-xbox-series-x-features-to-pc-gaming/), Baidu Self-driving Test Facility (https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3076088/baidu-build-self-driving-test-facility-chongqing-western-city-pushes), and Waymo in the Coronavirus Age (https://www.androidcentral.com/waymo-shutting-service-fully-driverless-vehicles-continue-operating). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-03-2231 min

Very Hicken Bros.Renault Morphoz: a two in one carTrevor and I discuss the following topics: Renault Morphoz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YTo6Oa1XcY), Google Advanced Protection Program (https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/18/google-advanced-protection-blocks-third-party-apps/), Snapseed is updated for the first time in two years (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/03/18/snapseed-alive-first-update-since-2018/), Tesla model Y started shipping on Monday (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/16/tesla-model-y-deliveries-begin-meeting-expectations-on-the-crossover.html), and PS5 (https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/18/21183181/sony-ps5-playstation-5-specs-details-hardware-processor-8k-ray-tracing). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-03-1939 min

Very Hicken Bros.Drug Testing is about to be revolutionized.Trevor and I covered the following discussion topics: Reminiscing about Usain Bolt, Usain Bolt's world record race, Chloe Dygert's world record race; Google Update: Pixel 4a price leak, Google Coronavirus employee policy; Verry Productions, Website: https://www.verry.pro; Video Game Update: e3 canceled; Overwatch Update: Michael Chu leaves Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch League games canceled; Headline Article: Organoids will revolution drug testing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-03-121h 10

Very Hicken Bros.Huawei aims to become China's GoogleBefore I get into the contents of the podcast, I would like to apologize to Nick Chao. Somehow the call cut out right when he began to tell us about his new video project. Trevor updated us on Google for the week with the following link topics: Chrome OS upgrades to Debian. Google Stadia screenshots and videos Wear OS is more health focused. Google cancels I/O 2020 conference. I updated us on a couple Alphabet X project with the following link topics: Fully fitted Waymo Jaguar I-pace version 5 Waymo Via Tidal Other topics t...2020-03-0651 min

Very Hicken Bros.Blood, Sweat, and SegaTrevor gives an update on Google, and I follow up on the Square conversation from last week; then, we talk about Sony Playstation and Sega. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-02-2730 min

Very Hicken Bros.Sonic the Hedgehog and The Mystery of PigweedTrevor and I discuss the success of Sonic the Hedgehog, TCL's Sliding "Folding" Phone, Huawei's Origin, Blizzard Leaks, Twitter CEO’s secret, and Pigweed/Fuschia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-02-2047 min

Very Hicken Bros.Delain, Nightwish, Samsung's Unpacked, MWC, GeForce NOW 2020; & moreSorry that we are late publishing this podcast. Trevor was sick. Trevor and I talk the new products of Delain, Nightwish, Samsung's Unpacked Event, Overwatch League and Mobile World Conference 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-02-141h 04

Very Hicken Bros.Analysts believe that Facebook feared Whatsapp before acquisition. Nike's Next% is no longer banned.Nick Chao joined us, and Trevor is back. I realized that we should have mentioned Whatsapp in previous episode together during our Top Ten Most Influential Things of the Past Decade. We also discuss Nintendo Switch's and Nike's VaporFly Next%'s success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-02-0357 min

Very Hicken Bros.Introducing Thomas Hicken: What is art? Theme Song ChallengeWe have a surprise for you! Thomas provided a theme song for the podcast. He kicked off the challenge for us (meaning Trevor, Nick, and I) to record personal theme songs. After discussing that, I introduce him; then, we discuss practices of creative people, concluding with the topic of defining art. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-01-2652 min

Very Hicken Bros.Why Disney almost acquired Twitter, Xenobots, and HydropanelsI had one last technology to talk about from CES before Trevor tells me of another cutting edge technology called Xenobots. Trevor was interested learning why Disney almost acquired Twitter, so Alex explained that to him. We saved that conversation for last, but Xenobots takes the show as mindblowing. Its 2020, and Xenobots are reality. We also talk about the valuation of Google and Tesla. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-01-2039 min

Very Hicken Bros.Predicting the Next Decade in Tech & Our Best of CES 2020We talk about CES, revealing our best of CES choices, after discussing predictions for the next decade. We are on Apple Podcasts now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-01-1350 min

Very Hicken Bros.Loving CES 2020: Day 2Trevor and I discuss wide variety of technologies from cloud services, battery-free Bluetooth chips, to WiFi 6. I hope that you enjoy today’s conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-01-0856 min

Very Hicken Bros.Our favorites from CES 2020 day 1 after talking the YOUTUBE FTC Children content changesTrevor and I talk about the YOUTUBE FTC Children content changes with COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act passed in 1998 put into effect 2000) before talking about our favorite things of the first day of CES. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2020-01-071h 02

Very Hicken Bros.Top Ten Influential Things of the 2010sWelcome! We are excited to begin season 2 on the podcast with a new audio quality. The year 2020 is starting soon, and the podcast discusses what we think are the top ten influential things of the past decade. Nick Chao joins us, announcing his renewed focus of publishing videos weekly on YouTube every one or two weeks. Check out his channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7iLz3lVk0rzGZ2XYus29A --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-12-302h 18

Very Hicken Bros.Delayed 2020 Motorola Razr & FF Crystal Chronicles; Sundar Pichai’s first few weeks; Latercase: TTYLWe discuss the indefinitely delayed 2020 Motorola Razr until further notice and the delay of the Remastered Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles until Summer 2020. We also talk about the surge of updates and releases during the first few weeks of Sundar Pichai as Alphabet’s CEO. A new segment called “Talk to you later” is introduced with Trevor’s unboxing of the Latercase. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-12-231h 36

Very Hicken Bros.Stadia, Pokemon, and Resigning CEOs especially Alphabet’s Larry PageThere has been so many CEOs resigning this year. We discuss that, focusing on Google and Alphabet after Larry Page resigned a couple weeks ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-12-1637 min

Very Hicken Bros.Reacting to the Game AwardsEditing delays the publishing of podcasts, and I am still editing the fourth episode. I heavily relied on it to make the conversation sound smooth. I hope that you will still enjoy our early work as we develop our speaking skills. This podcast is very minimally edited. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-12-1450 min

Very Hicken Bros.Introducing Nick ChaoNick Chao is a high school friend of Trevor’s, and he is going to be a regularly hosted guest. We are planning to have him monthly until he has his podcast going, since he is interested in creating one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-12-0242 min

Very Hicken Bros.Pokémon Season BeginsThis episode is Trevor and I, talking about the new Pokémon Sword and Shield game for the Nintendo Switch. The initial conversation follows up on a 80s and 90s dance party from the previous day. I hope that you didn’t mind us laughing. We hope that you find it humorous too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-11-2424 min

Very Hicken Bros.Meet the Very Hicken BrosIn the first episode of the Very Hicken Bros, Trevor introduces Alex, and Alex introduces Trevor; sharing their personality, current efforts, experience, and interests. The introduction opens up the many types conversations that will be shared weekly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexander-hicken/support 2019-11-1732 min