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2022-05-0603 min

2020-09-1422 min

2020-09-1113 min

2020-09-0805 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 362: iOS 14 gives the finger to advertisers?IOS updates are always fun, New emjois, apps and most importantly updates to our privacy and security. Users can now hide their Identifier for Advertisers, making it even more difficult for apps you install to track you! Be sure to select the "Ask app not to track" whenever it pops up! The only question is how much security messaging is too much security messaging? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-piss...

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 357: Congress questions big tech in antitrust hearing.The liberals are upset about everything every company does, right? The conservatives feel that no one wants to listen to their lite voices, right? Today, members of congress asked questions of 4 of the largest tech companies on the planet and while valid points were made, it's clear that this entire hearing was meant to push their agendas and there was a severe lack of understanding of how the technology actually works. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from thi...

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 351: #CancelYoutubeTVWe have a choice and decisions to make. YouTube TV increased it's price yet again, but we must admit that we are partially to blame -- we always want more for less. Some are canceling (I did) and I say take your media into your own hands and find more alternatives that fit your lifestyle. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/30/21308449/youtube-tv-price-increase-64-99-viacom-hbo-new-channels Intro music details: –––––––––––...

2020-07-1411 min

2020-07-1307 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 349: Apple WWDC 2020 Keynote ImpressionsApple's WWDC Keynote provided us with hit after hit giving us updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS! /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21299042/apple-wwdc-2020-recap-biggest-announcements-ios-ipados-macos-silicon-chips-mac Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-06-3010 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 348: Are mobile app stores monopolies?Apple and Google (more so Apple) controls the app installation process from beginning to end, they have barriers to entry and also capitalize off of services those apps offer by collecting 30% of revenue which is why Store especially pushes for subscriptions to be purchased using the "in app purchase" model. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music pr...

2020-06-2209 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 347: Playstation 5The PS5 is the newest console from Sony, featuring beautiful graphics, top of the line specs and some interesting hardware components making an interesting console. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-06-1407 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 346: Reasons to be excited for Android 11 Beta!!The beta is here, the beta is here! Today via the Official Google Blog, Android 11 beta is currently available. This is huge for the Android community and anyone that follows smartphones, there are many new features that will only make Android better such as updates to communication via chat bubbles, enhanced home controls and privacy. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.blog.google/products...

2020-06-1107 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 345: Control YOUR Data: Messaging and EmailTexting messaging and email by default aren't secure with many interception points from governments to your carrier. How can you protect yourself? With a little investment and time you can. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-05-3014 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 344: Trump's Executive Order against social mediaSocial media got Donald Trump elected. Like him or not, our current president played the game and won, but you shouldn't get mad when you spew hate and spread misinformation and get fact-checked because every tweet is a decision and you have a choice to spread lies or truth. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://gizmodo.com/trumps-executive-order-on-social-media-is-the-worst-kin-1843738652 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Li...

2020-05-2908 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 343: Control YOUR data: Cloud StorageGoogle Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive and more. There are many options for storing your files online, but do you trust them? Or should you? Companies and government entities want your data and if it's in the cloud, it's someone else's machine. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Zero knowhow cloud storage: https://www.cloudwards.net/best-zero-knowledge-cloud-services/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by...

2020-05-2612 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 342: Citizens have the right to privacy, kick rocks DoJ.The Department of Justice, along with William Barr and Donald Trump continue to whine about Apple correctly protecting their users through the use of encryption. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-05-2104 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 341: Of course the Senate passed a surveillance bill....The government never ceases to amaze me. Full of politicians, who don't understand the technology they're trying to govern and full of individuals who don't want to govern. Today they passed a bad bill that undermines our privacy and I advise you to step UP your privacy protocols. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/14/21257782/surveillance-bill-congress-senate-pass-usa-freedom-reauthorization-act Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Li...

2020-05-1507 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 340: Twitter pushes work from home, why can't your employer?Working from home is a very important concept given the current state of the world dealing with the coronavirus. If you work for a company that is technology focused, there's no excuse of why they shouldn't offer a viable work from home solution. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/12/twitter-says-staff-can-continue-working-from-home-permanently/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Li...

2020-05-1305 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 339: Can you trust data??Data is everywhere, we create it,consume it and make decisions from it. Know your sources and trust the numbers from reputable sources. Numbers don't lie,but spin does. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-05-1105 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 338: Wink Smarthome wants a monthly fee?Current Wink users are being slapped with a monthly fee that will start in a week. This is a move so that the company wouldn't have to sell user data. Would you pay a subscription to utilize items that you already own in your home? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/6/21249950/smart-home-platform-wink-monthly-subscription Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music pr...

2020-05-0705 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 337: Is Quibi the next big streaming service in your pocket?Quibi, a new streaming service aimed at your smartphone has launched and it's entire premise focuses on videos made for portrait viewing that are 10 minutes or less, with a few caveats. Is it worth the monthly charge? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.howtogeek.com/662501/what-is-quibi-everything-you-need-to-know/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be...

2020-05-0104 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 336: Ways to KEEP using tech after the pandemic has passed.The coronavirus pandemic won't last forever and we've been creative in our ways of seeing each other virtually, working out and more. I challenge each of you to continue being this creative using the technology we have even after the pandemic is lifted. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://yo...

2020-04-2707 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 335: Apple and Google teaming up to fight the coronavirus!!Let's go Apple and Google!! The two tech giants are teaming up again, this time to fight this nuisance coronavirus. We've shut down cities and more and now a technological solution is gearing up using contact tracing to help send alerts to those that have come in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. The solution utilizes Bluetooth low energy, but some worry about potential privacy concerns depending on who gets access to the data. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my...

2020-04-1410 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 334: Your iPhone still isn't as good as a gaming system.You can get all of the fancy Bluetooth controllers you want, there are still legitimate arguments for why a traditional gaming system is better than your mobile phone. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-04-1204 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 333: The internet should be an essential service.Prove me wrong. Internet is an essential service. Our government and governments around the world should strive to have either a free or local form of internet available throughout the country for countless individuals for work, school and play. Instead we get promises of 5G, while everyone doesn't even have access to 4G or speedy broadband. But we're racing to something new, now? Why? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! ...

2020-04-0613 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 332: iPhones with buttons are a step back...Let's push the needle forward. Why in 2020 is Apple still willing to produce an iPhone with a button? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-04-0303 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 331: Robocalls will get SHAKEN up!Finally there are going to be methods starting at the FCC to combat these idiotic robocalls. We all despise them and while this may not guarantee you never get another robocall in the future, it's certainly a step in the right direction. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-31-fcc-stir-shaken-june-30-2021.html Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Mu...

2020-04-0104 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 330: Google Podcasts, ready for prime time?Hold your horses Google, you're late to the game and a bit cluttered, let's see if things improve. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/25/21192325/google-podcasts-update-design-android-ios-recommendations Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-03-2605 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 329: Gym shutdown? Try an app instead!There's an app for that has never been a more accurate statement than now. Fears of coronavirus have us socially distancing ourselves,but that doesn't mean you cannot workout! Find an alternative means,such as an app to help keep your fitness on track. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: ht...

2020-03-2405 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 328: Google ISN'T making a nationwide coronavirus screening website...Donald Trump,our president,made another false claim. Anyone surprised? Google is not making a nationwide coronavirus screening site,but a company under the Alphabet umbrella, Verily, is working on a site to help in the Bay Area -- with a hope of expanding. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/13/21179118/google-coronavirus-testing-screening-website-drive-thru-covid-19 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by...

2020-03-1406 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 327: The Definitive "Work from Home" Guide.With all of the well deserved fear around the coronavirus more companies are opting to allow their employees to work from home. Here are some tips!! /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-03-1105 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 326: AT&T Streaming Service?? Did we ask for this?No one asked for another streaming service, but AT&T is proud to give us one. This is another item being added into my "death by micropayment" discussion. As part of tech spring cleaning, let's scrutinize our monthly payments and lessen our cord-cutting costs. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/02/att-tv-cord-cutting-streaming-service/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by...

2020-03-0405 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 325: Apple "Battery-Gate" Settlement?We all remember when Apple throttled older iPhones, not for nefarious reasons but due to the fact that lithium ion degrades over time and it's performance simply worsens.. However, instead of Apple letting consumers know this, they did it in the background -- now there's up to $500 million in potential settlement cash looming in the future. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/2/21161271...

2020-03-0305 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 324: Reduce your tech anxiety and disconnect!From time to time, we all need to disconnect in this ever connected world. We're always bombarded with notifications and the thought that we should always be available, let the world know and yourself know that YOU deserve time to yourself. I'll give you 3 helpful life hacks on disconnecting. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by...

2020-03-0205 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 323: Ancestry sites and your privacy!!Ancestry unfortunately lays off 6% of staff due to a declining market, but are consumers simply getting more concerned about the inherit privacy implications? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/05/ancestry-lays-off-6-of-staff-as-consumer-genetic-testing-market-continues-to-decline/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-02-2706 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 322: First Amendment and YouTube?Terms of Service matter!! Online life is real life and you do not get to say and do what you please from the cover of "being online". /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/first-amendment-doesnt-apply-on-youtube-judges-reject-prageru-lawsuit/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-02-2706 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 321: Coronavirus and it's effect on tech.Coronavirus is sadly underreported on by our governments and it's too important not to ha e a central focus in our current conversation. Additionally, it's causing a butterfly effect in tech ; however, none of these outweigh the human aspect. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Fr...

2020-02-2005 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 320: Stay away from folding phones!! (For now....)Folding phones are popping up from the big names, Samsung and Motorola -- expect a few for companies to throw their names into the hat. However, with the concessions in battery, durability and the exorbitant price tag, this may be a trend you should pass on until further notice. Let's talk about it. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Li...

2020-02-1805 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 319: Revisit old technology ideas!!Sometimes you to try an app,piece of hardware of our or another technological soulful solution and they may not work, this does not mean forget about them. Let's not marry one solution and forget that there are always other options. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q5...

2020-02-1604 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 318: Healthcare versus Technology.I want to see technology disrupt healthcare simply because our government isn't willing to do it right, so let someone give it try. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-02-0906 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 317: Iowa, we have a voting app problem!!Caucus results were supposed to be tallied by a third party app; however, due to login and authentication issues votes had to be counted the old fashioned way. Can the US actually test and build a good voting system that's accessible for all? Sometimes, you have to do the work yourself. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/5/21122497/iowa-caucus-app-debacle-voting-election-technology Intro music details: Track...

2020-02-0608 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 316: FCC cracking down on carriers selling location data!Ajit Pai finally does something good -- let's just hope that it doesn't turn into a slap on the wrist for these carriers selling our location data. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/31/21117264/fcc-carriers-broke-law-selling-location-verizon-att-tmobile-sprint Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-02-0405 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 315: Clearview AI and their facial recognition mess...Clearview AI has been in the news due to its facial recognition, data scraping and stories of helping law enforcement -- but is facial recognition and law enforcement a good thing? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/24/21079354/clearview-ai-nypd-terrorism-suspect-false-claims-facial-recognition Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: ht...

2020-01-3008 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 314: Active noise cancellation explained!More and more headphone wearers are entering a crossroads, purchase new headphones with active noise cancellation or without -- what are the advantages with the additional cost of this feature? Spoiler: ANC is great. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_noise_control Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://yo...

2020-01-2606 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 313: Encrypted iPhones vs The Government, Part 2!It was just a few years ago when Apple and Tim Cook took on the FBI and users rights to privacy, security and encryption on their personal devices. The government wants to overreach, as usual, and they believe there should be a way in for the "good guys", but what's stopping those bad guys from also getting in? Apple is having mud thrown at it in an attempt to pull at the heartstrings of all Americans. Here's to hoping you can see through this act and stand up for all of our rights. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on...

2020-01-2213 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 312: Tesla unintended acceleration?Smart lights, plugs, TVs and now are cars have smarts. Sometimes our things just need to be "dumb" and with Tesla bring cited as having unintended accelerations, let's push the case for less smart and more "dumb". /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/20/tesla-calls-claims-of-unintended-acceleration-in-nhtsa-petition-completely-false/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q5...

2020-01-2106 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 311: Do you trust Boeing at this point?737 Max? Does that name sound familiar? This is the same plane that has been grounded after causing 346 deaths worldwide and now it has a software flaw that can prevent takeoff. As consumers we have to demand extensive public proof and testing that these planes will NOT fail due to software. Software is here to help, but also planes and automobiles work quite fine without fancy software wizardry. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast...

2020-01-2104 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 310: Hands off the US Grid!!With tensions high with Iran, it's been noted that state hackers may go after our electrical grid. Who can this affect and what else can we do to protect ourselves? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.wired.com/story/iran-apt33-us-electric-grid/https://www.wired.com/story/iran-apt33-us-electric-grid/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_grid Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Re...

2020-01-1405 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 309: Uber kicked out of Columbia? This isn't Uber's problem...Technology has been the disrupter of our ages. A traditional company comes along and does something great but gets stagnant and doesn't care about it's customers, suddenly an upstart creates and app and simply does "it" better -- whether it's Amazon, Google, Uber or anyone. This isn't the fault of the tech -- perhaps these traditional companies need to get with the times or better yet, do better. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this...

2020-01-1306 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 308: Google Assistant updates for privacy and features!!Apple, Google and Amazon all got caught with their hands in the cookie jar last year by allowing humans to review voice data -- to no one's surprise (at least not mine). This year Google is working to make Assistant more private and more feature-rich. I'm excited! /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://gizmodo.com/google-assistant-now-more-helpful-around-the-house-and-1840846201 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Mu...

2020-01-0808 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 307: CES 2020 | Sony releases a concept car?Expect the unexpected at CES. Sony gave us a bit more than PlayStation this go around with an all new concept vehicle loaded with technology. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21054270/sony-vision-s-electric-concept-car-ev-announcement-ces-2020 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-01-0805 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 306: The 2020 Tech Cleanup!!It's the new year and instead of waiting for spring to clean, begin the new year by decluttering your digital Life! I've got some times for you, delete your old unused accounts, cleanup your cloud storage, get rid of unneeded hardware and apps -- this will make your technological life better and easier! /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Li...

2020-01-0609 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 305: Get the most from your streaming dollars!!Analysts are predicting a streaming war in 2020, it won't be between Netflix on Hulu -- it'll be on us, our dollars and our attention. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-01-0504 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 304: Trying AirPods Pro!!Trying AirPods Pro was absolutely amazing, but will it make me send my Powerbeats Pro to the trash? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2020-01-0205 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 303: ISP held liable for user downloads??Cox is being held liable, $ 1 billion dollars worth of liability to be exact, for users illegally downloading music. Should they be anything other than a dumb pipe? I suggest that we all hide our traffic using a VPN regardless of what we're doing online as ISPs have no right to snoop on our browsing behavior. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/12/cox-communications-hit-with-1...

2019-12-2308 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 302: Apple, Google and Amazon teaming up for smarthome tech!!Did you ever think this would happen? Even though it's been something that's needed to happen for our sanity sake and to better the consumer market it's taken far too long; however, the big 3 and the Zigbee Alliance are working to make a centralized development protocol for smart home devices aimed at privacy and security. This is a big deal. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode...

2019-12-1906 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 301: Instagram wants to stop it before it starts!Instagram is rolling out a feature that will warn users if their captions contain anything offensive -- very good first steps. Will we see other social networks adopt this? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/16/instagram-warns-about-bullying-captions/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io...

2019-12-1603 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 300: Death to robocalls!!No one likes robocalls, especially robocalls spreading fall information. What did California and the FCC do? Impose a $10 million fine. Way to go.... Way to go. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/12/21013168/fcc-robocaller-fine-amount-ajit-pai-federal-communications-commission Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-12-1304 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 299: Amazon upset over government contract loss!!Amazon lost the JEDI (Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure) contract to Microsoft earlier this year and their laywers allege that Donald Trump unsurprisingly had something to do with it? Is this true? I argue that large tech conglomerates shouldn't even be in this space at all because it can cause a conflict of interest. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/12/amazon-sues-dod-claims-trumps-improper-pressure-blocked-cloud-contract-win/ Intro music...

2019-12-1007 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 298: AI aiding in spotting distracted drivers?This is a good thing, so good it's scary. An Australian state is deploying AI to help prevent distracted drivers from ruining our roads. Expect to see this in other countries -- texting and driving can wait. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/4/20994959/ai-automated-surveillance-australia-drivers-texting Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be...

2019-12-0504 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 297: YouTube TV Overview and ReviewWhat makes YouTube TV great? Is it the best overall cord-cutting solution for live TV? I think so. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.pcmag.com/review/352926/youtube-tv Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-12-0111 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 296: Motorola Razr 2019!!! Let's fold it!Brand new for 2019, a reinvisioned Motorola Razr with an exceptionally designed folding display. Do they have what it takes to bring folding devices mainstream? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/13/20963294/motorola-razr-new-foldable-smartphone-android-hands-on-flip-phone-photos-video Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-11-2706 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 295: Tesla Cybertruck!!!The future is literally here in every way. Tesla's latest vehicle offering, coming in 2022, Cybertruck gives you 0-60 speeds in under 3 seconds, a tough as nails exterior, shatter resistant glass and more. All in a futuristic, odd, cool, crazy shell that has a similar stance as the Ford F-150. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/21/tesla-unveils-its-cybertruck/ Video: https://youtu.be/m7atGkba-Z8 ...

2019-11-2205 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 294: Powerbeats Pro are all systems GO!!At $249, the Powerbeats Pro may be the best truly wireless earbuds for iPhone that you can buy. These earphones feature the same seamless connecting experience as with AirPods, great fit with hooks onto your ear and fantastic battery life. These have truly changed how I think about headphones. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Au...

2019-11-2007 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 293: Netflix and Disney....Let's talk about the state of Netflix with Disney+ officially out and millions are subscribed already. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-11-1905 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 292: New 16" MacBook Pro ImpressionsA new 16" MacBook Pro has been released with an updated touchbad and keyboard design (of course). Here are my thoughts. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-11-1706 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 291: Why is Google collecting your health data?Here we go again!! When will companies stop spying and overstepping their boundaries? Google....I want to have faith in you, but secret data collection projects do not fly. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://mashable.com/article/google-ascension-health-care-data/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io...

2019-11-1505 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 290: Imagine a national data privacy and security bill...What would a national data privacy and security bill look like? In the United States and all over the world consumers are having their rights taken away from them as companies and governments alike take at of nonexistent or lackadaisical laws on the security of our data. Let's outline what that book may look like. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV...

2019-11-1313 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 289: Why Cord-cutting is different NOW..Back when the cord-cutting trend first started, Netflix was cheap and still had DVDs, live TV streaming services didn't exist and we also didn't live in a society where every company wanted to have a streaming service. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / St...

2019-11-1110 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 288: DNA data shared with cops??Data is more valuable than gold. Unfortunately, authorities often try to reach into the digital realm often for investigations and this involves harvesting the data for ALL users, not just potential guilty parties. Protect yourself. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/11/search-warrant-overrides-1m-users-choice-not-to-share-dna-with-cops/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q5...

2019-11-1106 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 287: Shutting down malicious apps on Google Play!Way to go Google! A healthy ecosystem needs to be monitored, maintained and cared for -- bringing in help to get bad actors out of the Play Store is a good thing and we all should be happy for the state of Android moving forward. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/6/20952333/google-android-app-defense-alliance-eset-lookout-zimperium-bad-apps-play-store Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music pr...

2019-11-0703 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 286: Facebook allowing LIES in political ads?How low can one company go? Scandal after scandal, idiotic move after idiotic move. Facebook is allowing politicians to lie in paid ads because their lies are "newsworthy" -- yet again, a large platform is abdicating any responsibility in potential fallout from things seen on its platform. Why are people using Facebook again? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/10/facebook-ads-biden-misinformation/ For...

2019-10-3109 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 285: AirPods Pro!A huge update to AirPods had been silently released, with a much needed more customizable fit. Find out what makes pro version of AirPods"pro". /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/28/20936454/apple-airpods-pro-new-release-date-price-noise-cancellation-design-immersive-sound Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-10-3005 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 284: Google and Fitbit sitting in a tree...Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in talks to acquire Fitbit. Nothing is concrete, but what will Google gain from this if they can actually manage it? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/28/alphabet-may-buy-fitbit/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pu

2019-10-3005 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 283: Smart Displays and You!!How can a smart display change how you ambiently compute? Besides giving you a doorway into how your assistant thinks, having that dashboard or smart home command center might be enough to push you over the edge! /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / St...

2019-10-2808 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 282: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint & T-Mobile are planning something!CCMI is a new RCS standard, that the big four want to implement, without Google, which is pushing RCS itself. It includes many features but notably, encryption is excluded. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links from this episode: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/24/20931202/us-carriers-rcs-cross-carrier-messaging-initiative-ccmi-att-tmobile-sprint-verizon Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io...

2019-10-2508 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 281: Made by Google 2019 | Pixel 4, Nest Mini, Stadia and more!!Made by Google 2019 gave us new devices and service updates to the Google ecosystem including the highly leaked Pixel 4! /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-10-1824 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 280: Tesla Centers?? | Shaking up the industry.Automakers are afraid of Tesla, governments love oil -- what's new? /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/12/tesla-centers-leak/ Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-10-1307 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 279: Tech "fake" newsFake news has proliferated the earth, often misunderstood and miscategorized as "anything I don't like". If and only if a piece of news is designed to deliberately misinform or hoax should it be considered fake. What can tech do? Join me in this thought experiment. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/tech-companies-struggle-human-side-fake-news-n857426 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by...

2019-10-1008 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 278: Android to standardize USB-C Power Delivery!!Thank you Google!! Having standards isn't bad, it provides for a great user experience across the vast amount of devices underneath the Android umbrella. This is a good thing because USB type-C is a mess. /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ /\/\/\/\/\ Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/7/20902889/google-android-digital-wellbeing-parental-controls-usb-c-pd-charging-requirements Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / St...

2019-10-1005 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 277: California cares about deepfakes!Thanks California for setting an example. Recently Governor Newsom signed a law that will punish those that create deepfakes published with the intent to misguide. This is a great step forward, but California cannot be the only state to do it! || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/7/20902884/california-deepfake-political-ban-election-2020 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://yo...

2019-10-0705 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 276: Water-resistance vs Waterproof! They ARE different!Misleading headlines really bug me and reading article after article touting a phone or similar device as being waterproof and just wrong -- simple. Waterproof devices don't need IP ratings, because they're just impervious to the stuff; however, water-resistant devices need these ratings to show the difference in levels of exposure that they can be subject to. Don't be fooled my friends. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: Intro...

2019-10-0208 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 275: YouTube Music, the default Android music player!!It's been in the works, but as of Android 10, YouTube Music now takes the place of Google Play Music as the platform's defacto music player. It's clunky but it's there. What are you using? || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://gizmodo.com/sorry-google-play-music-youtube-music-is-now-androids-1838571549 Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://al...

2019-09-3002 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 274: Is Google Play Pass equal to Apple Arcade plus apps?Essentially. Google Play Pass is capitaliizing on Apple Arcadd by attemtping to one up them by offering apps as well. There are so many reasons why this is a great idea!! || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/10/20859976/google-play-pass-apple-arcade-competitor-confirmed Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pu

2019-09-2607 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 271: Stop the swatting!!When you're an adult, you behave as an adult. There's no need to get upset over online interactions and games -- swatting is juvenile. That's exactly what happened, unfortunately, to one Young man that led to guys untimely and uncalled for death. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/09/14/us/swatting-sentence-casey-viner/index.html Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Li...

2019-09-1707 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 270: Cord-cutting hurts the big boys!Consumers have a RIGHT to watch what they want and how they want it -- we are the ones paying for it, right? Additionally, we shouldn't have to pay for channels that we don't watch, which is why we've seen huge upticks in popularity of streaming services. With that being said, AT&T's acquisition of DirecTV hasn't been playing out too well. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https...

2019-09-1307 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 269: YouTube kid-friendly content rules | Understandable, but concerned.Precedent is key. Creators deserve to be creative, but kids really shouldn't be targeted (no one should be over targeted to the extent that we are today). With this mentality of making everything PC should we worry about creating content in the future? || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Links: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/11/20856715/youtube-creators-channel-pivot-demonetization-ftc-fine-google-childrens-content-toys-games Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Wa...

2019-09-1107 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 268: THE 2019 Apple iPhone Event RecapThe definitive 2019 Apple iPhone Event recap is here. There's nothing drastic, but the direction Apple is taking with all of their products screams maturity and polish. Let's get into it! || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-09-1117 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 267: Porsche goes electric, meet Taycan!Porsche puts it's chips in the electric vehicle space with the 2020 Porsche Taycan!! What makes this thing cool!? Read more here: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-porsche-taycan-official-debut-price/ || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/6q57kOJuJRc Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/Pure

2019-09-0909 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 266: Old Facebook data exposed online!?419 million records, tied to Facebook accounts, have been exposed and subsequently taken down. This breach includes 133 million users from the US and included phone numbers, names, genders and more. What's worse is that we know nothing about the who or why this data was pulled. You should really consider pulling the plug on your Facebook account. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV [Au...

2019-09-0503 min

In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson 265: Facebook testing removing like counts?? I "like" itThat dopamine hit is something we naturally get when someone likes a status update from us on social media; however, it's a double-edged sword here because while it's nice to receive affirmation -- it simply adds to us being addicted to social media instead of actually living our lives. Read more here: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/02/facebook-hiding-like-counts-test/ || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest blog posts about the world of technology. Share this podcast with a friend! Intro music details: Track: Pure — KV...

2019-09-0305 min