Shows
Tampa Bay Community Network UnpluggedTBCN AI Media Lab with Scott Ertz.In this episode of the TBCN AI Media Lab, Scott Ertz returns with an interactive session packed with fresh updates on the world of artificial intelligence. From the latest breakthroughs to practical ways AI is reshaping media, Scott dives into what’s new and what’s next. Tune in for insights, questions, and a deeper look at how AI continues to evolve.
2025-08-292h 04
GNC Week In ReviewTPN @ CES 2023 Preview #115This week, as this is our last episode of the year, the team from the Tech Podcast Network is coming on the show for a special episode of GNC Week In Review, as we will have a preview of CES 2023. We will look back at previous CESs, a look ahead to CES 2023, our favorites and our not-so-favorites from years past, and a preview of the TPN’s coverage of CES 2023.
On the episode, we will have on-air talent from Marlo Anderson, host of The Tech Ranch and the National Day Calendar, and crew members, including Michele Mendez fr...
2022-12-161h 51GNC Week In ReviewTPN @ CES 2023 Preview #115This week, as this is our last episode of the year, the team from the Tech Podcast Network is coming on the show for a special episode of GNC Week In Review, as we will have a preview of CES 2023. We will look back at previous CESs, a look ahead to CES 2023, our favorites and our not-so-favorites from years past, and a preview of the TPN’s coverage of CES 2023.
On the episode, we will have on-air talent from Marlo Anderson, host of The Tech Ranch and the National Day Calendar, and crew members, including Michele Mendez fr...
2022-12-161h 51GNC Week In ReviewBattleBots: The Twitter Edition #106This week, Elon Musk wants to have a debate about bots, Amazon buys iRobot for billions, and a mom is suing Facebook.
Also, this week, Avram Pilch, co-host of F5 Refreshing Technology, joined us, but due to technical issues, he could not stay on the podcast. We will definitely have him back on a future episode.
And our podcast is a People’s Choice Podcast Award nominee in the This Week In Tech Technology category, Kirk and Scott would like to thank all of our listeners and viewers for voting for us!
Also hug...
2022-08-141h 57GNC Week In ReviewBattleBots: The Twitter Edition #106This week, Elon Musk wants to have a debate about bots, Amazon buys iRobot for billions, and a mom is suing Facebook.
Also, this week, Avram Pilch, co-host of F5 Refreshing Technology, joined us, but due to technical issues, he could not stay on the podcast. We will definitely have him back on a future episode.
And our podcast is a People’s Choice Podcast Award nominee in the This Week In Tech Technology category, Kirk and Scott would like to thank all of our listeners and viewers for voting for us!
Also hug...
2022-08-141h 57GNC Week In ReviewOur 100th Episode! #100This week, Microsoft buys Activision for billons, Apple balloons its market share in the smartphone market and the CEO of Airbnb is living in Airbnb plus we’ll recap on all that went down from CES 2022
Show Notes:
Microsoft buys Blizzard
Apple retakes top spot in Q4 2021
CEO of Airbnb will live on the platform
Apple’s rumored mixed reality headset could be priced over $2,000
Pichai and Zuckerberg personally oversaw an illegal deal
Democrats unveil bill to ban online “surveillance advertising”
Amazon is being sued
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4 million to a customer i...
2022-01-222h 15GNC Week In ReviewOur 100th Episode! #100This week, Microsoft buys Activision for billons, Apple balloons its market share in the smartphone market and the CEO of Airbnb is living in Airbnb plus we’ll recap on all that went down from CES 2022
Show Notes:
Microsoft buys Blizzard
Apple retakes top spot in Q4 2021
CEO of Airbnb will live on the platform
Apple’s rumored mixed reality headset could be priced over $2,000
Pichai and Zuckerberg personally oversaw an illegal deal
Democrats unveil bill to ban online “surveillance advertising”
Amazon is being sued
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4 million to a customer i...
2022-01-222h 15GNC Week In ReviewCES 2022 Preview #099This week is a special GNC Week In Review as we are going to give a special early preview of our live coverage of CES 2022 from Las Vegas! And this is our last episode for the year, Chris Jordan from the Talking Sounds Podcast is our guest and he’ll join us on this special episode discussing past CES’s and what we will see at CES 2022
As we are less than 2 weeks away from CES 2022 and GNC Week In Review along with the Tech Podcasts Network will be heading to Las Vegas for live coverage of CES 20...
2021-12-191h 22GNC Week In ReviewCES 2022 Preview #099This week is a special GNC Week In Review as we are going to give a special early preview of our live coverage of CES 2022 from Las Vegas! And this is our last episode for the year, Chris Jordan from the Talking Sounds Podcast is our guest and he’ll join us on this special episode discussing past CES’s and what we will see at CES 2022
As we are less than 2 weeks away from CES 2022 and GNC Week In Review along with the Tech Podcasts Network will be heading to Las Vegas for live coverage of CES 20...
2021-12-191h 22GNC Week In ReviewA Pet Rock for 2021 #085This week, a tweet sold for millions, Comcast is investing in billions and you can pay in bitcoin for a Tesla
Show Notes:
Jack Dorsey’s tweet sold for $2.5 million dollars
Comcast to invest $1 billion over the next decade
You can buy a Tesla with bitcoin
Facebook, Twitter, and Google CEO’s appeared in Congress
Uber partners with ScriptDrop
T-Mobile Tuesdays
Regal Cinemas strikes deal with WB
Disney + raising prices
Discovery + and GameStop Reddit documentary
Every new movie and show on Netflix in April
A company will pay you $2400.00 to stay away from screens
2021-03-261h 24GNC Week In ReviewA Pet Rock for 2021 #085This week, a tweet sold for millions, Comcast is investing in billions and you can pay in bitcoin for a Tesla
Show Notes:
Jack Dorsey’s tweet sold for $2.5 million dollars
Comcast to invest $1 billion over the next decade
You can buy a Tesla with bitcoin
Facebook, Twitter, and Google CEO’s appeared in Congress
Uber partners with ScriptDrop
T-Mobile Tuesdays
Regal Cinemas strikes deal with WB
Disney + raising prices
Discovery + and GameStop Reddit documentary
Every new movie and show on Netflix in April
A company will pay you $2400.00 to stay away from screens
2021-03-261h 24GNC Week In ReviewAmazon wants to take care of you #084This week, Amazon wants to take care of you, the FCC fines 2 telemarketers for millions, and instead of a face id, a thumbprint, or entering a pin you might able to wink at your phone to unlock it.
Amazon Care
FCC fines two telemarketers $225 million
Proposed face unlock system
Rep.Bowman introduces new bill to lower broadband costs
Apple dominated the wearables market
Apple Maps can help you find a COVID-19 vaccine
T-Mobile customers are getting a free Pandora app
Walmart is making an Android TV stick
Monopoly wants your help
Coca-Cola is launching vending machine subscriptions in C...
2021-03-191h 07GNC Week In ReviewYou can’t have Fry’s with that #083This week, you can no longer have Fry’s with that electronics order, GameStop’s stock price goes up again, and no it doesn’t have to do with Robinhood and Best Buy lays off 5,000 employees
Show Notes:
Fry’s closing its doors
GameStop’s stock price goes up again
Best Buy lays off employees
FCC authorizes a $50 discount for low-income internet bills
You can call for a Lyft
YouTube will expand parental controls for tweens and teens
Pluto TV and CBS All Access subscribers grow
Woman earns $3,000 in donations while streaming herself sleeping
Mr. Potato Head drops...
2021-02-261h 12GNC Week In ReviewRoaring Kitty getting sued #082This week, Roaring Kitty is getting sued, Google is paying News Corp and Amazon wants you to build it
Show Notes:
Roaring Kitty is getting sued
Google will pay News Corp outlets for using their content
Amazon’s Build It
Chromebooks overtake Macs
Google and Facebook dominate mobile apps
New Samsung laptops
Comcast delays data cap
Mark Wahlberg will produce a series about MoviePass
NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge
2021-02-191h 14GNC Week In ReviewJeff Bezos steps down #081This week Jeff Bezos steps down, RobinHood steps up and Google pays up
Show Notes:
Jeff Bezos steps down from Amazon
Robinhood’s Super Bowl ad
Google will pay $3.8 million to settle discrimination accusations
T-Mobile continues growth
Spotify’s 345 million listeners
iCloud outage
Amazon plans to install always-on surveillance cameras in vehicles
Comcast delays data cap
Call to the FCC to expand remote learning connectivity
And if you missed TPN’s live coverage of CES 2021, you can catch up here
2021-02-051h 30GNC Week In ReviewWhat’s new at CES 2021? #80This week, T-Mobile adds millions of customers, Apple’s App Store made billions, and an early preview of what’s coming to CES 2021
Show Notes:
T-Mobile adds 5.6 million customers
Apple announces record App Store spending
Samsung C-Lab
Samsung’s new Frame TV
Sharp unveils Alexa-enable microwaves
LG’s new stick vacuum
What to expect from 2021
Amazon pledges $2 billion toward affordable housing
Amazon Prime Pantry is dead
Verizon puts 3G shutdown plans on hold
Motorola launches 4 new sub-$400 phones
Roku says Roku TV was best selling smart TV OS
Essential software for a young student
Apps that teach you...
2021-01-081h 23GNC Week In ReviewSo long 2020! Hello 2021! #079This week, Gmail goes down, Google Max goes away and HBO Max arrives on Roku
Show Notes:
Google had outages
Google is retiring the Google Home Max
HBO Max on Roku
FTC orders Amazon, Facebook, and others how they collect data
Amazon Made for You
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony collaborate
Google Chromecast will get Apple TV soon
BBC will launch a new subscription streaming channel
Movies and TV shows coming to Disney+ in January 2021
What’s coming to Hulu in January 2021
What’s new on Netflix in January 2021
Chocolate Marshmallow Pepsi
And as this...
2020-12-181h 48GNC Week In ReviewSo long 2020! Hello 2021! #079This week, Gmail goes down, Google Max goes away and HBO Max arrives on Roku
Show Notes:
Google had outages
Google is retiring the Google Home Max
HBO Max on Roku
FTC orders Amazon, Facebook, and others how they collect data
Amazon Made for You
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony collaborate
Google Chromecast will get Apple TV soon
BBC will launch a new subscription streaming channel
Movies and TV shows coming to Disney+ in January 2021
What’s coming to Hulu in January 2021
What’s new on Netflix in January 2021
Chocolate Marshmallow Pepsi
And as this...
2020-12-181h 48GNC Week In ReviewWait?! The Apple AirPods cost how much?! #078This week, Apple announced its AirPods Max and you would not believe what it will cost you, HBO Max saw a huge increase in subscribers, and Airbnb’s IPO shares more than doubled
Show Notes:
Apple AirPods Max
HBO Max hits 12.6 million subscribers
Airbnb shares soars
Spotify resets passwords
AMC warns it’ll run out of cash
YouTube TV subscribers are getting free Chromcasts
Best photo scanners
Has your bank account been hacked?
Microsoft Bing can help you cook dinner
Next week will be our last episode of the year, so across the Tech...
2020-12-111h 26GNC Week In ReviewApple fined for millions #077This week, Apple fined 12 million dollars by Italy, Amazon is having a record-breaking sales season and PC sales are growing
Show Notes:
Apple fined $12 million by Italy
Amazon’s “biggest holiday season”
Notebook PC sales with a 26% growth in Q4
YouTube’s top trending videos list for 2020
Google Play Awards
Apple’s top apps of 2020
Airbnb seeks valuation of up to $35 billion in its IPO
Best laptops for kids
7 best cell phones for senior citizens
Bad Bunny is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2020
AMC Theatres CEO critzies Warner Bros.
HBO Max no longer offers free trials
What’s new on...
2020-12-051h 45GNC Week In ReviewApple’s M1 #076This week, Apple brings in M1, YouTube had a global outage and a customer had a sideways misfortune with T-Mobile
Show Notes:
Apple M1 Event
YouTube outage
T-Mobile customer shares frustration
Google Photos is updating its storage policy
Amazon recalls Ring doorbells
Broadband power users explode
Hasan Minhaj joins The Morning Show
AMC launches private theater rentals
Xor’s new luxury smartphone
2020-11-131h 18GNC Week In ReviewApple’s One More Thing #075This week, Apple has one more thing, T-Mobile has to pay 300 million dollars to the FCC and Walmart has dropped their robots
Show Notes:
Apple’s “One More Thing”
iPhone 13
T-Mobile to pay $200 million
Walmart is dropping shelf-scanning robots
Mass voters pass right-to repair
Portland Maine votes in favor of facial recognition ban
Uber and Lyft win the battle over driver status
Google ends Screenwise Meter
Best unlocked phones
Best wearables to gift
8 new uses for your old smartphone
Best Wi-Fi USB adapters
6 apps that help you stick to a budget
5 ways to check if your Android...
2020-11-061h 27GNC Week In ReviewRIP Quibi #074This week, Quibi shuts down, Verizon Q3 earnings go up, and Paypal brings in cryptocurrency
Quibi shuts down
Verizon Q3
Paypal allows cryptocurrency
PS5 will come with streaming services
Xbox’s Phil Spencer hints at an xCloud streaming stick
Netflix Q3
The Animaniacs on Hulu
What’s coming on Hulu in November
Every new movie and show coming to Netflix in November
What’s new on HBO Max in November
The best movies to watch on Disney + in December
Ways to turn your phone or camera into a webcam
The websites to watch the best tv commercials
Find out if...
2020-10-231h 17GNC Week In ReviewBreaches in your britches #073This week, Apple has the need for speed, AT&T has DirecTV might be set up for a fire sale and also announcing layoffs and Gmail has changed its logo
Show Notes:
Apple’s “Hi, Speed” Event
Apple is starting to ship devices from its stores
AT&T might offload DirecTV for a “fire sale”
AT&T plans layoffs
Gmail has a new logo
Google Doodle honors pioneering Black journalist
Google apps will add notifications for “critical” security issues
Android’s new sound notifications
Microsoft Edge update
Lyft partners with Grubhub
Consumers spent a record $28 billion in apps in Q3
Sup...
2020-10-101h 31GNC Week In ReviewGoogle Pixel 5 and more #072This week, Google launches the Pixel 5 and more but wait the DOJ is suing them, Amazon says you can pay with your palm and the LG Winds lands on Verizon for $1,000
Show Notes:
Google Pixel 5
The new Google TV
Google Nest Audio
U.S Justice department expected to sue Google
Apple users don’t care about 5G
LG Wing
Amazon will now let you pay with your palm
Amazon has donated $215 million through its charity program
Airbnb seeks to raise $3 billion in IPO
Disinfecting drones will clean Atlanta Stadium between events
Kylie Jenner’s make-up firm warn...
2020-10-021h 23GNC Week In ReviewApple launches iPad Air, Apple Watch and more #071This week, Apple launched devices and products, Amazon Music is launching podcasts and if you have an AT&T phone, would you be interested in ads for a $5.00 discount?
Show Notes:
Apple new iPad Air
Apple Watch SE
Apple Fitness+
Apple One Bundle
Amazon Music now has podcasts
AT&T wants to put ads on your smartphone
AT&T new 5G hotspot
PS5 will launch in November
Sony Xperia 5 II
New Google Fiber plan
Comcast to provide Wi-Fi to low-income students
Amazon to open more than 1,000 small warehouses
Amazon set to announce new devices
Lyft offers 1/2 pr...
2020-09-181h 33GNC Week In ReviewXbox Series X and S launches #070This week, Xbox Series X and S launches also possibly V?, Motorola unveils a new 5G Razr and Verizon unveils a 5G hotspot and it can be yours for $400.00.
Show Notes:
Microsoft Xbox Series S
Microsoft Xbox Series X
Microsoft Xbox Series V
Motorola’s 2nd gen foldable Razr
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg will deliver the CES 2021 kickoff keynote address
Amazon and AT&T
Amazon price gouging
Researchers created a Gameboy that doesn’t need batteries
Console Wars
Bel-Air on Peacock
22 common VPN terms explained
Here are all of the special edition Android phones
How to connec...
2020-09-111h 49GNC Week In ReviewLG’s new swivel phone #069This week, LG teases a new phone, Apple will be releasing 4 iPhones and Samsung makes announcements at IFA.
Show Notes:
LG teases new phone
Samsung at IFA
Apple’s Fall Event
Amazon looks to add 10,000 jobs in Bellevue Washington
Android TV dongle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Netflix
The best ultraportable laptops
Best night lights for kids and babies
How to get the best fit for your true wireless earbuds
How to switch carriers
5 fantastic Android 10 features
Bear searching for food
2020-09-0421 minGNC Week In ReviewGet ready to order your Sony PS5…..or not #068This week, Sony invites you to get a PS5 then again you might not get one, there are some people that are going back to school might not be able to get a laptop and while the US might get average 5G download speeds, the rest of the world surpasses the US.
Show Notes:
You might or might not get a Sony PS5
Students might or might not get a laptop
5G in the US
Apple settles lawsuit
14 ways to speed up Windows 10
Best Android phones under $200.00
Best Android phones under $300.00
Best streaming devices
Best gaming...
2020-08-2820 minGNC Week In ReviewApple now worth 2 trillion dollars! #067This week, Apple is now worth 2 trillion dollars, 3 billion people are gamers and who wants a new Crackberry ….(**ahem**)…Blackberry?
Show Notes:
Apple worth 2 trillion dollars
3 Billon people worldwide are gamers
Blackberry phones are back!
Google asks FCC for 6Ghz specrtum for confidential testing
Airbnb files to go public
Phones could detect drinking over legal drving limit
T-Mobile CEO rips into Verizon’s 5G network
How tech companies are supporting 2020 presidential elections
SiriusXM partners with RapidSOS
Apple Music launches new radio stations for hits and country
What’s coming to Hulu in September
What’s coming to Netflix...
2020-08-211h 29GNC Week In ReviewCalifornia might shut down Uber #066This week, California might shut down Uber, Motorola will hold an event in September and the Xbox Series X launches in November
Show Notes:
Uber warns of temporarily shutting down in California
Motorola will might hold an event in September
Xbox Series X launches in November
Microsoft Surface Duo
Lyft Q2
TCL’s 6-Series 4K
The 16 best documentaries on Netflix
What to do if you’re locked out of your phone
Best smart switches and dimmers
5 things parents need to know when buying a Chromebook for your kid
Best mental health apps
Apple may offer 1/2 off CBS...
2020-08-141h 23GNC Week In ReviewSamsung unpacks #065This week, Samsung unpacks its devices, Twitters fixes a security vulnerability and Door Dash launches Dashmart
Show Notes:
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Twitter for Android vulnerability gave access to direct messages
DoorDash launches online DashMart
Apple has upgraded its iMac range
Google “Safe Folder”
Google Music will shutdown
Android TV’s new home screen
Roku Q2
Disney surpasses 100 million paid subscribers
Sony Q1
The best ways to block annoying people on the web
The 5 best dog training apps
School supplies for online classes
Best wireless carriers for students
Best Qi wireless portable chargers
Best Android smartwatches
Facebook slams...
2020-08-081h 39GNC Week In ReviewAT&T is scaring its customers? #064This week, AT&T is scaring its customers, Jeff Bezos is 13 billion dollars richer and Microsoft has had an impressive 2nd quarter.
**A couple of seconds in the podcast a few seconds of the intro was cut out**
Show Notes:
AT&T is scaring its customers by telling them they need new phones
Jeff Bezos adds $13 billion to his net worth
Microsoft Q4
Steve Wozniak sues Google
Google’s latest search feature helps you buy a house
Google is granting another $4 million towards affordable Bay Area housing
Amazon Scout delivery robots
Amazon delays Prime Day...
2020-07-241h 51GNC Week In ReviewHigh-profile Twitter accounts hacked #063This week, high profile twitter accounts have been hacked, Verizon is told to stop making misleading 5G claims and T-Mobile is offering Scam Shield to its customers.
Show Notes:
Twitter accounts hacked
Verizon told to stop making misleading claims
T-Mobile Scam Shield
Amazon COVID-19 work from home policy extended
Apple News adds audio stories
DoorDash delivers Walgreens
NBC’s Peacock
HBO Max is making a TV series about an app called Calm
Netflix Q2
The Michelle Obama Podcast on Spotify
Android users install over 28 billion apps in Q2
Also, GNC Week In Review ha...
2020-07-171h 32GNC Week In ReviewT-Mobile explanation of it’s outage #062This week, T-Mobile explains it’s outage Verizon flexes with a 5G laptop, and AT&T announces layoffs.
Show Notes:
T-Mobile’s outage
Lenovo Flex 5G
AT&T is laying off thousands of workers
Amazon’s AI-powered distance assistants
Disney Plus in July
Hulu in July
Qubi in talks to stream on Roku and Amazon
Kim Kardashian West signs deal with Spotify
Best 5G plan
How to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone
Your dog could be a video game character\
Comcast’s public Wi-Fi hotspots will remain free for the rest of 2020
Best Android games
How to ad...
2020-06-191h 13GNC Week In ReviewSony PS5 #061This week, Sony unveils its PS5, Samsung may launch an 8TB hard drive and Verizon launches 5G in Detroit.
Show Notes:
Samsung 8TB SSD
Verizon 5G in Detroit
Best shows on Apple TV
How to manage your apps on a Chromebook
Apple customer sues Apple for $1 trillion dollars
The best free apps for video calling
Apple’s virtual WWDC
Sony PS5
Uber and Lyft drivers are now employees in California
How to clean and disinfect your Android phone
2020-06-1219 minGNC Week In ReviewCES 2021 is going to happen in Las Vegas #060This week, CES 2021 is going to happen in Las Vegas, Google faces a lawsuit and Apple’s latest update brings audio to it’s Apple News plus.
Show Notes:
CES 2021
Google faces a $5 billion lawsuit
Apple News Plus Audio
HBO Max won’t eat up AT&T data plans
What’s new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu
People rarely changed their passwords
Best Android phones
How to make your social media accounts private
How to disable share location
How to check your laptop’s battery health
New Pixel features
How to use your Android phones pro or manu...
2020-06-051h 09GNC Week In ReviewHBO Max launches #059This week, HBO Max has launched, will there be an upcoming launch on the next Motorola Razr and will there be a launch of the iPhone 12 in November?
Show Notes:
iPhone 12 launch?
HBO Max
Motorola Razr
Gartner forecasts worldwide device shipments
Sony may reveal its PS5 games
Gmail quick settings
Google launches accessibility updates
Best ways to personalize your Android phone
How do you improve your phone’s Wi-Fi
Best noise-canceling headphones
Android Auto
TMNT Pinball
2020-05-301h 07GNC Week In ReviewAmazon drops Jet #058This week, Amazon is launching its own game, Walmart is dropping its Jet and AT&T is dropping its 5G evolution.
Also this week, Scott Ertz from Plughitzlive is coming on to the podcast as a co-host.
Show Notes:
Amazon is making its own game
Walmart drops Jet.com
YouTube wants you to go to bed
Home Chef had a data breach
Lyft partners with RAINN
AT&T drops 5G Evolution
Facebook will reopen offices at 25%
Walmart’s new tablet
Tesla drops lawsuit
Take 2 4Q
Scrutiny on Uber GrubHub deal
Walmart’s new tablet
Tesla...
2020-05-221h 13GNC Week In ReviewAmazon drops Jet #058This week, Amazon is launching its own game, Walmart is dropping its Jet and AT&T is dropping its 5G evolution.
Also this week, Scott Ertz from Plughitzlive is coming on to the podcast as a co-host.
Show Notes:
Amazon is making its own game
Walmart drops Jet.com
YouTube wants you to go to bed
Home Chef had a data breach
Lyft partners with RAINN
AT&T drops 5G Evolution
Facebook will reopen offices at 25%
Walmart’s new tablet
Tesla drops lawsuit
Take 2 4Q
Scrutiny on Uber GrubHub deal
Walmart’s new tablet
Tesla...
2020-05-221h 13GNC Week In ReviewFacebook soars in Q1 #057This week, Facebook made billions, Amazon settles for millions and Automatic shuts down.
Show Notes:
Facebook Q1
Amazon settles with workers
Automatic shuts down
Best family tablets
Phones under $200.00
Free trials for streaming services
1/2 of Americans don’t wear pants
2020-05-0111 minGNC Week In ReviewMotorola Edge and Edge Plus #056This week, Motorola is going to the Edge, HBO is going to the MAX and John Legere exits T-Mobile
Show Notes:
Motorola Edge and Edge Plus
HBO MAX
John Legere resigns
AT&T CEO retires
Nintendo blocks logins after accounts were comprised
8 easy ways to reuse your old Android phone or tablet
Best Netflix alternatives
10 apps that help you be more sustainable in life
Cord-Cutting myths
2020-04-2421 minGNC Week In ReviewYahoo! Mobile #055This week; Yahoo is launching Yahoo Mobile plus Comcast accidentally publishes unlisted phone numbers plus Sharp sues Vizio
Show Notes:
Yahoo Mobile
Comcast accidentally publishes unlisted phone numbers
Sharp sues Vizio
LG’s 2020 4K and 8K OLED TV’s
California ends opposition to T-Mobile merger with Sprint
Uninstall these VPN and ad-blocking apps that spied on iPhone and Android
What should you look for when picking a VPN
Time-saving Android shortcuts
First 10 things to do with your new Android smartwatch
How to make the most out of your Alexa timers
2020-03-1313 minGNC Week In ReviewYet another data breach, this time MGM Resorts #054This week; YouTube faces an FTC complaint, Google bans apps and MGM had a data breach.
Show Notes:
YouTube faces FTC complaint
Google bans apps
New Mexico AG and Google
Verizon is committed to Google Pixel
MGM data breach
Apple considers allowing apps like Chrome and Gmail to be defaults
Where the democrats’ candidates stand on tech
The White House planning a 5G summit
You can report on a Uber ride mid-trip
Myle
How to delete your WhatsApp on Android
How to delete Uber and Lyft app
Best Android tablets
Galaxy S20 tips and tidbits
Make money...
2020-02-2226 minGNC Week In ReviewBlame it on the app Iowa #053This week; the Iowa caucus had problems, IMDB has Lost, plus Google Fiber kills its TV service.
Show Notes:
Iowa caucus results delayed
Lost on IMDB TV
Google Fiber kills its TV service
Apple envisions a foldable phone
NYPD replaces logs for iPhone app
Apple shipped 10 million more watches than the entire Swiss industry
Chrome video advertising standards
Uber issued permit to test self-driving vehicle on California public roads
AT&T low band 5G
Sling TV
Windows 10 shortcuts
Best Android phones
Get Android updates faster
Best Wi-Fi 6 routers
Router 101
Chromebook or a tablet?
Oscars 2020 gift bag
2020-02-0719 minGNC Week In ReviewFacebook and Apple earnings grow #052This week; Facebook earnings grew, Apple earnings grew plus Warner Media loses millions.
Show Notes:
Facebook Q4
Apple Q4
WarnerMedia takes a revenue hit
PayPal Q4
Google bug bounties
Apple rumors
Samsung S20 rumors
Lyft layoffs
Best over the air antennas
Camera roll and pictures in Windows 10
Schedule an email
Facebook will allow you to control your data
What’s the best store to buy your TV?
NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN
Android Help on Twitter
How to watch the big game for free
Best commercials
Mint Mobile
2020-01-3120 minGNC Week In ReviewSeattle is allowing people to vote by smartphone #051This week;
if you live in Seattle Washington you can vote in this year’s election from your smartphone, Uber is coming to Vancouver British Colombia plus Google I/O 2020
Show Notes:
If you live in Seattle you can vote from your smartphone
Uber comes to Vancouver
Google I/O 2020
YouTube moderators must sign form………can give them PTSD
iPhone SE 2
Every movie and show on Netflix in February
What’s coming to Disney+ in February
Sega Claw Machine app
2020-01-2410 minGNC Week In ReviewUS Army bans TikTok #050This week, The US Army bans Tik Tok, the IRS makes changes on how you file your taxes online plus Mike Bloomberg spent millions to be in your Google Search results. No show next week as GNC WIR and Geek News Central along with the rest of the Tech Podcasts Network will be in Las Vegas with live coverage of CES 2020 starting at 10 am Pacific 1 pm Eastern on Tuesday, January 7th, so be sure to tune in here or on techpodcasts.com.
Show Notes:
US Army bans TikTok
IRS makes changes
Mike Bloomberg spent millions on...
2020-01-0311 minGNC Week In ReviewA look back at 2019 and a look ahead to 2020! #049This week, a little light in the tech news; Google Search looks back at 2019, Facebook Twitter and Apple look forward to 2020, plus AT&T adds 6 more cities with 5G.
Show Notes:
Google Year In Search
Facebook and Twitter at CES 2020
AT&T 5G coverage in 6 more cities
Travis Kalanick to depart Uber board of directors
Spotify will pause political ads
2019-12-2711 minGNC Week In ReviewWawa had a data breach #048This week, Wawa had a data breach, Apple working on satellites, plus no surprise Facebook was the most downloaded app in the decade.
Show Notes:
Wawa had a data breach
Apple working on satellites
Facebook was the most downloaded app in the decade
Facebook responds to senators questions
People with epilepsy on Twitter
Dish Network Wireless?
Netflix has more originals than the entire TV industry
Uber will pay millions to alleged discrimination victims
The worst passwords of 2019
2019-12-2119 minGNC Week In ReviewGooglepalooza 2019 #047This week, a big block of google news, the ACLU is suing ICE, a lawsuit is forcing CenturyLink to stop charging for internet cost fees plus Amazon wants to let you know that you still have some time to make your purchases for the holidays.
Show Notes:
YouTube takes stronger stance against personal attacks
Michelle Obama on YouTube
Google under investigation from NLRB
Google Pixel phones
Google 2019 Year In Search
ACLU is suing ICE
CenturyLink lawsuit
Amazon Christmas delivery
Golden Globes 2020 Apple and Netflix nominations
Do I need a 4K cable?
Best media streamer gifts
Best...
2019-12-1320 minGNC Week In ReviewAT&T has a blimp…and it’s a huge blimp #046This week, AT&T has a blimp and it’s a huge blimp also they are back in court, Redditt looks back at 2019 and the findings may surprise you, the FCC says T-Mobile and Verizon are exaggerating about 4G plus illegal robocallers could be punished.
Show Notes:
AT&T blimp
AT&T lawsuit
Redditt 2019
Ilegal robocallers could be punished
FCC tries to bury findings….5G
5G could boost smartphone sales
Airbnb officially bans house parties
Plex free streaming
Amazon Prime on cable boxes
Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1:Walmart
Trending on Twitter today at nu...
2019-12-0720 minGNC Week In ReviewAmazon-Palooza in the news this week! #045This week, a lot of news from Amazon including that there they are facing questions about Ring, in other news, Apple breaks ground in Texas, Verizon expands its 5G coverage plus AT&T brings 5G…for real.
Show Notes:
Amazon faces questions about Ring
Amazon Go expands
You can listen Amazon Music for free
Amazon Fire Blaster
Apple in Austin Texas
Verizon 5G
Boost founder wants to buy back Sprint
Vizio is updating SmartCast TVs
TV buying guide
When is the right time to buy a phone?
10 easy steps to make Chrome faster and secure
Trending on G...
2019-11-2221 minGNC Week In ReviewGoogle now offers a checking account #044This week, Google wants you to open a checking account with them, Disney+ had millions of mobile downloads, Verizon wants you to stream, plus Hulu + Live is raising its prices
Show Notes:
Google offering checking accounts in 2020
Disney + had 32 million app downloads
Motorola Razr
Verizon Stream Box
Hulu Live price increase
Facebook/Instagram pulled accounts
Amazon smart speakers out ships Googles
Apple TV+ renewals
Apple’s credit card investigation
Apple 16 inch Macbook Pro
Walmart customers order via Siri
Apple TV, News, Music bundle rumors
iPhone counterfeiting scheme
How to watch local tv channels without cable
Classic fi...
2019-11-1525 minGNC Week In ReviewWindows Mobile would have beaten Android #043This week, FTC fines AT&T, FCC approves the Sprint-T-Mobile merger, Amazon has deals ahead of Black Friday plus Bill Gates says Windows Mobile would have beaten Android.
Show Notes:
FTC fines AT&T
FCC approves Sprint T-Mobile merger
Bill Gates
Black Friday Amazon deals
Costco and Instacart
Google/Alphabet investigation
Twitter topics rollout
AirBnb will verify every listing
US Veterans and Apple health records
Uber drivers sue
Deezer
Roku 3Q
These devices will lose Netflix support
Google tricks
Essential Facebook etiquette
Best Verizon phones
What are the best video player apps for iPhone and iPad?
...
2019-11-0820 minGNC Week In ReviewTwitter to block political ads #042This week, AT&T overhauls its wireless plans, Facebook’s 3rd quarter revenue grows and its user base grows as well, Twitter is blocking political ads, plus South Park is going to HBO Max.
Show Notes:
Facebook 3Q
AT&T updates its unlimited plans
HBO Max nets South Park
Apple TV+ is now live
Twitter will put a stop to polticial ads
NordVPN strengthens security measures
Sony’s PS4 is the second best selling console
Moovit adds Waze
SiriusXM with Google Assistant
Apple Music student plans with Apple TV+
Hulu offline downloads on Android
Lyft Pink
Amaz...
2019-11-0123 minGNC Week In ReviewSome bad news and some good newsSadly there will be no podcast episode for this week or next week, I will explain why in this clip. I will be back for a new episode back on Fridays starting on November 1st.
2019-10-2003 minGNC Week In ReviewFBI warns of ransomware attacks #040This week from GNC Week In Review; PC sales are growing, Google ends facial scanning program, plus the FBI warns of major ransomware attacks
Show Notes:
PC sales are growing
Google ends facial scanning program
FBI warns of major ransomware attacks
Facebook agrees to pay $40 million
macOS Catalina
Hulu subscribers can finally download shows
Walmart’s low-cost versions of Roku soundbar
Kindle Kids Edition
Twitch on Apple TV
Roku TVs start showing interactive pop-ups
Samsung new Chromebook 4
Amazon updates the Fire 10
Trending last week on Google Trends at number 4: Forever 21
Trending today on Twitter at number 1: Sout...
2019-10-1325 minGNC Week In ReviewMicrosoft Surface Event 2019 #039This week, Microsoft launches new laptops and more, GoPro launches 2 new cameras, Facebook pulls accounts, plus Verizon buys Jaunt.
Show Notes:
Microsoft Surface event
GoPro Hero 8 Black and Hero Max
1 person submitted 1.9 million comments to the FCC
Verizon is buying Jaunt
Facebook pulls propaganda accounts
Twitter rolls out DM filter
Samsung Pay Cash
Amazon Go
Pandora mobile personalization
Kamala Harris
Elizabeth Warren and Mark Zuckerberg
SEC fines Block
Redditt
US Treasury Department sanctions Russians
YouTube is testing a program for creators
Chrome Password Checkup
Google Pixel personal safety app
Tivo Edge Box
Fox Sports ALCS
YouTube...
2019-10-0640 minGNC Week In ReviewApple 2019 Event #038This week from GNC Week In Review, Apple announces the next iPhone and more, GameStop is closing stores, tech CEOs are asking for a federal data law, plus Uber is laying off jobs.
Show Notes:
Apple Event 2019
Warner Media signs J.J. Abrams
BET+ launches
Fubo Sports Network
Facebook suspends Israeli PM chatbot
Facebook adds new ways for public figures to make money
Gamestop to close 200 stores
Lyft announces Smart Trip Check In
Uber layoffs
51 tech CEO’s send an open letter to Congress
Mcdonald’s plan to bring AI to drive-thru
Trending on Google Trends last w...
2019-09-1424 minGNC Week In ReviewAnother foldable phone from Samsung? #037This week, YouTube taking steps to remove harmful content, Facebook may remove likes, TikTok is all in with the NFL plus another foldable phone from Samsung?
Show Notes:
YouTube shares its plans for removing harmful content
Facebook Dating
Facebook may remove likes
Antitrust investigation into Google
Google Search
Android 10
NFL and TikTok
Verizon 5G and NFL
Another Samsung foldable phone?
Galaxy A50
Samsung sold 2 million smartphones
Another state fights to block T-Mobile Sprint merger
Huawei accuses US cyberattacks
The ScoreBet
LG 88-inch 8K OLED TV
T-Mobile is being sued
The NTSB and Tesla
GPS trackers have v...
2019-09-0730 minGNC Week In ReviewAirlines are banning MacBooks #036This week from GNC Week In Review, a lot of Apple news including airlines are banning MacBooks in checked luggage, some google play apps are draining batteries, a student was deported for posting on social media, plus later in the episode a lot of tech tips.
Show Notes:
iPhones will be hit with 15% tariffs in December
Apple’s iPhone Event September 10th
Apple Pay adoption is lagging in the US
Airlines are banning MacBooks
Apple offers options for safe and reliable repairs
Google Play apps drained batteries
Uber/Lyft driver rally
Amazon EERO Secure and Secure Pl...
2019-08-3127 minGNC Week In ReviewConsumers hold off to upgrade phones #035This week from GNC Week In Review powered by Geeknewscentral.com, Americans wait 3 years before buying a new phone, Huawei will lose billions, Eminem sues Spotify, Microsofts contractors listen in on Xbox users, plus Android Q is now Android 10.
Show Notes:
US phone upgrade study
Huawei will lose billions from its phone division
Eminem sues Spotify
Microsofts contractors listen in on Xbox users
Apple Arcade
Android 10
Silicon Valley’s final season
Disney+ launch
What’s new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO
Best noise-canceling headphones
How to set up a VPN
The best Labor Day...
2019-08-2519 minGNC Week In ReviewVerizon sells Tumblr to WordPress #034This week, Frontier network outages get worse in New York, if you had a Google Pixel or Pixel XL, you may be getting up to $500, Verizon sells tumbler to WordPress, FCC is investing more dollars in rural broadband plus some DSLR cameras may have ransomware.
Show Notes:
Google Pixel and Pixel XL Claim
Frontier network outages
Verizon to sell Tumblr
Weight Watchers kids app
DSLR camera malware vulnerability
Caviar employees and DoorDash acquisition
AT&T/T-Mobile call verification
Facebook wants to keep private groups safe
Apple breaks Safaris policy
iPhone 11 will come out in S...
2019-08-1725 minGNC Week In Review#033 The New Samsung Note 10This week, Samsungs unpacks, Google Fiber brings gigabit internet to Austin Texas, the FCC finally denies a net neutrality complaint against Verizon, a tablet for kids has flaws, plus Frontier is failing.
Show Notes:
Samsung makes an announcement
Google Fiber
FCC denies net neutrality complaint against Verizon
Elizabeth Warren’s rural internet access plan
Frontier is failing
Tablet for kids has flaws
FedEx ending shipping contract with Amazon
Roku surpasses 30 million accounts
Brooke Houts
Uber and Lyft rideshare vehicle cap
Best phone cleaning kits
Best soundbars
Free Google games
4 ear wireless headphones worth the money
How to...
2019-08-0930 minGNC Week In ReviewMillions of data were breached #032This week, 100 million Capital One customers affected by a data breach, 3 million patient records were breached, Verizon comes out with new unlimited data plans, plus UC Santa Barbara sues.
Show Notes:
Capital One data breach
32 million patient records breached
New Verizon unlimited plans
UC Santa Barbara sues
DNC Lawsuit
Pentagon Jedi contract delayed
Face unlock for Pixel 4
Spotify Q2
Amazon Personal Shopper
Samsung Q2
ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX sues Locast
PBS Kids on YouTube
Lollapalooza 2019 on YouTube
What’s coming and going from HBO in August
Free TV Shows on Crackle
What’s coming...
2019-08-0429 minGNC Week In ReviewAT&T TV? #031This week, Tesla lost millions, Twitter reports a small growth of users in Q2, AT&T is coming out with AT&T TV? plus Samsung is bringing back the Fold.
Show Notes:
Tesla loses millions
DoorDash promises workers will get tips
5G customers to hit 1 billion by 2023
Twitter Q2
Apple Card launches
FCC/FEMA Emergency Alert
The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
HBO Max
AT&T TV
TV blackouts hit a record high
Netflix unveils new shows for preschoolers
These movies and shows on Disney+
CBS All Access on Apple TV
Galaxy Fold coming in September
Google...
2019-07-2826 min
Talking Sound PodcastTalking Sound S5 Ep10: Gaming Google Algorithms with Scott Ertz of PLuGHiTz LiveIn this episode of the Talking Sound podcast host Christopher Jordan breaks down the truth behind Google Algorithms and how to “game” the system with Scott Ertz of PLuGHiTz Live and Co-Founder of Sumo Software Corporation.Exactly what makes a successful website? Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, start-up local brand, band or even a podcast, it is hard to survive in the modern age without a presence on the internet with a website. But how do you even make it into a general search with all of the content released on a daily basis? Don’t you have to spe...
2019-07-2552 minGNC Week In ReviewAmazon Prime Day breaks records #030This week, Amazon Prime Day breaks records……again, Netflix loses subscribers, smartphone shipments decline, eBay beats Q2 estimates, Verizon launches 5G in St. Paul plus the DNC gets a warning not to use FaceApp
Show Notes:
Netflix Q2
A decline in smartphone shipments
eBay Q2
DNC warned not to use FaceApp
Verizon launches 5G in St. Paul
Best AT&T phones
BYOD Comcast Xfinity Mobile
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Google will pay up to $3000.00 to report a bug
Google’s plan to improve local news
YouTube crackdown on stream ripping
Orlando won’t use Amazon’s facial recognition...
2019-07-1927 minGNC Week In ReviewK12.com exposes millions of records #029This week, FCC wants to ban caller id spoofing, K12.com exposed student records, AT&T makes it harder for spam callers to reach you plus Amazon has a lot of Prime Day deals!
FCC wants to ban caller id spoofing
K12.com exposed records
AT&T and spam callers
Prime Day device deals
Facebook creators
Uber adds comfort
Hulu Live Guide in 4K
YouTube copyright claim system update
Apple Macbook Air and Macbook Pro update
Nintendo Switch Lite
Perfect PC games you can play in 5 minutes
Google Trends: Mulan
Trending on Twitter: #LivePD
Trending on YouTube: Old...
2019-07-1216 minGNC Week In ReviewA super-sized GNC WIR episode! #028This weeks tech news is massive, there’s huge news from government in tech news block which features the 2020 democratic debate to a social media summit may be held at the White House, also in 5G news both AT&T and T-Mobile turn on 5G while Verizon adds 5G in another city, plus US forecasters are expressing concerns about 5G.
Show Notes:
Who dominated the debate on Twitter?
Hulu TV debate outage
Apple News debuts 2020 Democrat Guide
Social Media summit at White House?
Senate investigation about sensitive data
AT&T turns on 5G in Las Vegas
T...
2019-06-2832 minGNC Week In ReviewFacebook is getting in the cryptocurrency game #027It’s officially Summer! But before you break out the suntan lotion and crank up the tunes, it’s a new episode and this week Facebook is all in with cryptocurrency but the US and the European government wants answers before it launches Facebook, Google and Twitter will testify on terrorist content, plus Amazon Prime Day 2019 is back!
Show Notes:
Facebook announces Libra
Congress wants answers about Libra
Europe wants to regulate Libra
Facebook, Twitter, and Google to testify
Do I have a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows?
Amazon introduces new Fire TV edition
Amazon Prime Day
Googl...
2019-06-2317 minGNC Week In ReviewAmazon to fight homelessness #026Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads and single parents out there! For this week’s episode of GNC WIR, some of the tech news brings from Amazon is fighting homelessness, BET is launching a streaming service,10 states are suing the T-Mobile Sprint merger, plus Julian Assange may be extradited to the United States.
Show Notes:
Amazon pledges its fight homelessness
Amazon opens 2nd Amazon Go store in New York
Some YouTube TV subscribers are getting Showtime for free
10 state AG’s are suing the T-Mobile/Sprint merger
FCC authorizes the second wave of rural b...
2019-06-1423 minGNC Week In ReviewAnother woe for Huawei? #025Wow, the month of May flew by didn’t? For this weeks episode on the last day of this month, Apple updates the iPod touch, yes the iPod touch is back, Facebook and Twitter suspend accounts while Twitch suspends accounts temporarily. also in the news, Huawei is taking the US government to court
Show notes:
Huawei and the US Government
The new iPod Touch
Apple’s App Store
Apple iTunes
Galaxy Fold is coming in July?
Twitch suspends accounts
Facebook and Twitter suspends accounts
Google has more contractors than full-time workers
You can pay for public transi...
2019-06-0132 minGNC Week In ReviewMemorial Day 2019 #024Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all! I want to give a big thank you who are serving now or has served in the armed forces on this Memorial Day weekend not just today but every day. Some of the tech news this week, yes we all know that Game of Thrones series has ended its run and it’s reported that the TV series has broken records, and in other news this week Sony will only make phones for 4 markets.
Game of Thrones breaks records
Facebook plans to launch GlobalCoin
Amazon reject facial recognition proposals
Amazon warehouse games
Googl...
2019-05-2428 minGNC Week In ReviewDisney now owns Hulu #023Yes, there was no episode last week, I was not feeling well. It may have been from the remnants from being sick from the week prior. So my apologies, but fear not GNC WIR community, a new episode is here! And this weeks tech news is sure not to disappoint, a huge Google news block, a streaming news block plus Disney is now in control of Hulu.
Show Notes:
Google and Walmart to testify before the Senate
Google to push new ads on its apps
Google agrees to pay owners of faulty Pixel phones up to $500.00
...
2019-05-1743 minGNC Week In ReviewThe Impossible Burger #022So sorry that there was not an episode posted last week, I was sick all of last weekend, so it would not have been feasible on getting an episode recorded then posted as I did not have the strength to do one. However, I am going to make up for it with a supersized episode of tech news from Google, Apple, The Impossible Burger and more!
Show Notes:
Alphabet’s slow growth
Android TV hits 5000 apps
Google’s Eric Schmidt
F8 2019
The Impossible Burger comes to Burger King
Uber and Lyft not accepting new drivers in NYC
A...
2019-05-0338 minGNC Week In ReviewVerizon is charging more! #021Happy Easter Weekend everyone. This week there is a plethora of smartphone news, video gaming news, streaming video news along with Google news and a lot of tech tips. In the smartphone news, if you want to go in person at a Verizon Wireless store for an upgrade/activation, get ready to pay extra.
Show Notes:
A cheaper Google Pixel 3
New Verizon activation fees
LG Android updates
DC Universe on Xbox One
15 game streaming sites
Sony PlayStation 5
Epic Games 2 FA
Avengers Endgame leaks
YouTube testing Super Chat
Best sport streaming sites
Cord-cutting apps for Android
Movies...
2019-04-2019 minGNC Week In ReviewVerizon is charging more! #021Happy Easter Weekend everyone. This week there is a plethora of smartphone news, video gaming news, streaming video news along with Google news and a lot of tech tips. In the smartphone news, if you want to go in person at a Verizon Wireless store for an upgrade/activation, get ready to pay extra.
Show Notes:
A cheaper Google Pixel 3
New Verizon activation fees
LG Android updates
DC Universe on Xbox One
15 game streaming sites
Sony PlayStation 5
Epic Games 2 FA
Avengers Endgame leaks
YouTube testing Super Chat
Best sport streaming sites
Cord-cutting apps for Android
Movies...
2019-04-2019 minGNC Week In ReviewYou can no longer file your taxes for free #020The news gods have brought forth a lot of tech news this week, there is a lot of Apple news and a lot of government in tech news where there is a story that was posted where there is a bill that is working its way through Congress where if you want to file your taxes with e-file via the IRS, you can no longer file for free, it appears that you may have to go through the expensive route soon.
Show Notes:
Spyware on iOS
Apple stops charging to transfer data
Next macOS version
Prince Ha...
2019-04-1235 minGNC Week In ReviewYouTube, we have a problem #019It’s a new month and with a new month, let’s mark this day on your calendar with the tech news of the week. This week, problems, problems, and even more problems namely Arizona Beverages that you love to drink! Well, ransomware has reared it’s ugly head and it targeted them.
Show Notes:
Youtube has a content problem
T-Moblie and Viacom
Netflix price increase
Arizona Beverages ransomware
PlayStation store refunds
Gamestop posts a massive loss
Verizon 5G
Galaxy S10 5G
Google healthcare parental leave
Walmart to offer online grocery shopping with Google Assistant
Amazon Whole...
2019-04-0521 minGNC Week In ReviewIs the Apple Card for you? #018March is coming to a close and Apple wanted to make a big splash with a lot of announcements, some of those announcements were Apple Arcade and Apple Card. Is the Apple Card the card for you? Details in this week’s episode.
Show Notes:
Apple Arcade
Apple Card
Spectrum employee caught on camera
Facebook pulls accounts
Reddit may cross the 100 million mark in revenue
Election security in 2020
AMP in Gmail
March Madness with Google Assistant
FTC to examine ISP privacy policies
McDonalds AI
UPS drone
What’s new in for Hulu in April
Nintendo Labo
LG G8...
2019-03-2920 minGNC Week In ReviewNetflix is going to give a hard pass to Apple #017Spring has sprung! And the tech news sprung as well, Samsung is holding another event next month, a lot of tech news in the video streaming news block where Netflix will not be part of Apple new streaming service.
Show Notes:
Netflix will not be part of Apple’s streaming service
Alex Jones ban
Amazon Prime Video
ESPN Plus
What’s coming and going from Netflix
Senator Josh Hawley
Facebook New Zeland shooting
Devin Nunes sues Twitter
Samsung Galaxy Event on April 10th
HBO Now Vs HBO Go
What’s coming and going from Netflix
Android phones...
2019-03-2220 minGNC Week In ReviewPrivacy and You #016It’s another jam-packed episode of tech news and it’s in the government in tech block where Congress picks apart Google on its privacy policy, also there are 2 Senators who want to have stricter privacy policy controls for children; which on a side note, just my opinion, shouldn’t parents be more hands-on with their children to protect their privacy instead of Congress getting involved? Discuss amongst yourselves.
Show Notes:
Lawmakers chide Google
Children Privacy Bill
ICE License Reader
House Democrats press T-Mobile CEO
Android Q
WWDC 2019
Your Flickr photos may have been used for facial...
2019-03-1520 minGNC Week In ReviewIs Facebook going to be private? #015Last week’s episode was a little light on tech news and it was a bummer for sure. I am sure not to disappoint you all for this weeks episode, It is jampacked with tech news and a lot of how to tech including how to boost your wifi signal, how to move your podcasts from one app to the other, tips on how to broadcast on Facebook Live and more!
Show Notes:
Facebook usages continue to drop
You can’t opt out of Facebook’s phone number lookup
Facebook outlines Facebook privacy
Twitter
Net Neutrality bill
S...
2019-03-0828 minGNC Week In ReviewMobile World Congress 2019 #014I am sorry there was no episode last week, I was not feeling well, so good news I am feeling a lot better, this weeks episode is a little light of the tech news so we are beginning the first day of March’s episode with some announcements from Mobile World Congress 2019.
Show Notes:
Nubia’s Alpha smartphone/smartwatch
LG G8 and V50 ThinQ
Apple Watch may get in built-in sleep tracking
Apple Music coming to Google Home
Alexa in an LA hospital
FedEx’s delivery robot
Google lower cost Pixel phones
T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
Technology Task F...
2019-03-0120 minGNC Week In ReviewGNC WIR Special Edition #013This week is a special edition of GNC WIR on how to stay safe online also while the Super Bowl was a snoozefest, amazingly a lot of people were streaming it online!
Show Notes:
5 things to stay safe online
How to access the dark web
Google password checkup
Disconnect Premium
2 Factor Authentication
Instacart
Apple pays France $600 million in back taxes
Samsung Galaxy S10 with wi-fi
Samsung Galaxy S10 rumors
Trending Number 2 on Twitter #seattlesnowpoclypse
XBOX live on Android and iOS
6 essential Nintendo Switch games are on sale
XBOX Game Studios
How to buy the best SD ca...
2019-02-0919 minGNC Week In ReviewData Privacy Day? #012This past Monday, January 28th, I had no idea that on the calendar was Data Privacy Day on Monday. I got to say that you really don’t have privacy nowadays if are using your phone or your desktop/laptop and you are on Facebook, Google, etc, you can pretty much expect that your privacy is completely nonexistent.
Show Notes:
Data Privacy Day?
FaceTime Bug
Lawyer sues Apple
How to turn off FaceTime
How to protect yourself for your iPhone
LG 5G phone
Samsung’s 1TB smartphone
AT&T 4Q
Verizon 4Q
Verizon data breach payout
Galaxy...
2019-02-0222 minGNC Week In ReviewYouTube TV expanding in the U.S. #011Wow, the month of January has really flown by hasn’t? Finishing up the last week of the month where there is a lot of cord-cutting news from YouTube TV To Pluto TV, the latest news on the foldable phones coming soon and a lot more!
Show Notes:
What’s coming on Netflix
Block and mute artists on Spotify
Apple Pay coming to Taco Bell, Wendy’s and more
Newark Airport suspend service due to drones
OnStar celebrates 10 years
Viacom acquires Pluto TV
NBC’s streaming service
Hulu drop price to $5.99
YouTube TV
YouTube channels are selling for...
2019-01-2616 minGNC Week In ReviewCan we please end the government shutdown? #010This is crazy, 28 days and the US government is still shut down! There are important things to be addressed for a lot of people that Congress should act on now not to mention there are a huge amount of people that are working for the US government who have not been paid for almost going on a month. I hope and pray that this shutdown ends sooner than later.
Show Notes:
Stick to your New Year’s Resolutions
FCC Ajit Pai
Open Government Data Act
YouTube adds swipe-based navigation
Facebook
US Judge decision on to unlock phone...
2019-01-1924 minGNC Week In ReviewCES 2019 Wrap-Up #009CES 2019 has come to a close and I have a lot of CES 2019 news that came from Las Vegas on this weeks episode also there was other tech news as well including Jeff Bezos announcing his divorce on Twitter which begs the question why would you announce to the world that you and your wife is getting a divorce?
Show Notes:
Eve Light Strip
Temi Personal Robot
Guardian Angel Wearable Monitors
ProGlove Smart Glove
Capsulier LITE Coffee Pod
Scosche Full HD Dash Cam
Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell
Petcube Bites 2 and Petcube Play 2
Kodak Digital Film...
2019-01-1244 minGNC Week In ReviewCES 2019 Preview #008Happy New Year 2019!! This is the first episode of the new year and I have a preview of some the tech news that will be coming from CES 2019 and Todd from Geek News Central will be down in Las Vegas covering the latest in tech from Tech West at Sands Expo, you can watch the stream starting on January 8th at 10 am PST over on geeknewscentral.com or here.
Before CES 2019 kicks off, there is other tech news from this past week including Apple is forecasting it will have a slow go in the new year. Could i...
2019-01-0515 minGNC Week In ReviewGNC Year In Review #0072018 is coming to close in less than 3 days from today and this weeks episode is a special edition of GNC WIR. I am going to dive in with the tech news of 2018 from Facebook trials and tribulations to what was trending on Google to what was trending on Twitter and a whole lot more…… don’t worry there was plenty of tech news from this past week too.
I want to thank Todd Cochrane so much for allowing me to have my very own podcast along with his partner shows over at Geek News Central as well being p...
2018-12-2929 minGNC Week In ReviewI have an iPhone, can Google track my movement? #006Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified before the House Judiciary Committee on December 11th and the committee convened about Google’s data collection and privacy and like CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave boilerplate answers to the congressman questions he did the same. What struck me odd was the numerous questions that Google has some type of liberal bias that was asked from the Congressmen over the span over 2 hours plus when the committee convened is about data collection? I don’t get it. .
Also, another question I like to know is that doesn’t Congressmen know that if you don’t wa...
2018-12-1527 minGNC Week In Review“Galaxy Fold” Really Samsung? #005This week, Microsoft announces a foldable smartphone arriving in 2019, I don’t think Microsoft had a smartphone for the past few years so it’s quite a surprise and not to be outdone Sony is announcing a foldable smartphone; which begs the question that I have asked for the past couple of episodes why would these companies think that consumers would actually purchase one?
So would be 2019 be the year of the foldable smartphone or will it be 5G?
Show Notes:
Microsoft foldable phone
Galaxy Fold
Sony foldable phone
Security patch for Google Pixel and N...
2018-12-0827 minGNC Week In ReviewFlashback Friday: Big Billy Bass #004Thanks for coming back this week, I hope everyone in the U.S had a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend! I got lots of tech news this week from Google, Facebook, how to help advice and a lot more and remember Big Billy Bass (you know the fish on a wooden back); well it’s back with a new addition.
Show Notes:
Amazon record-setting day on Cyber Monday
Nintendo best selling device on Cyber Monday
Apple Music on Alexa
Ariana Grande
Comcast bogus fees
Playstation Classic
Sega Dreamcast
Fornite boasts 200 million players
Google Assistant Canada
Google Maps
Sundar...
2018-12-0127 minGNC Week In ReviewStan Lee Passes Away #003This week of tech news is chockful this week from Amazon finally announcing the new HQ2 location and it’s going to be 2 locations yes 2 locations, not just one, hmm interesting; Android Q was announced with a feature supporting foldable phones and speaking of a foldable phone, would you purchase a foldable phone for $1700.00?
No show next week as it’s Thanksgiving on November 22nd, next episode will be out the following Friday, November 30th. Have a great Thanksgiving with your friends and family.
Show Notes:
A foldable phone could cost $1700.00
The best way to stre...
2018-11-1724 minGNC Week In ReviewA video game that helps understand dementia #002Well, I am back with a new episode and there is a lot of tech news this week, including an article I found fascinating it where it’s about a man’s grandmother who had dementia and created a game based on the disease. It’s pretty incredible on how tech not only impacts on our daily lives but also how to understand a disease such as dementia.
Show Notes:
Before I Forget
Facebook Midterm Elections
Mark Zuckerberg says no to Parliament
Facebook Pop Up Store
7-11 Scan and Pay
Amazon 4 Star Store
Self Driving Shopping Carts
Goo...
2018-11-1029 minGNC Week In ReviewThe 1st episode of GNC WiR! #001Welcome to the very 1st episode of Geek News Week in Review. This episode is going to be a little short this week; however, rest assured I will make sure that subsequent episodes will be more in length.
Show Notes:
FireFox 63
Apple fined for slowing iPhones
iPhone XR FAQ
Alexa powered Smart Glasses
OnePlus 6
McLaren $2.25 million Speedtail Hybrid
2018-10-2713 min2018-10-1100 min