Podcast appearances and mentions of russell holly

This week on the show we ask you who from the show you would swap lives with. We talk to our old friend, Russell Holly on the new iPhone, and GUESS WHAT!   IT'S BACK!!!!!!!!!   TIME MACHINE TRIVIA !

This morning on the show we have tech guru, Russell Holly. He explains the updates on the new iPhone 14 and... is it worth it?!

This week, Adam and Cliff experiment with a new format. Instead of focusing on top stories of the month, many of which Cliff already participated, we spend the first half of the show focusing on two news stories from the month that needed more love. The first is a fake company in London with dozens of employees around the world. The second is a new design in the world of VR. Then we checked in with Russell Holly on what he looks for in a potential employee and finally, we check in on OnePlus and how its image has changed and whether or not it's a good thing. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Live viewing/Early Access Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube - http://bitly/botdtube Twitch - twitch.tv/benefitofthedoud TikTok - @BenefitoftheDoud Benefit of the Doud is written and hosted by:Adam Doud - @DeadTechology Co-produced by:Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas

Russell Holly is the Managing Editor at CNET. Before that, he was a manager at Future and he interviewed Adam to freelance there. So with all this experience managing people, Adam wanted to ask him what he looks for in a candidate. The answer may surprise you. Plus, Cliff and Adam talk about a connected tablet, the TCL Tab Pro 5G. This is a budget-friendly 5G tablet that's currently exclusive to Verizon. Cliff gives us his overall impressions of the tablet and whether or not he recommends it. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access Special thanks to:Russell Holly - @russellholly Managing Editor - CNET Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube - http://bitly/botdtube Twitch - twitch.tv/benefitofthedoud TikTok - @BenefitoftheDoud Benefit of the Doud is written and hosted by:Adam Doud - @DeadTechology Co-produced by:Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas

This month was a busy month at the podcast. We started off with our official iPhone 13 Pro review, which is a great phone, but basically the same phone as last year. Next, we looked at the Soundcore Frames, and asked whether Soundcore had solved the problem I was worried about. Next up, we talked to Russell Holly from CNET about Meta and the Metaverse. Finally, we circled up with the owner and operator of Gamer's World for a look at the physically nerdy, as opposed to online nerddorm. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early access and live viewing Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube - http://bitly/botdtubeTikTok - @BenefitoftheDoud Benefit of the Doud is written and hosted by:Adam Doud - @DeadTechology Co-produced by:Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas

This week, we're taking a look at the Metaverse, such as it is. Facebook/Meta has made a big deal about the metaverse, and it seems to be the only one. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, other plans are in place, and it's going to take a while to sort everything out. Plus, we've got a long-overdue look at the Swagtron Swagboard warrior Hoverboard, just in time for winter. Sorry about that. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Full interview and early access Special thanks to:Russell Holly Managing Editor, CNET Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube - http://bitly/botdtubeTikTok - @BenefitoftheDoud Benefit of the Doud is written and hosted by:Adam Doud - @DeadTechology Co-produced by:Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas

Android Central alumni Russell Holly and Daniel Bader join Ara, Jerry, and Michael Fisher for an epic gab session! They chat about Google's Pixel 6 messaging, Meta and the changing shape of the open web, and some of their favorite new tech in 2021. Links: The Pixel 6 is facing a lot of criticism, but that's good for Google | Android Central Meta acquires popular VR exercise app Supernatural, a sign of things to come | Android Central Sponsors: Codecademy: Join the millions of people learning to code with Codecademy and see where coding can take you. Get 15% off your Codecademy Pro membership when you go to Codecademy.com and use promo code ANDROID.

We are 100! To celebrate, we bring back Russell Holly for some reminiscing, gaming news, and LOTS of cryptic talk! LINKS: Alan Wake Remastered review: Bringing a great game back into the light | Windows Central Myst in VR would have made 10-year-old me cry happy tears | Android Central The Legend of Zelda 35th anniversary retrospective: A windy adventure | iMore You don't know what a Zelda game is | iMore Assassin's Creed history: The full story (so far) | Windows Central

Steven sits down with returning guests and friends of the pod Russell Holly and Jordan Jackson to talk through "The Bad Batch" season finale, what the second season might bring, and more! Jordan can be found on IG at @specsandthings and on Twitter @specs_13. His music collaboration can be found on IG @raabers and on Twitter at @raabers_music. Russell can be found on IG and Twitter at @russellholly. Congratulations to EJ Schwartz on her upcoming debut novel, "Before We Were Blue". EJ will be celebrating her book's release on 9/14 at 5:30pm ET, at the Barnes & Noble in Clark, NJ. To preorder EJ's novel, please visit ejschwartz.com.

Steven sits down with returning guests and friends of the pod Russell Holly and Jordan Jackson to talk through "The Bad Batch" season finale, what the second season might bring, and more! Jordan can be found on IG at @specsandthings and on Twitter @specs_13. His music collaboration can be found on IG @raabers and on Twitter at @raabers_music. Russell can be found on IG and Twitter at @russellholly. Congratulations to EJ Schwartz on her upcoming debut novel, "Before We Were Blue". EJ will be celebrating her book's release on 9/14 at 5:30pm ET, at the Barnes & Noble in Clark, NJ. To preorder EJ's novel, please visit ejschwartz.com.

On All About Android, Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Florence Ion, and Russell Holly talk about Google's unveiling of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices with the company going all-in on producing a top of the line premium smartphone to compete with the best out there. But will they be successful? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/536 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Guest: Russell Holly You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On All About Android, Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Florence Ion, and Russell Holly talk about Google's unveiling of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices with the company going all-in on producing a top of the line premium smartphone to compete with the best out there. But will they be successful? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/536 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Guest: Russell Holly You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On All About Android, Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Florence Ion, and Russell Holly talk about Google's unveiling of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices with the company going all-in on producing a top of the line premium smartphone to compete with the best out there. But will they be successful? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/536 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Guest: Russell Holly You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Pixel 6 Preview: Here's What Google's First Smartphone Chip Can Do This is The Pixel 6, Google's Take On An 'Ultra High End' Phone Google's Pixel 6 phones are coming with a chip designed in-house The Pixel 6 camera will try to magically unblur people's faces in your photos Google is aiming for iPhone-like video quality with the Pixel 6's camera Google Is Finally Killing Off a Decade-Old Version of Android Google begins showing what its new Play Store safety listings will look like Huawei's P50 was announced with Snapdragon 888 and HarmonyOS You can now pre-order Qualcomm's crazy Snapdragon Insider phone for a cool $1,500 The OnePlus 9T has reportedly been canceled A Cheaper YouTube Premium May Be Coming Soon Google Reader is returning from the dead and haunting Google Chrome Rec Room begins its early rollout on select Android devices Wearable recommendations for swimming. 
- Why do you think Apple Watch is better than the others? Expanding the Google TV with Chromecast hardware Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3AbkpYe Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Russell Holly Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75

Author of Pandemic and other thrillers Interview starts at 16:27 and ends at 49:33 Note: I will be discussing my Gerry Riddle interview Monday May 24, 2021 at 1 pm EDT on Clubhouse. Whether you are a current member of Clubhouse or want to join in order to participate in the discussion, click here. I've also created a club named The Reading Edge. Use this link to join! Links “Amazon Publishing, DPLA Ink Deal to Lend E-books in Libraries” by Andrew Albanese at Publishers Weekly - May 18, 2021 “Amazon will distribute ebooks to public libraries” by Michael Kozlowski at Good E Reader - May 19, 2021 Digital Public Library of America press release - May 18, 2021 DPLA Exchange SimplyE library E-Reader app for iOS and Android “Amazon Prime Day 2021: These are the deals we think you'll see” by Russell Holly at CNET - May 21, 2021 Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) at Amazon.com Novels by A. G. Riddle Next Week's Guest Paul Rudnick, author of Playing the Palace, available for pre-order with release on May 25, 2021 If you'd like brief daily updates on technology, books, marriage, and puppies, you can follow along with my Morning Journal flash briefing. From your Echo device, just say, “Alexa, enable Morning Journal.” Then each morning say, “Alexa, what's my flash briefing?” I post a five-minute audio journal each day except Sunday, usually by 8:00 am Eastern Time.  The Kindle Chronicles is now available at Audible Podcasts. The only thing missing are ratings! If you have time, please consider leaving one in order to help others learn about the show.  Right-click here and then click "Save Link As..." to download the audio to your computer, phone, or MP3 player.

On this episode, we talk about announcements to expect at Google I/O 2021, massive corporate earnings, and a truckload of new devices. We also wonder what the world would be like if Apple's iMessage came to Android. Finally, we say goodbye to Russell Holly and Hayato Huseman as members of the team. Russell is moving on to become a Managing Editor for CNET, and Hayato will be joining the crew over at MKBHD's YouTube empire as a video producer. Maybe we can start calling him HHUHD? Good luck to you both, gentlemen. We will miss you so much! Links: Google I/O 2021 schedule features updates on Android 12, Wear OS, Google TV, and more | Android Central Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablets bring more productivity and entertainment for the whole family | Android Central Samsung announces ultra-light and thin Galaxy Book Pro and Book Pro 360 Windows laptops | Windows Central Samsung posts record Q1 revenue on 'solid' Galaxy S21 sales | Android Central Sony confirms it has sold over 7.8 million PS5 consoles since launch | Android Central Qualcomm continues to rise thanks to 5G sales, despite global chip shortage | Android Central Celebrating a strong start in Europe for 2021 - OnePlus Community Alphabet beats expectations as Google Cloud narrows losses, drives more revenue in Q1 2021 earnings | Android Central Imagining a world where iMessage came to Android | Android Central Roku warns it might lose YouTube TV for not complying with Google's 'unfair terms' | Android Central Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Mid-range mastery with three minor mistakes | Android Central Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review: Sending a mobile processor to do a desktop's job | Android Central Google Stadia finally gets a search bar and more a useful Library UI, with more features coming soon | Android Central Sponsors: Indeed: Choose Indeed and join 3 million companies worldwide who use Indeed to hire great people and help grow their teams faster. Get started right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/acp. Offer valid through June 30. Terms and conditions apply.

David Lumb and Russell Holly weigh in on Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) earnings estimates of $0.95 in EPS and $750.23M in revenue, in addition to other video games companies like Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Electronic Arts (EA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Zynga (ZNGA).

I sit and chat with my friend Holly about the first episode of C4’s It’s A Sin, my own diagnosis of HIV and some of the stigma attached to it. My hope is that somebody listening to this will learn something new for the better.

No ads and bonus content! — Get CuriosityStream AND Nebula for less than $12/y https://curiositystream.com/reneritchieApple is working on both a super-expensive, barely a consumer-product, VR headset (virtual reality) and a more reasonable, mass-market pair of AR glasses (augmented reality). That’s according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman who’s just been making it rain rumors this week. MacBook, iMac, Mac Pro, iPhone, flippy iPhone, all of it.Mark says the focus for VR, will be on gaming, entertainment, and communication, but given Apple’s history with hardcore gaming and the complexity of the technologies involved, you gotta ask — will they ever come out? And if they do, will they even be worth buying?To help answer, I’ve got former VRHeads boss and tech analyst Russell Holly on the line.

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30 barracuda.com/tnw casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1

The reviews are in for Galaxy Fold 2 and Surface Duo. But there's another entry into the dual screen phone market — the LG Wing is coming soon! Russell Holly helps Daniel and Hayato navigate pricing and differences between the two next-gen Xbox consoles, Game Pass, and Google's Stadia service. Links: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: The future isn't flat | Android Central Microsoft Surface Duo review: Hot mess | Android Central Samsung Galaxy Note 20 review: Exceeding my Ultra-high expectations | Android Central Why Samsung only cares about 'Android' and 'Google' when it's convenient | Android Central LG's 'Wing' rotating dual-screen phone will be unveiled on September 14 | Android Central Xbox Series X: Price, Release Date, Specs, Games, And Everything We Know | Windows Central Xbox Game Pass: Everything you need to know | Windows Central Stadia: What you need to know about Google's game streaming service | Android Central Doom & Doom II for Android review: Glorious retro shooter action on the go | Android Central Sponsors: SanDisk: No matter what kind of Android device you have, SanDisk has the perfect data storage solution for you. Get 10% OFF your first order of either a Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C flash drive or an Extreme microSD UHS-I Card by visiting: sandisk.com/ACP Indeed: Indeed gives you the smart tools to make hiring decisions quickly, and to be confident that you’re making the right hire for your team. Try Indeed out with a free $75 credit at indeed.com/acp. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Offer valid through September 30.

This week, we take a look at Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and basically any reality we can other than the one we're currently living in. Russell Holly comes along to give us his expertise on the subject. Where it's been, where it's going, and where we are today. From Microsoft Hololens to the Oculus Quest, we cover it all. Plus we have Tech Yeah! From Anker and the news of the week! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~15 minutes of additional audio Special thanks to:Russell Holly - @RussellHolly Android Central - @androidcentral Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Benefit of the Doud is written and hosted by:Adam Doud - @DeadTechology  Co-produced by:Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas

Russell Holly joins Daniel and Jerry for a chat about Google's purchase of AR glasses company North. Dell's new Chromebooks with 10th Gen Intel processors could gain Steam support, which could help win the hearts and minds of gamers. Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear 4100 is on the way. The company says it could provide an 85% performance boost to Wear OS smartwatches, with 25% better battery life. The gang are skeptical but optimistic about these claims. The OnePlus Nord is now official. It's a strange name for an interesting phone that will sadly not be available in North America. Finally, Daniel introduces a new segment to the show: "What's Making Us Happy"! Links: Google is officially buying AR glasses company North, Focals 2.0 canceled | Android Central Nreal Light is the first set of Mixed Reality glasses actually worth buying | Android Central Chromebooks with 10th Gen Intel processors could soon gain Steam support | Android Central Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform promises 85% faster Wear OS smartwatches with 25% longer battery | Android Central Samsung's upcoming Apple Watch rival has these new features ASUS to unveil the ROG Phone 3 at a 'Game Changer' event on July 22 | Android Central OnePlus Nord has a Snapdragon 765G and 'flagship-level' camera for €500 | Android Central Exclusive: OnePlus Nord has dual 32MP + 8MP front cameras | Android Central Exclusive: Pete Lau on how OnePlus plans to differentiate its upcoming TVs | Android Central Natural Feeding System (Digital Download) Sponsors: Azlo: Azlo is a FREE business checking account with invoicing, bill pay, money transfers, NO minimum balance, and NO fees. Sign up RIGHT NOW, with NO minimum deposit, at azlo.com/acp and get a FREE copy of Azlo’s Small Business Starter Guide. SanDisk: No matter what kind of Android device you have, SanDisk has the perfect data storage solution for you. Get 10% OFF your first order of either a Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C flash drive or an Extreme microSD UHS-I Card by visiting: sandisk.com/ACP

Russell Holly rejoins the show for a review of Half-Life: Alyx. The crew also discuss the indefinite delay of The Last of Us Part II, Iron Man VR, along with several other games. Borderlands 3 devs are reportedly not getting bonuses they were expecting from Gearbox, whose CEO is alleged to have a track record of sketchy behavior. Finally, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bunny Day event is not super great. But there are a lot of eggs! LINKS: The Last of Us Part II delayed due to coronavirus pandemic, will release at a later date | Android Central Borderlands 3 developers are reportedly not getting expected bonuses by Gearbox | Windows Central Half-Life: Alyx: Everything you need to know | Windows Central Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bunny Day guide — Eggs, recipes, and Zipper T. Bunny | iMore

We're coming to you live from CES 2020 in Las Vegas! Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Russell Holly, Hayato Huseman, and Michael Fisher crack open a cold one (or three) and talk about their favorite, and least favorite, products from the show. Links: CES 2020: The biggest news and announcements so far | Android Central Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.

Join Ara Wagoner, Carli Velocci, and Russell Holly as they break down what they love and would like to see improve in Disney Plus. Stick around at the end for some Spoiler Free takes on The Mandalorian! Disney Plus didn't list the Marvel movies in order — so we will | Android Central

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Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear talk about a pair of upcoming games: The Last of Us Part II, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. They also chat about Link's Awakening and the abundance of remastered games. Following a brief review of Mario Kart Tour for iOS and Android, Russell Holly reports from Oculus Connect about what's upcoming in the world of VR gaming.

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear have gathered to present the first episode of Jiggle Physics, an Android Central Podcast side quest. It's an occasional show that will live within the Android Central feed and take you beyond the main show into deeper conversations on gaming and other facets of technology. TL;DR — Awesome stuff you'll never want to miss!

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear discuss Apple Arcade and what separates it from other game subscription services. They also share what Indie games they've been playing recently. Finally, Russell makes a strong case for why Fortnite is bad and bad for you.

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear get their game on with a discussion about Borderlands 3, followed by a pre-launch chat about Nintendo Switch Lite. Russell also shares his enthusiasm for the pirate-themed VR game Battlewake.

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, and Carli Velocci cover the week's gaming news, including about a million announcements from Nintendo. Then Russell and Jen speak with Jez Corden of Windows Central about Gears of War, Monster Hunter, and the future of ray tracing graphics.

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear get their game on with a discussion about Borderlands 3, followed by a pre-launch chat about Nintendo Switch Lite. Russell also shares his enthusiasm for the pirate-themed VR game Battlewake.

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, and Carli Velocci cover the week's gaming news, including about a million announcements from Nintendo. Then Russell and Jen speak with Jez Corden of Windows Central about Gears of War, Monster Hunter, and the future of ray tracing graphics.

Russell Holly reports live from the very first Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Fan Festival Global Challenge in Indianapolis, IN. He's joined by special guest Katie Aiani. Katie is an amazing HP expert/superfan/cosplayer. Check it out! Harry Potter Wizards Unite Katie Aiani (@theharrypotterfan) • Instagram photos and videos Katie Aiani (@katiepotter) / Twitter  

Russell Holly, Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear have gathered to present the first episode of Jiggle Physics, an Android Central Podcast side quest. It's an occasional show that will live within the Android Central feed and take you beyond the main show into deeper conversations on gaming and other facets of technology.   TL;DR — Awesome stuff you'll never want to miss!

Rene Ritchie and Lory Gil are joined by Russell Holly for iPhone 11 rumors, and a recent statement by Apple about third-party battery replacements. They also chat gaming and controller support in iOS 13, and the ridiculousness of green bubbles vs. blue bubbles. Show Notes and Links: iPhone event Sept. 10? Apple's statement on iPhone battery monitoring iPhone users won't date Android users? WTF? iPhone Pro? Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Hosts: Lory Gil Rene Ritchie Georgia Dow  

Google is killing off its Pixel line of homespun tablet hardware. Now, just to be 100% crystal clear, Google is still going to be making Pixel Phones and Pixel Laptops, Home Max and Chromecast Ultra, Nest Thermostats and Nest Cams. But the Pixel Slate — That has to die. But, why? Russell Holly from Android Central joins me to figure it all out! SPONSOR: Molekule Go to molekule.com and enter VECTOR at checkout to save $75. LINKS: Russell Holly (@russellholly) | Twitter Google's officially done making its own tablets | Computerworld Rick Osterloh on Twitter: "Hey, it's true...Google's HARDWARE team will be solely focused on building laptops moving forward, but make no mistake, Android & Chrome OS teams are 100% committed for the long-run on working with our partners on tablets for all segments of the market (consumer, enterprise, edu)" MORE: Merch: https://standard.tv/vector Gear: https://kit.com/reneritchie Podcast: http://applepodcasts.com/vector Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneritchie Instagram: https://instagram.com/reneritchie Mobile Nations Affiliate Link Policy SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS YouTube  

Andrew Martonik, Russell Holly, and Jerry Hildenbrand look at the latest Pixel 4 leaks, including Google's decision to share a render of the phone months before release. They also talk about the current state of Galaxy Fold and whether or not it is likely to be released anytime soon. On the other hand, the Galaxy fit smartwatch is out now and pretty good for $99. People at E3 are finally getting excited about mobile gaming. Finally, Jerry and Russell shame Andrew about Android Q gestures. Show Notes and Links: Google shares official render of the Pixel 4, confirms dual rear cameras To no one's surprise, leaked timeline indicates Pixel 4 is launching in October Google Pixel 4: News, rumors, leaks and more! What is happening to the Galaxy Fold? Samsung Galaxy fit impressions Everyone at E3 is excited about mobile gaming Andrew is wrong about Android Q gestures but I love him anyway Sponsors: Keeps: The easiest and most affordable way to keep the hair you have. For a limited time, receive your first month of treatment for free — Go to keeps.com/acp  

Russell Holly is joined by Jennifer Locke and Carli Velocci to sift through everything we know so far about Google Stadia. They talk about bandwidth requirements, controller and supported hardware, pricing plans, and the game lineup at launch. Join us! Show Notes and Links: Stadia: What you need to know about Google's game streaming service | Android Central Should you buy the Stadia Founder's Edition bundle? | Android Central Which color Stadia Controller should I buy? | Android Central How much does Stadia cost at launch? | Android Central Jennifer Locke (@JenLocke95) | Twitter Carli Velocci (@velocciraptor) | Twitter Russell Holly (@russellholly) | Twitter Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Russell Holly takes a person-on-the-street approach to Google I/O by interviewing attendees about their impressions of the conference and how the new announcements might assist them in solving existing problems and creating new opportunities. Show Notes and Links: Top 10 Google I/O 2019 announcements! The Google Assistant is now ten times faster on phones Nest Hub Max smart display unveiled with 10-inch screen and built-in camera Google Pixel 3a XL hands-on preview: The best camera gets cheaper Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL specifications The Pixel 3a isn't the rebirth of the Nexus line, but it's close enough Google Pixel 3a vs. Pixel 3a XL: Which should you buy? Android Q Beta 3 is heading to 21 phones — here's the full list What's new in Android Q beta 3: Dark mode, new gestures, stronger privacy and security controls Android Q is getting Dark Theme Android Q is getting rid of the back button for a side-swipe gesture Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Andrew Martonik, Russell Holly, Nirave Gondhia, and Michael Fisher are live at Google I/O 2019 with their analysis of all the announcements from the keynote address! Show Notes and Links: Top 10 Google I/O 2019 announcements! The Google Assistant is now ten times faster on phones Nest Hub Max smart display unveiled with 10-inch screen and built-in camera Google Pixel 3a XL hands-on preview: The best camera gets cheaper Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL specifications The Pixel 3a isn't the rebirth of the Nexus line, but it's close enough Google Pixel 3a vs. Pixel 3a XL: Which should you buy? Android Q Beta 3 is heading to 21 phones — here's the full list What's new in Android Q beta 3: Dark mode, new gestures, stronger privacy and security controls Android Q is getting Dark Theme Android Q is getting rid of the back button for a side-swipe gesture Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Russell Holly is live from Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2019 along with special guests Carli Velocci and Jennifer Scheurle to talk about the biggest news and their favorite games from the show. They go deep into Google Stadia, Xbox Project xCloud, Oculus Rift S, and Oculus Quest. Also, Russell punched a guy. By accident. Honest! Show Notes and Links: Carli Velocci

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Russell Holly have a look at the Moto G7 series of phones. 2019 is shaping up to be a good year for budget devices. This leads them to ask the question: Why even buy an expensive phone anymore? They also dive into the Samsung One UI and Android Pie update, and spend a little time on Galaxy S10 rumors. Lastly, they cover AT&T's fake 5G and discuss Sprint's lawsuit against them for false advertising. Show Notes and Links: Moto G7 series: Everything you need to know! Moto G7, Power and Play Hands-on: Why even buy an expensive phone anymore? Moto G7 specifications: 2019 is a good year for budget phones Samsung One UI and Android 9 Pie update: Everything you need to know Do you like Samsung's custom gestures for Android Pie? Samsung Galaxy S10: News, Rumors, Release Date, Specs, and More! AT&T is being sued by Sprint for falsely advertising 5G on its phones Verizon and T-Mobile aren't buying AT&T's fake 5G nonsense Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Rene gets together with AR/VR expert, Russell Holly, to talk about the current state of augmented reality and the possibilities for the future. Recorded live in Florida at MoNaCon2019 — Mobile Nation's internal company gathering.   LINKS: AR Apps for iOS @RussellHolly on Twitter MORE: Gear: https://kit.com/reneritchie Podcast: http://applepodcasts.com/vector Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneritchie Instagram: https://instagram.com/reneritchie SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS YouTube

Rene Ritchie, Mikah Sargent, and Lory Gil are joined by Russell Holly to chat about some of the biggest news in the Appleverse. First up, the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case is here to keep you up and running all day, and then some, when you're on the go. Next, an op-ed by Tim Cook appeared in Time magazine as he continues to advocate for privacy and disclosure in how customer data is used by tech companies. Rene brings his ideas for a more powerful and flexible iOS 13 to the table. Plus, Mikah shares his experience with data collection and his Ember mug, and Russell talks about a cool new 360º video camera at CES. Show Notes and Links: @RussellHolly on Twitter iPhone XS Smart Battery Case Review You Deserve Privacy Online. Here’s How You Could Actually Get It Tim Cook: That's my information that you're selling, and I didn't consent iOS 13 and beyond: The future of iPhone and iPad Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Hosts: Lory Gil Mikah Sargent Rene Ritchie Georgia Dow  

It's another live, beer-infused, cavalcade of stars on this week's show! This time, Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Alex Dobie, Michael Fisher, Russell Holly, and Lory Gil come to you from CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They talk about many of the gadgets from the show floor and explore the overall trends in products coming later this year. There aren't many new phones, but there's a continued push towards voice assistants, home automation, and Smart-Pretty-Much-Anything-You-Can-Think-Of devices. Join us as we separate the wheat from the chaff so we can have some more tasty beers. Cheers! Show Notes and Links: CES 2019 — Everything from the show! Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Russell Holly are joined by Lory Gil, Managing Editor of our sister site iMore! She and the crew have a ton of terrific insight about digital wellbeing and their tech predictions/hopes for 2019. They also discuss the adoption (or maybe lack thereof) when it comes to gesture based navigation on Android. Don't miss our year-end roundtable! Show Notes and Links: Lory Gil on iMore @appaholik Lory Gil on Twitter Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Russell Holly are here for the penultimate episode of the show for 2018! AT&T has officially launched their 5G network — albeit in portions of only 12 markets. T-Mobile's John Legere has chimed in with plenty of snark, but maybe he should keep his opinion to himself for once. Facebook continues to rationalize their insidious disregard for user data. They gave unfettered access to Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix. Meanwhile, Sundar Pichai schooled Congress on exactly what Google does (and does not do) with regard to user data and perceived bias in search results. Finally, the crew share their favorite gadgets of 2018. Happy Holidays! Show Notes and Links: AT&T launches 5G, here's why it's important T-Mobile's cringeworthy response to AT&T's 5G announcement Facebook gave Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix unfettered access to user data Sundar Pichai testifies in Congress, responds to political bias, data collection on Android, and more Favorite things of 2018 Russell: - Nanoleaf Canvas review: Futuristic art you're supposed to touch Andrew: - Google Pixel 3 XL Daniel: - Google Pixel 3 - OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Russell Holly are joined by our very own Hayato Huseman! The deluge of new phones in October continues with the launch of OnePlus 6T and RED Hydrogen One — the crew have in-depth looks at both devices. But before they get to the main event(s), they talk about the various controversies surrounding Pixel 3, but Daniel explains why it is becoming his favorite phone of all time. Plus, they make sense of the charging speed discrepancies between Pixel Stand and Qi compliant wireless chargers. Finally, Russell professes his love and devotion to Google Home Hub. Show Notes and Links: Here's why the Pixel 3 charges faster on a Pixel Stand than other wireless chargers Google Pixel 3 second opinion review: Quickly becoming my favorite phone ever OnePlus 6T review OnePlus 6T specs RED Hydrogen One review Google Home Hub Review: Little, fierce, and nearly perfect Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

That's right! We're back at it this week with a second episode of your favorite mobile tech podcast — in special video form! And it really helps to explain why our usual suspects were out when we did that post-Apple show on Wednesday... hint hint. Joshua, Jaime and a whole bunch of other people were at Qualcomm's big event in San Francisco early this week — before the Apple event — for the launch of the Snapdragon Wear 3100, the latest chipset that will power the next generation of Wear OS smartwatches. What goes into it? What will come out of it? Will it be worthwhile to pick up an Android Wear watch again... only if by a different name? Michael Fisher and Russell Holly are reppin' team Mobile Nations while YouTube hustlers Danny Winget and Jervina Coston gather round (oh, Apple again, huh?) a table in what looks to be a very cramped room to talk about it. Get ready, it's the Pocketnow Weekly... again! Watch the YouTube video recorded at 3pm Eastern on September 10th or check out the high-quality audio version right here or through Apple, Google, our RSS and wherever you get your podcasts. Talk back live while you’re watching the show on Twitter with #PNWeekly and shoot feedback to the hosts at podcast@pocketnow.com! Host Joshua Vergara Guests Jaime Rivera Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) Danny Winget (YouTube) Jervina Coston (techme0ut) Russell Holly (Android Central) Smartwatches Learn more about the Snapdragon Wear 3100 here! Also, check out the Apple Watch Series 4 and see how the former head of Android Wear is responding to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Holly, Alex Dobie, and Jerry Hildenbrand are here with tons of information to share about the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip and Wear OS. Even with the battery improvements being promised by Qualcomm, the world is not without some watch envy when it comes to Apple Watch Series 4. Apple may have had their moment in the spotlight this week, but there are still many Android devices yet to come in 2018. The team dig into what we know so far about the LG V40, OnePlus 6T, and the throughly spoiled Pixel 3. All that, and Russell raves about June. It's a smart oven with sensors out the wazoo, machine learning, and OTA updates that add more cooking features. It's a high steaks episode! Show Notes and Links: Everything we know about battery improvements on the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max: Everything you need to know! LG V40 ThinQ: News, Rumors, Release Date, Specs, and More! OnePlus 6T: News, Rumors, Release Date, Specs, and more! June oven Sponsors: Lenovo Smart Display  

Andrew Martonik, Russell Holly, and Jerry Hildenbrand talk about Google's Pixel 3 event, which is officially set for October 9th. We have good idea of what to expect from the phones, but will there be additional product announcements during the presentation? They also dig into the Galaxy Watch review along with comparisons to Samsung Gear Sport. Plus, special shoutout to new dad, Daniel Bader, as he begins a journey of diaper changing and sleepless nights. Congratulations, Daniel! Show Notes and Links: Google hardware event set for October 9, Pixel 3 XL (and more) expected Everything we know about the Google Pixel 3 No, Google won't be releasing a Pixel Watch this year Samsung Galaxy Watch review Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Samsung Gear Sport Sponsors: Casper Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/AC and using offer code "AC" at checkout — Terms and conditions apply.  

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Russell Holly convene once again via a series of tubes to discuss lots of hot topics in Android news. First, Epic Games is bypassing the Google Play Store for the upcoming Android release of Fortnite — requiring users to side-load the game and pay for in-app purchases directly to Epic. Next, Android P finally has a name: Android 9 Pie! While not as catchy as 'petit four' or 'pumpkin spice latte', it's less controversial than the great 'New-git/New-gah' wars of 2016. Samsung Galaxy Note 9? Never heard of it. But the Galaxy Tab S4 is here; with high end specs, build quality, and a price tag to match. A full review is still forthcoming, but comparisons to iPad and Chromebooks are plentiful. In the home stretch, Moto Z3 is officially coming to Verizon on August 16th. It's the first "5G-upgradeable" smartphone thanks to a Moto Mod expected in 2019. Show Notes and Links: Epic Games' strategy for Fortnite on Android is stupid, greedy, and dangerous Android P is Android 9 Pie Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 hands-on preview: The two-faced tablet The Moto Z3 is official, coming to Verizon on August 16 Moto Z3 hands-on preview: A Verizon exclusive with 5G flourish Sponsors: Ziprecruiter: The smartest way to hire. Try ZipRecruiter for free. That’s right FREE! LightStream LightStream rewards consumers who have good credit with a great interest rate and no fees!  

Daniel Bader, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Russell Holly are joined by Marton Barcza of TechAltar to talk about Google's Fuchsia OS and its potential for replacing Android. They also have an in-depth discussion about the EU's Antitrust case against Google and the $5 billion fine levied against them. The ruling may be just, but it could be argued that the outcomes will negatively affect consumers. Show Notes and Links: @TechAltar on Twitter TechAltar YouTube channel Google's Fuchsia OS may replace Android in 5 years Or not Google Assistant just got proactive — and a lot more useful Google defends Android following $5 billion fine from European Commission The EU Antitrust case against Android sucks for everyone, especially you Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated.  

Daniel Bader and Russell Holly speak with Brian Mueller, founder of Carrot apps. Brian's apps have long been a mainstay of the iOS ecosystem, now he's brought his most popular app, CARROT Weather, to Android. CARROT Weather is in itself a terrific weather app, but wrapped in a hilariously snarky AI persona. He shares his experience developing for Android and his impression of the platform. They also discuss the latest developments (pun intended) for AR/VR creation on Android. Listen carefully, meatbags! Show Notes and Links: CARROT Weather Sponsors: Thrifter.com: Thrifter uncovers the best deals on your favorite tech every day of the year and kicks into high-gear during special events like Prime Day. Make sure you sign up for the Thrifter Prime Day newsletter and follow them on Twitter (@ThrifterDaily) to receive breaking news, leaks and pro tips during the run-up to the big day and a curated selection of the best deals once they go live. LightStream LightStream rewards consumers who have good credit with a great interest rate and no fees!  

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Russell Holly, and Michael Fisher gather in New York City for a look at the BlackBerry KEY2 and its glorious hardware keyboard. It's a safe upgrade from the original, but features a faster processor, more RAM, dual cameras, a stronger frame, and larger keys. As an aperitif to the main course, they chat about Moto's Z3 Play. It's a solid, mid-range phone that will be available unlocked in the U.S for $499, but through only two carriers — Sprint and US Cellular. Amazon will also be selling it as a Prime Exclusive Phone, likely at a discount. Show Notes and Links: Moto Z3 Play hands-on preview: Three's company BlackBerry KEY2 hands-on: More of the same, back in the game Sponsors: Ziprecruiter: The smartest way to hire. Try ZipRecruiter for free. That’s right FREE!  

Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, and Russell Holly host the backdoor pilot for AC Foodcast as they talk about the GDPR Hall of Shame, OnePlus 6, and its $69 companion Bluetooth earbuds, Bullets Wireless. Essential Phone 2 is reportedly canceled, and founder Andy Rubin is considering selling the company. Some people have gotten hands-on time with RED Hydrogen One, but release of the product is still a little ways off. In addition, BlackBerry is teasing the KEY2, which will have dual rear cameras. Rounding out the new phone chat, HTC U12+ is a beautiful device that can only be purchased directly from HTC — No carriers, no retailers. Lastly, and most importantly: You put sweet on savory, NOT sweet on sweet. Show Notes and Links: GDPR Hall of Shame OnePlus 6 review: The matter is settled OnePlus announces Bullets Wireless, its first wireless earbuds, coming in June for $69 Essential Phone 2 reportedly canceled, Andy Rubin considering selling the company Hands-on with RED Hydrogen One, a wildly ambitious smartphone BlackBerry KEY2 shown off in teaser video with dual rear cameras HTC U12+ hands-on preview: Big, beautiful, unattainable Sponsors: Thrifter.com: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. GameStash: Hundreds of awesome games on your Android phone. Try it free for 14 days!  

Twitter may have exposed passwords, Gassée thinks Apple pundits have lot their fragile minds, and Russell Holly is having a blast with Oculus Go. Links: @russellholly on Twitter iPhone 9 / iPhone XI rumors: Release date, specs, price, and features! Gassée: Apple attracting and then unhinging the fragile minds of journalists, bloggers, and analysts Oculus Go: Everything you need to know! Sponsors: Thanks to SimpleContacts for sponsoring this show! Lenses you need. Office visits you don't. Visit simplecontacts.com/vector and use offer code VECTOR to save $30 on your order. Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS YouTube Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook  

We feature commentator Russell Holly, managing editor of Mobile Nations, who focuses first on the proposals for "Right to Repair" laws in a number of states, including, most recently, California. What about giving consumers the right to buy genuine OEM parts for their tech gear, such as iPhones, and have access to service manuals? Can Apple and other companies void your warranty because you decided to fix your gear yourself, buy gray market parts, and/or have the repairs done at a shop not authorized by the manufacturer? Gene and Russell also talk at length about Samsung's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones, recently introduced, and how they might compare with the iPhone X. What about the cameras, and which model delivers the best pictures? Did Samsung improve the quality of its facial and iris recognition features? There' also talk about the HomePod, which has proven to be somewhat controversial when it comes to its audio signature, with some saying it's too bassy. You'll also hear from commentator/podcaster Peter Cohen, who also focuses on "Right to Repair" and the upsides and downsides. Peter offers his personal experiences as the employee of an authorized Apple dealer some years ago and how it influenced his opinion about whether Apple and other companies need to allow more repair freedom. There's also a brief discussion about the concept of states' rights and how it affects customers where such laws vary from state to state. The discussion also focuses on the HomePod and its possible value as a smart speaker. Both Gene and Peter explain, at length, why a HomePod is not on their shopping lists right now, and whether Apple could sell more copies if it loosened its dependence on Apple's ecosystem when it comes to being able to listen to your stuff.

Welcome to episode 33 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Russell Holly of Android Central. Topics include what to expect in 2018, merging Android and Chrome OS, how Face ID changes authentication, how the Pixel 2 redefines mobile photography, the flawed Pixel Buds, and the intriguing FrontRow camera. Enjoy :)   Show Links: Russell Holly: https://twitter.com/russellholly Russell's most important phone of 2017: https://www.androidcentral.com/most-important-phone Russell's portrait selfie showdown: https://www.androidcentral.com/iphone-x-vs-pixel-2-portrait-selfie-showdown My Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7yEJfkw4Oc My Pixelbook unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E38O9sEjixw My Pixel Buds unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gSOqlqITVU My FrontRow camera unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_IWgF_WjoI

We feature Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. In addition to a brief pop culture segment where Gene schools Jeff on the correct pronunciation of the wacky DC Comics character, "Mister Mxyzptlk," the discussion focuses on the MacBook Pro and the controversy over the battery tests from Consumer Reports, in which Apple's notebooks were at first not recommended until retested. And what about all the great gadgets introduced at the CES in Las Vegas? According to Jeff, there were more products that appeared to be ready to sell, rather than to show off an idea that may never make it into production. You'll also hear from Russell Holly, managing editor of VRHeads. After a brief focus on smartphone sales, and whether the market can continue to grow quickly, the discussion moves to the upcoming Nintendo Switch gaming console. Nintendo is trying to get a leg up on the competition from Microsoft and Sony by including a small embedded tablet that can be used for gameplay on the road. You'll also hear about popular gadgets at the CES, but the main focus is Russell's special introduction to VR technology. Are those goggles poised to take over the consumer electronics market in a big way? What about shared experiences among more than a single player? Are there any downsides other than the relatively high price of admission for the best VR gear?

On this episode of Everything VR & AR, Kevin is pleased to be joined by longtime technology journalist Russell Holly who is covering the virtual and augmented reality segment for the new website from Mobile Nations aptly named VRHeads.com.  Russell talks about what criteria helps him decide what warrants more coverage in the space along with sharing some of his favorite experiences and how he explains what to expect for people getting ready to try out VR & AR devices for the first time. Always a fantastic interview, you are sure to enjoy this discussion! Make sure to visit www.thevrara.com for more information about the VRAR Association and how you can get involved. Also, we invite you to follow @thevrara on Twitter and you can now connect with the VRAR Association on Facebook here.     Connect with Russell Holly & VRHeads.com To connect with Russell Holly and have a look at what is being written at VRHeads.com, you can do so the following ways: Web - www.VRHeads.com Twitter - @RussellHolly     It pays to listen! Listeners of Everything VR & AR can save $100 off of the purchase of a VirZoom controller by using the following promo code at checkout: VRAR So make sure to head over to VirZoom.com and use the promo code VRAR to save $100 off the purchase of your VirZoom controller!     Subscribe, Follow and Share Feedback To keep up with Everything VR & AR, make sure to subscribe to the show the on your favorite podcast app! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Pocket Casts Subscribe on Stitcher Radio   You can enter the following in your favorite podcast app should the show not show up in searches is: http://everythingvrar.libsyn.com/rss   As always, make sure to follow the VRAR Association on Twitter at @thevrara   Would you like to share feedback of the Everything VR & AR show? Email your thoughts to podcast@thevrara.com.     Hosts Nathan Pettyjohn is a technology entrepreneur with experience building teams in marketing, advertising, sales and mobile technology, and is currently the Founder and CEO of Aisle411, a global leading indoor location and mobile software company serving some of the world's largest retailers and brands. Aisle411 was an early augmented reality development partner of Google’s Project Tango solution in 2014, offering 3D AR navigation solutions for leading retailers. Nathan is also the Founder of the VRAR Association.   Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist, MS Mobile Show and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show.  Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and recently joined Mobile Nations as a freelance writer.    

Apple just announced last week that it is finally allowing app developers to use 30-second explainer videos to demo their product in the App Store.This is a great opportunity for marketers and developers to boost their download numbers with just a small change.Host Todd Hartley and Russell Holly shared their insights about what this huge announcement means for developers in the App Store.