Episodes (Page 4)
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BlackBerry Messenger was years ahead of WhatsApp and iMessage as a messaging innovation when SMS cost 10 cents per message
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OpenAI held a demo day announcing app store plans and building numerous ChatGPT features simultaneously
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Google announced major smart home news with Gemini assistant as central focus, betting heavily on AI to fix past smart home shortcomings
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Self-balancing scooters exploded in popularity in 2015 before literally exploding due to battery fires
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Amazon released new hardware including Echo Dot Max and updated Kindle Scribe; Alexa Plus offers smarter features but still underwhelming
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Electric cargo bikes represent a viable transportation future for grocery shopping and school runs, enabling community bike-buses
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TikTok's US fate appears decided after five years of negotiations with unclear remaining unknowns and Trump ally benefits
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YouTube announced major livestreaming push with new monetization options, transforming platform into shopping destination
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Meta releases first smart glasses with built-in display alongside new smart eyewear lineup expansion
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iPhone Air offers premium design with compromises, iPhone 17 is well-rounded excellent choice, iPhone 17 Pro targets camera enthusiasts
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iPhone launch includes controversial AirPods Pro 3 details and crossbody strap functionality debate
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iPhone Air ultra-slim design showcases new camera features and engineering achievements in thickness reduction
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IFA showcase includes smart home robots that carry robot vacuums upstairs and Hue bulbs upgradeable to motion sensors
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Online puzzle games experiencing surge in popularity with LinkedIn Queens and Wordle; Cracking the Cryptic YouTube channel showcases advanced Sudoku solving
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Pixel 10 features live phone call translations and Pro Res Zoom using AI to enhance 100x zoomed photos
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PetaPixel's Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join discussion of camera advancements over past five years including Sigma BF
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Google announced Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold with dust-proofing improvements and new AI features like Magic Cue and Pro Res Zoom
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iRobot co-founder Colin Angle discusses whether humanoid Rosie-the-Robot style home robots are achievable or if different approaches serve better
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GPT-5 launch disappoints with bumpy rollout and performance not matching expected leap from GPT-4
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Ken Fairbanks discusses purchasing bankrupt smart lighting company Insteon and reviving the brand through customer loyalty