Twitter’s board votes to move forward with Elon Musk Twitter buyout deal. Why is the Apple Card loaded with a higher rate of defaults compared to other credit cards? And The Verge redesigns their site.
Yo Dawg I Heard You Like iPhone Cameras - GDI 4353 starts at 31:44
Are you still playing Wordle? Webcam talk takes over. Would you use your iPhone as a webcam on your Mac? The group shares their thoughts on iOS16. What is important things do you want to see on y...
2022-09-13 21:47:37 +0000 UTC
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Twitter’s board votes to move forward with Elon Musk Twitter buyout deal. Why is the Apple Card loaded with a higher rate of defaults compared to other credit cards? And The Verge redesigns their site.
Yo Dawg I Heard You Like iPhone Cameras - GDI 4353 starts at 31:42
Are you still playing Wordle? Webcam talk takes over. Would you use your iPhone as a webcam on your Mac? The group shares their thoughts on iOS16. What is important things do you want to see on y...
2022-09-13 21:22:37 +0000 UTC
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Zoom is rebranding its communication suite to Zoom Teams Chat, Roku updates its offerings including the addition of a new cheaper wireless subwoofer, and Starbucks gets into NFTs with a blockchain based loyalty program called Starbucks Odyssey.
Bowl Of Shame Shells - GDI 4352 starts at 34:27
The Roku discussion continues. What is your favorite streaming hardware? Who do you think has the best streaming interface? So many thoughts about media consumption. Will Ro...
2022-09-12 21:39:52 +0000 UTC
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Zoom is rebranding its communication suite to Zoom Teams Chat, Roku updates its offerings including the addition of a new cheaper wireless subwoofer, and Starbucks gets into NFTs with a blockchain based loyalty program called Starbucks Odyssey.
Bowl Of Shame Shells - GDI 4352 starts at 34:27
The Roku discussion continues. What is your favorite streaming hardware? Who do you think has the best streaming interface? So many thoughts about media consumption. Will Ro...
2022-09-12 21:24:18 +0000 UTC
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Why is Doomscrolling bad for your health and how do you stop it? Patreon lets go of their entire security team. And what’s the deal with United’s eVTOL flying taxi service, Eve?
The Queen That Almost Wasn't - GDI 4351 starts at 34:59
When did you send your first email? Tom has thoughts about The Queen. Have you watched The Crown? Would you abdicate the crown for love? So much King talk. Have you been watching She Hulk? The group has thoughts. Can you h...
2022-09-09 21:50:06 +0000 UTC
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Why is Doomscrolling bad for your health and how do you stop it? Patreon lets go of their entire security team. And what’s the deal with United’s eVTOL flying taxi service, Eve?
The Queen That Almost Wasn't - GDI 4351 starts at 34:56
When did you send your first email? Tom has thoughts about The Queen. Have you watched The Crown? Would you abdicate the crown for love? So much King talk. Have you been watching She Hulk? The group has thoughts. Can you h...
2022-09-09 21:27:23 +0000 UTC
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A KPMG survey shows that a majority of Americans see value in the Metaverse and that it will have a significant impact on their lives. Google rolls out new features right after Apple’s product announcements yesterday. And how a tweet in California might have prevented a statewide blackout.
Class Anxiety - GDI 4350 starts at 34:50
Sportsball talk takes over. Yes, Roger the Rams are playing in Los Angeles. So much Fomo. Sarah almost became an acupuncturist. Know ...
2022-09-08 21:43:41 +0000 UTC
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A KPMG survey shows that a majority of Americans see value in the Metaverse and that it will have a significant impact on their lives. Google rolls out new features right after Apple’s product announcements yesterday. And how a tweet in California might have prevented a statewide blackout.
Class Anxiety - GDI 4350 starts at 34:51
Sportsball talk takes over. Yes, Roger the Rams are playing in Los Angeles. So much Fomo. Sarah almost became an acupuncturist. Know...
2022-09-08 21:23:30 +0000 UTC
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Apple Sept 2022 Event has announced new Apple Watches, AirPods and the iPhone 14. We break down all the new products and share our thoughts on what we think of them.
Slap Band Medical Tricorder - GDI 4349 starts at 35:40
Roger is not grandfathered. Does it really bug Scott? Any of the new Apple releases get you excited? Phone case talk takes over. What do you think of the new purple iPhone? Really, Tom is into K-pop, shocker. Would you be interested in a...
2022-09-07 21:43:08 +0000 UTC
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Apple Sept 2022 Event has announced new Apple Watches, AirPods and the iPhone 14. We break down all the new products and share our thoughts on what we think of them.
Slap Band Medical Tricorder - GDI 4349 starts at 35:38
Roger is not grandfathered. Does it really bug Scott? Any of the new Apple releases get you excited? Phone case talk takes over. What do you think of the new purple iPhone? Really, Tom is into K-pop, shocker. Would you be interested in a purple ...
2022-09-07 21:16:08 +0000 UTC
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The European Union wants to make five years of security and three years of OS updates mandatory for all smartphones. A Finnish company works to create a food protein substitute made from fermentation. And why do phone makers insist on introducing new models every year?
The Smell Index - GDI 4348 starts at 32:39
How was your long weekend? Temp talk takes over. How warm did it get for you? Roger’s family spends part of the weekend at a hotel to ...
2022-09-06 21:40:11 +0000 UTC
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The European Union wants to make five years of security and three years of OS updates mandatory for all smartphones. A Finnish company works to create a food protein substitute made from fermentation. And why do phone makers insist on introducing new models every year?
The Smell Index - GDI 4348 starts at 32:38
How was your long weekend? Temp talk takes over. How warm did it get for you? Roger’s family spends part of the weekend at a hotel to get away from t...
2022-09-06 21:17:11 +0000 UTC
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Tom dives into the history of DisplayPort and explains why DisplayPort isn't just HDMI with a new-fangled connector.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episodes mentioned:
About USB 4
About Variable Refresh Rate
2022-09-03 18:55:28 +0000 UTC
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Will you 3D print your next lens? Canon's bottoming out means things are looking up, and is Reddit better than NASA?
Featuring Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos.
Quick Hits:
https://petapixel.com/2022/08/23/dji-mavic-3-pilots-no-longer-need-to-pass-the-european-flight-exam/
2022-09-03 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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The USBIF or USB Implementers Forum have introduced a point upgrade to USB4 called USB4 2.0. What does it offer and do you need new cables? We explain the meaning behind VTuber and why it might be the next big thing in user generated content. And learn how DALL-E has spawned a cottage industry of “professional” prompters who can tailor DALL-E prompts to get you the exact results from DALL-E AI image generation.
GDI's Mallrats - GDI 4347 starts at 33:11
Do yo...
2022-09-02 21:44:07 +0000 UTC
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The USBIF or USB Implementers Forum have introduced a point upgrade to USB4 called USB4 2.0. What does it offer and do you need new cables? We explain the meaning behind VTuber and why it might be the next big thing in user generated content. And learn how DALL-E has spawned a cottage industry of “professional” prompters who can tailor DALL-E prompts to get you the exact results from DALL-E AI image generation.
GDI's Mallrats - GDI 4347 starts at 33:10
Do yo...
2022-09-02 21:20:30 +0000 UTC
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Twitter is testing an edit button. Will this feature find its way to all Twitter users in the near future? An artist submits a AI generated art as his own painting at the Colorado State Fair and wins. Backlash ensues. The US Commerce Department put in place new rules on August 26th, that require a license in order to export high end machine learning chips that meet or exceed a certain performance threshold, to Russia, Hong Kong or China.
It's Time To Do Some Internet - GDI 4346...
2022-09-01 21:40:54 +0000 UTC
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Twitter is testing an edit button. Will this feature find its way to all Twitter users in the near future? An artist submits a AI generated art as his own painting at the Colorado State Fair and wins. Backlash ensues. The US Commerce Department put in place new rules on August 26th, that require a license in order to export high end machine learning chips that meet or exceed a certain performance threshold, to Russia, Hong Kong or China.
It's Time To Do Some Internet - GDI 4346...
2022-09-01 21:23:00 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks!
Wow. It is HOT. It was 109 Fahrenheit (42 celsius) here yesterday and the low was 83 in the middle of the night. I know a few of you have it hotter but not many. I'll be glad when this passes.
I'll also be glad when this economic scare thing passes. Whenever that is. This year? Next year? 2035? Who can say. In the meantime I'm extra appreciative of your support as we steam into the high holy months of product announcements.
Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta and more wil...
2022-09-01 19:15:12 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire
Similar to Google’s Advanced Protection Program is Apple’s brand new privacy option called Lockdown Mode, which is made for folks in high risk categories such as journalists, activists, human rights defenders, politicians, people with access to proprietary or high security information, etc. People in these groups are often targeted by government backed threat actors and as such, b...
2022-09-01 14:03:52 +0000 UTC
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Theatremonkey put together this GDI monthly highlight reel for August 2022.
2022-09-01 00:47:25 +0000 UTC
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Wil Harris the CEO of Unbound is here to explain how crowdfunded publishing works. Plus Japan’s digital minister works to dismiss laws requiring the government to submit data on floppy disks and CD-ROM. And we explain how SHŌ Club, San Francisco’s first NFT restaurant works.
Things Tom Learned from Mario's Butt - GDI 4345 starts at 31:12
Are we getting to a point where NFT’s have an everyday use? Wil thinks the blockchain could be used to authenticate art...
2022-08-31 21:44:24 +0000 UTC
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Wil Harris the CEO of Unbound is here to explain how crowdfunded publishing works. Plus Japan’s digital minister works to dismiss laws requiring the government to submit data on floppy disks and CD-ROM. And we explain how SHŌ Club, San Francisco’s first NFT restaurant works.
Things Tom Learned from Mario's Butt - GDI 4345 starts at 31:12
Are we getting to a point where NFT’s have an everyday use? Wil thinks the blockchain could be used to authenticate art...
2022-08-31 21:19:42 +0000 UTC
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Twitter is rolling out the Circle, a “close friends” feature, to all users. We take a look at a new Chinese social media app Soul. And California’s legislature passes sweeping new regulations on the way sites operate for minors called California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, aka AB 2273.
France's New A.I. is Taxing - GDI 4344 starts at 33:03
Have a pool in France, keep an eye out for a drone. Is machine learning going to increase your property tax? Alli...
2022-08-30 21:46:45 +0000 UTC
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Twitter is rolling out the Circle, a “close friends” feature, to all users. We take a look at a new Chinese social media app Soul. And California’s legislature passes sweeping new regulations on the way sites operate for minors called California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, aka AB 2273.
France's New A.I. is Taxing - GDI 4344 starts at 33:02
Have a pool in France, keep an eye out for a drone. Is machine learning going to increase your property tax? Alli...
2022-08-30 21:24:33 +0000 UTC
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Can Meta make WhatsApp the Super App of India? Netflix builds out its gaming infrastructure with the addition of gamer handles. And we share the latest info on Apple’s mixed-reality headset.
I Like Big Lugs - GDI 4343 starts at 33:28
Ivory discussion continues. Is the best question just, Why? Will the younger populous bring a change that the oldest didn't see? Will Netflix find a path to be a competitive gaming company? Is Netflix sitting in a wading pool? ...
2022-08-29 21:40:26 +0000 UTC
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Can Meta make WhatsApp the Super App of India? Netflix builds out its gaming infrastructure with the addition of gamer handles. And we share the latest info on Apple’s mixed-reality headset.
I Like Big Lugs - GDI 4343 starts at 33:29
Ivory discussion continues. Is the best question just, Why? Will the younger populous bring a change that the oldest didn't see? Will Netflix find a path to be a competitive gaming company? Is Netflix sitting in a wading pool? Gam...
2022-08-29 21:21:22 +0000 UTC
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Prices for high-end GPUs are dropping below MSRP!? Patrick Norton explains. And we breakdown Twilio’s recent data-breach.
The Livers Deliver - GDI 4342 starts at 33:02
We hear about growing extra livers. Roger sounds sad. Who wouldn't want a bunch of tiny livers? Organ talk takes over. So many pollutants are still causing issues even after we got lead out of our gas. Yes, Tom made that pun twice. How has having kids changed your show watching ...
2022-08-26 21:40:29 +0000 UTC
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Prices for high-end GPUs are dropping below MSRP!? Patrick Norton explains. And we breakdown Twilio’s recent data-breach.
The Livers Deliver - GDI 4342 starts at 33:02
We hear about growing extra livers. Roger sounds sad. Who wouldn't want a bunch of tiny livers? Organ talk takes over. So many pollutants are still causing issues even after we got lead out of our gas. Yes, Tom made that pun twice. How has having kids changed your show watching choices? Patrick ...
2022-08-26 21:20:24 +0000 UTC
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Why is Amazon shutting down Amazon Care but expanding into other medical businesses? What’s going into Sonos’s next-gen flagship speaker, the Optimo 2? And is the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act the right tool to assuage concerns over large tech companies not paying their fair share for news search results?
The Crossover Of Nerds - GDI 4341 starts at 32:13
What does Justin think about the outro stinger? Roger wants to fill the cup. Wrestling talk...
2022-08-25 21:42:49 +0000 UTC
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