#SGGQA 430: The Year of Linux (for Gaming), Apple Subscription Greed, NVIDIA Bails on OpenAI

Happy Monday!

Tesla is cancelling cars to build more robots. TikTok is getting uninstalled at a higher rate than last year. Apple is committing to more greed with YOUR subscriptions! NVIDIA is pumping the brakes on another investment in OpenAI.

And we should chat about how 2026 really is shaping up to be the year for Linux! At least in gaming...

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 429: TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter Dumpster Fires, Apple's AI Pin

PAJAMA PODCAST!

We're going to let the chat take the wheel, but there's a TON of news out about the raging dumpster fires our social media have become. Plus, why is Apple working on an AI pin?

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 428: ChatGPT Adds Ads, Google Antitrust Appeal, Asus Leaves Phone Market, Xiaomi 17 Ultra is HERE!

Our second show of the year, and the tech news is coming in hot!Google is appealing its historic antitrust ruling. OpenAI is almost out of money AGAIN, so they're looking to ads in ChatGPT to bring in revenue! Starlink wants to sell off your data to train AI. Samsung will limit increases in RAM production to keep prices high. Meta lays off THOUSANDS of VR developers. WhisperPair is using Bluetooth earbuds to attack Android phones! Asus will be exiting the smartphone market.

PLUS! A little community on Digg might be fun for you to check out.

And we HAVE to talk about the weekend I just spent with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition!

Let's get our tech week started off RIGHT!

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#SGGQA 427: Back from CES, ChromeOS Support, Switch 2 Sales Down

The first podcast of 2026!

Details emerge on a RedMagic 11 Air! OnePlus might bring back a "Pro" model! Google says ChromeOS will keep getting long term support. Switch 2 sales are down compared to the original Switch.

And we should chat about this year's CES!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 426: Honor's HUGE Battery, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and Wrapping Up 2025!

Our last podcast of 2025 is a PJ POD! LET'S GO!

Wrapping up 2025 with some fun gadget news. Xiaomi announced the 17 Ultra, and we get a sneak peak at Honor's new MASSIVE battery phone.

We can also chat out some of the top stories of the year! Happy Holidays!

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 425: Xiaomi 17 Ultra Revealed, NVIDIA GPU Cuts, US TikTok Ban Avoided

Apple and Google face regulatory pressure in Japan. TikTok might finally have a new USA home. YouTube bans channels for AI slop. Spotify's entire database was just copied. NVIDIA looking to squeeze gamers. Samsung announces a new chip. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been revealed.

And we should take a moment to remember a techie who passed too soon.

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 424: Disney Invests in OpenAI, Apple Loses Payment Case Appeal, Samsung to end SATA SSD Business

Verizon lost a small claims court case which might help others! Roomba's parent company is bankrupt! Samsung might end their SSD business. Disney invests in OpenAI. EU launches another anti-trust probe into Google search. Apple loses their appeal in their payments case.

And maybe we could talk a LITTLE about this new phone on my desk...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 423: Musk vs the EU, Netflix and Paramount Want WB, Meta Glasses Delayed

Elon Musk has declared war on the EU because of a small fine. Netflix really wants to buy WB, but Paramount might weasel in with a counter offer. Meta has delayed their AR glasses another year. The iPhone Air continues to flop. 

And we have to chat about this cute new tablet in my office! 

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor

A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the Galaxy S26. Sony announced a new camera sensor. Valve's Steam Machine will be priced similarly to a mini pc. OnePlus 15 clears the FCC FINALLY!

And we can chat a little about thin phones, and how Chinese brands likely will skip that trend...

Let's get our tech week started right!

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#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let's Chat About AirDrop on Android...

We're on the road! Keeping this week's show a little leaner.

For the last Monday of the month, let's talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we'll let the chat decide where to go next.

Let's get our tech week started right!

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