Happy New Year! 2021 is here! I’m limping back into action! We’ve got a new Xiaomi with a faster processor, a look at Samsung’s S-Pen cases, a potential V70 from LG, and some news stories to keep an eye on. But more than anything else, what do we want out of consumer tech for 2021? Let’s get our tech week started right!
There’s a lot of tech to talk about. We’ve got news and reviews still making their way to the internet. But it’s also the time of year to chat with friends and have some fun. We’re going to have a chill chat, hang out in our PJs, and geek out on some cool stuff. Let’s get our tech week started right!
President Trump is appointing an FCC chair for VERY partisan reasons. The US Government, and state Attorneys General are going after Facebook. Pornhub is taking down unverified content. Twitter has a handful of surprises to share. The Galaxy S21 is getting leaked like crazy. And we can share a few more thoughts on these new Airpods.
Why do we let Apple do this to us? Taking the wraps off of a LONG rumored product, Apple showed off a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones. With all the traditional bravado and aspirational marketing claims, these cans are guaranteed to be a popular fashion accessory. For $550. That’s where this conversation gets more difficult.
A rough week for Apple. Italy is fining the company over misleading ads, Brazil is mandating chargers be included with the iPhone, and another incredible exploit was detailed for iOS. Reddit released their daily user figures. Google will offer a credit to help move folks to phones that support VoLTE.
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you’re enjoying some tasty leftovers! Will Microsoft bring Android apps to Windows? Comcast will add data caps to all subscriber plans next year. Right to Repair conversations are heating up in the UK and EU. Amazon’s Sidewalk “service” sounds like a security nightmare.
The upcoming Biden administration is looking to invest a lot more money in broadband. At the same time, the USA might start banning the practice of letting carriers lock our phones. Trump’s app is tracking users, so what happens with all that data? Oneplus leaks have hit the web. Samsung might have confirmed the death of the Note.
Apple is having a rough week with the launch of macOS Big Sur, and a handful of smaller issues on iPhone 12. The Galaxy S21 specs have leaked, and nothing looks TOO shocking for Samsung’s next premium phone. Conservatives are flocking to social media SAFE SPACES, but will they stay in their own echo chambers?
President Trump is about to lose something he really wants, and that would be his special protections on Twitter. The FTC is likely to sue Facebook this month over antitrust violations. A TON of older Android phones are about to have a harder time browsing the internet. A factory fire at AKM is making audio gear significantly more expensive.
Something a little different this week!
Wrapping up our yearly phone swap challenge, TK Bay is dropping by to share some thoughts on premium phones and productivity! Our phone trade this year? Surface Duo vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra! Maybe an LG snuck in too?