This week; Yahoo is launching Yahoo Mobile plus Comcast accidentally publishes unlisted phone numbers plus Sharp sues Vizio

Show Notes:

• Yahoo Mobile
• Comcast accidentally publishes unlisted phone numbers
• Sharp sues Vizio
• LG’s 2020 4K and 8K OLED TV’s
• California ends opposition to T-Mobile merger with Sprint
• Uninstall these VPN and ad-blocking apps that spied on iPhone and Android
• What should you look for when picking a VPN
• Time-saving Android shortcuts
• First 10 things to do with your new Android smartwatch
• How to make the most out of your Alexa timers

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This week; YouTube faces an FTC complaint, Google bans apps and MGM had a data breach.

Show Notes:

• YouTube faces FTC complaint
• Google bans apps 
• New Mexico AG and Google 
• Verizon is committed to Google Pixel
• MGM data breach
• Apple considers allowing apps like Chrome and Gmail to be defaults
• Where the democrats’ candidates stand on tech
• The White House planning a 5G summit
• You can report on a Uber ride mid-trip
• Myle
• How to delete your WhatsApp on Android
• How to delete Uber and Lyft app
• Best Android tablets
• Galaxy S20 tips and tidbits
• Make money with a computer
• How to check your USB devices for malware
• How to find numbers on Google
• Tips and tricks to speed up Gmail
• How to end an email professionally
• How to know when someone opens your email
• HBO and HBO Max are coming to YouTube TV
• Vizio is adding Disney+
• ViacomCBS is launching a new streaming service
• What’s coming to Disney+ in March
• What’s coming to Amazon Prime in March
• This Japanese smartphone will prevent you from taking naked selfies

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This week; the Iowa caucus had problems, IMDB has Lost, plus Google Fiber kills its TV service.

Show Notes:

• Iowa caucus results delayed
• Lost on IMDB TV
• Google Fiber kills its TV service
• Apple envisions a foldable phone
• NYPD replaces logs for iPhone app
• Apple shipped 10 million more watches than the entire Swiss industry
• Chrome video advertising standards
• Uber issued permit to test self-driving vehicle on California public roads
• AT&T low band 5G
• Sling TV 
• Windows 10 shortcuts
• Best Android phones
• Get Android updates faster
• Best Wi-Fi 6 routers
• Router 101
• Chromebook or a tablet?
• Oscars 2020 gift bag

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This week; Facebook earnings grew, Apple earnings grew plus Warner Media loses millions.

Show Notes:

• Facebook Q4
• Apple Q4
• WarnerMedia takes a revenue hit
• PayPal Q4
• Google bug bounties
• Apple rumors
• Samsung S20 rumors
• Lyft layoffs
• Best over the air antennas
• Camera roll and pictures in Windows 10
• Schedule an email
• Facebook will allow you to control your data
• What’s the best store to buy your TV?
• NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN
• Android Help on Twitter
• How to watch the big game for free
• Best commercials
• Mint Mobile

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This week;

if you live in Seattle Washington you can vote in this year’s election from your smartphone, Uber is coming to Vancouver British Colombia plus Google I/O 2020

Show Notes:

• If you live in Seattle you can vote from your smartphone
• Uber comes to Vancouver
• Google I/O 2020
• YouTube moderators must sign form………can give them PTSD
• iPhone SE 2
• Every movie and show on Netflix in February
• What’s coming to Disney+ in February 
• Sega Claw Machine app

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This week, The US Army bans Tik Tok, the IRS makes changes on how you file your taxes online plus Mike Bloomberg spent millions to be in your Google Search results. No show next week as GNC WIR and Geek News Central along with the rest of the Tech Podcasts Network will be in Las Vegas with live coverage of CES 2020 starting at 10 am Pacific 1 pm Eastern on Tuesday, January 7th, so be sure to tune in here or on techpodcasts.com.

Show Notes:

• US Army bans TikTok
• IRS makes changes
• Mike Bloomberg spent millions on Google Search results
• NYC parking meters glitch
• What to expect at CES 2020

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:12 — 15.6MB)

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This week, a little light in the tech news; Google Search looks back at 2019, Facebook Twitter and Apple look forward to 2020, plus AT&T adds 6 more cities with 5G.

Show Notes:

• Google Year In Search
• Facebook and Twitter at CES 2020
• AT&T 5G coverage in 6 more cities
• Travis Kalanick to depart Uber board of directors
• Spotify will pause political ads

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:19 — 15.7MB)

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This week, Wawa had a data breach, Apple working on satellites, plus no surprise Facebook was the most downloaded app in the decade.

Show Notes:

• Wawa had a data breach
• Apple working on satellites 
• Facebook was the most downloaded app in the decade
• Facebook responds to senators questions
• People with epilepsy on Twitter
• Dish Network Wireless?
• Netflix has more originals than the entire TV industry
• Uber will pay millions to alleged discrimination victims
• The worst passwords of 2019

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 19:35 — 27.1MB)

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This week, a big block of google news, the ACLU is suing ICE, a lawsuit is forcing CenturyLink to stop charging for internet cost fees plus Amazon wants to let you know that you still have some time to make your purchases for the holidays.

Show Notes:

• YouTube takes stronger stance against personal attacks
• Michelle Obama on YouTube
• Google under investigation from NLRB
• Google Pixel phones
• Google 2019 Year In Search
• ACLU is suing ICE
• CenturyLink lawsuit
• Amazon Christmas delivery
• Golden Globes 2020 Apple and Netflix nominations
• Do I need a 4K cable?
• Best media streamer gifts
• Best Chromebooks
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1
• Trending on Twitter today at number 2
• Trending on YouTube today at 2
• Gold and Diamond iPhone 11

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This week, AT&T has a blimp and it’s a huge blimp also they are back in court, Redditt looks back at 2019 and the findings may surprise you, the FCC says T-Mobile and Verizon are exaggerating about 4G plus illegal robocallers could be punished.

Show Notes:

• AT&T blimp
• AT&T lawsuit
• Redditt 2019
• Ilegal robocallers could be punished
• FCC tries to bury findings….5G
• 5G could boost smartphone sales
• Airbnb officially bans house parties
• Plex free streaming
• Amazon Prime on cable boxes
• Trending last week on Google Trends at  number 1:Walmart
• Trending on Twitter today at number 5: Anthony Joshua
• Trending on YouTube today at number 1: YouTube Rewind 2019

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