
Tim and David look at the launch of Windows 95, what it means for the tech world at the time, and the fact that it was 30 years ago. Plus Steam OS news, Gaming on PC, Nvidia. and much more.
Topics include Zune, Quiet News, Outlanders, Drivers License, Whataboutism, Audio Hijack Pro, Rogue Amoeba, macOS Security on BigSir, and much more.
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AV50 NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES
FLOW II Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphone
Reviews of Xbox Series X without turning it on? Google kills yet another product with the Nest Secure. Apple’s iPhone 12 and MagSafe opinion and the stupid decision not to include a power adapter for the most transparent of reasons. David and Tim wrap up by discussing Printers and how crappy they are.
iPad at ten years, a huge milestone that Tim and David discuss for the entire episode. We want you’re feedback! Theshow@techfanpodcast.com!
Tim and David try and keep it positive this week as we discuss file management and updating app on the iPhone. Primal, Terminator Dark Fate, and the new Star Wars trailer is discussed. All that, plus a hidden C64 application is found on a Christian Rock album from 1984. Wait, what?
35 Year-Old C64 Easter Egg Hidden On Vinyl
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iOS 13.1 has been released along with Apple Arcade, and Tim and David do a deep dive. Tim looks at re-importing old mini-DV tapes, and David discusses playing Zelda on a PocketGo Retro System.
Tim and David discuss the Nissan 300ZX in the WikiTrolling segment, plus the new iPhone coming, David’s trip to VMWorld, Vegas and missing Macworld Expo, and not wanting to buy a Tesla right now.
Jony Ive leaving Apple is our main topic today, and we also talk about the new DropBox, ID Software TV show, and updates to the Macstock Conference this coming July 27-28! Don’t forget that you can hang with Tim and David at the Galloping Ghost Arcade on July 26 at noon to kick off Macstock!
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id Software’s origin story set to become USA Network TV series
Warren wants to break up Apple, Google, Facebook, and maybe even TechFan! Amazon cracks down on counterfeit sellers, the Galaxy S10 is easily spoofed, and Friendster is our focus on Wikitrolling. Plus David and Tim discuss Captain Marvel.
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Amazon ousted thousands of merchants with no notice
ELIZABETH WARREN WANTS TO BREAK UP APPLE
‘Captain Marvel’ Review Bombing: Rotten Tomatoes Removes Toxic “Reviews”
The Galaxy S10’s face unlock fooled by pictures, siblings
Friendster via Wikipedia
AirPlay 2 takes over CES news, smart TVs, Bungie divorces Activision, and Tim’s top television shows of all time. Sponsored by OWC!
Apple decides to scrap their affiliate program, and Tim and David and not happy. Also, an eye doctor helping to bring sight to the poor, the Volkswagen dieselgate problem, and Instant Film.
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Tim and David discuss the Steam Spy news, FTC telling companies that third party repairs do not void warranties, Mark on Capital Hill, suggestion for Apple, and Lenovo news and Wikitrolling!
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ThinkPad 25
Lenovo via Wikipedia
Steam Spy
FTC: Warranty-voiding language like Nintendo’s and Sony’s is illegal
Are women more intelligent than men? Tim and David debate it, plus the history of the ATM, Dell XPS 15 vs MacBook Pro, Apple Watch and a court case, and information on the MacPro.
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Automated teller machine (Via Wikipedia)
Dell XPS 15 review
Apple Watch provides murder case clues
List of highest-grossing films