Benefit of the Doud

Discussing Tech 2023 with Juan Carlos Bagnell

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:30:40 GMT

In this special episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff are joined by Juan Carlos Bagnell to discuss the year that was and make a few predictions for 2024. As we bid farewell to 2023, we take a look back at the most significant tech news of the year, the year of the foldables, and the rise of handheld gaming consoles. We also look ahead to what's to come in 2024, including Qi 2, a hopefully vast improvement in Windows on ARM.

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Alexa vs. Google Assistant and Handheld Gaming with the Lenovo Legion Go and ASUS ROG Ally

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:00:01 GMT

In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff compare the two most popular voice assistants: Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. They discuss the pros and cons of each platform, the features they use the most, and the devices they work with. They also share their personal preferences and experiences with using voice assistants in their daily lives.

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Additionally, they talk about the latest trends in handheld gaming, especially the Lenovo Legion Go and the ASUS ROG Ally. These are two powerful gaming devices that offer impressive performance, battery life, and design. They also have some unique features, such as the Legion Go’s detachable controller. Adam and Cliff give their opinions on these devices and how they compare to other gaming handhelds on the market.

If you enjoy this podcast, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more tech news and reviews. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for the next episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast.

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DTMR: #TechTober and #SnapdragonSummit

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:12:50 GMT

Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud podcast with your hosts, Adam and Cliff, as they discuss all the hottest tech gadgets and devices that launched in October 2023, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Tecno Phantom V Flip, Moto Razr, and OnePlus Open. Adam reviewed most of these devices and he gives overall impressions on them.

They'll also be talking about #SnapdragonSummit in Maui, where Adam got a sneak peek at the latest and greatest from Qualcomm, including the Snapdragon X Elite, a new mobile processor with up to 12 Oryon CPU cores, 42MB total cache, 136GB/s LPDDR5x memory bandwidth, Adreno GPU with 4K120 decoding and 4K60 encoding, Snapdragon X65 modem for 10Gbps 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 support, Qualcomm's lossless audio technology, Microsoft Pluton security technology, NVMe SSD support via PCIe Gen 4, and three USB4 connections.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a gadget geek, or simply curious about the latest trends, Benefit of the Doud has something for everyone. Join Adam and Cliff for an informative and entertaining look at the world of tech!

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DTMR: iPhone 15 Pro First look!

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:00:28 GMT

Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud Podcast, where we talk about all things tech and gadgets. In this episode, hosts Adam and Cliff take a look at the iPhone 15 Pro and give a preview to a review coming up. Plus, Adam performed an interesting experiment, taking just one charging cable along with him on a recent trip.

The iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s latest flagship phone, and it comes with some new features that make it stand out from the crowd. Some of the highlights include a new action button that replaces the ring/silent switch and can be customized to perform different functions, such as turning on the flashlight, recording a voice memo or running a shortcut. It has a new titanium body that is lighter and stronger than stainless steel, and gives the phone a sleek and premium feel and a new USB-C port that offers faster data transfer speeds and compatibility with more devices and accessories. Finally, there's a new camera system that features a 3x optical zoom lens, a macro mode for close-up shots and improved low-light performance.

Adam and Cliff share their first impressions of the iPhone 15 Pro, as well as some tips and tricks on how to use its new features.

Adam also tells us about his recent trip, where he decided to bring only one charging cable for all his devices. He explains how he managed to charge his iPhone 15 Pro, his iPad Mini, his Lenovo Yoga 9i and his various other devices using the same USB-C cable. He also talks about the benefits and challenges of using a single cable for everything.

If you want to hear more about the iPhone 15 Pro and Adam’s charging experiment, tune in to the Doud Podcast. You can find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment. Thanks for listening!

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When in Doud: Apple Event, Apple Watch, iPhone 15 Discussion

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Adam and Cliff discuss the Apple event that happened earlier this week and break down what's new in the Apple Watch Series 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

The Apple Watch Series 9 has a new S9 chip with faster performance, improved battery life, more accurate health and fitness tracking, a new always-on display, and a new blood sugar monitoring sensor. It also has a new design with a larger display. Plus there's a new gesture system that looks really neat.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a new design with a titanium case and sapphire crystal display, a new larger display, new longer battery life, a new built-in compass, new water resistance to 200 meters, and new features for extreme athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

The iPhone 15 has an A16 Bionic chip with faster performance, a new improved camera system with a 48MP main sensor, a new always-on display, a new USB-C port, and a new design with flat edges. Plus, the dynamic island comes to the non-pro models!

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have a new A17 Pro chip with faster performance, a new improved camera system with a 48MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor. The Pro has 3x optical zoom while the Pro Max has 5x optical zoom. Both phones also feature a new USB-C port, and a new design with titanium build.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: Linux all the things

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:00:32 GMT

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: Linux all the things

Welcome to Season 5 of the Benefit of the Doud podcast! 🎙️ Adam and Cliff are back with some exciting updates and fresh content that you won't want to miss. In this episode, we'll dive into the latest developments in the podcast, including Cliff's brand-new studio space that's sure to take your listening experience to the next level.

But that's not all, folks! We've also revamped our Patreon benefits to provide our amazing supporters with even more exclusive perks and behind-the-scenes access. Whether you're a longtime patron or thinking about joining our Patreon community, we've got something special in store for you. Stay tuned as we spill the beans on all the exciting new benefits and opportunities to engage with the Benefit of the Doud podcast.

In a tech twist, Cliff has taken the plunge and installed Pop!_OS Linux on one of his older computers. Join us as we discuss the reasons behind this intriguing move and how it's been working out for him. It's a fascinating journey into the world of Linux, and you won't want to miss Cliff's insights and experiences.

So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and join us for an engaging and informative episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest episodes. We can't wait to share this exciting season with you! 🚀🔥

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Douding Thomas June 2023 - The rise of not-Twitter

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:00:47 GMT

In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff discuss the upcoming 1-month hiatus the show is taking. They also dive into T2 and Bluesky, two of the most prominent Twitter replacements.

T2 is a decentralized social media platform that aims to provide users with more control over their data and privacy. It is built on top of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and uses blockchain technology to ensure that users’ data is secure and cannot be censored.

Bluesky is another decentralized social media platform that was spun up by the founder of Twitter itself. It aims to provide users with more control over their data and privacy while also allowing them to connect with others in a more meaningful way.

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When in Doud, Ask the experts about Apple Vision Pro with Nick Sutrich of Android Central

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:00:23 GMT

Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud podcast, where we bring you the latest technology news, product reviews, and funny commentary every week. I’m your host Adam Doud, and today I’m joined by Nick Sutrich, Senior Content Producer for Smartphones and VR at Android Central. Nick has been covering VR since its inception and he’s here to give us his impressions of Apple’s new AR/VR/Spatial computing headset, the Apple Vision Pro.

The Apple Vision Pro is a radical new entry into the VR market, with a sleek design, powerful specs, and a hefty price tag. It features a 4K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 12MP ultra-wide camera for passthrough and AR, spatial audio with Dolby Atmos support, and a custom Apple A15X chip for high-performance gaming and apps. It also comes with a pair of wireless controllers that support hand tracking and haptic feedback. The Apple Vision Pro costs $3,499 and is expected to launch in early 2024.

Nick and I will discuss how the Apple Vision Pro compares to other VR headsets like the Meta Quest 2 and the PlayStation VR2, what kind of games and experiences we can expect on it, and whether it’s worth the premium price. We’ll also talk about the future of VR and AR in general, and how Apple’s entry into this space will affect the industry.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast. And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel, leave a comment, and hit that like button if you enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching!

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: Foldables Galore! (May 2023)

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:05:26 GMT

In the latest episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff talk about the Lenovo Yogabook 9i and the upcoming Motorola Razr and Razr+. They also give a brief look at announcements from WWDC 2023.

The Lenovo Yogabook 9i has dual 13.3-inch OLED displays with a resolution of 2.8K, 16:10, DCI-P3 100% panels that can get as bright as 400 nits. It is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor.

Adam traveled to New York City for the launch of the Motorola Razr+ and Razr. The Motorola Razr+ is expected to feature a larger 3.6" secondary display and be powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It is expected to run Android 13 OS.

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WWDC 2023 announced Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset with its “xrOS” operating system. New Macs were announced, including a new MacBook Air and other Mac hardware. Operating system updates were announced, including iOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17.

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When in Doud, Ask the Expert: Google I/O, Android 14, and Google Bard Featuring Mishaal Rahman

Sun, 28 May 2023 19:19:50 GMT

Welcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we explore the latest in technology and bring you fascinating discussions with industry experts. In this premier episode of When in Doud, Ask The Expert, our host Adam sits down with special guest Mishaal Rahman to delve into the exciting world of Android 14, Google I/O, and the newest hardware offerings from Google.

Adam and Mishaal discuss the highly anticipated Android 14, exploring its features, improvements, and what it means for the future of the Android ecosystem. They also dive into the recent Google I/O conference, highlighting key announcements and developments that caught their attention.

Additionally, Adam and Mishaal explore the fascinating advancements in Google's AI capabilities. They discuss the revolutionary Google Bard, an AI-powered language model that takes natural language generation to new heights. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the powerful AI features coming to various Google services. Adam and Mishaal delve into the innovative LLM (Language and Learning Model), which aims to enhance language understanding and contextual comprehension across Google's platforms. They explore the potential applications and the impact this technology can have on our daily lives.

But the conversation doesn't stop there! The duo explores the new hardware lineup from Google, including the much-talked-about Pixel Fold, the budget-friendly Pixel 7a, and the return of the Pixel Tablet. Get ready for insider insights, predictions, and deep analysis as they discuss the implications of these new devices in the market.

If you're a tech enthusiast, an Android lover, or simply curious about the latest developments from Google, this episode of "Benefit of the Doud" is a must-watch.

Tune in now to catch all the excitement as Adam and Mishaal dive deep into Android 14, Google I/O, and the new Google hardware.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap, April 2023: Watch it all burn

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:00:49 GMT

Welcome to "Benefit of the Doud," the podcast where we cover a wide range of topics in the world of technology and entertainment. In this episode, our reviewers Adam and Cliff discuss a variety of interesting subjects.

First up, Adam talks about his new Wi-Fi-connected washing machine and the benefits of having connected appliances in the home. The duo then moves on to the removal of blue checkmarks from Twitter profiles and the potential impact on verification in social media.

Next, Adam and Cliff discuss the recent announcement of Nearby Share coming to Windows and how it's already changing Adam's workflow. They also explore the merits of 100x zoom on phones and the future of mobile photography.

Finally, the two wrap up by reading a listener DM and discussing some of the interesting questions and feedback they've received from the audience.

If you're interested in the latest developments in technology and entertainment, then tune in now to "Benefit of the Doud" for this wide-ranging and engaging episode.

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Beyond a Doud-ish: Star Trek: Picard, Season 3: Fan service is not futile

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:07:55 GMT

Welcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we review and discuss the latest in technology and occasionally, like today, entertainment. In this episode, our reviewers Adam and Cliff dive into season 3 of the hit TV show "Star Trek: Picard."

***There are spoilers!!!***

Adam and Cliff break down the season and share their thoughts on the fan service that was included, the influence of Terry Matalas, and what they're looking forward to in the future of the "Star Trek" franchise. If you're a fan of the show, or just a fan of science fiction in general, then this episode is not to be missed.

Tune in now to "Benefit of the Doud" for our in-depth discussion of season 3 of "Star Trek: Picard."

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: March 2023

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud Podcast, Adam and Cliff delve into the world of tech reviews and share how they are refining their review process. They also share their thoughts on foldable devices and how their opinions have evolved over time.

Join them as they explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of technology and share their insights on what's worth your investment. Tune in to this informative and entertaining episode of the podcast and get ready to explore with Adam and Cliff!

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Beyond a Doud featuring TK Bay!

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:06:35 GMT

In this episode of Benefit of the Doud, host Adam sits down with TK Bay, creator of the popular YouTube channel TK Bay Tech. They delve into TK's journey as a content creator, discussing how he got his start and the challenges he faced in balancing his day job with his passion for YouTube.

But it's not just about the tech world; TK also shares his experiences as a parent in a connected world and how he navigates the balance between screen time and family time. From managing a busy schedule to finding time for creative pursuits, TK provides insights and advice for anyone looking to follow their passions while juggling the demands of work and family.

Whether you're a fellow content creator, a parent, or simply interested in hearing from someone who has successfully navigated the world of tech and family, this episode is a must-listen. So join Adam and TK Bay for an engaging and insightful conversation on Benefit of the Doud.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: Let's ChatGPT!

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:00:57 GMT

In this episode, we're excited to have a special guest - ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, that has been making waves in the technology and culture space. To help us understand more about this fascinating technology, we're joined by Adam Doud and Cliff Thomas, two of the most insightful voices in the tech world.

Together, we explore the origins of ChatGPT, how it has evolved over time, and its growing impact on culture and technology. From its ability to generate text and answer questions to its potential implications for the future of work and education, we leave no stone unturned in this thought-provoking conversation.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious learner, or simply interested in the latest trends shaping our world, this is an episode you won't want to miss. So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the fascinating world of ChatGPT and its growing impact on our lives.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Michael Fisher a.k.a. MrMobile

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:58 GMT

In this episode of Beyond a Doud, hosts Adam and Cliff sit down with special guest Michael Fisher, a.k.a. MrMobile, to discuss a wide range of tech topics. Michael is a seasoned content creator who has been covering the industry for years. He shares his insights and perspectives on everything, from the new season of Star Trek: Picard to the latest foldable phones like the Oppo Find N2 Flip.

The conversation kicks off with Michael sharing his origin story about how he got into tech writing and what keeps him motivated in this field. He talks about his journey from working in retail to becoming one of the most respected voices in the tech industry and how he manages to stay relevant and innovative in a fast-changing landscape.

Next, we take a deep dive into the world of Star Trek: Picard. Michael shares his thoughts on the latest season and how it's shaping up in comparison to previous iterations of the Star Trek franchise. From there, the discussion moves onto foldable phones and the pros and cons of this new form factor.

Adam, Cliff, and Michael also spend some time talking about the Oppo Find N2 Flip, a new smartphone that's making waves in the tech world. They discuss its features, design, and how it stacks up against other smartphones in its price range.

If you're a fan of tech and love to stay up to date on the latest trends and products, this is an episode you won't want to miss. So grab your favorite device, sit back, and enjoy the conversation with Adam, Cliff, and special guest Michael Fisher.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap - Premature eSIMulation

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:00:49 GMT

Adam and Cliff are back in 2023 for our first podcast in the new year. This month, Adam had a tough time transferring his phone to a new review device (that he can't talk about yet). As he noted, what used to take 20 seconds this time took over half an hour. We pad out the runtime a bit talking about CES and Samsung's unpacked event coming up at the beginning of February. But that's all Adam's vocal cords could stand so we called it a night.

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Douding Thomas December 2022 - Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Garmin Sq2

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:00:05 GMT

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Douding Thomas December 2022 - Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Garmin Sq2

This month, Adam and Cliff discuss the holidays and presents received, and New Year's resolutions. Then we get into a discussion about wearables, battery life, and functionality. Where do you trade off battery life for better functionality? It's a hard debate, but we come to a conclusion that Samsung and Google will not like.

Also, Adam has a new mic, and it sounds GOOOOOOD!

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The Benefit of the Doud Christmas Spectacular!

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:35:19 GMT

In the spirit of the Holidays, we are going to give back to the podcast and YouTube communities upon which this podcast is built. Cliff and I consume podcasts and youtube relentlessly, so we wanted to share some of the podcasts that keep us entertained with you. Here are the shows we listen to.

Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know

The Ringer NBA Podcast (The Mismatch)

Improvement Association

Winds of Change

Youtube

Due to a character limit with our podcast host, we were not able to provide links to youtube channels. However, after every creator, their YouTube alias is listed. Just type HTTP://www.youtube.com/XXXaliasXXX and you'll find them.

The Mr. Mobile - TheMrMobile

Tom Scott - TomScottGo

Adam Savage's Tested - testedcom

Ali Spagnola - alispagnola

The Unlockr - TheUnlockr

Frog Leap Studios - leolego

Secret Base - SecretBaseSBN

Steve Shives - SteveShives

Late Show with Stephen Colbert - ColbertLateShow

First We Feast - FirstWeFeast

Smarter Every Day - smartereveryday

Pitch Meetings - PitchMeetings

CinemaSins - CinemaSins

How Ridiculous - howridiculous

TryGuys - tryguys

Good Mythical Morning - GoodMythicalMorning

LGR (Lazy Game Reviews) - LGR

Munro Live - MunroLive

DriveTribe - Drivetribe

AutoAlex - AutoalexCars

Jay Leno’s Garage - jaylenosgarage

Jeremy Sheppard - JeremySheppard

DarkViperAU - DarkViperAU

CallMeKevin - CallMeKevin

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Beyond a Doud featuring Joe Hindy of Android Authority

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:00:40 GMT

Joe Hindy is the app guy over at Android Authority, and he's been doing it for quite a while. For over a decade, Jow has been writing for the site, having gotten started while he was fresh out of the Army. We talk about his journey at Android Authority, the emergence of TikTok, and his love of anime on this episode of the podcast.

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Douding Thomas: November 2022: The future is in 3D

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:00:23 GMT

This month, Adam And Cliff discuss the goings-on of November 2022 including More Elon Musk shenanigans. This time Elon Musk is picking a fight with Apple over its 30% app store charges. We also dive into some Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. Finally, Adam's been tinkering around with 3D printing and has collected a few nerdy prints so far that he shows off.

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Stargate puzzle:

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Beyond a Doud featuring Joseph Mallozzi, Executive Producer (StarGate, Dark Matter, Utopia Falls)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:00:49 GMT

This month, Adam is joined by Joseph Mallozzi, writer and Executive Producer of Sci-Fi TV shows like the Stargate franchise, Dark Matter, and most recently Utopia Falls. We'll talk about how Joe got his start in the industry, his connection to the fans, and of course, there will be some BTS Stargate talk.

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Douding Thomas October 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMT

This month, we recap what has happened since the relaunch. We're on YouTube now! We've released our first podcast/review hybrid. Plus, we take a look at some of the devices we have coming up on the review channel, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!

Then we talk about Twitter and Elon Musk because that's everything that has happened since the completion of the buy. It has been…a lot. Verification is up in the air, bots and spam accounts are rampant, and Elon Musk is in charge of fixing it all. It's a lively discussion!

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Beyond a Doud featuring Shruti Shekar of Android Central

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 22:00:36 GMT

Shurti Shekar is Android Central's managing editor and She and Adam crossed paths for a few months when she originally joined the site. She comes from a journalism background, first as a political reporter in Ottowa before moving into mobile at Mobile Syrup and Yahoo! Finance. So let's say hi to Shruti Shekar (and learn how to pronounce her name) on the Benefit of the Doud podcast!

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We are back, baby!

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:51 GMT

We are officially back! This is the relaunch of the podcast and Cliff and Adam break down how things are going to be happening going forward. A little less news, more reviews, and less interviews, more YouTube. It's a YouTube world we're living in, and we're adapting, for what it's worth.

We also have a preview of a number of devices we'll be reviewing for the channel so be sure to tune in, especially on YouTube to see what we're doing and take a glimpse at Review Cam!

Keep an ear out for the podcast feed and Patreon and the YouTube channel. Good stuff is coming!

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Douding Thomas July 2022 - Delayed Hiatusfaction

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:06:18 GMT

Hiatus is one month old, and it's going to get a bit older. Sorry about that. But just to catch up, Cliff and I jump onto a live stream and chat about some changes coming to the show, some devices that will be coming to full reviews in the future, and we talk a bit about some of our tech pet peeves. It's a fun show and a little warm-up to coming back on full-time.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Juan Carlos Bagnell

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:11 GMT

This is the season three finale of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, and we're closing things out with Beyond a Doud with Juan Carlos Bagnell. Juan's creator chat episodes were a sort of inspiration for the Beyond a Doud series. We wax philosophic about being a reviewer, what it actually takes to make a smartphone, and the momentum of content creation.

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Never call it Dub Dub featuring Rene Ritchie (who definitely calls it Dub Dub)

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:00:41 GMT

This week, we're sitting down with Rene Ritchie to talk about WWDC, Apple's annual developer's conference. Apple unveiled a lot at the show including hardware and updates for all of its operating systems. Which one was Rene's favorite? When is his new Macbook arriving? Find out everything right here!

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap - May 2022 featuring the world's stupidest complaint

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:00:02 GMT

The month of May had a lot of non-Cliff content so we were able to recap our top stories of the month in a nice return to the origin of the series. We started off recapping the Elon Musk Twitter saga and the OnePlus Nord N 20 featuring Myriam Joire, and Google I/O featuring Daniel Bader. Finally, we wrapped things up with StreamDeck talk with Giovanni Colantonio and Mitt Silverman. It was a packed month which made for a packed show.

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Will you send me a phone?

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 22:00:07 GMT

This week, we have two looks behind the curtain, closing out that series. First, we answer a very common question in the life of a reviewer. If you read the title, you'll know. Then, Ricky Villacrez comes on to tell us how he packs for a trade show. It's a great conversation filled with some neat gadgets.

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Smartphone wasteland

Sun, 29 May 2022 22:00:23 GMT

This week, Cliff and Adam are taking a look at the US phone market and more specifically why it is so terrible. Like, seriously, why are there no phones to buy in the US? Actually, that's not accurate, There are a lot of phones to buy in the US, but they're all made by Samsung and Apple. OnePlus and Moto also make some, but that's about it, and it's a little sad.

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Steamdeck Podcast review: Imperfect perfection

Sun, 22 May 2022 22:00:35 GMT

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Matt Silverman - @Matt_Silverman Host, Colette and Matt have entered the chat

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Beyond a Doud featuring Andy Boxall from Digital Trends

Sat, 14 May 2022 21:16:26 GMT

This month, we're talking to Andy Boxall, technology writer and reviewer from Digital Trends who until just recently worked alongside me. We dive into what makes Andy tick, starting with his origin story. Andy just wanted to write and didn't much care what he wrote about. It turns out, writing about technology works out pretty well.

Plus Andy is a Lego and Star Wars fan and we did into prequels and sequels and Lego building (featuring the Mandalorian Razor Crest) and office spaces dedicated to Lego. It's a show of unexpected and fun turns.

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Talking Google I/O featuring Daniel Bader of Android Police!

Sat, 14 May 2022 18:10:39 GMT

This week, Adam talks to Daniel Bader, Editor-in-Chief of Android Police about Google I/O, the annual developer's conference for your friendly neighborhood billion-dollar search giant. There's a lot to cover - search, Pixels, watches, tablets, and more, and we're breaking it all down.

Plus we have a spontaneous Tech Yeah item, the Technics EAH-AZ60 which are my default absolute go-to earbuds these days. They're not cheap, but they're pretty great.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap, April 2022 - No holds barred!

Tue, 10 May 2022 14:00:05 GMT

This month, Adam and Cliff recap the OnePlus 10 Pro podcast review and discuss OnePlus's place in the world of smartphones. Then we talked about Jason Howell and the benefits of live recording. As tribute to that talk, Adam did NOT edit this podcast at all except to add the intro and outro music. That's it. He's throwing caution to the wind. It's liberating and also terrifying.

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OnePlus Nord N20 Podcast review: Where's the OnePlus? Featuring Myriam Joire!

Sun, 08 May 2022 22:00:25 GMT

The OnePlus Nord N20 is the latest midrange phone to hit the US market, exclusive to T-Mobile no less. This phone makes a lot of compromises, but different compromises than its predecessors, making the Nord line even more confusing to follow. That's why I have Myriam Joire on to talk about the phone and all the different variants that have come before. How does the OnePlus Nord N20 stand up? You'll find out on the show!

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Elon's Twitter: The Saga Begins

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:00:22 GMT

There was basically no other news this week except for Elon Musk buying Twitter for 44 billion dollars and tweeting out a number of changes that he'd like to bring to the platform. So Adam and Co-producer Cliff meet up for a very long conversation about the topic. No cut interviews this week!

Plus we have a Tech Yeah item that's actually five items combined into one. It's a packed show!

Apple Air Tag: https://geni.us/single-airtag Anker 20W charger and iPhone cable: https://geni.us/anker20w Anker USB-C cable: https://geni.us/anker-usbc Airtag case: https://geni.us/airtag-case Duct tape!: https://geni.us/go-tape

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Moto Edge+ review: Cut-rate flagship

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 22:00:58 GMT

Motorola returns to the flagship space with the Moto Edge+ 2022 and Cliff has our full review. The Moto Edge+ combines quality insides with not-so-quality outsides, a great camera, awesome software and solid battery life in a package that is priced right. Moto still struggles with typical issues like software updates, cheap build quality, and Verizon exclusivity (kinda) but overall we came away impressed.

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Jason Howell, live to tape! (but also heavily edited)

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:00:00 GMT

This week, Adam is talking to Jason Howell from the TWiT network. Jason is the host of the All About Android podcast (among others) and there's one key difference between that show and this one - AAA is live. So I wanted to talk to Jason about those differences and how to embrace the faith in the process.

BTW: In my intro, I said AAA is Tuesdays at 8:00 PT. It's actually 8:00 ET. We regret the error.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Brad Molen of Nobody, and that's on purpose.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:00:48 GMT

This month, we're talking to friend of the show Brad Molen. Brad is a former journalist who turned to PR for a number of companies. Just before he appeared on the show he represented TCL. After the show, he moved to MediaTek so, at the time we spoke, he represented only Brad Molen, which is just how Brad Molen likes it. We dive into his origins as a phone salesman and into freelancing, transitioning into Engadget and ultimately into PR, and examine all the steps along the way.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: March 2022

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:00:54 GMT

This month, Cliff and Adam continue the new format of discussing stories throughout the month that needed a bit more love. First, we discuss Ships of the Northern Fleet or #SOTNF, the show that never was. Then we took some time to talk about the OxygenOS and the OnePlus 10 Pro. Would you put your ID into your iPhone? E3 got canceled while we recorded and we talked about it in real-time. Finally, we wrapped it up with Apple sabotaging its own hardware and more!

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OnePlus 10 Pro Podcast review: Blurring the lines featuring Nick Gray of Phandroid!

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:00:02 GMT

This week, we're looking at the OnePlus 10 Pro, which is OnePlus's latest flagship. OnePlus has come a long way from its scrappy startup roots, but is the merge with Oppo causing OnePlus to lose its luster? We've got Nick Gray from Phandroid along to talk about it.

Plus we have a neat Tech Yeah item, the Ear Fun Free Pro 2 ANC earbuds with wireless charging for less than $50.Get an extra 12% off with this discount code: EFP2OLUV3

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Take a cruise to the stars featuring Michael Fisher, the Mr. Mobile!

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:00:39 GMT

Beyond foldables, another Michael Fisher passion is Star Trek. When the opportunity to take a Star Trek themed cruise came up, he combined his love of space ships and ships of the sea and set sail for seven days. He came onto the podcast to tell us all about it. It's an adventure at sea, and we even work in a Ghostbusters #TechYeah!

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Much ado about Nothing

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:00:47 GMT

This week, Cliff and Adam get together to talk about the company that happens to be named Nothing. Carl Pei took to the stage this week and gave us a hint at things to come. Some of them made sense, others, not so much. So we got together to chat about it.

Plus our tech yeah of the week comes from Cliff and it features Nothing's only current product, the Nothing Ear (1) earbuds.

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Lenovo Legion 5i podcast review: Unleashing Lenovo's Legions!

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:35:59 GMT

Adam's voice is trash this week, so there's a shortened news segment. For our top story, Cliff and Adam discuss the Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop. This is a real powerhouse of a laptop, but it's not perfect. There are a few peccadillos here and there, but overall this is pretty great. No tech yeah this week either, but hopefully the pipe will be back up and running soon.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Domenico Lamberti from Mobile Tech Talk

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:00:13 GMT

This month, we're talking to Domenico Lamberti, a friend and fellow tech reviewer who's been around the block a few times. He's also majorly into 3D printing which is where most our conversation takes place. Dom has been in the 3D printing game for years and is something of an authority on the subject. From different types of filaments to building your own 3D printer, this is the guy to talk to.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap February 2022

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:50 GMT

This week, Adam and Cliff experiment with a new format. Instead of focusing on top stories of the month, many of which Cliff already participated, we spend the first half of the show focusing on two news stories from the month that needed more love. The first is a fake company in London with dozens of employees around the world. The second is a new design in the world of VR. Then we checked in with Russell Holly on what he looks for in a potential employee and finally, we check in on OnePlus and how its image has changed and whether or not it's a good thing.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra podcast review featuring Nick Sutrich from Android Central

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 23:00:25 GMT

Nick Sutrich sits down with Adam and Clif to talk all about the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. This Galaxy Note successor. Adam, Cliff, and Nick all have the phone and get together to compare notes. Plus we have an impromptu Tech Yeah item with the Galapple phone case which brings MagSafe compatibility to the Ultra, which is also pretty awesome.

You can pick one up here.

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Mobile World Congress from afar

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:00:11 GMT

Cliff and Adam discuss their favorite headlines coming out of MWC. The Lenovo Thinkpad goes mobile, insane 240W charging is coming, OxygenOS is sticking around, Mediatek has some new hardware, Poco's got some awesome hardware coming, and TCL is showing off some neat foldables…again…still…whatever.

Plus we have a kinda-sorta tech yeah in the form of the Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter and Western Digital 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD.

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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review: Bigger, but better?

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:00:15 GMT

This week, Cliff and Adam look at the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5. This is the second generation of Lenovo's convertible Chromebook. They loved the first generation which provided a great experience for a great price point. This time, the cost is higher, but there are some notable improvements as well. Adam's been using it for a few months now, and he's ready to share some thoughts.

Plus, we have a tech yeah item that is showing up in bedrooms around the world. Govee strip lights provide a lot of utility and value for a set of strip lights that can make your room look super slick

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You wanna do what I do?

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:00:09 GMT

Russell Holly is the Managing Editor at CNET. Before that, he was a manager at Future and he interviewed Adam to freelance there. So with all this experience managing people, Adam wanted to ask him what he looks for in a candidate. The answer may surprise you.

Plus, Cliff and Adam talk about a connected tablet, the TCL Tab Pro 5G. This is a budget-friendly 5G tablet that's currently exclusive to Verizon. Cliff gives us his overall impressions of the tablet and whether or not he recommends it.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Chris Davies from Slashgear

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:00:43 GMT

This month, we sit down with Chris Davies, Executive Editor at Slashgear. Chris started his career at Slashgear and has grown in the industry ever since. During our hour we cover a broad range of subjects from electric trucks that can power your house, to Samsung's latest flagships, to cookie bills (it's a long story).

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The Samsung Galaxy Note is dead, long live the Note!

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:00:08 GMT

Samsung Unpacked introduced three new phones and three new tablets. For the phones, we had the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra, plus the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus, and Tab S8 Ultra. Samsung has a ton of power here, but the biggest announcement was that Samsung is building an ecosystem in its devices that could be pretty cool.

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Douding Thomas January 2022

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:00:50 GMT

After a shortened January and the introduction of Season 3, Cliff and Adam look back on the half-month that was. We started with CES coverage, and tied in our January edition of Beyond a Doud featuring Nirave Gondhia and moved on into the first of a pair of shows based on Adam's vacations. It's a look at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and museum. Sandwich in between there, we talked about Microsoft's huge acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Service - human = apps

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:00:29 GMT

For a long time, but especially since the pandemic, our experience partaking in products and services has been taken over by apps and software. From Amazon shopping to skipping the check-in desk at Disney, apps are pushing humans out of the center of the service industry. We're not sure if we're better off for it. So Cliff and Adam are exploring the issue in a very TekBeardian like experience.

Plus we have the Anker Magnetic Desktop Charging Station as our Tech Yeah item of the week.

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NASA Kennedy Space Center review - Is NASA's spaceport/museum worth it?

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT

This week Cliff and Adam take a look at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. This is the place where NASA, SpaceX, and more launch rockets into space. It's also a museum dedicated to the space program, its development, how the space vehicles were built, the astronauts and engineers involved, and more. Adam spent a day there during his vacation and came away quite impressed, but is it worth the cost of admission?

Plus Vyyyper is back to talk about what kind of gear you need to get started in this industry. His answer may surprise you.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Nirave Gondia of Busy Pixel Media

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:59 GMT

This month for Beyond a Doud, we're talking to Nirave Gondia, CCO of Busy Pixel Media, the parent company of Pocketnow, xdadevelopers, and more. Nirave has his fingers in all those pies and he still writes and reviews devices as well. He's a one-man powerhouse in the tech space.

Nirave was one of the few who attended CES 2022, so we wanted to talk to him about it, and what the show was like with so few people. CES normally has around 250,000 people, and this year it was closer to 40,000. That's still a lot, but it was a fundamentally different show because of it.

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Microsoft + Blizzard = $$$

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 23:00:20 GMT

This week Microsoft blew the lid off the gaming industry by buying up Activision/Blizzard which is itself mired in controversy and unionization efforts. This is just a crazy deal overall and Digital Trends Gaming Editor Giovanni Colantonio is breaking it all down for us. What is Microsoft buying, why is Microsoft buying it, what could cause this whole thing to fall apart? Those are the big questions we tackle.

Plus, the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus is our tech yeah item of the week. It's an Android tablet that you should actually consider buying.

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CES highlights!

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Adam get together to talk about the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that went on but was a lot smaller than usual. But it was still a really great show, with some really neat products. Cliff and Adam talk about their favorites listed below. We had the E-ink BMW, Sony's new concept car, the OnePlus 10 Pro, the Dell XPS 13 Plus, the Samsung Ark monitor, and a Black and Decker electronic drink maker.

Plus we have a tech yeah from Dell that has caused no end of hilarity on this podcast.

Dell UltraSharp HDR 4K Webcam

P.S. The links below are all Digital Trends, but this is not a Digital Trends podcast.

BMW Built An Electric Car With Cbenefitofthedoud - Twitcholor-Changing Paint

The Sony Vision S Electric Car Concept Is Pure CES Magic

OnePlus 10 Pro Out January 13, But With a Caveat

Dell XPS 13 Plus Hands-on: Inviting Controversy and Wonder

Samsung ARK Is a Rotating Cockpit of Monitor Madness

The Bev is Black & Decker's New $300 Home Bartender

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Adam on the How Tech Podcast!

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT

While the podcast is on hiatus, I took the opportunity to appear along with Enrique Villacrez on the How Tech Podcast, and we had a great time! We talk about the year that was, what's coming up, CES, but then to cap it all off, Ricky found some simply amazing news stories from the year and we all know that's on-brand for me, so we had a blast discussing these stories.

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Douding Thomas yearly recap featuring Phil Nickinson from Digital Trends

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

It's the last show of the year and the last show of Season 2. We've got Phil Nickinson from Digital Trends on to talk about the year in review. We cover EV's, phones, computers, YouTube TV, and the entertainment industry in general. It's a great show filled with fun and laughs as we look back on 2020 (1) and look ahead to 2020 too.

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Wrapping Up December, Douding Thomas Style

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we're getting a little weird. Rather than a normal Douding Thomas episode, we've got a normal episode with news, Tech Yeah, and the whole shebang. Then Cliff and I recap the month that was, first talking about David Ruddock and Esper, and then Laurence Moroney and Stargate AI.

Our tech yeah item is a simple cable from Plugable that is a simple USB-C to HDMI cable. It added a third monitor to my setup and maybe it can do the same for you. I also added a second item, in case the first doesn't come back in stock.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Enrique Villacrez of GSMArena

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:46:55 GMT

This month we're talking to Enrique Villacrez, or as I know him, RickyVtech. He's been writing for GSMarena for over five years and pretty much started there right out of college. We dive into his origin story. Plus, we talk about CES 2022, our shared appreciation for roller coasters, and bringing Android games to the PC. It's a great way to close out the year!

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Science + Science Fiction = Stargate!

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

AI and machine learning have given us some of the greatest advancements in tech. But even more important than that, it brought us more new Stargate! Laurence Moroney is the Lead AI Evangelist at Google and he worked with Executive Producer Brad Wright to build an AI model that could create new Stargate scripts by combining the data from 17 seasons of previous Stargate Episodes. It's pretty awesome and we got to talk about it.

Plus, we have another peek behind the curtain with Allison Goldberg talking about ways to make tech news fun.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: November 2021

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This month was a busy month at the podcast. We started off with our official iPhone 13 Pro review, which is a great phone, but basically the same phone as last year. Next, we looked at the Soundcore Frames, and asked whether Soundcore had solved the problem I was worried about. Next up, we talked to Russell Holly from CNET about Meta and the Metaverse. Finally, we circled up with the owner and operator of Gamer's World for a look at the physically nerdy, as opposed to online nerddorm.

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Telling Esper's Story featuring David Ruddock, EIC of Esper

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we're talking to David Ruddock, former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police. Esper is an Android-powered software as a service company geared toward fleets of single-use tablets. Esper hired David, plus Mishaal Rahman and Cameron Summerson to spread the word about Android and Esper's mission. So what's a story that needs three former EICs to tell? We'll find out.

Plus, we're looking at my favorite TWS of the year, the Soundcore Liberty Pro 3's. What makes these buds so good? The answer might surprise you.

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It's a Gamer's World. We're all just living in it

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we're talking to Marty Pirolli who is the owner and operator of Gamer's World, a chain of gaming stores across the Chicagoland area. From trading cards to Dungeons and Dragons, Gamer's World has a little bit of everything. It's not very tech, but very nerdy, so that's why we talked to him.

Plus, this week we've got a giveaway from our friends at Lenovo. Find out how to enter, and get your geek on while you navigate the holiday shopping season.

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Entering the Metaverse featuring Russell Holly from CNET

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we're taking a look at the Metaverse, such as it is. Facebook/Meta has made a big deal about the metaverse, and it seems to be the only one. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, other plans are in place, and it's going to take a while to sort everything out.

Plus, we've got a long-overdue look at the Swagtron Swagboard warrior Hoverboard, just in time for winter. Sorry about that.

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Beyond a Doud, featuring Jason Howell of the TWiT network!

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:03:44 GMT

This month, we're talking to Jason Howell, one of the OG podcasters out there. Jason pilots the USS All About Android and is very active all over the TWiT network. He's been there for eleven years, and he's been a music maker and producer for even longer. Jason and I talk about music, facial hair, the Pixel 6, and more.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: October 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This month, Cliff and I get together and talk about our top stories from October. We lead off with some #TeamPixel, #Pixel6 talk, followed by some additional thoughts on the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. After that, we talked about some photography shooting tips from Michael Fisher. We followed that up with some Pixel 5a final thoughts and wrapped it all up with some Apple Watch talk.

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 Podcast review: Surprising value

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a budget phone available in most markets, except of course the United States. That didn't stop us from getting our hands on it. Cliff put the Redmi 10 through its paces and we're ready to talk about it. Is this the best budget phone we've looked at this year?

Then, we take a look at the Soundcore Frames. They gave me a chance to test a theory I've had about smart glasses.

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iPhone 13 Pro Podcast Review: A modest upgrade

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, Clifton M. Thomas and I get together to chat about the iPhone 13 Pro. Overall, it’s a minor upgrade over the previous generation, the iPhone 12 Pro. The screen size is the same, the notch is a bit smaller, and everything is just a bit better. Is it enough to justify an upgrade? Possibly, but only if you can sell your iPhone 12 Pro for an amazing price, which I did.

Plus for Tech Yeah, we’re looking at a charitable cause supported by one of Adam’s favorite Youtubers, Mark Rober. Welcome to #TeamSeas!

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Pixel 6 Hands on Live and in person with Clifton M. Thomas

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Happy Halloween! This is our spooky Halloween show, or at least as spooky as things get around here. I started off the week hanging out in person with Co-producer Cliff and we did a live stream on the YouTube channel talking about the Pixel 6 and a lot of other stuff. I cut out the "other stuff" in this edited interview (the full version is on Patreon and YouTube).

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Second chances?

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:56:48 GMT

This week saw the release of new Apple hardware, new Pixel phones, and new Samsung bespoke options. Plus, reviews of the Microsoft surface Duo 2 dropped which brings us to our top story of the week. Cherlynn Low, Reviews Editor from Engadget dropped by to talk about the Surface Duo 2 with me as we compare notes from our respective reviews. Did Microsoft take full advantage of this opportunity, or did it come up short once again?

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Finding photographic faux pas featuring (Michael) Fisher of TheMrMobile

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week we're pulling back the curtain on another aspect of reviewing - photography. One of our jobs as reviewers is to properly evaluate the camera on a phone, and to do that, we often have to put ourselves in challenging photographic situations. So I sat down with Michael Fisher to talk about it, and where he goes to evaluate the cameras he tests.

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Beyond a Doud featuring Des Smith from T-Mobile, Unboxing daredevil!

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This month, we're talking to Des Smith, Director of Creative Content for Devices and Products at T-Mobile, but you might know him as the "Unboxing Guy" at T-Mobile. Des's unboxing adventures have taken him onto 60MPH zip lines, swimming with sharks, and even a trip to the "moon". But before he was risking life and limb for T-Mobile, he was a system engineer and product manager for the company. He's basically done everything from the beginning of one of the largest carriers in the world, and now he's here to talk to us.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: September 2021 including the Moto Edge 2021 and iPhone 13

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This month, Cliff and I talked about Imposter Syndrome with Cameron Summerson. Following that Cliff and I sat down to talk about the Moto Edge 2021 in a podcast review. In the middle of the month, we got the Apple event, and we talked to Vyyyper, the man about tech. Then, rounding out the end of the month, we sat down with Joe Hindy to chat about the long days on the job.

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Google Pixel 5a Review: The phone out of time a.k.a. The Tuvix phone

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week was a wild one. Facebook went down and then Facebook went down. Google released Android 12, but only a little bit. It's been weird, which makes our Pixel 5a review a little weird as well. This phone is the combination of the Pixel 4a5G and the Pixel 5, hence the Star Trek reference. We had hoped to review this phone with Android 12, but it wasn't meant to be.

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Amazon's fall showcase, and the Apple Watch SE minireview

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week we have a pair of top stories coming at you. First, Amazon held its annual fall event and dropped a ton of hardware, including drones, robots, video conference projectors, and more. A lot of it is by invitation only, so not awesome, but there is some cool tech in there.

Then we have a mini-review of the Apple Watch SE. This device has been absolutely eye-opening to me, and I'm going to tell you why.

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Taking the good with the bad featuring Joe Hindy

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we have a pair of top stories for you. First, we sit down with the TCL MoveAudio S600 TWS earbuds. I've been using them for weeks and I'm ready to share some thoughts. Are these $99 earbuds a sweet deal or a bust? Then, we sit down with Joe Hindy to talk about the worst part of his day. It's another peek behind the curtain as we show you a day in the life of a tech writer. So how bad is it? You'll find out.

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iPhones, iPads, watches and more with Vyyyper, the Man About Tech

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week was Apple's iPhone event where we saw the iPhone 13, 9th Generation iPad, iPad Mini (pro but not really), and the Apple Watch Series 7. There's a lot to digest from this event, so we have Vyyyper, an Apple-focused Youtube creator on to talk about everything Apple had to show off. What did Vyyyper order from the event? What did I order from the event? You'll find out! Plus, we have a Tech Yeah item that has probably existed for a long time, but for some reason, I've never seen it before.

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Beyond a Doud: Allison Goldberg

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

For this month's Beyond a Doud, we're talking to Alli Goldberg who indirectly influenced the creation of this podcast. A while back, she had a web series called the Best Weekly Tech Show Ever...sound familiar? Alli brought humor to technology in a fun way, and inspired me to do the same. These days, you can find Alli in the stand-up circuit in Los Angeles, and hosting her tech podcast, 2 Girls 1 Podcast that explores the depths of internet culture.

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Moto Edge 2021 Podcast review: Punching below its weight class

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we talk to co-producer Cliff about the Moto Edge 2021. He's been using the phone for some time and he's ready to share some thoughts. Find out if Moto's latest flagship is for you. Also, we take a look at the iPhone 14 rumors that came out this week and judge whether they're likely to happen or not.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: August, 2021

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This month on the Douding Thomas monthly recap, we talked about Helm audio, including an interview with the founder. We got our review of the TCL 20 Pro. Then we talked about Samsung Unpacked, and in a separate episode talked about the Samsung's foldables coming out of it with Mr. Foldable himself, Michael Fisher. We talked about a pair of Lenovo laptops that Cliff and I have been testing and we talked about the Microsoft Duo.

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Title:AAXA 4K1 review and Imposter Syndrome with Cameron Summerson

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week is a packed show. Cameron Summerson sits down with us to talk about Imposter Syndrome in an all-new segment. That's a feeling of inadequacy that is crippling and also startlingly common in the tech industry. Next, I have my very first projector review. I've been writing about projectors for months, but now I get to put one through its paces. Add in news and a Tech Yeah, and you've got a lot to listen to.

Tech Yeah: Anker Power Strip Review: AAXA 4K1 Projector

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Unpacking Foldables featuring Michael Fisher

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we sat down with Michael Fisher to discuss foldables in general. In the world of foldables, there's Samsung, then everyone else, so naturally Samsung took up the bulk of the conversation, but we finally have a foldable under $1,000 and that is significant. So join us as we take a look at the state of foldables in 2021.

Tech yeah: Morphie Powerstation Rugged Flashlight

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Lenovo invasion!

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, Cliff and I sit down to chat about a pair of Lenovo laptops we've each been testing. Cliff has been putting the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 through its paces, while I have been working with the ThinkPad Carbon Gen 9. Both of these laptops are a plus-up from the previous computers we tested and they are strong candidates for our next laptops.

Plus, I take a look at a couple of mophie accessories, the Snap+ Wireless vent mount charger and the Snap adapters.

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So much to Unpack with Joe Hindy from Android Authority

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, there's a lot to tackle. I take a long look at the privacy bomb that Apple dropped on us last week. Now that I've had some time to digest it, I have thoughts. Also, Samsung Unpacked dropped this week with watches and foldy phones, so I sat down with Joe Hindy to talk about the event and the devices within. Plus, I've got some tech for you in the form of Raptic Rise headphone stand.

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Beyond a Doud with Cameron Summerson, EIC of ReviewGeek.com

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This month, I sat down with Cameron Summerson, the Editor in Chief of Reviewgeek and one of the few editors who has fired me. No hard feelings tho. Cameron is a cyclist and musician, but mostly he's a smartwatch fanatic, so that takes up a lot of the conversation. We also chat about Samsung Unpacked and the fate of the Galaxy Note.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: July 2021, COVID and Cicada edition

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This month, join Covid-19 positive Adam and Covid negative Cliff as we run down the past month, accompanied by cicadas! This month, we looked at the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. After that, Cliff and I chatted about the TCL 20 SE and S. Then we sat down with Hank Adams from Rise Gardens to talk about sports and hydroponic gardens. Finally, we finished the month off with a look at the CAT S62 rugged smartphone.

Tech yeah - Aukey battery pack

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TCL 20 Pro Podcast Review: Midrange Evolution

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This is my TCL 20 review which is a great evolution of TCL's flagship phone. This $500 beauty has the great build and screen that we expect to see in TCL's flagship. That's bolstered by excellent software and a very decent camera. TCL is punching above its weight class with its latest flagship phone, and we've got a full look here for you.

Plus, Cliff takes a look at the Microsoft Duo, and answers your questions about it. Is it a phone? Does it stand out? How's the camera. We've got all that and more for you on the podcast!

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Don thy Helm with Eric Johnson, CEO of HELM audio

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week on the podcast is a very HELM-centric episode. HELM audio is an audio innovation company dedicated to removing barriers between you and your audio. Adam sits down with Eric Johnson, CEO of HELM Audio to talk about bringing earbuds to the masses, and specifically to first responders with a 50% discount. To pair with the interview, Adam reviews HELM audio's TW5 true wireless earbuds in a mini-review. These earbuds have two amazing qualities that you need to hear about.

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Cat S62 Rugged Smartphone Podcast Review: Getting down and dirty.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we're taking a look at the CAT S62 rugged smartphone. This is a phone that's just as tough as the trucks and forklifts that bear the CAT name. This phone can put up with dust, water, soap, chemicals and more. Simply put, it's a tough phone and I put it through its paces, mostly so I could see what was new in the rugged phone industry. Long story short, rugged phones are getting pretty decent. That's amazing news for those who work in hazardous environments.

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Rise up with Rise Gardens featuring CEO Hank Adams

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Rise Gardens is an indoor connected hydroponic garden. It allows you to grow your own fruits and veggies inside even during the hottest summer or the harshest winter. Adam sits down with Hank Adams, CEO of Rise to talk about using the garden and what problems it solves. Plus, as a bonus, Hank used to be CEO of the company that drew the "magic yellow line" across the line of scrimmage in football, introducing AR to the mainstream.

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Beyond a Doud - Gary Explains Gary Sims

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This month, we sit down with Gary Sims who runs the channel Gary Explains on YouTube. Gary takes super complicated and technical devices, terminology, and processes and breaks them down into understandable concepts for the layperson, and Adam is very much a layman. So let's talk about mining cryptocurrency with solar power, and dive into the world of CPUs and benchmarks, and talk about the Raspberry Pi and where that company is going. All this and more with Gary Sims.

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TCL 20S and 20SE: Budget badasses?

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 22:00:00 GMT

TCL introduced a trio of smartphones two weeks ago. Cliff and Adam have gone hands-on with the TCL 20S and the TCL 20SE and they're ready to share some thoughts. Are they top contenders in the budget smartphone space? Should you put your hard-earned dollars toward them? They answer those questions and more.

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Douding Thomas monthly recap: June 2021

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Adam meet up to chat about the month that was. First up, we talked a lot about Adam's new Lego Space Shuttle set. Didn't plan to, but we did. Then we got into the OnePlus 9 Pro review. OnePlus has come a long way since its origins and it has largely fixed a lot of its camera issues. Then we chatted about the concept and execution of being a reviewer versus being an influencer. There is a very important difference between the two of those. Then, to round things off, we talked about WWDC and Microsoft's Windows 11 event. These are arguably the most exciting events of the summer thus far, and it's the first time we've been excited by a Windows launch in a long time. Plus, of course, we had a little more fun along the way!

Tech yeah! - Lego Space Shuttle set

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Review: Featherweight Champion

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, Adam has his full review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. It's a featherweight laptop that weighs under two pounds. But it's tiny and powerful and fun to use. Adam digs into it and talks about what it's like to use a laptop that you can't feel in your bag. Plus we have a reliable Tech Yeah item from Hoo Too #DongleLife

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Microsoft Windows 11 turns it up to...11

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 this week and it's the first time Adam has been excited about a Microsoft event. Microsoft really brought the sexy to Windows 11, including a new layout, new features, and Android apps, whaaaat? It was a jam-packed show, and Adam gives you his take. Also, Adam takes a look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro in a tech yeah/mini-review segment.

Tech Yeah: Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

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Influencer or Reviewer? Sleep Tracker or Sleep Hacker?

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we have two mini-top stories. First, we pull back the curtain and show you a bit of Adam's process as a reviewer. How does he get things to review? Does he have to pay for them? This and more are answered on our look behind the scenes. Then, Adam talked to Dr. Don Vaughn, a neuroscientist who works for Invisibly about sleep and sleep tracking, and why you should sleep a whole lot more than you probably do.

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Beyond a Doud - Talking Journalism with Jules Wang

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This month, Cliff and Adam sit down with Jules Wang to chat about the past, his career, and some real talk about journalism in the blog era. Jules came up in radio with a background in journalism so he has some good insight on where the craft is today and what needs to change. Plus we talk about how much a loaf of Brad costs - it's more than you think!

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What up WWDC?

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we take a look at my notes from WWDC. Apple’s developer conference is always the showcase for what’s to come to Apple’s ecosystem. Things like FaceTime for Android and Windows. Things like universal control to use a common mouse and keyboard on your Mac and iPad. Things like Share Play and just how the hell does that work? We’ve got plenty to talk about and that’s what we’re going to do!

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: May 2021, Google I/O and David Ruddock of Android Police

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 02:50:17 GMT

This month, nothing happened. Except for Google I/O, so we brought David Ruddock on to chat about that, and a few other stories that hit the wires during the month. We chat about the keynote and Google's dominance in the automotive space, and Google's desperation in the wear space. Google and Samsung are getting into bed with each other hardcore, and they're taking us for the ride, and this is getting a little personal.

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OnePlus 9 Pro review: Shaking off the past

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we have our OnePlus 9 Pro review, thanks very much to the fine folks at Android Central. OnePlus has a history of great hardware with not-so-great cameras. Now, OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad to try and rectify its camera woes. Is it enough? You'll find out in our full review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.

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Beyond a Doud - El Jefe Reviews!

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This month for Beyond a Doud, we have Jeff Mendez of El Jefe Reviews! El Jefe, the sunglass-wearing sound reviewer is one of my favorite creators on the YouTubes. I met him through friend-of-the-show Juan Carlos Bagnell. Jeff got started years ago reviewing whatever he could until he pivoted to audio. Headphones are such personal items, and El Jefe loves to talk about them. So he's talking to us.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: April 2021

Sat, 15 May 2021 17:46:37 GMT

Cliff and Adam meet up to chat about the month that was. Foldables and Lenovo were both the theme for the month. Starting off we talked about our official Thinkpad X1 Fold review. It's a neat concept, but too expensive for the mainstream. Staying on the Fold theme, we talked about our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. A similar conclusion, but in this case, the product is closer to the retail price. Getting back to Lenovo, Cliff and I both got Lenovo laptops in for review, and we discussed them in a sort of roundtable. This month also saw our Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro camera showdown, and we wrapped up the month with our farewell to LG.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Review: The $2000 question

Sun, 02 May 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week we have our long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review. Samsung's folder is an amazing piece of technology that allows a tablet to fold up and slide into your pocket. It's transformative, but is it worth the premium price tag? That's the big question. And we answer it! Plus, Cliff takes a look at the Wyze smartwatch, a $20 smartwatch that punches above its weight class.

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Dueling Lenovos

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, Cliff and Adam have their reviewer hats on for a pair of Lenovo laptops. Cliff has the Lenovo L13 Yoga, and Adam has the Thinkbook 14 Gen 2 with AMD Ryzen 5. The laptops are very similar to each other, with the obvious exception of the processor. The two laptops are different from each other in other ways too. The Yoga has a built-in stylus which artist Cliff is able to utilize quite well. Meanwhile, the Thinkbook has a surprising amount of horsepower, perfect for a podcaster.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro camera showdown

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week is the much-anticipated camera showdown of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro. It's a close race; it's neck and neck, except for one major thing that sets one clearly above the other. What is that and how good is it? Tune in to find out.

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Beyond a Doud: Building with BenderTubeOG a.k.a Mike Hahn

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

For this edition of Beyond a Doud, we have Mike Hahn, a.k.a. BenderTubeOG joining Adam while they build a lego set together. This is a heavily edited version of the conversation. The full version is available on YouTube, linked below. Adam interviews Mike about his channel, his tech influences, and how he got started in this space. This is part 1 of 2, with the second part coming on Mike's channel. Hope you'll give it a look and the lego set is linked below!

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So LonG, and thanks for all the fish.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, Juan Carlos Bagnell joins us to give LG a proper sendoff from the mobile business. Juan is a genuine fan of LG and will miss them when they're gone. We get together to talk about what LG has meant to us both personally and professionally, and what comes next. Misery loves company, so join us in this last send-off!

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: March 2021

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:04:15 GMT

This month we talked to Sascha Segan about the 5G spectrum auction and what it means. We also talked about how Verizon is screwing over its customers with that new spectrum it just bought. We talked a bit about Zagg and the Galaxy Watch 3, before we transitioned over into Beermkr - the connected homebrew machine. Finally, we discussed a number of phones that came out at the end of the month and had a tech yeah from Cliff on his new LG oven.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Review: Fantastically Fun and Flawed

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, I've got my full review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. This is the most fun laptop I have ever used. It's so versatile and so unique I can't help but gush. But it's also a bit flawed. Some of it was unavoidable, but some mistakes were entirely avoidable. I'm digging deep on this review to find all the ways this laptop is awesome, and some ways version 2.0 can be better.

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Tech-tober in March

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week saw the release of over a half dozen phones from manufacturers across the board. Xiaomi, Poco, RealMe, Vivo, Moto, and OnePlus all launched phones ranging from budget to top tier flagships, and we take a moment to look at all of them. It's a vacation-shortened episode, so we hope you'll come along!

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Smarter Homebrewing with Aaron Walls of BEERMKR

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

BEERMKR is a connected homebrew kit that allows just about anyone to become a homebrew expert. Homebrewing is a hobby that can have a high barrier of entry. BEERMKR makes it much more simple, and adaptable to any recipe you want to try. Aaron Walls is one of the founders of BEERMKR and comes on to tell us all about it.

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Beyond a Doud: Enobong Etteh and Call of Duty Mobile!

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Thunder E is the owner and operator of Booredatwork.com and he's been my boss for 4 years ;). His site is fun especially if you're into gaming. Booredatwork has recently pivoted over to gaming content which is awesome for the channel, and to celebrate that, we're going to chat about him, and while we do that, we're going to play some Call of Duty Mobile! Come along and join us!

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 podcast review: Raising my blood pressure

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, We're taking a look at three devices I use on a daily basis. These mini-reviews are for two iPad keyboards by Zagg that have officially eclipsed my love for the Brydge Keyboard. These keyboards are both pretty great. Then, we're taking a look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, our latest Samsung acquisition. Is this phone worth three Benjamins? We have our final verdict.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: February 2021

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Adam meet up to chat about the month that was. First, we had a talk with Chris Davies from Slashgear about Electric Cars. Then we take a deeper dive into the Sony Xperia 5ii and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. We dive into Refraction AI and robotic last-mile delivery. Plus as a bonus, we launched our new Beyond a Doud series, Cliff talks a while about the Ricoh 360 camera technology he gets to play with, and we even have a bonafide, spontaneous Tech Yeah segment!

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Even more 5Gs featuring Sascha Segan of PCMag.com

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Verizon, AT&T, and others just paid 88 billion with a b dollars to the federal government so they can bring you even more 5Gs. This seemed like it was kinda a big deal, so we brought in Sascha Segan of PCMag.com to talk about it. Sascha is the Lead Mobile Analyst at the company, and he has a particular interest in the nitty-gritty 5G details. It's a fascinating conversation, and I learned a lot. You can too!

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Revving things up with Refraction AI

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we sit down with Luke Schneider, CEO of Refraction AI, a robotics company out of Ann Arbor, Michigan who brings a unique take to the last-mile delivery of goods. REV-1 is their autonomous robot delivery bot that brings food from restaurants and grocery stores through rain, snow, sleet, and hail to your home. It's a fascinating talk with a neat company.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Earning Ultra

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, I take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. This is Samsung's super-phone, the best of everything, but does it earn that title? There's a lot to look at on this phone. Plus we take a look at NASA's big day, landing Perseverance on the surface of Mars. It's been a really good week.

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Beyond a Doud - Talking to Jaime Rivera

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

For the first edition of Beyond a Doud, I'm chatting with Jaime Rivera, COO of Pocketnow. Jaime and I go way back. Pocketnow was my first gig in the industry. We talk about Scotch and knowing your limits. We get into Jaime's roots, growing up in Honduras, working for UPS with a $13 million monthly budget. Then we move into the Apple Macbook Air, and just how damn good that M1 processor is. Spoiler alert: It's really good. Then we get into the Samsung Galaxy S21 and the insane camera setup in that bad boy. All that and more on Beyond a Doud!

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Sony Xperia 5 II review: Sony's Love Letter to Photographers

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT

It's time for our Sony Xperia 5 II podcast review and Sony's latest flagship non-pro phone packs a lot of punch for the modern photographer. Sony also put an emphasis on gaming for this phone, adding a bigger battery and 120hz refresh rate. So how does it stack up? That's what we're here to find out.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: January 2021

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Adam and Cliff are back recapping the busy month of January. CES was online and virtual. Samsung unpacked the S21 series. We talked to Myriam Joire and Crew in a box, and we look at LG's possible departure and the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold.

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The State of Electric Vehicles featuring Chris Davies of Slashgear!

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we have Chris Davies, the Executive Editor at Slashgear to talk about the state of Electric Vehicles in 2020. Yes, we know it's 2021. We dive into Telsa and its place in the market in light of competitors who are quickly gaining ground. We also look at the electric vehicle's place in helping (or hurting) the environment. We dig into what a potential EV customer should know about buying a car before even going to the dealership. Plus, we have a tech yeah segment for a set of earbuds from TCL, the TCL MOVEAUDIO S150s!

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TCL MOVEAUDIO 150S earbuds

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Zooming in on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Family with Hayato Huseman of Android Central

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we get a quick preview of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Our review is coming in a few weeks, but Hayato Huseman has finished his review for Android Central, and he's here to tell us all about it! How great is the Ultra? How black is that black that Samsung was so proud of? You'll get all those answers and more here on the Benefit of the Doud podcast!

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Crew in a Box featuring Ira Rosensweig

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 23:00:00 GMT

What do you do when you're a commercial and film director but the world is on lockdown? You send out a crew in a box! Crew in a Box is a multi-faceted all-in-one solution that features a 6K camera, lighting, teleprompter, and cellular connection so they can film themselves along with a director, producers, and other stakeholders, even while locked down inside their homes. Plus, we take a long hard look at LG's possible departure from the mobile business.

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The CES Samsung Spectacular!

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 23:33:36 GMT

This week we had not one but two major events in the annual Consumer Electronics Show and Samsung's Unpacked event. CES has a host of new ideas all over the tech space Samsung introduced new tracking tags, new earbuds pro, and three new flagship devices. It was, frankly exhausting, but we've summed it all up for you here.

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Examining 5G featuring Myriam Joire of Mobile Tech Podcast

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This week, we are joined by Tnkgrl, a.k.a. Myriam Joire to talk about 5G in our latest "State of…" series installment. Why is 5G so all over the place? What is the future of 5G. What advances will be possible once the network is ready? Is it ready now? All this is and more is answered in our State of 5G discussion.

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: December 2020 featuring Ricky Villacrez from GSM Arena!

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

2020 was...a year. To finish off the year, Ricky Villacrez from GSM Arena joins us for Adam's birthday celebration, and the scotch it flowing. Join us as we talk LG Wing, iPhone 12 Pro, MSI GL75 Leopard and more. It's a jam packed show that's a little longer than you're used to, which is just the way we like it.

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DJI is the new Huawei featuring Jonathan Feist of DroneRush

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This week saw the release of new FAA regulations surrounding drones and drone [piloting. But it also saw DJI's inclusion on the United State entity list, which is the same list that got Huawei into such hot water. What does this mean for the drone maker which comprises most of the consumer drone market? We look at that and more with Jonathan Feist of DroneRush!

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MSI GL75 Leopard review: Cheap, Magnificent Power

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

It's our last show of the year and we've got our full review of the MSI GL75 Leopard gaming laptop that has become my daily driver. Actually, it's not really a full review because we've been busy making work product on this laptop, so this is mostly a review, but there are definitely things left out - future episode perhaps? Anyway, we also give you an update on the state of this podcast in 2020.

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iPhone 12 Pro Podcast Review - ish. The Best of Everything including Jon Rettinger

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Jon Rettinger of YouTube and podcast fame joins us to talk about the iPhone 12 Pro. Adam's still too much of an iOS n00b to do it proper, so Jon steps in to lead the review wagon train. We delve into the revamped hardware, software tricks, and even battery and performance evaluations. Plus, find out why Adam bought the wrong iPhone.

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LG Wing Podcast review: A Wing and an Answered Prayer

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This week we have a weird show for you. First, Adam and his 10-year old daughter sat down and interviewed the jolly old soul, Santa Claus. Find out how you can schedule an appointment with old St. Nick at santaclauscalls.com. Plus, it's our highly anticipated LG Wing 5G full review. How does this rotating wonder fare in the world of smartphones?

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap November 2020 with special guest BenderTubeOG!

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:00:00 GMT

This month, Mike Hahn, a.k.a. BenderTubeOG joins Adam and Cliff to talk about Apple, the iPhone, and the M1 chip. Mike recently reviewed the TCL 10 Pro, and Adam recently looked at the TCL 10 5G UW. It's just a TCL love fest! We also talk about Cryptocurrency and digital ownership, referencing Adam's talk with Adam B. Levine of Coindesk. Finally we chat about the Apple M1 chip, and Adam's quest to buy a new laptop.

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How Smart is Your Smart Home featuring John Velasco

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

This week, we have a pair of top stories. First we take a tour around the Chicagoland area testing 5G from AT&T, Verizon, and T-mobile. Then, John Velasco, Senior Editor at Digital Trends talks about smarthomes and smart home technology. How did we get here in smart home tech and what's coming next?

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The TCL Tab Review and the Apple M1's Nasty Surprise

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week on the podcast, we only have three days of news which is somehow just as long as a normal news segment. Plus, we take a look at the TCL Tab from Verizon and how it compares to a couple of other tablets I've already reviewed. Finally, we take a trip through the mind of Adam as we examine the thought process behind how I bought a new laptop for my work.

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Decrypting Cryptocurrency With Adam B. Levine of Coindesk

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:00:00 GMT

I don't know a darn thing about crypto currency. Fortunately, I have a friend who does. His name is Adam B. Levine and he's been podcasting about cryptocurrency for a long time. He runs the CoinDesk podcast network and podcasts on his own crypto show as well. Bottom line, he knows his stuff. Plus we take a look at Apple's new M1 chip and the reviews that dropped this week. It's a screamer folks!

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TCL 10 5G UW Podcast Review: Red Beauty

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:00:00 GMT

This week, Adam looks at the TCL 10 5G UW, which is exclusive to Verizon. TCL's latest beauty can access the mmWave Verizon network and it comes with an insanely low price tag of just $399. This is a mid range phone packed in a gorgeous package, and we'll give you all the details. Plus, Adam takes a look at the Zhiyun Smooth X smartphone gimbal. It's a review two-fer!

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Douding Thomas monthly Recap: Tech-tober!

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Adam and Cliff are back recapping the month that was. We had reviews, reviews, reviews, and we talked with Juan Carlos Bagnell about the intersection of politics and technology. We had the Blu G90 Pro, The T-Mobile REVVL 5G, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. It's been a busy month and we're just getting started!

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Everything Has Changed

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Two phones change everything for Adam. The LG Wing and the iPhone 12 Pro both defy expectations and smartphone workflow. For better or for worse? Adam has some thoughts on that. Plus we sit down with a company called IMINT to talk about Electronic Image Stabilization and how they make smartphone videos better.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Podcast Review: All the right moves

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we have our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. Samsung keeps all the good parts of the S20 line, but cuts a few corners to help reduce the price to a more fan-friendly $699. But does it cut the right corners? That's what we're going to find out in our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE!

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T-Mobile REVVL 5G Podcast review: Socially Acceptable

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we're taking a look at T-Mobile's own affordable 5G smartphone. For just $400, you can have nationwide 5G on google old Magenta, but before this starts to sound like an ad, there are some compromises. After all, the phone only costs $400. But this phone cuts a lot of right corners in its quest for affordability. Let's take it for a spin.

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Where Tech Meets Politics Featuring Juan Carlos Bagnell

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT

The intersection of tech and politics is happening more and more these days as technology becomes a more and more integrated part of our lives. As technology gets better, we need to learn how to use it, what it's allowed for, and what it's decidedly not allowed for. That's where politicians step in. A lot of them have no idea how this stuff works, but there are some bright stars out there. From political responsibility to just who the heck knows what they're talking about JCB is here to help! Of course, don't forget to check out the full interview on Patreon!

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BLU G90 Pro Podcast Review: Get Your Game On

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Our Blu G90 Pro is in. Can a phone with only 4GB of RAM actually be a gaming phone? You'll have to tune in to hear the specifics, but the answer is, mostly yeah. Blu delivered a lot of power in this phone, but some very important corners were cut. But did Blu make the right call to ship this gaming powerhouse? Find out here!

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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap - September 2020

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This month Adam and Cliff take a look at VR, along with a deep look at the Oculus Quest 2. Then we rehash the Pixel 4a review and Adam still doesn't know why he loves this phone. We go a little deeper on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, and finally we wrap things up with a look at graphene-enhanced battery tech. It's a fun listen, so be sure to check it out.

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A Tale of Two Tablets

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Lenovo built a pair of tablets that, when docked, turn into smart screens. That's a smart use for technology that often ends up on a shelf in between uses. Taking an Android tablet, and sprinkling in a little Google Assistant or Alexa is a neat idea. But how's the execution? That's the real story. Plus we take a deep dive into Google's announcements this week and we have our first giveaway!

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Real Graphene makes batteries from the future!

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Graphene is a miracle product that was supposed to change the world. We never got that far, but graphene is making major updates to our batteries that could be very exciting very soon. Sam Gong from Real Graphene is here to talk about how his company is making progress in this area. Plus Amazon had a major hardware announcement this week including a redesigned Echo, speakers that help your children read, a swivelling smart screen and a drone that flies around your house keeping an eye on things.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 from the inside out featuring Chris Velazco from Engadget

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is one of the biggest devices of the year, so we have one of the biggest bigwigs from one of the biggest tech publications to chat about it. Chris Velazco, Senior Mobile Editor at Engadget is here to tell us all about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, who it's for, and why he put $2000 of his own money into buying one. Plus, it was an insanely busy week - new devices left and right, so come along for the ride!

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Pixel 4a Podcast review: Unremarkable Excellence

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week is our full review of the Pixel 4a. It's an excellent, inexpensive little guy that still confuses me to this day. Why do I love this phone? Join me as I explore that question in our full review. Plus, we do a review roundup of the Microsoft Surface Duo, or should we say the Du-no! Hilarious, we know.

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The State of VR in 2020 featuring Russell Holly from Android Central

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we take a look at Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and basically any reality we can other than the one we're currently living in. Russell Holly comes along to give us his expertise on the subject. Where it's been, where it's going, and where we are today. From Microsoft Hololens to the Oculus Quest, we cover it all. Plus we have Tech Yeah! From Anker and the news of the week!

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LG Velvet Final Thoughts and Podcasting Defined

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week is a big show with not one, not two, but three top stories. First we ask the question, "what is a podcast?" It's a little meta, for sure. Then we take a good look at the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. Plus we have our final thoughts on the LG Velvet 5G and a look at LG of the future. It's a great show, so I hope you'll come along.

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Intelligent Transformation with Lenovo featuring Wahid Rezali

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we have a Tech Yeah! segment featuring our friends from Zagg. Plus, we have an announcement about a new feature coming to our reviews. But our top story of the week is our interview with Wahid Rezali from Lenovo. Wahid has his finger in a lot of pies over at Lenovo, and isn't afraid to push boundaries beyond your typical consumer products. What drives Lenovo to play at the fringes? Find that out and more on this week's episode!

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Return of the Robodude featuring Ian Berstein of Misty Robotics

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Star Wars and robots go together hand in hand, so it's appropriate that Ian Bernstein, Co-founder of Misty Robotics has experience with both. Ian and I discuss his history from Sphero to BB-8 to Misty II, a versatile little robot who can do basically anything you program it to do, including screen you for COVID-19 in the most adorable way possible. Plus, I share some thoughts on the Surface Duo and wonder if we're making the right comparisons these days.

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Unpacking Samsung Unpacked featuring Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, I've got my old podcast partners Jonathan Feist and Joe Hindy from Android Authority together to chat about the Samsung Unpacked event that happened this week. Samsung showed us the Note 20, the Note 20 Ultra, the Galaxy Watch 3, the Galaxy Buds Live, the Tab S7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It was a packed unpacked event, and very cringe-worthy, so we're breaking it all down for you!

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Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1/@Dronerushcom

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LG's Velvety Smooth Evolution

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Concept versus reality. That's the theme of this week's podcast. First, we take a look at the technology I took on vacation as opposed to what I actually used. Then, we look at the evolution of LG's dual screen cases from the LG V50 through the LG Velvet. Is the concept of the dual screen living up to reality?

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Cliff Gets the Stadia Bug

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Covid-19 has affected all of our lives, so this week we sit down with Mark Beeston from Vioguard. Vioguard is using UV-C rays to de-grossify your phone and keys and everything else with the Cubby Plus. Then Cliff finally caved under the mountain of please try Stadia offers that were piling on top of him, so we’ve got his review of Google’s streaming game service.

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Lumias Lost! The world of digital imaging with Steve Litchfield

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we sit down with fellow journalist and digital imaging expert Steve Litchfield. Steve has been working in this space since the 1990's is a treasure trove of information about smartphones, and the cameras that adorn them. We talk about Nokia, the Lumia 1020, night mode and more!

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Cutting Cord Cutters? Here's What to Watch!

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Episode 20! In this episode we're talking to Phil Nickinson, who's in charge of Whattowatch.com, formerly cordcutters.com and in this episode we're talking about all things cord cutting and more. What's the difference between linear and on-demand TV? Who cares?! YouTube TV is raising its prices again, and Phil talks about why that was inevitable. Plus we have general cord-cutting tips to help you ditch the cable company and go all streaming, all the time.

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It's a Tablet-Palooza!

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In this shortened vacation week of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, we have two segments and we're talking all about tablets. First up, we have a comparison of the Lenovo Duet versus the iPad (7th generation). It's a very close competition between the two with each surpassing the other in different categories. Who is the overall winner? Next, we have out full review of the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus and the big question is, who is this tablet for? We have an answer for you!

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WWDC Wrapup - A Show Full of SURprises!

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Apple nailed the presentation at WWDC, giving watchers a whole new keynote experience, which we frankly hope to see again. There's so much going on with iOS, macOS, watchOS, and so much more. Apple played catch up in a big way as compared to its competitor Android. But it brought a lot of new to the table as well. Join us as we wrap up everything at WWDC and more!

Plus, we're shaking up the Patreon a little bit. Details on the podcast. Changes taking place on July 1.

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The State of iOS and Apple in 2020 with Rene Ritchie

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Rene Ritchie has been a fan of and journalist covering Apple for longer than I've been in this industry. When it comes to all things Apple from Macs to iPhones, Rene is the guy. So with WWDC coming next week, I invited him onto the show to talk about the State of iOS and Apple in 2020, and we had a good long conversation. What's the difference between Jobs Apple and Cook Apple? What's the deal with iPad OS? Why is the Apple Watch so good?

Also, this week we have a new entry into Tech Yeah! Introducing the RAVPower 20,000 mAh battery pack, with AC outlet!

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TCL Is Innovation for the Masses

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT

TCL is making a big strong push into the mobile space with its own brand of smartphones with the TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L. But, TCL is also a kind of fascinating company, so I invited Brad Molen and Jason Gerdon to talk about TCL, TCL branded phones, 5G and foldables. It was a great conversation with two awesome guys I've known for years.

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Special thanks to:Jason Gerdon - @JGfromOC Global Strategic Communications Leader, TCL Communication

Brad Molen - @phonewisdom Senior Manager, Communications, TCL Communication

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Reviewer's Notebook: Escaping the Neighborhood with CKID Tech

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, I sat down to talk with a really unique creator in the technology space. Devin, a.k.a. CKID has been making videos since 2016, but he only recently came to my attention by way of a Waymo video featuring self-driving taxis. Devin gets into his background growing up, his music, and the gear he uses to shoot his videos. So check out his channel and subscribe for some great tech content with a unique twist!

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The Curious Case of Googleless Android with Daniel Bader

Sun, 31 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week we are joined by Daniel Bader. He is the managing editor of Android Central and he’s Canadian which means he can buy a Huawei phone if he wants to. So he tested the Huawei P40 Pro and it's a gorgeous phone. But the P40 Pro does not support Google services and I wanted to find out what that was like. Can you use this phone as a daily driver, without the Google experience? Find out here!

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The TCL 10 Pro Review: The little extras

Sun, 24 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Join us as we review to TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L. Clifton M. Thomas tackles TCL's first self-branded budget phone, while Adam handles the midrange offering. What do TCL's first smartphones bring to the table? It's all about those little extras. There are a lot of them! Hear about it now on the podcast, or read about them at Benefitofthedoud.com.

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iPhone SE 2020 Podcast Review

Sun, 17 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Apple's little budget powerhouse is in our hands and we're telling you what we think. Did Apple hit the home run that we all think it did, or will there be hurdles that we can't quite get past? Just who is this little phone for? That's what we set to find out, and we've got it all. Plus we have a new segment called the podcast pick and we're featuring the Brydge 10.2 keyboard. Spoiler alert - it's amazing.

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The State of Android in 2020 featuring Jason Howell and Flo Ion of All About Android

Sun, 10 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week was supposed to be the week of Google I/O and while we're sure there will be announcements surrounding the Android community, there is no official event. At all. The hell? Well that's ok, because we sat down with Jason Howell and Flo Ion from All About Android to talk about the State of Android in 2020. Where did it come from, where is it now, and where is it going? All that and more on the Benefit of the Doud podcast!

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Flight of the Drones featuring Jonathan Feist

Sun, 03 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, DJI released the DJI Mavic Air 2 which is a great upgrade over the original DJI Mavic Air from three years ago. Jonathan Feist, Managing Editor at DroneRush walks us through the improvements on this drone including a 48 MP camera, a whopping 34 minutes of flight time, and Occusync 2.0! Plus, we stroll away from DJI to get some great drone recommendations for those looking to get into the hobby. Links to those are available in the show notes!

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Boondocking with Nick Gray

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Nick Gray is the Editor in Chief at Phandroid, but for our discussion today, we're drawing upon his other expertise - being a digital nomad. The life of a digital nomad is filled with adventure and pitfalls, so we look at the life of a digital nomad and to whom it would appeal. Plus we have our usual news of the week.

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OnePlus Is All Grown Up Now

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

OnePlus released two of the most anticipated smartphones of the year this week - the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. We didn't get a device in to review for ourselves, so instead we took a tour around the internet to some of the best reviewers on the internet for our Review Roundup. Plus, we take a moment to look at the gear we use to make this podcast.

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The LG V60 ThinQ 5G Review: I Challenge You to a Dual!

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:00:07 GMT

Our LG V60 ThinQ review is in. We've been using the LG V60 for 3 weeks and it's time to share our thoughts. Not surprisingly, the review is largely about the dual screen accessory that you can get with it. Is this a foldable competitor? Is it something else? Find out in our full review of the LG V60 ThinQ 5G!

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Tracking Trackers That Track with Jimmy Westenberg

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week, we're taking a look at smartwatches, and we have Jimmy Westenberg from Android Authority to tell us all about them. From Apple to Google, from Garmin to Fitbit, there's a ton going on out there, and Jimmy breaks it all down for us. Who's doing it the best? Who needs to catch up...a lot? All that and more as we break down the State of Smartwatches in 2020.

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Full Frontal Half-Life with Nick Sutrich

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Half-Life: Alyx is touted to be one of the best VR experiences on the planet. It lives in a world of Vader: Immortal, Star Trek Bridge Crew, and Beat Saber, so does it top all of them? We look at that in our top story - a Half-Life:Alyx review roundup, and we call on VR reviewer Nick Sutrich to give us the first person information. Plus, we add a new segment, the first of many How Bad Could It Be reviews with Clifton M. Thomas. Plus, as always, we have the news of the week, so won't you join us?

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Rubber Ducking With David Imel

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:30:00 GMT

Reviewing is hard, and we want to learn how to do it better, so for this first edition of the Reviewer's Notebook, we have David Imel, chief reviewer and manager of YouTube at Android Authority. David goes through his philosophy of reviewing phones and breaks down his process. Plus he shares some insight on the nuts and bolts of reviewing - how to test, how to shoot, and more. Plus we have our top news of the week, so come along for the ride!

OnePlus 7T review: The best mid-range on the market?

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Full David Imel interview ~10 minutes of bonus audio!

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Escape with SwanVR

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Two years ago, SwanVR stepped into a viral video and set me on a course to become an Oculus Quest owner. I sat down with Swan to talk about that video, its impact on the VR space, and what she's doing these days. As it turns out, she's globe trotting, bringing joy and VR to the masses and working for Andromeda Entertainment. What's Andromeda's next title? What the hell is flowstate? Find out that and more in this week's podcast. Flow, baby. Flow.

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Coronavirus Cancel Culture

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:13:14 GMT

In the few short weeks we've seen in 2020 so far every major tech conference has been cancelled, and there's just one culprit. That's right, it's the admittedly SEO-friendly Coronavirus/COVID-19. With all of us safely shackled, er I mean sheltered in place, I take a look at coronavirus and just how this has already impacted our lives in tech, and how it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Plus, as always, we have the news of the week, so won't you please join me?

H/T to The Week in Tech: Coronavirus Disrupts the Industry by Mike Isaacs

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Know When to Fold Them: The Ultra Premiere Episode with TheMrMobile

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:50:47 GMT

It's a double-feature for my debut episode of the podcast. First, we take a look at the Samsung Gaalxy S20 Ultra in the review roundup. What are the reviewers saying about Samsung's latest beast? Plus, we sit down with Michael Fisher, a.k.a. The Mr. Mobile stops by to discuss foldables, how we got here, and their future. Are they the next big thing? Are they a flash in the pan? Find out in the first ever episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast!

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