Episode 575 – Could This Be Magic?

DIY Mechanical Keyboard Switch Google Releases Android 13 Preview Android 13 is Tiramisu Google disabled third-party smart display web browsers. Home Assistant Android app now supports local push notifications Android lockscreen may have a user switcher for multiple profiles. Android’s bluetooth and ultra-wideband stacks become mainline modules in 13. Things one user hates about Android Auto Google continues… Read More »

Episode 574 – What Podcast is This Anyway?

Google Workspace to strip privacy control from admins. Verizon moves to 36 month payment contracts Facebook’s daily users declined for the first time in its history Open App Markets Act aims to regulate app stores, moves to U.S. Senate vote Google unveils a new Workspace tier for free, with one big omission LogMeIn rebrands as GoTo, still plans… Read More »

Episode 573 – Jere Brings the Cold

Jere’s iOS time VPN by Google One comes to iOS At Home Google working on new Chromecast device. You can now tell Google Assistant to stop talking without the wake word Wyze discontinues original WyzeCam after 5 years. Are DIY Home Security systems better than professional ones? USB-C shows up in power tools Home Assistant 2022-2 released. Chromebook… Read More »

Episode 572 – A Colorful Past, A Bright Future

What is Techno Buffet? iOS News with Jere Jones Apple lowering the value of Android phones on trade-in… Tech News White House holds open source software security meeting. TLDR Act proposed, forcing companies to offer a summary statement for terms of service agreements. European Commission wants a DNS offered by the EU. Wine 7 released. Google to free… Read More »

Episode 571 – Coming Next Week Techno Buffet

Next week, we will begin using the Techno Buffet name. Everything else will remain the same. Android News Android TV passes 110 million monthly active devices Android looking to add tap to transfer media playback. Android to add QR quick settings and lock screen functionality. Google Play Store System Updates will offer changelogs. App News Best Food Apps… Read More »

Episode 570 – Buffet Town Hall

Techno Buffet? Buffet Going to Just Another Meal? Android News Google fixes Android bug that stopped user from calling 911 Wear OS will soon be able to unlock Android/Chrome devices. Motorola MA1 to bring wireless Android auto to devices. Android: Better Together Making the Most of Your Drive App News In Other News Legacy Blackberry devices are finally… Read More »

Episode 569 – A Short Ending

In Other News Yubikey and partner release a combination keychain Yubikey. Hackers going after LastPass Master Passwords https://media.blubrry.com/android_buffet/files.technobuffet.com/podcast/AndroidBuffet569.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:20 — 16.7MB)Also on: X

Episode 568 – A String of Lights

Android News Amazon Appstore now capable with Android 12. Google Discontinues the original Home Mini. Android 13 may finally bring full support for Bluetooth LE audio. Five Settings Shortcuts you could be using. App News Google is not merging Duo and Meet into a single app. Focusing on Meet. Google Authenticator hits 100 mililon installs despite lack of… Read More »

Episode 567 – More To Talk About

Android News Android 12L in Beta is available. How a Bug in Android and Microsoft Teams could have caused 911 calls to fail TCL Google TVs pulled from Best Buy over complaints of buggy software Google responding to reports of privacy breach at Pixel repair wasn’t from employees, will be offering new security instructions for those who cannot… Read More »

Episode 566 – Treading Heavily

Android News The latest Chromecast update frees up space. Google investigating reports that Pixel repairs leading to leaked photos and hacked accounts. Other News Amazon Echo will act as a sound detector for running water and beeping appliances. Verizon overrides previous opt out preferences to start collecting personal data again. Amazon is turning Fire TV devices into smart… Read More »