Category Archives: Podcast

Episode 634 – Short Notes

  Google could turn to crowdsourcing for more precise weather data An interesting look back at why Google Reader was killed 10 years ago TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 owners can now apply to test Wear OS 3 YouTube Premium now lets you earn badges https://media.blubrry.com/android_buffet/files.technobuffet.com/podcast/TechnoBuffet634.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:22 — 20.1MB)

Episode 633 – 21 Days in 45 Minutes

  Stitcher podcast app is shutting down in August after 15 years Google Wallet adding QR code card payments for NFC-less phones Android is changing its brand identity once again Android could soon let you move calls between your phone and tablet seamlessly Some Pixel owners are experiencing faster battery drain after June update You can now get… Read More »

Episode 632 – Jere Goes Greek

  Android Auto’s latest string of updates is causing connection problems Google rolls out passkey support for Workspace and Cloud accounts From Google Home to WhatsApp, Wear OS apps have come a long way Android 13 now on 15% of active devices, Android 11 still in top spot Google Wallet supports adding any barcode or QR code manually,… Read More »

Episode 631 – Reverse the Polarity

  Google officially stops updating 1st-gen Chromecast from 2013 New Google Weather looks to be a standalone app, integrate with Google Clock WhatsApp beta brings screen sharing and updated navigation bar to Android Comcast reveals Now TV, a cable-lite streaming package for $20 a month 11 Android 13 settings you should change immediately Google Home 3.1 rolling out… Read More »

Episode 630 – Guru and Jere’s Technology and Diet Soda Review Podcast

Montana bans Telegram, WeChat, and Temu from government devices Here’s the real reason third-party camera apps are so bad on Android Comment: YouTube Premium needs a more affordable option as ads keep getting worse Android 14’s new drag-and-drop feature can be a multitasker’s dream Google will disable third-party cookies for some Chrome users in early 2024 Matter 1.1… Read More »

Episode 629 – Looking for New Caffeine

  Nova Launcher devs embrace community with first State of Nova virtual event Google will soon let Pixel phones double as dashcams Google Pixel owners are seemingly more likely to switch brands, and it’s not hard to see why Android TV Gets That Sweet Live TV Tab Goodness 1Password is launching passkey management next month Pixel 6 and… Read More »

Episode 628 – AI AI Oh

  I/O 2023 What’s new with Android for Cars: I/O 2023 I/O 2023: What’s new in Google Play What’s new in Android Health Google’s new ‘Immersive View for routes’ basically turns Maps into a video game New apps, features and updates coming to Wear OS What’s new in the Android ecosystem How Android keeps you and your devices… Read More »

Episode 627 – Esto perpetua

  Home Assistant 2023.5 Google Chrome to retire the lock icon for HTTPS sites, introduce new icon for tuning site settings Google TV update rolling out with performance boost, frees up storage with app hibernation YouTube for Android TV adds smoother in-video info pane animations Google and Apple Team Up to Stop Unwanted Tracking of People WhatsApp adds… Read More »

Episode 626 – No Kazooing Here

  Google Authenticator finally, mercifully adds account syncing for two-factor codes Google brings Matter support to its Nest Thermostat Proton Pass is the newest password manager on the block, from the team behind Proton Mail New Google Assistant update makes it much less annoying Two months after its launch, Jack Dorsey’s Twitter alternative comes to Android Major communication… Read More »

Episode 625 – Calm Before the Storm

  Google ends updates and effectively kills 3rd-party Assistant Smart Displays Google Home app improves support for curtains, heaters, appliances, more A look at how we’re building more sustainable hardware The Google Now Launcher is fully shutting down 10 years later Sid Meiers Railroads Now Available for Android Want to Delete App Account Data? New Android Rules Will… Read More »