The Gadget Inspectors

  In this “Different” episode of GI the guys talk about The Zune, Shitty Robots and More!!! The Gadget Inspectors Episode 28 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman and Michael Fritz PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN     The post The Zune is making a comeback?! Gadget Inspectors 28 appeared first on Ranting Media.

  Would you own a robot at home? WESTWORLD STYLE? All of that and more in a very interesting episode of Gadget Inspectors 27. Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! KILLER ROBOTS ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD  – The Gadget Inspectors Episode 27 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens, David Feldman PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN     The post KILLER ROBOTS ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD – Gadget Inspectors Episode 27 appeared first on Ranting Media.

  In this jam packed episode we talk about Deepfakes, Falcon Heavy’s successful launch, and whether or not we’d make the journey to Mars. Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! Don’t Panic  – The Gadget Inspectors Episode 26 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens, Kevin Nelson PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN   The post The Homepod Kinda Sucks and Space Travel – Gadget Inspectors Episode 26 appeared first on Ranting Media.

CES 2018–this big old glorious show has run its course once more. We talk about the latest announcements, quirky gadgets and more from arguably the biggest show in tech! Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! CES 2018 Special – The Gadget Inspectors HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens, Kevin Nelson PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN The post CES 2018 Special – The Gadget Inspectors appeared first on Ranting Media.

We check in with Todd and David–Todd with his iPhone Life after switching to Apple, and David with the shiny new iPhone X. Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 25 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens, David Feldman PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN The post Phones and Net Neutrality – Gadget Inspectors Episode 25 appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about the Google Event–and Todd’s newest quest: using an iPhone as his daily driver. Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 24 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens, David Feldman PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN The post Todd is using an iPhone now. The Gadget Inspectors Episode 24 appeared first on Ranting Media.

Did you happen to miss the big reveals at yesterday’s Apple Event? Fear not, the Gadget Inspectors have you covered. Todd, Michael and Geoff chat about the newest phones and devices. Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 23 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN The post The Apple iPhone 8 / X Event – Gadget Inspectors Episode 23 appeared first on Ranting Media.

Is editing the DNA of Babies ethical? And just how bad are subscriptions? Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 22 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, David Feldman, Kevin Nelson, Geoff Stevens PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN News https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/3/16087628/apple-e-waste-environmental-standards-ieee-right-to-repair https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/3/16007736/china-us-ai-artificial-intelligence Verizon joins everyone else and blantly data mines your shopping habits. Links??? David no longer believes in links… The post EDITING DNA OF BABEHS – Gadget Inspectors, Episode 22 – Ranting Media appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about the Textalyzer, Cell Phone Dependency and all of the latest news. Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 21 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, David Feldman, Todd Hardin, Geoff Stevens PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN News https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/12/15957844/ai-fake-video-audio-speech-obama https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/7/6/15929212/red-hydrogen-one-smartphone-price-specs-release http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/07/11/exclusive-this-is-the-2017-google-pixel-xl-with-low-bezel-amoled-display-and-squeezable-frame/ Topics Textalyzer – Legal issues with officers allowed to scan your phone to find out your last used apps, like if you were texting or watching Netflix (David is SUPER guilty of this) Think of a breathalyzer test but for phones. Cellular telephone dependency: Are we becoming excessively reliant on our cellular telephones, phablets, and computers? Is the use of computers in schools before kindergarten a good thing? Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkPter7MC1I&t=127s (Shot on Iphone) The post Those Pesky Cell Phone Habits – Gadget Inspectors Episode 21 appeared first on Ranting Media.

David, Michael and Kevin (Geoff and Todd took the night off!) discuss WWDC 2017–Apple’s latest razzle dazzle event! New products and more! Have something you want us to discuss? Email our producer, Todd, at todd@rantingmedia.com and it might be featured on the next show! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 20 HOSTED BY Michael Fritz, David Feldman, Kevin Nelson PRODUCED BY TODD HARDIN The post WWDC 2017 – The Gadget Inspectors – Episode 20 appeared first on Ranting Media.

There’s fragmentation…in your operating systems! Windows S, Android…and much more. THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 19 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, Micheal Fritz, David Feldman PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin News New Intel Processors (and the new Chipset needed to run them) (https://www.wired.com/2017/05/intels-new-processors-built-high-powered-future-pcs/) World’s Largest Airplane Prepares for Testing (https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/31/worlds-largest-aircraft-testing/) The Essential Phone (https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/30/15711170/essential-phone-announcement-price-android-andy-rubin) Topics Are we at the end of things that “wow” us with new Phones? Or are we just pushing the fringes of what’s possible? (Essential) Books are dead; long live books. Show Notes: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/5/30/15713808/essential-phone-verizon-att-tmobile-sprint-compatibility https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet https://www.essential.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9r7JBRCj37PlltTskaMBEiQAKTzTfI3qi8fVhXfUd4EkS5977r3eYZYHit9UtKQINiDmaRYaAmfa8P8HAQ (Essiential phone) https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-eBooks/b?ie=UTF8&node=154606011 The post The Essential Phone by Andy Rubin & More | Gadget Inspectors Episode 19 appeared first on Ranting Media.

There’s fragmentation…in your operating systems! Windows S, Android…and much more. THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 18 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, Todd Hardin, Kevin Nelson PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin News https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/3/15522792/amazon-echo-look-alexa-style-assistant-ai-fashion (The Echo Look) Microsoft event Highlights https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/2/15518774/microsoft-event-news-surface-laptop-windows-10-may-2-2017 https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/4/15547742/android-apps-chrome-os-chromebook-pro-delayed (Delayed Android Apps on Chrome OS) Topics Fragmentation in your operating systems (forks of existing OS’s, why does this exist?) The Death of Net Neutrality and the Rise of Piracy: What our Future looks like Show Notes: https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/05/ios-10-now-installed-on-76-of-active-devices-according-to-apples-stats/ https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-announces-an-android-security-update-process-to-ensure-timely-protection-from-security-vulnerabilities http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/08/05/google-announces-new-update-policy-for-nexus-devices-including-monthly-security-patches-for-3-years-and-major-otas-for-2-years-from-release/ http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/06/21/google-support-site-now-lists-end-life-dates-nexus-devices/ https://www.extremetech.com/computing/227693-windows-drops-below-90-market-share-for-the-first-time-in-years-windows-7-falls-below-50 https://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html The post Fragmentation & Windows S | Gadget Inspectors Episode 18 appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about some Burger King News, Form Versus Factor, and much much more. THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 17 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz, Kevin Nelson PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin News http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2017/04/05/a_garage_door_company_s_response_to_a_bad_review_gives_support_to_internet.html (Client gives bad amazon review. Company responds by bricking device.) http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-how-to-spot-fake-news-2017-4 (Facebook has joined the fight against fake news) http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/11/15241580/microsoft-windows-vista-end-of-support (Vista is taken out to pasture) http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/12/15277278/google-home-burger-king-whopper-ad-campaign (Burger king fucks with Google home) Topics Does form over function make or break a product for you? What does the new age of television mean to you? Show Notes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Microsoft_Windows_versions https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/7/14200210/amazon-alexa-tech-news-anchor-order-dollhouse (Alexa ordering dollhouses Mentioned around 20 Mins) http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/4/15175916/apple-mac-pro-redesign-plans (Apple talks about the mac pro Mentioned at 25 mins) http://mashable.com/2017/03/30/samsung-galaxy-s8-fingerprint-sensor/#J8fN3XDMcaqm (Samsungs fingerprint reader Mentioned at 43 Mins) https://www.sling.com/ https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/?gclid=Cj0KEQjww7zHBRCToPSj_c_WjZIBEiQAj8il5DC-Lwl9s8_G8DqlSBIFQ25rtNsooh2ULYJFuvai66caApvi8P8HAQ (playstation VUE https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/coming-soon/?gclid=Cj0KEQjww7zHBRCToPSj_c_WjZIBEiQAj8il5Cpa4UZgeGaUD-mwnIfWjxqL1oBNpI4gl-Rkc_gLgckaAq6E8P8HAQ (Streaming services All mentioned around 50 mins) The post Form vs Factor, Burger King & More | GI EP. 17 appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about some amazing space discoveries and that little thing called Net Neutrality. THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 16 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz, Kevin Nelson, Todd Hardin PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin NEWS http://bgr.com/2017/02/21/refurbished-galaxy-note-7-sales/ (Samsung is rumored to bring back the note 7) https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/02/amd-ryzen-arrives-march-2-8-cores-16-threads-from-just-329/ (AMD Beats intel in price and catches back up in performance with new Ryzen chips) http://giphy.com/gifs/ryzen-amd-xTiN0ONogb5qnU9Zny https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-telescope-reveals-largest-batch-of-earth-size-habitable-zone-planets-around (Nasa makes huge announcment today)(Used as a two wheeled auto-balancing scooter. And go off a cliff.) SHOW NOTES   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budget_of_NASA#Annual_budget.2C_1958-2015 (Nasa Funding) http://www.spacex.com/ https://www.blueorigin.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEvogjdEVY (SpaceX Rocket landing) http://sploid.gizmodo.com/nasa-reveals-new-impossible-engine-can-change-space-t-1614549987 http://www.mars-one.com/ http://gizmodo.com/which-unlimited-data-plan-is-the-best-1792476535     The post Space Race & Net Neutrality | GI EP. 16 appeared first on Ranting Media.

It’s an older episode sir but it still checks out. Listen to us talk about the iPad anniversary, can mobile devices be used to replace PC’s, and more! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 15 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin NEWS http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/27/14390862/yo-sperm-sample-device http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/26/14401612/tesla-autopilot-lawsuit-sterling-anderson-chris-urmson-aurora-innovation http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/25/14390182/d-wave-q2000-quantum-computer-price-release-date SHOW NOTES   http://www.jide.com/remixos (An android Desktop OS) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/continuum (Windows Continuum) https://www.winehq.org/ (Wine is not an emulator) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Engelbart http://www.mac-history.net/computer-history/2012-03-22/apple-and-xerox-parc (Steve jobs was a theif?) http://www.cultofmac.com/95614/how-steve-jobs-invented-the-computer-mouse-by-stealing-it-from-xerox/ (Cult of mac says no)     The post iPad Anniversary, Mobile Devices | GI EP. 15 appeared first on Ranting Media.

It’s our first new episode of 2017! And with it begins another Consumer Electronics Show! We wade through the good stuff and not so good stuff. Is there anything to look forward to in the future? Tune in and find out! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 14 (CES 2017) HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz, Kevin Nelson, Todd Hardin PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin SHOW NOTES   http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/7/14156770/verge-awards-ces-2017-best-of-las-vegas (The Verge’s top of CES) http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/9/14214568/razer-prototype-laptops-stolen-at-ces (Razer has demos stolen) http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/10/14222986/sony-bravia-oled-lg-display-ces-2017 (Sony OLED) http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/6/14194922/dell-latitutde-7285-laptop-wireless-charging-battery-keyboard-ces-2017 (Cool Dell Tech) http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/5/14174564/willow-wireless-breast-pump-wearable-moms-ces-2017 (Fancy breast pump) http://www.t3.com/news/acers-9000-predator-21-x-gaming-laptop-is-a-beast-in-both-size-and-spec (Acer’s 9K Laptop) http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/5/14185134/tanvas-touchscreen-haptic-feedback-ces-2017 http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/11/13596924/amazon-alexa-jeremy-clarkson-grand-tour-alarm (alexa grand tour voices) http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/3/14141982/lenovo-smart-assistant-speaker-announced-amazon-alexa-ces-2017 (Lenovo makes a Amazon Echo) http://www.craveonline.com/design/1193433-ces-2017-worst-tech-products (weird shit from CES) https://zenbo.asus.com/ (Asus’ Robot) http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/9/14211402/nes-classic-edition-hack (Nes Mini hacked) http://polaroid.com/ces-2017 (Polaroid makes stuff other than cameras?!) http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/4/14152650/hisense-sharp-100-inch-laser-tv (The next evolution of TVs? https://www.neowin.net/news/ces-2017-lgs-booth-has-super-thin-tvs-robots-a-tunnel-of-4k-tvs-and-more (Tunnel of TVs) https://laundroid.sevendreamers.com/en/concept/ (the Laundroid) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38526187 (ampme)   https://hereplus.me/ (here one headphones) The post CES 2017 | GI EP. 14 appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about the latest news, the tech of HBO’s Westworld, and just how responsible should Corporations be for their products? THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 13 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz, Kevin Nelson PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin NEWS http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/31/13481502/windows-vulnerability-sandbox-google-microsoft-disclosure (Google publizes bug before microsoft can patch it. Whose job is it to report this stuff!) https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/01/dmca-security-hacking-exemptions/?sr_source=Facebook (The DMCA now allows exceptions to various hacking of software of owned products.) http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/1/13489994/razer-goes-after-apple-with-obscene-tweet-update (Razer throws down on apples lack of ports. Also bad at tasteful jokes.) The post Tech of Westworld & Corporate Responsibility | GI EP. 13 appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about the latest news, Microsoft’s Surface Event, and Apple’s MacBook Pro Event! THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 12 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz PRODUCED BY Todd Hardin NEWS   http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/28/13453166/ryan-collins-celebgate-celebrity-photo-hacker-prison-sentence (‘Celebgate’ hacker sentenced to 18 months in prison) https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-still-smartphone-king-in-india (Samsung Still king in india) http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13437576/twitter-killing-vine (Twitter kills Vine)   SHOW NOTES http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/28/13453166/ryan-collins-celebgate-celebrity-photo-hacker-prison-sentence https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-still-smartphone-king-in-india/ http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13437576/twitter-killing-vine http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/10/27/13439594/apple-event-october-2016-news-recap-macbook-pro http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/10/26/13380462/microsoft-surface-studio-pc-computer-announced-features-price-release-date http://www.technologizer.com/2011/02/08/hps-new-slant-on-touch-screen-computing/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/surface-dial https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.5074015900?VID=5078871200 http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-980M-vs-GeForce-GTX-980 http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13441150/rip-magsafe-apple-macbook-pro-charging-cable-usb-c http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/20/13343682/fake-apple-chargers-amazon-lawsuit The post Fall Microsoft + Apple Event | GI EP. 12 appeared first on Ranting Media.

It’s our Google Event Podcast! We chat about all of the new announcements at the event and whether we’re actually going to buy it. THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 11 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Michael Fritz and Todd Hardin SHOW NOTES http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/4/13160134/google-phone-event-2016-pixel-home-daydream-vr-news-recap (Big news recap) http://fortune.com/2016/10/05/google-home-ecommerce/ (Will this be the reason google home loses to Alexa?) https://madeby.google.com/wifi/ (Google wifi) https://madeby.google.com/phone/ https://madeby.google.com/phone/switch/ https://www.dxomark.com/ (BOOOO) http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/04/android-7-1-nougats-changelog-includes-pixel-exclusive-non-pixel-exclusive-changes/ (Android 7.1 changelog) https://android.googleblog.com/2015/12/silent-night-with-night-light.html (night light) The post Google Event 2016 | GI EP. 11 appeared first on Ranting Media.

We chat about Apple’s “Courage”, adapters and more! It’s the angriest Gadget Inspectors yet…so strap in!  THE GADGET INSPECTORS EPISODE 10 HOSTED BY Geoff Stevens, David Feldman SPECIAL GUESTS Kevin Nelson & Todd Hardin  NEWS Google Drive now is supported by Outlook.com http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/15/12932910/microsoft-outlook-web-google-drive-support iOS 10 is surfacing hardcore porn GIFs in iMessage http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/15/12929890/imessage-hardcore-porn-gif-ios-10 Only 130,000 Note 7s in the US have been exchanged so far. 92 US Incidents with Samsung Note 7 explosions. http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/15/12935002/samsung-note-7-number-exchanged-recall SHOW NOTES http://www.samsung.com/us/note7recall/ (Note 7 Recall) http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-note-7-drops-samsung-sdi-batteries-714788/ (Other manufacturer) https://shield.nvidia.com/android-tv (Todds High end pick) https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/chromecast/?utm_source=chromecast.com (Kevins low end pick) http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook/rose-gold-512gb http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-air?product=MJVM2LL/A&step=config# http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MF840LL/A&step=config# http://boingboing.net/2016/06/22/phones-without-headphone-jacks.html The post Adapters and Super Angry Apple Talk | GI EP. 10 appeared first on Ranting Media.