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September 2016

35 posts

Pokémon GO Plus Will Be Available Soon

Niantic has posted an update on their blog that says that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will release Pokémon GO Plus on September 16, 2016, in most countries. (It will be released in a few South American territories later this year). Pokémon GO Plus is not a new version of, or an expansion of, Pokémon GO. Instead, it is a

Sony Dropping YouTube Support on Some Bravia TVs

The promise of smart, connected devices is that they give us functionality beyond what a "basic box" can offer. Consumers have been adding internet-based entertainment options to TV sets for years, usually thru external devices like Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV. In recent years, television manufacturers began adding native apps that run inside their TV sets. These apps allow users

Cygnett Reveals iPhone 7 Details

Although we are only a few hours away from official announcements on the iPhone 7, some aftermarket suppliers are letting slip details on the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Accessories supplier Cygnett has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus designs will have no headphone jack but there's good chance of two speakers for improved sound quality. Further, their new cases

Blizzard Launches WoW Legion Companion App

Blizzard Entertainment has launched the WoW Legion Companion App. It is for players of World of Warcraft who have the recently released Legion expansion. The app can be downloaded for free from either the App Store or Google Play. The WoW Legion Companion App can be used by players to keep track of their progress in game. It is not

GNC #1143 Back in the Saddle

Very short show tonight folks dug through to find you the news coming of a Labor Day weekened. Big thanks to Mike and Don for doing the show for me while I was in Vegas. It was nice to not have to stress getting the show out. Some stuff churning here on the personal front, that I talk about during

Choetech 33W USB-C Car Charger Review

Generally USB car chargers fall into the dull but essential class of gadgets and with today's power-hungry smartphones, they're more essential than ever.  The market's in a state of transition too, with new USB-C and various fast charging technologies vying for supremacy. On review here is Choetech's 33W USB-C Car Charger (TC0002), which is a little misleading as the charger

Niantic is Adding Buddy Pokémon

Niantic continues to add new features to Pokémon GO. They recently released the Pokémon Appraisal feature, which gives players some advice about each of their Pokémon. Soon, players will get to choose a Buddy Pokémon.  Niantic says that the Buddy feature is “just around the corner”. The next addition to Pokémon GO will be Buddy Pokémon. You will be able to

GNC #1142 – The Gadget Professor

The Gadget Professor Mr Don Baine is our guest host today. Big thanks to Don for hosting the show tonight as I am getting back from Travel.

CES Eureka Park Marketplace Expands Exhibitor Base

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that the Eureka Park Marketplace at CES will expand by more than 16% at CES 2017 in order to accommodate a growing pool of highly qualified candidates. Driven by market demand, the curated exhibit area will house 600 innovative startups looking to build brand awareness and forge cross-market partnerships. CES 2017, the global stage

SpaceX Explosion at Kennedy Space Centre

Reports are coming in of an explosion at Kennedy during a test firing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket ahead of a weekend launch. Limited news on BBC and ABC13. Hope everyone is ok.

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