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2019

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#1341 45:12

Flub of the Month

OMG I recorded a show and never hit publish.. Geez what they heck.. Anyway better late than never. Your support of this show is critical become a Geek News Central Insider Today! See all my health supplement recommendations. Get an Amazon Business Account today. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Pickup Ohana Gear. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat (Mastodon) Email Todd or

YouTube TV is Going Nationwide

YouTube announced announced some exciting news for cord cutters. As of today, YouTube is in the process of making YouTube TV available nationwide. They have launched this expansion to be available in time for Super Bowl 2019. YouTube TV is rolling out to 95 markets starting today, covering 98 percent of households in the United States. The remainder will follow

Apple Pay Coming to Target, Taco Bell, and More

Apple announced that the number of merchants that support Apple Pay is expanding. Apple says that seventy-four of the top 100 US merchants now accept Apple Pay. Target, Taco Bell, Hy-Vee supermarkets in the Midwest, Speedway convenience stores and Jack in the Box are the latest merchants to support Apple Pay, the most popular mobile contactless payment system in the

#1340 52:29

Back in the Saddle

I'm back in the saddle folks. I get you caught up on everything that has happened over the past month and my whirlwind trips which kicked off with the birth of my first grandchild. Lots to share and of course a great deal of tech news as well. Your support of this show is critical become a Geek News Central

Facebook Removed Inauthentic Behavior from Russia

Facebook announced that it has removed coordinated inauthentic behavior, this time, coming from Russia. This follows the October 2018 removal of coordinated inauthentic behavior that originated in Iran. Facebook's Nathaniel Gletcher, Head of Cybersecurity Policy, wrote: Today we removed 364 Facebook pages and accounts for engaging in coordinated inauthentic behavior as part of a network that originated in Russia and operated

Microsoft Commits to Help Affordable Housing in Puget Sound Region

Microsoft announced that is committed to addressing the problem of a lack of affordable housing in the region of Puget Sound, Washington. Microsoft made that area its home in 1979. But the Puget Sound area's growth has also created new challenges. In recent years, our region hasn't built enough housing for the people who live here. Since 2011, jobs in

Indemnis Nexus Parachute for DJI Drones Meets Stringent Safety Standard

The Indemnis Nexus parachute system for the DJI Inspire 2 drone has been validated as compliant with the new international standard for drone parachutes, following a strenuous testing procedure at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, N.Y., managed by NUAIR. This breakthrough in reliable parachute technology for small drones opens a wide range of new possibilities for professional

Alarm.com Awarded Security Product of the Year at CES 2019

Alarm.com, the leading platform for the intelligently connected property, won Security Product of the Year at Consumer Technology Association's Mark of Excellence Awards for its new Smart Signal feature. Smart Signal enables Alarm.com subscribers to signal their monitoring station directly from their Alarm.com mobile app, enabling faster response and reducing false alarms. The award recognizes the best product designed to

One61 Ignites Pop Culture Fandom with New Wearable Tech Products at CES 2019

One61 Studio, known for its fully-licensed, pop-culture inspired and tech-driven products, connects users with the brands they are truly passionate about with reimagined wearable technology. Backed by licensing giant, Bioworld Merchandising, One61 debuted new smartwatches, smart wallets and powerful backpacks in new licensed designes with Harry Potter, Rick & Morty, Fallout and DC Comic Heroes at CES 2019. Compatible with

Sunday Smart Object Enables Photo and Video Sharing at CES 2019

Sunday, the Smart Object that fights social isolation by sharing photos and videos with the offline generation, was on display at CES 2019. It is a smart object capable of sending photos instantly to any TV from anywhere in the world. This solution bridges the technological and generational gap while connecting grandparents to their families without using social media or

Pindrop Launched Voice Identity Platform at CES 2019

Pindrop, the pioneer in voice security and authentication announced at CES 2019 the launch of its Voice Identity Platform to extend its proven enterprise-grade technology beyond the call center and into the Internet of Things (IoT), voice assistants, smart homes and offices, and connected cars. The company is bringing its proven proprietary Deep Voice biometric technology, trusted by eight of

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