Author: Jeff

Technobabble 030 – Amateur Level!

Join Jeff and Dan as they look at tech hardware news and some geek entertainment. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rbgtechnobabble/Technobabble30.mp3 Hardware News https://www.techpowerup.com/238078/asus-intros-expedition-a320m-gaming-motherboard https://www.techpowerup.com/238072/asus-rog-strix-1070-ti-turbo-graphics-cards-pictured https://www.techpowerup.com/237942/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1070-ti-gaming-pictured https://www.extremetech.com/computing/257763-tim-cook-declares-mac-mini-isnt-dead-sure-leaves-lot-performance-table Mobile News https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/257531-first-batch-iphone-xs-reportedly-just-46500-units https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/22/16516828/essential-phone-price-cut-499-android Google News https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/23/16519464/google-home-touchscreen-device-app-code https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/22/16516670/google-play-security-rewards-program-vulnerabilities-bug-bounty https://www.pcmag.com/news/356834/google-pulls-maps-calorie-estimator-adds-planets-to-visit Microsoft Fall Creators Update https://www.techpowerup.com/237941/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-available-today https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/16/16481202/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-fluent-design Other News https://www.techpowerup.com/238073/newegg-sued-for-alleged-involvement-in-ponzi-scheme-through-fake-orders Gaming and Geektainment https://www.pcmag.com/news/356890/sony-unveils-a-mini-wired-gamepad-for-ps4 http://www.denofgeek.com/us/games/bioware/268438/former-bioware-developer-speaks-out-against-ea https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/257620-dead-space-developer-visceral-games-dead-sucks https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520316/star-trek-discovery-renewed-cbs-all-access-season-2

Nespresso Inissia

So I am far from new to the single-serve instant brewer systems out there. I started with the Keurig (before the 2.0 DRM stupidity) and use it occasionally for brewing large cups of coffee when entertaining guests. I then supplemented my Keurig K65 with a Tassimo T65 to make quick and easy lattes and cappuccinos … Continue reading Nespresso Inissia →

Star Trek Discovery – My Thoughts

Like many nerds world-wide I have been waiting on a new Star Trek television series for ages. Since the demise of Enterprise no one was sure if we would actually see another show on the small screen. Be warned. I am going to do my best to keep out any spoilers or really any information … Continue reading Star Trek Discovery – My Thoughts →

Technobabble 029 – Thanksgiving!

Join Jeff and Dan as they discuss the latest tech news and geektainment in the 'verse! http://traffic.libsyn.com/rbgtechnobabble/tbabble029p.mp3 AMD https://www.techpowerup.com/237586/amd-ryzen-5-1600-and-1600x-cpus-found-with-8-working-cores http://hexus.net/tech/news/cpu/110579-12nm-amd-ryzen-pinnacle-cpus-arrive-february/ https://www.techpowerup.com/237559/asus-rog-strix-b350-i-gaming-motherboard-revealed-by-online-retailer INTEL https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Core_i5_8400/ https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Intel/Core_i7_8700K/ https://www.techpowerup.com/237577/intel-to-rebrand-pentium-kaby-lake-processors-as-pentium-gold PC Hardware News http://www.wired.co.uk/article/google-pixel-2-xl-google-home-mini-pixelbook-launch http://hexus.net/tech/news/storage/110894-wd-announces-14tb-hdd-seagate-responds-12tb-models/ Mobile News http://hexus.net/tech/news/software/110855-microsoft-announces-edge-browser-ios-android/ https://www.cnet.com/news/all-touchscreen-blackberry-motion-officially-announced/ https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/8/16444798/tcl-officially-unveiled-touchscreen-blackberry-motion https://www.cnet.com/pictures/best-phones-with-headphone-jack/ https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/6/16437790/iphone-8-swollen-battery-issue-apple-investigating Other News http://hexus.net/business/news/internet/110717-microsoft-discontinue-groove-music-subscription-service/ https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/6/16435690/aim-shutting-down-after-20-years-aol-instant-messenger Entertainment The Orville Justice League

Our First Look at Google Home

The automated home has been a fantasy for most for a very long time. Since the launch of Amazon's assistant device Alexa through their Echo devices other companies have decided they want a piece of the automated assistant market. Since then Google has launched their Home device powered by Google's Assistant also found on Android … Continue reading Our First Look at Google Home →

Technobabble 028 – Raja the cat, right?

Join Jeff and Dan as they discuss the latest in pc hardware and some issues with Equifax. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rbgtechnobabble/tbabble028.mp3 PC Hardware Roundup https://www.techpowerup.com/236697/on-amds-raja-koduri-rx-vega-tweetstorm https://www.techpowerup.com/237115/intel-to-bring-8-core-16-thread-cpus-to-the-mainstream-desktop-platform-in-2018 https://www.techpowerup.com/237136/7th-gen-core-kaby-lake-wont-work-on-300-series-chipset-motherboards http://hexus.net/tech/news/graphics/110063-rumour-nvidia-readying-geforce-gtx-1070-ti-gddr5x/ In other news https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/equifax-says-100000-canadians-affected-by-cyberattack/article36296560/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com& https://www.techpowerup.com/237111/piriform-hacked-ccleaner-august-versions-v5-33-6162-injected-compromised https://www.techpowerup.com/237116/pirate-bay-mines-coins-in-your-browser-revenue-model-of-the-future http://hexus.net/ce/news/mobile-phones/110006-apple-iphone-8-models-offer-a11-soc-new-cameras-qi-charging/ http://hexus.net/ce/news/mobile-phones/110000-apple-iphone-x-the-biggest-leap-forward-since-original-iphone/

Gaming Lounge 009 – Andromeda Killed Gaming for Me

Join Dan, Jeff and Cynth as they discuss what they've been playing, some gaming news and even some geek entertainment. All this an more on today's Gaming Lounge. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rbgtechnobabble/glounge009.mp3

Technobabble 026 – The Lost Episode

Join Dan and Jeff as they discuss Vega 64, some Intel news and more. Will Jeff approve of Vega? Will Dan approve Intel's latest move? http://traffic.libsyn.com/rbgtechnobabble/TBabble026.mp3

Sonic Mania – A Love Song to Sonic Fans

Sonic the Hedgehog has had a rough ride since the 1990's era games and there's no one better to tell you than myself. I gotta tell you a bit about my past so we can appreciate what Sega has given us today. Back in the 1990's I was a much younger lad that today and … Continue reading Sonic Mania – A Love Song to Sonic Fans →

Technobabble 025 – AMD, Let it RIP!

Join Jeff as he catches up on the latest PC news. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rbgtechnobabble/tbabble025.mp3