This week onGadgettes , we ’ve got our honorary Dude - gette fill up in as our co - host is out sick . Phillip Tracy joins us to peach about what ’s next from Apple , as foretold by the rumor John Mill churning away . We ’ll sing about the latest patent filed by Apple and dive into some of the account from observe leakers .
Then , Sony does it again , rut into our hearts with its novel WH-1000XM5 headphones . The model name does n’t quite wrap off the knife , but you wo n’t care once you actualise these are some of the best earpiece money can buy .
at long last , in defense of printers , Flo excuse why she require Birthday Santa to equip her with an at - home print shop . Listen to this calendar week ’s episode onApple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts .
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1 . Why You ’d require to Buy a New MacBook , Plus a Smart Ring for Women : We ’re fresh off a batch of gadget review . Caitlin walk us through the new features of the MacBook Pro and the ability of its M1 Max chip . Then , Victoria joins us to talk about the new Oura Ring and its improved tracking features . We ’ll also talk about our preferred parts of Halloween and why the phrase “ Google it ” is a bonafide revilement .
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2 . We Have a Problem With Plugging Into The Metaverse ( It ’s Facebook ): We ’re diving into why the ship’s company formerly known as Facebook is trying to sell us on the metaverse . Are we all going to slash practical reality headsets to our faces and exist as practical avatars for both study and fun ? Is that realistic , and does it even voice … pleasant ? Then Gizmodo reporter Shoshana Wodinsky , who covers the concern of data , explain to us what the Facebook Papers have revealed about how the company tweak its algorithms — and what you could do about it if you ’re deeply embedded in Facebook ( or Instagram or WhatsApp ) . Then please appropriate us to fangirl over Peloton , our favorite connected fitness fad . We ca n’t assist it ; we roll in the hay the bike ( and Cody Rigsby ) .
3 . The Best Phones of the Year , and Why Netflix Needs to Do Less : we ’re guiding you toward your next with child smartphone purchase . Caitlin and Flo partake in what they wish about the young Apple and Android smartphones , include Samsung ’s folding one . Then , Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to speak Netflix . She ’ll take the air us through why the streaming app has claim over newspaper headline lately and why it ’s pass away after TikTok . We ’ll also talk about another kind of metaverse : the cute and comfy Animal Crossing kind . The game experience a swelled update in clock time for cozy gambling season . If you do n’t have a Nintendo Switch , Flo has some suggestions for other games that can bring you quilt and joy during the upcoming time of year of hibernation .
4 . The Gadgettes Gift Guide : The holiday shopping season is in full golf shot , and we ’ve get you covered with our passport , from earbuds that make for great stocking stuffers to smartwatches worth wearing . We ’ll also talk over the contrivance that you should never give as talent . And , because it ’s that time of year , Caitlin and Flo also share their personal wishlists .
5 . How to babble About Crypto and Climate Change With Your kin : We ’re womansplaining how to blab out tech with your family and friends at the Thanksgiving dinner table . We ’ll assist you pilot the hard conversation around Facebook , the metaverse , and why buying crypto is kind of like going to the casino ( without the free drinks ) . Then Earther staff writer Molly Taft joins us to mouth about climate change and tell us how the world was saved at the recent U.N. climate talks ( lol ) . She also excuse how to spill about the clime with your fellowship , and what you’re able to do personally to help the world . It ’s not all doom and sombreness : Flo fangirls over the 25th anniversary of Tamagotchi and get down inscrutable in her find about her puerility with virtual pets . Millennials , this one ’s for you .
6.According to Spotify , We ’re All Extremely deplorable : We ’re womansplaining why Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepped down to become a full - time crypto bro and what this means for the social web we love to detest . Then Gizmodo reporter Brianna Provenzano joins us to talk about why our Spotify Wrapped playlists are all so damn sad ( pinch : bet around you ) and why Spotify wants to be TikTok . lastly , Caitlin and Flo fangirl over the music that ’s been fuel them over the last year and revisit their scenester roots .
8 . The Problem With AirTags and Why Keanu Reeves Is arrant : We ’re womansplaining Web3 and why it makes us pine for the other days of the internet . Are Web3 and the blockchain go to revolutionize the earth , or will Facebook , Amazon , and Google dominate the next propagation of the World Wide Web ? Then , we ’ll chat about why Android users are now protect from being stalked by Apple AirTags , and what you should know before putting trackers on all your hooey . Finally , we get a little athirst talk about why Keanu Reeves is just double-dyed . ( Hint : NFTs make him express mirth , too ! )
9 . The Present Sucks , Let ’s Talk About the Future : We ’re optimistically womansplaining the approximate future , hoping it will make us forget the catastrophe that has been 2021 . First , Caitlin and Flo recall the debut of Google Glass and why Apple might make us forget all about “ glassholes ” with its rumored motley realism headset in 2022 . Then Gizmodo newsperson Brianna Provenzano joins us to talk about Facebook ’s smart glasses , developed in partnership with Ray - Ban , and why front like a spy has never been so uncool . Finally , we take a moment to cool down out and explore way to be mindful and zen as the world sting .
10 . What We Expect From CES , Which Was emphatically Not offset : It ’s the last Gadgettes installment of the class , so we ’re getting a little sentimental . We ’ll plunk into why it seems like everyone receive the Oculus Quest 2 for Christmas and why this does n’t think the metaverse is catching on . Then Gizmodo Senior Reporter Phillip Tracy make an appearing as Gadgettes ’ first and Only Man ™ to take the air us through the great gadgets we ’ll see at CES next hebdomad ( and why it ’s even still happening ) . Finally , Flo and Caitlin fangirl over the surprising gizmo they loved this class .
11 . The Weirdest Things We construe At CES , and Why the Apple Watch Is scarey Good : We ’re womansplaining why Apple ’s acute Apple Watch ad reminds us that life is a little scary for women . Then , we ’ll take you on our ( virtual ) journey to the self-aggrandizing technology show of the year , CES , and babble about all the gadgets you ’re going to get to bribe later this class , from really eldritch laptops to telling ( and expensive ) TVs . Finally , we ’ll fangirl over snacks because we ’re timeworn and officious and food is good .
12 . Why We have it off TV ( but Not Keeping Up With Krypto ): We ’re womansplaining why women are investing in crypto and why you should n’t go to your best-loved celebrity for financial advice . ( Do we seriously need to tell you why ? ) Then , get on your couch and cozy up with your favorite blanket : We ’re watching television . Caitlin and Flo apportion how they picked their favorite streaming services and why we ’re now paying as much money as cable . Finally , we ’ll fangirl over the show we ’ve been follow lately , from cryptic dramas to reality television .
13 . Instagram travel OnlyFans , and Why Microsoft need to Ban Bad Men : We ’re womansplaining why you might pay for your favourite Instagram influencer ’s exclusive Stories and reminisce about the simpler , weirder Cam River girl era . Then ( induction warning : mention of sexual ravishment ) , we ’re going to talk about why Microsoft buy a deeply problematic video game studio and what it all means — especially for women who work in technology and gambling . Finally , we ’ll take a deep breath to fangirl over ego - melioration , specifically , the tech resolutions we ’re making this class to get our shit together .
14 . What to Expect From Samsung ’s swelled consequence , and Why Computers Suck Sometimes : We ’re womansplaining what to expect from Samsung ’s next event . mollycoddler qui vive : If you were a buff of the big - buns Galaxy Note , you ’ll want to see what ’s get . Next , we chat with Gizmodo reporter Shoshana Wodinsky about how Google plan to switch the room it tracks you around the cyberspace — and why you might not care , but credibly should . Finally , we ’ll grouse about gadgets making our lives miserable . Even applied science experts have extremely bad weeks when it get along to computing equipment .
15 . RIP Wordle , Plus What the Hell Is Going on at Spotify ? : What ’s at post for everyone ’s favorite five - letter word game ? The New York Times bought Wordle for a cool seven figures , and player are upset about what happens next . Then , strap in because we ’re wad in Joe Rogan territory . musician are taking their euphony down from Spotify over vaccinum misinformation propagate on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast . We question how this will end for everyone involve — include those of us who use Spotify . Finally , we ’ll terminate on a high note : fangirling over plans we ’re pee-pee to manifest a vaccine for the small ones .
16 . Samsung ’s Best Phone Gets a Reboot , Plus Apple ’s Game - Changing New Features : All about the Samsung Galaxy Note – disconsolate , Flo keeps calling it that . It ’s the Galaxy S22 Ultra . It has a stylus and a swelled screen , and we went hands - on to tell you all about it . Then , Caitlin will take the air us through some of the new Mac and iOS features coming shortly . Unlocking your iPhone with a mask on is going to get so much easier . in the end , we ’ll talk like big spenders for the final few as we reckon out what this year ’s big tech purchase will be .
17 . What Exactly Is a Metamate ? Plus Sony Reinvents the Wheel ( or Some Earbuds ): Why Meta should n’t call its employees “ Metamates . ” Mark Zuckerberg is leaning in to get us to forget about Facebook , but we ’re struggling to take any of it gravely . Then , we ’ll present you to Sony ’s brand new LinkBuds . They ’re a different kind of earbud than you ’re normally used to , and they feature touchless control . lastly , we ’ll take another walk down nostalgia lane and discuss where you rain cats and dogs your favorites from long - agone TV .
18 . Which Samsung Smartphone to Buy , Plus Our Plea to Peloton : Gizmodo newsman Phillip Tracy , our honorary fop - gette , joins us to talk about which of Samsung ’s new poppycock is worth buying , including the Galaxy S22 Ultra , Galaxy S22 + , and the Galaxy Tab S8 + pad of paper . Then , as ego - described Pelotoners , we discourse why Peloton should invest in its teachers to save its business . Finally , Flo goes full knave and drags Phil into a convo about why being a Windows exploiter is just fine !
19 . The Queen Is Not all in , and Neither Is the Mac : Why the Queen of England is not drained . We ’ll tell you why the monarchy is the next fair game of cabal theorists and why you should n’t consider every film you see . Then , we ’ll walk you through everything Apple announce at its issue this week . Is that unexampled Mac Studio worth its start monetary value of $ 2,000 ? And how radical is the new M1 Ultra from Apple ? ultimately , we fangirl over false inwardness .
20 . soil Has a New Baby , and We Have The New iPhone SE : We ’re dissecting why Grimes is making headlines with the late revelation about her 2nd child with Elon Musk . Then , Flo take hold her first iPhone in ten years , and she has a crisis of faith . Caitlin helps walk her through some of the iPhone ’s safe feature to try first . Finally , a quick ode to the Pop Socket , which has become an essential smartphone accouterment .
22 . How Crypto and NFTs Are Turning Earth Into a Commodity : We ’re saying goodbye to our co - server , Caitlin McGarry . We reflect the Dyson Zone , a mask that mean it ’s a pair of headphones , and why you should n’t always go for the latest high - tech gadgets . Then , Gizmodo ’s Molly Taft and Protocol ’s Brian Kahn join us to chat about how NFTs and cryptocurrency are exploiting the planet . Finally , we ’ll fangirl over our favorite apps for exercising alfresco .
23 . Where In The World Is Fitbit ? : We ’re getting caught up on the wide world of vesture and fitness with The Verge ’s Victoria Song . We remember Fitbit as the company that congeal the precedent for physical fitness wearables and question if they ’ll ever recreate the magic for Android users wish they had an Apple Watch . Then , Victoria walks us through her experience with the raw Peloton Guide , a webcam that watches you work out . in conclusion , some tips on contraption and apps you may apply to develop for a run .
24 . Why We ’re Still wait for the Future of the Smart Home : We ’ve get Kate Kozuch from Tom ’s Guide join us to spill about why the futurity of the smart habitation is not quite here yet . The unifying Matter standard wo n’t arrive until the ending of the year , but we ’ll talk about why that ’s just news for your impertinent bulbs . Then , Kate dishes on her experience using the paries - mount Tonal to get a workout and how it attempts to go up to its tagline of being a total home gymnasium . lastly , Gizmodo ’s Linda Codega tell us how one inauguration expend NFTs to penetrate the beloved Dungeons & Dragons .
25 . Stop partake in Your Netflix Password , or We ’ll Get ad : We introduce our brand new conscientious objector - host , Michelle Ehrhardt ! We talk about why Netflix is in a freefall and why you should cease sharing your account word with family and friends . Then , Phillip Tracy joins us to answer a twain of listener questions about what to bribe . We ’ll touch on smart bulbs , home media server , and even vape pens . eventually , your co - hosts spurt over their preferent gateway anime .
26 . Musk conk Bird Hunting : We have to talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter . It was the biggest news of the workweek – it still is!–and it will affect everyone who is on the platform . Then , we ’ll talk about the Pixel Watch “ outflow ” and why the shenanigans around it are still not enough to convince us it will fix Android ’s problem with smartwatches . lastly , we get into the wonders of mechanical keyboard , from the factual boards we love to use to the shift we prefer to typewrite on .
27 . Apple Will Ship You 79 Pounds of Gear for $ 49 : We ’re announcing some changes to the podcast : there ’s video recording approach , but the audio feed will stay the same ! We also blab about the latest in the right to amend movement and why we ’re felicitous Apple , Google , Samsung , and Microsoft will finally let us attempt to fix our stuff . Then , a look onward at what ’s on the celestial horizon in Gadgetland . New phones , watches , and VR headsets are coming , and we ’ll say you why you might want to look . Finally , Michelle and Flo go all - in on their respective Star Wars fandom and why the prequels are n’t that regretful .
28 . Gadgettes Recap Google I / O 2022 : Google held its annual developer conference , and it ’s all we ’re talking about . We ’ll give you the details on the new Pixel ironware amount through the pipeline , from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel tablet that ’s not due until 2023 . Then , we ’ll go through some other new Google features announce at its keynote . The society will permit you delete yourself from searches and let you cut the types of ads that it process you . But as always , there are caveat . last , we ’ll get into how we feel about Google ’s “ one more matter . ”
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