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Know More Tech
Hosted by Devindra Hardawar · EN
Know More Tech is a podcast dedicated to answering all of your technology questions, no matter how big or small. Tech can be scary, we're here to help!
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Ep. 9 – AMD vs. NVIDIA, Nintendo’s Switch Lite
Jul 15, 201900:35:00Tap to summarizeSeason two of Know More Tech kicks off with my brother Danny Hardawar, who joins to dive into his experience in IT; the new mid-range video card wars; and the long-rumored Switch Lite. Also, I might be buying a car. Sigh. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Have a question? Drop it in our form! Shownotes My NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super and 2070 Super reviewRadeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT review: AMD brings the fight back to NVIDIANintendo announces the Switch Lite Questions Is TV bias lighting worth it? And is OLED bad for games? – Duc TranShould I get a portable projector like the Nebula Mars? – John S.Audio delay issues with the Sonos Beam – Sean NealeWhere have all the small Android phones gone? – Simon from London Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 8 – Oculus Quest, Rift S, and the state of VR
May 5, 201900:22:06Tap to summarizeThe Oculus Quest is finally here! This week, I dive into what makes it special, and why it doesn’t quite stand up to desktop VR. And I compare it briefly to the Rift S, which isn’t much of an upgrade over the original Rift. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Have a question? Drop it in our form! Shownotes Oculus Quest review: VR freedom comes at a costOculus Rift S review: Just another tethered VR headset Questions Would I recommend the Oculus Quest or PS VR to a friend interested in VR? – Austin ThuglestonIs it worth upgrading to the Rift S from the original Rift? – Geoff EngelsteinThoughts on the VR market, Labo VR, and the best 4K Blu-ray player? – Lyle LopezWhat’s a good set of wireless earbuds? – AshShould I make the switch to wireless headphones? – Elvis from NYC Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 7 – Apple’s Weird Week
Mar 30, 201900:42:42Tap to summarizePhoto by Pixabay on Pexels.com What is Apple turning into? That’s the big question this week, following the company’s service-filled announcements: Apple News+, Arcade, TV channels and TV+. Matt Brennan, Paste Magazine’s TV editor, joins me to break down the insanity of Apple’s huge media event, and where it lies in the streaming video landscape. Also, I chat a bit about my SXSW experience, as well as Google’s Stadia game streaming service. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Have a question? Drop it in our form! Shownotes Why Apple’s streaming TV service is no game changerNotes from an Apple launchGoogle’s Stadia is the moonshot game streaming needs Questions Is the Apple ecosystem still worth it? – Deniz Schreiber Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 6: 5G, Folding Phones, Buying a Laptop
Mar 2, 201900:21:17Tap to summarizeThis week, I take a quick look at the news coming out of Mobile World Congress. Basically, it’s all about 5G and folding phones (and you don’t have to worry about buying either yet). And I dive into a few questions about choosing the best laptop today. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Have a question? Drop it in our form! Questions What are some good light laptops that might be able to handle basic gaming? – Jeff EngWhat’s a great PC replacement for a mid-2010 MacBook Pro? – Raul CelisWhat’s better, the Dell XPS 15 or the Lenovo Thinkpad Extreme? – Chris SternWhat’s a great starter camera for someone moving off of a Canon S100 point and shoot? – James from Vegas Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 5: Samsung’s Galaxy S10 & RIP Chromecast Audio
Feb 22, 201900:30:54Tap to summarizeNew phone season is upon us, so I sat down with my friend Dwayne De Freitas to chat about all of Samsung’s new gear, the Galaxy S10, S10+ and of course the Galaxy Fold. I’ve also got a few questions about the dearly departed Chromecast Audio, yet another useful (but niche) Google product that died too soon. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Have a question? Drop it in our form! Questions Any alternatives to Chromecast Audio, now that it’s discontinued? – Albert ChoiAre large Bluetooth audio speakers worth it? And are there good home theater options beyond Sonos? – John S. Shownotes Hands on with the Galaxy S10 and S10+The problem with the Galaxy Fold Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 4: CES hangover
Jan 31, 201900:29:38Tap to summarizeLG’s curved OLED wall at CES 2019 Know More Tech is back! And somehow, I’m still recovering from CES. In this episode, I go over a few quick highlights from the show, including OLED, 8K TVs, and NVIDIA’s sick new RTX laptop graphics cards. As for questions, this week it’s all about TVs and video games. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Have a question? Drop it in our form! Questions How bad is juddering and ABL (automatic brightness limitation) on LG’s OLEDs? — LiévinIs my $1,500 Sony LCD awful? — TonyHow will game streaming evolve? — Chris from MexicoWhich video game console should I buy today, an Xbox One X or PS4 Pro? — Lynel Dsouza Shownotes My CES 2019 coverage A look at Dell’s OLED laptopsHands on with NVIDIA’s RTX 2060 and lower powered ray tracing tech Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 3: How to give a tech gift
Dec 19, 201800:25:28Tap to summarizePhoto by rawpixel.com on Pexels.comIn this week’s episode, we go over the right and wrong ways to give out tech gifts. Spoiler: It involves thinking a lot about who the gift is for, and why they need it. Nobody wants a doorstop they’ll never open. We’ve also got a few questions around buying tablets for kids, and what to do with all of your electronics junk. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Questions What are some great inexpensive tablets for kids? — Hemant NaiduWhat can replace my Lenovo MIIX 700? — Glenn ThomasAny recommendations on a Fitbit and similar fitness trackers? — JustinWhat’s the best way to get rid of old tech? — Larry VargasWhen will tech get easier to use? — Brian DaleThoughts on 4K HDR projectors? — Randy M. Shownotes How I fit a 100″ projection setup in my NYC apartmentMy Surface Pro 6 reviewEngadget’s Fitbit Charge 3 hands-onWirecutter’s latest projector recommendationsWhy you shouldn’t expect great HDR from a projector (CNET) Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep. 2: What’s a computer?
Dec 1, 201800:48:59Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode, we join up with Dwayne De Freitas from The Drill Down podcast to tackle a big question: What, exactly, is a computer? And how do the various components work? We also dive into a few computer recommendations, as well as the fate of Apple’s PCs in 10 years. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. Questions How does a computer work? – RajaWhat’s an inexpensive laptop that can run Steam games? – RyanWhat’s a good PC for Photoshop and Illustrator under $1,000? – Kyle KizuWhere do you see the Mac in 5-10 years, will creatives stick with them? – Deniz SchreiberHave we reached a point where smartphones are so good, we don’t need to upgrade as often? – Mike Shownotes A breakdown of the SATA and NVME data standardsDell’s G-series budget gaming laptopsMy MacBook Pro 2018 review: Apple plays catch-up Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
Transcribe →Ep 1: Black Friday & 4K TVs
Nov 21, 201800:22:21Tap to summarizePhoto by JESHOOTS.com on Pexels.com We’re kicking things off by breaking down what matters with Black Friday this year, as well as what to avoid. (PSA: Maybe don’t jump on every single deal.) And of course, it’s that time of the year when everyone is thinking of upgrading their TVs, so we’ve got plenty of questions about 4K sets. Subscribe to Know More Tech on iTunes and Google Play, or add the podcast feed manually to your app of choice. You can also download the episode, or stream it below. https://knowmoretechnet.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/know-more-tech-1.mp3 Shownotes How to find the best 4K TV for your space The best early Black Friday deals The Wirecutter’s Black Friday section Credits Music by Mallory “MaLix” Johns
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