What's up geeks: Recent Episodes
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What's up geeks is a desi tech podcast - without the tech. We bring you news, views, and interviews, that you can actually use.
Broken news:
- Google Photos breaks everyone’s hearts (and wallets)
- Apple lowers Appstore fees to 15% (under 1mn sales)
- Oppo unveils rollable screen concept
- Microsoft aims Teams against Zoom
Feature: With its move to custom silicon, Apple again pulls of something Microsoft struggles with. We discuss Apple SIlicon, and its reviews.
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Broken News
- Pixel 5 faces quality issues
- XBox Series X, Series S, and PS5 launched, sold out promptly
- Xbox Gamepass now includes EA catalog
- The 2020 iPhone lineup discussion
- Tech giants swim in money after record quarter
Feature: Once upon a tech looks at the launch of WIndows XP in 2001, and a landmark event in personal computing history.
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Broken News
- Pixel 4a launches in India - How does it stack up against the OnePlus Nord
- Apple iPhone event on Oct 13 - What to expect
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition - Checkmate for Pixel 5?
Feature: Google hardware event
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 4a 5G
- Nest audio
- Chromecast with Google TV
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Broken news: Tik-tok competitors, Google's upcoming Pixel event, XBOX Series X+ PS5 pricing, and more
Feature:
Apple event - Apple watch, iPad, iPad Air
Amazon event with new Echos, drones with cameras and whatnot.
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Broken News: Xbox Series X and Series S, Apple event, PlayStation 5, and Surface Duo
Feature: Android 11
Game pick: Scribble Rider
iOS
Android
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Broken news:
- Samsung promises ‘up to 3 OS updates’. What does that mean?
- Apple and Google in an EPIC battle
- Google to replace Duo with Meet !!!!
- Apple preparing ‘all-in’ subscription bundles for October release
- Xiaomi is ready with their 3rd generation under-screen camera
Feature story: 25 years of Windows 95
What did the OS bring? How does it hold up now?
App pick: The new Microsoft Edge.
Try Windows 95 on your browser at https://www.pcjs.org/blog/2015/09/21/
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Broken news:
Jio announcements, Xbox showcase, Pixel 4a, Samsung unpacked, and OnePlus Nord
Feature: 5 years of Windows 10
Is the OS holding up well? What should Microsoft do differently? Wishlist for Windows 10. How Apple does it.
Geek v Geek
Vijay: Access dots (Android)
Vikram: Fancade (Android, iOS)
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Broken news: OnePlus Nord, Edge coming to Windows 7 and 8.1, Google Photos update
Feature story: Apple WWDC
- WatchOS 7 - Sleep tracking, share watch faces, handwash guide
- iPadOS 14 - scribble, app sidebars, more pencil functions
- AirPods Pro - Spacial audio, follow device
- CarPlay - wallpaper, car key support
- iOS 14 -
- Live tile widgets, smart stack
- App drawer
- App clips (instant apps)
- Picture in Picture
- Smaller alerts for Siri, calls
- Default mail and browser app
- Accessibility - double tap, listen for ambient sounds
- Conversations in Messages, Siri translates,
- MacOS - Big Sur
- New design language
- Control Center
- Better Safari
Geek v Geek
Vijay: Swift Playground
Vikram: Whale Trail (iOS, Android)
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Broken news:
Sony PlayStation 5 Android 11 Beta Apple's rumored shift to ARM processors Google meet's noise cancellation Pixel beats OnePlus in sales
Feature: Once upon a tech
Intel introduces the 8086 processor Apple II introduced Napster
Geek v Geek: Vikram: krisp.ai Vijay: Grasshopper
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Broken news: Google Beta Show and Sony PS5 show postponed, the next Chromecast, and more
Feature story: OnePlus 8 reviews
Geek v Geek
Vijay: Oxygen updater (for OnePlus phones only)
Vikram: EscapeTeam
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Broken News: iOS 13.5, RealMe TV, and more
Feature: Google's Pixel troubles
Geek v Geek
Vijay: Forza Street (Google Play, App Store)
Vikram: Samsara Room (Google Play, App Store)
Hosts: Vikram Mohan, Vijay
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Broken news: OnePlus 8z, Apple fixing faceID for face masks, and more
Feature: Once upon a tech
App pick: The 21 days challenge (iOS, Android)
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Broken news
- Indian govt. Advises against Zoom for official purposes
- Mi Robot vaccuum cleaner launches in India
- Apple + Google join forces for Covid locaiton tracking
- Google into chips?
Feature
- iPhone SE
- OnePlus 8 + 8 Pro
Geek vs Geek
Vinayak - Escape Team (Android, iOS)
Vikram - Gemi Multicam (iOS)
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Broken news: New features in Microsoft Teams, no more emojis for now, and more
Review: Oakter Tankbolt
Feature: Gaming during the lockdown
Geek v Geek:
Vinayak: Google find my device (Android)
Vikram: Sky - children of the light (iOS, Android)
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Broken news: Amazon prime video gets profiles, Huawei P40, Google podcasts and more
Maker's corner: Introduction to 3D printing
Feature: Working from home tips
Geek v Geek
Vinayak: Refind (iOS, Android)
Vikram: Monument Valley 2 - free on Play store for limited time (iOS, Android)
Sponsor: Beyond the milky way (https://amzn.to/2xtM4Zy)
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Broken news:
- Android 11 DP2
- New iPad keyboard
- GST on phones go up
Feature: XBOX Series X and PS5 specs
Geek v Geek:
Vinayak: Power Shade: Notification Panel & Quick Settings
Vikram: Tetris (iOS, Android)
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Broken news: Pixel 4a leaks, Chromecast Ultra, iOS 14, and Redmi Note 9
Feature: Galaxy s20+ review
Geek v Geek
Vinayak's pick: Feedly (web, iOS, Android)
Vikram's pick: TeeTaw
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Google IO updates, OnePlus 8 rumors, WUG interviews CEO of Oakter, and of course, app picks.
Geek v Geek v Guest
Shishir Gupta: Draw your game (Android, iOS)
Vinayak: Microsoft Math Solver (Android, iOS)
Vikram: DogCam (Android, iOS)
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Corona pandemic furthers its toll on tech events, S20, and Z Flip reviews, and the top 10 best-selling phones in 2019.
Geek v Geek
Vinayak: Doublicat (iOS, Android)
Vikram: Cardiogram (iOS, Android)
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Vinayak and Vikram discuss the Samsung event with the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip. Geek v Geek Vinayak: Ring Master Vikram: 24me (iOS, Android)
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Vikram and Vinayak discuss news about a bug in Google photos, a hack for Google maps and we talk about switching from Android to iOS.
Geek v Geek
Vinayak: HedgeCam 2: Advanced Camera (Android)
Vikram: Agent Intercept (iOS)
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Vinayak and Vikram talk about some of the news from CES, new phones, and what's eating into their bank accounts.
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Vinayak and Vikram discuss tech news including an unlikely alliance between Apple, Google and Amazon; and recall the best and worst tech from 2019.
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Vinayak and Vikram catch you up with news from Google, Apple, and also read out their tech wishlist for the next year.
Geek v Geek
Vinayak's pick: Grasshopper - Learn to code for free
Vikram's pick: Recorder
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What's up geeks is a tech podcast - without the tech. We bring you news, views, and interviews, that you can actually use.
In this episode, Vikram and Vinayak talk about the poor response to Pixel 4, and take a trip down tech history.
App picks:
Vinayak's pick: JustWatch
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justwatch.justwatch
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/justwatch-movies-tv-shows/id979227482
Vikram's pick: Headspace
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation-sleep/id493145008
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Vinayak and Vikram talk about Apple+, Google's new buy, the state of VR, and recommend 2 cool apps.
App picks:
Vinayak - Breezometer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.breezometer
Vikram - Dark Mode https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=systems.maju.darkmode
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Vinayak and Vikram talk about Google's Pixel 4 event, and the underrated but awesome hardware event from Microsoft.
App picks:
Vinayak: NFC Alarm
Vikram: Enigma Spy Adventure
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What's up geeks is a tech podcast - without the tech. We bring you news, views, and interviews, that you can actually use. This week @TheVinayakNair and @TheVikramMohan talk about the OnePlus event with OnePlus 7t, OnePlus TV; and also the Amazon event nobody cared about with new Alexas and bizzare devices.
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Vinayak and Vikram talk about the Apple event with iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max, iPad, Apple watch, and a lot more. Cool app picks as always. App links and vote below:
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This episode Vinayak and Vikram talk about Android 10, OnePlus TV, iPhone 11, and a whole lot more. Follow the link below to download app picks and vote for your favourite.
https://talkingstuff.net/podcast/whats-up-geeks-88/
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Vinayak and Vikram discuss more Pixel leaks, Flipkart video, Jio, and the Galaxy Note 10.
App links and poll at: https://talkingstuff.net/featured/wug87/
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Vinayak and Vikram update you on the tech news that mattered, tell you about Deepfake, and of course some neat app picks.
http://talkingstuff.net/wugpodcast/wug85
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Vinayak and Vikram rant about the high price of gadgets in India, tell you about some tech history this month, and recommend a game and an app that will make you productive.
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Vinayak and Vikram discuss OnePlus 7 and pro, and the Apple WWDC event. Of course, some snazzy app recommendations too. Vote for your favourite app at https://wp.me/s7Jy0D-wug83
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Broken News: OnePlus 7, Hot Star gets better soon, the new Xbox, and more
The WUG interview: Baradwaj Rangan: ~19:30 minutes
Geek v Geek: ~45 minutes
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This week we talk about the big Apple event and Google's gaming event, and of course, app picks! App links and poll at http://bit.ly/2UmKouR
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Broken News:Amazon Prime updates, Google helps you learn Hindi, and more.
Feature: MWC Roundup[13:00]
Once Upon a Tech [24:00]
Geek v Geek [29:30]
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Vinayak and Vikram catch you up with the Spotify India launch, OnePlus 7 rumors, and the entire Galaxy S10 event. App links and poll here:
https://talkingstuff.net/featured/wug78/
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Vinayak and Vikram talk about what to expect from Samsung's galaxy event, answer a listener email, and give you some great app picks. Poll and app links at:
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With Vinayak on vacation, Vikram covers a whole lot of Apple news including iPhone rumors, and helps solve your headphone jack problem.
https://talkingstuff.net/wug/wug76
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Vikram and Vinayak tell you what you can expect from your tech in 2019, answer some of your questions, and give you these cool app picks.
https://talkingstuff.net/wug/wug75/
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You have probably been hacked, and here's how you can know for sure. What's the verdict on the Pixel 3? And of course nifty app picks. Head over to link for app picks and poll.
https://talkingstuff.net/wugpodcast/wug74/
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CES coverage, Samsung, Apple, and get to know the 'geek side' of Baijayant 'Jay' Panda.
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