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• Use of Google Inbox for personal emails
• Features of Google Inbox, including reminders and bundling of promotional emails
• HP and Microsoft launching a new lineup of Windows devices (Chromebooks) that may make Chromebooks less necessary
• Intel-based solution (Atom processor) for Stream tablets
• $150 price tag for 8-inch Windows tablet with LTE data and Office 365 included
• 200 megs of free LTE data per month, no contract required through T-Mobile
• Comparison to Chromebooks and laptops as possible competitors
• Discussion of pros and cons of using cloud storage on mobile devices
• Chrome OS limitations and reliance on internet connectivity
• Comparison of Google Docs vs Office 365, with preference for local solutions like Word and Excel for single-user projects
• Collaboration features in local applications, including Notepad++ and Office
• Person-to-person collaboration in Google Docs vs Office
• Discussion of Outlook interface and potential issues with it
• Discussion on the limitations and compatibility issues with Chrome OS
• Comparison of Chrome OS to Windows for laptops
• Pros of choosing a Stream laptop with Windows over Chromebook
• Compatibility and installation options (e.g. VLC, Chrome browser)
• User experiences with Chromebooks and opinions on their usability
• Review of laptops and Chromebooks
• Comparison of laptop prices and potential cost-effectiveness
• Discussion of Office 365 subscription and OneDrive storage
• Introduction to Dollar Shave Club sponsorship segment
• Benefits and features of Dollar Shave Club services (razors, shave butter, one-wipe Charlies)
• Dollar Shave Club and saving money
• Lynda.com and online learning services
• PayPal's pay after delivery service
• Trust and delayed payment options for online purchases
• Partnership between PayPal and Burger King for pre-authorized payments
• Discussion of Apple Pay and Google Wallet
• Speculation about Apple Pay release date (predicted to be around a year or more from now)
• Explanation of the technical differences between Apple Pay and Google Wallet
• Announcement of Oculus news (not specifically related to VR technology, but rather related to product releases and development)
• Quote from Oculus CEO stating that their new product is "months away"
• Companies are releasing VR products with caution due to potential for motion sickness
• Motion sickness affects people differently and can be triggered by various experiences in VR
• The speakers share personal anecdotes of experiencing motion sickness in VR, including a roller coaster ride and a cliff fall simulation
• One speaker had their Top Gun joystick break due to overuse, requiring repair or replacement
• The speaker discusses potential solutions for repairing the joystick, including using heat to melt broken parts together
• The speaker's child enjoys playing games with them, but the speaker limits screen time.
• The child loves Star Wars movies, having seen them only once, and has a Darth Vader plush toy from when they were young.
• The speaker shares fond memories of playing a "goodnight" game with their child using various stuffed animals, including a monkey, giraffe, and Darth Vader.
• The speaker discusses how the fear of Darth Vader's costume design goes beyond just its actions in the movies.
• Intel's naming convention for CPU chipsets is mocked, specifically the LGA 1151 chipset and the Z170 chipset.
• The new chipset supports both DDR4 and DDR3 memory, but not simultaneously.
• It will have single by 16, dual by 8X, or a single 8X and two 4X PCI Express 3.0 slots.
• Triple SLI on the new chipset is unlikely due to NVIDIA's current SLI guidelines.
• The chipset supports up to 14 USB ports, including 10 Intel USB 3.0 ports, but not USB 3.1.
• It will support Broadwell processors and have similar performance to Haswell clock for clock.
• Dawngate was cancelled by EA, but players can get a refund, and the game will continue to operate for 90 days.
• Some people are nostalgic for the game Dawngate and feel bad that it was cancelled
• The speaker thinks EA could show good faith by offering some kind of credit or reward to players who were invested in Dawngate
• Turning the game over to a community-led project, like the Netscape/Firefox model, would be an ideal outcome but is unlikely
• Gaming companies are driven by money and it's rare for a community-driven project to succeed without becoming corrupted by it
• EA is not doing as badly as other gaming companies, such as Ubisoft, which is being ruthless in its business practices
• The removal of a game from Steam and its availability on Uplay
• Criticism of the forced use of Uplay and double DRM
• Comparison to Games for Windows Live and similar issues with Batman Arkham Asylum
• Rumors about Zalman filing for bankruptcy, but possibility that only parent company Monail is in trouble
• Discussion of potential loans, fabricated documents, and debt of 2.98 billion US dollars
• Discussion about Zalman fans being relaxed despite potential product issues
• Amazon Echo review, considering its lack of utility and comparison to Google Now/Siri
• Product features: voice recognition, cloud connection for continuous improvement, and voice-controlled speaker functionality
• Personal anecdote about funding a crowdfunding project that may not materialize as intended
• Crowdfunding
• Amazon Echo's interactive capabilities and potential for failure due to lack of resources
• Comparison with Google Now and Siri
• Connectivity features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
• Seven beam-forming microphones with noise cancellation
• Advanced audio design and 2.5-inch subwoofer
• Voice control concept using a server with Dragon speaking software
• Discussion of a One Direction-related query
• Criticism of a product's functionality and practicality
• Comparison to other smart home devices
• Skepticism about the device's potential for success
• Commentary on Amazon's involvement in the product's development
• Criticism of Kindle's product direction
• Discussion of Nest thermostats and their quality issues
• Skepticism about the need for smart home devices
• Comparison of own smart thermostat usage to that of Nest
• Personal anecdote about sauna house temperature control
• Discussion of the speaker's home having only two wires for their thermostat and not being Nest compatible
• Acquisition of Future Mark by UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
• Explanation of what UL does, including certification and testing of electronic products
• Mention of UL acquiring Future Mark to add another testing benchmark or software benchmark
• Best Buy and PC sorting by Future Mark score
• Discussion of Apple Watch pricing, including a rumored $5,000 price for the gold edition
• Clarification on whether the gold Apple Watch is solid or plated
• Commentary on watch prices being unreasonable in general
• Comparison of Apple's pricing to the overall market
• Rolex as a status symbol
• Apple's hardware changes and their impact on products
• The speaker's personal experience with sunglasses, not losing them, and earning nice ones
• Comparison of buying a Rolex watch versus other luxury items like smartwatches or smartphones
• Criticism of the business model behind releasing new watches annually at high prices
• The speaker has a high-end watch that they like to hold and play with
• They prefer simple, non-pretentious watches without complicated features
• The topic shifts to gaming, where the speaker is one of the few people who can game on their mobile while wearing a smartwatch
• Discussion about Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Unity and BlizzCon events competing for viewers' attention
• The speaker notes that the low user count might be due in part to these competing streams
• Discussion of console rendering issues with PlayStation 4