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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 |
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