Episode 419: The One Before Christmas - Tech News, Tips, and Picks!

We brought some festiveness to the episode as we discussed the week's tech news. Plenty of sidesteps, tips, picks, and we even helped "Producer Todd" decide what to have for dinner. Listen in so you can get out there and tech better.

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Intro (00:00)

Followup:
- Andrew “The Annihilator” Ngai won his 3rd straight Microsoft Excel Championship (08:55)
- Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games (12:45)
- Security robot will patrol part of downtown Portland (17:30)
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2023 Edition (20:10)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sleep Focus on iOS lock screen (22:10)

Just the headlines: (27:00)
- Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma
- Wendy’s expanding use of AI chatbot to take orders at drive-thrus
- SBF’s lawyer says his client was the ‘worst’ ever under cross-examination
- Microsoft Office is finally available on Meta Quest headsets
- Stop planting trees, says guy who inspired world to plant a trillion trees

Nate’s Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist - Apple Music - Spotify

Takes:
- Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week (35:20)
- Apple now sells the AirPods Pro USB-C case by itself — for $99 (38:55)
- Netflix releases viewing numbers for first time (40:30)
- Your smart TV knows what you are watching (43:55)

Bonus Odd Take: Matryoshka Dolls (52:00)

Picks of the Week:
- Dave: TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini (56:55)
- Nate: Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack (59:55)

Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:35)

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