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Nokia Chronicles

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Do you have fond memories of the name Nokia? Adrian Hughes and Justin Cohen, life-long Nokia fans, delve deep into the phones, tablets and other weird and wonderful gadgets that once made Nokia a household name. Also join them for candid interviews with people behind-the-scenes at the tech giant, and discover for yourself what really made Nokia so special. MUSIC CREDIT: =========== Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundclo ...
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Benefit of the Doud

Benefit of the Doud

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The Benefit of the Doud podcast is the intersection of technology, geekery, and all things nerdy. We cover all the top news of the week, plus we go deeper into topics that are important or relevant to you. We interview notable leaders in the industry. It's fun, funny, never too serious, and it keeps you up connected to all the important tech news of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This was going to be a post-birthday stream, where we got to geek out about new phones and a fun travel experience. Then Google’s PR did something really dumb, and the whole internet pounced on a small group of creators. I suppose we should spend some time chatting about PR, reviewing, and working with Team … Continue reading "#SGGQA 360 – We Need …
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Happy Monday! Intel had an AWFUL week announcing earnings. Elon Musk’s PAC is being investigated for election fraud. Bitcoin prices drop after Trump endorses crypto. Gamestop ends the publishing run of Game Informer magazine. Samsung’s CEO is upset at Apple Copycat designs. Logitech is floating the idea of a subscription mouse. And we should chat ……
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Happy Monday! AI is dumb! Twitter has secretly opted ALL their users in to training their Grok AI. Apple is delaying their machine learning features for a future iOS update. OpenAI might be going bankrupt as their revenue is nowhere near covering their expense. Also, Facebook faces HUGE fines in the EU, Adobe is under … Continue reading "#SGGQA 358…
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TONS of tech news! Net Neutrality rules have been put on hold by the courts. Netflix is squeezing consumers for more money again! Apple is training AI on YouTubers. Google is killing their link shortener. The FTC criticizes Microsoft’s Gamepass price increases. Intel says their chips are fine! CrowdStrike broke the internet! And we have … Continue …
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HAPPY MONDAY! I’m still on the mend from Covid, but there’s tech news to chat about! Hackers got EVERYTHING from AT&T! EU regulators say Twitter’s blue checks are deceptive. Developer interest in Vision Pro has dropped significantly. And, we should unpack Samsung Unpacked! Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast … Contin…
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HAPPY MONDAY! I’m finally back in the GadgetLab, but I brought back an EXTRA souvenir from London. TK is joining me for a casual chat this week, as we follow up on our new ARM laptops. Have they lived up to the claims? Do they work well for travel? Also we have a new Realme … Continue reading "#SGGQA 355 With TK Bay! Traveling with Our New Laptops,…
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HAPPY MONDAY! I’m on location! Let’s see how the Surface Laptop handles a short show on the road! We’ll let the chat guide us on this geeky start to our week! Also, what’s going on with Louis Rossman and MKBHD? Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 354 (RSS subscription links below) Get the ad-free … Continue reading "#SGGQA 354: PJ Pod – A Short Sh…
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Happy FATHER’S DAY! I had an amazing weekend, and woke up to a catastrophe! This is gonna be a weird show. I’m actively on different chats between my bank and Microsoft to figure out if my pre-order will ship. Also, Apple seems to have abandoned support for the iPhone 15 and older iPhone Pros. And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 353: Maybe I WON’T Revie…
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A shorter show this week as Apple is set to kick off WWDC 2024! Google is cutting checks to avoid a jury trial in their latest lawsuit. Microsoft finally responds to the backlash against Windows Recall. Adobe has burned down a LOT of creator goodwill with their newest TOS change. A judge is ordering Apple … Continue reading "#SGGQA 352 WWDC Pre-Sho…
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Samsung is facing a labor strike for the first time ever. Apple is union busting. The FCC cancelled its affordable internet program. AI is all the rage with investors, but no one is using it. Android trackers are FINALLY here! And, we should chat announcements at Computex! Let’s get our tech week started right! … Continue reading "#SGGQA 351 – What…
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In this special episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff are joined by Juan Carlos Bagnell to discuss the year that was and make a few predictions for 2024. As we bid farewell to 2023, we take a look back at the most significant tech news of the year, the year of the foldables, and the rise of handheld gaming consoles. We al…
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In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff compare the two most popular voice assistants: Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. They discuss the pros and cons of each platform, the features they use the most, and the devices they work with. They also share their personal preferences and experiences with using voice assi…
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Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud podcast with your hosts, Adam and Cliff, as they discuss all the hottest tech gadgets and devices that launched in October 2023, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Tecno Phantom V Flip, Moto Razr, and OnePlus Open. Adam reviewed most of these devices and he gives overall impressions on them. They'll …
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Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud Podcast, where we talk about all things tech and gadgets. In this episode, hosts Adam and Cliff take a look at the iPhone 15 Pro and give a preview to a review coming up. Plus, Adam performed an interesting experiment, taking just one charging cable along with him on a recent trip. The iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s lat…
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Adam and Cliff discuss the Apple event that happened earlier this week and break down what's new in the Apple Watch Series 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The Apple Watch Series 9 has a new S9 chip with faster performance, improved battery life, more accurate health and fitness tracking, a new always-on …
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Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: Linux all the things Welcome to Season 5 of the Benefit of the Doud podcast! 🎙️ Adam and Cliff are back with some exciting updates and fresh content that you won't want to miss. In this episode, we'll dive into the latest developments in the podcast, including Cliff's brand-new studio space that's sure to take your lis…
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In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff discuss the upcoming 1-month hiatus the show is taking. They also dive into T2 and Bluesky, two of the most prominent Twitter replacements. T2 is a decentralized social media platform that aims to provide users with more control over their data and privacy. It is built on top …
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Welcome to the Benefit of the Doud podcast, where we bring you the latest technology news, product reviews, and funny commentary every week. I’m your host Adam Doud, and today I’m joined by Nick Sutrich, Senior Content Producer for Smartphones and VR at Android Central. Nick has been covering VR since its inception and he’s here to give us his impr…
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In the latest episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, hosts Adam and Cliff talk about the Lenovo Yogabook 9i and the upcoming Motorola Razr and Razr+. They also give a brief look at announcements from WWDC 2023. The Lenovo Yogabook 9i has dual 13.3-inch OLED displays with a resolution of 2.8K, 16:10, DCI-P3 100% panels that can get as bright as…
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Welcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we explore the latest in technology and bring you fascinating discussions with industry experts. In this premier episode of When in Doud, Ask The Expert, our host Adam sits down with special guest Mishaal Rahman to delve into the exciting world of Android 14, Google I/O, and the newest hardware offe…
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Welcome to "Benefit of the Doud," the podcast where we cover a wide range of topics in the world of technology and entertainment. In this episode, our reviewers Adam and Cliff discuss a variety of interesting subjects. First up, Adam talks about his new Wi-Fi-connected washing machine and the benefits of having connected appliances in the home. The…
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Welcome to Benefit of the Doud, the podcast where we review and discuss the latest in technology and occasionally, like today, entertainment. In this episode, our reviewers Adam and Cliff dive into season 3 of the hit TV show "Star Trek: Picard." ***There are spoilers!!!*** Adam and Cliff break down the season and share their thoughts on the fan se…
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The founder of the famous Navi-Key is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles, Christian Lindholm. A gripping listen as Christian shares the process behind the formation of what would ultimately be used by millions and millions of people across the world, through the Series 30 and Series 60 user interface. Christian also shares with us his o…
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This week we are joined by mobile industry veteran, Ben Wood. We reminisce on the times of Nokia's heydays, and bring up some venerable Nokia devices that ruled the world for the time. Ben also shares his experiences and love for curating older mobile devices through his Mobile Phone Museum initiative, and Justin springs puts some quirky bonus ques…
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Season 3 continues this week with Andy Hagon, one of the OG's when coming up with the advent of mobile phones and in particular, Nokia. Andy takes us through his journey with Nokia in both the UK and USA, and expresses his fond admiration for the Nokia N9. Some interesting stories are told by Andy, many of which were shared over beers at the pub, t…
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In this episode of the Benefit of the Doud Podcast, Adam and Cliff delve into the world of tech reviews and share how they are refining their review process. They also share their thoughts on foldable devices and how their opinions have evolved over time. Join them as they explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of technology and sha…
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Season 3 of the Nokia Chronicles is back with none other than the camera legend, Juha Alakarhu! Where to find Nirave: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalakarhu Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.i…
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In this episode of Benefit of the Doud, host Adam sits down with TK Bay, creator of the popular YouTube channel TK Bay Tech. They delve into TK's journey as a content creator, discussing how he got his start and the challenges he faced in balancing his day job with his passion for YouTube. But it's not just about the tech world; TK also shares his …
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In this episode, we're excited to have a special guest - ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, that has been making waves in the technology and culture space. To help us understand more about this fascinating technology, we're joined by Adam Doud and Cliff Thomas, two of the most insightful voices in the tech world. Together, we explor…
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In this episode of Beyond a Doud, hosts Adam and Cliff sit down with special guest Michael Fisher, a.k.a. MrMobile, to discuss a wide range of tech topics. Michael is a seasoned content creator who has been covering the industry for years. He shares his insights and perspectives on everything, from the new season of Star Trek: Picard to the latest …
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Adam and Cliff are back in 2023 for our first podcast in the new year. This month, Adam had a tough time transferring his phone to a new review device (that he can't talk about yet). As he noted, what used to take 20 seconds this time took over half an hour. We pad out the runtime a bit talking about CES and Samsung's unpacked event coming up at th…
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Acast Douding Thomas December 2022 - Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Garmin Sq2 This month, Adam and Cliff discuss the holidays and presents received, and New Year's resolutions. Then we get into a discussion about wearables, battery life, and functionality. Where do you trade off battery life for better functionality? It's a hard debate, but we come to a…
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In the spirit of the Holidays, we are going to give back to the podcast and YouTube communities upon which this podcast is built. Cliff and I consume podcasts and youtube relentlessly, so we wanted to share some of the podcasts that keep us entertained with you. Here are the shows we listen to. Podcasts Stuff You Should Know This American Life Andr…
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Joe Hindy is the app guy over at Android Authority, and he's been doing it for quite a while. For over a decade, Jow has been writing for the site, having gotten started while he was fresh out of the Army. We talk about his journey at Android Authority, the emergence of TikTok, and his love of anime on this episode of the podcast. Patreon bonus for…
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This month, Adam And Cliff discuss the goings-on of November 2022 including More Elon Musk shenanigans. This time Elon Musk is picking a fight with Apple over its 30% app store charges. We also dive into some Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. Finally, Adam's been tinkering around with 3D printing and has collected a few nerdy prints so far that he s…
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This month, Adam is joined by Joseph Mallozzi, writer and Executive Producer of Sci-Fi TV shows like the Stargate franchise, Dark Matter, and most recently Utopia Falls. We'll talk about how Joe got his start in the industry, his connection to the fans, and of course, there will be some BTS Stargate talk. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early acces…
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This month, we recap what has happened since the relaunch. We're on YouTube now! We've released our first podcast/review hybrid. Plus, we take a look at some of the devices we have coming up on the review channel, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned! Then we talk about Twitter and Elon Musk because that's everything that has happened since the c…
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Shurti Shekar is Android Central's managing editor and She and Adam crossed paths for a few months when she originally joined the site. She comes from a journalism background, first as a political reporter in Ottowa before moving into mobile at Mobile Syrup and Yahoo! Finance. So let's say hi to Shruti Shekar (and learn how to pronounce her name) o…
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We are officially back! This is the relaunch of the podcast and Cliff and Adam break down how things are going to be happening going forward. A little less news, more reviews, and less interviews, more YouTube. It's a YouTube world we're living in, and we're adapting, for what it's worth. We also have a preview of a number of devices we'll be revie…
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Hiatus is one month old, and it's going to get a bit older. Sorry about that. But just to catch up, Cliff and I jump onto a live stream and chat about some changes coming to the show, some devices that will be coming to full reviews in the future, and we talk a bit about some of our tech pet peeves. It's a fun show and a little warm-up to coming ba…
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This is the season three finale of the Benefit of the Doud podcast, and we're closing things out with Beyond a Doud with Juan Carlos Bagnell. Juan's creator chat episodes were a sort of inspiration for the Beyond a Doud series. We wax philosophic about being a reviewer, what it actually takes to make a smartphone, and the momentum of content creati…
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This week, we're sitting down with Rene Ritchie to talk about WWDC, Apple's annual developer's conference. Apple unveiled a lot at the show including hardware and updates for all of its operating systems. Which one was Rene's favorite? When is his new Macbook arriving? Find out everything right here! Links to News of the week available at benefitof…
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The month of May had a lot of non-Cliff content so we were able to recap our top stories of the month in a nice return to the origin of the series. We started off recapping the Elon Musk Twitter saga and the OnePlus Nord N 20 featuring Myriam Joire, and Google I/O featuring Daniel Bader. Finally, we wrapped things up with StreamDeck talk with Giova…
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This week, we have two looks behind the curtain, closing out that series. First, we answer a very common question in the life of a reviewer. If you read the title, you'll know. Then, Ricky Villacrez comes on to tell us how he packs for a trade show. It's a great conversation filled with some neat gadgets. Links to News of the week available at bene…
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This week, Cliff and Adam are taking a look at the US phone market and more specifically why it is so terrible. Like, seriously, why are there no phones to buy in the US? Actually, that's not accurate, There are a lot of phones to buy in the US, but they're all made by Samsung and Apple. OnePlus and Moto also make some, but that's about it, and it'…
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Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access, Full interview Special thanks to:Giovanni Colantonio - @MarioPrime Gaming Editor, Digital Trends Matt Silverman - @Matt_Silverman Host, Colette and Matt have entered the chat Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube - http://bitly/botdtube Twitch - twitch.tv/benefitofthedoud TikTok…
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This month, we're talking to Andy Boxall, technology writer and reviewer from Digital Trends who until just recently worked alongside me. We dive into what makes Andy tick, starting with his origin story. Andy just wanted to write and didn't much care what he wrote about. It turns out, writing about technology works out pretty well. Plus Andy is a …
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This week, Adam talks to Daniel Bader, Editor-in-Chief of Android Police about Google I/O, the annual developer's conference for your friendly neighborhood billion-dollar search giant. There's a lot to cover - search, Pixels, watches, tablets, and more, and we're breaking it all down. Plus we have a spontaneous Tech Yeah item, the Technics EAH-AZ60…
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This month, Adam and Cliff recap the OnePlus 10 Pro podcast review and discuss OnePlus's place in the world of smartphones. Then we talked about Jason Howell and the benefits of live recording. As tribute to that talk, Adam did NOT edit this podcast at all except to add the intro and outro music. That's it. He's throwing caution to the wind. It's l…
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The OnePlus Nord N20 is the latest midrange phone to hit the US market, exclusive to T-Mobile no less. This phone makes a lot of compromises, but different compromises than its predecessors, making the Nord line even more confusing to follow. That's why I have Myriam Joire on to talk about the phone and all the different variants that have come bef…
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