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Benefit of the Doud

Benefit of the Doud

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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38:07

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Earning Ultra

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/02/21

This week, I take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. This is Samsung's super-phone, the best of everything, but does it earn that title? There's a lot to look at on this phone. Plus we take a look at NASA's big day, landing Perseverance on the surface of Mars. It's been a really good week. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Buy the S21 ultra here: https://geni.us/Galaxy-S21-ultra This is an affiliate link and at no cost to you, I may get a commission. Patreon bonus

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59:25

Beyond a Doud - Talking to Jaime Rivera

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/02/16

For the first edition of Beyond a Doud, I'm chatting with Jaime Rivera, COO of Pocketnow. Jaime and I go way back. Pocketnow was my first gig in the industry. We talk about Scotch and knowing your limits. We get into Jaime's roots, growing up in Honduras, working for UPS with a $13 million monthly budget. Then we move into the Apple Macbook Air, and just how damn good that M1 processor is. Spoiler alert: It's really good. Then we get into the Samsung Galaxy S21 and the insane camera setup in that

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33:17

Sony Xperia 5 II review: Sony's Love Letter to...

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2021/02/14

It's time for our Sony Xperia 5 II podcast review and Sony's latest flagship non-pro phone packs a lot of punch for the modern photographer. Sony also put an emphasis on gaming for this phone, adding a bigger battery and 120hz refresh rate. So how does it stack up? That's what we're here to find out. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Special thanks to: Sony for the review loaner.Sony was given no editorial oversight on this review. These are my words. Subscribe to the

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1:05:19

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: January 2021

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/02/10

Adam and Cliff are back recapping the busy month of January. CES was online and virtual. Samsung unpacked the S21 series. We talked to Myriam Joire and Crew in a box, and we look at LG's possible departure and the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold. Douding Thomas is hosted by:Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube - http://bitly/botdtubeTikTok - @BenefitoftheDoud Hosted

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48:03

The State of Electric Vehicles featuring Chris Davies...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/02/07

This week, we have Chris Davies, the Executive Editor at Slashgear to talk about the state of Electric Vehicles in 2020. Yes, we know it's 2021. We dive into Telsa and its place in the market in light of competitors who are quickly gaining ground. We also look at the electric vehicle's place in helping (or hurting) the environment. We dig into what a potential EV customer should know about buying a car before even going to the dealership. Plus, we have a tech yeah segment for a set of earbuds from

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46:16

Zooming in on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Family with...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/01/31

This week, we get a quick preview of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Our review is coming in a few weeks, but Hayato Huseman has finished his review for Android Central, and he's here to tell us all about it! How great is the Ultra? How black is that black that Samsung was so proud of? You'll get all those answers and more here on the Benefit of the Doud podcast! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~12 minutes of additional audio Special thanks

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39:17

Crew in a Box featuring Ira Rosensweig

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/01/24

What do you do when you're a commercial and film director but the world is on lockdown? You send out a crew in a box! Crew in a Box is a multi-faceted all-in-one solution that features a 6K camera, lighting, teleprompter, and cellular connection so they can film themselves along with a director, producers, and other stakeholders, even while locked down inside their homes. Plus, we take a long hard look at LG's possible departure from the mobile business. Links to News of the week available at

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33:47

The CES Samsung Spectacular!

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/01/17

This week we had not one but two major events in the annual Consumer Electronics Show and Samsung's Unpacked event. CES has a host of new ideas all over the tech space Samsung introduced new tracking tags, new earbuds pro, and three new flagship devices. It was, frankly exhausting, but we've summed it all up for you here. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram - @BenefitoftheDoud Youtube -

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51:18

Examining 5G featuring Myriam Joire of Mobile Tech...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/01/11

This week, we are joined by Tnkgrl, a.k.a. Myriam Joire to talk about 5G in our latest "State of…" series installment. Why is 5G so all over the place? What is the future of 5G. What advances will be possible once the network is ready? Is it ready now? All this is and more is answered in our State of 5G discussion. We also take a look at Meater, the Bluetooth connected meat thermometer that saved Christmas! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode:

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1:30:00

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: December 2020 featuring...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/01/08

2020 was...a year. To finish off the year, Ricky Villacrez from GSM Arena joins us for Adam's birthday celebration, and the scotch it flowing. Join us as we talk LG Wing, iPhone 12 Pro, MSI GL75 Leopard and more. It's a jam packed show that's a little longer than you're used to, which is just the way we like it. Special Thanks to: Ricky Villacrez - @rickyvtech GSM Arena Douding Thomas is hosted by Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas Subscribe to the show! Support the

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29:09

DJI is the new Huawei featuring Jonathan Feist of...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/01/04

This week saw the release of new FAA regulations surrounding drones and drone [piloting. But it also saw DJI's inclusion on the United State entity list, which is the same list that got Huawei into such hot water. What does this mean for the drone maker which comprises most of the consumer drone market? We look at that and more with Jonathan Feist of DroneRush! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~10 minutes of bonus audio. Special thanks

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29:51

MSI GL75 Leopard review: Cheap, Magnificent Power

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/12/28

It's our last show of the year and we've got our full review of the MSI GL75 Leopard gaming laptop that has become my daily driver. Actually, it's not really a full review because we've been busy making work product on this laptop, so this is mostly a review, but there are definitely things left out - future episode perhaps? Anyway, we also give you an update on the state of this podcast in 2020. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Subscribe to the show! Support the

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40:40

iPhone 12 Pro Podcast Review - ish. The Best of...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/12/21

Jon Rettinger of YouTube and podcast fame joins us to talk about the iPhone 12 Pro. Adam's still too much of an iOS n00b to do it proper, so Jon steps in to lead the review wagon train. We delve into the revamped hardware, software tricks, and even battery and performance evaluations. Plus, find out why Adam bought the wrong iPhone. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Tech Yeah! - Pandora Portable Power Patreon bonus for this episode: ~10 minutes of additional audio Special

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40:40

LG Wing Podcast review: A Wing and an Answered Prayer

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/12/14

This week we have a weird show for you. First, Adam and his 10-year old daughter sat down and interviewed the jolly old soul, Santa Claus. Find out how you can schedule an appointment with old St. Nick at santaclauscalls.com. Plus, it's our highly anticipated LG Wing 5G full review. How does this rotating wonder fare in the world of smartphones? Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.comhttp://www.benefitofthedoud.com This podcast episode is sponsored by Podcorn. Podcorn is a

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1:02:28

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap November 2020 with...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/12/09

This month, Mike Hahn, a.k.a. BenderTubeOG joins Adam and Cliff to talk about Apple, the iPhone, and the M1 chip. Mike recently reviewed the TCL 10 Pro, and Adam recently looked at the TCL 10 5G UW. It's just a TCL love fest! We also talk about Cryptocurrency and digital ownership, referencing Adam's talk with Adam B. Levine of Coindesk. Finally we chat about the Apple M1 chip, and Adam's quest to buy a new laptop. Special Thanks toMike Hahn - @BenderTubeOGBenderTube on YouTube Douding Thomas is

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53:24

How Smart is Your Smart Home featuring John Velasco

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/12/07

This week, we have a pair of top stories. First we take a tour around the Chicagoland area testing 5G from AT&T, Verizon, and T-mobile. Then, John Velasco, Senior Editor at Digital Trends talks about smarthomes and smart home technology. How did we get here in smart home tech and what's coming next? Links to news of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~15 minutes of bonus audio Special thanks to:John Velasco - @John_C_Velasco Senior Editor, Digital Trends

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34:09

The TCL Tab Review and the Apple M1's Nasty Surprise

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/11/29

This week on the podcast, we only have three days of news which is somehow just as long as a normal news segment. Plus, we take a look at the TCL Tab from Verizon and how it compares to a couple of other tablets I've already reviewed. Finally, we take a trip through the mind of Adam as we examine the thought process behind how I bought a new laptop for my work. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Special thanks to:TCL for the TCL Tab review unit.TCL was not granted any

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58:07

Decrypting Cryptocurrency With Adam B. Levine of...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/11/22

I don't know a darn thing about crypto currency. Fortunately, I have a friend who does. His name is Adam B. Levine and he's been podcasting about cryptocurrency for a long time. He runs the CoinDesk podcast network and podcasts on his own crypto show as well. Bottom line, he knows his stuff. Plus we take a look at Apple's new M1 chip and the reviews that dropped this week. It's a screamer folks! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~15 minutes

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37:03

TCL 10 5G UW Podcast Review: Red Beauty

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/11/15

This week, Adam looks at the TCL 10 5G UW, which is exclusive to Verizon. TCL's latest beauty can access the mmWave Verizon network and it comes with an insanely low price tag of just $399. This is a mid range phone packed in a gorgeous package, and we'll give you all the details. Plus, Adam takes a look at the Zhiyun Smooth X smartphone gimbal. It's a review two-fer! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Special thanks to TCL for providing the review unit. As always, TCL

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55:46

Douding Thomas monthly Recap: Tech-tober!

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/11/11

Adam and Cliff are back recapping the month that was. We had reviews, reviews, reviews, and we talked with Juan Carlos Bagnell about the intersection of politics and technology. We had the Blu G90 Pro, The T-Mobile REVVL 5G, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. It's been a busy month and we're just getting started! Douding Thomas is hosted byAdam Doud - @DeadTechnology Clifton M. Thomas - @cliftonmthomas Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud Instagram -

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