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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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37:00

WWDC Wrapup - A Show Full of SURprises!

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/06/28

Apple nailed the presentation at WWDC, giving watchers a whole new keynote experience, which we frankly hope to see again. There's so much going on with iOS, macOS, watchOS, and so much more. Apple played catch up in a big way as compared to its competitor Android. But it brought a lot of new to the table as well. Join us as we wrap up everything at WWDC and more! Plus, we're shaking up the Patreon a little bit. Details on the podcast. Changes taking place on July 1. Links to News of the week

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49:57

The State of iOS and Apple in 2020 with Rene Ritchie

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/06/21

Rene Ritchie has been a fan of and journalist covering Apple for longer than I've been in this industry. When it comes to all things Apple from Macs to iPhones, Rene is the guy. So with WWDC coming next week, I invited him onto the show to talk about the State of iOS and Apple in 2020, and we had a good long conversation. What's the difference between Jobs Apple and Cook Apple? What's the deal with iPad OS? Why is the Apple Watch so good? Also, this week we have a new entry into Tech Yeah

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41:39

TCL Is Innovation for the Masses

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/06/14

TCL is making a big strong push into the mobile space with its own brand of smartphones with the TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L. But, TCL is also a kind of fascinating company, so I invited Brad Molen and Jason Gerdon to talk about TCL, TCL branded phones, 5G and foldables. It was a great conversation with two awesome guys I've known for years. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~15 minutes of bonus audio Special thanks to:Jason Gerdon - @JGfromOC

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49:17

Reviewer's Notebook: Escaping the Neighborhood with...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/06/07

This week, I sat down to talk with a really unique creator in the technology space. Devin, a.k.a. CKID has been making videos since 2016, but he only recently came to my attention by way of a Waymo video featuring self-driving taxis. Devin gets into his background growing up, his music, and the gear he uses to shoot his videos. So check out his channel and subscribe for some great tech content with a unique twist! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this

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42:43

The Curious Case of Googleless Android with Daniel Bader

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/05/31

This week we are joined by Daniel Bader. He is the managing editor of Android Central and he’s Canadian which means he can buy a Huawei phone if he wants to. So he tested the Huawei P40 Pro and it's a gorgeous phone. But the P40 Pro does not support Google services and I wanted to find out what that was like. Can you use this phone as a daily driver, without the Google experience? Find out here! Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~12 minutes

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43:33

The TCL 10 Pro Review: The little extras

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/05/24

Join us as we review to TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L. Clifton M. Thomas tackles TCL's first self-branded budget phone, while Adam handles the midrange offering. What do TCL's first smartphones bring to the table? It's all about those little extras. There are a lot of them! Hear about it now on the podcast, or read about them at Benefitofthedoud.com. Links to news of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Special thanks to: TCL for providing review units. TCL was not given any editorial oversight in

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37:49

iPhone SE 2020 Podcast Review

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/05/17

Apple's little budget powerhouse is in our hands and we're telling you what we think. Did Apple hit the home run that we all think it did, or will there be hurdles that we can't quite get past? Just who is this little phone for? That's what we set to find out, and we've got it all. Plus we have a new segment called the podcast pick and we're featuring the Brydge 10.2 keyboard. Spoiler alert - it's amazing. Links to news of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this

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45:54

The State of Android in 2020 featuring Jason Howell...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/05/10

This week was supposed to be the week of Google I/O and while we're sure there will be announcements surrounding the Android community, there is no official event. At all. The hell? Well that's ok, because we sat down with Jason Howell and Flo Ion from All About Android to talk about the State of Android in 2020. Where did it come from, where is it now, and where is it going? All that and more on the Benefit of the Doud podcast! Links to news of the week can be found in the show notes on

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40:29

Flight of the Drones featuring Jonathan Feist

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/05/03

This week, DJI released the DJI Mavic Air 2 which is a great upgrade over the original DJI Mavic Air from three years ago. Jonathan Feist, Managing Editor at DroneRush walks us through the improvements on this drone including a 48 MP camera, a whopping 34 minutes of flight time, and Occusync 2.0! Plus, we stroll away from DJI to get some great drone recommendations for those looking to get into the hobby. Links to those are available in the show notes! News of the week available in the show notes

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43:25

Boondocking with Nick Gray

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/04/26

Nick Gray is the Editor in Chief at Phandroid, but for our discussion today, we're drawing upon his other expertise - being a digital nomad. The life of a digital nomad is filled with adventure and pitfalls, so we look at the life of a digital nomad and to whom it would appeal. Plus we have our usual news of the week. News links available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: ~15 minutes of bonus audio Special thanks to:Nick Gray EIC - Phandroid.com Subscribe to the show! Support

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35:47

OnePlus Is All Grown Up Now

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/04/19

OnePlus released two of the most anticipated smartphones of the year this week - the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. We didn't get a device in to review for ourselves, so instead we took a tour around the internet to some of the best reviewers on the internet for our Review Roundup. Plus, we take a moment to look at the gear we use to make this podcast. News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com. Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Become a patronRead more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud

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38:58

The LG V60 ThinQ 5G Review: I Challenge You to a Dual!

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/04/12

Our LG V60 ThinQ review is in. We've been using the LG V60 for 3 weeks and it's time to share our thoughts. Not surprisingly, the review is largely about the dual screen accessory that you can get with it. Is this a foldable competitor? Is it something else? Find out in our full review of the LG V60 ThinQ 5G! Links to the news of the week found at www.benefitofthedoud.com Patreon Bonus of the show:Photo samples in the Discord channel Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter -

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37:33

Tracking Trackers That Track with Jimmy Westenberg

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/04/05

This week, we're taking a look at smartwatches, and we have Jimmy Westenberg from Android Authority to tell us all about them. From Apple to Google, from Garmin to Fitbit, there's a ton going on out there, and Jimmy breaks it all down for us. Who's doing it the best? Who needs to catch up...a lot? All that and more as we break down the State of Smartwatches in 2020. Visit benefitofthedoud.com for links from the news of the week Patreon bonus for this episode: ~15 minutes of bonus audio from the

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41:47

Full Frontal Half-Life with Nick Sutrich

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/03/29

Half-Life: Alyx is touted to be one of the best VR experiences on the planet. It lives in a world of Vader: Immortal, Star Trek Bridge Crew, and Beat Saber, so does it top all of them? We look at that in our top story - a Half-Life:Alyx review roundup, and we call on VR reviewer Nick Sutrich to give us the first person information. Plus, we add a new segment, the first of many How Bad Could It Be reviews with Clifton M. Thomas. Plus, as always, we have the news of the week, so won't you join us

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41:13

Rubber Ducking With David Imel

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/03/29

Reviewing is hard, and we want to learn how to do it better, so for this first edition of the Reviewer's Notebook, we have David Imel, chief reviewer and manager of YouTube at Android Authority. David goes through his philosophy of reviewing phones and breaks down his process. Plus he shares some insight on the nuts and bolts of reviewing - how to test, how to shoot, and more. Plus we have our top news of the week, so come along for the ride! OnePlus 7T review: The best mid-range on the market

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37:45

Escape with SwanVR

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/03/29

Two years ago, SwanVR stepped into a viral video and set me on a course to become an Oculus Quest owner. I sat down with Swan to talk about that video, its impact on the VR space, and what she's doing these days. As it turns out, she's globe trotting, bringing joy and VR to the masses and working for Andromeda Entertainment. What's Andromeda's next title? What the hell is flowstate? Find out that and more in this week's podcast. Flow, baby. Flow. News of the week links available on

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30:11

Coronavirus Cancel Culture

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/03/26

In the few short weeks we've seen in 2020 so far every major tech conference has been cancelled, and there's just one culprit. That's right, it's the admittedly SEO-friendly Coronavirus/COVID-19. With all of us safely shackled, er I mean sheltered in place, I take a look at coronavirus and just how this has already impacted our lives in tech, and how it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Plus, as always, we have the news of the week, so won't you please join me? H/T to The Week in

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43:14

Know When to Fold Them: The Ultra Premiere Episode...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2020/03/25

It's a double-feature for my debut episode of the podcast. First, we take a look at the Samsung Gaalxy S20 Ultra in the review roundup. What are the reviewers saying about Samsung's latest beast? Plus, we sit down with Michael Fisher, a.k.a. The Mr. Mobile stops by to discuss foldables, how we got here, and their future. Are they the next big thing? Are they a flash in the pan? Find out in the first ever episode of the Benefit of the Doud podcast! Check out benefitofthedoud.com for links to all

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