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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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50:40

iPhones, iPads, watches and more with Vyyyper, the...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/09/19

This week was Apple's iPhone event where we saw the iPhone 13, 9th Generation iPad, iPad Mini (pro but not really), and the Apple Watch Series 7. There's a lot to digest from this event, so we have Vyyyper, an Apple-focused Youtube creator on to talk about everything Apple had to show off. What did Vyyyper order from the event? What did I order from the event? You'll find out! Plus, we have a Tech Yeah item that has probably existed for a long time, but for some reason, I've never seen it before.

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45:34

Beyond a Doud: Allison Goldberg

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/09/15

For this month's Beyond a Doud, we're talking to Alli Goldberg who indirectly influenced the creation of this podcast. A while back, she had a web series called the Best Weekly Tech Show Ever...sound familiar? Alli brought humor to technology in a fun way, and inspired me to do the same. These days, you can find Alli in the stand-up circuit in Los Angeles, and hosting her tech podcast, 2 Girls 1 Podcast that explores the depths of internet culture. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access

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59:53

Moto Edge 2021 Podcast review: Punching below its...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/09/12

This week, we talk to co-producer Cliff about the Moto Edge 2021. He's been using the phone for some time and he's ready to share some thoughts. Find out if Moto's latest flagship is for you. Also, we take a look at the iPhone 14 rumors that came out this week and judge whether they're likely to happen or not. Links to news of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access Special thanks to:Rene Ritchie for the sound clipiPhone 14 Mega Leaks Subscribe to the

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1:00:18

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: August, 2021

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/09/12

This month on the Douding Thomas monthly recap, we talked about Helm audio, including an interview with the founder. We got our review of the TCL 20 Pro. Then we talked about Samsung Unpacked, and in a separate episode talked about the Samsung's foldables coming out of it with Mr. Foldable himself, Michael Fisher. We talked about a pair of Lenovo laptops that Cliff and I have been testing and we talked about the Microsoft Duo. Patreon bonus for this episode: Live viewing and early access

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41:59

Title:AAXA 4K1 review and Imposter Syndrome with...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/09/05

This week is a packed show. Cameron Summerson sits down with us to talk about Imposter Syndrome in an all-new segment. That's a feeling of inadequacy that is crippling and also startlingly common in the tech industry. Next, I have my very first projector review. I've been writing about projectors for months, but now I get to put one through its paces. Add in news and a Tech Yeah, and you've got a lot to listen to. Tech Yeah: Anker Power Strip Review: AAXA 4K1 Projector Links to News of the week

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47:00

Unpacking Foldables featuring Michael Fisher

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/29

This week, we sat down with Michael Fisher to discuss foldables in general. In the world of foldables, there's Samsung, then everyone else, so naturally Samsung took up the bulk of the conversation, but we finally have a foldable under $1,000 and that is significant. So join us as we take a look at the state of foldables in 2021. Tech yeah: Morphie Powerstation Rugged Flashlight Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early access, ~15 min bonus

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48:34

Lenovo invasion!

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/22

This week, Cliff and I sit down to chat about a pair of Lenovo laptops we've each been testing. Cliff has been putting the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 through its paces, while I have been working with the ThinkPad Carbon Gen 9. Both of these laptops are a plus-up from the previous computers we tested and they are strong candidates for our next laptops. Plus, I take a look at a couple of mophie accessories, the Snap+ Wireless vent mount charger and the Snap adapters. Links to News of the week

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58:54

So much to Unpack with Joe Hindy from Android Authority

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/15

This week, there's a lot to tackle. I take a long look at the privacy bomb that Apple dropped on us last week. Now that I've had some time to digest it, I have thoughts. Also, Samsung Unpacked dropped this week with watches and foldy phones, so I sat down with Joe Hindy to talk about the event and the devices within. Plus, I've got some tech for you in the form of Raptic Rise headphone stand. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access,

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59:40

Beyond a Doud with Cameron Summerson, EIC of...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/15

This month, I sat down with Cameron Summerson, the Editor in Chief of Reviewgeek and one of the few editors who has fired me. No hard feelings tho. Cameron is a cyclist and musician, but mostly he's a smartwatch fanatic, so that takes up a lot of the conversation. We also chat about Samsung Unpacked and the fate of the Galaxy Note. Discussed in the show: Ice to Hardwood: United Center Photo Timelapse - YouTube Android Has a Big Messaging Problem, and It Broke My Texts for a Week [Updated] –

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1:01:50

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: July 2021, COVID and...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/10

This month, join Covid-19 positive Adam and Covid negative Cliff as we run down the past month, accompanied by cicadas! This month, we looked at the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. After that, Cliff and I chatted about the TCL 20 SE and S. Then we sat down with Hank Adams from Rise Gardens to talk about sports and hydroponic gardens. Finally, we finished the month off with a look at the CAT S62 rugged smartphone. Tech yeah - Aukey battery pack Affiliate Disclosure: If you buy from this link, we may

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45:59

TCL 20 Pro Podcast Review: Midrange Evolution

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/08

This is my TCL 20 review which is a great evolution of TCL's flagship phone. This $500 beauty has the great build and screen that we expect to see in TCL's flagship. That's bolstered by excellent software and a very decent camera. TCL is punching above its weight class with its latest flagship phone, and we've got a full look here for you. Plus, Cliff takes a look at the Microsoft Duo, and answers your questions about it. Is it a phone? Does it stand out? How's the camera. We've got all that and

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41:14

Don thy Helm with Eric Johnson, CEO of HELM audio

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/08/01

This week on the podcast is a very HELM-centric episode. HELM audio is an audio innovation company dedicated to removing barriers between you and your audio. Adam sits down with Eric Johnson, CEO of HELM Audio to talk about bringing earbuds to the masses, and specifically to first responders with a 50% discount. To pair with the interview, Adam reviews HELM audio's TW5 true wireless earbuds in a mini-review. These earbuds have two amazing qualities that you need to hear about. Links to News of the

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31:56

Cat S62 Rugged Smartphone Podcast Review: Getting...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/07/25

This week, we're taking a look at the CAT S62 rugged smartphone. This is a phone that's just as tough as the trucks and forklifts that bear the CAT name. This phone can put up with dust, water, soap, chemicals and more. Simply put, it's a tough phone and I put it through its paces, mostly so I could see what was new in the rugged phone industry. Long story short, rugged phones are getting pretty decent. That's amazing news for those who work in hazardous environments. Links to News of the week

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55:11

Rise up with Rise Gardens featuring CEO Hank Adams

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/07/18

Rise Gardens is an indoor connected hydroponic garden. It allows you to grow your own fruits and veggies inside even during the hottest summer or the harshest winter. Adam sits down with Hank Adams, CEO of Rise to talk about using the garden and what problems it solves. Plus, as a bonus, Hank used to be CEO of the company that drew the "magic yellow line" across the line of scrimmage in football, introducing AR to the mainstream. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon

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Beyond a Doud - Gary Explains Gary Sims

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/07/16

This month, we sit down with Gary Sims who runs the channel Gary Explains on YouTube. Gary takes super complicated and technical devices, terminology, and processes and breaks them down into understandable concepts for the layperson, and Adam is very much a layman. So let's talk about mining cryptocurrency with solar power, and dive into the world of CPUs and benchmarks, and talk about the Raspberry Pi and where that company is going. All this and more with Gary Sims. Links to News of the week

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58:04

TCL 20S and 20SE: Budget badasses?

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/07/11

TCL introduced a trio of smartphones two weeks ago. Cliff and Adam have gone hands-on with the TCL 20S and the TCL 20SE and they're ready to share some thoughts. Are they top contenders in the budget smartphone space? Should you put your hard-earned dollars toward them? They answer those questions and more. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access Special thanks to: TCL for providing review units Subscribe to the show! Support the show

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1:06:10

Douding Thomas monthly recap: June 2021

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/07/10

Cliff and Adam meet up to chat about the month that was. First up, we talked a lot about Adam's new Lego Space Shuttle set. Didn't plan to, but we did. Then we got into the OnePlus 9 Pro review. OnePlus has come a long way since its origins and it has largely fixed a lot of its camera issues. Then we chatted about the concept and execution of being a reviewer versus being an influencer. There is a very important difference between the two of those. Then, to round things off, we talked about WWDC

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35:53

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Review: Featherweight Champion

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/07/04

This week, Adam has his full review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. It's a featherweight laptop that weighs under two pounds. But it's tiny and powerful and fun to use. Adam digs into it and talks about what it's like to use a laptop that you can't feel in your bag. Plus we have a reliable Tech Yeah item from Hoo Too #DongleLife Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Tech Yeah: Hoo Too USB-C Hub Disclaimer: This is an Amazon Influencer link, which means that if you click on one

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34:09

Microsoft Windows 11 turns it up to...11

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/06/27

Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 this week and it's the first time Adam has been excited about a Microsoft event. Microsoft really brought the sexy to Windows 11, including a new layout, new features, and Android apps, whaaaat? It was a jam-packed show, and Adam gives you his take. Also, Adam takes a look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro in a tech yeah/mini-review segment. Tech Yeah: Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Affiliate Disclosure: If you buy from this link, I may see a small commission at no cost to you

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41:53

Influencer or Reviewer? Sleep Tracker or Sleep Hacker?

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/06/20

This week, we have two mini-top stories. First, we pull back the curtain and show you a bit of Adam's process as a reviewer. How does he get things to review? Does he have to pay for them? This and more are answered on our look behind the scenes. Then, Adam talked to Dr. Don Vaughn, a neuroscientist who works for Invisibly about sleep and sleep tracking, and why you should sleep a whole lot more than you probably do. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this

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