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We're just a few guys talking about our favorite hobby. And that just happens to be tech! We cover everything from Apple to Google to PC to console gaming. We give viewpoints from all sides.
Tempers can tend to get pretty heated when it comes to technology and platforms. Everyone has a favorite. But here we think that arguing about why we're different doesn't do a whole lot to make us happier. So you've got a favorite platform? Awesome. So do we. But we figure that there's always going to be something worthwhile wherever you choose to check your email, browse your social medias, or play your games, so we try to keep an open mind.
We're not interested in angry rants about the terrible state of various industries, nor are we interested in laying blame for problems squarely at someone's feet. We recognize that in a lot of cases the reason we might not enjoy something is entirely the blame of our own preferences. The only name-calling and platform-bashing you'll see around here will be in good fun, and likely self-inflicted.
We're on a quest to find quality technology wherever we can get it. Sometimes that's an Android smartphone, sometimes it's a Surface or an iMac. In any case, you are welcome to join us.
Tempers can tend to get pretty heated when it comes to technology and platforms. Everyone has a favorite. But here we think that arguing about why we're different doesn't do a whole lot to make us happier. So you've got a favorite platform? Awesome. So do we. But we figure that there's always going to be something worthwhile wherever you choose to check your email, browse your social medias, or play your games, so we try to keep an open mind.
We're not interested in angry rants about the terrible state of various industries, nor are we interested in laying blame for problems squarely at someone's feet. We recognize that in a lot of cases the reason we might not enjoy something is entirely the blame of our own preferences. The only name-calling and platform-bashing you'll see around here will be in good fun, and likely self-inflicted.
We're on a quest to find quality technology wherever we can get it. Sometimes that's an Android smartphone, sometimes it's a Surface or an iMac. In any case, you are welcome to join us.
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Apple: 01:44- Apple turns 50!Google: 03:58- You can now change your Gmail usernameMicrosoft: 09:20- Windows 11 April updateGeneral Tech: 15:38- New Meta glasses- Oppo Find N6- Open AI shuts down Sora!- Meta shutting down the Metaverse!- Intel is releasing some chips that actually look pretty competitive!Gaming: 35:59- Fortnite’s Epic Fail: Layoffs in the house of Sweeny- Remember how Nintendo patented the concept of making stuff fight on your behalf?- Microsoft announced Xbox Games ShowcaseDoom: 44:25- Doom via DNSThe Bright Side of Life: 50:17- Landen: Project Hail Mary- Caleb: Artemis 2- Wes: PodcastsOne More Thing: 01:03:01- April Fools jokeshttps://www.patreon.com/callingallplatformsT-Shirts and more!Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.comSocial:FacebookTwitterYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyAndroid
Apple: 01:27- “New” AirPods Max- Turns out the Neo is basically an existential threat to Windows laptopsGoogle: 19:39- Google now using AI to change headlines that appear in searchGeneral Tech: 22:22- Amazon might have another go at a Fire Phone- Galaxy Trifold canceled- Motorola has 50% marketshare for folding phones- Firefox confirms support for Windows 7 is still going for the next 6 months- Samsung confirms AirDrop support coming to S26 phonesGaming: 44:02- Nvidia unveils DLSS 5The Bright Side of Life: 58:13- Caleb: Project Hail Mary- Landen: A big sports ball tournament- Wes: Local music storeshttps://www.patreon.com/callingallplatformsT-Shirts and more!Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.comSocial:FacebookTwitterYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyAndroid
Apple: 01:38- MacBook Neo: 04:30- iPhone 17e: 17:21- M5 Pro/ M5 Max: 21:14- Studio Display XDR: 28:23- M4 iPad Air: 33:01- M5 MacBook Air: 34:09Microsoft: 37:37- Phil Spencer is gone, Xbox has a new CEO, Wes’ thoughts edition- New Windows 11 features coming- Microslop’s Discord woesGeneral Tech: 01:12:15- MWC recap- Meta is, in fact, watching you sleep- Something for NothingGaming: 01:34:52- Xbox announces new console, “Project Helix”The Bright Side of Life: 01:37:45- Caleb - New episode of “The Soundtrack Show”- Wes - Dad Rock- Landen - I’m going skiing tomorrowhttps://www.patreon.com/callingallplatformsT-Shirts and more!Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.comSocial:FacebookTwitterYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyAndroid
Pixel 10a: 1:14Samsung Galaxy S26 Phones: 8:18Apple: 22:49- Apple reportedly has a “big week ahead”Microsoft: 41:04- Phil Spencer is gone, Xbox has a new CEOGeneral Tech: 43:00- Landen forgot something about the S26 Ultra that is actually cool- Another product that you absolutely should NOT buyThe Bright Side of Life: 54:50- Landen: MLS is back- Caleb: Solving simple problems by making something yourselfhttps://www.patreon.com/callingallplatformsT-Shirts and more!Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.comSocial:FacebookTwitterYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyAndroid
Google: 1:11- New YouTube TV plans are here- AirDrop support now on Pixel 9- YouTube Music limiting lyrics availability for free usersGeneral Tech: 18:01- Discord shoots self in foot- ChatGPT shoots self in face- Both Ring and Meta are awful. So nothing new here.Gaming: 34:42- Tomb Raider reboot remastered for iOS and Android- The next Starcraft game is… Ghost?- Diablo anniversary spotlightThe Bright Side of Life: 50:45- Caleb: Maker YouTube- Landen: The Olympics- Wes: Card/board gameshttps://www.patreon.com/callingallplatformsMerch!Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.comSocial:FacebookTwitterYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyAndroid
Apple: 1:06 - 2nd Gen AirTags Google: 5:28 - AirDrop coming to all of Android General Tech: 7:05 - Still no Qi 2 on Galaxy? - Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold price - Firefox adding an AI kill switch - HP laptop subscription - Tesla jumps the shark Gaming: 43:29 - Next gen Xbox coming in 2027, says AMD - Blizzard announces Overwatch 2 sequel Doom: 53:08 - Doom on a pair of earbuds - Doom in a Doom clone https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Apple: 1:34 - Apple to use Gemini for Apple Intelligence - Apple Creative Studio - Apple making an AI pin? Microsoft: 28:26 - Windows 11 update - Microsoft "Community First" AI infrastructure General Tech: 35:41 - Asus cancels future phone plans - Nova Launcher still alive? - Tesla being Tesla Gaming: 47:03 - Developer Direct Doom: 52:50 - Doom on a screensaver One More Thing: 57:20 - Ayaneo Pocket Play https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
CES 2026: 1:15 Caleb: 5:58 Landen: 34:59 The Best Thing From CES 2026: 56:15 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Landen 2025: 2:13 Landen 2026: 8:22 Caleb 2025: 14:51 Caleb 2026: 20:32 Wes 2025: 27:02 Wes 2026: 32:53 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Calling All Platforms Awards: 1:17 Worst tech name of the year: 2:11 Worst keynote of the year: 3:32 HP Printer worst platform of the year: 4:48 Biggest sigh of relief of the year: 8:47 Biggest surprise of the year: 10:05 Cyberpunk 2077 comeback of the year: 12:36 Best cross-platform product of the year: 16:26 Phone of the year: 18:29 Tech of the year: 21:29 Game of the year: 27:20 Doom of the year: 32:56 One More Thing of the year: 35:32 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
2025 Game Awards: 1:05 Google: 25:08 - The Android Show: XR Edition - YouTube TV confirms new plans coming - New safety feature for Android users General Tech: 39:00 - Pebble made a ring? - Instagram does something nice for its users One More Thing: 53:10 - The Stadia controller lives on https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold: 1:43 Apple: 11:48 - Google hacks Airdrop, everyone cheers General Tech: 17:12 - AI is ruining the PC market - Netflix is dumb - OnePlus 15 is now available in the US Gaming: 39:35 - Tim Sweeny just can't figure out why people like Steam One More Thing: 46:49 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Apple: 1:24 - Apple launches a $150 sock for you phone Google: 7:27 - YouTube TV and Disney are frienemies again General Tech: 11:16 - OnePlus 15 Gaming: 21:03 - New Steam hardware - Steam Machine: 23:01 - Steam Controller 2: 39:47 - Steam Frame: 48:09 https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Apple: 2:42 - Siri powered by Gemini? Google: 15:08 - Hey Google, Disney, you both suck! - Are Google and Epic friends now? Microsoft: 31:34 - Windows 11 bug fixed. But creates more… General Tech: 39:06 - Motorola Edge 70 - New Affinity app Gaming: 1:01:01 - GTA 6 delayed again Doom: 1:02:49 - Doom on a satellite One More Thing: 1:08:27 - Nintendo Store app now available on iOS and Android https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Samsung Galaxy XR: 1:07 Apple: 16:45 - Big thanks to all our listeners for not buying the iPhone Air General Tech: 21:49 - Wreck it Ralph 3: Amazon breaks the internet - AMD gets tired of kicking Intel while they're down, decides to finish the job Gaming: 34:22 - The best way to experience the Xbox ROG Ally X is… Linux - Microsoft reportedly "asked" its Xbox division to deliver 30% profit margins - Halo Campaign Evolved coming next year to Xbox, Playstation and Steam https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Apple: 1:14 - New M5 processor - Apple TV+ is now just Apple TV Google: 20:25 - Pixel 10 Pro Fold goes boom! - https://youtu.be/8uS90jakOuw?si=NgI1uI5LM35_vz98 Microsoft: 28:30 - Windows 10 is officially end of life General Tech: 38:04 - So about the whole Cybertruck thing… - Samsung is having one more Galaxy event this year - Samsung Qi 2 chargers Gaming: 55:45 - Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are now available One More Thing: 1:03:56 - Honor Robot Phone - https://youtu.be/YB6j8tsFFkc?si=YMAAje4flrc2cG-a https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Apple: 1:19 - Several products rumored for this week Google: 9:36 - Pixel 10 Pro Fold is now available - Waze rolls out "Conversational Reporting" - Gemini for Home slowly rolling out Logitech MX Master 4: 20:12 Dear Warframe Community: 33:32 - https://youtu.be/QhO4UgDG-M0?si=yjetZFO52pXWUcKm https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
New Amazon hardware: 1:55 Apple: 20:50 - Firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 Google: 28:15 - New Nest products General Tech: 40:34 - Maybe don't buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring - Maybe don't ride in somebody else's Cybertruck - Maybe don't sign up for AOL… because you can't Gaming: 56:44 - Remember that Gameboy Lego set? - Remember Amazon Luna? - Gamepass pricing update https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Meta Connect 2025: 1:10 Apple: 15:37 - New OS's launch - 17 Air durability and battery testing - 17 Pro durability testing Google: 35:25 - Ask Photos is now available on non Pixel 10 Android devices Microsoft: 38:41 - Consumers can now enroll PCs in extended security updates for Windows 10 General Tech: 45:09 - Xiaomi 17 series phones - New Mediatek processors - New Qualcomm processors - Amazon proven in court to suck Gaming: 1:03:23 - Microsoft is raising Xbox prices again - ROG Xbox Ally preorder now available - Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to Playstation 5 - The next Forza is set to be in Japan - Steam Autumn Sale Doom: 1:21:52 - Doom on a vape - Doom on a… database? One More Thing: 1:27:48 - Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
Awe-Ful-I-Mean-Awe-Dropping Event: 1:31 - AirPods Pro 3: 4:04 - Watch Series 11: 12:51 - Watch SE 3: 16:58 - Watch Ultra 3: 20:57 - iPhone 17: 27:28 - iPhone Air: 38:37 - iPhone 17 Pro: 49:26 Nintendo Direct: 1:01:56 General Tech: 1:06:57 - Nova Launcher may be going away Gaming: 1:11:54 - Your car is an Xbox - Hollow Knight: Silksong launch https://www.patreon.com/callingallplatforms Merch! Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.com Social: Facebook Twitter YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Android
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