Online Tonight with Max Smart

We cover technology, pop culture and more! TECH We discuss the latest tech news and answer your questions about how tech can change your life (for better or worse). POP CULTURE We're into a lot of cool and geeky stuff, from 80s and 90s movies and music, to retro video games and more. We even try to keep up with what's new and hip... Share your favorites - we're always looking for new things. AND MORE We'll talk about pretty much anything... except politics. Tell us what's on your mind and let's see where it takes us!

Tech festivities & frustrations. EP# 2094

Hour 1 Amazon product recalls, iRobot files for bankruptcy, text from Linda about lighting on Zoom/Facetime, our review of the holiday specials The First Snow of Fraggle Rock on Apple TV and Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol on Disney+, Apple discontinues flyovers in Apple Maps, Chris Evens is returning to the MCU and more.. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

12-22
41:10

Superheroes in Tech. EP# 2085

Hour 1 Toyota recall, Ferrari’s first electric car, New Chevy Volt, CarPlay Ultra coming to new cars, text from NotaNag about delaying text messages, our review of Superman (2025) rated PG13 on HBO Max, Disney sends cease-and-desist, Disney raises theme park prices and more. Geekspeak® : favicon Bookmark this https://www.testmybrain.org Hour 2 Sora hits milestone,. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

10-13
01:26:20

In space or spaced out? EP# 2084

Hour 1 You can keep getting Windows 10 Security updates 1 of 3 ways, Discord partner had a security breach, Meta’s new Ray-Bans requires you to go in and get a demo before you can buy, PhotoNovice’s email about scanning photos, our review of Pixar’s Elio rated PG on Disney+, Hot Ramen burning kids and. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

10-06
01:26:20

Tech Frights 2.0. EP# 2083

Hour 1 Meta may not be “Vibing” with its new AI Vibe feature, Apple iPhone 17 may not install Apple Intelligence, iPhone 17 pro and air are showing scratches especially on the dark finishes, Judy’s question about using retro telephones with cellular companies, our review of M3gan 2.0, unrated on Peacock, Disney is being sued. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

09-29
43:10

AI and Xbox and Lobsters (oh my!). EP# 2082

Hour 1 Teen version of ChatGPT, Lamborghini adding AI to work with drivers mood, Gemini for Smart TVs, Samsungs new portable TV, Joe’s email about iOS 26, xbox mode leaks, xbox price increase, GamePass has 150 partners sign deals this year, Horror night making people sick, teddy bear with tape player gets movie and more.. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

09-22
43:10

Only Murders in Tech. EP# 2081

Hour 1 So how close were the Apple event rumors, details on the iPhone 17, watch family, AirPods Pro 3 etc., Windows Aug 2025 Security update drama, Sam’s question about why when I click on pause in my media player Siri asks me what I want to say to someone via text, our review of. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

09-15
43:10

Wednesday’s Child is Full of Tech. EP# 2080

Hour 1 Apple’s event is Tuesday Sep 9 – what do the rumors say and will they be right?, Suzy’s email about getting movies and TV shows on her SmartTV, our review of the Netflix series Wednesday season 2, our visit to Wendy’s, Amazon Lens helps you shop, new AI Pet and more. Geekspeak® :. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

09-08
43:10

Taking Tech for a spin. EP# 2079

Hour 1 Google will be combining Android and ChromeOS, Meta is cracking down on”unoriginal” content, SmartHomeSam’s text about Belkin cancelling their Wemo line, Sony anniversary PS5 controller is coming back, Xbox stream your own game now includes playing on PC, nintendo Switch Lite HDMI mod to play on 1080p big screen, fx is developing the. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

07-20
43:10

Echo of Novocaine. EP# 2078

Hour 1 Google updates Chrome on Linux, Windows, MacOs and Android – Get the update right away – don’t wait for the auto-update just grab it manually, GameStop offer $4.5 million in class action, 16 Billion passwords show up on the Internet – it is an old combined list, but you should change just to. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

06-22
02:09:30

Stick the Tech like Wick. EP# 2077

Hour 1 This hour all the World Wide Developer News that Apple presented last week. The main name changes and features coming to “26”, Greg’s email about helping him convince his wife he needs an Apple Watch, watchOS 26 removes some watch faces (including Toy Story – one of my favorites), looks of cool features. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

06-15
02:09:30

Braving Better Tech. EP# 2076

Hour 1 Space Rob joins me to discuss the latest SpaceX failure, how much stuff is floating out there and what we are learning from the Webb Telescope, Apple acquires small gaming studio, Apple to launch dedicated gaming app, check your Switch 2 preorders, so retailers are cancelling some preorders, some video games coming out. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

06-01
02:09:30

A Stitch in Tech saves Youth. EP# 2075

Hour 1 The Take It Down Act passes which includes protection for intimate images including AI deep fact versions, Instagram debuts lockout Reels – there is a The Weekend video – to see it use code “ICANTSING”, TikTok interrupts teens feed with guided meditation late at night, job interviews with AI bots go viral, BettyBoo-tique’s. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

05-25
02:09:30

Reckoning for a Bot. EP# 2074

Hour 1 Cat Tower game on iOS leaked data from over 450,000 users, don’t fall for Joann Fabrics online sales, beware of wrong number scams, Sam’s text about $5 unpaid toll message, our review of movie Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning rated PG13 in theaters next week, this week’s top streaming movies, this week’s top. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

05-18
02:09:30

Tech is as Simple as an Octopus. EP# 2073

Hour 1 Wishing all the moms a happy Mother’s Day, Skype has now been officially turned off, little boy orders 70,000 Dum-Dum lollipops from Amazon, SpaceCadet’s text about Amazon’s satellites, SpaceLink is now offer $0 hardware for their residential internet service, our review of the movie Another Simple Favor rated R on Prime, this week. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

05-11
02:09:30

Accountants and Thunderbolts in the Underworld. EP# 2072

Hour 1 New fire resistant homes, Sam Altman is laughing eye scanners in 6 cities – hopes to have 7,500 orbs by end of year, Nvidia offers hot fix for RTX-50 series, Bob’s email about new BBS, our review of movie Thunderbolts rated PG13 in theaters, this week in streaming movies, this week in streaming. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

05-04
02:17:30

May the Pangolin be your Companion. EP# 2071

Hour 1 May the 4th events – BART sold out there space train – Lego will have a special Grogu build set (for free) and discounts on other Star Wars kits, Quinn’s text about cleaning AirPods, Apple expands satellite service in Japan and New Zealand, our review of movie Companion rated R on MAX, this. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

04-27
02:17:30

Just an Oddball who loves Tech. EP# 2070

Hour 1 Hertz has a database breach and may include credit monitoring if you qualify, iOS GPS kids tracking app leaks kids locations, Fisher-Price recalls a couple toys – here is the number 855-853-6224, Hulu Girl’s text about getting unwanted “Continue to watch” notifications off her Hulu app, Netflix testing “mood” based AI searches, Netflix. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

04-20
02:17:30

Crafting Tech for humans and pets. EP# 2069

Hour 1 1 in 3 kids nearsighted, new crystal helps make (metal) 3D printing stronger, RealGuy text about Real ID requirements, our review of the movie A Minecraft Movie rated PG in theaters, Mythic Quest series update, top streaming movies, top streaming shows, Fox extends some animated series for 4 more years and more. Geekspeak®. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

04-14
02:17:30

Friends, don’t Goof on Tech. EP# 2068

Hour 1 ChatGPT has improved memory conversations, Sphere in Las Vegas has partnered with Google to create a version of the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz for the custom Sphere screen, AppleFan text about paying more for Apple products with the new tariffs, Apple brought in 1.5 million iPhone before the tariff hit, our. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

04-13
02:17:30

My Tech Fable is on Loop. EP# 2067

Hour 1 Nintendo’s delaying the pre-orders on the Switch 2, 3 reasons to buy the Switch 2, what The Verge liked about the Switch 2 and what they didn’t, Virtual Game sharing card for the Switch, Ravi’s email about setting up Priority Notification on iOS 18.4, our review of the movie Omni Loop not rated. . . Read the rest at onlinetonight.com

04-07
02:17:30

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