Category Archives: cell/smartphones

SmartTechCheck Podcast Matter, Apple Watch Series 8, Supreme Court and Section 230

Posted on 8 October 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena along with fellow tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Angela Moscaritolo to discuss the finalization of the Matter interoperability spec, new smart watches from Apple and Google, and the Supreme Court agreeing to take … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Bluetooth 5.2, iOS 16 bugs and benefits of ‘smart’ air purifiers

Posted on 24 September 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

SmartTechCheck host Mark Vena, fellow tech journalist John Quain and I take on bugs with the new iOS 16, the benefits of “smart” air purifiers, and disruptive new features in Bluetooth 5.2. Watch this week’s SmartTechCheck episode here on YouTube.

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The Easiest Way to Set up Your New iPhone 14

Posted on 21 September 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Congratulations! You’ve gotten (or have ordered and are now anxiously awaiting) your new iPhone 14. So how do you get your new iPhone up and running? What should you expect during setup? Here are the steps for a smooth transition. Read … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast IFA 2022 and Apple Far Out events, Matter, iPhone 14, Watch Series 8

Posted on 9 September 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

What we saw at IFA 2022 in Berlin, and what we thought about Apple’s “Far Out” event that featured the iPhone 14 and the new Series 8, are the topics host Mark Vena led myself and fellow tech journalists John … Continue reading →

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Should You Upgrade to iPhone 14?

Posted on 9 September 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Ah, the annual iPhone conundrum: is now the time to upgrade to the newest model? If you’re eyeing a flagship iPhone 14 Pro model, there are a few compelling reasons to buy, including a significant camera upgrade, the ability to … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast CHIPS Act, EV element in Inflation Reduction Act, End-To-End Encryption

Posted on 19 August 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Tech journalists John Quain and Rob Pegoraro join myself and host Mark Vena on this week’s SmartTechCheck podcast to discuss the merits of the recently passed CHIPS Act, the EV element of the Inflation Reduction Act, and concerns about end-to-end … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, foldable tech, cybersecurity, Amazon, iRobot

Posted on 12 August 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

SmartTechCheck podcast hosted by Mark Vena with myself and fellow tech journalist John Quain, in which we take on the Amazon acquisition of iRobot, America as the worst cybersecure nation, and the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Watch this podcast … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast FCC robocall crackdown, Starlink, best notebook brands, device ports

Posted on 4 August 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Mark Vena hosts this energetic podcast with myself and fellow tech journalists Rob Pegoraro and John Quain as we take on the FCC’s crackdown on car warranty robocalls, Starlink, a potential U.S. government directive on smartphone port standards, and the … Continue reading →

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Consumer Tech 2022: The State of the Industry

Posted on 28 July 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

How are manufacturers and retailers holding up under multiple supply chain, product and component shortages, the Great Resignation, distribution backlogs, fuel prices, and inflation/recession pressures? Read the rest of this report here are TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast Ring privacy, DIY PC upgrades, Samsung foldable phones, Boom Supersonic

Posted on 22 July 2022 by Stewart Wolpin

Mark Vena hosts myself and fellow tech journalist Rob Pegoraro as we discuss Ring’s video privacy, performing DIY upgrades to your PC, growing foldable smartphone shipments and the Boom supersonic plane design.

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