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BlackBerry Live and Google I/O are over, the Xbox One has been announced, and episode #169 of the SMRpodcast has been recorded. This week the crew jumps right into with talk of the Xbox One. Needless to say, Chris and Robb are on board and eagerly anticipating the launch. Rod is a bit concerned that the new Connect is always listening to you. A lot of coolness came out of Google I/O last week. Robb really likes the photo features added to Google+ and Rod comes around and admits that the animated GIFs are "kind of cute". Chris is still all about posting images to Facebook, as is most of Earth. It will be interesting to see if all of the new Google+ features can get more people to use it. Yahoo! picked up tumblr for $1.1 billion and promises not to screw it up, Flickr is now offering a Terabyte of storage for free, and Skype is no longer a secure means of communication. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #165 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: May 22nd, 2013 Published: May 23rd, 2013 Duration: 01hr 34min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Big stories we covered this week Microsoft announces the Xbox One Yahoo buys Tumblr for 1 Billion Google adds new photo features to Google Plus Fun Moments No more arguing in front of the Xbox Robb talks about his Advanced Remote Control Rod thinks thinks animated GIFs are cute and describes it with his brand of sarcasm Picks of the Week () Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Harmony Remote (Universal Remote) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

SMRpodcast #164 is online and ready for download. This week BlackBerry Live and Google I/O kick off and we dive right into BlackBerry news and Google rumors. BlackBerry announced that that they are taking BBM cross platform and bringing it to Android and iOS. There was no mention of BBM for Windows Phone or a desktop client, so, BBM wont' be truly cross platform. There are rumors that Google will announce a streaming music service at I/O this week. Chris wonders if, with so many other streaming options, it will catch on beyond people who live completely in Google's ecosystem. Robb thinks that even if it doesn't, so many people do live in Google Land that it is probably worth the effort... And it beats Apple and Amazon to their respective streaming services ... Windows Blue will be free, Amazon launches Virtual Currency, and Telsa sales are beating BMW, Mercedes and Audio in Q1. We've got all this plus our picks in episode #164 of the SMRpodcast. Show Details Recorded: May 14th, 2013 Published: May 15th, 2013 Duration: 01hr 24min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Big stories we covered this week GChat coming to Outlook.com BBM is Going Cross Platform Windows Blue will be free Fun Moments Robb talks about getting fished which brings a Jamaican to the show Big Discussions Google possibly announcing a streaming service Cross platform messaging Picks of the Week Candy Crush (Android Game) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) MetroTalk (Google Voice on WP8) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) How to import .contact files (Windows 8) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

SMRpodcast episode #163 is online and ready for download. We had a full crew this week, but, we talked about whatever we wanted like we do in the Chicken Wings and Beer episodes... This week we start with the story of how Chris' OCD caused him to buy a new truck. We also touch on automated cars and if we would drive them. None of us would be willing to $1500 for Google Glass, but, we all probably would get one once the price comes down. We also think that that other companies will come out with their version of Google Glass, as, wearable computing is here to stay. In other news it looks like tax-free online shopping is going bye-bye, Microsoft sells 500 million copies of Windows 8 in roughly the same amount of time as they did Windows 7, and the next XBox will not require an always on internet connection. We've got all this, our, picks, and more in episode #163 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: May 7th, 2013 Published: May 8th, 2013 Duration: 01hr 32min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Big stories we covered this week We discuss Google Glass and Google and Tesla in talks about a driverless car Looks like tax free online shopping is going away we way in The next Xbox to Have online and offline gaming Fun Moments Robb brings up the SNL Google Glass Skit Chris invokes Robb’s because I am me status Rod thinks he may or may not have made an incorrect statement (everyone else knows he did) Picks of the Week () Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) () Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Windows Phone Auto Text (Tip) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

We are a day late, but, SMRpodcast #162 has been recorded, is online, and is ready for download. We have the full cast this week and jump right into the news with thoughts on BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins, actually saying out loud that he believes tablets will be obsolete within 5 years. For the first time, more messages were sent via mobile instant messaging apps like WhatsApp Messenger and Facebook Messenger than on SMS. The entire crew believes WWDC selling out in 2 minutes is stupid and that there has to be a better way to be able to attend. We also dig into why Chris thinks standing in line at a Red Box kiosk is stupid, talk about the new Switch to Windows Phone Android App, and learn why some websites can't use special characters in passwords. We've got all this, our picks, plus, our own Rod Simmons releases his first Windows Phone app in episode #162 of the SMRpodcast. Show Details Recorded: May 2nd, 2013 Published: May 3rd, 2013 Duration: 01hr 35min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Big stories we covered this week Android tablet market share catching Apple Google Bans self updating Apps Microsoft switch to Windows Phone app release for Android Microsoft and Nokia new switch to Windows Phone add is really funny Fun Moments Chris still thinks Redbox users are dumb while Rod points out he may be a hypocrite Robb invokes the “it’s me” argument to make a point relevant Rod thinks he may or may not have made an incorrect statement (everyone else knows he did) Picks of the Week BlueAnt Ribbon (Bluetooth Receiver) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Calendar Call (Windows Phone meeting dialer) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Ruzzle (Game) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

SMRpodcast Episode #161 is online and ready for download. The full cast is back together for the first time an several weeks and we almost immediately jump into the tech... We talk Apple and Netflix earnings, and, call out the peons that believe Microsoft is going to go out of business because of Windows 8. An AP Twitter account got phished and a false Tweet about the White house being bombed caused the Dow to drop over 100 points in 4 minutes. Rod sees two-factor authentication coming to Twitter sooner rather than later. We discuss rumors of a Nokia Phablet, an 8 inch Windows Tablet, and much, much more, plus our picks in episode #161 of the SMRpdocast... Show Details Recorded: April 23rd, 2013 Published: April 24th, 2013 Duration: 01hr 31min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Rod is back with us this week Happy belated birthday to our friend Allison Sheridan We talk about iPhone sales and usage stats vs Android sales and usage stats Chris says that both companies should use the stats that make them look good Rod feels the usage stat is more important than people think Robb feels that the the stats are important but probably should be limited to Samsung users Apple’s numbers are in and we talk about some of the important Rod talks about the numbers that were released Chris wants to know if there value is down or now accurate. Robb feels Apple has hit a critical mass Microsoft’s posts record sales for this quarter Chris talks about how Microsoft could have did well even with PC sales down Robb reminds people where Microsoft makes there money Rod talks about how some Microsoft haters talked about their numbers Other topics we covered Netflix has been doing great Acer has some interesting devices More…. Picks of the Week Aviary (Photo Editor) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Authenticator (Microsoft 2 step,authenticator) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Nokia Conference (Meeting Dialer)Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #160 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The Traveling One, also know as Rod Simmons is out, so, you know Chris and Robb broke out another Chicken Wings and Beer Show. This week the show starts off with our thoughts and opinions on comments made by Leo Laporte on TWiT #401. Let's just say that Chris and Robb have very different views on the topic and agree to disagree. There wasn't a lot of tech news over the last week, but, we did talk about Google settling it's suite with the EU. Robb and Chris both agree that Google didn't have to give in too much. There are strong rumors surfacing that Microsoft plans to not only bring the the Start Menu back, but, allow Windows 8 users to boot directly to the Desktop... PC sales are down 12% as SmartPhones and Tablets are on the come up. Comcast plans to scramble basic cable, and Chris and Robb have new TV shows that they like. We've got all this plus our picks in SMRpodcast #160. Show Details Recorded: April 17th, 2013 Published: April 18th, 2013 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Rod is out this week We jump right into a discussion about racism with end in two very different opinions Chris feels people need to lighten up Robb feels that injustice needs to be dealt with PC sales are down for the first quarter Chris says it is not time for doom and gloom Robb feels that this is not going to change anytime soon Google settles antitrust suit in the EU Chris says it was a slap on the wrist Robb explains what some of the decisions are Comcast starting to require a box for local channels Chris sees that this is a play to get more services in the living room Robb says this is more reason to cut the cord Picks of the Week Facebook Home / Facebook messenger Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) JBL Powerup (Bluetooth Speaker)Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #159 of the SMRPodcast is online and ready for download. This week Rod is out, but, Terrance Gaines, a.k.a. BrothaTech takes to the mic and fills in. There was a lot of tech news over the past week, but, we start the show off with Chris' story about his Facebook account being impersonated as well as Robb and Chris trying convincing Terrance that he has to go with two monitors as he builds his new Office. The big news items this week were the announcement of Facebook Home for and Android and the rumors that Google is looking to buy WhatsApp Messenger and the crew gives their varying opinions. Terrance, also, gives us his first impressions of the BlackBerry Z10. We also touch on Google Fiber coming to Austin and AT&T bringing Gigabit Ethernet as well, if the next Xbox will require a persistent internet connection, and Microsoft, Oracle, Nokia filing an EU complaint against Google for Android being anti competitive for being free. We've got all this, plus our picks, in episode #159 of the SMRPodcast... Recorded: April 9th, 2013 Published: April 10, 2013 Duration: 01hr 41min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts:

Episode #158, Extra Credit of the SRMpodcast, recorded April 2nd, 2013, is online and ready for download. Robb is back from vacation, and, much to the dismay of one Mr. Chris Ashley, the ship did not break down and Robb had a really good time. This week we start the show off with the big Fella's final thoughts on the BlackBerry Z10. Overall, Chris likes the phone, however, he is not a fan of the keyboard and feels BlackBerry needs to correct the random reboot issues before he can recommend the device. They guys give their opinions on "DongleGate", Chris gets a Nexus 7, and Robb contemplates a rumored 6.3 inch Samsung Galaxy Mega. We've got all this, plus, our picks, in episode #158 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: April 2nd, 2013 Published: April 3rd, 20123 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts:

Episode #157 of the SMRPodcast, A Long Tip, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week is Robb’s much deserved vacation and with that Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast Podcast is here to bring up the class of the show. This weeks show starts off with an update on Robb’s vacation then into movie talk as Allison describes some of her revenge films. Once the Tech talk rolls in we start off with an update on Chris’s transition to the BlackBerry 10 with more of his likes and frustrations. Some of the big stories we cover this week are T-Mobiles new phone plans, Windows Blue leaking, and Apple’s new logon security feature. Of course there is more with plenty of laughs to keep the show moving. Listen Now [powerpress] Show Details Recorded: November nd, 2012 Published: November rd, 2012 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts:

Episode #156 of the SMRpodcast, I Thought We Were Boys, has been recorded, posted online, and is ready for download. This week finds the gang all together and we jump right in to giving each other a deserved hard time over a few of last weeks happenings. When we get into tech talk Chris gives hos 24 hour view of the BlackBerry Z10 while Robb receives so,e ribbing for not having one. The boys also have to discuss Google dropping reader and Samsung's awful unveiling of the Galaxy S4. Of course we get into some Windows Phone talk this week, along with some random news events that each found interesting so enjoy Episode 156 of the SMRPodcast. Show Details Recorded: March 20th, 2013 Published: March 21st, 2013 Duration: 01hr 40min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Someone got left off the surprise party invite list Chris tells another one of his childhood stories The BlackBerry Z10 released this week Rod teases Robb about not getting one Robb explains his delay Chris talks about his first 24 hours switching from Windows Phone to the Z10 Google ending support for Reader Chris says he was not into it that much Robb is looking for alternatives but explains his heavy usage Samsung has the worst phone launch ever Rod talks about how bad the launch was Robb says he didn’t watch it until her heard the complaints Random Topics Add blocking removed from Google Play Store AT&T leaker gets 41 months Skype for Windows Phone updated Verizon not getting the HTC One x Picks of the Week Feedly (RSS Aggregator) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Breevy and Text Expander (Apple keyboard app) Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Antenna Pod (BlackBerry Podcast App)Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #155 of the SMRpodcast has been recorded, posted and ready for download with two of the three hosts this week. On Unwanted, Unloved, we start out talking about Google snubbing users of their web apps on Windows Phone with their latest update then move into what Chris feels is a surprising reaction to BlackBerry 10. We also have to get into a quick discussion over Samsung smack talking Microsoft and Windows 8 and some sighs of relief as Microsoft backtracks there Office 2013 licensing. All this and more of course done in the SMRPodcast style Show Details Recorded: March 12th, 2012 Published: March 13th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 17min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Robb has ditched us this week but Rod is here so we must carry on Rod mentions some of the news surrounding RIM this week Rod talks how the BlackBerry 10 is getting some tough reviews Chris mentions that some reviewers can not be trusted We also talk about the rumor of Lenovo buying RIM A brief discussion about Google’s Chrome book Rod lays down his thoughts on the Chrome book Chris also covers what he believes is Google’s strategy around their laptop Microsoft reverses their policy on Office 13 licensing and more We talk about the new Office 2013 License policy Chris talks about Nokia’s potential acknowledgement of a Microsoft Windows Phone We also talk about the lack of new Windows Phone devices since November Other topics covered Samsung smack talking Microsoft and Windows 8 Google snubbing Windows Phone again Cross platform NFC Picks of the Week Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) Vevo Mobile for Windows Phone (Streaming Video) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #154 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. @RodSimmons is traveling this week, but, @bigChrisAshley and @RobbDunewood hold it down with installment 10 of Chicken Wings and Beer. We start the show with a few additions to our top 10 revenge/retribution movies, Evernote gets hacked and resets everyone's password, and Netflix says it has no plans on coming to BlackBerry 10. Discus creates Windows Phone mobile client, Twitter kills TweetDeck for Android, iOS, and Adobe Air, and the White House doesn't think think unlocking cell phones should be illegal. We've got all this, plus, our picks in episode #154 of the SMRpodcast. Show Details Recorded: March 5th, 2012 Published: March 6th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 22min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Rod is away this week so Chris and Robb are going Chicken Wings and Beer Style Chris mentions his guest appearance on Allison’s Show the NossilsaCast Chris Explains his reason for disqualifying Gladiator in the top 5 retribution movie list Robb ads two more movies to the list Chris runs through some of the fan suggestions and we discuss them Two big tech stories are up first Robb explains what happened with Evernote and the impact We also discuss the possible bill to allow unlocking of mobile phones BlackBerry has two disappointing stories this week Robb talks about Netflix not coming to the platform and explains the importance of the app even though some don’t use it Chris and Robb have an idea why Sprint may be passing on the Z10 Nokia and Windows Phone had some interesting stories this week Chris talks about the possibility of Instagram coming to the platform and all the weird news around it Robb gives his opinion on the exclusive release of Disqus on Windows Phone Picks of the Week Best Android Apps ( App aggregator )Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Nokia Play To (DLNA App) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #153 of the SMRpodcast with special guest host Terrance Gaines, a.k.a. BrothaTech, is online and ready for download. It was kind of a laid back show this week, but, we touch on a lot of tech, including our thoughts on mobile App development, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 with phone capabilities, and the PlayStation 4 announcement. We also wonder what the heck Marissa Mayer was thinking when she called for an end to telecommuting at Yahoo!, and if Samsung selling almost 40% of Android devices is a bad thing for Google. We've got all this, plus, our picks in episode #153 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: February 26th, 2012 Published: February 27th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 11min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood Terrence Gaines @BrothaTech SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts We welcome our friend Terrence Gaines Mr. BrothaTech to the show Rod is away this week Somehow we get on the topic of wing flavors We talk about the status of the BlackBerry 10 OS Robb lets us know the status of Verizon carrying the BlackBerry 10 Terrence lets us know that he likes what he has seen so far Chris thinks that there is still enough BlackBerry fans to sell a good amount of BlackBerry 10 phones Terrence gives a better rundown on the Pebble Watch Chris asks Terrence to give us a rundown of the Pebble watch Terrence lists tells us why he likes it and any issues that have come up so far Robb feels that the Pebble could not live up to his taste in nice watches How long will BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone lag behind for developer mind share Robb feels that it will be quite some time before BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone get first party apps early Chris points out that Windows Phone just crossed over the 130000 mark Terrence really wonders what keeps developers from developing for other platforms Sony announces the PlayStation 4 Terrence was disappointed that the device was not shown but plans on getting one Chris says that no matter what they put out he was not switching from Xbox Robb agrees with Chris Picks of the Week Circle Launcher (App Launcher for Android)Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Fit Bit Zip / SwiftKey 4 (exercise monitor / Android Keyboard)Terrence Gaines (BrothaTech) Mini Rss (Rss Reader) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

Episode #152 of the SMRPodcast has been recorded, posted online, and is now ready for download. This week we talk about Microsoft's change in licensing for boxed copies of Microsoft Office. The entire crew is fairly indifferent to the change and believes that many people are making a bigger deal of the the change than it actually is. The HTC One makes its official debut. Everyone really likes the hardware but aren't sure that this will be the device that "turns things around" for HTC. Chris completely disagrees with Robb and Rod about the usefulness of Google Street View inside of NFL football stadiums. Robb admits that he is not nearly security conscience enough when it comes to exploits, hacks, and viruses, and, the entire crew is dumbfounded by Microsoft releasing Skype Video Messaging on competitor platforms before Windows. We've got all this, plus, our picks in Episode #152 of the SMRpodcast... Show Details Recorded: February 19th, 2012 Published: February 20th, 2012 Duration: 01hr 30min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Opening Thoughts Not even five seconds into the show and we are already giving Rod a hard time The crew is together again and we have to quickly discuss the popularity of Earth Wind And Fire Microsoft changes the license terms for Office and we ask if it is a big deal Rod suggests going with the Office 365 is better Robb believes that Microsoft has done their research and was comfortable with changing the terms Chris thinks that people don’t change their machines enough to make this a big deal HTC Announces the HTC One and we give our early impressions Rod says he likes the phone and hopes there is a Windows Version Robb says if it is not on Verizon he doesn’t care Chris says at some point you wonder if it is Verizon’s fault they do not get new phones We have a huge debate over the new feature announced for Google Street View Rod says he likes the stadium idea for Google Street View Chris thinks this is a dumb feature that no one needs Robb explains why he thinks the new feature is useful This argument goes on for a bit Microsoft releases video messages in Skype and snubs their own platform Rod explains that he would use this feature and cannot believe they left Windows out Robb realizes they left off Windows and can’t believe it Chris goes on quite the tirade over this news and explains it’s more than just the app Picks of the Week Picks of the Week TweetCaster Android Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) Surface Tip powercfg /batteryreport Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview) MSN Mobile / Block Corners on Mouse Without Borders Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview)

SMRpodcast #151 is online and ready for download, and, is the first time in over a month where Rod, Robb, and Chris are all on the show at the same time. This week we talk a lot about the Surface Pro and how Chris almost didn't get one day one. Robb and Rod both believe that RIM, err, uum, BlackBerry, isn't doing itself any favors not offering BlackBerry 10 devices in the U.S. until March. And, we all wonder why Google's Eric Schmidt dumps over 40% of his stock all at once. We've go all this, plus, Chris tells the story of how Scott Hanslemen's Amazon account was socially engineered, and our picks, in episode #151 of the SMRpodcast. Show Details Recorded: February 12th, 2013 Published: February 13th, 2013 Duration: 01hr 13min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: