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AirDrop Finally Comes to Android

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This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk give a few Black Friday shopping tips before digging right into Android finally getting AirDrop! After that, they spoke about the new Nano Banana image generator from Google, court documents that don't paint Meta ...

Highlights

In this episode, the hosts dive into a mix of breaking tech developments, regulatory shifts, and cultural trends shaping the digital landscape. From cross-platform connectivity to AI quirks and corporate accountability, they unpack how policy, innovation, and user behavior intersect in unexpected ways.
04:53
Apple adopted Wi-Fi Aware in iOS 26 due to EU's Digital Markets Act
07:27
Google demonstrates secure cross-device file sharing between Pixel and Mac
09:40
Nano Banana consistently generates MKBHD as default tech reviewer
18:30
The FY25 NDAA could ban all DJI products in the U.S., not just drones.
19:53
The X2D Mark II offers great UI, fast speed, and 1TB storage, ideal for street photography with its 35-100 lens combo.
30:13
Meta's Project Mercury found users were happier after quitting Facebook, but the company hid the results
33:15
Meta killed Project Daisy to boost user engagement
39:06
Retailers are now market-pricing RAM due to supply constraints
44:25
Regular people care more about the Steam Deck than a $4000 headset
52:49
User customization often sacrifices usability for personalization.
57:41
Tech companies omitting chargers isn't a major issue since users often don't need new ones.
1:11:57
Wireless charging becomes a habit once experienced, offering unmatched convenience

Chapters

How Android is finally catching up to AirDrop thanks to European regulation
00:00
What forced Apple’s hand in opening up file sharing—and who benefits?
02:12
Inside Android’s new seamless file-sharing system: How does it really work?
07:27
Why does Google’s AI keep drawing MKBHD? The bias behind image generation
09:40
Can AI really create—or is it just repeating what it’s seen?
17:14
Should you buy DJI gear before it gets banned in the U.S.?
19:53
Are Black Friday deals actually good this year—or just hype?
24:52
Meta knew social media harmed teens—so why didn’t they act?
27:52
Was TikTok’s shift to shopping inevitable—or a survival move?
33:15
Why is RAM suddenly so expensive—and will prices ever drop?
39:06
Vision Pro vs. Steam Deck: Which truly defined recent tech excitement?
41:55
Why one gadget fades from headlines while another stays relevant
47:26
What is Google’s Aluminum OS—and should we care?
50:10
Customization: Empowerment or chaos in tech and style?
55:09
No charger in the box: Smart eco-move or corporate shortcut?
59:59

Transcript

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