What's important?: Netflix did well in Q4, 2023, better than expected, given price hikes and ads....do you still subscribe? Links: - https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/23/business/2024-earnings-report-netflix-stock/index.html - **********

What's important?: Around the US, electric vehicles are getting stuck and running out of juice due to the cold temperatures. This isn't just a Tesla problem, nor is it their fault....it's a myriad of issues that unfortunately are getting shoved down our throats.

What's important?: Apple's Vision Pro has a lot of great inclusions from Disney, TikTok and more but will it's price ultimately hold this device back? I think so. Links: - https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/16/24039960/apple-vision-pro-3d-movies-disney-plus - **********

What's important?: Gone are the days of ownership in the digital age. Links: - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/12/02/playstation-is-deleting-tv-shows-players-paid-for-thanks-to-warner-bros/?sh=2b28a4a533d5 **********

What's important?: No one likes dealerships and apparently Hyundai doesn't either! The car manufacturer is teaming up with Amazon to change your buying experience starting in 2024. Links: - https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3999 - **********

What's important?: In the words of LeBron James, "It's about damn time", that it is. We pay more, now, for everything and just because a community is poorer or disparaged doesn't mean it should get less quality of service in an age where being connected is more important than ever. Links: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962881/fcc-anti-digital-discrimination-pass - - **********

What's important?: Faster, faster, faster. M3 is faster than the previous generation, with much improved graphics performance. If you're still on an Intel machine or perhaps M1 machine -- these could be the Macs for you. Links: - https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938867/apple-m3-imac-macbook-pro-biggest-announcements-m3 **********

What's important?: Chromebook Plus is a new design spec announced by Google that will highlight machines running Chrome OS that meet higher, more capable hardware requirements. Today is a good day -- no more getting away with selling junk machines. Links: - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chromebook-plus-3369405/?n=%40 **********

What's important?: Here we go again, another Google product being killed, this time with it's purpose supposedly getting integrated into YouTube Music, which seems a little shortsighted. Links: - - **********

What's important?: This episode I take to give an overview of the iPhone 15 Event, featuring new watches and phones with a focus on carbon neutrality. How'd Apple do? Links: - https://www.imore.com/iphone/iphone-15-pro - https://www.imore.com/health-fitness/apple-watch/apple-watch-series-9 - https://www.imore.com/iphone/iphone-15-camera **********

What's important?: Let Apple or Samsung tell you, you need a new phone every year. I'm here to tell you.....that's a lie. Links: - - **********