Ring is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

YouTube launches on Apple Vision Pro (04:15)

Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 (07:30)

MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10)

Amazon's Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Have I Been Flocked?

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DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05)

Western Digital is sold out of hard drives for 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried asks for a new trial in FTX crypto fraud case

Razer launches limited-edition Boomslang gaming mouse for $1337

T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app

Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave

Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI

Sony will ship its final Blu-ray recorders this month

TAKES:

Apple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4 (31:20)

Tomb Raider reboot launches on iOS and Android (37:50)

Anthropic's new model is a pro at finding security flaws (41:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Bugs Apple Loves (43:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera (46:45)

Nate: NEEWER Basics Magnetic RGB Camera Auxiliary Light, 1.5W Plastic Small Cold Shoe LED Panel Video Photo Fill Lighting for DSLR Action Cam Phone Cage AC024 OSMO Pocket 3 Mount & M21, CRI95+ 500mAh, M23 (50:40)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)

Millions tuned into the Super Bowl to escape from AI, but the ads were full of it. We'll discuss our thoughts on the ads and maybe the game. Plus, there's plenty of other news to get caught up on, such as a Ferrari with some Apple touches on it, and so much more.

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INTRO (00:00)

MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Ads & AI (06:05)

From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads

Super Bowl Ads: Top 10 Most-Liked Commercials

Crypto.com CEO buys AI.com domain for $70M

Olympics

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Urgent Reminders in Apple Reminders (28:40)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (41:30)

Amazon delivery drone crashes into North Texas apartment building

MrBeast just bought a popular banking app

China's Meituan snaps up Dingdong to deepen push into fresh grocery retail

Western Digital plots a path to 140 Terabyte hard drivese

Spotify plans to sell physical books

Hidden car door handles are officially being banned in China

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has. 4% chance of hitting the moon

LISTENER MAIL: ClearPath payments linked to Lopez v. Apple Settlement as payments reach users (43:55)

Apple check signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak sells for 4,800x its original value (46:55)

TAKES:

Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce EV interior and interface design (49:45)

AppleUnsold - The Apple products they won't sell you (52:25)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2026 Edition (55:40)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Xikipedia (57:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: American DJ WMX1 MK2 Wolfmix Powered Standalone DMX LED Lighting Controller (59:00)

Nate: OMOTON TP03 [Ultra-Slim] for MagSafe Tripod, 360°Rotating Magnetic Phone Tripod for iPhone 17/16/15 Pro Max Air, Foldable Cell Phone Stand with 1/4" Screw & Hook Fits Vlog, Gym, Travel Essentials (01:02:45)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:07:10)