Episode 374

Android 17 Is Available And All The Prices Rise

Published on: 29th June, 2026

Apple: 01:30

- Apple is raising all of their prices… because of AI

Google: 05:36

- Android 17 is now available

- Google Play Store billing is changing this week

Gaming: 17:25

- Xbox is raising console prices… because of AI

- Valve launches the Steam Machine and it’s too expensive… because of AI

- GTA 6 preorders are open, and it’s $80… shockingly not because of AI

General Tech: 34:16

- Slate Truck price goes up… not because of AI

- Commodore Callback 8020

The Bright Side of Life: 01:03:20

- Caleb: National Parks and other public lands

- Landen: I got a new grill

One More Thing: 01:15:43

- Everyones reaction to being in America for the World Cup

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Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News
We're just a few guys talking about our favorite hobby. And that just happens to be tech! We cover everything from Apple to Google to PC to console gaming. We give viewpoints from all sides.

Tempers can tend to get pretty heated when it comes to technology and platforms. Everyone has a favorite. But here we think that arguing about why we're different doesn't do a whole lot to make us happier. So you've got a favorite platform? Awesome. So do we. But we figure that there's always going to be something worthwhile wherever you choose to check your email, browse your social medias, or play your games, so we try to keep an open mind.

We're not interested in angry rants about the terrible state of various industries, nor are we interested in laying blame for problems squarely at someone's feet. We recognize that in a lot of cases the reason we might not enjoy something is entirely the blame of our own preferences. The only name-calling and platform-bashing you'll see around here will be in good fun, and likely self-inflicted.

We're on a quest to find quality technology wherever we can get it. Sometimes that's an Android smartphone, sometimes it's a Surface or an iMac. In any case, you are welcome to join us.