Topics Covered:

Apple iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence:

• Discover the new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1, including call recording, transcription, and advanced Siri capabilities.
• Learn how to upgrade to iOS 18.1 beta and find out which devices are compatible.

Call of Duty Returns:

• Explore the return of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass and its new downloadable content, including WWE character skins.
• Find out about similar gaming experiences on Apple Arcade.

California’s Blockchain Vehicle Titles:

• Understand California’s initiative to digitize vehicle titles using blockchain technology for enhanced security and convenience.

SearchGPT Prototype:

• Get introduced to SearchGPT, a prototype search engine powered by ChatGPT, offering concise answers with citations.
• Compare SearchGPT with traditional search engines like Google.

Gaming Throwback - Rock Band:

• Check out the new Rift Master Wireless Guitar controller for Xbox and PC, perfect for reliving Rock Band nostalgia.
• Learn how the guitar controller integrates with Fortnite’s festival mode.

Show Notes and Links:

• Apple Beta Program: https://beta.apple.com/
• Call of Duty on Game Pass: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
• California DMV Blockchain Initiative: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/
• SearchGPT Waitlist: https://searchgpt.com/
• Rift Master Wireless Guitar: https://www.pdp.com/

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Katie, Krause, Chilla, and Sorg continue to practice social distancing with some tech upgrades hitting this week's episode as they're talking about:

• Katie is checking in with her Awesome Thing of the Week - - her new Ryobi lawnmower.
• Aaaaand, we have a bonus Animal Crossing New Horizons update from Katie as she's showing off her Godzilla on screen behind her!
• Krause is sharing Some Good News as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla has been making some updates to his home office to accommodate working from home. He's sharing his new gamechanger device!
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Xbox Game Pass, which he's been checking out a little bit with some of his free time.
• We're checking out some Today at Apple options to learn things while in quarantine.
• We're talking some Xbox All Access options.
• Finding yourself on Zoom calls these days? Check out some backgrounds, like those from our friends at Sheetz!
• Minecraft ray tracing is a thing. But, does it make it better or ruin it?
• Google Nest is lowering camera quality to conserve internet resources.
• Smart devices help us out in so many ways. We're talking about how a smart toilet can help detect diseases.
• Since we're stuck at home, Sorg is checking out Movies Anywhere as an option to share movies with friends.
• We're sharing some tips and secrets on iPhone messaging to wow your friends!
• Sorg has been spending a little too much time with Instagram ads.

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