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Your go-to tech podcast for a breakdown of all the latest gadgets and news in the world of electronics. Hosted by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber.

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March 24, 202537 min

iPhone 16e, DoorDash financing and Tesla vs wall

In this episode of CTRL-AC, we talk about the new iPhone 16e, new MacBook Air and DoorDash financing. Yes, really. Then we break down the viral Mark Rober “Can you Fool a Self Driving Car?” video and Andrew gives his first impressions of the Whoop 4.0. Andrew’s iPhone 16e article- https://www.texannews.net/article/497,is-the-iphone-16e-worth-it Mark Rober’s Tesla video- https://youtu.be/IQJL3htsDyQ?si=4TqY981psyMYHfmp Kyle Paul’s response video- https://x.com/alsetcenter/status/1902816452773810409 Sponsor link- https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

January 13, 202546 min

The Honey scam and the craziest CES tech

This week on CTRL-AC, we talk about ChatGPT arriving on the iPhone, the Honey browser extension scam, buying a car on Amazon, Apple’s possible FaceID doorbell, and our impressions of AirPods Max and the Apple Watch Series 10. Then we recap all of the latest CES tech including the strange new Dell naming scheme. Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music by Ayden Perkins.

December 9, 202440 min

The wonderful new Mac Mini and an Apple home robot?

This week on CTRL-AC, we talk about the Tyson vs Paul Netflix streaming disaster, Apple’s new additions to the Mac lineup and a bunch of new Apple leaks. Then we close the episode with the coolest truck to tailgate with. Links- Sponsor link https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

October 28, 202432 min

We have “1 million” AI followers and Model S Plaid Impressions

This week on CTRL-AC, we talk about Scout Motors making a comeback with two new EVs and a new AI social media site. Then we go over Intel’s new CPUs, RTX 5000 series leaks and our Model S Plaid impressions. Links- Sponsor link https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

September 16, 202448 min

iPhone 16 is here…features coming later?

CTRL-AC is your look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch upgrades, new AirPods, and Apple Intelligence….which we’ll have to wait a little longer for. Sponsor link https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

August 19, 202433 min

EV “exhaust” sounds are strange and Cybertruck durability concerns?

CTRL-AC is your look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about the Dodge Charger Daytona fake exhaust sounds, possible Cybertruck durability concerns, and our always positive EV comments. Links- Daytona sound clip https://s3.amazonaws.com/chryslermedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/video/148515/derivatives/mp4/Dodge_Charger_Daytona_Scat_Pack.mp4?v.425 Cybertruck durability test https://youtu.be/PK_EJ3DyiiA?si=YlAqjBp0Dz4Wxj0c Sponsor link https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

August 5, 202443 min

SearchGPT and Rent-a-PC

CTRL-AC is your look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about Open AI’s new SearchGPT, the possibility of a subscription mouse, and our 2024 back to school tech guide. Then we break down the value (or lack thereof) of NZXT’s PC rental service, discuss the AI Friend necklace, and close out the show with our Acura ZDX impressions. Decoder clip link- https://www.tiktok.com/@decoderpod/video/7397460742493998367 Sponsor link- https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

July 22, 202442 min

Samsung’s Apple clones, CMF’s budget tech, and Sam Altman’s house

CTRL-AC is your look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip/Fold 6, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring. Then we give our impressions of the CMf buds, talkabout about CMF as a whole, and once again discuss the Samsung Frame TV. We end the show with a look inside the Vegas sphere and a tribute to Sam Altman’s financial struggles. Sponsor link- https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

July 1, 202447 min

Rivian’s 1000 hp upgrade, BMW M5 goes hybrid, and a cheaper Vision Pro?

CTRL-AC is your look at the world of tech. Today, we talk about the new Rivian R1T and R1S, plus new Rivians coming out soon…then we go over Andrew’s new bluetooth speaker, the new BMW M5 and Bentley Continental becoming hybrids, a cheaper Vision Pro, Snapdragon X Elite laptop reviews, and the Adobe lawsuit. Tweets- https://twitter.com/bilawalsidhu/status/1800355980829405603 https://twitter.com/luciascarlet/status/1800856031519481981 Sponsor link- https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.

June 17, 20241 hr 3 min

Apple Intelligence is here - WWDC 2024 Recap

CTRL-AC is your look at the world of tech. Today, we recap this year’s WWDC. We go over iOS 18, iPadOS 18, MacOS Sequoia, WatchOS 11 and VisionOS 2. Then we break down Apple Intelligence: Apple’s native generative AI feature set. Tweets- https://twitter.com/bilawalsidhu/status/1800355980829405603 https://twitter.com/luciascarlet/status/1800856031519481981 Sponsor link- https://thecompletebackyard.com/ Hosted and edited by Andrew Utterback and Cole Webber. Theme music created by Ayden Perkins.