2 Grandpas Talking Tech

Gramps Video Store

Maybe it wasn’t quite as bad as walking uphill both ways, but renting a movie was not nearly as easy as hitting play on your favorite streaming service. In this episode we share our experiences with the various evolutions of movie and tv shows rental. Outline 01:23 Intro 03:44 Small Town Movie Rental Stores 04:39 Renting a Video Player 07:24 Renting Movies 10:52 Blockbuster 14:43 The Arrival of Netflix 17:04 RedBox 20:09 The Return of Old School Media 30:14 Reducing the Streaming Bill - Maybe 35:46 Could Have Been Rich 37:45 Streaming Superiority 39:22 Wrap UpWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.com [https://www.thetechgrandpas.com] IG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/ [https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech [https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech] Music licensed thru Music Radio Creative #vhs #dvd #streaming

7: Road Trip! Travel Packing List & Tips

As we dive into summer, let’s talk about building our checklist to make those trips less stressful. Everything from charging tech, to more analog stuff, we’ve got plenty of suggestions to help ease the stress of those family vacations. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors: https://flip.it/VboIBD [https://flip.it/VboIBD] * Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness while using devices in moving vehicles, is supported on iPhones and iPads running iOS 18/iPadOS 18 or later. The feature displays animated dots on the screen edges that mimic vehicle movement, reducing sensory conflict. [1, 2, 3] Supported Devices & Software iPhone: iPhone 11 and later models running iOS 18. * iPad: Various iPad Pro and newer iPad models running iPadOS 18. Show Outline 00:00 Pre-Show 02:23 Intro 03:37 News and Rumors 09:48 Darth Vader Apple Ultra Watch 14:58 General Travel Tech 19:51 Portable Charges on Airlines 24:28 Cases 29:21 AirTags 33:01 Headphones 35:16 Temporary Subscriptions 36:55 Motion Sensitivity 38:17 Apps 45:45 Non-Tech Stuff 51:09 Snacks and Goodie Management 55:47 Wrap Up #roadtrip #disneyland #cruise Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.com [https://www.thetechgrandpas.com] IG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/ [https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech [https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech] Music licensed thru Music Radio Creative

Let's All Go to the Lobby

In this retro vs. modern episode we reminisce on our favorite moving going experiences and talk about drive ins, dollar shows, and modern moving going. If you haven’t been to a drive in, find one and go. 00:00 Let's Go to the Lobby 00:34 Intro 03:31 Watching Movies All Day - Sneaky Sneaky 05:13 Balconies and Goonies 06:53 Movie Posters 08:29 Drive Ins 14:01 Dollar Movies 17:11 Modern Moving Going Experience 20:26 Megaplex Theaters 23:01 Change for the Better 25:44 Dine In Theaters 29:04 Movie Buckets 31:25 Movie Subscriptions 35:49 Wrapping Up #dollarmovie #driveinmovie Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.com [https://www.thetechgrandpas.com] IG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/ [https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech [https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech] Music licensed thru Music Radio Creative

6: The Force is Not Strong With These

This week we dive into key accessories that are must haves to support our key devices. The force is stronger with some than others and definitely is not strong with J’s son’s iPhone. 00:00 Digital Passports 02:16 Intro 03:08 The Rumor Game 07:59 Reminder on the Shows Purpose 12:33 Must Have Services 20:24 Screen Protectors 25:27 Charging 39:44 MagSafe All the Way 41:57 Car Mounts 46:17 CarPlay 51:00 Backpacks 56:13 Phone Cases 59:00 Apple Watch Accessories 01:06:12 Misc Accessories 01:12:45 Wrap Up 01:14:53 Post Show- Another Destroyed Screen #anker #screenprotector #iPhone #ipad SF Bags Tank Folio: https://www.sfbags.com/collections/laptop-backpacks/products/tech-folio-tank-backpack-17 [https://www.sfbags.com/collections/laptop-backpacks/products/tech-folio-tank-backpack-17] Anker 6in1 Portable: https://a.co/d/0eBpyk9O [https://a.co/d/0eBpyk9O] Anker Tower: https://a.co/d/0bhl7EJr [https://a.co/d/0bhl7EJr] Wall Plug Protector: https://a.co/d/0cl2Ah2K [https://a.co/d/0cl2Ah2K] Torras: https://a.co/d/0ho091ku [https://a.co/d/0ho091ku] Wireless CarPlay Adapter: https://a.co/d/0dcQomYN [https://a.co/d/0dcQomYN] MagSafe Car Mount: https://a.co/d/0f276dLd [https://a.co/d/0f276dLd] Screen Protectors: https://a.co/d/09bSysQL [https://a.co/d/09bSysQL] New Anker 8:1: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charging-Detachable-Extension-Accessory/dp/B0CYT4LC2M?ref_=ast_sto_dp [https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charging-Detachable-Extension-Accessory/dp/B0CYT4LC2M?ref_=ast_sto_dp] Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.com [https://www.thetechgrandpas.com] IG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/ [https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech [https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech] Music licensed thru Music Radio Creative

Retro vs. Modern: Top 5 Video Games

Introducing our Retro Vs. Modern Series. This week we start the series off by naming our top 5 Retro and Modern Video Games. Join us for this discussion and in the comments or on our website through the feedback form. J Top 5 Retro - Ms. PacMan - Contra - NBA Jam - Nintendo Arcade - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past G Top 5 Retro - Super Mario Brothers - Contra - Pitfall - Techmo Bowl - Track and Field J Top 5 Modern - Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Halo Series - Fallout Series - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wld and Tears of the Kingdom G Top 5 Modern - Mario Kart 8 - Luigi’s Mansion - Sports Series (NBA 2k, MLB the Show) - Lego Games (Incredibles, Star Wars Skywalker Saga) 00:00 Epic Showdown: Master Chief vs. Contra Brothers 01:04 Intro 02:36 Retro vs. Modern Series Explanation 06:03 J - Top Five Retro Games 12:41 Greg - Retro Top 5 17:12 Nostalgia and Core Memories 20:32 J - Top 5 Modern Games 29:15 Greg - Top 5 Modern Games 37:03 Newer Generations and Our Childhood Memories 46:23 Show Outro Final.mp4 46:33 Post Show - Only Play One Game Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.com [https://www.thetechgrandpas.com] IG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/ [https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech [https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktech] Music licensed thru Music Radio Creative