Lon Seidman / Lon.TV ☑️

YouTube Tech Reviewer at https://lon.tv - Learn more about me here: https://blog.lon.tv/about-lon-seidman/

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Last Notes

2026-09-29 13:11:46 UTC

A new report from Proton highlights that many top-rated free mobile games contain trackers that send user data to servers in Russia and China. - https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/your-favorite-free-mobile-game-could-be-sharing-your-data-with-russia-and-china-proton-warns

2026-09-08 02:16:49 UTC

General Motors is sticking to its plan to ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of its own built-in infotainment systems, despite heavy consumer pushback. However, they've recently confirmed a strange exception for the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq. - https://www.engadget.com/2249559/carplay-android-auto-carplay-gm-breakup-one-exception-2027-cadillac-lyriq/

2026-09-07 21:01:50 UTC

The latest Nielsen data indicates that while streaming remains the top way to consume content, live sports have significantly boosted viewership for major broadcast networks. - https://cordcuttersnews.com/nielsen-finds-streaming-dominated-tv-as-sports-helped-abc-cbs-fox-nbc-grow/

2026-09-04 23:16:48 UTC

TiVo is ending its long-standing free automatic commercial skipping feature in November. The company is reportedly testing a paid premium subscription service of course.. - https://cordcuttersnews.com/tivo-plans-to-end-free-automatic-commercial-skipping-in-november-tests-paid-premium-replacement-service/

2026-08-20 03:46:48 UTC

Community-maintained 'Free Blockbuster' boxes are appearing in neighborhoods to facilitate the exchange of DVDs and Blu-rays. - https://www.techradar.com/streaming/blockbuster-is-making-an-unlikely-comeback-neighborhood-free-blockbuster-boxes-are-multiplying-for-dvd-and-blu-ray-fans-as-new-website-turns-netflix-into-a-3d-video-store

2026-08-09 14:45:56 UTC

Another soulless McDonald’s.. they really don’t want you coming inside. Could you imagine a kid wanting to have a birthday party here ?
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2026-07-30 13:00:50 UTC

The NAB is pushing to mandate AM radio in cars under the guise of protecting emergency communications. Meanwhile, they're lobbying to put those same life-saving broadcasts behind encrypted TV paywalls.
Let's be consistent: No encryption on the public airwaves. Period.
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2026-07-10 01:00:47 UTC

Publishers Are Preparing to Opt Out of Google Search https://www.adweek.com/media/publishers-opt-out-google-search/

2026-06-20 20:30:47 UTC

Lord British is reportedly reclaiming the series' rights back from EA, and it could happen as soon as next year https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-creator-of-ultima-is-reportedly-reclaiming-the-series-rights-back-from-ea-and-it-could-happen-as-soon-as-next-year/

2026-06-13 11:00:33 UTC

US Government Restricts Access to Anthrophic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access

2026-04-02 02:30:33 UTC

OldVersion Is Back, And Better Than Ever https://hackaday.com/2026/04/01/oldversion-is-back-and-better-than-ever/

2026-03-17 14:30:58 UTC

Samsung to Discontinue the $2800+ Galaxy Z TriFold After Just Three Months https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/17/samsung-to-discontinue-galaxy-z-trifold/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=69b95347769399000137e561

2026-01-06 16:41:53 UTC

CES 2026 Dispatches Have Begun!
https://blog.lon.tv/2026/01/06/ces-2026-dispatches-have-begun/
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2025-12-31 17:30:17 UTC

Stewart Cheifet, Computer Chronicles Host, Passes Away at 87 https://obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-cheifet

2025-12-28 13:38:16 UTC

This Redditor says their digital "purchases" of Star Trek episodes were removed from their account following some changes to Paramount's licensing. Has anyone else experienced this?
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2025-12-21 03:05:47 UTC

The QMTech MiSTer Clone is Affordable and Available!
https://blog.lon.tv/2025/12/20/the-qmtech-mister-clone-is-affordable-and-available/
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2025-12-14 15:52:46 UTC

Snow Days are great for BBSing
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2025-12-02 20:58:43 UTC

Get ready for 'True RGB' TVs from Sony https://www.techradar.com/televisions/get-ready-for-true-rgb-tvs-sonys-oled-busting-next-gen-tvs-seem-to-have-a-name-and-they-wont-be-alone

2025-11-27 12:46:36 UTC

Just like the NAB, Sinclair Broadcasting doesn't want you commenting on their TV ad promoting NextgenTV. Mainly because they don't want people to know their encryption has made NextGenTVs prohibitively expensive and confusing to use. Good luck finding one at retail.
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2025-11-25 17:26:41 UTC

eXoWin9x – Launch Windows 98 Games Like ROMs https://retrorgb.com/exowin9x-launch-windows-98-games-like-roms.html

2025-11-22 23:47:43 UTC

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Weird.. maybe you got a bad one. He's usually pretty good with support I'd reach out to him .

2025-11-22 23:45:42 UTC

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did you buy your adapters from Misteraddons too ? The bliss ones are not compatible even though they use the HDMI connectors.

2025-11-22 23:29:48 UTC

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which analog or digital board version do you have?

2025-11-14 12:23:32 UTC

Easing USB-C Cable Confusion with Testing Devices!
https://blog.lon.tv/2025/11/14/easing-usb-c-cable-confusion-with-testing-devices/
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2025-11-03 02:32:29 UTC

Going old school tonight - BBS'ing and Ham Radio
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2025-11-02 13:07:02 UTC

Flock cameras lead Colorado police to wrong suspect: "It became my job to prove my innocence" https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/flock-cameras-lead-colorado-police-wrong-suspect/

2025-11-01 22:51:26 UTC

TECH DISPATCH! 16 New Gadgets from the 2025 NYC Pepcom Holiday Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEZwBbwl39Y

2025-10-31 11:27:09 UTC

Castlevania Is Being Ported To The Atari 2600 ? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/10/castlevania-is-being-ported-to-the-checks-notes-atari-2600

2025-10-26 19:04:58 UTC

Apple is reportedly getting ready to introduce ads to its Maps app https://www.engadget.com/apps/apple-is-reportedly-getting-ready-to-introduce-ads-to-its-maps-app-170654072.html?src=rss

2025-10-17 20:04:30 UTC

Atari is Now Making Intellivisions https://www.engadget.com/gaming/atari-just-announced-the-intellivision-spirit-a-revamp-of-the-iconic-1980s-gaming-console-163210832.html?src=rss

2025-10-02 11:26:28 UTC

Comcast's NBCUniversal Deletes G4TV Videos from YouTube, Erasing Gaming History From X-Play and Attack of The Show https://cordcuttersnews.com/comcasts-nbcuniversal-deletes-g4tv-videos-from-youtube-erasing-gaming-history-from-x-play-and-attack-of-the-show/

2025-09-24 17:14:30 UTC

In an effort to "get with the times" I am going to be segmenting some less watched topics on my main channel into their own one. I am starting with video production gear and gadgets which have been underperforming on my main channel. Check out my new production channel here! http://lon.tv/video

2025-09-15 01:24:46 UTC

Shader Glass Can Turn Your Flat Panel Into A Convincing CRT Replica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqNz4zTXBAg

2025-09-12 01:08:55 UTC

Was greeted with this message when I booted up my production PC today. Microsoft: "Your perfectly functional PC will be e-waste on October 14, 2025. Please buy another. Thank you."
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2025-08-18 21:52:07 UTC

Plex warns users to patch security vulnerability immediately https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/plex-warns-users-to-patch-security-vulnerability-immediately/

2025-08-13 11:54:51 UTC

Sinclair Sells The Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Streaming Service NewsOn https://cordcuttersnews.com/sinclair-sells-the-local-abc-cbs-fox-nbc-streaming-service-newson/

2025-08-01 12:49:11 UTC

Tim Cook Has Now Been Apple's CEO for Longer Than Steve Jobs https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/01/tim-cook-apple-ceo-for-longer-than-steve-jobs/

2025-07-31 03:58:51 UTC

Interesting .. Nintendo is conducting a customer survey in regards to digital vs. physical games.
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2025-07-25 12:04:09 UTC

"E! News" Is Canceled After 34 Years https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/e-news-canceled-1236328449/

2025-07-15 17:22:09 UTC

"Andor" Gets 14 Emmy Nominations https://gizmodo.com/andor-gets-14-emmy-nominations-in-a-genre-heavy-year-2000629453

2025-07-14 19:23:47 UTC

ChromeOS and Android to Merge? https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/i-think-you-see-the-future-first-on-android-googles-android-leader-sameer-samat

2025-06-15 12:23:16 UTC

Jim Henson Company May Release MuppetVision 3D in VR https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/breaking-jim-henson-company-may-release-muppetvision-3d-in-vr/

2025-06-04 01:44:41 UTC

T-Mobile Officially Launches Its Fiber Internet Service https://www.pcmag.com/news/tmobile-fiber-home-internet-lumos-five-year-price-lock

2025-05-25 13:36:26 UTC

Researchers Search for the Mystery Photographer of San Francisco http://youtube.com/watch?v=c70oFiGTv90

2025-05-15 23:10:43 UTC

8bitdo Retro R8 Gaming Mouse Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8AbqpMWCs

2025-05-07 04:49:32 UTC

#Andor is on a whole other level. Absolute masterpiece.

2025-05-06 22:56:17 UTC

My New Media Server Update! Unraid 7.1 Enables Intel N150 Plex Transcoding on the GMKTec G9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4WyAQLslcA

2025-04-29 14:40:06 UTC

"Your gratitude has been duly logged in the Great Ledger of Friendly Humans"
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2025-04-27 18:47:15 UTC

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I don't think people realize how bad it's going to be after May 2 - there's a lot of stuff in transit that's going to get a huge tax bill in just a few days.

2025-04-26 23:12:04 UTC

Dust Off Your Nintendo 64! The Summercart 64 lets you play every game and unlock some new tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipPGFyPAqkY

2025-04-15 16:20:57 UTC

Foldable iPhone to Cost ~$1,000 More Than Today's Pro Max https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/15/foldable-iphone-to-cost-1000-more-than-pro-max/

2025-04-04 17:26:41 UTC

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders because of Trump tariffs https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/04/nintendo-delays-switch-2-pre-orders-because-of-trump-tariffs-.html

2025-04-01 18:29:59 UTC

Billy Mitchell Has Won His Defamation Lawsuit Against The YouTuber Karl Jobst https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/04/billy-mitchell-has-won-his-defamation-lawsuit-against-the-youtuber-karl-jobst

2025-03-31 13:12:57 UTC

Over 60 Local TV Stations May Soon Stop Offering Free OTA Broadcasts & Replace Them With for 5G TV if The FCC Approves The Changes https://cordcuttersnews.com/over-60-local-tv-stations-may-soon-stop-offering-free-ota-broadcasts-replace-them-with-for-5g-tv-if-the-fcc-approves-the-changes/

2025-03-22 12:42:05 UTC

A bipartisan effort to censor the Internet is underway.. https://www.techdirt.com/2025/03/21/democratic-senators-team-up-with-maga-to-hand-trump-a-censorship-machine/

2025-03-16 02:37:12 UTC

Coder faces 10 years' jailtime for creating a 'kill switch' that screwed-up his employers' systems when he was laid off https://www.yahoo.com/news/coder-faces-10-years-jailtime-165348772.html

2025-03-15 15:37:04 UTC

Deal alert - Woot has the full size Famicom-style 8bitdo retromechanical keyboard on sale for $64.99. I recently reviewed the NES color theme on the channel. Find it here: https://lon.tv/i72zg (compensated affiliate link).
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2025-03-10 16:02:50 UTC

SNES Consoles Appear To Be Getting Faster As They Age https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/03/snes-consoles-appear-to-be-getting-faster-as-they-age

2025-03-02 22:21:07 UTC

17 Years Ago, a Little Box Changed How We Watch TV https://cordcuttersnews.com/roku-revolution-17-years-ago-a-little-box-changed-how-we-watch-tv/

2025-02-25 14:57:53 UTC

Survey: Half of Americans Still Use Physical Media
https://blog.lon.tv/2025/02/25/survey-half-of-americans-still-use-physical-media/
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2025-02-21 17:33:28 UTC

Limited Run Games NES Cartridges Have Voltage Issues https://www.retrorgb.com/lrg-nes-cartridge-voltage-issues.html

2025-02-17 21:44:45 UTC

Scammers sending out private videos to creators, hoping to get them to click through and then get scammed with a cookie hijack. Don't fall for it!
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2025-02-16 21:35:24 UTC

I just added a bunch of additional items to my store! Clearing out the back room: https://lontv-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/previously-reviewed-items

2025-02-13 01:47:33 UTC

YouTube TV Could be Losing BET, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Paramount Network Tomorrow https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-tv-bould-be-losing-bet-cbs-cbs-sports-network-comedy-central-mtv-nickelodeon-and-paramount-network-tonight/

2025-02-12 17:33:52 UTC

Have any YouTube creators been approached by Adcelerate for placing content on MSN properties? It's not a scam but I'm curious what the revenue looks like from those who are participating. They claw back the first $100 monthly and provide not guarantees on CPMs.

2025-02-09 23:20:28 UTC

Sadly this is how many cord cutters will experience the #Superbowl tonight. @brendancarrfcc needs to fix this!
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2025-02-02 15:38:32 UTC

DIY AI: Running Models on a Gaming Laptop for Beginners!
https://blog.lon.tv/2025/02/02/diy-ai-running-models-on-a-gaming-laptop-for-beginners/
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2025-01-29 15:16:32 UTC

"No Internet is needed to watch DRM encrypted NextgenTV!" - except when you need a firmware update to watch encrypted TV.
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2025-01-28 01:45:44 UTC

Google released the source code to the Pebble Watch operating system. Fitbit acquired Pebble's assets in 2016 and Google later acquired Fitbit. https://github.com/google/pebble

2025-01-25 02:56:57 UTC

I haven't been dissuaded from "New Trek" despite some of the fan and critic pushback (Discovery Klingons notwithstanding). This is the first piece of Star Trek content I switched off before completion EVER in 40+ years.. Section 31 is just that awful that I couldn't continue wasting my free time watching it.

2025-01-25 01:43:42 UTC

Wow this Section 31 movie is pretty terrible ..

2024-11-27 01:24:52 UTC

Next MiSTer Pi Batch Pre Orders Begin - Low cost DE-10 Nano clone for MiSTer https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-pi-batch-3-pre-orders.html

2024-11-26 00:56:02 UTC

Caldor Pre-Thanksgiving Sale Circular from 1981 https://www.retroist.com/p/caldor-pre-thanksgiving-sale-circular

2024-11-18 22:14:51 UTC

WordPress security plugin has a huge flaw that can lead to full site takeovers https://hothardware.com/news/security-flaw-discovered-in-wordpress-plugin

2024-11-13 02:08:24 UTC

Amazon is Officially Shutting Down Its Free Streaming Service Freevee https://cordcuttersnews.com/amazon-is-officially-shutting-down-its-free-streaming-service-freevee/

2024-11-12 21:55:00 UTC

As a budding new aviator I must say the most value packed product in all of aviation is Foreflight. #aviation

2024-11-09 03:14:23 UTC

Why can't more USB-C cable makers do what this one does: print the cable's capabilities on the connector?!?
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2024-09-30 16:30:42 UTC

DOOM ported to quantum computers https://github.com/Lumorti/Quandoom

2024-09-26 14:18:41 UTC

Plaud AI NotePin Review
https://blog.lon.tv/2024/09/26/plaud-ai-notepin-review/
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2024-09-08 00:36:14 UTC

The MiSTer, The Best All-in-one Retro Gaming Machine, Just Got Cheaper https://aftermath.site/mister-pi-de-10-nano-clone-board-taki-udon

2024-08-19 12:40:03 UTC

Bluesky has launched RSS feeds - Open RSS https://openrss.org/blog/bluesky-has-launched-rss-feeds

2024-08-08 22:53:45 UTC

Android Tablet with an E-ink Display! Boox Palma Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD3LvBOOae8