Greg Nibler
Former Host
Author/Co-Author of 159 articles
Greg has worked as a Host, Producer, and Writer in radio and television since the early 2000s, working for such companies as CBS Radio, Alpha Broadcasting, the Portland Trail Blazers and Funemployment Radio. He feels we live in a wonderful age of technology, as it’s theoretically possible his childhood dream of owning a hoverboard, flying car and a holodeck could actually come true..
DT Daily: RED’s holographic smartphone coming this summer
RED is known for high end, professional;cinema cameras. So what can we expect from the company's upcoming Hydrogen One smartphone? RED is promising unique features including a holographic screen and more.
DT Daily: YouTube announces Premium subscription service
YouTube's ad-free subscription service, YouTube Red, is going away. In its place will be the new YouTube Premium with more exclusive original content and music, designed to compete with other streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify.
DT Daily: Microsoft plans budget Surface tablet to compete with iPad
Don't call it a scaled down, bargain Surface Pro tablet. Apple’s iconic iPad will soon have some new competition. in the form of an upcoming 10 inch Surface tablet, priced to compete with the $329 iPad.
DT Daily: Facebook deletes over a half-billion fake accounts
In the first three months of 2018 Facebook removed over 500 Million fake accounts. For perspective, there are over 2.2 billion accounts on Facebook. So are 1 in 4 accounts on the social network really fake?
DT Daily: NES Classic Edition set to return this summer
Mark your calendars people. The NES Classic Edition is making a return this summer. If you missed out on it the first time then plan on getting your order placed quickly because this is another limited edition.
DT Daily: Samsung Galaxy X foldable phone could debut at MWC 2019
Samsung has big plans for 2019 with the unveiling of not just the Galaxy S10, but quite possibly its long rumored, foldable smartphone. It's a 3 screen device that folds in half. Could the Samsung Galaxy X be the next big thing?
DT Daily: Jaguar and Waymo partner for autonomous I-Pace EV
Google's autonomous ride-hailing service looks to Jaguar to produce fully electric luxury SUVs. Also, Huawei's P20 Pro delivers a next-level smartphone camera.
DT Daily: Facebook’s privacy scandal continues with smartphone data revelation
Beyond the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is defending its practices of collecting call and text data from user's connected Android smartphones.
Trends with Benefits podcast
Can tech prevent Forest Fires? Wildfires are the worst they’ve ever been in the Western US. On this episode we take a look at how tech has changed the way we fight them, and how the tech on the horizon could prevent this kind of devastation in the future.
DT Daily: Over 5,000 smart home devices now work with Google Assistant
The ever expanding Google Assistant ecosystem just grew exponentially. The newly announced list of compatible devices grew to over 5,000 and now includes every major smart home device maker in the United States.
Trends with Benefits: VR does Vegas, Musk eyes Mars, Samsung is blowing up
Samsung washing machines explode too, Vegas wants you to place bets on VR, SpaceX has big plans for Mars, Retro Gaming returns to Portland, and we can’t wait for aerial burritos.
TWB Podcast 150: Google takes on Amazon & Apple; Quadcopter Commute; Mars City
Google's takes on Apple and Amazon with their new products; A Quadcopter may change how we commute and Dubai is creating a Mars City.
Trends with Benefits: Amazon unveils convenience stores, Samsung may drop the headphone jack
Amazon just opened a convenience store, and the front of the store has no checkstands. Also, Samsung's next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8, may copy the iPhone and drop the headphone jack.
Trends with Benefits: Google Docs phishing scam, Elon’s tunnel, and comedian Shane Torres
Did you receive a Gmail invitation to a Google Docs app this week. This was certainly fake and a very advanced attempt by hackers to infiltrate accounts. The DT roundtable of experts weighs in.
Trends with Benefits: Oculus Touch, self-lacing shoes, Google runs your life
The Oculus Touch catches the Rift up with HTC’s Vive, Google’s hardware explosion is going to conquer your home, Nike is making sci-fi real, and soon we’ll all be chatting in VR.
Trends with Benefits: Controlling trolls, Yahoo’s pwned, Apple wants a car company
Hackers hit Yahoo, Apple eyes McLaren and Lit Motors, Alex apps proliferate, Google fights trolls with Conversation AI, what’s next for Nintendo’s NX?
Trends with benefits: Don’t swear in front of your mom’s friends on Facebook
In our latest episode of Trends with Benefits, we dive into VR cinema, are joined by comedian Gabe Dinger, and discuss the good and bad of Facebook's new AI for offensive content.
Trends with Benefits: Tidal in trouble, boombox luggage, dirty VR daydreams
Tidal is in trouble, VR porn could kill old-school porn, smart contact lenses are going to freak everyone out, and Google has way too many chat apps. Guests include Ezra Cimino-Hurt and Chris Regis.
Trends with Benefits: Sassy robots, NASA’s planetary defense force, and Netflix
The Digital Trends crew chats about Netflix, robots, NASA's new planetary defense plan, and the next industrial revolution.
Trends with Benefits: Have we finally created Sentinels from ‘The Matrix’?
Would you get into a self driving Uber? Residents of one rust-belt city will soon be asking themselves that question. Also, what's the worst that could happen when OpenAI is pointed at Reddit and told to learn?
Trends with Benefits: Volkswagen’s very bad week, and how to become a cyborg
Today's podcast examines the surprising details revealing 100 million Volkswagens are vulnerable to hackers. We also dive into the latest rumors surrounding the PS4 Neo.
TWB Podcast: SpaceX triumph, Spotify vs. Apple Music, Apple Watch health
After the success of the Falcon launch, what's next for SpaceX and Tesla? Spotify is the kind of streaming music, but Apple Music is hot on the trail. The Apple Watch may soon provide your doctor with valuable information.
TWB Podcast: Amazon Echo vs. Google Home vs. Apple HomePod, Galaxy X
With the three big names in Home Assistants all taking aim at each other, we break down the Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod. Samsung may be debuting a foldable phone this year and we'll recap some highlights from Outdoor Retailer.
TWB Podcast: iPhone X discontinued?, Galaxy S9 first look, 50 Cent’s bitcoins
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.
Apple may stop selling the iPhone X this summer
Despite respectable sales, Apple could be retiring the iPhone X as early as summer 2018. Analysts predict even larger screen sizes and a more affordable option to debut by the end of the year.
TWB Podcast: Best TVs of CES; emerging tech; Amazon/Apple 2nd HQ; Falcon X
We'll cover the Best TVs of CES, some of more fringe emerging tech, Amazon and Apple's 2nd Headquarter statuses and the Falcon X Heavy rocket may finally be launching.
TWB Podcast: CES preview; LG 8K television; Home assistant takeover
CES Preview and Digital Trends coverage; LG 88" 8K television; Home assistants will be taking over everything; the strange tech of CES.
TWB Podcast: Apple slows down iPhones; Future of TVs; Magic Leap One
Apple confirms they slow down performance of old iPhones; A preview of the future of televisions and CES; Magic Leap One AR review.