Batteries Not Included

This week, Darrin takes a look at the winners from the 2018 Game Awards, learns about a new project that lets people actually share their thoughts, and Google is getting into the ride-sharing business.

This week, Darrin looks at a [scientific study](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/your-dog-may-not-be-a-genius-after-all/) that claims dogs aren't all that special, a recap of the latest NASA mission to Mars, and how "loot boxes" in video games are drawing federal attention. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday afternoon at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

Black Friday has come and gone, but your gift list still has a few people left on it. Luckily, Darrin has a look at what you should get the tech or gaming geek in your life. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday afternoon at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

Although, frankly, you'll probably be shopping online this year, here's a look at some great deals all the while. Also, a brief look at the life of Stan Lee.

This week, Darrin looks at ways to save some cash on those holiday plane tickets, a website that is literally giving away music, and a new type of PC that you can wear, if you're into things like that. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

The next version of the iPad got Darrin's attention, and he'll go over why in this week's episode. Also, Red Dead Redemption 2 made a LOT of money, and the Mac Mini is getting an overhaul. Listen to Batteries Not Included every Saturday on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

It's a mixed bag this week, as Darrin talks about Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments on "weaponizing" consumer data, a new video game that looks to revive the "toys to life" craze, and a pair of high-tech glasses called "Focals." Hear Batteries Not Included every Saturday afternoon on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week, Darrin talks about some controversy over the revelation that people working on Red Dead Redemption 2 (pictured) were putting in 100-hour work weeks to get the game out on time. Also, Facebook admits it wants to spy on you some more.

Darrin looks at a trio of new tech announcements that came down this week, including Facebook's attempt to supplant the Amazon Echo, and Google's attempt to fight the iPad. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday morning at 10:30am and Saturday afternoon at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week, Darrin looks at the Presidential Alert system that lit up many of our phones recently, and a new development that would have virus-carrying bugs deployed to genetically alter crops. Listen to Batteries Not Included every Saturday morning at 10:30am, and Saturday afternoon at 4pm, on WOWO 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week, Darrin takes a look at the lessons learned from the sudden closure of Telltale Games, the developers of games focused on Batman, Game of Thrones, and The Walking Dead (pictured). Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week's episode features Amazon trying to do right by smaller businesses that they otherwise might have snuffed out, while Japan tries to do right by "The Jetsons." Catch "Batteries Not Included" every Saturday on WOWO!

This week, Darrin complains about the pricing of the next line of iPhones, and about how NBA 2K19 treated Fort Wayne, before relaxing with some "space champagne." Tune in to WOWO 1190AM/107.5FM every Saturday afternoon at 4pm for Batteries Not Included!

This week, Darrin takes another look at 5G for mobile networks, and what that means for you. Also, a recap of last weekend's Extra Life effort, and new details on how Internet Service Providers are taking advantage of a world without Net Neutrality. (Photo credit: Mike Mozart)

This week, Darrin looks at President Trump's claims that Google is skewing search results against conservative news sites, and tests that theory. Also, a reminder of Darrin's annual Extra Life effort to raise money for Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

This week, Darrin talks about a situation that saw Verizon Wireless throttle much-needed cellular data that firefighters were using to fight a California wildfire, and how this could be related to recent Net Neutrality developments. Also, Facebook is rating your posts, and PC gaming just got a lot more expensive.

This week, Darrin takes a moment to remember a colleague we lost too soon. Also, someone designed a set of wearable "gills" that will let you breathe underwater, and Nintendo's bringing down the hammer on emulation, which might actually be a bad thing. Tune in every Saturday at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week, Darrin talks about the changes to the Academy Awards, how Ford is helping turn their employees into cyborgs, and why you're pronouncing "NES" wrong. Tune in every Saturday at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week we talk about the annual Extra Life event, which sees gamers raise money for Children's Miracle Network hospitals nationwide. To support Darrin's fundraising effort, [click here.](https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=302392) For more information about Extra Life, [click here](https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1306). Also, Apple's gamble on a $1,000 phone may have paid off in a big way.

Plus, how mutated tomatoes might be a good thing, and commentary on whether Google really did violate antitrust rules with its Android operating system.