Daily Tech News Show

How is an upstart wireless broadband provider beating an incumbent cable broadband provider? We find out as Patrick Norton shares his experience with his new internet provider. Plus are tariffs really going to increase the price of popular gadgets? We unpack the news and drill through the FUD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DC is launching the DC Universe streaming service as a hub for all of its properties. One of the chief aims of the service is to bring fans of the DC universe into a location that can provide the detail and nuance that twitter and Facebook can't provide while also weeding out toxic behavior and harassment. Will it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU has handed down a €4.3 billion fine for three cases of Google abusing its dominant Android market position. We examine the reasoning and the implications have for Google and its operations in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should Airbnb handle people with criminal convictions. Should all data be made relevant or just the most recent or the most serious?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the reason's why some of Instagram's biggest memers are locking their accounts and going private with their posts. Will this new approach ensure enough mindshare on a crowded platform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adobe announces that it will reveal a full featured version Photoshop for the iPad this fall. What does it mean for Apple and what does it tell us about Apple's hardware strategy. Plus MS pens a blog post detailing the implications of facial recognition on society and the need for greater government regulation of the technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has unleashed updated MacBooks to an eagerly awaiting audience. We examine what the new machines brings and what they portend for Apple hardware in the near-future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olio, a new startup hopes to the address the problem of food waste by users share their extra food with others in the neighborhood or help corporations donate unwanted food via volunteers. How effective is this model and can be replicated in other locales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video game addiction is a relatively new phenomenon. We examine various aspects of the disorder and discuss whether or not video game addiction is a real or merely a symptom of a deeper psychological issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the demand for AI processing takes off chip makers are scrambling for a piece of the action. We take a look at the various offerings and approaches on the market or in development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As third-party encryption plug-ins face new scrutiny we discuss the wider implications of internet and connected technologies entering a mass-market phase where consumers want a set and forget it type of experience when it comes to security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a recent spate of violence instigated via WhatsApp the Indian government is asking the app maker for help in cracking down on irresponsible messaging blamed for inflaming tensions. But what can WhatsApp really do and what civic and legal responsibilities do messaging platforms aren't used to incite violence. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young. Hosted on Aca...

In this episode, we discuss: Our takeaways from E3 Sony's cross play PR issues Battle passes are the new standard Steam sales recommendations (Scott: Celeste, Endless Space 2 / Patrick: Opus Magnum, Dead Cells) With Patrick Beja and Scott Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ZTE resumes US Business, Uber is in talks to merge with Uber and Careem Networks, and Micron faces Chinese injunction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Sony stands firm on not allowing cross platform play on Fortnite for the PS4 we discuss the implications of Sony's policy and whether or not change course any time soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While much has been discussed about the disruption that automation will have on the job market, businesses and the economy not much work or thought has been giving on mitigating the fallout and the future of work. We discuss how to grapple with the inevitable shift in society as automation becomes a fact of working life. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young. MP3 Us...

It’s our end of June round table show. This month we discuss the developer shift from single player to multi-player games. Are single-player games an endangered species? Plus electric scooter rentals from Bird and Lime electric are gaining fans around the country. We find out what turned one scooter hater into one of their biggest fans! And as GO90 closes its doors we kick around what is and what...

Apple may bundle music, TV and news into a single subscription, a new Pew survey shows 74% of American adults think technology was helped their life but 36% think technology is bad for society, and Amazon is acquiring online pharmacy PillPack. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Justin Robert Young. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org . Plea...

Google rolls out public testing of Duplex. Google’s AI technology that can make human sounding phone calls on your behalf for reservations or appointments. We examine the impact, usefulness, and future of the technology. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org . Please SUBSCRIBE HERE...

5G is coming with its promise of faster speeds. Will this wireless cell technology finally give mobile users the same speeds as broadband users? And will this new technology provide meaningful competition for incumbent broadband providers? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Luria Petrucci. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org . P...

At VidCon 2018 YouTube announced new revenue opportunities for creators and Instagram unveiled IGTV for longer format video content. We asked YouTube Lamarr Wilson for a creator’s perspective on these new policies and how it will change things moving forward. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Lamarr Wilson. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) f...

What’s the state of diversity in tech and are the steps used to help improve the situation working? Plus YouTube announces new revenue options for creators and US Supreme Court rules that privacy in the digital age includes cellphone data held by 3rd parties. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Megan Rose Dickey, Roger Chang and Len Peralta. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (o...

The US Supreme Court rules that states can force online stores to collect taxes on goods sold in their jurisdiction. How will this ruling shake up the e-tailing space in the USA and what will it mean for smaller players? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org . Please SUBSCRIB...

The Brave web browser has started voluntary testing of its new ad opt-in program where uses can choose to see targeted ads based on their browsing history. Is this a new model of how smart browsers can juggle the demands of online advertising and improved user experience? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg,...

YouTube Premium launched in the EU and Patrick Beja is excited by it. Find out what he finds so appealing about the service and why you might want to subscribe to it yourself. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja. MP3 Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org . Please SUBSCRIBE HERE . Subscribe through Apple Podcasts . Follow u...