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Join host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain to discuss hot tech news. In today's episode we cover how Apple and Google bowed to the Russian government by removing the "smart voting" app, if Starlink is the answer to our broadband access challenges, is "commercial" space travel is a real thing, and the release of iOS 15/iPad OS 15 - what are your best pract...

On this episode, Mark Vena sits down with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain to discuss Apple's September 14th announcements including the new iPhone 13 & 13 Pro, iPhone 13 deals and what consumers should be aware of, Apple Watch Series 7 (is bigger better?), and how the iPad Mini is no longer the "runt" of the Apple tablet family. Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly...

On this episode, Mark Vena sits down with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain to discuss Apple back paddling on CSAM (at least for now), TikTok filters revealing coded bias, and Hulu & Disney streaming services increasing their prices. Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

In this SmartTechCheck podcast, journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, Parks Associates Research Analyst Liam Gaughan and I take on rumors around the new iPhone 13, Bill Maher's broadside on Apple, how OTT is now only changing how we consume video but the creative storytelling process itself, and Rob Pegoraro's "Wireless Run" between Baltimore and Atlanta.

In this SmartTechCheck podcast, journalists Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin, Parks Associates Research Analyst Liam Gaughan and I take on rumors around the new iPhone 13, Bill Maher's broadside on Apple, how OTT is now only changing how we consume video but the creative storytelling process itself, and Rob Pegoraro's "Wireless Run" between Baltimore and Atlanta.

This lively SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and John Quain covers the announced delay of the "Matter" smart home initiative, why ISPs need to step up their role in cybersecurity assistance to its subscribers, Tesla and its ongoing autonomous driving challenge, and the 40th anniversary of the original IBM PC.

Today's SmartTechCheck podcast with John Quain, Rob Pegoraro and Stewart Wolpin focuses on what's holding up the appeal of 8K TVs, how much cord-cutters are saving compared to Pay TV subscriptions, the ongoing debate on Internet regulation, and Apple's plan to address child pornography

Another great SmartTechCheck podcast with my Parks Associates colleagues Steve Nason, Paul Erickson and Liam Gaughan where we opine on consumer "stacking" of OTT services, cloud gaming, "niche" video content, and the windowing of online releases of major theatrical releases. Something for everyone!

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Thrilled to kick off my inaugural podcast with Elizabeth Parks, President of Parks Associates. In this podcast, Elizabeth and I discuss the company's origins, its 35-year history in the consumer tech space, and why actionable consumer data-driven insights are more important now than ever before. Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VeF...

A special edition of the SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Dwight Silverman, Rob Pegoraro and John Quain where we discuss the most important items coming out of Apple's WWDC 21

Join me for a great podcast with Megan Powell, Calix's Director of Product Marketing, where we discuss the company's value proposition with service providers and users with their home network security

Another great SmartTechCheck podcast where noted tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain, Stewart Wolpin and I discuss the recent JBS (meat supplier) hack, the ongoing Roku/Google (YouTube) fight, Google's decision to charge more for its 15GB storage limitation with its Photos' service and the upcoming Apple WWDC 2021 event.

Here's my podcast with Philipp Sonnleitner, founder of MikMe, a company that is addressing the needs of the podcast and work from home markets with innovative but easy to use professional-grade microphone solutions

Please join me for another great SmartTechCheck podcast with noted tech journalists Stewart Wolpin and Rob Pegararo where we discuss the Apple/Epic trial, Google I/O, Microsoft's cancellation of Windows 10X and, other topics

Join me for a great podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and John Quain where we opine on the Apple vs. Epic court battle, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance, foldable phones and the rash of ransomware attacks in 2021

Excited to chat with Noopl CEO Tim Trine about his company's innovative new product that is designed to dramatically improve your hearing ability in noisy ambient environments

My latest SmartTechCheck podcast with HP execs Anneliese Olson and Xavier Garcia where we discuss the disruptive aspects of HP+, a new cloud-based ecosystem that is secure, productive and uniquely sustainable

Another SmartTechCheck podcast where I discuss the Apple SpringLoaded event and dissect the new AirTag , iMac and iPadPro announcements with noted tech journalist Rob Pegoraro

Join me for my weekly podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the biggest consumer tech topics of the week

Join me for my weekly podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the biggest consumer tech topics of the week

Join me for my weekly podcast with tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain and Stewart Wolpin where we discuss the biggest consumer tech topics of the week

Want to know what veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg's view of the smart home is? His thoughts and comments will surprise you...here's my new podcast with Walt

Join me for an interesting podcast with the exec leaders at Superior Sensor about their role in bringing great "smart" solutions across multiple product segments utilizing their breakthrough sensor technology