Download https://www.relay.fm/download Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT What are the most important technology stories right now? From products and companies to services and trends, Download’s weekly panel of experts analyzes the biggest topics in tech … and a few you may have missed. Hosted by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett. en-US Copyright © 2024 Relay FM Relay FM tech, smartphones, computers, tablets clean Relay FM hello@relay.fm no 108: Keep Watching the Headlines Apple releases public betas a bit earlier than we expected, Bill Gates muses on Microsoft's missed opportunity and the power of tech giants, WebOS just keeps on keeping on, and we're all going to need a fuzzy puppy update this week because this is the final episode of Download. Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/108 http://relay.fm/download/108 Keep Watching the Headlines 108 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple releases public betas earlier than expected, Bill Gates muses on Microsoft's missed opportunity and the power of tech giants, and we're all going to need a fuzzy puppy update this week because this is the final episode of Download. Apple releases public betas earlier than expected, Bill Gates muses on Microsoft's missed opportunity and the power of tech giants, and we're all going to need a fuzzy puppy update this week because this is the final episode of Download. clean 2117 Apple releases public betas a bit earlier than we expected, Bill Gates muses on Microsoft's missed opportunity and the power of tech giants, WebOS just keeps on keeping on, and we're all going to need a fuzzy puppy update this week because this is the final episode of Download.

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First Look: macOS Catalina Public Beta - Six Colors
Apple Beta Software Program
Bill Gates calls failure to fight Android his “greatest mistake” | Ars Technica
Bill Gates accidentally makes the case to regulate the hell out of platform companies - The Verge
LG tries to bring webOS to cars, robots, and the smart home with new partnership - The Verge
Liftoff - Relay FM
Puppy lost for 13 days in Arizona after Route 66 wreck found
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107: Embankment for the Unbanked Facebook's cryptocurrency move, 5G in rural areas, Google steals lyrics, Apple hedges on China, JJ Abrams cuts a big deal with Warner Media, Snapchat's original programming strategy, and much more. Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/107 http://relay.fm/download/107 Embankment for the Unbanked 107 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Facebook's cryptocurrency move, 5G in rural areas, Google steals lyrics, Apple hedges on China, JJ Abrams cuts a big deal with Warner Media, Snapchat's original programming strategy, and much more. Facebook's cryptocurrency move, 5G in rural areas, Google steals lyrics, Apple hedges on China, JJ Abrams cuts a big deal with Warner Media, Snapchat's original programming strategy, and much more. clean 3645 Facebook's cryptocurrency move, 5G in rural areas, Google steals lyrics, Apple hedges on China, JJ Abrams cuts a big deal with Warner Media, Snapchat's original programming strategy, and much more.

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Bob Greenblatt Says WarnerMedia in "An Arms Race" to Keep J.J. Abrams | Hollywood Reporter
J.J. Abrams Bidding War Won by WarnerMedia | Hollywood Reporter
Bob Greenblatt Says WarnerMedia in "An Arms Race" to Keep J.J. Abrams | Hollywood Reporter
Suzanna Makkos, Jennifer O'Connell Join WarnerMedia Streaming Service | Hollywood Reporter
Disney+ Streaming Service Tracking Well Among Key Demographics | Hollywood Reporter
Netflix: Adam Sandler's 'Murder Mystery' Is Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever | Hollywood Reporter
Dan Loeb Urges Sony to Separate Entertainment, Electronics Units | Hollywood Reporter
On Snapchat, Original Series Are Finding Return Viewers | Hollywood Reporter
Obamas Ink Deal With Spotify to Produce, Host Podcasts | Hollywood Reporter
Obamas Ink Deal With Spotify to Produce, Host Podcasts | Hollywood Reporter
Coming in 2020: Calibra | Facebook Newsroom
Facebook confirms it will launch a cryptocurrency called Libra in 2020 - The Verge
Choosing the Wrong Lane in the Race to 5G | WIRED
Apple Explores Moving Some Production Out of China - WSJ
The Ambitious Plan Behind Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Libra | WIRED
A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’ - The New York Times
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106: I Think It's Us The tech industry has a lot to apologize for, the Huawei mess escalates, and is Apple still thinking about autonomous vehicles? Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/106 http://relay.fm/download/106 I Think It's Us 106 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The tech industry has a lot to apologize for, the Huawei mess escalates, and is Apple still thinking about autonomous vehicles? The tech industry has a lot to apologize for, the Huawei mess escalates, and is Apple still thinking about autonomous vehicles? clean 2768 The tech industry has a lot to apologize for, the Huawei mess escalates, and is Apple still thinking about autonomous vehicles?

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Recode’s CodeCon News Show Tech Still in Denial – Tech.pinions
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki at Code Conference - Axios
Susan Wojcicki apologizes, sort of | Revue
Facebook plans to unveil new Portal hardware this year - The Verge
Inside Huawei’s secretive plans to develop an operating system to rival Google’s Android | South China Morning Post
Huawei postpones planned laptop launch amid US trade war - The Verge
Huawei Is Said to Demand Patent Fees From Verizon - The New York Times
Apple to Buy Drive.ai in Bid for More Autonomous Vehicle Talent - Bloomberg
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105: Live From WWDC: Dark Mode People From Apple's podcast studio within its Worldwide Developer Conference, we're joined by John Siracusa and Shelly Brisbin to discuss iPadOS, iOS, Catalyst, SwiftUI, and Apple's new pro hardware. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/105 http://relay.fm/download/105 Live From WWDC: Dark Mode People 105 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett From Apple's podcast studio within its Worldwide Developer Conference, we're joined by John Siracusa and Shelly Brisbin to discuss iPadOS, iOS, Catalyst, SwiftUI, and Apple's new pro hardware. From Apple's podcast studio within its Worldwide Developer Conference, we're joined by John Siracusa and Shelly Brisbin to discuss iPadOS, iOS, Catalyst, SwiftUI, and Apple's new pro hardware. clean 2946 From Apple's podcast studio within its Worldwide Developer Conference, we're joined by John Siracusa and Shelly Brisbin to discuss iPadOS, iOS, Catalyst, SwiftUI, and Apple's new pro hardware.

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Shelly Brisbin and John Siracusa

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iPadOS: The MacStories Overview – MacStories
Apple’s Voice Control improves accessibility OS-wide on all its devices | TechCrunch
New York City seizes ice cream trucks for shell company scheme to dodge $4.5 million in parking tickets.
Project Catalyst Enables Bringing iPad Apps to the Mac – MacStories
Xcode - SwiftUI - Apple Developer
Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM
Accidental Tech Podcast: 329: Mac Pro Day
The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels
Man, puppy sleeping in dumpster during collection escape serious injury in Provo | Deseret News
John Siracusa (@siracusa) / Twitter
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) / Twitter
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104: I Don't Know What X Means Anymore The increasingly messy tech Cold War, Apple's keyboard troubles, the prospects for data protection laws in the U.S., and Wi-Fi stalking on the Tube. Thu, 23 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/104 http://relay.fm/download/104 I Don't Know What X Means Anymore 104 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The increasingly messy tech Cold War, Apple's keyboard troubles, the prospects for data protection laws in the U.S., and Wi-Fi stalking on the Tube. The increasingly messy tech Cold War, Apple's keyboard troubles, the prospects for data protection laws in the U.S., and Wi-Fi stalking on the Tube. clean 3027 The increasingly messy tech Cold War, Apple's keyboard troubles, the prospects for data protection laws in the U.S., and Wi-Fi stalking on the Tube.

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Google suspends Huawei's Android support (updated)
Microsoft Pulls Huawei Laptops From Official Online Store - PCMag Australia
Hobbling Huawei: Inside the U.S. war on China’s tech giant
Huawei: ARM memo tells staff to stop working with China’s tech giant - BBC News
U.S. Considers Blacklisting Five Chinese Surveillance Firms - Bloomberg
Trump Huawei Ban Ripples Across Industry as Supplies Halted - Bloomberg
China, Leverage, and Values – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg
Apple has a plan to make online ads more private | TechCrunch
Apple updates MacBook Pro processors and keyboard, extends Keyboard Service Program - Six Colors
California is bringing law and order to big data. It could change the internet in the U.S.
Microsoft wants a US privacy law that puts the burden on tech companies - CNET
London’s Tube network to switch on Wi-Fi tracking by default in July | TechCrunch
Rescue Dogs Attend Adorable Puppy Prom | PEOPLE.com
Helen Woodward Animal Center Alumni Puppy Prom
Parallel - Relay FM
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter
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103: Where OS? Apple gets a bad Supreme Court ruling, Disney buys the rest of Hulu, and Florence Ion joins us to discuss last week's Google IO, including the Pixel 3a and the fate of all our Nest thermostats. Thu, 16 May 2019 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/103 http://relay.fm/download/103 Where OS? 103 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple gets a bad Supreme Court ruling, Disney buys the rest of Hulu, and Florence Ion joins us to discuss last week's Google IO, including the Pixel 3a and the fate of all our Nest thermostats. Apple gets a bad Supreme Court ruling, Disney buys the rest of Hulu, and Florence Ion joins us to discuss last week's Google IO, including the Pixel 3a and the fate of all our Nest thermostats. clean 3976 Apple gets a bad Supreme Court ruling, Disney buys the rest of Hulu, and Florence Ion joins us to discuss last week's Google IO, including the Pixel 3a and the fate of all our Nest thermostats.

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Kavanaugh's Shot at Apple (AAPL) Allows Hope for Antitrust Cases - Bloomberg
Supreme Court deals Apple major setback is App Store antitrust case
How Apple’s Supreme Court loss could change the way you buy apps - The Verge
It’s Almost Impossible to Tell if Your iPhone Has Been Hacked - VICE
The Hulu/Disney/Comcast divorce, explained - Vox
Comcast has agreed to sell its stake in Hulu in 5 years
Adobe warning of legal problems if subscribers keep using old versions of Creative Cloud apps [u]
Adobe warning of legal problems if subscribers keep using old versions of Creative Cloud apps [u]
Google Pixel 3a: Everything you need to know! | Android Central
Pixel 3a - The phone that gets it done - Google Store
Nest Hub Max: hands-on with Google’s first smart display with a camera - The Verge
Google clarifies Works with Nest shutdown, provides extension on existing connections - The Verge
Puppy found after months hunting rabbits near Cambridge - BBC News
Flo Feed
Florence "U4EA" Ion (@Ohthatflo) / Twitter
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102: More Ham Figures Into It Philip Michaels joins us to talk about interesting things in Apple's latest financial results, the death of a product that never existed, and Facebook's F8 product announcements. Thu, 02 May 2019 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/102 http://relay.fm/download/102 More Ham Figures Into It 102 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Philip Michaels joins us to talk about interesting things in Apple's latest financial results, the death of a product that never existed, and Facebook's F8 product announcements. Philip Michaels joins us to talk about interesting things in Apple's latest financial results, the death of a product that never existed, and Facebook's F8 product announcements. clean 2520 Philip Michaels joins us to talk about interesting things in Apple's latest financial results, the death of a product that never existed, and Facebook's F8 product announcements.

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Philip Michaels

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Apple second-quarter 2019 financial results - Six Colors
Apple's financial results: Learning to sell the iPhone - Six Colors
Apple spends more than $30 million a month on Amazon Web Services
Energizer’s Ridiculous 18,000mAh Battery Phone Ends In Disaster
The 5 biggest announcements from Facebook’s F8 developer conference keynote - The Verge
F8 2019 keynote in 12 minutes - YouTube
Facebook Is Turning Instagram Into The New Facebook
Facebook Wants to Connect You With Your 'Secret Crush' | WIRED
Facebook pivots to what it wishes it was | TechCrunch
Baby sea lion hops into CHP patrol car after loitering on busy Bay Area freeway - Los Angeles Times
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101: Painting Something Pink Carolina Milanesi joins Jason to discuss her time using an unbroken Samsung Galaxy Fold, Tim Cook talking up tech regulation, Jack Dorsey visiting the White House, and the words tech writers use to describe Pinterest. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/101 http://relay.fm/download/101 Painting Something Pink 101 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Carolina Milanesi joins Jason to discuss her time using an unbroken Samsung Galaxy Fold, Tim Cook talking up tech regulation, Jack Dorsey visiting the White House, and the words tech writers use to describe Pinterest. Carolina Milanesi joins Jason to discuss her time using an unbroken Samsung Galaxy Fold, Tim Cook talking up tech regulation, Jack Dorsey visiting the White House, and the words tech writers use to describe Pinterest. clean 3321 Carolina Milanesi joins Jason to discuss her time using an unbroken Samsung Galaxy Fold, Tim Cook talking up tech regulation, Jack Dorsey visiting the White House, and the words tech writers use to describe Pinterest.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch delayed by breaks
Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown - iFixit
Samsung Galaxy Fold: A Pragmatic Take – Tech.pinions
Tim Cook calls for regulation of tech industry with serious issues - 9to5Mac
Apple Now Prioritizing MacBook Keyboard Repairs With Quoted Next-Day Turnaround Time - MacRumors
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey meets Donald Trump in closed door meeting at White House - The Washington Post

In a statement, Twitter said the meeting — initiated by the president — focused on “protecting the health of the public conversation ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections and efforts underway to respond to the opioid crisis.” Twitter partners with the federal government on a program to encourage Americans to dispose of prescription drugs they no longer need to prevent against abuse.In March, Trump accused Silicon Valley’s largest companies of harboring a “hatred" for "a certain group of people that happen to be in power, that happen to have won the election.” In doing so, Trump threatened potential regulation, telling reporters at a press conference that the government may “have to do something about it.”

Google Walkout Organizers Say They're Facing Retaliation | WIRED
As Pinterest IPOs, its coverage is often pretty sexist — Quartzy
Jaws of Life save Rottweiler puppy trapped in cinderblock in St. Johns County | firstcoastnews.com
Consumer Technology Consultancy | The Heart of Tech | Silicon Valley
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100: Modems Modems Modems! Apple and Qualcomm make up over fried chicken, social-media companies continue to not get it, and the Galaxy Fold makes a very bad first impression. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/100 http://relay.fm/download/100 Modems Modems Modems! 100 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple and Qualcomm make up over fried chicken, social-media companies continue to not get it, and the Galaxy Fold makes a very bad first impression. Apple and Qualcomm make up over fried chicken, social-media companies continue to not get it, and the Galaxy Fold makes a very bad first impression. clean 3446 Apple and Qualcomm make up over fried chicken, social-media companies continue to not get it, and the Galaxy Fold makes a very bad first impression.

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Apple, Qualcomm settle royalty dispute
Daring Fireball: Why Apple Settled With Qualcomm
TripMode
macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes - 9to5Mac
Apple planning Luna Display-like desktop extension feature for macOS 10.15, codenamed ‘Sidecar’ - 9to5Mac
iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more - 9to5Mac
Apple revamping Find My Friends & Find My iPhone in unified app, developing Tile-like personal item tracking - 9to5Mac
Mark Zuckerberg leveraged Facebook user data to fight rivals and help friends, leaked documents show
15 Months of Fresh Hell Inside Facebook | WIRED
A healthier Twitter: Progress and more to do
Google Chrome is getting a reader mode on desktop - The Verge
My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day - The Verge
Samsung responds to Galaxy Fold screen damage: ‘we will thoroughly inspect these units’ - The Verge
Dog rescued 220km from Thai coast by rig workers - BBC News
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
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99: My Memory is Beyond the Event Horizon Netflix ties its own hands, new Kindles arrive, Amazon gets criticized for cozying up to oil companies while touting its own green-energy efforts, web accessibility is trickier than you'd think, and... is that a black hole? Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/99 http://relay.fm/download/99 My Memory is Beyond the Event Horizon 99 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Netflix ties its own hands, new Kindles arrive, Amazon gets criticized for cozying up to oil companies while touting its own green-energy efforts, web accessibility is trickier than you'd think, and... is that a black hole? Netflix ties its own hands, new Kindles arrive, Amazon gets criticized for cozying up to oil companies while touting its own green-energy efforts, web accessibility is trickier than you'd think, and... is that a black hole? clean 3971 Netflix ties its own hands, new Kindles arrive, Amazon gets criticized for cozying up to oil companies while touting its own green-energy efforts, web accessibility is trickier than you'd think, and... is that a black hole?

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Shelly Brisbin

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Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - Bloomberg
Netflix confirms it killed AirPlay support, won’t let you beam shows to Apple TVs anymore - The Verge
macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes - 9to5Mac
With Music for macOS coming soon, legacy iTunes features will disappear or spread to iOS - 9to5Mac
Amazon Kindle (2019) review: a backlight can’t save the low-res screen - The Verge
Amazon.com: Kindle E-readers
Amazon employees’ climate proposal is rare sign of worker dissent - Recode
Amazon announces three new wind farms as report questions company's clean energy commitment - Electrek
Amazon Is Aggressively Pursuing Big Oil as It Stalls Out on Clean Energy
See the first image ever taken of a supermassive black hole - The Verge
Astronomers capture first image of a black hole | NSF - National Science Foundation
Seeing a black hole with half a ton of hard drives - Six Colors
Apple's new feature a step towards digital apartheid - Axess Lab
About Accessibility Events - Apple Support
'iOS Access for All' by Shelly Brisbin
A Translated Fuzzy Puppy Story
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter
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98: Important Business People With Ties Apple's News+ pitch failed with key newspapers--but Facebook might value news curation now? Future iPhones come into focus, but Apple's 5G timeline is called into question. Dell's new XPS laptop is a winner. And the "hearables" category (by which we mean wireless headphones) heats up. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/98 http://relay.fm/download/98 Important Business People With Ties 98 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's News+ pitch failed with key newspapers--but Facebook might value news curation now? Future iPhones come into focus, but Apple's 5G timeline is called into question. And the "hearables" category (by which we mean wireless headphones) heats up. Apple's News+ pitch failed with key newspapers--but Facebook might value news curation now? Future iPhones come into focus, but Apple's 5G timeline is called into question. And the "hearables" category (by which we mean wireless headphones) heats up. clean 3182 Apple's News+ pitch failed with key newspapers--but Facebook might value news curation now? Future iPhones come into focus, but Apple's 5G timeline is called into question. Dell's new XPS laptop is a winner. And the "hearables" category (by which we mean wireless headphones) heats up.

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“Are We at a Party, or a Wake?”: Journalists Wonder If Apple News+ Is a Trojan Horse | Vanity Fair
Two-Way Wireless Charging and Larger Batteries Coming to 2019 iPhones - MacRumors
Triple-camera iPhone rumors strengthened by claim parts leak - 9to5Mac
Inside Apple's shaky plan to deliver a 5G iPhone in 2020
Dell XPS 13 review: A perfect ultraportable
Global True Wireless Hearables Market Reaches 12.5 Million Units in Q4 2018 - Counterpoint Research
Apple AirPods Review: Perfect Earbuds, but They Don’t Last - The New York Times
Beats Powerbeats Pro share many new AirPods features but have better sound - CNET
Millions of Facebook Records Found on Amazon Cloud Servers - Bloomberg
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook may pay publishers to put their stuff in a dedicated news section - Recode
Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff
Christian Yelich helps young girl get puppy
Search for owner of dog who rode train alone to Dublin
Devindra Hardawar (@Devindra) | Twitter
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97: Shiny Titanium Trojan Horse Apple's big services event leads us to discuss Apple TV+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+; in other news, we touch on the perils of offering a service that lets random people upload content--especially in the European Union. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/97 http://relay.fm/download/97 Shiny Titanium Trojan Horse 97 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's big services event leads us to discuss Apple TV+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+; in other news, we touch on the perils of offering a service that lets random people upload content--especially in the European Union. Apple's big services event leads us to discuss Apple TV+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+; in other news, we touch on the perils of offering a service that lets random people upload content--especially in the European Union. clean 4012 Apple's big services event leads us to discuss Apple TV+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+; in other news, we touch on the perils of offering a service that lets random people upload content--especially in the European Union.

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Aleen 🚀 (@Aleen) | Twitter
David Sparks (@MacSparky) | Twitter
Apple TV+ - Apple
Apple TV App - Apple
Apple News - Apple
Apple Arcade - Apple
Apple Card - Apple
Microsoft leads the way in banning April Fools’ Day pranks - The Verge
Europe is splitting the internet into three - The Verge
EU Ignores the Public, Passes Internet-Wrecking Copyright Proposal - Motherboard
Europe is splitting the internet into three - The Verge
EU Ignores the Public, Passes Internet-Wrecking Copyright Proposal - Motherboard
Facebook Bans White Nationalism and White Separatism - Motherboard
Twitter may label notable tweets that violate its terms
Nintendo could launch two new Switch consoles this year
Double amputee veteran trains 3-legged puppy as therapy dog for kids - Story | WOFL
Globe Life Park, Home of the Texas Rangers, Debuts Over-The-Top New Concessions - Eater Dallas
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96: Hanging With My Amazon Prime Buddies Google unveils a cloud gaming strategy at GDC, Apple releases all the product updates, Instagram goes shopping, and MySpace deletes all your favorite music from 2009. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/96 http://relay.fm/download/96 Hanging With My Amazon Prime Buddies 96 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google unveils a cloud gaming strategy at GDC, Apple releases all the product updates, Instagram goes shopping, and MySpace deletes all your favorite music from 2009. Google unveils a cloud gaming strategy at GDC, Apple releases all the product updates, Instagram goes shopping, and MySpace deletes all your favorite music from 2009. clean 3636 Google unveils a cloud gaming strategy at GDC, Apple releases all the product updates, Instagram goes shopping, and MySpace deletes all your favorite music from 2009.

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Google hit with €1.5 billion antitrust fine by EU - The Verge
Supporting choice and competition in Europe - Google
BrowserChoice.eu - Wikipedia
Instagram tests in-app shopping with Kylie Cosmetics, Nike and Huda Beauty - Digiday
Amazon Spark
MySpace admits losing 12 years' worth of music uploads - BBC News
MySpace and the Loss of Memories: The Internet Is Not Your Friend – Rolling Stone
Update on New Zealand | Facebook Newsroom
New Zealand video: After shooting, YouTube struggled to shut down humans who outsmarted its systems - The Washington Post
YouTube took down an ‘unprecedented volume’ of videos after New Zealand shooting - The Verge
Facebook says that it removed 1.5 million videos of the New Zealand mass shooting - The Verge
Google jumps into gaming with Google Stadia streaming service, coming “in 2019” | Ars Technica
Hands on with Google Stadia: It works, but is that enough? | Ars Technica
Google Stadia games, controller, and more details from GDC 2019 - Polygon
Google Stadia wants to be the Netflix of gaming - YouTube
AT&T CEO interrupted by a robocall during a live interview - The Verge
CSPAN on Twitter: "AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson gets a robocall while onstage at @TheEconomicClub.… "
Apple Announces New iPad Air, iPad mini – 512 Pixels
Review: iPad mini 2019 is a modern version of a small classic - Six Colors
Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM
Today is iMac day: Apple announces new models with faster processors and graphics - Six Colors
Apple Updates iMac Line With New CPU, GPU Options – 512 Pixels
AirPods, the world’s most popular wireless headphones, are getting even better - Apple
Blind Love: Golden Retriever Gets His Own 'Seeing-Eye' Puppy - NBC 10 Philadelphia
John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees) | Twitter
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95: "Game of Thrones" With Slide Rules The complicated reality of trying to break up the power of large tech companies, Spotify takes on Apple, Apple sets its sights on services, and takiing lessons from "Captain Marvel." Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/95 http://relay.fm/download/95 "Game of Thrones" With Slide Rules 95 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The complicated reality of trying to break up the power of large tech companies, Spotify takes on Apple, Apple sets its sights on services, and takiing lessons from "Captain Marvel." The complicated reality of trying to break up the power of large tech companies, Spotify takes on Apple, Apple sets its sights on services, and takiing lessons from "Captain Marvel." clean 3438 The complicated reality of trying to break up the power of large tech companies, Spotify takes on Apple, Apple sets its sights on services, and takiing lessons from "Captain Marvel."

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Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Apple, too - The Verge
Where Warren’s Wrong – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
I Blocked Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple
Spotify files complaint with European Commission against Apple
Apple vs. Spotify: Who’s Really Right?
Apple Plans Gaming Subscription Service: Sources on Cheddar
Apple March event officially announced - 9to5Mac
Apple Races to Get Studios Signed Up for New Streaming Service - Bloomberg
Captain Marvel: Woman in the Workplace and Superhero – Tech.pinions
Roku Has Nearly Finalized AirPlay 2 Support - MacRumors
Winter rescue: Stranded dog winched to safety on helicopter
Pink adopts puppy after Nashville concert
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94: From Switzerland to You Fitbit unveils new low-cost fitness trackers, Apple goes hiring in Qualcomm's backyard, Zuck has a vision for private conversations, and we bring in our Special Automotive Correspondent to discuss electric car announcements. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/94 http://relay.fm/download/94 From Switzerland to You 94 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Fitbit unveils new low-cost fitness trackers, Apple goes hiring in Qualcomm's backyard, Zuck has a vision for private conversations, and we bring in our Special Automotive Correspondent to discuss electric car announcements. Fitbit unveils new low-cost fitness trackers, Apple goes hiring in Qualcomm's backyard, Zuck has a vision for private conversations, and we bring in our Special Automotive Correspondent to discuss electric car announcements. clean 3681 Fitbit unveils new low-cost fitness trackers, Apple goes hiring in Qualcomm's backyard, Zuck has a vision for private conversations, and we bring in our Special Automotive Correspondent to discuss electric car announcements.

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Fitbit’s $160 Versa Lite is a pared-down version of its entry-level smartwatch - The Verge
Apple no longer refuses to fix iPhones with third-party batteries | Ars Technica
Apple to add 1,200 employees in San Diego
Samsung Is Said to Be Preparing More Foldable Smartphone Models - Bloomberg
A Privacy-Focused Vision for Social Networking | Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg promises a newer, more private Facebook - The Verge
Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook's Future and What Scares Him Most | WIRED
Facebook’s Privacy Cake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
A new Alexa skill lets you control your Roku devices
All of the cars, concepts, and wild ideas from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show - The Verge
Kia turned 21 phone screens into a concept car dashboard - The Verge
Honda will open pre-orders for its tiny 'e Prototype' this year
The Polestar 2’s secret weapon against Tesla’s Model 3 is Android Auto - The Verge
VW ID Buggy concept at Geneva Motor Show 2019: technicolor dune raider - The Verge
Audi’s new Q4 E-tron is a smaller electric SUV with great range - The Verge
Tesla Model Y Rumors - Electrek
Duane Kuiper’s pet project: His blind, deaf and hilariously awesome cats – The Athletic
Casey Liss - YouTube
Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter
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93: Cab Drivers Were Asking About It Mobile World Congress brings folding phones, battery phones, camera phones, 5G machinations, and a new business-oriented HoloLens. Plus there's a robot on the streets of Memphis, and maybe Netflix is bringing the world closer together? Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/93 http://relay.fm/download/93 Cab Drivers Were Asking About It 93 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Mobile World Congress brings folding phones, battery phones, camera phones, 5G machinations, and a new business-oriented HoloLens. Plus there's a robot on the streets of Memphis, and maybe Netflix is bringing the world closer together? Mobile World Congress brings folding phones, battery phones, camera phones, 5G machinations, and a new business-oriented HoloLens. Plus there's a robot on the streets of Memphis, and maybe Netflix is bringing the world closer together? clean 4259 Mobile World Congress brings folding phones, battery phones, camera phones, 5G machinations, and a new business-oriented HoloLens. Plus there's a robot on the streets of Memphis, and maybe Netflix is bringing the world closer together?

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Huawei Launches the Mate X: Folding in a New Direction
Huawei’s Mate X foldable phone is a thinner 5G rival to the Galaxy Fold - The Verge
Huawei Mate X hands-on: our foldable future - The Verge
TCL's foldable phone concept bends in half like a stack of cash
LG V50 ThinQ: entering the 5G game at MWC 2019 - The Verge
The Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras and a lot to prove - The Verge
This 18,000mAh Energizer battery has a phone in it - The Verge
Oppo’s 10x optical zoom system really works - The Verge
FedEx unveils autonomous delivery robot - The Verge
Microsoft's HoloLens 2: Why it's really all about the cloud | ZDNet
Microsoft’s HoloLens 2: a $3500 mixed reality headset for the factory - The Verge
Mobile World Congress 2019: Doctor uses 5G to direct surgery live onstage - CNN
Mobile World Congress Overshadowed by Huawei 5G Spying Standoff
New FTC task force will take on tech monopolies - The Verge
Opinion | Netflix Is the Most Intoxicating Portal to Planet Earth - The New York Times
Estonian workers rescued a dog from freezing waters — and then discovered it was a wolf - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth – The blog of Andy Ihnatko, intermittently-beloved technology journalist.
Tom's Guide: Tech Product Reviews, Top Picks and How To
Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter
Philip Michaels (@PhilipMichaels) | Twitter
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92: Trapper Keepers We cover Samsung's big event, including new flagship phones, a low-cost model that should have a lot of crowd appeal, a perplexing 5G variant, and the device everyone's talking about, the unfoldable smartphone. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/92 http://relay.fm/download/92 Trapper Keepers 92 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett We cover Samsung's big event, including new flagship phones, a low-cost model that should have a lot of crowd appeal, a perplexing 5G variant, and the device everyone's talking about, the unfoldable smartphone. We cover Samsung's big event, including new flagship phones, a low-cost model that should have a lot of crowd appeal, a perplexing 5G variant, and the device everyone's talking about, the unfoldable smartphone. clean 3453 We cover Samsung's big event, including new flagship phones, a low-cost model that should have a lot of crowd appeal, a perplexing 5G variant, and the device everyone's talking about, the unfoldable smartphone.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 announced: price, hands-on, and release date - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ hands-on
The new 1TB Galaxy S10 Plus costs an eye-watering $1,600 - The Verge
The Samsung Galaxy Fold Captured Attention, but The Galaxy S10 Lineup Will Capture Sales – Tech.pinions
You can remap the Bixby button on Samsung’s Galaxy S10 to do whatever you want - The Verge
Samsung's first 5G phone is a higher-spec Galaxy S10
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson interview on Recode Media Peter Kafka podcast - Recode
You can remap the Bixby button on Samsung’s Galaxy S10 to do whatever you want - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy S10e hands-on: High-end, but not too high
Emoji are showing up in court cases exponentially, and courts aren’t prepared - The Verge
Florence Ion - Emojipedia
Samsung’s foldable phone is the $1,980 Galaxy Fold - The Verge
Samsung Introduces Three New Wearables for Balanced and Connected Living - Samsung US Newsroom
Samsung's true wireless Galaxy Buds are tailor-made for the S10
Orphaned Puppies Find Solace in Tortoise Grandpa
Florence "U4EA" Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter
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91: N Isn't for Netscape What happens when a tech giant buys the company that makes a product you like? Also: Some ugly labor issues in the tech and journalism industries, Apple plans a services event, Samsung readies new phones including one that folds, and Amazon ditches NYC for HQ2. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/91 http://relay.fm/download/91 N Isn't for Netscape 91 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett What happens when a tech giant buys the company that makes a product you like? Also: Ugly labor issues in tech and journalism, Apple plans a services event, Samsung readies new phones including one that folds, and Amazon ditches NYCHQ2. What happens when a tech giant buys the company that makes a product you like? Also: Ugly labor issues in tech and journalism, Apple plans a services event, Samsung readies new phones including one that folds, and Amazon ditches NYCHQ2. clean 3679 What happens when a tech giant buys the company that makes a product you like? Also: Some ugly labor issues in the tech and journalism industries, Apple plans a services event, Samsung readies new phones including one that folds, and Amazon ditches NYC for HQ2.

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Apple Event Planned For March 25 Around A News Subscription Product
Apple Invites Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon to Video Launch - Bloomberg
Publishers Chafe at Apple’s Terms for Subscription News Service - WSJ
The logic behind Apple’s give-us-half-your-revenue pitch to news publishers - Recode
Samsung Galaxy S10 and foldable phone will feature at Samsung Unpacked - Business Insider
You'll Have to Mark Your Drone With an ID Under Anti-Terror Rule - Bloomberg
Amazon is buying mesh router company Eero - The Verge
Why Amazon buying Eero feels so disappointing - The Verge
Google, Amazon Want More Data From Your Home – Bloomberg
The Fallout Of Activision Blizzard’s Massive Layoffs
‘Not All Fun and Memes’: BuzzFeed News Employees Plan to Form a Union - The New York Times
An open letter to Los Angeles Times management about its intellectual property proposals — L.A. Times Guild - Los Angeles Times Guild
Apple ‘Black Site’ Gives Contractors Few Perks, Little Security - Bloomberg
Amazon Pulls Out of Planned New York City Campus - The New York Times
News Victoria dog beagle and baby possum unlikely friendship animals
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
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90: Spotify Buys Podcasting Jason and Stephen discuss Apple's retail changes and Facebook's 15th anniversary. Then Natalie Jarvey of The Hollywood Reporter visits to discuss Spotify spending a lot of money on podcasting companies, and Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia unveils the new emoji coming later in 2019. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/90 http://relay.fm/download/90 Spotify Buys Podcasting 90 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple shuffles retail executives, Facebook turns 15 (and gets slapped on the wrists by Germany), Spotify spends a lot of money to embrace podcasting, and this year's new emoji are unveiled. Apple shuffles retail executives, Facebook turns 15 (and gets slapped on the wrists by Germany), Spotify spends a lot of money to embrace podcasting, and this year's new emoji are unveiled. clean 4217 Jason and Stephen discuss Apple's retail changes and Facebook's 15th anniversary. Then Natalie Jarvey of The Hollywood Reporter visits to discuss Spotify spending a lot of money on podcasting companies, and Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia unveils the new emoji coming later in 2019.

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Apple names Deirdre O’Brien senior vice president of Retail and People - Apple
Facebook 15th anniversary: Has Facebook been good or bad for the world? - Vox
Daring Fireball: More From Angela Ahrendts on Whether She Misses Fashion (and London)
NYT Opinion on Twitter: "Happy Birthday, Facebook! 15 years today — and what a rollercoaster it has been."
Facebook 15th anniversary: Has Facebook been good or bad for the world? - Vox
Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data - BBC News
Julia Reda – Article 13 is back on – and it got worse, not better
Google Assistant’s interpreter mode is now available - The Verge
Spotify Buys Podcast Startups Gimlet Media and Anchor – Variety
Lucas Shaw on Twitter: "Spotify says it is buying 2 podcasting companies."
230 New Emojis in Final List for 2019
Meth overdose, not a bear attack, killed man whose body was found in Smoky Mountains - NY Daily News
PUPPY RESCUE: Oklahoma Man Uses CPR on Dogs Saved From Burning Home | FOX23
Video shows man using mouth-to-mouth to revive puppies
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89: The Second-Best of Times Apple copes with declining iPhone sales and a bad FaceTime bug, then ends up coming down hard on Facebook for its misuse of a tool designed to read user data. Also, there's an imaginary bear in the woods... or is there? Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/89 http://relay.fm/download/89 The Second-Best of Times 89 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple copes with declining iPhone sales and a bad FaceTime bug, then ends up coming down hard on Facebook for its misuse of a tool designed to read user data. Also, there's an imaginary bear in the woods... or is there? Apple copes with declining iPhone sales and a bad FaceTime bug, then ends up coming down hard on Facebook for its misuse of a tool designed to read user data. Also, there's an imaginary bear in the woods... or is there? clean 2372 Apple copes with declining iPhone sales and a bad FaceTime bug, then ends up coming down hard on Facebook for its misuse of a tool designed to read user data. Also, there's an imaginary bear in the woods... or is there?

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Apple's dramatic Q1 2019 results - Six Colors
This is Tim: Transcript of Apple's January 29 call with analysts - Six Colors
Major iPhone FaceTime bug lets you hear the audio of the person you are calling ... before they pick up - 9to5Mac
Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Apple killed FaceTime conferencing server side it seems. Right move.… "
Volkswagen electrifies the dune buggy - Engadget
Volkswagen reportedly has $23,000 Tesla competitor in the works - Engadget
Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them | TechCrunch
Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps - The Verge
Google will stop peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door | TechCrunch
The Apple-Facebook feud is now a shooting war | Revue
Three-year-old boy missing in woods for two days says friendly bear kept him safe | US news | The Guardian
This woman ran 19 miles of a marathon carrying a lost puppy
Jacqui Cheng (@ejacqui) | Twitter
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88: Creepy Robot Hotel Robots roll out, smartphones get weird, Apple Pay expands, Netflix gets Oscar nominations and joins the MPAA, NBC Universal gets into streaming, and Tesla puts the squeeze on its customers. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/88 http://relay.fm/download/88 Creepy Robot Hotel 88 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Robots roll out, smartphones get weird, Apple Pay expands, Netflix gets Oscar nominations and joins the MPAA, NBC Universal gets into streaming, and Tesla puts the squeeze on its customers. Robots roll out, smartphones get weird, Apple Pay expands, Netflix gets Oscar nominations and joins the MPAA, NBC Universal gets into streaming, and Tesla puts the squeeze on its customers. clean 3826 Robots roll out, smartphones get weird, Apple Pay expands, Netflix gets Oscar nominations and joins the MPAA, NBC Universal gets into streaming, and Tesla puts the squeeze on its customers.

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Marco Arment and Natalie Jarvey

Links and Show Notes:

Meet Scout - Amazon
The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot | WIRED
Starship robots will deliver pizza and coffee to George Mason students
Robot Hotel Loses Love for Robots - WSJ
Meizu Zero debuts with no physical buttons, speaker or charging port - GSMArena.com news
Xiaomi reveals fold-in-three smartphone - BBC News
Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird | WIRED
Apple Pay is now accepted at Target and Taco Bell
'Roma' Makes History as First Best Picture Oscar Nom for Netflix | Hollywood Reporter
NBCUniversal Preps Streaming Service, Reorganizes Executive Team | Hollywood Reporter
NBCU CEO Steve Burke Talks Forthcoming Streaming Service, Future of Hulu, Impact on NBC News | Hollywood Reporter
Hulu Price Increase for Live TV Bundle, Discounts Ad-Supported Offering | Hollywood Reporter
Tesla drastically increases Supercharger prices around the world - Electrek
Tesla to end customer referral program, Elon Musk says - The Verge
Tesla gets green light to sell Model 3 in Europe | Ars Technica
'Miracle puppy' survives attempted euthanasia, finds forever home | abc11.com
Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) | Twitter
Marco Arment (@marcoarment) | Twitter
Accidental Tech Podcast
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87: A Game of Media Chicken Apple's battery replacement saga and the parable of the infinite home appliance; Facebook and WordPress try to help journalism; Netflix raises prices; and with Vegas in the rear-view mirror, we ponder the biggest trends of CES with two people who actually braved the industry's largest trade show. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/87 http://relay.fm/download/87 A Game of Media Chicken 87 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's battery replacement saga and the parable of the infinite home appliance; Facebook and WordPress try to help journalism; Netflix raises prices; and the biggest trends from CES. Apple's battery replacement saga and the parable of the infinite home appliance; Facebook and WordPress try to help journalism; Netflix raises prices; and the biggest trends from CES. clean 3754 Apple's battery replacement saga and the parable of the infinite home appliance; Facebook and WordPress try to help journalism; Netflix raises prices; and with Vegas in the rear-view mirror, we ponder the biggest trends of CES with two people who actually braved the industry's largest trade show.

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Carolina Milanesi and Devindra Hardawar

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Daring Fireball: On Apple's $29 iPhone Battery Replacement Program and Its Role in Their Earnings Miss
Apple Plans Three New iPhones This Year, Plays Catch-Up on Cameras - WSJ
DuckDuckGo will use Apple Maps for local searches on the web - The Verge
DuckDuckGo Switches to Apple Maps for Location Searches – MacStories
You Deserve Privacy Online. Here’s How You Could Actually Get It | TIME
Pandora launches a personalized voice assistant on iOS and Android | TechCrunch
A New Publishing Solution for News Organizations — The WordPress.com Blog
Doing More to Support Local News - Facebook
Samsung shows off a 75-inch 4K 'Wall' TV made with MicroLEDs
How AirPlay 2 works on Vizio TVs - The Verge
August CEO on the smart home of the future - The Verge
Smart Home: It’s Connected Folks, not Magic! – Tech.pinions
NVIDIA's RTX GPUs bring ray tracing to laptops - Engadget
Netflix raising prices for 58M US subscribers as costs rise - Engadget
NBCU Shakes Up Executive Ranks to Prepare for 2020 Streaming Launch – Variety
Roku adds Infowars six months after other platforms ban channel - Digiday
'Miracle Puppy' | Austin Animal Center treats dog dropped by a hawk | kvue.com
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
Devindra Hardawar (@Devindra) | Twitter
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86: The 2019 CES Draft The Consumer Electronics Show is, as always, a flood of new technology, corporate announcements, products that will never ship, and embarrassing garbage. How better to sum it all up than with a draft? In this episode, we choose the top stories of the week, then move on to pick some vaporware and the worst story of the show. But don't worry, in the end we've got some fuzzy CES puppies to cheer you up. Is that fresh bread I smell? Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/86 http://relay.fm/download/86 The 2019 CES Draft 86 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Everything's better when it's a draft--even CES. This week we're picking the top stories from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, as well as the products that are least likely to ever ship and our least favorite stories of the week. Everything's better when it's a draft--even CES. This week we're picking the top stories from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, as well as the products that are least likely to ever ship and our least favorite stories of the week. clean 3752 The Consumer Electronics Show is, as always, a flood of new technology, corporate announcements, products that will never ship, and embarrassing garbage. How better to sum it all up than with a draft? In this episode, we choose the top stories of the week, then move on to pick some vaporware and the worst story of the show. But don't worry, in the end we've got some fuzzy CES puppies to cheer you up. Is that fresh bread I smell?

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Florence Ion and Mikah Sargent

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Every new HomeKit-enabled device announced at CES | iMore
Google Assistant Connect makes adding Assistant easier - 9to5Google
LG’s groundbreaking roll-up TV is going on sale this year - The Verge
CES AirPlay, HomeKit, and Accessory Roundup, Part 1 – MacStories
A woman pumped breast milk on the CES show floor. So what?
Impossible Burger 2.0 Taste Test: Shockingly Good
Intel demonstrates 10nm Ice Lake processor, promises PCs will ship with it later this year - The Verge
Bose invented a noise-canceling system for your car - The Verge
There Are Not One, But Three Companies That Will Paint Your Cat on Your Fingernail
iMore on Instagram: “The ARTPRO NAIL from O'2 Nails is an inkjet printer FOR YOUR FINGERNAILS! 💅🏽💅🏽 #nailart #ces2017”
CES 2019: Robotic suitcases back (and ... maybe better?) at this year's show | ZDNet
The Craziest Cars and Futuristic Vehicles of CES 2019 - PCMag
Bell’s hybrid-electric flying car will be available via Uber by the ‘mid-2020s’ - The Verge
This machine will fold your laundry for you | TechRadar
Sony's latest project tackles immersive, 3D audio - Android Authority
The smart diaper has entered the building at CES 2019 - CNET
Royal Flush: Hands-On with Kohler’s $8,000 Alexa Toilet
Audi spins out Holoride to put VR in every car | TechCrunch
AT&T's Android phones now lie about having 5G
AT&T gets burned by rivals over its fake 5G network
AT&T wireless CEO on fake 5G complaints: ‘that makes me smile’ - The Verge
CES Gave A Sex Toy An Award, And Then Disqualified It…Because It’s A Sex Toy
CES Rescinds Innovation Award For Vibrator, Calling it "Obscene" | Inverse
Bread-making robot makes everyone at CES 2019 trash their no-carb New Year resolutions - CNET
CES 2019 has LavvieBot litter box: A smart place for cats to poop - CNET
Lovot is the first robot I can see myself getting attached to - The Verge
Mikah Sargent ☃️ (@mikahsargent) | Twitter
Florence "U4EA" Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter
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85: Top Stories of 2018 In this special New Years Day episode, we look back at the biggest trends of 2018, review some stories you might have missed along the way, and make a few bold predictions for 2019. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/85 http://relay.fm/download/85 Top Stories of 2018 85 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett In this special New Years Day episode, we look back at the biggest trends of 2018, review some stories you might have missed along the way, and make a few bold predictions for 2019. In this special New Years Day episode, we look back at the biggest trends of 2018, review some stories you might have missed along the way, and make a few bold predictions for 2019. clean 3995 In this special New Years Day episode, we look back at the biggest trends of 2018, review some stories you might have missed along the way, and make a few bold predictions for 2019.

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One Giant Step for a Chess-Playing Machine - The New York Times
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
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84: Shout Out to Our Nemeses 2018 ends with a lot of grim dystopia type stuff involving social media services and the synergy power of media companies and internet providers. Meanwhile, Apple takes the unlikely step of lowering its ecosystem walls and adding Apple Music to Amazon Echo devices. We're going to need a lot of fuzzy puppies for this one. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/84 http://relay.fm/download/84 Shout Out to Our Nemeses 84 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett 2018 ends with a lot of grim dystopia type stuff involving social media services and the synergy power of media companies and internet providers. Meanwhile, Apple takes the lowers its ecosystem walls and adding Apple Music to Amazon Echo devices. 2018 ends with a lot of grim dystopia type stuff involving social media services and the synergy power of media companies and internet providers. Meanwhile, Apple takes the lowers its ecosystem walls and adding Apple Music to Amazon Echo devices. clean 2911 2018 ends with a lot of grim dystopia type stuff involving social media services and the synergy power of media companies and internet providers. Meanwhile, Apple takes the unlikely step of lowering its ecosystem walls and adding Apple Music to Amazon Echo devices. We're going to need a lot of fuzzy puppies for this one.

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Submit your Download Stories of the Year!
As Facebook Raised a Privacy Wall, It Carved an Opening for Tech Giants - The New York Times
How the new AT&T could bully its way to streaming domination - The Verge
Verizon Takes $4.6 Billion Write-Down on Oath Unit | Hollywood Reporter
Verizon plans to cut 10 percent of Oath staff
Oath officially becomes Verizon Media Group on January 8 | TechCrunch
Magic Leap prescription lenses are available now for $249
Apple Music Now Playable on Amazon Echo Speakers via Alexa in United States - MacRumors
Apple Heavily Promotes the Amazon Echo’s Apple Music Integration – MacStories
Service dog assisting college student gets honorary diploma from New York school | abc7.com
Airport service lets you cuddle puppies to calm pre-flight nerves - Mirror Online
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83: Mr. Google Is My Father! Google's CEO gets grilled by Congress; Instagram gets a new product leader; Apple does a bunch of stuff; and Supermicro defends itself against Bloomberg. Plus we honor the 50th anniversary of the "Mother of all Demos", Casey hasn't seen "My Cousin Vinny", we try to save journalism and fail, and a puppy emerges from a box! Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/83 http://relay.fm/download/83 Mr. Google Is My Father! 83 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google's CEO gets grilled by Congress; Instagram gets a new product leader; Apple does a bunch of stuff; and Supermicro defends itself against Bloomberg. Google's CEO gets grilled by Congress; Instagram gets a new product leader; Apple does a bunch of stuff; and Supermicro defends itself against Bloomberg. clean 4009 Google's CEO gets grilled by Congress; Instagram gets a new product leader; Apple does a bunch of stuff; and Supermicro defends itself against Bloomberg. Plus we honor the 50th anniversary of the "Mother of all Demos", Casey hasn't seen "My Cousin Vinny", we try to save journalism and fail, and a puppy emerges from a box!

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How Sundar Pichai defended Google before Congress - The Verge
Aaron Rupar on Twitter: "After @SteveKingIA raises inscrutable concerns about iPhones, Google CEO Sunday Pichai patiently informs him, "Congressman, iPhone is made by a different company."… https://t.co/NLNYsO3HoI"
What Was The Point Of Google's Congressional Hearing? - Buzzfeed News
Google and Congress Botch Chance to Help the Public - Bloomberg
Instagram’s leadership overhaul has begun in the wake of its founders’ departure - Recode
The Mother of All Demos – 512 Pixels
The Mother of All Demos - Wikipedia
Qualcomm says a Chinese court has banned sales of older iPhones nationwide | Ars Technica
Qualcomm asks China to ban the iPhone XS and XR - The Verge
Apple’s ‘Netflix for Magazines’ Is Said to Rankle Publishers - Bloomberg
Apple announces new $1 billion Austin campus as part of US expansion - The Verge
Supermicro says investigation firm found no spy chips | TechCrunch
Bloomberg is still reporting on challenged story regarding China hardware hack - The Washington Post
Puppy Reveal Parties Are Even Cuter Than Gender Reveal Parties (Because Puppies, Obviously)
15 Dog Reveals That Are Cuter Than Gender Reveal Parties | HuffPost Life
Florence "U4EA" Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter
Flo Feed
Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter
Liss is More
(60) My Cousin Vinny (4/5) Movie CLIP - Two "Yutes" (1992) HD - YouTube
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82: No! This Is Terrible! Qualcomm rolls out 5G cellular networking at a Hawaiian resort; Tumblr bans sexual imagery and nudity; Apple fails emoji biology; and streaming services consider inserting ads into paused video. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/82 http://relay.fm/download/82 No! This Is Terrible! 82 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Qualcomm rolls out 5G cellular networking at a Hawaiian resort; Tumblr bans sexual imagery and nudity; Apple fails emoji biology; and streaming services consider inserting ads into paused video. Qualcomm rolls out 5G cellular networking at a Hawaiian resort; Tumblr bans sexual imagery and nudity; Apple fails emoji biology; and streaming services consider inserting ads into paused video. clean 3872 Qualcomm rolls out 5G cellular networking at a Hawaiian resort; Tumblr bans sexual imagery and nudity; Apple fails emoji biology; and streaming services consider inserting ads into paused video.

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5G is weeks away — and Tuesday marks its first real test - The Verge
Qualcomm's New Snapdragon Chip Suggests 5G Is Almost Here | WIRED
Apple Is Said to Miss Rapid 5G Takeoff, Sitting Out Tech Shift - Bloomberg
Tumblr Staff — A better, more positive Tumblr
Tumblr will ban all adult content starting December 17th - The Verge
Tumblr's Ban on Adult Content May Hurt Creative Communities - Gizmodo
Monterey Bay Aquarium takes Apple to task for its backward squid emoji - The Verge
Monterey Bay Aquarium on Twitter
🦑 Squid Emoji - Emojipedia
World Emoji Day 2018: First Look at Apple's New Emojis - Emojipedia
Jeremy Burge on Twitter: 🐙 Changes
Airports suggest making plane arrival emoji a little less "crash-y" - CBS News
👻 Ghost Emoji - Emojipedia
Microsoft confirms plan to rebuild Edge browser using Chromium on Windows 10 | Windows Central
Microsoft Edge, Chromium, and Blink FAQ: Everything you need to know | Windows Central
Hulu, AT&T to Run Ads in 2019 When Viewers Pause Their Streaming TV – Variety
I Tried to Make My Dog an Instagram Celebrity. I Failed. - The New York Times
Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) | Twitter
Rosemary (@RosemaryOrchard) | Twitter
Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter
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81: Elvis Is in the Building The App Store goes before the Supreme Court, Amazon embraces ARM servers, and we discuss the amazing life and business lessons of IDG founder Pat McGovern. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/81 http://relay.fm/download/81 Elvis Is in the Building 81 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The App Store goes before the Supreme Court, Amazon embraces ARM servers, and we discuss the amazing life and business lessons of IDG founder Pat McGovern. The App Store goes before the Supreme Court, Amazon embraces ARM servers, and we discuss the amazing life and business lessons of IDG founder Pat McGovern. clean 4305 The App Store goes before the Supreme Court, Amazon embraces ARM servers, and we discuss the amazing life and business lessons of IDG founder Pat McGovern.

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What happens if Apple loses its Supreme Court App Store antitrust appeal? - The Verge
Antitrust, the App Store, and Apple – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
What happens if Apple loses its Supreme Court App Store antitrust appeal? - The Verge
Amazon Web Services introduces its own custom-designed Arm server processor, promises 45 percent lower costs for some workloads – GeekWire
Confirmed: Amazon agrees to buy Israeli chip maker Annapurna Labs for a reported $350M – GeekWire
Project Fi is now Google Fi, and it will work with iPhones and most Android devices - The Verge
Future Forward: Leadership Lessons from Patrick McGovern: Amazon.com
Most British video ever shows policeman knocking on door of Number 10 for a cat | Metro News
Larry (cat) - Wikipedia
Ungeniused - Relay FM
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80: Maybe You'll All Get Roses Amazon finishes its 'Bachelor'-style courting of US cities; Samsung makes us ponder whether foldable phones will ever be a thing; and YouTube decries the EU's new copyright declaration. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/80 http://relay.fm/download/80 Maybe You'll All Get Roses 80 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Amazon finishes its 'Bachelor'-style courting of US cities; Samsung makes us ponder whether foldable phones will ever be a thing; and YouTube decries the EU's new copyright declaration. Amazon finishes its 'Bachelor'-style courting of US cities; Samsung makes us ponder whether foldable phones will ever be a thing; and YouTube decries the EU's new copyright declaration. clean 3224 Amazon finishes its 'Bachelor'-style courting of US cities; Samsung makes us ponder whether foldable phones will ever be a thing; and YouTube decries the EU's new copyright declaration.

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Amazon selects New York City and Northern Virginia for new headquarters
How Amazon Picked HQ2 and Jilted 236 Cities - WSJ
Amazon misreads the room | Revue
Amazon’s HQ2 Hunger Games Are Over, and Jeff Bezos Won | WIRED
Samsung Electronics to release first foldable smartphone in March: sources
Waymo to Start First Driverless Car Service Next Month - Bloomberg
YouTube Creator Blog: The Potential Unintended Consequences of Article 13
YouTube CEO calls EU’s proposed copyright regulation financially impossible - The Verge
Japanese cybersecurity minister finds computers a mystery | ZDNet
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper adopts stray kitten found hiding at executive mansion - ABC News
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79: The New Flip Phone Samsung shows off a foldable phone prototype, Apple grows its services revenue and ships new products, Amazon gets into print catalogs and embraces the east coast, Comcast builds a cable box for cord cutters, and we mourn a couple of casualties of the streaming-service wars to come. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/79 http://relay.fm/download/79 The New Flip Phone 79 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Samsung shows off a foldable phone, Apple grows its revenue and ships new products, Amazon gets into catalogs and embraces the east coast, Comcast builds a cable box for cord cutters, and we mourn a couple of casualties of the streaming-service wars. Samsung shows off a foldable phone, Apple grows its revenue and ships new products, Amazon gets into catalogs and embraces the east coast, Comcast builds a cable box for cord cutters, and we mourn a couple of casualties of the streaming-service wars. clean 3855 Samsung shows off a foldable phone prototype, Apple grows its services revenue and ships new products, Amazon gets into print catalogs and embraces the east coast, Comcast builds a cable box for cord cutters, and we mourn a couple of casualties of the streaming-service wars to come.

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This is Samsung’s foldable smartphone - The Verge
Samsung's folding Galaxy phone reveal was a giant disappointment | PCWorld
Android will natively support devices with foldable displays - The Verge
Samsung cleans up its Android skin with 'One UI'
Apple results: A record September quarter with $62.9B revenue - Six Colors
Apple Hits $10 Billion in Revenue From Services Like iTunes | Hollywood Reporter
7-Eleven is bringing cashier-less payments to its stores | TechCrunch
Was Amazon’s Headquarters Contest a Bait-and-Switch? Critics Say Yes - The New York Times
Amazon Plans to Split HQ2 Between Long Island City, N.Y., and Arlington, Va. - The New York Times
Amazon begins mailing printed holiday toy catalog 
Amazon Expands Free Shipping to Everyone for the Holiday Season | Amazon.com, Inc. - Press Room
Comcast making video-streaming box for broadband-only customers 
Defy Media Shutters, Lays Off Staff | Hollywood Reporter
FilmStruck's Demise Is Part of a Bigger Pattern - The Atlantic
Roku Stock Plummets After Third-Quarter Earnings Report | Hollywood Reporter
British Army veteran who cleared IEDs in Syria reunited with stray dog he found cowering in Raqqa rubble 
Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) | Twitter
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter
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78: Great for Robots; Bad for People This week it's all about Apple's event in New York. What does the iPad Pro tell us about how Apple's software effort is lagging behind its hardware design? The MacBook Air enters an already confusing set of Apple laptops. We have a Mac Mini sighting! And the prices of Apple products keep cranking higher and higher... Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/78 http://relay.fm/download/78 Great for Robots; Bad for People 78 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week it's all about Apple's event in New York. Is the iPad Pro's amazing hardware let down by software? The Mac elbows in for some stage time with the MacBook Air and Mac Mini. And the prices of Apple products keep cranking higher and higher... This week it's all about Apple's event in New York. Is the iPad Pro's amazing hardware let down by software? The Mac elbows in for some stage time with the MacBook Air and Mac Mini. And the prices of Apple products keep cranking higher and higher... clean 4506 This week it's all about Apple's event in New York. What does the iPad Pro tell us about how Apple's software effort is lagging behind its hardware design? The MacBook Air enters an already confusing set of Apple laptops. We have a Mac Mini sighting! And the prices of Apple products keep cranking higher and higher...

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iPad Pro - Apple
Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer - Six Colors
The New 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pros: My First Impressions and Hands-On – MacStories
MacBook Air - Apple
On the Retina MacBook Air – 512 Pixels
Apple Announces 2018 MacBook Air: Entry-Level Laptop Gets Essential Refresh - AnandTech
Starship’s robots can now deliver packages, too - The Verge
Mac mini - Apple
On the New Mac mini – 512 Pixels
It's not quite a Mac mini, but it's my server - Six Colors
Brooklyn event impressions: Love for the Mac - Six Colors
Get paid to pet puppies | fox5sandiego.com
A Mandarin Duck Mysteriously Appears in Central Park, to Birders’ Delight - The New York Times
Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
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77: Data-Industrial Complex Apple's CEO speaks out in favor of regulating online privacy, while his company plans an iPad and Mac product event for next week; Tesla's quarterly results suggest that things are looking up for electric cars; and another Oculus executive departs as we question the future prospects of VR tech. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/77 http://relay.fm/download/77 Data-Industrial Complex 77 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Tim Cook speaks out in favor of tech regulations; Apple gets set for another product announcement next week; Tesla gets good news; and we question the future of VR as another executive departs Oculus. Tim Cook speaks out in favor of tech regulations; Apple gets set for another product announcement next week; Tesla gets good news; and we question the future of VR as another executive departs Oculus. clean 3397 Apple's CEO speaks out in favor of regulating online privacy, while his company plans an iPad and Mac product event for next week; Tesla's quarterly results suggest that things are looking up for electric cars; and another Oculus executive departs as we question the future prospects of VR tech.

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Tim Cook calls for GDPR-style privacy laws in the US
(39) Keynote address from Tim Cook, CEO, Apple Inc - YouTube
Tim Cook data privacy speech: Apple CEO calls for comprehensive data laws in America - The Verge
Tim Cook wants a federal privacy law — but so do Facebook and Google - The Verge
Apple CEO to warn Big Tech must keep users’ trust – POLITICO
Tim Cook talks privacy — but gets a pass on China | Revue
It's official: Apple event October 30, in Brooklyn! - Six Colors
Twitter loses 9 million users amid bot crackdown - The Verge
Tesla rides Model 3’s popularity to its first profit in two years - The Verge
Electric vehicles will grow from 3 million to 125 million by 2030: IEA
Former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe is leaving Facebook - The Verge
Oculus is ending movie rentals and purchases for the Rift - The Verge
Mookie Betts on his stat-defying stolen base: 'I just wanted some tacos' | Boston.com
Chicago bar to host wake for soon-to-be demolished Wrigleyville Taco Bell - Golf Digest
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76: Li'l Buddy Phone This week there's strange news from the phone world as Essential circles the drain while Palm climbs back out of the drain with a strange new accessory smartphone; Adobe embraces the iPad at last with a new version of Photoshop; Amazon refreshes the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader; and Google has to follow some intriguing new rules for Android in the EU. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/76 http://relay.fm/download/76 Li'l Buddy Phone 76 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Essential circles the drain; Palm climbs back out of the drain with a strange new accessory smartphone; Adobe embraces the iPad Pro; Amazon refreshes the Paperwhite; and the EU offers some new options for makers of Android phones. Essential circles the drain; Palm climbs back out of the drain with a strange new accessory smartphone; Adobe embraces the iPad Pro; Amazon refreshes the Paperwhite; and the EU offers some new options for makers of Android phones. clean 3077 This week there's strange news from the phone world as Essential circles the drain while Palm climbs back out of the drain with a strange new accessory smartphone; Adobe embraces the iPad at last with a new version of Photoshop; Amazon refreshes the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader; and Google has to follow some intriguing new rules for Android in the EU.

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Android Creator’s Startup Essential Products Cuts About 30% of Staff - Bloomberg
The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone - The Verge
Jelly, The Smallest 4G Smartphone by Unihertz — Kickstarter
Why Photoshop on iOS is a huge win for the iPad Pro | Macworld
Apple Announces October 30th Event – 512 Pixels
The new Kindle Paperwhite is finally waterproof - The Verge
New Kindle Paperwhite - Amazon.com
Meet Helm, the startup taking on Gmail with a server that runs in your home | Ars Technica
Helm
Google will start charging Android device makers a fee for using its apps in Europe - The Verge
Limited edition Xbox One makes Taco Bell ‘bong’ noise at startup - The Verge
Free Taco Bell 2018: Steal a Base, Steal a Taco World Series Deal Returns - Thrillist
Leah Becerra (@LeahBecerra) | Twitter
Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter
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75: The Internet of Sharks Google unloads a bunch of new hardware, including the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, the Pixel Slate, and the Home Hub; a major security flaw in Google+ leads Google to kill the entire product off; Magic Leap ships something; and taco-related news is more interesting than we initially thought. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/75 http://relay.fm/download/75 The Internet of Sharks 75 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week Google unloaded a bunch of new hardware, including the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, the Pixel Slate, and the Home Hub; and in other Google news, the company found a major security flaw that ended up spelling the end for Google+. This week Google unloaded a bunch of new hardware, including the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, the Pixel Slate, and the Home Hub; and in other Google news, the company found a major security flaw that ended up spelling the end for Google+. clean 3061 Google unloads a bunch of new hardware, including the Google Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, the Pixel Slate, and the Home Hub; a major security flaw in Google+ leads Google to kill the entire product off; Magic Leap ships something; and taco-related news is more interesting than we initially thought.

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Pixel 3 - A New Way to See the World - Google Store
Google is adding an option to hide the Pixel 3 XL’s notch
Google Pixel Slate, Tablet with Google Assistant - Google Store
Google Home Hub - Smart Home Controller - Google Store
Google Home Hub's best feature is not having a camera
Facebook announces Portal, an Echo Show rival focused on video chat - The Verge
Magic Leap is shipping across (most of) the US - The Verge
Everything to know about the Google Assistant on our new family of hardware - Google Blog
Google hid major Google+ security flaw that exposed users’ personal information - The Verge
Google+ is dead, but its legacy lives on
Upset taco truck customer opens fire on crowd, three injured | WOAI
Devils Lake Taco Bell/KFC employee refuses to serve state trooper | Grand Forks Herald
Florence "U4EA" Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter
Devindra Hardawar (@Devindra) | Twitter
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74: An Advantage and an Albatross This was a big week for Microsoft, with new Surface hardware and some big announcements about how Windows will work better with Android. There was also scary news about servers being infected by spy hardware that could compromise privacy and security. Happy National Taco Day! 🌮 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/74 http://relay.fm/download/74 An Advantage and an Albatross 74 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This was a big week for Microsoft, with new Surface hardware and some big announcements about how Windows will work better with Android. There was also scary news about servers being infected by spy hardware that could compromise privacy and security. This was a big week for Microsoft, with new Surface hardware and some big announcements about how Windows will work better with Android. There was also scary news about servers being infected by spy hardware that could compromise privacy and security. clean 3089 This was a big week for Microsoft, with new Surface hardware and some big announcements about how Windows will work better with Android. There was also scary news about servers being infected by spy hardware that could compromise privacy and security. Happy National Taco Day! 🌮

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Subnet - Relay FM
Microsoft launches next-gen Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and more | PCWorld
Shop Surface Pro Tablets, Surface Laptop, Surface Book & Surface Go - Microsoft
First listen with Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones - The Verge
Microsoft suspends development of touch-friendly Office apps for Windows | Ars Technica
Windows 10 October 2018 Update review: Many small improvements make a better experience | PCWorld
Amazon’s Kindle Oasis has a new competitor: The waterproof Kobo Forma | Ars Technica
The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg
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73: The Crocodile Is Changing Its Diet Microsoft sets its eyes on the cloud and suddenly finds itself on the side of the angels; Instagram's founders leave their creation in Mark Zuckerberg's hands; and Oculus debuts a new standalone VR headset. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/73 http://relay.fm/download/73 The Crocodile Is Changing Its Diet 73 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Microsoft sets its eyes on the cloud and suddenly finds itself on the side of the angels; Instagram's founders leave their creation in Mark Zuckerberg's hands; and Oculus debuts a new standalone VR headset. Microsoft sets its eyes on the cloud and suddenly finds itself on the side of the angels; Instagram's founders leave their creation in Mark Zuckerberg's hands; and Oculus debuts a new standalone VR headset. clean 3529 Microsoft sets its eyes on the cloud and suddenly finds itself on the side of the angels; Instagram's founders leave their creation in Mark Zuckerberg's hands; and Oculus debuts a new standalone VR headset.

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How Apple Thrived in a Season of Tech Scandals - The New York Times
The end of Instagram as we know it is here - The Verge
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72: Just Stop Talking Apple updates most of its operating systems, and prepares to ship its new iPhones and Apple Watches; Elon Musk announces a trip around the moon while also getting some unwanted scrutiny from the government; and Amazon announces a slew of new Echo-powered products. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/72 http://relay.fm/download/72 Just Stop Talking 72 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple updates most of its operating systems, and prepares to ship its new iPhones and Apple Watches; Elon Musk announces a trip around the moon while getting scrutinized by the government; and Amazon announces a slew of new Echo-powered products. Apple updates most of its operating systems, and prepares to ship its new iPhones and Apple Watches; Elon Musk announces a trip around the moon while getting scrutinized by the government; and Amazon announces a slew of new Echo-powered products. clean 4111 Apple updates most of its operating systems, and prepares to ship its new iPhones and Apple Watches; Elon Musk announces a trip around the moon while also getting some unwanted scrutiny from the government; and Amazon announces a slew of new Echo-powered products.

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iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories
Apple releases first iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 developer betas [U] - 9to5Mac
iOS 12.1 references ‘iPad2018Fall’, all but confirming new iPad Pro debut next month - 9to5Mac
Hands-on with Multiple HomePod Timers – 512 Pixels
iPhone XS review: the XS and XS Max are solid updates to a winning formula - The Verge
Daring Fireball: The iPhones XS
Apple iPhone Xs Review: A (S)mall Step Up! - MKBHD
Apple Watch 4 review: the best smartwatch gets better - The Verge
Daring Fireball: Apple Watch Series 4
Lime hits 11.5 million bike and scooter rides | TechCrunch
The electric scooter craze is officially one year old — what’s next? - The Verge
California adults get OK to ride motorized scooters without helmets - SFChronicle.com
With Moon as His Muse, Japanese Billionaire Signs Up for SpaceX Voyage - The New York Times
Tesla Facing U.S. Criminal Probe Over Elon Musk Statements - Bloomberg
Elon Musk Sued for Defamation by Cave Diver Vernon Unsworth
Amazon Said to Plan Up to 3,000 Cashierless Stores by 2021 - Bloomberg
Here's everything Amazon announced today at its new devices event | Android Central
Beluga whales adopt lost narwhal in St. Lawrence River | CBC News
Zac Hall (@apollozac) | Twitter
Rosemary (@rosemaryorchard) | Twitter
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71: Small-Screen Enthusiast Apple releases new iPhones and a new Apple Watch; Google kills Inbox. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/71 http://relay.fm/download/71 Small-Screen Enthusiast 71 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple releases new iPhones and a new Apple Watch; Google kills Inbox. Apple releases new iPhones and a new Apple Watch; Google kills Inbox. clean 3047 Apple releases new iPhones and a new Apple Watch; Google kills Inbox.

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Links and Show Notes

iPhone XS - Apple
iPhone XR - Apple
iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max: The MacStories Overview
Making sense of Apple's iPhone Xr, Xs, and Xs Max strategy
The iPhone Franchise – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Tim Cook on iPhone Prices: 'We Want to Serve Everyone' - Mac Rumors
Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple
Apple Watch Series 4: The MacStories Overview
Here's Every Apple Watch Series 4 Collection Going Up for Pre-Order on September 14 - Mac Rumors
Larry Page Is a No-Show With Google Under a Harsh Spotlight - Bloomberg
Google’s Inbox app is shutting down in March 2019 - The Verge
Partners 4 Pets become ‘puppy bouquets’ at Illinois wedding | The Wichita Eagle
Jeff Gamet (@jgamet) | Twitter
Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter
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70: Tennis and Excess Apple's event nears, but the rumored names for its new iPhones are really weird; young people are abandoning Facebook in droves; social-media giants spend a day in the barrel on Capitol Hill; and Evernote loses much of its executive team amid rumors it's circling the drain. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/70 http://relay.fm/download/70 Tennis and Excess 70 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's event nears, but the rumored names for its new iPhones are really weird; young people are abandoning Facebook in droves; social-media giants spend a day in the barrel on Capitol Hill; and Evernote may be circling the drain. Apple's event nears, but the rumored names for its new iPhones are really weird; young people are abandoning Facebook in droves; social-media giants spend a day in the barrel on Capitol Hill; and Evernote may be circling the drain. clean 3112 Apple's event nears, but the rumored names for its new iPhones are really weird; young people are abandoning Facebook in droves; social-media giants spend a day in the barrel on Capitol Hill; and Evernote loses much of its executive team amid rumors it's circling the drain.

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Links and Show Notes

Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac
Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac
1 in 4 Americans Really Have Deleted Facebook's App, Pew Study Finds
Many US Facebook users have changed privacy settings or taken a break | Pew Research Center
Amazon Hits $1,000,000,000,000 in Value, Following Apple - The New York Times
What to expect when Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies to Congress
Facebook, Twitter Execs Admit Failures, Warn of 'Overwhelming' Threat to Elections
Jack Dorsey survived his grueling day in D.C. - Recode
Jeff B. on Twitter, RE: Laura Loomer
Evernote slashes price of Premium subscription as many executives depart - The Verge
Evernote lost its CTO, CFO, CPO and HR head in the last month as it eyes another fundraise | TechCrunch
This Pro Hockey Team Needs Help Naming A New Puppy :: WRAL.com
New York Islanders on Twitter: "Help us pick a name for this pup!"
New York Islanders on Twitter: "Meet Radar!"
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter
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69: Salad? Let's Not Be Hasty Apple rumor season is in full swing, Google brings "digital well-being" to YouTube viewing stats, Uber embraces scooters and ebikes, and conservatives complain about Google having a liberal bias. Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/69 http://relay.fm/download/69 Salad? Let's Not Be Hasty 69 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple rumor season is in full swing, Google brings "digital well-being" to YouTube viewing stats, Uber embraces scooters and ebikes, and conservatives complain about Google having a liberal bias. Apple rumor season is in full swing, Google brings "digital well-being" to YouTube viewing stats, Uber embraces scooters and ebikes, and conservatives complain about Google having a liberal bias. clean 2740 Apple rumor season is in full swing, Google brings "digital well-being" to YouTube viewing stats, Uber embraces scooters and ebikes, and conservatives complain about Google having a liberal bias.

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Aleen Simms, Rene Ritchie, and Nick Guy

Links and Show Notes

Apple to Expand IPhone X Design With New Colors, Big Screens - Bloomberg
Kuo: No Apple Pencil Support for 2018 iPhones, Upcoming 6.1-Inch Model to Be Slightly Delayed - Mac Rumors
Barclays: All 2019 iPhones May Lack 3D Touch, New AirPods and Lower-Priced HomePod to Launch Next Year - Mac Rumors
Official YouTube Blog: Tools to Take Charge of Your Digital Wellbeing
Time watched profile - Android - YouTube Help
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Uber plans bike and scooter strategies
Uber wants you to hop on electric bikes, scooters for short trips - CNET
President Trump Accuses Google of Rigging Search Results Against Him, Calls It 'Very Dangerous'
Trump: Facebook, Twitter, Google 'have to be careful'
Dozens at Facebook Unite to Challenge Its ‘Intolerant’ Liberal Culture - The New York Times
(89) Norfolk Animal Care Center - Posts
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68: False Flag Graphics cards get way better; the App Store comes under criticism; and Facebook spends another week in the news. Plus we've got some operating-system nostalgia and some exciting news about tacos. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/68 http://relay.fm/download/68 False Flag 68 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week graphics cards got way better; the App Store came under criticism; and Facebook did a bunch of controversial stuff... again. This week graphics cards got way better; the App Store came under criticism; and Facebook did a bunch of controversial stuff... again. clean 2837 Graphics cards get way better; the App Store comes under criticism; and Facebook spends another week in the news. Plus we've got some operating-system nostalgia and some exciting news about tacos.

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Christina Warren and Dan Frakes

Links and Show Notes

NVIDIA says the RTX 2080 GPU is twice as fast as the GTX 1080
Nvidia announces RTX 2000 GPU series with ‘6 times more performance’ and ray tracing - The Verge
Nvidia RTX 2070, RTX 2080, RTX 2080 Ti GPUs revealed: specs, price, release date - Polygon
Nvidia Shares RTX 2080 Test Results: 35 - 125% Faster Than GTX 1080
Netflix tests a bypass of iTunes billing in 33 markets | TechCrunch
Fortnite, Netflix Take On Apple, Google Over App Store 'Tax' - Bloomberg
Windows 95 is now an app you can download and install on macOS, Windows, and Linux - The Verge
Facebook is rating the trustworthiness of its users on a scale from zero to 1 - The Washington Post
Taking Down More Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior | Facebook Newsroom
Apple removed Facebook’s Onavo from the App Store for gathering app data | TechCrunch
Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry’s Windows 95 tutorial video, revisited.
Lode Runner Web Game (online game)
Facebook is rating the trustworthiness of its users on a scale from zero to 1 - The Washington Post
Taking Down More Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior | Facebook Newsroom
Apple removed Facebook’s Onavo from the App Store for gathering app data | TechCrunch
With tacos and patience, a rescue group saves more than 2 dozen dogs in southern Dallas County | Dallas County | Dallas News
Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter
Dan Frakes (@DanFrakes) | Twitter
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67: Anything With a 'C' This week we learn that our apps may be watching us far more than we might have expected, imagine a wacky buddy comedy featuring two voice assistants who have to live together in a single device, observe Twitch and YouTube fighting over streaming stars, and count how many app subscriptions we've got. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/67 http://relay.fm/download/67 Anything With a 'C' 67 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Behavioral surveillance in apps; Alexa and Cortana shack up; a spaceship files toward the sun; Twitch backs up a truck full of money to the doors of star YouTubers; and Apple evangelizes the app subscription. Behavioral surveillance in apps; Alexa and Cortana shack up; a spaceship files toward the sun; Twitch backs up a truck full of money to the doors of star YouTubers; and Apple evangelizes the app subscription. clean 3245 This week we learn that our apps may be watching us far more than we might have expected, imagine a wacky buddy comedy featuring two voice assistants who have to live together in a single device, observe Twitch and YouTube fighting over streaming stars, and count how many app subscriptions we've got.

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Guest Starring:

Leah Becerra and Anže Tomić

Links and Show Notes

Banks and Retailers Are Tracking How You Type, Swipe and Tap - The New York Times
AP Exclusive: Google tracks your movements, like it or not
After a year's wait, Amazon and Microsoft bring Alexa and Cortana to each other's devices - CNET
NASA successfully launched a spacecraft that will study the Sun’s atmosphere - The Verge
Liftoff #78: Shed Some Sunlight on It - Relay FM
Amazon Has YouTube Envy - Bloomberg
YouTube Offers Cash If Stars Stump for New Features - Bloomberg
Why Apple had a secret meeting with app developers in New York to discuss the App Store - Business Insider
In a Special Meeting, Apple Encouraged App Subscriptions - The Mac Observer
‘Cat whisperer’ wanted: Get paid to live on a Greek island, care for dozens of cats | WGN-TV
God's Little People Cat Rescue - Posts | Facebook
Anze Tomic (English) (@atomicxx) | Twitter
Leah Becerra (@LeahBecerra) | Twitter
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66: This Year Has Felt Like 10 Years Several tech giants move to ban a guy who peddles conspiracies and snake oil from their platforms, while Twitter doesn't; MoviePass nears death, but everything may still be a service and the movies still need a shot in the arm; and Samsung rolls out a new Note, watch, and smart speaker. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/66 http://relay.fm/download/66 This Year Has Felt Like 10 Years 66 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Tech giants move to ban a peddler of conspiracies and snake oil, but not Twitter; MoviePass nears death, but everything may still be a service; and Samsung rolls out a bunch of new products. Tech giants move to ban a peddler of conspiracies and snake oil, but not Twitter; MoviePass nears death, but everything may still be a service; and Samsung rolls out a bunch of new products. clean 3357 Several tech giants move to ban a guy who peddles conspiracies and snake oil from their platforms, while Twitter doesn't; MoviePass nears death, but everything may still be a service and the movies still need a shot in the arm; and Samsung rolls out a new Note, watch, and smart speaker.

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Guest Starring:

Lisa Schmeiser

Links and Show Notes:

Apple Kicked Alex Jones Off Its Platform, Then YouTube And Facebook Rushed To Do The Same
Apple defends decision to allow Infowars in the App Store, saying it supports ‘all points of view’ | 9to5Mac
MailChimp confirms that it terminated accounts of Alex Jones and Infowars
Twitter says Alex Jones and InfoWars accounts don't violate policy
Facebook, Apple, YouTube and Spotify ban Infowars' Alex Jones | Technology | The Guardian
Twitter won’t ban Alex Jones: Jack Dorsey’s statement is a wake-up call - Vox
MoviePass failed so cinema can live
The new Anki Vector robot is smart enough to just hang out - The Verge
Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 announced with 6.4-inch screen and a huge battery - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Impressions: Underrated! - YouTube
Samsung unveils its latest smartwatch — the Galaxy Watch - The Verge
Galaxy Home is Samsung's Bixby-powered smart speaker
Tails a-wagging: Year later, missing pooch and owner reunite
Meg Kinnard on Twitter: "I always enjoy writing stuff like this. Take a break from your diet of politics and bad news, and start your weekend with all the feels. 🐶… https://t.co/AJ8VfjtjzM"
Esther Atkins on Instagram: “True love! Man, people have been ❤️😭❤️ing my story about finding Ratchet in a mud puddle by my house and reuniting him with his owners who…”
The Immortal Iron Feminist (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
So What, Who Cares? by Lisa Schmeiser
Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter
512 Pixels
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65: Death March With Cocktails Google may be returning to the (censored) search business in China, YouTube Premium and Facebook Watch face the icy stares of skeptical TV critics; and Apple breaks a trillion but still has trouble with the Mac. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/65 http://relay.fm/download/65 Death March With Cocktails 65 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google may be returning to the (censored) search business in China, YouTube Premium and Facebook Watch face the icy stares of skeptical TV critics; and Apple breaks a trillion but still has trouble with the Mac. Google may be returning to the (censored) search business in China, YouTube Premium and Facebook Watch face the icy stares of skeptical TV critics; and Apple breaks a trillion but still has trouble with the Mac. clean 3431 Google may be returning to the (censored) search business in China, YouTube Premium and Facebook Watch face the icy stares of skeptical TV critics; and Apple breaks a trillion but still has trouble with the Mac.

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Guest Starring:

Natalie Jarvey and Cicero Holmes

Links and Show Notes

Google Plans to Launch Censored Search Engine in China, Leaked Documents Reveal
Google, Seeking a Return to China, Is Said to Be Building a Censored Search Engine - The New York Times
Facebook's China innovation hub hits licensing roadblock - CNET
Apple CEO 'Optimistic' China Trade Dispute Will Be Resolved | Fortune
YouTube's Susanne Daniels Talks Red Rebrand, Experimenting With the Paywall | Hollywood Reporter
Facebook Watch and YouTube Premium Not Yet Serious Threats | Hollywood Reporter
Netflix shares tank after big miss on subscriber growth | Reuters
The NES Classic is so popular it outsold the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch in June - The Verge
Apple Q3 2018: Services revenue
Diving into the details of Apple's (boring?) record quarter - Six Colors
Apple Becomes First U.S. Company to Hit $1 Trillion Market Value - Bloomberg
Apple Mac sales slip 13% in Q2 2018 - INSIDER
Apple Posts Strong Third-Quarter Revenue on iPhone Sales, Services Growth | Hollywood Reporter
Puppy Yoga Is a Real Thing and We're Ready to Try It ASAP
Cicero Holmes (@StubbyStan) | Twitter
Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) | Twitter
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64: A Perfect Storm of Outrage Apple's much-criticized MacBook Pro weathers a weeklong PR crisis; Google makes money but struggles with its identity; and Facebook continues to have a really bad year. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/64 http://relay.fm/download/64 A Perfect Storm of Outrage 64 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's much-criticized MacBook Pro weathers a weeklong PR crisis; Google makes money but struggles with its identity; and Facebook continues to have a really bad year. Apple's much-criticized MacBook Pro weathers a weeklong PR crisis; Google makes money but struggles with its identity; and Facebook continues to have a really bad year. clean 3434 Apple's much-criticized MacBook Pro weathers a weeklong PR crisis; Google makes money but struggles with its identity; and Facebook continues to have a really bad year.

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Guest Starring:

Shelly Brisbin and Michael Gartenberg

Links and Show Notes

Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown - Six Colors
Google joins the race to $1 trillion | TechCrunch
Facebook stock drops 19%, loses $120 billion in value after warning that revenue growth will take a hit - MarketWatch
Facebook’s user growth has hit a wall - Recode
Mark Zuckerberg: The Kara Swisher interview - Recode
Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller has packaging that gamers with disabilities can open without their teeth - The Verge
We Rate Dogs and enemy Brent reconcile thanks to Charlie the puppy - Vox
The Parallel | a tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter
Michael Gartenberg (@Gartenberg) | Twitter
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63: Satisfying the Punisher Google gets fined, swallows Nest whole, and plots its next-generation operating system. In other news, there are new moons and even newer emojis. 😎 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/63 http://relay.fm/download/63 Satisfying the Punisher 63 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google gets fined, swallows Nest whole, and plots its next-generation operating system. In other news, there are new moons and even newer emojis. 😎 Google gets fined, swallows Nest whole, and plots its next-generation operating system. In other news, there are new moons and even newer emojis. 😎 clean 3037 Google gets fined, swallows Nest whole, and plots its next-generation operating system. In other news, there are new moons and even newer emojis. 😎

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Guest Starring:

Florence Ion and Dan Frakes

Links and Show Notes

EU: Google illegally used Android to dominate search, must pay $5B fine | Ars Technica
Android has created more choice, not less - Google Blog
Don’t Expect Big Changes from Europe’s Record Google Fine | WIRED
Steven Sinofsky on Twitter
Nest CEO steps down after employees pushed for his exit - CNET
Project ‘Fuchsia’: Google is Quietly Working on a Successor to Android - Bloomberg
Astronomers have found a new crop of moons around Jupiter, and one of them is a weirdo - The Verge
EmojiCompat For Android A Work In Progress
Pet the Pup at the Party by Bullets in 5:48 - SGDQ2018 - YouTube
Pet the Pup at the Party takes social anxiety and makes it fun - Polygon
Florence "U4EA" Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter
Dan Frakes (@DanFrakes) | Twitter
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62: Get My Gecko Out of Hiding Is Microsoft's new Surface a laptop or tablet, and what it does it mean for the future of computing? Also, HBO's new owner AT&T wants to make it more like Netflix, and we celebrate 10 years of the App Store. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/62 http://relay.fm/download/62 Get My Gecko Out of Hiding 62 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Is Microsoft's new Surface a laptop or tablet, and what it does it mean for the future of computing? Also, HBO's new owner AT&T wants to make it more like Netflix, and we celebrate 10 years of the App Store. Is Microsoft's new Surface a laptop or tablet, and what it does it mean for the future of computing? Also, HBO's new owner AT&T wants to make it more like Netflix, and we celebrate 10 years of the App Store. clean 3655 Is Microsoft's new Surface a laptop or tablet, and what it does it mean for the future of computing? Also, HBO's new owner AT&T wants to make it more like Netflix, and we celebrate 10 years of the App Store.

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Guest Starring:

Ben Bajarin and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

Microsoft’s $399 Surface Go aims to stand out from iPads or Chromebooks - The Verge
Surface Go: Judging a Product by the Market – Tech.pinions
HBO Must Get Bigger and Broader, Says Its New Overseer - The New York Times
WarnerMedia Boss John Stankey Wants to Expand HBO — But Might Kill It | IndieWire
European Networks Are Joining Forces to Take On Netflix and Amazon | Hollywood Reporter
Magic Leap's mixed reality headset arrives this summer
The App Store turns 10 - Apple
10 Years of App Store: A Timeline of Changes – MacStories
Meow mixup: Port Authority cops rescue kitten accidentally trapped in car for three days - NY Daily News
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
Ben Bajarin (@BenBajarin) | Twitter
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61: Someone Else Call 911 Companies love buying other companies; Disney and Amazon are making big moves this week, while Apple is getting serious about midterm election news coverage and nerds get to play with beta software all summer. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/61 http://relay.fm/download/61 Someone Else Call 911 61 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Companies love buying other companies; Disney and Amazon are making big moves this week, while Apple is getting serious about midterm election news coverage and nerds get to play with beta software all summer. Companies love buying other companies; Disney and Amazon are making big moves this week, while Apple is getting serious about midterm election news coverage and nerds get to play with beta software all summer. clean 2989 Companies love buying other companies; Disney and Amazon are making big moves this week, while Apple is getting serious about midterm election news coverage and nerds get to play with beta software all summer.

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Guest Starring:

Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent

Links and Show Notes:

Disney gets DOJ approval to buy Fox but must divest sports networks | Ars Technica
Amazon buys PillPack, an online pharmacy, for just under $1B | TechCrunch
Atul Gawande, the doctor and writer, named CEO of Amazon’s employee healthcare JV | TechCrunch
Memo Box Smart Pillbox: Simple Yet Smart Pill Organizer & Reminder – Tinylogics
Apple News launches 2018 Midterm Elections section - Apple
Apple makes New York Magazine editor Lauren Kern 'editor in chief' at Apple News
NASA delays James Webb Space Telescope launch until 2021
Android Beta Program
Apple Beta Software Program
PUPPY POWER! Hero dog honored by Mesa Fire Department - ABC15 Arizona
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60: Evil Spreadsheets Tech finds itself in the middle of a U.S.-China trade war and discovers that taking on governmental clients might make employees uncomfortable. Also, Instagram dives into longform video. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/60 http://relay.fm/download/60 Evil Spreadsheets 60 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Tech finds itself in the middle of a U.S.-China trade war and discovers that taking on governmental clients might make employees uncomfortable. Also, Instagram dives into longform video. Tech finds itself in the middle of a U.S.-China trade war and discovers that taking on governmental clients might make employees uncomfortable. Also, Instagram dives into longform video. clean 3293 Tech finds itself in the middle of a U.S.-China trade war and discovers that taking on governmental clients might make employees uncomfortable. Also, Instagram dives into longform video.

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Guest Starring:

Lisa Schmeiser and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

Trump to Argue ZTE Fine, Penalties Are Punishment Enough, Official Says - Bloomberg
U.S. lawmakers want Google to reconsider links to China's Huawei | Reuters
In China Trade War, Apple Worries It Will Be Collateral Damage - The New York Times
Microsoft Employees Protest Work With ICE, as Tech Industry Mobilizes Over Immigration - The New York Times
Microsoft statement on separating families at the southern border - Microsoft on the Issues
Grammy-winning musician Akon says he wants to found a “real-life Wakanda” based around his cryptocurrency AKoin - The Verge
Operation Broken Silence
Instagram takes on Snapchat and YouTube with IGTV
Instagram hits 1 billion monthly users, up from 800M in September | TechCrunch
29-pound cat named Chubbs is rescued, finds new home
The Immortal Iron Feminist (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
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59: Infinite Hyde Park Corner We list our favorite game announcements from E3, ponder the industry trend toward consolidation, watch as Twitter continues to rearrange deckchairs, celebrate Tennesseean supercomputers, and then Jason tries to mend the hearts he broke during last week's Fuzzy Puppy Update. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/59 http://relay.fm/download/59 Infinite Hyde Park Corner 59 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett We list our favorite game announcements from E3, ponder the industry trend toward consolidation, watch as Twitter continues to rearrange deckchairs, and celebrate Tennesseean supercomputers. We list our favorite game announcements from E3, ponder the industry trend toward consolidation, watch as Twitter continues to rearrange deckchairs, and celebrate Tennesseean supercomputers. clean 2604 We list our favorite game announcements from E3, ponder the industry trend toward consolidation, watch as Twitter continues to rearrange deckchairs, celebrate Tennesseean supercomputers, and then Jason tries to mend the hearts he broke during last week's Fuzzy Puppy Update.

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Guest Starring:

Shahid Kamal Ahmad and Jessica Dennis

Links and Show Notes

The secret Ooblets feature we've been working on...
Sony debuts Remedy’s new game, Control, at E3 2018 - Polygon
Cyberpunk 2077 is part RPG, part shooter, part GTA-style mayhem - The Verge
Smash Bros. Ultimate hands-on: We put new fighters, new features to the test | Ars Technica
Sony E3 2018 News From PS4 Press Conference: Resident Evil 2, Last Of Us 2, Spider-Man - GameSpot
Killer Queen Black for Switch has the best online mechanic at E3 2018 - Polygon
Microsoft has five (!) new internal studios - Polygon
Twitter is putting more live news events in your timeline and notifications - The Verge
See What’s Happening! - Twitter Blog
The world’s fastest supercomputer is back in America - The Verge
Federal judge clears AT&T's bid for Time Warner with no conditions
Here’s ’30 Rock’ on What a Vertical Merger Is, In Honor of AT&T-Time Warner (Video)
TFD rescues puppy from storm drain - KJRH.com
Mangy puppy undergoes incredible transformation in foster care in Montgomery County - Houston Chronicle
Jessica Dennis 👩🏻‍💻 (@jessicadennis) | Twitter
Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) | Twitter
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58: Focus on our Most Profitable Children Live from Apple's developer conference in San Jose, we're joined by some Apple experts to discuss iOS and macOS announcements. Plus Amazon and Sonos make some home theater announcements. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/58 http://relay.fm/download/58 Focus on our Most Profitable Children 58 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Live from Apple's developer conference in San Jose, we're joined by some Apple experts to discuss iOS and macOS announcements. Plus Amazon and Sonos make some home theater announcements. Live from Apple's developer conference in San Jose, we're joined by some Apple experts to discuss iOS and macOS announcements. Plus Amazon and Sonos make some home theater announcements. clean 3414 Live from Apple's developer conference in San Jose, we're joined by some Apple experts to discuss iOS and macOS announcements. Plus Amazon and Sonos make some home theater announcements.

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  • Microsoft: Learn about building intelligent iOS apps that scale

Guest Starring:

Serenity Caldwell and Marco Arment

Links and Show Notes

iOS 12 Preview - Apple
iOS 12 introduces new features to reduce interruptions and manage Screen Time - Apple
macOS - Mojave Preview - Apple
Apple previews all-new Mac App Store - Apple
GitHub Is Microsoft’s $7.5 Billion Undo Button - Bloomberg
Amazon's Fire TV Cube squeezes an Echo into its set-top box
The Beam is Sonos’ ambitious attempt to win the living room - The Verge
Sonos Beam is a new $399 soundbar for your TV | Ars Technica
Crocodile eats small dog in Australia after years being chased by Pippa the terrier - CBS News
Marco Arment (@marcoarment) | Twitter
Serenity Caldwell @ WWDC (@settern) | Twitter
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57: Extra Letters! Google's struggle with AI and military projects, Plex expands to podcasting, and we talk the joys of mechanical keyboards with one of the editors from The Wirecutter. Thu, 31 May 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/57 http://relay.fm/download/57 Extra Letters! 57 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google's struggle with AI and military projects, Plex expands to podcasting, and we talk the joys of mechanical keyboards with one of the editors from The Wirecutter. Google's struggle with AI and military projects, Plex expands to podcasting, and we talk the joys of mechanical keyboards with one of the editors from The Wirecutter. clean 3036 Google's struggle with AI and military projects, Plex expands to podcasting, and we talk the joys of mechanical keyboards with one of the editors from The Wirecutter.

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Guest Starring:

Kimber Streams, Megan Morrone, and Anže Tomić

Links and Show Notes

How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google - The New York Times
Google Employees Resign in Protest Against Pentagon Contract
‘The Business of War’: Google Employees Protest Work for the Pentagon - The New York Times
Plex adds podcasts and personalization so you never have to leave the home screen - The Verge
Have Plex Your Way | Plex
Nokia closes digital health sale to Withings founder Eric Carreel, who plans relaunch by EOY | TechCrunch
Our Favorite Mechanical Keyboards: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
Enter the clicky keyboard - Six Colors
PRAZNA TIPKOVNICA [Anže Tomić] | Stvar - YouTube
Home - Tap
Review of Tap, the wearable keyboard that almost works - The Verge
There’s No i in Keyboard – 512 Pixels
Once marked 'free,' abandoned dog finds new home in Ross County
Connected - Relay FM
Kimber Streams (@kimberstreams) | Twitter
meganmorrone (@meganmorrone) | Twitter
Anze Tomic (English) (@atomicxx) | Twitter
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56: President of Netflix Elon Musk reacts badly to media criticism of Tesla's products and labor practices; The Obamas get a production deal with Netflix; Comcast tries to snipe Disney in a bid for Fox; and cities move to tax their local tech giants. This week's Download is totally GDPR compliant. Thu, 24 May 2018 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/56 http://relay.fm/download/56 President of Netflix 56 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Elon Musk reacts badly to media criticism of Tesla's products and labor practices; The Obamas get a production deal with Netflix; Comcast tries to snipe Disney in a bid for Fox; and cities move to tax their local tech giants. Elon Musk reacts badly to media criticism of Tesla's products and labor practices; The Obamas get a production deal with Netflix; Comcast tries to snipe Disney in a bid for Fox; and cities move to tax their local tech giants. clean 3398 Elon Musk reacts badly to media criticism of Tesla's products and labor practices; The Obamas get a production deal with Netflix; Comcast tries to snipe Disney in a bid for Fox; and cities move to tax their local tech giants. This week's Download is totally GDPR compliant.

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Guest Starring:

Christina Warren and Devindra Hardiwar

Links and Show Notes

Consumer Reports will give Tesla’s Model 3 another shot after brake fix
Tesla says its factory is safer. But it left injuries off the books | Reveal
Liftoff - Relay FM
Elon Musk needs to chill out
Amazon.com: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
Netflix inks multi-year production agreement with the Obamas
Comcast confirms plan to buy 21st Century Fox and control of Hulu | Ars Technica
No one’s ready for GDPR - The Verge
Instapaper is temporarily shutting off access for European users due to GDPR - The Verge
Silicon Valley Wants to Tax Big Tech Just Like Seattle Did - Bloomberg
Dog 'adopts' nine orphaned ducklings at Essex castle - BBC News
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55: Tachy Goes to Coventry Microsoft has a Surface so big you can hang it on a wall, and is making one small enough to take on Chromebooks and iPads. Meanwhile, Twitter tries to fight trolls with algorithms and continues to tighten the screws on third-party Twitter apps. Thu, 17 May 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/55 http://relay.fm/download/55 Tachy Goes to Coventry 55 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Microsoft has a Surface so big you can hang it on a wall, and is making one small enough to take on Chromebooks and iPads. Meanwhile, Twitter tries to fight trolls with algorithms and continues to tighten the screws on third-party Twitter apps. Microsoft has a Surface so big you can hang it on a wall, and is making one small enough to take on Chromebooks and iPads. Meanwhile, Twitter tries to fight trolls with algorithms and continues to tighten the screws on third-party Twitter apps. clean 3416 Microsoft has a Surface so big you can hang it on a wall, and is making one small enough to take on Chromebooks and iPads. Meanwhile, Twitter tries to fight trolls with algorithms and continues to tighten the screws on third-party Twitter apps.

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Guest Starring:

Melissa Riofrio and Craig Hockenberry

Links and Show Notes

Microsoft's Surface Hub 2 is a bold attempt at changing how we work
Surface Hub 2 coming in 2019, looks amazing | Ars Technica
Microsoft Plans Low-Cost Tablet Line to Rival iPad - Bloomberg
Serving Healthy Conversation - Twitter Blog
Twitter delays shutdown of legacy APIs as it launches a replacement | TechCrunch
Apps of a Feather
Daring Fireball: The End of Third-Party Twitter Clients?
Amazon launches special Whole Foods discounts for Prime members
Amazon Serves Up New Benefit for Prime Members at Whole Foods Market - Whole Foods Market Newsroom
Here's When Puppies Are Most Adorable, According to Science
Melissa Riofrio (@MRiofrioPCW) | Twitter
Craig Hockenberry (@chockenberry) | Twitter
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54: Give Me All the Nannies This week brought developer conferences from Google and Microsoft, and with them came a lot of news. We discuss Google's commitment to "digital well-being", updates to Google Assistant, an unnerving phone call from a robot, Microsoft's snuggling up to your iPhones and Android devices, and there's potential fraud in the land of fuzzy puppies. Thu, 10 May 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/54 http://relay.fm/download/54 Give Me All the Nannies 54 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week brought developer conferences from Google and Microsoft, and with them came a lot of news. We discuss Google's commitment to "digital well-being", updates to Google Assistant, an unnerving phone call from a robot, and more. This week brought developer conferences from Google and Microsoft, and with them came a lot of news. We discuss Google's commitment to "digital well-being", updates to Google Assistant, an unnerving phone call from a robot, and more. clean 3438 This week brought developer conferences from Google and Microsoft, and with them came a lot of news. We discuss Google's commitment to "digital well-being", updates to Google Assistant, an unnerving phone call from a robot, Microsoft's snuggling up to your iPhones and Android devices, and there's potential fraud in the land of fuzzy puppies.

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent and Florence Ion

Links and Show Notes

Lucid - Mikah's dream podcast
Somehow I Manage - a podcast from The Incomparable
All About Android
Material - Relay FM
Amazon.com : Cinnamon Imperials, 3lb Bulk Bag : Hard Candy : Grocery & Gourmet Food
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53: Horizontal Integration of Relationships T-Mobile and Sprint take another run at merging together; Facebook releases its standalone VR headset, gets into the dating game, and offers some data opt outs; and the gig economy takes a body blow. Thu, 03 May 2018 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/53 http://relay.fm/download/53 Horizontal Integration of Relationships 53 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett T-Mobile and Sprint take another run at merging together; Facebook releases its standalone VR headset, gets into the dating game, and offers some data opt outs; and the gig economy takes a body blow. T-Mobile and Sprint take another run at merging together; Facebook releases its standalone VR headset, gets into the dating game, and offers some data opt outs; and the gig economy takes a body blow. clean 3430 T-Mobile and Sprint take another run at merging together; Facebook releases its standalone VR headset, gets into the dating game, and offers some data opt outs; and the gig economy takes a body blow.

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Guest Starring:

Shelly Brisbin and James Thomson

Links and Show Notes

Sprint, T-Mobile Said to Close In on $26.5 Billion Combination - Bloomberg
Sprint and T-Mobile C.E.O.s Are in Washington to Sell Their Merger. Here’s What They’ll Confront. - The New York Times
The $199 Oculus Go mobile headset launches today - The Verge
Oculus Go review: mobile VR, minus the phone - The Verge
Facebook is taking on Tinder with new dating features - The Verge
Facebook will let users opt out of its browsing history collection - Recode
Gig workers could gain employee status with California Supreme Court ruling - San Francisco Chronicle
James Thomson (@jamesthomson) | Twitter
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter
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52: Danger Bubble Google fails to get the message about texting privacy, Amazon's got home robots and is now letting people open your car, and on this podcast's first birthday we consider some trends we've noticed over the past year. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/52 http://relay.fm/download/52 Danger Bubble 52 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google fails to get the message about texting privacy, Amazon's got home robots and is now letting people open your car, and on this podcast's first birthday we consider some trends we've noticed over the past year. Google fails to get the message about texting privacy, Amazon's got home robots and is now letting people open your car, and on this podcast's first birthday we consider some trends we've noticed over the past year. clean 3945 Google fails to get the message about texting privacy, Amazon's got home robots and is now letting people open your car, and on this podcast's first birthday we consider some trends we've noticed over the past year.

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Guest Starring:

Serenity Caldwell and Lisa Schmeiser

Links and Show Notes

Exclusive: Chat is Google’s next big fix for Android’s messaging mess - The Verge
Amazon Has a Top-Secret Plan to Build Home Robots - Bloomberg
With Amazon Key In-Car, couriers can deliver packages to your trunk
GE Appliance’s new smart air conditioners work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant - The Verge
The Immortal Iron Feminist (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
Serenity Caldwell (@settern) | Twitter
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51: Planet Netflix The U.S. takes on ZTE, Russia takes on Telegram, San Francisco takes on scooters, and video-streaming services take on your wallet. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/51 http://relay.fm/download/51 Planet Netflix 51 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The U.S. takes on ZTE, Russia takes on Telegram, San Francisco takes on scooters, and video-streaming services take on your wallet. The U.S. takes on ZTE, Russia takes on Telegram, San Francisco takes on scooters, and video-streaming services take on your wallet. clean 2967 The U.S. takes on ZTE, Russia takes on Telegram, San Francisco takes on scooters, and video-streaming services take on your wallet.

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Guest Starring:

Shahid Kamal Ahmad and Megan Morrone

Links and Show Notes

US hits ZTE with huge ban that has ominous Android implications - SlashGear
ZTE can no longer buy Qualcomm chips after US ban - The Verge
“Privacy is not for sale,” Telegram founder says after being banned in Russia | Ars Technica
In effort to shut down Telegram, Russia blocks Amazon, Google network addresses | Ars Technica
NASA Planet Hunter on Its Way to Orbit | NASA
Liftoff - Relay FM

Jason and Stephen's podcast about space.

ESPN’s Streaming Service Is A Peek At The Future Of ESPN—And Disney
ESPN+ Stream Live Sports
San Francisco to scooter startups: Your customers are terrible | Ars Technica
meganmorrone (@meganmorrone) | Twitter
Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) | Twitter
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50: I Ran Out of Metaphor Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington, Apple goes all in on renewable energy, Hulu and Spotify rebuild the bundle, Snap gives it a second try, and Google releases its own fuzzy-puppy update. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/50 http://relay.fm/download/50 I Ran Out of Metaphor 50 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington, Apple goes all in on renewable energy, Hulu and Spotify rebuild the bundle, Snap gives it a second try, and Google releases its own fuzzy-puppy update. Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington, Apple goes all in on renewable energy, Hulu and Spotify rebuild the bundle, Snap gives it a second try, and Google releases its own fuzzy-puppy update. clean 2993 Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington, Apple goes all in on renewable energy, Hulu and Spotify rebuild the bundle, Snap gives it a second try, and Google releases its own fuzzy-puppy update.

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Guest Starring:

Brianna Wu and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

11 weird and awkward moments from two days of Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional hearing - The Verge
Zuckerberg's Congressional Hearings: The Most Important Exchange - The Atlantic
Facebook Is Complicated. That Shouldn’t Stop Lawmakers. - The New York Times
US Consumers Want More Transparency from Facebook – Tech.pinions
Why Mark Zuckerberg’s 14-Year Apology Tour Hasn’t Fixed Facebook | WIRED
Apple Now Runs On 100% Green Energy, And Here’s How It Got There
Powerwall | The Tesla Home Battery
Snap Spectacles Model 002 With 802.11ac Surface in FCC Filing – Variety
Now you can get Spotify and Hulu together for just $12.99 each month - The Verge
Spotify + Hulu Bundle
Puparazzi alert: five tips for your pet photos
Brianna Wu (@Spacekatgal) | Twitter
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
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49: Good Plus Intel unveils new mobile chips, Apple dumps Intel, Google loses its AI chief to Apple, and Microsoft reorgs Windows. All that, plus scooters litter the streets of San Francisco, drones are crashing all around us, oh the humanity! Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/49 http://relay.fm/download/49 Good Plus 49 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Intel unveils new mobile chips, Apple dumps Intel, Google loses its AI chief to Apple, and Microsoft reorgs Windows. All that, plus scooters litter the streets of San Francisco, drones are crashing all around us, oh the humanity! Intel unveils new mobile chips, Apple dumps Intel, Google loses its AI chief to Apple, and Microsoft reorgs Windows. All that, plus scooters litter the streets of San Francisco, drones are crashing all around us, oh the humanity! clean 3584 Intel unveils new mobile chips, Apple dumps Intel, Google loses its AI chief to Apple, and Microsoft reorgs Windows. All that, plus scooters litter the streets of San Francisco, drones are crashing all around us, oh the humanity!

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Guest Starring:

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Links and Show Notes

Intel's debut 6-core Core i9 CPUs could push gaming laptops past 5GHz speeds | PCWorld
Dell's updated XPS 15 could crush the MacBook Pro 15—again | PCWorld
MacBooks: What CPUs could Apple use in the next version? | Macworld
Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs From 2020, Replacing Intel - Bloomberg
Why the next Mac processor transition won’t be like the last two | Macworld
Connected #187: On the Edge - Relay FM
Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch
Apple Hires Google’s A.I. Chief - The New York Times
Daring Fireball: The Information on What Went Wrong With Siri
Electric scooters are taking over San Francisco streets and sidewalks - Business Insider
The End of Windows – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Satya Nadella email to employees: Embracing our future: Intelligent Cloud and Intelligent Edge | Stories
Watch this Russian postal drone smash into a wall on its inaugural flight - The Verge
The Immortal Iron Feminist (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
Mark Hachman (@markhachman) | Twitter
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48: I Brought Services, You Brought a Crayon Apple goes back to school, but will it make any difference in its battle with Chromebooks? Microsoft unveils a game subscription service, because we live in the era of subscription services. And Facebook has another bad week. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/48 http://relay.fm/download/48 I Brought Services, You Brought a Crayon 48 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple goes back to school, but will it make any difference in its battle with Chromebooks? Microsoft unveils a game subscription service, because we live in the era of subscription services. And Facebook has another bad week. Apple goes back to school, but will it make any difference in its battle with Chromebooks? Microsoft unveils a game subscription service, because we live in the era of subscription services. And Facebook has another bad week. clean 3879 Apple goes back to school, but will it make any difference in its battle with Chromebooks? Microsoft unveils a game subscription service, because we live in the era of subscription services. And Facebook has another bad week.

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Guest Starring:

Michael Gartenberg and Cicero Holmes

Links and Show Notes

iPad 9.7-inch - Apple
Education - Everyone Can Create - Apple
Apple Renews its Love for Education not the Education Market – Tech.pinions
Microsoft’s Xbox game subscription will include the next Halo, Gears of War, and Forza on launch day - The Verge
Microsoft’s new gaming cloud division readies for a future beyond Xbox - The Verge
PUBG is out now on Android and iOS, following Fortnite mobile
Fortnite vs PUBG Mobile: Which One Should You Play? | NDTV Gadgets360.com
New York Auto Show 2018: the latest news and the fastest cars - The Verge
Microsoft’s Windows chief departs as the company pushes further towards AI and the cloud - The Verge
The FTC Is Officially Investigating Facebook's Data Practices | WIRED
Facebook to Limit Use of Data Brokers for Ad Targeting - Bloomberg
Facebook Delays Home-Speaker Unveil Amid Data Crisis - Bloomberg
Jerry Brown's new puppy: Calif. governor announces pet in release
Michael Gartenberg (@Gartenberg) | Twitter
Stan'Baku (@StubbyStan) | Twitter
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47: Put the Toothpaste Back in the Cat Facebook made us all think about the power of social media and the value of our personal data this week, but was Mark Zuckerberg's response enough? In equally heavy news, the first autonomous vehicle fatality happened this week. And finally, Apple's retargeting the education market. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/47 http://relay.fm/download/47 Put the Toothpaste Back in the Cat 47 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Facebook made us all think about the power of social media and the value of our personal data this week, but was Mark Zuckerberg's response enough? In equally heavy news, the first autonomous vehicle fatality happened this week. Facebook made us all think about the power of social media and the value of our personal data this week, but was Mark Zuckerberg's response enough? In equally heavy news, the first autonomous vehicle fatality happened this week. clean 3658 Facebook made us all think about the power of social media and the value of our personal data this week, but was Mark Zuckerberg's response enough? In equally heavy news, the first autonomous vehicle fatality happened this week. And finally, Apple's retargeting the education market.

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Guest Starring:

Glenn Fleishman and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

Facebook suspended Donald Trump’s data operations team for misusing people’s personal information - The Verge
Facebook suspended Donald Trump’s data operations team for misusing people’s personal information - The Verge
Facebook's Cambridge Analytica data scandal, explained - YouTube
Cambridge Analytica Uncovered: Secret filming reveals election tricks - YouTube
WhatsApp Co-Founder Says It's Time to Delete Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg - I want to share an update on the... | Facebook
Cracking Down on Platform Abuse | Facebook Newsroom
Driverless Uber death raises questions about responsibility - Curbed
Video Shows Driver In Autonomous Uber Was Looking Down Moments Before Fatal Crash
Tempe police chief: Uber crash likely 'unavoidable' for any driver
BlackBerry’s Fan League will give you swag for hyping its poorly-selling phones - The Verge
Apple holding "field trip" education event on March 27 - Six Colors
As Tech in Education Matures, it calls for more than Hardware – Tech.pinions
The Case for an ePad – 512 Pixels
‘Monty Python’ is silly-walking onto Netflix
Glenn Fleishman (@GlennF) | Twitter
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
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46: Count the Ms The U.S. government kills the Broadcom/Qualcomm merger, Apple buys a magazine subscription service, and Facebook and YouTube take stands of a sort against questionable posts on the Internet. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/46 http://relay.fm/download/46 Count the Ms 46 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The U.S. government kills the Broadcom/Qualcomm merger, Apple buys a magazine subscription service, and Facebook and YouTube take stands of a sort against questionable posts on the Internet. The U.S. government kills the Broadcom/Qualcomm merger, Apple buys a magazine subscription service, and Facebook and YouTube take stands of a sort against questionable posts on the Internet. clean 2941 The U.S. government kills the Broadcom/Qualcomm merger, Apple buys a magazine subscription service, and Facebook and YouTube take stands of a sort against questionable posts on the Internet.

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Guest Starring:

Alex Cox and James T. Green

Links and Show Notes

Trump issues order blocking Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm, citing national security - The Verge
Broadcom Drops Qualcomm Bid, Pledges to Pursue U.S. HQ - Bloomberg
Qualcomm, National Security, and Patents – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Qualcomm Outspent Broadcom About 100 to 1 in Lobbying - Bloomberg
Apple to acquire digital magazine service Texture - Apple
Marines’ Love Affair With 3D Printing: Small Is Cheap, & Beautiful « Breaking Defense - Defense industry news, analysis and commentary
Facebook finally suspended the anti-Muslim political group that President Trump retweeted last year - Recode
Taking Action Against Britain First | Facebook Newsroom
Facebook bans Britain First pages - BBC News
YouTube will add information from Wikipedia to videos about conspiracies - The Verge
Out of the Doghouse, Into the Bed - The New York Times
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45: Android Pop Rocks Into a somewhat boring smartphone market comes our first glance at Android P, MoviePass gets caught tracking its users, iPhone app development turns 10, and is that a creepy laugh coming from the Amazon Echo? Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/45 http://relay.fm/download/45 Android Pop Rocks 45 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Into a somewhat boring smartphone market comes our first glance at Android P, MoviePass gets caught tracking its users, iPhone app development turns 10, and is that a creepy laugh coming from the Amazon Echo? Into a somewhat boring smartphone market comes our first glance at Android P, MoviePass gets caught tracking its users, iPhone app development turns 10, and is that a creepy laugh coming from the Amazon Echo? clean 3446 Into a somewhat boring smartphone market comes our first glance at Android P, MoviePass gets caught tracking its users, iPhone app development turns 10, and is that a creepy laugh coming from the Amazon Echo?

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Guest Starring:

Lisa Schmeiser and Devindra Hardiwar

Links and Show Notes

Android P first look - YouTube
Android P Features and APIs | Android Developers
Android P messaging notifications take some inspiration from the iPhone - The Verge
Idoru by William Gibson
MoviePass CEO: 'We watch how you drive from home to the movies' - Engadget
MoviePass pulls 'unused app location' features from its iOS app - Engadget
Full transcript: MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe on Recode Media - Recode
Uber’s self-driving trucks have started hauling freight | Ars Technica
Tesla’s new electric semi truck is making its debut delivery - Digital Trends
A Lot Can Happen in a Decade • The Breakroom
Amazon has a fix for Alexa’s creepy laughs - The Verge
Mystery solved? Amazon explains what cracked up Alexa, and what they’re going to do about it – GeekWire
Amazon disables the phrase ‘Alexa, laugh’ due to false triggers | AFTVnews
Devindra Hardawar (@Devindra) | Twitter
The Immortal Iron Feminist (@lschmeiser) | Twitter
Pop Rocks - Wikipedia
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44: They Went With the Chicken This week we analyze many of the phone announcements from Mobile World Congress, including a new Samsung Galaxy and the return of a phone you may remember from a film made in the previous century. Plus, Amazon is knocking on Google's door by acquiring all the Internet doorbell companies. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/44 http://relay.fm/download/44 They Went With the Chicken 44 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week we analyze many of the phone announcements from Mobile World Congress, including a new Samsung Galaxy and the return of a phone you may remember from a film made in the previous century. This week we analyze many of the phone announcements from Mobile World Congress, including a new Samsung Galaxy and the return of a phone you may remember from a film made in the previous century. clean 2908 This week we analyze many of the phone announcements from Mobile World Congress, including a new Samsung Galaxy and the return of a phone you may remember from a film made in the previous century. Plus, Amazon is knocking on Google's door by acquiring all the Internet doorbell companies.

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Guest Starring:

Philip Michaels and Florence Ion

Links and Show Notes

Samsung Galaxy S9 announced with an upgraded camera in a familiar body - The Verge
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 AR Emoji are kind of horrifying - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy S9 Camera: What's New! - MKBHD on YouTube
LG’s V30S ThinQ is a V30 with more RAM and AI - The Verge
The Nokia 8110 Reloaded is HMD's latest retro feature phone - Engadget
Android Go: explained - The Verge on YouTube
Vivo Apex hands-on: pop-up selfie cam, in-screen fingerprint scanner, and practically zero bezel - Android Police
Huawei, Asus embrace the smartphone notch | TechCrunch
Stratolaunch Taxi Test - Gallery
Amazon buys startup Ring in $1 billion deal to run your home security
Why Scientists Love to Study Dogs (and Often Ignore Cats) - The New York Times
Prehistoric Puppy Was Likely Pet Dog, Archaeologists Say - National Geographic
Florence Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter
Philip Michaels (@PhilipMichaels) | Twitter
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43: Tea Party With Bots Twitter is banning a bunch of bot accounts (again) and Microsoft is struggling to shed legacy technology in Windows (again), while the next flagship smartphone has been leaked (again). Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/43 http://relay.fm/download/43 Tea Party With Bots 43 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Twitter is banning a bunch of bot accounts (again) and Microsoft is struggling to shed legacy technology in Windows (again), while the next flagship smartphone has been leaked (again). Twitter is banning a bunch of bot accounts (again) and Microsoft is struggling to shed legacy technology in Windows (again), while the next flagship smartphone has been leaked (again). clean 3346 Twitter is banning a bunch of bot accounts (again) and Microsoft is struggling to shed legacy technology in Windows (again), while the next flagship smartphone has been leaked (again).

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

Introducing Subnet - Relay FM
Subnet - Relay FM
Automation and the use of multiple accounts - Twitter Blog
Conservative Twitter is freaking out over a reported bot purge - The Verge
Microsoft Finally Documents the Limitations of Windows 10 on ARM - Thurrott.com
Windows 10 on ARM limits (briefly) confirmed: No virtualization, no OpenGL - Ars Technica
Carolina Milanesi on Twitter: "No matter what kind of PC user you are, battery matters the most..."
Google’s new AI algorithm predicts heart disease by looking at your eyes - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy S9 rumors: everything we think we know - The Verge
Hands-on Galaxy S9 photos leak just days before Samsung’s announcement – BGR
Samsung is going to release location based social networking app Uhssup along with Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Samsung crams 30TB of SSD into a single 2.5-inch drive - Ars Technica
Winter Olympics 2018: Why are athletes being given a stuffed animal named Soohorang and not flowers or medals? - The Independent
Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) - Twitter
Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) - Twitter
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42: Get Used to Disappointment Apple's software quality may have caught up with it, while Snapchat is dealing with the fallout of its recent redesign. All the while, Facebook is doing Facebook things and we really need a fuzzy puppy update. Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/42 http://relay.fm/download/42 Get Used to Disappointment 42 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's software quality may have caught up with it, while Snapchat is dealing with the fallout of its recent redesign. All the while, Facebook is doing Facebook things and we really need a fuzzy puppy update. Apple's software quality may have caught up with it, while Snapchat is dealing with the fallout of its recent redesign. All the while, Facebook is doing Facebook things and we really need a fuzzy puppy update. clean 2943 Apple's software quality may have caught up with it, while Snapchat is dealing with the fallout of its recent redesign. All the while, Facebook is doing Facebook things and we really need a fuzzy puppy update.

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Guest Starring:

Serenity Caldwell and James Thomson

Links and Show Notes

How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg
Apple’s Software “Problem” and “Fixing” It - Steven Sinofsky
Snapchat’s New Update Triggers Revolt by Millions of Teens
Isaac Svobodny on Twitter: "The Snapchat update sucks. RT to save a life!… "
Petition: Remove the new Snapchat Update · Change.org
Magic Leap’s cheapest headsets will cost as much as a high-end phone - The Verge
Magic Leap is partnering with the NBA to bring virtual basketball games to its goggles - The Verge
Watch the interview: Magic Leap’s Rony Abovitz and the NBA’s Adam Silver - Recode
Inside Facebook's Hellish Two Years—and Mark Zuckerberg's Struggle to Fix it All | WIRED
Facebook is pushing its data-tracking Onavo VPN within its main mobile app | TechCrunch
Gov. Cuomo Introduces ‘Captain,’ The First Puppy « CBS New York
Verge Science - For $50,000, you can clone your dog.
Tim Goodman: The Winter Olympics is Here! Yay? | Hollywood Reporter
Serenity Caldwell (@settern) | Twitter
James Thomson (@jamesthomson) | Twitter
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41: Grandma's House It's corporate results season, so we check in on how things are going at all the tech giants, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix. Oh, and a billionaire shot a sportscar into space. Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/41 http://relay.fm/download/41 Grandma's House 41 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's corporate results season, so we check in on how things are going at all the tech giants, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix. Oh, and a billionaire shot a sportscar into space. It's corporate results season, so we check in on how things are going at all the tech giants, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix. Oh, and a billionaire shot a sportscar into space. clean 3597 It's corporate results season, so we check in on how things are going at all the tech giants, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Netflix. Oh, and a billionaire shot a sportscar into space.

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Guest Starring:

Shelly Brisbin and Natalie Jarvey

Links and Show Notes

Netflix crosses $100 billion market capitalization as subscribers surge
Amazon Fourth-Quarter Revenue Rises to $60.5B, Beats Analyst Expectations | Hollywood Reporter
Jason Snell on Twitter: "Apple Watch sales figures still looking good… "
Facebook Revenue Soars As Time Spent on Platform Plummets | Hollywood Reporter
Apple's Phone Sales Decrease But Tim Cook Declares iPhone X a Hit | Hollywood Reporter
Alphabet’s Earnings Disappoint. Blame It on the iPhone. - The New York Times
Google brings Nest into the game as its AI battles Alexa - CNET
Nest to join forces with Google’s hardware team
Why Waymo might play the Michael Douglas ‘Greed is Good’ speech in court - The Verge
Exclusive: Intel’s new Vaunt smart glasses actually look good - The Verge
Liftoff - Relay FM
B-Sides #31: Falcon Heavy - Relay FM
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket flung that Tesla car on a path that goes beyond Mars
Here’s what’s next for SpaceX after Falcon Heavy’s first flight - The Verge
Elon Musk’s Tesla roadster, which launched on top of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy earlier today, is going farther out into the Solar System than originally planned. - The Verge
Inside the desperate fight to keep old TVs alive - The Verge
Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) | Twitter
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter
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40: An Alien Riding a Bike It's a weird week in tech news: A fitness app leaked the location of secret military bases, Amazon and a bunch of pals got into healthcare, someone in the Trump Administration fired up PowerPoint to propose nationalizing the 5G wireless network, and the world waited (or didn't) for the Apple HomePod. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/40 http://relay.fm/download/40 An Alien Riding a Bike 40 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's a weird week in tech news: Strava leaked the location of secret military bases, Amazon got into healthcare, someone in the Trump Administration proposed nationalizing 5G wireless, and the world waited (or didn't) for the Apple HomePod. It's a weird week in tech news: Strava leaked the location of secret military bases, Amazon got into healthcare, someone in the Trump Administration proposed nationalizing 5G wireless, and the world waited (or didn't) for the Apple HomePod. clean 3804 It's a weird week in tech news: A fitness app leaked the location of secret military bases, Amazon and a bunch of pals got into healthcare, someone in the Trump Administration fired up PowerPoint to propose nationalizing the 5G wireless network, and the world waited (or didn't) for the Apple HomePod.

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Links and Show Notes

Fitness tracking app Strava gives away location of secret US army bases | Technology | The Guardian
What He Did on His Summer Break: Exposed a Global Security Flaw - The New York Times
Strava Global Heatmap
A Letter to the Strava Community - Strava Blog
Strava will focus on privacy awareness to address security issues
Tim Stevens on Twitter RE: Strava privacy
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to partner on U.S. employee healthcare | Business Wire
Amazon is creating a health care company with the help of Warren Buffett and JPMorgan Chase - Recode
Amazon Health – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Google is now using machine learning to predict flight delays - The Verge
Get help with cheaper flights and potential flight delays this winter - Google Blog
Scoop: Trump team considers nationalizing 5G network - Axios
The Trump Administration said it has no plans to build a 5G wireless network - Recode
Trump Administration Idea for Nationalized 5G Falls Flat - Scientific American
Proposal to national the 5G network no longer being considered, but it's still telling - Slate
3 local rescue puppies to compete in Puppy Bowl | WPXI
The Puppy Bowl, explained - Vox
Michael Gartenberg (@Gartenberg) | Twitter
meganmorrone (@meganmorrone) | Twitter
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39: Vulnerable to Stick-Ups After a long delay, Apple prepares the HomePod for release, but who (if anyone) is buying? Long lines greeted the opening of Amazon's new automated store that's supposed to do away with lines, but what's the endgame? Plus we've got good news about machine-learning cybersecurity and viral bird videos. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/39 http://relay.fm/download/39 Vulnerable to Stick-Ups 39 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett After a long delay, Apple prepares the HomePod for release, but who (if anyone) is buying? Long lines greeted the opening of Amazon's new automated store that's supposed to do away with lines, but what's the endgame? After a long delay, Apple prepares the HomePod for release, but who (if anyone) is buying? Long lines greeted the opening of Amazon's new automated store that's supposed to do away with lines, but what's the endgame? clean 3054 After a long delay, Apple prepares the HomePod for release, but who (if anyone) is buying? Long lines greeted the opening of Amazon's new automated store that's supposed to do away with lines, but what's the endgame? Plus we've got good news about machine-learning cybersecurity and viral bird videos.

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Kirk McElhearn and Lisa Schmeiser

Links and Show Notes

HomePod arrives February 9, available to order this Friday - Apple
Five obvious questions about Apple’s HomePod speaker - The Verge
One Hour With Apple's New HomePod - Refinery29
Review: Apple iPod Hi-Fi - Macworld
Amazon Go, a high-tech version of a 7-Eleven, will finally open on Monday — with no checkout lines and no cashiers - Recode
Amazon Go Photos: Here’s what the new cashier-less convenience store looks like - Recode
Jeff Bezos’ brilliant PR stunt - Axios
Alphabet: Latest X Moonshot Graduate Chronicle Tackles Cybersecurity | Fortune
Chronicle Security - Homepage
rachel binx on Twitter: "if I make take a minute for a Bird Culture tweet: so a magical thing about viral bird videos is that now our birds are starting to learn distinctive songs and calls from their owners watching videos"
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38: Dumbest Idea Ever We discuss the top trends at CES 2018 with two survivors of the show, plus Facebook makes big news feed changes, Apple brings money home, and networking is harder than it looks. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/38 http://relay.fm/download/38 Dumbest Idea Ever 38 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett We discuss the top trends at CES 2018 with two survivors of the show, plus Facebook makes big news feed changes, Apple brings money home, and networking is harder than it looks. We discuss the top trends at CES 2018 with two survivors of the show, plus Facebook makes big news feed changes, Apple brings money home, and networking is harder than it looks. clean 3478 We discuss the top trends at CES 2018 with two survivors of the show, plus Facebook makes big news feed changes, Apple brings money home, and networking is harder than it looks.

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Guest Starring:

Florence Ion and Devindra Hardiwar

Links and Show Notes

Why is Google taking over Vegas for CES 2018? - Engadget
Is BMW going to make you pay for Apple CarPlay every year? - The Verge
Facebook says it plans to transform the News Feed to promote “meaningful posts” - The Verge
Mark Zuckerberg, on 2018 Changes - Facebook
Your Chromecast or Google Home Might Be Screwing Up Your Wi-Fi [Updated] - Gizmodo
Known Issue: Slow Wi-Fi performance with Android and Chromecast built-in devices - Chromecast Help
Apple plans to add 20,000 jobs, new campus in the US - Engadget
Apple Gives Employees $2,500 Bonuses After New Tax Law - Bloomberg
Apple says it will pay a $38 billion tax bill to move foreign money back to the US - The Verge
Amazon reveals top 20 city candidates for its second HQ - TechCrunch
C-A-T named D-O-G is star canine trainer - AP
Florence Ion (@Ohthatflo) - Twitter
Devindra Hardawar (@Devindra) - Twitter
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37: Robot, Hold My Beer It's CES week, so there's a lot to talk about in the world of voice assistants, robots that may not be robots, cars, impractical televisions, smart bathrooms, and more. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/37 http://relay.fm/download/37 Robot, Hold My Beer 37 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's CES week, so there's a lot to talk about in the world of voice assistants, robots that may not be robots, cars, impractical televisions, smart bathrooms, and more. It's CES week, so there's a lot to talk about in the world of voice assistants, robots that may not be robots, cars, impractical televisions, smart bathrooms, and more. clean 3618 It's CES week, so there's a lot to talk about in the world of voice assistants, robots that may not be robots, cars, impractical televisions, smart bathrooms, and more.

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent and Leah Becerra

Links and Show Notes

Toyota and Lexus vehicles will add Amazon Alexa this year - The Verge
Watch out Cortana: Direct Amazon Alexa integration coming to a PC near you soon - MSPoweruser
Lenovo and Google have created their own Echo Show that supports YouTube - The Verge
LG Display’s 88-inch 8K TV turns pixels into beauty - The Verge
This 65-inch OLED TV rolls up like a giant newspaper - The Verge
Razer Put a Phone in a Laptop and I Don't Hate It - Gizmodo
FoldiMate, a nonfunctional laundry-folding robot, is the most CES thing ever - Slate
Aeolus is the beer-from-fridge bot we’ve all been waiting for - The Verge
Robot or Not? - a Podcast from The Incomparable
OMRON's updated ping pong robot can serve and take smashes - Engadget
90Fun’s Puppy 1 auto-following suitcase won’t stop falling over - The Verge
NVIDIA unveils its powerful Xavier SOC for self-driving cars - Engadget
Fisker’s ‘autonomous’ EMotion electric car promises 400 miles of range - The Verge
GoPro quits the drone business - The Verge
GoPro has hired JP Morgan to put itself up for sale - CNBC
Numi Intelligent toilet with KOHLER Konnect
Sony Aibo first impressions: old robot dog, new tricks - Engadget
Leah Becerra (@LeahBecerra) - Twitter
Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) - Twitter
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36: Discomfortday A new year brings big tech news stories, including a huge security flaw in almost every microprocessor out there, and Apple doing damage control with a discounted iPhone battery replacement program. And our panelists predict major trends in the tech world for the rest of the year. Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/36 http://relay.fm/download/36 Discomfortday 36 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett A new year brings big tech news stories, including a huge security flaw in almost every microprocessor out there, and Apple doing damage control with a discounted iPhone battery replacement program. A new year brings big tech news stories, including a huge security flaw in almost every microprocessor out there, and Apple doing damage control with a discounted iPhone battery replacement program. clean 3294 A new year brings big tech news stories, including a huge security flaw in almost every microprocessor out there, and Apple doing damage control with a discounted iPhone battery replacement program. And our panelists predict major trends in the tech world for the rest of the year.

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Lisa Schmeiser and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

Intel’s processors have a security bug and the fix could slow down PCs - The Verge
Kernel-memory-leaking Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign • The Register
Intel says processor bug isn’t unique to its chips and performance issues are ‘workload-dependent’ - The Verge
Meltdown and Spectre FAQ: How Intel's CPU flaw affects PCs and Macs | PCWorld
Google Online Security Blog: Today's CPU vulnerability: what you need to know
Meltdown and Spectre
Apple will replace old iPhone batteries, regardless of diagnostic test results - The Verge
So Close. – Hacker Noon
Smart lock maker Otto suspends operations | TechCrunch
2017 Was the Safest Year on Record for Commercial Air Travel | Fortune
Mary & Secret 💞 on Instagram: “Sledding!❄❤ We finally got enough snow to really sled yesterday and Secret couldn't be more thrilled! It's definitely one of her favorite…” • Instagram
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35: Let Deadpool Be Deadpool Disney has set shockwaves through the media world with its proposed purchase of Fox. What does it mean for streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, not to mention whatever Apple is up to? How can Bart Simpson and Mickey Mouse coexist under one brand? Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/35 http://relay.fm/download/35 Let Deadpool Be Deadpool 35 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Disney has set shockwaves through the media world with its proposed purchase of Fox. What does it mean for streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, not to mention whatever Apple is up to? How can Bart Simpson and Mickey Mouse coexist under one brand? Disney has set shockwaves through the media world with its proposed purchase of Fox. What does it mean for streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, not to mention whatever Apple is up to? How can Bart Simpson and Mickey Mouse coexist under one brand? clean 3722 Disney has set shockwaves through the media world with its proposed purchase of Fox. What does it mean for streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, not to mention whatever Apple is up to? How can Bart Simpson and Mickey Mouse coexist under one brand?

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Natalie Jarvey and Julia Alexander

Links and Show Notes

Fox-Disney: Now Get Ready for the Power Struggle - Hollywood Reporter
How Disney-Fox Merger Will Affect Consumers - NPR
How Disney Will Benefit From Becoming Hulu's Majority Owner Via Its Fox Deal - Hollywood Reporter
ESPN’s new streaming service will launch in the spring and be called “ESPN Plus” - TechCrunch
The Streaming Landscape After Disney’s Deal - The New York Times
Somnox - world's first sleep robot to improve your sleep - Kickstarter
For $500, this ‘breathing’ robot might help you sleep better - The Verge
BAMTech valued at $3.75 billion following Disney deal - TechCrunch
‘Battlestar Galactica’ Showrunner Ronald D. Moore Is Making a Space Drama for Apple - The Ringer
Somnox - world's first sleep robot to improve your sleep. by Somnox - Kickstarter
For $500, this ‘breathing’ robot might help you sleep better - The Verge
Scuba-diving Santa Claus delights children in San Francisco - The Mercury News
Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) - Twitter
Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) - Twitter
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34: Regrets... A former Facebook executive bemoans the world he helped create, and Patreon goes back on its controversial change in how it collects money. In lighter news, Stephen is looking at a 21st-century Clapper and Jason is ordering an iMac Pro. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/34 http://relay.fm/download/34 Regrets... 34 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett A former Facebook executive bemoans the world he helped create, and Patreon goes back on its controversial change in how it collects money. In lighter news, Stephen is looking at a 21st-century Clapper and Jason is ordering an iMac Pro. A former Facebook executive bemoans the world he helped create, and Patreon goes back on its controversial change in how it collects money. In lighter news, Stephen is looking at a 21st-century Clapper and Jason is ordering an iMac Pro. clean 3369 A former Facebook executive bemoans the world he helped create, and Patreon goes back on its controversial change in how it collects money. In lighter news, Stephen is looking at a 21st-century Clapper and Jason is ordering an iMac Pro.

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Alex Cox and Megan Morrone

Links and Show Notes

Former Facebook exec says social media is ripping apart society - The Verge
Facebook responds to former VP who said social media is destroying society - The Verge
Facebook plans to stop paying publishers to make news feed videos - Digiday
Patreon nixes controversial fee increase amid backlash - Engadget
Patreon backed out of changes to pay creators more because patrons felt screwed over - Mashable
Patreon raises big round at ~$450M valuation to get artists paid | TechCrunch
We’re Updating Patreon’s Fee Structure. Here’s Why. - The Patreon Blog
Do By Friday Podcast
Kicktarter’s Drip Wants to Compete With Patreon – Variety
Are you ready for an internet-connected Clapper? - The Verge
Clapboss – Control Your Smart Home With A Clap!
The Clapper - Amazon.com
22 Adorable Pets Who Are Already Winning The Holidays - BuzzFeed
Alexandra Coxmas 🎄 (@AlexCox) on Twitter
Megan Morrone (@meganmorrone) on Twitter
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33: Consensual Mass Hallucination Microsoft returns to ARM with Windows 10 running on Qualcomm chips, Amazon and Google get into a slap fight (while Prime Video sneaks on to the Apple TV), and Bitcoin continues to rise into the stratosphere. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/33 http://relay.fm/download/33 Consensual Mass Hallucination 33 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Microsoft returns to ARM with Windows 10 running on Qualcomm chips, Amazon and Google get into a slap fight (while Prime Video sneaks on to the Apple TV), and Bitcoin continues to rise into the stratosphere. Microsoft returns to ARM with Windows 10 running on Qualcomm chips, Amazon and Google get into a slap fight (while Prime Video sneaks on to the Apple TV), and Bitcoin continues to rise into the stratosphere. clean 3356 Microsoft returns to ARM with Windows 10 running on Qualcomm chips, Amazon and Google get into a slap fight (while Prime Video sneaks on to the Apple TV), and Bitcoin continues to rise into the stratosphere.

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Guest Starring:

Andrew Freedman and Lisa Schmeiser

Links and Show Notes

Microsoft Launches Windows 10 On ARM: Always Connected PCs - AnandTech
Microsoft debuts Windows 10 on ARM - ZDNet
Windows 10 and Qualcomm Promise Laptops with Long Battery Life - IT Pro
Introducing Windows 10 S - Microsoft
Google is pulling YouTube off the Fire TV and Echo Show - The Verge
Amazon Prime Video now available on Apple TV - Six Colors
This lamp can detect ambient color and change its light to match - The Verge
Steam ends support for bitcoin - Polygon
The Environmental Case Against Bitcoin - New Republic
Bitcoin’s insane energy consumption, explained - Ars Technica
Andrew E. Freedman (@FreedmanAE) - Twitter
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) - Twitter
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32: A Particular Robot Vacuum We're recovering from Black Friday and Cyber Monday with two members of the Wirecutter staff and talking about what cities are doing to woo Amazon's HQ2 and Net Neutrality. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/32 http://relay.fm/download/32 A Particular Robot Vacuum 32 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett We're recovering from Black Friday and Cyber Monday with two members of the Wirecutter staff and talking about what cities are doing to woo Amazon's HQ2 and Net Neutrality. We're recovering from Black Friday and Cyber Monday with two members of the Wirecutter staff and talking about what cities are doing to woo Amazon's HQ2 and Net Neutrality. clean 2624 We're recovering from Black Friday and Cyber Monday with two members of the Wirecutter staff and talking about what cities are doing to woo Amazon's HQ2 and Net Neutrality.

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Guest Starring:

Jacqui Cheng and Dan Frakes

Links and Show Notes

Relay FM — In Numbers
The Wirecutter's Best Deals
camelcamelcamel.com - Amazon Price Tracker
Why Stand in Line on Black Friday? The Psychology Explained - The New York Times
Amazon announces 238 proposals for HQ2 from across North America
Cities, states, developers offer large economic incentives - Business Insider
Georgia city will rename itself Amazon if it wins the new headquarters - The Verge
Chicago offers Amazon income taxes for HQ2 - Business Insider
Dear Amazon, We Picked Your New Headquarters for You - The New York Times
Tesla owner builds a bitcoin mining rig in a Model S to use free Supercharger power | Electrek
FCC Got 444,938 Net-Neutrality Comments From Russian Email Addresses - Bloomberg
Pro-Neutrality, Anti-Title II – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know Now | Free Press
Jacqui Cheng (@ejacqui) | Twitter
Dan Frakes (@DanFrakes) | Twitter
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31: Year of Experimentation It's a holiday in the United States, so we've gone international this week. We discuss 2017's flagship smartphones and their various compromises, American biases in the tech industry, and whether tech makes good gifts. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/31 http://relay.fm/download/31 Year of Experimentation 31 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's a holiday in the United States, so we've gone international this week. We discuss 2017's flagship smartphones and their various compromises, American biases in the tech industry, and whether tech makes good gifts. It's a holiday in the United States, so we've gone international this week. We discuss 2017's flagship smartphones and their various compromises, American biases in the tech industry, and whether tech makes good gifts. clean 3138 It's a holiday in the United States, so we've gone international this week. We discuss 2017's flagship smartphones and their various compromises, American biases in the tech industry, and whether tech makes good gifts.

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Tom Warren and Anže Tomić

Links and Show Notes

Uber Says Hackers Compromised 57 Million Accounts A Year Ago, But It's Only Telling Users Now
Uber denied London licence in shock move that bans cars from city's streets
Uber appeals ban on operating in London
Anze Tomic (English) (@atomicxx) | Twitter
Tom Warren (@tomwarren) | Twitter
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30: Knowing Yourself Wearable tech that can make us healthier or save our lives, a potential renewal of the debate of government access to encrypted data, and how Facebook knows everything about you even if you're not on Facebook. Plus, Jason pours one out for CompuServe. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/30 http://relay.fm/download/30 Knowing Yourself 30 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Wearable tech that can make us healthier or save our lives, a potential renewal of the debate of government access to encrypted data, and how Facebook knows everything about you even if you're not on Facebook. Wearable tech that can make us healthier or save our lives, a potential renewal of the debate of government access to encrypted data, and how Facebook knows everything about you even if you're not on Facebook. clean 3272 Wearable tech that can make us healthier or save our lives, a potential renewal of the debate of government access to encrypted data, and how Facebook knows everything about you even if you're not on Facebook. Plus, Jason pours one out for CompuServe.

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Leah Becerra and James T. Green

Links and Show Notes

James on Twitter: "Never thought a stupid lil wrist computer I bought 2 years ago would save my life. Saw my ❤️ rate go up, ended up being a pulmonary embolism https://t.co/r97uRcX0En"
Apple Watch notification helps save man's life: 'It would have been fatal' 
Dexcom CEO talks ‘game changer’ diabetes management coming to Apple Watch | 9to5Mac
The FBI may have lost critical time unlocking Texas shooter's iPhone
Apple says it immediately contacted FBI about unlocking Texas shooter’s iPhone - The Verge
Texas gunman’s iPhone could reignite FBI-Apple feud over encryption - The Washington Post
Trump’s DOJ tries to rebrand weakened encryption as “responsible encryption” | Ars Technica
Black Lives Matter activists are convinced the NYPD hacked their phones | The Outline
TechCongress: A Congressional Innovation Fellowship
Clipper chip - Wikipedia
CompuServe’s forums, which still exist, are finally shutting down
Now a shadow of its former self, CompuServe blazed trails online - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH
How Facebook Figures Out Everyone You've Ever Met
Why is this company tracking where you are on Thanksgiving? | The Outline
#109 Is Facebook Spying on You? - by Gimlet Media
Leah Becerra (@LeahBecerra) | Twitter
renata’s eyepatch (@_jamestgreen) | Twitter
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29: Mosquito to a Light 2017's flagship smartphones are all out, and the dust is starting to settle. In the desert, driverless vehicles are taking to public roads with mixed luck. And Snap works to dig itself out of bad quarterly results. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/29 http://relay.fm/download/29 Mosquito to a Light 29 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett 2017's flagship smartphones are all out, and the dust is starting to settle. In the desert, driverless vehicles are taking to public roads with mixed luck. And Snap works to dig itself out of bad quarterly results. 2017's flagship smartphones are all out, and the dust is starting to settle. In the desert, driverless vehicles are taking to public roads with mixed luck. And Snap works to dig itself out of bad quarterly results. clean 3224 2017's flagship smartphones are all out, and the dust is starting to settle. In the desert, driverless vehicles are taking to public roads with mixed luck. And Snap works to dig itself out of bad quarterly results.

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Guest Starring:

Shelly Brisbin and Florence Ion

Links and Show Notes

Samsung Galaxy: Growing Up - YouTube
iPhone X OLED Display Technology Shoot-Out
Google updates Pixel 2 XL with new ‘saturated’ color display option and other bug fixes - The Verge
Waymo makes history testing on public roads with no one at the wheel | Ars Technica
Las Vegas is expanding its self-driving shuttle experiment - The Verge
Las Vegas' self-driving bus crashes in first hour of service
Something is wrong on the internet – James Bridle – Medium
Sarah Frier on Twitter: "This is huge change. Evan Spiegel has built this product on his instincts. https://t.co/IKEiqSMmVE"
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel on Spectacles write-off: 'I guess we made the wrong decision' | VentureBeat
Snapchat's big redesign planned for December 4: Here's how it will work - Business Insider
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28: Five Layers The iPhone X is almost here, and we've got three people who have one in their hands. Plus, what's the deal with Apple's iPhone X PR strategy? Meanwhile in D.C., tech companies are facing down Congress. Thu, 02 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/28 http://relay.fm/download/28 Five Layers 28 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The iPhone X is almost here, and we've got three people who have one in their hands. Plus, what's the deal with Apple's iPhone X PR strategy? Meanwhile in D.C., tech companies are facing down Congress. The iPhone X is almost here, and we've got three people who have one in their hands. Plus, what's the deal with Apple's iPhone X PR strategy? Meanwhile in D.C., tech companies are facing down Congress. clean 3541 The iPhone X is almost here, and we've got three people who have one in their hands. Plus, what's the deal with Apple's iPhone X PR strategy? Meanwhile in D.C., tech companies are facing down Congress.

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Guest Starring:

Neil Cybart and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes

iPhone X: Tomorrow's iPhone today - Six Colors
Apple's iPhone X: The First Field Report | WIRED
Above Avalon: iPhone X
512 Pixels - YouTube
The Cary42 is a gorgeous wooden arcade box for the extremely wealthy - The Verge
cary42 - LOVE HULTEN
RetroPie - Retro-gaming on the Raspberry Pi
Tech Executives Are Contrite About Election Meddling, but Make Few Promises on Capitol Hill - The New York Times
Eight Revelations From Day Two of Russia Hearings with Facebook, Twitter, and Google | WIRED
Russia-Financed Ad Linked Clinton and Satan - The New York Times
Senators target fictional ads on Facebook - Axios
carolina milanesi (@caro_milanesi) | Twitter
Neil Cybart (@neilcybart) | Twitter
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27: Mutants Like Us It's a week of big questions: The Google Pixel 2 XL is showing all sorts of screen issues, but how big of a deal are the problems really going to be in the market? Is Amazon Key the utopian dream or creepy nightmare? Who's ordering an iPhone X? Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/27 http://relay.fm/download/27 Mutants Like Us 27 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's a week of big questions: The Google Pixel 2 XL is showing all sorts of screen issues, but how big of a deal are the problems really going to be in the market? Is Amazon Key the utopian dream or creepy nightmare? Who's ordering an iPhone X? It's a week of big questions: The Google Pixel 2 XL is showing all sorts of screen issues, but how big of a deal are the problems really going to be in the market? Is Amazon Key the utopian dream or creepy nightmare? Who's ordering an iPhone X? clean 3590 It's a week of big questions: The Google Pixel 2 XL is showing all sorts of screen issues, but how big of a deal are the problems really going to be in the market? Is Amazon Key the utopian dream or creepy nightmare? Who's ordering an iPhone X?

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Links and Show Notes:

The Pixel 2 XL would be the best phone if its screen wasn’t so awful - The Verge
Pixel 2 XL screen burn-in is real, Google 'actively investigating' the problem | Android Central
The latest Pixel 2 issues: A high-pitched whine and clicking noises | Ars Technica
Amazon Key is a new service that lets couriers unlock your front door - The Verge
Amazon’s latest Alexa-enabled device is a home security camera - The Verge
Amazon.com: Introducing - Amazon Key: Amazon Devices & Accessories
Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa
Amazon.com: Cloud Cam Plan: Extended: Memberships and Subscriptions
A Response to “Responsible Encryption” | Center for Internet and Society
FBI director: Unbreakable encryption is a “huge, huge problem” | Ars Technica
Pre-order: Cool Fresh Gear — Relay FM
Apple Says iPhone X Will Be Available for Walk-In Customers at Stores on Launch Day - Mac Rumors
Apple says report Face ID accuracy reduced are completely false
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26: A Miasma of Floating Pixels Windows 10 gets an update, the choice between compatibility and security, the future of Microsoft, and Wi-Fi security gets KRACKed wide open. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/26 http://relay.fm/download/26 A Miasma of Floating Pixels 26 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Windows 10 gets an update, the choice between compatibility and security, the future of Microsoft, and Wi-Fi security gets KRACKed wide open. Windows 10 gets an update, the choice between compatibility and security, the future of Microsoft, and Wi-Fi security gets KRACKed wide open. clean 4051 Windows 10 gets an update, the choice between compatibility and security, the future of Microsoft, and Wi-Fi security gets KRACKed wide open.

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25: Not *That* Nokia A postmortem of Windows Phone, tech companies continue to write big checks to the entertainment industry, and the Google Home Mini triggers our concerns about cameras and microphones in our homes. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/25 http://relay.fm/download/25 Not *That* Nokia 25 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett A postmortem of Windows Phone, tech companies continue to write big checks to the entertainment industry, and the Google Home Mini triggers our concerns about cameras and microphones in our homes. A postmortem of Windows Phone, tech companies continue to write big checks to the entertainment industry, and the Google Home Mini triggers our concerns about cameras and microphones in our homes. clean 3737 A postmortem of Windows Phone, tech companies continue to write big checks to the entertainment industry, and the Google Home Mini triggers our concerns about cameras and microphones in our homes.

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Links and Show Notes

This is not a drill: Microsoft admits Windows Phone is dead for real | TechCrunch
Windows Phone is dead - The Verge
Windows Phone was a glorious failure - The Verge
Apple’s big jump into original content will start with Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories - The Verge
Tim Goodman: Apple Might Have a Surprisingly Steep Learning Curve as it Enters the TV Industry | Hollywood Reporter
Samsung made a Darth Vader vacuum complete with creepy breathing sounds - The Verge
Google is permanently nerfing all Home Minis because mine spied on everything I said 24/7 [Update x2]
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24: Vessels for Google The Made By Google event takes center stage next week, as Google unveils the Pixel 2 (and 2 XL), wireless earbuds, a new AI-driven camera, and a premium Chrome OS laptop. Plus there's intelligent assistant news from Sonos, which hooked up with Amazon's Alexa this week. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/24 http://relay.fm/download/24 Vessels for Google 24 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The Made By Google event takes center stage next week, as Google unveils the Pixel 2 (and 2 XL), wireless earbuds, a new AI-driven camera, and a premium Chrome OS laptop. Plus there's intelligent assistant news from Sonos. The Made By Google event takes center stage next week, as Google unveils the Pixel 2 (and 2 XL), wireless earbuds, a new AI-driven camera, and a premium Chrome OS laptop. Plus there's intelligent assistant news from Sonos. clean 3246 The Made By Google event takes center stage next week, as Google unveils the Pixel 2 (and 2 XL), wireless earbuds, a new AI-driven camera, and a premium Chrome OS laptop. Plus there's intelligent assistant news from Sonos, which hooked up with Amazon's Alexa this week.

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Guest Starring:

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Links and Show Notes

Exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL - The Verge

Google's new phones bring a refreshed design, an all-new camera and a lot more Google Assistant.

Pixel 2 XL hands on: 5 reasons why you'll want Google's $849 superphone - PCWorld

Jon Phillips got his hands on Google's new phones.

Google Lens will finally make its debut on Pixel phones later this year - TechCrunch

Lens brings together a wide swath of Google’s machine intelligence services. It combines the company’s image recognition smarts with the real-time translation of Google Translate and the Google Assistant.

Up close with Pixel Buds, Google's answer to AirPods - The Verge

Google is making wireless headphones that are specifically designed to be the first and best option for people who buy Google phones

Google's Pixel Buds translation will change the world - Engadget

If you tell Google Assistant to "Help me speak Japanese" and then start speaking in English, the phone's speakers will output your translated words as you speak them.

Google unveils a $249 smart camera that decides what’s worth photographing - Ars Technica

The Clips figures out when something exciting is happening—happy faces, good lighting, interesting framing—and, when it thinks the time is right, it records (silent) video captures.

Google’s Pixelbook is a 2-in-1 premium Chromebook - Engadget

Google is jumping back into the premium notebook fray with the Pixelbook. The 2-in-1 is a powerful machine, but will run $999.

Google Pixelbook: Pen support and phone tethering could seal the Chrome OS deal - PCWorld

Before you do a spit-take at the thought of a $999 Chromebook, check out all the innovation Google has brought to its Pixelbook.

Sonos One is the company's first speaker with built-in voice control - Engadget

The speaker will cost $199 when it ships on October 24th, which is decidedly pricier than your typical smart speaker, but on par with the One's voiceless precursor.

How Sonos Made Amazon's Alexa Sound Amazing - WIRED

Sonos and Alexa, sitting in a tree...

Google Assistant is coming to Sonos’ new One speaker next year - The Verge

According to Google, Assistant on Sonos One will be the same Google Assistant that it offers on all of its other devices, although Sonos hasn’t clarified exactly how Assistant and Alexa will work side by side on the One just yet.

Sonos will add AirPlay 2 support for direct control in 2018 - Engadget

You'll be able to control a multi-speaker system via your streaming app of choice rather than Sonos' own application.

First look at Google Home Mini and Max - The Verge

With the Home Mini and Home Max, Google is going after both Amazon and Sonos.

Florence Ion (@Ohthatflo) - Twitter
Jon Phillips (@JonPhillipsSF) - Twitter
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23: They Didn't Mention Windows Once In Seattle, Amazon held a surprise media event and unveiled all the Echoes. In Orlando, Microsoft held its Ignite conference, sharing information on new products as well as its vision for the future. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/23 http://relay.fm/download/23 They Didn't Mention Windows Once 23 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett In Seattle, Amazon held a surprise media event and unveiled all the Echoes. In Orlando, Microsoft held its Ignite conference, sharing information on new products as well as its vision for the future. In Seattle, Amazon held a surprise media event and unveiled all the Echoes. In Orlando, Microsoft held its Ignite conference, sharing information on new products as well as its vision for the future. clean 2402 In Seattle, Amazon held a surprise media event and unveiled all the Echoes. In Orlando, Microsoft held its Ignite conference, sharing information on new products as well as its vision for the future.

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Links and Show Notes

A round-up of yesterday's Amazon announcements - Six Colors

Amazon announced a wide range of products this week.

Amazon.com - Echo (2nd Generation)
Amazon.com - Echo Plus
Amazon.com - Echo Buttons
Big Mouth Billy Bass will soon work with Amazon Alexa - The Verge

The fish will be able to pair over Bluetooth and then lip sync and dance when music plays.

Amazon.com - Echo Spot
Amazon.com - All-New Fire TV
Essential has sold just 5,000 phones through Sprint since launch: BayStreet - FierceWireless

Essential Products has sold an estimated 5,000 phones through Sprint since the gadget made its big retail debut in the United States earlier this month, according to estimates from BayStreet Research.

Satya Nadella at Ignite - Microsoft News Center

Satya Nadella at Ignite: “We collectively have the opportunity to lead in this transformation.”

Microsoft’s new coding language is made for quantum computers - Engadget

Microsoft is effectively building a language for computers that don't really exist yet.

Melissa Riofrio (@MRiofrioPCW) - Twitter
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) - Twitter
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22: All These Spies Hands on with the iPhone 8 (and an iPhone X imposter), Google absorbs part of HTC, and Wirecutter editors discuss the art of the modern product review. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/22 http://relay.fm/download/22 All These Spies 22 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Hands on with the iPhone 8 (and an iPhone X imposter), Google absorbs part of HTC, and Wirecutter editors discuss the art of the modern product review. Hands on with the iPhone 8 (and an iPhone X imposter), Google absorbs part of HTC, and Wirecutter editors discuss the art of the modern product review. clean 2972 Hands on with the iPhone 8 (and an iPhone X imposter), Google absorbs part of HTC, and Wirecutter editors discuss the art of the modern product review.

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Guest Starring:

Dan Frakes and Jacqui Cheng

Links and Show Notes

Michael Tsai - Blog - iPhone 8 Reviews

A roundup of iPhone 8 reviews.

iOS 11 review - Macworld

iOS 11 is Apple’s most ambitious iOS update in some time.

iPhone - Compare Models - Apple

Apple is selling many different iPhones these days.

Google signs agreement with HTC, continuing our big bet on hardware - Official Google Blog

Google: "We’ve signed an agreement with HTC, a leader in consumer electronics, that will fuel even more product innovation in the years ahead. With this agreement, a team of HTC talent will join Google as part of the hardware organization."

Google is buying part of HTC’s smartphone team for $1.1 billion - The Verge

Peter Shen, HTC’s chief financial officer, said that HTC would still employ more than 2,000 research and design staffers after the deal is done, down from around 4,000.

Bain Seeks $7 Billion From Apple for Toshiba Chips Bid - Bloomberg

Bain Capital is seeking more financial support from Apple Inc. as it tries to seal its acquisition of Toshiba Corp.’s memory chips business, according to a person familiar with the matter.

This AR app solves Sudoku puzzles using your iPhone’s camera - The Verge

If brain games are more your thing, there’s one app that solves (or ruins) Sudoku problems when you’re stuck. Through Apple’s ARKit, the app figures out the answer to a puzzle. All a user has to do is point the camera at a printed Sudoku grid and the phone can automatically fill out the blank squares.

Wirecutter, But for Everything - The Wirecutter

The Wirecutter and The Sweethome and launching a unified website in their place to be the definitive review source for our readers, with a new name: Wirecutter.

The Best Air Fryer (But We Don’t Recommend It) - The Sweethome

We’re sad to say that after more than 35 hours researching and testing air fryers, we don’t recommend them for most people.

Jacqui Cheng (@ejacqui) - Twitter
Dan Frakes (@DanFrakes) - Twitter
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21: Like Being in a Star Wars Movie It's Apple's biggest week of the year. But announcing the iPhone 8 and iPhone X simultaneously is a risky move for the company to make. Also, what's the value of a cellular-connected Apple Watch, and does Apple's Apple TV 4K strategy make sense? Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/21 http://relay.fm/download/21 Like Being in a Star Wars Movie 21 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's Apple's biggest week of the year. But announcing the iPhone 8 and iPhone X simultaneously is a risky move for the company to make. Also, what's the value of a cellular-connected Apple Watch, and does Apple's Apple TV 4K strategy make sense? It's Apple's biggest week of the year. But announcing the iPhone 8 and iPhone X simultaneously is a risky move for the company to make. Also, what's the value of a cellular-connected Apple Watch, and does Apple's Apple TV 4K strategy make sense? clean 3507 It's Apple's biggest week of the year. But announcing the iPhone 8 and iPhone X simultaneously is a risky move for the company to make. Also, what's the value of a cellular-connected Apple Watch, and does Apple's Apple TV 4K strategy make sense?

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Guest Starring:

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Links and Show Notes

The Lessons and Questions of the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
iPhone X - Apple
iPhone 8 - Apple
iPhone X: Face ID - Apple
Thoughts on Yesterday's iPhone X Apple Event — Steven's Blog
Face ID and the Mac – 512 Pixels
ARKit - Apple Developer
ARCore - Google Developer
iPhone 8: Wireless Charging - Apple
Cassini: The Journey - NASA JPL
Cassini: The Grand Finale - NASA JPL
Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple
All Original iPhone Ads - YouTube
Beyond the iPhone – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Apple TV 4K - Apple
Disney Is Lone Holdout From Apple's Plan to Sell 4K Movies for $20
Stratechery by Ben Thompson – On the business, strategy, and impact of technology.
Ben Thompson (@benthompson) - Twitter
ShellyBlog
Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) - Twitter
Styx on Twitter: "In your final hours, congrats to @NASA’s @CassiniSaturn on amazing science to the end! #CassiniInspires https://t.co/X6VRFOIDzD"
CassiniSaturn on Twitter: "Domo arigato. https://t.co/i8P1g6DpkY"
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20: Like Rooting for the Cable Company Silicon Valley companies are back in the political arena with their reactions to DACA. Meanwhile, Apple and Amazon are in a bidding war over James Bond while the Boston Red Sox are cheating using their Apple Watches. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/20 http://relay.fm/download/20 Like Rooting for the Cable Company 20 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Silicon Valley companies are back in the political arena with their reactions to DACA. Meanwhile, Apple and Amazon are in a bidding war over James Bond while the Boston Red Sox are cheating using their Apple Watches. Silicon Valley companies are back in the political arena with their reactions to DACA. Meanwhile, Apple and Amazon are in a bidding war over James Bond while the Boston Red Sox are cheating using their Apple Watches. clean 2899 Silicon Valley companies are back in the political arena with their reactions to DACA. Meanwhile, Apple and Amazon are in a bidding war over James Bond while the Boston Red Sox are cheating using their Apple Watches.

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Links and Show Notes

In a strong rebuke, Microsoft offered to aid employees affected by Trump’s DACA decision - Recode

Apple and Microsoft pledged on Tuesday to protect workers who face the risk of legal trouble and perhaps deportation after President Donald Trump terminated a major immigration program that had broad support among the business community.

Tech community stands by Dreamers after Trump ends protections - Engadget

CEOs and representatives of hundreds of companies and organizations signed the FWD.us open letter last week and many are continuing to stand with Dreamers and DACA today.

Silicon Valley’s Politics: Liberal, With One Big Exception - The New York Times

A politically awakened Silicon Valley, buttressed by the tech industry’s growing economic power, could potentially alter politics long after President Trump has left the scene. But if the tech industry becomes a political force, what sort of policies will it push?

House Passes Self-Driving Car Bill - WIRED

The SELF DRIVE Act lays out a basic federal framework for autonomous vehicle regulation, signaling that federal lawmakers are finally ready to think seriously about self-driving cars and what they mean for the future of the country.

Larry Page Wants Earth To Have A Mad Scientist Island - TechCrunch

Larry Page wishes the world had some sort of permanent Burning Man-esque place for crazy builders to just be crazy. A place with less societal pressure, and without antiquated laws makin’ things sticky.

Apple, Amazon Join Race for James Bond Film Rights - Hollywood Reporter

The franchise, and its future, are up for grabs as Agent 007 is being viewed as one of the last untapped brands that could be a game changer.

Apple: Kim Rozenfeld, Max Aronson, Ali Woodruff & Rita Cooper Lee Join - Deadline

Former Sony TV head of current programming KimRozenfeld has officially landed at Apple, rejoining his former Sony TV bosses Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who were named in June to oversee worldwide video programming. Also joining the team of the newly launched video programming division are Sony TV development executives Max Aronson and Ali Woodruff as well as WGN America’s former head of PR Rita Cooper Lee.

Squeezed for profits, maker of $400 connected juice press closes up shop - Ars Technica

In a letter posted on its website on Friday, Juicero said that it would be closing down its business. The Silicon Valley startup sold a cold-press juice machine that squeezed juice out of proprietary bags of fruit and vegetable matter. The bags were delivered to the Juicero owner’s home on a subscription basis.

Boston Red Sox Used Apple Watches to Steal Signs Against Yankees - The New York Times

Investigators for Major League Baseball have determined that the Red Sox, who are in first place in the American League East and very likely headed to the playoffs, executed a scheme to illicitly steal hand signals from opponents’ catchers in games against the second-place Yankees and other teams, according to several people briefed on the matter.

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19: Micromanaging the Middle Manager The world of voice assistants gets more complicated with an Alexa-Cortana link-up, Google counters Apple's augmented-reality toolkit with an announcement of its own, and Berlin's IFA trade show brings announcements of new smartwatches and mobile PCs. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/19 http://relay.fm/download/19 Micromanaging the Middle Manager 19 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The world of voice assistants gets more complicated with an Alexa-Cortana link-up, Google counters Apple's augmented-reality toolkit with an announcement of its own, and Berlin's IFA trade show brings announcements of new smartwatches and mobile PCs. The world of voice assistants gets more complicated with an Alexa-Cortana link-up, Google counters Apple's augmented-reality toolkit with an announcement of its own, and Berlin's IFA trade show brings announcements of new smartwatches and mobile PCs. clean 3245 The world of voice assistants gets more complicated with an Alexa-Cortana link-up, Google counters Apple's augmented-reality toolkit with an announcement of its own, and Berlin's IFA trade show brings announcements of new smartwatches and mobile PCs.

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Links and Show Notes

‘Cortana, Open Alexa,’ Amazon Says. And Microsoft Agrees. - The New York Times
Amazon Echo devices now support multi-room audio - The Verge
Google shows off ARCore, its answer to Apple’s ARKit | TechCrunch
Amazon Cuts Whole Foods Prices as Much as 43% on First Day - Bloomberg
What to expect from IFA 2017: Samsung, LG, Sony, and Asus - The Verge
Acer's Switch 7 could overpower the Surface Pro and MacBook Pro | PCWorld
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and Gear Sport are official — here’s everything you need to know | 9to5Google
Fitbit has a lot to prove with Ionic, its new smartwatch - The Verge
Garmin launches new Vivoactive 3 smartwatch with Garmin Pay | Ars Technica
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18: A Bit of Déjà Vu Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 8. Is the pent-up demand from Note fans enough to move things past last year's disaster? Meanwhile, Apple is reported to be dialing back its self-driving car project, and Jason and Stephen are still thinking about the eclipse they witnessed earlier this week. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/18 http://relay.fm/download/18 A Bit of Déjà Vu 18 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, Apple reportedly slows down its car project, and Jason and Stephen are still thinking about this week's total solar eclipse. Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, Apple reportedly slows down its car project, and Jason and Stephen are still thinking about this week's total solar eclipse. clean 3360 Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 8. Is the pent-up demand from Note fans enough to move things past last year's disaster? Meanwhile, Apple is reported to be dialing back its self-driving car project, and Jason and Stephen are still thinking about the eclipse they witnessed earlier this week.

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Links and Show Notes

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 - The Verge

The Galaxy Note 8 is here, and Samsung is hopeful that consumers who appreciate the Note’s features and its signature stylus will be willing to give the brand another chance after months of hearing warnings aboard airplanes and other public transit about the dangers and potential for destruction posed by the recalled smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Impressions - MKBD on YouTube

Galaxy Note 8 has arrived. Looking a lot like a Galaxy S8 with dual cameras and a stylus... which is not a bad thing at all.

Apple Scales Back Its Ambitions for a Self-Driving Car - The New York Times

The company has put off any notion of an Apple-branded autonomous vehicle and is instead working on the underlying technology that allows a car to drive itself.

Tim Cook Says Apple Focused on Autonomous Systems in Cars Push - Bloomberg

"We’re focusing on autonomous systems,” Cook said in an interview on Bloomberg Television that amounted to his most detailed comments yet on Apple’s automotive plans.

Elon Musk reveals first official photo of SpaceX space suit - The Verge

Elon Musk has posted the official first photo of his SpaceX space suit on Instagram, teasing that more details will come in a few days. Musk says the suit actually works, and was tested to double vacuum pressure.

Eclipse and Transit Images - NASA

Ohhhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhh!

In the moon's shadow - Six Colors

Jason's eclipse story.

Liftoff #54: Live from the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Relay FM

Stephen and Jason's podcast, recorded during and after the solar eclipse.

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Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) - Twitter
Flo Ion (@Ohthatflo) - Twitter
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17: Privacy and Coupons With smartphones and live streams, we can all watch the news unfold in real time, but at what cost? Insurance companies are offering discounts for data, and we all wonder what's going on with Facebook Marketplace. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/17 http://relay.fm/download/17 Privacy and Coupons 17 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett With smartphones and live streams, we can all watch the news unfold in real time, but at what cost? Insurance companies are offering discounts for data, and we all wonder what's going on with Facebook Marketplace. With smartphones and live streams, we can all watch the news unfold in real time, but at what cost? Insurance companies are offering discounts for data, and we all wonder what's going on with Facebook Marketplace. clean 3051 With smartphones and live streams, we can all watch the news unfold in real time, but at what cost? Insurance companies are offering discounts for data, and we all wonder what's going on with Facebook Marketplace.

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Guest Starring:

Alex Cox, Mikah Sargent, and Stephen Hackett

Links and Show Notes

Violence On Facebook Live Is Worse Than You Thought

According to a new BuzzFeed News analysis, Facebook Live has a violence problem far greater than the one portrayed in national headlines.

Apple reportedly in talks with Aetna to bring the Apple Watch to millions of customers | TechCrunch

Apple and Aetna have held several secret meetings to discuss offering the Apple Watch to Aetna’s 23 million customers, according to CNBC.

Car Insurance Companies Want to Track Your Every Move | Fortune.com

Car insurance companies are offering customers discounts to let them track their driving habits.

FrontRow is another high-end take on the idea of a wearable camera - The Verge

FrontRow is meant to be worn around your neck, with the rear camera at or around chest height, facing out. This way, you can quickly grab it and snap a photo or video whenever you see something you deem picture-worthy.

Facebook Marketplace makes its way to 17 European countries

If you're looking for stuff to buy online, check out Facebook Marketplace -- it might now be available in your country.

Facebook adds new camera features in hopes that you’ll use Stories - The Verge

Facebook is rolling out a few camera features it began testing earlier this summer, and the most exciting one is the ability to create GIFs.

Alexandra Cox 🤖 (@AlexCox) | Twitter
Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) | Twitter
chihuahua.coffee — Mikah Sargent
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16: Flap My Elbows This week we discuss the sexist Google "manifesto" and its aftermath, as well as Disney's announcement that it's launching two different streaming services. Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/16 http://relay.fm/download/16 Flap My Elbows 16 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week we discuss the sexist Google "manifesto" and its aftermath, as well as Disney's announcement that it's launching two different streaming services. This week we discuss the sexist Google "manifesto" and its aftermath, as well as Disney's announcement that it's launching two different streaming services. clean 3107 This week we discuss the sexist Google "manifesto" and its aftermath, as well as Disney's announcement that it's launching two different streaming services.

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Links and Show Notes

Here's The Full 10-Page Anti-Diversity Screed Circulating Internally at Google - Gizmodo

In the memo, which is the personal opinion of a male Google employee and is titled “Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber,” the author argues that women are underrepresented in tech not because they face bias and discrimination in the workplace, but because of inherent psychological differences between men and women. “We need to stop assuming that gender gaps imply sexism,” he writes, going on to argue that Google’s educational programs for young women may be misguided.

Ex-Google Engineer Says Gender Memo Began on 12-Hour Flight - Bloomberg

Ex-Google engineer James Damore says problems with the company’s culture and diversity programs prompted him to write the memo on gender differences that ignited a social media firestorm and led to his dismissal.

Google Employee Memo: Read YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's Response - Fortune

Susan Wojcicki's daughter asked her a question. “Mom, is it true that there are biological reasons why there are fewer women in tech and leadership?”

App Camp For Girls

App Camp For Girls is a one-week summer day program where girls* can put their creative powers to work, designing and building apps, while learning more about the business of software and being inspired by role models in the industry.

Google on Anti-Diversity Manifesto: Employees Must 'Feel Safe Sharing Their Opinions' - Motherboard

Google's new Vice President of Diversity, Integrity & Governance Danielle Brown, responded to the document in a memo to employees.

Google has fired the employee who penned a controversial memo on women and tech - Recode

In a memo to employees, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the employee who penned a controversial memo that claimed that women had biological issues that prevented them from being as successful as men in tech had violated its Code of Conduct, and that the post had crossed “the line by advancing harmful gender stereotypes in our workplace.”

James Damore, Fired for Writing the 'Google Memo,' Just Might Sue - WIRED

The former Google employee who was fired after posting a missive criticizing the company's diversity efforts calls his dismissal illegal and says he is "exploring all possible legal remedies."

xkcd: Free Speech
So, about this Googler’s manifesto. - Yonatan Zunger on Medium

"You have probably heard about the manifesto a Googler (not someone senior) published internally about, essentially, how women and men are intrinsically different and we should stop trying to make it possible for women to be engineers, it’s just not worth it."

Intel’s new Ruler SSDs could pack one petabyte of data in a single server rack - The Verge

Hard drives and SSDs come in pretty standard shapes at this point: there are 3.5-inch drives for desktops, 2.5-inch ones for laptops, and the newer M.2 standard that basically looks like a giant stick of RAM. Intel’s new enterprise SSDs are changing that with the company’s new “Ruler” design, which is designed to optimize storage density while also reducing the amount of power and cooling.

Disney to end Netflix deal and launch its own streaming service - The Verge

Disney will end its distribution deal with Netflix and launch its own streaming service, the company has announced. It intends to launch the service in 2019.

Inside BAM: How baseball’s tech team built the future of television - The Verge

BAM is the engine behind a growing number of streaming services.

meganmorrone (@meganmorrone) - Twitter
Aleen 🚀 (@Aleen) - Twitter
(3) Suzanne Sadedin's answer to What do scientists think about the biological claims made in the anti-diversity document written by a Google employee in August 2017? - Quora
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15: Taken Behind the Shed It's phone season! Apple spilled the beans on the next iPhone and Samsung prepares to reintroduce the Note brand after last year's debacle. And Apple reports iPad growth, but is it too late for the tablet market? Thu, 03 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/15 http://relay.fm/download/15 Taken Behind the Shed 15 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's phone season! Apple spilled the beans on the next iPhone and Samsung prepares to reintroduce the Note brand after last year's debacle. And Apple reports iPad growth, but is it too late for the tablet market? It's phone season! Apple spilled the beans on the next iPhone and Samsung prepares to reintroduce the Note brand after last year's debacle. And Apple reports iPad growth, but is it too late for the tablet market? clean 3656 It's phone season! Apple spilled the beans on the next iPhone and Samsung prepares to reintroduce the Note brand after last year's debacle. And Apple reports iPad growth, but is it too late for the tablet market?

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Links and Show Notes

Apple firmware release may reveal iPhone plans - Six Colors

The bundle revealed all sorts of features of not only Apple's upcoming smart speaker, but a whole lot about the next iPhone.

Botched Release of Beta HomePod OS Reveals Details of New 2017 iPhones and HomePod - Daring Fireball

John Gruber shares his thoughts on how this leak may have taken place.

Samsung Galaxy Note8: Final specs by Evan Blass - VentureBeat

Samsung will take the stage on August 23 to unveil the Galaxy Note 8, but the specs seem to be pretty widely known.

Hyperloop One Successfully Tests Its Pod for the First Time - WIRED

Once loaded into a 1,600-foot-long concrete tube in the Nevada desert, the pod hit 192 mph in about 5 seconds, using an electric propulsion system producing more than 3,000 horsepower.

Did the iPad turn the corner this quarter? - Six Colors

It’s been more than three years since Apple posted year-over-year growth in iPad revenue. That’s a really long time—and a long slide downward on just about every iPad chart you can think of.

Michael Gartenberg (@Gartenberg) - Twitter
Flo Ion (@Ohthatflo) - Twitter
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14: Secret Millennial This week we talk a lot about how technology has changed how we consume movies and television. Is Netflix elbowing out the traditional movie theater? How many different video streaming services do we really need? And we pour one out for the iPod--but not for Adobe Flash. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/14 http://relay.fm/download/14 Secret Millennial 14 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week we talk a lot about how technology has changed how we consume movies and television. Also, how many video streaming services do we really need? Plus we pour one out for the iPod--but not for Adobe Flash. This week we talk a lot about how technology has changed how we consume movies and television. Also, how many video streaming services do we really need? Plus we pour one out for the iPod--but not for Adobe Flash. clean 3117 This week we talk a lot about how technology has changed how we consume movies and television. Is Netflix elbowing out the traditional movie theater? How many different video streaming services do we really need? And we pour one out for the iPod--but not for Adobe Flash.

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Links and Show Notes

What Christopher Nolan Gets Right About Netflix - The Atlantic

The Dunkirk director has been loudly dismissive of the company’s policy on theatrical releases.

Netflix’s next move is to disrupt Hollywood’s biggest money maker - The Washington Post

Netflix is making a more aggressive play in the film industry with a goal to release 40 feature films by the end of the year.

Cannes 2017: two vastly different cinema cultures provoke one big Netflix controversy - Vox

The Cannes Film Festival locked horns with Netflix over streaming-first films, including Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories.

Okja - Wikipedia

Okja is a 2017 action-adventure film directed by Bong Joon-ho and co-written by Bong and Jon Ronson. The film stars an ensemble cast headed by South Korean child actress Ahn Seo-hyun, alongside Hollywood actors Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Steven Yeun, Lily Collins, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Tim Goodman: The Post-Review, Post-Premiere, Post-Finale World of Peak TV - Hollywood Reporter

Nobody is all caught up on TV, so that means everything is evergreen. Welcome to the new consumption model.

Netflix's Canceled Shows: The Definitive Guide - Hollywood Reporter

Ever since Netflix started debuting original series in 2012, the streaming giant has been adding shows at an increasingly rapid rate. The platform also has been renewing the vast majority of them — until now, that is.

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Unveils Stellar New Footage at Comic-Con - Variety

After premiere night, all new episodes will be available on-demand weekly on Sundays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers in the U.S.

TEEN TITANS and YOUNG JUSTICE Topline DC and WB’s Streaming Service - Nerdist

Warner Bros. DC Comics have announced the launching of a DC-branded digital streaming platform sometime in 2018.

Apple Removes iPod nano and iPod shuffle From Sale - 512 Pixels

Apple has discontinued the last two stand-alone music players in the iPod line. Only the iOS-running iPod touch remains.

Flash & The Future of Interactive Content - Adobe

Adobe has announced it will stop updating and distributing the Flash Player at the end of 2020.

Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) - Twitter
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) - Twitter
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13: Garbage In, Refined Garbage Out Google asks for our input to help filter what it shows us, but are we tainting machine learning with our own biases? Also: Why the future of video games is, surprisingly, in the past. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/13 http://relay.fm/download/13 Garbage In, Refined Garbage Out 13 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Google asks for our input to help filter what it shows us, but are we tainting machine learning with our own biases? Also: Why the future of video games is, surprisingly, in the past. Google asks for our input to help filter what it shows us, but are we tainting machine learning with our own biases? Also: Why the future of video games is, surprisingly, in the past. clean 3045 Google asks for our input to help filter what it shows us, but are we tainting machine learning with our own biases? Also: Why the future of video games is, surprisingly, in the past.

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Jessica Dennis and Jason Cross

Links and Show Notes

Feed your need to know - Google
Google introduces the feed, a news stream of your evolving interests - TechCrunch
What Makes an Artificial Intelligence Racist and Sexist - Lifehacker
Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy: Cathy O'Neil: 9780553418811 - Amazon.com: Books
Microsoft terminates its Tay AI chatbot after she turns into a Nazi - Ars Technica
Google Photos identified two black people as 'gorillas' - Mashable
Citymapper to launch a weekend night bus service in London - Engadget
Atari’s new Ataribox console will be like an NES Classic - The Verge
Super NES Classic Edition
Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) - Twitter
Jason Cross (@JasonCross00) - Twitter
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12: Old Testament Holidays Shopping holidays and how consumers can tell the good deals from the bad; high-end smartphones and the tech journalists who love them; and a lump of coal in your Prime Day stocking by the name of Net Neutrality. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/12 http://relay.fm/download/12 Old Testament Holidays 12 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Shopping holidays and how consumers can tell the good deals from the bad; high-end smartphones and the tech journalists who love them; and a lump of coal in your Prime Day stocking by the name of Net Neutrality. Shopping holidays and how consumers can tell the good deals from the bad; high-end smartphones and the tech journalists who love them; and a lump of coal in your Prime Day stocking by the name of Net Neutrality. clean 3046 Shopping holidays and how consumers can tell the good deals from the bad; high-end smartphones and the tech journalists who love them; and a lump of coal in your Prime Day stocking by the name of Net Neutrality.

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Guest Starring:

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Links and Show Notes

Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com
Amazon Prime Day breaks record; sales grew by more than 60 percent
Price Check, Compare, and Rewind - Citi® Price Rewind - Citi.com
Apple’s risky balancing act with the next iPhone | Macworld
RED teases a modular, $1,600 titanium Android phone with a 3D screen | Ars Technica
Exclusive: This is the 2017 Google Pixel "XL," with low-bezel AMOLED display and squeezable frame
SoundCloud sinks as leaks say layoffs buy little time | TechCrunch
Essential Products | My Phone is Essential
The internet is f---ed (again) - The Verge
Tech Companies Plan ‘Day of Action’ to Defend Net Neutrality | Forum | Forum | KQED
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11: I'm a Paranoid Optimist The rise of electric cars and the future of the personal vehicle market, the ability (or lack of same) for free websites with huge audiences to make money and be profitable, and another ugly week for the culture of the tech industry. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/11 http://relay.fm/download/11 I'm a Paranoid Optimist 11 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett The rise of electric cars and the future of the personal vehicle market, the ability (or lack of same) for free websites with huge audiences to make money and be profitable, and another ugly week for the culture of the tech industry. The rise of electric cars and the future of the personal vehicle market, the ability (or lack of same) for free websites with huge audiences to make money and be profitable, and another ugly week for the culture of the tech industry. clean 3546 The rise of electric cars and the future of the personal vehicle market, the ability (or lack of same) for free websites with huge audiences to make money and be profitable, and another ugly week for the culture of the tech industry.

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Guest Starring:

Carolina Milanesi and Matt Egan

Links and Show Notes

All Volvo cars will be electric or hybrid within two years - Engadget

Every car Volvo unveils by 2019 will have an electric motor, either as an all-electric EV, plug-in hybrid or hybrid, making it the first major automaker to stop selling cars with only gas or diesel engines.

Tesla’s First Mass-Market Car, the Model 3, Hits Production This Week - The New York Times

Tesla’s long-awaited mass-market electric car will begin rolling off the assembly line this week. But even as it moves ahead, the automaker is encountering challenges to its ambitious plans for growth.

China Is About to Bury Elon Musk in Batteries - Bloomberg

Chinese companies have plans for additional factories with the capacity to pump out more than 120 gigawatt-hours a year by 2021, according to a report published this week by Bloomberg Intelligence. That’s enough to supply batteries for around 1.5 million Tesla Model S vehicles or 13.7 million Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrids per year.

Are We Wrong about the Future of Urban Commuting? - Tech.pinions

When looking at the future of commuting, brands and industry watchers might want to consider the reality of how America feels about this topic is not dissimilar to how America felt about the recent US presidential election. Urban vs. rural, millennials vs. baby-boomers, higher income vs. lower income, male vs. female. All play a role in separating reality from fantasy.

France Plans to End Sales of Gas and Diesel Cars by 2040 - The New York Times

France is joining a growing movement to force the extinction of vehicles that run on fossil fuels, saying on Thursday that it would aim to end the sale of gasoline and diesel cars by 2040.

HopSkipDrive

HopSkipDrive is a ride service for kids designed to help you take some of the stress out of your family's busy schedule. It was created by three moms who understand the struggle of getting kids around town safely.

How CNN found the Reddit user behind the Trump wrestling GIF - CNNPolitics.com

The Reddit user who initially claimed credit for President Donald Trump's tweet that showed Trump tackling CNN issued an apology Tuesday for the video and other offensive content he posted -- one day after CNN identified the man behind the account and attempted to make contact with him.

There’s No Money in Internet Culture - New York Magazine

As Verizon completed its acquisition of Yahoo, a number of Tumblr employees, as well as those at other Verizon-owned properties, like the Huffington Post, were laid off.

Emirates, Turkish Airlines say laptop ban lifted on U.S. flights | Reuters

The United States has lifted the in-cabin ban on laptops and other large electronic devices on U.S.-bound flights from Dubai and Istanbul, Emirates and Turkish Airlines said on Wednesday.

Women in Tech Speak Frankly on Culture of Harassment - The New York Times

Rachel Renock, the chief executive of Wethos, and her business partners said they received sexist comments while seeking financing.

A Backlash Builds Against Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley - The New York Times

The upheaval over sexual harassment in the technology start-up continued with the resignation of a prominent Silicon Valley investor who said he had been “a creep” and more women saying they would come forward to talk about their experiences.

'Brave' Women in Tech Can't Weed Out Misconduct Alone - Bloomberg

Shira Ovide writes, "This has been the year of "brave" women. And I'm getting sick and tired of women having to be so brave."

Carolina Milanesi (@caro_milanesi) - Twitter
Matt Egan (@MattJEgan) - Twitter
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10: Banished to My Office Ten years ago, the original iPhone went on sale, launching the smartphone market as we know it today. More recently, the EU fined Google 2.4 billion euros in an antitrust case, and the Amazon Echo Show has shipped to customers. Fri, 30 Jun 2017 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/10 http://relay.fm/download/10 Banished to My Office 10 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Ten years ago, the original iPhone went on sale, launching the smartphone market as we know it today. More recently, the EU fined Google 2.4 billion euros in an antitrust case, and the Amazon Echo Show has shipped to customers. Ten years ago, the original iPhone went on sale, launching the smartphone market as we know it today. More recently, the EU fined Google 2.4 billion euros in an antitrust case, and the Amazon Echo Show has shipped to customers. clean 3144 Ten years ago, the original iPhone went on sale, launching the smartphone market as we know it today. More recently, the EU fined Google 2.4 billion euros in an antitrust case, and the Amazon Echo Show has shipped to customers.

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Guest Starring:

Stephen Hackett, James T. Green, and Serenity Caldwell

Links and Show Notes

iPhone 10th anniversary: The Greatness of the iPhone - Macworld

Ten years ago, after six months of hype and after waiting in very long lines around Apple and AT&T retail stores, people first got their hands on the iPhone.

The iPhone Was Inevitable - The Atlantic

Apple changed the world when it launched the iPhone 10 years ago, but the technological march toward computers in everyone’s pockets began long before that.

On the Original iPhone’s Launch - 512 Pixels

Stephen was an Apple Genius-in-training and working part-time on the sales floor at the local Apple store when the first iPhone went on sale.

Google Fined Record $2.7 Billion in E.U. Antitrust Ruling - The New York Times

Google was fined a record 2.4 billion euros for unfairly favoring some of its own services over those of rivals.

United States v. Apple Inc. - Wikipedia

The suit, filed in April 2012, alleged that Apple Inc. and five book publishing companies conspired to raise and fix the price for e-books in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Ends, Means, and Antitrust - Stratechery

Ben Thompson outlines the three questions that are at the heart of antitrust regulation of digital companies.

The age of distributed truth - Remains of the Day

Before the Internet, truths could hide in plain sight. In today's world, truths can come out, and even go viral, in mere moments.

Introducing Echo Show - Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-Show-Alexa-Enabled-Black/dp/B01J24C0TI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8

Serenity Caldwell (@settern) - Twitter
James T. Green (@_jamestgreen) - Twitter
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9: Artisanal Soda Bars Amazon is looking to push organic kale with its purchase of Whole Foods, while also taking on clothing subscription services with a new apparel box service. Over at Apple, an internal meeting about secrecy leaked to the press. Oh, sweet irony. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/9 http://relay.fm/download/9 Artisanal Soda Bars 9 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Amazon is looking to push organic kale with its purchase of Whole Foods, while also taking on clothing subscription services. Over at Apple, an internal meeting about secrecy leaked to the press. Oh, sweet irony. Amazon is looking to push organic kale with its purchase of Whole Foods, while also taking on clothing subscription services. Over at Apple, an internal meeting about secrecy leaked to the press. Oh, sweet irony. clean 3058 Amazon is looking to push organic kale with its purchase of Whole Foods, while also taking on clothing subscription services with a new apparel box service. Over at Apple, an internal meeting about secrecy leaked to the press. Oh, sweet irony.

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Links and Show Notes

Amazon to Buy Whole Foods for $13.4 Billion - The New York Times

Amazon agreed to buy the upscale grocery chain Whole Foods for $13.4 billion.

Amazon’s New Customer – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Amazon's mission statement is pretty bold: "Our vision is to be earth’s most customer centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online."

Amazon Prime Wardrobe will let you try on clothes before you buy them - The Verge

A new program that will let you try on clothes before you buy them. Select at least three Prime Wardrobe-eligible pieces and Amazon will ship your selections to you in a resealable return box with a prepaid shipping label.

Amazon Turns to Subscription Boxes to Dominate Clothing Market - Bloomberg

Amazon is using the subscription box phenomenon as part of a broader effort to be top of mind when people buy clothes. The online retailer is developing its own stable of fashion labels to sell suits, dresses, lingerie and more.

There's A War Going On Behind Amazon's "Add To Cart" Button - Buzzfeed

For online sellers, winning the race for the buy box is similar to landing the first result on a Google search or, in the brick-and-mortar world, being displayed in the most visible, highly trafficked sections of supermarket aisles.

The inventor of the Roomba just launched a weed-killing robot named Tertill - The Verge

Called Tertill, the round, 2.5-pound bot uses sensors to identify weeds in a vegetable or flower garden. It then uses a spinning string trimmer to cut off weeds near the ground.

Leaked recording: Inside Apple’s global war on leakers - The Outline

Apple's approach includes former NSA agents, secrecy members on product teams and a screening apparatus bigger than the TSA.

Interview: Scott Forstall and Original iPhone Innovators @ Computer History Museum - YouTube

Museum Historian John Markoff moderates a discussion with former iPhone team members Hugo Fiennes, Nitin Ganatra and Scott Herz, followed by a conversation with Scott Forstall.

It's so hot in Phoenix, they can't fly planes

The extreme heat forecast for Phoenix on Tuesday has caused the cancellation of 20 American Airlines flights out of Sky Harbor International Airport. 

meganmorrone (@meganmorrone) - Twitter
Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) - Twitter
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8: Like Me in High School It's E3 week! Microsoft unveiled its 4K console (we're calling it 'Xb1x') while Nintendo stocked up on Switch games and Sony promised a bunch of new stuff for the PS4. Plus, our panel of games experts shares their favorite news items to come out of the week. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/8 http://relay.fm/download/8 Like Me in High School 8 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's E3 week! Microsoft unveiled its 4K console (we're calling it 'Xb1x')while Nintendo stocked up on Switch games and Sony promised a bunch of new stuff for the PS4. It's E3 week! Microsoft unveiled its 4K console (we're calling it 'Xb1x')while Nintendo stocked up on Switch games and Sony promised a bunch of new stuff for the PS4. clean 3748 It's E3 week! Microsoft unveiled its 4K console (we're calling it 'Xb1x') while Nintendo stocked up on Switch games and Sony promised a bunch of new stuff for the PS4. Plus, our panel of games experts shares their favorite news items to come out of the week.

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Links and Show Notes

Xbox One X is the final name of Project Scorpio - Polygon

Microsoft's 4K console will be released on November 7 worldwide and carries a $499 price tag.

The Xbox One will be backwards-compatible with original Xbox discs - The Verge

Microsoft is reaching back to the original Xbox with an updated backwards compatibly program.

Microsoft Won't Make a Profit Selling Xbox One X - Thurrott.com

Microsoft has never made a profit selling Xbox consoles. And it looks like the Xbox One X won’t be an exception to that rule.

At least five new games will hit Xbox’s Game Pass every month - Polygon

The Xbox Game Pass — which gives gamers access to a steady flow of games through a monthly subscription — will deliver at least five new games a month, according to the company.

Super Mario Odyssey comes to Switch this October - Polygon

The new sandbox game raises many questions about Nintendo and whatever is going on with Mario's new hat.

Apple makes major podcast updates - Six Colors

New extensions to Apple’s podcast feed specification will allow podcasts to define individual seasons and explain whether an episode is a teaser, a full episode, or bonus content.

Everything You May Have Missed In the Spider-Man E3 2017 Trailer - IGN

The gameplay trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4 is packed with comic book references and lots of new web-slinging moves.

Detroit: Become Human’s new trailer is about the android revolution - Polygon

A trailer for Detroit: Become Human premiered during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference. The narrative-driven adventure game is the latest from David Cage’s studio Quantic Dream, known best for similar titles Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls.

ANTHEM Official E3 Gameplay Trailer - YouTube
Crackdown 3 is like the original, but layered with big, fun, chaotic ideas - The Verge

Crackdown 3 — an open-world crimefighting game in which you can leap over small apartment buildings in a single bound — isn’t the most graphically gobsmacking game on the Xbox One, nor is it the most technically refined.

Devolver Digital’s press conference was the best part of E3 that almost no one watched - Polygon

No spoilers!

Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) - Twitter
Remaster - Relay FM

A show about playing games and making games.

Brianna Wu (@Spacekatgal) - Twitter
Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
Cicero Holmes (@StubbyStan) - Twitter
Spawn On Me Podcast

Spawn On Me is the internet’s definitive video game podcast featuring and spotlighting gamers of color.

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7: Everything Is Great for Smash Mouth It's Apple's big week, and so it's time for us to look at Apple's new connected speaker, the company's renewed focus on the iPad (and what it means for both the Mac and Windows), and its major step forward in bringing augmented-reality tech to developers. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/7 http://relay.fm/download/7 Everything Is Great for Smash Mouth 7 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Apple's new connected speaker, the company's renewed focus on the iPad (and what it means for both the Mac and Windows), and its major step forward in bringing augmented-reality tech to developers. Apple's new connected speaker, the company's renewed focus on the iPad (and what it means for both the Mac and Windows), and its major step forward in bringing augmented-reality tech to developers. clean 3550 It's Apple's big week, and so it's time for us to look at Apple's new connected speaker, the company's renewed focus on the iPad (and what it means for both the Mac and Windows), and its major step forward in bringing augmented-reality tech to developers.

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Guest Starring:

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Links and Show Notes

Three big questions about Apple's new iPad announcements - Six Colors
What is the HomePod and what does it do
Apple’s HomePod looks like a jack-of-all-trades, but master of none - The Verge
Apple's HomePod Looks Beautiful But Doesn't Think Different | WIRED
10.5-inch and 12.9-inch 2017 iPad Pro FAQ: Everything you need to know! | iMore
iOS 11: The MacStories Overview – MacStories
Watch New Shimmer From Saturday Night Live - NBC.com
Errata Security: How The Intercept Outed Reality Winner
Reality Winner, N.S.A. Contractor Accused of Leak, Was Undone by Trail of Clues - The New York Times
Breaking down Apple’s new augmented reality platform - The Verge
Peter Jackson’s Augmented Reality Demo Debuts At Apple WWDC 2017 | Deadline
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6: Printers Are Bad Andy Rubin unveiled his new phone (and company) this week at the Code Conference. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on our rights to the products we buy and Uber's latest bad news makes us wonder about the freedom to change jobs. Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/6 http://relay.fm/download/6 Printers Are Bad 6 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Andy Rubin unveiled his new phone (and company) this week at the Code Conference. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on our rights to the products we buy and Uber's latest bad news makes us wonder about the freedom to change jobs. Andy Rubin unveiled his new phone (and company) this week at the Code Conference. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on our rights to the products we buy and Uber's latest bad news makes us wonder about the freedom to change jobs. clean 3485 Andy Rubin unveiled his new phone (and company) this week at the Code Conference. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on our rights to the products we buy and Uber's latest bad news makes us wonder about the freedom to change jobs.

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Guest Starring:

Christina Warren, Mikah Sargent, and Florence Ion

Links and Show Notes

All the Essential Phone news - The Verge

Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, is launching a new of smartphone, but will it live up the hype?

Why Your Next iPhone Won't be Ceramic - Atomic Delights

At its peak, Apple is manufacturing roughly 1 million iPhones per day. Ceramic wouldn't scale to that sort of production.

Why These 'Revolutionary' Phones Failed So Hard - Gizmodo

"Revolutionary" doesn't always mean "successful."

Essential Home is an Amazon Echo competitor that puts privacy first - The Verge

In addition to a phone, Essential is launching a Echo-like devices based on a brand-new OS that the company promises will integrate with just about everything on the market today.

Lighthouse is an Andy Rubin-backed smart security camera that identifies people and pets - The Verge

The "interactive assistant" that may really just be a smart camera.

Exclusive: The Caavo streaming box is built on game-changing machine vision for TV - The Verge

"Something huge is happening here."

Supreme Court decision lifts ownership rights over patent law - Engadget

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Lexmark can't sue companies that refill old printer cartridges and sell them at a discount.

Kyle Wiens of iFixit - Twitter

“The Lexmark decision is a big win for the rights of tinkerers and the just plain curious.”

Our Fight Against The Keurig 2.0 Monopoly - Rogers Family Company

Rogers Family Company fought back against Keurig's coffee pod DRM.

A Year of Google Maps & Apple Maps - Justin O'Beirne

Google has been hard at work on its Maps product. Apple, on the other hand...

Uber Fires Former Google Engineer at Heart of Self-Driving Dispute - The New York Times

Levandowski has been accused of stealing trade secrets when he left Google.

Uber Fires Anthony Levandowski, But That Doesn't Save It From Google's Waymo - WIRED

Levandowski may be gone, but Uber is still being sued by the software giant.

How Noncompete Clauses Keep Workers Locked In - The New York Times

Restrictions once limited to executives are now spreading across the labor landscape — making it tougher for Americans to get a raise.

Flo Ion (@Ohthatflo) - Twitter
Christina Warren (@film_girl) - Twitter
Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) - Twitter
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5: Art Gallery of Dongles Microsoft is back in the news with another updated device, the topic of on-campus daycare in Silicon Valley raises questions about work/life balance, and patent trolls have been dealt a big blow by the U.S. Supreme Court. Thu, 25 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/5 http://relay.fm/download/5 Art Gallery of Dongles 5 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Microsoft is back in the news with another updated device, the topic of on-campus daycare in Silicon Valley raises questions about work/life balance, and patent trolls have been dealt a big blow by the U.S. Supreme Court. Microsoft is back in the news with another updated device, the topic of on-campus daycare in Silicon Valley raises questions about work/life balance, and patent trolls have been dealt a big blow by the U.S. Supreme Court. clean 3491 Microsoft is back in the news with another updated device, the topic of on-campus daycare in Silicon Valley raises questions about work/life balance, and patent trolls have been dealt a big blow by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Guest Starring:

James Thomson and Lisa Schmeiser

Links and Show Notes

Meet the new Surface Pro - Microsoft

Microsoft's new Surface Pro doesn't stray far from the previous generation, but adds support for a better pen and LTE, and can be ordered in a fanless configuration with some processors.

Microsoft's new Surface Pro has 13.5 hours of battery life and LTE option - The Verge

It is available for pre-order now and ships on June 15.

Microsoft has created a Surface USB-C dongle for ‘people who love dongles’ - The Verge

The Surface packs a USB A port, but it can be added via dongle. Which is the most ironic thing to happen to USB ever.

Apple’s New Campus: An Exclusive Look Inside the Mothership - WIRED

Apple Park will hold 12,000 employees in a scenic setting just minutes from its current headquarters in Cupertino, CA.

Apple's new $5 billion Apple Park campus has a 100,000-square-foot gym and no daycare - Quartz

The 175-acre campus is complete with a gym, cafeteria, theatre and parking, but lacks a childcare center.

The secret to Patagonia’s success? Keeping moms and onsite child care and paid parental leave - Quartz

Patagonia’s campus feature childcare, which has helped the company retain employees who have children.

Apple names Denise Young Smith as VP of diversity and inclusion - TechCrunch

Smith previously served as head of worldwide human resources at Apple for three years, and has been involved in diversity programs at Apple for years. In her new role, Smith will report directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Mossberg: The Disappearing Computer - The Verge

Writing weekly on technology since 1991, Mossberg's swan song is a column about the future of tech changing from gadgets on our desks and in our pockets to being part of the world around us.

Supreme Court Ends Texas’ Grip On Patent Cases - Electronic Frontier Foundation

In TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods, the court ruled that patent owners can sue corporate defendants only in districts where the defendant is incorporated or has committed acts of infringement and has a regular and established place of business.

Why it matters that patent trolls won’t be able to force their cases in Texas - Recode

In 1999, 14 patent cases were filed in the Eastern District of Texas. By 2015, that number grew to more than 2,500.

Cloudflare Increases Bounty to Kill Patent Troll Blackbird - Fortune.com

In response to a claim filed last month by a so-called patent troll, Cloudflare responded with a counter-attack including a $50,000 public bounty for help to destroy the troll's patents.

Long Live the MP3 - Six Colors

One of the companies who held patents covering some uses of the MP3 format has terminated its licensing program because its patents have run out. They are claiming the format is dead, but the truth is that MP3 may experience a renaissance.

OpenDyslexic - Free, OpenSource Dyslexia Typeface

OpenDyslexic is a new open source font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia.

Moom 3.2.8 released - Many Tricks

Many Tricks updated its Moom application to work around a patent owner's complaint.

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4: Twenty Oars in the Water This week, Google held its annual developer conference. It brought a bunch of news about Assistant, Home and Photos, and plenty of AI! Meanwhile, the WannaCry attack exploits old software to bring PCs around the world to a grinding halt. Fri, 19 May 2017 01:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/4 http://relay.fm/download/4 Twenty Oars in the Water 4 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week, Google held its annual developer conference. It brought a bunch of news about Assistant, Home and Photos, and plenty of AI! Meanwhile, the WannaCry attack exploits old software to bring PCs around the world to a grinding halt. This week, Google held its annual developer conference. It brought a bunch of news about Assistant, Home and Photos, and plenty of AI! Meanwhile, the WannaCry attack exploits old software to bring PCs around the world to a grinding halt. clean 3518 This week, Google held its annual developer conference. It brought a bunch of news about Assistant, Home and Photos, and plenty of AI! Meanwhile, the WannaCry attack exploits old software to bring PCs around the world to a grinding halt.

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Guest Starring:

Russell Ivanovic and Devindra Hardiwar

Links and Show Notes

Material Podcast - Relay FM

Russell's Google and Android podcast on Relay FM. This week's episode was all about Google I/O.

slashfilmcast

Devindra's podcast about movies and filmmaking.

500 million people using Google Photos, and three new ways to share - Google

Google's blog post on the upcoming Photos updates.

The big picture - The Verge

Google Photos just hit 500 million monthly users, and the company has lots of features coming this year to the service.

Google Lens offers a clear view of the company’s future - Engadget

Baked into Google Assistant, Lens uses computer vision and AI to make sense of your photos, videos and the real world. It's basically Google search for everything outside of screens.

Your Google Assistant is getting better across devices - Google

Google's blog post on updates coming to Assistant.

The machine is learning - The Verge

With Google Assistant, the company is slowly putting the blocks together for something big. This year, the iPhone becomes part of the story, too.

The 6 big updates coming to Google Home - The Verge

Google's Echo competitor is learning some new tricks, without expanding into new hardware form factors like the Amazon's product.

Google Home is getting proactive assistance and visual responses - Engadget

The smart speaker will soon be able to offer proactive notifications, including traffic alerts and calendar events.

Google’s second generation TPU chips takes machine learning processing to a new level - TechCrunch

Google is building custom chips to speed up machine learning.

Google’s AI Chief On Teaching Computers To Learn–And The Challenges Ahead - Fast Company

TensorFlow Lite, a new offshoot of Google’s open-source TensorFlow software for creating machine-learning applications, runs directly on Android devices.

Sorting 2 Tons of Lego, The software Side - Jacques Mattheij

TensorFlow-powered brick sorting.

Star Trek: Discovery - First Look Trailer - YouTube

Before Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise there was Discovery. Now, one of the most iconic and influential global franchises returns to television with Star Trek: Discovery. The CBS All Access Original Series arrives this Fall.

Star Trek: Discovery | Official Site | Trailer and Cast Info - CBS.com

Star Trek, one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises, returns 50 years after it first premiered.

Seth MacFarlane Is Headed to Space with 'The Orville' on Fox - Space.com

Think "Galaxy Quest" meets "Family Guy," and you're on the right track.

Android O Features and APIs - Android Developers

Android O introduces a variety of new features and capabilities for users and developers. This document highlights what's new for developers.

Android Go is streamlined for cheap phones

According to Google, "Android Go is designed with features relevant for people who have limited data connectivity and speak multiple languages."

WannaCry ransomware attack - Wikipedia

The WannaCry ransomware attack is a worldwide cyberattack targeting computers running Microsoft Windows by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments in Bitcoin.

Hospitals Across England Infected With Ransomware, Leaving Patients Without Care - Gizmodo

England’s healthcare system fell victim to a massive cyberattack last week.

The WannaCry Ransomware 'Kill Switch' That Saved Untold PCs From Harm - WIRED

A malware analysis expert who calls himself MalwareTech rushed to examine the so-called WannaCry strain, he stumbled on a way to stop it from locking computers and slow its spread. All it took was ten bucks, and a little luck.

Microsoft patches Windows XP to fight attacks - Engadget

Support for the OS ended three years ago but yesterday's infection spurred the 'unusual' step.

Russell Ivanovic (@rustyshelf) - Twitter
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3: The S Stands for 'Sandbox' It's another week, and Amazon has another Echo for preorder. Microsoft's Build keynote brings changes to Windows 10 and how it interacts with the wider world, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a ban on electronics larger than phones on flights across the Atlantic. Fri, 12 May 2017 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/3 http://relay.fm/download/3 The S Stands for 'Sandbox' 3 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett It's another week, and Amazon has another Echo for preorder. Microsoft's Build keynote brings changes to Windows 10, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a ban on electronics larger than phones on flights across the Atlantic. It's another week, and Amazon has another Echo for preorder. Microsoft's Build keynote brings changes to Windows 10, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a ban on electronics larger than phones on flights across the Atlantic. clean 3362 It's another week, and Amazon has another Echo for preorder. Microsoft's Build keynote brings changes to Windows 10 and how it interacts with the wider world, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a ban on electronics larger than phones on flights across the Atlantic.

This episode of Download is sponsored by:

Guest Starring:

Dan Moren and Melissa Riofrio

Links and Show Notes

Introducing Echo Show - Amazon

The $229 device ships June 28 and is available for pre-order now.

With New Echo Speakers, Amazon Lets You Ask Alexa to Phone Mom - The New York Times

Amazon's newest "ambient computing" device comes with built-in video conferencing, and the other Echo products have gained voice and text-based chat with an update rolling out this week.

Harman Kardon Invoke featuring Cortana - Windows Experience Blog

Harman Kardon's getting in the voice-in-a-can business, but has chosen to build atop Microsoft's Cortana service.

Amazon acquired patents, employees from Biba, reportedly plans new video chat service - TechCrunch

The purchase that may have led to the Echo Show's video chat system.

Microsoft Build's biggest reveals: Windows 10 Fall Update, Story Remix, Cortana hardware, and more - PCWorld

Busy Microsoft is busy.

Microsoft's Story Remix uses machine learning and mixed reality to make your movies awesome - PCWorld

Microsoft's new movie editor brings AI, 3D images and a bunch of templates to your home movies.

Microsoft's next mobile strategy is to make iOS and Android better - The Verge

In a world of Android and iPhone users, Microsoft is positioning Windows to play better with others with tools like cross-platofrm clipboard syncing and Timeline, a new way to view recently-opened apps and projects.

Introducing Windows 10 S - Microsoft

Microsoft says this version of Windows 10 is "streamlined for security and superior performance."

Google’s “Fuchsia” smartphone OS dumps Linux, has a wild new UI - Ars Technica

Built on a new kernel and sporting a new user interface, Google's third operating system brings more questions than answers at this point.

U.S. may soon expand electronics ban to all European flights - MarketWatch

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering a ban on electronics larger than a smartphone on transatlantic flights.

Will U.S. ban laptops on flights from Europe? Feds meet with airlines about it - LA Times

Government officials are meeting with airline representatives about expanding restrictions imposed in March by the U.S. and Britain to ban electronic devices in passenger cabins of flights from eight Middle Eastern and African countries.

The Caledonian Gambit - Dan Moren
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2: Television Is Technology Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S, the future of TV and cord-cutting as seen by streaming services and cable companies, Facebook hiring thousands of people to detect disturbing content, and recent quarterly earnings from three tech giants. Thu, 04 May 2017 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/2 http://relay.fm/download/2 Television Is Technology 2 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S, the future of TV and cord-cutting as seen by streaming services and cable companies, Facebook hiring thousands of people to detect disturbing content, and recent quarterly earnings from three tech giants. Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S, the future of TV and cord-cutting as seen by streaming services and cable companies, Facebook hiring thousands of people to detect disturbing content, and recent quarterly earnings from three tech giants. clean 3774 Microsoft's new Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S, the future of TV and cord-cutting as seen by streaming services and cable companies, Facebook hiring thousands of people to detect disturbing content, and recent quarterly earnings from three tech giants.

Guest Starring:

Carolina Milanesi and Lisa Schmeiser

Links and Show Notes

Windows 10 S: What You Need to Know About Microsoft's New Lightweight OS - Gizmodo

In short, this version of Windows will only run apps from the Windows Store. Microsoft says this allows the OS to run leaner, be faster at login and give users greater battery life. For those who need more, the full version of Windows can be unlocked for $49.

Microsoft unveils $999 Surface Laptop running Windows 10 S - The Verge

Starting at $999, the Surface Laptop is a notebook in the traditional form factor; no screens are popping of here. It's designed to run Windows 10 S, and the company is pitching it hard to college students, a crowd where products like the MacBook Air have enjoyed great popularity.

Apple Can’t Ignore Microsoft’s Slick, New Laptop - Bloomberg

A behind-the-scenes look at the two-year design process that went into the new Microsoft Surface Laptop.

Microsoft's Windows 10 S event in 7 minutes - YouTube

The Verge chopped down Microsoft's keynote, highlighting the most important segments.

The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts

The Incomparable is a network of podcasts full of smart, funny people who love talking about TV, movies, books, comics, games, sports, and other aspects of popular culture.

Twitter still thinks it’s a TV platform - Recode

Twitter is building a streaming video service featuring content from nearly a dozen partners, including Bloomberg, Live Nation, BuzzFeed, Vox Media and the WNBA.

Hulu's Live TV Service Is Now Available in Beta - Gizmodo

The new service combines live TV and Hulu's ever-growing library of content. ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, CNN and more are present in the beta.

Another half-million Americans cut the cord last quarter - Recode

With its subscriber base continuing to shrink, cable networks may be continue to warm to skinny bundles like those offered by Hulu and YouTube.

WGA Strike: Peak TV, Labor Strife Led to Tension in Hollywood - Variety

The Writers Guild of America negotiations show just how much has changed in the business of TV.

Facebook will hire 3,000 moderators to tackle livestreamed violence - Engadget

After a series of crimes were live-streamed on the social network, Facebook's team to review and remove content is getting a boost in headcount.

Cloud Produces Sunny Earnings at Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet - The New York Times

Microsoft’s Azure cloud hosting business grew by 93 percent from the year-earlier quarter. And the cloud version of its productivity software Office 365, sold to companies as an online service, grew by 45 percent.

Alphabet beat profit estimates for its first-quarter earnings but lost more money on its ‘Other Bets’ - Recode

Google parent company Alphabet beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter earnings, but it continued to lose more money on its experimental division that includes its self-driving car business and its life sciences group.

6 key takeaways from Apple’s Q2 2017 earnings call - Macworld

It as business-as-usual in Cupertino this time around, but Apple blames iPhone rumors for slightly suppressed sales.

Apple’s AirPods: a Hit With 98% Customer Satisfaction - Tech.pinions

98% of AirPod owners said they were very satisfied or satisfied. Remarkably, 82% said they were very satisfied. The overall customer satisfaction level of 98% sets the record for the highest level of satisfaction for a new product from Apple.

The tragic twilight of Bill Mantlo
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So What, Who Cares? - Newsletter by Lisa Schmeiser
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - IMDb
"Guardians of the Galaxy": The tragic twilight of the comic book mastermind who created Rocket Raccoon - Quartz
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1: Wardrobe Philosophy This week's panel discusses the Amazon Echo Look and the future of online retail, our value as consumers when companies resell our data, and what went wrong with that Internet-connected juice dispenser. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/download/1 http://relay.fm/download/1 Wardrobe Philosophy 1 Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett This week's panel discusses the Amazon Echo Look and the future of online retail, our value as consumers when companies resell our data, and what went wrong with that Internet-connected juice dispenser. This week's panel discusses the Amazon Echo Look and the future of online retail, our value as consumers when companies resell our data, and what went wrong with that Internet-connected juice dispenser. clean 3550 This week's panel discusses the Amazon Echo Look and the future of online retail, our value as consumers when companies resell our data, and what went wrong with that Internet-connected juice dispenser.

Guest Starring:

Lisa Schmeiser and Serenity Caldwell

Links and Show Notes

You can submit topics for Download on Twitter. Just use the hashtag #downloadstories and we'll see them. You can follow the show there at @_downloadfm.

Amazon Echo Look: Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant

Amazon's new Echo Look can take full-length photos (and even 160-degree video) of your outfit. Alexa can make recommendations based on your daily look and store a log of past outfits for you to reference in the future.

Echo Look Amazon Alexa Closet Styling Tool - Refinery29

Alexandra Ilyashov on the new Amazon Echo Look, Amazon's move in fashion and the security and privacy implications of putting a camera in the bedroom.

Josie and the Pussycats (2001) - IMDb
The Great Retail Apocalypse of 2017 - The Atlantic

Shops and malls are closing down, but Amazon isn't the only place to lay blame.

Clueless (1995) - IMDb
People are freaked out that Unroll.me sold email data to Uber - Business Insider

The email decluttering service is scraping user's Inboxes for data valuable to companies like Uber. Unroll.me has seen an incredible backlash, despite their Terms of Service outlining the practice.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Wikipedia

Yes, this did come up while talking about free online services.

Amazon Forms Team to Focus on Driverless Technology - WSJ

Amazon has a dozen or so employees looking at what others are doing with driverless-vehicle tech, but doesn't have plans to build a fleet of self-driving vehicles, sources say.

Amazon Forms Team to Focus on Driverless Technology - Campfire

Currently, Amazon is dependent on others to deliver packages to its millions of customers, but autonomous vehicles could change that in the future.

Silicon Valley’s $400 Juicer May Be Feeling the Squeeze - Bloomberg

Juicero's beautiful — and expensive — machine for squeezing the company's custom bags of fruits and vegetables into juice can be replaced with a pair of human hands.

A Note from Juicero’s New CEO - Medium

Jeff Dunn is looking to help solve America's nutrition and obesity challenges ... with a $400 machine with custom juice packs.

Lisa Schmeiser (@lschmeiser) - Twitter
So What, Who Cares? - Newsletter by Lisa Schmeiser
Serenity Caldwell (@settern) - Twitter
Ren Caldwell (@settern) - Instagram
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