Anything But Fruit

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On the show this week:

I’ve been inspired by Serenity Cauldwell’s amazing iPad 2018 review

Amazon have released a child-friendly Echo

Three’s Go Binge product is evolving, which prompted a concerned discussion on net-neutrality

iTunes is 15 years old!

How much would you need to get paid to forego using an internet service? And, if it charged, how much would you pay for the service?

Luke wines about his You Should Use This

Jack’s away getting sunburned this week, but the show must go on!

 

This week - we talk:

 

Shadow Profiles: it looks like Facebook knows who you are, even if you never gave it permission to know you.

An Echo Retrospective: we’ve both been using Alexa for a few months now. Luke talks through his daily routine, and Jack moans about music.

It’s not only Jack that moans, though, Luke’s infuriated! By... how hard it is to download Kindle books?

A former YSUT entry - Sleep Cycle - has a meaningful update.

And Google’s trying messaging again... but has asked the CARRIERS to fix it this time?!

 

You Should Use This

It’s featured in the show before, but it’s back for YSUT this... its this cheeky app.

We’re back! Sorry we went away for a little bit.

On the show this week:

Jack made an impulse purchase. Turns out, it was a good decision!

What happens to data on the internet? Cambridge Analytica & Facebook scandals are a big deal

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is here!

Technology and education: are tech companies trying too hard?

Boring (but extremely functional!) You Should Use This!

Thanks for being with us!

To Start:

Sorry we were tired!

Main Topics:

Snapchat’s big app update. Where’s it going wrong?

Facebook’s tackling fake ads, but is it doing enough to tackle fake news?

Google’s predicting your health with your eyes using machine learning and AI. 

Why hasn’t TV got better yet?

iWork, G Drive, OneDrive. If you were choosing which one to use today, which would you choose? (hint: there’s a clear winner!)

You Should Use This

Make yourself into a meme & create 3D versions of yourself with this ridiculous app.

To Start:

Jack & Luke are tired (we’re very sorry about this!)

Jack’s Dad wants an Echo Spot

Were we wrong about HomePod?

Main Topics:

SpaceX! The Falcon Heavy Launch is awe-inspiring

Intel’s Vaunt Glasses are cool

12 Year Old Jack makes several appearances.

You Should Use This:

This incredible audio app.

To Start: 

Jack bought an Echo.

Luke hijacks the show with his own news.

Main Topics: 

Luke’s hijacking becomes a main topic.

Google’s tiny AI camera.

Google’s Smart Assistant Displays are a mishmash of popular technologies.

Nintendo Switch is awesome. 

You Should Use This:

Luke is surprised by his drinking habits.

To Start 

Amazon & Google are still fighting.

Currys PC World are fans of the show.

Main Topics

Amazon finally opens its Amazon Go store concept in Seattle. The store with no queues... has a huge queue out the front.

HomePod finally has a release date! 

Home assistants & privacy concerns

OnePlus data breach

Facebook's strategy shift & its affect on the news cycle

You Should Use This

This excellent and convenient service

Thanks for joining us this week!

To Start

Luke’s cold.

He also updates us on how he’s getting on with his new roomie, Alexa.

Health insurance.

Main Topics

Bad UI causes Hawaii chaos & The Guardian’s rebranded.

The iOS economy is bigger than everything.

Google tells you which famous piece of artwork your selfie looks like.

Open banking in the UK.

CES! Here’s a list of some of the coolest CES. Gadgets. And here’s the PowerSpot! 

You Should Use This

This brilliantly sentimental idea!

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On the show this week:

To Start

Jack took Luke’s You Should Use This suggestion from last week and tried out Sleep Cycle

YouTube is gone! (At least, if you’re totally reliant on Amazon devices to watch videos...)

Main Topics

Luke got an Amazon Echo after many trials and tribulations. Skills are making this a really compelling product.

Google’s new operating system is another bright colour (Hear Luke’s Coral Upset in Episode 1)

Meltdown & Spectre affect pretty much every modern computing device. We naively try to understand what it does & why this is an important tech news story (Also: see Apple’s explainer).

You Should Use This

This is Jack’s rather unusual suggestion this week...

We're back! After far too much turkey & sacks of festive cheer, Anything But Fruit returns. 

To Start

We recap our Christmasses, reflect on the Festive Gift Guide from Episodes 9 & 10.

Jack has a change of heart...

We jump all the way back to Episode 2 ("Alexa, Create Two Amazon Fanboys."), after Jack gets Headspace Pro for Christmas.

Main Topics

Google & Amazon are fighting.

Tech that will make 2018; including AR, VR, Mixed Reality & Smart Dumb Things. Smart Speakers & Home Automation will edge towards the mainstream (see Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, HomePod, Amazon Echo, Google Home) 

You Should Use This

Luke tells us why this app has, quite literally, changed his life...