Byteside: tech + digital culture

Byteside: tech + digital culture

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Byteside: tech + digital culture episodes

  • Australia vs Facebook & Google
    This week, Nic and Seamus talk about the battle over digital ad revenues and the effort to demand Facebook and Google give money to the media industry. Is this a hangover from the wild west days of the internet? Does this really fix anything?should be regulated, what might that be? Plus Nic has another amazing customer service situation to share -- it's the most poetic let down yet! And then there's tips on stopping Google Calendar from putting invites in a blackhole, and Nic's been falling in love with Wasteland 3.

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    38 min
  • Apple vs Epic vs Batman's eye makeup
    This week Seamus and Nic look at the Epic battle between Apple and the company that makes the Unreal Engine and Fortnite (yes, that's Epic), and why Seamus still loves Apple but just wants it to focus on controlling the right parts of its App Store. Plus we look at the DC Fandome event and how we're seeing digital event formats mature quickly to keep us excited about what's happening even when we can't get together in person Plus tips that will have you freaking out and getting excited about our VR future.

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    42 min
  • Who really wins in the search wars?

    This week Nic and Seamus look back at the things in old games that young kids won't understand, and then forward to what kids today might experience that one day will feel like a relic of the past they get to call their own.


    Plus Google fights Australia and what is going on with all this? Is anyone in the right? Can anything really fix the media industry if it keeps doing what it's always done?


    All that and some hot tips on Lovecraft Country and why you should read before you watch, and on Microsoft Flight Simulator (the new one) and that feeling of simulating the things we genuinely cannot do anymore.



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    32 min
  • The awkward brilliance of game storytelling

    It's a game-y sort of week at Byteside, kicking off with a book that included accidental game references in its very real historic fiction. When you do your research, double check your research...


    Plus game narratives and the difficulties in embracing the story while also trying to enjoy the game as it's intended -- to be played as a game? Then more game in your game chat as we look at what it means for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to head to our mobiles.


    We leave games behind for our tips of the week, with two streaming service picks -- one to warm your heart, the other to chill your spine.




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    33 min
  • The agony and ecstasy of Dolby Atmos

    What's the deal with all the new cassette tape sales out there? Is this a legit kind of love or just some performative nostalgia? Then we leap into the cutting edge of home theatre as Seamus explains his struggles to get Dolby Atmos working with a Sonos Arc and an LG CX OLED TV – but once he did, was it worth it?


    Plus this week's recommendations hit games and TV shows, plus a little bit of chat about the new positions available at Byteside if you're after a little more insight into what that's all about.


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    37 min
  • COVIDSafe: did tech or marketing fail?
    Seamus and Nic the case of the missing SBS OnDemand from consoles, the mystery of what's gone wrong with the pitch versus the reality of COVIDSafe, and the bizarre realm of a Global Esports Federation that doesn't seem to do things that actual esports people would understand. Plus WWDITS and why the BOM app is now the answer to Shay's weather woes!

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    26 min
  • Scam Poetry
    Seamus quickly admits that he can't quit Facebook and Nic can't get money back from Wish. But at least there's flying cars coming to outback New South Wales! All this plus another story of dodgy online deliveries and a great upgrade to D&D Beyond for the D&D nerds that can help us play anywhere, anytime.

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    31 min
  • Can Seamus really quit Facebook?

    Nic hits Seamus with a surprise grilling about his intentions to make a permanent exit from Facebook. Can he genuinely follow through on his threats? What are his plans to solve all the gaps it creates in communicating with friends and family?


    Then the show turns to lighter fare, like the COVIDSafe app and whether it's ever going to become a useful part of the solution in Australia. Plus a little more Quibi before the launch window free trial ends, Nic shares his 'Pilot Night' concept, and Seamus falls in love with a London Underground circuit board map.


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    37 min
  • Careful what you Wish for
    Nic shares a baffling experience from a recent online shopping expedition, and Seamus explains the Mixer mess and what it means for having a viable live streaming ecosystem that isn't just the one backed by Bezos billions. Plus WWDC news and some hot tips of the week!

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    40 min
  • The weirdest tech story of 2020 is here

    In an already very weird year, this undoubtedly takes the trophy with six months left to play. It's got cockroaches, pig masks, and senior executives of one of the biggest tech companies in the world. What a journey this one is. Expect the movie in 2022.


    Plus Nic and Seamus look at the latest Playstation 5 news now that the big reveal has happened, and offer up their two tips of the week:


    Nic: Audible (watch for special deals when you unsubscribe)

    Shay: Photoshop Camera app (iOS / Android)


    And here's the links to the insane eBay story:

    https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/06/ebay-execs-sent-cockroaches-and-bloody-pig-mask-to-harass-journalists-feds/

    https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/six-former-ebay-employees-charged-aggressive-cyberstalking-campaign-targeting-natick

    https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-inc-issues-statement-regarding-indictments-of-previously-terminated-employees/


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    40 min

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