Disruption

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Disruption episodes

November 07, 201630: That Boston Sports Team
In which we turn to VR therapy to help us conquer the fear of quitting our jobs to become professional eSports players.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
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Links:
Call Tool | Hillary for America
Riot Games Co-Founder And League Of Legends Team Owner Clash Over Cash [UPDATE]
Blizzard’s Overwatch League Will Start Next Year
How much do League of Legends pros make?
Activision Blizzard generates $1.57 billion in Q3 revenue as Overwatch explodes
How TerrenceM’s amazing Dreamhack Hearthstone run was marred by Twitch chat racism
TwitchCon diversity panel deluged with racist chat
Oculus Rift - Arachnafobia Phobia Treatment
hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
1 hr 12 min
October 31, 201629: Get the Puck Outta Here
In which we celebrate Halloween by discussing things that scare us, like horror movies, the new MacBook Pros, and the possibility of switching to Windows.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Apple – Accessibility – Sady - YouTube
All the big announcements from Apple's Mac event | iMore
Here's everything the Touch Bar can do (that we know so far)! | iMore
Why emoji matter | iMore
LG UltraFine 5K Display FAQ: Everything you need to know! | iMore
Microsoft shows off a new $100 input method with the Surface Dial | TechCrunch
Introducing Microsoft Surface Studio - YouTube
She's been sexually assaulted 3 times--once in virtual reality - Oct. 24, 2016
Harassment & Superpowers: Dealing With Harassment in VR
A woman was groped in virtual reality. Here's how men reacted.
Inside the Creepy VR World of 'Sisters'
Top LGBT Leaders Are Divided Over Compromising On The Bathroom Fight - BuzzFeed News
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Sleepy Hollow (1999) - IMDb
Bobby Pickett "Monster Mash" - YouTube
The Babadook - Wikipedia
Scream (1996) - IMDb
Event Horizon (1997) - IMDb
Resident Evil (2002) - IMDb
The Ring (2002) - IMDb
Shutter Island (2010) - IMDb
Steve Lubitz - YouTube
1 hr 21 min
October 24, 201628: Breakdancing Surgeons
In which the only thing more contentious than our opinions about the Nintendo Switch’s prospects are Mikah’s Switch-related dad jokes.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘disruption20’
Links and Show Notes:
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Links:
Switch plays to Nintendo's strengths: handhelds, weird controllers, and 30-somethings - The Verge
Steve Predicts the Nintendo Switch
Analyzing the Nintendo Switch's Tegra Processor - GameSpot
Console Wars
Why Instagram's New Feature Is So Important
CocoaLove 2016
Schlage
iDevices Switch
Philips Hue
Meet the Nest Cam Indoor security camera
August Smart Lock
Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee
These are all of the accessories that support Apple HomeKit | iMore
1 hr 28 min
October 17, 201627: Apocalypse Exhaustion
It's time to talk about Trump. Again. But not before running each other off the road and jumping out of tall buildings. (In video games, sheesh. What did you think we meant?)
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘disruption20’
Hired: Find your next chapter and earn double the normal hiring bonus. That’s $2,000 when you get Hired.
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Links:
Pikachu Car Used Drift, It’s Super Effective!
Project Gotham Racing 2
Gears of War 4: The Kotaku Review
Would You Dare Walk This Plank (In Virtual Reality)?
100ft Robot Golf will launch this October
I Will Vote
Donate to Hillary for America
Volunteer for Hillary!
Steve Lubitz on Twitter: "Apparently I'm in Overwatch now. https://t.co/Kfwj3iSbOO"
1 hr 23 min
October 10, 201626: Generic Hobbit #3
In which we welcome Oculus and Google into our homes with varying degrees of open arms, and then figure out which fantasy worlds we'd like to escape to once they inevitably take over.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
HelpSpot: The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code DISRUPTION.
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
The 8 biggest stories from Oculus Connect 3
Oculus Touch will be available on December 6th for $199
Are you ready for your own personal Google?
Google announced an iPhone, a Gear VR, an Echo, and an Eero
When gaming is part of your marriage, where does virtual reality fit in?
Google's AI Plans Are A Privacy Nightmare
Man's Replacement Galaxy Note 7 Catches Fire, Samsung Accidentally Texts 'I Can Try and Slow Him Down'
Paradise Island | DC Database
Inkopolis
Farscape
50 min
October 03, 201625: Canadian Stop and Frisk
In which we imagine a future where the Amazon delivery driver uses your smart lock to break into your house, then makes a fashionable escape in a purple getaway car with eyeliner headlight accents.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Braintree: Code for easy online payments.
Pearl RearVision: The wireless backup camera redefined.
Hired: Find your next chapter and earn double the normal hiring bonus. That’s $2,000 when you get Hired.
Links and Show Notes:
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Links:
Donald Trump and Lester Holt clash over whether stop-and-frisk is constitutional in New York
So...this is what SEAT and Cosmo think women want in a car | Autoweek
HTC Rhyme Specs and Reviews | HTC United States
Female workers ridicule Bic's pink pens 'For Her' with sarcastic hand-written messages | Daily Mail Online
Amazon could be working on in-home package deliveries | TechCrunch
Introducing the Next Phase of August Home - August
Here's what happened when someone hacked the August Smart Lock - CNET
The IT Crowd S01E06 Opening Scene Thank You - YouTube
1 hr 15 min
September 26, 201624: Colossus Fastball Special
In which the wi-fi analyzes our emotions after reading about the alleged hostile work environment at Apple, and offers a bucket of sloths as consolation.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘disruption20’
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Apple employees say their mental health issues came from alleged hostile work environment
Leaked Apple emails reveal employees' complaints about sexist, toxic work environment
Apple responds to diversity criticism: "We had a Canadian" onstage at iPhone 7 event
Send In the Clown: Internet Supervillain Milo Doesn't Care That You Hate Him | Out Magazine
Researchers Develop Device That Can Detect Emotions With Wireless Signals – Consumerist
Equilibrium (2002) - IMDb
Black Mirror - All 4
Seventh Circuit rejects bisexual asylum seeker deportation relief.
Sarcosuchus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1 hr 19 min
September 19, 201623: My Panda Bodyguard
In which we balance an in-depth discussion about how the women in the Obama White House support each other by also discussing what happens when your devices give away that you're secretly "voting Republican".
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
HelpSpot: The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code DISRUPTION.
Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code DISRUPTION.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Burger King's Cheetos Chicken Fries: How Did We Get Here? - Eater
Class action suit: smart sex toys spy on their owners
Osram Lightify light bulbs 'vulnerable to hack' - BBC News
Surprise: a lot of smart locks have terrible security - The Verge
UL (safety organization) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
White House women want to be in the room where it happens
CocoaLove 2016
1 hr 6 min
September 12, 201622: The Georgia Bar
In which none of the controversies surrounding the Apple Event can compare to the shocking confession that Steve nonchalantly drops on everyone. HOW RUDE.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘disruption20’
Braintree: Code for easy online payments.
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
- Apple Says New 'Jet Black' Color May Show 'Fine Micro-Abrasions' With Use - Mac Rumors
- iPhone 7: why Apple just abolished the headphone jack - Vox
- Tim Cook: 'I'm Proud to Be Gay'
- Funniest reactions as iPhone 7 is launched at Apple event ahead of UK release next week - Irish Mirror Online
- Apple Plug
- The Man Behind Mario Explains Nintendo’s New iPhone Game | TIME
- Finally, An Officially Licensed Snorlax Beanbag Chair - Geekologie
- Pokémon Go is coming to the Apple Watch | The Verge
- Apple’s App Store gets a “Notify” button for soon-to-launch apps | TechCrunch
- Rayman Jungle Run
- Sonic Runners
- Sonic The Hedgehog on the App Store
- Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem mobile games won't make it out this fall (update) | Polygon
- TextExpander: bit.ly with authentication - BrettTerpstra.com
- Sia - The Greatest LIVE -Apple Event - YouTube
- Revolution 60: Special Edition on Steam
1 hr 11 min
September 04, 201621: I Drive a Dodge Stratus
In a world where trees are out for blood, Siri sends you in the wrong direction and YouTubers are upset about "censorship", only one thing can save us: Tacosaurus Rex.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Enter offer code DISRUPTION at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
HelpSpot: The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code DISRUPTION.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Watch Saturday Night Live: Family Dinner | Hulu
An Exclusive Look at How AI and Machine Learning Work at Apple – Backchannel
Machine not learning - All this
YouTubers call out ad guidelines as a form of censorship
1 hr 13 min

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