Techno Buffet Podcast

Episode 297 – Germany and Back, 12000 Dollars, 3 Days


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Oh, the humanity…
Show Notes

* Android News

* Android distribution updated, Marshmallow now at 7.5%, Lollipop 35.6%, KitKat to 32.5%, Jelly Bean to 20.1%.
* Google released its May security update and patches an exploit that allows access to SMS and call logs which affects JellyBean and below.
* Might be a good time to check your Gmail password security


* App News

* Google updates Street View with Enhanced Photo Sphere Features
* App Links uses the Nearby API to Share Links of Your Installed Apps with Other Devices (Play Link)
* Card Case uses Nearby API to exchange contacts with nearby individuals. (Play Link)
* Radon uses Nearby API to exchange links with other devices. (Play Link)
* Netflix updates app with better controls over how much cellular data it uses.
* Google Keyboard gets a huge update with one-handed mode, optional key borders, new gestures, etc.
* OwnTracks is a private location tracking service that can send to your own server. (Play Link)


* In Other News

* 5 Fast Facts About the Hindenburg Disaster of 1937
* Is this our culture? “I told her this is America. I said in America, when you see a celebrity, you go and take a selfie. We have selfie sticks for it and this is what our culture is,” the apparent fan said in response, defending his position.“



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Techno Buffet PodcastBy Guru and Jere