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Episode 43 - Episode 43 - Diversity in Tech

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It is Episode 43 of Tech Informist & we would like to thank each and every one of you for either listening or viewing The Tech Informist! If you enjoy the show as much as it shows by our numbers, please take a moment to let us know how we are doing by sending us some feedback & leaving us a review over at iTunes or Stitcher Radio (links below).

Who does not like when a company wants to invest millions to help increase gender & minority diversity in the world of technology? Thank you Apple!

Also we let you know to be on the lookout for TV makers being a little deceptive with their 4K television information, Google is rolling out Android 5.1 factory images, what changes you may see in Android 5.1.

Microsoft is also prepping to roll out more frequent updates to the Windows 10 tech preview, but are daily releases a good idea?

All this and much more!

 

News Stories Discussed
  • Beware of false 4K TV claims if you are shopping for a new display. Always read the fine print to make sure you are getting what you expect
  • Motorola is letting you create a custom Moto 360 via their Moto Makr website
  • Thoughts on the stock market reaction following the Apple Event on March 9th
  • Speaking of Apple, they are donating $50 million to help improve gender & minority diversity in technology
  • You can download the Windows 10 ISO to install in a Virtual Machine environment but be prepared for more frequent build releases. Might we see daily releases of new code?
  • Google rolls out factory images of Android 5.1 for the Nexus 5, Nexus 10 & Nexus 7 2012 edition
  • There are some nice new Google Chrome extensions hitting the store
  • Microsoft SDK for Xbox One apps 
  • Stream Netflix on a 30 year old 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System?
  • Microsoft coding course available via EdX

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    App & Entertainment Picks
    • Apps - Official Music, TV & Radio apps on Microsoft devices
    • Music - AWOLNATION
    • Movies - Tim Burton to direct a live action/CGI version of the Disney Classic Dumbo
    • TV - New trailer released for upcoming Daredevil series on Netflix

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