Future Break Podcast

This year's Google I/O did not disappoint. From auto-complete in Gmail to Android P, we talk about some of our favorite features that were announced.

Things We Discussed

• Google's Waymo get's some serious upgrades
• Google Photos have AI actions baked in
• Google Maps can now guide you using AR - Just like video games
• Android P - Some really cool features
• The show stealer was Google Assistant. An AI can have a conversation with you

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This is our trashiest episode yet! (sorry, not sorry). Garbage is not something we normally think about but's it's a bigger problem than you may think. On this episode, we talk about some of the issues and solutions for the waste problem.

Things We Discussed

• 10 shocking facts about garbage
• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
• Boyan Slat's plan to clean the Garbage Patch
• Scientists have developed a plastic eating enzyme
• We also have a massive junk problem in Space

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We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreak

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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A shift in the way you watch TV has happened. Traditional TV is dead, right? Follow along in this conversation as we discuss the "new media" and what's in store for the future.

Things We Discussed

• Livestreaming is all growing
• Esports and how that market is exploding with new users
• HQ Trivia is the new game show that everyone can play along with
• People are not afraid of long-form content such as Joe Rogan Experience 
• There's a lot of money in playing games on Twitch

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreak

Future Break is supported by CastBox, the fastest growing, highest rated podcast app on IOS and Android. CastBox has over 50 million free episodes that more than 15 million users download and listen to wherever, whenever. CastBox has also pioneered a brand new way to search - all you have to do is enter a keyword or phrase and CastBox will search all show titles and transcripts of every single episode, to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So head on over to your app store, download CastBox and try it for yourself today.

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As you've probably heard, Facebook is not having the best few weeks right now. In this episode, we dive into what happened with the Cambridge Analytica scandal and talk privacy in general.

Things We Discussed

• What actually happened?
• At Facebook (and Google), you are the product
• iPhone Messenger app protected you. Android? Not so much
• Tim Cook weighs in 
• Facebook looses $90 Billion in value

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreak

Future Break is supported by CastBox, the fastest growing, highest rated podcast app on IOS and Android. CastBox has over 50 million free episodes that more than 15 million users download and listen to wherever, whenever. CastBox has also pioneered a brand new way to search - all you have to do is enter a keyword or phrase and CastBox will search all show titles and transcripts of every single episode, to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So head on over to your app store, download CastBox and try it for yourself today.

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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Forget the flying car dreams from the 60's. In today's episode, we talk about what cities are doing to become smarter - and how this may affect our convenience and privacy.

Things We Discussed

• What LA and Mecca are doing to become smarter with their infrastructure
• Saudi Arabia's NEOM Project - the city of the future?
• Egypt wants to build a new capital city
• Sensors everywhere

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Future Break is supported by CastBox, the fastest growing, highest rated podcast app on IOS and Android. CastBox has over 50 million free episodes that more than 15 million users download and listen to wherever, whenever. CastBox has also pioneered a brand new way to search - all you have to do is enter a keyword or phrase and CastBox will search all show titles and transcripts of every single episode, to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So head on over to your app store, download CastBox and try it for yourself today.

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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The exponential rise of AI is here. We are already seeing AI used in many common applications and devices. But there is no doubt a dark side. In this episode, we walk down a dimly lit rabbit hole.

Things We Discussed

• The Malicious Use of AI Report
• Elon Musk's take on AI
• Check out the Scenarios on Page 24 and 27 of the report
• Adobe VoCo - the photoshop of voice editing

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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As technology and automation in particular continues to evolve, there is no doubt that certain industries will be disrupted. Some say that the answer to a jobless society is Universal Basic Income. In this episode, we talk Automation and UBI.

Things We Discussed

• Watch this and this video
• Bots and AI are already taking over simple and creative tasks that used to require humans
• Finland is experimenting with UBI
• What about free will? Can we have equality of outcome?

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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CRISPR is one of the biggest scientific discoveries you might not have heard about. In this episode we break down what exactly is this new technology and how it will ultimately impact humanity.

Things We Discussed

• How does CRISPR Work?
• Who owns the patent rights on CRISPR?
• Humans 2.0 Article
• CRISPR Home Kit
• TB reistant cows
• 23 and Me DNA Testing

Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.

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As Shakespeare once said, "Can one desire too much of a good thing?" While Social Media has been beneficial to society in many ways, is there a darker, more malevolent side? On this episode, we become the judges of that.

Things We Discussed

• Social Media helps father find daughter after 39 year search
• We still don't know what Social Media is doing to kids
• Former Facebook VP of User Growth talks about Social Media
• Facebook is changing the news feed, again
• Fake News, Politics, and likes for dopamine hits

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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The New Year is upon us and that means new things – lots of new things. In this episode, we predict how some of this new tech will change our world – for better or worse.

Things We Discussed:

• Are universal apps coming to Apple Devices? Build them once and push out to all devices.
• We will be hearing a lot more about what is (and what is not) 5G. So when can you expect to use it on your devices?
• Will more and more things we rely on everyday start incorporating AI?
• We all know about Bitcoin. But how will developers use the tech behind bitcoin to build amazing apps and products?

We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.

Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox

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