We talk with Russ Pitts from he Escapist about why he returned to revive the publication and how he thinks the internet is doing these days.

Qualcomm ups the Bluetooth audio qualty game, Apple dictates developers must have a privacy policy, and LG launches an 8K OLED TV.

Google Assistant goes bilingual, Twitter tests "unfollow" feature, and microchipping cacti.

Watches dominate IFA, Sonos wants to simplify your home audio, and Acer announces a Throne.

Intel announces new chips, Bose enters the smart speaker market, and Google helps US Veterans transition to civilian life.

On our August end-of-month roundtable we discuss the challenges and rewards independent musicians face in an online world. 

Chuck La Tournous, shares the story with us of how his smartwatch has made him healthier. Once when he had an undiagnosed blood clot problem and more recently with efforts to fight off diabetes and get in better shape.

Chuck is editor and publisher of RandomMaccess.com also writes for Macworld and Fast Company.

Rich Stroffolino looks at how new parents should approach buying a dedicated camera

Facial Recognition software installed at Washinton-Duelles flagged a man trying to enter the country illegally. Plus Epic encouraging Fortnite players to use 2FA by offering free boogie-down emote and Japan tries to prepare for flying cars.

Chipotle invests in alternative farming and agriculture tech, Australia issues new 5G guidelines, and Apple slaps Facebook for privacy concerns.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Justin Robert Young.