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  • Episode 39: S2E6 Apple's Big Red Button

    In what should come as no surprise, EA doesn’t quite grasp why they aren’t doing well:

    https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/02/ea-turns-in-bummer-fiscal-report-were-disappointed-in-our-underperformance/?comments=1

    Just in case you have any doubts the GPU Boom is donezo:

    https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/06/softbank-vision-fund-sells-nvidia-stake.html

    I don’t think JP Morgan understands the “crypto” in cryptocurrency:

    https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/14/18224976/jp-morgan-chase-cryptocurrency-banking-cnbc

    The curious drama of the iOS Enterprise certificate

    https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203551/apple-facebook-blocked-internal-ios-apps

    https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/31/18206020/apple-facebook-internal-ios-apps-restores-enterprise-certificate

    https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/02/google-and-facebook-werent-the-only-ones-breaking-apples-rules-to-distribute-apps/

    Radeon VII:

    https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/02/amd-radeon-vii-a-7nm-long-step-in-the-right-direction-but-is-that-enough/

    Another rung in Microsofts ladder to SaaS:

    https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/6/18214194/microsoft-office-365-2019-ads-comparing-software-better-word-excell-powerpower

    59 min
  • Episode 37: S2E4 Audio Horror

    HUGE Episode! We have an exclusive interview with Cody Sullivan from our new favorite podcast: Pulp! From Beyond the Veil! We cover the Epic Games shenanigans and give our analysis: as a gamer, should you be excited or worried? Finally, PART 1 of our deep dive on recording excellent audio for your podcast.

    Pulp! From Beyond the Veil!

    www.pulpfrombeyond.com

    A growing trend:

    https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/01/ubisoft-snubs-steam-brings-the-division-2-to-epics-games-store/
    https://www.pcgamer.com/metro-exodus-will-only-release-on-the-epic-store-but-steam-preorders-will-be-honoured/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/a9lntx/ubisoft_needs_to_stop_with_this_always_online/

    Hardware- mics, interfaces, list of popular podcasting mics, audio cables, headphones, mixing speakers (monitors vs speakers).

    How to connect- Mumble, Skype, Discord, etc. New things: Zoom, Zencaster. Common problems-audio drift, central time clock in relation to radio stations and why it costs money.

    https://thepodcastersstudio.com/how-to-setup-a-mix-minus/

    Special Guest: Cody Sullivan.

    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 36: S2E3 Don't Get Excited...

    Linux 5.0 Inbound! (don’t get excited)

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-5-is-on-the-way/

    Fuschia Incorporated into Android SDK

    https://9to5google.com/2018/12/11/aosp-fuchsia-sdk-device/

    Freesync on Nvidia GPU’s:

    https://www.techspot.com/article/1779-freesync-and-nvidia-geforce/

    LEAK: Microsoft to open source Windows?

    https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-employee-leaks-windows-core-open-source-components,38476.html

    California Judge Says 4th Amendment extends to fingers AND face

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2019/01/14/feds-cant-force-you-to-unlock-your-iphone-with-finger-or-face-judge-rules/#c4091bd42b76

    Edge is dead! Long Live Chromium! (monocultures are always fine, right?)

    https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/12/06/microsoft-edge-making-the-web-better-through-more-open-source-collaboration/

    Software Pick: Chromecast for FIrefox Extension

    https://hensm.github.io/fx_cast/
    Although…:https://old.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/aiswpe/google_proposes_changes_to_chromium_which_would/
    https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/22/future-chrome-update-may-kill-ad-blocking-extensions/

    Runners Up:

    https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/microsoft-windows-10-mobile-support-to-end-so-use-android-or-ios-instead/

    48 min
  • Episode 34: S2E1 Far Cry: Howard Edition

    Video game awards:

    https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2018/12/7/18130855/the-game-awards-2018-biggest-announcements-trailers-tga-2018

    WTF Australia

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/08/australias-war-on-encryption-the-sweeping-new-powers-rushed-into-law

    RISC-V is alive

    https://youtu.be/jNnCok1H3-g

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 33: Basement Tapes 1

    Colin and Chris are out this week but we wanted to release something from the archive for your pleasure. First, we deep dive into the universe of Star Trek and then Davis joins us for a look at various Linux distros. It's an easy going Shiny Podcast, the quality of the audio should prove that point. Enjoy and see you next week!

    Special Guest: Davis.

    32 min
  • Episode 32: Think Different, Together.

    Bad, bad bad bad:

    https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180912/09265740626/eu-gives-up-open-web-experiment-decides-it-will-be-licensed-web-going-forward.shtml

    Microsoft will begin charging monthly fee to continue getting Windows 7 security updates:

    https://www.pcgamer.com/starting-in-2020-businesses-will-have-to-pay-microsoft-for-windows-7-security-updates/

    Yet another reason I don't want Microsoft in charge of my desktop:

    https://www-theverge-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/9/12/17850146/microsoft-windows-10-chrome-firefox-warning?amp_js_v=0.1#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2018%2F9%2F12%2F17850146%2Fmicrosoft-windows-10-chrome-firefox-warning

    Apple iPhone Event:

    https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/12/17842438/apple-iphone-event-news-updates-xs-xr-watch-4-2018
    https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/9/12/17847226/apple-iphone-xs-vs-pixel-2-galaxy-note-s9-android-best-phone-specs

    A friendly reminder: You do not own all of that digital media you paid for:

    https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180912/09473640628/you-dont-own-what-youve-bought-apple-disappears-purchased-movies.shtml

    Casting news for Witcher Netflix series:

    https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/4/17818520/witcher-geralt-henry-cavill-netflix-series
    https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-rumored-casting-call-has-some-members-of-the-witcher-1828911116

    50 min
  • Episode 31: Nvidiaggression

    All Press is Good Press; Unless You’re Nvidia and Want to Control the Press:

    https://www.hardocp.com/news/2018/06/25/nvidia_looks_to_gag_journalists_multiyear_blanket_ndas

    https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/fcc-can-define-markets-with-only-one-isp-as-competitive-court-rules/

    https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/calif-senate-approves-net-neutrality-rules-sends-bill-to-governor/

    Open Source and Its Role in the Future of AI:

    https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/what-does-ethical-ai-mean-open-source

    Join us on September 21, 2018 @ 7:30 pm EST for the first ever Upstream Live presented by Hanover Strings!

    Elias Krell will be performing in the first of a monthly live music streamed event.

    www.upstreamlive.tv

    www.eliaskrell.com
    www.hanoverstrings.com

    42 min

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