Another week.

Show Notes

Google I/O is this Wednesday.

Android News

Designing for Multi-Window

App News

Google had updated the Dialer to allow it to be used on non-Nexus devices...but has quickly corrected that mistake.

Google offers GBoard for iOS, which may eventually come to Android. Includes a Google Search button that allows you to embed search results in your conversation.

Dark Sky is now available on Android. (Play Link)

Google adds Exchange Services to the Play Store. You can now use the latest Exchange features with Gmail.

Google Translate has gained a tap to translate option.

Android Central poll reveals among enthusiasts, Nova Launcher is used by 45 percent of those who participated.

Latest update to ES File Explorer brings adware to the lockscreen.

In Other News

FCC and FTC want to know more about how carriers and manufacturers issue security updates

CWA tries to visit Verizon Call Center in Philippines and is met by SWAT Team

Google open sources Parsey McParseface, an English language parser.

Republic Wireless will be adding a GSM carrier and will be opening their network open to select third-party devices.

Logi ZeroTouch introduces mounts that trigger their app when you dock your phone.

easyJet, a British discount airline, unveils a smart shoe called the Sneak-Air that vibrates to tell people which way to turn when walking.

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So Chaim gave a Tedx talk yesterday. We decided to expand further on the topic. I recommend downloading the episode. The video has horrible audio. Since we record separately, I was able to make it much better.

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Captain Picard takes leave on Earth and visits his family while recovering from his assimilation into the Borg. Worf's Human parents visit the Enterprise and help him deal with his dis-commendation.

Today James and Lou discuss (Family) and what we think of it, as well as feedback, with tonight's guest host Colin Higgins.

I'm joined by Wes McKinney (@wesmckinn) and Hadley Wickham (@hadleywickham (https://twitter.com/hadleywickham)) on this episode to discuss their joint project Feather. Feather is a file format for storing data frames along with some metadata, to help with interoperability between languages. At the time of recording, libraries are available for R and Python, making it easy for data scientists working in these languages to quickly and effectively share datasets and collaborate.

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Episode 29

In this episode, Jay and Bob talk about power laws and their application in cyber security. First, they talk with Marshall Kuypers, a PhD candidate in Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University and discuss power laws in general. Second, they sit down with Michael Roytman, Data Scientist and Kenna Security to talk about power laws in cyber security.

* Power Laws (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_law)

* Probability Distributions (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probability_distribution)

This week the guys get on their soapbox and dive deeper into politics than anyone wants them do dive (themselves included)! Oh no, how many listeners can they offend and push away in a single show?  We shall soon find out!

Odds ‘n Ends

Check out the amazing Mike Masse & his awesome covers of great music – you can stream him on major sites or check out his YouTube videos at http://www.MikeMasse.com (http://www.MikeMasse.com)

Here’s the video that went viral & launched his musical career:

And if you’re into covers, you have to check out the amazing cover of Stairway to Heaven by Ann and Nancy Wilson at the Kennedy Center Honors:

And there’s some tech talk and political talk.  All the stuff you’ve come to expect(?) from these jokers.

What we love

Jeff loves his SOG Flash II pocket knife: http://amzn.to/1T81zXL (http://amzn.to/1T81zXL)

Jacob loves his oscillating tool – any oscillating tool will do in a pinch – he says they’re just amazing! http://amzn.to/1Ol0Lun (http://amzn.to/1Ol0Lun)

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When Asia and I spoke before recording, she told me that one thing she wanted people to take away from our talk was that it doesn't matter what your path is, there's a way into technology. I think that's super important for people to hear, especially when there's so much talk about college programs, hackathons, and the like. There's more than one way to be a part of this industry, and Asia's story definitely illustrates that.

We started off talking about the work she's currently doing as a product designer at 2U, including learning how she approaches new projects and the tools she uses. From there, we talked about how she got into design, how her college experiences shaped her, and her love for mentoring and volunteering. We also spend some time going into game design and Asia shared the game she's most interested in and the one she most wants to design. Thank you Asia for such a thoughtful interview!

* Asia Hoe's Website (http://asiahoe.com)

* Asia Hoe on Twitter (http://twitter.com/asiahoe)

* Asia Hoe's Gaming Twitter (http://twitter.com/gynesys)

The conversation starts with Jim Walsh and the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson discussing the upcoming National Astronaut Day.  The topic moves over to using Kickstarter when Max Clement with Konifer watch calls in.  Miss Metaverse Katie Aquino shares her insights about using social media to build your business. Some of the topics discussed are: … Continue reading »

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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