Tech Narratives Podcast

This is Episode 68 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 2, 2017.

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Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Amazon Saw Under 400k Viewers for First NFL Game

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Of

Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/29/16384966/nfl-amazon-thursday-game-viewer-numbers-cbs-streaming

2. Google Makes End of First Click Free Official, Plans Subscription Partnerships

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2On

Source Link at New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/business/media/google-subscriptions-publishers.html

3. Travis Kalanick Appoints Two New Board Members without Board or CEO Approval

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ov

Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/30/16389708/uber-must-seat-burns-thain-directors

4. Disney and Altice Agree Last-Minute Deal to Avert Blackout of ABC, ESPN

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OC

Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-01/disney-altice-in-preliminary-deal-to-keep-espn-for-new-yorkers

5. Sony Pre-Announces New PlayStation VR Headset with Integrated Headphones, HDR

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OJ

Source Link at Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/02/sony-s-updated-playstation-vr-won-t-block-hdr/

6. Roku Updates Streaming Hardware, Drops Top Price Point, Pushes Towards Sticks

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OP

Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16394942/roku-2017-streaming-tv-box-stick-ultra-express-os-8-operating-system

7. Facebook to Share Russian Ads with Congress, Hire 1000 to Review Ad Submissions

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Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/10/2/16395342/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-advertising-policies-russia-investigation-election-moderators

8. Tesla Reports Q3 Production and Deliveries, Including Under 300 Model 3s

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2P6

Source Link at Tesla: http://ir.tesla.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1042449

9. Microsoft Kills Off its Music Streaming Service, Partners with Spotify Instead

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Pc

Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16401898/microsoft-groove-music-pass-discontinued-spotify-partner

10. eMarketer Cuts its 2017 Ad Revenue Forecast for Snapchat by $128m

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Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/emarketer-cuts-snapchats-projected-revenue-for-2017-by-128-million-2017-10

11. Facebook’s Video is Delivering Low Ad Revenue for Content Creators

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Source Link at Digiday: https://digiday.com/media/facebooks-ad-breaks-are-not-bringing-in-a-lot-of-money-for-publishers/

Six additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Uber in Malls:

http://mashable.com/2017/10/02/uber-lounge-westfield-shopping-driver-assistance/

Apple/EU/Ireland:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-02/irish-said-to-face-rebuke-for-tardy-recovery-of-apple-billions

AI Backgrounder:

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/608911/is-ai-riding-a-one-trick-pony/

Google Glass History:

https://producthabits.com/unexpected-rebirth-google-glass/

Apple Open Sources iOS Kernel:

https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/01/apple-open-sourced-the-kernel-of-ios-and-macos-for-arm-processors/

Xbox One X Design:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16347446/microsoft-xbox-one-x-design-sony-playstation-4-pro-console-generations

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at [email protected].

This is Episode 67 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for September 29, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Google is Reportedly Working on an Echo Show Competitor

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Nm

Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/google-homescreen/

2. Apple Has Acquired a Small French Photo Analysis Company

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ns

Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/29/apple-quietly-acquires-computer-vision-startup-regaind/?ncid=rss

3. Rovio’s IPO Ends the Day Flat with Opening Price

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Nw

Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/29/angry-birds-maker-rovio-ipo/

4. Amazon Announces Fire OS 6, Based on Last Year’s Android Nougat

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NF

Source Link at Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/09/29/amazon-quietly-announces-fire-os-6-based-android-nougat/

5. Facebook Gives Data on Russian Accounts to Google To Assist Investigation

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NL

Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/29/16385458/facebook-google-russia-influence-ads-2016-election-house-senate-investigation

6. Amazon’s First NFL Game Goes Smoothly, Demonstrates Little Innovation

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NR

Source Link at Mashable: http://mashable.com/2017/09/29/amazon-prime-nfl-review/#AIX3m0kzYkqI

7. Mark Zuckerberg Sought to Use Facebook Resources For His Foundation’s Projects

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Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-execs-opposed-mark-zuckerberg-wanting-employees-work-on-philanthropy-2017-9

8. Google Will Provide Tighter Security Options for High Profile and High Risk Users

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2O5

Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-29/google-is-said-to-retool-user-security-in-wake-of-political-hack

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Amazon 2017/2018 Video Production:

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/amazon-studios-lazarus-snow-crash-ringworld-1202576048/

Disney Ad Consolidation:

https://digiday.com/media/disney-using-brand-safety-concerns-push-family-friendly-media/

Microsoft's AndromedaOS:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-microsofts-andromedaos/

Roku CEO Interview:

http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/roku-ceo-anthony-wood-qa-1202576472/

Jet.Com Profile:

http://www.businessinsider.com/jet-walmart-weapon-vs-amazon-2017-9?op=1

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at [email protected].

This is Episode 66 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for September 28, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Google is Reportedly Working on a Premium Google Home Max

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2LZ

Source Link at 9to5Google: https://9to5google.com/2017/09/27/exclusive-google-is-developing-a-higher-end-google-home-max-w-stereo-speakers/

2. Toshiba Agrees to Sell Memory Group to Bain for $18bn, with Funding from Apple

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ma

Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-28/toshiba-seals-18-billion-deal-to-sell-chip-arm-to-bain-group

3. GoPro Announces Latest Hero Camera, Details Fusion VR Camera Announced Earlier

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Mh

Source Links at TechCrunch and The Verge: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/gopros-hero6-black-launches-today-for-499/ and https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/9/28/16374210/gopro-fusion-360-camera-price-release-date

4. Roku IPO Sees Stock Rise Over 50% on First Day

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Mz

Source Link at Variety: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/roku-ipo-stock-debut-1202575285/

5. FCC Chair and Others Call on Apple to “Activate FM Chip” in iPhones

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2MJ

Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2017-09-28/apple-urged-to-activate-iphone-s-fm-radio-chip-after-hurricanes

6. Twitter Discloses Information About 2016 Election-Related Ad Buying, Bots

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2MP

Source Link at Twitter: https://blog.twitter.com/official/en_us/topics/company/2017/Update-Russian-Interference-in-2016--Election-Bots-and-Misinformation.html

7. Facebook’s News Sub Offering Won’t Have NYT, FT, WSJ, Will Have Tronc, WaPo

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2N0

Source Link at The Street: https://www.thestreet.com/story/14322723/1/facebook-subscriptions-tokenism-or-a-real-test-.html

8. Google Announces Assistant is Coming to Android TV Starting with Nvidia Shield

TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Nb

Source Link at Google: https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/your-google-assistant-now-on-android-tv/

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

5000 Working on Alexa:

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/27/amazon-has-5000-people-on-echo-and-alexa-more-than-fitbit-and-gopro.html

Uber London Backgrounder:

https://www.ft.com/content/41a0ff40-a383-11e7-9e4f-7f5e6a7c98a2

2-Second Video Ads:

http://adage.com/article/digital/changing-minds-videos-work-facebook/310560/

Apple Music Interviews:

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7980919/jimmy-iovine-zane-lowe-larry-jackson-interview-billboard-cover-story-2017

iPhone Futurology:

https://medium.com/@flyosity/iphone-xx-futurology-a44d06b3c8c4

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at [email protected].

This is the introductory episode for the Tech Narratives Podcast. It explains that this podcast is a complement to the site and subscription service hosted at www.technarratives.com, which offers commentary on the day's big (consumer) tech news.

This podcast will offer a daily roundup of the tech news, with brief commentary on each item, putting it in context and providing analysis and insight around what the news really means and how we should be thinking about it.

I welcome your feedback via Twitter or email – I'm at @jandawson, and there's also a dedicated @TechNarratives handle, and you can email me at [email protected].