Tech News Weekly (Audio)

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Industry expert Mikah Sargent, brings you interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Get the freshest perspective and in depth insight into the fast-paced world of... more

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January 07, 2021TNW 165: Facebook Bans Trump - Social Networks Respond to Trump, XRVision, and "OK Google" the Movie
Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook take action to limit President Donald Trump's access to his social media accounts and Rebecca Black stars in a dark comedy about a rogue digital assistant.
Dave Gershgorn of Medium's OneZero publication stops by to talk about Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook's response to President Donald Trump's actions regarding the insurrection and invasion of the capitol building. Gershgorn also details his investigation of XRVision, the company purportedly responsible for identifying alleged ANTIFA participants in the invasion on Capitol Hill.
Writer and director Sam Lucas Smith talks about his upcoming movie, "OK Google", which stars YouTube sensation Rebecca Black. The dark comedy centers around a rogue digital assistant come to life.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Dave Gershgorn and Sam Lucas Smith
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1h 10min
November 12, 2020TNW 159: M1 Chips, Series Xs, PS5s: Oh My! - Apple's Next-Gen Macs, Reviews of All Next-Gen Game Systems!
Apple's next-gen Macs, reviews of all next-gen game systems!
Rene Ritchie details how Apple's M1 Chip makes the new crop of MacBook Pros, Macbook Airs, and Mac Minis so different and special.
Elise Favis from the Washington Post's Launcher shares her in-depth review of the Sony PlayStation 5.
Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica reviews the Xbox Series S and X in detail, then compares all next-gen consoles against each other.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Rene Ritchie, Elise Favis, and Sam Machkovech
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1h 12min
November 05, 2020TNW 158: How the Election Shapes Uber & Lyft - Prop 22, Tech Stocks, Amazon's Rural Delivery Plans
The stock market is reacting to the election and we take a closer look at tech stocks. California's Proposition 22 has passed; what does that mean for app-based drivers and the rest of the country? Amazon may be planning to tackle rural deliveries by way of its "Wagon Wheel" project.

First, Alex Wilhelm of TechCrunch joins Jason and Mikah to talk about how the election has affected tech stocks. Tech stocks are up at the moment — will they stay that way?

Then, Jason and Mikah ask Alex to stick around to discuss California's Proposition 22. The proposition, which passed, affects app-based drivers and may have a bigger impact on app-based tech jobs across the country and the rest of the world.

Lastly, The Information's Paris Martineau stops by to talk about the latest delivery plans from Amazon. The company appears to be tackling last-mile delivery to rural locations.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Alex Wilhelm and Paris Martineau
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October 29, 2020TNW 157: Section 230 in the Zoom-light - Biden and Big Tech, the Insect Impact Effect on Autonomous Vehicles
Biden and big tech, the insect impact effect on autonomous vehicles.
Emily Birnbaum from Protocol highlights the questions that were and were not answered during the Section 230 Senate hearing in Washington DC.
Alex Kantrowitz from the Big Technology podcast illustrates how the Biden campaign feels about Section 230 and what that would mean if he were elected President.
Sam Abuelsamid from Wheel Bearings podcast addresses the challenges posed by insects on fully autonomous vehicles.
ByteDance shifts focus from TikTok toward education with its first hardware play, the Dali smart lamp for children.
Apple shows more signs that it might be getting into the search engine game.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Emily Birnbaum, Alex Kantrowitz, and Sam Abuelsamid
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1h 6min
October 22, 2020TNW 156: AOC is Among Us on Twitch - The Failure of Quibi, Phantom Secure, AR Mario Kart in Your Living Room
The failure of Quibi, Phantom Secure, AR Mario Kart in your living room.
Joseph Cox from Motherboard details a lengthy voyage of Phantom Secure, a secure smartphone service that catered to and participated in the criminal underground.
Mario Kart is coming to your living room! Rebecca Spear from iMore tested the new Mario Kart Live kit and shows why it makes such a good toy for humans and cats.
Quibi failed fast and hard, and Josh Constine from SignalFire has thought extensively about why it wasn't able to capitalize on the opportunity that shelter-in-place provides for video streaming services.
Twitch saw Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nearly break live streaming records while playing Among Us, and Kyle Orland from Ars Technica dissects what that means for the upcoming election.

Host: Jason Howell
Guests: Joseph Cox, Rebecca Spear, Josh Constine, and Kyle Orland
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58min
October 15, 2020TNW 155: Reddit+Twitter = Telepath? - Telepath, a Knock-off Amazon Echo Show, Apple's iPhone Event
Telepath, a knock-off Amazon Echo Show, Apple's iPhone event.

A look at Telepath, which aims to be the kinder, gentler Twitter. An Amazon-Echo-Show-like smart display that doesn't spy on you. A review of Apple's October iPhone event.

First, Kaya Thomas discusses her recent Debugger article on Telepath, the social media network that provides a safer, more moderated experience for online interaction.

Then, OneZero's Dave Gershgorn stops by to talk about his recent project, a smart display that provides him weather updates, calendar alerts, and more — all without the privacy concerns of an Echo Show or Nest Home Hub.

Lastly, Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah to review Apple's iPhone event. What's with all the iPhones? Is 5G everything it's cracked up to be? And what's the deal with that HomePod Mini?

Host: Mikah Sargent
Guests: Kaya Thomas, Dave Gershgorn, and Dan Moren
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October 08, 2020TNW 154: Nest Audio Review - Apple's iPhone 12 Event, Big Tech Antitrust Report, Waymo Safety Drivers
Apple's iPhone 12 event, big tech antitrust report, Waymo safety drivers.
The House Subcommittee on Antitrust released a 450 page report on anti-competitive behavior of the biggest tech companies. Mathew Ingram from Columbia Journalism Review walks through the report and why it saw a partisan split.
Google finally upgraded the original Google Home and it's a solid upgrade according to Daniel Bader from Android Central who shares his review of the Nest Audio smart speaker.
Apple's big iPhone 12 event is right around the corner. Zac Hall from 9to5Mac reads the tea leaves to detail what we expect as well as what else to hope for at the event.
Safety drivers at Waymo and Cruise are the unsung heroes of autonomous vehicle testing and their health is on the line, according to Andrew Hawkins from the Verge.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Mathew Ingram, Daniel Bader, Zac Hall, and Andrew Hawkins
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1h 4min
October 01, 2020TNW 153: Finding Joy on TikTok - TikTok's Authenticity, Facebook's App Melding, and Google's Hardware Event
Facebook begins to merge Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Google announces the Pixel 5 with millimeter-wave 5G. TikTok gains notice as the authentic social media network.

First, Harry McCracken of Fast Company joins us to explain Facebook's latest move — the company is slowly merging its messaging apps. Could Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp become a single, merged service?

Then, Android Police's David Ruddock stops in to give us his thoughts on Google's fall hardware event. How does the Pixel 5 compare to other flagship phones? Why does Ruddock think millimeter-wave 5G in the Pixel 5 is a mistake? Your questions are answered.

Then, Abrar Al-Heeti gives us the deets on her CNET article regarding TikTok and the unique authenticity the platform cultivates. Between the positive energy, laughs, and all-around good nature of the platform, folks are finding there what they haven't found from other social media networks.

Lastly, Mikah talks about a designer who made more than $100k on the #AestheticAF iOS Home screen trend and Jason shares a song he's been listening to.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Harry McCracken, David Ruddock, and Abrar Al-Heeti
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1h 2min
September 24, 2020TNW 152: What The Social Dilemma Misses - TikTok Gives US Taste of its Medicine, California's 2035 Gas Car Ban
TikTok gives US taste of its medicine, California's 2035 gas car ban.
Jameson Dow from Electrek wonders why California's new ban on gas-powered vehicles is set for 2035 and not sooner.
After years of tech dominance, the US is getting a taste of its own medicine with TikTok according to John Herrman from the New York Times.
Remember Quibi? Adam Epstein from Quartz lists a number of reasons why even two Emmy awards isn't likely to save the streaming service.
Will Oremus from OneZero feels that the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma is good at illustrating the problem, but ineffective at offering any real solutions.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Jameson Dow, John Herrman, Adam Epstein, and Will Oremus
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1h 17min
September 17, 2020TNW 151: Facebook's VR Quest - TikTok, iOS 14, and Oculus Quest 2 & PlayStation
Oracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5.

First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in.

Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 14 after its Apple Watch & iPad Air event. Devs scrambled to get their apps ready for day one in the Apple AppStore.

Then, Android Central's Russell Holly shares the what-you-need-to-know regarding Facebook's new Oculus Quest 2 and the PlayStation 5.

Lastly, Mikah talks about Matthew Cassinelli's new Shortcuts Catalog and Jason scares Mikah with news of shelf-stocking robots.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Alex Kantrowitz, James Thomson, and Russell Holly
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1h 5min

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