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

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October 05, 2016 TNT 1613: Samsung Hot Pockets
Amazon’s Prime service continues to add features for its users, and the latest perk is the newly announced Prime Reading feature, which gives subscribers access to “over a thousand” books, comics and magazines. Oliver Stone, don't rule out a sequel to Snowden just yet. The Washington Post reports that back in August the FBI secretly arrested an NSA contractor after finding classified materials in the defendant's home and car. We have the PlayStation VR, and Megan says playing it changed her life a little. Jordan Golsen from The Verge talked to the guy whose new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 started smoking in his pocket on a plane, and it was supposed to be one of the safe ones. Breaking news! Samsung bought Viv, the AI from the creators of Siri. Google says it does not want to buy Twitter, so stop saying that it is. Plus we discuss the future of electric helicopters.

Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell

Guests: Russell Holly and Jordan Golson

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46min
October 04, 2016 TNT 1612: Breath of Fresh MacBook Air
Jason Howell and Ron Richards dissect Google's hardware event where it showcased its new lineup of devices designed entirely in-house. Iain Thomson from The Register joins to discuss Yahoo's latest security revelation that has many saying everyone should close their Yahoo account for good. Finally, a candle that will put a new computer in your cubicle every single day.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards

Guest: Iain Thomson

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53min
October 03, 2016 TNT 1611: Uber Moves to the Burbs
Hosts: Jason Howell, Megan Morrone, Becky Worley
Guest: Priya Anand
Tonight Jason Howell, Becky Worley and Megan Morrone talk about Facebook's Marketplace, a way to let users buy and sell their stuff on Facebook. It's coming immediately to the US, the UK Australia, and New Zealand. You'll be able to access it on iOS and Android. We also chat about a change to Amazon's review policy. Incentivized reviews are no longer allowed, except in the Amazon Vine Program, and with books. Later, we explore what's new in cyber-psychiatry, and how one Google-backed company wants to make it easier for people to get mental health care. Plus, we mourn the loss of the headphone jack and the Microsoft Band. Jason offers a preview of Google's announcements tomorrow. Then, Priya Anand, Transportation Reporter at BuzzFeed News, explains a new program in New Jersey to subsidize commuters' Uber rides to the train station in order to help with the last mile program. Finally, Becky takes a deep dive into what, if anything, consumers can do to keep from becoming part of an IoT bot.
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September 30, 2016 TNT 1610: '80s Toys for Millenials
Hosts: Jason Howell, Jon Strickland
Guest: Sam Machkovech
Facebook's Snapchat-like Messenger Day that enables shared photos/video for 24 hours (before expiration), Amazon's Alexa Prize competition for university students, Arduino is launching the ESLOV IoT Invention Kit, Nintendo unveils new NES Mini features like save states, and an old Teddy returns with today's tech. Plus, Sam Machkovech discusses Amazon Game Studio's recent Stream+ announcement.
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56min
September 29, 2016 TNT 1609: G Suite, yo
Hosts: Megan Morrone, Jason Howell
Guest: Dan Ackerman
Megan Morrone and Jason Howell discuss the creation of the Partnership for AI that will look at rational and irrational concerns related to the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence. Google is re-branding its Apps for Work suite to G Suite, as well as strengthening the apps with AI. iPhone 8 rumors are pointing to the return of glass on the back of the device. Dan Ackerman, author of The Tetris Effect, discusses what makes the creation of Tetris so intriguing. Finally, Samsung has an issue with some of its washers exploding with heavy loads.
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43min
September 28, 2016 TNT 1608: Bye Bye BlackBerry
Hosts: Megan Morrone, Jason Howell
Guests: Iain Thomson, Nsikan Akpan
BlackBerry stops producing hardware to focus on software and security. Iain Thomson from The Register joins us to explain why it matters that Apple is turning over our iMessage metadata to authorities. Melinda Gates will focus on how to get more women in tech, and how to keep them there. Nsikan Akpan, digital science producer from PBS News Hour, talks about the science behind the child born with three parents. Also, how many channels does Roku really have? Finally, we explore why people feel most comfortable with level four autonomous driving.
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44min
September 27, 2016 TNT 1607: Muskache by Elon
Hosts: Megan Morrone, Jason Howell
Guest: Kyle Wiens
Amazon has a delivery for you, and it's coming from inside the house! DJI's new Mavic drone is lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus. Color Genomics wants to offer $50 cancer screening tests. Facebook for Work hopes to make Facebook the social network for your company. We tear down iFixit's process for teardowns with CEO Kyle Wiens. Finally, SpaceX has a plan, a detailed plan, to get us all to Mars.
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46min
September 26, 2016 TNT 1606: Disney's Goofy for Twitter
Hosts: Megan Morrone, Jason Howell
Guest: Alex Wilhelm, Steven Levy
Microsoft Ignite starts today and so far the company has announced a partnership with Adobe, more AI powered features in Office 365, and some upgrades to Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, including new ways to isolate the Edge browser from attacks. Plus, some Google Pixel rumors, Roku has unveiled a refresh of its streaming media hardware, Steven Levy talks about democratizing artificial intelligence and machine learning. Alex Wilhelm discusses the possible sale of Twitter to Disney, and a new California law lets actors remove their age from the web.
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51min
September 23, 2016 TNT 1605: Blankets of WiFi
Hosts: Megan Morrone, Jason Howell
Guests: Sam Machkovech, Kurt Wagner
Megan Morrone and Jason Howell discuss how Facebook's video metrics have been inaccurate for two years, and advertisers aren't happy. Samsung says almost everyone is trading their faulty Note 7 devices for replacements. Apple is hard at work on its home appliance with Siri, and it might have facial recognition for identification. Google and Salesforce are two possible suitors kicking the tires at Twitter. Finally, Rez Infinite for PlayStation VR almost made Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica weep, it's that good!
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55min
September 22, 2016 TNT 1604: Not Your Grandfather's Drone
Hosts: Megan Morrone, Jason Howell
Guest: Adi Robertson
Yahoo confirmed a data breach today that happened back in 2014, and could affect Verizon's acquisition of the company. Put away your Microsoft pitchforks, since nobody in Redmond is keeping you from installing Linux on your Lenovo. Portrait Mode on the iPhone 7 Plus is coming. A full version of Minecraft: Education Edition will launch November 1. The Bumble dating app has a novel way to prove that you are you, and to stop catphishing. Plus, Adi Robertson from The Verge reviews the $50 VR toy called Elsewhere.
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