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  • TTR Ep 2812: Higgs Boson, Telstra, Google, Apple, Microsoft - everyone today! CommBank's Kaching, Apple V Samsung, Adam admits to being a mincraft adict and more
    On the show today, Google takes the axe to some near and dear applications as the consolidation process continues at Mountain View. The Commonwealth bank rolls out an updated Kaching - it's banking app for those on the run, on both the Apple and Android Platforms, but there is a potential hitch for Android users.
    Apple has been furiously working behind the scenes the last couple of days, responding to the problem some app updates were having, which was later shown to be an issue with companies FairPlay DRM and specific app updates. As well, the first ever spam app finds its way through the app store.
    We've got more on the Apple / Samsung stouche, Adam becomes a Minecraft addict, Microsoft's Server 2012 offerings become public and Telstra is front and center again over price hikes to premium products.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2712: French Minitel closes, Apple closes US market for Samsung, Telstra caught passing customers web traffic to 3rd party, Adam looks at Oz TV future and Windows 8 upgrade path revealed.
    An early and version of the World Wide Web rolled out in France in 1982 is to close after 30 years of service. It was considered one of the world's most successful pre-World Wide Web online services.
    The Minitel was a Videotex online service accessible through the telephone lines, and is considered one of the world's most successful pre-World Wide Web online services. Rolled out experimentally in 1978 in Brittany and throughout Francein 1982 by the PTT (Poste, Téléphone et Télécommunications; divided since 1991 between France Télécom and La Poste). From its early days, users could make online purchases, make train reservations, check stock prices, search thetelephone directory, have a mail box, and chat in a similar way to that now made possible by the Internet.
    In February 2009, France Telecom indicated the Minitel network still had 10 million monthly connections, among which 1 million are on the 3611 (directory). France Telecom retired the service on the 30th of June 2012.
    Apple manages to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned in the United states, so where to now for Samsung? Adam takes a look at the furture of Free to Air TV in Australia drawing parallels to what's just happened in print.
    Also, have you ever caught the kids with their hand in the biscuit jar and their face has that look of "sprung bad" written all over it? Well that's just what happened to Telstra last week when Australia's largest telco admitted to tracking websites that their mobile customers had been visiting, and then passing on those details to an off shore company without the consent of it's customers. We'll take a look at tis on today's show, along with the newly announced Windows 8 upgrade path.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2612: Google TV in AUS thanks to Sony, Apple and TPG pinged $2m each, Microsoft launch Surface, Tech firms are the best place to work, We look at the life of Alan Turing who would have turned 100 this June, we follow up on online backups as well w
    Microsoft launch new hardware called Microsoft Surface ahead of the launch of the company's new flagship operating system, Windows 8.
    One has to wonder if it's a little too late, or will it be the next gadget that will see the Microsoft phoenix rise from the ashes. Also, it was the week that those corporate identities that like to mislead consumers felt the wrath of the Australian legal system.
    And would it surprise you that Tech firms are the best places to work? Well, unless you happen to work for a large media organization. And not surprisingly the world's most valuable computer company just keeps on growing. As well, Adam Turner gets the lowdown from Sony on Google TV, a video service that's finally found its way to Australian TVs - well Bravia TVs at least.
    We look at the life of Alan Turing who would have turned 100 this June, we follow up on online backups as well we dip into the world of digital photography and DSLRs.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2512: Australia's Digital Future, iOS6-what's new, Record breaking Apple 1 computer auctioned, Diablo 3 review, Samsung, HTC and Apple smart phones comparison, Skype adds ads.
    On the show today, Apple's World Wide Developer conference talked up iOS6 so we'll take you through the changes in Apple's next mobile OS scheduled for release in our Spring. iOS6 brings a slew of new features such as improved Maps and Siri functionality, changes to iCloud and Safari and new Facebook and Twitter integration. It is compatible with the iPhone 3Gs, 4 and 4S, iPod 4G as well as iPad2/3.
    Also, IBM have just released a comprehensive report into Australia's digital future which is not only an eye opener in how Australians will use technology as we head towards 2050, but a reality check for 16 industry sectors facing extinction in the next few years. Skype are going to throw ads at us now, an Apple 1 computer went up for auction last week, and there's still rough times ahead for Nokia.
    Leena is in to talk Diablo, Adam looks at Samsung, HTC and Apple smart phones, and don't forget there's the usual odd spot, gadget, app and website of the week.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2412: E3 anticlimax, Passwords, Windows 8, Telstra and Voda plan changes, Apple's WWDC speculation, 1.3Gb wifi. Outsourcing and more
    On the show today, there's all the more reason to make sure you use different passwords on different sites as it seems that last week was the week of password hacking, with Linkedin and Last.fm both the targets of password thieves.
    Also, it was the week Australian telcos change their plans, well Telstra and Vodafone at least,
    Facebook enters the app market in its continuing effort to be all things to everyone socially, and
    Hulu, the US bases 'on demand' content provider hit's 2 million subscribers.
    If only Australians could access such a service, it could very well put a different slant on rights issues in this country
    Leena will update us about E3, Adam looks at outsourcing, and don't forget there's the usual odd spot, gadget, app and website of the week.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2312: E3 rumors, Piracy ups and downs, Nine entertainment and Telstra rumors, NGO tld's, Windows 8 pre release, Internet bandwidth by 2016 and Adam records video games.
    On the show today, rumors are plentiful this week with a reported in the Australian Newspaper that the debt laden Nine Entertainment has emerged as a wildcard potential acquisition target for Telstra, reviving memories of the telco's failed bid for Kerry Packer's Publishing & Broadcasting group 12 years ago.
    As well this week, Microsoft allowed us all to download a prerelease version of its new flagship operating system, Windows 8 ahead of schedule. According to the AFACT, Australians will continue to illegally download copyrighted material despite the availability of local, legal access to that material while Adam speaks to a company that has bettered its product due to people using it illegally. And have you ever wondered what sort of bandwidth the internet consume by 2016? That's only 4 years away.
    Also Leena looks at the up coming E3. Will Sony have the game changer they say they have.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2212: Facebook Lists, The $2bn SKA, Raspberry Pi, Telstra reissues 230,000 passwords, Chrome and IE go head to head. Rick rolling, and the Optus / NBN deal
    On the show today, Organisers of the Square Kilometer Array project have decided that both Australia and South Africa will jointly host the $2 billion radio telescope with New Zealand also playing a role.
    The Facebook float begins to list, Apple’s new iPad, otherwise known as the iPad 3 does some amazing things in the market place only after 2 months on the shelves, Chrome and Microsoft’s Internet explorer go head to head, and Telstra reissues 230,000 passwords and it looks like there are some privacy reforms on the way. Also today, Adam takes a look at Raspberry Pi - a small computer brain for about $25.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2112: Facebook floats, Black boxes for US cars by 2015, Google to target iOS with chrome and rolls out a new style of browsing. It's HPs turn to shed staff, the DNS Changer date nears, there are complaints about Siri, But is there room for a new s
    On the show today, Facebook is now a public company.
    It took eight years to stage one of the most anticipated initial public offerings ever. The anticlimax came last Friday, as Wall Street bankers struggled to prevent the newly minted stock from ending its first day with a loss. The stock had been widely predicted to soar on its first day. Instead, up until the closing moments of the trading session, Facebook's underwriters battled to keep the stock from slipping below its offering price of $38 a share. Such a stumble would have been a significant embarrassment.
    Also tonight it looks like its HPs turn to shed staff, the DNS Changer date nears, apparently there are complaints about Siri, and the US and Australia team up on Cyber Security, Chrome on iOS and new Google search. But is there room for a new social network? Well Microsoft think so an it's called so.cl
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 2012: Copyright and Piracy, OLED TVs, driverless cars, Wolfenstien 3D, Sony and Apple Facebook news! ...and lots more
    On the show today, it seems we're heading down the path of copyright and piracy. Just this week Optus chose to appeal the TV Now ruling to High Court which resulted in a blast from AFL chief Andrew Demetriou describing the situation as "Stupid", "disgusting" and "disappointing".
    Adam has news on a new initiative from the US to combat piracy, Google has their new driverless car, and rumor has it there's a new color Kindle on the way.
    As well there's new OLED tvs from Samsung set to hit the market later this year, we have the latest on Apple's and Sony's financial status and on a lighter note, Wolfenstein 3D' is to be free on the iPhone, iPad and on the Web and Rovio confirms life after Angry Birds.
    1 hr 30 min
  • TTR Ep 1912: Off site backups and the new Google Drive, Patches and Fixes galore, Optus and Voda to share networks, and RIM new Blackberry plus lots more...
    On the show today, it’s time to revisit an old favorite of ours – backups. With all the new cloud based offerings now online, it seemed timely to take a look a what’s what and point you all in the right direction of what’s right for you.
    There’s also plenty of telco and smartphone news this week with news from the optus and Vodafone camp, and RIM – yes, the empire didn’t strike back.
    As well this week, with roll out of the NBN now well under way, you would think some ISPs would sit on the fence when it came to rolling out DSLAMs - the technology that goes in your telephone exchange to connect subscribers to ADSL. Well an Aussie ISP is doing just that. We’ll tell you who.
    1 hr 30 min

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Tech Talk Radio is an informative and entertaining technology talk show heard on free to air radio across Australia as well as streamed to the world live, and via podcast. Each week we present current news and views from Australia and abroad. We're independent, non biased and are now in our seventh year of providing consumers with valuable information to help make educated decisions when it comes to technology. Tech Talk Radio originates from the studios of 94.1 3WBC in Melbourne live every Monday night at 8pm. Join Andrew McColm (ABC Radio), Dr. Ron (ABC Radio), Graeme Callaghan, Leena van Deventer (freelance games writer), Adam Turner - journalist for the Age and SMH amongst others.