TechByTwo

For the last podcast of the year we thought it would be fitting to discus how our world has changed due to Covid-19.

Justin and Ben discuss how they have adapted to the pandemic, how their working and personal lives have changed, the technology they’re using and their learnings and takeaways from this unique year.

Enjoy listening to Ben and Justin's thoughts from late last year on Google and Microsoft's new products. As well as Justin's thoughts on the beneficial changes that have been made in macOS Catalina to improve accessibility.

*Disclaimer* : This episode was recorded many months before it was uploaded. 

Show Notes:

Microsoft Surface Pro X

Microsoft Surface Neo

Microsoft Surface Duo

Microsoft Surface Earbuds

Google Pixel Buds

Google Nest Mini

Google Pixel 4

macOS Catalina

Voice Control on macOS and iOS

Dragon Speech Recognition Software

Last September Apple held its annual September iPhone event to launch the new iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, the series 5 Apple Watch, a new iPad and gave us a sneak peek at their Apple TV+ streaming service.

Enjoy listening to Ben and Justin's thoughts from back in September after first watching the keynote.

*Disclaimer* : This episode was recorded many months before it was uploaded. 

Ben and Justin discussed 8 months ago: Samsung's new Note 10 and the upcoming (but now released) iPhone 11 and Google Pixel 4.

*Disclaimer* : This episode was recorded many months before it was uploaded. 

Show Notes:

Samsung Note 10

iPhone 11

Google Pixel 4

Ben and Justin discuss: The FaceApp, facial technology and your privacy. Instagram removing number of likes and social media's effect on mental health. Lastly the Royal Flex Pi, the first commercially shipping folding phone.

*Disclaimer* : This episode was recorded many months before it was uploaded. 

Ben and Justin discuss: Facebook Study, it's reward program where you get paid for giving up your data and possibly your privacy!

Show Notes:

Facebook Study

Google Opinion Rewards

Ben and Justin discuss: Facebook's latest announcement of its Libra Cryptocurrency

Show Notes:

Cryptocurrency

Blockchain

Bitcoin

Libra

Apple Card

Ben and Justin discuss: WWDC 2019, The new Mac Pro, software changes for MacOS, iOS and watchOS and as usual get distracted and start discussing upcoming TV streaming platforms from Apple and Disney.

Show Notes:

New Mac Pro

Pro Display XDR

MacOS Catalina

iOS 13

iPadOS

Thunderbolt 3

Sign In with Apple

Google Stadia

Apple TV device

For All Man Kind - Apple Space Show Trailer

Apple TV+

Disney+

Ben and Justin discuss: Who they are, giving a small background on themselves, the US Government's ban on Huawei using US made software and hardware and their expectations for Apple's upcoming WWDC 

Show Notes:

iXplainIT

Huawei Ban

WWDC

Ben and Justin discuss: Virtual Reality videos, streaming online content, DJI Osmo Action, GoPro, 360 cameras, Probe lens, online reviews and virality.

Show Notes: 

DJI

Osmo Action

GoPro

Karma

Insta360

MKBHD's Probe Lens Video

MKBHD's Camera Robot Video