(http://newmediashow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2017/10/NMSBanner-150x150.png)Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane talk about some Smart Speaker data that has came with penetration in homes growing at a fast rate. We also cover a variety of topics in the news and some announcements from each respective companies.

Reach out to Rob @robgreenlee or Todd @geeknews we are always open to a guest so reach out to Rob

Smart Speaker Research (http://jacobsmedia.com/smart-speaker-holiday-study-2017/?clientkey).

Sponsored by Olio Digital Labs and Codeship

Thanks to Techdoz.ca for the loan of the Snowball Blue Mic

Hosts & Guests

* Stuart Clark

* Derek Silva

* Saheba Segu (mailto:[email protected]), Market Development Representative at TouchBistro

* Alexandra Tucki (mailto:[email protected]), Software Specialist Consultant at TouchBistro

TouchBistro – https://www.touchbistro.com/ (https://www.touchbistro.com/?ref=CANTECH20)

Quick Hits

* Bell launching new prepaid wireless brand called Lucky Mobile

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/lucky-mobile-bell-canada-prepaid-wireless-carrier/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/lucky-mobile-bell-canada-prepaid-wireless-carrier/)

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/canadas-innovation-minister-supports-bells-lucky-mobile-carrier/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/canadas-innovation-minister-supports-bells-lucky-mobile-carrier/)

* Google unveils 2017’s list of top apps, games and books in Canada

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/google-unveils-list-top-apps-games-books-canada/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/12/01/google-unveils-list-top-apps-games-books-canada/)

* Canadian Apple Stores to hold free educational coding sessions in December

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/28/canadian-apple-stores-hour-of-code-december/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/28/canadian-apple-stores-hour-of-code-december/)

* City of Kitchener opens IoT lab in Communitech

* https://betakit.com/city-of-kitchener-opens-iot-lab-in-communitech/ (https://betakit.com/city-of-kitchener-opens-iot-lab-in-communitech/)

* Google says it plans to fix Pixel 2 random rebooting issue ‘in the coming weeks’

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/28/google-fix-pixel-2-rebooting-issue-coming-weeks/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/28/google-fix-pixel-2-rebooting-issue-coming-weeks/)

Topics

* Here’s everything you need to know about Canada’s unlocking fee ban

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/29/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-abou (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/29/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-canada-unlocking-fee-ban/)

* t-canada-unlocking-fee-ban/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/29/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-canada-unlocking-fee-ban/)

* Apple’s had a shockingly bad week of software problems

* https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/2/16727238/apple-macos-ios-software-problems-updates (https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/2/16727238/apple-macos-ios-software-problems-updates)

* Equifax revises Canadian breach numbers, increases to 19,000

* https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/29/equifax-revises-canadian-breach-numbers-increases-19000/ (https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/11/29/equifax-revises-canadian-breach-numbers-increases-19000/)

* Interac and Nanopay Partner to Offer International Money Transfers

* https://techvibes.com/2017/11/30/interac-and-nanopay-partner-to-offer-international-money-transfers (https://techvibes.com/2017/11/30/interac-and-nanopay-partner-to-offer-international-money-transfers)

Stuff We Like

* Stuart – NASA fired up Voyager 1’s backup thrusters for the first time in 37 years (https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/2/16727690/nasa-voyager-1-trajectory-correction-maneuver-thrusters-first-time-37-years?ref=CanadianTechPodcast)

* Derek – Bloom (https://hellobloom.io?mwr=6025-91b2bfbf)

* Saheba – Sustainable Fashion Design (https://www.vogue.com/article/sustainable-fashion-forward-designers-to-know-earth-day?ref=CanadianTechPodcast)

* Alexandra – Science of Self-Driving Cars (https://www.fi.edu/science-of-selfdriving-cars?ref=CanadianTechPodcast)

What are you up to lately?

* Stuart – A very busy week but 1st few days at the LCBO have gone well, starting a contract gig at UWO next week.

* Derek – Pumping out proposals at Olio, wrapped up the Student Pathways Challenge (https://studentpathwayschallenge.ca/) Thursday night, attended a Council meeting to discus 2018 capital budget, invested in the Bloom token sale (https://hellobloom.io?

SHOW NOTES

Linux Mint 18.3 Cinnamon And MATE Editions Released

https://fossbytes.com/linux-mint-18-3-released-download-torrent-iso/ (https://fossbytes.com/linux-mint-18-3-released-download-torrent-iso/)

BlackArch Linux 2017.11.24 Available For Download

https://fossbytes.com/blackarch-linux-2017-11-24-download-features-update/ (https://fossbytes.com/blackarch-linux-2017-11-24-download-features-update/)

GameShell Is An Open Source And Linux-powered Retro Game Console

https://fossbytes.com/gameshell-open-source-linux-retro-game-console/ (https://fossbytes.com/gameshell-open-source-linux-retro-game-console/)

Linux for the Industry 4.0 era: New distro for factory automation

https://www.networkworld.com/article/3238727/linux/linux-for-factory-automation.html (https://www.networkworld.com/article/3238727/linux/linux-for-factory-automation.html)

Hackers Can Control Your PC With This 17 Year Old Microsoft Word Bug

https://fossbytes.com/hackers-can-control-pc-microsoft-bug-cobalt-malware/ (https://fossbytes.com/hackers-can-control-pc-microsoft-bug-cobalt-malware/)

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CREDITS:

Intro: “Weapons” – Cory Gray

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cory_Gray/Music_For_Film__TV/Weapons_1703 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cory_Gray/Music_For_Film__TV/Weapons_1703)

News Beeps – johnnytal

http://freesound.org/people/johnnytal/sounds/88517/ (http://freesound.org/people/johnnytal/sounds/88517/)

Ubuntu drum – Canonical

Coinbase has come under the extreme scrutiny of the IRS and 15,000 US cryptocurrency traders are about to get a rude awakening. Uncle Sam is going to get his fair share. I also talk about my 1GB Internet woes with Spectrum in Hawaii and how the service is not living up to my expectations. The top speed achieved to date is 560/34. With the upload being shared with the neighbors the impression is less than stellar.

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Geek News Central Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/).

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Show Notes:

* Star Wars cosmetics (https://www.space.com/38943-star-wars-makeup-cargo-cosmetics.html)

* Space Station streaks over cathedral (https://www.space.com/38947-international-space-station-washington-dc-photo.html)

* Columbia  (https://www.space.com/18008-space-shuttle-columbia.html)

* Teen spent $13,000 in microtransactions (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/teen-spends-13k-microtransactions/)

* Coinbase (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/30/coinbase-must-share-users-cryptocurrency-data-with-the-irs/)

* Eufy BodySense (https://www.androidcentral.com/eufy-bodysense-smart-scale-simply-best)

* Apple TV for $84.55 (https://www.cnet.com/news/get-an-apple-tv-32gb-for-84-55/)

* JIM is a smart decanter (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2017/11/30/jim-is-a-smart-decanter-that-can-pour-you-a-drink-make-snarky-remarks/)

* Improve your iPhone photo management (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/improve-iphone-photo-management/)

* 5 most reliable hard drives  (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/most-reliable-hard-drives/)

* Echo Dot for $5-10 when bundle with lights (http://deals.kinja.com/get-an-echo-dot-for-just-5-10-when-you-bundle-it-with-1820879246)

* Google cracking down on play store apps (https://www.androidcentral.com/googles-cracking-down-play-store-apps-include-lock-screen-ads)

* Watch YouTube videos from any country (https://lifehacker.com/watch-youtube-videos-from-any-country-using-this-chrome-1820888843)

* This scam tricks you into buying fake tech (http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-security-new-bsod-scam-emerges-from-fake-tech-support-swamp/)

* The DipClip (https://thetakeout.com/the-dipclip-is-the-answer-to-all-our-ketchup-covered-pr-1820880064)

* How to build a great media center PC (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-build-a-media-center-home/)

* Apple store in Brooklyn (https://www.cnet.com/news/dear-brooklyn-apples-dropping-a-giant-glass-triangle-on-you/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Phillips Roku TV (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/30/philips-first-roku-tv-available-349/)

* Particle Accelerator peers into ancient girl (https://www.forbes.com/sites/bridaineparnell/2017/11/30/particle-accelerator-peers-inside-ancient-girl-mummy/#420895015a68)

* Andy Rubin (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/essential-ceo-andy-rubin-goes-on-leave-amid-inappropriate-relationship-reports/)

* Automation threatens 800 million jobs (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/30/16719092/automation-robots-jobs-global-800-million-forecast)

* Verizon 5G (https://www.pcmag.com/news/357663/verizon-5g-home-internet-launches-in-mid-2018)

* FCC chairman condemns death threat (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/30/16719824/ajit-pai-net-neutrality-death-threat)

* GM will launch a robot taxi service (https://www.theverge.

Coinbase has come under the extreme scrutiny of the IRS and 15,000 US cryptocurrency traders are about to get a rude awakening. Uncle Sam is going to get his fair share. I also talk about my 1GB Internet woes with Spectrum in Hawaii and how the service is not living up to my expectations. The top speed achieved to date is 560/34. With the upload being shared with the neighbors the impression is less than stellar.

My New Personal YouTube Channel

Geek News Central Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/).

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Show Notes:

* Star Wars cosmetics (https://www.space.com/38943-star-wars-makeup-cargo-cosmetics.html)

* Space Station streaks over cathedral (https://www.space.com/38947-international-space-station-washington-dc-photo.html)

* Columbia  (https://www.space.com/18008-space-shuttle-columbia.html)

* Teen spent $13,000 in microtransactions (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/teen-spends-13k-microtransactions/)

* Coinbase (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/30/coinbase-must-share-users-cryptocurrency-data-with-the-irs/)

* Eufy BodySense (https://www.androidcentral.com/eufy-bodysense-smart-scale-simply-best)

* Apple TV for $84.55 (https://www.cnet.com/news/get-an-apple-tv-32gb-for-84-55/)

* JIM is a smart decanter (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2017/11/30/jim-is-a-smart-decanter-that-can-pour-you-a-drink-make-snarky-remarks/)

* Improve your iPhone photo management (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/improve-iphone-photo-management/)

* 5 most reliable hard drives  (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/most-reliable-hard-drives/)

* Echo Dot for $5-10 when bundle with lights (http://deals.kinja.com/get-an-echo-dot-for-just-5-10-when-you-bundle-it-with-1820879246)

* Google cracking down on play store apps (https://www.androidcentral.com/googles-cracking-down-play-store-apps-include-lock-screen-ads)

* Watch YouTube videos from any country (https://lifehacker.com/watch-youtube-videos-from-any-country-using-this-chrome-1820888843)

* This scam tricks you into buying fake tech (http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-security-new-bsod-scam-emerges-from-fake-tech-support-swamp/)

* The DipClip (https://thetakeout.com/the-dipclip-is-the-answer-to-all-our-ketchup-covered-pr-1820880064)

* How to build a great media center PC (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-build-a-media-center-home/)

* Apple store in Brooklyn (https://www.cnet.com/news/dear-brooklyn-apples-dropping-a-giant-glass-triangle-on-you/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Phillips Roku TV (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/30/philips-first-roku-tv-available-349/)

* Particle Accelerator peers into ancient girl (https://www.forbes.com/sites/bridaineparnell/2017/11/30/particle-accelerator-peers-inside-ancient-girl-mummy/#420895015a68)

* Andy Rubin (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/essential-ceo-andy-rubin-goes-on-leave-amid-inappropriate-relationship-reports/)

* Automation threatens 800 million jobs (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/30/16719092/automation-robots-jobs-global-800-million-forecast)

* Verizon 5G (https://www.pcmag.com/news/357663/verizon-5g-home-internet-launches-in-mid-2018)

* FCC chairman condemns death threat (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/30/16719824/ajit-pai-net-neutrality-death-threat)

* GM will launch a robot taxi service (https://www.theverge.

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The Vulcan device consisted of two major units. The first unit included various welding devices and a turn-table with samples of metals to be welded. The second unit consisted of an electric power pack, a protective shield which covered the … Continue reading → (http://spacerockethistory.com/?p=4141)

We are diving into some relevant stories hitting the tech headlines this week. In the biggest news this week, the FCC filed draft papers to essentially kill off existing net neutrality regulations. We provide a very in-depth look into what net neutrality is, what this means for users and business owners, and how our bottom lines may be affected. We share the story of a recreational drone pilot arrested for flying a drone over NFL stadiums in an attempt to drop politically charged leaflets. The Dish and CBS negotiations limited viewership over the Thanksgiving holiday for many customers and share a different side of the negotiation table that many have not. And finally, we shares some ideas on how you can be a technological resource this holiday season when around family and friends.

Facebook is stepping up suicide prevention this is a worthy cause. I talk a lot to tonight about assisted intelligence which most of these devices we have in the home and how they are being manipulated by the manufactures. Also for some reason, my Rhomba decided to vacuum the house tonight while I was doing the show it drove me crazy. I suspect my son used it to vacum his room which was fine but not during the show.

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Show Notes:

* Comcast hints at plan for paid fast lanes (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/comcast-quietly-drops-promise-not-to-charge-tolls-for-internet-fast-lanes/)

* Google trying to defuse tensions with Russia (http://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/11/google-defuse-tensions-russia-website-rankings/)

* Lyft can now test self-driving cars (https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/lyft-can-now-test-self-driving-cars-in-california/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Watch out for these new security threats (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/new-security-threats/)

* Dictionary.com names “complicit” word of the year (https://www.cnet.com/news/dictionary-com-complicit-word-of-the-year/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* How to explain net neutrality  (https://lifehacker.com/how-to-explain-why-net-neutrality-matters-to-your-frien-1820768000)

* Anker (https://deals.kinja.com/anker-smallest-bluetooth-earbuds-are-down-to-18-for-th-1820773387)

* Firefox Quantum (https://www.extremetech.com/internet/259505-firefox-quantum-really-great-browser)

* 200 year evolution of the can opener  (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/11/dont-lose-a-finger-the-200-year-evolution-of-the-can-opener/)

* NY Attorney General investigating  (https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20171121/12153338664/ny-attorney-general-investigating-why-dead-people-supported-fccs-attack-net-neutrality.shtml)

* Watch NASA’s AI drone race a human pilot  (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/27/16704056/watch-nasas-ai-drone-race-a-pro-human-pilot)

* Google updates Docs, Slides and Sheets for iOS (https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/27/16705020/google-docs-slides-sheets-update-iphone-x-ios-11-drag-drop-support)

* Federal student aid site (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/federal-student-aid-site-offers-one-stop-shopping-for-id-thieves/)

* 750 Raspberry Pis (https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/259553-750-raspberry-pi-mini-computers-turned-supercomputer-los-alamos-national-laboratory)

* Bitcoin currency hits new record high (http://www.bbc.com/news/business-42135963)

* Kick your smartphone habit  (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/27/substitute-phone-smartphone-addiction/)

* Twitter (https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/27/twitter-suspension-new-york-times-account-human-error/)

* Uber (https://www.recode.net/2017/11/27/16706400/congress-democrats-republicans-uber-2016-data-breach)

* A.I. might not be all bad (http://geeknewscentral.com/2017/11/27/a-i-might-not-be-all-bad/)