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TechTite Podcast episodes

  • Episode 12 - Does big tech have an anti trust issue & the new Samsung Note 20 release

    This week we discuss the current antitrust allegations rocking the big four tech companies, Amazon and Apple, Facebook and Google.

    We talk about why they were called up front of congress and what it means for the future of big tech.

    With Samsung releasing the new Note 20 we give some thoughts on why the Note lineup exists, what the specs are for this years model and what we could expect for the future of Note.

    From this week's podcast:

    Congress hearing summary by The Verge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf-JsLpebbA
    Wired Summary of hearing: https://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-hearing-proved-congress-not-messing-around/

    Samsung Note 20: https://www.samsung.com/au/smartphones/galaxy-note20/?cid=au_pd_ppc_google_f2h20-n_pre-order_paid-cdm_text_none_none&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wF-qFdPHCbesm4WepDSmI-jxus01uQlr3kSX6_6aN5h5hrpa-4exmsaAucHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

    42 min
  • Episode 11 - The current turmoil in social media

    This week we talk about the current turmoil amon the big names in social media. With breaches in security on Twitter, boycotting Facebook marketing and spying allegations from TikTok, how will this will affect you and the future of social media?



    From this week's podcast: 

    Twitter Bitcoin hack: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/15/21326200/elon-musk-bill-gates-twitter-hack-bitcoin-scam-compromised


    Big brands leaving facebook advertising: https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-ad-boycott-how-big-businesses-hit-pause-on-hate/

    TikTok Spying: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-07-08/tiktok-national-safety-china-social-media-ban/12434308

    28 min
  • Episode 10 - The life of a 3D Artist

    On this week's podcast we interviewed Andrew Proctor who is a professional 3D Artist at Eye Candy Animation, Canberra.

    We talk about his journey into a 3D modelling career, what tools he uses at his current job as well as some advice for people wanting to explore the world of 3D modelling and animation.

    From this week's Podcast:

    Andrew Proctor's professional page: https://www.artstation.com/andrewproctor3d?fbclid=IwAR2l1F8Y-Exfs9cwjxIrcPIeIwCmWLw1j2olQW2I4Aur8hptbc1RTlhXc24

    BlenderNation: https://www.blendernation.com/?fbclid=IwAR3DvWWefK016q7RiOdD7gvyC2CC-Ih19TkIMkQbfXPxeE1lbLnjqqIkmr4

    45 min
  • Apple's WWDC Keynote Special

    In this special episode we talk about the announcements made at Apple's 2020 World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC).

    This year they made some big announcements with iOS and iPadOS 14 as well as some updates with Big Sur being the new macOS and watchOS 7. 

    For more information: 

    Official WWDC Website: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2020/?&mnid=s2CnMiSPT-dc_mtid_2092508h39897_pcrid_442317510633_pgrid_108036900692_&cid=wwa-au-kwgo-features--slid---product--Brand-AppleLive--&mtid=2092508h39897&aosid=p238&productid=&AnonymizeIP=set

    The Verge - The 18 biggest announcements of WWDC: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21299042/apple-wwdc-2020-recap-biggest-announcements-ios-ipados-macos-silicon-chips-mac

    34 min
  • Episode 9 - Playstation 5 announcement and the future of gaming
    This week we talk about the next generation of gaming consoles being the playstation 5 and the Xbox series X.
    Is this finally the generation of consoles to complete with PC gaming?
    From this week's podcast:
    PS5 vs Xbox Series X (TechRadar): https://www.techradar.com/au/news/ps5-vs-xbox-series-x
    Google Stadia: https://stadia.google.com/
    PS5 vs Xbox Series X (Toms Guide): https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/ps5-vs-xbox-series-x
    41 min
  • Episode 8 - All about building PC's

    This week we talk tech with our first guest speaker Johnathan, who was a computer science student at the University of Wollongong.

    We talk about why we build our computers over buying them pre built as well at the benefits and challenges of buying components second hand over brand new.

    Guides for building a PC:


    Linus Tech Tips Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfcschg9uwU&t=3s

    Online store and guide: https://pcpartpicker.com/

    Reputable online seller: https://www.pccasegear.com/

    32 min
  • Episode 7 - The next generation of Apple processors & how are you being tracked

    This week we talk about the switch Apple may make to the ARM chipset and how this will affect their future products.

    Researchers at RMIT and Monash University could possibly revolutionise internet speeds with their new 'micro-comb'. 

    Also this week, we provide some insight into how you are being tracked through your phone. What data is collected and how is this used for companies to make a profit?


    From this week's Podcast:

    Apple ARM Chips: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/23/21232441/apple-arm-mac-2020-5nm-processor-12-cores

    Revolutionary Internet: https://donate.theconversation.com/au?frequency=monthly&amount=30&utm_source=theconversation.com&utm_medium=DonationDialog&utm_campaign=AU+Donations+May+2020&utm_content=promo-407

    How you are being tracked: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2018/04/how-to-avoid-being-tracked-online/

    30 min
  • Episode 6 - The Future of rocket launches and laser weapons

    This week Virgin Orbital hits a major milestone in their quest to dominate the CubeSat market, we discuss their current and future plans. 

    Also the US Navy successfully tests their laser weapon, What implications does this have for the modern battlespace?


    From today's Podcast:

    Virgin Orbital: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/25/21265057/virgin-orbit-launcherone-rocket-test-launch-747-airplane-cosmic-girl

    Stratolaunch: https://www.stratolaunch.com/

    US Navy laser weapon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbxFsfAVEMc

    Laser weapon article: https://www.sciencealert.com/watch-this-us-navy-ship-destroy-a-flying-drone-with-a-laser-weapon


    25 min
  • Episode 5 - Our deep dive on artificial intelligence

    This week we deep dive into the world artificial intelligence.


    Australia wins Eurovision with their song which was generated by an artificial intelligent system.
    Facebook's AI gets shutdown after creating its own language in 2017 and the many uses of Google's AI software TensorFlow within industry.

    From today's podcast:


    AI Eurovision: https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-13/australia-wins-eurovision-ai-song-contest-beautiful-the-world/12244490

    Facebook AI: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-artificial-intelligence-ai-chatbot-new-language-research-openai-google-a7869706.html

    Google's TensorFlow: https://www.tensorflow.org/

    22 min
  • Episode 4 - From Neuralink to driverless cars its all things Elon Musk

    This week we jumped on the hype train and talked all things Elon Musk.


    The birth on his son with Canadian singer Grimes brings a controversial name choice.
    Also this week Neuralink, its current and future applications as well as how SpaceX and Tesla reshaped their industries.

    From today's podcast:  

    X Æ A-12 Musk: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/08/entertainment/elon-musk-grimes-baby-name-pronunciation-scli-intl/index.html


    Joe Rogan's Podcast with Elon Musk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcYjXbSJBN8

    Neuralink: https://www.neuralink.com/

    SpaceX:https://www.spacex.com/

    Tesla:https://www.tesla.com/en_au


    Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips) Talks about Tesla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UpFMwvfcHs

    36 min

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