Ten Minute Tech Talk

Ten Minute Tech Talk

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Ten Minute Tech Talk episodes

  • 111: Streaming Service Capacity

    Twitter bans political ads, Apple launches AirPods Pro and we round up the new streaming services.

    Show Notes

    Jack's thread on Banning Political Ads

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends himself against Twitter's Jack Dorsey, saying political ad decision is not all about money -- CNBC

    AirPods Pro arrive in Apple Stores around the world -- Apple Newsroom

    A Complete Guide to Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, and the Major Streaming Services Coming This Fall -- Inc.

    Subscribers to Apple Music's $4.99 Monthly Student Plan to Get Apple TV+ 'for Free' -- MacRumors

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    11 min
  • 110: Password Managers & Two-Factor Authentication

    A quick rundown of two essential security technologies you should set up today: password managers and two-factor authentication.

    Show Notes

    The Best Password Manager — The Wirecutter

    How to set up two-factor authentication on all your online accounts — The Verge

    Have I Been Pwned

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    11 min
  • 109: Made By Google 2019 Recap

    Zach Fisher returns to the show to recap Google's newly announced Pixel 4, Pixel Buds and new Nest hardware.

    Show Notes

    Google Pixel 4 & 4 XL

    Google Pixel Buds

    Nest Mini

    Nest Wifi

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    11 min
  • 108: Tech Trouble in China

    Apple is in hot water over a Chinese app while the country introduces even more facial recognition.

    Show Notes

    macOS CatalinaReview: New Era Ahead Proceed with Caution -- Six Colors

    Steam will now let you play local co-op games over the internet - The Verge

    Spotify gains Siri Support on iOS & CarPlay -- MacRumors

    Chinese citizens will now need to scan their faces to get internet - Gizmodo

    Apple CEO Tim Cook defends removal of Hong Kong mapping app in email to employees -- The Verge

    The Hong Kong protests explained in 100 and 500 words -- BBC

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    11 min
  • 107: Amazon Vs. Microsoft

    Amazon and Microsoft unveiled a bunch of new projects this week so we narrowed down the best and worst that each company has to offer.

    Show Notes

    Amazon Unveils Multiple New Echo Devices, Including HomePod and AirPods Competitors — Mac Rumors

    Everything Microsoft revealed at its 2019 Surface event — BGR

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  • 106: Portals & Peacock

    Facebook launches new Portals, NBC announces Peacock and Instagram cracks down on weight loss schemes, plus our first impressions of iOS 13.

    Show Notes

    Meet the New Portal Family -- Facebook Newsroom

    NBC's Streaming Service is Called 'Peacock' and Will Exclusively House The Office and Parks & Rec - MacRumors

    Instagram will restrict posts and ads about weight loss and cosmetic surgery to try and protect teen users -- Business Insider

    iOS 13 Preview -- Apple

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    11 min
  • 105: 2019 iPhone Event Recap

    Apple announced the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, 10.2" iPad and more!

    Show Notes

    Apple Arcade invites you to play something extraordinary -- Apple Newsroom

    Apple TV+ Launches November 1 -- Apple Newsroom

    Apple introduces new version of the most popular iPad starting at $329 -- Apple Newsroom

    Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 5 -- Apple

    Apple introduces dual camera iPhone 11 -- Apple Newsroom

    iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: the most powerful and advanced smartphones -- Apple Newsroom

    Other Great Recaps

    iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches, Oh My -- Six Colors

    Apple's September 10 Keynote, By the Numbers -- MacStories

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    11 min
  • 104: The Worst Facebook Could Do

    Facebook had a data breach, Jack got hacked and there was a huge cyberattack in China.

    Show Notes

    Basecamp Didn't Want to Run this Ad - Daring Fireball

    Samsung Reveals New Launch Dates for Delayed Galaxy Fold - MacRumors

    A huge database of Facebook users' phone numbers found online — TechCrunch

    How Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's account was hacked — Wired

    Sources say China used iPhone hacks to target Uyghur Muslims — TechCrunch

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    10 min
  • 103: Beeb!

    Apple has new iPhones on the horizon, Yelp is getting personal the BBC is branching into voice assistance.

    Show Notes

    iPhone Rumor Round-Up

    iPhone Event to be held on September 10 at Steve Jobs Theater

    iPhone Rumor Roundup -- MacRumors

    Case Maker Expecting Smaller Apple Pencil for Upcoming 2019 iPhones -- MacRumors

    Second Rumor Claims 2019 iPhones Will Come with USB-Chargers -- MacRumors

    Yelp is Overhauling its App to Emphasize Personalization -- Wired

    'Hey Beeb' – BBC Developing Voice Assistant for iPlayer App and Website -- MacRumors

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    11 min
  • 102: Tumblr Got Acquired!

    Tumblr has a new owner, Twitter's getting new features and Spectacles are never going to be a thing.

    Show Notes

    Snap introduces Spectacles 3, with two HD cameras and 3D effects on Snapchat - TechCrunch

    Twitter Testing Feature That Lets You Follow Interests, Support for Live Photos Coming - Mac Rumors

    Spotify and Apple in Talks to Let Siri Play Spotify Content - Mac Rumors

    Verizon is selling Tumblr to WordPress' owner - The Verge

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    11 min

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