Very Hicken Bros.

Nick joined us today! We discuss the following topics: Tokenized cassette tape by Grammy winner DJ RAC launches on new Ethereum-based marketplace Zora (https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/64760/ethereum-tokenized-cassette-dj-rac-zora-grammy), Sony’s first AI image sensor will make cameras everywhere smarter (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/14/21258403/sony-image-sensor-integrated-ai-chip-imx500-specs-price), Twitter is testing a way to let you limit replies to your tweets (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21265090/twitter-testing-limited-replies-tweets-conversations), SnapChat, Jon Prosser Reveals Exclusive Info About Apple’s Upcoming AR Glasses, ‘Apple Glass’ (https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/prosser-apple-glass/?), China’s beloved QR code may make a global comeback through Apple (https://www.abacusnews.com/tech/chinas-beloved-qr-code-may-make-global-comeback-through-apple/article/3085097), Google's 'smart braid' wire lets users control audio with a squeeze or twist (https://www.inputmag.com/tech/googles-smart-braid-wire-lets-users-control-audio-with-a-squeeze-or-twist-gesture-user-interface), Intel is acquiring the company behind Killer gaming networking cards (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/21265297/intel-acquires-rivet-networks-killer-gaming-networking-cards-wifi), Apple bolsters virtual-reality capabilities with NextVR purchase (https://www.cultofmac.com/710473/apple-bolsters-virtual-reality-capabilities-with-nextvr-purchase/), Apple and Valve Reportedly Team Up on AR/VR Headset Project (https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-valve-ar-vr-headset-news/) The New Windows Terminal Is Ready; Here's Why It's Amazing (https://www.howtogeek.com/673729/heres-why-the-new-windows-10-terminal-is-amazing/), and Microsoft is bringing Linux GUI apps to Windows 10 (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/19/21263377/microsoft-windows-10-linux-gui-apps-gpu-acceleration-wsl-features).

Trevor and I discuss the following topics: Eric Schmidt leaves Google (https://9to5google-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/9to5google.com/2020/05/09/eric-schmidt-leaves-alphabet/amp/); Loon: Release date, price, AT&T plans for Alphabet's balloon internet (https://www.inverse.com/innovation/loon-alphabet-google-att-kenya-explainer); PS5's Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo: Check Out These Stunning Screenshots (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5s-unreal-engine-5-tech-demo-check-out-these-stu/1100-6477210/); Spatial's VR Meeting Rooms Are Now Open to Everyone | WIRED (https://www.wired.com/story/spatial-vr-ar-collaborative-spaces/); Is Supernatural VR worth the subscription cost? (https://www.androidcentral.com/supernatural-vr-worth-subscription-cost); and One of the largest uncontrolled pieces of space debris fell down to Earth today (https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/us/china-rocket-scn-trnd/index.html).

Trevor and I talk about the following articles: Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk win contracts for spacecraft to land NASA astronauts on the moon (https://www-washingtonpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/04/30/jeff-bezos-elon-musk-win-contracts-spacecraft-land-nasa-astronauts-moon/), China launches new experimental crew spacecraft, testing out its deep-space ambitions (https://www-theverge-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/5/5/21247776/china-long-march-5b-rocket-launch-deep-space-prototype), Intel to buy smart urban transit startup Moovit for $1B to boost its autonomous car division (https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2020/05/03/intel-to-buy-smart-urban-transit-startup-moovit-for-1b-to-boost-its-autonomous-car-division/amp/), Microsoft offers $100,000 to hack its custom Linux OS (https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/6/21249038/microsoft-azure-sphere-bug-bounty-security-hacking), Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC chief legal officer as first CEO (https://decrypt.co/27919/stuart-levey-facebook-libra-ceo), and Xiaomi's Black Shark 3 Pro gaming phone has pop-up shoulder buttons (https://www.engadget.com/amp/2020-03-03-xiaomi-black-shark-3-pro-gaming-phone.html), and Wireless charging via NFC is now a thing (https://www-androidauthority-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.androidauthority.com/nfc-wireless-charging-1115813/amp/). 

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Trevor and I discuss the following topics: microG (https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/04/19/install-use-custom-rom-no-google-apps/), Netflix's valuation (https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/netflix-shares-all-time-highs-disney-market-cap-1234581167/), Ethereum 2.0 (https://beincrypto-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/beincrypto.com/ethereum-2-0-could-be-the-greatest-economic-shift-ever-venture-capitalist/amp), Renault (https://electrek.co/2020/04/14/renault-stops-making-gas-cars-in-china-shifting-sales-only-to-electric-cars/), Lubuntu, and MMO virtual COVID 19 memorial (https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-14-coronavirus-memorial). 

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Nick joins us, telling us about his progress on his music. I talk about exploring the Linux world. Trevor started the topics by reviewing the OnePlus event. Trevor and Nick talk about the LG Velvet and the 2020 iPhone SE. After talking about phones, we discuss the following things: AutoX, flying a drone on Mars, Nightwish's Human album, and Overwatch's Echo.

We discuss the following topics: Wing (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-08/alphabet-s-delivery-by-drone-surge-to-stay-at-home-customers), Google launches free version of Stadia for anyone with a Gmail account (https://pocketnow.com/google-launches-free-version-of-stadia-for-anyone-with-a-gmail-account), Qwant (https://pocketnow.com/with-google-services-missing-huawei-p40-series-turns-to-qwant-search-engine), Windows 10 is getting Linux files integration in File Explorer (https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/8/21213783/microsoft-windows-10-linux-file-explorer-integration-features), Nuro (https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/7/21212719/nuro-driverless-car-test-california-dmv-delivery), and Quibi (https://bgr.com/2020/04/02/quibi-free-year-t-mobile-streaming-service/).

Trevor and I discuss "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World" given on April 5, 2020. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/proclamation-the-restoration-of-the-fulness-of-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng

The following articles inspired some of the conversations of this podcast: No more cookies on the Safari browser (https://www.inputmag.com/tech/apple-laps-google-fully-blocks-third-party-cookies-in-safari), one year of the Apple card (https://tech.co/news/what-happened-apple-card-2020-03), Kenya contracts with Alphabet for balloon internet distribution (https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2020/03/25/covid-19-alphabets-giant-internet-balloons-to-boost-anti-virus-efforts-in-kenya), and Pokemon Go ball shortage (https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/23/21191717/pokemon-go-poke-balls-update-cheap-bundle-gift-increase-coronavirus).

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