Grounded Reason Podcast - Cord Cutting and Internet Issues: Recent Episodes
Dennis Restauro and Joel Rives
Dennis Restauro and Joel Rives cover Internet technologies and how they affect our everyday lives. The duo nerd out on just about everything while boiling down technology concepts so anyone can understand them. Join us each week for a new episode and share the laughs as we discuss topics like cord cutting, Net Neutrality, ISP privacy, artificial intelligence and other internet relevant topics.
In this episode Dennis and Joel cover what 5G Internet is and isn't, and discuss if it will be the tech that saves the Internet. They also talk about a new offering from Sling TV and the latest in the Amazon vs. Google feud.
Show Links
- Google is pulling You-tube from fire TV on January 1st 2018 - https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16738752/google-youtube-amazon-punishing-customers-feud
Sling TV allows You to subscribe to other Services - https://www.groundedreason.com/sling-adds-on-demand-channels/
A primer on 5G - https://spectrum.ieee.org/video/telecom/wireless/everything-you-need-to-know-about-5g
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Dennis and Joel discuss the fate of Net Neutrality in the United States.
Check out the article Net Neutrality Explained for more information.
https://www.groundedreason.com/net-neutrality-need-know/
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Today we’re going to discuss heavy subscriber losses in the pay TV industry. We’re also going to talk about why a move by everyones favorite FCC Comish, Ajit Pai, is likely to raise cable TV bills. Then finally we’re going to cover a brand new TV streaming service that’s all about non-sports pay TV channels.
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Trump's FCC head Ajit Pai is at it again. This time he was corporations to be able to buy up local news channels and not even require them to have a local newsroom. We discuss this absolute insanity on the show today. We also discuss ISPs attempt to stop your state from protecting Net Neutrality.
The FCC rules under attack - https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/fccs-review-broadcast-ownership-rules
Another attack on Net Neutrality - http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-net-neutrality-20171106-story.html
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Dennis and Joel geek out over the horror movies you can stream for Halloween this year.
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Dennis and Joel cover how to watch the 2017/18 NBA season without having a pay TV Subscription. They also share some special announcements on The Season 8 premiere of "The Walking Dead" and the new Movies Anywhere app.
NBA Without Cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-nba-online-without-cable/
Walking Dead Without Cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-walking-dead-without-cable/
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Dennis and Joel talk a bit about what LA Podfest was like. They then discuss a great new service that will show all the movies you have purchased in a single app regardless of where you bought them online.
Also on the docket: Pay-TV subscriber Losses, Google WiFi, and Ajit Pai's recent troubles.
Movies anywhere - https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/12/16462824/movies-anywhere-digital-movie-locker-disney-warner-bros-universal-twentieth-century-fox-sony
ATT losing video subs - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cord-cutting-rears-ugly-head-as-at-t-discloses-falling-video-subs-1047949
Comcast Unappealing pitch to cord cutters - https://www.techhive.com/article/3232444/streaming-services/comcasts-unappealing-pitch-to-cord-cutters.html
Cool Take on Cord Cutting - http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sd-fi-cordcutting-channels-20171007-story.html
Google WiFi - https://store.google.com/product/google_wifi
FCC under investigation - http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/355174-watchdog-to-probe-fcc-cyberattack
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Joel and Dennis discuss how to watch the NHL when you don't have a cable TV subscription. They also cover the new Roku devices that are hitting the shelves on October 8th. The show closes with a bit of information on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
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In today's episode Dennis and Joel discuss how CBS has angered legions of Trekkies by complicating how one can watch Star Trek Discovery.
Of course the media uses this to push a dystopian TV future - http://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/tv/news/a28344/cbs-all-access-bad/ (CBS ALL ACCESS BAD)
Traditional pay TV companies are waking up to what customers want . . . sort of.
Here is what Verizon is doing - https://www.groundedreason.com/switched-verizon-fios-internet-access/
Comcast jumps into streaming - http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/comcast-xfinity-instant-tv-launches-1202573808/
Amazon released a New Fire TV https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/27/16375134/new-amazon-fire-tv-announced-4k-hdr-price-date-2017
FuboTV Picked up MSG Networks so that’s good for New York and the NHL this season -http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/09/26/1132828/0/en/fuboTV-to-Launch-MSG-Networks.html
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We’re back after a break. Joel and Dennis cover the number of broadcast networks jumping on the streaming bandwagon, They also discuss how streaming services kicked cable TV’s butt at the Emmys this year.
Articles Discussed in this episode
DirecTV Now – https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/
YouTube TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/?s=youtube+tv
Hulu TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/tv-shows-hulu-worth-cost/
NFL without Cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-nfl-football-online/
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With football season quickly approaching Dennis explains how you can watch both NFL and College football without a Pay TV subscription.
Watching the NFL without cable TV in 2017: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-nfl-football-online/
What about NCAA College Football: https://www.groundedreason.com/college-football-online/
All about TV Antennas: https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-tv-free-antenna-guide/
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This episode we discuss everybody losing their heads on Disney’s announcement about their new streaming services. We also discuss some Ajit Pai shadiness at the FCC as it pertains to broadband standards. We also conflicted over Nazis being more popular than the FCC’s plan on repealing Net Neutrality. We live in the upside down.
(2:10) Ajit Pai is trying to lower broadband standards: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20170809/15282637966/fcc-begins-weakening-definition-quality-broadband-deployment-to-aid-lazy-uncompetitive-isps.shtml
(9:50) Net Neutrality Update
(18:17) Net Neutrality vs Nazis
(23:45) Everyone is loosing their mind over Disney’s Cord Cutting move
Sources:
Tech Crunch : https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/11/dont-ruin-streaming-by-turning-it-into-cable/
NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/13/technology/the-messy-confusing-future-of-tv-its-here.html
WaPo Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/freedom-from-cable-isnt-free-flood-of-streaming-services-will-make-cutting-the-cord-more-complicated/2017/08/11/01f9ade0-7d1f-11e7-a669-b400c5c7e1cc_story.html
Most Watched Shows: http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/most-watched-tv-show-2016-2017-season-the-walking-dead-this-is-us-football-1201832878/
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With pay TV networks losing subscribers hand over fist, Networks are turning toward over the top streaming. Today we discuss what Disney, ESPN, CBS, and other networks are planning for cord cutters over the next year.
(00:53) Pay TV lost 1 million in q2 this year
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Another-Million-Consumers-Cut-the-TV-Cord-Last-Quarter-140097
(4:45) Disney\ESPN is putting out a couple streaming services
Press Release: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/walt-disney-company-acquire-majority-ownership-bamtech/
(17:30) Here begins a Marvel Cinematic Universe tangent because we are big nerds. We also discuss the possible effects on Marvel TV shows on Netflix and ABC.
(27:00) CBS is putting a lot of energy into over the top streaming.
(34:00) You can stream the Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight and CBS is putting out a sports based streaming service as well
(43:30) Will there be a Discover/HGTV streaming network? https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/31/cord-cutting-pressures-lead-to-discovery-communications-acquisition-of-scripps-networks-for-14-6b/
(49:50) While there are many networks making the right moves to be relevant in the modern age, there are a couple companies still making the same mistakes. https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2017/08/04/business/04reuters-viacom-stocks.html
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Dennis and Joel discuss the state of internet access in rural America, and why it hurts all Americans. They also discuss how so few companies came to control how we access the Internet. They also discuss what we can do to change it.
(1:20) The worst Broadband in America
FiveThirtyEight.com Article that inspired this segment: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-worst-internet-in-america/
(20:46) Internet Access In America: How did we get here?
(40:20) Why the state of Internet Access in America is a problem and ways to fix it.
Other Sources:
Wireless Speeds in America compared to other countries: Wireless isn’t there yet - https://www.recode.net/2017/6/7/15747486/united-states-developed-world-mobile-internet-speeds-akamai
Per Study on Digital Divide : http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/07/14/digital-divides-2016/
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Today we’ve got Nielsen numbers to go over to see how many people are cutting the cord. We talk about the cable TV industry swearing it’s now competitive, and we have a whole bunch of news on the FCC, most notably how they’re getting sued. We also discuss Ajit Pai playing a game of hide the data that just got FOIA requested.
(4:58) We cover the new Nielsen numbers and find out how many people are cutting the cord and dropping Pay TV
Link to Nielsen Total Audience Report : http://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/reports-downloads/2017-reports/total-audience-report-q1-2017.pdf
(21:20) A little trick to get quick support from your ISP
(25:28) The NCTA seems to think there is plenty of Broadband competition in the U.S. - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/07/cable-lobby-claims-us-is-totally-overflowing-in-broadband-competition/
(33:38) Did the FCC fail to document the cyber attack they claim occurred? - https://gizmodo.com/fcc-now-says-there-is-no-documented-analysis-of-the-cyb-1797073113
(44:13) The FCC got sued last week. - https://gizmodo.com/fcc-sued-over-failure-to-comply-with-transparency-law-a-1797264463
(52:00) FCC Chairman Ajit Pai seemed to forget why Net Neutrality happened in the first place. - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/07/congressman-blasts-ajit-pai-for-anti-consumer-anti-competition-agenda/
(1:02:00) There is a lot of broadband investment in 2017 -
Comcast Earnings - http://www.cmcsa.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1034647
AT&T Earnings - https://investors.att.com/~/media/Files/A/ATT-IR/financial-reports/quarterly-earnings/2017/2q-2017/IB_2Q17.pdf
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In today's show, we discuss the White Houses hedge regarding Net Neutrality. We also discuss what polls look like on the issue of Net Neutrality. Finally, we discuss the terrible arguments and outright propaganda you may have heard when it comes to open the internet. We kick off the show with a bit of a recap of last week's health care analogy and how we seemed to have kicked off a chain reaction in Washington. . . maybe.
22:20 The White House states it’s position on Net Neutrality
39:20 Public Polling on Net Neutrality
46:30 Propaganda and bad arguments against net neutrality
http://thefederalist.com/2017/07/19/net-neutrality-nothing-corporate-power-grab/
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Be warned. This episode is our most political episode to date. We discuss the tactics being employed by anti-Net Neutrality forces, how they are taking this tactic from politicians lead, and how it's destroying our system of government.
(2:20) Net Neutrality Day explained
What companies are doing - https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/12/15958030/net-neutrality-day-of-action-internet-companies-list
(7:10) The Big ISP attempt to Co-Op Net Neutrality by flat out lying.
AT&T - https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/11/15953912/att-fcc-net-neutrality-rules-protest
Comcast - http://corporate.comcast.com/comcast-voices/on-the-internet-day-of-action-comcast-supports-net-neutrality
Link to History of Net Neutrality - https://www.groundedreason.com/net-neutrality-need-know/
(12:50) How the Media enables this behavior and how to see through truth the lies of companies and politicians.
(23:00) How Big ISPs seem to be stealing their tactics from Politicians in Washington. We compare ISP tactics on Net Neutrality to the GOP’s current tactic on Healthcare to give real world example on using the Internet to find the truth behind a story. We do cover some aspects of the Healthcare bill to give you an idea of the lies and falsehoods that are surrounding this issue.
Links for this section
CBO report on healthcare bill - https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/costestimate/52849-hr1628senate.pdf
Medicaid Satisfaction - http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2016/may/aca-tracking-survey-access-to-care-and-satisfaction
Gallup poll on healthcare - http://www.gallup.com/poll/186527/americans-government-health-plans-satisfied.aspx
(44:00) How equating actual news organization with conspiracy websites plays into the hand of those distorting the facts.
(48:00) How the purpose of the Healthcare bill is a lie, to begin with. We discuss how mindful opposition in calling out lies will negate their tactics.
(55:00) They even lie about the documented history of how past healthcare legislation occurred. http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/28/politics/supreme-court-health-timeline/. We point out the parallels between the games in Washington and the games Anti-Net Neutrality forces are playing.
We close on how propaganda tactics have infected our system of government and how dire the situation is and has an effect on all policy-making, tech and otherwise.
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We've updated the way we do the show notes to make things a bit easier to find in each episode. Below you will find the topics discussed in this episode along with a timestamp of when we start discussing it. We hope you listen to the entire episode, but we understand that not everyone has the time to do so.
(1:36) Playstation Vue surprises customers with a big price hike. We also cover the current subscriber numbers for the top Pay TV and streaming services.
Top pay TV services https://www.ncta.com/industry-data
Sling TV hit 2 million subs - http://www.fiercecable.com/cable/sling-tv-has-more-than-2m-subs-comscore-says
(16:36) A Pay TV company moves to streaming with MobiTV, and it opens up a world of possibilities for TV over the Internet. CSPIRE - https://www.cspire.com
(29:10) Disney is in trouble when it comes to their TV business.
Disney In decline - http://www.investopedia.com/news/disney-declining-cable-ratings-raise-concerns/
(43:50) Cord cutting and it’s effect on our kids.
(49:50) Hulu is driving the cord cutters - https://consumerist.com/2017/06/23/why-does-hulu-drive-more-cord-cutting-than-netflix-or-amazon-prime/
(53:30) What we’re watching (GLOW, Catastrophe, The Handmaid’s Tale, Orange is the New Black.)
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Today, Dennis interviews Charlie Nooney. He’s a been an executive at Walt Disney Company and technicolor. Presently, the CEO of a company called MobiTV. And they have a technology platform that may help the Pay TV industry innovate in a way that may actually give customers what they want.
Links for today's show:
MobiTV - https://www.mobitv.com
OTT Streaming is eating PayTV's Lunch - http://www.businessinsider.com/streaming-tv-packages-are-cannibalizing-traditional-tv-according-to-ubs-2017-6
PayTV Breaks Cable Box Promise - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-cable-broke-promise-youre-paying-191135140.html
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This episode covers current and developing technologies that have impacted the job market. It's only just beginning.
Links for Todays Show
AI Benefits to Healthcare Industry - https://phys.org/news/2017-06-artificial-intelligence-health-revolution.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-work_us_5942f125e4b0d188d027fcdf
Globalization and automation – Truck driving has been immune until now - http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/02/05/382664837/map-the-most-common-job-in-every-state
AI and the Future of Work - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-work_us_5942f125e4b0d188d027fcdf
When will robots take out jobs - http://www.businessinsider.com/when-robots-will-take-peoples-jobs-2017-6
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This episode covers the competing HDR (High Dynamic Range) TV specification and why it's much more important than 4K TV. We also discuss Netflix recent change of heart on Net Neutrality and Dennis has a new found love for Roku Smart TV.
What is HDR - https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-hdr-tv/
Netflix joins the fight to save Net Neutrality - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/06/netflix-re-joins-fight-to-save-net-neutrality-rules/
Battle for the Net - https://www.battleforthenet.com
TLC Roku Smart TV - http://amzn.to/2sG6aMa
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In this episode what the head of a major pay TV lobby said about the future of cable TV. We also discuss Mohu's wireless TV antenna, Verizon's streaming service, a lawsuit against a popular Kodi plugin, and rural broadband Internet.
Links for Todays show:
Cable TV is Failing - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/06/cable-tv-failing-as-a-business-cable-industry-lobbyist-says/
Beta Testing Verizon Streaming Service - http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Verizon-IPTV-Beta-Testers-Get-Free-Year-of-Triple-Play-Service-139711
Mohu AirWave -
https://www.groundedreason.com/mohu-airwave-wireless-antenna/
Kodi Lawsuit -
https://torrentfreak.com/dish-network-sues-zemtv-and-tv-addons-for-copyright-infringement-170605/
Rural America, Health, and Broadband - https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/connect2health.key_findings.pdf
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Today we discuss a real life story of saving money by cutting the cord. We also cover five different streaming services that allow you to cut the cord and watch stream live TV over the Internet
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Finding Affordable Internet - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/
Sling TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/sling-tv-review-watch-live-tv-online/
DirecTV Now - https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/
Hulu TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/tv-shows-hulu-worth-cost/
PlayStation Vue - https://www.groundedreason.com/replace-cable-with-playstation-vue/
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In today's episode we discuss the next generation of wireless internet and how it will change how we all access the Internet. It will also provide provide affordable high speed Internet access to those that currently do not have it.
Decent summary of 5G - http://www.pcmag.com/article/345387/what-is-5g
Comcast/Charter non compete - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/business/dealbook/comcast-charter-communications-deal.html?_r=0
Verizon's plans for 5G - http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizon-more-excited-than-ever-about-fixed-wireless-for-5g-ceo
Verizon’s Planned Streaming service - http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/aol-yahoo-close-mid-june-verizon-lowell-mcadam-1202440050/
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In todays episode we discuss why you should drop your pay TV package in 2017 if you haven't already. We also cover how to ease into the cord cutting lifestyle while saving money and adding more time to your day.
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Affordable Internet Plans - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/
How to choose the right antenna - https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-tv-free-antenna-guide/
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Sling TV – https://www.groundedreason.com/sling-tv-review-watch-live-tv-online/
Playstation Vue– https://www.groundedreason.com/replace-cable-with-playstation-vue/
Direct TV – Now we covered in in Episode 23 but here is a High level https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/
YouTube TV – We covered in episode 35. https://www.groundedreason.com/youtube-tv-channels/
Hulu TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/tv-shows-hulu-worth-cost/
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So it begins. Trumps FCC started to roll back Net Neutrality. We are sounding the alarm!
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This episode Dennis and Joel discuss the cyber attack no one is talking about.
Comment at the FCC to support Net Neutrality - https://www.gofccyourself.com
DDoS attack on The FCC -http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/petition-circulated-seeking-fcc-info-ddos-attack/165716
Comment Bot Attack on the FCC - https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/10/15610744/anti-net-neutrality-fake-comments-identities and http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-bot-is-flooding-the-fccs-website-with-fake-anti-net-neutrality-comments/
Comcast/Charter deal - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/comcast-and-charter-agree-not-to-compete-against-each-other-in-wireless/
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In this episode we discuss the new Hulu Live TV service, what net neutrality has to do with cord cutting, and talk about why Ajit Pai's argument to kill Net Neutrality is ultimately doomed to fail, as long as we all voice our concerns to the FCC.
Voice your support for Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/support-net-neutrality/
Hulu's new Live TV service: https://www.groundedreason.com/hulu-live-tv-service-now-available/
Pay TV has worst quarter ever: http://www.fiercecable.com/cable/pay-tv-has-its-worst-q1-sub-losses-ever-analyst-pegs-total-carnage-at-762k
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Dennis and Joel cover the history of Net Neutrality in America, which dates back to 1860.
Leave a Comment with the FCC to support Net-Neutrality (Proceeding 17-108) https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
A written Guide to Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/net-neutrality-need-know/
FCC Docket to kill Net Neutrality - https://www.fcc.gov/document/wireline-competition-bureau-opens-wc-docket-no-17-108
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In this episode Dennis and Joel discuss the FCC’s plan to Kill net Neutrality and were also going to talk about a letter that congress wrote to try and fix the privacy mess they created.
Finally cut the cable TV cord in eight easy steps - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/finally-cut-the-cable-tv-cord-in-eight-easy-steps/2017/04/18/6cae6086-1ed8-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html?utm_term=.3663851338bd
Congressman “The Cable Guy” - http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2017/04/17/congressman-defends-end-to-net-neutrality-rules-nobodys-got-to-use-the-internet/
*CORRECTION - In the episode we stated that the Senate sent this letter to the FCC. This is incorrect, it was the House of Representatives.
Congresses solution to the problem they created - http://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/republicans.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/114/20170407FCC.pdf
FTC Comments on privacy - https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/advocacy_documents/comment-staff-bureau-consumer-protection-federal-trade-commission-federal-communications-commission/160527fcccomment.pdf
Mandatory arbitration clauses - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/10/mandatory-arbitration-restricts-rights-of-isp-customers-says-fcc-democrat/
FTC Chairman Interview - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/04/unenforceable-how-voluntary-net-neutrality-lets-isps-call-the-shots/
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In this episode Dennis and Joel discuss the recent war on Android "Kodi Boxes" happening in the UK and how that can affect those using these devices in the US. They also discuss Amazon and their recent banning of these devices.
Kodi UK Crackdown: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/765125/Kodi-box-crackdown-five-arrest-illegal-streaming-Sky-sports-movies
Amazon Banning Seller of “loaded” Kodi Boxes : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4378222/Amazon-bans-Kodi-TV-boxes-pirate-players.html
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Dennis is excited over the new cord cutting numbers from Nielsen. He and Joel also cover some more bad news out of Ajit Pai's FCC. They also discuss how Donald Trump put the last nail in the coffin of you personal privacy when it comes to your ISP.
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The Cord Cutting Data: https://www.groundedreason.com/cord-cutting-statistics-show-trouble-pay-tv/
Minnesota attempts state privacy law: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/isp-privacy-rules-could-be-resurrected-by-states-starting-in-minnesota/
Pai reverses rule for Charter to build out service to 1 million homes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fcc-reverses-merger-condition-requiring-charter-to-overbuild-broadband-service-1491237364
YouGov Poll on ISP Privacy Repeal: http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/tabs_HP_Online_Privacy_20170330.pdf
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In this episode Joel and Dennis discuss the recent action by Congress to remove consumer privacy protection when it comes to your ISP. They discuss what is hyperbole and what isn't and what we can do to still protect out privacy. They also discuss how the vote went down and how it connects to money donated from ISPs.
A History Of ISPs and Privacy Regulation: https://www.groundedreason.com/truth-repealing-online-privacy-protection/
What to look for in a VPN: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-to-chose-the-best-one/
OpenSecrets: https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2017/03/vote-correlation-internet-privacy-res/
ISP Donations to Votes: https://www.opensecrets.org/datasets/house-privacy-vote-correlation
Jared Newman's Tech Hive Article on Cord Cutting: http://www.techhive.com/article/3186232/streaming-services/no-cord-cutting-will-not-break-the-internet.amp.html
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The mediais at it again. Some are claiming that cord cutting isn't a thing. Others are saying that cord cutters are going to break the internet. Joel and I dissect a couple of articles and a recent Deloitte study that attempts to support these opposing narratives. We also take a look at some streaming services that aren't Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. We also lead off with the Senate valuing your ISP's profits more that your privacy.
Links for todays show:
The Senate values ISP profits over your Privacy: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20170323/10251536993/congress-just-voted-to-kill-consumer-broadband-privacy-protections.shtml
Cord Cutting will break the internet: https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2017-03-17/cord-cutting-millennials-may-break-america-s-internet
There is no cord cutting: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cord-cutting-isnt-happening-report-040100035.html
Streaming Services Other than Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime: https://www.groundedreason.com/9-lesser-known-tv-streaming-services/
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This week Dennis and Joel discuss two major ISPs and the problems they are having with consumers in New York and Ohio. There is a bit of self congratulations as the media seem to be agreeing with a lot of what Joel and Dennis have been saying about the new direction of the FCC.
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AT&T Alleged redlining in Ohio: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/att-allegedly-discriminated-against-poor-people-in-broadband-upgrades/
Verizon get’s sued by NY: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/nyc-sues-verizon-alleges-failure-to-complete-citywide-fiber-rollout/
An L.A. Times article basically reiterating everything we’ve said about Pai over the last few episodes. http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-fcc-broadband-20170310-story.html
Great Verge article on the FTC vs FCC regs. They even use our analogy: http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/10/14881068/fcc-privacy-rules-fight-web-history-ads
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This episode covers how to watch baseball without cable, Sling TV DVR and a ton of cord cutting news.
How to watch MLB baseball without cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-mlb-games-without-cable/
Cord Cutting is on the Rise - http://www.multichannel.com/news/content/cord-cutting-rise-tivo-study-finds/411378
I wanted to go over a disaster of an article that hit USA Today last week saying that cord cutting costs just as much as cable - http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/03/08/cutting-cord-could-cost-much-cable/98894132/
Ajit Pai dodged an important question when he was in front of congress last week - https://www.c-span.org/video/?423947-1/new-fcc-chair-ajit-pai-testifies-capitol-hill
A new Streaming Service hit the US from across the pond - https://www.britbox.com/
TiVo Maverik - http://zatznotfunny.com/2017-03/tivo-mavrik-breaks-cover/
Verizon new Internet Option - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/verizon-offers-prepaid-fios-with-lower-speeds-and-slightly-lower-price/
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Joel and Dennis discuss FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his recent speech where he calls Net Neutrality “a mistake.” We answer a question on last weeks VPN episode, and talk about Google's new Live TV service YouTube TV. We also go over how to watch March Madness when you don't have cable.
Support link to install IPVanish on an Amazon FireTV Stick https://support.ipvanish.com/customer/portal/articles/2650803
YouTube TV: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/02/finally-live-tv-made-for-you.html?m=1
Coverage of Ajit Pai’s Speech http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/28/14761510/fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-says-net-neutrality-was-a-mistake
Reasons why it’s complete BS: https://consumerist.com/2017/02/28/fcc-chair-claims-broadband-investment-at-historic-low-level-because-of-net-neutrality-thats-not-what-the-numbers-say/
How to watch March Madness without cable https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-march-madness-without-cable/
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Today's episode discusses Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, and why every home user needs one. They can provide access to content on the internet, protect your privacy, and keep your information secure.
Topics discussed today are covered in this article: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-to-chose-the-best-one
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Today we discuss the battle of the unlimited wireless data plans between AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. We also have a bit of news on a few Viacom Shows leaving Hulu, and a ridiculous statement made by an FCC commissioner not named Ajit Pai.
Article on Data Plan Comparison: https://www.cnet.com/news/how-does-verizon-unlimited-plan-stack-up-against-the-others/
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Today Joel and Dennis discuss the following:
How you can help save Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-you-can-save-net-neutrality/
PBS kids is available OTA in a bunch of areas so run an antenna scan also on streaming https://www.google.com/amp/deadline.com/2017/01/pbs-kids-channel-launch-tcs-1201887347/amp/?client=safari
ESPN streaming service - Last week at Disney’s quarterly earnings call the CEO of Disney Robert Iger said “We will be launching a direct-to-consumer sports service sometime in calendar 2017.” (Disney is the parent company behind ESPN.)
Cord cutting saves billions: https://www.groundedreason.com/cord-cutting-is-saves-americans-billions/
This week in Bad Ajit: Net Neutrality 2 Wrath of Pai
-FCC stops investigating Zero Rating https://www.wired.com/2017/02/fcc-oks-streaming-free-net-neutrality-will-pay/
-FCC blocks Lifeline expansion to offer internet https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/02/03/the-fcc-is-stopping-9-companies-from-providing-subsidized-broadband-to-the-poor/?utm_term=.66e74438b00f
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Dennis and Joel discuss the new AirTV device from Dish Network, the makers of Sling TV. They also discuss some FCC news this week from Ajit Pai, the new FCC Commissioner.
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AirTV: https://www.groundedreason.com/airtv/
FCC kills the Cable Box regulations : https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/fcc-chairman-pai-takes-wheelers-set-top-box-plan-off-the-table/
FCC pushes ATSC 3.0 : http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/2/14488608/4k-tv-broadcasts-ajit-pai-atsc-3-hdr
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Today we are going to talk about the New FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his potential affect on the freedoms will all enjoy online. We’ll also discuss how Senator Thune of SD is looking for compromise on the issue of net neutrality.
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This episode discusses a scheme that is taking place right now that's bigger than overturning Net Neutrality. The current administrations FCC transition plans will leave companies like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, and others completely unregulated and free of any consumer protections oversight. This plan could spell the end of cord cutting and open internet as we know it. This episode is the most important one we have done so far.
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In this episode we cover how the new 5G wireless spectrum will change the way internet is delivered to your home. We will also discuss how a practice called zero-rating has the potential to leave cord cutters right back where they started.
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Joel is back this week. This episode has us discussing just how many cord cutters are out their based on the latest numbers from Nielsen. We also discuss all the new cord cutting technology unveiled this year at CES 2017. You especially won't want to miss what Mohu and Sling TV have to offer. Below are some links to some of the products.
Dish's AirTV - https://www.groundedreason.com/airtv/
Mohu AirWave - https://www.groundedreason.com/mohu-airwave-wireless-antenna/
Tablo's DROID DVR and more - https://www.tablotv.com/blog/ces-2017-new-technology-new-ways-watch-ota-tv/
Hulu's new live service - http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/7/14195588/hulu-live-tv-streaming-internet-ces-2017
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This episode discusses how to watch the 2016-2017 NFL playoffs without cable TV, what jailbreaking a devices actually means, and the legality of owning a jailbroken Amazon Fire TV stick to stream TV and movies. Links addressed in this episode are as follows:
Is Jailbreaking an Amazon Fire TV legal: https://www.groundedreason.com/illegal-jailbreak-fire-stick/
Watching the NFL Playoffs Without Cable: https://www.groundedreason.com/2016-nfl-playoffs-without-cable/
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Younity is a media server that aggregates all your media files on all your devices and requires no configuration from users. . It's an amazing piece of software and today I get to interview the CEO of the company behind Younity, Erik Caso. For information on Todays Show check out https://www.groundedreason.com/younity-the-easy…use-media-server/
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Many listeners and readers of https://www.groundedreason.com have been asking about where to obtain cheap internet. We cover that it todays shows by discussing the following:
Cheap Internet without Cable: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/
Charter Sets Industry Standard With New Low Cost, High-Speed Broadband for U.S. Families, Seniors: https://newsroom.charter.com/press-releases/2016/charter-industry-standard-low-cost-broadband-families-seniors/
We also discuss a study released that shows broadband prices drop in areas with gigabit broadband: http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Broadband-Prices-Drop-in-Areas-With-Gigabit-Broadband-138369
Sling TV Roku Deal: https://www.groundedreason.com/recommends/SlingRoku
Roku Holiday Deals: https://www.groundedreason.com/recommends/RokuHoliday
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This episode starts as a discussion over the recent New York Post article calling HBO's new streaming service "disappointing." It goes on to cover the facets of cord cutting, just how many people are cutting the cord and how the media gets the trend so very wrong way to often.
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Today Dennis and Joel discuss the release of AT&T's new streaming service DirecTV Now. They also discuss Sling TV's plan for a cloud based DVR along with new premium channels on Amazon Prime and Netflix new long anticipated feature.
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DirecTV Now review: https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/
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In today's episode, Joel and Dennis discuss some of their favorite apps for saving both money and time. To see the full description of the apps discussed on todays show check out the full show notes page here: https://www.groundedreason.com/time-money-saving-apps/
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Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach has been selected to transition the FCC for the incoming Trump administration. Eisenach has been embroiled in ethics controversy and connected to ISP corporations for most of his career. Joel and Dennis discuss Eisenach's past and explain why we should all be worried about what this means for a free and open Internet.
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With Donald Trump entering the White House, much of the progress made when it comes to a fair and open internet could be erased. This could have a negative affect on cord cutters everywhere.
President-Elect Trump has specifically noted his distaste for Net Neutrality in the past. Join Joel and I as we go over what is likely to happen, and what we can do about it.
I recommend checking out these two previous episodes as a primer to whats at stake when it comes to this issues in a Trump presidency.
Trump's Internet Policy - https://www.groundedreason.com/trump-clinton-internet-policy/
Cable Boxes and the FCC - https://www.groundedreason.com/podcast-episode-cable-boxes-corruption/
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What is Blockchain - Essentially, block chain is a database that is distributed and manages a continuously growing list of records.
Those records are organized into blocks and each block has a link to the previous block. This is done through a complex system of rules that take the previous block and all the transaction records in the current block and create what is called a hash.
This discussion is a great primer on how Bitcoin is implemented using blockchain: http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/12427/can-someone-explain-how-the-bitcoin-blockchain-works
Why is this important - Trust! Don Tapscott calls blockchain the trust protocol. With an open ledger of transactions that show there was a transaction but not necessarily the details, the need for third party firms diminishes. The possible applications include currency, smart contracts, identity information, titles, deeds, and much more.
Why is this safe - Since it’s distributed, and each block is linked to the previous block you would have to hack each block in the chain. Not only that, but you would have to hack 51% of all the computers or nodes using the that blockchain at the same time.
News on the DirectTV streaming service DirectTV Now. I also discuss a new offering from Hulu, and have a bit of fun at the expense of everyones favorite cable company.
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Everyone is used to having a DVR with their cable subscription. Did you know you can use one to record free TV from your Antenna as well. Joel and I sit down to discuss the different types of OTA Antennas that are available and which one may be right for you.
This Episode is completely based on the information provided in this blog post - https://www.groundedreason.com/ota-dvr-without-cable/
This is a midweek Bonus episode of the Grounded Reason podcast.
Today I interview Michael Kirk. Michael is an engineer that was having trouble paying down student loans for him and his wife. So, he decided to start applying the data driven principles he uses at work to make every day decisions in his home life. Michael shares his methods and techniques on his website http://efficiencyiseverything.com.
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I met Michael through the cord cutting community. He used his data driven approach when it came to his TV and Movie viewing and discovered cable TV is one of the worst ways to spend your money. While this may be obvious, there is plenty Michael and I discussed that wasn't so obvious. Check out the notes below for more information about what we discussed.
Show Notes Introduction To give you an idea of how data can inform decisions let's use the game of Monopoly for example. Most people I play with try to get the monopoly for the most expensive properties they can and put hotels on them. However, once you look at the data, you find the real winning strategy.
Monopoly Data - http://www.tkcs-collins.com/truman/monopoly/monopoly.shtml
Interview with Michael Kirk Now Michael didn't come to talk games. He's taken a data approach to life. Below is a list of some of the things we covered during the interview.
- How to eat better food efficiently and affordably
- Checklist your routine activities to save time
- How this approach applies to cutting the cord.
- Various tricks to get some time back from your day like cutting out commercials
- How it helps with Health Insurance, buying a Car
- You can even measure your fun for efficiency
- We also discuss how this would even work with kids.
- Check out the tools on Michaels Website efficiencyiseverything.com
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Dennis and Joel have a lengthy discussion about the difference of opinion between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on issues concerning the Internet. Below are various links and information regarding topics discussed on today's episode.
Net Neutrality Rules the FCC enacted
- No Blocking: broadband providers may not block access to legal content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.
- No Throttling: broadband providers may not impair or degrade lawful Internet traffic on the basis of content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices.
- No Paid Prioritization: broadband providers may not favor some lawful Internet traffic over other lawful traffic in exchange for consideration of any kind—in other words, no "fast lanes." This rule also bans ISPs from prioritizing content and services of their affiliates.
Trump
- Trumps Tweet - Obama’s attack on the internet is another top down power grab. Net neutrality is the Fairness Doctrine. Will target conservative media.
The Fairness Doctrine--an FCC policy from the late '40s that said broadcasters must present issues in an honest, equitable, and balanced way--was eliminated in 1987. It has nothing to do with Net neutrality.
As one pundit noted, "How keeping the Internet accessible to everyone is somehow a power grab, or how it will somehow oppress conservatives, is beyond us. The Fairness Doctrine required equal time for opposing views; Net neutrality allows any idiot to use the Internet however he so chooses, without having to pay extra fees in order for people to actually see it.."
Clinton - Co-sponsored a bill in 2007 to attempt to fix the FCC original mistake in 2005
•Broadband service providers shall not interfere with the ability of any person to use a broadband service to access or offer any lawful content via the Internet;
•only prioritize content or services based on the type of content or services and the level of service purchased by the user, without charge for such prioritization.
Clinton pledged to defend the FCC’s net neutrality rules in court and continue to enforce them.
U.S. Internet Transition Plan of ICANN
- The U.S. U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has been stewarding the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit entity that controls the critically important Domain Naming System (DNS), which is responsible for coordinating the domain name hierarchy and IP addressing for the entire Internet.
- The Commerce Department’s June 10, 1998 Statement of Policy stated that the U.S. Government “is committed to a transition that will allow the private sector to take leadership for DNS management.”
- On October 1st The US Commerce Dept. relinquished its stewardship of ICANN which was really symbolic. ICANN has used a multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance consisting of various engineers, academics, businesses, non-government and government groups from all over the world. This is a standards and protocols body to ensure the proper creation of Internet Names and addresses. To say that the U.S. is giving up control of the internet is ridiculous and shows a complete ignorance of what the internet even is from a technical standpoint. https://www.yahoo.com/tech/us-cuts-cord-internet-oversight-113602357.html
Snopes article on the ICANN - http://www.snopes.com/2016/08/19/america-to-hand-off-internet/
SOPA - http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/17/technology/sopa_explained/
Clinton plan https://www.hillaryclinton.com/briefing/factsheets/2016/06/27/hillary-clintons-initiative-on-technology-innovation/
All the information on the Walking Dead discussed in this episode can be found here: https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-walking-dead-without-cable/
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Today we have a lengthy discussion on Artificial Intelligence. The show notes provide some more background on the topics discussed in today's episode.
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What is AI?
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Term coined in 1956 at a conference at Dartmouth College John McCarthy (Co-founder of MIT AI Lab) in attendance
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Types:
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http://alternativemindsets.co.uk/
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Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI) AKA Weak AI: Specializes in one area Think of Deep Blue beating Garry Kasparov in chess in 1996
- Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) AKA Strong AI: refers to a computer that is as smart as a human across the board—a machine that can perform any intellectual task that a human being can. Creating an AGI is a much harder task than creating an ANI, and despite the many different teams, companies and corporations working on it, we are yet to complete it.
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- Turing test: Alan Turing in 1950, of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human. Turing originally suggested that the machine would convince a human 70% of the time after five minutes of conversation), the machine is said to have passed the test.
- Artificial Superintelligence (ASI): Oxford philosopher and a current leading AI thinker Nick Bostrom defines superintelligence as “an intellect that is much smarter than the best human brains in practically every field, including scientific creativity, general wisdom and social skills.”
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- The “singularity” or “technological singularity.” This term has been used in math to describe an asymptote-like situation where normal rules no longer apply.
- In 1993, Vernor Vinge wrote a famous essay in which he applied the term to the moment in the future when our technology’s intelligence exceeds our own—a moment for him when life as we know it will be forever changed and normal rules will no longer apply.
- Ray Kurzweil The Singularity is Near as the time when the Law of Accelerating Returns has reached such an extreme pace that technological progress is happening at a seemingly-infinite pace, and after which we’ll be living in a whole new world.
What is happening in AI right now
- Last month, the White House announced a series of actions as part of a new White House Future of Artificial Intelligence initiative, designed to learn more about the benefits and risks of AI.
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- https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/06/27/how-prepare-future-artificial-intelligence
- White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has co-hosted two public workshops on opposite ends of the country—the first in Seattle at the University of Washington, focused on the legal and governance implications of AI, and the second here recently in Washington, DC, where we heard about AI for public good. This month and next, we will be in Pittsburgh on June 28 to discuss safety and control for AI, and New York City on July 7 to explore AI’s social and economic implications. You can join these events in person (subject to venue constraints) by registering via the event websites, or you can follow the discussion via livestream and social media, where we will be using the hashtag #FutureofAI.
- global economy are being profoundly re-shaped by software technology. Human jobs are being eaten by software, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms able to ingest and analyze massive volumes of data to inform and remotely control better process management decisions, more efficient outcomes.
- The Bank of England estimates that 48% of human workers will eventually be replaced by robotics and software automation,
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- Examples: uses drones to replace costly work teams driving around in trucks to monitor perimeter security or operations at large worksites like office campuses, mine sites, wind and solar power farms.
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- this company flies drones autonomously with computer vision — algorithms that gather and analyze such detailed data on the specific site environments that the drones will be able to fly themselves around obstacles.
- Visual Deep Learning technology will save lives, by precisely identifying suspected terrorists and hidden ordinance in remotely-recorded video feed
- Another of our A-AIaaS companies gathers, analyzes and reports air quality conditions local to the user’s hand-held device, navigating people toward a healthier life.
- can tell merchandizers what brands of clothing teenage concert-goers are wearing at Coachella; what is it that viewers don’t like about TV ads that causes them to change the channel.
- http://fortune.com/2016/06/15/bank-of-america-job-cuts/
- But AI still has many limitations, with AI scientists still not able to "solve the problem of common sense, of endowing a computer with the knowledge that every 5-year-old has," said Paul Cohen, program manager in the Information Innovation Office at the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and founding director of the University of Arizona School of Information's science, technology and arts program.
- There is, however, a class of problems where AI will do "magnificent things," by pulling information out of huge data sets to make increasingly specific distinctions, he added. IBM's recent decision to focus its Watson AI computer on medical diagnostics is a potential "game changer," he said. "Medical diagnosis is about making finer and finer distinctions," he said. "Online marketing is about making finer and finer distinctions. If you think about it, much of the technology humans interact with is about putting you in a particular bucket."
- http://www.computerworld.com/article/2692377/enterprise-software/the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-will-computers-take-your-job.html
- DARPA now has a project that focuses on using software to assemble code, by pulling from code that someone has already written, Cohen said. Many programmers today focus more on assembling code from resources such as StackOverflow.com, instead of re-creating code that already exists, he said, and DARPA has automated that process.
- http://www.pcworld.com/article/2986396/this-is-how-the-future-looks-with-ibm-watson-and-perfect-data.html
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In the 1921 play R.U.R. by Karel Čapek, a race of self-replicating robot slaves revolt against their human masters.
- In the film Master of the World the War-Robot kills its own inventor.
- Skynet in the Terminator series decides that all humans are a threat to its existence.
- "The Second Renaissance", a short story in The Animatrix, provides a history of the cybernetic revolt within the Matrix series.
- In the Mega Man X series of video games, robots conclude that humans are inferior and decide to go Maverick.
- In the Halo universe,
- In System Shock
- In the 2007 video game Mass Effect, the Reapers, also known as the "Old Machines," are a highly advanced race of synthetic organisms that harvest all sentient life in the galaxy by their own agenda.
- The film 9, by Shane Acker, features an AI called B.R.A.I.N., which
- In Marvel Comics' universe, an AI named Ultron
- Gort from The Day the Earth Stood Still, a movie of 1951, belonged to a robot police force that was given ultimate and irreversible authority to destroy any aggressors, thus making interplanetary war unthinkable. However, in all other matters, each planet is free to govern itself.
- Though still under human authority, Isaac Asimov's Zeroth Law of the Three Laws of Robotics implied a benevolent guidance by robots.
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Today I'll share everything I currently know about the DirectTV Now streaming service. I'll also discuss the massive fine that was just handed down by the FCC to our favorite cable operator.
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Dennis and Joel discuss how the Pay TV industry uses cable TV boxes to hide the total cost of having pay TV. They also cover cable companies use shady tactics to obscure the facts, like funding "academic" papers. Dennis will break down the actual cost of those "low cost" cable TV plans.
- Survey to providers shows average customer has 2.6 cable boxes at $7.43 for $231.82 a year http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/07/cable-tv-box-rental-fees-cost-average-household-232-a-year/
- Shill trying to rebut the survey with his own data http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/technology/276969-the-obama-administration-is-misleading-consumers-on-set-top-box
- Here is the evidence on why the Phoenix Center is shilling for the pay-TV industry http://www.teletruth.org/FTCspeakercorporateties.htm
Dennis and Joel also discuss the FCCs plan to end these shenanigans.
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Today Joel and I will address a listener question and cover big news about Google's new ChromeCast.
Wired Recap of today's Google Event - https://www.wired.com/2016/10/google-hardware-event-everything-announced/
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Dennis explains how Roku threw a wrench into his weekend getaway to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.
If you don't want any spoilers on Horror Night then skip ahead to about 12:30, but Joel and I had some fun with this so you may want to listen anyway.
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Today Joel and I will address a listener questions and cover big news about a new streaming service, and the new Amazon Fire TV stick.
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Dennis and Joel go into detail on how to get great TV reception with an antenna. Due to compression in cable TV signals, the quality of antenna TV is much better than cable TV. The best part is, it's completely free! TV fool is the web based tool we've recommended to figure out how to figure out where your TV signals are located.
Well the boys received an email from a listener completely baffled by the TV Report tool. Today they are going to explain how to not only figure out the TV Fool report, but go into the intricacies of getting great OTA TV reception.
While this episode covers much more than TV fool, it may be help fool to follow the steps below to get the information for your locations
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This is a mini episode of the Grounded Reason Podcast sans Joel. He will return on Monday. Today, Dennis will discuss one of the most cost effective ways to cut the cord. He will also cover news on the Google Fiber saga in Nashville, AT&T’s new streaming service, and streaming the Presidential Debates.
Dennis was recently on an episode of the The Money Girl Podcast
For information on using the solutions discussed in this episode, check out The Ultimate Guide to Cable TV Alternatives.
For the information discussed in this episode and more about Sling TV check out my review of Sling TV.
For information discussed on Playstation Vue, check out my review of Playstation Vue.
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Municipal Internet in the United States has the potential to save many from the tyranny of ISPs. Find out how some areas of the country use municipal internet to provide affordable high speed internet access to the public. Also find out who is trying to stop these efforts for their own financial gain.
Links to sources mentioned on todays show
NC anti-municipal internet law - http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H129v7.pdf
ISP Lobby strong in N.C. - http://www.dailytech.com/Time+Warner+ATT+Win+Big+NC+Gov+Wont+Veto+AntiMunicipal+Internet+Bill/article21696.htm
States with Laws Against Municipal Broadband - http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/02/isp-lobby-has-already-won-limits-on-public-broadband-in-20-states/
Interactive Map of Municipal Internet Access - https://muninetworks.org/communitymap
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Dennis is going to be on The Money Girl Podcast, a podcast about personal finance. Host Laura Adams is going to be interviewing Dennis on cutting the cord. Laura has literally written the book on personal finance. She has been featured on Bloomberg, CNBC, NPR, and other major media outlets. The episode is due to be released on 9/21/2016
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This episode looks at how the United States compares to other countries around the world when it comes to internet speed Affordability and access. We also cover which country has the worlds best Internet access, and how it came to be worlds ahead of most other countries.
We then analyze the state of Internet in the U.S. and try to understand how our current Internet Infrastructure arrived at the situation it's in today. Is there anything we could do to improve Access in the United States? Listen and find out.
Links mentioned in this episode are below.
FCC's Fifth International Broadband Data Report
2016 Q1 ISP U.S. Subscribers by Company
Comcast give Customers the run around in Chicago
Akamai Q4 2015 State of the Internet Report
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Today is more of a min-episode where I discuss a few new channels that have been added to Sling TV. I'll also discuss tips to improve streaming quality for Sling TV and how to avoid buffering and dropped connections. Show links are below.
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Tips to improve Home Wi-Fi
How to ping your router
Quality of Service (QoS) on your Router
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Today I'll be discussing some new DVR functionality available when you combine 2 popular products, and I'll also cover the battle over telephone poles taking place right now between a few massive companies.
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The Internet of Things is the idea that will shape our future world. Everything from lights, to doors, to even diapers are networked on the Internet. Dennis and Joel will discuss how the Internet of Things affects us today and what is to come in the future. We'll also get into how Dennis embarrassed his daughter in front of a friend with a simple a smart bulb.
Todays show will cover Smart Homes, Smart Cities, Driverless Cars, and more. We discover that the Google driverless car actually gets in more accidents than human drivers. Find out why that is a misleading statistic and why we want one anyway.
Show Links are Below:
What is the Internet of Things
Stats on Googles Driverless Car
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Today I'll discuss Cable TV subscriber losses, changes to CBS All Access and some big Netflix announcements.
Today Dennis and Joel discuss the Kodi Media Center. They cover what Kodi is, what it does, and how you can use Kodi to cut the cord. This episode covers all the nuances of Kodi and how it is vastly different from a streaming service, and isn't itself a streaming device.
Kodi is at it's core is media center software that can aggregate all your content through one interface. Dennis and Joel also go fairly deep into the subject of piracy and how it is hurting Kodi's image. Concerns are also discussed on how you could be pirating movies and TV and not even know it.
An official install of Kodi is 100% legal. It’s essentially an extremely robust media player. Kodi, by itself, comes with no video content. That is up to the user to supply. That is also where the legal grey area begins.
Here is the link on Grounded Reason Dennis mentions in the episode: What is Kodi and is it Legal?
To explore Kodi yourself, check out this fantastic quick start guide on Kodi's website.
If interested, you can check out this other guide on Kodi's website on how to use Kodi in a DIY DVR setup.
As promised: The Vox Article on the Neural Network that Watched Blade Runner
I also want to say that the bit at the end is completely an homage to our favorite podcast.
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Today I'll cover news on New Streaming Channels released this week for various services. Links mentioned on today's episode are:
Sling TV
PlayStation Vue
Podcasts should be of interest to cord cutters. Instead of video on demand, it's audio on demand. Why pay for satellite radio or listen to a ton of commercials on terrestrial radio when there is all this quality free audio content out there.
Just getting into podcasts? Joel and Dennis let you know their favorite podcasts. When we first started listening to podcasts it was hard to discover content. This episode will point you in the right direction. Here are a few we love in no particular order.
Serial - A feat of investigative journalism of a mysterious true crime.
Nerdist Podcast - Nerds, Chris Hardwick and friends, hang out and interview celebrities.
NoSleep Podcast - An anthology horror podcast born out of the NoSleep subreddit. Black Tapes - If you've listen to Serial, imagine if it was paranormal. We’re Alive - The dead walk in this post-apocalypse zombie-esque audio drama. It's my personal favorite. Pseudopod - Horror fiction anthology podcast. This one has been going a long time. Invisibilia - This one is about the invisible forces that control human behavior – ideas, beliefs, assumptions and emotions. It's one of the best podcasts around. TED Radio Hour - A podcast based on the Ted Talks we all know and love. How Did this Get Made - Three actor/comedians riff on movies that are so bad you wonder . . . Freakonomics - A podcast about using economic theory to find the truth when it comes to the human condition.
This is an Update Edition of the Grounded Reason Podcast. When news happens in regard to topics addressed on the Grounded Reason Podcast, Dennis will provide a bonus episode to keep subscribers informed. This episode is recorded the day it's released so it's always a timely account.
Today I'll covers the Internet Access Monopoly's recent ploy to force you to pay for your own privacy on the Web.
Links mentioned on today's episode are
ISP Think Tank: Charging For Broadband Privacy Helps The Poor!
File an FCC Complaint
In this episode, Joel and I discuss how to watch the 2016 NFL season without a cable or satellite TV subscription. For all the information and details discussed in this episode refer to the article How to Watch the NFL without Cable. It also goes into details on how to get around the blackout with NFL Game Pass using a smart DNS. I user Overplay SmartDNS to do this, which is covered in the article. This episode explains how to watch the NFL this season using streaming technologies and over the air broadcast TV. The previous podcast episodes on Streaming Cable TV and TV Antennas are highly relevant, so you may want to give them a listen. I want to thank everyone out there for listening. If you are enjoying the show in iTunes could you please hit the “Subscribe” button. The number of new subscriptions is one of the metrics iTunes uses to rank shows. Ranking higher will introduce the podcast to a wider audience and would really help the show. Todays show is sponsored by Mohu antennas. As you will hear in todays show an antenna is an easy way to catch your local NFL team’s games. I use a Mohu Sky antenna to watch the Ravens here in Baltimore. If you are interested in purchasing a Mohu antenna, please visit their website at http://gomohu.com/grounded and any purchase you make supports the podcast. Use Promo Code “Grounded” for 20% off.
This episode Dennis and Joel discuss two streaming services that deliver popular channels like ESPN, AMC, HGTV, FX, and more without requiring a traditional cable or satellite subscription. We get into what we like about them, where they lack, and what we hope the future holds for these services. We also discuss how to gauge whether on not it's worth your while to pick up one of these services or go with another alternative.
This episode also references two previous episodes, so listening to them may be helpful to you. Those are the episodes on TV antennas, and the episode on Cord Cutting.
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For the information discussed in this episode and more about Sling TV check out my review of Sling TV.
For information discussed on Playstation Vue, check out my review of Playstation Vue.
For a comprehensive guide on replacing cable TV check out my Ultimate Guide to Cable TV Alternatives.
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Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Grounded Reason podcast. Today, Joel and Dennis talk about TV Antennas, signal amplifiers and all the fun that comes along with them. We also discuss Joel's Dog and his recent mishap and my encounter with a hornets nest.
This episode is a continuation of the topics briefly discussed in the episode on Cord Cutting.
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In this episode Joel and I discuss my reasons for ditching cable TV and what it’s like to “cut the cord.” Cord cutting has been the major focus of GroundedReason.com thus far, so it only makes sense that it’s the topic of our first podcast. This episode also touches upon my bug phobia and how much time people don’t realize they lose watching commercials.
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