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Thank You. Thank you for listening into The Stolendroids Podcast week after week for the past seven years. Your support has meant the world to us and we've strived to always do our very best for you. Episode 364 is the last episode of The Stolendroids Podcast. Thank you again for making everything worth it and for encouraging us on this adventure. Sincerely, Zuke Arakaki Jeremiah Zohner Bryan Schmidt
Zuke’s Favorite: The Wes Anderson Genre
Schmidty’s Favorite: Take On Me (Floppotron)
Zohner’s Favorite: Behind the scenes at Disneyland
So the studies are in and, surprise surprise, it turns out the video games to not make you a crazy murder-happy sociopath! I know it's hard to understand, but it turns out that this study has been done before . . . repeatedly. What does, perhaps, indicate that you're a sociopath is when you use the stolen information of over 50 MILLION Facebook users to create a campaign to become President. Oops.
Headlines:
Violent video games don't breed violence Strava changes their policy on who sees what Trump-linked firm harvests user data from 50 million Facebook users without permission... ...but was it a breach? YouTube Kids just wants to educate about the lizard hybrids in power Equifax exec charged with insider trading EU wants to filter all code uploaded to the Web Broadcom drops Qualcomm bid AMD has its own Spectre Meltdown problem TSA isn't searching your phones. They just want to see everything that's on them Fitbit reveals new wearables Blackberry: Still good if you're in a drug cartel! Google Maps introduces new way to give addresses in places where they may not exist
Zuke’s Favorite: The Last Jedi fixes all Star Wars space battles
Zohner’s Favorite: Avengers Assemble
It's funny how a state that has an anthropomorphic set of male genitals as a mascot for a local college feels that they have the moral high ground when it comes to porn. No, seriously look it up; if you want to look at porn in Rhode Island, you'll have to pay your extortion fee to the state . . . or go to a college game and watch their mascot. Keep it classy Rhode Island!
In other wonderful news, Trump has no idea how anything in the world works it seems as he panders to scared, conservative elderly people by blaming violence on Pong. So, you know that battle we've been fighting (and winning) for the last 20 years? Yeah, he just renewed it. Oh, also, Equifax. Because, Equifax.
Headlines:
Washington state becomes the first to enforce net neutrality Rhode Island becomes the first to become a digital police state Trump is a moron Snap Bros LLC lays of the department that may actually know what it's doing Amazon apologizes to Alexa owners for letting the trapped child's soul in their Echo speak The bros over at Uber don't seem to have much to show Uber's data breach gets expensive in Pennsylvania Equifax. MoviePass CEO jokes about being from 1984. Says he was joking. Chicago mobs work a little differently now than they used to. UK empowers their citizens to fight back against unfair ISP's
Zuke’s Favorite: Lost In Space
Zohner’s Favorite: The Ring Doorbell
Hey, do you know what happens when Zuke reads a lot of words, but never hears them out loud? He can't pronounce them. So words like applique, chipotle, and banal come out VERY different than they should.
In actual news, if a company says that some accounts may have been accessed, it's just best to assume ALL accounts have been accessed. If Google is suddenly launching a product out of nowhere, it's likely to try and beat another company to the punch. And if you deliberately write malware code that you INTEND to be used to screw over people, expect no sympathy from us when you are sentenced to prison. If it were up to us, you'd be gelded on the spot.
Headlines:
On behalf of Utah, we're sorry Equifax found more people behind the couch that were compromised The few, the proud, the ones with stolen identities New password integration will tell you if your login has been compromised Snap forgets the failure of their first glasses. Plans to do it again Snap's first year may have been a payday to the CEO, but no one else is getting paid The battle to restore Net Neutrality is already underway! Malware author surprisingly doesn't get death penalty Google "launches" Slack competitor, but really just to go against Microsoft Amazon buys Ring to bring it into the Alexa fold New Blackberry is heading to India . . . supposedly. Fitbit plans on a new family of smart watches Want a Galaxy S9? Just buy it straight from Samsung
Zuke’s Favorite: How to make your own moon
Zohner’s Favorite: The Hamilton Polka
We've got news from the Mobile World Congress and Nokia has got some cool stuff for us! Yeah, I know: we're surprised too!
Apple, meanwhile, can't seem to sell enough of the iPhone X to really make it last and Samsung might be holding back on features until 2019. Elsewhere we've got conservatives who act like bots and retweet bots and follow bots . . . surprised and upset that they are getting tagged as possible bots. I'm not judging, I'm just saying that if you don't want to be called a cultist then maybe you shouldn't be drinking Kool-Aid in that white robe!
Headlines:
Nokia's new flagship smartphone has it going on in all the right places Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 and S9+ Samsung restarts Galaxy S8 OTA rollout The first $999 Android phone is not what you thought T-Mobile knows how to handle a vulnerability iPhone X sales are not going as well as hoped Intel is just being the worst with this Meltdown business Samsung Max is here and it's strong Swype for Android and iOS is no more. I take it back, Russian bots are the worst Twitter's new rules might hurt us Maybe don't retweet so many bots if you don't want to be considered a bot! Kylie Jenner just erased $1.5B worth of Snap value with a tweet Snap to users: "We hear you, we just don't care." Snap CEO gets third biggest payout ever FCC officially kills net neutrality. Let the Hunger Games begin Google releases Microsoft flaws, again. OMG IT'S THE MATRIX PHONE!
Zuke’s Favorite: Automatic Pro
Zohner’s Favorite: DNA Testing Kit
Don't you hate it when the app you don't really need to use to do something you don't actually need to do makes changes? It makes it just so difficult to do the thing. How can they even expect you to continue on like that?
On a slightly more serious note, there's a sneeze somewhere in this episode that I was going to edit out so you wouldn't have to listen to it, but I forgot. So, SPOILER ALERT: You are going to hear me clear my entire nasal passage REALLY QUICKLY. If you're wearing headphones . . . well, just don't listen on headphones. How about we just say that and call it good.
Oh yeah, and Nokia beat out Google, HTC, and Sony in the smartphone market (say whaaaaaaat?).
Headlines:
Huawei phones get the boycott from FBI, CIA, NSA Verizon decides to stop listening to FCC because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Nokia is the 11th highest selling smartphone in the world?! The HTC 10 supposedly has Android O, but no one has seen the update yet Samsung stops Android O rollout, then deletes it from servers YouTube TV gains channels without being a better value Finally! You can share your shopping list with Facebook friends! Twitter to discontinue Mac client Snapchat CEO says user's tears only make his erection grow Belgium tells Facebook to stop tracking people Intel is in the middle of 32 class action lawsuits over Meltdown Windows introduces high performance mode Apple HomePod is out to destroy your furniture But so is the Sonos One!
Zuke’s Favorite: Olympic Upset is Awesome Upset
Zohner’s Favorite: Black Panther
No sleep and no sleep make Zohner something something.
There is a ton of news in the tech world this week and none of it makes a lick of sense. It doesn't help that we're recording the episode so late that it might as well be morning. So, um, yeah. Here are some headlines.
Headlines:
Apple says it doesn't need obscurity for security. We'll see. Apple innovates new types of debt Apple Watch can accidentally detect diabetes Intel is making glasses you WANT to wear Yes, Samsung is releasing a foldable phone! Google releases Visual Core to 3rd party apps Google is being sued for the Pixel phone launch Windows 10 S is dead. Long live Windows 10 S. Google says "No more unsecure web for you!" Twitter actually MADE money! Facebook is testing the feature we all want for all the wrong reasons Nest is done as a stand alone company Best Buy stops selling CD's. Is this a bad thing? Amazon is launching their own delivery service, like we didn't know this already Equifax really is just the worst!
Zuke’s Favorite: BLR NFL
Zohner’s Favorite: 100 Years of Jack Kirby
In breaking news that shouldn't surprise anyone, you are surrounded by computers. They are in your car, on your wrist, in your pocket, in your backpack, in your microwave! Unless, apparently, you're an Apple user; then it's all magic, I guess. At least that's the message Apple seems to be trying to drive home with their latest marketing push. "Don't think about it. It's beautiful. It just works, 'automagically'!"
In other news, companies that should have nothing to do with making software continue to do so anyway in an effort to further ruin your life. Unfortunately, even the companies that ARE supposed to make software are finding ways to ruin your life by leaking information too! Also, ever think you'd hear an idea that was so bad that even Ajit Pai gives it a hard "NOPE"? Yeah, me either.
Headlines:
Equifax needs to stop developing software Slack leaves the Apple Watch Apple ads are just plain stupid. Samsung's numbers show they are now officially richer than God. Latest data shows people choose Google G Suites when they don't know Office365 is a thing. YouTube TV hits Roku, Apple TV coming soon. Advocacy group wants to kill Facebook Messenger for Kids. We should let them. Google acquires HTC. Well, the parts of it that matter anyway. A nationalized 5G network is such a bad idea, even Ajit Pai is against it. Fitness tracking data just disclosed some CIA blacksites. Facebook blocks a user group because they're worried it might look racist if they don't? OnePlus accidentally exposes 40,000 users credit cards
Zuke’s Favorite: Ant Man and the Wasp
Zohner’s Favorite: #whiteeyesmatter
So, it turns out that maybe (just maybe) the concept of Net Neutrality was actually a good one. And maybe (just maybe) it would have benefited the ISP's as well. And maybe (probably) we are going to witness a hilarious walk back in policies as major ISP's try and get the FCC to stop this boulder they've pushed down the mountain. Who knew?!
Also, people are really stupid about which information they're ok with sharing and when they decide to actually freak out about it: Facebook telling people in the immediate vicinity where I am and what I'm doing and who I'm with? That's convenience. Microsoft asking my PC which model of CPU I have so it can track performance and vulnerabilities? MAJOR BREACH OF PRIVACY!
Headlines:
AT&T is the first to figure out that maybe Net Neutrality was good Well, Montana figured it out before AT&T Ethics Oversight to investigate FCC fraud in Net Neutrality The Galaxy S9 looks pretty . . . meh? Newsflash! Google is tracking info in phones. We turn everything over to Russia to study the code, then get surprised when they can hack it? Apple gets with the times and enables emergency location tracking Surprise, surprise. Another dating app has insecure encryption. YouTube's support of artists seems a lot like a shakedown Microsoft: "You say you want transparency? Fine! Here's ALL THE DATA!" New Windows 10 laptops take solid aim at Chromebooks Intel asks you to stop installing the patch they insisted you install Top Tech Tip! Don't bite your batteries. Ever.
Zuke’s Favorite: Star Trek, Tarantino style!
Zohner’s Favorite: Best ribs ever
Google is having problems as they rush to fix WiFi bugs, while Apple continues to copy Samsung by having phone batteries catch fire. Meanwhile Amazon is looking for the next big city to plunder and the federal government is looking to extort the major mobile phone companies. It's absolute madness all around!
Headlines:
Google moves to take on Audible Amazon looks to destroy another city, Hunger Games style Google Home introduces WiFi problem into homes Chromecast WiFi bug gets a patch Google Pay to try and bring back Google Wallet New iOS setting will let you turn off battery throttling iPhone battery reportedly starts smoking Apple to bring $350B back into USA Rumors are circulating that iPhone X may soon reach end of life! Apple shareholders worry about iPhone addiction Tim Cook says that's stupid macOS learns what it means to be popular with DNS hack Minority Report style system isn't any better than guessing Facebook will soon prioritize news you think is "trustworthy" Feds threaten cell carriers if they don't drop Huawei
Zuke’s Favorite: Holdo basically "Dragonball-D'd" the First Order Zohner’s Favorite: Brush smarter
Zuke, Schmidty, and Dr Squishy come to you right from CES 2018! We talk about what we saw, what's going to be hot, what's really not, and what we REALLY didn't expect to see up on the second floor!
Well, it’s 2018 and so far, it’s not looking great. Intel’s hardware has a massive defect that’s requiring software patches that throttle performance, GoPro and eero are doing mass layoffs, HP computers caught Samsung’s flu and now their batteries are exploding, and this is just the first 20 minutes of our show!
Headlines:
Ohh, ISP uses extortion on customers! Yay no Net Neutrality GoPro lays off a significant portion of the company HP goes all Samsung on us FCC continues to try and screw us over Intel design flaw ruins the computer industry Vulnerability affects Intel, AMD, ARM, and Apple Intel CEO made sure to sell his stock before releasing info on the vulnerability EPIC Games says Intel is to blame for performance issues Class action lawsuit goes after Intel Intel launches new 8th Gen Core CPU. No one cares. eero lays off 30 people. Says they will stick to wifi Spotify hit with massive lawsuit for copyright infringement
Zuke’s Favorite: Flaming cyclone fountain! OH YEAHHHH
Schmidty’s Favorite: This Video Is 2D And 3D Simultaneously: the Pulfrich Effect
Collin’s Favorite: Earthbound Let's Play | IdiotBoxGames
To say that 2017 was a bit of a misstep for Apple would, I feel, be putting it lightly. However, maybe it's a misstep they need to have to get through and finally be free of the ever present question they've been haunted with for years: "Would Jobs have done that?"
Meanwhile, 'Swatting' continues to be just about the worst thing related to video games. And yes, that includes horrendous wages, rampant sexism, and EA. Just trust us on this, it's still the worst.
totesbigly
Headlines:
YouTube leaves Fire TV earlier than expected WhatsApp drops Blackberry and Windows Phone support Apple says sorry not sorry HTC and Motorola say they don't slow down phones Neither do Samsung or LG Apple may face criminal charges of iPhone slowdowns Demand for the iPhone X seems to be dropping A lot of Apple devices were activated over the holidays People really like the Echo Dot Some Sonos and Bose speakers are vulnerable to hacking The Library of Congress won't archive every tweet after all DMCA exemption requested to save online games WHO considers recognizing gaming disorders Forever 21 data breach Swatting hoax leads to death of father of two Suspect was arrested in LA
Zuke’s Favorite: Kylo really doesn't like his uncle
Zohner’s Favorite: The Toys That Made Us
It's a festivus miracle! Everyone gets the episode early!
Not that it's going to do anything for you, mind you. After all, we're still getting hacked, your information is still getting leaked with alarming regularity, Facebook can't decide how they want us to use it, and Twitter doesn't want you to use abusive language anymore (unless you're the President).
So, it's business as usual in the world!
Headlines:
Kaspersky Labs sues Trump administration Keeper sues reporter over vulnerability story Uber is a taxi company AT&T giving bonuses to all the employees Apple showing courage with apps Eric Schmidt stepping down Alphabet boss Blockchain in the name means that you're valuable Apple admits to slowing down older phones More ...and they’re being sued over it And the worst passwords of 2017 are... Microsoft to Google: "Grow Up" This malware will actually damage your phone WordPress captcha plugin was vulnerable Your phone's screen may soon heal itself Massive data leak gives away all your information except your name Well fine then, Zuke is a liar. Google, an ad company, is going to block ads Beware the Chinese backdoor Facebook goes after "Like" spammers Twitter introduces new safety policies, unless you're the President
Apple has been blowing things this month. It started with software, went to security, and has finished with our very minds. That's right; Apple has launched a couple products that could really change things! If only one of them wasn't as much as a car (or small home, or food for a family for a year).
Also, Ajit Pai is an absolute tool. Not for the whole Net Neutrality thing (well, maybe that too). No, he's just a tool in general. I hope Google indexes that. I hope his name shows up in future Google searches with that descriptor. That might become the metatag for the site. Just saying.
Headlines:
BlackBerry Priv given a death sentence Ataribox delayed HP laptops bundled with keyloggers The new iMac Pro will melt your face and a years worth of your income App Store opens 'Pre-Order' possibilities Apple Watch just became cool! Apple let a fake app into the App Store A letter alleging that Uber spied has been released Firefox respects your privacy by adding add-ons without permission iTunes not going to the Microsoft Store Ajit Pai is a tool Amazon will now sell Apple TV and Google Chromecast Windows 10 came with insecure password manager
Zuke’s Favorite: Even Villains Love Christmas
Zohner’s Favorite: What’s in the box?
We've done it. We've found the bottom of the barrel. Of all the stupid stories we've ever had to report on, we've finally found the worst one ever. See, it turns out that if a guy doesn't like a girl, he can threaten to find her home and attack her and that's his right. But if she says that guys are jerks? Oooh boy, is she ever in trouble!
Yeah, a bunch of stuff happened elsewhere, but it doesn't feel like it's even on the same level as that. Good on you, Facebook; you've finally broken the internet.
Headlines:
December isn't starting too good for Apple Updating to macOS 10.13.1 could reactivate root access bug Apple looking to buy Shazam Zero-day iOS HomeKit vulnerability allows remote access to smart accessories including locks Apple ban on App Store will mess with small businesses YouTube launching subscription service YouTube discontinuing access to Amazon Fire TV more more Facebook isn't very subtle with data mining Facebook now wants to suck your kids into their dark world Facebook banning women for being mean Mozilla and Yahoo sue each other more Uber laundered payment to hacker Uber and rape. All you need to know right there.
Zuke’s Favorite: I'm Marry Poppin's Y'all!
Zohner’s Favorite: eero Plus
We all kinda knew that Chinese apps may not be on the up and up, but we didn't they would be so blatant about stealing info. Oh, and Google too. Yes, that Google. After all, when you told your phone you didn't want to be tracked, that was just a suggestion, right?
Also Uber.
Headlines:
Might want to turn off Bluetooth next time you get gas Nest didn't do so well on its own. Time to roll it back in with Google Google tracking us even when we tell it not to Google getting the screws put to it for tracking us DO NOT USE CHINESE APPS! Supreme Court: Is Location Private Info? Comcast promises not to be evil, even though they just changed their customer promise Don't screw with New York's Attorney General! Apple deals with THE DUMBEST security flaw ever HP installs spying bloatware? That's unpossible! Windows 10 sets Washington State goes after Uber in court (get in line) Uber is bleeding money right now Judge is NOT happy with Uber Samsung says fuzzy batteries are the best!
Zuke’s Favorite: INFINITY WAR!!
Zohner’s Favorite: Billy Joel - Live at Bonnaroo
With everyone getting busted for sexual assault, I guess the FCC felt they had to "1 Up" everybody and screwed us all without our consent! Seems about right for this administration.
We were probably asking for it, though; flaunting our high speed connections and posting information whenever and wherever we wanted. We probably secretly wanted this. No? No one wanted this? You're telling me 99.7% of the population actively said "NO WE DON'T WANT THIS" and they still did it? Well I'm sure we still all had it coming.
Headlines:
FCC tosses out your comments because SCREW YOU FCC keeps all the fake anti-NN comments because SCREW YOU FCC releases new policy titled SCREW YOU, during Thanksgiving dinner because SCREW YOU FCC moves to block states from protecting citizens because SCREW THEM TOO Uber . . . . grooooaaaannnnnnnn Still Uber . . . . ughhhhh Jeez, Uber. Seriously! Imgur was hacked. Probably doesn't mean anything. Youtube would really appreciate it if child exploitation videos weren't a thing Wow, Apple. Child labor? REALLY? iPhone X gets unlocked by 10 year old kid DJI offers to reward you for finding bugs. The reward is prison time?
Zuke’s Favorite: Getting close and personal with Weird Al
Zohner’s Favorite: Who's the better Seinfeld?
Funny how when it's another set of religious radicals bringing down buildings and peoples it's ok.
We're loopy as ever with our latest show recording yet! Zohner is completely out of the loop and Zuke sort of forgot what the internet even looked like, yet there's still some weird stuff going on in the tech world! Like how everyone seems to have a back door vulnerability (not like that). Or how Apple is only a couple releases from really (REALLY) pissing off their fan base. Or how Amazon's new method of letting people into your home actually isn't a very good idea! Actually . . . I guess that last one isn't so weird.
Headlines:
OnePlus has a wide open door to hackers Google wants to nerf a security app's entire purpose Facebook makes a change. People freak out. United Healthcare does something awesome! Blah blah blah another tap to pay blah Apple brings coprocessor to iMac for Siri. That's cool! iOS update fixes what's wrong with iPhone X Apple delays the HomePod EA tries to reverse course from being too douchey Belgium investigates EA for being douchey Germany's paranoia might be well founded Department of Defense proves that they're pretty much just incompetent Bluetooth hack opens up all smart speakers Amazon makes good on everyone's predictions FCC stops pretending to care about consumers
Zuke’s Favorite: How kids should be having fun
Zohner’s Favorite: How to go green and 260MPH
You know that feeling you get when you can't tell if someone is trying to make a fool of you or not? Yeah, Facebook's new idea sounds kinda like that! They'll help block your nudes if you send them nudes. Don't they claim not to allow nudes anyway?
The new iPhone X is the greatest thing Apple has made in a long time, so long as you don't destroy it utterly by simply using it. Twitter thinks that maybe it's time to rethink the idea of offering a status badge that says "Hey, we endorse racists!" And even Snapchat's CEO understands why people don't like to use it!
Headlines:
Humvee sues Activision over Call of Duty Driverless shuttle crashes on first day What really happened with the driverless shuttle crash? TripAdvisor now warns if you might get raped But TripAdvisor might still be liars Twitter increases their character limit Twitter decides to rethink the whole 'Verification' thing The iPhone X is fragile iPhones don't like the letter 'i' Facebook will make sure your nudes don't show up on their site... if you send them nudes Ninth graders did an awesome science experiment Marissa Mayer apologizes for data breach, but Russia Logitech says goodbye to Harmony Link Niantec developing Harry Potter AR game Snapchat CEO says app is too hard to use Keylogger found in MantisTek GK2 keyboards Wikileaks tells us what we all suspected: they're tools
Zuke’s Favorite: LinkedIn becomes useful!
Zohner’s Favorite: How to shut down email scammers
Things are not great over at TripAdvisor right now, what with them sending people to get attacked and then trying to hide it. The Pixel 2 XL is having an even worse week, if that was even possible. And Apple may have strung the iPhone 8 out to dry!
Headlines:
TripAdvisor deletes rape warning for Mexican resort Google Pixel 2 XL units apparently skipped QA Seriously, what's up with the Pixel 2 XL QA process? Microsoft employee installs Chrome after Edge fails him Honeywell getting in on the smart home security market Google Drive files may disappear on you Apple rethinks "Bring Your Daughter To Work" day iPhone sales may never take off, thanks to Apple Walmart replaces the lowest employees with robots Amazon now the second highest employer in US T-Mobile and Sprint will not merge Fake WhatsApp app downloaded over a million times Microsoft ends its free Windows 10 upgrade Saudi robot now has more rights than Saudi women
Zuke’s Favorite: The Dark Tower
Zohner’s favorite: Blackr
Thanks to Ruff and Zane for supporting us on Patreon!
Good news everybody! We're one step closer to that state-run media and propaganda stage we've all been looking forward to! Hooray! Verizon has reached a whole new level of horrible, Facebook has decided that even the content creators don't matter anymore, and Consumer Reports has decided blanket statements are "good enough" for reviews.
Headlines:
Pixel 2 XL has some screen issues So no one wanted Snap Spectacles? Shocker Kaspersky lays all their cards on the table Facebook decides to screw with content creators Consumer Reports won't endorse Surface Book 2 Korean banks think Newegg is a ponzi scheme Verizon is firing its customers But they still love your money Microsoft killing the Kinect Internet connected dog houses are apparently a thing Kaspersky hacked by NSA Dating apps aren’t very secure Apple is struggling to release the iPhone X Say goodbye to stolen packages The FCC is making changes Equifax was warned about vulnerabilities
Zuke’s Favorite: Weird Al tweeting about Lin Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon singing Weird Al
Zohner’s Favorite: Glove and Boots is in trouble
So, in a bold news flash that surprises no one at this point, it turns out that nothing is really secure! Your RSA token? Not really secure! Your wifi security? Nope, not even close! Photo site used by teenagers? Honestly, we're surprised that didn't get hacked FIRST! It's time to embrace digital nihilism as we simply accept there's very little we can do to secure ourselves if we keep using other people's products. Oh, and don't let Zuke get anywhere close to yoga pants. You've been warned!
Headlines:
Netflix keeps growing Microsoft keeps security breach secret Hands on with the Surface Book 2 Microsoft gets back into the ergonomic mouse game Apple dropping one feature in favor of another Crypto keys aren't as secure as you thought Your Wi-Fi network might not be as secure as you think Microsoft has already fixed the Wi-Fi attack vulnerability We Heart It got breached too Judgment Day is nigh
Zuke’s Favorite: Black Panther
Zohner’s Favorite: Daylio
So, it turns out pretty much everything is worse than we thought: the Equifax hack, Kaspersky, Samsung, Facebook . . . all of it. Even Google is getting in on the spying action, just hiding it behind a "feature". In positive news, at least we know about all the worst now. Right? I mean, it can't get worse . . . right?
Headlines:
Cortana gets ears on Skype in Android and iOS It's official: Windows Phone gets a time of death So, turns out Kaspersky may not be so good after all Alexa now gives personalized results for multiple users Equifax: Like the President, only less competent Equifax's Website: Like Afghanistan, only less secure Equifax's Leaks: Like the diarrhea that won't end IRS starts to rethink this whole Equifax thing Pirate Bay now just admits they mine cryptocurrency on their site. Don't even care Hackers get info straight off T-Mobile's main website. And it isn't pricing info Oculus Go is announced by Facebook. Now you, too, can dance around ruined Puerto Rico Germany enacts law to ban hate speech online Twitter promises to crack down on violence and harassment, starts with blocking women Samsung's CEO steps down durring best quarter ever Facebook takes down evidence of Russian interference. Claims privacy. Disney Anywhere launches with new movie partners Google nerfs the Home Minis after it is revealed they are spying on you
Zuke’s Favorite: Kevin Mitnick
Zohner’s Favorite: The Last Jedi
Finally, thanks to our Patreon supporters, Bruce, Ruff, and Zane!
It seems that Russia not only is good at hacking, but they're also also pretty good at social engineering. And unfortunately, Equifax just can't seem to stay out of the news as things just keep getting worse for them, and for the 145 million people whose data they exposed to hackers. And then there's Google who had an event this week and gave us some new stuff to get excited about and to also joke about.
Microsoft releases Edge for Android and gives Android users a new launcherIn Mother Russia - SD -In Mother Russia - SD - EP #339 EP #339 Microsoft says goodbye to Groove Music Russia stole NSA data regarding cyber defense HP Enterprise let Russia review the Pentagon's security software Google announces Home Max Google now has a smart camera Meet the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Google's Air Pod competitor is awesome Apple fixes the iPhone 8 static issue Equifax underestimated the number of people affected in the hack Equifax CEO blames one person for the hack The IRS rewards Equifax with a lucrative contract The White House suggests changing how we use social security numbers Yahoo also underestimated the number of people affected in their hack Made for Google is a thing to let you know that Google will abandon their devices Zuke’s Favorite: https://www.snupps.com/ Zohner’s Favorite: Bob’s Burgers gets a movie
Finally, thanks to our Patreon supporters, Bruce, Ruff, and Zane!
Equifax keeps surprising us with nonsense, additional iPhone X specifications are released, while the iPhone 8 seems to be having some hardware or possibly software issues similar to the launch of the iPhone 7. Amazon releases a huge line of Echo devices, while Google pulls away YouTube from Amazon's Echo Show without any explanation, oops.
Equifax CEO gets paid Showtime websites hijacking browsers for cryptocurrency mining Showtime remains silent on cryptocurrency mining LG releasing a phone that allegedly repels mosquitoes iPhone X battery specs iPhone 8 experiences crackling issues iPhone 8 splitting open Alarming number of Macs vulnerable to firmware hacks House probes Russian social media influence Google removes YouTube from Amazon Echo Show The Amazon Echo Show Google to Create Home with a Screen? London kicks out Uber WeChat is giving all of your data to the Chinese government
Zuke’s Favorite: How Not to Land an Orbital Rocket Booster
Schmidty’s Favorite: JavaScript 30 Day Coding Challenge
Collin’s Favorite: Disney Saves Agents of SHIELD
Zohner’s Favorite: The Gifted sneak peek
Schmidty rejoins us as we learn just how bad everything has gotten in the world of cyber security. SEC was hacked, Equifax was evidentially hacked TWICE, CCleaner is run by the people who it says it fights, and Congress has actually called Twitter itself to testify.
It feels like all these rats are fleeing while they can still get something good. That's a concerning thought.
Headlines:
Twitter to report to Senate committee on Russia SEC was hacked and they may have traded with stolen secrets CCleaner is taking tech companies to the . . . cleaners Google buys Pixel Dev Team from HTC iOS doesn't understand how switches work Equifax: Still Worse And even more worser Nest has new toys for the home Apple announces problems with the device it wants you to buy
Zuke’s Favorite: Rogue One could have been a LOT shorter
Zohner’s Favorite: The best video of the year!
Schmidty’s Favorite: YouTube Red now has family plan
So, what can you do with your life if you're the most hated security "expert" in America and you only have a degree in music composition to your name? Well, it turns out not much!
The Equifax debacle just keeps getting bigger and bigger and it threatens to consume us all. Not even Apple travelling into the past to bring us a new phone is enough to distract us. Not even Destiny 2, or animated poop, or 1-star Clinton reviews, or Cartman hijacking everyone's Amazon Echo . . . wait, no that last one is pretty hilarious!
Headlines:
Congress says Equifax is as bad as Enron Equifax claims it isn't their fault, points to themselves instead Equifax employee portal has 'admin/admin' login Hackers stole 200K credit cards transactions What can you get with a Masters in Music Composition? Apple TV - Is it worth it? iPhone 8's fast charge isn't out of the box Google appeals the EU anti-trust fine If you don't want people to steal your idea, don't tell everyone about it South Park sets the AI uprising in motion Google Chrome to stop autoplaying video with sound Android Play Store has more malware, again People paid a person money to comment how much they didn't like that person Pirate Bay turns everyone into a zombie farmer
Zuke’s Favorite: Destiny 2 in a nutshell
Zohner’s Favorite: My Little Town
Collin’s Favorite: J.J. Abrams will Write & Director Star Wars: Episode IX
So, we all know that we're screwed, right? Like royally so? Just making sure we're all on the same page, because we're all about to be on the EXACT same page. That is all.
Headlines:
Geek Squad decides they don't know anything about antivirus Equifax just royally screwed us all for decades to come But don't worry! Equifax's execs still made money off it! Oh, AND Equifax wants to make sure you can't sue, but will pay them money Congress shows us where their priorities lie IBM throws supercomputer and the unsolvable and fails to solve it Google Drive is going to die No, Netflix will not be able to keep Marvel or Star Wars Facebook shoots itself in the foot trying to fight fake news iPhone's advanced screen will actually TAKE features away Huawei becomes second largest phone maker in the world EU would like to install Net Nanny . . . on the continent Google might be looking to buy HTC Hackers can control Siri/Alexa/Cortana/Dogs the same way Foreign hackers have been getting into power systems for years
Zuke’s Favorite: So how fast IS warp speed?
Zohner’s Favorite: He-Man and Skeletor Dirty Dancing
Trust us; this title is WAY better than what we said on air!
People keep focusing on the poor celebrities who are getting their info hacked from shoddy programs and websites. Don't get us wrong, it's bad for them; but I think we're all forgetting that it's bad for EVERYONE who uses those systems. Also, not so great for the American people in general when those same celebrities have a virtual private army of security compared to our own FCC! We also have some rumors coming down the pipe on what the new iPhone could look at and in a word, it's "courageous." Their new TV... eh, not so much.
Headlines:
Loads of celebs contact info is lost in an Instagram hack FCC proves they know about cybersecurity by having none How do you recall a hacked pacemaker? Judge rules victims of Yahoo data breach can sue the dead horse TCL is planning to revive Palm Microsoft Mixed Reality coming this holiday season Cortana and Alexa: BFFs Apple can't seem to figure out TV Apple shows courage in removing home button Fitbit announces a new smartwatch Garmin is raising their game with new contactless payments
Zuke’s Favorite: Movie Trailers - It's all in the editing
Zohner’s Favorite: The largest LEGO set ever!
I'm not sure when people are going to learn, but sending your naked pics to a cloud storage system with a weak password isn't a good idea. It's even worse when you're famous. Also a bad idea is writing a puff piece on the iPhone the same week the iPhone has two massive failures. And probably the worst idea is naming everything under the sun "smart". Look, I know it sounds cool, but maybe it isn't a "smart toothbrush". It's just a toothbrush. Let it go.
Headlines:
Galaxy Note8 is announced, and it's exactly as expected NY Times says iPhone is better because of security and privacy Accuweather for iPhone sells your location, even if you tell it not to New celebrity nudes leak from iOS hacking Verizon decides to do away with the thing everyone liked, does the opposite instead Amazon agrees with Zuke: makes Alexa available to all Google might be readying smart headphones Android spyware has been downloaded 100M times Android Oreo was announced after all. Bluetooth issues abound? Uber says you can't sue them because they said you can't
Zuke’s Favorite: House Bolton does what it wants
Zohner’s Favorite: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Finally, thanks to our Patreon supporters, Bruce, Ruff, and Zane!
We have a special guest on this week's show, and Collin has returned from the dead! We also have news of a huge announcement coming during a rare celestial alignment while Nazis are running amok. Honestly, if you hadn't been watching the news, you'd think I was just quoting the opening of Hellboy to you. Also, huge throwback to Superbad Pimpalicious!
Headlines:
Twitter bans an Alt-Right. Snowflakes melt in response. Uber reminds people to kick Nazis out of their cars Facebook bans white nationalists. Nationalists respond it's not fair to be judged. Apple stops money going into supremacist shops Android O to be launched when the astral portal is open? HBO just can't keep anything GoT related secure Leaked memo shows Microsoft gets more returns from Surface than you'd expect Botched Update locks people out of their homes Can you imagine what a data plan to the moon would look like on your bill? Time to get your MP3 library of old vinyl up to date Nazis Suck
Zuke’s Favorite: Do what any American dad would do: Hit the gas
Zohner’s Favorite: Atypical
Bruce’s Favorite: Razer Toaster Unboxing
Collin’s Favorite: Obi-Wan Kenobi Film Progressing
Finally, thanks to our supporters over on Patreon: Bruce, Ruff, and Zane!
It's like a royal rumble this week as everyone is going after everyone else! Uber is just self-destructing left and right, Consumer Reports is on a throw down with Microsoft, and Google is taking hits from within. Dogs and cats living together, it's mass hysteria! Oh, also, could someone please tell us what SoundCloud is for? Because we're honestly in the dark on that one.
Headlines:
Consumer Reports doesn't like the Surface Uber doesn't like disabled people Venture capitalist doesn’t like former Uber CEO Investors don’t like Uber’s board Google doesn’t like diversity SoundCloud is slightly alive Anker made a knock-off Amazon Echo Disney doesn’t like Netflix People don't like iTunes' shuffle feature
Zuke’s Favorite: Archer meets the Kingsmen
Zohner’s Favorite: Disney Songs the Satchmo Way
Finally, thanks to our Patreon supporters, Bruce, Ruff, and Zane!
Things seem oddly pedestrian this week as we have no news of anything big coming out. Instead, it's a whole lot of little things (mostly court-related), and we can't help but wonder if the shoe is about to drop.
Uber may have just swung from "In the wrong place at the wrong time" to full on "Mr. Burns on a bad day" with their case against Google. Also, that part where they force laborers to use exploding cars. The security researcher who may have just saved the internet for all of us was arrested for something he may not have done a few years ago. And you can tell when you have no business whatsoever existing in the digital age when you manage to get "catfished" by someone pretending to be the people you work with on a daily basis. #SMH
Headlines:
White House staff can't tell when they're being catfished LastPass has a new option for families that's more expensive than Premium Uber gives its indentured servants bombs on wheels Uber gets hoisted by its own petard Facebook hopes to overwhelm fake news Blu phones taken off Amazon after spyware found Blu phones put BACK on Amazon after it turns out they were wrong HBO got hacked. We don't really care but what does it mean? US Army puts an immediate ban on DJI drones Apple Rumor: Watch with no phone? Hacker shows that no good deed goes unpunished
Zuke’s Favorite: Kermit’s Final Form
Zohner’s Favorite: Kevin Conroy on Talkin’ Toons
Finally, thanks to our Patreon supporters, Bruce, Ruff, and Zane!
The truth about the name NPX is revealed, and the Salad Liberation Front discusses Sonic. A lot of Sonic. Skyrim, and the first 3 top 5 things missed since GGG.
Stolendroids Media presents to you NPX Podcast that has recently joined us. We welcome hosts Schuylar, Shelby, Summer, Alecia, and Kalie, or as they like to call themselves - The Salad Liberation Front. Read more about the Hosts of NPX.
New Episodes Thursdays, see more articles on our NPX Podcast page, if you're looking for more podcasts to listen to, see the Stolendroids Media page.
No, no, no little one; MS Paint and the iPod aren't dead . . . we just sent them to live with some nice people on a farm upstate!
Trump says Apple is building the best factories ever in the USA and it's because of him, but Trump doesn't know what he's talking about. Pokémon Go Fest was such a bust that people are suing them over it. For it's part, Niantic is offering them some free pokeballs and incense. Which, you know, ok whatever. And Twitter's popularity may have stalled out. We're not sure if it's because of competing platforms or how associated it's become with a certain President though.
Headlines:
WhatsApp reaches over One Billion Active Users Twitter isn't growing so well. Or at all Trump says Apple will Build 'three big plants, beautiful plants' in the US Apple says goodbye to the iPod Huawei refocuses on the high end MS Paint no longer native Waze joins Google Maps on Android Auto YouTube Red & Google Play Music will Merge and Form New Service 3 New CIA-developed Hacking Tools for MacOS & Linux Exposed Nokia 3310 in 3G form at the FCC Pokemon Go Fest attendees file lawsuit against Niantic Comcast’s ‘Instant TV’ service for cord cutters could launch by year-end Samsung reportedly in talks to expand Samsung Pay to non-Samsung phones Fitbit now works with Windows' Cortana
Zuke’s Favorite: Lisa Foiles is perfect
Zohner’s Favorite: LEGO NINJAGO Movie looks amazing
Thanks to our Patreon supporters, Ruff and Zane!
There's a part of the podcast this week that you can't hear because Zohner's mic decided to cut out. He says that 2 hours is a huge difference. It's a huge, HUGE difference. Jet lag is a pain.
Also a pain is paying licensing fees to a company who likes to overcharge and put arbitrary limitations on use of technology. So much of a pain that five different companies are going into court over it. Also a pain is Russian hackers. Good thing Microsoft has been making ALL the right decisions and is taking the fight right to Mother Russia. Bixby Voice is also a bit of a pain . . . but that one is ok.
Headlines:
Apple's suppliers go after Qualcomm Intel says Qualcomm is really going after them Microsoft is making all the right moves Microsoft takes the fight to Russia. Makes better progress than CIA Cortana powered thermostat is on its way! Hackers steal $150M to stop a thief who stole $30M GoDaddy decides maybe it isn't the datacenter powerhouse it thought it was OnePlus 5 had a slight battery issue, it should be better now Turns out Google actually brought out Google Glass 2 without anyone knowing Bixby Voice is out and it's . . . overeager Atari has announced something. We know it's something, we just don't know what
Zuke’s Favorite: Most of SDCC
Zohner’s Favorite: Infinity War trailer leaked
It's another week of random news from all corners as we try and piece together what's happening in the tech world. The short answer is . . . not a whole lot.
Uber may just get a break from Google after all, but their former engineer might be going to prison. Microsoft has hatched a genius way to get businesses to give it more money, while Apple has come up with a really dumb way to bribe students. And that "hacker" that your aunt sent the warning about (over Facebook no less) isn't real. Like that was a surprise, right?
Headlines:
Waymo drops some patent claims against Uber ... but not against its former employee The web may get a lot less "stock-photoey" New ransomware threatens to send your private info to everyone you know Jayden K Smith hacker a hoax Valve dropped the ban hammer Facebook planning new Oculus headset Tech companies battling government gag order Apple giving students free Beats headphones Verizon customer's data exposed Windows 365 may be the best idea Microsoft ever had Amazon competing with Geek Squad Amazon coming out with premium version of the Echo
Zuke’s Favorite: Battle of the Presidents
Zohner’s Favorite: Behind the scenes of Star Wars Episode VII
The news is all over the place this week and so are we. From President Trump offering the babysitting gig to a dingo to John McAfee getting to use his name (but not his face) again, it's hard to choose a theme. How about we just focus on what we're good at: Insulting entire areas of the country.
Headlines:
Trigger Warning: We talk politics Google Home alerts police to a domestic disturbance Google Assistant doesn’t know geography The EU is still after Google Allo is coming to the desktop Unlimited doesn’t really mean unlimited Nokia returns to Carl Zeiss optics See all the fingerprints? Windows 10 reduces amount of data collected John McAfee can sort of use his name again
Zuke’s Favorite: Hollywood liberal elites don't recognize conservative memes (jk)
Zohner’s Favorite: What’s your favorite smart sprinkler controller?
Something happened while recording this and we may have created a new mirror universe in the process. This other timeline has Collin with a goatee, Zohner dead, and no second Airbender movie. So . . . we might be trying to figure out how to get back to that one.
Google wants to sell you everything and take your money, which leaves the EU wanting to take all of THEIR money. Uber's troubles really are all its fault, as new confessions show. And I guess some autistic kids REALLY like Bluetooth speakers that cause fires now? That's a thing?
Headlines:
SNES is a thing Use Google's AI to land a job The EU really doesn't like Google Windows Defender had a BAD flaw Petya Ransomware Attack Petya 2017 is a Wiper, not a Ransomware Vivo Qualcomm under display fingerprint reader Top iOS 11 Features (Currently in Beta) PSA: Amazon Prime Day is nigh and Amazon wants to give you $10 Electro Fidget spinners can cause fires Uber Introduces Ordering an Uber for someone else Uber Reveals $120 Million Bonus Dispute Between Fired Engineer and Google Mexican court halts Roku sales Things to know before buying the Amazon Dash Wand A wrathful movie God has spoken
Zuke’s Favorite: LEGO German WWII U-boat submarine
Zohner’s Favorite: Futurama is back
Collin’s Favorite: StarCraft Remastered
Sure, Zuke and Zohner have been tired before . . . but possibly never THIS tired. One has been out of town on business and the other has been out of town in the wilderness. Either way, it was a surprising week to come back to!
Comcast has (probably, most likely) been cutting competitor's lines to drive them out of business, CenturyLink has (probably, most likely) been gouging customers for extra profit, and a Colorado man wants everyone to suffer for his (definite) lack of parenting skills. Add to that Atari's "announcement" that they are back in the hardware game and the Supreme Court standing up for a sex offender, and you have a really weird week!
Headlines:
Comcast goes all "Comcasty" on ISP's Atari announces they're making a console. But what is it? Web host gets taken down by ransomware Amazon launches new service to let you try on clothes someone else has tried on! Instagram changes how "influencers" influence Former CenturyLink employee alleges ISP is bilking customers SCOUTS says you can't ban people from the Internet Colorado dad wants government to fix his bad parenting Honda shuts down an entire plant to stop worm infection
Zuke’s Favorite: Man, I LOVE Whitney Avalon
Zohner’s Favorite: Bang!
Ever have one of those times when nothing seems to work? Yeah, that’s us right now and it sucks.
Things are moving in the tech world this week, though! Amazon is up to . . . something with their Whole Foods purchase, Verizon probably isn’t up to anything with their Yahoo purchase, and Microsoft announces a new Xbox I’m going to have to purchase.
It’s an expensive episode.
Headlines:
Xbox Scorpio is unveiled as Xbox One X The Xbox "Duke" controller is coming back! iPad Pro is nice and all, but it's not what Apple needs Galaxy S8 case tries to hide Bixby Verizon's purchase of Yahoo is complete Uber's CEO steps down Is Minecraft in 4K still Minecraft? Backup your whole computer to Google Drive Cable TV is too expensive European court says The Pirate Bay is infringing Microsoft updates thwart NSA tools Firefox gets Multi-process architecture Alexa misunderstood "Buy something from Whole Foods." HTC bounces back with u11
Zuke’s Favorite: Why we love Wonder Woman's theme song Zohner’s Favorite: Happy little Pops!
Last week was Apple's WWDC which means we have a load of Apple goodies to go over! Except none of them seem that new and only one of them looks sorta new. The scandals though, those aren't new at all! Those are classic Apple through and through. Oh, by the way, isn't anyone who hasn't already bought something from you a hypothetical/potential customer? Yeah, Apple doesn't seem to think those exist.
Headlines:
New Mac Pro comes with an extra "i" Apple is so late to the party, everyone is already leaving High Sierra is coming. No one will care, but it's awesome Apple cannot open the pod bay doors. Keep it classy, Apple China! Apple doesn't help "hypothetical" customers Sure, Zohner just HAD to have a car so the rest of us get hacked too Ransomware on your ticker? It's possible. Supreme Court to decide what can be pulled from your cell phone. In case you didn't know how to share a family calendar, Google's got that now
Zuke’s Favorite: A fake moon landing, sorta
Zohner’s Favorite: Hot Toys uses witchcraft on Spider-Man
The Silver Age of comics (circa 1956-1970) was a glorious time. It was a time where some of the greatest and most influential comic book artists were doing their greatest and most influential work. With legends like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko teaming up with Stan Lee to create iconic characters, including Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four at Marvel, and Neal Adams completely revolutionizing the way we see our super heroes over at DC, there was no shortage of amazing artwork in comic books.
Comic book historian, author, and lecturer, Arlen Schumer, has taken it upon himself to teach others about just how influential and important the Silver Age actually was to comic book storytelling. To help accomplish this, he wrote the award-winning book, The Silver Age of Comic Book Art, and has given numerous lectures all across the country on the subject. He was also kind enough to give us some time to chat.
If you are a fan of of comic books, history, or just want to hear a really good conversation, then this episode is not to be missed!
You can follow Arlen at his website. He is also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and YouTube. And while you're at it, go buy his book. You'll be glad you did.
Why does everyone want to be Snapchat? Seriously, can someone explain this to us? Does ANYONE remember what the program is actually designed for?! Collin is alive, Zohner is tired, Zuke is pissy, and the entire world has gone crazy it seems. People are trying to defend a digital drug lord like he's some kind of hero, Uber is actually making a SMART business decision, and we talk about dog tongues (or something).
PS: Yes, the typo is on purpose.
Headlines:
OneLogin hacked Now Skype wants to be Snapchat Samsung gets on the Wi-Fi mesh bandwagon Geek Squad allegedly spied for the FBI Ethiopia turned off the Internet Silk Road founder is still guilty Plex makes streaming live TV easier Man refuses to give iPhone password and lands in jail Amazon refunds purchases your kids made Apple releasing Carpool Karaoke to subscribers Microsoft shows off Uber fires engineer at heart of self-driving car lawsuit The Supreme Court ruled on refillable ink cartridges
Zuke's Favorite: The Arlo Pro camera
Collin's Favorite: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Doritos Bag
Zohner's Favorite: Samsung Sound Assistant
A holiday weekend means we're recording late (and tired) so expect some hilarity to ensue. PayPal states what we're all thinking since Pandora changed their logo and the battle against patent trolls has just gotten easier thanks to . . . Heinz Ketchup? Sure, we'll take it. Also, if you're given the chance to buy a used Nokia phone from India, I'd just pass on that if I were you.
Headlines:
Condiments help save us from patent trolls Leaked info shows Facebook doesn't know what to do either Uber shortchanged their drivers to the tune of millions Pandora gets sued for their stupid stupid logo change Qualcomm reaches settlement with Blackberry The Surface Pro is here, and it's glorious Intel is planning on accelerating Thunderbolt adoption New Android vulnerabilities leave us all open Samsung's S8 iris scanner hacked in the easiest way Old Nokia phones find new purpose in India Google gains the ability to track you offline now too DJI requires you to register your drone with them or else
Zuke's Favorite: Remastered Tie Fighter anime
Zohner's Favorite: Wonder Woman trains Conan
Zohner tried to catch a hammer with his face this week so he's a little out of it. It might explain why he's so excited for new emoji designs in Android O, honestly. Meanwhile, Microsoft is none too happy that the NSA decided to keep some vulnerabilities to itself and Apple pulls the classic "It's not us, it's you" with exploding headphones.
"You can use any battery! Except that battery you used. That one might kill you."
Headlines:
That wacky N. Korea is at it again! No good hacker goes unpunished Ooooh Microsoft is PIIIIISSSED! NSA might have to disclose any vulnerabilities they find Want to hack the President? Just wait for the weekend Google I/O happened, I guess Android O teases new emoji designs. Everyone freak out! Apple is so hungry for profit in China, it may just be their undoing Classic Apple: "You bought the batteries wrong" The drama behind drone registration continues Instagram brings out new face filters. No one cares LG Watch Sport not coming to Verizon after all Stupid device is stupid AI creates new colors . . . names one "Turdly"
Zuke's Favorite: Mass Effect Andromeda, Glove & Boots style
Zohner's Favorite: Honest smart watch commercial
It's been a long week for us here, and we may not be making the most sense. Or we ARE making sense, and discovering some of the most amazing realizations ever. Honestly, we're not sure.
We DO know that things have just gotten very interesting if you're in IT and have ever thought about joining the military. Also, there's a good chance that you've been infected with a computer virus that is about to ruin your life (it's just statistics at this point). And Microsoft has shown off some real sweet goodies heading our way soon!
Headlines:
Things just got REALLY interesting for IT in the Army It's the end of days with a new ransomware WannaCry hits NHS Microsoft unveils Fluent Design System (and it's gorgeous) Windows Store to soon have Ubuntu, Suse, and Fedora Hololens kits going out on pre-order iTunes to come to the Windows Store Cortana gets a speaker Amazon Echo gets a screen HP computers come with keyloggers Bots are flooding the FCC Malware is getting spread from Handbrake Comcast gets into the mesh wifi game Uber is losing the battle against Google
Zuke’s Favorite: BuyMyVitara
Zohner’s Favorite:
Apple is claiming that their Apple Watch is selling more than ever . . . but don't want to give us any numbers to back that up. I could claim that this episode is already the most popular one we've ever done and it's been downloaded a million times, but without any actual figures as proof it's all just smoke. Same with the Watch. Sorry Apple, we want to believe you.
Also, no one is sharing a Google Doc with you. Ever.
Headlines:
Apple Pay volume increases 450% Apple claims Watch sales up 100%. We aren't buying it. Qualcomm tries to kick Apple right in the jorblocks Motorola's productivity mode in Android gets spied Google Docs is the hottest new app getting spread through . . . Google Docs Facebook to step up their "Thought Police" division Windows 10S laptops are coming to give everyone a run for their money (all $189 of it) But Windows 10S isn't without its limitations Fitbit claims their products don't just explode on their own (good?) Transportation Board of Canada issues recall on AT-AT (UPDATE: they removed it)
Zuke’s Favorite: 99% Invisible "Reversing the Grid"
Zohner’s Favorite: Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2
Having four people host the show at one time was too much for the Internet to handle, so this week Zohner is flying solo. We apologize in advance, please understand though that there is a lot of lonely going on. He does try to behave himself though as he rambles on about exploding Fitbits and how mobile carriers have too much drinking in their marketing departments.
Headlines:
Fitbit explodes while being worn Verizon isn't being honest AT&T launches 5G marketing ploy Spotify has something up their sleeve Amazon enters the bedroom Your IoT devices need better security Game guide Android apps have infected millions of devices Apple can't keep relying on security by obscurity Webroot may be onto something Cable TV is expensive Millennials are pirates who pay for things Unroll.me sold you out Uber broke Apple's rules and got a slap on the wrist Attempt to extort Netflix fails
Zohner’s Favorite: Batman/Two-Face: Face the Face
Special thanks to Zane Phillips for supporting us on Patreon.
Whoa, can someone check to see if Hell is still warm? We have a full team on this week's show to discuss the conspiracy theory that might not be just a theory: Your noise cancelling headphones are LISTENING! Also, Facebook has announced some things and Zuke just cannot bring himself to care even a little bit.
Headlines:
Bixby is here to stay, unfortunately. 81% of all takedown notices are wrong, according to Reddit Paypal finally gets in on tap to pay I hate you so much, Facebook Wait, does Zohner even use Bose? Microsoft Authenticator ads a "new" feature #hackzohner hits hotels. Again. Schmidty sends his Google minions to work Google Wifi just can't catch a break Google accidentally pushes secret build to Pixel phones Google wants to block ads in Chrome. Except its own, of course
Zuke’s Favorite: Supes and Bats being geeks
Schmidty’s Favorite: Moving Dartboard - Bullseye every time
Zohner’s Favorite: Batman & Bill
Collin’s Favorite: The Original Starcraft Is Now Free
With everything we bring into our home from companies trying to sell online services, it shouldn't be surprising that we're now getting ads ALL THE TIME. We have Burger King trying to hijack our home to sell us fast food, Google trying to hijack our grocery list to sell us food, and Roku trying to hijack the device we already paid for to make us buy more! Oh, and something about Blackberry.
Headlines:
Samsung admits Bixby isn't ready for the big time yet Burger King invades homes across America But does so without thinking about consequences. And Google fires back against the King Google turns your To-Do list into a billboard Roku wants to know what you're watching (to sell to others) Oh Reddit. Don't try and back United Airlines. McDonald's really tries to scrape the bottom of the barrel for employees Blackberry finds some change in the cushions! Vista support ended and no one even noticed. Uber engineer accused of stealing tech must explain why he can't explain anything The NES Classic is going away
Schmidty’s Favorite: Pentatonix - Bohemian Rhapsody x2 speed
Zohner’s Favorite: A tribute to Carrie Fisher
Zuke’s Favorite: Gorillaz - OG Style
Hell has frozen over twice this week as Collin suddenly has more time with a woman than normally possible and Schmidty rises from the grave!
The Federal Government was told that no one believed for a second that they could be that stupid. In an official statement, the Federal Government said, "Hold my beer." and went straight up 1984. Like, they didn't even try to be subtle! Good thing that they noticed we all saw them and called them on it! Meanwhile, Google has an awesome idea (Home/Wifi Mesh) and a not so awesome idea (fake news that requires you to research news) and Samsung decides to just take all the money from everyone. Even you, Greg. Yes, especially you.
Headlines:
Government Sues Twitter in Epic Bad Idea Government Realizes What Qualifies as "Epic" in Bad Ideas, Backtracks Don't Fall For Fake VPN's! YouTube TV is Now . . . . Live? Those Annoying YouTube Hosts May soon Disappear Google Leaks New Home Router/Speaker/Everything Google Brings Fake News Checker to Search. Assumes People Are Researching Fake News Samsung is Making it Rain Up in Here FCC Says Net Neutrality is Bad. Suggests Keeping it the Same and Assign to FTC. Xbox Scorpio Might As Well Be New Console Ransomware Just Wants You to Play Surprising NO ONE, Gamestop has Been Hacked Uber REALLY Just Sucks
Zuke’s Favorite: "Like an obese homing pigeon to the face!"
Zohner’s Favorite: Fonts are fun
Schmidty’s Favorite: The Defenders Teaser Trailer
Times are changing when there is going to be a world without Yahoo and AOL in it! Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Spleasedon'trememberthattimeweblewup8 to critical acclaim. And it turns out that the Attorney General in charge of Anti-Trust enforcement may not actually understand what "anti-trust" IS. Great.
Headlines:
The GOP courageously defends ISP's rights No, the GOP sells us out and gives away our privacy! No, you're both wrong. ISP's sell our info now to try and be Google I don't think "anti-trust" means what you think it means iOS 10.3 is announced with some welcome features Surprise! Samsung is making a new phone called the S8! Microsoft has a custom version of the S8 (but not really) Kids these days . . . not even using Windows A world without AOL or Yahoo?! Mad Catz goes into the sunset
Zuke’s Favorite: PronHub wins April Fools
Zohner’s Favorite: Rogue One DVD/Blu-Ray
Everyone assumes that Skynet will start murdering us with guns because it views us as a threat. In truth, it will just start running us off the road because we keep cutting it off or refusing to yield right of way!
It's our birthday and Zohner is ready to drop from all the partying (work travelling). Samsung gets things rolling with a new assistant and ZTE tries to get us something but misses the mark entirely. Meanwhile, Apple gives us something new but then tells us they didn't spend too much on it for us. Gee, thanks Apple. You shouldn't have. :-(
Headlines:
#UberFail Amazon to start charging sales tax Corsair goes right for Apple (and your wallet) It's only legal to shoot at drones if you can also marry your cousin Hackers try to extort Apple in the dumbest way possible Facebook innovates tech that killed MySpace Google removes SMS from Hangouts T-Mobile does the one thing everyone has always been wanting! BREAKING: A politician has no clue about technology Apple tries to go cheap with new iPad . . . still expensive ZTE teases the Quartz watch No Samsung. Just, just no Misfit Vapor may be the Android Wear you've been waiting for! Samsung announces Bixby
Zuke’s Favorite: I'm feeling special!
Zohner’s Favorite: Best tea ever?
Google had a bad week, breaking everything from their competition to the sanctity of your home. T-Mobile may be on a killing spree in Texas. US Navy says gamers may save us from the robot uprising. And McDonald's might be in hot water with Glorious Leader.
Headlines:
The WikiLeaks con job begins Of COURSE Google has another messaging app Google could tank Uber Uber may just implode on its own Uber President says he doesn't recognize the company anymore Google breaks Drive for Windows Google breaks the Nexus 6 Google breaks the sanctity of the home Google's ad policy breaks YouTube Google tries to break Slack Google then tries to break whiteboards, copies Microsoft instead Microsoft rolls out its Slack killer T-Mobile kills two in Texas. Authorities rush to stop it from killing again GoPro: "Sure we make money! Let us just get rid of some people first." FBI says Yahoo was hacked with a spearfish Huge database got hacked, had everyone's corporate information. US Navy calls in reinforcements: Gamers McDonalds has some strong opinions on Glorious Leader FBI arrests someone for attempted murder by tweet FCC believes Ad agencies can be trusted.
Trigger Warning: Zuke isn't so happy with the state of things in this weeks episode. Between the Department of Justice deciding that evil shouldn't be punished, and everyone's supposed "hero" being an actual extortionist/alleged-other-thing, there's a lot to be upset about.
But hey, at least Google is getting a new office. Right?!
Headlines:
Google plans to move to the circus Apple "drops" industry share of mobile profits As if we needed another reason to not care for ZTE Wikileaks releases info that they have info and can help us, if we want Google says Wikileaks is full of crap Apple agrees with Google FBI says there's no such thing as privacy "Alexia, did I just kill someone?" Confide messenger app may not actually confide anything Department of Justice decides brown people are worse than child pornographers Anonymous respectfully disagrees with the DoJ ALWAYS RENEW YOUR DOMAIN NAMES! 17M users cut the cord last year Facebook gives us the tools to tag fake news. Cause THAT will work Uber says it may take some time to get people to stop breaking the law Microsoft may be putting ads in Windows Hey, Snapchat! Stop making filters. Seriously, just stop. HBO doesn't know how to physics
Zuke’s Favorite: The Dalai Lama has some sass!
Zohner’s Favorite: Only Superman should use phone booths
Mobile World Congress has come and gone and it feels not a lot has changed. Blackberry has launched a phone to try and capitalize on nostalgia, and it will probably fail. Nokia has also launched a phone to capitalize on nostalgia, and it's AWESOME. The internet almost died and it was all because of a typo. And you can get a new set up from Dish Network when you get your washing machine to stop exploding (no, really).
Headlines:
Apples may not be the teacher's best friend anymore The next iPhone may be like the next Samsung! AOL is cutting out the only reason why people still use AOL A single typo took down almost a third of the internet Your Dish Network repairman will have your washer up and running Wordpress discovers a severe flaw Password managers on Android have been leaking your passwords Google launches a site you can't use yet! YouTube offers a new way to cut the cord Uber blatantly ignored DMV rulings with self driving cars And Uber's CEO is kind of a douche Microsoft just announced a feature people are going to hate, but it's awesome Porsche Design launches a competitor to the Surface Book Google Play Store to change game ratings Xbox Game Pass coming soon! Blackberry announces the device everyone calls Mercury The LG G6: "We're sorry." Google Assistant to come to all phones Nokia announces the cheap phone everyone wants T-Mobile drops the mic on Verizon
Zuke’s Favorite: LEGO, LAFAYETTE!
Zohner’s Favorite: Healthy-ish grilled cheese
AMD is back from the shadows and I suddenly feel like the old cop in Dark Knight Rises. "Oh boy are you in for a show tonight, son!"
The Department of Homeland Security had some problems this week as they got locked out of their network. Meanwhile, Glorious Leader's personal website was hacked. Guess it's a good thing he's so good with the cyber! Apple's new home is looking gorgeous and almost ready for business and an Amazon Echo may be witness to a murder.
Headlines:
That Google thing you don't use is going away All the Google things you DO use nearly went away The Huawei Watch 2 looks . . . sporty Samsung: We have an unexploded bomb we'd like to sell you Cloudflare patches a bug faster than we could even find out about it Amazon Echo may be witness to a murder NASA found some planets, but they're a bit far away MST3K revival coming to Netflix in April The Apple mothership is almost ready! AMD is back, baby! Glorious Leader's website hacked, because he failed at cyber Homeland Security gets locked out of their entire network, because of course they did
Zuke’s Favorite: April the Giraffe
Zohner’s Favorite: Frontier
A much jet-lagged Zohner chimes in to talk about Apple's ability to invent and innovate things that already have an entire society devoted to it. I don't know how that's even possible, but mark my words, it WILL be how it's spun. Meanwhile government employees are worried about the government tracking what they say, which should force us to pause for a moment. And evidently working for Google can pay you SO much money, you can effectively tell your boss where to shove it and walk away. I think that just may be everyone's dream.
Special presentation of "Crosby Sweater" by Hilltop Hoods.
Headlines:
Federal agencies are encrypting info to keep it from . . . the Feds Russian hackers responsible for Glorious Leader are taking down Macs Apple joins the Qi wireless charging consortium Samsung makes a LOAD of moolah on Apple displays Google asked to take down whitehouse.gov Google learns to keep staffers on a tighter leash "IBM partners with Visa to connect its Watson IoT platform with Visa's token technology to enable IoT commerce" Google would like to float some AI balloons around us now Everyone's going unlimited data up 'round here Lenovo pulls a RIM and goes sky diving
Zuke: Halo Wars 2 ads
Zohner: Pac-Man
It's been another hectic week for us. So much so, that there are no favorites; it's solid headlines! We've got news from the world of Lord Dampnut, LG's worst kept secret (and disappointment), and of COURSE a Samsung factory caught fire. It's only reasonable that EVERYTHING with that logo on it is now an incendiary.
Headlines:
EU is upset with Steam for Geoblocking. Also, geoblocking is the law in the EU Lady Gaga takes out all of Superb Owl LI with drone weapons Amazon shows off a drone to deliver Doritos and hunt their enemies Glorious Leader fires the guy who protects him from "the cyber" Microsoft wins one against the FBI in terms of privacy DHS really wants to friend request potential terrorists Top Tip: Don't commit arson when you have a tracking device in your chest FBI makes it harder to file FOIA Request Mobile VPNs are a lie. Vizio TV's were watching you watch them watching you Dodge gives police cars some awesome new tech Congrats, OS X, you've made it to 1994 iPhone 7's are reporting paint chips iPhone8 will have wireless charging and be all glass Because of COURSE a Samsung factory that stores batteries caught fire Samsung won't play nice and share with LG Wear 2.0 is finally here with LG Watches Verizon is to make its own smartwatch. Because, reasons. #hackzohner is back #hackzohner spreads to the curly fries Comcast told to stop advertising that it's the fastest Hell has frozen over: AT&T and T-Mobile are tied for 1st Facebook pulls the Oculus out of Best Buy. Facebook shareholders want Zuckerberg out
Apple is claiming that the Watch is doing better than ever . . . but won't tell anyone what that means. Also, everything is fine with all their other products . . . but the iPad is down 22%. And Google just took their spot at the top of the brand mountain and Microsoft has regained it's money throne.
Headlines:
EU doesn't like Steam's Geo-Code blocking AT&T launches 5G in test markets Apple develops new ARM chip to get away from Intel Apple gets displaced by Google as top of the food chain Microsoft returns to $500B value Apple Watch sets new records (no one knows what they are) No one wants an iPad anymore LG's 5K display doesn't like wifi Ohio town gets entirely shut down by ransomware Hackers hijack DC's city cams New York City sues ISP over bad internet service Xbox and PSP forums get hacked FCC hands down a controversial decision Oh good, Comcast is already making use of the new FCC Remember when Apple said you shouldn't make tools to hack iPhones? GoPro Karma drone is back Coin gets shut down by FitBit After buying EVERYONE Fitbit layoffs underway Tesla powers California, Drops Motors name Facebook hopes to give authentic news in worst way possible How big data gave us Brexit, Trump, and more Turns out asking people to stop breaking the law doesn't work
Zuke’s Favorite: The Expanse, season 2
Zohner’s Favorite: Ever wonder why we always wear gloves?
We hate talking about Trump. No, we actually do. But where it crosses into the tech world, we're sort of obligated to anyway.
HP's are exploding this week, but Samsung wants you to know how sorry they are. Mac sales are declining, but the PC market is on the mend. And in the apocalypse that is to come, the resistance will be led by the National Park Service.
Headlines:
Trump signs order stripping non-citizens of digital rights Trump uses a personal Gmail account to secure the POTUS account Trump still uses his personal Android phone Remember when Hillary had a private email server? The Park Rangers have gone rogue! China just made VPN's illegal. What took them so long? Google blocked nearly 1M ads that were spreading malware Google just updated Voice. No, not joking! Dropbox didn't delete things like they claimed they did Yahoo's data breach is so bad the SEC is investigating Mac sales are on the decline, but not PC's HP's batteries are pulling a Samsung Samsung comes clean on batteries How Samsung is planning to not kill us in the future Note isn't dead after all! Sprint buys into Tidal. No one cares.
Zuke’s Favorite: I think they may actually have said all this
Zohner’s Favorite: Justice League Dark
You didn't know it, but there's a big problem with using a bidet . . . namely that no one knows how to use one! Leave it to the Japanese people to save you from this problem, though.
In other news #hackZuke may be starting up (thanks, Zohner), Mozilla has decided that it is now a company that has "something to do with the internet", and the National Highway Association has deemed Tesla's autopilot safer than a human. Just not ALL humans.
Headlines:
#hackZuke is coming! Apple just works! So does 20 year old malware on Apple! iPhones just work! Unless you send some emoji to them! Mozilla: Some Kind Of Internet Company Twitter sells division it couldn't use to Google (who CAN use it?) Verizon decides to go full on stupid with Note 7 users Galaxy S7 Nougat rollout is halted in China Samsung may not have courage after all: S8 to keep headphone jack In Communist China, Pokemon Catch You! NHTSAS deems Tesla's autopilot not to blame; actually pretty awesome FINALLY! These bidet controls will make some sense! "And I for one would like to welcome our new Russian overlords."
Zuke’s Favorite: Giant Cooking Robots?
Zohner’s Favorite: Logan
So it never occurred to us who would need to actually go through all the smut on the internet to make sure it was all (ahem) legal. Turns out it's a very shell-shocked group of people who have PTSD! Great. Good job humanity.
Meanwhile, Iran hates the stuff so much that they tried to block it. They blocked it so hard, they knocked people in Hong Kong offline. Great. Good job, Iran!
We also learn that the FBI is after all the "stuff" on your Nana's computer. At least, that's what they'd have to be after since they've contracted with Geek Squad to look into people's computers and it's not like anyone ELSE is taking their stuff into a Best Buy to be fixed.
Nothing makes sense this week.
Headlines:
Get $34M in orders and still be a failure? Sure, why not When the PTSD is almost a PSTD Iran hates pron so much it almost broke the internet over it Amazon gets fine for misleading prices FitBit went after Vector SmartWatches Fitbit is after everyone! 4chan claims to have invented "golden-shower-gate" The FBI has evidently been after CloudFlare The FBI is also after GeekSquad?! VW's exec just got nabbed by the feds Norway killed the radio star Samsung to release more smokescreen, er, Bixby! Nokia has it's AI coming out. Because of course it does. You can never hack . . . the heart. Oh wait, you can. NO! You can only find your AirPods with COURAGE!
Zuke’s Favorite: The Last Anger Translator
Zohner’s Favorite: Make money driving without Uber
It's the big three-oh-oh for us this week! I know, I can't believe you've put up with us for so long either!
This week we see Facebook getting all religious on us, Trump getting his very own wing at the Internet Archive, Julian Assange finally really losing it (and Zuke possibly getting sued over it), and Blackberry really trying to stay relevant in an industry they officially left. Oh, and CES happened. Yay?
Headlines:
Facebook bans God Software maker hates customers Wikileaks decides it doesn't like to be the good guy The Internet Trump Archives exists now. 'Cause it needs to. CNN really likes Fallout 4! FBI hacked. They must have been investigating Zohner Google is getting sued by the US Government Hey Collin, you need this! Wow France, well played! LG announces something that cannot exist Ford is going to put Alexa into cars Blackberry announces . . . something?
Zuke’s Favorite: How to read music
Zohner’s Favorite: Star Wars Art: Posters
Once more, dear friend.
Hack Zohner is in full effect. If you like baseball cards, voting in your elections, and are American then you need to change your passwords because Zohner is those things too! Facebook is becoming more and more a shadowy Big Brother and no one seems to care much. Russia has been sanctioned by the USA (cause that always seems to work). And at least Hyundai hasn't been working with Samsung on their new fuel cells!
Headlines:
Topps hack Russia was hacking our elections! Guess we won't do much Hydrogen fuel cells are coming along nicely Facebook has another "error" and bans a journalist This Facebook Shadow Organization is getting sort of weird The iPhone7 may not be selling as well as Apple expected New malware comes from offers to remove you from blacklists for malware Samsung to bring out a new monitor for CES
Zuke’s Favorite: Homestar Runner 2: Run Harder
Zohner’s Favorite: Stardew Valley
Collin’s Favorite: Squatty Potty
. . . of 2016.
It's the review episode for the year, which means there's probably a lot that you wished we didn't remind you of. Yeah, that's about the best I can spin it.
Headlines:
Google preps to launch Wear 2.0 Fewer people are buying Apple Watch than Tim Cook told us! Gaming has changed, but it's stronger than ever Mario might have what it takes to do mobile gaming Nintendo shows they just don't have what it takes to do mobile gaming Blackberry wants to kill us all Uber is the ONLY company to lose a PR battle with the DMV I hate this. I hate this so much So, you're saying there were a LOT of Note7's out there
Zuke’s Favorite: Rawwr rah rahr
Zohner’s Favorite: Reigns
2016 is coming to a close and we have some important news for you! In addition to all the celebrities who died, 2016 also saw the death of Blackberry. Yup, we're calling it; it's dead.
Also this year the death of Yahoo, the death of Samsung's credibility, the slow death of wearables, and the slow death of Flash. Wasn't this year fun?
Headlines:
Rogue One Trump wants Scoliosis Awareness Hillary Microsoft Edge will do what everyone else promised to do (and will get yelled at) Apple TV shows just how far behind it is with new update Uber would like you to pay to be an uninformed test pilot! Yahoo is all out of good graces as 1B user breach surfaces Apple introduces "Super Battery Mode" for watch; just bricks the device Evernote: "We're only reading your stuff to better train the bots that are reading your stuff" Google's 2016 year in search confirms what you already knew about this dumpster fire Samsung continues the distraction campaign with the Galaxy S8 and BT5 Verizon clarifies stance; says it WILL disable the Note 7 So, I guess KickAss Torrents is back? Australia officially blocks Torrent sites Blah Blah Blah, Government Agency hacked Official: Blackberry is dead. Plex Cloud on Amazon stops supporting . . . Amazon
Zuke’s Favorite: Rogue One (GGP)
Zohner’s Favorite: Aftership
Pebble didn't really lie when they said Fitbit wouldn't be absorbing all operations . . . they just left out the part that said NO ONE was going to do operations. Sorry backers!
In other news, we now know why all those Note 7's kept going up in flames. It's physics! We also know why iPhone 6s's were bricking. It's chemistry! And we know how Facebook is going to battle "fake news". With stupidity!
Headlines:
Trump may actually be violating Twitter's EULA (he does everyone else's) Georgia claims DHS hacked their firewalls Samsung engineers violated basic engineering principles All Galaxy Note 7's are scheduled to be killed What do you want to bet Microsoft considers LinkedIn "social media" Thieves probably already know your Visa details Cortana to run my home?! YES PLEASE!!!! Wearables are still only popular for the work-out crowd, it seems Adios, Pebble. And thanks for screwing everyone over. Facebook is asking if there's fake news...instead of just looking at their own site Internet connected toys spying on kids. Again. iPhone 6s issue: You're existing on this planet wrong Amazon makes a store you'll never see in real life Google brings out "Trusted Contacts". Let's you track your kids almost as well as Google does.
Zuke’s Favorite: Spiderman!
Zohner’s Favorite: You're welcome
Want to hear what it sounds like when Zuke has a stroke on-air? How about when Google has one and gives its AI the ability to create its own language? Or when politicians have one and tweet out really bad science (it's ok, they're just the politicians in charge of science).
In positive news, Netflix is giving us what we all wanted. So . . . not all is lost, right?
Headlines:
House science committee retweets bad science GoPro struggles continue Fitbit buys Pebble LG smartwatches to have LG Pay? Motorola exits smartwatch market Nokia making a smartphone comeback Reddit CEO is a troll More Android malware Get a virtual private server for $5/month Facebook Messenger now a gaming platform Netflix goes offline Amazon shows what's in store for 2017 A lot of people spent money on Cyber Monday Sling launches cloud-based DVR Microsoft's Chinese chatbot is censored Google AI is becoming sentient Trump's FCC advisor has plans for the FCC
Zuke’s Favorite: Stop it Seagulls
Zohner’s Favorite: Monster Hunter Memoirs
Dish yourself up some extra potatoes and try to ignore your slightly racist uncle explain everything that's wrong in the country; it's an early episode of The Stolendroids Podcast! We break our own rules and record a new show only 48 hours after the previous one is published, and OH what an eventful 48 hours it was: China has dropped all pretense and embraces their 1984 regime, Office Depot has been scamming customers (like any of us didn't already know that), and Samsung hits a new low. Like, a really shameful low.
Headlines:
Facebook selling out to enter China? Internet freedom is on the decline Students don’t know what’s real anymore Samsung getting preemptive on battery warnings Samsung won’t blow up your car Samsung has no shame Office Depot scamming customers Symantec buying LifeLock Windows 10 lets you know that Edge is “safer” HTC getting out of the phone market Just kidding Three Mobile hacked 3 billion phone numbers exposed by mobile apps Google knows how busy a place is in real time “Touch disease” cure found Apple getting out of the router market
Zuke’s Favorite: The closest to space I might ever be
Zohner’s Favorite: Too much Batman awesome
According to Zohner, #HackZohner is not in effect with Adult Friend Finder now being hacked. I think we all know the truth though, right? Apple has the stupidest thing you can spend money on, and it's pretty sure there's at least a few of you who will buy it. Samsung has decided that with exploding phones, exploding washers, and exploding OTHER phones . . . the next logical step is to get into people's cars. Oh, and if you are spouting hate on Twitter, you better not be white (cause they'll come after you for that).
Headlines:
Adult Friend Finder hacked Samsung gets into the auto game A new Google Music Google links to fake news site Google cracks down on fake news sites Twitter cracking down on "hate" speech ...selectively Facebook is reading your messages The UK turns back the clock to 1984 Chinese phones aren't secure Neither are iPhones Apple eye-wear rumors Apple isn't even trying to hide the fact that they're milking you Stuck in 'reply all' hell Kaspersky goes after Microsoft Your Fitbit will help your game
Zuke’s Favorite: Vice President Biden
Zohner’s Favorite: Google Newsstand gets a makeover
So 2016 just keeps getting weirder and weirder, huh? We won't talk politics, but we will talk about Presidential policy and what we have to look forward to in tech (spoiler, it isn't great).
Also in the news was common knowledge from a few years ago (thank you short attention spans) and Samsung's attempt to develop an explosive murder-bot/virtual-assistant. Good times all around!
Headlines:
How does Trump effect tech for the next four years? Maybe you should have Google'd more before the election? China decides to drop all pretense; goes for broke Samsung realized they forgot to blow up phones in the lower market too Samsung's new AI could tell your other devices to burn up too (kidding) Android Auto makes itself available to all The world evidently forgot Audi was owned by VW Yahoo was less forthcoming about those email hacks than we thought Spotify is getting bored on your computer, starts filling the hard drive for lolz Don't be the 6-second chump Thousands dead in Facebook killing spree
Zohner’s Favorite: How much water do you really drink?
Zuke’s Favorite: Go rapping white boy!
So what does a dirty Scotsman, mandatory state re-education, and a cat's butthole have to do with each other? Evidently they are all in this episode.
Microsoft comes late to the team party with a Slack competitor, Apple is actually dropping prices on items you wouldn't need to buy if it weren't for them, and Google is being just a colossal douche. Like, really, just the worst.
Headlines:
Microsoft brings out a Slack competitor Google gets kinda douchey with Microsoft RCS is a dumpster fire and Google isn't helping People aren't happy with Apple, so they are making a sale to make up for it Samsung: Leader in Exploding Devices Can't get your Note7 to Samsung for replacement? They'll just cripple it remotely So, Android is now officially everywhere Oooh, they have the internet on computers now! No Man's Sky should have been No Game's Release 1984 never saw China coming
Zuke’s Favorite: The 80's were weird, man
Zohner’s Favorite: DC Legends
Apple and Microsoft have brought out their big guns this week as we have "innovation" galore! The new MacBook Pro brings some fun tricks to the party and the Surface Studio changes the party entirely. And then there's Google. Poor Google: Vulnerabilities, losing money on fiber, and no one is buying their smartwatches.
AT&T has also had a bad time this week as we learned they both have been spying on us AND want to merge with the hated Time Warner Cable. Just in case you didn't despise them enough for one, you can have the other to bolster your distain!
Headlines:
Apple's revenue declines for the first time in 15 years! Apple actually innovates the Macbook Pro Apple fails to innovate the Airpods Microsoft offers to bribe you into a Surface Microsoft announces the best PC you can buy, in the most boring way possible People aren't buying smartwatches Alphabet's "Other Bets" aren't working out so well White Hat Hackers win serious cash at pwn2own 9 year old Linux bug was never fixed. Now in all Android! Vine is dead. Not 6 seconds too soon, either AT&T wants to buy Time Warner (good luck with that) AT&T has been spying on everyone for fun and profit! Intel offers refunds for the B1 watch Cisco can cut pirate feeds of events . . . if anyone cares enough to. IoT devices helped bring down the internet, just as predicted
Zuke’s Favorite: Adam ruins everything (about this election)
Zohner’s Favorite: The Walking Dead compared to The Walking Dead
Nintendo breaks the mold and brings us something that could really change everything . . . if there are any games worth playing on it. Facebook hopes you die of cancer, but please don't post any pictures of it cause it might cause a technical issue. Finally, Comcast is found guilty of doing that thing from "The Firm" that Tom Cruise discovers (you know, that thing).
Headlines:
Pokemon Go hit's $600M faster than any other mobile game Whatever Weebly is, it's been hacked Nintendo changes the game (console) Everything we know about the Nintendo Switch Facebook has a "technical issue" and bans a breast cancer group Comcast gets caught basically committing fraud T-Mobile also was sort of being fraudulent Samsung encourages you to bring their bomb into airports The Note 7 mod in GTA was not well received by Samsung Live in India? Samsung needs you to develop for them Android trojan makes you do stupid things Google Assistant isn't so . . . smart Razer buys THX Apple releases iOS 10.0.3, to Collin's gratitude Apple doesn't want to build a car anymore (thank goodness)
Zuke’s Favorite: Lisa Foiles: "You deserve to be murdered"
Zohner’s Favorite: How healthy is your battery?
The rage is strong with this one.
Samsung is in a really bad spot: Not only do they need to get all those potentially combustible phones back, but now most post services won't allow them to be shipped! Evidently, your mail carrier doesn't like being given possible bombs (there's a law or something about it).
Headlines:
The Note 7 is no more Samsung will send you a fireproof box to mail your phone back But no one will allow an exploding phone to be shipped Could this be the end of all Galaxy Notes? Oculus disabled Gear VR to keep you from burning your eyes Huawei tries to copy Samsung (forgets to copy the burning part) Comcast gets fined for straight up theft Comcast also decides you don't really need data anymore Yahoo suddenly doesn't have a 20 year old feature in email
Zuke’s Favorite: Titanic sank slower than the entire movie of Titanic
Zohner’s Favorite: 270towin
Things aren't looking so hot for Samsung . . . which is ironic because they have the hottest phone right now. In fact, it's so hot, it might actually kill you in your sleep. Perhaps Samsung should ask Apple how to spin this whole thing, considering Apple still hasn't fixed any of the "Touch Disease" issues they have an no one is complaining! Oh wait, you mean people ARE complaining? Nevermind.
Headlines:
AT&T stops selling the Note 7 Trust in Samsung fades What did Samsung know? Replaced Note 7 burns on a plane Replacement Note 7 melts in a teenager’s hand UPDATE: Class Action lawsuit sounds like Apple has an STD Yahoo scanned email for the NSA Yahoo shows that they are tone deaf Verizon has an interesting way to bypass upgrades UPDATE: Game developer who sued for bad reviews closes up shop Verizon can't keep a secret Want a Pixel? Go to Verizon The Pixel will only have some Verizon bloatware The end of 4 Chan? What if nobody buys Twitter? Try your game before you buy it on the Play Store Amazon uses common sense, bands incentivised reviews Facebook launches their own Craigslist . . . finds they didn't want to be Craigslist! Face-List is sorry that people used their Craigslist service exactly like Craigslist
It's not so much like we're surprised because it's finally happened; we're more surprised it took so long to happen. Google has some exciting news in the area of home wifi with a product they are calling . . . Google . . . WiFi. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A fully non-explody Samsung Galaxy Note 7 caught fire this week, but don't worry! Samsung says it has nothing to do with the reason all the other ones are catching fire! Like having more than one reason is somehow a good thing right now.
Headlines:
No Man's Sky investigated for false advertising HP is shocked (SHOCKED) people found out about them blocking third parties Google says hello to "Wifi", possibly says get lost to "OnHub" More info on Google Wifi A replaced Galaxy Note Kaboom goes up in flames. Samsung says new Galaxy Note fires are from a totally new reason. Oh good. Blackberry catches up to reality Facebook also catches up to reality But not before censoring more journalists! Lucky Palmer may be a douche Disney is looking at buying Twitter because, why not? Finally! Glasses for pervs! Plex partners with Amazon to make all your dreams come true Unless you put pirated movies on your Plex, then you'll probably get jail Motorola still enough in business to lay people off Google may be releasing a laptop killer for twice the price of a laptop!
Zuke’s Favorite: Forza Horizon 3
Zohner’s Favorite: Fitbit Charge 2
Whenever you feel like your internet is running slowly, just remember; at least you aren't in North Korea! Turns out they have less actual websites than GTA5 has in game! Google has released Allo, which will help weaken their messaging platform like they've always wanted (wait, what?), HP decides to really stick it to people who buy their products, and alarmist headlines try to freak out over something everyone does.
Headlines:
Group leaks Michelle Obama's passport just to prove he can Cisco devices still vulnerable to NSA hack Yahoo might be announcing 200M users were hacked Oh, nope: 500M yahoo accounts instead Reddit brings down all of North Korea's 28 websites Google releases Allo Hello Allo, goodbye privacy Samsung fix violates Google standards HP shuts down third party ink cartridges Developer sues users due to negative reviews and Steam retaliates Google teases new phones
Zuke’s Favorite: I get to drive a Warthog!
Zohner’s Favorite: Animation Throwdown will cause you to time travel
Sometimes we hate being right about things. Especially when it's about things we like!
Samsung is having a hard week with phones that don't want to remain inert, carriers that can't return them, and no one knowing what to do about it. iOS 10 manages to either brick your phone or just simply not allow you to use it as a phone. And be careful what internet-connected gadget you put where; people are watching!
Headlines:
Facebook is doing more censoring Adblock Plus sells out HP buys Samsung's printer business Samsung phone explodes in little boy's hands Samsung getting sued over their bombs Samsung Note 7 gets recalled Samsung to mark replaced phones Note 7 recall isn't going very well The S7 is apparently also a bomb Note 7 software "fix" won't fully charge the battery Will Samsung remotely kill the Note 7? Samsung may follow Apple's lead regarding headphone jacks Samsung loses a lot of money iOS 10 update is bricking devices T-Mobile warns against upgrading iOS 10 brings you porn FBI has webcam advice Ubuntu torrent apparently infringes on Transformers? Smart sex toys violate privacy
Zuke’s Favorite: The Roast of Captain America (language warning)
Zohner’s Favorite: Motorsport Manager
Apple has yet to disclose if the new iPhone 7 actually contains courage, is made from it, or requires it for the manufacturing process. In any case, those Foxconn workers have their work cut out for them! Maybe Samsung built the new Note 7 out of "vigor", which would explain the current battery issues.
In other news, Zohner claims that #hackzohner is not in effect with the recent breach of 800K pr0n accounts, but I think we should let history speak for itself.
Headlines:
Follow up: ITT can help you with a career in bankruptcy court The USB thumbdrive that can totally destroy your computer The Note 7 now not welcome on US flights Samsung expedites new Note 7's out after FAA announcement. Presumably shipped by sea Amazon will happily sell you a device that doesn't "exist" yet This is the iPhone 7 iOS 10 download available September 13 iPhone 7 and 7 Plus pricing No more 16GB option for iPhones New Apple Airpods, to look like you're using broken earbuds Apple's BS about "courage" LG to Apple: "Yeah, well we HAVE a headphone jack, and it's awesome!" Playstation 4 Pro announced Basis writes rubber checks Brazzers hacked - #hackzohner not in effect Mario to soon run on your iPhone Warner Bros. says that Warner Bros. is in violation of DMCA The end of Open Office?
Zuke’s Favorite: A new view of hell
Zohner’s Favorite: A new TV show for conspiracy theorists
It's been a long weekend as we try to get over whatever it was we picked up at Salt Lake Comic Con. Seriously people, it's not hard; warm water and soap. Also, Brittney, we hope you hack up a lung.
Zohner may have helped destroy western democracy as we know it, we aren't totally sure. We DO know, however, that he has ruined Dropbox, Opera, and Google. The man is like Typhoid Mary, but for online security!
Headlines:
Google falls to #hackzohner Zohner also uses Dropbox, so . . . Zohner is also a registered voter, so you know what that means And finally, Zohner used the Opera Browser Worried that Zohner talks about Trump too, Clinton campaign uses encrypted chat Facebook fired their entire "news" team to put an algorithm in charge The algorithm's name is evidently "Zohner" Google has decided to ruin Waze Al Capone was sent to jail for tax evasion, but Apple thought they could get away with it ITT Tech will no longer accept students Anker recalls USB-C cables for destroying electronics Logitech makes a mouse Zuke can use while recording Hospitals decide to give people in immense pain drugs and VR. What could go wrong?! Steam now issuing refunds for 'No Man's Sky' Dead or Alive: Beach Vollyball VR is just what we need (for Fox News to be right about video games) T-Mobile alters their "One" plan to make it ever so slightly less illegal Android Nougat will help you collect cats Note 7 exploding
Zuke’s Favorite: Phill Lamarr
Zohner’s Favorite: The last widget you’ll ever need.
Apple is having some problems this week as the iPhone 6 determines that it doesn't like being touched. A bit of a problem for a touchscreen phone. The FBI may have missed its true calling as it turns out that it's actually pretty good at running "certain" websites! Also . . . France.
Headlines:
WhatsApp now sharing private info they promised they didn't have with Facebook HTC sets an impossible goal and surprises no one at failing to meet it Apple is quick to fix security flaws when they happen to activists iPhone 6 & 6s have a case of the bad touch Surprise! Apple phones "break" more often than Android Oh France, you crazy inbred European cousin The FBI is evidently better at running a child pr0n site than the normal webmasters Google to punish people with annoying mobile ads! T-Mobile takes things just a step too far "Epic Games" forum hacked . . . again Want to take over a home? Use the outlets! Mozilla has the one browser to rule them all Android 7 is here . . . if you're on Nexus But not the Nexus 5 because screw you
Zuke’s Favorite: Stop action is the best action!
Zohner’s Favorite: Con Man: The Game
Yeah, we may get a lot of hate for that title. Twitter might even ban us!
France has gone all . . . French on Pokemon, Uber is making you an unwitting test pilot, and the NSA is just off on its own and not listening to any of the rules. Also, can someone please sell Facebook a clue? Historically speaking, they'll pay a LOT for it!
Headlines:
Google Duo launches and it's amazingly simple. Most password scanners fail to notice easy to crack passwords. Shadow Broker hack suggests the NSA was breaking the rules. WHAAAA!?!?! More Windows 10 Anniversary update breaks things without remorse but there’s a fix Twitter: Jihad now? Ask me how! Facebook aims to launch a competitor to Steam Google finally figures out where people want 'Google Now' . . . in the Google browser! Uber: Is it still ride sharing if the ride is actually the one picking you up? Verizon has a great plan to make your phone WORSE! Pokemon: Leave it to the French Pokemon: Leave it to . . . Belgium?
Zuke’s Favorite: Hot Wheels can probably go faster than your actual car
Zohner’s Favorite: Bob A. Fett's backpack is awesome.
As a bit of an upfront warning, there is NO verbal filter this episode. Which is really saying something for us, when you think of all the countries we've already offended.
We have leaked keys, hacked keys, and deadbolt keys. We have old folks with mobile payment, farm folks with internet crimes, and private toys that violate privacy. We have Facebook and AdBlock entering a war or attrition.
And we have Snapchat.
Headlines:
900 million Android phones are vulnerable to new attack Google is developing a new OS Google+ profiles no longer needed to post reviews in Play Store T-Mobile doesn’t like the HTC 10 Volkswagen proves that backdoors are a bad idea Now's the time to run out and get a Surface RT! US couple has unfortunate address Sex toys that violate… privacy Snapchat is still racist Bluetooth smart locks are dumb Logitech adds to the IoT market CVS has their own mobile payment app Hulu moving away from free Oracle breached more Facebook really likes ads Adblock doesn't But Facebook really does
Zuke’s Favorite: Rogue One is coming!
Zohner’s Favorite: Best voicemail message ever
We've got some political intrigue and conspiracies this episode! Also Blackberry (so that'll be hilarious). And finally, have things really gotten so bad that we are considered press? Really people? REALLY?
Headlines:
Facebook finds irony? Blackberry learns all the wrong lessons from its failure Homeland Security worries about elections being compromised. Yeah, so are we! The USA reaches a new high in broadband speed. Google and Dashlane encourage you to live only once Google is blocking Windows 10 Mobile users . . . still Congrats, Internet! You're old! No where left to get your torrents on! Edward Snowden MIA? Nigerian email scammer screws himself
Zuke’s Favorite: Why we count as Press
Zohner’s Favorite: Harley Quinn stole the show
First off, I know it's actually episode #277; I have no idea why I say #278 at the beginning of this episode!
Apple hits a milestone that really means something this week, while Blackberry releases a cheap phone they didn't have anything to do with and raised the price! Sure, that's really shaking up the market. Meanwhile, Facebook admits to trying to shape political news by censoring posts and "selfie addicts" are evidently a thing now!
Headlines:
Facebook admits to censoring posts about the DNC Nintendo stocks plunge; someone wasn't paying attention Iron Man's suit is real, evidently. Judge rules BitCoin isn't real, so it can't be laundered. Apple drops 27% and still beats expectations? Uh, sure. Apple does best Dr Evil impression "A BEEELION Phones!" Blackberry breaks new ground by releasing someone else's cheap phone LastPass gets hacked Google launches "Family Library" to the Play Store Vizio just got bought by China The TSA's keys have been hacked. Crap. Selfie addicts suffer RSI. Also, "selfie addicts".
Zuke’s Favorite: Hate Trump/Clinton all you want. Their ads could have been worse!
Zohner’s Favorite: Mmm… Pi
Collin’s Favorite: Pokemon Go Gone Wrong
I think it is my new life goal to get paid to specifically NOT do a job. I'm not sure how I'll ever hit that mark, but I will not rest until I find a way.
Meanwhile, China has just found a way to see what we're all doing online, police use technology and a bit of science fiction to get around the 5th Amendment, and (surprise surprise) France has a problem with a Microsoft product.
Headlines:
Verizon buys Yahoo More Chinese consortium buys Opera US Navy is full of pirates Kickass Torrents taken down More KAT takedown sends traffic elsewhere Hackers selling terrorism watchlist France has problems with Windows 10 People aren't buying as many Apple Watches Google Play Books improves comic reading Police 3D print dead man's fingerprints to unlock phone Cyanogen struggling Say goodbye to the VCR Tinder gets social PSA Free Windows 10 upgrade ends this week Verizon tired of unlimited data users
Zuke’s Favorite: Batman v Superman v Fans v Critics v Other Fans
Zohner’s Favorite: Stranger Things
I think the first step to fixing a problem is identifying there is a problem. And in this case, there is no problem; all summer movies suck. They can be fun, and you can really enjoy yourself, but just know that they all suck.
In other news, Nintendo has learned how to basically just print money at this point and if you aren't chasing virtual vermin with your phone then I have bad news for you: YOU'RE the weird one. The statistics only prove it.
Headlines:
Microsoft Edge is the only modern browser?! Nest announces outdoor camera. Perfect for all those missing FexEx deliveries. Pokemon Go is bigger than just about everything right now. In fact, it's the biggest mobile game ever. And T-Mobile is capitalizing on it wonderfully! And so are the trolls. And so are the hackers! Nintendo has figured out how to print money. Sometimes ransomware is just douchey. Some people just REALLY don't understand how communication technology works. Chinese authorities figure out how to see what you're browsing . . . by looking at your browser. Your bank insurance was hacked by the Chinese and an exec tried to cover it up Sega Saturn cracked after 20 years Eero review
Zuke’s Favorite: Yes kids, this is how our summer blockbusters used to be
Zohner’s Favorite: NES is back, only smaller
There's a Pikachu over there, so I have to make this fast! Blackberry was still making a phone no one wanted, China is using "ads" to track people, a Ford dealership doesn't know what copyright is, and . . . holy crap there's an Onyx I got to go!
Headlines:
Blizzard: That's our code you're changing, so you're stealing from us? Blackberry realizes they forgot to turn the "Unwanted Phone Making Machine" off Ford dealership doesn't understand copyright law HummingBad infects more than 10 million Android devices China's censors are about to work overtime More Facebook censoring Comcast decides to play nice with Netflix Ashley Madison in trouble with the FTC TP-Link forgot to renew their domain Pokemon Go: Taking you places you shouldn't be Bumpy start for Pokemon Go Google coming out with not one but two Android Wear watches Avast has too much money The UK really hates pirates Password sharing is now a federal crime
Combined Favorite: Our new lord and master, Pokemon Go
We have more headlines than we can cover in a single show and half the sleep we need. Apple may be ushering in 1984 while Blackberry is trying to usher in 2003. Meanwhile, judges and politicians who might still think it IS 1984 are making rulings on technology. So, you know, that's awesome.
Headlines:
Google's new non-Nexus phone will be later this year. HTC sends it's one big hope away to save it Dell says it's done making Android tablets Blackberry really can't even buy a clue Judge doesn't quite understand what computers are. Or privacy. Computers start writing sports stories. No one notices. Apple gets a patent for just about the worst idea ever. Sure, let's make an AI that can fly fighter jets. Why not? Android Nougat is official Eero is launching the Luma better than Luma is launching the Luma Hacker claims he has 650K medical records for sale CCTV cameras are newest botnet zombies New ransomware is kind of a jerk China wants the App Store to report on people for them Google claims Symantec is just the worst Microsoft decides that forcing people to Windows 10 may not be a nice thing Microsoft pays woman over unwanted Windows 10 upgrade Office 365 users had a really bad day
Zuke’s Favorite: Everyone hates the new Ghostbusters theme. Everyone.
Zohner’s Favorite: Make knowing your battery level pretty again
So, I think it's safe to say things in the world are in free fall at the moment. The tech sector is hurting REAL bad after this week and will continue to do so for awhile. Not that any of it is going to keep us from making fun at their expense, though!
Headlines:
Acer's online store gets breached Nexus devices won't be updated forever Motorola loses another exec Carbonite targeted by hackers Windows 10 mobile gets tap to pay Apple might like the status quo Google upgrades two step verification Netflix might be losing some customers Blackberry loses $670 million in last quarter Blackberry needs a dictionary How will Brexit affect tech? Tech stocks don't like Brexit Brits vote to leave something but they don't know what it is John Oliver breaks down Brexit but the UK won't see it
Zuke’s Favorite: Why can't DC figure out how to do this in live action?
Zohner’s Favorite: Toys made from live sacrifices and witchcraft
Sometimes you say something that sounded funnier in your head than it did out loud. And sometimes you say you're going to catch it in post, but don't. And sometimes you do. This was one of those ones where we did.
Everyone is hacked again, but more importantly we can't get anymore free pizza! AT&T is way behind the times and so is the President's phone.
Headlines:
Domino's doesn't like to give away free pizza AT&T gets Wi-Fi calling Obama finally gets an upgrade An actual use for that old iPad Apple has a new IoT app Deleting apps in iOS 10 doesn't really delete them Napster: The Return 70k hacked government and corporate servers are for sale Korean hackers stole fighter jet blueprints Hackers find over 100 bugs in defense systems Russians hack the DNC The fitness tracker that not only tells you when you're burning calories, it also burns you Amazon ships dangerous cargo This is how Judgement Day happens Microsoft to buy LinkedIn Google burying bad press for Hillary Anonymous makes ISIS look pretty gay
Zuke’s Favorite: Hart vs Cordon
Zohner’s Favorite: T-Rex has skills
Voting for The Podcast Awards is over; thank you to everyone who voted for us! Now we wait to see what happens!
So many things have been hacked and passwords stolen, it's not even funny. Well . . . it's sort of funny. It'd be a lot funnier if it was only happening to Zohner, but it turns out it's happening to a LOT more people than that.
Headlines:
Lots of TeamViewer accounts were hacked VK.com hacked BitTorrent forums hacked Now hackers are going after cars Zuckerberg’s accounts were compromised KeePass developer prefers money over security Facebook is censoring posts about a rapist Axl Rose doesn’t understand how the Internet works T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 11 details Blackberry’s struggles continue New Lenovo phone is bendy CurrentC is probably done PayPal doesn’t feed trolls Somebody bought Stitcher The US wants to give up Internet oversight Time Warner sucks
Zuke’s Favorite: https://youtu.be/YshgmStEZh0
Zohner’s Favorite: Why Batman: The Animated Series is so important
So, if TeamViewer claims that the only reason people are having breaches is because they are using the same passwords found in other hacks . . . why are some people having the same issue with two-factor authentication? And if Atari isn't making games anymore, how are they making IoT things now? And if I made you annoyed by publishing this episode a day late, does that mean I can be arrested now in Europe?
SO MANY QUESTIONS!!
Headlines:
TeamViewer got hacked… allegedly Lots of passwords have been leaked recently ...including Tumblr Qualcomm encryption might not be very good Cortana add-on leaves beta Google understands Judgement Day Want to track Jews? There's an app for that. Facebook really wants you to use Messenger Social networks vs hate speech Talk crap on the Internet and you’ll end up in jail Atari enters the IoT market GoPro wants you to use its . . . software?
Zuke’s Favorite: Prepare to have your minds blown
Zohner’s Favorite: Charge rent for your own shacks and vaults in the Wasteland
The guys are running on fumes as real-life threatens to ruin everything! Thankfully, we have some pretty weird news to perk us up and keep us interested! The FCC pulls over a car, Marvel collides with Musk, and Foxconn may be needing to upgrade their nets soon.
Headlines:
Facebook and Microsoft set to link continents with fastest cable ever Judge deems Google's use of Java "Fair Use" Google may shame companies slow to update Google discontinues stuff that nobody cares about Remember that ZTE company we talked about? Could we be getting a new Moto Razr? Oh, please PLEASE let it be these Apple to bring out an Amazon Echo competitor Would Apple fans still be happy if they had bought Time Warner? Foxconn likes robots Man gets car pulled over . . . by the FCC Introducing the Xbox 4X? Hyperloop to be made of stolen Wakandan technology Study finds most adults too lazy to actually research news
Zuke’s Favorite: X-Men sounds like a cult when you really think about it
Zohner’s Favorite: Just trust me; you want this
Schmidty is back for a podcast host trifecta and we are dealing with an overload of Google news. I guess it makes sense, since they sort of flooded the new cycle but . . . oh hey, look at that; Zohner uses LinkedIn. And Netflix is trolling us? What is going on here!?
Headlines:
Google Assistant. Sounds nice, what is it? Google will not take Payday Loan money. But will. Android Auto becomes 1000% more useable Google asks the internet to suggest things that start with "N" What horrible things could possible start with "N"? Instant Apps could change everything Google Allo. Zuke is so confused Europe REALLY hates Google Google REALLY hates Flash Nokia comes back from the grave. Laughs at Blackberry Netflix releases new way to troll people who don't actually understand internet speeds. Amazon to open more brick and mortar stores. Zohner actually does use LinkedIn Apple update fixes things in some iPad model. Totally ruins others. More Zuke confusion; didn't Firefox already pass IE? When a Botnet isn't used for DDOS Cryptoware maker asked nicely for decryption algorithm. They give it up? Symantec bug politely allows everyone to take control of every computer Samsung patents a way into Zuke's heart Here's an idea: Don't make ANY Snapchat filter that does ANYTHING to your skin tone 3D printer that works more like a replicator HP releases new color 3D printer. Bet the toner costs more than the printer
Zuke’s Favorite: Spider-Man theme
Schmidty’s Favorite: Assassin's Creed Trailer
Zohner’s Favorite: Dating advice from the 1800’s
We are running on no sleep at all and so this episode might be a little . . . weird. It's not just us, though, as the news this week has Google forgetting how to internet, Transformers pulling freight on American freeways, and people using . . . things to unlock their phones. Yeah, this was a weird week.
Headlines:
Facebook is accused of controlling the news Free-To-Play game gets a little surreal HTC pulls a Blackberry and plummets Microsoft is always under attack, and you don't hear them complaining Fingerprint scanners: But WHY would you use THAT on your phone?! Google's design team manage to piss off the entire internet Yo dawg, I heard you liked bloatware! So we put bloatware that installs bloatware! Paypal: THEN STOP BACKING CRAPPY CROWDFUNDS! Nikola to release 2000HP Optimus Prime Man says his Tesla Model S mysteriously crashed Tesla says they don't believe in mysteries Google rumored to be working on Chirp, rival to Echo
Zuke’s Favorite: Dark Sky for Android
Zohner’s Favorite: Do you want a robot apocalypse? Because this is how you get a robot apocalypse!
"Such a nice internet you have here . . . shame if something should happen to it!"
It's a slow week in tech news, but the few headlines that trickle out are still nearly enough to get Zohner to rage! We have AdBlock flexing is muscles, cellphones not causing brain cancer (duh), Teslas becoming the new bio-terrorism response vehicle, and Microsoft looking at shading your patio (not really).
Headlines:
T-Mobile's Uncarrier 11 information leaked Software that deletes your music is innovative Snapchat getting sued over speed filter Upgrade to Windows 10 soon New ransomware is mature for its age AdBlock will now happily take your money! Microsoft acquires Solair Teslas clean the outside air too Tivo getting acquired by Rovi Cellphones do not cause brain cancer… allegedly
Zuke’s Favorite: ERB is back
Zohner’s Favorite: Fun for the whole family
Collin is on a date . . . or dead. They kind of blur together at this point, don't they?
Amazon drops news so big that Zuke's wife called him up to see if he had heard, we gain some maturity in the tech world, and we determine the two types of people who shop at Walmart.
Headlines:
Amazon Prime goes monthly Amazon Prime starts blocking non-Prime users from games? Exploiting glitches could lead to "punishment" Walmart Pay launches. Proves everything can be a knock off Snapchat's new filter turns you into Ted Danson's worst mistake Microsoft ceases all production of Xbox 360 Microsoft and Google agree to be adults Google: Android is more secure than ever Android surpasses iOS in emoji support EU brings official charges against Google in anti-trust case There's actually part of the EU's case I agree with! Blackberry won't confirm or deny giving encryption keys Hackers show how insecure your phone is Intel decides to grow apart from PC's Intel also grows apart from 11% of their workers Apple updates the MacBook to keep up with everyone else Apple just like to annoy EVERY government wanting access Americans don't use wires Sling to do what Aero couldn't
Zuke’s Favorite: Deepart.io
Zohner’s Favorite: Lego Minecraft awesomeness
If you think the FBI is bad with their power grab, they've got nothing on our Canadian neighbors!
Google is helping Zuke to remember his goals, grey hat hackers are having a field day with their new business venture, white hat hackers are absolute studs, and Apple plugins support terrorism (sorta).
Headlines:
Canada breaches privacy in . . . private FBI didn't buy a tool to hack the iPhone, they paid hackers to do it . . . but didn't really find anything on it anyway Now hackers are unlocking other iPhones too! Microsoft isn't really setting the world on fire with its bots Windows 10 gets the best feature ever! House passes email privacy act Cryptowall isn't enough, this one wants to delete stuff but there's a fix for it! Google Calendar turns 10, helps us fail at meeting our ambitions Google warns users when going to a site that's "too" friendly Windows XP still the 3rd most popular OS because . . . China If you use Quicktime, the terrorists win Not all computer geeks should work with computers
Zuke’s Favorite: How we turn AI's into Hitler
Zohner’s Favorite: FREE Anker products
It's always great when the FBI itself starts pirating tools to infringe on our privacy, right? Could they not just fork out the extra $100 or watch a YouTube video on how to do it instead?
Collin has returned for a great conversation on how you better upgrade your home every 18 months, everyone wants Yahoo, and how sometimes you get a better game when you steal it!
Headlines:
Google Image Search is Wasis! Google Wants Yahoo Web Daily Mail interested in purchasing Yahoo EU get's advice on common sense, says they will take it under advisement FBI: "We bought a tool to unlock iphones" Oh look, a tool to unlock iPhones Luma Router gets a new round of funding Arr, Quantum Break be a better game when you don't pay for it, matey Twitter to live stream NFL games. 'Cause, why? Smart Home hub shutdown does not bode well for the future of IoT Well, HP just got a whole lot hotter Zuke’s Favorite: Suicide Squad trailer 2
Zohner’s Favorite: The Best Superman
Collin’s Favorite: How Star Wars The Force Awakens Should Have Ended
Wow, so the FBI (not wanting to make precedent with decrypting an iPhone) is now happily doing it for anyone who asks? Well, nice to know Apple's fears were entirely well founded!
Google Wallet says "Thanks for the business, but no." Google forced to reverse April Fool's Day prank Not April Fool's: Google is offering a land line? Xbox One opens dev mode Microsoft brings bots to everything, and AI to more than Cortana Microsoft drops a bomb on us all. A BASH bomb. Amazon blocks the crappy USB-C cables Documents reveal that FBI ordered Google to unlock phones, too FBI drops the Apple case because they don't need Apple anymore Arkansas prosecutor needs help unlocking an iPhone. FBI says "Sure, why not?" FBI doesn't want to give up code. Looks up definition of "irony" AdBlockers block more than just ads Petition to ban certain languages as "outlaw". Not farsi, more Java. CNBC seeks to teach others on password security. Massively screws up password security Reddit isn't saying that they've been subpoenaed for info, but they've been subpoenaed
Zuke’s Favorite: Google Maps in the Batcave
Zohner’s Favorite: 8-bit Daredevil
We're so punny.
Zohner is rested up from Salt Lake Comic Con FanX 2016 and we're on track to get the FBI called down on us for calling one of Trump's numbers. So, you know, just another episode. Apple releases some things, confuses customers with choice, and then get's so blinged out it makes your eyes (and soul) hurt. The UK gets Android Pay just in time for the EU to complain about it. And Google might be looking at killing the Chrome brand for good.
How the FBI might be bypassing Apple encryption Apple has announced some things And some Apple things need to get cleaned up While other Apple things need to never exist. The Chrome brand may be getting the axe Yup, build a coffin for Chrome as a brand Android Pay is coming to the UK. The French prepare to protest Wait, Facebook was on Blackberry? Anonymous shows that #Drumpf really IS fascist Make music accessible, people make money! Dyson's new car might really . . . suck! Twitter chat bot grows up (into racist, sexist, Nazi) so fast!
Zuke’s Favorite: Drunk Neighbor Drumpf
Zohner’s Favorite: Best conspiracy theory video ever?
Zuke loves watching Last Week Tonight with John Oliver . . . especially when his show matches everything we've already said. Everything. Even the joke about Apple's stupid pink-gold devices.
Headlines:
We should write for HBO Microsoft calls BS on rogue Windows upgrade Here maps drops support for Windows 10 Microsoft announces awesome Xbox news Crypto Ransomware is everywhere! Fossil launches even more smartwatches Zuke wants Michael Kors makes a grown up smartwatch Google loses antitrust in Russia Google is selling it's robots. Now they're armed, balanced, and dejected. Great. YouTube and Google Play join T-Mobile's Binge More Hacker tells how he got all those celeb pics The government can't be trusted to secure even offline data More Anonymous doxes Trump Comcast strikes again Just because we can, doesn't mean we should Instagram is Facebooking its feed MLB.TV for T-Mobile subscribers
Zuke’s Favorite: Hey, Cookie Monster, Android and Windows Phone do that too
Zohner’s Favorite: #InstagramHusbands
Collin is dead this week after saying the wrong thing at a Trump rally.
Apple is in hot water (again) with the courts, but not with ransomware. The FBI might not have a leg to stand on, and the conversation takes a sharp turn to the side once we start talking about school shootings. Trigger warning: we go off the rails pretty heavily this episode.
Headlines:
Snowden says "FBI already has the method to crack the iPhone." Snapchat smart glasses: Yes, this will end well Apple ordered to pay $450M for ebook fixing scandal Apple actually jumped on a security flaw! 4chan to save Google+? Seagate releases the fastest hard drive ever . . . and employee data in hack Evidently everyone plays Supercell
Zuke’s Favorite: Hey, Underoos!
Zohner’s Favorite: There was magic in North America too
Headlines:
Amazon Echo is taking over Amazon removes encryption; now DoJ knows the smut you've been reading Apple can get VR when it makes a decent computer Apple Pay has 12M users. Samsung says "That's Cute" Google experiments with ways to pay France: "You think the FBI is facist!? Just you wait till WE get started!" Facebook faces German antitrust privacy probe Samsung makes me fully engorged Windows PDF reader shows it learns nothing from Apple Microsoft pledges to unify Xbox and Windows gaming Windows 10 update leaves files where they were. Apps however, not so much Microsoft has purchased SwiftKey Wanna hack the Pentagon? Why not?! Tesla is one step closer to being self driving Google's self-driving car hits a bus, takes blame, exchanges insurance?
Zuke’s Favorite: Coolest. Machine. Ever.
Zohner’s Favorite: Rock, Paper Scissors
Collin’s Favorite: Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
It's a very cold day in a very hot place today as we randomly have a four person team! Long time fan Nathan joins us as we cover . . . stuff? Zohner is fried, Collin is a zombie, and Zuke is in a daze. So business as normal, I guess.
Be sure to check out Nathan's book! You can find it here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/9825792-contact
Headlines:
IRS might have let a few more people get hacked Apple FBI thing happened MWC -G5, S7, S7 Edge The Apple-Samsung thing is still going on A new, smaller iPhone is coming out. Whatsapp points out that no one uses Blackberry or Nokia Animated Facebook emoji’s CTB Locker is coming for you Hololens is coming!
Zuke’s Favorite: Better than most Star Wars battles
Zohner’s Favorite: A Christmas Story in house form
Nathan’s Favorite: The Life Engineered by JF Dubeau
Collin’s Favorite: Pokémon Sun and Moon
For reasons I've never understood, Episode #177 was our most popular episode ever. No idea why, but it's been downloaded three times more than any other episode we've ever done. So, enjoy this flashback!
Dr. Squishy joins us as a guest host this week and together we cover all the really bored people with loads more money than you and I. I mean, these people must be REALLY bored and they do what with it? Make internet-beaming blimps? Sue Twitter users? Seriously?
Headlines:
Headlines:
So, Apple just bricked a bunch of people Microsoft comes preinstalled on 74 more OEMs now! Wanna pair your phone to a vending machine? No? OK Facebook videos just got a bit more annoying New internet technology gets a boost from Facebook Future LTE speeds may surpass most ISP's Google+ gets another nail in the coffin with People API California insurance brokers learned my trick to standardized tests USA's ban on encryption is stupid Kanye is like the Donald Trump of the media world James Woods takes on Twitter user, Twitter fights back (unsuccessfully) Netflix now lives entirely in its competitor's servers The ultimate trolling for telemarketers
Favorites:
Zuke’s Favorite: OK Go goes airborne
Steve: Deadpool
I'm just so, yeah. I can't even all the things.
Seriously, though, Zohner is out of town at his new job and Zuke is reeling from some massive day-job items. With all tech headlines being on hold until Mobile World Conference, it didn't seem like a show was going to happen this week. Rather than miss a week (something we have never done in almost 5 years), we present to you this old school gem! We will be back next week with new headlines, feedback, and a guest host!
Spoiler Warning: We may or may not launch into a tirade right off the bat. Just a heads up!
When it's not busy hunting you down over uneven terrain, the AI of the future will be playing board games! I guess we can put that in the "progress" column! Aereo's founder has been keeping busy while Microsoft has been making all the right moves.
Headlines:
The FCC goes to bat for us over cable boxes Aereo is kinda back! Microsoft: Surface is up, Lumia is down And cloud services are way up! Apple is going into our schools again Apple issues massive recall Samsung's components division may not be able to offset the phones anymore AI can carry guns, climb ladders, drive, and now play board games Sanders campaign REALLY doesn't understand 2016 Google says it's fixed a Chrome issue on iOS Apple says they've fixed an issue that was crashing the internet on iOS? Oracle finally pulls the plug on Java TripAdvisor on Windows machines? No thank you.
Zuke’s Favorite: Seven red lines, two of them in green
Zohner’s Favorite: Deadpool encourages you to touch yourself
To all you holdouts out in the world, I think it's time we talk. You're screwing things up for the rest of us. If you could just get with the program, we'd all really appreciate it! You're the reason we can't have nice things!
Headlines:
Google has generated $31B according to Oracle
Google Play store gets more downloads and less money than App Store
Ad blocking browser that still shows ads
A "new" 4 inch iPhone may be coming out
Did you die from a hoverboard explosion? You might get a refund!
Netflix raises prices on people they promised not to raise prices on
Zero day security flaw found in Linux. Again.
The 2015 list of "Worst Passwords" is the same as the 2014 list
Minecraft education edition gets announced
Verizon offers another way to give you ads! Yay?
IoT has really bad security
Zuke’s Favorite: Star Trek Timelines
Zohner’s Favorite: Best comic reader for Android
This week, things are more apparent than ever that the old folks who are either in charge of everything or want to be in charge of everything really have no idea how the tech world works. In charge of the CIA? Sure, I'll just use an AOL email address. Want to be President? Why not sue an online encyclopedia for being an encyclopedia. Want to be a security software developer? Just block a specific file and call it good!
Headlines:
CIA chief hackers are back
Police can crack Blackberry PGP encrypted email
Apple Watch 2 production is underway
GoPro cuts 7% of their workforce
Netflix starts a proxy war
Prominent developer quits BitCoin
Google blocks popular podcast app . . . then brings it back
T-Mobile apologizes for open message with an open letter.
Trend Micro has a massive security hole, gets blasted by Google
Comcast is at it again… or still?
So Apple's security fix wasn't so much of a security fix . . .
Intel is forcing users to update to Windows 10
Bernie Sander’s campaign doesn’t seem to understand this internet thing
Zuke’s Favorite: Tesla Model S
Zohner’s Favorite: Lego Batcave… from 1966
We switch from famine to feast this week as it seems ALL the news was waiting for 2016 to get started. There are hacks, there are announcements, Zohner may have gotten his mother's identity stolen. Motorola Mobility may now be part of an 80's pop group . . . we're not sure. What we do know is that despite the fact that CES happened this week, almost none of our headlines are actually from CES!
Headlines:
Google Cardboard comes through and saves a baby
T-Mobile calls BS on YouTube
Pirates complain that games are too hard to crack
Oculus price comes in a bit high
Comcast goes one step beyond leaking your information
TWC miiiiight have been hacked
Fitbit was hacked
Fitbit's answer to the Apple Watch
Samsung's smartwatch getting iOS support
Casio’s smartwatch is ruggedly good looking
Analog watch with smartphone notifications? Sign me up
Microsoft pulls the plug on Internet Explorer
Luminosity has to pay because maybe they were lying the whole time
Twitter forgets how to Twitter?
Apple cuts back on iPhone production
Facebook built random crashes into their Android app
Wi-Fi access points are the new pay phone
Windows 10 is now on 200 million devices
Goodbye Motorola
ISPs fail annual FCC broadband test
Zuke’s Favorite: Han isn't staying alive :-(
Zohner’s Favorite: The Force Awakens: Watterson style
Between flaming "hoverboards" and compromised logins, 2015 was a bit of a bust. What can we look forward to in 2016? Well, for starters, you could stop letting hackers get all of our information!
Headlines:
Steam implodes on Christmas day
WhatsApp implodes on New Year's Eve
Zuckerberg developing AI
. . . that can tell what year it is, we hope.
CES is coming
CES is full of startups
Poor, poor QNX
Top tech stories of 2015
AT&T getting rid of contracts
Microsoft will let you know if the government is spying on you
AVG broke Chrome's security
Zuke’s Favorite: Dunno, I was on vacation. And it was glorious!
Zohner’s Favorite: Lego Ecto 1
Happy Holidays, ya filthy animal!
Headlines:
Microsoft removes best Cortana feature from Android . . . and it's for the best
Now you'll know when you're seeing censorship
Man sues over Fallout 4
Minecraft story mode on sale in Play store
AI Verification system could be put in place
2015: Year of the . . . um, did anything happen?
Zuke called it: NSA breached Juniper firewalls
Computer error has been releasing inmates early
Apple iMessage suit gets thrown out
A drone you control with tweets? What could go wrong?!
This is what happens when you get bought by Blackberry
Zuke’s Favorite: Only thing better than Star Wars is a DK book about Star Wars
Zohner’s Favorite: Darth Santa
So, yeah . . . Star Wars happened this week and we're all pretty much useless now because of it. Zohner has just been sitting around for the last week looking at Star Wars images and Zuke has been spending his days at work swinging around a toy lightsaber. Thankfully, we are able to get this show to you. Please enjoy it; many Bothans died to get us this episode.
Headlines:
Uber data breach
Instagram hack
Possible Juniper back door
WhatsApp banned in Brazil
Hangouts dropping texting
Phantom Squad promises to ruin Christmas
Comcast admits to screwing over customers
Target has no clue how to secure your payments. Decides to make a mobile wallet.
Microsoft builds an Inception-styled portal
Introducing Android Necco Wafer
Cox gets blamed for torrenters
Zuke’s Favorite: I'll now be totally useless at work
Zohner’s Favorite: Star Wars acapella
We have a lost Schmidty at Customer Service. If there is someone missing their Schmidty, would they please come to the front to meet them? Thank you, and have a great day here at Podcast-R-Us.
Headlines:
Samsung "gets into" self-driving cars Apple Watch is already getting replaced. Yahoo investors hate money? BitCoin inventor possibly found by police Cortana now totally on Android and iOS Firefox OS for phones put to rest by Mozilla You can use a Walmart app to pay for Walmart things a Walmart! Hoverboards are blowing up this gift season Microsoft updates the band, now more useful! Verizon brings out the Star Wars phones Trump really has no idea how the internet works, does he? Ted Cruz shows us the most terrifying thing about social media
Zuke’s Favorite: Slap that Kirk!
Zohner’s Favorite: Bootleg figures are awesome!
Zohner is in control and so you know there will be lots of talk regarding security breaches and hacks in which his data was compromised. Seriously, this guy has had so many steal his personal information, it's a wonder he's still able to get a loan. But now there's a twist... It's not his him who has been compromised in the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hack.
Also, there is a new Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year which is basically a picture of someone who gladly suffers from Epiphora. For those of you who are not medical experts, Ephiphora is an overflow of tears onto the face. A clinical sign or condition that constitutes insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes in that tears will drain down the face rather than through the nasolacrimal system. I'm sure it's a serious condition that affects at least dozens of individuals. I'm glad to see that those Oxford scholars can mock the afflicted as they do.
Headlines:
Another day, another data breach OPM hack update Target hack update Instagram was not hacked New ransomware appears A black hole for pee The word of the year is… Emoji update imminent for Nexus devices Verizon builds working phone in Minecraft Now T-Mobile is chasing AT&T customers Samsung willing to pay Apple, but wants paid? Apple goes open source Pandora buys Rdio, lays off lots of employees Good bye, Songza Uber is worth a lot Fitbit still leading the wearables market YouTube wants to be Netflix Disney fans no longer forever alone Landlines becoming a thing of the past 3-D Imaging is getting better
Zuke’s Favorite: Planet Minecraft? Schmidty’s Favorite: Interactive Periodic Table of Elements Zohner’s Favorite: The women of Star Wars don’t talk much
There is much malarkey amok in this episode. Ruffians and hooligans running this way and that, spreading shenanigans, and other such undesirable behavior! Not least of which is the unsavory business of young Master Collin and his indiscretions with a certain Russian bird, who will remain nameless. Quite unsettling, this turn of events.
On a random side note: It turns out that there was a racing horse named Shenanigans, who foaled another famous racing horse, Ruffian. Imagine my troubles when trying to find an image for this episode that WASN'T a horse!
Headlines:
BitWalk your way to a richer, slimmer you! We're getting more news from social media. Unofficial app makes PS4 behave like Xbox One AdBlock users get locked out Yahoo mail Dell has its own Superfish problems Hilton to Zohner: How would you like a free year of identity protection? LG Urbane 2 cancelled for . . . image quality? Apple acquires FaceShift Your Apple Watch is a $17K hand warmer Zuke eats crow, wants a Fossil watch Europe's "Right To Be Forgotten" law is really effecting some websites Windows 10 proves the skeptics right. Skeptics claim they are always right T-Mobile making it rain up in here for Sprint customers
Zuke’s Favorite: Captain America - Civil War
Schmidty’s Favorite: Raspberry Pi Zero
Zohner’s Favorite: The Wah Wah Machine
The last time a massive terrorist attack like Paris happened, no one had heard of social media. Time to discuss how things have changed in the last 14 years and how it changes the way we react.
Also, Collin died of dysentery.
Headlines:
Facebook check ins for disasters Google Hangout calls free for calls to Paris T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and Skype too! Google+ gets a makeover. Again Tell us, John Legere, how do you really feel. Android offers to stream apps now?! Huawei battery brings charging time down to minutes Reuters bans submission of RAW photos Amazon gains 2-step authentication Facebook hides posts from your ex LG Urbane has “hardware issues” No one thinks the Surface is good. Which is why HP is copying it. Android adware installs itself
Zuke’s Favorite: HomeUX
Zohner’s Favorite: BigHead Star Wars
In case you didn't know, Schmidty has a lot of RAM. A. LOT. OF. RAM.
Also, in some strange paradox of the world, Japan is trailing the rest of the civilized world in technology.
Headlines:
Tag Heuer let's you trade in connected watch for smart watch T-Mobile announces free video streaming T-Mobile doesn't announce price hike for data The dawning of the age of cross platform Apple thinks the Surface Book is "deluded". Or "diluted". No one is sure. Comcast performs massive customer reset Chrome: Get off XP and Vista already! Betamax is dead. In other news, Betamax was still alive? Mozilla launches Firefox OS launcher Vizio smart TV might be tracking you . . . Augmented reality owner's manual!! YouTube Music launches
Zuke’s Favorite: Army Strong . . . the game
Schmidty’s Favorite: Strongbad vs Bruno Mars
Zohner’s Favorite: Best cover ever
Yeah, maybe the reason why Russians keep hacking our government's software is because stupid people working for the government . . . HIRED OUT THE JOB TO RUSSIAN PROGRAMMERS! Just a thought?!
Headlines:
VW just cannot catch a break Sprint decides to raise prices and cut staff to try and make profit Hilton to pay FCC fine MPAA goes after pirates in other countries, and wins Luma multi-room router goes on pre-sale YouTube launches 3D program YouTube's subscription system "Red" is launched. Schmidty rejoices You can be an astronaut!!!! That Comcast plan that no one wants is getting even worse! Blackberry might actually have a chance with Priv Why your USB cable matters Seriously? Russians? SERIOUSLY?!
Zuke’s Favorite: Fallout 4 irradiates Forza Motorsport 6
Zohner’s Favorite: Every sports ball press conference ever
Little known fact: If you tell gamers you fixed everything wrong with a game but it still has all the same problems, they won't believe you! Amazing, I know.
HackZohner
Headlines:
China wants Zohner's health records! Yay! You can hack gadgets you already own! Europe says 'NO!' to Net Neutrality CISA passes another hurdle. Kentucky is screwing drones up for everyone! Google Play joins 2005 and gets podcast support! Siri gets picky over what she'll give you Physical copies of Fallout 4 aren't so physical No, Nintendo. Don't do it. Batman: Arkham Knight is back and still nearly unplayable
Zuke’s Favorite: The Star Wars Trilogy done JJA style
Schmidty’s Favorite: The Binks Awakens
Zohner’s Favorite: Inside Out reacts to The Force Awakens
In charge of America's secrets? Why not rely on a bad password and standard webmail for your security!? I mean, why not?
Headlines:
Western Digital to acquire SanDisk Ad-free YouTube coming soon YouTubers coerced to pay for YouTube The government is at it again CIA chief hacked Pandora paying through the nose and losing listeners in the process People not buying Microsoft phones Microsoft Edge getting extensions next year Android getting new emoji "soon" DOJ wants Apple to have back doors
Zuke’s Favorite: Bat Blood (or Bad Blood)
Zohner’s Favorite: The Raven
Schmidty is down with a severe case of . . . hooliganism? Is that a thing? Zohner is in control, Collin is MIA, and T-Mobile is just trolling everyone now. Also, Google decides to cut out some of the more useless features that no one used out of their products and everyone looses their minds over it. Which is odd because no one was using it to begin with!
Headlines:
Maker of Ingress getting Nintendo money New Nintendo console closer than expected Copy protection coming to jpegs? VW scandal updates (More) Win 7 & 8 keys will activate Win 10 Apple can't win them all (More) T-Mobile Welcomes AT&T Customers’ Ideas T-Mobile to allow one number across multiple devices Verizon tells Microsoft to take a hike Introducing the Blackberry Perv New Nexus devices lose a feature Chrome loses a feature EA denies data breach Australia enacts ridiculous data retention law
Zuke’s favorite: Wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man
Zohner’s Favorite: Best screenshot tool ever
Everyone is hacked. You may have already been hacked and not even know it yet! No seriously, it probably happened while you were reading this!
Headlines:
Follow-Up: Zuke called it, VW admits performance loss Scottstrade hacked! Patreon hacked!! Looppay hacked!!! Uber hacked!!!! Microsoft reads Stolendroids! Surface Book drops the mic on Apple. Apple Car is back in the news, if not on the road. Tesla has something to say about that Now you can buy a crocheted dress from Amazon. Yay? Google (Alphabet?) now owns the easiest URL ever Google accelerated pages launch
Zuke’s Favorite: It’s full of stars!
Schmidty’s Favorite: 7 mile wide Scale Solar System Model
Zohner’s Favorite: Enjoy the best poop of your life
Schmidty may have actually poisoned himself and we think Collin might actually work for Gizmonic Institute. Also, Russia is kind of cray-cray when it comes to Apple, Tesla caters to soccer moms, and VW may have made the worst decision in the history of the automobile. Even worse than the Nova.
Headlines:
Russia thinks Apple is too . . . well, you know. Apple Utterly Fails the LA School System, Ordered to Pay Dear Government: Get Your Act Together. Hacking Exists! Zohner joins T-Mobile. Inevitably they are hacked. New Linux Botnet Doesn't Understand Subtlety VW's Fraud Is More Expensive Than Previously Thought Tesla Gives Soccer Moms Futuristic New Ride Nest Releases Communication Protocol Into The Wild Someone Bought Google . . . for $12 Google & Microsoft Drop Patent War. Hug It Out Instead Nexus 6P, 5X, and Pixel C Tony Hawk 5: So Bad You'd Think It's A Metaphor
Zuke’s Favorite: Tesla has gone to plaid
Zohner’s Favorite: Are you S.P.E.C.I.A.L.?
Maths. Delicious, delicious maths.
Also Groupon goes exactly where we said they would, 5.6 million federal employees just had their life ruined, and Schmidty destroys our productivity for the rest of our natural lives.
Headlines:
Groupon follows the expected path and starts to die Record industry listens to pirates, makes money! Volkswagen cheats the system, gets busted Office 2016 takes on Google Even Pebble has a round smartwatch! 5.6M federal employees just lost their identity Google introduces something only Schmidty can explain to us Facebook's dumbest gimmick yet is actually a lot of fun! Netflix reads '1984', thinks "Hey, we could do that!" Witty teleportation joke here TBS finally gets watchable
Zuke’s Favorite: I need an Oculus Rift, NOW!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Ingress
Zohner’s Favorite: Family fun for all. Either that or lots of yelling.
Collin has died in the most unexpected way possible and Schmidty's employers may have something to answer for! Also, feedback. Lots and lots of feedback!
Headlines:
Amazon tries to one-up Apple Amazon one-up's Polaroid, RCA, and every other cheap tablet The Kindle for Kids is announced RIP Fire Phone Google takes legal action against SEO Microsoft Send: Genius or Stupid? Apple vs Samsung: I have no idea what's going on anymore Apple developing Android apps xCodeghost infiltrates the App Store ¿Me escuchas? ¿Me oyes? Target could be open to lawsuits due to giant data breach Todd McFarlane was not live tweeting during a stroke
Zuke’s Favorite: Action Hero’s Guide to Saving Lives
Zohner’s Favorite: Lockscreen replacement of the week
It's time to cue the critics hate and the fanboy's devotion as Apple announces a whole slew of products that everyone else brought out years ago! Want to run Microsoft Office apps side by side in a limited environment? iPad Pro can do that now! Want to do it with a stylus? It can do that too! Want to have a Touch Cover? Sure, why not!?
Headlines:
Apple announcements -Apple TV -iPad Pro -iPhone 6s -Apple Watch 2.0 Marketing firm outdoes Apple on the 6s Dell & HP market the Surface Android Pay is live! Raspberry Pi2 gets the add on that everyone wants! It's Apple and Microsoft vs the USA Blackberry gets Good . . . sorta GM finally fixes OnStar vulnerability Ashley Madison proves they really can't do anything right Complex watch is expensive
Zuke’s Favorite: AdBlock browser officially launches for Android and iOS
Schmidty’s Favorite: Numerous App
Zohner’s Favorite: That’s not a coffee table
Apple just cannot get a break as another security vulnerability hits OSX and Android Wear comes to iOS! Samsung may have slightly misread the market as it launches a tablet no one was asking for. Collin is dead from a Presidential hit. All these things happened, and all anyone can talk about is a Google logo?
More Apple security by obscurity Edge is not gaining acceptance as quickly as Windows 10 Google gets a new logo and the Internet goes nuts New Moto 360 info Android to iOS: "Nya nya!" Amazon Prime offers offline viewing Amazon Dash is expanding and now free Why Samsung? WHY?!? New SmartThings Hub Brings IoT to the Masses Facebook Wants To Go To School Ad free Hulu is a thing Grand Theft Auto BBC Show Gets A Trailer I've never wanted a Star Wars toy as much as I do now
Zuke’s Favorite: Halo 5 Cinematic
Schmidty’s Favorite: Windows 10 GodMode
Zohner’s Favorite: Movie fight mistakes
Schmidty dies but Collin lives on! Zohner leads the show and Zuke compliments a Blackberry phone. The world tells Apple that it isn't that innovative and that Microsoft is innocent in patent litigation. Dogs and cats living together; mass hysteria.
Headlines:
The Cockroach Slider get's leaked pictures. LG just stole Blackberry's lunch money Take THAT China! Microsoft is cleared of patent infringement Windows 10 is on 75 MILLION computers Germans invalidate an Apple patent Apple Watch not really a flop Nintendo goes download only T-Mobile won’t block The Pirate Bay Ashley Madison fallout Karma sucks µTorrent wants to charge you Rovio trying to pay the bills Mobile gaming stagnant Amazon ends free app of the day Netflix losing some big name movies More Ice bucket challenges actually helped
Zuke’s Favorite: Daniel-san is douche
Zohner’s Favorite: Walking Dead: Road to Survival
Collin’s Favorite: Will Arrow Trailer Break the Internet?
Collin breaks a new personal record for "Weeks Alive"! People should stop reading the Privacy Notices for their apps if they aren't going to understand them. And, oh yeah, you may or may not have been registered to have an affair with or without your knowledge!
Headlines:
Windows 10 tells DRM to shove it Macs get Cortana before they get Siri US Patent Office invalidates Apple's one big patent OSX 10.10.5 isn't secure either. Great. Oh great, another Android vulnerability Ashley Madison database gets leaked Samsung's new Gear Watch is quite the looker Behold, the Android Marshmallow Ara is delayed. Not because of magnets. Google Sunroof, the best named product ever Google router looks like a Mac Pro That breach the IRS suffered is actually much worse. Star Tours was just the beginning! Netflix, saving you 130 hours a year by making content for you to sit and watch Facebook blocks family because it thinks they are giant and blue Facebook tries letting you use animated gifs, because it worked so well for Myspace. Spotify's new privacy policy freaks people out. Because they are dumb. Cerberus makes a promise that maybe it shouldn't have.
Zuke’s Favorite: The only good thing on Chatroulette
Schmidty’s Favorite: iPhone is Better than Android
Zohner’s Favorite: Fallout Shelter
Collin’s Favorite: Hasbro’s Star Wars The Force Awakens Toys
What happens when you throw every technology under the sun into a single company? You get soup, of course! Alphabet soup. Or Collin changing his name. That could always happen too!
Headlines:
Google is dead. Long live Google! Google gets a new CEO Tesla charge will plug itself in Intel flaw allows rootkits to your PC Lenovo is playing dirty EU clears an American tech company of wrongdoing? Russians don’t like Reddit Facebook wants to know about its security flaws. Except when it doesn't HTC is now basically worthless, according to market value. Android Stagefright flaw information CurrentC loses a major backer Rumor: Fox to Cancel Fantastic Four 2 for Deadpool 2 First Look at Luke Skywalker's costume in The Force Awakens The crossover we deserve? The best crowdfunding ever Sesame Street moves to HBO
Zuke’s Favorite: Better than a Blackberry car, I suppose
Schmidty’s Favorite: ERB: Stan Lee vs Jim Henson
Collin’s Favorite: Crashnauts Game Trailer - Utah Games Guild
Zohner’s Favorite: Best chips ever?
Collin rejoins us in what is almost certainly his last show before dying . . . again.
What would you be willing to do to never have to deal with toner ever again? Just asking. For a friend. Meanwhile, hackers are killing your Macs, killing Flash, and stealing your fingerprints! How will you ever hold anything slippery again?!
Headlines:
OSX Proves That's The Most Secure By Having an Unstoppable Exploit YouTube Looks Awesome! Zuke Thinks It's From Edge Xbox Shows Off Microsoft Vision Of DVR Epson Finally Gives Us What We All Wanted Intel Launches New CPU, Names It Too Close To Skynet Yahoo Gets Hijacked Using Flash Hackers Can Steal The Fingerprints Right Off Your Hands Microsoft Launches Sway. No One Has A Clue. Women Get A Wearable! Rumored Spider-Man Costume Wally West to join The Flash Casper Crump. That Is All. Deadpool is still overrated Rated R hobbits
Zuke’s Favorite: Old Spice: Civil War trailer launches
Schmidty’s Favorite: Ares 3: The Right Stuff
Collin’s Favorite: Will it Ice Cream?
Zohner’s Favorite: Why CG doesn't necessarily suck
This week we ban all things because humans are stupid, we discuss some of the recent trailers, and no ads on Hulu?!
Headlines
Mario mourns BAN ALL THE THINGS!
Suicide Squad Batman v Superman Neal McDonough joins Arrow More new characters on Arrow and Gotham The Killing Joke gets animated Teenage Mutant Ninja... Batman? Welcome back, Milestone Comics Ad free Hulu? T-Mobile upgrades family plan Is Flash dead? You will automatically update Windows 10 Cortana for Android leaks Facebook wants to compete with Google Now Fake games infect Android
OPM lost one million fingerprints A New Exploit on HTTPS and Wi-Fi Emerges
Our Favorites
Zohner’s Favorite: Comic Con the Sex Musical Schmidty’s Favorite: Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Collin’s Farmer: Summoners War
Yes, Zuke did just compare France to communist China. No, that wasn't Zohner, it was Zuke. Yes, we are confused as well. Collin has been kidnapped. At least, we kind of hope he was because he was a no-show. And Zuke's microphone stand attacked him. Just another recording session for us!
Headlines:
Google slowly backs away from Google+ A Letter Suggesting a Ban on Autonomous AI Weapons Amazon Proposing New Drone Airspace "Lanes" Amazon Prime is getting Top Gear Intel and Micron make breakthrough in Memory Technology NBCUniversal's investment will restore your faith in humanity. You won't believe what happens next! From the "We Told You So" Newsdesk France really doesn't get how the internet works Microsoft working on streaming Windows 10 games to Xbox One NVIDIA Warns Your Shield May Experience Turbulence, and Then Explode. Not So Great When Your Anti-Virus Gets Hacked
Windows 10 recap
Zuke’s Favorite: Arrow Launcher
Schmidty’s Favorite: Comic Rocket
Zohner’s Favorite: Chris Farley: Superspy
Zuke is back (for better or worse), just in time for a random collection of headlines! From people getting (sorta) busted for cheating to drones getting armed to kill us, it's a weird kind of week.
Headlines:
So now we're arming the drones. Great. Microsoft cuts jobs. Wired freaks out about it. Wired proves you can hack a Jeep. Sort of. Lifelock found to be so bad, you'd think Zohner used it. Ashley Madison gets hacked Google maps update (timeline) Google shuts down Google+ Photos. No one notices or cares. It's official; AT&T and DirecTV will become one Universal Pictures keeps getting pirated from someone at 127.0.0.1 SETI gets new funding and a new breath of life So how much CAN you make in Silicon Valley? Warner Brothers Montreal planning a Superman game
Zuke’s favorite: Spectre shows just how good Bond can be
Schmidty’s Favorite: VR Star Wars Game Demo or on YouTube
Zohner’s Favorite: It's so big...
We're down to Zohner and Schmidty this time with news of Hacking Hackers, Apple and Amazon flops, and Star Wars news! Headlines
Hacking team got hacked Your Bitcoins may not be valid Government HR hack was worse than reported Wall Street has Anonymous issues Apple Watch may be a flop The Fire Phone is a flop Chromecast gets Ethernet Logitech rebrands Blocking ads cuts network traffic Hulu partners with Showtime Star Wars film slate not really leaked Star Wars Rogue One gets a villain Han Solo plus Lego directors equals awesome Ben Affleck and Geoff Johns working on new Batman movie Marisa Tomei is Aunt May Matt Bomer was Superman Daredevil gets Elektra Harry Shearer stays on The Simpsons New Transformers game looks… good? Do we really need these? Back to the Comic Store
Favorites
Schmidty’s Favorite: YouTube 360˚ Zohner’s Favorite: Gay wedding advice
It's a week of disjointed news as Schmidty joins us for a record setting number of consecutive episodes. Collin is still missing, presumably crushed under a row of servers he attempted to move. Zuke is running on 40 hours of stress, and Zohner . . . well, he's Zohner.
Headlines:
EU brings up some interesting net neutrality questions Apple Music . . . it's worldwide! Also, around the world. Sprint officially has no clue AT&T allegedly likes Blackberry Plex servers have been hacked. It's all good. Elon Musk saw Age of Ultron . . . it scared him. At least there's not gorillas IN the concentration camps? Google Glass 2? New Batman v. Superman images More Lego shows us the new Batmobile New Star Trek movie has a title Chicago taxes the cloud PlutoTV gets Hulu
Zuke’s Favorite: Comic cameos are awesome!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Brandon Sanderson: Mistborn Series
Zohner’s Favorite: Another great lockscreen replacement
Be sure to click that image to get the whole joke. It might seem a bit . . . random otherwise.
Collin is out moving a data center on his back but Schmidty is alive for two weeks in a row! Samsung decides to try out other company's mistakes, Yahoo does as well, and so does Bungie. It's not like there was a lot of original news this week; it was more of the same stuff just being done by different companies.
Headlines:
Arkham Knight pulled Bungie is sure you'll throw money and taurine Taylor Swift calls out Apple Apple has double standards iOS 9 Beta adds the coolest features ever Take back that drunken email Yahoo tries to hook you through Java Amazon makes the Echo relevant. T-Mobile one-ups . . . itself? Blackberry moving to Android? HBO giving shows away... for free Samsung learns NOTHING from Lenovo and Superfish Green Lantern(s?) movie rumors Spinning off a spin-off Outdated ratings model shows what we already know
Zuke’s Favorite: Side-scrolling Real Life in 2D!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Agar.io - Addicting blob game
Zohner’s Favorite: Lego Action Comics #1
Schmidty at last rejoins the group . . . at the expense of Collin. E3 happened this last week, and to say the guys are excited about what was announced is an understatement! Microsoft brought all the toys, Sony brought a fuzzy monster, and Nintendo brought . . . muppets? Like, seriously, did they forget E3 was coming up?
Headlines:
Take THAT Twitch! Microsoft Makes Some Changes Microsoft Grants Our Wishes, part 1 Microsoft Grants Our Wishes, part 2 Microsoft Grants Our Wishes, part 3 And This Is How The Matrix Starts Sony Has Some Stuff Too California Tells Uber That They Have Employees New York Points Out That Verizon's Super Fast Network, Isn't Moving So Fast 600 Million Samsung Owners Should Just Use Google Keyboard FCC Starts the Culling of Cellular Carriers Sprint Opts to Voluntarily Follow The Law (Take That AT&T) Apple Will Freely Give Your Passwords To Anyone Who Tells Them They're Pretty Oooh, More Apple Watches in the sub-$10000 range!
Zuke’s Favorite: Zuke Just Wet Himself A Bit
Schmidty’s Favorite: Real GTA
Zohner’s Favorite: Wax Terminator
We make it an entire episode without incident! And then promptly have an incident after we stop recording.
Zuke may actually be psychic at this point, as it turns out every major tech company has been working on things he's been talking about. Microsoft admits to what we've been saying for years (all of us). Even Blackberry's ex-CEO says we've been right all along! It's been a weird week!
Headlines:
Sir Christopher Lee Passed Away Apple Plays Catch-Up & Tries To Kill Developers Blackberry's Ex-CEO: Yeah, That Sucked! iOS Users, Please Give Us Your Password Government Workers Get Their Info Stolen. All Of It. Rumor Alert: Marvel Not Going to SDCC Because DC Is Too Big? Star Wars: The Toys Awaken Oculus Announces They've Been Stealing Zuke's Ideas Microsoft's First Act With Skype Is To Kill The ModernUI Version Of It FTC Goes After Crowdfunder For The First Time Ever, Goes Nowhere Voat Naively Believes They Can Handle The Load From Reddit Haters The Punisher comes to the MCU Microsoft tells us what we all know Google will help you choose your next Nexus. I mean phone.
Zuke’s Favorite: Fly down a black hole in your swim trunks!
Collin’s Favorite: See Darth Vader's transition to fulfilling the prophesy
Zohner’s Favorite: Crack for Star Wars nerds
For the first time ever, we have a podcast episode straight up kill a host WHILE THE SHOW IS IN PROGRESS! I'll give you three guesses who it was.
In the news this week, Apple spins a features as being so useless it doesn't even know why your fussing it doesn't work, Collin shares his experiences at Hot Topic, and we decide it's time to put Arrested Development down.
Headlines:
Apple Watch - Your Heart is Beating Wrong Windows 10 by July 29th The Typo Agrees to Pretty Much Go Out of Business Google Puts All Your Account Info in One Place The FBI Serves Up Some Pr0n AT&T Will Graciously Obey The Law If You Let Them Get Away With Something Else T-Mobile Just Wants To Be Loved By SOMEONE NSA spending time on Facebook ISIS Forgets Bin Ladin's Last Mistake Netflix trying out ads Star Wars Uprising: Yup, We Called It Han Gets Retconned As A Real Douche GameStop Beats Hot Topic To The Punch Dongs derailed Lego MMO Godzilla finally becomes a citizen Arrested Development season 5 confirmed Fallout 4
Zuke’s Favorite: The Martian
Collin’s Favorite: Justice League Trailer
Zohner’s Favorite: Baseball cards for the new millennium
Collin gave us the weirdest reason for not being on this week's show . . . so we didn't really have to make anything up! Whatever floats your boat I guess.
Google I/O gave us a lot of news, Hot Topic is evidently strong enough it can buy things, everyone wants to buy Time Warner, and God bless them Redneck Avengers!
Headlines:
Google I/O Android M confirmed for this year Android Pay is official Nexus hardware rumors HBO Now coming to Google Play LG G3 Lollipop issues Apple update breaks stuff Goodbye early upgrades Charter makes bid for Time/Warner Hot Topic to buy ThinkGeek IRS gets Hacked Security questions aren’t very secure
Zuke’s Favorite: The Redneck Avengers
Schmidty’s Favorite: Worth Two in a Bush
Zohner’s Favorite: Audiobooks have ruined me
Zuke takes a backseat for a Zohner-run-show . . . and then proceeds to be a backseat driver. We learn you can't actually trust Oculus, Androids don't wipe (your info), DC is unaware that birds exist, and that girl you met online probably wasn't.
Headlines:
Welcome Back Dumb Phone - We missed you. NOT! Reddit wants people to play nice Google introducing new Internet of things software The Pirate Bay domain seized again Oculus getting sued again Adult friends have their information stolen Android M getting fingerprint login Factory resetting your Android may not remove your info DC doesn't want Rihanna to trademark "Robyn" Supergirl pilot sees an early (unauthorized) release Kate Beckinsale. Enough said. Rockstar Games suing BBC
Zuke’s Favorite: It's Apple Maps bad
Schmidty’s Favorite: LEGO Minecraft Stop Motion
Zohner’s Favorite: Why The Rock is one of the coolest people on the planet
Collin is in the belly of the beast while Schmidty's jaunt through the Lazarus pit has brought him back for another episode. Also, Marvel toys make no sense at all. Seriously, why would Iron Man even need a motorcycle?! Wouldn't he be slower on it? It's not like he's dealing with a load of traffic while he's flying around everywhere.
Also, you Apple Watch aficionados at Starbucks better hide for awhile; you have a giant target on you right now.
Headlines:
Verizon buys AOL for $4.4B This is why we can't have nice Google Maps! Windows 10 editions revealed Apple Watch found to have nearly no security Verizon and Sprint are paying over scamming your texts Get a venti mocha latte with no whip, a scone, and theft Microsoft to beta testers: we'll teach you to screw with us It's time to put on make up . . . Collin. Natalie Portman is too good to be a thunder god? The show will go on… without Harry The Power Of Greyskull! Black Widow on a motorcycle? That's a MAN’S job!
Zuke’s Favorite: The CW can do no wrong right now!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Mike Tompkins - The Muppets - Cool Kids
Zohner’s Favorite: Best backpack ever
There has to be a time when the European Union courts have to finally come out and admit they just hate American companies, right? I mean, you can only posture for so long before you start to look stupid to the rest of us. Google is putting French mapmakers out of business? Um, ok. A camera captures a guy releiving himself in public and he sues Google because people could see him? Um . . . huh? And now, you're actually suggesting that Skype is easily confused with "sky"?
If you can have conversations with Grandma when you look into the sky, then you have bigger problems when brand trademarks!
Also, how can you have "Legends of Tomorrow" if something is only legendary when it happened in the past? Wouldn't it be "Rumors of Tomorrow"?
Headlines:
Superman is less super now Martin Freeman joins the MCU Supergirl gets a full season It's the Legends of Tomorrow! Suicide Squad photos Samsung fears the Apple watch Another Wordpress vulnerability discovered The NSA has been breaking the law Android M is coming Drone regulation is coming WoW is losing a lot of subscribers Nintendo partners with Universal Parks Granular App Permissions for Android Evidently Europeans are too stupid to read brand names?
Zuke’s Favorite: Don’t Mess With Bricks You Don’t Understand
Collin’s Favorite: Free Comic Book Day Rap
Zohner’s Favorite: Amazing audiobook player for Android
We are recording together with a special guest this week . . . and it nearly goes all wrong on us! Schmidty dies no less than three times while recording, and Zuke's soul is probably doomed after this episode.
Headlines:
We react to Age of Ultron The Joker image might not be the Joker The Joker looks like... Only 22% of Apple watch preorders ship Windows 10 Can Run Reworked Android and iOS Apps Microsoft Project Spartan now has a name: Edge Google wants to buy your patents HTC creates new terrible ad campaign The Iceman cometh... out
Zuke’s Favorite: Hawkeye gets free guac!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Nonsense Karaoke
Collin’s Favorite: MCU in 13 minutes
Zohner’s Favorite: Cameo acting
Take one part comedy, one part musical talent, one part geek, one part beauty, and one part incredible voice . . . then add in a dash of "delightfully twisted". Mix it together and you get Whitney Avalon! Our queen of hilarious songs has been busy with one of YouTube's fastest trends since a fat kid swung a lightsaber; Princess Rap Battles. What started as a knock on her own Vitamin D deficient complexion has spawned these hilarious battles between Disney classics, and Whitney takes some time out of her uber-busy schedule to chat with us!
Disclaimer: We really try not to gush to much, but it's kinda hard around her (she's awesome).
Be sure to check out Whitney's Facebook, YouTube, and website! And follow her! Not in person, just on Twitter.
Remember how back in the day we'd get all warble-y and sound like we were talking through a wormhole? Yeah, it turns out it hasn't gone away. Only now, instead of making us sound like rejected prototypes for Darth Vader, now it just drops one of us from conversation randomly!
Listen and see if you can tell when it happens, and to whom!
We have Apple with vulnerabilities (and Google no where to be found to tell them about it!), LEGO everywhere, and Madea's Mutant Ninjas. It's an odd episode, to be sure.
Headlines:
Apple Fails to Patch Rootpipe Vulnerability Facebook Revamps News Feed Algorithm Google Wallet is now FDIC Insured Google Unveils New Wireless Services (Official Blog Post About Project Fi) Google Apologizes For Crude User Content on Maps Comcast/Time Warner Deal is a Bust Man Commits Technicide Daredevil gets season 2. What took so long? Breaking news: The Dark Knight is coming back First image of Jared Leto’s Joker DC has Super Hero Girls Fuller House Paramount developing a Galaxy Quest series LEGO gets release dates First images from remake of Point Break Add an Spiderman Animated feature to the LEGO guys plate Tyler Perry’s TMNT 2
Zuke’s Favorite: There are MANY better things to watch when the world ends.
Schmidty’s Favorite: Dorkly: If Sega Owned Mario
Collin’s Favorite: Star Wars Celebration Film Festival, Utah takes home major awards
Zohner’s Favorite: Awesome lockscreen replacement
Yes, Zuke accidentally called this Episode 211, but it's not. We're back to a full quartet, chock full of headlines, and we finally let slip a little something about our theme music. Which turns into a big something that Collin can't stop saying!
Also, more politicians should start making YouTube videos and stop pretending like it's some sort of new fad.
Headlines:
OMG YOU GUYS STAR WARS Daredevil for the visually impaired Wonder Woman gets new director People are buying the S6 Edge and Samsung didn’t expect it The EU really doesn’t like Google Google likes kids Cyanogen teams up with Microsoft Skype for Business launched, and scared the crap out of us Why a YouTube announcement means more than a press conference The LA Schools Go After Apple in Court
Favorites
Schmidty: Beans aren't for Astronauts Zuke: Beware Thomas the Train Collin: Chocolate "Sweaty" Balls Zohner’s: They're home
Ever wonder what all the other guys bring to the show? Well, sorry, you're about to find out! Prepare yourself for the first ever one-man Stolendroids episode! As an added bonus, we have a fun retrospective on how bad our sound quality used to be some of the fun times we've had over the years!
Headlines:
Guys I'm Not Sure This Senator Knows How the Internet Works. John Deere Thinks People Will Pirate Music With In-Car Computers Apple Watch: Just Like Every Other Smartwatch, Only Worse MacBook Review: Beautiful, But Lacking Russians Hacked the White House The Future of Windows Media Center Lies in Xbox Your Game Accidentally Got Leaked? Just Roll With It! I Guess We’re Closing Our YouTube Channel Google Search Doesn't Believe In Female CEO's Head Transplants Sound Terrifying, But Might Actually Be Worse
What happens when Disney runs out of ideas, Adam West wants to be Batman again, and Strong Bad comes back to the world? Well, we get another Stolendroids episode!
Headlines:
Google announces Chromebit There's a new Surface 3 coming Wanna book a B&B in Cuba? Wait, you can do that? Microsoft targets Halo modders Ello is still around Sony buys and kills OnLive Wanna hate smartphones? Get a Blackberry Adam West and Burt Ward together again Because Disney is running out of ideas Seriously, they are out of ideas Still not an original idea Salt Lake Comic Con 2015 - Master Guest List Hawkgirl coming to TV Grumpy Cat comics are coming
Zuke's Favorite: Who DOESN'T want a Banana Bunker?!
Collin’s Favorite: April Fool's Day, are you tired of it?
Zohner’s Favorite: The return of Strong Bad
Amazon is launching . . . something! Twitch gets hacked . . . somehow. Android will remain unlocked . . . for some reason. Man, I really wish Schmidty was here to explain this for us!
In other news, PayPal does just about the dumbest thing we can think of for an online payment company, you can create a spin off by just adding a word to the title, and Zohner & Collin want to clean their eyes out with bleach after seeing the new Deadpool picture (or at least what it's inspired by).
Just Google "Burt Reynolds bear rug".
Headlines:
Amazon 'Unlocked' - Paid Apps for Free Android On-Body Smart Lock Mode Blackberry turns a profit, by cutting off it’s arm Google Fiber lands in Salt Lake City Tinder hack shows everything that is wrong with using it to find people Chrome gets a little help from Microsoft of all places. PayPal gets to pay out the nose for ignoring sanctions EU advises leaving Facebook over privacy concerns Twitch gets compromised Dark Horse announces a number of new titles, including Barb Wire The truth is out there Walking Dead spinoff gets a title Star Trek series in the works? 'Cause everyone needs a cinematic universe, right? Marvel casting a teenager to play a teenager? Good thing Mystique can change her appearance Deadpool looks like Deadpool
Zuke’s Favorite: The Windows Waltz
Collin’s Favorite: Can't Resist the Dark Lord Funk
Zohner’s Favorite: Keep track of your TV watching
Barbie is after your kids' souls. No, not even kidding. Barbie is out to find out all the dreams and wants of the next generation of humans so she will be able to take over us without incident using her new, 3D printed form. BEWARE THE BARBIE DOLL!!!!
Tech News
TiVo purchases Aereo assets Blackberry unveils new high-security tablet Microsoft is making a Windows 10 ROM for Android Even pirates get a free Windows 10 upgrade Intel + Google + TAG Heuer = True Luxury Smartwatch Tesla Software Patch cures Range Anxiety Barbie: The Google of toys Carbon3D liquid printing
Geek News
“Batgirl” Joker variant cover canceled Community on Yahoo! Screen What happened after Endor? Rogue One information
Favorites
Zuke’s Favorite: Want You Bach!
Schmidty’s Favorite: GoogleFeud
Zohner’s Favorite: I TOLD YOU NOT TO DO THAT I TOLD YOU NOT TO DO THAT
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This week brings us some awesome Supergirl news, an absurdly expensive accessory, and an anti-virus that eats itself and everything else on your computer. Also, don't trust a politician who says they've never sent an email because they're either lying or have no business living in 2015. Just saying.
Headlines:
Jon Ives: Apple Watch is just too good for your mortal understanding Apple's new MacBook is ultra thin and weighs just two pounds The most expensive Apple Watch costs upward of $10,000 HBO Go available next month, if you have an Apple device Supergirl’s costume unveiled Marvel to skip SDCC Rogue One; will be the first Star Wars movie AMC orders two seasons of Walking Dead spinoff (The Adventures of Carl Papa) Search for Norman Lee called off Former Google exec Lee confirmed to lead U.S. patent office Lindsey Graham: Another Series of Tubes? Facebook's 'Wedge' network switch will soon be on sale to all uTorrent silently installing bundled Bitcoin mining software Google Launches Cloud Storage Nearline, A Low-Cost Storage Service For Cold Data Panda Antivirus gave itself Lupus
Zuke’s Favorite: Chuck Norris kicked Father Time once. So Time turned him 75.
Schmidty’s Favorite: Avengers 2 Trailer - Kids Dub
Collin’s Favorite: Marvel Contest of Champions
Zohner’s Favorite: Together again
Be sure to head over to our poll so we can hear what you actually want to hear! Trust us, it makes sense if you say it a couple times! You can find the poll here: Stolendroids Listener Poll.
Headlines:
RIP Leonard Nimoy Spock is on Canadian currency Canada doesn’t like it Captain Jerk Cue Collin’s rage on the Galaxy S6 Signs that a curved screen is passe . . . and that Blackberry still hasn't got a clue Obama slams China for policy that's a meta joke Huawei joins the luxury Android Wear watch race Ikea adds wireless charging to its furniture Lollipop continues to gain ground; Froyo is still a thing Cyanogen strikes a deal with Qualcomm Government data breached by government employees Softcard pulls service EA kills Maxis Star Wars Rebels news The best type of Getty image is the one you don't expect Supergirl casting news Arrow/Flash spinoff Metal Gear Solid: PTSD coming soon.
Zuke’s Favorite: Geico just made the best ad ever
Collin’s Favorite: New Avengers: Age of Ultron YouTube trailer was off to a bouncy start
Zohner’s Favorite: Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart? I dooooooo….
So, in case you missed it, the FCC made a decision this last week. And we . . have differing view points on it. But we do our very best to behave (kinda). There's also obligatory Blackberry news, Google making unheard of deals with competitors, and we drop mad flow for science!
Headlines:
Kids Love Love Love YouTube Kids People love Pebble Google acquires technology from SoftCard Magic promises to do anything you're willing to pay for (and is legal) Charting dope flows for science! Patent troll gets lucky against Apple. Google working with Blackberry Obligatory Blackberry News; Samsung needs to play more games to learn about supply chains. Google expands Pwnium to go all year round. FCC: "Unless your app went through med school, stop making medical claims" PSA: When breaking the law, don't "Instagram/Tweet/Check In" it!
Zuke’s Favorite: Kenny & Warren G
Schmidty’s Favorite: Halo 2 Anniversary: Peril & Jeopardy Combined
Collin’s Favorite: Power Rangers Deboot
Zohner’s Favorite : Batman is back
We are graced by the talented, funny, and VERY knowledgeable Christie Porter. Christie is the news producer for ABC affiliate KTVX in Salt Lake City, Utah and talks to us about geeks in the media, old media vs new media, and how the world has changed in news.
Be sure to follow Christie on Twitter or over at ABC4Utah.
The guys are all together, which hasn't happened (with these four) before. And we very quickly learn WHY they don't usually record together!
Headlines:
The Galaxy S6 to use Microsoft apps. Microsoft makes things harder for the NSA (and everyone else?) Who wants to pay $4000 for a watch with half its features removed? Just give your money to LG instead facebook asks Native Americans to prove they exist; has no issues with Left Shark Come fly the (Predator patrolled) skies! Samsung Acquires LoopPay, Maker Of An Apple Pay Competitor Is Sony giving up? Lenovo installed adware onto new computers, oops
Zuke’s Favorite: Christie Porter is awesome
Schmidty’s Favorite: Unconditional Rebel by Siska: 5 seconds in 3 minutes at 1000 FPS
Collin’s Favorite: Delorean iPhone 6 case
Zohner’s Favorite: Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb!
Our latest podcast isn't just about entertainment and tech, it's also a PSA to help us all be aware of why robots will eventually want to kill us. #StopRobotAbuse . . . #BeforeWeGiveThemGuns
Headlines:
Spiderman comes to Marvel Selfie leads to murder arrest. Wut. The. Crap. Gamers beat pros of racing Yes, good! KICK the robot. That won't make them hate us! Jeb Bush just doxed most of Florida You can now bequeath your Facebook profile Police don’t understand crowdsourcing Microsoft confirms spending lots of money Galaxy S6 is... unique Tim Cook is a fool
Zuke’s Favorite: Star Wars vs Star Trek
Schmidty’s Favorite: LEGO A Hero's Reward
Collin’s Favorite:Meet the real Snape
Zohner’s Favorite: Conan gets naked
Symptom Comic Kickstarter
No joke here, our headlines are all over the place in this week's podcast. Between people hacking coffee machines, the FCC actually being on our side again, and Amazon launching what might be the most useless service ever . . . we're king of winging it here.
Headlines:
EA just sucks the fun out of everything The 5-0 doesn't like all of Waze's features Did HTC just have a stroke? I'm all for digitizing your library, but this is nuts Wait, there's DRM on coffee? And someone hacked it?! The FCC might actually be on our side again Windows 10 coming to a Raspberry Pi 2 near you LEGO announced Doctor Who and Wall-E sets Germans give LARPers real (retired) weapons Coca Cola: The Superior Soda Sauron turns his eye on Kermit Elementary School
Zukes favorite: Do NOT take on AngryNeesom52!!
Schmidty’s Favorite: White noise generator
Collin’s Favorite: A Comic Con Is a Girl’s Best Friend
Zohner’s Favorite: Rowlf Markie
Symptom Comic Kickstarter
The guys take you on a tour of Salt Lake Comic Con's Fan Xperience. Zuke is out of commission to keep Zohner in check so . . . sorry for that!
I TOTALLY FORGOT TO SAY HOW AWESOME 48-14 HOSTING IS! THEY ARE AWESOME!!
Collin is determined to be the very worst Time Lord ever, Microsoft reveals they've been employing mad scientists, the NSA knows everything but won't tell anyone, and Blackberry . . . well, yeah.
Headlines:
The NSA knew N. Korea hacked Sony 'cause they hacked N. Korea first Google in space! Google everywhere! Verizon is being stubborn Apple's famous battery life forgets to show up Blackberry: Net Neutrality means everyone makes stuff for us! Microsoft shows off what their mad scientists have been working on Samsung looks within with new CPU's for smartphones Facebook decides to "auto-snopes" for us Super Mario World exploit shown on YouTube. Project Zero on alert. Sell your glitter website for $85,000. Buy more glitter?
Zuke’s Favorite: Conan on Archer on Conan
Schmidty’s Favorite: Action Movie Kid: Playtime with Dad
Zohner’s Favorite: Hiring Aubrey Plaza goes as expected
We're down a man as Schmidty goes to battle against a mystery virus, gladiator-style! Since he isn't Collin, he probably won't die from it.
An odd medley of headlines this week have us seeing Blackberry narrowly dodging relevancy, DC giving us better cartoons than movies, and Google wiping out a populated island in the name of market testing! Sorta.
Headlines:
Windows 7 support ends. Sort of. Apple gunning for GoPro Samsung: "Lulz, why not?!" (Not) Even Blackberry employees don’t use Blackberry Vixen becomes part of the Arrowverse Netflix is dropping Dr Who, Red Dwarf and many other BBC titles Update Google's Project Zero applies to ALL! Well, all except Google of course. Obama loves him some broadband Project Ara debuts in . . . Puerto Rico? Elon Musk building a Hyperloop test track in Texas Facebook for Work Zombie cookies
Zukes favorite: Top Gear goes Lego
Collin’s Favorite: See Aurora Borealis in Google Maps Street View
Zohner’s Favorite: The revenge that keeps on revenging
Collin returns, and he may have brought a zombie virus with him (we're not actually sure). We bring you the best of CES 2015 . . . well, the parts that you won't actually hear much about elsewhere and isn't just a pitch from a company trying to get funding anyway!
Headlines:
Nest Adds 15 More Companies to its "Works With Nest" program Sling TV may finally gives cord cutters some TV Self driving cars run the show A phone you've never heard of now comes in Android AND Windows How big is TOO big for a tablet? Intel fights GamerGate and brings us awesome chips Phillips shows us not all headphone technology is old LG shows off WebOS for your wall AND your wrist Salt Lake Comic Con (FanX) - Doctor Who Ultimate Xperience Sony Walkman makes a grand return Oh yay, CISPA is back Yahoo gains ground on Google More Microsoft flogs the Halo horse for another code named product Misleading title is misleading Netflix denies cracking down on VPNs Cops get body cam tech they probably should have always had
Zuke’s Favorite: The Andromeda Galaxy
Schmidty’s Favorite: 17x17x17 Rubik's Cube
Collin’s Favorite: Don Cheadle is Captain Planet
Zohner’s Favorite: Awesome weather app
What happens when the holiday's have totally drained us and we still have a podcast to record? Well, we blurt out some interesting new words! We also manage to annoy the USPS, get a Sony/Blackberry cross-over, and not gag on the thought of eating human cheese.
Headlines:
Sony hack was angry employees? Sony Hack AND Blackberry?! It's like Christmas for us! Airdropping "The Interview" into North Korea: Someone has been listening to our show Amazon, Hulu, and EA (among others) got hacked Travel "hack" leads to lawsuit Google blows the whistle on Microsoft bug Samsung is the new Apple? Make your dumb watch smarter Army says Comic-Book Guy can join too Upgrade your car without the insurance fraud NASA fixes a rover, like a boss Misleading headline is misleading Gorilla Grodd and invisible jets Soylent Green is real!
Zuke’s Favorite: Ant sized teaser
Schmidty’s Favorite: Zohner’s Jammies
Zohner’s Favorite: Banished
New hackers are ruining our holiday fun, but also screwing with North Korea (so it's not all bad, I guess). Sony is just annoyed so they have started suing and the NSA is staffed by people you wouldn't want working at a grocery store. It's been a weird year.
Headlines:
North Korea gets it's full 1.5Mbps ISP taken down Sony is unsure of how Twitter works Sony releases The Interview after all . . . and it takes off on torrent sites Mississippi Attorney General backs off Google investigation Playstation on your TV. Like, actually ON the TV Xbox Live and Playstation Network hacked Kim Dotcom calls off the hackers… allegedly Hackers take on the Tor network Apple forced to use OS X automatic update for the first time ever FCC admits it's hard to get an accurate view of Net Neutrality when half a billion votes are missing So the NSA hires the same people McDonalds does. Nice.
Zuke’s 2014 Favorite: Guardian’s of the Galaxy
Schmidty’s 2014 Favorite: Microsoft buys Mojang
Zohner’s 2014 Favorite: Comic book entertainment
For this Christmastime, we decide to stay up way too late and try to record a show in a mildly altered state. What came out was not . . . normal. North Korea is feeling ronery, Collin is killed by wildlife, and sometimes you SHOULDN'T buy a box of poop. It was a random week.
Headlines:
The hackers have won (Obama, Romney, and everyone else rails against Sony) Want to know how we know SOPA is bad? The MPAA is trying to revive it. You TOO can have your own Pirate Bay! Spanish news publishers want Google News back Amazon introduces Prime Now. Claims to deliver items within the hour. Wakie app introduces an alarm you can't (and shouldn't) hit Uber will take you to safety, but only if you can pay . . . a LOT Instagram purges millions of fake accounts. Immediately loses 18.9 million followers. And Blackberry is back in the drink Microsoft makes Halo's cloud framework open source Minecraft is finally getting a story mode! Patch to fix Assasin's Creed Unity is nearly as large as the game itself Sometimes there's truth in advertising
Zuke’s Favorite: Everyone needs a robot friend
Schmidty’s Favorite: Official Trailer - The Holidays Are Coming
Zohner’s Favorite: Derby the dog
I dunno, maybe it's the hat.
This week we learn about all of Sony's secrets, Iowa leading the way to a techy-er future, and Google showing Spain who is boss.
Headlines:
The damage done: Sony Pictures hack reveals more embarrassing details Sony Hackers Apparently Demand Studio Pull ‘The Interview’ Sony’s hacked e-mails expose spats, director calling Angelina Jolie a ‘brat’ Marvel Wanted Spider-Man In CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Iowa to launch smartphone driver's license Strict New Copyright Law Forces End Of Google News In Spain Google begins notifying users of $19 million settlement with FTC over in-app purchases Microsoft's MSN suite of apps are now available on Android Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows Phone Google Reportedly Confirms Stoppage of Nexus 5 Production, “Once They Are Gone, They’re Gone” (Updated) Swedish Police Raid The Pirate Bay, Site Offline Chromecast is now Ultrasonic Facebook to add a dislike button? Google removes Amazon from the Play Store
Zuke’s Favorite: The Empire is Coming to Town
Schmidty’s Favorite: DJ Earworm's United State of Pop 2014
Collin’s Favorite: SimCity 2000 is free!
Zohner’s Favorite: Neighborhood Christmas awesomeness
Headlines:
Chromebook outsells the iPad in US schools Girl Scout cookies make their way to the web A New Modular Phone Manufacturer Joins the Competition: PuzzlePhone Apple Patent that reorients phone during freefall Apple deleted music out of your device's iTunes Google tries to rethink the captcha Samsung cuts three executives after Galaxy S5 failure Raise a glass: Tech that died in 2014 YouTube now uses 64-bit integers since Gangnam Style broke the 32bit barrier The next Assassin's Creed title to occur in 19th century London
Zuke’s Favorite: Japanese LTE helps you cook shrimp faster!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Bug Zapper in slow motion
Zohner’s Favorite: Assassin's Creed Unity in real life Behind the scenes
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Headlines:
First teaser for Episode VII arrives Samsung sells 40% fewer S5 units than expected Nexus 6 from AT&T not so great FAA institutes new rules for drones Get a Rolex for cheaper than you'd think with a smart watch Google loses browser partnerships Blackberry will actually pay you to take their phone Sony gets hacked, doxed, and down US concerned over proposed EU breakup of Google Telltale's Game of Thrones game is coming next week
Zuke’s Favorite: Lego Rap Battle
Schmidty’s Favorite: Batman takes on Darth Vader
Zohner’s Favorite: Another Princess Rap Battle
Squishy’s Favorite: Honest Trailers: Love Actually
Hang a bell, you mean we forgot to tell Collin about the sausage?
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Headlines:
Nokia is back in the hardware game Uber just loves bad PR it seems TRUSTe may not be so trusty Google has 1st Amendment rights in search results Fitbit to be used in personal injury case Softcard’s new mascot REALLY enjoys it when you tap him Can't use a tool in court? Throw the evidence out! Law to regulate NSA fails Android Lollipop may brick your device Comcast is willing to give you an awful deal! Late night PC infomercials are misleading?!
Zuke’s Favorite: The Jazz have a supervillain for a coach!
Zohner’s Favorite: Best candle ever!
Collin’s Favorite: Assassin’s Creed Unity - Not so good release
Headlines:
China hacks the USPS for . . . stamps? Cops pay ransomware they download You LG phone is . . . LOOKING at me. Samsung partnering with Blackberry to bolster Knox security US Weather Service hacked and taken offline Some Yahoo investors are stupid (again) Google Ads fail, give everyone an ad vacation How much money do politicians get from cable companies? How about FCC chairmen? 19 year old vulnerability discovered in Windows Spotify: We were paying Taylor Swift $6M a year October comic sales were good Evil Dead gets some Chuck Finley Idris Elba is tired of being in Marvel films
Zuke’s Favorite: All The Busters
Schmidty’s Favorite: See Wikipedias updates in real-time and listen to it too
Zohner’s Favorite: Star Wars Commander
Headlines:
Google's flu map is now accurate Dropbox partners with Microsoft for integration with Office Amazon Prime users now get unlimited photo storage Apple actually helps Google grow Google offers USB Security Key access in Chrome Leaked pics a sex crime? Feds seize Silk Road 2 Aereo gives up, shuts down operations Twitch tells you to stop raiding nude Final Pirate Bay founder caught and flogged The Force is waking up… or something
Zuke’s Favorite: WinTV is awesome
Schmidty’s Favorite: Play classic arcade games on Internet Archive
Zohner’s Favorite: JoCo Live is epic
Headlines:
Antares Rocket explosion and Updates Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo crashed in California AT&T Locks iPad Air 2 Sim-card Samsung Announces Galaxy A3 and A5 phones T-mobile has largest quarterly growth in history Microsoft Health launches Google wants to stave off death with Nanotechnology The Walking Dead fan theory debunked All sorts of Marvel movie news CurrentC hacked before it even really launches FTC sues AT&T for misleading customers Yeah Tim, we already knew. No recording devices for movies Google takes picture of woman, get's sued. Not in France. Spain charges Google a tax for linking news sites. Use Drupal? Assumed you're hacked.
Zuke’s Favorite: OK Go, Drones, and Unicycles!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Do you want to build a snowman?
Collin’s Favorite: Salt Lake Comic Con returns 88 days??
Zohner’s Favorite: So gloriously inappropriate
Headlines:
Google Inbox (it's blue!) iPhone sales are up, iPad is down China is hacking ________ again Marvel PR can do no wrong at this point. Felicia Day worries about getting doxxed by gamergate. Immediately gets doxxed. CERN asks, "What is this?!" Amazon may not actually make all that much money Yahoo's new homepage brings it to the new century Yahoo's investments in mobile to pay off Office 365 and Surface 3 are doing just fine Is DC’s New 52 almost done? Record free fall
Zuke’s Favorite: Windows comes to my Android
Schmidty’s Favorite: OMG-BBQ-WTF-FTW WebGL Water
Collin’s Favorite: Utahns celebrate holidays for terminally ill boy
Zohner’s Favorite: This is not safe! (but totally safe for work)
We have racism, Appleism, and Zohner's nudes throughout this episode. You've been warned.
Headlines:
Glitch in the Nielsen ratings could cost big bucks Hackers might have your old Drop Box password Amazon has another pop-up store in the works Chromebook fighting its way back, starting with Photoshop HBO to offer streaming only service in 2015 aimed at cord cutters And others followed suit CBS launches their own VOD subscription service Tech companies pay more for white people, Microsoft hopes to change that Lollipop, Nexus 9, and other awesomeness A Nexus that will actually be easy to get! Facebook creates a feature we actually hope we never need to use Apple imposes huge fines for partners who leak info The new iPad is... really similar to the "old" iPad Apple's mobile payment system, Apple Pay, to launch October 20th Got $3-4K? Then you can buy a 5K iMac Apple announces the one feature that is truly groundbreaking
Zuke’s favorite: Google Hangouts gets a new client!
Collin’s favorite: Destiny players found glitch that reveals 2015 expansion
Zohner’s Favorite: The Empire Strikes Back Uncut is awesome
Headlines:
Ello there! ‘Ow yeh doing? iOS8’s wifi security feature? Basically turning off the phone. Fine Blackberry, you’re NOT dying. Fine. Is an Android skin worth $1B? And the $199 Windows Laptop is back. Again. Netflix gets first run to Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2 Grooveshark employees get snagged in Copyright case FCC takes down sports blackouts George Clooney might have learned something in Ocean’s 11 Tetris Movie Tesla D and "something else" announced Oct 9 Windows . . . 10?
Zuke’s Favorite: Space Battles don’t work
Schmidty’s Favorite: Animator vs Animation IV
Zohner’s Favorite: Carl Poppa
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Headlines:
iPhone launch, and tear-down! Microsoft/Mojang update Google encrypts all phone data, totally unrelated to iPhone doing the same Yahoo stuck its neck out for us with the government Second round of Microsoft layoffs commence. Engadget contest: Build a LEGO machine to kill everyone or pick up trash. Or both. Oracle CEO switch up This is getting made, but they can’t bring good sci-fi to TV Deadpool movie gets its official release! SUPER SMASH BROS. 3DS XL UNBOXING
Talking Point (yes, really): NTSB wants to ban all electronics in the car
Zuke’s Favorite: Shang Tsung is the Super Mario World champion!
Amber’s Favorite: I am Groot!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Hunka Junk
Headlines:
Home Depot was next to get hacked for Credit Card data TiVo announces most expensive DVR yet Google has to pay to make probe go away Fire can be cheap! Chromebooks might be safer than we thought Blackberry does what it does best: Old Terrorist group renames itself Softcard. Hopes we won't notice! Apple event (iPhone says it’s bigger, so adorable) (iWatch, yawn) Apple Pay Destiny launch goes well! Minecraft to become a Microsoft company? NFL takes Microsoft’s money, calls Surface iPads Daredevil will be violent-ish
Zuke’s Favorite: OMG I NEED THIS TO BE A REAL SHOW!!!
Zohner’s Favorite: Star Wars minus John Williams
Schmidty’s Favorite: How to make a hit pop song - Part 2
Headlines:
TiVo releasing OTA only DVR for 1/4th the price 64-bit Chrome is out of beta, and worth getting! HP's laptop cables are being recalled Hackers stake on US banks iPhone 6 coming soon Amazon phone not really on "fire" The Android watch that Zuke might actually want Amazon is buying Twitch because . . . why? Remember when every student was going to have an iPad? That was adorable Satellite orbits are hard, man! Telepathy over the Internet Doctor Doom brought to you by Reynolds Wrap Underworld reboot in the works Doctor Who coming to Minecraft $3.2 million
Zuke’s Favorite: Worst logo ever!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Thor at Amazon Customer Support
Zohner’s Favorite: Dancing Groot is on the way
Amber’s Favorite: Mini Star-Lord
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Headlines:
Russian Hackers steal 1.2 Billion usernames and passwords Samsung gets some money, stops paying the bills Microsoft takes control of Internet Explorer. Watch people freak out. Lumia 630: the new “Gold Watch” standard LG G-Watch stops electrocuting you with software update Microsoft to take over NFL duties Verizon says to FCC "Everyone's doing it" Better clean out my Gmail! GotG . . . it's THAT good Star Wars theme park Batman v Superman gets a new release date. Again. Arrested Development isn't over yet Miyazaki coming out of retirement
Zuke’s Favorite: The Milano, Cribs style
Schmidty’s Favorite: Explore the Moon and Mars
Zohner’s Favorite: Garbage Pail Kids are back
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Headlines:
Judges ruling for NSA & Verizon turn out to be Verizon shareholders China raids Microsoft offices in monopoly probe FCC is having none of Verizon's "throttling" crap Remember when we said that financial analysts were dumb? Opportunity becomes record holder for longest distance driven off world Luigi's death glare isn't enough to save Nintendo's profits Russia will buy you a rather small house if you crack Tor for them. It’s where sports and tech combine! Update on Cosplayer Victim from SDCC Tom Hiddleston is too adorable for words World of Warcraft updated facial models. Um…….. Next series of LEGO mini-figures includes a gamer and more geeky characters Giant Rubik's Cube floats in New York
Zuke’s Favorite: The best way to infringe on patents!
Amber’s Favorite: Hello Geek style!
Schmidty’s Favorite: Morgan Freeman on Helium
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Headlines:
Oh Sony, we’ve missed you! North Korea just doesn't understand the internet Netflix now has over 50M members Simpson's fans are kinda nuts! And they're about to get another death on the show Dwayne Johnson confirms Zuke was totally right! DC announces they cannot handle continuity The REAL reason we need VR Your own licensed 3D fan art! Have a problem with spending money? Here! Let me enable your addiction more! Guardians of the Galaxy? Squee! SDCC 2014 Age of Ultron Comic-Con posters Sometimes you SHOULDN’T cosplay. Rovio continues to beat that horse...
Zuke’s Favorite: I could sure use a vacation
Amber’s Favorite: Loot Crate does it again!
Zohner’s Favorite: This messes with my mind
Headlines:
Samsung finds factory using child labor, cuts ties Blackberry Assistant might be the only way you can use a Blackberry 90% of the market only counts when the market is 90% of the world. Microsoft just had a huge shakeup! Journalist gives password, gets what he asked for Tesla is starting to look a lot more affordable Weird Al is the Man FBI says your autonomous car is a "lethal multitasker" Even dictators want royalties! Now that Avengers is a profitable brand, let’s change it up! CISPA is back
Zuke Favorite: Tacky is about 100x better than Happy
Schmidty’s Favorite: Weird Al's Word Crimes Is My New Theme Song
Zohner’s Favorite: YAY SPORTS!
Headlines:
ISIS: This is how you get ants! New Zealand ISP: VPN like a boss Samsung starts to feel the "Apple Effect" Blackberry: Yeah, we did that on purpose Better charge that device before travelling! Not claiming your online presence could cost you. Aereo is fighting its way back FTC sues Amazon for millions of purchases by children Ah, so THAT's how we're going to watch Community Yahoo starts to imagine a world without Facebook logins. Elon Musk is the coolest man on earth (subjectivity inserted by Schmidty) NYPD arrested drone operators for flying a military style drone Pennsylvania tries to recruit an army of the dead Everything wrong with Kickstarter
Zuke’s Favorite: Not sure if sarcasm, or just stupid (it’s both, actually)
Zohner’s Favorite: What if the Brits had won?
Schmidty’s Hipster Favorite: Junior Mints? They're very refreshing.
Headlines:
Facebook is messing with your mind. Literally. Decrypting your hard drive no longer in violation of 5th Amendment Yahoo! to the rescue. Fox attempts to use Aereo ruling in a completely different matter. FTC says T-Mobile has been charging you unfairly. Tournament sets off gender firestorm. Lead to worldwide financial collapse? Just forget it! YouTube slow? Blame your ISP!
Zuke’s Favorite: Sometimes the best things on film are in ads!
Schmidty’s Favorite: My OCD Song
Headlines:
AMAZON PHONE Internet Explorer considers getting with the times Facebook designs a dud. Uses the Apple defense. Bought a Chromebook Pixel? You might have some money coming back to you! Nest developer program AHHHH!! I mean, just . . . AHHHHHHHH!!! F!@#$ Cops need a warrant to search your phone No one watches soccer, except everyone I guess
Google I/O
Android L-release Does Google Fit destroy Samsung’s offerings? Google for Work jumps ahead to find Apple and Microsoft already there Android Wear looks kinda ho-hum HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THAT! Material Design to flatten all elements for Android, web, and apps Android Auto
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Headlines:
Drones you WANT following you! Canada defends your right to be an online troll FCC decides to start looking into “alleged” issues between Netflix and ISPs Social media goes both ways in war Maybe the Kinect is a little TOO fine tuned? AT&T records have been hacked Holy Carp, T-Mobile just did the most amazing thing ever US auctions off a BitCoin Hoard. Manage to out some of the bidders. Blackberry loses less money than expected. Announces crappy phone to lose more next time. D-Wave CEO may be a D-Bag
Zuke’s Favorite: Weird Al battles ‘Bill Nye’
Zohner’s Favorite: Simple yet addicting
Amber’s Favorite: Espionage Cosmetics
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Headlines:
Update: Turns out trolls aren’t as powerful as hackers Just in time for iOS8, lock screen flaw found in iOS7 Chatbot convinces more that 30% of journalists that something happened Tweetdeck exploit worm hacks everyone with AI NSA keeps more data than they can sift through I think Comcast just turned into a pimp! Guess what YOU are in this analogy! Oh goodie; Skynet just got itself a satellite network Tesla: All Our Patent Are Belong To You Toshiba's new MRAM cache reduces power consumption by 60% Meet your Justice League
Zuke’s Favorite: Street Fighting doesn’t make much financial sense
Zohner’s Favorite: I’m just glad it’s not me
Schmidty’s Favorite: Asteroid Discovery - 1980-2014
This episode brought to you by Symptom. Find it at comixology.com or www.symptomcomic.com
Headlines:
Can’t get enough OpenSSL vulnerabilities Apple’s WWDC 2014 Google has a nice sense of humor. Aereo available on Chromecast T-Mobile and Sprint looking to merge Netflix likes itself some smack talk(Verizon responds) John Oliver delivers a blow against the FCC HISHE Frozen has to get reissued due to takedown notice Bill Finger given credit on Batman
Zuke’s Favorite: Flying chocolate is the best chocolate
Zohner’s Favorite: Best translation service ever
Schmidty’s Favorite From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
This episode brought to you by Symptom. Find it at comixology.com or www.symptomcomic.com
Headlines:
Skype Translate: HOLY CRAP! Chrome says no to sideloading Amazon is getting into the shadow war business Beats is now officially Apple’s Brian Williams interviews Edward Snowden Maybe SnapChat CEO should have cleaned his inbox Iran summons Zuckerberg NASA’s lost satellite is talking again We’re not savages Six seasons and a movie? Is Ant-Man in trouble? Oculus helping Samsung with new VR device Worthless Bitcoin machine is worthless
Zuke’s favorite: Archer plays Hal. No Dangerzone in sight
Zohner’s Favorite: X-Men stars impersonating X-Men stars
Schmidty’s Favorite: Superman vs Goku
This episode brought to you buy Symptom. Find it at comixology.com or www.symptomcomic.com
Headlines
YouTube looks to buy Twitch for $1B China says secure OS is not secure, opts to keep unsecure OS instead FBI names Chinese hackers in Most Wanted poster Sprint admits it called the "Do Not Call" All hail the Surface Pro 3 eBay reports user information loss in recent hack Google really wants to be able to give you ads, EVERYWHEREMore Ohio prisons teach irony to prisoners Microsoft tells FBI where to go Don't wave at your smoke alarm Batman Arkham Knight trailer & Attack on Arkham film
Our Favorites
Zuke’s Favorite: Choose your own autobiography Zohner’s Favorite: Electrician Fail Schmidty’s Favorite: Coldplay - True Love
This episode brought to you buy Symptom. Find it at comixology.com or www.symptomcomic.com
Headlines:
SuperPAC's just got a bit more skeevy Apple is bound and determined to not suck Apple is sued for hating on people that switch away from iPhone Apple v. Google: Hell just froze over PSA: Tell Google not to use you in an ad AT&T: More monopolies, everywhere! FCC approves to destroy net neutrality Comcast CEO explains everything in one statement: “Whatever it is, we are allowed to do it,” Open Source isn’t always cheaper, it turns out. Bill Nye says “Told you so” as ice sheet starts to move.
Zuke’s Favorite: The world is pretty awesome.
Zohner’s Favorite: Gilbert Gottfried voices video games
Schmidty’s Favorite: Colin Furze makes real wolverine claws (sans adamantium)
Yeah, there really is no image that we could put with a show title like that!
Headlines:
Target’s CEO steps down months after data breach Credit card technology is getting an upgrade, finally. Buy from Amazon from Twitter: This will end badly Turns out Snapchat is a little shady Remember when we used to talk about how crazy the US Patent Office is? Supercell demonstrates why we can’t have nice things. You can now attack Denmark, in Minecraft anyway Android 5.0 News and Rumors LG’s not-so-rumored new screen Apple to buy more hype? Agent’s of SHIELD renewed
Zuke’s Favorite: How Lego Movie Should Have Ended
Zohner’s Favorite: The McBain Movie
Schmidty’s Favorite: Nokia's Rube Goldberg Machine: History in the making
Headlines:
PSA: Use Chrome. A.K.A. Microsoft warns of bug in Internet Explorer More hacker news: Hacker terrorizes baby over baby monitor Satellite service: Ahem, CALLED IT Video game archeology is a thing now. Microsoft stepping it up on OneDrive The blinging of smartphones AT&T brings us VoLTE Star Wars VII Cast is announced Justice League gets a director DC/WB developing a lot of movies Marvel’s Netflix shows will be part of the cinematic universe Comixology removes in-app purchasing on iOS devices Netflix making more deals with carriers Dual booting Ubuntu and Android is now a pipe dream HP making 14" Android laptop Google car won't run bikers over now Why inventory management is important!
Zuke’s Favorite - We’ve all done this, just without the mixing board.
Zohner’s Favorite - Best hoodie ever?
Schmidty’s Favorite - Peter Parkour
Headlines:
HBO is tired of people pirating their stuff Samsung users don’t use Samsung bloatware S5 plagued with camera issues Aereo gets their day in court Dish launching Internet TV Netflix to raise prices Google updates your “Glass” to “Brick” Your ISP isn't giving you what you're paying for Amazon to create it's own delivery service
Zuke’s Favorite: Spring Break It!
Zohner’s Favorite: Gin and Juice NBC Nightly News style
Schmidty’s Favorite: Flappy48
We are recording at Salt Lake Comic Con's FanXperience and loving it all!
We also get bombed by the guys from Dungeon Crawler Radio.
Headlines:
Let me Google that for you, Mr. Speaker IRS is slow to upgrade NSA has been using Heartbleed for at least two years now ...And Obama is not only okay with this, but allows it to continue Blackberry finally does something right; patches for Heartbleed in BBM Google starts scanning all apps for Malware (not just 3rd party apps) Amazon’s Rumored Phone: Glasses-less 3D screen, 6 Cameras Animated Firefly - closer to reality? Netflix speeds jump 65% for Comcast customers after misunderstood deal Google acquires Titan Aerospace after Facebook picks up rival Ascenta Samsung seems confused: Tizen or Android?
PSA: Due to the Heartbleed vulnerability in OpenSSL, we urge you to change passwords on all the sites that may contain personal and valuable information.
More Blackberry fail news, Google attempts to show up wireless carriers now, Amazon and Twitter getting awesomer and awesomer, and more!
Headlines:
Blackberry getting out of phones? Google wants to be a wireless carrier now Huge OpenSSL Vulnerability Revealed More Which sites you should be concerned about iOS 7 bug is holding your password wrong Hackers are getting younger and younger Amazon acquires comiXology The CIA made a Cuban social network? Facebook is making people mad again Twitter launches new profile design Twitter acquires Cover, an Android lockscreen app OK Cupid's Firefox boycott was a PR stunt These Samsung selfies are getting out of control Toyota recalls 6.39 million cars which includes 27 models Fox messes up, screws over fans E.T. landfill conspiracy theories will soon be put to rest
Favorites
Zohner’s Favorite: What really happens when you break bricks with your head. Schmidty’s Favorite: Rubik's Cube lamp Dahlface Favorite Ghostbusters Funko pop
Who is excited for the Salt Lake City Comic Con FanXperience 2014? We droids definitely are, and we were even more excited that FanX's CEO Dan Farr was gracious enough to interview with us. Come join Zohner and Dan as they discuss everything Comic Con.
Headlines:
The Blackberry fire-sale begins NSA spied on Huawei while we accused them of wanting to spy on us Oculus Rift sells to worst possible backer ever (Renamed Oculus Grift) Zuckerberg is just trying to be a Bond villain now How to claim bitcoins on your taxes. Google Glass PR is getting a little passive-aggressive (links 1 2) Twitter is banned from Turkey, but then un-banned . . . AND YouTube Kim Dotcom, the internet’s answer to Rob Ford
Zuke’s Favorite: Here, have some cosmic learning! Zohner’s Favorite: Dear Mr. Watterson Schmidty’s Favorite: Toy Lightsaber
Do you love comics? Who doesn't?! Are you sad to see so few of them in newspapers now? What are newspapers?! Do you want to know what the cartoonists think of the whole thing? Trust me, you really do! Fred Schroeder and Dave Kellett (of the webcomic Sheldon) have traveled the globe for 4 years, interviewing some of the best comic artists ever to take you on an incredible look into the world of comic strips. Fred was gracious enough to spend some time with us and tell us what comics meant to him and how this project got started. We could have talked with him for days, but we haven't yet figured out a way to do that without overloading our storage on the server! Instead, we hope you enjoy this hour.
NOW, important for our listeners and followers: Stripped launches on iTunes on April 1. We are trying to help them hit #1 on the iTunes download list that day and hope to see everyone go out and get their copy of it then. There are three very important reasons why you should do this: 1. Because it's an awesome film that you should see no matter what day it comes out on, 2. Because April 1 is Stolendroids' birthday (both the site AND the podcast), and this would be an awesome gift to us. And finally . . . 3. The documentary on Justin Beaver comes out that day and it's only right that these guys beat that! Be sure to check out the Stripped website and enjoy the trailer below.
Headlines:
Google to Android users: “That’ll teach you for using our features!” Google lowers prices on Drive plans Google Rumor: Voice integrated with Hangouts Google now encrypting all Gmail, a.k.a. getting with the times Moto 360 and LG G Watch Mozilla is forced to admit it’s a smaller browser team, abandons Windows 8 The USA no longer owns the internet. Remember when everyone said the Xbox One wouldn’t sell? WalMart vs Game Stop - Fight SEC to start looking closer at BitCoins White House ditching BlackBerry? Breakthrough discovery: Einstein was right.
Zuke’s Favorite: Life as Superman Zohner’s Favorite: Awesome documentaries at your fingertips Schmidty’s Favorite: Fastest Rubik's Cube Solving Robot (And more...)
Matt Wade is a comic, writer, director, producer, actor, and co-creator of "Issues the Web Show" (not to be confused with other ones). "Issues" is one of the most original takes on what it means to be a comics geek to some people, including some of the pitfalls many of us face. Be sure to have a listen as we talk about . . . well, we actually talk about a whole lot over the course of an hour! Also, apologies for the glitch; Skype decided to have "Issues" of its own. (rimshot)
Be sure to catch up on Season 1 at IssuesWebShow.com and follow Matt and the crew on Twitter and Facebook.
Headlines:
Blu-Ray successor confirmed Aereo taken out of SLC and Denver and Obama administration siding with broadcasters Android SDK for Wearable devices to be released in two weeks Prepare for Titanfall - Microsoft’s cloud system proves everyone wrong (kinda) Haven't we heard this about T-Mobile before? Amazon bumps up price of Prime More Target sucks Happy Birthday, WWW! Something something Office 365 No more Almost Human? Sad Panda Flash costume revealed Scrabble to let public choose new word
Zuke’s Favorites: YouTube trolls are idiots Zohner’s Favorite: Best LEGO prank ever Schmidty’s Favorite: Jimmy Fallon: Lip Sync Battle
Headlines:
Bitcoins are vanishing! Sony has a fire sale to get some money The phone everyone can buy in the car no one can Sucks to be this guy Roku announces Streaming Stick Disney and Dish sign deal that gets rid of your AutoHop Twitter says you are reset! Windows 8 RT now comes in pink Facebook wants drones comiXology users need to change their passwords
Zuke’s Favorite: Addictive subway game is addictive Zohner’s Favorite: QuizUp is finally on Android Schmidty’s Favorite: CSS3 Generator Tool
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Headlines:
Netflix fixes something for Comcast because Comcast wouldn't . . . or not Apple’s coding leads to “goto fail” (technical details here) NBC hates their viewers A Possible Contender for Least Accurate TV Depiction of Technology? Players to give Blizzard money to NOT play WoW T-Mobile has a lot of new customers Nokia to make WP8 themed Android phones?! How this changes things WhatsApp competitor Telegram has had 8M downloads since Facebook's acquisition Boeing making an Android phone? And it self destructs! New details emerge regarding modular phones
MWC News
Galaxy S5
Gear 2, Gear Fit
LG G Pro 2 and G2 Mini
Sony Xperia Z2
Zuke’s Favorite: History is WEIRD, man! Zohner’s Favorite: Shush! Schmidty’s Favorite: Gravity Screen
Zohner is back in the house and brought a little something back from his trip! You just may not want it, however. Trust us, you don't want it.
Shout out to our friends at Eagle Moss LTD and 48-14! You should really go check out their stuff, the both of them!
Headlines:
Is Valve spying on you? Sort of. NY Times gets with the . . . times? Candy Crush publisher King Digital Entertainment files for IPO Facebook buys WhatsApp for $16 Billion Google and VMWare working together to allow traditional Windows apps on ChromeOS Google wants all new phones to run the latest version of Android Galaxy Gear 2 to use Samsung's OS called Tizen instead of Android (phone) Ubuntu phones are finally coming! Does anyone care? First Carbon Fiber 3D Printer is now available The future is almost here Fox is messing with another good sci-fi show
Zuke’s Favorite: The very best Rapper’s Delight ever! Zohner’s Favorite: It doesn’t get better Schmidty’s Favorite: Space Rovers Infographic
And in case you didn't get the image above:
We are down a man as Zohner "suffers" through a tropical cruise with his wife. Jerk.
Headlines:
T-Mobile says obvious trademark infringement is obvious Mystery malware has been tracking us since 2007 Kickstarter Hacked Silk Road 2 hacked Comcast and Time Warner team up to screw you Though not everyone understands that Olympics coverage sucks hard South Korea snubs China to stay in America's good graces? IBM is making things faster . . . a lot faster The whole Flappy Bird story and How Fall Out Boy is keeping Flappy Bird alive Do robotic workers jump off buildings? Leaked iPhone 6 images don’t look too convincing
Zuke’s Favorite: The Rolling Shutter Effect by VSauce Schmidty’s Favorite: Play the Theremin with your mouse
Congrats to our winners who won a free T-Shirt in our episode pre-show! Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Google+ to get updates and announcements so you aren't left out next time! It's our 150th episode! Who ever thought we'd still be around this long? We sure didn't! To commemorate it, Microsoft appoints a new CEO, Kentucky gets progressive in technology education, and Sony leaves the PC market! Well, they might have been planning to do all this without us too.
Headlines:
Microsoft has a new CEO Target’s data breach? Heating repairman’s fault New head of YouTube is from Advertising. That says something New Olympic event announced for Sochi: marathon hacking Kentucky leading the way in tech education?! Sony getting out of PCs Amazon acquires gaming studio Double Helix Apple doesn’t like Bitcoin HTC is getting into the Smartwatch arena, ‘cause who isn't? Clark Gregg is kind of a dick How to hack a TV show If you want to make $50K a day, put ripped art in a terrible game Samsung Unpacked5 Google Chromecast SDK Google Chromebox to arrive this spring
Zuke’s Favorite: Tumblr has a new TOS that’s worth actually reading Zohner’s Favorite: Carrot Fit will make you feel bad about being fat Schmidty’s Favorite: Periodic Table of Storytelling
We are joined this week by Daria, YouTube's Red Headed Geek. Be sure to check out her videos and her Facebook, too!
Headlines:
Target's data breach is worse than you thought and they can thank malware Another day, another data breach NSA gets even more scary Blackberry decides to get with the times. HP decides it wants to retry this whole “smartphone” thing Details emerge regarding the S5 T-Mobile is looking better and better Google buys Nest Court rules on Net Neutrality, sort of SimCIty going offline More 24 coming back, but shouldn’t it be called 12? Wally West is coming back
Zuke’s Favorite: Could you just make the rest of the pack too? Zohner’s Favorite: Devil baby attacks Daria’s favorite: PiPad
Actor, writer, host, gamer, and all-around kick-butt geek girl Lisa Foiles graces us for a spell. Join us as we talk about eating roaches, getting killed on screen, bucking the "hot gamer girl" trend, and just how much she does not care about Ducktales (sorry Zohner). Be sure to head over to enjoy her 40th episode of "Top 5 with Lisa Foiles" over at The Escapist! Also be sure to follow her on Twitter at @LisaFoiles and Facebook
Whitney Avalon's bio reads: Whitney Avalon is a Los Angeles-based actor, singer, and writer with a lifelong passion for making people smile, laugh, and think. She's sung with Tenacious D, appeared on The Big Bang Theory, recurred on Days of our Lives, shot a melodrama in an open Ikea store, piloted giant cardboard robots, starred in a controversial cereal ad, gone completely grayscale, and done a lot of other silly things you might have seen on your television or computer. Zuke and Zohner's review reads: Whitney Avalon is frakking awesome and one of the most creative and talented people we've ever had the pleasure to talk to! Make sure to check out her work on YouTube or on her website. Also follow her on Twitter at @whitneyavalon.
This year's Consumer Electronics Show brought so much to see that it just about killed us to get it all to you! Was it worth it? You bet!
Headlines:
Samsung to release Galaxy S5 in April Zynga testing Bitcoin transactions for games Halo 5 is coming… The Simpons Legos are also coming Google lets strangers contact you now for no particular reason
CES News:
Yahoo vs The World Oooh, Audi has a car that can blind you! Vizio getting rid of 3D in favor of 4K LG’s 4K efforts might help drive the industry Roku launching line of TVs Wearable tech is huge! If anyone can figure out what to do with it AT&T to offer “sponsored” data T-mobile punks the cellular industry Mophie adds to the iPhone’s space Steam is playing it annoyingly coy
CES Awards:
Most Unexpected Gem - Penclic Biggest Rip-Off - The entire district of Shenzhen, Chin Most Overcompensating in a Booth - Audi Squishy’s Pick - WWE Network Zuke’s Pick - Airbac Schmidty’s Pick - Intel Edison
What do you think the worst name could be for a secret project? No, I mean the WORST name. I mean, "Secret Project" would be up there but what if it actually sounded like it could be an adult film?
Headlines:
NSA actually turns to Bond-Villain-Style tactics. NSA building supercomputer to crack most encryption Guess who’s getting married Accounts compromised in Snapchat hack Snowden to get "whistleblower" status? Amazon expands sales tax into new states People seem to have gotten the memo to kill XP Zuke will be drooling over these TV’s at CES! Aww, Blackberry is losing it’s Global Creative Director! Netflix gains relevance
Zuke’s Favorite: Lego Fifth Element Zohner’s Favorite: Baby Names Schmidty’s Favorite: You use sound to levitate things; not the Force, apparently.
Take a table of geeks, multiple rounds of sushi, and actor/producer/all-around-renaissance geek Jarrod Phillips and what do you get? We're not sure either, but it was a load of fun! Join us as we talk about Utah film making, geeks in acting, and Comic Con!
Find Jarrod online on Facebook, Twitter, IMDB.
Headlines: Contract between NSA and RSA revealed More issues with Samsung Galaxy S4 found Did online retailers, or shipping companies steal Christmas? Iron Maiden knows what's up: Using pirating data to plan tours Rap Genius games SEO - Google says NO Panoramic Image from China Moon Lander Shop at Target? Better change your PIN
Wearable Tech: Google Glass, Samsung Watch
Java created a black hole of suck, and then suddenly fixed it?
Google decides to hate everyone by changing Gmail
iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks: Apple falters? - Mac Pro
Yahoo got rebranded, and didn’t die!
Blackberry ran its head against the wall a few times, and didn’t die!
Healthcare.gov launched . . . died repeatedly!
Next Gen consoles launch
NSA is spying on everyone
Zuke’s Favorite: How to get murdered by your wife and divorced, all at once! Zohner’s Favorite: Funko Pop! Schmidty’s Favorite: Epic Rap Battles of History
We're fully loaded and recording together for this episode! Also, we're recording from inside a room that is evidently made of thin sheet metal (so apologies for the sound). What happens when you steal ALL THE INFORMATION? Well, that's when you get amnesty! Important life lesson there kids!
Headlines:
Farmville government scam Facebook becomes MySpace, only more annoying The Galaxy S4 may have issues Google is going to kill us all with robots Google to compete with Nest Snowden: Amnesty on the table? NSA surveillance not Constitutional YouTube causing problems for content creators More Even more AT&T is a bit dirty You get what you pay for Freemium seems to really be working Tea Party goes meta with Bioshock 3 Firefly figures are coming
Zuke’s Favorite: Do you want to play a game? Zohner’s Favorite: So many Legos… (Non-paid plug…) Schmidty’s Favorite: Best... Trailer... Ever… and Behind the Scenes
It's a slow week, but we have plenty of feedback! Schmidty gets a new title, 4chan helps out Xbox owners, and YouTube might have lost all its cats!
Headlines:
NSA trying to find spies in WoW, Second Life, and Xbox Live Why is ANYBODY taking advice from 4chan?! Future computer is going to have us punching at phantoms Microsoft: Sorry about that whole "end of life thing" Xbox set to invade China More Superman casting rumors YouTube has changed Aereo vs. everyone
Zuke’s Favorite - Natural Reverb Zohner’s Favorite: Ice T, Kevin Hart, and Conan take over a guy's car Schmidty’s Favorite: Rhett & Link: Get Off The Phone Song
Between the jellyfish, Amazon, NSA, and anyone else who wants to fly a drone . . . it seems like our sky is going to get kinda crowded! We have feedback, interviews with magazines, Wonder Woman, and the US Army employing pirates. Yes, PIRATES.
Headlines:
Research shows that removing DRM from music boosts sales. WHAT?! US Army caught pirating software; settles for $50 million Amazon to use Drones to deliver packages and Why it might not be a good idea Healthcare.gov website built with NO security in mind Motorola's Cyber Monday looked a lot like Healthcare.gov there for a moment Now would be a good time to change your password! China likes Windows XP ...but doesn’t like Bitcoin We may be running out of cellphone parts soon. New Kinect will also spank you Meet your Wonder Woman DC wants to make fans cry without spending as much money Stan Lee Media really wants those Marvel character rights Sin City coming to TV?
Zuke’s Favorite: Lego Blues Brothers are awesome! Zohner’s Favorite: Best. Newscast. Ever. Schmidty’s Favorite: Ted-Ed: The Chemistry of Cookies
Amber and Derek join us for our annual Geek's Guide to Gifts! Also, we have some headlines. Evidently some cell phone company in Canada is having issues and some U.S. agency is spying on everyone. So, you know, business as usual.
Headlines:
Blackberry COO and CFO are also out! NSA Has Infected over 50,000 Networks (LANs) With Malware Google responds to Microsoft's new Scroogled merchandise campaign Cyber heist manages to steal over $1M of Bitcoin Yahoo! news gets anchor? Did NOT see that one coming!
Geek Gifts!
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield Lego Minecraft Village Lego Minecraft Nether Lego Minecraft Overworld Lego Back to the Future set Minecraft Wall Torch Star Wars: Frames Star Wars Art: Concept Star Wars Art: Illustration Monster Hunter International Handbook Any Larry Correia book Goldie Blox Plasma TV’s Xbox One PS4 Wii U NEST for your home Asus MeMO HD 7” Doctor Who Character Building The Eleven Doctors Micro Figure set Doctor Who TARDIS Projection Alarm Clock Doctor Who Tardis string lights Star Wars Ewok Pilot Action Figure Rubik’s cube satchel handbag Kotobukiya DC Comics: Harley Quinn Bishoujo Statue Nintendo NES game controller case for iphone Batman Goblets!
It's the trivial problems that sometimes seem the worst.
This podcast we have news on just how Edward Snowden managed to get all those "highly guarded secrets", how Facebook is trying to protect everyone's accounts, and our bets on how long Fox's new sci-fi show will last. What's your bet? A week? Two?
Headlines:
So this is how Snowden got all those files? Google gets to keep scanning books, but doesn't get any money for it. 3D printing in Windows 8.1; cool but really lame! Snapchat said no to Facebook Facebook said no to Adobe passwords FCC “drops the mic” on cell carriers US suffered catastrophic cyber attack this week. But not really. Xbox One ad vs PS4 ad What’s broken with the PS4 The Simpsons will soon be available to stream Almost Human starts Sunday AND Monday
Zuke’s Favorite: Man of Steel: The Honest Trailer Zohner’s Favorite: Man of Steel: The Animated Series Schmidty’s Favorite: Man of Steel vs The Batman
The newest episode covers people hacking things that aren't working anyway, tech companies that refuse to die, anti-piracy groups who like to pirate, and Google giving us the most pointless and cryptic answer in company history.
Also, your iPhone was made by slaves.
Headlines:
Blackberry gets left out in the cold to die Well there’s a couple reasons not to like AT&T! Your iPhone was made by indentured servants RIAA: Wait, you mean computer code is copyrighted too? Light shed on Google’s barges XBox One and PS4 can be connected Maybe the PS4 isn’t so much more powerful than the Xbox One? Marvel signs huge deal with Netflix Bitcoin is flawed DDoS attack on Healthcare.gov. WHY?!?! Adobe leak loses 3M passwords. No, 38M. No, 150M! The Silk Road is back
Zuke’s Favorite: I think Tom Hiddleston likes his role too much. (Though, not this much) Zohner’s Favorite: Tiny Death Star Schmidty’s Favorite: Narwhals are not only real, but really really rad
Be sure to vote for us in the 9th Annual Podcast Awards at www.podcastawards.com! You can vote every day until the 15th!
We have an unusually high amount of "Simpson's" related news this week. The FAA says we're all good to go now, Motorola may have something awesome up its sleeve, and Google's drones vs. NSA drones. I'd pay real money to see that fight!
Headlines:
Goodbye, Edna The Simpsons Tapped Out is a nice money maker So the Mandarin WASN’T really in Iron Man 3? Drones are going to make mapping the Earth a lot easier! UPDATE: FAA allows electronics on flight You’re not charging it wrong Motorola's Modular Phone Project: Ara Android passes 80% of market share Google Glass illegal to use while driving More Is Google building floating data centers? Probably to get away from the NSA But Google wants to get in close with HealthCare.gov Fake NSA reform bill makes things worse Tech giants want surveillance reform
Zuke’s Favorite: How to really make money; “Buy early” Zohner’s Favorite: Lord of the Simpsons Schmidty’s Favorite: Movies in Real Life - Back to the Future
Our latest podcast episode is finally out. This is awesome, since we know that many of you were waiting for this app. It's really great user friendly and smooth! Though, seriously, it's pretty awesome!
Headlines:
Germany wants its own internet. NSA just wants its site back PHP.net compromised Apple's lack of security allows hacker access to everything Apple doesn’t like competition Apple launches OS X Mavericks, new Mac Pro, and new iPad (Air and Mini Retina) Nokia REALLY knows how to poke fun at Apple’s expense Nokia launches new phones, phablets, and tablets Google introduces Project Shield Billboard: YouTube to offer music streaming service Oh look, John Sculley thinks he can save Blackberry Blackberry can’t even cheat correctly! Neither can Samsung Facebook, "Nipples are bad, beheadings are ok"
Zuke’s Favorite: Run from the animals, not the zombies! Zohner’s Favorite: How to get a girl with Siri Schmidty’s Favorite: The Walking Dead - The Musical
Maybe if Schmidty acted like a better Google subscriber, Google wouldn't have to hurt him so much! Just a thought.
Microsoft is claiming success by not failing as much as normal, Google is initiating an idea so bad that Facebook ditched it, and China loves it some labor scandals! Your new episode starts now!
Headlines:
Foxconn forces students to assemble PS4, or risk not graduating World’s third largest Chinese Bitcoin exchange hit by DDoS attack Facebook lowers age rule Google tries out being Facebook Google can’t seem to keep a secret. Goodbye grandfathered T-Mobile plans Has Microsoft actually made an ad campaign that works? Microsoft makes everyone’s cell-phone dreams come true Lenovo wants Blackberry now? Antman casting rumors Marvel is expanding their TV universe South Park creators miss first deadline… ever
Zuke’s Favorite: The best Youtube Channel Intro ever! Zohner’s Favorite: The new Joker isn't bad Schmidty’s Favorite: Epic Rap Battle of History: Season 3 Premiere
Schmidty rejoins us from his healing vacation! Huzzah! We have mobile news, Zohner-rage, and hilarious NSA screw ups!
Headlines:
People actually want Blackberries Blackberry really wants to remain relevant Microsoft wants Android phones to dual-boot with Windows Phone Obama loves him some Apple (not really) Samsung launches another curved glass phone Lost Doctor Who episodes discovered Go home, NSA. You’re drunk! Use Twitter to change the channel We're one step closer to cheap energy! Mr Fusion here we come. Could fingerprint scanners be coming to even more laptops? Superman license plates? YES! SimCity getting offline mode Sleepy Hollow renewed for second season… after only three episodes RIP Plasma displays
Zuke’s Favorite: Odds Are music video Zohner’s Favorite: Clash of Clans hits Android Schmidty’s Favorite: Telekinesis Prank
It's another duo show while Stark preps an exciting new project for you and Schmidty battles the plague! Is Firefly coming back while S.H.I.E.L.D. falls behind? Is Apple now making EVERYTHING? Is Verizon actually being nice to people? All this and more on this episode!
If you haven't already, be sure to head on over to PodcastAwards.com and nominate us for "Best Technology Podcast"! It will only take a moment, and will give you warm fuzzies all day!
Headlines:
Trouble for SHIELD? JJ Abrams realizes that he has a problem Firefly is back The Simpsons to kill off another character The UK must not play a lot of Duck Hunt; Armed SWAT response to light gun Global internet is coming! Verizon screws up, isn’t a jerk about it Web usage of Windows 7 hits a surge. Windows 8 at 8% Android cheats. Apple is now the best global brand (with possibly the worst quality control) Using iOS7 will literally make you sick iOS7 also allows students to see whatever they want That rumored part for the rumored Apple product is rumored to be causing shortages Investors want Bill Gates gone 16-year-old arrested for DDoS attack that nearly broke the Internet 2.9 million Adobe accounts compromised in hack Tom Clancy dies at 66
Zuke’s Favorite - Broken Bad Zohner’s Favorite - The periodic table of Breaking Bad
Shark week does not mean what you think it does (thank you very much, Zohner). It's a two man show this week as we bring you the downfall of Blackberry, the stalling of Apple, and meh of Microsoft. Also: LIGHTSABERS!!! Don't forget to help out by nominating us for the Ninth Annual Podcast Awards! Polls open October 1. Also be sure to check out Krypton Radio's Indiegogo! Headlines:
Blackberry botches BBM launch Blackberry cuts 4500 jobs (and loses another $1B) Blackberry’s manufacturing partner wants to bail Blackberry decides NOW might be a good time to sell (Blackberry refers to itself in 3rd person) We can make your smartphone better; we have the technology (Gecko) NYPD wants users to upgrade to iOS7 because… security Group hacks iPhone fingerprint scanner Apple Maps still need some work iOS7 will NOT waterproof your iPhone Apple sells a lot of iPhones California gives kids an on-line “Do Over” Surface 2: More of the same, but . . . not? FAA might just make air travel better by rescinding “Turn Off Electronics” rule FDA might just make you more unhealthy by not regulating apps Gotham TV show in the works Muppets go to DC Facebook wants your credit card info, to help you with purchases Judge orders Patent Troll to explain it’s Mr. Sham to jury Lightsabers and water on mars, all in the same week?!
Zuke’s Favorite - Songza is awesome! Zohner’s Favorite - #Hashtag www.hypersmash.com
It's an explosion of news this week and none of it is coming from the same place! iOS7 is making Apple fans upset but is popular among Android users. Patent trolls say that being called a patent troll is a hate crime. Charles Carreon thinks that maybe egging the entire internet on was a bad idea. Dogs and cats living together; mass hysteria. It's been . . . quite a week.
Headlines:
Forbes article on how SLCC used social marketing trends Netflix found an interesting way to focus on the shows that fans want Being a Google street view driver is easy…….really. Who trolls the trollers? That lawyer who kept suing the Oatmeal and everyone else...he finally quit Facebook "Likes" are protected. Um, yay? iOS 7 launches to many complaints Government asks the FCC to allow hardware unlocks of phones. I SO want a Lego Phone! GTA V is popular GTA fan stabbed, robbed after buying game GTA V PSA - Don't Install "Play" Disc (Fixes) (Reason) HP’s new laptops show that the future is here The City of Munich is giving free Ubuntu CDs to get users off of WinXP NASA gets hacked by people who can’t bother to spell check Hiroshi Yamauchi dies at age 85
Zuke’s Favorite: It’s either Han Solo or Jimmy Hoffa Schmidty’s Favorite: Jimmy Fallon: Joking Bad Zohner’s Favorite: The Nolanverse continues Stark’s Favorite: Intergalactic Exchange Bureau
It's our Comic Con episode! This episode has all the great personalities we were able to sit down with and get to know at this year's Salt Lake Comic Con. Guests include Larry Correia, Ben Hansen, Howard Tayler, Dan Schaefer, Kevin J. Anderson, and many more (cue spinning Alf and Mark Hamill heads). We hope you enjoy this little slice of the con, background noise and all!
This week's podcast finds the guy with a bout of "convention hangover" as they struggle to recover from the insanity that was Salt Lake Comic Con. But with new iPhones, new Stargate movies, and Breaking Bad ending . . . who has time to rest? No, seriously, who? And if you could show us how, we'd really appreciate it!
Headlines:
Stan Lee Media (not Stan Lee) gets smacked down in court Microsoft puts Xbox music on Android and iOS, shows Google how it's done. DARPA: "If we don't torrent, then the terrorists win." Pirates 5 delayed AT&T quickly forgets just how bad an idea it is to advertise a Blackberry on Twitter One more reason to like Steam Google+ isn’t really a desolate wasteland New iPhone 5S and 5C Better call Saul A new Stargate trilogy and Zuke isn’t happy? Canada releases Superman coins Dell confirms that it’s going private Cortana coming to Windows Phone Voyager 1 has entered interstellar space. Will return as V’Ger in 200 years. Cord cutting will change TV and force it to innovate says Epix TV CEO
Zuke’s Favorite: Computer geek builds a fitness geek’s dream machine to track himself for a fantasy geek’s nightmare. Universe implodes. Zohner’s Favorite: iPhone rehash Schmidty’s Favorite: SciShow: Fundamental Forces of Physics Stark’s Favorite: A modern trailer for Monty Python and the Holy Grail
It's the final days before Comic Con and so we excitedly present you with . . . almost nothing. Seriously, how did an entire week go by with almost nothing happening?! We did get an awesome question from a fan, however, and to him we say "Enjoy".
Zuke's suggestion: Be the NSA with Blackbar
Schmidty's suggestion: A remake of an old favorite, Legend of the Green Dragon
Headlines:
Germans to Microsoft: Your security feature is too secure and therefore a security risk Nokia decides to go right after Google with its own StreetView Lobo update Peter Jackson gets paid in Daleks AdBlock buys ads for AdBlock Most mobile apps are dead So code is art now? Nintendo: Not giving a crap since 2013 (Introducing the 2DS - Now in dazzling 2D!) Even ESPN notes that streaming is the new way to get TV No China, the US doesn't have Battlestars, yet. Bug found that crashes iOS6 and OS X 10.8 James Spader will be your baddie in the next Avengers movie Paramount tries to gouge Trekkies
Zuke’s Favorite: Japan is really raising the bar on pranks Zohner’s Favorite: Manage justice from the comfort of your desk Schmidty’s Favorite: Man of Steel 2 Trailer - Fan Made Stark’s Favorite: Zombieland rules applied to The Walking Dead
We have all bots on deck for this podcast episode! Dr. Squishy and Alexander both join the rest of us for discussions on Batman, Microsoft, and those crazy Germans!
Headlines:
Want to beat people who have superpowers? Be BEN AFFLECK! DC obviously hates their fans (not related to Batman) Microsoft CEO Balmer to retire in 12 months Facebook: Zuck’s wall gets hacked, “as intended” Hacker gets paid Germany plans on taxing Bitcoin transactions Yahoo beats Google in traffic for the first time in two years Google outage causes drop in global traffic Google Maps now implementing real-time incident reports from Waze Microsoft sends takedown notices for Open Office Scary iOS malware San Antonio school decides not to RFID their students Super future car rated the safest ever produced! Comcast claims copyright on public court documents American capitalism alive and well; Fresco restoration becomes even more outrageous After 20 years of being off the shelf, General Mills is bringing back two of the monster cereals
Zuke’s Favorite: The greatest social network you didn’t know you were on! Zohner’s Favorite: Best clock ever for Android? Stark’s Favorite: Honest Trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness Schmidty’s Favorite: Science, Religion and the Big Bang Squishy’s Favorite: GTA V Online - Goodbye kids Alexander’s Favorite: Of COURSE the Romans had nanotech!
Evidently there's a place in Nevada called Area 51! And Blackberry might be in financial trouble! Also, Google might have access to your Gmail account! This could also be called the 'Well Duh' episode.
Headlines:
HOLY CARP: Government admits to what we all know. The death of Facebook? Elon Musk is really trying to get us into the future! Let’s sue Microsoft, just because! Microsoft backtracks again Google and Microsoft are at it again Gmail isn’t private Kim Dotcom to launch encrypted email service 80% of phones shipped last quarter run Android iOS losing market share to Android Leaks of Sony’s new . . . wut? LG’s new phone promotion is like a scene from WKRP Blackberry: Better late than never, I guess? Pirate Bay launches it’s own browser for censorship reasons. Would anyone trust this? New panic report about EXIF data. Bale back as Batman? Smart TV users are twice as likely to cut the cord.
Talking Point:
How can a generation with access to so much technology, not know how to use it? Zuke’s Favorite: How to use YouTube Zohner’s Favorite: Thorested Development Stark’s Favorite: PBS smacks “reality” TV for the win Schmidty’s Favorite: Parody: Dumb Ways to Die - EVE Online Style
Zuke is just full of bright ideas this podcast episode. Be afraid! We have a long-lost Avenger, illegal currency becoming legal tender, and a lot of failed segue attempts by Schmidty.
Headlines:
Comcast proposes six strikes rule to turn pirates into payers Indiana Jones 5? Please no! Windows Phone Wi-Fi vulnerability HP printers could give out your Wi-Fi info Microsoft’s best marketing strategy? Cannibalize Apple! Google donates 79 patents to shield the cloud from lawsuits Google Play now downloading more apps than the Apple app store Bitcoins are ruled to be legitimate currency (which means they get regulated) If you have Netflix, you are not cutting back on watching TV from other sources Is Cablevision ready to give up TV and go to being just an ISP? Third party apps already expand Chromecast to play your local files....if Google will allow it Thor: The Dark World trailer has been released! Star Wars TV show talk resurfaces Bethesda doesn’t like the Wii U Lavabit shuts down; Don’t trust the man, man! Rumors circulating over Superman/Batman movie! (though, credible rumors) In Soviet Russia.....yes they really are reading your smart phone devices CBS and Time Warner sparring over online rights, a.k.a. screwing customers over I guess Bezos owns the Washington Post now
Zuke’s Favorite: Don’t mess with Stephen Colbert Zohner’s Favorite - Breaking Bad as a middle school musical! Schmidty’s Favorite: SciShow - The Science of Sweetness Stark’s Favorite: Star Trek Animated Series meets Archer
Squishy joins us for a belated podcast episode. Samsung may be fudging their numbers, Microsoft may not like Microsoft.com, and Google has broken Schmidty's heart. Sad, sad Schmidty.
Headlines:
Microsoft changes their stance on indie games GlassUp: Competitor for Google Glass Microsoft is tired of Microsoft.com infringing on their copyright Apple’s new supplier might be worse than their old one! Apple ordered to end deals with major publishing houses Galaxy S4 found guilty of doping in benchmark tests. Microsoft gains 5% share in tablets in less than a year. What happened Apple?! Netflix finally delivers on promise of profiles; shows up on Apple TV now Microsoft forced to drop SkyDrive name in case you get it confused with, the sky? I guess? Google decides net neutrality isn’t actually what everyone else says it is! Isis expanding NFC payments Adware confuses a pedophile enough to get him to confess to police.. Isn’t it kind of racist to name a phone that? The Flash is coming to TV James Cameron has announced that Avatar will be a series of four movies instead of three. The new Who is...
Zuke’s Favorite? - What to really use 3D printers on! Zohner’s Favorite - Wicket and Leia, together again. Schmidty’s Favorite - Worst Villain Ever Squishy’s Favorite - Mars Rover: 1 year in 2 minutes
This podcast episode has something a little different for you instead of the normal "Talking Point"; we have the immense pleasure of interviewing Dan Farr from Salt Lake Comic Con. Be sure to head on over to their site and get your tickets today!
Correction from last week: The intern that confirmed the offensive asian names was from the NTSB not from KTVU. (But the names themselves were from KTVU)
Headlines:
Blackberry launched a new flagship phone without telling anyone? Apple to Samsung: “Hey mind if we just forget about all those lawsuits?” HTC and Sony smite patent troll in court Verizon attempts to bring the ability to spy like the NSA to all its customers! Yahoo! may have been the ‘good guy’ in regards to PRISM (Microsoft says “Me too!”) Marissa Mayer thinks that Yahoo! is awesome with mobile EFF is suing the Obama administration? You can do that? Industry fighting piracy by going after the money Aquaman just can’t catch a break X-Men Movie: Oh I can’t wait to hear Squishy tear this a new one! AT&T and Verizon are dirty Even the SimCity creative director doesn’t like EA And now the NCAA won’t work with EA Something seems very wrong about this . . . but I’ll watch anyway.
Fast Lane:
Researchers have given MIT’s newest AI, ConceptNet4, a comprehensive IQ test to see how well it performs. Though they found that it could access a lot of data very quickly, it couldn't draw on that data to make conclusions. Overall, they said that current AI is at about the same level as a four year old’s intellect. Considering how moody my four year old was, that doesn’t make me feel real great about the coming robot apocalypse!
Dreamworks is releasing a new movie about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange called “The Fifth Estate” that looks rather boring and uninteresting. It probably won’t do very . . . oh, wait. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch? OK, yeah I’ll probably go see it.
California’s Department of Transportation lost over $2 Million in a scam by one person. In a deal to reduce his sentence, the thief made a deal to give back everything he could that he got from the money including two homes, two cars, and . . . $10,000 worth of Star Wars gear. No one knows what the DoT plans to do with all those action figures, but people in the area might want to start watching the classifieds for awesome deals!
Every year, North Korea attacks South Korea in some sort of way as a way to “commemorate” the start of the Korean War. After hacking South Korean sites for awhile (and not getting very far), they decided to blame Anonymous for the attacks. The problem with this is, everyone knows that Anonymous typically attacks North Korea instead. Isn’t it time someone took away North Korea’s “computer time”?
Talking Point: Interview with Dan Farr of Salt Lake Comic Con Zuke’s Favorite: I’m just waiting for EVERY news outlet to do this! Zohner’s Favorite: Shark week is almost here! Stark’s Favorite: Demo reel for The Doomsday Machine documentary Schmidty’s Favorite: Darth Winnie
It's a Saturday Morning Video edition of the podcast with more headlines than we can fit! The Fast Lane returns and spreads joy, we have the top geeky film makers, and a new meme to help spread! Seriously, this is the next big thing and you want to be in on the ground floor!
Headlines:
Microsoft to world, “GET RID OF XP ALREADY!
Google fixes giant APK vulnerability. More
Google Hangouts get calling ability
Jellybean finally passes Gingerbread
Google Maps for Android is finally getting the Update we saw at I/O
Another day, another request from the Blackberry CEO for patience
Apple was found guilty of fixing e-book prices
Apple drops App Store lawsuit. But did anything really change?
Guess how much the phone companies are getting for handing over your records to the government?
EA doesn’t like the Wii U.
CBS likes Netflix
And the new buyer of Hulu is.....no one. The owners are keeping it and investing more.
Founder thinks The Pirate Bay should shut down.
Are these guys TRYING to help robot uprising along?
Facebook opens Graph Search to all. Be very afraid. (does this even count as satire?)
Japan gets "scroogled" - So does Microsoft
Orson Scott Card realizes his negative image might actually effect that movie he’s marketing
Plants vs. Zombies 2 launches. Sort of.
Fastlane:
After receiving notice that it had some computer malware installed on its network, the United States Department of Commerce went on a spree of destruction to root out the problem . . . going so far as to destroy their computer printers, monitors, and mice! Over $170,000 worth of equipment was destroyed and they only stopped at that amount because they had run out of money and were waiting for a budget increase so they could destroy the rest of it. I guess no one told them a copy of Spybot was free.
How to lose a job at a TV station. Posting fake asian names for the pilots of the crashed Asiana flight. Way to stay classy there interns.
Hey Florida? Do your lawmakers just not like computers and smartphones? Lawmakers once again show that they don’t know how the internet works in their rush to ban internet cafes.
Millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened. Actually something terrible has. A dumpster diving artist found a large number of discarded comic books that someone had thrown out and turned them into a life-sized paper mache sculpture of a man. The comics were later valued at $30,000 and included an Avengers #1. He sees nothing wrong with this proving that he is a complete idiot.
Back to the world of Eve Online and its insanely expensive items. This week a player in the game lost a rare faction super carrier priced at nearly 9000 real world dollars. I guess it’s time for him to start grinding those starting missions again.
Be careful the next time you follow instructions given by the Emergency Broadcast System, as industry experts have discovered that it is surprisingly easy to hack! Citizens may not even realize that they’re listening to a compromised message until it starts referencing all their base belonging to someone else.
Talking Point: Top 10 Geek Film Makers
This podcast is determined to get to you, the listener. Neither lightning, nor national holiday, nor technical mishaps will stop it! And after it has successfully made its way to your ears, you may wonder why it tried so hard for so very little . . . .
Headlines:
SECURITY NEWS: Exploit found in Android. puts 99% of devices at risk European Union is going "all French" on us over NSA (which is, ironic) Who is the worst in blocking info? How you look to the NSA Goodbye, TechNet. You were a true friend. HP promises a "unique" smartphone. Remember that "unique" =/= "good" Doublefine gets 7 times the funding they wanted, makes half the game they promised. Of COURSE Apple wants to patent something that another company made years ago 21 right click salute to Doug Engelbart. The creator of the computer mouse passed away.
Talking point: Adam Savage on RFID myth and why they couldn’t produce an episode on it. Zuke’s Favorite: From my nightmares to your 3D printer Stark’s Favorite: Mediastinger Schmidty’s Favorite: Ted-Ed: If Superpowers Were Real
Podcast 118 finds us with working audio!! Our audio is actually working correctly! It's working, it's working, it's . . . Schmidty?
Facebook is just so happy to share all your personal information in the most convenient way possible! Microsoft goes all indie, now that indie is cool. Now you can Bing in school, in full view of children! WP8 gets a boost from people who aren't liking Android DEA seized Bitcoins involved in online drug deals. Apparently they're more on top of it than we thought. Parents who got smurfed can now get paid Google + Waze = Anti-trust investigation Over-the-air TV viewers are on the rise again New storage recording could bring back your DVD's New official BTTF lego set looks like crap. on ice.
Zuke’s Favorite: OK Go thinks this is awesome. And it is. Schmidty’s Favorite: Multi-lingual Rap. 5 Languages Stark’s Favorite: PBS web-special on role playing games Zohner’s Favorite: History of aspect ratio in films
Due to a slight microphone mishap, Zuke sounds like he's joining us from inside a prison cell.
It's basically a comedy of errors this week.
Headlines:
Apple to NSA: HA HA!! Yahoo had 13000 requests for user data Apple had 5000 Facebook's was 18,000 and Microsoft's was 31,000 FBI says, "Look up and say 'Cheese!'." Huawei looking to buy Nokia Microsoft cleans house and kills off botnet. Microsoft reverses DRM decision. Are we sure we won? Newest PS3 update bricks your console just in time to buy a PS4! Dish tries to buy Sprint but fails, goes to buy Clearwire instead. Sprint sues Dish? Lasers are the future of fruit! At least he knows his terminology!
Zuke’s Favorite: The start of The Last Summer on Earth Zohner’s Favorite: Periodic Table of Awesome Schmidty’s Favorite: Yo Daddy Battle Stark’s Favorite: Jedi’s don’t use elevators
Our newest episode of Stolendroids Presents brings us face to face (or at least voice to voice) with Cliff Barackman, friend of the sasquatch and co-host of Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot. Listen as he helps explain skeptics, dispel myths, laugh off hoaxes, and just acts awesome! As an added bonus, you get to hear Zohner totally squee at our guest . . . which wasn't at all embarrassing. Be sure to follow Cliff below and check out his upcoming DVD, Bigfoot Roadtrip. Website: http://cliffbarackman.com/ Blog: http://www.northamericanbigfoot.com/ Cliff on Twitter and Facebook
Our latest podcast finds us trying something new; grab your favorite beverage and swig when you hear the magic word! E3, WWDC, and PRISM are all over the headlines this week so don't be surprised if we're jumping from one big news item to the next.
Headlines:
iOS 7 - OSX Mavericks E3 news (PS4 vs Xbox One) Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi defends the Xbox One's DRM and explains that it is the future Google Waze? More PRISM: Google asking if it can publish federal info PRISM: Google states no “direct” access is granted. Mails the data instead? Google bans Google Glass at shareholder meetings 3D TV just lost its biggest supporter More on this Amazon 3D Printing Store Pandora: Wait, can you DO that?! (can we try it on TV too, please? More on this) Down comes the axe at IBM When was the last time you logged into your Yahoo account?
Talking Point- The future of personal tech security Zuke’s Favorite: Not sure if Nintendo is just trolling us now Zohner’s Favorite: Candy Crush the Movie Schmidty’s Favorite: What if Superman Punched You? Stark’s Favorite: Starships were meant to fly
There's nothing else I can really say about that on a podcast. Just . . . that.
Headlines:
Google wants to tell you where to go Facebook seems to be ok with rape, loses a load of sponsors Wait, Sony is actually paying attention to an Anti-DRM campaign? Serious privacy flaw found in Facebook Pages Manager app Yahoo may want Hulu Datacenter by . . . Sears? Apple settles out of court Windows 8.1 brings back the Start button More LG wants out of the Droid game? HTC One users will get the Nexus experience Existing users may not be left out HTC Pulls plug on 12-inch Windows 8 RT tablet, but still releasing 7-inch RT Tablet Grumpy Cat the Movie Kim Dotcom may get his stuff back.
Talking Point: Disposable mindset in non-disposable tech Zuke’s Favorite: Superman Belt Sander of SCIENCE! Zohner’s Favorite: Railbusters Schmidty’s Favorite: V-Sauce - Is the 5-second rule true?
We back at full strength and not entirely sure that's a good thing! We have Xbox One news making us feel old and Yahoo making us confused.
BB10 is enticing to some former Blackberry fans, some. Yahoo has just bought Tumblr . . . . . . just in time to relaunch Flickr? AT&T says you can use any video service, when you start paying them How Apple might have kept all that money The Xbox One has launched (and how it confused the Xbox 360) HTC Bigwig to staff: "Just quit, you'll be happier" Facebook IPO, one year later Yea those backdoor requirements, not a good idea. Now Scotty can really say “Hello Computer”
Talking Point: Is Motion Control Really Our Future?
Zuke’s Favorite: Shoulda put a ring on it Stark’s Favorite: Star Trek The Ultimate Saga Trailer Zohner’s Favorite: More than 5 million bricks... Schmidty’s Favorite: Death Star vs Enterprise
Zuke and Zohner have been left to themselves for a podcast episode . . . be afraid. Be very afraid.
Headlines:
Windows Phone gets screwgled again. Lulzsec hackers who attacked the CIA and Pentagon get sentenced Is Amazon starting their own virtual currency? Judge orders Internet to remove video. Good luck with that. Pirates are the biggest spenders Horrible Windows 8 sales help propel Bill Gates back to title of “richest man”
Blackberry Conference
From the "We called it" book Blackberry does not like Android much
Google IO
Android 4.3 confirmed Play Games announced, Google+ Games disappearing S4 gets Googlefied Play Music More New APIs Google Cloud Platform Hangouts has issues More Insert Nexus Q joke here Maps Google Fiber to The Shire? Search updated
Nokia Conference
Lumia 925 & 928
The Return of Entertainment News!
People REALLY didn't like Zombieland BBC to America, please don’t spoil Doctor Who with the early DVDs we sent you Is that Luke Cage? Angry Birds the Movie Dark Tower update Dredd 2? 24 is back Another unnecessary remake Amazon still in the works Fight between Star Wars fans and Doctor Who fans broken up by police
Talking Point: Are we off loading our ability to think?
Zuke’s Favorite: Facebook Updates IRL Zohner’s Favorite: Arrested Development awesomeness
Experiments in podcast sound engineering continue! We talk money (gasp), Windows-hate, and stupid investors. Apologies for the cough in the recording; we kinda missed them until it was too late.
EA gives object lesson on Darwinism Disney hates Star Wars gamers Durango might be offline-able after all. Google: "Well, THAT didn't go as planned!" Nokia shareholders are fairly clueless Windows 8 is only failing if you don’t understand numbers Yet Microsoft is already re-thinking Windows 8 with new Windows Blue? Nielsen: "Remember how people weren't watching TV anymore? Turns out they are." Welcome to the future of internet; some of us have already been here awhile. It’s tough to be a Stormtrooper and a Ghostbuster on Free Comic Book Day. Fake Demonoid site is fake
Talking Point: Money is changing in the industry
Goodbye, pirated Photoshop! More Facebook looking to spend more money So is Microsoft YouTube to start charging WoW... The internet tax is on its way
Zuke’s Favorite? Maybe it's because he's wearing it upside-down? Zohner’s Favorite: Spock vs Spock Schmidty’s Favorite: 8-bit HALO Theme Stark’s Favorite: Honest Trailer - Star Trek (2009)
Our latest interview is with a geek of our own heart, David Nett. Director, producer, actor, and all around awesome guy, David talks to us about . . . well, everything. No, seriously; we start on cancer and end up on 4th edition D&D.
Be sure to check out and keep up with David's work below!
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We've had funny people on the show before, but never an out and out comedian! Hailing from Last Comic Standing, we give you Marcus! For as long as we can, anyway (turns out we ran short on time, and he runs out on us)!
Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ComedianMarcus!
Zuke is "wormholing", Stark is missing, and we bring up complicated legal questions. This can only end well!!
Headlines:
Nothing says iFan like having an Apple branded Beetle Online Sales Tax may be coming More Verizon following in T-Mobile’s footsteps Twitter malware in the wild Apple’s profits are down Huawei to US: Yeah we don't actually care about you Fake tweet manages to kill the stock market There’s another hole in Java If SimCity gets an update and no one is around to hear it, does it work? No Salt Lake Comic Con
Talking Point: Can you use the 5th Amendment to leave technology encrypted?
Zuke’s Favorite: Still better than the prequels Zohner’s Favorite: You’ve been warned Schmidty’s Favorite: What does it cost to be Iron Man?
The podcast is up on time! Which is amazing since Zuke is tripping on cough syrup. Everyone is amazed that Microsoft is making money, since everyone was SURE they weren't selling anything. Speaking of selling, what would you be willing to pay for? Headlines:
People stream Netflix more than they watch any cable network Netflix likes HTML 5 Google helps out the Boston Marathon bombings with a people finder A huge win for Google Fiber Google Fiber going to Provo, Utah Oracle releases statement: “Oh, you mean THESE vulnerabilities?” WordPress sites under attack More Aww, sad Motorola. Dumped already. Outlook.com app for Android gets overhauled (basically tells Google to suck it) EA knows how to make social gamers angry too
Talking Point: Are we being ruined by “free” services?
Zuke’s Favorite: K-Mart says “Screw it; it’s not like anyone’s paying attention to us anyway.” Zohner’s Favorite: Alison Brie is meme-tastic Stark’s Favorite: This is how you do a Filibuster Schmidty’s Favorite: Poster: The Evolution of Video Game Controllers
We have feedback, Facebook, and the French. Well who WOULDN'T be excited for all that? Also, potentially the most accidentally racist thing we've ever said. Yay us. Headlines:
Samsung announces new large-format phones, Galaxy Mega
Skype malware likes to mine Bitcoins
Remember the attacks on Sony, Nintendo and the Arizona State Police? British Hacker admits guilt.
PC Sales plunge as Windows 8 flops More
Google accused of being evil. Again.
EA wins. Or loses.
Congress to go after video games
Google Fiber goes to Austin but it's not alone
The IRS is stalking you on Facebook and reading your email
Well, that’s ONE way to hack, I guess.
Firefly controversy
RIP Plasma TV’s
Fastlane:
A French Intelligence Agency recently tried to have “sensitive information” on a military installation removed from Wikipedia by coercing a French national editor to do it for them. When he refused, they went to Wikipedia directly, claiming that it was a breach of their national security. Wikipedia refused, stating that the information in the article all comes from public sources on the internet, including a walkthrough of the facility by its commander on YouTube. To date the page is still up and the news surrounding it has caused a huge jump in pageviews. So good job keeping that secret, France!
For people who don’t know what an actual “burner phone” is, there’s a new app coming down the pipe for Android users that lets you create fake numbers to call from. the app has been very popular on iOS and will be seeing some upgrades and a new pricing scheme with its move to Android. With access to all these fake numbers, now people won’t even know it’s YOU they’re screening when they sent that weird number to voicemail.
An artist is suing the NFL for use of a logo he designed without permission, though a judge has deemed it to be considered “Fair Use”. Since this is a copyright case, it’s not surprising that the MPAA has stepped in. However, they decided to side with the NFL’s definition of “Fair Use”! This should be solid proof that the MPAA is less about protecting copyrighted material, and more about just screwing you over.
In news that many are considering to be stunning and unbelievable, the Syfy network has announced that they are actually developing science fiction shows. Mind. Blown.
Talking Point: The Always Connected Living Room No idea who to cheer for in this case More on Aereo and MVPDs Broadcasters are worried about Zero TV homes. Always on? Always annoying? Microsoft apologizes but refuses to comment.
Zuke’s Favorite: It’s Hip To Be Square Zohner’s Favorite: The Galactica is “friendly” Stark’s Favorite: Starlog Magazines now online Schmidty’s Favorite: Memory Rug
It's our unofficial 2 year anniversary! To celebrate we have animated gifs and an unexpected amount of echo. Sorry, we really didn't expect that! Headlines:
Zombies from the Amazon could be another title. Welcome MySpace+ T-Mobile shakes things up More Too good to be true? IE thinks it’s Firefox Biggest. Attack. Ever. (though not the most effective) Netflix may not know how to name itself, but man can it make shows! Google Glass to be made in USA (those of us who get one, anyway) SimCity doesn’t really have any form of DRM More always online madness? Facebook may be taking Android seriously IRS: OUCH
Talking Point: Wearable Tech Zuke’s Favorite: An HONEST cable commercial Zohner’s Favorite: The Walking Dead is Toy Story Stark’s Favorite: Kirk vs The Gorn Part Deux Schmidty’s Favorite: Forekast
This podcast features resigning CEO's, mobile phones abound, zombies, and Zuke fighting off a sinus infection! Joy!! Headlines: Headlines:
EA getting a new CEO probably has nothing to do with being one of the worst companies in America. Again.
Just when you thought it was getting better for SimCity...
Drugs just want to be free, man!
ABC streaming for free . . . if you pay. Why this doesn't work.
Verizon is tired of paying for your cable, that you pay for.
Google may be evil, but I’m willing to give them a chance if they can fix chat!
The Galaxy S4 is popular
Confusion surrounds the HTC One and Verizon
More patent infringing from Samsung
RapidShare to delete user files
Google Keep released - Should Evernote be worried?
T-Mobile merger moves forward
Rep. Gohmert wants a law to destroy hacker’s computers. Facepalm times infinity
Talking Point: When is it appropriate to use social media, and when isn’t it?
Zuke’s Favorite? Possibly best/worst headline ever Stark’s Favorite: Luke’s Change Zohner’s Favorite: Run! And never stop! Schmidty’s Favorite: Dead Yourself
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Since we can't play our new copy of Sim-City, I guess we've got nothing better to do than record a podcast! As it turns out, Google is not actually the internet . . . who knew? We also talk about EA's latest shortcoming, and why the EU doesn't have its head on straight.
Headlines:
White House: "Well, why CAN'T we unlock cell phones?!" Another day, another Java vulnerability The EU still hates Microsoft Microsoft relents to user's protests for Office 2013 More bad news for BlackBerry What is Twitter doing to itself? (more) Google wants to take on Amazon, through shipping? You can't make fun of how we sue people! We'll sue you for it! Fake DCMA notices used against photographers. That was not the droid they were looking for. Chicago judge rules that Google is not the internet, so stop suing it!
Talking Point:
Another DRM failure SimCity off to a rocky start More And more Users who request a refund may get banned ...More like SimS*itty
Zuke’s Favorite:Beyond awesome in every way Zohner’s Favorite: Best. Interview. Ever. Stark’s Favorite: The Button Affair Schmidty’s Favorite: Pixlr online photo editor
Our friend and favorite geek goddess, Kristen Nedopak, "stopped by" recently to talk about her latest project: The Geekie Awards! Listen in to find out what they are, why you need to care, what you can do to be involved, and why we evidently need an applause track!
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Headlines:
New Nokia phones Why is anyone still using Java 7 anymore? Six strikes and you're out? Will this new anti-piracy tactic work? This is what the alerts look like from Comcast. Google launches the “WTF” (Against the Asus “Cheap as hell”) You can "win" a Google "OMG THAT'S EXPENSIVE" Yahoo’s honeymoon might be over (And why that’s ok) Judge that ruled in favor for Samsung, now works for Samsung. Cause why not?! An upcoming version of the Firefox browser may block all third party cookies by default. Ratings system to finally join us in the 21st century. (even more on this) iOS apps leak more personal data than Android Illinois proves they have no idea how the internet works.
Fastlane:
A recent survey found that 58% of American adults believe video games directly contribute to violent behavior. However, it also showed that 38% of American adults have no clue what the ESRB ratings are and 33% let their kids play whatever they want. In the end, a survey recently found that about half of American adults have no clue about video games. The popular Twitter app for Android, Falcon Pro, hit its 100,000 token limit earlier this week meaning that new users could not use the app. To discourage new users, the developers raised the price to more than $130. After resetting the tokens, the price is now back to normal and new users can take part in the awesome. The whole fiasco just goes to show that Twitter hates developers.
The Music Recording industry finally made some growth this last year, actually rising for the first time since Napster’s original launch in the 90’s. The growth came from, surprise surprise, digital downloads. Now imagine how differently things could have been if only they started doing this sooner! Parents whose children paid lots of real money for lots of smurfberries originally thought they were smurfed. However, Apple has agreed to pay $100 million to parents who don’t know how to manage their children. But only to those parents who didn’t manage their children for a specific 45 day period. If your kids loaded up on smurfberries outside of this window, you’re still smurfed. iOS Kindle released an update to fix some bugs, but instead ended up deleting everyone’s library and settings. It has supposedly been fixed, but there are still many users that have to manually rebuild their library. Groupon's CEO was let go this week after a series of under performing quarters. His resignation memo to the company was posted online (since, as he pointed out, it’d just be leaked anyway) and is an amazing example of accountability, humor, humility, and Battle Toad knowledge.
Talking Point: Where will the next copyright fight come from? Look ahead and see 3D printing as that battlefield.
Zuke’s Favorite: The Lost Grey Poupon Footage Zohner’s Favorite: Kill everyone. Feel good about yourself. Stark’s Favorite: This is a proper tribute to 50 years of Bond, James Bond Schmidty’s Favorite: Rubik's Cube Juggling
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You have only yourselves to blame!
Headlines:
Adobe CEO doesn't want to admit price gouging in Australia Tegra 4i is out . . . and it's glorious! Google looks to kill piracy. May also encourage money laundering. China has their own hacker army More HTC's new phone shows why less is more BlackBerry vulnerable to images Ubuntu for tablets available this Thursday
Fastlane:
Burger King’s twitter account was compromised this week and started advertising for McDonald’s. It also went on to insult unknown DJ’s before it was shut down. Jeep’s account was hacked the next day by the same person before he was apprehended. The arrest came easily when the hacker used the @Jeep account to brag to a girl and listed his real life Facebook account! Proving you don’t have to be a computer mastermind to hack anymore. Hot on the heels of the college degree in social media, a new course at Duke University is now open! The course in question is only available to women and will teach them how to blog. No, really. We’re just waiting for the college course that will subject students to a semester of “shell games”. In Salt Lake City, a pair of 13 year old girls were busted at school after one of them tweeted that they were going to skip class and get high. While in the administration office, one of the parents who was holding their daughter’s cell phone received a text message from an adult asking if they were ready for him. The parent said they were, and he arrived at the school to find police waiting for him. Rule of thumb; if you are a parent, watch your kids social accounts like a hawk! The Finnish anti-piracy group, CIAPC has been reported to the police for copyright infringement . . . by The Pirate Bay. CIAPC (which previously tried to have a 9 year old girl arrested for not actually pirating) created a spoof website for themselves which heavily parodies The Pirate Bay. Unfortunately, parody is not protected by Finnish law and they are now facing criminal charges. Google had to pull one of its doodles down before too many people saw it this week. The doodle featured the lower case “g” jumping out of the way and narrowly avoiding getting killed by an asteroid before jumping back into place. Artists thought it might be fun to create a little something that cheered the fact that Asteroid 2012 DA14 wasn't going to strike Earth and create havoc. Sadly, an ill-timed meteorite did strike Earth and create havoc.
Talking Point: Microsoft is not innovative enough
Zuke’s Favorite: Wanna know where people AREN’T hooking up? Schmidty’s Favorite: The Harlem Shakeifier Stark’s Favorite: Stan Lee’s version of HISHE Ruff’s Favorite: Be careful who you scorn for a prank! Zohner’s Favorite: Big dreams come in small packages
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So, confession time; we have no idea what happened to this episode, but it's missing its last minute. Don't know where it went. It could be anywhere! Be sure to check out the favorites in the show notes to see what we missed.
Headlines:
Oreo won the Internet and others... Superbowl had massive wifi network . . . to monitor you Keeping with the times, Sony axes the minidisc. Android is getting Wine HBO + DMCA + Google = Comedic gold Dell goes private - HP gets all snippity Remember that JAVA security issue we warned you about, yea it may have hit Twitter in a recent hack Pirates don't necessarily want free stuff Google acquires Channel Intelligence to boost product recommendations for users Amazon to launch Amazon Coins as virtual currency this May. Patent trolls strike against Kindle and nook e-readers
Talking Point: Are we done with groundbreaking discoveries?
Zuke’s Favorite: How To Live Safely In A Science Fiction Universe Zohner’s Favorite: The Simpsons are tapping out on Android Stark’s Favorite: A map of 50 states with equal population Schmidty’s Favorite: Super Mario Busters - Mashup
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Feedback: Zuke: "Yeah, but stocks don't actually mean what we think they mean" Ruff: "Don't say it ... don't say it ..." Zuke: "The stock market is literally a bunch of analysts are willing to say and put faith into a company" Ruff: "Arrrrgg - he said it"
Ok, sorry for taking the complete mickey out on you. You were close, very close ... but also very wrong. The stock price is the price that all the people (the market) who want to buy and sell are willing to currently trade. A person in the market gets all this info (from analysts, from headlines, from economic conditions, from their guy, from experience, etc) and boil it all down to a price that they are willing to trade. If their price is higher than the current market price, they will buy (thinking the market has undervalued the stock). If their price is lower than the current market price, they will sell (thinking that the market has overvalued the stock). These trades (buys and sells) will change the market price (lots of people buying drives the price up / lots of people selling drives the price down). In the end - the market price is the current equilibrium price - you can think of it as the average of how people view the stock. There is tons more market theory in all of this ... but that is just too boring for a tech podcast.
Cheers,
Ruff
Headlines:
128GB iPad proves Apple is out of ideas Congrats! You are a felon again! More and More BitTorrent your own files in a new cloud drive The French REALLY hate technology If you have a web based camera, hackers are watching you (printers too) Twitter launches "Vine", promptly screws it up (VNSFW) West Texas judge learns the valuable lesson of “common sense” Android is popular Apple wants mo money, mo problems Not even Lenovo wants RIM. RIM has a new name, a new creative director, and a new phone OS that kills company stocks. The phones have the same specs and software as everyone else. Follow up to CNET/CBS and the Hopper fiasco at CES
Talking Point: Internet "signal" vs "noise"
Zuke’s Favorite: It’s not the destination, it’s the journey Zohner’s Favorite: I hated this movie so much... Schmidty’s Favorite: Auralnauts: Bane Outtakes (Extended Edition) Stark’s Favorite: How to prep for the Zombie outbreak and stay entertained
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We are joined by John from Google At A Glance to discuss women of the night and narcotics. Not really, but we seem to bring it up a LOT. Go fig.
Feedback: Hi Guys,
Did it seem that I dropped off the planet? I live near NYC and Storm Sandy closed my offices for Nov + Dec last year. As such, I was working remotely, no commute and no chance to listen to your pod casts. My offices are now reopened and my commute is back ... as is my podcast listening. Anyway, some comments on your various podcasts (and don't feel that you need to include any / all of this in your next podcast) ...
Latest Iran work attacking banks I did some reading on that and it appeared to be attacking the bank records ... drilling into their files and changing various arabic words to nonsense. That doesn't strike me as that smart (solved by restoring from a back up as you pointed out) but also targeting the people. I would like to think that the Government of the US would target the Iranian Government and not the Iranian people.
FBI / Hezbollah twitter feed Apart from the issues you pointed out - if your enemy was using twitter to organize their attacks, wouldn't you like them to keep doing that so that you can track them. Sounds like they might be giving away plans.
Blackberry / RIM This company will not die (this year or next). There is enough corporate accounts (my company for one) that is still buying BB devices. BTW - my company is trailing providing corporate email to smart phones ... BUT! you have to provide the smart phone and the data plan. No thank you.
XBox and Connect Enjoyed your chat about the eye / hand control and TVs. One solution is to issue a conch shell with the controller and then program the controller to only recognize the person holding the shell. However, that might lead to a critical breakdown in the structure of our society.
Cheers,
Ruff Headlines:
Huawei criticises US security concerns Megaupload is dead. Long live Megaupload. And it only really protects Kim Dotcom. Wizards of the Coast decides to help us go legit. Amazon gives a subtle middle finger to Apple. So does the stock market. CBS says no to CNET being 100% independent. Goes on to claim they are totally independant. Microsoft to buy out Dell? Lenovo to buy out RIM? What’s going on!? The fight of the century: JoCo vs Glee More Surprising no one, Atari files for bankruptcy
Talking Point: Patent Trolls and Podcasting
Zuke’s Favorite: Holy Awesome Streaming, Batman! Stark’s Favorite: Vader is force choking Mickey Zohner’s Favorite: Identity Crisis Schmidty’s Favorite: Why the Moon Landings could have never been faked John’s Favorite: US Military Soon Using Laser Turrets On Jets
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Ever meet someone who wasn't who they said they were online? Ever pretend to be someone else online? Ever talk into a muted mic as your copresenters waited patiently for you to say something? We have all that and more this episode!
Headlines:
Zero-Day exploit could take years to fix It keeps getting worse for Java Malware that's been spying on government officials for years was just now discovered. Apple is cutting back on iPhone 5's? Free Photoshop for everyone! And it's legal (even if it's not intentional). Zohner was right Facebook's new search is not only horribly named, it's a shot across Google's bow. Court rules that people who had nothing to do with Superman, don't get Superman. What to expect when you're expecting . . . Office 2013 Dell in talks for a corporate buy out?
Fastlane:
Google caught some ire after their streetview camera reportedly ran down a donkey in Botswana and left it for dead, all while the cameras were recording. After much investigating, Google announced that people had been viewing the pictures in reverse order and that the donkey had been lying in the road to begin with, got up, and then moved to the side as the car passed. As far as they know, the donkey is still alive and well. Couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried. Proving that you can’t make a marketing presentation “too dumb”, Qualcomm gave a CES presentation that could only be described as mind-bendingly painful. With actors pretending to be hackers, Big Bird, Steve Ballmer trolling and ignoring the Qualcomm CEO, a Rolls Royce driving onto stage for no apparent reason, and a Maroon 5 performance being overdubbed by a Dido cover, one tech journalist tweeted “It’s like reality has somehow jumped the shark.” The White House’s “We The People” petition system has seen a slight change after so many people signed the proposal for a Death Star to be built. Originally, the system required 5000 signatures to get a White House response but then was changed to 25,000 in an effort to discourage pranksters. After the Death Star petition was able to draw far more than the required 25,000 officials decided to up the number to 100,000. It’s like they’re just challenging us now! A research project that began 34 years ago has finally come to a close and it’s findings have been announced. The project that was developed to help prove the existence of dark matter in the universe announced with great confidence that they hadn’t found any proof of dark matter in the slightest. The project’s name, “BUST”, suddenly also became its findings. While many people complain of US companies sending jobs overseas, one American worker decided to send his job over himself. Administration found that an office worker’s VPN login was being used through a Chinese IP address, even though they were looking at him sitting at his desk. Further investigation showed that he had outsourced parts of his jobs to different overseas vendors, while he sat back and played on his company’s internet. He was terminated, ironically, shortly after having received recognition for producing such reliable and exemplary work. Need a girlfriend to make your ex jealous? This Brazilian website will create a profile of a fake girl and post it on any social media for you to show off. Don’t worry ladies, the company will soon start providing fake boyfriend profiles as well. How will this all end? Probably in tears. A judge has ordered Apple and Amazon to play nice and decide how to use the term App Store between the two of them.
Talking Point: Catfishing Online
Zuke’s Favorite: Killary Clinton Zohner’s Favorite: Darth Schwarzenegger Stark’s Favorite: It’s a rap battle for the precious Schmidty’s Favorite: The NFL: A Bad Lip Reading
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We're recording a podcast "live" and together for the first time in a long time, which means that nothing is going to right! Everyone sounds awesome except for Zuke, who sounds like he's coming from the bottom of a mineshaft! Here's hoping there's no creepers with him!
Headlines:
Google really hates everyone not on Android Google partners with Hyundai and Kia Motors; integrates Google Maps and Places Google decides to let you have an Xbox after all Who wants to go to Mars? Sign-up sheets are ready! But, warning, it might turn you into a frat boy Iran decides to strike back at the US in cyberspace Hulu is getting more shows! Scientists show obvious truths about piracy are still obvious . . . and true $20 for the software to steal a drone!Apple files patent for Notification Center. RIM already has some takers for BB10 Nokia is re-directing traffic on your smartphone. Including the HTTPS variety. Anonymous wants DDoS attacks allowed as a form of protests. Uh...yea. White House Responds To Petition To Build Death Star – Cites No Desire To Blow Up Alderaan
Talking Point: CES
Zuke’s Favorite: I need to do something better at drive ups! Zohner’s Favorite: What? Schmidty’s Favorite: Pi: Visualized
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Our annual predictions podcast is upon us! What amazing things does 2013 hold in store for us? What horrors can we expect? Who knows what darkness hides in the heart of men? Be sure to chime in with your own predictions and we'll add them to the list by sending them to feedback@www.stolendroids.com
Copyright laws
Zuke: A lot of talk will be made about copyright reform, but nothing will change
Zuke: Google will finally get more than a slap on the wrist from the FTC Schmidty: We’ll start to see the resurgence of Chromebooks as Chrome Ultrabooks, and/or ChromeOS / Android hybrid notebooks. Stark: Google will come out with another internet tool that will fail. Zohner: The $99 Android tablet, Jelly Bean will take 20% market share,
Apple
Zuke: iOS’s market share will falter below Android Zohner: Apple will release more of the same and face backlash Stark: Apple will start to find a new path Schmidty: Apple “Smart TV” to be released 2013 and release 3 iPads
Microsoft
Stark: Microsoft will be disappointed in sales of Windows 8 to the enterprise market Zuke: Surface won’t see the end of 2013, will fade when compared to 3rd party tablets (still Windows 8) Schmidty: Microsoft will announce the Kinect 2
RIM
Zohner: Market share will increase with OS 10 Zuke: Nothing they do is going to work Stark: They will launch a new project and it will fail Schmidty: They will actually go up
Smart TV’s
Schmidty: Stark will start playing Minecraft Schmidty: Manufacturers will begin to print 3D plastic parts for their products (grommets, casings, etc.), allowing them to provide on-demand replacement parts for consumers and dealerships.
Zohner: More digital comics - thanks, in part, to more 7” tablets Zohner: Death of the Nook Zohner & Schmidty: Death of the subsidized phone Zohner & Zuke: Ubuntu for phones will go nowhere thanks to awesome planning Zuke: 4K TVs will still not take off in the consumer market
Zuke’s Favorite: The Most Accurate Infograph Ever Schmidty’s Favorite: Robot Guitar Hero Master Stark’s Favorite: Good use of the QR code Zohner’s Favorite: Best task app ever
Zuke has a problem counting on this podcast episode! How did we do on our 2012 predictions? Turns out, about 50/50!
Headlines:
YouTube annoys the trolls That'll be $19.99 . . . unless you're in Detroit Take THAT, review trolls! Netflix Christmas Eve Outage - Despite this, Netflix stock up 1%, Amazon down almost 4% Netflix can now connect to Facebook after the law changes That wordpress plugin may be displaying more than you expected. Top ten pirated films of 2012 And no one is surprised that the overpriced HBO series Game of Thrones is the most pirated TV show of 2012 NASA shows off new space suits......designed by Buzz Lightyear.
Zuke’s Favorite: Useless machine is a lot like watching politics Stark’s Favorite: Klingons in the Hood Schmidty’s Favorite: Infographic: 50 years of space exploration Zohner’s Favorite: Christopher Lee rocks... literally
We have a talking point double header on this week's podcast! How gullible are you (and why do you continue to be so)? And who really owns "you" on the internet? Heavy stuff!
Talking Point: Who Owns You Online?
Ermagerd Instagram Just kidding National Geographic is threatening to shut off it’s instagram account if the new TOS goes through.
Headlines:
If you don't own an Android, Google hates you. Everything old is new again, but only if you're RIM. If you're the rest of us, it's still old. Anonymous vs Westboro Baptist Church (grabs popcorn) 100GBPS wireless with a 120 mile range? Yes please Twitter and Nielsen ratings are joining forces
Bonus Talking Point: There’s No Such Thing As “Holiday Trees”
Zuke’s favorite: Apple's newest iPhone is leaked Zohner’s Favorite: It’s a sad off! Stark’s Favorite: Toy Story Into Darkness Schmidty’s Favorite: Dorkly Bits - Dad Piggies
What happens when tech giants team up? Surprisingly, not much. How about when a law is made that has nothing to do with something you use everyday? Oh, that could land you with a felony!
Headlines:
In California, an app's terms of service are apparently important Patent all the things! Who will win the race for Kodak's patents? FCC to FAA; Let My Devices Go Chrome had some problems Microsoft Surface getting expanded retail presence Xbox TV? Social media major? Is that a fake major like liberal arts? porn porn porn porn porn porn porn Google Maps makes its triumphant return to iOS. More No treaty for you!
Fastlane:
Australian police have warned the public not to use Apple Maps. Like, ever. It turns out that the iPhone app can’t distinguish between the city of Mildura and a national park with no water, fuel, and filled with dangerous animals. The police have had to rescue multiple people after the motorists hiked back to cell range to phone for help. Santa has switched allegiances this year, as NORAD has changed their tracking system to use Bing Maps instead. At least he won’t get lost in an Austrailian national park . . . How tall can you make a tower of legos before it destroys the bottom lego? 2.5 miles high that’s how tall. John McAfee has been extradited to the United States following his run from Belize where he faces murder charges. Too bad for him, since the reason he went to Belize in the first place is because he faces charges of negligent death and tax evasion here. North Korea has finally gotten one of their rockets off the ground and into space. Unfortunately the satellite it put into orbit is tumbling out of control and may possibly mess things up for other equipment currently up there. Way to go North Korea, screwing things up for everyone again. No space shuttle? No problem for the US Military. They are still launching their secret space plane on a secret space mission . . . suspiciously soon after seeing the North Koreans launch their trash into space. Star Trek has been stolen. No not the TV series. A fishing boat named Star Trek was stolen in New Zealand. Authorities have yet to confirm, but my money is on the Klingons as the culprits. What is it with companies firing people by email? DC Comics suddenly fired Batgirl writer Gail Simone by email. Way to stay classy DC Comics.
Talking Point: An obsolete law could land you in jail
Zuke’s Favorite: Art from where you poop Zohner’s Favorite: Torch of Awesome Schmidty’s Favorite: Epic Rap Battles of History: Moses vs Santa Stark’s Favorite: This coffee table is made for computer geeks
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Headlines:
North Korea finds a unicorn lair. I don't even know what to think anymore.
Redbox Instant Delayed. Wait, Redbox Instant?! Netflix signs exclusive deal with Disney. Beating out HBO, Stars and other overpriced cable channels. I'll believe it when I see it. In Mother Russia, iTunes is actually pretty fun to use! Well, this just sucks. You’d think McAfee would know more about computer security Law enforcement asks Congress to make phone companies keep logs of txt messages for up to two years. Apple production to move from factory with 4% suicide rate to factory with 4% illiteracy rate. Private military. In SPAAAAACE Hooray for cheaper cell plans! Boo expensive phones. Blackberry OS will block 106 of the easiest passwords from being used.
Fastlane:
Will the world end in 2012? Not according to the latest NASA Frequently Asked Questions list. Jar Jar fans are disappointed. Uncle George states he won't have much to do with the upcoming Star Wars films. Wow what a disappointment. Instead of giving City of Heroes a final send off, the owners just shut off the server. Way to stay classy there NCSoft. (More: NCSoft stock drops after decision) Pack your bags. Private companies are trying to set up space tourism with trips to the moon. Your ticket will cost $1.5 billion US. Whoops, studios accidentally ask Google to drop links to legit movie websites in an attempt to stop piracy. Windows XP drops below 40% of the market. Windows 8 is now past 1% of market share. Happy 20th birthday to the text message. Now will you put down that phone and eat dinner?
Talking Point: Is your internet review libel? ?
Zuke’s possible favorite: The worst thing ever conceived. Zohner’s Favorite: The Battle of Helm’s Deep as you’ve never seen it before. Stark’s Favorite: Yes it is the new Star Trek teaser trailer. And the Japanese trailer with more footage. Schmidty’s Favorite: The Walking Dead - Infographic
We're back after an extended turkey slumber. Zuke can't seem to figure out what a "country" is, Zohner is wormhole'n, and Microsoft can't seem to catch a break.
Headlines:
Google is buying a WiFi company! No, they aren't! What's going on? Can't take out Iran's reactors? Take out their banks! Samsung isn't employing kids. Too bad everything else sucks. Congress wants the FBI to shut down Hamas Twitter account. The iPad Mini exists . . . so of course it's getting sued for patent infringement. No good deed goes unpunished; Verizon sued for protecting customers Apple Maps shows its creator the door. Prepare for Windows 8.1-8.9 Google Saves Christmas.. You know... Because they took it away to begin with. Ouya Kickstarter ends with huge success, and will support OnLive, VEVO, TuneIn and XMBC Security alert about hotel keys
Fast Lane:
Somehow classified and sensitive shredded documents from the New York Police Department were used as confetti this year. Thus adding the new line to your Miranda Rights; You have the right to have your private information thrown out over the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Not Skyfall....skyfail. A UK government website listed a fake 007 job position. Now someone else will soon be looking for a new assignment. TSR (the makers if Dungeons And Dragons) is back baby. After Wizards of the Coast let the trademark lapse in 2011, a new gaming company has picked it up and will be starting Gygax Magazine. Scandinavian police raided the home, and confiscated a Winnie the Pooh laptop of a nine-year-old girl after she attempted, and failed, to download some music by a Finnish pop star. In the process, they managed to prove that “Weird Al” was right when he sang “It doesn't matter if you're a grandma or a 7-year-old girl, They'll treat you like the evil, hard-bitten criminal scum you are.” A Chinese company has started manufacturing a knock off version of the new Apple iMac and has managed to beat Apple to the market. The rather convincing copy runs Windows 8, and matches everything in the original iMac. Can’t wait for this one to be put into another episode of Jimmy Kimmel where people can’t tell it’s not an Apple. The Onion named North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the sexiest man alive for 2012. Newspapers in China grabbed the story, and not understanding the awesomeness of The Onion, ran with the story as fact proving that they need to get out from behind the Great Firewall of China and explore the Internet a bit more. Director Bryan Singer has confirmed that Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart will appear in the upcoming film X-Men: Days of Future Past. As we all know, everything is better with a little bit (or a lot) of Patrick Stewart thrown in. Scientists have found the largest black hole ever. Get your minds out of the gutter we are serious.
Talking Point: Tech expectations vs tech reality
Zuke’s Favorite: All parenting feels like this. Zohner’s Favorite: Creepy is as creepy does. Stark’s Favorite: When You Wish Upon A Death Star Schmidty’s Favorite: Bungie's next project, Destiny, concept art leaked
This week's podcast is our annual "Geek Gift Guide". We recorded earlier in the week, so some of the headlines may have changed since then. Just like overhead luggage. That is also our new tagline: "Stolen Droids, just like your luggage." It's a work in progress, but that catchphrase cost us $2500 with a PR firm. Hope you like it.
Headlines:
HP tries to write off $9B of a stupid idea Is it time to buy stock in HP? Probably not but you probably have enough change in your couch to get some. How much longer will Best Buy survive? So you’re charged with murder and on the run, what do you do? BLOG! Anonymous shows just how weak they are by trying to go to war against Israel. Some Android developer forgot to carry the 1 There can only be one... black guy "Walking Dead" #1 is worth something And apparently Niel Gaiman wants to work for Apple
Talking Point: Best Holiday gifts for geeks
Black and Decker Matrix Stark wants this for his library And this book And this as well Doctor Who 11 Remote Awesome headset for cheap Toys!
Congrats to Schmidty for having a new Schmidty!!! Squishy's mic is fixed and Zohner isn't in a wormhole anymore, so why are there so many edits in this episode?! Who knows.
As a reminder, be sure to head on over to Krypton Radio's Kickstarter and help contribute!
Headlines:
Apple has to pay for a clock Ya know how Apple was hiding it’s apology letter? (more) HTC and Apple agree to play nice. Maybe have a picnic. RIM, haven't you tried this before? Cisco VP to Employee: The Greatest Hunt Microsoft has a patent that allows them to spy on you through your kinect. Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft CBS is getting sued for pirating media. Wait, what? Initiate Policy Directive 20
Fastlane:
Neil deGrasse Tyson has unlocked another achievement. Appearing in Action Comics helping Superman find his home planet. Now if he could do something about that vest ,which is real. Didn’t get that Black Friday deal last year? Guess what, they are running it again. 90% of this years Black Friday deals are the same bargains as last year. Yeah the current round of shooting that is happening around Israel? Yeah it started on Twitter. It’s official, Mark Wahlberg is going to star in the Fourth installment of the Transformers series. This is sad news because it confirms that despite my best efforts with my trusty voodoo doll, this movie is actually happening.
Talking Point: Have Japan's electronics been eclipsed?
Zuke’s Favorite: BSG gets back to kicking ass! Zohner’s Favorite: Best toy ever! Stark’s Favorite: Girl you're giving me goosebumps Squishy’s Favorite: AVGN The Movie Trailer
We make Zohner's dream come true and get a chance to talk to the awesome Jonathan Coulton! Be sure to check out this great interview with one of the most talented musicians around today! Also, be sure to grab your tickets to his upcoming concert at The State Room, November 27th, 8:00PM. More information can be found on his website.
Official Website: Jonathan Coulton
Twitter: @jonathancoulton
After an hour long preshow, things started low and only went downhill from there! Apologies in advance for any damage we may cause you while listening this week!
Headlines:
Windows Messenger is dead. Long live Windows Messenger! Who knew hackers actually understood history! November 5 was a bad day for authority. Also a bad day for some "anti-authority" people. Microsoft may also be trying to get into the "average sized" club. Apple sells 1.5 million iPad Mini's and another 1.5 Million other iPad's Apple forced to pay fine to people who didn't make anything. Apple loses the iPhone trademark, in Mexico And Apple is not following Wil Wheaton’s catchphrase and are deliberately hiding the court ordered apology. What’s happening with Apple’s stock? Europe loves Microsoft now Netflix is fighting an attempt at a hostile takeover. Benedict Cumberbatch will be in the next Monty Python movie....Woot to the ness. Hasbro denies that it is next on Disney’s assimilation list. Doctor Who is Joining the Clone Wars
Fast Lane:
Pixar has decided to name its main building after the late Steve Jobs who helped found the corporation in 1986. They were originally going to name it the “You Are Holding It Wrong Business Center”, but decide that was too long to write on an envelope. Microsoft is paying gamers in Xbox Live Points to Play Halo 4 at a rate that comes out to about $0.05 per hour. See Mom, I always told that playing hours and hours of video games would pay off. Yet another study toils the dangers of Video Games....just kidding it says if you want to be smarter, play video games. Confusion about ‘The Hobbit’ being filmed in 48 frames per second has led to an actual FAQ detailing what it is, what it means, and where you can see it, or avoid it. At what point will be cheaper for the audience to just make their own version of ‘The Hobbit’ with puppets instead of paying the latest increase in ticket prices? The first openly Horde gamer has come to the Maine State Senate Acknowledged MMO player and level 85 Rogue Colleen Lachowicz is one of the newest members of the Maine State Senate. True story; when she won the election, she posted the Final Fantasy “victory song” to her Facebook. In news that is surprising to almost no one, the USA Network has renewed their highly regarded series 'Burn Notice' for a Seventh Season which will put the episode total over 100. For a burned spy, Michael Weston sure gets a lot of work. As a sign that it is truly the end of days, a "rage comic" posted on Reddit actually may have saved a man's life. A comic originally making fun of a guy for messing around with an unused pregnancy test and having it come back positive led commenters to explain that such a result could actually be a symptom of testicular cancer and urged him to have it checked. Turned out, they were right! It seems that for every 100 million hours spent on Reddit, one life is saved Elfquest movie rights have been bought by.....the team that did the fan film. Hey I’m ok with this. It’s official. After less than a year Star Wars the Old Republic is going free to play on Nov. 15th. Apparently the force was not strong with this one. He may not have written a concession speech but Team Romney had already created a transition site for the early days of President Romney. Normally that wouldn't be a problem, however a staffer accidently made the site live Tuesday night even as President Obama was announced the winner. It’s like ‘Dewey defeats Truman’ all over again, only online. NASCAR drivers are half as likely to participate in social media with their fans as other sports leagues. Wait, didn’t we want to avoid texting and driving?
Talking Point: KryptonRadio Kickstarter
Zuke’s Favorite: This python could kill you Zohner’s Favorite: Create custom Windows 8 tiles Squishy’s Favorite: As a Dad of a daughter who already loves video games, this is Awesome
Our latest podcast starts a little slow, but I think we make up for it! We're back to a full team and ready to pick apart Apple's newest releases, RIM's latest breakup, and Superman becoming much more realistic.
Feedback: Guys,
Twitter blocking a feed has nothing do to with the First Amendment of the US Constitution - even if they blocked a US feed. The actual text of the first amendment is ...
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
It does not say ...
Twitter shall make no law [take no action?] ... abridging the freedom of speech.
So - twitter is 100% free to do what they please with regards to the first amendment. Twitter is providing a service and if they want to remove the service to a select or group of individuals - fine by me.
To me, free speech without consequence (ie your comment re trolls in real life) is just as bad as I am just removing your right to free speech (wasn't it you guys that talked about the troll that had is real life name and address publicly exposed?).
Cheers,
Ruff
Headlines:
Superman comic loses the most unbelievable part of the story. Apple's rubber-banding isn't so special after all! US Border Patrol bars RIM from entry. Sorta. Under cover of Apple, Zynga shuts down some studios Apple is crazy-go-nuts! (new 13” MBP, skinny imac, another ipad, and expensive mini ipad) Amazon earns $13.81 Billion. Loses $274 Million
Talking point:
Cyber warfare is hitting close to home. Valve's Steam service could be opening you to hackers Your Facebook data has just been bought from some guy for $5.
Zuke’s Favorite: Even the shuttle Endeavour has a sense of humor Zohner’s Favorite: THIS! Schmidty’s Favorite: Largest Zoomable image of our Galaxy Stark’s Favorite: Dice Rings.....yes please
Special thanks to our friends over at Open Book Audio for the great opportunity we had to interview everyone's fast-talking video game critic, Yahtzee Croshaw. We talk about Mogworld, the state of video games, and his newest creation Jam. Be sure to have a listen and follow the links below to learn more about where you can find out more!
Yahtzee's Blog: Fully Ramblomatic
Escapist Magazine's Zero Punctuation
Mogworld in dead tree form and audio form
Jam in stores now!!
We are down a man as he learns to cope with "Internet Withdrawal" . We ask that you pray for him as he goes through what must be a terrible time. Also, EAGLE!
Feedback: Hi Guys,
No feedback lately, mainly because you haven't talked about anything financial and ballsed it up. While you have been talking about things that I have views on, my apathy is kicking in and squashing my follow through.
Now - that said, I have kept one of your podcasts on my iPod so that I can re-listen to it ... the one that discussed the AV software. That was most timely as my McAfee annual subscription had run out the day before and I had been reviewing what I wanted to do. I ended up going with the same software but I chatted to a McAfee sales rep and got it for 60% off.
I also have other AV apps going but I find the most useful is a daily backup (with weekly archiving) followed by a restore to the latest 'clean' backup if (when) I get infected. I call it my scorched earth virus protection method.
One last thing ... when am I getting my invite to be a guess chatter (or is it chattee)?
Cheers,
Ruff Headlines:
Red Bull gives us balls the size of family sedans! What on Earth is Amazon up to? Come to mention it, what is Apple up to? Google releases their own pr0n Stay shiny... and animated Foxconn starts a “Bring your child to suicide and riot” day Nokia is also losing money, but not as much as before Japan buys Sprint....Japan has money? Newsweek is dead. Long live Newsweek! It’s time to put Motorola down.
Talking Point: Is some censorship on the internet ok? Info More info.
Zuke’s Favorite: The Most Epic Moment In TV History Zohner’s Favorite: dafuq? Stark’s Favorite: EEEEEPPPICC Rap Battles of History....now EAGLE
For your listening pleasure, we have the epic Larry Correia with us! Larry's series of Monster Hunter books have made the New York Time's Best Seller list and the praise they get is well earned. In addition to being an incredible writer, he's also a gamer, gun nut, a G.I. Joe, and an action figure. Be sure to follow him using the links below and pick up a copy of the newly released "Monster Hunter Legion"!
Website: Monster Hunter Nation
Baen Books: Larry's Page
Monster Hunter Kickstarter: Donate Today!
We have one huge talking point this week, and a whole boat load of headlines. Lucky you!! Don't forget that you only have days before the voting is closed for the 2012 PodCast awards!!
Feedback: Thank you for making one of your talking points about antivirus. I have been doing a lot of research on trying to find the best, and in everything I've found and everything I've tried I've noticed that the Microsoft Security Essentials, SuperAntiSpyware, and Malewarebytes, seem to be one of the best combinations as far as free goes. For Paid services AVG Internet Security 2012, and AVG PC Tuneup appear to be the best. I've tried Norton, McAfee, AntiVir, Avast, Symantec, Microsoft OneCare (before it became Security Essentials) Both Paid, and unpaid versions. It's good to hear what you guys use, and to have some validation that I've chosen the better ones to use.
Thank You. Toven.
p.s. Some anti-virus's won't allow you to install if you have another anti-virus installed. AVG and Microsoft Security Essentials don't seem to like each other much.
Atlas Shrugged 2
Warm Regards,
Robert
Headlines:
Motorola decides to screw with customers, hopes you'll forgive it. Remember when we talked about Huawei's Chinese intelligence ties? Turns out the Senate just listened to that episode. More links And More links Lenovo pledges to make its Chinese electronics in the USA, 'cause it's a boss like that. HTC isn't looking so good in recent earnings report. Is anyone but Apple making money anymore? Senate candidate gets slammed for being a WoW subscriber. Maybe if she played alliance? More links Facebook wants more buttons for you to like Apple and Google spent more in lawsuits last year than R&D Google TV has finally gained that function everyone thought it already had! RIM pulls Playbook from stores in either brilliant or stupid move Mozilla releases awesome Firefox 16. Mozilla takes down all links to Firefox 16. Stan Lee Media sued the Mickey Mouse Lawyers Resell your MP3s? Um no so fast.
Fastlane:
A "blanket-style" DMCA takedown order from Microsoft was processed by Google hitting 65 different websites. According to the notice, all references to the number “45” infringe on Microsoft’s copyright on the number. I don’t think we really need to add a punchline here, do we? Korean rapper, PSY, threw a free "Thank You" concert in Seoul for his fans which ended up literally shutting down the city as people flocked to the streets to see him. PSY has good reason to thank his fans; his hit “Gangnam Style” is currently sitting at #1 in the UK and #2 in the US. Good thing there wasn’t an oscillating fan there . . . Microsoft has decided to phase out their "Points" system used on Xbox Live and the Live Marketplace in favor of using normal currency instead. Previously, someone would need to purchase items using Microsoft Points, which were purchased at the rate of 80 for $1.00. This continues Microsoft’s latest trend of doing things that actually make sense! In an effort to cater to the geek demographic, Bravo has introduced a new reality show called "Silicon Valley". Initial reports compare it to The Hills, only with the words “synergy” and “web” used a lot more. It is even worse than you think it is. Indie game studio PETA has released a new game to point out the horrors of Pokemon. Ignoring the fact that Pokemon aren’t actually real animals, we’re surprisingly going to side with PETA on this one. The thought of capturing animals in the wild just to have them fight each other to the death while living in tiny Pokeballs does actually sound sort of horrific. While Apple Maps might have trouble telling people where the nearest Starbucks is, it seemingly has no problem showing EVERYONE where a top secret military base is located. The long-range radar base in Taiwan had been top secret until Apple missed the memo to omit it and published it’s full info to its...
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Feedback: Hey, I've been useing free AV for a while now and it works fine. I started out with free panda cloud AV and now I'm using Avira Free AV which by the way is getting anoying with the ads it likes to pop up every time it updates...
ps. my gmail is having problems so sorry if I've missed anything.
Headlines:
Hackers take over Adobe, everyone's screwed. Hackers take over White House . . .more info Generic Security Headline First it was Valve, then Blizzard, now Minecraft hates Windows 8 and may not make a version for it. Nokia continues its map surge Apple offers unique solution for the iPhone; tells you to hold it differently. Iran blocks Gmail. Iranian officials miss Gmail. Iran unblocks Gmail. Microsoft's climb back down the ladder Fourth largest cell carrier buys MetroPCS to become . . . fourth largest carrier. Ad agencies blast Microsoft for not selling our information to them. Really want your friends to see your crappy Instagram pics on Facebook? Pay a $20 to share the pain.
Fastlane:
Nokia has decided to forego the whole "saving the company" thing and bank it's only phones in the US on AT&T service exclusively. Since it didn’t work at all for the Lumia 900, I’m sure it will work great for the Lumia 920. Redbox is considering changing its business model to include tickets to concerts and other events. While I don’t think anyone walks by their local gas station expecting to make an impromptu $100 purchase, the $1 ticket fees are very tempting. Proving that scientific progress means nothing if it isn’t on social media, Curiosity checked into Foursquare . . . from Mars. This makes a two ton rover the first Mayor of Mars. Facebook announced that this week it passed 1 billion users mark. To commemorate the occasion, Facebook launched their very first ad. The ad centers on how Facebook is just like a chair. Supposedly the ad was made by their finance team.
Talking Point: Upcoming Movies
Zuke’s Favorite: It's Neesom Season Zohner’s Favorite: Weird Al but in book form Stark’s Favorite: You’re a Smeg Head Schmidty’s Favorite: TRON How it Should Have Ended Rap
We are without a Zohner, as he's abandoned us to get an autograph or something. Iran thinks it can survive without Google, RIM is limping along better than expected, and Europe needs to suck it up a bit!
Headlines:
Iran finally took it's ball and went home. Iran is also cyber attacking US Banks Facebook turns off facial recognition amid European fears. Foxconn: "Our suicide rate has gone down! Please ignore our 'Death by Riot' rate." Europe reminds Microsoft, "We still really don't like you!" RIM event touts new features of BB10 that we saw in May and look even more like every other phone. Also, a music video. RIM continues to shamelessly bribe developers. Tesla starts to bring power as far as the eye an see! The iPhone 5 has problems but Apple doesn’t care.And another one. Charges of corruption within Wikipedia mean that college paper you faked might not be credible. What does Intel do when upset? Tears down it’s biggest ally.
Fast Lane
At an anti-Japanese gaming demonstration in China, a girl was assaulted by three protesters for her choice of cosplay. Her character, however, was Chinese. Chinese authorities have released a statement that these protesters were nothing more than “brainless beasts”, marking the first time in history the rest of the world has been in total agreement with the Chinese about their protesters. Fresh from the disastrous launch of their new Maps in iOS6, Apple is trying desperately to hire ex-Google Maps programmers in hopes they can pretty up their “dough-faced homunculi” of an app. The cast of Red Dwarf X are asking for a Doctor Who crossover. Who would win in such a fight? The fans would. The Aporkalypse is upon us! According to the National Pig Association in Great Britain, drought conditions this year will lead to an unavoidable world shortage of pork and bacon next year. So this is how society will end... Apple’s request to trademark its orange Music icon found on all iOS devices was denied in court this week. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board said the icon was too close to that of, wait for it, Myspace! Oh, the Apple iRony! California has just legalized driverless cars on the road. While many safety groups question the wisdom of such a move, California Governor Edmund Brown Jr. was quick to point out that this should help keep the public safe from DUI’s of former child actors. Hubble is still going strong with the recent release of the “Extreme Deep Field” image. Now looking into the farthest reaches of SSSPPPAAACCCEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not content to just try and sue Apple, Samsung is now going after LG as well. Since both companies are based in South Korea, the local courts will be dealing with the issue, however LG seems to have a convincing counter-suit that could ban Samsung phones from being sold in Korea. Doesn’t Samsung want a single country they can still sell in?!
Talking Point: How Do You Anti-Virus? I've noticed that there is a lot of debate about the best Anti-Virus Anti-Malware... Program out their, but which really is the best? From Free to Paid, then comparing Free & Paid. Will Stolen Droids make this a talking point, or possibly a regular segment as software changes and updates?
Thanks. Toven Zuke’s Favorite: Want to get off this rock? Follow these easy steps! Schmidty’s Favorite: Sesame Street: Hunger Games, Avengers, Dr. Who and The Newsroom Stark’s Favorite: Google presented by the NFL replacement refs
This podcast is dedicated to the ladies! Kinda.
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Feedback: I'm sorry sad pandas but i can't give much feedback this week as I don't have much time for TV -_- although I must admit that the new show "Revolution" may force me to change that in the future... Mike Headlines:
iPhone 5 launch iOS 6 details The new dock connector is smaller, but adapters are pricey which means that Apple is gonna get paid GoDaddy suffers massive outage and then tries to make nice Spam hits you from a Facebook hole Warner Brothers now wants to make original content for Netflix Time Warner wants to sell you a better Netflix experience Remember how Anonymous stole all those Apple UDID's from the feds? It wasn't the feds. As OnLive dies, Agawi lives on HP's estimates were inaccurate; they're cutting 29000 jobs, not 27000 G4 rebranding A MMORPG protest of 5,000 to save City of Heroes Shatner is doing a documentary on WHAT?!?! After success of Game of Thrones, HBO greenlights a Terry Brooks Shannara series Star Trek Into Darkness
Fast Lane:
Remember how we told you to secure your wifi? Turns out it’s been ruled you are not liable for someone else downloading porn on your connection if you didn’t know! So go ahead, unsecure your network and claim ignorance! A set of thieves tried to knock over an Apple store by driving their own BMW through the gate. Then they almost couldn’t get out. Then they left the license plate. So we know what type of people buy Apple products . . . now we know what type bother stealing it. The Austrailian military is warning its servicemen about making friends (especially the busty kind) on Facebook. Turns out that many of the accounts used to friend allied military forces have been traced back to Taliban spies. Here’s hoping they didn’t send them any of “those” pictures. The Collins Online English Dictionary has added a few new terms to their database, including such popular words as “amazeballs,” “frenemy,” and “bridezilla.” One word describes this: amazeballs.
Talking Point . . . for Women Making technology “accessible” for women
Zuke’s Favorite: Crazy Uncle Joe is about to get jumped! Zohner’s Favorite: Bane has a new job Stark’s Favorite: Star Trek fans are rebuilding the TNG bridge and need your help Schmidty’s Favorite: Real Life Rollercoaster Tycoon
We have the beautiful and unbelievably talented Kristen Nedopak on our latest episode. Star of The Skyrim Parodies, Fight Class, host of many shows, and evidently former hawker of . . . marital aides? Don't ask, just listen in! And be sure to follow her on her site and Twitter! IMDB Link Twitter: @Nedopak Facebook Fan Page http://kristennedopak.com/
We have no feedback . . . and that makes us sad pandas.
Bruce Willis takes on Apple in new Die Hard Facebook wants to use email and phone number based ads. Didn’t they beg us for this information previously? Marissa Mayer is awesome at awkward Can you copyright something you stole? A good day for Facebook stock Nokia launches Windows 8 phones Google announces the Kin, LMAO!! Motorola’s are a let-down. 4Chan does it again First Lady's speech was taken down from YouTube for copying the First Lady's speech. More madness. Hackers release a million Apple UDID from FBI. FBI says they didn't HAVE UDID's. Bitfloor, a major Bitcoin Exchange site, was hacked and lost $250,000 in bitcoins Lady Gaga’s new album is actually an iOS app. Um, k? We can make fun of Star Wars fans, right? There’s not that many of them. Farmville 2: Now with more lost animals pooping in your yard. EA hates you if you’re a single-player They still want to make a Wonder Woman TV show Daniel Craig has signed on for two more Bond films Have you friended your computer? The kingpin is dead. Michael Clark Duncan dies at 54.
Fall 2012 TV Review
Zuke’s Favorite: Edward slaps a fish! Zohner’s Favorite: Nobody needs removable batteries. Or to upgrade their RAM. Stark’s Favorite: What’s in Adam Savage’s bag down in his Man-Cave? Schmidty’s Favorite: Gang Fight -by Rebecca Black
We have Minecraft fever! Well, three of us do anyway. We yell at those young whippersnappers, adore Weird Al, and try to get Gungam Style out of our heads!
Not sure if you saw this yet but the pirate bay is launching a free VPN called PrivitizeVPN. Just thought you may be interested. regards, Mike
Who should be held responsible if your online info is stolen? I think it depends. Social sites it should be a matter of common sence, if you post content you relinquish ownership in some cases. If however you store content on a site specifically designed for content storage and or backup then that site should be held responsible. For sites like email then you use their service in good faith that they can keep your account safe, so yes they should be held responsible also. All financial or personal data sites like medical info should also be held responsible. If you download something for free, buy something from an unknown app developer, or use opensource software then you can only blaim yourself should anything happen. Likening this to the lemonade thing, if you buy little susies lemonade its something usually made by a child so you are accepting the risk of getting sick, its common sence. If however you go to a fast food or reseraunt and buy a soda or something then its supposed to be a drink from a reputable source and your buying it in good faith that it wont make you sick, and therfore the resteraunt or fast foos place should be held responsible. Its basically common sence law. Sorry about the spelling, my tablet doesn't seem to have, or I can' find the spell checker. I have auto correct off cause it was driving me nuts. (Sort drive) Thanks, Toven.
Headlines:
Android needs a new image Sony has a big-ass TV. We want Sony's big-ass TV. Lulzsec . . . we're still after them? Joss Whedon to bring S.H.I.E.L.D to television Iran is now cut off from World of Warcraft. War starting in 3....2....1..... No one knows what the cloud is! The Zune is all but dead(more) Java has some problems Samsung trades a Galaxy S III for an epic drawing of a dragon A wild Trogdor appears in the comments.
Fast Lane:
The HD photos taken by the Mars Curiosity Rover have been stitched together at Gigapan, allowing people to zoom in and inspect the Martian landscape for themselves. Unfortunately it also lets people snap pictures and leave comments about how every rock looks like an alien. Move over Tupac! The Republican National Convention actually made a holographic Ronald Reagan but shelved it at the last minute due to fears it might upstage GOP candidate Mitt Romney. I’m actually not making any of that up. The day is for Bond, James Bond. On October 5th the world will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world’s greatest spy. Bic has come out with a pen specifically designed for women prompting much ridicule online. What? Men with small hands don’t need to write too? And why is it that things are just “for women?” Yogurt? I like to poop just as much as my wife, maybe more...
Talking Point: The increasing speed of technology adoption and early adopters
Zuke’s potential favorite: What in the name of all that is holy . . . ? Stark’s Favorite: What was Patrick Stewart and Simon Pegg doing during the London Olympics? Zohner’s Favorite: Lego Serenity is AWESOME Schmidty’s Favorite: The best Old Spice Ad Ever!
Actually, he might be an IBM i-Series! We have RIM news, security news, Disney news! We have it all this week!
A couple of comments ...
Better include me as one of those nutjobs that thinks that video games have an influence on shootings. There are any number of studies that show that playing video games with or without replica guns (instead of joystcks) improves overall accuracy and headshot accuracy in particular. Do video games lead to violence - I don't know ... are they a contributing factor - absolutely. My dad saw this in his boys (me and my brothers) when we watched wrestling on TV and then started to wrestle ourselves - we didn't get to watch those shows again.
Quantum entanglement - from my understanding, your description was pretty good. However, the information relay wasn't instantaneous. As reported in the article "While quantum teleportation is subject to the cosmic speed limit, the speed of light, ...".
Finally my take on the Apple presentation to Samsung wasn't as rosy as yours. Didn't Apply play the Patent troll here?
Apple: "Hey - you are using stuff that we have the patent for. Pay up if you want to keep using it or we will see you in court."
Microsoft said 'Ok, fair cop'. Samsung said 'On your bike sunshine'.
Cheers,
Ruff
PS: I say cheers because I spend a few years in England and picked up the habit there. Headlines:
Networks to Hulu: Please die already! Jobs may have been right about Flash after all! OnLive shuts down. No, it doesn't. Yes it did. No, wait. That text from your mom, may not be from your mom. Johnny Mnemonic is about to become painfully real Queue up RIM's "fail trombone" T-Mobile announces that they are launching a new unlimited plan. Disney indoctrinates against open source RIP Nintendo Power: December to be last issue
Fast Lane:
Voyager 2 turned 35 years old this week, making it the oldest piece of active NASA equipment. Turns out that ol’ V’Ger is still actively sending data back to us and is about to leave the sun’s heliosphere! Rumor has it that John Travolta will be joining the remake of The Toxic Avenger. In related news, John Travolta apparently still has a career. Plants Vs Zombies II was announced. No word if “Electric Boogaloo” will be a sub-title. Rob Liefeld left DC Comics with an awesome Twitter rant. Looks like we have two wishes left.. Microsoft has unveiled a their first new logo in 25 years. Consisting of four colored squares and the word “Microsoft,” it was apparently developed by a four-year-old. Gee, why hasn’t anyone seeing the Star Trek Online player “SkyBuckFlying” lately? Oh yeah, because he was trying to sell an illegal patch that made all of the other players nude. Way to stay classy there SkyBuck. AMC has started a Presidential Campaign for A. Zombie for President. His first act in office will be to launch a zombie horde on Dish Network. Logitech has released a washable keyboard. Now you office monkeys can eat your jelly donuts and spill your coffee without fear of having to make up an excuse to the IT guy as to why your keyboards keep needing replaced.
Talking Point: Should software developers be sued for security holes?
Zuke’s Favorite: Toronto has a potty mouth! Schmidty’s Favorite: Video of Curiosity Landing!!! Zohner’s Favorite: I'm not the only bad parent. Stark’s Favorite: September 1st..........the Doctor is coming.........
Shout-out (and apologies) to Risa from Trekradio.net and Zohner's Mom. We have a full accounting from Vegas, weird tourism ads, and Google is letting everyone go!
Feedback: hey guys, I've not yet become a huge fan of the cloud or the idea of storing my personal files online. The only files that I upload are one that I am sharing with others (usually family pictures and videos) via FaceBook or email. Right now the thought of losing files online that I may not get back so easily, just down right scares me. Regards, Mike
Headlines:
Google doesn't know what to do with Motorola So Google buys Frommers instead? The Oatmeal wants to save the Tesla Tower EA throws their weight behind Windows Phone 8 This is not helping the fight against violence in video games.... at all... Internet Pro tip #1: Don't open up a naming poll for your next Mountain Dew. Trolls will attack. Quantum Entaglement NIC's, here we come! Samsung had the chance to avoid all these issues with Apple Can't afford a tourism ad? Use Google Streetview!
Fast Lane
CERN scientists have potentially generated the hottest ever man-made temperature ever: 5.5 trillion degrees. They don’t say if that’s in Fahrenheit, Celsius, or Kelvin but it doesn’t really matter because the same results can come from microwaving a Hot Pocket for more than 3 minutes. The Air Force's latest test of a Mach 5 missile failed when the control fins, which were never meant to go mach 5, ripped off. The Air Force announced that this was the fastest speed they had ever seen a catastrophic failure happen and it was totally what they intended all along. The Google Play Store now has gift cards you can give people in $10 and $25 amounts. You can give these to your friends who can’t manage to type the word “torrent” into Google itself.
Zuke’s Favorite: YOU NEED A GYRO SENSAH!! Zohner’s favorite: The Lego Story Schmidty’s Favorite: 360° view from Curiosity's vantage point Stark’s Favorite: Baby Got Back sung by the movies
This week our cousins from across the pond give us a LOT to talk about. They're just like us anyway . . . only they don't call it "sausage".
Hi guys,
Thought I would drop you a line after your recent discussion about the London 2012 coverage or your lack of ;)
Over here in Jolly old England we have got pretty much every base covered.
The BBC always provides coverage for any Olympics as well as the majority of big events of similar stature.
We have 4 BBC channels here in the UK, of which 2 are providing coverage live through the whole day. At points they may even get a third channel also providing coverage.
As well as the channels, BBC provides an interactive service where they broadcast every event live and you can choose to watch whatever you want. This is easily accessible (you just press the red button on your remote) and is easy to navigate. It also provides the full schedule for the events.
On the BBC's on demand service you can also choose to watch some of the shows after the fact.
All sports are provided with commentary on each service, and what's more the commentators are all sports personalities themselves. And for the majority they mainly only appear on sports they have been associated with. So having these types of people calling the shots they are providing much more insight than Joe Bloggs could.
I found it interesting when you said about commentators repeating themselves to get on the highlight reel. This is something that doesn't happen over here. The commentary is only repeated if they are later showing highlights or repeating the event. If highlights are being shown on the news or other shows most of the time the clips are shown with no commentary.
Between events they do provide interviews but only ever with the athletes, previous athletes or experts. No random celebrities here for the most part.
Our coverage is vary fair, if their is an event where we have one of our big athletes competing it will be broadcast on BBC one. But other than this all events no matter what country is competing is given an equal amount of love and attention.
This treatment isn't something specific to the London Olympics as this level of coverage was exactly the same at the previous Olympics as well as the winter Olympics, which we are absolutely crap at.
Hope this helps answer some of your questions.
Keep up the fantastic work.
Much Love
Wayne
Headlines:
Curiosity Rover Landing Curiosity lands on a DMCA Takedown Embedding is not copyright infringement. Suck it MPAA! Huawei is full of spies? Yahoo is getting sued for letting passwords get hacked E-Books are now outselling actual books Iran is taking its ball and going home Acer to Microsoft: Don't be stepping fool! Demonoid gets raided and Anonymous gets all revengy Blizzard got hacked
In comic book movie news:
I’ll trade you a Daredevil for a Galactus and a Silver Surfer. Allegedly... In a surprise to no one Joss Whedon WILL write and direct Avengers 2 X-Men 1st Class sequel to be called X-Men: Days Of Future Past Doctor Who to play Thor 2 villain RUMOR: Ben Affleck being courted to direct Justice League movie
Fast Lane
Google has been ordered to pay $22.5 million in fines for "misrepresenting" Internet privacy. Because, as everyone knows, once you put something on the Internet, you’re the only one who can ever see it. Shaun of the Dead has been transformed into an arcade game. Now fans can play as Shaun and Ed as they battle in front of the Winchester Tavern. Um, you’ve got red on you. A new concept for online password verification would potentially stop hackers in their tracks by having you match pictures you like. Supposedly this can also help find the next Dalai Lama. Facebook has let its voice be heard in the case of users who were fired for "liking" the page of candidate for sheriff. Their argument is that “likes” fall under free-speech.
We're a droid down and have the most relaxed "Fast Lane" ever! And we don't really want an undead Schmidty!
Feedback: Zuke, RIM is laughing at you right now.
I admit I never really needed a YouTube account but I still ended up with one... I already used my real name for my user. In my opinion forcing or prodding users to use their real names instead of aliases or nick names is not going to stop them from being morons. The only true thing it does it annoy the decent users that have no part of the trolling. If I was YouTube I'd find a different way to stop trolls, maybe hire a league of troll killers...
regards, Mike Headlines:
What do you mean the RIAA isn't paying the artists? A recently leaked report reveals that RIAA knew that SOPA and PIPA would do little to stop music piracy. A world without Hotmail! FCC rules that we can have our tethering apps! Take that! A French company wants to copyright the Anonymous logo for handbags and t-shirts. What could possibly go wrong? A rare Zelda game lists on Ebay for $150,000. How much money did you save up? Dropbox gets hacked It’s not cool to be “metro” anymore
Fast Lane:
Peter Jackson has announced that The Hobbit will now be three movies instead of two as was originally planned. This was apparently done because two films didn’t allow for enough time to tell the story found in a book with 297 pages. The CW will air the Dr Horrible Sing Along Blog on October 9th. Now you no longer have an excuse for not watching it. Photos of the moons surface show that all but one of the flags planted by the Apollo astronauts are still standing. To quote Mythbusters: Suck it conspiracy theorists. After hitting a 15 year low, Nokia’s stock price rebounded by 44% this week. Nokia’s gamble on Windows Phone might be paying off!
Talking Point: Is Technology Screwing Up The Olympics
Zuke’s Favorite: Mr Wizard's a dick! Stark’s Favorite: Orion: Exploring Beyond Zohner’s Favorite: PBS totally understands how the Internet works
We keep getting letters, and we love you guys for it! Remember to send your questions or feedback to feedback@www.stolendroids.com!
Feedback: Hey, uh, about that whole immortality thing, I miss-understood the man on the radio...
The story they were bringing up was from 2009 (go figure) any way, they were saying with all the new medical technology we have specifically artificial organs and the such humans should have the ability in 20 years or so to be ageless, thus considered immortal to a degree.
My Bad, Mike
Thanks for answering my question and discussing my comment. Re Cablevision - their app checks if the computer has an external screen ... and if it does it will not install. It isn't a foolproof method of separating laptops and desktops but it will work most of the time.
Also - I'm not British. I am Australian. Just about a world of difference ... don't worry about it ... American's get totally confused by my accent and 95% of them will think 'England'.
Cheers,
Ruff Headlines:
Syria took a break from the Internet Microsoft reports their first loss since going public... ...but Apple keeps making money Yet another Mac virus discovered in the wild. How’s that security by obscurity working for you? What does the future hold for Zynga? Hopefully less wandering cows. Sprint’s billion dollar gamble doesn’t seem to be paying off. Viacom has just learned that maybe their channels aren't actually that popular. YouTube shows us comment trolls don't mind if we know their names. Samsung wanted to go to war against Apple Google tells Samsung it's a bad idea Samsung destroys evidence of it ever happening
Fastlane:
Jack Coleman, also known as Horn-Rimmed Glasses from Heroes, will be joining the cast of Castle for next season. Surprise, surprise . . . he’s a possible bad guy. A new iPhone case has been developed with a built-in battery which allows it to charge the phone. It also allows you to stun attackers with 65,000 volts from two contact points . . . contact points that you put next to your head when actually using the phone! Expect to see some hilarious ER stories coming from this. Microsoft has officially come out and stated they are sick of having to protect everyone from Java malware. Their new official stance states in no uncertain terms, “Update it or stop using it!” The Federal government has filed a suit and retailers have stopped carrying the popular geek toy, Buckyballs because of perceived safety hazards. It looks like if you want to choke on a toy, you’ll now have to settle for Legos or simple marbles. Facebook’s stock has hit a new low despite beating second quarter earnings estimates. At $24 a share, is this a stock to buy? I doubt it. Sally Ride died this week of pancreatic cancer at 61. Nothing snarky here, just a farewell to an American hero.
Talking Point: Tragedy in Aurora
Zuke’s Favorite: Some militaries are more efficient than others. Zohner’s Favorite: Further evidence that Hollywood is out of ideas Schmidty’s Favorite: New XKCD section - XKCD just got awesomer Stark’s Favorite: What happened to the Star Wars that I use to know?
Tu n'est pas un ananas! Oui! Je suis l'ananas! Trust us, it will make sense!
Thanks for your answers to the questions I sent you a few weeks ago. It's just too bad no one else sent you any...
By the way scientists have been talking about some interesting and possibly alarming things having to do with immortality for humans, you may want to look into it if you have not already.
regards, Mike
Question: Are your handles (Zuke, etc) your actual names or handles? I thought they were so ... errr ... off the wall that they had to be handles (eg Neo instead of Mr Anderson).
Comments: Have you seen this ... http://www.optimum.net/laptop/ Cablevision / Optimum Online is letting me watch TV on my apple iPads or my windows laptops. They don't allow the app to install in desktops. What have they got against desktops?
Cheers,
Ruff
Headlines:
So, the only good thing from RIM may not even be from RIM?! France proudly hosts the World’s First Documented Cybernetic Hate Crime Executive order could give the government control of the Internet Yahoo gets a new CEO (more details) Air Force: N00bs better shut up! Apple gets burned The Star Trek comics are now canon. Wait....what? (Oh and TV news)
Comicon News:
Molly Quinn is super! So much Marvel news Robert Downey, Jr. knows how to make an entrance Nathan Fillion is awesome
Fast Lane:
Best Buy is now distributing copies of Google Chrome on CD. This should help your parents who can’t download a program used to browse the internet, from the internet. NASA has released a new game for Xbox Kinect that will allow you to live through the terrifying 7 minute descent of their new Martian rover. If that sentence right there isn’t awesome enough for you, check your pulse ‘cause you might be dead. Rotten Tomatoes had to shut down their commenting section on Dark Knight Rises after a couple reviewers posted less than glowing comments. Fans of the movies immediately started sending death threats, showing just how mature comic book fans are. Rush Limbaugh recently made comments on his show that Dark Knight Rises is a calculated piece of propaganda against Mitt Romney. Pointing out that the villain is named Bane, which he states is an obvious attack on Romney’s venture capital company, Bain. Maybe we should redirect some of those Rotten Tomato members? Windows 8 has an official release date of October 26th. Start prepping your parents now, you’re going to be messing with their computer with the update hits.
Talking Point: Constant hero reboots.
Zuke’s Favorite: The unboxable unboxing video Zohner’s Favorite: Thomas Jane likes to punish Stark’s Favorite: Lady Gaga meets steampunk violins Schmidty’s Favorite: Written by a Kid
As it turns out, we can only do a fast lane when we have a lot of headlines to blow through. Otherwise, we really aren't that fast! We've got your feedback questions and the universe decides to play a joke on Zuke!
Feedback: On face book I noticed the droids wanted their listeners to send them questions for a possible Q&A episode so here's a question or two from me... well, four anyway. haha Any of you into steampunk? If not what sort of alternate realities do you imagine? What got you interested in the tech world? Tumblr? What programs do you use to create the podcast? Many regards, Michael
Hi guys,
I have been listening to you for about 2 months now and am currently going through your back catalogue (at the moment I am at ep 23). So please accept my sincerest apologies for not contacting you sooner. My problem is I listen to pods whilst I work and then totally forget to email.
This week you discussed the benefits of apps to assist reading. I can't see this as being anything but a good thing, I have progressively learnt reading and co-ordination skills as well as many other things from various media. Whether this be video games, comics, tv etc.
The best way to learn is to engage with the material that you are being given. For some people this is simply having the text in front of you, and for some having it as a game style format will work better. The key thing is being able to have the variety of methods available at your disposal, not everyone learns the same way. And with apps it can potentially monitor your progression and then adjust its learning curve accordingly.
I think padds are the way of the future and should be implemented at every school. And save on paper and having to buy huge new text books or stock text books that are 20 years out of date.
One other subject I missed a while back was games. My top 5 is Final Fantasy 7 - epic in every sense, completed it 6 times and each play through takes at least 80 - 100hrs, Sonic 2 - so revolutionary and addictive it still stands up today, GTA3 - it was the first of the new wave GTA and revolutionised the series, Metal Gear Solid - such a great movie feel for a game, Resident Evil 2 - the first resi evil game I played and still my favourite.
Keep up the great work.
Wayne Headlines:
Zuke’s sad move to RIM RIM’s board members barely squeak by Being just like everyone else will make us unique! Apple doesn't care about the environment anymore, just another post-Jobs change. You’ve got to be kidding me. My tax dollars at work. The TSA can shoot as many lasers at me they want so long as they stop feeling me up! Def Leppard re-records their own songs since the record label won’t give them download royalties owed. A new gaming console is entering the market Beware, ransomware attempts to extort money from you.
Fastlane:
Scientists would have us believe that Batman could actually fly with his cape but landings would be dangerous. Obviously they don’t realize that he’s the freaking Batman and he’s practically indestructible. I can haz film festival? Minneapolis can haz! A film festival dedicated to Internet Cats is set to start August 30th. No matter who wins, we’ve all lost. It may not be a planet anymore, but Pluto manages to keep scientists on their toes by collecting more and more moons. The newest has been designated P5 and has been captured by Hubble. Gotta catch them all. Firefly will be returning to television this fall. The Science Channel will be airing a documentary looking at the Comic-Con reunion, as well as a special behind-the-scenes roundtable interview with the cast where they’ll answer many questions they’ve probably answered for fans before.
Talking Point: The question of mini-series
Zuke’s Favorite: Why Ron Perlman is the most awesome! Stark’s Favorite: History of Rock and Roll in one riff Zohner’s Favorite: The most horrible thing ever