Talking Tech with Paul Stenhouse: Recent Episodes
Paul Stenhouse
Each week Paul Stenhouse joins Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB to talk about the big tech stories making the news.
This week: A new tool called 'Rewind' stores everything you've ever displayed on your Mac and allows you to search across it all.
This week: Taylor Swift's fans feel let down by Ticketmaster; Elon Musk's ultimatum to staff - are you hardcore or not?
This week: Twitter is a hot mess I just can't look away from; FCC commissioner asks for TikTok to be banned
This week: Elon's bold plan to fire 75% of Twitter's staff; Dig around in your drawers, because an original iPhone just fetched $40,000 at auction
This week: Netflix reveals how much you'll pay to watch with ads; US government looking to ban Huawei
This week: Google is getting into the smart-watch business; Elon is going to buy Twitter after all
This week: Apple's big breakthrough is the ability to send emergency messages via satellite on your iPhone.
This week: If you have an Apple device, you'll want to install the latest update; Google's Timer is back
This week: TikTok is crushing Instagram; The US government is trying to stop Meta from becoming a VR monopoly
This week: Wordle goes offline; More affordable satellite internet is coming to campervans and boats
This week:
Netflix has confirmed ads are coming;
Changes to abortion laws turn a spotlight on personal data collection
This week: Apple's had their developer conference and are about to launch new devices and features
This week: New rules for fully self-driving cars in the UK will let the driver sit back, relax, and watch TV
This week: The SpaceX and Tesla founder bought 73 million shares of Twitter - spending around $2.6 billion.
This week: Are we one step closer to being able to iMessage someone on WhatsApp?; Classic Instagram is back.. kinda
This week:
Netflix wants you to have your own account you actually pay for;
Microsoft Office is adapting to the new hybrid work trends
This week:
Print your own lipstick at home;
Apple's new chips are making their way across the product lines
This week:
Apple & Google have turned off live data in their maps to protect the people of Ukraine;
Cryptocurrency's ability to transcend borders is in the spotlight
This week:
In the heat of war social media is a minefield;
Concerns over internet access in Ukraine;
Tech talent is pulled out
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Uber has revealed what data is powering your rating, as well as just how many Eats orders you've made;
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Chrome is approaching Version 100, which could break some things.
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Meet the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra;
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Apple is reminding folks as they set up their AirTags tracking people is usually illegal
This week:
- Meta / Facebook now holds the record for the largest single-day loss ever by a US company. It said goodbye to $230 billion in value.
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Apple's Christmas quarter was quite the gift with $124 billion in revenue - that's up 11% on the past year; $35 billion in profit;
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Twitter has banned the person who has taken it upon themselves to build a bot to find those who are sharing their progress and ruin tomorrow's word for them.
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Ordering the US Government's four free at-home COVID tests was surprisingly easy;
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Netflix is raising prices in the US and Canada around 11% making the basic plan $15.50 a month.
This week:
Lush says goodbye to 1m Facebook followers;
Samsung plans to make chips in the USA
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This week:
Apple’s “Self Repair Program” is coming;
Making it easier for Americans to reach emergency mental health services;
Crypto goes mainstream
This week:
Zoom calls on your TV;
Tech companies are requiring vaccination for their employees
This week:
If you own a PC, you need to install a security update now;
Branson is off to space this weekend in his rocket plane
This week:
The battle of the billionaires to blast off first,
The answer to your Lego issues;
Trump's former aid has launched a social media platform.
This week:
Get ready for some changes to your PC;
You'll need to enter a lottery to get the new Tamagotchi
This week:
Apple's new features for 2021 have been announced at their developer conference
This week:
Donald Trump's off Facebook through the midterm elections but will be back in time for the Presidential Election
This week:
Another good reason to check before you click;
You can finally password protect your Google history
This week:
Move over Tesla, Ford's hitting the electric scene;
Pfizer's covid vaccine doesn't require ultra cool temperatures.
This week:
Hackers forced the closure of one of America's vital fuel pipelines;
Clubhouse is trying to create shows.
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First there were Lime Scooters, now there are Lime Mopeds;
Microsoft Word is changing its default font;
Amazon is crushing it.
This week:
If you lose things, or want some added peace of mind, then Apple's AirTag is for you.
This week:
Keep kids from exploring too much of the Internet;
Spotify's dedicated streaming device fo your car
This week:
Siri's gender is about to change;
Facebook launched its Clubhouse competitor: Hotline
This week:
Casio's G-Shock returns as a smart watch;
We're starting to get a first look of how civilians will see space
This week:
Instagram is exploring a kids version of the app;
Microsoft Powerpoint can now coach you to be a better presenter;
YouTube's trying to make a TikTok clone.
This week:
The federal government is finally building a website to help people get vaccinated;
Beeple makes bank
This week:
Twitter moves towards memberships and communities;
Zoom meetings get accessible;
Lyft has reinvented calling a taxi.
This week:
It happened. I got COVID-19;
Facebook & Google & Australia's government battle over how to fund media.
This week:
Rumors are flying that Apple is building a car;
Miss going to a bar? There's an app for that..
This week:
It's the internet vs Wall Street as GameStop stocks soar;
Amazon offers President Biden its help to distribute vaccines
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This week:
Twitter has changed the rules on Biden;
Facebook's review board will decide if former President Trump's ban was warranted
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
The more details that come out, the worse this hack on the US government is getting;
Spend your holiday downtime cleaning up your digital life
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Apple's expensive holiday surprise for fanboys;
Cars are test-driving themselves in San Francisco
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Your car's license plate could be the next thing to go digital;
Apple's self-designed processor has excited the tech world
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Elon Musk’s wealth continues to grow;
Amazon Pharmacy is yet another benefit for Prime subscribers
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Fleets are disappearing Tweets.. or they're Twitter's version of Stories;
Instagram's home screen has been redesigned to make it easier to access their Reels and Shop offerings
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Girlfriend’s are pranking their boyfriends;
Google is starting to limit how much storage you get for free;
Space fans, there's another SpaceX launch this weekend
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
The Victorian Big Battery will replace coal generators;
WhatsApp's new feature will delete messages after seven days
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Wizz helps Uber drivers and other gig workers find a bathroom;
The tech giants are still raking in the cash
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Threatening emails have been sent to some voters telling them to vote for Trump
Apple stores in the USA are temporarily going to have a checkout
Is the McDonald's soft serve machine working?
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
This week:
Apple's simplifying the iPhone range with the iPhone 12 and announced the HomePod Mini
NZ is making it easy to vote from overseas
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
This week:
Shopping at Amazon’s stores without a wallet or even a device
The 2020 iPhone is on its way
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
This week:
[Non Tech] Donald Trump is taken to hospital for COVID-19
Google's Assistant will go on hold for you
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
This week:
Sir David Attenborough is now on Instagram
iOS 14 is out.. now what are these widgets?
A security camera that.. flies?
A warning before you retweet
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
This week:
If you want (or even might want) TikTok, download it while you can
Apple's taken to the stage to announce new things
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
This week:
Facebook is researching its effects on the election
Laptops are in very short supply
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Amazon Halo comes with 3D models of your body and analyzes your mood
What happened with the NZX outage this week?
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Apple has become the first US company to hit $2 Trillion
An important reminder to make sure you're backing up your data
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Fortnite wants the court to rule Apple is a monopoly - what that would mean for the App Store.
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Why is Trump wanting to ban TikTok and what might happen next?
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Another Elon Musk milestone could happen this weekend
There's a new app that wants to bring back the early internet
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. This week:
Slack claims Microsoft is being anti-competitive
Your smartphone will soon last you longer
Twitter is looking at new ways to make money
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Paul Stenhouse talks tech with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB.
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