Episodes
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New gov, new NBN? Is 100Mbps “too fast”? How should telcos protect vulnerable customers? Vertical Hold Ep 380
What does Labor’s win mean for the NBN? Why is the ACCC worried NBN’s new plan structures are “too fast”. How are telcos are being brought into line around their […]
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Pollies dodge election advertising blackout, Google puts hold music on hold: Vertical Hold Ep 379
How do pollies keep spending money hand over fist during the election advertising blackout? How is Google helping us escape from hold music hell? Special guests Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Angus […]
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What’s hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
Google I/O brought us the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Android 13 and a whole, whole lot more. Meanwhile Telstra’s opening up its 5G network to its budget […]
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Is Apple embracing right to repair — or strangling it? Are Aussie online retailers deceiving shoppers?: Vertical Hold Ep 377
Are we really being sold "bargains" when we shop online -- and what's being done to combat deceptive online sellers? With Apple's self-repair options launching, do they make sense for consumers -- or just Apple itself? Special Guest CPRC's Erin Turner!
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How will Elon Musk change Twitter? Are Aussies too willing to give away private data online? Vertical Hold Ep 376
What will Elon Musk buying Twitter mean for the rapid-fire social network? Why do Aussies feel like they get "trapped" into handing over their private data online? Special guest Australian Financial Review tech editor Paul Smith!
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Would ads make you dump Netflix? Vertical Hold Ep 375
Netflix's subscriber numbers are down, and it's considering an ad-supported model in response. Is that good business, but bad for subscribers? Special guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk!
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What does the post-election future hold for the NBN?: Vertical Hold Ep 374
With an election imminent, the political football that is the NBN is once again in play. But this time, the game is quite different. We're joined by special guest, RMIT's Doctor Mark A Gregory!
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Does Twitter need an edit button, what’s new in Windows 11: Vertical Hold ep 373
ill adding a Twitter button fix the social media giant's problems, or make them worse? What new features are coming to Windows 11 -- and how might they change the way you work? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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Apple ponders subscription iPhones, Sony adds Plus tiers to Playstation: Vertical Hold Ep 372
Apple's pondering making you buy your iPhone on subscription terms -- but will that be a good deal for consumers? Speaking of good deals, Sony's finally adding tiers to PlayStation Plus to take on Xbox Gamepass - but why do Aussies miss out on key features? Special guest Age/SMH/Press Any Button's Tim Biggs!
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NBN gets super-charged, Finfluencers get super-fined: Vertical Hold Ep 371
NBN promises faster regional broadband and more fibre upgrades, while ASIC chases down financial influencers! Special guests ZDNet's Chris Duckett and Finder's Angus Kidman!
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