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Steam comes to Chromebooks, Samsung unveils new phones amidst benchmark cheating scandal: Vertical Hold Ep 370
Will Steam change the game -- and the fortunes of Google's ChromeOS? And why is benchmark cheating on mobile phones a problem -- and why do companies do it? Special guest, EFTM's Dan Tyson!
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Apple offers peek at Mac Studio, iPhone SE 5G, M1 iPad Air: Vertical Hold Ep 369
It's Apple's launch event, so we do more than just peek at the iPhone SE 5G, Mac Studio, Studio and display and more with special guest Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson!
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Hot new smartphones, faster 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and more at MWC 2022: Vertical Hold Ep 368
It's Mobile World Congress time and we're peering into the future of smartphones, Wi-Fi and 5G. Special guest Whistleout editor Alex Choros.
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Telstra and TPG share spectrum, regional EV charging ramps up: Vertical Hold Ep 367
Telstra and TPG, sitting in a tree… sharing mobile spectrum and towers. What will that mean for regional and rural mobile coverage and competition? Speaking of the non-city parts of […]
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Chrome OS Flex, Android apps on Windows, EV powering houses: Vertical Hold Ep 366
s Google better off making its own operating systems, or letting Microsoft run Android apps on Windows 11? And what are the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of using an EV as your household power supply? Special guests EFTM's Dan Tyson and Technology Uncorked's Geoff Quattromani!
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Samsung unleashes Galaxy S22, Starlink delivers bush broadband: Vertical Hold Ep 365
The Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 are finally official after so many leaks, but were we impressed with what Samsung is offering? Speaking of impressed, Starlink has plenty of hype, but what is the reality of setting it up and using it in the Australian bush like? Special guests News Corp tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Player2 editor Matt Hewson!
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Spotify COVID misinformation backlash, Sony buys Bungie, NYT buys Wordle: Vertical Hold Ep 364
Spotify spent up big on Joe Rogan -- but will it cost them too much in the long run? What does Sony get out of its Bungie deal, and why did the New York Times buy Wordle? Special guests Alice Clarke and Asha Barbaschow!
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Is Free to Air TV living on borrowed time, how do Aussies pick the ‘right’ telco?: Vertical Hold Ep 363
Is streaming TV going to eclipse free to air faster than anyone thought possible? How do you choose the 'best' telco provider for your needs? Special guests Chris Duckett (@dobes) from ZDNet and Steve Molk (@stevemolk) from TV BlackBox!
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Microsoft buys Activision, telcos fight simjacking, EVs conquer the Australian desert: Vertical Hold Ep 362
Microsoft's spending up big to buy Activision Blizzard, but will it get value for money? What are telcos doing -- or should they be doing -- to protect us from Simjacking? And what does chip oil have to do with crossing the Australian outback in an EV? Special guests the Age/SMH's Tim Biggs, Finder Editor in Chief Angus Kidman and BiØfil's Jon Edwards!
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What were the hits and misses of CES 2022, Will Sonos bring down Google?: Vertical Hold Ep 361
What surprises (and duds) did CES 2022 bring? Will Sonos' victory over Google change the way you use smart speakers? Special guests News Corp Tech Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Pickr's Leigh Stark (@leighlo)!
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