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Why did Optus buy amaysim, what will Open Banking mean for Aussies: Vertical Hold ep 303
Optus is buying amaysim and launching a budget brand, but what impact will that have on cheap mobile plans? We're getting "Open Banking" in Australia -- but what does that really mean? Special guests Finder Editor in Chief Angus Kidman(@gusworldau) and Finder Global Fintech Editor Liz Barry(@beelizabeth). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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Who’s winning the NBN fibre upgrade lottery, Why is Vodafone launching fixed 5G: Vertical Hold ep 302
Where will NBN roll out fibre upgrades first, and what will you need to do to qualify? Can Vodafone win the Australian 5G wars with a fixed 5G service? Special guest Whistleout managing editor Alex Choros (@a_choros) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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What happens if the DOJ splits up Google, Chromecast with Google TV vs Fire TV Lite: Vertical Hold Episode 301
How (and why) would the US DOJ actually split up Google, and what would that look like? In the battle of the cheap streaming dongles, should you buy Google's Chromecast or Amazon's Fire Stick Lite? Special guests Finder Editor in Chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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Apple embraces 5G with iPhone 12, unveils HomePod mini: Vertical Hold ep 300
Is Apple's 5G iPhone 12 a worthy contender in the smartphone wars? Why do Aussies miss out on mmWave 5G? Will the little HomePod mini punch above its weight? Special guests Finder ed-in-chief Angus Kidman @gusworldau, GizmodoAU ed Tegan Jones @tegan_writes, former MacworldAU ed Anthony Caruana @anthony_caruana, PickrAU ed Leigh Stark @leighlo and NewsCorp national tech ed Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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Apple teases 5G iPhone, what’s the future of 5G in Australia?: Vertical Hold Episode 299
What's the future of 5G and will Fixed Wireless hurt the NBN? With Apple getting ready to launch its first 5G iPhones, are the new crop of cheaper 5G handsets worth a glance? Special guest News Corp national tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley
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Telstra unveils fixed-wireless 5G, Google unleashes new Pixel, Chromecast, Nest: Vertical Hold ep 298
How does Telstra's new 5G fixed-wireless service stack up against the NBN? What can we expect from Google's new Pixel phones, Chromecast players and Nest speakers? Special guests Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau), ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett (@Dobes), PickrAU editor Leigh Stark (@Leighlo) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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NBN backflip embraces Fibre to the Home: Vertical Hold ep 297
After leaving millons of Aussies languishing on Fibre to the Node, why has the NBN suddenly developed an appetitie for fibre? What does it mean for Aussie broadband users, rival networks and the future of 5G? Special guests SMH deputy biz editor Supratim Adhikari (@SupratimA) and ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett (@Dobes)
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Apple unleashes new iGadgets, Sony drops the PlayStation 5: Vertical Hold ep 296
Is Apple on a winner with new iGadgets, its fitness push and an all-in-one subscription service? How will Sony's PlayStation 5 fare in the upcoming Next-Gen console wars? Special guests SMH tech editor Tim Biggs @TimBiggs and SMH tech writer Peter Wells @PeterWells - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.
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Will the ACCC smash Apple’s App Store monopoly, can Nintendo survive the Next-Gen console hype wave? Vertical Hold ep 295
Will the ACCC's investigation into App stores lead to real change for Aussie developers? How can Nintendo's Switch fight back against the incoming Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5? Special Guest Gizmodo Australia Editor Tegan Jones (@tegan_writes)
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Facebook declares war on Aussie media, Samsung unleashes Galaxy Z Fold 2: Vertical Hold ep 294
Have folding phones come of age with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 2? Will Facebook follow through with threats to ban Aussies from sharing news articles? Special guest News Corp national tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley
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