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Mini-LED TVs make a splash, New Apple TV 4K battles streaming sticks: Vertical Hold Ep 330
Will the new generation of mini-LED TVs make a dent in OLED's value equation? Does Apple's "new" Apple TV 4K stack up well against the much cheaper options from Google or Amazon? Special Guest Leigh Stark (@leighlo)
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What’s hot at Google I/O 2021? How is Android 12 overhauling privacy? Vertical Hold Ep 329
What's hot at this year's Google I/O developer conference? How is Google overhauling privacy in Android 12? What's the future of Wear OS, Samsung Tizen and FitBit? Guests Ausdroid's Jason Murray (@JM77) and EFTM's Daniel Tyson (@phroghollow).
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Will NBN’s Soft Price Cap work, HTC vs Oculus vs PSVR: Vertical Hold Ep 328
NBN Co wants a "soft cap" on NBN ISP charges, but will that really change the cost of Australian broadband? HTC's announced a pair of new premium VR headsets -- but how do they stack up against Oculus or the upcoming PlayStation 5 VR kit? Guests Finder innovations editor Chris Stead (@oldmatemedia) and Aussie Broadband managing director Phil Britt.
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Ethereum outshines BitCoin, Aussie AI develops dementia for good: Vertical Hold Ep 327
What's the tech behind BitCoin's booming rivals like Ethereum? What are 'smart contracts'? Why would you build an AI bot and give it dementia? Guests Access Informatics' Peter Marks (@petermarxy) and Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe (@MareeMcCabe)
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Who won big in the 5G mmWave auction? Will Apple’s ECG get your heart racing? Vertical Hold Ep 326
The big telcos have spent fortunes on 5G mmWave spectrum, but why does it matter and when will we see it? Apple's finally got ECG on Apple Watch working down under, but is it really a heart-stopping feature? Guests SMH/Age writer Alice Clarke (@Alicedkc) and ZDNet Editor Chris Duckett (@Dobes)
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Apple springs out iPad Pro, AirTags and colourful iMacs: Vertical Hold Ep 325
Apple's Spring Loaded event predictably brought forth new iPad Pro, iMac and AirTag devices, but what's actually worth getting excited about? Guest News Corp tech editor and Hard Quiz champ Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
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What surprises will Apple spring, what’s HP’s Instant Ink, who’s losing the smartphone wars? Vertical Hold Ep 324
Apple's unveiling new toys next week, but what's hiding behind its Spring surprise curtain? HP is bringing Instant Ink to Australia -- but what the hell is Instant Ink, and is it good value compared to ink cartridges or tanks? Meanwhile, in the smartphone wars there are definite winners... and more than a few losers. Guest Pickr editor Leigh Stark (@leighlo) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
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Facebook privacy breach, tighter social media laws: Vertical Hold Ep 323
What can you do if you're caught up in Facebook's latest massive privacy breach? How is the government considering changing the laws around social media? Guests SMH tech editor Tim Biggs (@TimBiggs) and SMH tech writer Peter Wells (@PeterWells)
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Does the NBN make the grade? Why is Sony shuttering the PlayStation Store? Vertical Hold Ep 322
Why is Sony shuttering the PlayStation store? What kind of report card did the NBN get from the consumer watchdog? Guests Digitally Downloaded editor Matt Sainsbury @MattSainsb and ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett @Dobes - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
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Would you pay for a Twitter undo button? Is Instagram-for-under 13s safe? Vertical Hold Ep 321
Should Twitter offer an undo or edit button -- and would anyone pay extra for it? Why is Facebook trying to build up a version of Instagram for under-13s? Guest Fairfax tech columnist Peter Wells (@peterwells) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
