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Optus and Starlink take on Telstra, ACCC cracks down on data brokers: Vertical Hold Ep 437
What does Optus’ mobile deal with Starlink mean for regional Australians? How is Australia’s consumer watchdog cracking down on dodgy data brokers? Guests Consumer Policy Research Centre’s Digital Policy director […]
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Telstra and Starlink take on NBN, Zuck’s Threads takes on Elon’s Twitter: Vertical Hold Ep 436
It’s Zuck v Musk – what can we expect from Instagram’s new Twitter rival, Threads? What does Telstra’s satellite deal with Starlink mean for rural Australians and how badly will […]
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Streamers axe shows, gambling ads under fire: Vertical Hold Ep 435
Why are the streaming giants dumping so much content? Is this the last roll of the dice for gambling ads?Special Guest TV Blackbox viewer advocate Steve Molk! Listen! Subscribe! Streaming […]
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Games of the half-year awards: Vertical Hold Ep 434
We're halfway through the year -- so which games get the half-time golden trophy? And what are the big games to look forward to in the second half of 2023? Special Guest Kotaku's David Smith!
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Should EV networks charge idle fees, will Rideshare EVs be the future and more: Vertical Hold Ep 433
EVs are moving fast in Australia, and not just on the roads, with solar power options, electric ferries and more. What’s the latest in the EV scene — and is […]
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Hands on with Apple Vision Pro, WWDC 2023 and more: Vertical Hold Ep 432
Will Apple's Vision Pro bring us the AR future we've been promised for so long? What else did Apple's WWDC Keynote hype-fest bring us (and which bits really matter)? Special Guest Alice Clarke!
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Neurotech and Killer AI: Vertical Hold Ep 431
Why are brain-computer-interfaces in the tech news recently -- and should we be super impressed or super scared of them? Speaking of scary alternative futures, will AI be humanity's saviour -- or make us all slaves? Special Guest Casey Tonkin from Information Age!
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Netflix cracks down on password sharing, Australian government cracks down on BNPL: Vertical Hold ep 430
It’s game over for sharing your Netflix passwords with your mates in Australia — but how will this work? New regulations are looking to manage the tumultuous Buy Now Pay […]
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Will FRX stop scammers in their tracks, can Satellite SOSs save lives? Vertical Hold ep 429
Will new technology that makes it easier for banks to talk to each other make a dent in Australia's online scam problem? And with Apple's Satellite SOS launching in Australia, we take a look at its benefits -- and limitations. Special Guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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Is Google’s Pixel 7a winner, How is the budget fighting cybercrime? Vertical Hold ep 428
Google’s Pixel 7a is here (as is Google I/O), but is the Pixel 7a a worthwhile phone? How is Australia’s Federal budget fighting scammers and cybercrime? Are blue skies already […]
