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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 […]
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Can Bluesky dethrone Twitter? Are EV trucks the future of transport? Vertical Hold Ep 427
Will Bluesky dethrone Twitter, or is it just another pretender to social media’s iron throne? Are Australian trucks about to go EV… or Hydrogen? Special guest Gizmodo Australia writer Zac […]
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SMS Sender ID Registry targets scammers, Can Aussie pirates be scared straight?: Vertical Hold Ep 426
Will an SMS Sender ID Registry foil scammers? Why have Australians turned back to content piracy?Special guest Gizmodo editor Asha Barbaschow! Listen! This week’s show… it’s a big one. There’s […]
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Tech makes renting in Australia a nightmare, record scam losses mount: Vertical Hold Ep 425
Why is technology meant to make renting simpler actually making it harder for potential tenants? And why are scammers making even more money from unsuspecting Australians? Special Guest Consumer Policy Research Centre CEO Erin Turner!
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Twitter OG Blue Tick on death row, MilkRun shuts up shop: Vertical Hold Ep 424
After ignoring his own deadline, is Elon Musk finally ready to kill off Twitter’s legacy Blue Tick? Why did Aussie grocery delivery startup MilkRun close up shop? Guest tech journalist […]
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Should broadcasters rule Smart TVs? When will anti-Siphoning sports rules change? Vertical Hold Ep 423
What will the federal government’s proposed changes mean for smart tv owners? Should the anti-siphoning rules for sports in Australia be changed in the streaming age? Will Foxtel losen its […]
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Latitude Financial breach puts more Aussies at risk, TikTok faces ban: Vertical Hold ep 422
What new risks does the Latitude Financial leak create for Australians -- and are we all suffering from leak fatigue? Meanwhile, ByteDance's TikTok is one of the world's biggest apps, but it's also a huge political mess, with government departments in many countries banning it on their devices -- and perhaps looking at banning it outright. Is the clock ticking for TikTok?" Special guest The Guardian's Josh Taylor!
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ChatGPT Leaks, Samsung’s modem crisis and how to make the most of Global roaming: Vertical Hold ep 421
ChatGPT is all over the tech news with leaks and more, while Samsung's Exynos modems have security flaws and we talk through everything you need to know when global roaming for business or pleasure. Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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