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2022: The Year That Technology Broke: Vertical Hold Ep 410
From privacy breaches and social media meltdowns, to crypto implosions and broadband breakdowns, why did so much go wrong in tech in 2022? And what's there to look forward to in 2023? Guests Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman and The Oz's Alice Clarke!
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2022: The Year in Gaming: Vertical Hold Ep 409
Where did gaming shine brightest in 2022 -- and where did it fall flat? Which games were the biggest timesinks, and which ones were critically overlooked? Special Guests Kotaku Australia's David Smith and Ruby Innes!
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What will NBN’s $31b write-down mean for the future of Australian broadband? Vertical Hold Ep 408
What will NBN Co's plan to write down $31 billion mean for the future of broadband speeds and prices down under? Special guests tech journalist Nick Ross and Aussie Broadband CTO John Reisinger!
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Elon Musk vs Apple, FTX collapse tanks crypto: Vertical Hold Ep 407
Can Elon Musk declare war on Apple and win? How will the fallout from FTX’s collapse impact the world of Crypto? Special Guest The Guardian’s Josh Taylor! Subscribe! Just when […]
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Telco complaints finally drop, supermarkets up the ante on online shopping: Vertical Hold Ep 406
Will the advent of 60 minute pickup windows further change how we shop online -- and how do we compare on a global scale? Meanwhile, the TIO says most telcos are seeing complaints go down en masse -- are they finally starting to work with consumers, instead of against them? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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Consumer watchdog bites back at tech giants, what’s holding back EVs in Australia? Vertical Hold Ep 405
How is the ACCC cracking down on big tech, again? Who is in the firing line and why? What’s holding back EV sales in Australia? What will it take to […]
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Can Social Media survive Elon Musk? What does the future hold for VR? Vertical Hold Ep 404
As Elon Musk continues to stagger from crisis to disaster over his Twitter ownership and Meta fires thousands of staff members, are we seeing the decline of social media as […]
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Has Elon Musk sunk Twitter? Should Medibank pay its cyber-ransom? Vertical Hold Ep 403
Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, but is the social media giant circling the drain or about to become something entirely new? Should Medibank pay the ransom to keep customers' sensitive medical data safe? Special guest Stilgherrian!
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Disney+ snaffles Doctor Who, EVs get budget love, future of home solar: Vertical Hold Ep 402
Will the budget initiatives around EVs finally make them affordable for the everyday Aussie driver?Speaking of saving money, does the switch to solar power still make sense — and what […]
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Netflix fights password sharing and embraces ads, Apple unleashes more M2 gear: Vertical Hold Ep 401
Netflix’s ad-supported tier is finally here — but how does it compare to other services, and what will ads look like on Netflix anyway? Meanwhile, Apple has new M2 iPad […]
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