The Two Techies | Weekly Technology News
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGet your weekly roundup of technology news with The Two Techies. Released every Saturday, the show goes over some of the most notable and interesting technology stories of the week. Occasionally joined by guests, well known to the technology world!
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The Two Techies 375: Brief Nostalgia
May 27, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes - 25.1 MBWhat is Piracy doing to Hollywood? Apple are stepping their production of the iPad Pro amid new launch rumours and Nokia’s attempt at nostalgia is good for 5 minutes. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 374: Small Steps
May 20, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBCan you repair your tech products? Google I/O and a recent cyber-attack should be a wake up call, Microsoft warns. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 373: Pretty Prime
May 13, 2017 08:00 - 50 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Siri speaker, Beddit is now Apple’s and Amazon’s announcements. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 372: Not for Long
May 06, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 24 MBWindows 10 S is Microsoft’s answer to Chrome OS, Microsoft just can’t win in the mobile market and the Apple Watch faces a slight problem. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 371: Slight Diversification
April 28, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 24 MBGoogle and Facebook both get duped, another privacy issue with another online service and Nokia try new markets. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 370: More for Less
April 23, 2017 08:00 - 46 minutes - 22.5 MBSmart products might not always rival “dumb” equivalents, could we put too much reliance on biometric security and Microsoft waves goodbye to Windows Vista. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 369: Pole Position
April 15, 2017 22:00 - 39 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Nintendo Switch outsells both console competitors, what will the next iPhone bring and Virgin Media flick a sneaky switch. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 368: Unprofessional Practices
April 08, 2017 22:00 - 49 minutes - 24 MBA milestone for technology history, your garage door might be smarter than you think and Apple admits it made a mistake with the Mac Pro. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 367: Right on Cue
April 01, 2017 20:00 - 49 minutes - 23.7 MBVPN’s aren’t the answer to government broadband plans, Google Home shows a growth in IOT markets and Samsung plan to relaunch a refurbished Note 7. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 366: Pay to Stay
March 25, 2017 19:26 - 54 minutes - 26.1 MBDesperate times call for desperate measures for Twitter, Google have issues with advertising and Apple make a possibly significant purchase. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 365: Sweet Success
March 18, 2017 21:00 - 49 minutes - 24 MBThe Raspberry Pi has sold over 12.5 million boards in five years, Google are accused of inserting adverts in Google Home responses and ISP’s don’t feel that your usage is “sensitive”. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 364: Wearing Thin
March 11, 2017 10:00 - 54 minutes - 26.1 MBPC’s are supposedly the "in thing" again, TV’s that spy on you and are wearables already a thing of the past? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 363: Second Time Unlucky
March 04, 2017 22:02 - 45 minutes - 22.1 MBYouTube announces a cable-free TV subscription service, Amazon has a bit of a blip with their web services and the Nokia 3310 has been resurrected. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 362: Bad Timing
February 26, 2017 11:03 - 48 minutes - 23.5 MBCloudflare have issues flaring up, technology can catch you out and are iPhone 7 Plus phones a danger to the users? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 361: Away to San Jose
February 18, 2017 00:01 - 1 hour - 29 MBA cyber chief says that consumers shouldn't "fret over passwords', Apple announce WWDC much earlier than normally expected and can technology work to fix real world issues? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 360: Work in Progress
February 11, 2017 23:34 - 51 minutes - 24.8 MBWhy net neutrality will be missed if it's gone, what is 5G and governments legally ask for your passwords? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 359: 7 Years Later
February 04, 2017 23:34 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThe show hits 7, Job cuts at Fitbit, Snapchat runs at a loss and the UK's cyber attack defences. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 358: Market Tension
January 28, 2017 23:36 - 55 minutes - 26.7 MBMac sales decline while competitors grow, 3D TV is no longer a thing and Apple are finally letting developers have a say. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 357: Selective Censorship
January 21, 2017 23:13 - 57 minutes - 27.5 MBCensorship for the sake of disagreeing with views, Netflix's gamble pays off and Nintendo signals the end for Wii U. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 356: Chose the Extent
January 14, 2017 23:39 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBAre fitness trackers effective? Windows 10 lets you chose how much snooping goes on and the iPhone is 10 years old. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 355: Staying Around
January 07, 2017 13:25 - 45 minutes - 22.2 MBBroadband is slower yet more expensive in the US than most other countries, what role could technology play in real world issues and Netflix say DVD's are still current. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 354: Forward Focus
December 31, 2016 23:43 - 58 minutes - 28 MBOn the last episode of 2016, we take a look at the technology news and developments for the new year ahead. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 353: A Year in an Episode
December 24, 2016 11:23 - 55 minutes - 26.6 MBWe take a look back at the technology news and developments in the year of 2016. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 352: Autonomous Regulation
December 17, 2016 15:50 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MBWhen technology really makes a difference, Amazon makes its first drone delivery and Microsoft state some thought provoking facts. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 351: Bad Advice
December 11, 2016 00:54 - 56 minutes - 27 MBAre YouTube's $1bn royalties enough? Amazon Go is a grocery store with no checkout lines and TalkTalk's wi-fi hack advice is 'astonishing. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 350: Select Few
December 03, 2016 14:41 - 52 minutes - 25.1 MBAnother warning for using non-genuine device chargers, MP's aren't so sure about iPad's being in the classroom and Nokia dials back time to sell mobiles again. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 349: Christmas Gift Guide 2016
November 26, 2016 00:15 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIt’s Christmas time again! Join us for our 7th annual Christmas Gift Guide for 2016 to help you decide what to buy for friends, family and loved ones this holiday season! If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 348: Led by Conjecture
November 19, 2016 12:40 - 58 minutes - 28 MBBritain passes possibly the most extreme surveillance law ever in any democracy, could degree led jobs become obsolete very soon due to technology and do the public rely on Facebook too much for news? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 347: Kind of Karma
November 12, 2016 15:53 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBSnap spectacles create a spectacle in LA, Dongle dilemma provokes an Apple price cut and Go Pro is recalling their new Karma drone. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 346: Missing Objective
November 06, 2016 00:18 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBWhen can an online content network such as YouTube begin to monetize from their offerings? GoPro need a very good holiday season after a disastrous third quarter and even Apple don't currently know who the Mac is currently for. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 345: Redmond Overtakes
October 29, 2016 09:47 - 53 minutes - 25.7 MBAre Apple dragging their heels with the Mac? Smartwatch sales show a sharp decline and aviation technology might finally be catching up! If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 344: Inclined to Disbelieve
October 22, 2016 08:06 - 55 minutes - 26.8 MBOnline scams apparently catch people of all ages out, IBM makes a good point regarding Apple’s computers and Facebook causes an uproar in banning a health related video. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 343: Samsung Safety Stick
October 15, 2016 13:17 - 51 minutes - 24.9 MBSamsung decide to recall all Note 7 devices amid further safety concern and issues, Google's Chromebook has proven popular for back-to-study users and Twitter's shares fall. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 342: Face the Facts
October 08, 2016 22:07 - 45 minutes - 21.9 MBYahoo are found to be secretly scanning customers emails, Google Pixel and Home speaker hope to take on rivals such as Siri/Echo and Netflix’s catalog has shrunk by 50% in a few years. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 341: What Rubbish?
October 01, 2016 12:18 - 53 minutes - 25.6 MBBlackBerry will no longer manufacture their own phones, can companies be responsible for the use of their products and Facebook are on thin ice with Germany over privacy concerns, will other countries follow? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 340: False Advertising
September 24, 2016 22:40 - 56 minutes - 26.9 MBCensorship disguised as moderation, HP don't like compatible ink and could Twitter see new ownership? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 339: Simply Unhelpful
September 17, 2016 12:31 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MBAmazon goes further with Echo, 10 million Raspberry Pi's and an abundance of information on the iPhone 7. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 338: Maximum Potential
September 10, 2016 09:41 - 49 minutes - 23.6 MBSony release an upgraded and slimmer version of the PS4 alongside a Pro model, Apple reveal their new iPhone and how big is too big for a smartphone? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 337: Coffee Mills to Cars
September 03, 2016 16:54 - 52 minutes - 25.1 MBApple makes their September event official, Samsung have some hot bother with the Note 7 and what's next for smartphone cameras? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 336: Young at 25
August 27, 2016 07:52 - 46 minutes - 22.6 MBDoes technology always get it right? The future for consumer devices and when companies hold a little bit too much information. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 335: Surprising Statistics
August 19, 2016 23:39 - 55 minutes - 26.5 MBWill a second generation Apple Watch bring much to the table for consumers? ISP's don't have to give information up on alleged copyright infringers and businesses make more use of tablet devices than consumers in certain markets. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 334: Disconcerting Pattern
August 13, 2016 20:54 - 51 minutes - 24.8 MBiOS 10 tidbits from the latest beta, could Apple finally be refocusing efforts on computers and Hulu waves goodbye to its free service. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 333: Recurring Theme
August 05, 2016 23:21 - 53 minutes - 25.7 MBJust how dangerous are malicious USB sticks? Amazon patents a good idea but an unlikely product and the problem with email notifications and alerts from companies. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 332: You Know
July 30, 2016 22:10 - 50 minutes - 24.4 MBVerizon buys Yahoo for a significant sum, Apple have sold 1 billion iPhones and Microsoft is always listening. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 331: Tipping Point
July 23, 2016 11:17 - 48 minutes - 22.8 MBDoes a Microsoft software update for Linux show signs of it's development in the consumer market, when unlimited isn't unlimited and Netflix pays the price for it's price. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 330: Through the Vine
July 16, 2016 15:12 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MBFrom Spain, a major win for Microsoft's "free for all" data case, Vine could be in trouble with a lack of interest and a loss of executives and Microsoft scraps their Finland phone unit. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 329: Complete Oversight
July 09, 2016 22:05 - 55 minutes - 26.7 MBThe permanency of posting content online, a major UK ISP is about to integrate censorship as default and drone "near-miss" occurrences increase exponentially - how can the issue be tackled? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 328: Stupidly Savvy
July 02, 2016 19:32 - 52 minutes - 25 MBIP Addresses prove nothing, Apple opens the iPhone's code up and music streaming revenue sees some serious growth. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 327: Professional Abandonment
June 25, 2016 22:12 - 47 minutes - 23.1 MBHave Apple's actions shown a lack of interest in the "professional" market, could Netflix integrate adverts on top of paid subscriptions and why universal connectors are favourable on modern technology. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!
The Two Techies 326: Stagnating Innovation
June 18, 2016 22:50 - 59 minutes - 28.4 MBWWDC, E3, WWDC, Microsoft acquires LinkedIn for $26bn and WWDC. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!