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 325: Attentively Unaware
June 11, 2016 22:43 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBWhen technology makes a difference, the problem with mass data and declining computer use might just be an issue. 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 324: Flying the Nest
June 04, 2016 22:01 - 56 minutes - 26.8 MBThe creator of the Nest Thermostat announces that he is leaving the company, what will Apple show off at WWDC 2016 and the computer situation 58 years later. 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 323: Thorough Thought
May 28, 2016 08:17 - 51 minutes - 24.6 MBJawbone ceases production of fitness trackers giving a hint at their stance in the wearables market, Facebook track non-users around the web and Microsoft's share of the phone market sinks below 1 percent! 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 322: Luminous Lumia
May 21, 2016 07:54 - 54 minutes - 26.3 MBChromebooks outsold Macs for the first time in the US - does that show a shift in consumer demand? Fox make a mockery out of online copyright protection and Nokia speak up about the return of their products. 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 321: Sunset on Sunrise
May 14, 2016 22:49 - 55 minutes - 26.6 MBIs technology becoming less disruptive? Can product acquisitions be trusted by users and the EU stops a possible monopoly of the mobile market. 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 320: You Might Need It
May 07, 2016 22:29 - 49 minutes - 23.8 MBEdward Snowden says ‘Governments can reduce our dignity to that of tagged animals’, is their a need for some technology to be regulated on use and Microsoft say they'll stop "nagging" users to upgrade to Windows 10 in July. 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 319: Number B
April 30, 2016 22:38 - 56 minutes - 26.8 MBApples revenue drops ever so slightly and causes chaos between analysts, could self-driving cars change the manner of car ownership and Ad Blocking detection could actually be illegal under EU law. 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 318: More to Follow
April 23, 2016 12:03 - 51 minutes - 24.9 MBThe future of "internet of things" means that many buildings could be left vulnerable to hacks, Apple's fragmented product line and does some technology create more problems than it solves? 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 317: Down With the Ship
April 16, 2016 22:47 - 50 minutes - 24.2 MBNet Neutrality rules are in danger, Microsoft sues the US Government over secret data requests and is the smartwatch a lost product? 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 316: Double Focus
April 09, 2016 22:47 - 57 minutes - 27.6 MBSamsung see more positive news from quarterly results, the problem with forced obsolescence in technology and phishing emails that have become slightly more sophisticated. 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 315: Left to Charge
April 02, 2016 22:48 - 56 minutes - 26.8 MBCan social networks stay current? Tesla pitches their new offering as an affordable electric car and the FBI didn't need Apple to unlock the iPhone after all. 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 314: iPad Mini Air Pro 2
March 26, 2016 22:58 - 50 minutes - 24.2 MBApple’s product line becomes that little bit more fragmented, over-relying on technology isn’t the best idea and does Pebble’s latest revelation spell bad news for smart watches? 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 313: Close to Loop
March 19, 2016 23:15 - 52 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat to expect at Apple's "Let Us Loop You In" media event, the FBI warns on the risks of car hacking and Flickr takes a big step backwards hinting at a change in direction for Yahoo. 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 312: Less than Secure
March 12, 2016 09:43 - 52 minutes - 25.1 MBBosch is building it's own Internet of Things cloud network, Apple confirm a Spring event for March 21st and Microsoft sneakily release an ad generator inside of a security update. 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 311: Technically Challenged
March 05, 2016 23:10 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBJoined by Rob Greenlee, when will the broadband bottleneck be resolved, will Facebook’s tax scenario play off and is monopolisation of a market ever a good thing? 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 310: Predicament of Sorts
February 27, 2016 12:48 - 49 minutes - 24 MBSamsung hint at a change in direction for their devices, is a modular phone what people really want and just how far can Apple be pushed? 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 309: Care to Share?
February 21, 2016 09:55 - 50 minutes - 24.4 MBHSBC swaps passwords and security questions for Touch ID and voice recognition, Apple are in heated talks with the FBI and Adobe causes havoc with an update to Creative Cloud. 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 308: Somewhat Progressive
February 13, 2016 22:40 - 54 minutes - 26.2 MBWhy Apple fans are really coming to dislike their software offerings such as iTunes, Twitter's plan is a slightly different story from their figures and the Super Bowl breaks streaming records. Dedicated to Erik Lanigan. 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 307: Sowing Seeds
February 06, 2016 10:55 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBJoined by Don McAllister, Apple’s first event of 2016 is rumoured for March 15th, Porsche rejects driverless cars and is original content Apple’s next endeavour? 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 306: Not Needed
January 30, 2016 13:30 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MBApple reports record results for yet another quarter whilst analysts remain unimpressed, is Twitter troubled after a mass exodus of executives and Three defends their mobile tariff price hikes for all customers. 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 305: Dubious Pricing
January 23, 2016 21:14 - 52 minutes - 25.1 MBCan Apple spark more interest in wearables? Price doesn't worry Google and what privacy really means. 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 304: Dropping Temperatures
January 16, 2016 13:18 - 47 minutes - 23.1 MBCould an over-reliance on "smart", connected devices prove to be an issue? Netflix cracks down on proxy streaming and the problem with mobile advertising. 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 303: CES Free Zone
January 09, 2016 22:25 - 49 minutes - 24 MBThe Oculus Rift has a price tag, will Apple make major mistakes with the iPhone 7 and what kept the music industry afloat in 2015? 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 302: Keeping Pace
January 02, 2016 10:05 - 54 minutes - 26 MBWhat to expect from CES 2016, tech companies will face criminal charges in the event that they notify users of UK government spying and is planned obsolescence something which companies should get away with? 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 301: A Year's Worth
December 28, 2015 15:53 - 56 minutes - 26.8 MBA look back at the technology news which broke in 2015; from the release of Windows 10, the demonisation of encryption as well as smart devices, drones, data breaches and more. 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 300: Passing Through
December 19, 2015 19:02 - 49 minutes - 23.8 MBIs privacy at the forefront of consumers minds since the Snowden revelations? Elon Musk speaks about VW's repercussions and CISA seeks in under a budget bill. 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 299: One of Many
December 12, 2015 23:46 - 53 minutes - 25.8 MBA failed Kickstarter project causes them to hire an investigative journalist, Netflix will have 31 new original shows in 2016 and Firefox OS Smartphones have ceased production. 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 298: Fairy Lights
December 05, 2015 11:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBSweden refuses to block incriminating websites, does technology always work in harmony and is the Internet a truly resourceful tool? 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 297: Less than Expected
November 28, 2015 22:50 - 47 minutes - 23.1 MBBlack Friday see's an anticipated surge in online spending in both the UK and US, Microsoft makes Windows 10 a little bit more irritating and could Amazon be building the cord cutter's dream? 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 296: Christmas Gift Guide 2015
November 21, 2015 22:59 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIt’s Christmas time again! Join us for our 6th annual Christmas Gift Guide for 2015 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 295: Crawling Forward
November 14, 2015 14:37 - 49 minutes - 23.9 MBTim Cook warns the UK government against weakening encryption, how much longer will Flash survive and the iPad Pro is a hit, but not a replacement for it's laptop counterparts. 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 294: Sponsored By...
November 07, 2015 14:32 - 51 minutes - 24.9 MBAre consumers informed well enough about the technology they’re using, is it time for Google to make their own hardware and the world’s first modular phone, can it prove to be appealing to consumers? 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 293: Spooky Caps
October 31, 2015 13:39 - 45 minutes - 22 MBSnapchat changes their privacy policy to allow them to store and use all photos taken through the app, Comcast spoil the streaming fun with their data caps and Apple’s latest generation TV is released and receives a great reception. 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 292: Bad-Talk Talk-Talk
October 24, 2015 23:18 - 20.9 MBIBM saves money by employing the use of Macs, YouTube launches a subscription service resulting in content creators having reservations and concerns, and Tim Cook talks Apple TV. 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 291: Ceasing Curiosity
October 17, 2015 21:01 - 54 minutes - 26 MBDoes DRM really stifle innovation and damage the legacy of a format? Popular smartphone apps might be partly to blame for poor battery lives and Google's interest in data collection. 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 290: Proportionately Wrong
October 10, 2015 18:35 - 58 minutes - 27.7 MBIs an over-reliance on digital technology a recipe for disaster? Frustrations with the today's digital devices and the latest from Microsoft. 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 289: Paranoid Android
October 03, 2015 12:13 - 54 minutes - 25.9 MBInstagram’s ambitious goal, the phone that’s all about privacy and self driving cars could have a huge impact on accident figures. 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 288: Overly Unconvinced
September 26, 2015 12:01 - 52 minutes - 25.2 MBAmazon's outage takes half of the internet down with it, millions of fingerprints stolen in a US government hack and what are Google's plans for September 29th? 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 287: A Helping Hand
September 19, 2015 10:45 - 54 minutes - 25.9 MBAVG can do more than protect your computer, Microsoft are giving users an unwelcomed helping hand in installing Windows 10 and how much of a rip off are ink cartridges? 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 286: Expected Progress
September 12, 2015 09:59 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MBAre autonomous technologies safe enough to be put into practice, why security flaws need to be discovered without the risk of repercussions for the publishers and what happened at Apple’s September 2015 event. 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 285: Flat by Default
September 08, 2015 22:41 - 45 minutes - 24.3 MBGoogle will soon start to punish mobile sites that use annoying “App Install” ads, a hobby drone flies within 50ft of a Police Helicopter in LA causing an investigation and Microsoft slips user-tracking tools into Windows 7 and 8 to match Windows 10. 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! This is the new RSS feed using the Munc...
The Two Techies 284: Drop a Hint
August 29, 2015 12:51 - 47 minutes - 22.8 MBApple to host September event, Chrome doesn't like flash and could YouTube pose a threat to Twitch? 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 283: Clear Percentage
August 22, 2015 11:55 - 45 minutes - 21.9 MBIs the UK really in the broadband slow lane, can video games really make people violent and Amazon's potentially bruising workplace. 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 282: Uncovered Disaster
August 15, 2015 12:52 - 45 minutes - 22.1 MBSecurity experts find HTC phones store unencrypted fingerprints leaving them open to hackers, how good are cheaper smartphones and what is in the future for Google and social? 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 281: Sort of Sassy
August 13, 2015 09:10 - 44 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat are the possible dangers of Artificial Intelligence if it becomes too prevalent and we become over reliant on it, and why are so many well respected professionals in the industry raising concerns over it, and what lies ahead for online security? 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 280: Unidentified Success
August 02, 2015 19:13 - 50 minutes - 24 MBWill Windows 10 prove a winner for Microsoft? Google has a spring clean and could smart watches become a security cesspool? 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 279: Short Ruling
July 25, 2015 11:12 - 53 minutes - 25.5 MBThe UK High Court upturns it's decision on ripping CD's for personal use, Apple's impressive quarter results show more growth within the company and Britain's autonomous vehicles receive similar road traffic laws as their normal counterparts. 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 278: Minor Interruptions
July 18, 2015 10:47 - 55 minutes - 26.7 MBFast speed internet comes at a price, could electric vehicles be on their way quicker than we thought and the iPod makes an unsuspecting comeback. 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 277: Subtle Differences
July 14, 2015 18:38 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBRecorded in the city of Prague, the FBI clarifies their stance on encryption, but does it really change anything? Apple's Watch sales plunge 90% and major job cuts are announced at Microsoft. 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 276: One to One Hundred
July 05, 2015 11:36 - 52 minutes - 25.1 MBCould the UK ban strong encryption, Galaxy S6 sales have reportedly been a huge disappointment and the EU plans to allow internet "fast lanes". 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!