Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News
460 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News, where podcast hosts @alexkidman and @adam_turner speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.
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Vertical Hold Ep 460: So Long and Thanks For All The Fish
March 28, 2024 02:24 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MBAfter more than 10 years, more than 450 episodes and a shiny award for Independent Media, the time has sadly come to where we're going to have to wind down Vertical Hold... For now.
What will Epic's win mean for Google and Apple's App Stores, how did Amazon snag Aussie cricket broadcast rights? Vertical Hold Ep 459
December 14, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBEpic Games has won big against Google in its ongoing Fortnite battle, but what will that mean for Google Play and Apple's App store? What does Amazon's Australian cricket deal mean for sports fans? Special Guest TV Blackbox viewer advocate Steve Molk Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/Vertical...
What are we really "buying" when we buy digital goods? Vertical Hold Ep 458
December 07, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBNearly everything is digital these days -- movies, music, books -- but are we being sold a dud deal in the digital economy, and what can we do about it? Special guest ABC Shepparton's Nic Healey (@dr_nic) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
PS5 Slim vs Atari 2600+, Should Political Parties Use Videogame Memes? Vertical Hold Ep 457
November 30, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIt's nearly summer holidays, which means it's time to bust out the Vertical Hold games library. But should we play on the PS5 Slim, or go properly old-school on the Atari 2600+? While we decide, why is a politcal party using video games to spread its message -- and is that OK? Special Guest, Kotaku's David Smith! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the t...
Who needs an Ai Pin, is Google getting too greedy with YouTube ads? Vertical Hold Ep 456
November 23, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBCan Humane's Ai Pin really change the way we use our smartphones and live our lives... or is it just another daft tech gadget? Meanwhile, Google's getting stricter on adblockers for YouTube -- but where's the happy balance for creators? Special guest Angus Kidman! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au face...
What's Australia's EV outlook for 2024? Vertical Hold Ep 455
November 16, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBWhat's the state of play for EVs in Australia next year? Where are we getting more chargers? Which new EV models are coming and how does the second-hand market look? What role will hydrogen play in transport? Guest Jen Dudley Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHol...
Optus Apocalypse: What went wrong? Vertical Hold Ep 454
November 09, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBWe look back at Optus' catastrophic week: What do we know about what happened, what's happening with compensation and what can we learn from it? Special Guest Stilgherrian! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Foxtel's Hubbl Gamble and Apple's Scary Fast M3 Chips: Vertical Hold Ep 453
November 02, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBCan Foxtel win back streaming subscribers en masse with Hubbl? Will HBO go direct? Are Apple's new "Scary Fast" M3 MacBooks and iMacs true next generation machines? Guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk @SteveMolk Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Twitter demands $1, Tinder wants your Mum to approve your dates, Aussie Feds caught using facial recognition (again): Vertical Hold Ep 452
October 26, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBWill people cough up a dollar a year to post on Twitter? Would you want your mum to see your Tinder dates before you do? Why are the Australian Federal Police still dabbling in facial recognition without authorisation? Special guest Stilgherrian @stilgherrian
Twitter slammed over child safety, NBN strikes new pricing deal: Vertical Hold Ep 451
October 19, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBHow has Twitter failed when it comes to online child safety? What's the latest deal on NBN pricing? What's the story with the new 4K-capable Nintendo 64? Guest The Register's Simon Sharwood (@ssharwood) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Aussie telcos lift their game, Apple's Spatial Audio lands in cars: Vertical Hold Ep 450
October 12, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBAre Aussie telcos dropping the ball when it comes to customer complaints? And when you buy a car, how much like a pair of AirPods Pro do you want it to be? Special Guest Finder's Angus Kidman! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Google drops Pixel 8, PAX Aus lands in Melbourne: Vertical Hold Ep 449
October 06, 2023 04:34 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBWhat can we expect from Google latest Pixel gear? What's hot at PAX Aus 2023? Pixel launch guests Reviews.org's Adam Smith and Fergus Halliday (@Cvamped), plus WhistleOut's Alex Choros (@a_choros). PAX Aus guests Kotaku AU's David Smith (@RhunWords) and Emily Spindler (@Sagef0xx) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold...
Apple unleashes macOS 17 Sonoma, Microsoft overhauls Windows 11 with Copilot: Vertical Hold Ep 448
September 28, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBHow smart is Window 11's new AI Copilot? What's new with Apple's macOS 17 Sonoma? Special guest Pickr editor Leigh Stark (@Leighlo) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Intel unleashes laptop AI chips, home security gets smart: Vertical Hold Ep 447
September 21, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBHow is Intel taking on the likes of Apple and Google with its new "Meteor Lake" AI chips? What should you consider when buying home security products? Guests GadgetGuy editor Chris Button (@BibbyBhoy) and Uniden Australia's Brad Hales - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. ver...
Did Apple's iPhone 15 launch bring true wonder or lust, what's up with the Switch Pro? Vertical Hold Ep 446
September 14, 2023 18:57 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBApple's "Wonderlust" event brought us the expected iPhone 15 lineup -- but was that enough? What's in store for Nintendo Switch Pro owners in 2024? Special Guest Press Any Button's Alice Clarke (@Alicedkc) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebo...
Australia ditches porn passport, Microsoft retires WordPad: Vertical Hold Ep 445
September 07, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWhy has Australia once again shelved introducing age verification for porn sites? Should we pour one out for Microsoft relic WordPad? Guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalhol...
Apple teases iPhone 15 "Wonderlust", Google leaks Pixel 8 Pro, AI comes for our jobs (or does it?): Vertical Hold Ep 444
August 31, 2023 18:47 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBCan Apple maintain excitement around the iPhone brand as it starts up the hype train for its iPhone 15 "Wonderlust" event? Google's waiting in the wings with its own heavily leaked Pixel 8 Pro ready to emerge while the AI that's coming for our jobs... might be the AI we need to be trained in to keep our jobs. Special guest AFR's Paul Smith! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Au...
Aussie ISPs abandon email, telcos ditch 3G, Threads embraces web: Vertical Hold Ep 443
August 24, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBWhy are Aussie ISPs abandoning email? Why are telcos killing off 3G networks? Is social media imploding as Threads falters and Twitter fails? Special guest @GuardianAus tech reporter Josh Taylor (@joshgnosis) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook...
Tik Tok Tax, Dell and Doordash get whacks, Google search shows some cracks: Vertical Hold Ep 442
August 17, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBHow is Tik Tok responsible for billions of dollars in tax fraud? Why did Dell and Doordash cop big fines from Aussie regulators? And why has Google's search become so awful in an age of AI? Special guest Leigh Stark from Pickr! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalho...
ABC e-X-its Twitter, Women's World Cup kicks streaming goals, Aussie gamers play hard: Vertical Hold Ep 441
August 10, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBThe ABC is cutting ties with Twitter - sorry, X - as the world of social media remains in turmoil. Speaking of turmoil, what does Australia's success in the women's World Cup mean for the feature of streaming rights deals? Finally, a new report shows that even more Aussies are gaming than ever before. Guests TV Blackbox's Steve Molk (@stevemolk) and Kotaku Australia's David Smith (@rhunwords) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast...
NBN extends Australia's fibre lottery, MyGov scammers cash in on tax time: Vertical Hold Ep 440
August 03, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBNBN Co's adding even more homes to the fibre rollout -- yay! But also... Australia's slipping WAY down in the global broadband rankings. Boo! Meanwhile, Vertical Hold's hosts are being peppered with ATO/MyGov scams, and they've had more than enough of that... Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau)! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology jou...
Does X mark the spot of Twitter's grave? Has Samsung unpacked good foldable phones? Vertical Hold Ep 439
July 27, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBElon Musk's changing Twitter to X - but why? What will this mean for Twitter, sorry, X users, and the broader social media landscape? Meanwhile, Samsung's got new foldable Galaxy phones, and we've gone hands on to give your our early impressions. Special guests SMH/Age tech editor Tim Biggs (@timbiggs) and GadgetGuy editor Chris Button (@BibbyBhoy) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak t...
Is subscription gaming still a good deal? Can Microsoft finally seal the deal with Activision Blizzard? Vertical Hold Ep 438
July 20, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBWith rising prices and smaller catalogues, are subscription gaming services like PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass still good value? Speaking of Microsoft, can it finally close the door on its Activision Blizzard buyout -- and what's it all going to mean to gamers when it does? Special guest, Kotaku Australia managing editor David Smith! (@rhunwords) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_...
Optus and Starlink take on Telstra, ACCC cracks down on data brokers: Vertical Hold Ep 437
July 13, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBWhat 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 Chandni Gupta (@__chandnigupta) & Finder's telco writer Mariam Gabaji (@mariiiamg) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Uniden Australia. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Fri...
Telstra and Starlink take on NBN, Zuck's Threads takes on Elon's Twitter: Vertical Hold Ep 436
July 06, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIt'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 it hurt NBN’s SkyMuster? Guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU...
Streamers axe shows, gambling ads under fire: Vertical Hold Ep 435
June 29, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBWhy 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 @SteveMolk Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Games of the half-year awards: Vertical Hold Ep 434
June 22, 2023 17:09 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBWe'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 @rhunwords Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Should EV networks charge idle fees, will EV rideshares be the future and more: Vertical Hold Ep 433
June 15, 2023 17:11 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBEVs 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 it fair for EV Networks to charge idle fees to their customers? Special guest AAP's Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold...
Hands on with Apple Vision Pro, WWDC 2023 and more: Vertical Hold Ep 432
June 08, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBWill 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)? Guest Alice Clarke (@alicedkc). Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Neurotech and Killer AI: Vertical Hold Ep 431
June 01, 2023 16:21 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBWhy 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 (@VonTonks) from Information Age! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. www.verticalhold...
Netflix cracks down on password sharing, Aust gov cracks down on BNPL: Vertical Hold ep 430
May 25, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBHow is Netflix's password sharing crackdown hitting Australians? How is the government cracking down on Buy Now Pay Later services? Guests @TV_Blackbox's @SteveMolk & @FinancialReview's @eyersj Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Will FRX stop scammers in their tracks, can Satellite SOS save lives? Vertical Hold ep 429
May 18, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBWill 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 (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.co...
Is Google's Pixel 7a winner, how is the budget fighting cybercrime? Vertical Hold ep 428
May 11, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBIs Google's Pixel 7a winner? How is Australia's Federal budget fighting scammers and cybercrime? Are blue skies already turning grey at BlueSky? Guests @stilgherrian, @EFTM's @phroghollow and review.org's Adam Smith. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Can Bluesky dethrone Twitter? Are EV trucks the future of transport? Vertical Hold Ep 427
May 04, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBWill 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 Kelly (@ZachariahK_) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
SMS Sender ID Registry targets scammers, can Aussie pirates be scared straight? Vertical Hold Ep 426
April 27, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBWill an SMS Sender ID Registry foil scammers? Will hacking fears stop Aussie pirates? Why was the Microsoft Activision deal shot down? Special guest Gizmodo Australia editor Asha Barbaschow (@ashabeeeee) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Tech makes renting in Australia a nightmare, record scam losses mount: Vertical Hold Ep 425
April 20, 2023 16:30 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBWhy 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 (@ErinLTurner)! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/Vertic...
Twitter OG Blue Tick on death row, MilkRun shuts up shop: Vertical Hold Ep 424
April 13, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBAfter 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 Anthony Caruana @anthony_caruana Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Should broadcasters rule Smart TVs? When will anti-siphoning sports rules change? Vertical Hold Ep 423
April 05, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBWhat 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 iron grip on HBO content? Special Guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk! (@stevemolk) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au face...
Latitude Financial breach puts more Aussies at risk, TikTok faces ban: Vertical Hold ep 422
March 30, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat 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 (@joshgnosis) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_t...
ChatGPT Leaks, Samsung's Modem Crisis and how to make the most of Global roaming: Vertical Hold ep 421
March 23, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWhat does the ChatGPT leak mean for the future of AI? And with more Aussies back travelling the world, what's your best option for roaming data? Guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Will the Pixel 7a be a winner? Did Samsung "Cheat" with its Space Zoom Moon photos? What's in store for Australian EV buyers in 2023? Vertical Hold Ep 420
March 16, 2023 14:30 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBGoogle's Pixel 7a has leaked a month early, but is there much there worth getting excited about? Speaking of getting excited, Samsung has been a bit naughty around its Space Zoom feature and how it takes photos of the moon -- or has it? Meanwhile, EV sales continue to grow, but what's the reality like for EV buyers in Australia? Special guests AAP's Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Pickr's Leigh Stark(@leighlo) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turn...
Can Sonos take on Apple, Google, Amazon? Do we need a yellow iPhone? Vertical Hold Ep 419
March 09, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBCan Sonos' new smart speakers take on Apple's mighty HomePods? Is a product "new" if it's just in a new colour? Guest Pickr's Leigh Stark (@leighlo) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
What's new and exciting in phones and gadgets from MWC? What should you look for in a phone anyway? Vertical Hold Ep 418
March 02, 2023 14:30 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBWhat were the fancy new phones and gadgets from MWC 2023? What features are a must-have (or must-avoid) when buying your next new smartphone? Special guests Pickr's Leigh Stark (@leighlo) and Whistleout's Alex Choros! (@a_choros)! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. 0:01 Show Intro 3:12 Boost Mobile vs Optus 6:20 New iPhone ...
Who's going to pay $300 a year for Facebook or Instagram? How are Aussie devs making gaming more accessible for the deaf? Vertical Hold Ep 417
February 23, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBWho's raring to pay Meta $300 per year to get a blue tick on Instagram or Facebook -- and why are they charging for features that should be free? How is one Aussie game dev doing their part to make FPS games more accessible to deaf gamers? Special guests Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) and Kotaku Australia's David Smith! (@rhunwords)! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the s...
Do Aussies need a right to be forgotten online? Can we trust Google's new Privacy Sandbox? Vertical Hold Ep 416
February 16, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBWhat would an Australian "right to be forgotten" law look like? Google's promising to track you less on Android phones... but can it be trusted? Special guest Consumer Policy Research Centre's digital policy director Chandni Gupta (@__chandnigupta) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHo...
Will AI make Google and Bing search better -- or considerably worse? Can an AI write a good (or even mediocre) sitcom? Vertical Hold Ep 415
February 09, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBMicrosoft and Google are going all in on AI-assisted search with Bard and Prometheus, but what effect on our online searches will this have? And can an AI write sitcoms and make them funny, or are they funny because an AI is writing them? Special Guest The Register's Simon Sharwood (@ssharwood)! Segments 1:32: Are Google and Microsoft’s AI Chatbots a good idea… or a very bad idea? 2:25 Don’t forget Ernie – the new AI Chatbot from Baidu! 3:20 When big tech creates algorithmic servic...
Aussie gov invests in video games, does the Galaxy S23 Ultra live up to the hype? Vertical Hold Ep 414
February 02, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBDoes the Australian government's independent games fund go far enough? Samsung's bringing the hype, but can the Galaxy S23 Ultra live up to it -- and who needs a pricey premium flagship phone in 2023 anyway? Special guests Digitally Downloaded's Matt Sainsbury (@MattSainsb), Telsyte's Foad Fadaghi (@foadfadaghi) and Pickr's Leigh Stark (@leighlo) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday...
Microsoft bets big on ChatGPT, are Influencers ruining tech reviews? Vertical Hold Ep 413
January 26, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBWhy is Microsoft dropping $14 billion into ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and what's the future for these kinds of AI-generators? Why is the ACCC probing into the review activities of Aussie influencers? Special guests David Braue (@zyzzyvamedia) and Consumer Policy Research Centre CEO Erin Turner! (@erinlturner) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of...
Apple unleashes HomePod 2 and M2 Pro/Max, EVs take off in Australia: Vertical Hold Ep 412
January 19, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBHow does the new M2 Pro/Max Apple Silicon and HomePod 2 stack up? What can Aussies expect from electric vehicles in 2023? Guest AAP future transport reporter Jen Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Rights deal impacts cricket fans, Aussie streaming landscape shifts in 2023: Vertical Hold Ep 411
January 12, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBWhat does Seven and Foxtel's $1.5b rights deal mean for Aussie cricket fans? How does the streaming landscape look in 2023 and who will struggle to survive? Guest TV Blackbox viewer advocate Steve Molk (@stevemolk) Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau