Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News
460 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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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2022: The Year That Technology Broke: Vertical Hold Ep 410
December 21, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBFrom 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 (@gusworldau) and The Oz's Alice Clarke (@Alicedkc) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidm...
2022: The Year in Gaming: Vertical Hold Ep 409
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBWhere 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 (@Rhunwords) and Ruby Innes(@rubyinnes)! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading tec...
What will NBN's $31b write-down mean for the future of Australian broadband? Vertical Hold Ep 408
December 08, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBWhat will NBN Co's plan to write-down $31 billion, rather than claw it back from customers, mean for the future of broadband speeds and prices in Australia? Guests tech journalist Nick Ross (@nickrosstech) and Aussie Broadband CTO John Reisinger. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading te...
Elon Musk vs Apple, FTX collapse tanks crypto: Vertical Hold Ep 407
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBCan Elon Musk declare war on Apple and win? How will the fallout from FTX's collapse impact the world of Crypto? Guest The Guardian's Josh Taylor (@joshgnosis) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. 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. ...
Telco complaints finally drop, supermarkets up the ante on online shopping: Vertical Hold Ep 406
November 24, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBWill 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 (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech N...
Consumer watchdog bites back at tech giants, what's holding back EVs in Australia? Vertical Hold Ep 405
November 17, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBHow is the ACCC cracking down on big tech and protecting our rights? Who is in the firing line and why? What's holding back EV sales in Australia and what will it take to shift things into gear? Guest Consumer Policy Research Centre CEO Erin Turner @ErinLTurner - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Austr...
Can Social Media survive Elon Musk? What does the future hold for VR? Vertical Hold Ep 404
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBAs 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 a force, or can open platforms like Mastadon fill the gap? And with new consumer VR gear on the way, what's in the future for the VR space? Special Guest Byteside's Seamus Byrne! (@Byteside) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based sup...
Has Elon Musk sunk Twitter? Should Medibank pay its cyber-ransom? Vertical Hold Ep 403
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBElon 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? Guest Stilgherrian (@stigherrian) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology...
Disney+ snaffles Doctor Who, EVs get budget love, future of home solar: Vertical Hold Ep 402
October 27, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBWill 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 are the pitfalls? And what does the Disney+/Doctor Who tieup mean for future streaming rights deals? Special guests TV Blackbox viewer advocate Steve Molk (@stevemolk) Gizmodo Australia's Zac Kelly (@ZachariahK_) and Finder's Mariam Gabaji! (@mariiiamg) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband –...
Netflix embraces ads and fights password sharing, Apple unleashes more M2 gear: Vertical Hold Ep 401
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBWill Netflix fans stop sharing passwords and sit through old-school ad breaks? What can we expect from Apple's refreshed iPads and new Apple TV set top box? Special guests TV Blackbox viewer advocate Steve Molk (@stevemolk) and Pickr editor Leigh Stark (@leighlo) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Aus...
Uber EVs take off, new Google Pixel 7 reviewed and MS Surface gear lands: Vertical Hold Ep 400
October 13, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWhat do Uber's EV plans mean for Australia? How do the new Google Pixel gadgets and Microsoft Surface devices stack up? Special Guests EFTM's Dan Tyson (@phroghollow), AAP's Jen Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley), Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading te...
PAX Aus 2022 Special: Vertical Hold Ep 399
October 07, 2022 06:59 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBIt’s our first live special in years, coming to you direct from the show floor at PAX AUS 2022! What's hot on the show floor? What's new from the big studios and indies? Guests Kotaku's David Smith and Ruby Innes #PAXAUS Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every...
Optus hack puts Aussies in Peril, PAX AUS 2022 preview: Vertical Hold Ep 398
September 29, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBWith Optus Hack data out there in the wild, what can Aussies do to keep themselves safe online? And what's big and exciting for PAX 2022? Special Guest The Oz's Alice Clarke (@alicedkc) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. 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...
Optus hacked, Ethereum merged, Pentium retired, Telco complaints drop: Vertical Hold Ep 397
September 22, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBWhat does the Optus hack mean for Australians? What does the Ethereum merge mean for the future of crypto? Why is Intel putting Pentium out to pasture? As telco complaints drop, why are Australian mobile users still unhappy? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman s...
What's the future of EVs in Australia, Why is Telstra developing an AFL-watching tablet? Vertical Hold Ep 396
September 15, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWe're continually told that EVs are "the future" of motoring, but what's the picture like in Australia right now -- and what's likely soon? Why is Telstra developing a tablet for watching sports? Special guest Gizmodo Australia's Zachariah Kelly (@ZachariahK_) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Austr...
Apple unleashes new iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro; Twitter reveals edit button: Vertical Hold Ep 395
September 08, 2022 15:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBHas Apple really gone "Far Out" with the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods Pro 2? Will Twitter users be happy with a limited, paid-only edit button? Guest, direct from California, The Oz/Gizmodo's Alice Clarke (@alicedkc) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journal...
WeAre8 takes on Facebook, eSafety tackles child safety, Apple teases Far Out new gadgets: Vertical Hold Ep 394
September 01, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBCan home-grown social media app WeAre8 – that pays you real money – beat out Facebook, Twitter and TikTok? Is big tech doing enough to keep kids safe online? Besides iPhone 14, what else can we expect (or would we like) to see from Apple next week? Special guest News Corp Tech Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson! (@jendudley) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech...
Foxtel unleashes House of the Dragon, Telstra unleashes free Wi-Fi, AFL unleashes streaming rights war: Vertical Hold Ep 393
August 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBWill House of the Dragon set other streaming services on fire? Why is Telstra's Wi-Fi free at only some payphones? What does the streaming future of the AFL look like? Special guest TV Blackbox viewer advocate Steve Molk (@stevemolk) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology jo...
ACCC tackles social media diversity, slams Google over location data: Vertical Hold Ep 392
August 18, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBWhy has the ACCC fined Google 60 million bucks for misleading Australians? Why is the consumer watchdog turning its attention to social media? Special guest Gizmodo AU editor Asha Barbaschow @ashabeeeee Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get th...
Samsung unpacks Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 , does it need some serious foldable competition? Vertical Hold Ep 391
August 11, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBDid the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 live up to the hype? Has Samsung done enough with its new foldables and wearables, or is it resting on its laurels? Special guests direct from New York - News Corp's Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and The Oz/Gizmodo's Alice Clarke - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak...
Are mobile phone family bundles a good deal, and why is the ACCC going after Telstra for its 5G rollout? Vertical Hold Ep 390
August 04, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBAre Telstra's new mobile bundles (or anyone's) a good deal for families? Why is the ACCC gunning for Telstra over its 5G rollout? Are MVNOs the way to go? Special guest Finder.com.au editor-in-chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journali...
Is Instagram doomed, what's next for the NBN and Australian broadband? Vertical Hold Ep 389
July 28, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWill Instagram's shift to focus on video focus help it see off TikTok, or doom it entirely? With the NBN's SAU denied and the government pausing privatisation plans, what's next for Australian broadband users? Special guests David Braue (@zyzzyvamedia) and Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turn...
Google Pixel 6a reviewed, what foldables does Samsung have in store: Vertical Hold Ep 388
July 21, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBGoogle's Pixel 6a is here, but how does it stack up in the ultra-competive mid-range space? Samsung's got another Galaxy Unpacked event coming up in early August, but will there be any real surprises? Special guest EFTM's Dan Tyson! (@phroghollow) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leadin...
Netflix embraces spatial audio, telcos fight SMS scams: Vertical Hold Ep 387
July 14, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBHow is Netflix bringing spatial audio into every lounge room, and how does it sound? How are Aussie telcos cracking down on SMS scams? Special guests @PickrAU editor Leigh Stark (@Leighlo) and Sound+Image editor Jez Ford (@JezFord) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology jour...
Half year games special: The best of 2022, what we're looking forward to: Vertical Hold Ep 386
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWith half of 2022 already finished, what were the first six month's best games -- and what's worth looking forward to for the rest of the year? Special Guests Kotaku Australia's David Smith (@RhunWords) and Ruby Innes (@rubyinnes) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology jour...
Aussie quantum computing breakthrough, Meta's immersive VR roadmap: Vertical Hold Ep 385
June 30, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBWhat does Australia's latest breakthrough mean for the future of quantum computing? How are Facebook's VR prototypes set to make the Metaverse more immersive than ever? Guest Byteside's Seamus Byrne (@seamus) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to...
Streaming eats into cinema, Netflix cuts costs, Telstra buys Fetch: Vertical Hold Ep 384
June 23, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIs the silver screen on the way out, killed by streaming media -- and who's winning the streaming wars? Meanwhile, what's going to happen to a Telstra-owned Fetch TV service? Special guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk! (@stevemolk) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalis...
Dark patterns in online shopping, in-store facial recognition, who really controls the Internet? Vertical Hold Ep 383
June 16, 2022 15:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBHow do online businesses use "dark patterns" to control how we surf the web and spend our money? Should Aussie retail shops be allowed to track our faces as we walk through stores? How has the "open" Internet become a closed shop for just a few tech giants? Guests CPRC CEO Erin Turner and The Register's Simon Sharwood. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.
WWDC22: M2 MacBook Air, macOS Ventura and iOS 16, plus will the EU's USB-C ruling doom innovation? Vertical Hold Ep 382
June 09, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBApple's WWDC2022 brought us new hardware in the form of M2 processors and MacBook Air and Pro models to go with them, along with a LOT of software announcements covering macOS Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9 and more. But what was worth getting excited about -- and what was sheer marketing puff? Plus, is the EU's move to force gadget makers to standardise on USB-C set to stifle innovation? Special guest News Corp Tech Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold is b...
What will Apple WWDC 2022 bring, MacBook Air vs Surface Laptop Go 2: Vertical Hold Ep 381
June 02, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBWith WWDC 2022 fast approaching, we peer into the crystal ball to predict what Apple might reveal. Speaking of Apple, Microsoft has a new student laptop to sell, the Surface Laptop Go 2 -- but how does it stack up against the MacBook Air M1? Special guest Pickr AU editor Leigh Stark (@leighlo) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner...
New gov, new NBN? Is 100Mbps "too fast"? How should telcos protect vulnerable customers? Vertical Hold Ep 380
May 26, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBWhat does Labor's win mean for the NBN? Why is the ACCC worried NBN's new plan structures are "too fast"? How are telcos are being brought into line around their treatment of vulnerable customers? Special guest ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett! (@dobes) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's lea...
Pollies dodge election advertising blackout, Google puts hold music on hold: Vertical Hold Ep 379
May 19, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBHow do pollies keep spending money hand over fist during the so-called election advertising blackout? How is Google helping us escape from hold music hell? Guests Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) and News Corp national tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @al...
What's hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBGoogle dropped a swag of new Pixel gear at I/O, but is it spreading itself too thin again with Pixel smartphones, tablets, earbuds, watches and more? Telstra is making 5G available to MVNOs, including mmWave, but will customers pay through the nose? Guests EFTM's Dan Tyson (@phroghollow) and ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett (@Dobes) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The T...
Is Apple embracing right to repair -- or strangling it? Are Aussie online retailers deceiving shoppers?: Vertical Hold Ep 377
May 05, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBAre we really being sold "bargains" when we shop online -- and what's being done to combat deceptive online sellers? With Apple's self-repair options launching, do they make sense for consumers -- or just Apple itself? Special guest Erin Turner from the Consumer Policy Research Centre (@ErinLTurner) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @a...
How will Elon Musk change Twitter? Are Aussies too willing to give away private data online? Vertical Hold Ep 376
April 28, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBWhat will Elon Musk buying Twitter mean for the rapid-fire social network? Why do Aussies feel like they get "trapped" into handing over their private data online? Special guest Australian Financial Review tech editor Paul Smith @SaysSmithy - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading techno...
Would ads make you dump Netflix? Vertical Hold Ep 375
April 21, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBNetflix's subscriber numbers are down, and it's considering an ad-supported model in response. Is that good business, but bad for subscribers? Special guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk! (@stevemolk) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the sto...
What does the post-election future hold for the NBN: Vertical Hold Ep 374
April 14, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWith Australia's Federal Election looming, what's being promised -- and what's being ignored -- when it comes to the future of the NBN? Guest RMIT's Mark A Gregory (@_markagregory) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. 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 te...
Does Twitter need an edit button, what's new in Windows 11: Vertical Hold ep 373
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBWill adding a Twitter button fix the social media giant's problems, or make them worse? What new features are coming to Windows 11 -- and how might they change the way you work? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journa...
Apple ponders subscription iPhones, Sony adds tiers to Playstation Plus: Vertical Hold Ep 372
March 31, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBWould it make sense for consumers to subscribe to iPhone-as-a-service rather than buy one outright? Is Sony's revamp of PlayStation Plus a master stroke in its battle against Microsoft? Is it a bad deal for gamers? Special guest, Age/SMH Tech Editor Tim Biggs (@timbiggs) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman spea...
NBN gets super-charged, Finfluencers get super-fined: Vertical Hold Ep 371
March 24, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBNBN promises faster regional broadband and the more fibre upgrades, while ASIC chases down financial influencers! Special guests ZDNet's Chris Duckett (@dobes) and Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the ...
Steam comes to Chromebooks, Samsung unveils new phones amidst benchmark cheating scandal: Vertical Hold Ep 370
March 17, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBGoogle announces Steam for Chromebooks... sort of... while Samsung shows off new A series phones as it fends off issues around benchmark "cheating" issues. Special guest EFTM's Dan Tyson (@phroghollow). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the...
Apple offers peek at Mac Studio, iPhone SE 5G, M1 iPad Air: Vertical Hold Ep 369
March 10, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBApple shows off the iPhone SE 5G, Mac Studio, Studio Display and M1 iPad Air, but what's worth spending your hard earned dollars on from its Peek Performance event? Special guest News Corp tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading techno...
Hot new smartphones, faster 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and more at MWC 2022: Vertical Hold Ep 368
March 03, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIt's Mobile World Congress time and we're peering into the future of smartphones, Wi-Fi and 5G. Special guest Whistleout editor Alex Choros (@a_choros). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. 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. vertic...
Telstra and TPG share spectrum, regional EV charging ramps up: Vertical Hold Ep 367
February 24, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBTelstra and TPG, sitting in a tree... sharing mobile spectrum and towers. What will that mean for regional and rural mobile coverage and competition? Speaking of the non-city parts of Australia, how are EV drivers going to get around, and what's being done to accomodate charging? Special guest ABC Western Plains breakfast radio host Nic Healey (@dr_nic)! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. ...
Chrome OS Flex, Android apps on Windows, EV powering houses: Vertical Hold Ep 366
February 17, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBAndroid apps are finally here on Windows 11, with a few caveats, while Google releases a Chrome OS designed to revive your old computer hardware. Meanwhile, Aussies can finally use their Electric Vehicles as household batteries but, with few EVs and high prices, is it worth doing?
Samsung unleashes Galaxy S22, Starlink delivers bush broadband: Vertical Hold Ep 365
February 10, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBThe Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 are finally official after so many leaks, but were we impressed with what Samsung is offering? Speaking of impressed, Starlink has plenty of hype, but what is the reality of setting it up and using it in the Australian bush like?" Special guests News Corp tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Player2 editor Matt Hewson (@Hewso81) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australi...
Spotify COVID misinformation backlash, Sony buys Bungie, NYT snaps up Wordle: Vertical Hold Ep 364
February 03, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBWill Spotify change its tune on COVID misinformation in the face of a backlash from artists and listeners? What does Sony's buyout of Bungie mean for console gaming? Will the NYT buyout spell doom for Wordle? Guests Gizmodo Australia editor Asha Barbaschow (@ashabeeeee) and Age/SMH + Byteside writer Alice Clarke (@Alicedkc). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Te...
Is Free to Air TV living on borrowed time, how do Aussies pick the 'right' telco?: Vertical Hold Ep 363
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIs streaming TV going to eclipse free to air faster than anyone thought possible? How do you choose the 'best' telco provider for your needs? Special guests Chris Duckett (@dobes) from ZDNet and Steve Molk (@stevemolk) from TV BlackBox Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology...
Microsoft buys Activision, telcos fight simjacking, EVs conquer the Australian desert: Vertical Hold Ep 362
January 20, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBMicrosoft's buying Activision -- is that game over for the console wars? What are telcos doing to stop scammers hijacking mobile phone accounts? What does chip oil have to do with getting an EV across the outback? Special guests Age/SMH tech editor Tim Biggs, Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman and BiØfil's Jon Edwards. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News -...
What were the hits and misses of CES 2022, Will Sonos bring down Google?: Vertical Hold Ep 361
January 13, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBWhat surprises (and duds) did CES 2022 bring? Will Sonos' victory over Google change the way you use smart speakers? Special guests News Corp Tech Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Pickr's Leigh Stark (@leighlo) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journal...