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Episode 123: Google I/O, some Microsoft Build, and 3-D printed houses

Wrecked By Tech

English - May 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB
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Next Episode: Episode 124: OnePlus 7, an AI that can write, and Canada's stance on Internet trolling

In this week's episode we take you through one interesting happening from Microsoft Build (their developer conference), all the major news from the Google I/O keynote, and tell you about a Vancouver man who thinks he can 3-D print houses.
Speed Round:
- Vancouver has a salad vending machine
- A dude swallowed an AirPod and it still worked after he pooped it out
- a YouTuber hacked a Roomba to scream when it hits something
- PSA: if you've got a Dell computer, get rid of SupportAssist or patch it immediately
- Tesla artificially reduced the range of Model 3s for Canada just so people could get the federal EV credit

In this week's episode we take you through one interesting happening from Microsoft Build (their developer conference), all the major news from the Google I/O keynote, and tell you about a Vancouver man who thinks he can 3-D print houses.

Speed Round:

Vancouver has a salad vending machine
A dude swallowed an AirPod and it still worked after he pooped it out
a YouTuber hacked a Roomba to scream when it hits something
PSA: if you've got a Dell computer, get rid of SupportAssist or patch it immediately
Tesla artificially reduced the range of Model 3s for Canada just so people could get the federal EV credit

Links:

Microsoft just teased a slick new Minecraft AR game for your phone - The VergeThe Nest Hub Max misses the most important feature of its Lenovo-made predecessor | Android CentralHome Hub rebrands as Google Nest Hub, now starts at $129 - 9to5GoogleGoogle drops Home, Home Max prices by $50 and $100 respectivelyVancouver scientist hopes to build affordable homes using 3D printers | CTV NewsNew ‘futuristic’ salad vending machine launches in Metro Vancouver | Vancouver CourierThis man swallowed an AirPod and it still worked after he pooped it outYouTuber hacks Roomba to scream and swear when it bumps into objectsPSA: If you’ve got a Dell PC, you might want to patch this SupportAssist vulnerability now - The VergeTesla 93-mile-range Model 3 takes advantage of $5,000 Canada incentive - Autoblog