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Today, we wrap up our summers in Seattle with our classmate and fellow intern Sheng-Jie Lim. Trigger Warning (Gun Violence, White Nationalism): 15:37-18:46 Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod, send us an email at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com, or send us an Anchor Voice Message through the Anchor App.

This week, we discuss a plethora of tech news. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod, send us an email at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com, or send us an Anchor Voice Message!

Today, we discuss the history of Apple's hardware design, what it's like now, and what the future could hold. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod, send us an email at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com, or send us an Anchor Voice Message through the Anchor app!

Today, we discuss the use of facial recognition and tracking technology by governments and how the biases involved with it can lead to dangerous places. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod, send us an email at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com, or send us an Anchor Voice Message!

- QuidrigaCX News https://www.coindesk.com/quadrigacx-ceo-set-up-fake-crypto-exchange-accounts-with-customer-funds - Raspberry Pi 4 Announced https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/23/the-raspberry-pi-foundation-unveils-the-raspberry-pi-4/ - Apple Aquires Drive AI https://www.axios.com/apple-buy-driveai-753da17d-60fe-44f9-84ff-1d2d82cd0b81.html - Apple to employ 2000 people in Seattle https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/25/tech/apple-seattle-jobs/index.html - Ananya Paul's Site https://manification10.github.io/portfolio/

In this episode we talk about Facebooks entrance into the global currency market. Not that that is a market that exists. This should be interesting. Google Donates $1B for 20,000 bay area homes - https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/1-billion-investment-bay-area-housing/ CIA used smart TVs to spy - https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/8qbq5x/the-cia-spied-on-people-through-their-smart-tvs-leaked-documents-reveal New Ming Chi Quo Rumors - https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/17/5-4-inch-and-6-7-inch-iphones-2020-kuo/ Truckla - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKv_N0IDS2A Google Kills Tablets - https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/20/18693399/google-abandoning-tablets-pixel-slate-failure

In this episode we talk about the importance of the cloud and its recent outages.

WWDC 2019 was a marathon of rumors becoming reality, and today we discuss those at length. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod Contact us at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod Contact us at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

We made it to 50 episodes! To celebrate, we go through some of the best tech of the past year in our first annual "awards show". Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod Contact us at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Today we discuss a ton of news plus the start of our summer. Show Links: WhatsApp Hack Waymo and Lyft Partnership Apple Pay Stickers Palantir Satoshi's Treasure Satoshi's Treasure GitHub Writeup Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @hackerspod Contact us at hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about Google I/0, Microsoft Build, and rumors for Apple's WWDC.

Today, we talk to our classmate Ben Stuart (https://soundcloud.com/ben-stuart-10) about music technology and production. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Today, we discuss how we make Hacker Slacker, plus news and more. Show Links: Siri Updates Tesla News Ford Investment T-Mobile Checking Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod)   Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Today, we discuss an article about the Twitter co-founder's take on wellness. Show Links: Microsoft Airpods Disney+ iOS 13 Leaks 996 Work Week Lyft and Uber Recall Bikes China and Russia Working on Crypto Jack Dorsey Wellness Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we continue our discussion on TikTok, plus news and more! Show Links: Kuo Walks Back YouTube's "Bandersnatch" Amazon AirPods SnapKit Snap Games Bezos Divorce Wing Fake iPhone Scheme Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Today, Andre and Jacob take a dive in the the world of TikTok and try to explain what the heck it is. Show Links: How Apple Card Works Duplex Expands Verizon 5G Powerbeats Pro R.I.P AirPower The Impossible Whopper New After Effects AI NYT TikTok Article Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about Apple’s crazy week of announcements, tons of news, and Y Combinator’s Winter 2018 Batch. Show Links: Spotify Acquires Parcast Powerbeats Pro Leak EU Copyright Laws Aura Vision Reelables Brew Jetpack BensenAI Prometheus Unicorn Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Today we discuss Elizabeth Warren's plan to break up big tech companies. Show Links: Matthew Cassinelli Retweeted by Tim Cook Interview w/ Eero and Amazon Vizio Smart TV News Apple AR Headset Android Rewarded Products Nintendo's Labo VR Quibi Show About Snapchat Box "Leak" Still No Killer Apps for Voice Elizabeth Warren's Plan to Break Up Big Tech Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and Founder, Elon Musk. Show Links: WebAuthN Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 Luminary Expensive Chat China's 'Social Credit Score' Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we have some casual talks about random tech topics that we wanted to get off our chests. Show Links: Microsoft HoloLens 2 Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Cassinelli to talk about Siri Shortcuts and more! Show Links: Amazon Pulls HQ2 out of NYC Wealthfront Cash Account JP Morgan Coin North Focals Apple Acquires Pullstring Ming-Chi Kuo Rumors Instagram Story Fundraisers Varjo VR Samsung Unpacked https://www.matthewcassinelli.com/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In today's marathon episode, we discuss several news stories, plus a list of future unicorn companies. Show Links: Apple News Event: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/johnpaczkowski/apple-event-march-2019-news Wells Fargo Systems Fail: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/ao4g2y/wells_fargo_is_down_declining_transactions_and_no/ Apple Enforces Security on Screen Recording: https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/07/apple-glassbox-apps/ Amazon Video Game: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3339557/gaming/amazon-new-world-mmo-preview.html Automatic License Plate Readers: https://qz.com/1540488/in-just-two-years-9000-of-these-cameras-were-installed-to-spy-on-your-car/ Google Maps AR: https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-the-real-worldwith-google-maps-layered-on-top-11549807200 Amazon Acquires Eero: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/11/18220960/amazon-eero-acquisition-announced Companies Mentioned: Earnin, Marqeta, Checkr, C2FO, Citymapper, Mapbox, Alto Pharmacy Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about Spotify's acquisitions of Anchor and Gimlet, and the impact on podcasting that they will have. Show Links: Uber Adds Public Transit: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/31/18205154/uber-public-transportation-app-denver Apple Removes Head of Siri: https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/02/01/apple-removes-siri-team-lead-as-part-of-ai-strategy-shift Instagram Sensitivity Screens: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/feb/04/instagram-to-launch-sensitivity-screens-after-molly-russell-death $190 Million in Bitcoin Lost: https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/02/05/a-major-canadian-bitcoin-exchange-has-a-big-problem/#327f1e155236 Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about the situation of the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, Huawei. We are also excited to announce that LinkBacc, which you may remember from last week, is up on Product Hunt and ready to go! You can find the site here (http://www.lnkba.cc/jp/hs). Show Links: LinkBacc: http://www.lnkba.cc/jp/hs LinkBacc on Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/linkbacc FaceTime Bug: https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/28/facetime-bug-hear-audio/ Apple Bans Facebook Internal App: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/30/apple-bans-facebook-vpn/ Mark Zuckerberg Oped: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-facts-about-facebook-11548374613 Integrating Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/25/technology/facebook-instagram-whatsapp-messenger.html Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss Cornhacks, a hackathon that we attended at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with our teammate and classmate Luke Bogus! Show Links: Collection #1 Data Breach: https://www.troyhunt.com/the-773-million-record-collection-1-data-reach/ Google Acquires Fossil Smartwatch Division: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/17/google-to-buy-fossil-smartwatch-tech/ Netflix's Biggest Competitor: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/334702/Netflix_claims_Fortnite_is_now_a_bigger_competitor_than_HBO.php Uber Loyalty Program: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/22/uber-loyalty-program/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss todo and productivity apps, as well as a plethora of news stories now that CES 2019 has officially wrapped up. Show Links: Apple Replaced 11 Million iPhone Batteries: https://www.daringfireball.net MicroLED is the Next Big Thing in TV Tech: https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-really-is-the-next-revolution-in-tv-technology-11546956347 Lime Halts Service In Switzerland: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/12/lime-scooters-switzerland-bumps/ Apple Launches New Battery Case for iPhone XS/XS Max/XR: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/15/18184280/apple-iphone-xs-max-xr-battery-case-wireless-charging Andre's iPhone X Wallpaper: https://heyeased.weebly.com/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we go over some of the best tech from CES 2019, plus news stories from the past few weeks, and more! Show Links: iTunes and AirPlay in Samsung Smart TVs: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/apple-samsung-come-together-to-bring-itunes-to-new-samsung-smart-tv-models/ iPhone Sales Issues: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/10/iphone-sales-are-collapsing-investor-dan-niles-warns.html iPhone Price Cut in China: https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/09/apple-cuts-iphone-production-china/ Service Providers Selling Your Current Location: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/nepxbz/i-gave-a-bounty-hunter-300-dollars-located-phone-microbilt-zumigo-tmobile Microsoft Partners with Kroger: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/8/18154802/microsoft-kroger-retail-partnership-digital-signs-image-recognition-temperature-sensor Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Thank you all for listening, we have had an incredible time so far, and we can't wait for 2019! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we announce something that we've been waiting on for a while, and we are super excited, plus news stories! Show Links: Lyft Files for IPO: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/06/tech/lyft-ipo/index.html Uber Files for IPO: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/07/uber-files-confidentially-for-ipo/ Google Plus Shutting Down Even Earlier: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/10/18134541/google-plus-privacy-api-data-leak-developers Robinhood Checking: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/13/robinhood-free-checking-and-savings-accounts/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we go over a busy news week and then talk about underrepresented groups in technology. Show Links: Apple Music on Echo Devices: https://blog.aboutamazon.com/devices/alexa-play-bebe-rexha-on-apple-music AirPods Update Rumors: https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/02/kuo-all-new-design-airpods-in-2020-wireless-charging-model-in-first-quarter-2019/ Amazon Expanding Cashierless Retail: https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-tests-its-cashierless-technology-for-bigger-stores-1543776320 Microsoft Working on Edge Successor: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-building-chromium-powered-web-browser-windows-10 Waymo One: https://medium.com/waymo/waymo-one-the-next-step-on-our-self-driving-journey-6d0c075b0e9b Minority Wealth Management on Twitter: https://twitter.com/minority_wealth (@minority_wealth) Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about Product Hunt's new Breakout List of companies disrupting their space. From freight forwarding to flying taxis, we talk about five of the most interesting and innovative companies on the list. Show Links: Cellular Data Outperforming Wifi: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/11/23/mobile_v_wifi_speed_report/ Google Fi: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/28/google-fi-now-supports-most-android-devices-and-iphones/ iPhone Production: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/28/following-report-on-sluggish-demand-apple-vp-says-iphone-xr-is-its-most-popular-model/ Product Hunt's Breakout List: https://breakoutlist.com/all/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss decentralized transportation and the impact it has on cities and the people in them. Bike share companies such as Lime and Bird have rocketed to unicorn status in just a year and many companies like them have taken over cities. Show Links: Crypto Free-Fall: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-20/no-end-in-sight-for-crypto-sell-off-as-tokens-take-fresh-hit Galaxy S 10th Year Anniversary: https://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs-top-secret-galaxy-s-phone-is-a-5g-monster-with-six-cameras-1542723747 Apple Maps Collecting Pedestrian Data: https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/19/apple-maps-pedestrian-data-california/ Citylab Bike Share History: https://www.citylab.com/city-makers-connections/bike-share/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we interview Pathrise ( https://www.pathrise.com ) co-founder and CTO Derrick Mar. We discuss his life as a young YC executive, how Pathrise works, and more. Show Links: Samsung Galaxy F: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/11/12/18086898/samsung-foldable-phone-galaxyf-release-date-price-report Amazon HQ2: https://blog.aboutamazon.com/company-news/amazon-selects-new-york-city-and-northern-virginia-for-new-headquarters Pandora Podcast Genome: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/13/pandora-brings-its-genome-technology-to-podcast-recommendations/ Lime Cars: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-13/lime-wants-to-spread-1-500-shared-cars-around-seattle Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we go over this week's tech news including Uber resuming self-driving car operations, Google employees staging a walkout, and Samsung's new foldable smartphone. Show Links: Uber Self-Driving Cars: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsilver/2018/11/03/uber-will-resume-self-driving-car-testing-in-pennsylvania/ Google Employee Walkout: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/01/technology/google-walkout-sexual-harassment.html 7-11 Scan and Pay: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/5/18064370/7-eleven-app-checkout-qr-code-rewards Amazon HQ2: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/05/technology/amazon-second-headquarters-split.html Samsung's Foldable Phone: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/8/18074838/samsung-foldable-phone-infinity-flex-display-technology-report China's AI News Reporter: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/8/18074806/ai-news-anchor-china-xinhua-digital-composite Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we review our predictions from last week about Apple's iPad Event in Brooklyn. We also discuss IBM's acquisition of Red Hat and the differences between the new iPhones. Show Links: Dark Mode: https://paulmillr.com/posts/using-dark-mode-in-css/ IBM Acquiring Red Hat: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/28/tech/ibm-red-hat/index.html Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we give our predictions for next week's iPad event, talk about The Big Hack, and give some background about our experiences with podcasts. The Big Hack: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-04/the-big-hack-how-china-used-a-tiny-chip-to-infiltrate-america-s-top-companies Our New Twitter: https://twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we have our first real interview with Ben Ha! Shownotes: https://medium.com/@1517 https://twitter.com/_benjaminha?lang=en

In this episode, we talk about Google's 2018 Made by Google event and all the new announcements that came from it.

This week we talk about the topic of one of the talks Andre went to at Tech Crunch​ Disrupt.

News - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/24/technology/instagram-cofounders-resign.html - https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/24/apple-closes-its-shazam-acquisition-and-says-the-music-recognition-app-will-soon-become-ad-free/ - https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/27/17911428/sec-lawsuit-elon-musk-tesla-funding-tweet Main Topic: iPhone Compulsiveness

The first episode in the shows potential new format. We all talk about our summer internships. New Intro coming soon! iPhone Clone Picture https://www.androidheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Apple-X-and-Android-Notches.jpg News Articles Amazon Go store in Chicago https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/17/amazons-cashier-free-go-store-opens-in-chicago/ Galaxy Note 9 Catches Fire https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-note-9-reportedly-catches-fire-in-womans-purse/ SpaceX Moon Mission https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/17/17869990/elon-musk-spacex-lunar-mission-ticket-moon-passenger-bfr-falcon-yusaku-maezawa Internships Jacob Peddicord - Cboe Global Markets Andre Garivay - Google Nick Siscoe - PayIt

A conversation about Apple's fall event where they unveiled a new watch and three new​ iPhones.

Apple's event is tomorrow and I give you my predictions.

Andres thoughts on the COE of Uber’s talk at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Clinc: https://clinc.com DynaDot: https://www.dynadot.com

First day of special coverage at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Today's Story https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17904752 Recommended Reads 1. Ask HN: Who is hiring? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17902901 2. Reading with a pencil https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17905199 3. Vocore2, a ridiculously small Linux PC https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17899614

Todays Story https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17873613 Recommend Reads 1. Norway's Plan for a Fleet of Electric Planes https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17873915 2. Ask HN: What do you struggle with? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17867109 3. We Spent $3.3M Buying Out Investors: Why and How We Did It https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17870501

Main Story Novel Attack Technique Uses Smart Light Bulbs to Steal Data https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17855789 Recommended Reads 1. Cigarette butts are the single greatest source of ocean trash https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17852254 2. AMD Announces Dual-Vega Radeon Pro V340 Card with 32GB of ECC HBM Memory https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17851025 3. Hacking law firms with abandoned domain names https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17845112

Today's Story Tesla Semi made it ‘across the country alone’ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17842009 Recommended Reads 1. Phone Numbers Were Never Meant as ID. Now We’re All at Risk https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17845963 2. A spreadsheet of the businesses I've started over the past 15 years https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17845411 3. China Built the World’s Largest Telescope, Then Came the Tourists https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17846986