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Bringing you this week's top tech news and discussion in a bit-sized package .

Matthew Thompson

  • Nov 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 14m AVG DURATION
  • 21 EPISODES


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TTST is back!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 40:54


TTST is back from its break, Intel fires back at security critics, Apple takes an underhanded swipe at Chromebooks, and YouTube has some major policy changes for creators, plus a whole lot more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TTST IS COMING BACK!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 0:42


TTST will return with a new episode this Sunday!

What is Cord Cutting and Is It For Me?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 40:15


We take a deep dive into what it means to be a cord cutter and whether it's something you could do to save money and watch what you want on TV. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

14 Practical Steps You Can Take to Stay Safe Online

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 32:57


Going out onto the internet can be like going out into the wild west. In this episode, we cover 14 practices you should be doing to help keep you safe online. Also, news about Amazon's new music service, iPhone 11 specs, and how YouTube is changing, for the worse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The 10 Things Apple Is Doing Right

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 34:05


Plus my first impression of Facebook Beta and highlights from Apple's keynote this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is It Time to Leave Facebook?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 25:44


The show debuts with a new format this week. We cover some of the top tech headlines from the week and discuss the question, is it worth it to stay on Facebook anymore? What do you think? Are you ready to leave? Email your questions or comments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A message from Matt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 0:25


No new episode this week. TTST returns next week with a new format!

Using Technology To Defend Yourself Against Card Skimmer Fraud

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 10:13


In this episode for the week of August 23rd 2019, YouTube is suing on of their users! Is Instagram going to use your photos without your permission? And I’ve got a tip on how you can protect yourself from credit card skimmers! All that and more! On this episode of TTST! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Facebook Admits to Releasing User Audio to Third Parties

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 8:28


In this episode for the week of August 16th 2019, Huawei is in hot water… again. Google wants you to get rid of your passwords, and finally an affordable drone from DJI?! Show notes and past episodes: mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Instagram's Booty Bot Problem

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 9:14


Show notes: Japan Has a Flying Car Apple, Google, and Amazon Suspend Use of Recorded Audio Instagram's Booty Bot Problem Disney+ to be Bundled with Hulu and ESPN+ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TV Networks Sue Locast - It's On!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 13:34


Do you know your rights as they pertain to mounting a TV antenna on your home? Researchers say hackers could bring large cities to a standstill if we're not careful, and Locast is being sued by the big 4 TV networks, and it's going to be one heck of a battle! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is VLC Media Player Safe?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 9:35


In this episode for the week of July 26th 2019, two major wireless carriers are making moves, is your carrier affected? Hosting providers are the target of a recent copyright lawsuit that could cost big bucks, and is VLC safe to use? We’ll find out! Show notes at mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I Always Feel Like My Mac is Watching Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 7:17


In this episode for the week of July 12th 2019, Amazon and Google bury the hatchet, Nintendo announces a new console, and Mac users have a very good reason to wonder if someone is watching them through their webcam without knowing it... plus much more! Show notes available here Send your show questions or comments to toptechpodcast at gmail dot com and I may read them in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chinese Border Guards Install Spyware on Tourists Phones

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 8:56


Also in this episode... Playstation Vue is raising prices but cord cutting is still a good option. Amazon and Netflix join Hollywood in seeking millions in damages from SET TV. The internet was very broken this week. Apple is probably ditching a keyboard. Show notes at mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Free Streaming TV Service You Probably Don't Know About

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 12:50


The free TV streaming service you’ve probably never heard of, hackers target telecoms, the Pentagon can read your heartbeat by laser, plus we’ll talk about a cool little device called the Raspberry Pi 4 that was just released, and more! Show notes at mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Smart TVs are stupid!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 9:35


In this episode... Apple's CEO has harsh words for the tech industry, Firefox has a critical patch released and you should update now, Google is accused of poaching content, and more! Show notes can be read on http://mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Comcast Fined Millions, Google Into Gaming, Facebook Bans Controversial Site

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 9:06


Leave your comments and read the show notes at http://mattbthompson.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

iTunes is dead, Medical labs hacked

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 7:27


Show notes/links available on http://mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Huawei Loyal to Apple, Flipboard Hacked, Amazon Echo Show 5, and Uber Bans Oh My!

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 7:13


As always, links to the stories discussed can be found at mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drone Phone Home, Instagram Influencers Exposed, and is Technology Hamstringing Your Workout?

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 7:17


Links to the articles discussed can be found at mattbthompson.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Most Dangerous Laptop

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 6:10


Welcome to the first episode of Thompson's Top Stories in Tech. This is the podcast that takes this week's top tech stories, and presents them in a bit-sized package for your busy lifestyle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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