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On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about the private space race (from an australian perspective)In The News:Telstra to offer 5G connectivity…. But its only free for the first year.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-to-offer-free-5g-connectivity-for-first-year-525542Google has revoked Huawei’s Android Licence. But its back… for now.https://www.xda-developers.com/google-revoke-huawei-android-ban-blacklist/Instagram investigates after private details of 50 million users found on serverhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/online/security/instagram-investigates-after-private-details-of-50-million-users-found-on-server/news-story/7818b6a1555159b6c58c516a79bd2e6bFeature Topic: Space RacePrivate Space playershttps://www.alphr.com/space/1003058/private-space-travel-spacex-blue-origin-virgin-galactichttps://www.rocketlabusa.com/Pro’s and Con’s of privatising space.https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/04/04/the-pros-and-cons-of-privatizing-space-exploration/#7b251aa13319Implications of privatising space.https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/news/1619-the-implications-of-the-privatization-of-spaceHow will private space travel transform NASAhttps://www.space.com/42113-nasa-future-private-spaceflight.htmlAustralian Space Agencyhttps://www.industry.gov.au/strategies-for-the-future/australian-space-agencyThey are responsible for regulation:https://www.industry.gov.au/regulation-and-standards/space-regulationAustralian Industry Group:https://www.spaceindustry.com.au/Australian Businesses:Gilmour Space Technologies:https://www.gspacetech.com/launch-vehiclesBlack Sky Aerospacehttps://bsaero.space/
Phil and Shayne are back. Finally.We talk about where we have been, what we are doing and whats in store for My Tech Opinion.We also talked about:In The News:Julian Assange has been kicked out of the equadorian embassy in london. Whats Next for him? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/what-s-next-julian-assange-after-ecuadorian-embassy-eviction-n993806Microsoft moves Edge to Chromium based browser. - https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/04/15/microsofts-edge-browser-reborn-after-chromium-makeover/Phil’s NBN Experiences - TCP/HFC etc..Facebook continue to be naughty - https://mashable.com/article/facebook-email-password-uploaded/?utm_campaign=hp-hh-pri&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=onsiteSamsung Galaxy Fold is not off to a good start: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulgeON OUR NEXT EPISODE - WE TALK ELECTRIC CARS IN AUSTRALIA
Rebecca & Barry review the latest episode of Geeks Interrupted, Episode No. 257.
On this episode, Shayne and Phil look at social media privacy and what settings you should update to maintain your privacy.NEWS Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg fronts US Congresshttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/zuckerbergs-testimony-is-over-but-scrutiny-is-just-ramping-up-20180413-p4z9h2.htmlFollowing up from our last episode, NBN have updated their roll out plan with HFC connections and more FTTC.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-19/nbn-lottery-did-you-win-and-get-fttc/9674884?section=technologyAmazon announce an expansion to their Echo product lines for AUS/NZhttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B079HLZQ95/ref=pc_gw_ech_rk_anc__h1?pf_rd_p=e6f31b34-083a-4a65-8c52-53aa48928ea4&pf_rd_r=PKZX86CRVAY1W0PP2YXH1FEATURE TOPIC - SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACYhttps://www.cnet.com/au/news/facebook-data-policy-answers-to-your-privacy-questions-cambridge-analytica/https://www.facebook.com/help/325807937506242https://www.techlicious.com/tip/complete-guide-to-facebook-privacy-settings/
With the iPhone X now in the hands of many, Simon took to the (internet) streets to give 6 special guests a chance to drop their hot take on Apple's flagship device. Simon invites Daniel (Geeks Interrupted), Lance (Review Culture Podcast), Xalirate (Tech Blogger), Alasdair (Novastream), Nathalie (Wiplabs) and Lachlan (MacMen Podcast) to the Apple Slice soapbox! Part of the Auscast Network More details at appleslice.com.au SPECIAL GUESTS Daniel Olivares - Geeks Interrupted - geeksinterrupted.fm Lance Oostenbroek - Review Culture - fb.com/reviewculture Xalirate - xalirate.com Alasdair Leith - Novastream Network - novastreamnetwork.com Nathalie De Clerq - Wiplabs - wiplabs.com Lachlan Hamilton - MacMen Podcast - iTunes / Apple Podcasts
Phil Edwards, Andy Blume and Daniel Olivares are back in the studio with this week's look at all things Geek. Show Notes: Paid a visit to the team at Geeks Interrupted at 94.1 FM 3WBC [YouTube] Winning the mobile data war [The New Daily] Big banks stare down senior police over tap-and-go [The Age] Desktop disaster: So bad Vic Police use home PCs [Delimiter] Queensland paedophiles to reveal Facebook and Twitter details to police [Brisbane Times] 'Super computer' first to pass Turing Test, convince judges it's alive [The Age] IPv6 2nd Launchiversary [World IPv6 Launch] 8 huge new features in iOS 8 that Apple didn't talk about today [The Verge] Apple's latest acquisition could make Maps more social [Cult of Mac] Apple Introduces Lightning Cable MFi Specifications for Headphones [Mac Rumors] RIP Doc Neeson, Legendary Frontman Of The Angels [Pedestrian TV] Louis CK Talks Piracy In Australia: "The Whole Country Does It!" [CraveOnline] Got A Spare $20k? George RR Martin Will Write Your Grisly, Grisly Death [Pedestrian TV] Who Am I? [TinSnail] Something we mentioned in the show but missing in the Show Notes? Let us know via our Contact Page. Songs We Played: Breakwater - "Release The Beast" [YouTube] Cold War Kids - "Miracle Mile" [iTunes] The Naked And Famous - "Hearts Like Ours" [iTunes] Nirvana - "About A Girl [MTV Unplugged]" [iTunes] Elton John - "Philadelphia Freedom" [iTunes] Gary Numan - "Cars" [iTunes] The Angels - "No Secrets" [iTunes] Questions, Comments, Feedback and Suggestions are all welcome. Website - http://geeksinterrupted.fm Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeeksInterrupted Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeeksOnAir Voicemail - http://www.speakpipe.com/GeeksInterrupted If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe.