Episodes

Nov. 30, 2020

Mon. 11/30 – DoorDash’s IPO Seems To Be Cresting The Wave

DoorDash lines up for its IPO and seems to be cresting the wave perfectly. Airbnb is right behind it, swelling a bit as well. Salesforce looks like it will be buying Slack as soon as tomorrow. The UK finally, officially bans…
Nov. 25, 2020

Wed. 11/25 – The Blue Checkmarks Are Returning To Twitter

Twitter is revving the little blue checkmark engine back up, but it will work slightly differently than before. Stripe is either already impossibly big, or not nearly as big as it should be, depending on your point of view. …
Nov. 24, 2020

Tue. 11/24 – Apple’s Head Of Global Security Indicted On Bribery Charges

Apple’s head of global security is indicted on bribery charges. But… it’s a little nuanced. Facebook turned back the dial on divisive news stories after the election. Forget Substack; why OnlyFans might be the biggest story …
Nov. 23, 2020

Mon. 11/23 - Snapchat Launches Spotlight, A TikTok Clone

Cloning Snapchat isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? Cloning TikTok. Even Snapchat has joined the bandwagon with Spotlight. Are people fleeing ads in feeds because the market is saturated? I break down all of last week’s big m…
Nov. 21, 2020

(Bonus) Office Hours With Chris Messina

A deep-dive conversation with hashtag inventor Chris Messina about what makes good product design, how to Product Hunt effectively, and his unique advice about finding success in the Tech Industry. Sponsors: VistaPrint.com/t…
Guest: Chris Messina
Nov. 20, 2020

Fri. 11/20 – Facebook And Apple Trade Schoolyard Taunts

Facebook and Apple are calling each other names again. “Privacy Thief!” “Monopolist!” And why we might see more of this in the coming years. Roblox files maybe the most exciting S-1 of this IPO batch. Stadia is going to work…
Nov. 19, 2020

Thu. 11/19 – Google Pay Pivots In An Interesting Way

A major strategy shift for Google Pay might be a big deal. But a minor shift in YouTube monetization is the same old, same old. Apple pays to settle an investigation into iPhone throttling. Affirm files for its IPO. Apple Si…
Nov. 18, 2020

Wed. 11/18 – Crack! Apple Cuts Its App Store Vig In Half

The App Store has cracked open a bit. Apple will cut its vigorish in half, for most developers, but not the ones that make them the most money. Robinhood is probably gonna join the cavalcade of IPOs. Marissa Mayer is back. A…
Nov. 17, 2020

Tue. 11/17 – Amazon Pharmacy Aims To Conquer Another Huge Retail Sector

Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy. Twitter launches Fleets, but the real news is they’re testing a Clubhouse clone with audio rooms. Airbnb finally files to go public. And running through the flood of reviews for the new Macs …
Nov. 16, 2020

Mon. 11/16 – Is Big Sur Apple’s Vista?

Continued problems with Big Sur have some people wondering if this is Apple’s version of Windows Vista. But actual benchmarks continue to show Apple Silicon is probably a big win. All the details of the Galaxy S21 lineup hav…
Nov. 13, 2020

Fri. 11/13 – The DoorDash S-1 Is Surprisingly Good

DoorDash files its S-1, and has a surprisingly good business, it looks like. The US backs down on TikTok. Is the whole Ant IPO thing, not business but personal? Why you should probably wait to download macOS Big Sur. How muc…
Nov. 12, 2020

Thu. 11/12 – The Google Photos Free-For-All Is Over

Why Google sunsetting the free version of its Photos service has so many people riled up. Apple’s TestFlight update should make beta testing apps easier. Amazon’s Alexa Care Hub should make caring for elderly relatives easie…
Nov. 11, 2020

Wed. 11/11 – Groundhog Day! Is TikTok Going Dark Tomorrow?

So wait, is TikTok facing shutdown again, as soon as tomorrow or… what? Some analysis on how well those M1 chips might actually perform. Ring doorbells are catching fire. The Hyperloop takes its first passengers for a ride. …
Nov. 10, 2020

Tue. 11/10 – The Apple Silicon Macs Are Here

Apple’s One More Thing Mac Event. The EU sues Amazon for antitrust. The Slingbox is no more. And, apparently, the MagSafe Duo charger is no good. Sponsors: TinyCapital.com Wipers123.com , promocode: ride Links: EU accuses Am…
Nov. 9, 2020

Mon. 11/09 – Apple Mad At Pegatron

Apple is not happy with a key parts supplier. If you’re running an old version of android, you might be shut out of some important websites soon. Is SoftBank’s Vision Fund, back, baby? Is the Raspberry Pi 400 any good to use…
Nov. 7, 2020

(Bonus) Listener Call In III - Son Of The Call-in-a-ning

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Nov. 6, 2020

11/06 – Is It Too Soon To Start Talking About iPhone 13?

Is it too soon to start talking about the iPhone 13? It’s review day. Reviews of the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the PlayStation 5. Why I think the DOJ suing to block the Plaid acquisition is such a big deal. And …
Nov. 5, 2020

Thu. 11/05 - WhatsApp Gets Disappearing Messages Ten Years After Snapchat!

WhatsApp gets disappearing messages ten years after Snapchat! A new entry-level, ultra-lightweight drone from DJI. Productivity laptops are getting interesting designs, ala gaming laptops. Ethereum 2.0 is coming. How and why…
Nov. 4, 2020

Wed. 11/04 – Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, et al Win In California

Californians pass Proposition 22, and voters in Massachusetts strike a blow for the right to repair. You no longer need a phone to listen to Spotify on your watch. And why Walmart might partner with Comcast to make TVs, coun…
Nov. 3, 2020

Tue. 11/03 – Apple Silicon Coming To MacBook Pros Already?

So, that November 10th Apple event might see a full slate of Mac laptops with Apple Silicon inside. Why has Ant Group’s IPOs been called off? Why has Walmart called off plans to allow robots to roam its store aisles? And som…
Nov. 2, 2020

Mon. 11/02 - Raspberry Pi Launches the Raspberry Pi 400

Raspberry Pi launches the Raspberry Pi 400. All the big platforms’ plans for election day and beyond. Huawei is gonna make its own chips because it has to. Gaming continues to lead the way into the future in so many ways. An…
Oct. 30, 2020

Fri. 10/30 – Netflix Raises Prices

Netflix raises prices. Because they can—and maybe because they should. Google wants to give you a free VPN. Samsung helps you find your galaxy of Galaxy things. A rundown of yesterday’s big day of tech earnings. And, of cour…
Oct. 29, 2020

Thu. 10/29 – Troubling Ransomware Attacks On Hospitals

Major warnings about a rash of ransomware attacks on US hospitals. The new AMD chips. MOAAR consolidation in the chip industry. Can I introduce you to Quantum Computing as a Service? And a reminder that as Hollywood moves to…
Oct. 28, 2020

Wed. 10/28 – Does The iPhone 12 Have A Secret Reverse Wireless Charging Feature?

Does the iPhone 12 have secret reverse wireless charging just waiting to be turned on? More signs Apple might be building its own search engine. The headlines from today’s Section 230 Senate hearing. Is the DOJ gonna prevent…