What other tech podcast covers CNN Max, the Lochness Monster, and swimming pools this week? August is a slow news month in the tech world, but we make up for it with 6 more great re-picks of the week to wrap up “All Re-pick August.” Enjoy!
Intro (00:00)
Followup:
- Backblaze changes – Get Backblaze now! (03:45)
- South Yorkshire Police admits losing three years’ worth of officer body cam footage (07:50)
- CNN Max launching on HBO’s Max (09:25)
- Amazon launches a Fire TV Channels app with 400+ free ad-supported TV channels (13:20)
- Epic offers devs 100 percent of net revenue for six months of EGS exclusivity (15:20)
- Atari 2600+ announced (17:30)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Search the web by voice (24:00)
Just the headlines: (28:30)
- Scientists strengthen concrete by 30 percent with used coffee grounds
- Paper straws not so eco-friendly, 90% contain toxic “forever chemicals”
- OnlyFans users spent more than $5 billion last year, as the number of creators surged 47%
- Threads on the web widely rolling out
- Zoom CEO says Zoom meetings hinder innovation and debate, wants employees back in the office
Takes:
- Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 (31:20)
- Monster hunters descend on Scotland for biggest Loch Ness search in 50 years (35:10)
- Better.com CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom is struggling to keep his company afloat (37:05)
Bonus Odd Take: Very minimalist movie posters (38:45)
Re-Picks of the Week:
Dave:
- Software: GamePigeon – Ep. 84 Piggyback on Peggy Bick – 7/20/17 (42:10)
- Hardware: iPad – Ep. 94 Hey Siri, Down Periscope! 9/28/17 (45:00)
- Other: Reelgood – Ep. 231: All My Parties Be Drive-bys – 5/13/20 (46:50)
Nate:
- Software: Paste Clipboard Management – Ep. 219: Trendy Dystopian Products 2/19/20 (49:50)
- Hardware: Neewer Lighting – Episode 329: Win One for the Giffer 3/30/23 (53:10)
- Other: Swimply – Episode 289: A Little WiFi Hygiene 6/23/21 (56:50)
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