Tech News Weekly (Video)

This Week in Radio Tech Ep. 166 - Innovators 5-9-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:20:41 +0000

Innovation dating back to 1922 when Harry Nyquist published Sampling Theory, the basis for our digital world in 2013. The Alkaline Battery patented in 1904 by Thomas Edison. TWiRT hosts take a look back and forward with the innovators in technology. Spring cleaning checklists for the studio and transmitter locations, what we must remember to do in order to avoid the 3am panic phone call. TWiRT is sponsored by Axia Audio.

Tech News Weekly Ep. 109 - Subscriptions In The Cloud 5-10-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:17:35 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Microsoft announces Windows 8.1 will get a public preview at Build in June. Will it win back critics of Windows 8? T-Mobile reportedly sells half a million iPhones in less than a month. Is that a big number? YouTube launches paid subscriptions for channels. What are they and how much do they cost? Adobe kills Creative Suite in favor of Cloud subscriptions. Is that a smart move? And Nokia launches the Lumia 928 for $100. Plus our Picks of the Week.

Tech News Weekly Ep. 108 - Cheaper, Faster, and Flatter 5-3-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:51:34 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Google adds Shawnee, KS to its latest list of cities to get Google Fiber. Is Google Fiber driving gigabit internet competition? iOS 7's design could be visually flatter. Will Jony Ive take iOS 7's design in a fresh direction? Amazon is reportedly creating their own Kindle TV set top box. Is there room for another set top box device? BlackBerry's Thorsten Heins says there will be no reason to have a tablet in 5 years. What will tablets be like in 5 years from now? Also JC Penney releases an ad begging fro customers to come back, and our Picks of the Week.

Tech News Weekly Ep. 107 - DISHing On Sprint 4-19-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:39:43 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Andrew and John briefly discuss how technology has played a part in the search for the two Boston Marathon bombing suspects. Dish Network makes a play for Sprint. Would Softbank or Dish be a better fit for Sprint? Microsoft may bring back the start button in Windows 8.1. Why didn't they include the start button to begin with? Twitter launches a new music service. Is it worth checking out? Also Microsoft could be working on a smartwatch of their own. Is there a market for smartwatches? And our Picks of the Week.

Tech News Weekly Ep. 106 - Streets Paved With Google Fiber 4-12-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:52:58 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Google announces plans to expand Fiber to Austin. How much would it cost Google to roll out Fiber nation wide? Apple yanks another App store like app. Is Apple cracking down on apps? Fox threatens to become a pay TV channel if courts greenlight Aereo. Why is internet TV such a threat to networks and cable companies? Samsung reveals a 6.3 inch Android phone. How big is too big? PC sales slip much further in Q1. Is Windows 8 to blame? And Andrew reviews the BlackBerry Z10 from AT&T.

Tech news Weekly Ep. 105 - Internet Taxes 3-29-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:13:17 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Senators in DC pass a law paving the way for a national internet sales tax. Do online stores have an unfair advantage over brick and mortar stores? T-Mobile announces their UNCarrier plans including the the iPhone. Will their new plans and the iPhone win back customers? Facebook phone rumors resurface ahead of an announcement features Facebook and HTC. OUYA gets a price and a launch date. Will the casual gamer be interested in it? And BlackBerry co-founder Mike Lazaridis says he is leaving BlackBerry. Is that a positive sign BlackBerry is turning the corner?

Tech News Weekly Ep. 104 - Smartphones, Smartwatches, and Smart TVs 3-22-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:56:12 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Samsung unveils the Galaxy S4. Is it more gimmick than phone? Verizon is rumored to possibly charge TV channels based on real viewing time. T-Mobile plans an event for March 26th to announce their UNcarrier plans. Are they ditching subsidies? Netflix wants to lead the way in 4K streaming. Is it possible to have 4K streaming in just 2 years? Also Google may be building an Android smartwatch. And could Apple's low cost iPhone have a plastic casing and non-Retina?

Tech News Weekly Ep. 103 - Glass In My Eye 3-1-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:55:33 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Google announces a launch date and ballpark price for Google Glasses. Who will buy Google Glasses? Asus announces the FonePad with built in phone functionality. Is it a phone or a tablet? Andrew and Michael also discuss the new Google Chromebook Pixel. Should Google abandoned it's Chromebook OS? Sony announces the Playstation 4. Will it do better than the Wii U? Nevada becomes the first state to allow online gambling. And our Picks of the Week.

Tech News Weekly Ep. 102 - Make It Beta 2-15-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:36:09 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: Microsoft's Surface Pro sells out. But did it sell out due to low stock? Intel announces it is developing a new internet based TV set top box. Can Intel succeed where others haven't? Harrison Ford is said to be confirmed for Star Wars: Episode VII. A meteor crashes in Russia hours before an Asteroid passes by Earth. Is doomsday near? Amazon announces Coins, a virtual currency coming to the Kindle Fire. Will it end up being a flop? And our Picks of the Week.

Tech News Weekly Ep. 101 - BlackBerry Z10 2-1-13

guysfromqueens@gmail.com (guysfromqueens) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:01:29 +0000

This week on Tech News Weekly: BlackBerry officially announces the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 devices. Will they be able to save BlackBerry? Apple unleashes a 128GB iPad. Is it simply a knee jerk reaction to the Microsoft Surface Pro? Sony sends out invitations to a press event. Could they announce the PlayStation 4? GoDaddy makes another ridiculous Super Bowl ad. Andrew, John, and Chase react. And our Picks of the Week.