Hacker Slacker

In this episode, we have some casual talks about random tech topics that we wanted to get off our chests. Show Links: Microsoft HoloLens 2 Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod)  Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Cassinelli to talk about Siri Shortcuts and more! Show Links: Amazon Pulls HQ2 out of NYC Wealthfront Cash Account JP Morgan Coin North Focals Apple Acquires Pullstring Ming-Chi Kuo Rumors Instagram Story Fundraisers Varjo VR Samsung Unpacked https://www.matthewcassinelli.com/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod)  Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In today's marathon episode, we discuss several news stories, plus a list of future unicorn companies. Show Links: Apple News Event: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/johnpaczkowski/apple-event-march-2019-news Wells Fargo Systems Fail: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/ao4g2y/wells_fargo_is_down_declining_transactions_and_no/ Apple Enforces Security on Screen Recording: https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/07/apple-glassbox-apps/ Amazon Video Game: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3339557/gaming/amazon-new-world-mmo-preview.html Automatic License Plate Readers: https://qz.com/1540488/in-just-two-years-9000-of-these-cameras-were-installed-to-spy-on-your-car/ Google Maps AR: https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-the-real-worldwith-google-maps-layered-on-top-11549807200 Amazon Acquires Eero: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/11/18220960/amazon-eero-acquisition-announced Companies Mentioned: Earnin, Marqeta, Checkr, C2FO, Citymapper, Mapbox, Alto Pharmacy Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/

In this episode, we talk about Spotify's acquisitions of Anchor and Gimlet, and the impact on podcasting that they will have.  Show Links:  Uber Adds Public Transit: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/31/18205154/uber-public-transportation-app-denver  Apple Removes Head of Siri: https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/02/01/apple-removes-siri-team-lead-as-part-of-ai-strategy-shift  Instagram Sensitivity Screens: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/feb/04/instagram-to-launch-sensitivity-screens-after-molly-russell-death  $190 Million in Bitcoin Lost: https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/02/05/a-major-canadian-bitcoin-exchange-has-a-big-problem/#327f1e155236  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod(@hackerspod)  Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about the situation of the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, Huawei. We are also excited to announce that LinkBacc, which you may remember from last week, is up on Product Hunt and ready to go! You can find the site here (http://www.lnkba.cc/jp/hs). Show Links: LinkBacc:  http://www.lnkba.cc/jp/hs LinkBacc on Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/linkbacc FaceTime Bug: https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/28/facetime-bug-hear-audio/ Apple Bans Facebook Internal App: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/30/apple-bans-facebook-vpn/ Mark Zuckerberg Oped: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-facts-about-facebook-11548374613 Integrating Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram DMs: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/25/technology/facebook-instagram-whatsapp-messenger.html Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss Cornhacks, a hackathon that we attended at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with our teammate and classmate Luke Bogus! Show Links: Collection #1 Data Breach: https://www.troyhunt.com/the-773-million-record-collection-1-data-reach/ Google Acquires Fossil Smartwatch Division: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/17/google-to-buy-fossil-smartwatch-tech/ Netflix's Biggest Competitor: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/334702/Netflix_claims_Fortnite_is_now_a_bigger_competitor_than_HBO.php Uber Loyalty Program: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/22/uber-loyalty-program/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss todo and productivity apps, as well as a plethora of news stories now that CES 2019 has officially wrapped up.  Show Links: Apple Replaced 11 Million iPhone Batteries: https://www.daringfireball.net MicroLED is the Next Big Thing in TV Tech: https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-really-is-the-next-revolution-in-tv-technology-11546956347 Lime Halts Service In Switzerland: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/12/lime-scooters-switzerland-bumps/ Apple Launches New Battery Case for iPhone XS/XS Max/XR: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/15/18184280/apple-iphone-xs-max-xr-battery-case-wireless-charging Andre's iPhone X Wallpaper: https://heyeased.weebly.com/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we go over some of the best tech from CES 2019, plus news stories from the past few weeks, and more! Show Links: iTunes and AirPlay in Samsung Smart TVs: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/apple-samsung-come-together-to-bring-itunes-to-new-samsung-smart-tv-models/ iPhone Sales Issues: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/10/iphone-sales-are-collapsing-investor-dan-niles-warns.html iPhone Price Cut in China: https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/09/apple-cuts-iphone-production-china/ Service Providers Selling Your Current Location: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/nepxbz/i-gave-a-bounty-hunter-300-dollars-located-phone-microbilt-zumigo-tmobile Microsoft Partners with Kroger: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/8/18154802/microsoft-kroger-retail-partnership-digital-signs-image-recognition-temperature-sensor Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

Thank you all for listening, we have had an incredible time so far, and we can't wait for 2019! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we announce something that we've been waiting on for a while, and we are super excited, plus news stories! Show Links: Lyft Files for IPO: https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/06/tech/lyft-ipo/index.html Uber Files for IPO: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/07/uber-files-confidentially-for-ipo/ Google Plus Shutting Down Even Earlier: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/10/18134541/google-plus-privacy-api-data-leak-developers Robinhood Checking: https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/13/robinhood-free-checking-and-savings-accounts/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we go over a busy news week and then talk about underrepresented groups in technology. Show Links: Apple Music on Echo Devices: https://blog.aboutamazon.com/devices/alexa-play-bebe-rexha-on-apple-music AirPods Update Rumors: https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/02/kuo-all-new-design-airpods-in-2020-wireless-charging-model-in-first-quarter-2019/ Amazon Expanding Cashierless Retail: https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-tests-its-cashierless-technology-for-bigger-stores-1543776320 Microsoft Working on Edge Successor: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-building-chromium-powered-web-browser-windows-10 Waymo One: https://medium.com/waymo/waymo-one-the-next-step-on-our-self-driving-journey-6d0c075b0e9b Minority Wealth Management on Twitter: https://twitter.com/minority_wealth (@minority_wealth) Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about Product Hunt's new Breakout List of companies disrupting their space. From freight forwarding to flying taxis, we talk about five of the most interesting and innovative companies on the list. Show Links: Cellular Data Outperforming Wifi: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/11/23/mobile_v_wifi_speed_report/ Google Fi: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/28/google-fi-now-supports-most-android-devices-and-iphones/ iPhone Production: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/28/following-report-on-sluggish-demand-apple-vp-says-iphone-xr-is-its-most-popular-model/ Product Hunt's Breakout List: https://breakoutlist.com/all/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss decentralized transportation and the impact it has on cities and the people in them. Bike share companies such as Lime and Bird have rocketed to unicorn status in just a year and many companies like them have taken over cities. Show Links: Crypto Free-Fall: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-20/no-end-in-sight-for-crypto-sell-off-as-tokens-take-fresh-hit Galaxy S 10th Year Anniversary: https://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs-top-secret-galaxy-s-phone-is-a-5g-monster-with-six-cameras-1542723747 Apple Maps Collecting Pedestrian Data: https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/19/apple-maps-pedestrian-data-california/ Citylab Bike Share History: https://www.citylab.com/city-makers-connections/bike-share/ Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we interview Pathrise ( https://www.pathrise.com ) co-founder and CTO Derrick Mar. We discuss his life as a young YC executive, how Pathrise works, and more. Show Links: Samsung Galaxy F: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/11/12/18086898/samsung-foldable-phone-galaxyf-release-date-price-report Amazon HQ2: https://blog.aboutamazon.com/company-news/amazon-selects-new-york-city-and-northern-virginia-for-new-headquarters Pandora Podcast Genome: https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/13/pandora-brings-its-genome-technology-to-podcast-recommendations/ Lime Cars: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-13/lime-wants-to-spread-1-500-shared-cars-around-seattle Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we go over this week's tech news including Uber resuming self-driving car operations, Google employees staging a walkout, and Samsung's new foldable smartphone. Show Links: Uber Self-Driving Cars: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsilver/2018/11/03/uber-will-resume-self-driving-car-testing-in-pennsylvania/ Google Employee Walkout: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/01/technology/google-walkout-sexual-harassment.html 7-11 Scan and Pay: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/5/18064370/7-eleven-app-checkout-qr-code-rewards Amazon HQ2: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/05/technology/amazon-second-headquarters-split.html Samsung's Foldable Phone: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/8/18074838/samsung-foldable-phone-infinity-flex-display-technology-report China's AI News Reporter: https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/8/18074806/ai-news-anchor-china-xinhua-digital-composite Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we review our predictions from last week about Apple's iPad Event in Brooklyn. We also discuss IBM's acquisition of Red Hat and the differences between the new iPhones. Show Links: Dark Mode: https://paulmillr.com/posts/using-dark-mode-in-css/ IBM Acquiring Red Hat: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/28/tech/ibm-red-hat/index.html Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we give our predictions for next week's iPad event, talk about The Big Hack, and give some background about our experiences with podcasts. The Big Hack: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-04/the-big-hack-how-china-used-a-tiny-chip-to-infiltrate-america-s-top-companies Our New Twitter: https://twitter.com/hackerspod (@hackerspod) Contact Us: hackerslackerpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we have our first real interview with Ben Ha! Shownotes: https://medium.com/@1517 https://twitter.com/_benjaminha?lang=en

In this episode, we talk about Google's 2018 Made by Google event and all the new announcements that came from it.

This week we talk about the topic of one of the talks Andre went to at Tech Crunch​ Disrupt.