Episodes

March 16, 2022

Wed. 03/16 – NFTs Coming To Instagram “Soon”

Meta has a new Family Center to keep kids monitored. Zuck says NFTs are coming to Instagram “soon.” Google’s Stadia strategy is coming into focus, and it’s interesting. Is Vimeo threatening longtime users to pay up? And a review of the latest iPad Air iteration.
March 15, 2022

Tue. 03/15 – Rebuilding The Cable Bundle, Example #937

Layoffs at Arm signal the IPO is nigh. Microsoft has brought that fast loading games technology from Xbox to Windows. Twitter heard you were made and has backed down. Crypto dodges another bullet in the EU. And some solid, tangible numbers to prove that streaming has taken over Hollywood.
March 14, 2022

Mon. 03/14 – Foxconn Shutting Factories Cause Of Covid. Again.

Well, what can I tell you. Foxconn is shutting factories in China again cause of the new Omicron outbreak there. Will Apple only give new chips it its pro phones going forward? Why people are mad at Twitter now. How people actually watch Netflix. And… checks notes... A robot goat.
March 12, 2022

(Bonus) Who Is Chris Messina?

As I said on Friday's show, I figured that since Chris Messina has been co-hosting with me for about a year, maybe it's time to republish the Internet History Podcast episode I did with him. After all, many of you might know him as the inventor of the hashtag, but did you know about all of the earl…
March 11, 2022

Fri. 03/11 – Russia Bans Instagram And Designates Meta As An “Extremist Organization”

Russia moves to ban Instagram and designate Meta as an “extremist organization.” The EU and UK open an antitrust probe into Google and Meta about ads collusion. Stripe now supports crypto. And, of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.
March 10, 2022

Thu. 03/10 – Apple Hasn’t Forgotten About The Mac Mini

Apple hasn’t forgotten about the Mac Mini. Amazon’s first stock split since the dotcom era. Tinder leans into background checks as a service. Hands on with the new Magic Leap 2 AR glasses. And forget about delivery by drone, now imagine getting packages delivered to you from space. The wildest star…
March 9, 2022

Wed. 03/09 – The Regulatory Era For Crypto Starts Today

That telegraphed Executive Order for Crypto is being signed, probably as we speak. Is Congress pressing criminal charges against Amazon? LimeWire is back, but for the NFT era. And a deep dive look at that mind boggling new M1 Ultra chip that Apple announced yesterday.
March 8, 2022

Tue. 03/08 – The Spring Apple Event

All the news from the Spring Apple event this afternoon. Google is buying a cybersecurity company. A bunch of cybersecurity companies band together to protect critical infrastructure. Amazon launches an app to allow anyone to be a DJ. And the arrival of Android 12L.
March 7, 2022

Mon. 03/07 – Samsung Source Code Leaked?

The evolving hack story involving Nvidia has now hit Samsung as the same hackers apparently have some of their source code. Are the iMac updates I’m really hungry for getting pushed all the way back to next year? The real reason why brands are leaving Russia. And consumer beware: scams seem to be r…
March 6, 2022

(Bonus) Kitchen Table Ep. II - With @ceonyc

Chris was in town again! So we asked the great Charlie O'Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures to come over to my kitchen to talk about the tech news of the week. But Charlie also gives us his analysis and history of the New York Tech scene, and the state of venture and tech generally, coming out of …
Guest: Charlie O'Donnell
March 5, 2022

Portfolio Profile - Rownd.io

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March 4, 2022

Fri. 03/04 – Disney+ Now With Ads!

Twitter’s return to the office is a real covid era milestone. Ok, how about Disney+ but with ads? Is crypto usage in Russia actually falling? Something something, wasn’t this the original use case for crypto? Are NFT prices falling? And of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.
March 3, 2022

Thu. 03/03 – Epic Buys Bandcamp; Amazon Retrenches From Physical Retail

The story of the young Ukrainian Minister who has bent the conscience of western tech companies, and coordinated the reachout to crypto. Is regulation coming for NFTs? Epic Games acquired Bandcamp. Amazon pulls back from its IRL retail experiments. And a big update on the return to the office watch.
March 2, 2022

Wed. 03/02 – Will Poker Be The Killer App For The Metaverse?

As of right now, you can no longer buy an iPhone in Russia. Big recall from Fitbit because their smartwatches might burn you. Meta tries to be transparent in a very Meta way, by redacting a key detail from a transparency report. And could poker be the killer app the Metaverse has been waiting for?
March 1, 2022

Tue. 03/01 – Uber “Explore”

Crypto exchanges stick to their crypto ethos over the Ukraine War situation. A new, super crazy alleged Chinese backdoor hack. Uber adds new ways to buy concert tickets and book restaurants in its app. Amazon launches its Luna game streaming service in the US. An a review of the Galaxy S22 and S22+
Feb. 28, 2022

Mon. 02/28 – The Tech World Rides The War Whirlwind

I’ll try to run down everything I can about the tech world and the Ukraine situation. There is a ton to talk about. Qualcomm’s new 5G modem. TikTok’s new 10 minute videos. Lenovo’s new laptops. And should Apple release a $200 iPhone?
Feb. 26, 2022

(TWTR SPC) All Things Tesla With @TeslaPodcast

We check in with Rob Maurer who hosts the Tesla Daily podcast. All things Tesla and Elon on this episode!
Feb. 25, 2022

Fri. 02/25 – The Ukraine Fallout Continues For Tech

Ukraine is seeking to raise its own hacker army. New export controls affect tech products. Why mobile subscriptions being a growth industry is more bad news for the App Store status quo. And, of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.
Feb. 24, 2022

Thu. 02/24 – There Actually IS A Tech Angle To Ukraine

There actually IS a tech angle to what is going on in Ukraine, though for all of our sakes, let’s just hope there’s not TOO much of one. Stablecoins are where it’s at in crypto at the moment. Not one, but two new flagship phones to tell you about. And the interesting AI details behind Zuck’s latest…
Feb. 23, 2022

Wed. 02/23 – The Troubles At Truth Social

Former President Trump’s new social network is number one on the app store, but has had a bunch of issues too. The politics leading to a surge in searches for DuckDuckGo. What ever happened to Amazon’s home robot? And Waymo successfully sues to keeps its failures secret.
Feb. 22, 2022

Tue. 02/22 – The Original (DAO) Sin Solved?

Has the mystery of the original The DAO controversy been solved? We finally have Sony’s new PlayStation VR2 design. Crypto exchange FTX makes a big move into gaming. Datapoints suggesting remote work is here to stay. And a review of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Feb. 21, 2022

Mon. 02/21 – When The Contract Allows Your NFTs To Be Stolen

OpenSea says 32 users had NFTs stolen when they were scammed into signing malicious smart contracts. Mark Gurman tells us every Mac he expects to be released this year. Is a new crackdown coming for Chinese tech? And Ford is revving up its attempts to unseat Tesla at the top of the EV mountain.
Feb. 19, 2022

(Portfolio Profile) Grupa.io

Check out Grupa.io and look for their launch on Product Hunt this Monday! Upvote!
Feb. 18, 2022

Fri. 02/18 – Microsoft Account Now Required

Windows 11 now requires a Microsoft account just to load. Intel’s roadmap comes into view. Is Meta’s metaverse play already getting traction? Next week might be the biggest regulatory week for Crypto ever. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.