Podcast
My Tech Opinion
Hosted by Phil Edwards and Shayne Johnston · EN
Shayne Johnston and Phil Edwards bring you My Tech Opinion, a program that takes a longer look at whats happening in the world of tech. Each episode Shayne and Phil take a brief look at the latest in tech news and then take a deeper look into a technology based topic. They will be joined at times by experts in the field to give their view on whats happening in their world.
Episodes will appear weekly!
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No 5G for you!!! - The Huawei Ban
Jun 11, 201901:06:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Tech Opinion - Phil and Shayne talk about the Huawei Ban and what it means.In The News:Telstra are first with their ‘beta’ 5G networkhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/telstra-are-first-with-their-beta-5g-network/news-story/f593cd8b743ac0ba26967c4efbe13318Speed doesn’t come cheap with new Samsung 5G phonehttps://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/speed-doesnt-come-cheap-with-new-samsung-5g-phone/news-story/7465479531ac2da045e4767e67942470Google to add game changing new feature to Mapshttps://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/google-to-add-game-changing-new-feature-to-maps/news-story/bc04a40f4a92e43b855c41acecfbdbafhttps://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/kogan-in-court-for-alleged-false-or-misleading-discount-advertisementsTelstra 5G is live.Feature Topic: Huawei Banhttps://www.techradar.com/au/news/googles-huawei-android-restrictions-heres-what-it-means-for-youhttps://www.techradar.com/au/news/huawei-may-be-building-an-ark-os-as-it-prepares-for-life-after-androidTelstra Responds to Banhttps://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/05/telstra-responds-to-huawei-ban/China has no good options for retaliating against Trump’s Huawei banhttps://www.theverge.com/2019/5/29/18637291/huawei-ban-trump-trade-war-china-united-states-tariffsHuawei Founderhttps://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/i-will-ignore-him-billionaire-huawei-founder-takes-aim-at-laughable-trump-20190527-p51rrn.html
Transcribe →Come fly with me, come fly, lets fly away! - The Space Race.
Jun 3, 201900:59:43Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about the private space race (from an australian perspective)In The News:Telstra to offer 5G connectivity…. But its only free for the first year.https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-to-offer-free-5g-connectivity-for-first-year-525542Google has revoked Huawei’s Android Licence. But its back… for now.https://www.xda-developers.com/google-revoke-huawei-android-ban-blacklist/Instagram investigates after private details of 50 million users found on serverhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/online/security/instagram-investigates-after-private-details-of-50-million-users-found-on-server/news-story/7818b6a1555159b6c58c516a79bd2e6bFeature Topic: Space RacePrivate Space playershttps://www.alphr.com/space/1003058/private-space-travel-spacex-blue-origin-virgin-galactichttps://www.rocketlabusa.com/Pro’s and Con’s of privatising space.https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/04/04/the-pros-and-cons-of-privatizing-space-exploration/#7b251aa13319Implications of privatising space.https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/news/1619-the-implications-of-the-privatization-of-spaceHow will private space travel transform NASAhttps://www.space.com/42113-nasa-future-private-spaceflight.htmlAustralian Space Agencyhttps://www.industry.gov.au/strategies-for-the-future/australian-space-agencyThey are responsible for regulation:https://www.industry.gov.au/regulation-and-standards/space-regulationAustralian Industry Group:https://www.spaceindustry.com.au/Australian Businesses:Gilmour Space Technologies:https://www.gspacetech.com/launch-vehiclesBlack Sky Aerospacehttps://bsaero.space/
Transcribe →Giggidy Giggidy - The Gig Economy
May 31, 201901:04:26Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about the Gig Economy!In The News:The ACCC Blocks the Merger of TPG and Vodafonehttps://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-opposes-tpg-vodafone-mergerMS Build Conference - 10 Cool Thingshttps://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2019/05/06/10-cool-things-to-check-out-at-microsoft-build-2019/Google I/O - Highlightshttps://www.techradar.com/news/google-io-2019-keynoteFeature Topic: Gig Economyhttps://insightsresources.seek.com.au/gig-economy-changing-world-workhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/abdullahimuhammed/2018/06/28/4-reasons-why-the-gig-economy-will-only-keep-growing-in-numbers/#4482893b11ebLabour rights in a gig economyhttps://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/publications/research-papers/download/36-research-papers/13869-labour-rights-in-the-gig-economy-an-explainerOnline gig economyhttps://smallbiztrends.com/2017/02/gig-websites.htmlExploitative nature of the gig economyhttps://truthout.org/articles/the-exploitative-gig-economy-is-not-the-future-of-work/
Transcribe →I have a massive election...... - Australian technology related election promises.
May 15, 201901:23:17Tap to summarizeEpisode 37 - Election Technology PoliciesIn The News:Putin signs controversial bill seen as preparation for internet warfareFacebook bans Milo Yiannopoulous, Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones and for hate speechFeature Topic: Elections - TechnologyElection Tech Policy Scorecard:https://www.innovationaus.com/2019/05/Election-tech-policy-scorecardsNBN outlook post election:https://finance.nine.com.au/2019/04/12/09/22/news-national-the-current-state-of-the-nbn-and-what-the-federal-election-means-for-australian-internet-technologyLabor promises to fund block chain academy in perth:https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-election-2019/federal-election-2019-labor-pledges-funding-for-blockchain-academy-in-perth-ng-b881183786zLibs promise funding for to develop cyber security skillshttps://ia.acs.org.au/article/2019/-156m-boost-for-australian-cyber.htmlLiberal Policieshttps://www.liberal.org.au/our-policiesLabors plan for the NBN:https://alp.org.au/policies/labors-plan-to-improve-the-nbn/ Labors plan for space:https://alp.org.au/policies/australia-in-space/Labors plan for national centre for AI\https://alp.org.au/policies/labors-plan-for-a-national-centre-for-ai-excellence/Labors plan for cleaner cheaper renewable energy:https://alp.org.au/policies/cheaper-cleaner-renewable-energy/Battery Metal Manufacturinghttps://alp.org.au/policies/battery-metal-manufacturing/Labors plan top uncap university places:https://alp.org.au/policies/more-university-places/Greens Policies:https://greens.org.au/platform/public-ownership#telecomms
Transcribe →I've been charged with a volt. - Electric Cars!
May 3, 201901:42:04Tap to summarizeEpisode 37 - Electric VehiclesIn The News:Samsung Galaxy Fold is not off to a good start: - (Update) Launch delayedhttps://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/samsung-galaxy-fold-launch-cancelled-with-just-days-to-go-after-bendy-screen-breaks/news-story/0f1b8017e7c3e42a7cf60e6f21d2fee9Phil has an update on FTTC - Technology Choice Program.Feature Topic: Electric VehiclesPros & Cons of EV's: https://www.energysage.com/electric-vehicles/101/pros-and-cons-electric-cars/EV Availability in Australia: https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/electric-vehicles-coming-to-australia-in-2019https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/electric-fueltype/?WT.z_srchsrcx=makemodelELECTION: ALP STRATEGY FOR EV’shttps://www.billshorten.com.au/a_strategy_for_a_cleaner_transport_future_monday_1_april_2019https://futureofworking.com/10-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hydrogen-fuel-cells/EV Plug Standards:https://jetcharge.com.au/resources/ev-guide/vehicle-plug-typeshttps://store.jetcharge.com.au/
Transcribe →Back by unpopular demand. YOU CANT GET RID OF US. - Random Chat.
Apr 24, 201901:04:32Tap to summarizePhil and Shayne are back. Finally.We talk about where we have been, what we are doing and whats in store for My Tech Opinion.We also talked about:In The News:Julian Assange has been kicked out of the equadorian embassy in london. Whats Next for him? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/what-s-next-julian-assange-after-ecuadorian-embassy-eviction-n993806Microsoft moves Edge to Chromium based browser. - https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/04/15/microsofts-edge-browser-reborn-after-chromium-makeover/Phil’s NBN Experiences - TCP/HFC etc..Facebook continue to be naughty - https://mashable.com/article/facebook-email-password-uploaded/?utm_campaign=hp-hh-pri&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=onsiteSamsung Galaxy Fold is not off to a good start: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulgeON OUR NEXT EPISODE - WE TALK ELECTRIC CARS IN AUSTRALIA
Transcribe →This podcast is a real page turner...... Self Publishing Books.
Dec 17, 201801:14:22Tap to summarizeOn the final episode of My Tech Opinion for 2019, Phil and Shayne talked about publishing your own book in an online world.Here are a few links for some extra reading:In The News:Google CEO Appears Before Congress to explain how the internet worksThat’s just crazy’: Telstra CEO says no to free emergency textsCompetition watchdog flags consumer concerns over proposed merger between TPG and VodafoneCommBank Back flips and is going to offer Apple Pay.Feature Topic: Online Book Publishinghttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/06/how-to-self-publish-a-book/https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/how-to-self-publish-bestseller/https://kdp.amazon.com/en_UShttps://reedsy.com/https://www.ingramspark.com/features
Transcribe →Whats goodies does the man with the big red sack have for you this year? - Christmas Tech Guide
Dec 10, 201801:29:26Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne discuss tech gift ideas for this coming festive season.They also talked about:Is KAYO worth it? No EPL, no badminton, no synchronised swimming, no drone racing, no e-sports, no quidditchThe Access and assurance bill passed through parliament and people are worried:https://www.buzzfeed.com/joshtaylor/heres-why-you-should-be-worried-about-the-new-antiHuawei’s CFO arrested https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/huaweis-global-cfo-arrested-for-allegedly-violating-us-sanctions-on-iran-reports/news-story/3b21232a660689aa53cf5da737e4865fTelstra shows off 5G including prototype phone https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/telstra-touts-new-5g-milestones-including-prototype-smartphone/news-story/9370769a15779c22cd3de5d2d2aa389bMicrosoft looking to kill edge and replace with a browser based on chromiumhttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-building-chromium-powered-web-browser-windows-10Feature Topic: Christmas Gifts for the Geek in your lifeUnder $100Beneve Smart Doorbell $69.54 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07G2B79D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_-lmdCb26KE3CYDashcam https://www.amazon.com.au/Blueskysea-B1W-Recorder-Rotatable-Recording/dp/B0773FXVKL/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1544344874&sr=1-13$100 - $300Google Home Hub $199 https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-home-hub-charcoal/343404/Lenovo Smart Display $299 https://www.jbhifi.com.au/lenovo/lenovo-smart-display-10-white-bamboo/339801/PlayStation Classic - https://www.harveynorman.com.au/sony-playstation-classic-console.html $149https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/playstation-classic/#playstation-classic-content-par-section-copy-1991465353$300 - $1000ANKI VECTOR https://www.anki.com/en-au/vector $449DJI OSMO POCKET - https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket $599Sony Wireless headphones: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/sony-wh-1000xm3-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones.html $399Sonos Beam Soundbar - https://www.jbhifi.com.au/sonos/sonos-beam-compact-smart-soundbar-black/312449/ $595For the better half: https://www.dyson.com.au/haircare/haircare-category-page.aspx#dkVfB97eoWMgtPC8.97DJI Spark Flymore Combo $759 https://www.jbhifi.com.au/drones-robotics/all-drones/dji/dji-spark-drone-fly-more-combo-alpine-white/720999/Over $1000OnePlus 6T $1219 https://www.amazon.com.au/OnePlus-6T-Dual-SIM-128GB-Smartphone/dp/B07HHG6CXS/ref=zg_bs_4885143051_90?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WA962MM9P41V18HP950HAN OLED TV: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/lg/lg-c8-65-4k-uhd-ai-smart-oled-tv/633622/Tesla Model 3 (technically this is over $1000) https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/model3Temi Personal Robot $1499 https://www.robotemi.com/
Transcribe →Internet killed the video star. (who killed the radio star) - Online Music Publishing
Dec 2, 201800:59:55Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about publishing music online. This includes streaming services, copyright and all that sort of jazz!Links discussed:https://www.tunecore.com/Guide to Spotify:https://artists.spotify.com/guide/your-musicGuide to Itunes:https://www.apple.com/au/itunes/working-itunes/sell-content/music-faq.html3rd Party Aggregators:https://itunespartner.apple.com/en/music/partnersearchAustralian Independent Record Labelshttps://www.air.org.au/Independent Music study/articlehttps://www.theindustryobserver.com.au/independent-music-market/Getting airplay- Air It (for community Broadcasters)https://amrap.wufoo.com/forms/airit-content-application-form/Registering works with Apra/Amcoshttp://apraamcos.com.au/music-creators/writer-portal/registering-works/Registering Works with PPCAhttp://www.ppca.com.au/artists-home-/register-as-an-artist/http://www.ppca.com.au/IgnitionSuite/uploads/docs/PNOTICE%20NEW%20ADDRESS.pdf
Transcribe →You gotta know when to hold them.... know when to fold them - Online Gambling
Nov 26, 201801:00:16Tap to summarizeOn this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about Online Gambling!They also talked about:Apple backs down to the mighty TWiTFacebook admit to using a PR company to push their propogandahttps://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/11/elliot-schrage-on-definers/Labor wins the victorian state election.Feature Topic: Online Gamblinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_gamblinghttps://www.australiangambling.lv/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-28/online-gambling-addictions-among-young-men-dramatic-increase/6504282https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-42362194https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi088https://www.casino.org/australia/guide/Need Help?https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/gambling-addictionhttps://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/problem-gambling
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