Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

What's hot at CES 2020? 8K TVs, 5G IoT, sleep monitoring, networked sex toys, flying Ubers and more. Special guest Sydney Morning Herald tech writer Peter Wells @peterwells - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

We look back over the big stories, scandals and trends in technology in 2019 - 5G, NBN, foldables, streaming and more - plus we look forward to what 2020 has to offer. Special guest Pickr AU editor Leigh Stark. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Why will only a tiny number of Aussies get to watch the Olympics in 4K? What did we search for in 2019? And why are we so far behind in the EV game down under? Special guest TechAU editor Jason Cartwright Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

What will NBN Co's speed and CVC changes mean for Aussie consumers? What do Optus' new plan changes mean in the mobile space? Is anyone crazy enough to order a Cybertruck in Australia? Special guest @findercomau editor-in-chief Angus Kidman Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Retro gaming is set to have a big place under the Christmas tree this year -- but are any of the new cheap retro consoles worth buying? What happens when you dip your toes into the legally murky world of retro emulators?  Special guest @ausretrogamer editor Alex Boz Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Can Apple TV+ live up to the hype? Will Foxtel's loyalty scheme win over disgruntled customers? Is it worth getting an Xbox on contract through Telstra? Special guests @tv_blackbox editor @SteveMolk and @KotakuAU editor @dippizuka Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Is Samsung's Galaxy Fold worthy of the hype, and a $3K price tag? How dangerous are Samsung and Google's biometric security flaws? Why is Huawei turning back to Android after flirting with HarmonyOS? Special guests @SMH @DigitalLife_AU editor @TimBiggs and @WhistleOut_AU managing editor @a_choros - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Does Google get the last word in 2019 smartphones with the Pixel 4? Are Telstra's claims that it would have built a better NBN credible? What's the future of 5G, fixed-line broadband and Wi-Fi 6 at Broadband World Forum? Special guests @Gizmodo AU editor @Tegan_Writes, NewsLtd's @jendudley, @PCWorldAu editor @Cvamped and @Casa_Systems SVP Steve Collins Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

What's hot at #PAXAUS 2019? We're talking indie games, major demos and announcements, panel sessions, negative latency, VR, classic gaming and "the first adventure game musical". Special guests @KotakuAU editor @dippizuka, @PCWorldAu editor @Cvamped and ABC Radio's @dr_nic Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Does Apple News+ represent good value? Why are we so excited about Microsoft's take on foldable phones and laptops? Who won -- or lost -- in the ACCC's blocking of the TPG/Vodafone merger? Special guest host @Pickr editor @leighlo and special guest @jezford Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

How does Apple Arcade compare to Google's Play Pass? Why are telcos literally giving away free months of mobile access? Special guest host @Pickr editor @leighlo and special guest @findercomau editor @gusworldau Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

What do eSIMs mean for Aussie smartphone owners? Can laptops finally deliver an *all* day all day battery life? Which tech deserves a place in your travel bag? Special guests @Byteside editor Seamus Byrne @seamus and @NZTechPodcast host Paul Spain @paulspain - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Are Apple's new iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max enough to satisfy the iFaithful without 5G? Is the tech giant on a winner with Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade? Special guest freelance journalist Alice Clarke @alicedkc direct from California. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

At IFA 2019, we're talking 5G chipsets, the emergence of new midrange powerhouse phones and much more! Special guests Chris Rowland (@ozcjr) from Ausdroid, Alex Choros (@a_choros) from Whistleout and Fergus Halliday (@Cvamped) from PC World! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

As LG's 8K TVs hit the shelves, is it time for Australians to get onboard? What happens to the suburbs NBN dumps in the too hard basket? Special guests Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley and Geoff Quattromani @GQuattromani - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

"Disney+ makes a surprise announcement around its Australian launch; we dive into the costs, catalogue and what it'll mean for Netflix, Foxtel, Stan and the Australian streaming media scene! Special guests Tegan Jones (@Tegan_Writes) and Steve Molk (@MolksTVTalk) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau

Apple's putting warning signs in iOS to fight third-party battery repairs, but is this fair? Can Huawei's HarmonyOS fix its Android trade war woes? Can the NBN wrap up the rollout in 2020? Special guests Ausdroid's Chris Rowland (@ozcjr) and Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Casa Systems. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau