Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

We check out the Galaxy Note10 direct from Galaxy Unpacked in New York, and consider what Samsung's competitors have to offer in the evolving smartphone space. Special Guests News Corp Tech Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Ausdroid's Jason Murray (@JM77) 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

Has Fortnite's $3 million prize changed the game for eSports? Will the ACCC's Digital Platforms report result in any real changes in how the tech giants operate? Should the NBN bow to pressure to lower its prices? Special guest @Byteside's Seamus Byrne @Seamus direct from Fortnite World Cup in NYC 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

Will integration with Netflix reverse Foxtel's fortunes? Why do Australians keep getting stung by scammers? Special guest @TV_Blackbox's Steve Molk @SteveMolk 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 FaceApp just a bit of AI fun, or something more sinister? Meanwhile, Elon Musk's latest effort wants to bridge the gap between AI and human brains. Guests News Corp national tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley 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 Netflix really responsible for lousy NBN performance? Does Samsung have a case for its claims around ""water resistant" phones? What regulations should there be around business use of AI? Guest AFR technology editor Paul Smith @saysmithy 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

Will NBN start imposing a Netflix tax? Should teens be banned from social media? Why is Optus in trouble with the ACCC again? Guests Finder editor in chief Angus Kidman @gusworldau and Pickr editor Leigh Stark @leighlo 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 is Telstra ditching excess data charges -- and is there a catch in its new "simplified" plans? Is Huawei right to call the NBN a "disaster"? Will smart 5G cars make us safer on the roads? Guest Gizmodo Australia editor and all round legend Tegan Jones @tegan_writes and Kevin Teoh, Head of Consumer Telstra. Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 get our game on with the latest and greatest from E3 live from Los Angeles, including Microsoft, Nintendo, the rise of game streaming, that Keanu moment, new (but old) Retro gaming gear and more! Special guest The Age and Sydney Morning Herald technology editor Tim Biggs! Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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

The death of iTunes, the birth of a new Mac Pro, the dawn of iPadOS, the rise of Sign In with Apple and the fall of 32-bit apps at #WWDC19. Guest @Byteside editor Seamus Byrne @seamus direct from San Jose. Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 gives the iPod Touch a new lease on life, but does anyone care? Sony gets slapped down by the ACCC for (allegedly) breaking Australian consumer law -- and why did it take that long? Plus, we go hands-on with the latest 5G hotspots and gadgets in the latest episode of Vertical Hold! Special guest Pickr editor Leigh Stark @leighlo Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 the ACCC's block on the TPG/Vodafone merger mean for Aussie consumers? Does Telstra's new loyalty scheme have enough to keep you connected? What's up with WhatsApp hacking? Guest Gizmodo Editor Tegan Jones @Tegan_Writes Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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

Direct from Google #IO19: Do the budget Pixel 3a & 3a XL smartphones make the grade? Does the Nest Hub Max smart screen deserve a spot in your kitchen? What's new from Android, Google Assistant and Duplex? Guests News Corp national tech ed Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley and @Ausdroid deputy ed Scott Plowman @scott_ausdroid Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 is Telstra trying to woo HFC cable customers with free speed boosts at this late stage of the NBN rollout? Why did Game of Thrones look so bad on Foxtel? Can Facebook and Google win back our trust? Special guest Pickr editor Leigh Stark @leighlo Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 did Samsung fold on the Galaxy Hold at the last minute? Are "free" music streaming services the way of the future? Would you get into one of Elon Musk's Tesla Robotaxis? Special guests News Corp national tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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

Winter is finally here, but is Game of Thrones winning the war on piracy? What's next for Foxtel Now? Will Apple and Disney hurt Netflix? What new services are coming to Australia? Special guest @TV_Blackbox's Steve Molk @SteveMolk Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 Labor's plan for the NBN? Why is the ACCC concerned about NBN pricing? Who's going to buy the NBN? Special guest AFR Technology Editor Paul Smith (@SaysSmithy) Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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 Telstra's Telstra Plus offer superior value? Will 12Mbps NBN plans get the boot? Will new laws curb the spreading of violent and offensive material online? Guests News Corp Technology Reporter Nick Whigham (@NWWhigham) Vertical Hold is brought to you by NetComm. 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