Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

What's the deal with YouTube Music and YouTube Red? How do the latest Android smartphones stack up and what's happening with Android P? What should we expect from Apple at WWDC? Special guest Ausdroid editor Dan Tyson. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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

For Privacy Awareness week, we look at the not-so-private dealings of two of the world's biggest companies, as Google is accused of mis-using the data allowances of Australian users, while Facebook tries desperately to cling to the veneer of privacy amidst rolling scandals. Meanwhile, Telstra's dropped its ZTE phones, but what will this mean for its cheap handsets and future network ambitions? Special guest freelance technology writer David Braue.

Are we ready for Google Assistant to pass the Turing Test on the phone? What are Google's thoughts on Digital Wellness? How is Google tackling fake news, including a chat with Google News head Richard Gingras about the inclusion of podcasts. Special guests Ausdroid editor Dan Tyson and Radio New Zealand's Peter Griffin. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 the ACCC slap down Telstra and Vodafone for their "unlimited" mobile data plans? What can you look forward to in the April Windows 10 update? Special guest PC World/Good Gear Guide editor Fergus Halliday Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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

With Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and Panasonic all lining up their premium TV lines for 2018, which one is worth your money? Is Fibre to the Curb coming your way? Special guest Pickr editor Leigh Stark. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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

NBN flicks the switch on FTTC while unpausing HFC as Optus re-releases its unlimited data plans Special guest Australian IT editor Supratim Adhikari Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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

Optus shows us the future of 5G right now, while Google's Rick Osterloh talks Google Assistant and Smart Homes and NBN Co's Bill Morrow gets ready to depart   Special guests finder.com.au editor-in-chief Angus Kidman, CNET Senior Editor Claire Reilly and ZDNet Deputy Editor Corinne Reichert   Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 Apple Pencil comes to the iPad, Telstra slapped with a $10 million fine, classic Commodore 64 gets the Mini treatment. Special guests Macworld Australia editor Anthony Caruana and News Corp national tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 Facebook finally tipped over into becoming the anti-social network, and should you ditch it? What do the ACCC's figures suggest about the price of Australian telecommunications services?   Special guest finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman   Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 has NBN supposedly slashed congestion rates? Why did Optus kill its unlimited mobile data trial after one day? Will 2018 be Australia's year of unlimited mobile data? Special guest freelance technology journalist Krishan Sharma. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 the Nintendo Switch delivered on its promises? Can broadcasters tear young Australians away from their mobile gadgets? Special guest Kotaku editor Alex Walker. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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

Mobile World Congress 2018, straight from Barcelona - we're talking Samsung S9, Sony XZ2, 5G and Google Android Go with special guests News Ltd tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson, ZDNet deputy editor Corinne Reichert and Ausdroid editors Dan Tyson, Jason Murray and Chris Rowland. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin.

NBN's touting its successes while leaving HFC owners in the lurch. Meanwhile, Microsoft is reportedly downgrading Windows 10S to a "mode", but did it ever have a future? Special guest technology journalist David Braue. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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

Optus and Telstra are in a race to launch 5G, but what impact will it have for Australian consumers? Apple's HomePod is finally here, but does it really qualify as a smart speaker? Special guest ZDNet deputy editor Corinne Reichert Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 hands on with Amazon's new Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. Can they push aside Google and Apple to rule Aussie homes? Will Zigbee smart devices finally make a splash in Australia? Special guest The Australian tech writer Chris Griffith and Finder.com.au editor Angus Kidman. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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 HomePod is finally (nearly!) here, but has Apple left it too late to enter the smart speaker market, or was waiting the smart move? Meanwhile, banks want us wearing smart payment rings, but when will they move into style?  Special guest PC Mag Australia editor Matthew JC Powell Vertical Hold is brought to you by Belkin. 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