Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

Samsung unleashes the Galaxy S8, while broadcast TV figures decline ahead of an inevitable crash. Meanwhile, NBN is raising fixed wireless speeds while sneakily dropping consumers onto the satellite footprint, even in urban areas. We're joined by Leigh Stark, editor of Pickr.com.au for this week's episode! Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News is brought to you by Alcatel 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. RSS: verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com Facebook: facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Twitter: @verticalholdau

The AFL and NRL premiership seasons kick off this week, but not all viewers are on a winner. Meanwhile Stan adds offline playback to keep you entertained when you're sans internet. Special guest Marc C-Scott, Lecturer in Screen Media, Victoria University. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

It's time to play Australia's least favourite broadband game, as the NBN twists and turns from speed woes to Optus' forced HFC tactics. Meanwhile, headphones are exploding, but does that mean we should stop flying altogether? We're joined by Australian IT Editor Supratim Adhikari for our NBN special! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Why has Disney scrapped Digital Copy Plus downloads with Blu-rays in Australia but not the US? What can we learn from The National Museum of Computing - home to the wartime British codebreakers? Special guests Choice Australia's Ros Page and UK's The National Museum of Compting's Robert Dowell. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

At Mobile World Congress 2017, Samsung, LG, Huawei, Sony, Nokia, Moto and more went head to head with phone launches, but whose phones were really worth buying? We're joined by a massive guest list this episode, with Duncan Jaffrey and Jason Murray from Ausdroid, Jen Dudley-Nicholson from News Ltd and Supratim Adhikari from the Australian to talk all the big mobile trends coming out of MWC 2017!  Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Should Australian ISPs come clean on broadband speeds? Who's lining up to buy a revived Nokia 3310? Would you get into a flying car, and would you want Netflix access while you were up there? We're joined by Macworld Australia editor Anthony Caruana in this week's episode! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Telstra's launched the world's first Gigabit LTE mobile broadband network, and that means that it is very fast indeed, but it's not without some catches. Meanwhile, Amazon is holding out on Australia, not just in terms of launching a full service here, but even in the video content they will offer Aussies. We ponder the wisdom of wearable payment sunnies at music festivals, Apple's rumoured shift into video content and more with special guest, finder.com.au Editor in Chief Angus Kidman! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Samsung explains exactly what went wrong with the exploding Note 7, Mastercard prepares to launch "ID check" facial recognition in Australia, TV makers abandon 3D. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

While at CES 2017, Vertical Hold’s Alex Kidman went off the well worn Vegas strip to investigate the Pinball Hall of Fame and talk to its director of stuff and things, Tim Arnold. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/  

Staright from CES 2017, Elgato discusses Apple's Homekit and the smart home tipping point, while Dolby talks about bringing Vision HDR and Atmos to televisions. Special guests: Elgato's Lars Felber and Dolby's Roland Vlaicu. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

What are the highs and lows of the CES electronics show in Las Vegas? Special guest: 2SER breakfast host Nic Healey. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

The NBN is changing (again) but is this for the better? Meanwhile, as 2016 winds to a close, we consider the best and worst technology of 2016. Who rose to the heights, and who crashed and burned? We’re joined for the last show of the year by Fairfax online technology editor Tim Biggs! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Will the tax on networks competing with the NBN drive up broadband prices? When will you be forced to switch to the NBN or lose your internet access? Are drone deliveries coming to your front lawn? Special guest: PC World & Good Gear Guide editor Nick Ross. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/    

Pebble has been bought out by Fitbit, signalling an end to its smartwatch range, but what does this mean for the future of smartwatches? Meanwhile, Amazon is looking into autonomous supermarkets, but is this the future of your weekly shop, or a dark glimpse into an always monitored retail future? Apple's talking cinema movies within a week, but in Australia we'll have to wait for LEGO Batman -- why? Meanwhile, rumours swirl around the Galaxy S8 and the Surface Phone. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Would you accept ads on your devices in return for free data? Do we need an Aussie streaming app for live radio? How about Netflix offline viewing? Special guest: Pickr.com.au editor and freelance journalist Leigh Stark. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel. Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/    

Will Aussies rule the day at the Space X Hyperloop competition? We talk to Zac McClelland from VicHyper to find out. Meanwhile, with smartphone batteries failing (and sometimes exploding!) we discuss where your rights stand when you smartphone battery fails. All this and more in the latest episode! If you want to know more about VicHyper, you can find out the team's details right here: http://www.vichyper.com Vertical Hold's Alex Kidman travelled on the Shanghai Maglev a few years back, and you can view his video of the experience right here: https://youtu.be/hz9PFjcge6k Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS

Will Nintendo's Mini NES be an instant classic, what are Amazon's plans for Australia and how can Facebook tackle fake news? Special guest: CNET Australia & Asia editor Seamus Byrne. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Is Amazon's Kindle Unlimited worth your money, and is it the first step in Amazon taking over Australian retail? Can Freeview make itself relevant again with Freeview FV, and will Facebook's plan for solar plane-based Internet actually work?   Special guest: finder.com.au editor-in-chief Angus Kidman!   Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel   Vertical Hold - Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.   Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU   Subscribe: YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/