Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

Apple showed off plenty of new software at WWDC 2016, but how much of it was really new, innovative or exciting? Meanwhile, at E3 2016, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo all went their own unique ways in terms of trying to hype up gamers, but will new hardware, VR gaming or a Zelda-alone approach entice gamers? Labor's laid out its NBN policy, but what would it really mean for the NBN rollout as it stands? We're joined by PC Mag Australia editor Matthew JC Powell for this special extra-long episode! 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Will Apple drop iTunes music downloads in favour of streaming? Can Kickass Torrent use TOR to to elude the copyright police? Why do Australians own fewer televisions? Special guest GadgetGuy technology journalist Leigh Stark. 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

WWDC is just around the corner, but what surprises will Apple have in store? Meanwhile, Windows Phone is doing poorly, but is this a blip in the Microsoft roadmap, or the final death rattle? Site password leaks seem to be a weekly occurrence right now, but what should you be doing to keep yourself safe? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.

Google's I/O has revealed new home automation assistants, chat clients and much more again. Vertical Hold's Adam Turner is joined by Ausdroid's Daniel Tyson and News Ltd's Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson direct from California in this special episode! Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

It's our 75th episode, but there's no time to stop and celebrate. Google's big I/O conference is imminent, and with it are plenty of rumours of shiny new Nexus devices, VR gear and self driving cars, not to mention the next version of Android. We're pretty sure we've sorted out what Android N will be called, but what other surprises will Google pull out of its shiny Google Hat? Meanwhile, Optus is patting itself on the back for rolling out VoLTE (something Telstra and Vodafone both did last year), but what is VoLTE, and why should you care? Finally, Microsoft's announced pricing for Windows 10 once its window (pun not intended) of free upgrades ends, but is it a price you'll be willing to pay? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.

Has Optus scored an own goal with its English Premier League deal? Are Aussies entitled to pirate Game of Thrones? Can Kogan breath new life into Dick Smith? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Special guest APN News Editor and Arsenal fan Patrick Avenell. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Quickflix has gone into administration, but what will that mean for the Aussie streaming scene? Panasonic is bringing Ultra HD Blu-ray players to Australia, but have they missed the boat? Has ANZ made a smart move getting into bed with Apple Pay. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Joining us is special guest Fairfax tech contributor Peter Wells. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?ls=1 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/

Is the LG genius or folly? What's a "fair" price for Aussie Game Of Thrones Fans? And who's lining up to pay for Telstra Air? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAUSubscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

Is the HTC 10 smartphone a return to form? How will the HTC Vive fare in the VR wars? Do we need a new super-expensive Amazon Kindle?   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Special guest GadgetGuy Technology Journalist Leigh Stark @Leighlo   Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss  

The NBN is a political football, but is it time to stop kicking it around? Should vendors be able to make your iOT hardware redundant if it's still functionally good? Is Whatsapp going for encryption a good thing, or a gateway to terrorism? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Joining us is special guest CNET Senior Editor Nic Healey! Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAUSubscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/v...RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com...

Which Hybrid tablet device should you buy (if any??) and is it time to give in to Windows 10's nagging?   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Special guest Macworld Australia editor Anthony Caruana.   Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss  

Apple's got a new smaller iPhone to sell you, but who's buying? Likewise, will the fans line up for a smaller iPad Pro, and what does that mean for the iPad Mini? What's going on at Telstra, and what does this mean for the future of the network? All this and special guest, PC Mag Australia editor Matthew Powell!  

What's changing with the NBN rollout and where does the faster Fibre to the Distribution Point (FttDP) technology fit into the big picture? Special guest The Australian technology editor Supratim Adhikari @SupratimA   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

Do Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge live up to the hype? What about LG's HDR OLED TV? Are we being taken for a ride with the switch to "28 Day" prepaid plans? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. This week we're joined by Business Insider technology journalist Harry Tucker! Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAUSubscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513?mt=2RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

What the hell are Twitter Moments and when would you want one? Why did Google's driverless car pull out in front of a bus? Who will drop $3000 on Microsoft's HoloLens Augmented Reality headset?   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss  

Mobile World Congress brought us new smartphones from Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Sony and Alcatel, but whose devices stole the show? Virtual Reality was another heavily-hyped topic at MWC, but is it all talk and no substance? We're joined by three special guests this week, with News Limited's Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, TechGuide's Stephen Fenech and Gizmodo Australia's Campbell Simpson! All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAUSubscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/v...RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com...

Things are hotting up at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with a great lineup of new gear. Meanwhile content owners are cooling on the idea of a three strikes policy for Aussie pirates, as no-one wants to foot the bill. Elsewhere, Apple has backflipped on the deadly Error 53.   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss  

Is Apple ripping customers off with Error 53 iPhone bricking, or following sensible security policy? Why is PayPal refusing to take money for VPN services? What caused Telstra's Australia-wide outage? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. This week we're joined by Fairfax technology journalist Hannah Francis (@han_francisco) Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAUSubscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/v...RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com...

Is global roaming still the telco’s last frontier of price gouging? Who will win the mobile ad-blocking wars? What will NBN's Sky Muster offer the outback?   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

Will Apple yank the headphone jack from the iPhone? Can Netflix stop Aussies sneaking into the US library? What does the National Measurement Institute want with our metadata? Special guest Fairfax technology reporter Tim Biggs. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we 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 to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss