6 episodes
Tech Minds Think Alike Matt Bloom
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Welcome to Tech Minds Think Alike, a show where two technology enthusiasts explore topics and news through the lens of personal and collaborative experiences. The show is hosted by Matt & Brendan, each whom have a background in computer science, project management, and corporate innovation in fields of SaaS, energy, and venture capital. Their passion to explore the best and worst parts of specific technologies always leave the audience with an answer to 'what does this mean for me?'. Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techmindsthinkalike/support
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The Rise of Audio Consumption
In this episode, the two hosts tease some important questions about the future of audio as well as weigh in with their own thoughts. Is radio doomed? Can Spotify compete in the future without owning hardware or a platform like YouTube? Find out on the new episode!
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S1. E5. - 'Lights, Camera, Apple Services!'
Just one week removed from new product announcements, Apple held a services-only event on Monday to showcase new or revamped offerings. This included:
Apple News+
Apple Card
Apple Arcade
Apple TV+
In this episode, Brendan and Matt break down each of the announcements and dissect which services will be winners and losers. Is Apple poised to disrupt the services business? Are their new offerings direct competitors to Netflix, Amazon, Google, or other service giants? You''ll have to listen to find out... Enjoy!
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S1.E4 - Is Spotify 'Crying Wolf'?
Last week, Spotify filed anti-competitive complaints against Apple to the European Union, stating the playing field is not fair and Spotify is victim #1 in Apple's tightly-gripped App Store ecosystem. Apple quickly responded, reminding everyone Spotify is just one company developing in iOS and that the wider economic impact the App Store has created has benefited many in the past decade. In this episode, Matt and Brendan unpack the validity and motives behind Spotify's claims, determining wether Spotify is right to 'cry wolf'. They also drill down on the hot tech question in politics this month, "Should the big tech companies be broken up?". Enjoy!
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S1.E3 - Gaming Headwinds in 2019
In 2018, gaming took an interesting turn to be more than just a hobby. Fortnite, PubG, and others showed the world that gaming is the de facto choice for some to spend time with their friends. In this episode, Brendan and Matt unpack the good and bad of 2018 gaming trends and what it could mean for social and communication constructs in the future. They also touch on why certain platforms, like the Nintendo Switch, have continue to successfully innovate in the gaming sector despite increased competition in entertainment. Enjoy!
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S1.E2 - The Future of Driving: Electric and Autonomous?
Are electric vehicles ready for mainstream? Will consumers even need their licenses with the rise of autonomous vehicle technology? On this episode, Matt and Brendan dig answer these questions by sharing personal experiences, market movement, and driving behavior incentives. Enjoy!
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S1.E1 - First Pod! Huawei Beyond China; Artificial Intelligence
In their first podcast, Matt and Brendan unpack the ambitions of Huawei and the company's international role in hardware innovation. They also dive into the disguised operations of artificial intelligence and highlight how society is dealing with them today.
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