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Offline with the Radio Bros Radio Bros
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Welcome to our monthly podcast co-hosted by the Radio Bros - Dan and Shaz. Not only are they good friends, the Radio Bros are experienced in developing and consulting for a particular cloud software. Or, as they like to put it, they are Consultant Developers. Every month, they go offline from the daily grind and wind down, casually discussing topics around their work and own experiences with anything that touches the cloud: like web dev, gadgets and everything in between. Dan and Shaz will be sharing their journey. There will be a mix of detailed content (with a bit of ranting) and interviews, so hit subscribe and join the Radio Bros every month for the fun ride!
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RB44: These subscriptions are getting too much
Today is a bit of a rant day. We revisit some interesting news what with Tesla issues and range anxiety. There's also Microsoft's continued advertising experiments, leading to talks about ditching it. Shaz has created his own music streaming experience. Then finally the rant about subscriptions are becoming central to our lives.
News references
CNN: Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to accelerator pedal that can stick
National Grid (UK): What is EV charging anxiety – and is range anxiety a thing of the past?
9to5Google: Roku effectively disables your TV unless you agree to new 'Dispute Resolution Terms'
The Verge: Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone
Ars Technica: German state gov. ditching Windows for Linux, 30K workers migrating
Proton blog: Proton and Standard Notes are joining forces
Beeper blog: Beeper is joining Automattic
See more info in our blog at Buy Me a Coffee.
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RB43: You don't own anything
We're back and finally got this recording produced. In this episode we've got a loooot of catching up to do... starting with a potential success story for Google's RCS, but not for the reasons you think. Then following it with an article about Discovery leaving the Playstation platform, we have to get real. You don't own anything in this age of digital consumption, anymore.
We then discuss the apps we use for note-taking, now that Evernote introduced more limitations to the free plan, where Shaz reveals a new gadget in his productivity line-up. But there's an overlap with another gadget he's experimenting with to help with a good night sleep.
If you are suffering from depression, anxiety or other mental health issues, please do talk to your local mental health service.
Read more show notes in our blog at Buy Me a Coffee.
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RB42: Free Ad-Support Television
The Radio Bros revisit some news and then based on recent-ish news regarding on-demand video streaming, Shaz reveals his efforts to get free television. But it does come at a cost.
References:
(BBC News) The race to buy AI website addresses
(BBC News) Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak AI will put an end to work
(The Verge) WhatsApp head confirms in-app ads are still in the works
More FAST foibles are covered in RB42 Extra over in Buy Me a Coffee for our supporters.
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RB41: One brand loyalists
This episode is a little different. We thought we'd try a little news roundup. Then Shaz shares a change in his fondness for gadgets.
References:
(y! news) Northumbria Police: Drones ready to 'catch criminals and improve safety'(Proton Blog) The Online Safety Act doesn’t protect encryption, but Ofcom can(TechCrunch) X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 per year in select markets(ars technica) Elon Musk wants your “entire financial life” on X by 2024(omg ubuntu) Happy Birthday Ubuntu!(The Guardian) Amazon unveils plan to deliver packages by drone in UK and Italy(Tech Radar) PS5 Slim: a look at the new model releasing in November(GSM Arena) Spec comparison of Galaxy Tab S7+, S8+ and S9+Drone delivery fail on YouTube
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RB40: Watcha reading
Dan recalls a prediction to do with iPhone and USB Type C, Shaz has a new gadget, and then they talk about some gaming shenanigans.
References:
(Consumer Reports) iPhone 15 Pro Max Passes CR's Drop Test(JerryRigEverything @ YouTube) Be gentle with Apples new Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max ... Yikes!(Benzinga) How Much Titanium Is Really In Apple's New iPhone 15 Pro Models?(GamingOnLinux) Godot Engine hits over 50K euros per month in fundingUnity's policy change timeline on Windows CentralFree eBooks on Project GutenbergSupport the Show. -
RB39: Choose your loyalty
Starting with a rant of new-ish behaviour of delivery drivers, the RadioBros a quick dip into the world of supermarket loyalty schemes and what the potential tradeoff is. Then sharing interesting discovery in the world of competitive computing. Not just eSports.
References:
(BBC) Fifa esports World Cup finalists respond to penalty row(The Verge) Excel’s esports revolution is coming back to ESPN this weekMore Excel competition by Financial Modelling World CupBritish eSports Association BTEC Support the Show.