Episode 283: BL and David discuss artificial skin for virtual reality; Google Arts & Culture’s VR Versailles; Pew research data showing worries about social media’s impact on news; what happens if you go to Instagram jail; Google testing desktop sidebar search; Staples’ WorkLife Magazine; Tide’s #LaundryNight debates; Twitter’s DM search; leaked Zuckerberg tapes; a net neutrality appeal decision; LinkedIn’s enhanced ad targeting; a picture that speaks much louder than words…and much, much more.
NASA’s Aretha Franklin Tribute & Vans Goghs
Episode 239: BL and David discuss NASA’s Asteroid Aretha salute to Aretha Franklin #QueenOfSoul; new Facebook business pages; Google employees protest censored Chinese search engine; Vans’ Van Gogh; Twitter locks API to developers; augmented reality cosmetic try-ons; how to keep Google from tracking you; Ajit Pai’s Lies; 70K block Twitter’s top advertisers in Infowars protest; a hilarious Mike Pence parody site; protest graphics … and much, much more.
Net Neutrality Fallout & Tweetstorms
Episode 213: David Erickson discussed the fallout over the FCC vote to repeal net neutrality, reactions to it, and its implications; Twitter’s new tweetstorm button and how to use it; the rollout of Twitter’s new terms of use designed to crack down on hate speech and harassment; how to persuade people who deny reality; Amal and George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila-branded twin-cancelling headphones; hydroponic farming; Apple’s acquisition of Pop Up Archive’s podcast search engine; Gmail’s newsletter unsubscribe feature; Facebook’s new domain verification requirement for page owners; BuzzSumo’s study of the most-shared articles of 2017; Facebook’s admission that it can make you depressed; plus great new apps and stats you should know…and much, much more.
Net Neutrality Battle & Alexa’s Calling
Episode 187: Co-hosts B.L. Ochman and David Erickson discussed the new assault on Net Neutrality; Amazon Alexa’s new telephone service; Responsibility beer; brands celebrating Happy Mutha’s Day; crowdfunding the Trump Russian investigation; Google job searches; Ben & Jerry’s philanthropic flavors; Amazon’s new homeless shelter; Presidential fumigation; fake news blacklists; Robocop tackled; uploadable memories; great new apps and stats you should know…and much, much more.
Google+ Minus Photos & Hangouts?
Episode 85: Co-hosts B.L. Ochman & David Erickson discussed the potential disentanglement of Google+ from Photos and Hangouts; Keith Olbermann’s suspension over tweets directed at Penn State students; social media competitions for employment; the big net neutrality win; Congressman betrayed by his Instagram pics; bloggers working a sweatshop; the Great Dress Color Debate Of 2015; Dove & LEGO Oscar wins; Tumblr as a traffic-driver.
Comcast Customer Service Call & Amazon Kindle Unlimited [VIDEO]
This episode: Comcast’s customer service call from hell, Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited and Greenpeace brandjacks LEGOs.