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RB5: Quarantine Madness
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09/25/20 • 50 min
The Covid-19 pandemic is central to the topic of this episode where the Radio Bros discuss the uptake of opportunistic bad actors. We have a name for them 😉.
References for the episode:
- Cryptojacking
- Coronavirus-related fraud reports increase by 400% in March
- What are bots and how they can spread fake news?
- TechRadar: How to avoid the fake news infodemic
- WHO: Coronavirus mythbusters
- Cancer Research UK: Do mobile phones cause cancer?
- SHARE checklist and Don't Feed The Beast Campaign
- Fake VPN messages used to lure Office 365 phishing victims
- Buzzfeed: No, The British Army Isn't Marching Through London Because of Coronavirus
- BBC: Trading Standards squad targets anti-5G USB stick
- Google: We've blocked 126 million COVID-19 phishing scams in the past week
If you have been a victim of fraud you can contact Victim Support or Action Fraud in the UK. In the US contact FTC or Fraud Support. Please check with your local authority to find out where you can seek additional information and assistance.
RB44: These subscriptions are getting too much
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04/30/24 • 46 min
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.
RB29: The one with two Dans
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09/30/22 • 54 min
In this episode the Radio Bros are joined by another Dan. This Dan specialises in cybersecurity and let's say this interview is an eye opener, from talking about his project with IoT and staying safe online.
RB13: Appstore Gatekeeper
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05/28/21 • 46 min
Oh yes. The app store. Apple is stuck in legal shenanigans with app developers and their practices are being thrown into the limelight. What purpose do app stores serve? Are they good or bad?
References:
RB42: Free Ad-Support Television
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11/30/23 • 43 min
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.
RB41: One brand loyalists
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10/31/23 • 32 min
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
RB40: Watcha reading
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10/01/23 • 38 min
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 funding
- Unity's policy change timeline on Windows Central
- Free eBooks on Project Gutenberg
RB39: Choose your loyalty
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08/31/23 • 38 min
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 week
- More Excel competition by Financial Modelling World Cup
- British eSports Association BTEC
RB38: Quantum Computing and AI
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07/21/23 • 29 min
Yes! We admit it. We're lazy. The latest episode is overdue and Shaz asked AI to create a script on quantum computing. The results were, well... we'd let you be the judge of that.
References:
- Financial Times Tech Tonic Season 6: Episode 1
- (BBC) Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss
- (Windows Central) Microsoft reportedly replacing dozens of journalists with AI on MSN
RB28: Choose your favourite online stalker
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08/31/22 • 58 min
The RadioBros tread through the various 'analytical' technologies that track your activities. Starting from cookies it gets a little scary, but some tools are presented that help. Then there's that thing with DuckDuckGo and Microsoft
References:
- The Cookie Law
- ICO: What is the 'legitimate interest' basis?
- gdpr.eu: What is GDPR?
- TechRadar: Google is charging ahead with its plan to replace cookies
- The Guardian: What is Cambridge Analytica?
- PixelPrivacy: Browser fingerprinting
- Browser Leaks
- The Register: DuckDuckGo tries to explain why its browsers won't block some Microsoft web trackers
- DuckDuckGo and Microsoft's statement about the situation: DuckDuckGo's statement
- Wired: All the Ways Google Tracks You - And How to Stop It
Tools/utilities mentioned:
Hold the press, shortly after recording the episode DuckDuckGo released a statement regarding steps taken to improve on their tracker protections. Read more here: spreadprivacy.com/more-privacy-and-transparency
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FAQ
How many episodes does Offline with the Radio Bros have?
Offline with the Radio Bros currently has 48 episodes available.
What topics does Offline with the Radio Bros cover?
The podcast is about Cloud, Information Technology, Web, Consulting, Development, Comedy, Podcasts, Technology, Internet and Project Management.
What is the most popular episode on Offline with the Radio Bros?
The episode title 'RB41: One brand loyalists' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Offline with the Radio Bros?
The average episode length on Offline with the Radio Bros is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Offline with the Radio Bros released?
Episodes of Offline with the Radio Bros are typically released every 29 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Offline with the Radio Bros?
The first episode of Offline with the Radio Bros was released on May 18, 2020.
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