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A cyber chief says that consumers shouldn’t “fret over passwords”, Apple announce WWDC much earlier than normally expected and can technology work to fix real world issues?

Topics talked about today:

• Cyber chief says “don’t fret over passwords”
• Apple will unveil the future of iOS, macOS, and more on June 5th
• Could a £400bn plan to refreeze the Arctic before the ice melts really work?
• The clock is ticking for Spotify

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Why net neutrality will be missed if it’s gone, what is 5G and governments legally ask for your passwords?

Topics talked about today:

• You’re Really Going to Miss Net Neutrality
• What is 5G? The layman’s guide
• U.S. proposal to collect travellers’ passwords alarms privacy experts
• Apple Developing New Mac Chip in Test of Intel Independence

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The show hits 7, Job cuts at Fitbit, Snapchat runs at a loss and the UK’s cyber attack defences.

Topics talked about today:

• Fitbit will lay off 110 employees amid challenges in wearable market
• Snapchat owner worth up to $25bn despite making losses
• MPs question UK’s cyber attack defences
• £1m Queen Elizabeth Prize: Digital camera tech lauded

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Mac sales decline while competitors grow, 3D TV is no longer a thing and Apple are finally letting developers have a say.

Topics talked about today:

• Mac sales declined nearly 10% last year as Lenovo, Dell and others gained ground
• 3D TV is officially dead as Sony and LG stop making sets
• Twitter replaces the Moments tab with Explore
• Chrome and Firefox will warn users about sending sensitive data over insecure connections

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Censorship for the sake of disagreeing with views, Netflix’s gamble pays off and Nintendo signals the end for Wii U.

Topics talked about today:

• Tesla’s crash rate was reduced by 40% after introduction of Autopilot based on data reviewed by NHTSA
• Why online content shouldn’t be censored because of opposing views
• Netflix’s gamble pays off as subscriptions soar
• Nintendo signals end for Wii U

ATP 205 with Chris Lattner

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Are fitness trackers effective? Windows 10 lets you chose how much snooping goes on and the iPhone is 10 years old.

Topics talked about today:

• Is that fitness tracker you’re using a waste of money?
• New Windows 10 privacy controls: Just a little snooping – or the max
• A lawyer rewrote Instagram’s privacy policy so kids and parents can have a meaningful talk about privacy
• iPhone – 10 Years Later

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Broadband is slower yet more expensive in the US than most other countries, what role could technology play in real world issues and Netflix say DVD’s are still current.

Topics talked about today:

• Broadband in the US is Slower, More Expensive Than In Most OECD Countries
• Could Technology Remove the Politicians From Politics?
• GoPro CEO says the company is planning more drones
• Netflix is still renting out DVDs to millions of customers in 2017

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On the last episode of 2016, we take a look at the technology news and developments for the new year ahead.

Topics talked about today:

• Companies that will strive in 2017
• Who will fail to keep up?
• Will any previous tech giants make a rebound?
• Categories to watch out in the year ahead (VR, IoT, Automation etc.)

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We take a look back at the technology news and developments in the year of 2016.

Topics talked about today:

• Apple And The FBI Engage In Legal Standoff Over Terrorist’s iPhone, Ignite Encryption Debate (San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone)
• Microsoft Strikes Deal To Acquire LinkedIn For $26.2 Billion
• Fake news infects Facebook
• Self-driving cars rev their engines (the rise of self driving anything)
• No one wants to buy Twitter
• Amazon VS fake reviews
• Pokemon Go & other viral hits

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When technology really makes a difference, Amazon makes its first drone delivery and Microsoft state some thought provoking facts.

Topics talked about today:

• When Technology Can Make a Real Difference
• Uber defies demand to cease self-driving
• Amazon makes first drone delivery
• Microsoft: more people are switching from Macs to Surface than ever before

3 Stories Referenced to:

The invention bringing a terminally ill man happiness

The invention that helped me write again

Using my voice after two years of silence

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Are YouTube’s $1bn royalties enough? Amazon Go is a grocery store with no checkout lines and TalkTalk’s wi-fi hack advice is ‘astonishing.

Topics talked about today:

• YouTube’s $1bn royalties are not enough, says music industry
• Amazon Go is a grocery store with no checkout lines
• TalkTalk’s wi-fi hack advice is ‘astonishing’
• Fitbit formally announces that it is buying smartwatch maker Pebble

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Another warning for using non-genuine device chargers, MP’s aren’t so sure about iPad’s being in the classroom and Nokia dials back time to sell mobiles again.

Topics talked about today:

• Fake Apple chargers fail safety tests
• British MP Wants Schools To Ditch iPads, Says They Lead To Bullying
• MPs just passed the most draconian spying laws ever. Guess who they made exempt…
• Nokia dials back time to sell mobile phones again

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It’s Christmas time again! Join us for our 7th annual Christmas Gift Guide for 2016 to help you decide what to buy for friends, family and loved ones this holiday season!

Gadgets (Eg. Phones, Tablets, e-Readers etc) & Wearables

• GoPro Hero 5 black (or Session)
• Amazon Fire TV Stick – Amazon UK (£34.99)
• Google Chromecast (From Google outlets) £30.00
• Anker Powerbanks
• Bose QC35 – Bose (£289)
• Beats X OR Powerbeats 3 – Apple Store (£129 / £169)
• Jaybird X2 OR X3 – Amazon UK / Jaybird (£119 / X3 – Currently unavailable in the UK)
• Wileyfox Swift/Swift 2 smartphone – Amazon UK (£99 / £189)
• Kindle Paperwhite E-reader, 6″ High-Resolution Display – Amazon UK (£79.99)

Peripherals (Accessories, cases, stands, keyboard, etc)

• Logitech K380 keyboard – Logitech.com
• Logitech MX Master / MX Anywhere – Logitech.com
• Twelve South 12-1302 BackPack 3 for iMac (£27.35) Amazon UK
• Nomad Key for iPhone (£19.99) Amazon UK
• Tile – Amazon UK (£20)
• Fitbit Flex 2 – Fitbit.com (£79.99)

Home (Eg. Internet of things)

• Amazon Echo / Echo-Dot – Amazon UK (£149.99 / £49.99)
• Nest Learning Thermostat, 3rd Generation (£159.99)
• Philips Hue starter kit
  • White Ambience starter kit – Amazon UK (£99.99)
  • Colour starter kits vary in price (£150 – £190) depending on the bulb type, make sure you get the right mount! (Bayonet, screw etc)
• Smarter iKettle 2.0 Wifi Kettle – Amazon UK (£94.99)
• SONOS PLAY:1 Smart Wireless Speaker – Amazon UK (£169.00)

Stocking Fillers

• Veho VCC-100-XL MUVI X-Lapse 360 Degree Photography and Timelapse Accessory for iPhone (£14.95) – Amazon UK
• CamKix Wireless Bluetooth Camera Shutter Remote Control for Smartphones  (£5.49) – Amazon UK [Variety of colours available]
• Belkin N300 Wall Plug Mounted Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender (£12.99) Amazon UK
• Jam Classic Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker (£13.50) Amazon UK

Movies/TV shows/Books

• To enjoy the following… SONY HT-CT790 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar – Currys (or other retailers) £349.00
• Planet Earth II (£16.99) – Zavii UK
• The Office: An American Workplace – Season 1-9 Complete (£23.99) Amazon UK
• iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing – Various online retailers…
• Dexter

Other

• Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected Electric Toothbrush & UV Sanitiser (£124.99) Amazon UK

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Britain passes possibly the most extreme surveillance law ever in any democracy, could degree led jobs become obsolete very soon due to technology and do the public rely on Facebook too much for news?

Topics talked about today:

• Britain has passed the ‘most extreme surveillance law ever passed in a democracy’
• 60% of students are chasing jobs that will be rendered obsolete by technology
• Snowden: We rely too much on Facebook for news
• Google will soon ban fake news sites from using its ad network

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Snap spectacles create a spectacle in LA, Dongle dilemma provokes an Apple price cut and Go Pro is recalling their new Karma drone.

Topics talked about today:

• Snap’s Spectacles create a spectacle in LA
• Dongle dilemma provokes Apple price cut
• GoPro is recalling its Karma drone
• Samsung will launch its own digital assistant with the Galaxy S8