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Does a Microsoft software update for Linux show signs of it’s development in the consumer market, when unlimited isn’t unlimited and Netflix pays the price for it’s price.

Topics talked about today:

• Microsoft Updates Skype For Linux For the First Time in Two Years
• Verizon will disconnect its heaviest ‘unlimited’ data users
• BT broadband customers hit by second fault
• Netflix price rises prompt subscribers to turn off

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From Spain, a major win for Microsoft’s “free for all” data case, Vine could be in trouble with a lack of interest and a loss of executives and Microsoft scraps their Finland phone unit.

Topics talked about today:

• Major win for Microsoft in ‘free for all’ data case
• Vine isn’t growing and most of its top executives have left
• Microsoft scraps Finland phone unit
• YouTubers took money from Warner Bros. for positive game reviews

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The permanency of posting content online, a major UK ISP is about to integrate censorship as default and drone “near-miss” occurrences increase exponentially – how can the issue be tackled?

Topics talked about today:

• Post Ghost Shutdown: An Open Letter to Twitter
• UK ISP is about to start censoring the web for all of its customers
• Drones and planes in mid-air near misses increase
• TP-LINK loses control of two device configuration domains

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IP Addresses prove nothing, Apple opens the iPhone’s code up and music streaming revenue sees some serious growth.

Topics talked about today:

• Judge Says IP Address Doesn’t Prove Anything in Piracy Case
• Someone can change your Facebook login details just by asking Facebook to turn off login approvals, and sending in a fake ID
• Apple Opens Up iPhone Code in What Could Be Savvy Strategy or Security Screwup
• Music Streaming Revenues Increase Rapidly

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Have Apple’s actions shown a lack of interest in the “professional” market, could Netflix integrate adverts on top of paid subscriptions and why universal connectors are favourable on modern technology.

Topics talked about today:

• Apple officially discontinues Thunderbolt Display, points users towards third-party options
• 74% of Netflix Subscribers Would Rather Cancel Their Subscription Than See Ads
• Instagram users top 500 million, can it continue to keep up it’s klout?
• Taking the headphone jack off phones is user-hostile and stupid

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WWDC, E3, WWDC, Microsoft acquires LinkedIn for $26bn and WWDC.

Topics talked about today:

• Apple Announces iOS 10 With Overhauled Messages App, Rich Notification
• macOS ‘Sierra’ With New Continuity Features, Window Tabs, Apple Watch Login, Siri
• Apple tvOS Features Including ‘Single Sign-On’, Enhanced Siri
• watchOS 3 With Dock, Control Center, New Watch Faces and Apps
• Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26bn

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When technology makes a difference, the problem with mass data and declining computer use might just be an issue.

Topics talked about today:

• Alzheimer’s virtual reality app simulates dementia
• ‘Leaked report’ from 2010 reveals mass data fears
• Is the web full of nasty tricks?
• Kids can’t use computers… Should it worry you?

Blog Post Regarding Battery Chargers in relation to what was discussed at the start of the show.

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The creator of the Nest Thermostat announces that he is leaving the company, what will Apple show off at WWDC 2016 and the computer situation 58 years later.

Topics talked about today:

• Nest Co-Founder Tony Fadell Leaving the Company
• OS X 10.12 & Mac: What will Apple show off for Mac at WWDC 2016?
• Google Photos: One year, 200 million users, and a whole lot of selfies
• Computers: 58 Years ago vs Now

Computers 58 years ago VS now

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Jawbone ceases production of fitness trackers giving a hint at their stance in the wearables market, Facebook track non-users around the web and Microsoft’s share of the phone market sinks below 1 percent!

Topics talked about today:

• Jawbone Ceases Production of Fitness Trackers, Seeks Buyer for Speaker Business
• Facebook begins tracking non-users around the internet
• Spotify sees both revenues and losses rise
• Windows Phone market share sinks below 1 percent

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Chromebooks outsold Macs for the first time in the US – does that show a shift in consumer demand? Fox make a mockery out of online copyright protection and Nokia speak up about the return of their products.

Topics talked about today:

• Chromebooks outsold Macs for the first time in the US
• Fox ‘Stole’ a Game Clip, Used it in Family Guy & DMCA’d the Original
• Nokia’s answer to the question everyone has been asking
• Could Apple hold off on a major iPhone redesign until 2o17?

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Is technology becoming less disruptive? Can product acquisitions be trusted by users and the EU stops a possible monopoly of the mobile market.

Topics talked about today:

• Is technology becoming less disruptive?
• Sunrise shuts down its calendar app on August 31s
• EU blocks Three’s takeover of O2
• Apple’s actual role in podcasting: be careful what you wish for

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Edward Snowden says ‘Governments can reduce our dignity to that of tagged animals’, is their a need for some technology to be regulated on use and Microsoft say they’ll stop “nagging” users to upgrade to Windows 10 in July.

Topics talked about today:

• Edward Snowden: ‘Governments can reduce our dignity to that of tagged animals’
• Here’s how many US surveillance requests were rejected in 2015
• Pilots report more than 1,400 laser incidents in 2015
• Microsoft will kill ‘Get Windows 10’ nagware in July

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Apple’s revenue drops ever so slightly and causes chaos between analysts, could self-driving cars change the manner of car ownership and Ad Blocking detection could actually be illegal under EU law.

Topics talked about today:

• Apple reports Q2 earnings: Revenue drops, iPhone sales sink for first time ever
• Self-driving cars may end gasoline era
• YouTube is about to get MORE adverts (and they cannot be skipped)
• Websites that detect ad blockers could be breaking EU law

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The future of “internet of things” means that many buildings could be left vulnerable to hacks, Apple’s fragmented product line and does some technology create more problems than it solves?

Topics talked about today:

• Internet of Things could leave buildings vulnerable to hacks
• Drone hits British Airways flight during landing at Heathrow
• Apple’s MacBook gets faster processors and rose gold colour
• Apple’s Fragmented Product Line

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Net Neutrality rules are in danger, Microsoft sues the US Government over secret data requests and is the smartwatch a lost product?

Topics talked about today:

• Net Neutrality Rules in Danger
• Apple ‘abandons’ QuickTime on Windows
• Microsoft sues US government over secret data requests
• A year after its launch, it’s now clear that pretty much no one needs a smart watch