The guys are back after a long (unintentional) break!

• Life in general
• A fun video call
• Gaming
• Tech Announcements, etc.
• The future!
• .Net Core
• Nick's new role
• Home life
• Covid
• Holiday plans

In this episode:

• The guys are reunited after a month-long break an take stock of the global situation, the latest tech announcements, and their personal situations
• New jobs for both Todd and Nick. What are the odds?
• Thoughts on social connectedness
• Microsoft has infiltrated in the guys' work lives
• Privacy updates from Android 11 and iOS 14
• WWDC20 announcements of interest
• Nick's dog is getting old...

Shownotes:

• Nick's new job: Snapper.co.nz
• Cross platform .NET Core editor JetBrains Rider
• Android 11 Preview
• iOS 14 Preview

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In this episode:

• Todd has a technical epiphany in the pre-show
• The usual chat about Security and Privacy is focused around COVID-19 contact tracing
• Raspberry Pi powered ventilators
• Todd goes on a shopping spree
• Quick thoughts on the iPhone SE (2020)
• Kids and messaging apps

Shownotes:

• Apple and Google join forces to enable contact tracing in their mobile operating systens
• Singapore's contact tracing initiative and open source project
• Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator
• Signal may be forced to pull out of the US
• Todd's tractor
• iPhone SE (2020)
• Todd's new Razer Ornata Chroma keyboard
• Child safe DNS https://switchonsafety.co.nz

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In this episode:

• The guys share experiences around homeschooling the kids and working from home at the same time.
• Todd is weighing his options before buys his kids tablets.
• Nick changes jobs in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shownotes:

• Zoom's privacy issues: time, and time, again.

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In this episode:

• Todd had his worst birthday
• Nick was surprised that Amex didn't want his money
• The guys also talk a bit about COVID-19, because it's just so hard not to... particularly when working from home with kids roaming around

Shownotes:

• Android malware: More security / privacy issues
• Personal capital

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In this episode:

• Todd buys a new TV
• More privacy issues (Apple, Ring, sigh)
• Kids and Cable TV
• and quite a bit more

Shownotes:

• Apple's iCloud encryption situation
• Ring's privacy issues (EFF, BBC, TNW)
• Coronavirus
• Roos Roast - Lobster Butter Love
• Todd’s new TV - TCL 55” 6-Series 4K
• Todd’s new receiver - Yamaha RX-V685

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In this episode:

• Holiday impressions
• Wishes for 2020
• Thoughts on TVs and TV shows

Shownotes:

• Old Forester Whiskey - https://www.oldforester.com/products/old-forester-100-proof/
• Waimarama beach – http://www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/waimarama/about/
• Horse Float for Mara – https://www.ourgeneration.com/shop/accessories/mane-attraction-horse-trailer#care/
• Barbie Dreamhouse - https://barbie.mattel.com/shop/en-us/ba/barbie-dream-house-fhy73
• DJI Osmo Action
• Fossil watch - https://www.fossil.com/us/en/products/gen-5-smartwatch-the-carlyle-hr-dark-brown-leather-sku-ftw4026p.html
• Pavlova – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlova_(cake)
• Tailwind - https://gotailwind.com/
• KitcenAid decals – https://www.etsy.com/search?q=KitcenAid%20decals
• OpenGarage.io
• CHIP Home Automation standard – https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/apple-google-and-amazon-team-up-for-joint-smart-home-standard/
• xkcd: standards - https://xkcd.com/927/
• TVs: LG C9 – https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-OLED65C9PUA-oled-4k-tv
• Samsung The Frame – https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/the-frame/highlights/
• Apple at CES 2020 – https://www.macrumors.com/2020/01/02/apple-to-attend-ces-2020-homekit/
• Cardrona chairlift plans axed to protect lizards https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/406706/cardrona-axes-chairlift-plan-to-protect-hundreds-of-lizards
• Rainbow Loom – https://amzn.to/37awAq8

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In this episode:

• Coke vs Pepsi, and why the choice is easy for Nick
• Follow up on our 10th episode anniversary
• RIP Google Cloud Print
• Todd's next phone will be made by Microsoft
• Lots of thoughts on Thanksgiving and Christmas
• and a lot more...

Shownotes:

• Pepsi in Romania
• Surface Duo
• Motorola RAZR
• The Finality of Everything

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