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Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

Adam Turner and Alex Kidman

Dive into the week's big technology news with the award-winning 'Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News' every Friday. Joined by Australia's leading tech journalists, co-hosts @alexkidman and @adam_turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.
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What's hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
What's hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
5d ago
57 mins
What's hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
What's hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
Google dropped a swag of new Pixel gear at I/O, but is it spreading itself too thin again with Pixel smartphones, tablets, earbuds, watches and more? Telstra is making 5G available to MVNOs, including mmWave, but will customers pay through the nose? Guests EFTM's Dan Tyson (@phroghollow) and ZDNet AU editor Chris Duckett (@Dobes) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
5d ago
57 mins
Is Apple embracing right to repair -- or strangling it? Are Aussie online retailers deceiving shoppers?: Vertical Hold Ep 377
Is Apple embracing right to repair -- or strangling it? Are Aussie online retailers deceiving shoppers?: Vertical Hold Ep 377
Are we really being sold "bargains" when we shop online -- and what's being done to combat deceptive online sellers?  With Apple's self-repair options launching, do they make sense for consumers -- or just Apple itself? Special guest Erin Turner from the Consumer Policy Research Centre (@ErinLTurner) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
May 5 2022
34 mins
How will Elon Musk change Twitter? Are Aussies too willing to give away private data online? Vertical Hold Ep 376
How will Elon Musk change Twitter? Are Aussies too willing to give away private data online? Vertical Hold Ep 376
What will Elon Musk buying Twitter mean for the rapid-fire social network? Why do Aussies feel like they get "trapped" into handing over their private data online? Special guest Australian Financial Review tech editor Paul Smith @SaysSmithy - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Apr 28 2022
32 mins
Would ads make you dump Netflix? Vertical Hold Ep 375
Would ads make you dump Netflix? Vertical Hold Ep 375
Netflix's subscriber numbers are down, and it's considering an ad-supported model in response. Is that good business, but bad for subscribers? Special guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk! (@stevemolk) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Apr 21 2022
31 mins
What does the post-election future hold for the NBN: Vertical Hold Ep 374
What does the post-election future hold for the NBN: Vertical Hold Ep 374
With Australia's Federal Election looming, what's being promised -- and what's being ignored -- when it comes to the future of the NBN? Guest RMIT's Mark A Gregory (@_markagregory) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Apr 14 2022
33 mins
Does Twitter need an edit button, what's new in Windows 11: Vertical Hold ep 373
Does Twitter need an edit button, what's new in Windows 11: Vertical Hold ep 373
Will adding a Twitter button fix the social media giant's problems, or make them worse? What new features are coming to Windows 11 -- and how might they change the way you work? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Apr 7 2022
32 mins
Apple ponders subscription iPhones, Sony adds tiers to Playstation Plus: Vertical Hold Ep 372
Apple ponders subscription iPhones, Sony adds tiers to Playstation Plus: Vertical Hold Ep 372
Would it make sense for consumers to subscribe to iPhone-as-a-service rather than buy one outright? Is Sony's revamp of PlayStation Plus a master stroke in its battle against Microsoft? Is it a bad deal for gamers? Special guest, Age/SMH Tech Editor Tim Biggs (@timbiggs) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Mar 31 2022
36 mins
NBN gets super-charged, Finfluencers get super-fined: Vertical Hold Ep 371
NBN gets super-charged, Finfluencers get super-fined: Vertical Hold Ep 371
NBN promises faster regional broadband and the more fibre upgrades, while ASIC chases down financial influencers! Special guests ZDNet's Chris Duckett (@dobes) and Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Mar 24 2022
42 mins
Steam comes to Chromebooks, Samsung unveils new phones amidst benchmark cheating scandal: Vertical Hold Ep 370
Steam comes to Chromebooks, Samsung unveils new phones amidst benchmark cheating scandal: Vertical Hold Ep 370
Google announces Steam for Chromebooks... sort of... while Samsung shows off new A series phones as it fends off issues around benchmark "cheating" issues. Special guest EFTM's Dan Tyson (@phroghollow). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Mar 17 2022
27 mins
Apple offers peek at Mac Studio, iPhone SE 5G, M1 iPad Air: Vertical Hold Ep 369
Apple offers peek at Mac Studio, iPhone SE 5G, M1 iPad Air: Vertical Hold Ep 369
Apple shows off the iPhone SE 5G, Mac Studio, Studio Display and M1 iPad Air, but what's worth spending your hard earned dollars on from its Peek Performance event? Special guest News Corp tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Mar 10 2022
40 mins
Hot new smartphones, faster 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and more at MWC 2022: Vertical Hold Ep 368
Hot new smartphones, faster 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and more at MWC 2022: Vertical Hold Ep 368
It's Mobile World Congress time and we're peering into the future of smartphones, Wi-Fi and 5G. Special guest Whistleout editor Alex Choros (@a_choros). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Mar 3 2022
40 mins
Telstra and TPG share spectrum, regional EV charging ramps up: Vertical Hold Ep 367
Telstra and TPG share spectrum, regional EV charging ramps up: Vertical Hold Ep 367
Telstra and TPG, sitting in a tree... sharing mobile spectrum and towers. What will that mean for regional and rural mobile coverage and competition? Speaking of the non-city parts of Australia,  how are EV drivers going to get around, and what's being done to accomodate charging? Special guest ABC Western Plains breakfast radio host Nic Healey (@dr_nic)! Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Feb 24 2022
25 mins
Chrome OS Flex, Android apps on Windows, EV powering houses: Vertical Hold Ep 366
Chrome OS Flex, Android apps on Windows, EV powering houses: Vertical Hold Ep 366
Android apps are finally here on Windows 11, with a few caveats, while Google releases a Chrome OS designed to revive your old computer hardware. Meanwhile, Aussies can finally use their Electric Vehicles as household batteries but, with few EVs and high prices, is it worth doing?
Feb 17 2022
45 mins
Samsung unleashes Galaxy S22, Starlink delivers bush broadband: Vertical Hold Ep 365
Samsung unleashes Galaxy S22, Starlink delivers bush broadband: Vertical Hold Ep 365
The Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 are finally official after so many leaks, but were we impressed with what Samsung is offering? Speaking of impressed, Starlink has plenty of hype, but what is the reality of setting it up and using it in the Australian bush like?" Special guests News Corp tech editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Player2 editor Matt Hewson (@Hewso81) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Feb 10 2022
41 mins
Spotify COVID misinformation backlash, Sony buys Bungie, NYT snaps up Wordle: Vertical Hold Ep 364
Spotify COVID misinformation backlash, Sony buys Bungie, NYT snaps up Wordle: Vertical Hold Ep 364
Will Spotify change its tune on COVID misinformation in the face of a backlash from artists and listeners? What does Sony's buyout of Bungie mean for console gaming? Will the NYT buyout spell doom for Wordle? Guests Gizmodo Australia editor Asha Barbaschow (@ashabeeeee) and Age/SMH + Byteside writer Alice Clarke (@Alicedkc). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support.   Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Feb 3 2022
34 mins
Is Free to Air TV living on borrowed time, how do Aussies pick the 'right' telco?: Vertical Hold Ep 363
Is Free to Air TV living on borrowed time, how do Aussies pick the 'right' telco?: Vertical Hold Ep 363
Is streaming TV going to eclipse free to air faster than anyone thought possible? How do you choose the 'best' telco provider for your needs? Special guests Chris Duckett (@dobes) from ZDNet and Steve Molk (@stevemolk) from TV BlackBox Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Jan 27 2022
41 mins
Microsoft buys Activision, telcos fight simjacking, EVs conquer the Australian desert: Vertical Hold Ep 362
Microsoft buys Activision, telcos fight simjacking, EVs conquer the Australian desert: Vertical Hold Ep 362
Microsoft's buying Activision -- is that game over for the console wars? What are telcos doing to stop scammers hijacking mobile phone accounts? What does chip oil have to do with getting an EV across the outback? Special guests Age/SMH tech editor Tim Biggs, Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman and BiØfil's Jon Edwards. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Jan 20 2022
43 mins
What were the hits and misses of CES 2022, Will Sonos bring down Google?: Vertical Hold Ep 361
What were the hits and misses of CES 2022, Will Sonos bring down Google?: Vertical Hold Ep 361
What surprises (and duds) did CES 2022 bring? Will Sonos' victory over Google change the way you use smart speakers? Special guests News Corp Tech Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (@jendudley) and Pickr's Leigh Stark (@leighlo) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Jan 13 2022
43 mins
What were the big tech stories of 2021, what will 2022 bring? Vertical Hold Ep 360
What were the big tech stories of 2021, what will 2022 bring? Vertical Hold Ep 360
We look back over the biggest tech stories of 2021, while pondering what's going to happen in 2022 in the world of technology, communications, gadgets and more! Special guest Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau). Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week.  verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Dec 22 2021
40 mins
Is 5G all it's cracked up to be, what happens to your digital stuff when you die?: Vertical Hold Ep 359
Is 5G all it's cracked up to be, what happens to your digital stuff when you die?: Vertical Hold Ep 359
5G is the future of speed, so they say -- but are they telling the truth? Meanwhile, you can't take it with you when you shuffle off this mortal coil, so what happens (or should happen) to your digital goods when you do? Special guest Age/SMH writer Alice Clarke! (@alicedkc) Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband – changing the game with their award-winning network and Australian based support. Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman speak to Australia's leading technology journalists every Friday to get the stories behind the tech news of the week. verticalhold.com.au facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU @verticalholdau
Dec 16 2021
30 mins