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Another CES/Beta/Filler episode of the Techcast with Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott, and this time we’re talking about… a schoolkid that might get charged by the Victorian Government for finding a security flaw? We also discuss Intel and AMD’s plans on putting Windows and Android in the same PC, and Huawei’s new Tron Android gaming console. DOWNLOAD MP3 Shownotes https://techgeek.com.au/2014/01/09/schoolkid-finds-security-flaw-govt-website-now-might-charged/ http://ausdroid.net/2014/01/07/ces-2014-intel-confirms-that-its-strategy-is-offering-windows-android-hybrids/ https://techgeek.com.au/2014/01/09/amd-putting-android-windows-pcs-just-without-button/ http://ausdroid.net/2014/01/09/polaroid-australia-confirms-that-socialmatic-will-be-heading-down-under-later-this-year/ http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/8/5288576/huaweis-tron-android-console-hands-on http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/8/5289998/zte-shows-off-eco-mobius-modular-smartphone-concept http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/8/5289186/the

More CES talk with Chris Southcott and Terence Huynh in another CES episode of the Techcast – I personally call it the “filler” episodes once we actually decide what to do with the new podcast. We also talk about privacy in an era where Intel’s Jarvis and Google Glass exists, and how David Pogue is wrong about every single technology blog. Also, did I mention I’m still tired from yesterday? So this [...] The post Techcast CES 2: The Urge with David Pogue appeared first on TechGeek.

We would have told you sooner – but apparently, someone didn’t release the last episode of the TechGeek Weekly podcast. Today is the unofficial start of a brand new podcast that replaces TechGeek Weekly called the Techcast – but don’t worry, it will still feature news, commentary and the irrelevant tangents of the old. And we kick off the episode with CES Press Day news.  Join Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott as they discuss the [...] The post Techcast CES 1: I’m Sorry, Michael Bay appeared first on TechGeek.

iPhone goes bling bling, Nokia caught experimenting with Android, and Bing gets a new logo. We also talk about the Microsoft Surface Phone, Chris’ love for Chromebooks and IMAP on Outlook.com! Joining you in your weekly dose of (late) news is Stewart Wilson, Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott (via mobile). We aren’t having much luck with the podcast thing lately huh? Don’t forget to subscribe! DOWNLOAD MP3 SUBSCRIBE via iTunes [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 133: iPhone 5D appeared first on TechGeek.

Nokia’s stuffed, the Internet is stuffed and we’re all stuffed. All this and more on TechGeek Weekly. We also talk about what happened at IFA, the Microsoft and Nokia buyout and Chris’ new favourite toy. Join Stewart Wilson, Chris Southcott and Terence Huynh (via mobile phone) for a fun filled episode. Don’t forget to subscribe! DOWNLOAD MP3 SUBSCRIBE via iTunes SUBSCRIBE via RSS Show Notes Politics We have a new [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 132: R.I.P NBN appeared first on TechGeek.

Vodafone goes Red with its new plans, Nintendo goes fugly with the 2DS, and will there be a Galaxy Gear? We also talk about Steve Ballmer leaving Microsoft, Shared Data Plans on Telstra and 6tag! All this and more on TechGeek Weekly. Join Stewart Wilson and Terence Huynh this week with a quick appearance by Chris Southcott towards the end. Don’t forget to subscribe! DOWNLOAD MP3 SUBSCRIBE via iTunes SUBSCRIBE [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 131: Geared To Go appeared first on TechGeek.

Kogan gets screwed by Telstra, Microsoft gets screwed by Google, and Breaking Bad fans get screwed by Apple. We also talk about Microsoft doing more 180’s with the Xbox, alleged Nokia RT Tablet and something that Terence loves about Sydney. All this and more on TechGeek Weekly. Join Stewart Wilson, Chris Southcott and Terence Huynh for your weekly update on tech news. Terence was hoping that Stewart and Chris would [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 130: Screwed by Everyone appeared first on TechGeek.

Apple might be announcing the iPhone 5S, LG makes a phone around you and Huawei has a bone to pick with the ABC. We also talk about new Dick Smith stores opening in David Jones and ISPOne on the brink of termination. Joining you in your podcasting listening experience is Stewart Wilson and Terence Huynh. It was a slow news week, so it’s a pretty short podcast. See you next [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 129: Seriously, this is news appeared first on TechGeek.

Parliament says you should be able to circumvent geoblocks; The Wii U on the brink of failure; and Moto X – the future of Motorola? We also talk about the numerous security updates Instagram has made, a small rant on classification and much more. And this is our second podcast at our new time slot! Join Stewart Wilson, Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott for your latest dose of tech news. [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 128: FirePhone appeared first on TechGeek.

We are a couple of hours away from the BBC announcing who will play the Twelfth Doctor, so why not speculate and discuss the wide-ranging field of people who could succeed Matt Smith? Could the next Doctor be American, female or – dare I say it – ginger? Join us in a special TechGeek Weekly with our friends over at Ausdroid as we discuss who will be Number 12. What do [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 127: Doctor Who? appeared first on TechGeek.

Google brings out the Nexus 7, PAX Australia is staying in Melbourne and Navman is bringing GPS to the cloud. We also talk about the new Nokia devices, the Ubuntu phone and other (non-important) Google stuff. Yes! We’re back and at a whole new time. Join Terence Huynh, Stewart Wilson and Chris Southcott (for the first few minutes) for an update on what’s happening at TechGeek and some news as [...] The post TechGeek Weekly 126: We’re back… again appeared first on TechGeek.

Google I/O is finally here; Yahoo might be buying Tumblr (and if not, possibly Facebook or Microsoft); and we find out that this podcast is very therapeutic – apparently. All this and more on TECHGEEK Weekly. Joining Terence and Chris is Jason Murray, coming over from the land of Ausdroid to talk about Google I/O. This was recorded earlier today, mainly because of Eurovision. Note: Feed listeners will get the [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 125: Rage Against the Samsung appeared first on TechGeek.

Adobe creates a cloud, Microsoft creates an Xbox, Google creates glass and we create a podcast. All this and more on TECHGEEK Weekly. We also talking about mysterious packages turning up for Google I/O, The IT Crowd and much much more. Yes! We’re back for another week (sorry about that impromptu 3 week break, whoops) to give you the latest (well not really) in tech news. Get ready to listen to [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 124: The Award Winning Website appeared first on TechGeek.

The Liberals now have a plan for the NBN – so is it actually any good? No, and we explain why. Also, our verdict on the BlackBerry Z10, and more on this week’s TECHGEEK Weekly. We also talk about the rumors of a new 7-inch Microsoft tablet and Bitcoins! Join Stewart Wilson, Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott for a chat about the Liberal NBN plan which we’ve dubbed Toiletband (Toiletband [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 123: Toiletband appeared first on TechGeek.

Facebook reveals its Home, HTC One finally has a release date, and Ouya says it’s “not ready for review”. All this and more on TECHGEEK Weekly. We also delve into a Microsoft PR nightmare, Rdio’s Vdio service and Instagraph for Windows Phone. Join Stewart Wilson, Chris Southcott and Terence Huynh on this episode of TECHGEEK Weekly. We’re back from the easter break and ready to give you the latest in [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 122: TECHGEEK Home appeared first on TechGeek.

Microsoft, Apple and Adobe come to Canberra to explain the huge markups – and fail; Google brings out the Chromebooks; and we burst the bubble on that Google Babble screenshot – sorry, it’s fake. All this and more on this slightly belated edition of TECHGEEK Weekly. Oh yeah, we’re back – but stay tuned, we might be moving times. This week, Chris and Terence are at the helm. Stewart is [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 121: Everyone wants to make a bloody smartwatch appeared first on TechGeek.

ABC Hacked, Evernote as well and HP is making an Android tablet. All this and more on TECHGEEK Weekly. We also talk about Windows Phone, new phones from Mobile World Congress. Join Terence Huynh and Stewart Wilson for this fantastic episode. Chris Southcott wasn’t with us due to his school commitment (and surprisingly, we stayed under 40 minutes… I wonder why) DOWNLOAD MP3 SUBSCRIBE via iTunes SUBSCRIBE via RSS Show [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 120: World’s Fastest Podcast appeared first on TechGeek.

HTC reveals the One – with some Ultrapixels; Sony comes out with the Playstation 4; and Twitter’s new rules screws over another app developer. All this and more on this edition’s TECHGEEK Weekly. Joining Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott is assistant editor Jason Murray from Ausdroid to help them talk all about Android. Stewart, on the other hand, is off somewhere – probably getting lost on the roads. Don’t forget [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 119: Now with more Ultrapixels! appeared first on TechGeek.

Facebook hacked, Iceland hates porn and Rdio makes their app pretty. All this and more on TECHGEEK Weekly. We also talk about the new minimalist Twitter app – Avenue, Google Play and Playstation 4. Join Stewart Wilson, Terence Huynh and Chris Southcott for this episode. Don’t forget to subscribe! DOWNLOAD MP3 SUBSCRIBE via iTunes SUBSCRIBE via RSS Show Notes Stories FACEBOOK HACKED! (No data, however, was compromised) Avenue – a [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 118: No Porn For You appeared first on TechGeek.

Dell is going private, iOS 6 finally jailbroken and we reveal why Nokia did not choose Android.  All this and more on TECHGEEK Weekly. We also delve into the 10 years of failed Dell Devices, Spotify for Windows Phone 8 and LOLcats. Join Stewart Wilson, Chris Southcott and Terence Huynh on this 48 minute podcast! It’s short mainly due to Stewart needing to leave but it’s all part of our effort [...] The post TECHGEEK Weekly 117: Dell Inspirion by Microsoft appeared first on TechGeek.