Techspansive

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Shawn DuBravac, CEO of Avrio Institute, and Ross Rubin, Principal Analyst at Reticle Research, connect the tech news from the week with the bigger trends underpinning the tech industry. They discuss the implications for not only the tech industry but for the broader society.

Episodios

  • 112. Facebook weaves into Wayfarers, Amazon delivers telehealth, tuition and TVs, and Google hawks hybrid hardware

    11/09/2021 Duración: 29min

    It's September, which means the start to a flurry of holiday-ready products against a backdrop of other tech company moves. In this episode, we start out assessing Facebook's stylish but functionally modest smart glasses developed with Ray-Ban. Next, we look at Amazon's many recent moves, including expanding Amazon Care, equipping more Whole Foods for cashierless checkout, offering college tuition for its 750,000 hourly workers, releasing new smart TVs, and updating its Luna streaming game service. We also look at Google's recent hybrid work devices and partnerships with Logitech and Cisco connected to its Workspace updates. And finally, an update on tech company culture as Microsoft indefinitely delays a return to work and the first Theranos trial takes on "fake it til you make it." Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 111. Apple softens on reader apps, may tie AR efforts to iPhone. Plus, Amazon's smart TV

    04/09/2021 Duración: 25min

    In this episode, we assess the significance at Apple's latest app store concession, allowing developers of "reader" apps to link to websites for account setup and management. Plus, why Apple may be going for a hybrid approach that relies on the iPhone as it launches its first augmented reality glasses. Finally, we look at the prospects for an Amazon-branded smart TV. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 110. When Apple throws developers a bone: The customer contact concession

    30/08/2021 Duración: 29min

    In this episode, we dig deep on Apple's token trade-off as it settles its class-action lawsuit brought by U.S. app developers, what it means for other legal and regulatory threats to the company, and what the implications could be for future Apple platform. Finally, we look at app evolution against the backdrop of how the web and Apple have changed since the early days of the App Store. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 109. Facebook's metaverse escape, Google's Play payola, and Tesla's robots probably won't kill you

    21/08/2021 Duración: 35min

    The government is back in Facebook's face. We discuss the dynamics of the new category battleground as well as how its Horizon VR Workrooms advance its metaverse ambitions. Next, a look at whether Google's tactics in keeping its app store on top crossed a line. Finally, we discuss the potential of Tesla's humanoid robot. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 108. Google hypes AI prowess with Tensor chips, Tinder hooks up with group video, and Sony soars as Nintendo dives

    08/08/2021 Duración: 33min

    In this episode, we look at Google's decision to leave the Qualcomm fold as the maker of struggling Pixel phones hopes to boost its fortunes by boosting AI capabilities with custom silicon even as Qualcomm-loyal Xiaomi reaches new heights of success. Plus, how Match Group adding group video to its dating sites marks the latest in social app functional crossover. Finally, as Sony shows us that millions of people have somehoe procured a PlayStation 5, we discuss how Nintendo has become an early victim of pandemic-era comps. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 107. Alexa's ambient aspirations, Zoom at your service, and Netflix games on the go

    23/07/2021 Duración: 26min

    This week's Alexa Live event was filled with announcements about Amazon's agent, including a push beyond voice and a way for developers to sell skills and products. We discuss why it could be the most significant change for Alexa yet. Plus, Zoom takes on its first vertical in a big customer service vendor acquisition, and Netflix will start its push beyond video with mobile games; we discuss the tradeoffs. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 106. Live. From the cloud. It's Windows! Plus, Netflix is getting game and Twitter sinks its fleets

    16/07/2021 Duración: 29min

    We discuss what impact Microsoft easing cloud access to Windows could have on security and the PC market. Meanwhile, Netflix' huge app installed base could provide an advantage as it jumps into the streaming game market. Finally, we look at why Twitter ended its experiment with ephemeral content via fleets. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • Big Tech battles in China and the U.S., TikTok could become LinkedIn for millennials, and Qualcomm makes its dream phone

    12/07/2021 Duración: 38min

    China's taking a different approach to reeling in its biggest tech successes than the U.S. Meanwhile, TikTok continues continues to stretch its service into new realms  with video resumes. And Qualcomm partners with ASUS to launch a phone for a technology showcase. Is it the start of a successor to Google's failed Nexus program? Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 104. Facebook pwns the FTC, Instagram vs. TikTok, and teaming up against Teams

    02/07/2021 Duración: 36min

    As Facebook's court win against the FTC dredges up limitaitons of antitrust laws, Instagram chases TikTok, which is chasing YouTube. Meanwhile, in less entertaining applications, Salesforce, now armed with Slack, may be driving an alliance with Amazon and Dropbox to take on rival Microsoft as Windows 11 integrates Teams. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 103. Microsoft opens the Windows, Mozilla lets you donate your privacy to science, and Google gets FLoCblocked

    26/06/2021 Duración: 29min

    Windows 11 goes beyond a makeover to challenge Apple. Meanwhile, Mozilla and others are providing new options for privacy choices as Google tries to bake up a new post-cookie future. Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they dig deep into tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 102. Privacy, platforms, and profit potential at WWDC, streaming game services seek out devices

    11/06/2021 Duración: 32min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights into the biggest tech stories, including: —What a continuing privacy push and deeper health focus at WWDC say about Apple's evolution —Whether Google and Microsoft can take their streaming game services to the next level with popular device integrations Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 101. nVidia's AI gauntlet, Twitter tells us the weather, and Huawei hatches HarmonyOS

    03/06/2021 Duración: 38min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights into the biggest tech stories, including: —what the Computex announcements from nVidia and AMD mean for the future of graphics acceleration and AI —why Twitter's bet on collectives could prove stickier for creators than Substack —how Huawei might win allies in the uphill battle that faces with its Android variant, HarmonyOS Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 99. Google I/O from privacy to sci-fi, Spotify's audio turf grab, and Snap snaps up AR tech

    21/05/2021 Duración: 28min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights into the biggest tech stories, including: —analysis of the far-ranging announcements at Google I/O, including a privacy approach shift, new Workspace features, natural language leaps, and holographic conferencing —how Spotify is waging a two-front war against Apple and Amazon in a bid to dominate audio as Netflix eyes gaming —what obstacles "camera company" Snap must overcome as it steps up its AR investments  Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 98. iPhone users opt out of tracking, Google stares down Roku, and Windows 10x gets axed

    14/05/2021 Duración: 21min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights into the biggest tech stories, including: —how Facebook is reacting to iPhone users' overwhelming tracking opt-out. —why Roku is cornered as it negotiates with Google over YouTube —whether Microsoft has learned an important lesson by canceling Windows 10x Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 97. Facebook's Oversight Board punts, Twitter adds to subscription portfolio, and the push to extend Moore's Law

    08/05/2021 Duración: 31min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights on the biggest tech stories, including: —what the outcome of Facebook's Oversight Board means for the future of the the site's governance —how the latest Twitter acquisitions and features are fueling its push into in the creator economy —the innovations from IBM and Lightmatter driving computing beyond today's processor limitations Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 96. Apple's sales boom, Instagram's Clubhouse features, and Samsung's strengthening ecosystem

    30/04/2021 Duración: 24min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights on the biggest tech stories, including: —whether Apple's earnings reveal continued pandemic demand or more generational change drivers as 5G expands —how Facebook continues to seek business diversification via a Clubhouse-like Instagram mode, a greater commerce focus, and more  —how Samsung has continued to weave its ecosystem message together with the Galaxy Book Pros Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 95. The iPad gets the Mac's brain, AirTags find Tile's market, and Google fights for FloC

    23/04/2021 Duración: 26min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights on the biggest tech stories, including: —whether Apple's new iMac and iPad mean can boost demand for desktops and powerful tablets —how Apple's new AirTags product stacks up to competition from Tile as regulatory scrutiny increases —how Facebook and Google are going deeper into their own networks with video privacy standards to maximize ad models — Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 94. Microsoft buys Nuance, Apple's TV tech, and Jeff Bezos' swan song

    16/04/2021 Duración: 27min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights on the biggest tech stories, including: —what Microsoft's purchase of Nuance Communications means for healthcare and beyond —how Apple's rumored HomePod extensions could transform the TV experience —how Jeff Bezos' final shareholder letter lays out a roadmap for Amazon. Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

  • 93. Apple and Epic in court, Clubhouse's Twitter retort, and Best Buy's subscription support

    11/04/2021 Duración: 31min

    Join Shawn DuBravac of Avrio Institute and Ross Rubin of Reticle Research as they provide insights on the biggest tech stories, including: —how the Mac has become a pawn in the battle between Epic Games and Apple reaches trial --what are the next steps for Clubhouse as its valuation reaches what Twitter tried to buy it for ---how Best Buy can optimize the service bundle in its new Best Buy Beta subscription program Go deeper on tech news in every episode of Techspansive!

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