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In this episode, Shawn and Ross lay out the major themes at WWDC, including the differentiation that Apple receives in protect users’ privacy and building bridges both among its platforms and to third-party services. Of course, there’s plenty to say about renewed independence for watchOS and the new iPadOS, Apple targeting the most demanding users with the Mac Pro,  and the visual impact of the new Apple Maps and ARKit 3. Finally, we hit pause for a moment of silence for iTunes as it is replaced by smaller, more focused apps.

In this week's episode, Shawn and Ross discuss the Huawei ban and it's implications for 5G, as well as the risk of retaliatory measures. Our Lightning Round takes on Amazon's rumored emotion-reading wearable, Rotten Tomatoes' move to verify movie reviews, and Panic's newly unveiled Playdate.   

In this episode, Shawn and Ross take stock of some of the major announcements of I/O, Google’s annual developer event. including how it has answered Apple’s privacy challenge, its latest AI advances, and its new Android device announcements. Our Lightning Round takes on Facebook’s breakup argument, Blue Origin’s literal moonshot, and Redfin’s direct home sales. And our Startup of the Week tackles fake news with machine learning.

 In this episode, Shawn and Ross analyze the news from Facebook's F8 event and explore the implications moving forward for Facebook, Instagram, and the other FB properties. In the Lightning Round, we take a look at Marriott's launch of Homes & Villas, an Airbnb competitor, Google's launch of CallJoy, a $39/month virtual customer service agent aimed at small US businesses, and the demise of robotics start-up Anki. 

In this episode, Shawn and Ross feel the love as they discuss the sudden reconciliation between Apple and Qualcomm' just as its court case was getting underway and the role Intel likely played along with Amazon's and Google's progress toward supporting each others' video efforts. Then, the Lightning Round includes discussion of the Samsung Galaxy Fold screen issues, free music tiers for smart speakers from Amazon and Google, and Google opening up Android in the EU to new browser and search engine choices. Plus, we celebrate the launch of the podcast's new web home at https://techspansive.com/

In this episode, Shawn and Ross look at the growth of AI in the cloud, including the announcements from the Google Next and Qualcomm AI events in San Francisco. Our Lightning Round takes on new Acer's powerful ConceptD PCs for creators, YouTube TV's price hike, and the launch of Apple's podcast website in light of Spotify's moves. And our startup spotlight looks at Gooroo, a marketplace that uses AI to match students and tutors.

In this episode, Shawn and Ross look at some of the early signs of momentum around Apple’s music and news services. Meanwhile, Netflix drops support for an Apple technology in what may be a sign of growing pains. Our Lightning Round takes on AirPower’s failure, Alexa earbuds and the quick end of Google’s ethics board. Finally, our new startup spotlight looks at Ouvos, crowdsourced navigation for bikes and scooters.

In this episode, Shawn and Ross break down the premium video strategies of Apple and Google in a saturating field and look at the state of mixed reality as Magic Leap launches. Plus, LG's G8 ThinQ, the WSJ in Apple News+, and McDonald's big data play.

In this episode, Shawn and Ross take on the recent Apple announcements, including:  • the significance of Apple’s new hardware, • what the new Apple Card means for the future of payments, • the company’s double-barreled entry into TV services with the new Apple TV app and Apple TV+, • the impact of Apple News+, and  • how Apple Arcade stands to improve the state of games for consumers, developers and, of course, Apple itself.

In this episode, Shawn and Ross look at the dynamics at play in the competitive dispute between Spotify and Apple as well as major trends in the games market such as Microsoft's cross-platform ambitions. Finally, in our Lightning Round, Garmin makes its Marq on luxury watches, Lyft justifies its scooter and bike push, and Google Docs makes sure kids get the message.

Fresh off of Shawn’s triumphant run at the Tokyo marathon, Shawn and Ross talk about a recent hands-on experience with Microsoft’s HoloLens 2. We also go deep on the latest wave of news of Facebook, including its privacy pivot and Patreon competitor. Finally, the Lightning Round strikes on Huawei’s lawsuit, wrist phones, and the debut of Tim Apple.

In this episode of Techspansive, Shawn and Ross review the highlights of Samsung's high-profile product launch ahead of MWC, peer into the future of VR with hands-on experience of the first eye-resolution headset, and look at Apple's continued services push with a potential Goldman Sachs partnership. Plus, our Lightning Round topics include the fate of Bixby, disclosure about hidden sensors, the 5G iPhone timeline, and Google's streaming gaming service.

In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin delve into Amazon’s purchase of eero and what it means for access to Alexa. Next, we look at the promise of Apple’s services launch in March and its potential for publishers. Ross and Shawn then talk about their hometown dynamics and how they contributed to Amazon’s decision to leave New York City but stay in Virginia. Finally, no prefabricated cubicle can shield you from the excitement of the new Techspansive Lightning Round.

In this episode. Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin talk about the big moves that Spotify has made in the podcast space as it seeks to shore up its business against platform providers and emulate successful models of Netflix and YouTube. In addition, they look at the impact that Facebook and other companies face as new regulations require greater transparency when combining data from multiple media properties. Finally, Ross and Shawn take a look at the latest in 5G as Sprint sues AT&T over its network branding and T-Mobile says it plans to sit out creating a bundle of broadband TV programming.

In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin look at the rising role of the hearable within consumer tech ecosystems and what they mean as companies such as Apple increasingly embrace services. Plus, we’ll discuss how Apple’s focus on privacy could pay off should it become a major  healthcare player and some of the experiments by major and fringe smartphone vendors in advance of Mobile World Congress later this month.

In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin talk about some major tech themes that surfaced at CES. First, we take up how flexible and modular displays can blur device boundaries and open up new applications such as full-wall displays. Next, we discuss how the arrival of 5G and edge computing and 5G will challenge companies to develop new application strategies that make different tradeoffs between centralized control and sensor-driven responsiveness. 

In this special CES episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin analyze some of the first major stories and trends at the show, including how Apple has moved to partner with leading TV manufacturers and is spreading its message on privacy protection. Plus, sensors are improving everything from bread baking to surfing as long-awaited technologies finally materialize.

This week Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin discuss Apple's warning and what it means for the future of Apple.

In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin hand out report cards to five big tech ecosystem companies — Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. We’ll discuss some of their biggest highlights and lowlights and assign a final grade for the year as well as consider what’s in store for them in 2019.

In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin discuss the implications of recent tests that show how well major voice agents fare when asked a range of questions across topics and what Apple's promotion of a recent Google hire to the executive team might mean for the future of its AI efforts. Also, on the day that AT&T launches its mobile 5G network, we share some thoughts about what the long-awaited wireless standard means in the short-term and what applications it may enable in years to come.