Aug 3, 2023
NBN Co's adding even more homes to the fibre rollout -- yay! But also... Australia's slipping WAY down in the global broadband rankings. Boo!
Meanwhile, Vertical Hold's hosts are being peppered with ATO/MyGov scams, and they've had more than enough of that...
Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau)!
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Jul 27, 2023
Elon Musk's changing Twitter to X - but why? What will this mean for Twitter, sorry, X users, and the broader social media landscape? Meanwhile, Samsung's got new foldable Galaxy phones, and we've gone hands on to give your our early impressions. Special guests SMH/Age tech editor Tim Biggs (@timbiggs) and...
Jul 20, 2023
With rising prices and smaller catalogues, are subscription gaming services like PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass still good value? Speaking of Microsoft, can it finally close the door on its Activision Blizzard buyout -- and what's it all going to mean to gamers when it does?
Special guest,...
Jul 13, 2023
What does Optus' mobile deal with Starlink mean for regional Australians? How is Australia's consumer watchdog cracking down on dodgy data brokers? Guests Consumer Policy Research Centre's Digital Policy director Chandni Gupta (@__chandnigupta) & Finder's telco writer Mariam Gabaji (@mariiiamg) - Vertical Hold is...
Jul 6, 2023
It's Zuck v Musk – what can we expect from Instagram’s new Twitter rival, Threads? What does Telstra’s satellite deal with Starlink mean for rural Australians and how badly will it hurt NBN’s SkyMuster? Guest Finder's Angus Kidman (@gusworldau)
Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News - podcast hosts @adam_turner and...