Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

Australian technology news podcast Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News dives into the big stories of the week. Joined by Australia's leading tech journalists every Friday, co-hosts @adam_turner and @alexkidman channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.
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Apple unleashes new iGadgets, Sony drops the PlayStation 5: Vertical Hold ep 296

Sep 17, 2020

Is Apple on a winner with new iGadgets, its fitness push and an all-in-one subscription service? How will Sony's PlayStation 5 fare in the upcoming Next-Gen console wars? Special guests SMH tech editor Tim Biggs (@TimBiggs) and SMH tech writer Peter Wells (@PeterWells) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by...

Will the ACCC smash Apple's App Store monopoly, can Nintendo survive the Next-Gen console hype wave? Vertical Hold ep 295

Sep 10, 2020

Will the ACCC's investigation into App stores lead to real change for Aussie developers? How can Nintendo's Switch fight back against the incoming Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5? Special Guest Gizmodo Australia Editor Tegan Jones (@tegan_writes)

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Facebook declares war on Aussie media, Samsung unleashes Galaxy Z Fold 2: Vertical Hold ep 294

Sep 3, 2020

Have folding phones come of age with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 2? Will Facebook follow through with threats to ban Aussies from sharing news articles? Special guest News Corp national tech editor Jen Dudley-Nicholson @jendudley - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.

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Windows 95 turns 25, but why was it so important? : Vertical Hold ep 293

Aug 27, 2020

We look back at 25 years of Windows since Windows 95 to evaluate the changes we've seen in the past quarter century with special guest ABC radio presenter Nic Healey (@dr_nic).

Windows 95 really did change computing, from gaming to consumer acceptance to hardware to... Jennifer Aniston(?) and we consider Windows 95's...

Apple vs Epic Games, Google vs Australia: Vertical Hold ep 292

Aug 20, 2020

Apple vs Epic -- does the iGiant deserve such a big slice of Epic's Fortnite treasure chest? Why is Google using scare tactics to win over Australians in its fight with the ACCC over media funding? Special guest Finder editor-in-chief Angus Kidman (@gusworldau) - Vertical Hold is brought to you by Aussie Broadband.