Google I/O is this week, we ask for feedback on the future of Android Buffet. Show Notes The Future of Android Buffet – what would you like to see/here? What should we be doing? In Other News New Documentary paints Google as an Evil Conspiracy to Monopolize Knowledge Latest cellphone unlocking bill proposes digital copyright reform. The Unlocking… Read More »
There were audio issues with previous, this is Dan Frey’s recording of same. https://media.blubrry.com/android_buffet/files.technobuffet.com/podcast/AndroidBuffet146a.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:51 — 20.9MB)
Dan Frey visits for a spell. Show Notes In Other News Google renames Google.ps from Google Palestinean Territories to Google Palestine. Some feel this is taking a stand on a political issue. However, the UN, ICANN, and the ISO consider this the official name, politics aside. Phones of the Future Could Morph on Demand Casetop is currently seeking… Read More »
Slow news week and Guru rants about how singles are discriminated against. Show Notes In Other News House Judiciary Committee announces comprehensive review of U.S. Copyright Law over the coming months. Clothing companies reengineer pockets in response to growing smartphones. Verizon’s new device payment plan will allow people to keep their deprecated plans. Platform News Google Glass runs… Read More »
Another exciting episode of the Android Buffet podcast Show Notes In Other News Used eBook Sales Are Now Illegal in Europe Former Hostgator employee arrested, charged with rooting 2700 servers Is it legal to shut down cellular networks in an emergency? The Origo won’t let Smartphone Addicts Start Car Unless Phone is Inaccessible Verizon has a Special Announcement… Read More »
Guru and Jere are back, with a system rebuild. Show Notes The Live Stream is now at double the bitrate. In Other News The last Battle of Midway cryptoanalyst, Rear Admiral Donald “Mac” Showers, was interred at Arlington today. DOJ warns the FCC to limit the amount of spectrum that Verizon and AT&T can purchase during future auctions.… Read More »
This episode of the Android Buffet podcast is sponsored by Darrell Bird, Tin Level member.
Guru and Jere are joined by Robbie Ferguson, host of Category 5 Technology TV. Show Notes In Other News Google pressures Swedish Language Council to redefine proposed word, ogooglebar. The Swedish Language Council removed the word rather than get into the debate of how to define ogooglebar. Why Carriers Love Smartphones: Mobile Data to exceed 40% of Total… Read More »
A Day Early, and a Dollar Short Show Notes In Other News Happy Birthday, Dan Frey Nokia refuses to license VP8 patents to Google after the search giant comes to terms with MPEG LA. Google Kills Frommers…no more print books. Smartphones Are Killing Impulse Purchases At Checkout. Shoppers used to browse magazines or select gum while they were waiting… Read More »
Guru returns from the Northeast Linux Fest. Show Notes In Other News Google announces shutdown of Reader on July 1st. Feedly announces has an API clone ready, and gets half a million users in 48 hours. Platform News Google Play News may be the next content Google expands into. Google evicts ad-blocking software from Google Play. Apple’s marketing… Read More »