This episode covers technology news, privacy, gig work, security, and consumer devices. The hosts also discuss cycling, boredom, a homemade air purifier, and a book about surveillance capitalism. A Tesla driver said he was watching a...
In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss COVID-19 news, California employment rules, podcast apps, and technology news. They also cover television and books, app store disputes, smart-device data, and listener feedback. The...
This episode covers technology news, social media, security, and consumer devices. The hosts discuss platform disputes, gig work, AI-assisted imaging, police access to phones, and several new or planned products. The hosts discuss their...
In this episode, the hosts discuss a fire tornado warning, disputes involving major technology platforms, and changes to entertainment and media services. They also respond to listener questions about app stores, podcast distribution,...
This episode covers disputes over song lyrics, app store fees, gig work, and scrutiny of Amazon. The hosts also discuss online privacy and security, the economics of the web, software and media services, and several closing stories. The...
In this episode, the hosts discuss Microsoft’s possible TikTok deal, television, live music, and musicians’ relationship with Spotify. They also talk about email habits, answer listener questions, read reviews, and close with tributes and...
Episode 461 covers technology news, security incidents, streaming television, podcasts, and books. The hosts discuss alleged Twitter hackers, proposed restrictions on TikTok and WeChat, Instagram Reels, and several entertainment...
In this episode, the hosts discuss COVID-19 precautions in Los Angeles, technology news, and changes in movie distribution. Guest Dave Bittner joins a conversation that also covers online impersonation, facial recognition, older...
This episode covers cybersecurity careers and Twitter account access, COVID-19 disruptions to sports, platform policies, and Google’s extended work-from-home policy. The hosts also discuss streaming media, books, music, and listener...
The episode covers working from home during the pandemic, technology platform news, and several security and privacy stories. The hosts also discuss road trips, consumer technology, streaming subscriptions, and gaming furniture. The hosts...
In this episode, the hosts discuss technology news, film and television, altered historical footage, and current events. Listener feedback brings in topics ranging from wartime letters and voice assistants to VPN logging and COVID-19....
In this episode, the hosts discuss social media, streaming services, a Twitter account compromise, and reported attempts to steal COVID-19 vaccine research. They also cover personal data rights, technology they have used, and several...
Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology news, public health, company controversies, and media. The episode also covers Disney World’s reopening and listener feedback about broadband data caps and home security cameras....
The hosts discuss technology news, privacy, and the effects of the pandemic on business and sports. They also talk about their own software and device habits, from leaving Slack to managing social media time. Jack Dorsey’s $3 million...
The hosts discuss pandemic restrictions, a possible US ban on TikTok, technology stocks, and rising streaming costs. They also cover television and film, respond to listener messages, and close with tributes to Ennio Morricone and Charlie...
This episode covers COVID-19 restrictions, bans and content policies on major platforms, and changes to terminology in technology and photography. The hosts also discuss film and television, live entertainment, camera equipment, streaming...
In this episode, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss virtual doctor visits, the COVID-19 pandemic, and several online privacy issues. They also cover advertising on Facebook and TikTok, fictional world statistics, a Wisconsin...
In this episode, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss personal updates, technology news, and Apple’s WWDC announcements. They also review media, answer listener questions, and remember Joel Schumacher and Ian Holm. Jason...
This episode covers COVID-19 restrictions and treatment research, platform advertising policies, new social media features, and Starlink’s planned public beta. The hosts also discuss a prescription video game, a criticized Snapchat...
In its 100th episode, Grumpy Old Geeks looks back at the show and remembers Terry Pratchett. Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo also discuss technology news, online conduct, books, music, and their new Patreon page. The hosts reflect...