We dissect the tech news train wrecks of the week, calling out what went wrong and who’s to blame. Think of this podcast as if Kurt Cobain threw down with Tom from MySpace, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg in a back alley brawl. No mercy, no filter—if tech had a walk of shame, this would be it.
This episode covers COVID-19 exposure research, contact tracing, workplace responses to the pandemic, and a range of entertainment. The hosts also discuss books, technology news, and listener feedback. The hosts discuss COVID-19 exposure...
In this episode, the hosts discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting daily routines, work, childcare, and public behavior. They also cover privacy concerns around Quibi and contact tracing, review several apps and devices, and talk...
In episode 435, the hosts discuss a virtual listener gathering, coronavirus research, technology news, and entertainment. They also read listener feedback, respond to criticism of their pandemic coverage, and thank supporters. The hosts...
Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo discuss the pandemic’s effects on daily life, technology companies, and workers. Later, Dave Bittner joins them to discuss phishing and contact tracing, before the episode closes with reflections on...
In this episode, the hosts discuss the disruption of live events, changes to daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how social platforms handle pandemic misinformation. They also cover entertainment news, software preferences, and...
The hosts discuss pandemic health advice, contact tracing, Amazon’s working conditions, changes to offices, and the limited rollout of Peacock. Guest Dave Bittner joins a discussion of security and podcasting before the episode turns to...
The hosts discuss life during pandemic closures, COVID-19 tracking proposals, WeWork, Amazon, and recent television and films. They read listener feedback before Seth Miranda joins them to discuss live streaming equipment and a charity...
Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing daily life, work, technology, and entertainment. Dave Bittner joins them to consider reopening plans and the uncertainty surrounding testing and immunity....
In this episode, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss life during COVID-19 isolation, technology news, and changes in media consumption. They also address pandemic misinformation and respond to listener feedback about work,...
In this episode, Grumpy Old Geeks discusses life during the COVID-19 pandemic, including masks, disrupted services, workplace changes, and concerns about Zoom. The hosts also consider health claims, alcohol sales, home entertainment, and...
This episode discusses how pandemic restrictions affected internet use, work, privacy, and everyday life. The hosts also share ways to manage time at home, discuss entertainment, and read listener feedback. Increased internet use strained...
In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss life during the COVID-19 pandemic, including testing, isolation, support for gig workers and the effects on technology companies. They also cover remote-work security, ways to pass time...
This episode covers daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic, including shortages, health concerns, and working from home. The hosts also discuss changes to online services, entertainment, public figures’ responses, and listener feedback....
In this episode, the hosts discuss California’s stay-at-home restrictions and their effects on work, families, and businesses. They also cover coronavirus information and scams, share advice for working from home, and discuss financial...
In this episode, the hosts discuss social isolation and the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on technology services, delivery work, and internet use. They also cover entertainment, charitable efforts, and listener questions about...