Welcome to Current Geek: Autopilot Edition. A chance for us to watch the pilot episode of a TV show and geek out about it! I’m Scott Johnson, he’s Tom Merritt, and this week, we’re talking about Friends.
A Huawei Out – DTNS 3615
Huawei’s CEO has proposed selling its current 5G know-how to Western firms to address concerns over security. What does this mean for its competitors and is it enough to win over governments and consumers?
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.
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#364 – Kick Your Problems in the Face
Fran Wilde’s op-ed from the future sounds hilarious. N. K. Jemisin’s new novel sounds awesome. And Andy Weir’s short story has been adapted into a cool short film. So much good reading out there! Plus our thoughts on why Trail of Lightning has us thinking that sometimes you just have to kick your problems in the face.
Amazon Launches Alexa Answers in the US – DTH
Amazon launches Alexa Answers in the US, SureScripts ceases its relationship with ReMy Health, and HTC sets the Vive Cosmos release date.
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X Marks the Cross – DTNS 3614
California Senate passes a bill that if passed by the state Assembly and signed by the Governor will greatly expand the state’s oversight into who can be classified employee or contractor. What are the implications for the gig-economy and how will workers benefit?
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson
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It’s Spoilerin’ Time 282 – The Righteous Gemstones (102-104), Preacher (406-407), Extras (204)
The Summer Movie Draft is wrapping up and we’re bracing for a Winter Movie Draft September 23rd! Plus, we catch up with The Righteous Gemstones and Preacher to cheers and jeers and cheers again. And then Chris Martin shows up on Extras!
Next week: The Righteous Gemstones (105), Preacher (408), and Extras (205)
Mark your calendars! The Winter Movie Draft is happening live September 23rd. 30 movies, 6 players, 1 winner. Catch it live at Night Attack on Twitch or listen on the Cordkillers feed the next day.
00:46 – Summer Movie Draft update + Winter Movie Draft is coming!
04:53 – The Righteous Gemstones (102-104)
14:51 – Preacher (406-407)
19:29 – Extras (204)
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California to make Uber and Lyft Drivers Employees – DTH
A new law affects independent contractors in California, Cloudflare discloses violations of trade sanctions and Apple announces a new line of products and services.
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Apple event: New iPhone, New iPad, New Watch – DTNS 3613
Apple announces the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, a new Apple Watch and 7th generation iPad, Apple TV+ news, and updates on Apple Arcade and Retail Store.
Starring Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.
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Tech CEOs Seek Federal Data Privacy Law – DTH
Facebook explains how it uses background location data, 48 attorneys general announce investigation into Google, AT&T leadership in question.
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Cordkillers 282 – Conspiracy Brothers (w/ Merrill Barr)
Should YouTube stop recommendations? New Fire TV Cubes, Roku soundbar, and Mr. Robot comes back soon. All this and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Merrill Barr.
This week on Spoilerin’ Time: The Righteous Gemstones (102-104), Preacher (406-407), Extras (204)
Next week: The Righteous Gemstones (105), Preacher (408), and Extras (205)
Mark your calendars! The Winter Movie Draft is happening live September 23rd. 30 movies, 6 players, 1 winner. Catch it live at Night Attack on Twitch or listen on the Cordkillers feed the next day.
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