It’s really hard for companies to build up the stack because they have to guess what they’re customers want. Furthermore, there’ll be a tendency to try and make their existing business’s life easy. This is what causes disruption! This week we talk about companies trying to move up the stack along with a bunch of other topics. See below for all the show notes.
And we’re back to a “normal” week of tech. This week we start off with the kid on the block: Peach. We then talk about the struggles of Bitcoin and Wikipedia. That’s followed up by the nominations for this year’s Crunchies. There are some good choices! We also talk about Amazon’s new shipping business, an iOS listening hack, Tinder’s secret scoring system and one problem with automation. See below for all the links.
We round up all the coolest CES news in this episode. Despite James’ downer attitude last week, CES proves that the future is bright, smart, and automated. The show notes below contain a huge laundry list of all the different products Matthew looked into. And yes, we talk about every single one. Think of this show like CES: a whirlwind of stories that’ll be mostly forgotten in a month.
It’s season 6! And we’ve got some amazing predictions for you. We start with “Tier 1” companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon & Microsoft. For each we talk about their products and other big tech related activities they’ll make. We think you’ll find it really helpful for thinking about how the year will shape up.
It’s time for our annual postdictions of 2015. James nails is and Matthew… We’ll… Let’s just say there’s room for improvement. We start off recapping the big stories of the year and then dive into how well we called things. Enjoy the show!
This week we talk about Star Wars… A lot actually. We also dive into the world of self-driving cars, gaming, monopolies, and the future of medicine. All in all, it’s a solid show. Enjoy!
Standalone apps were all the rage at the beginning of the year. Now they’re suddenly dying. Virtual reality seems poised to be all the rage next year. Will they also experience a quick death (like the hoverboard), or will they be around for the long-haul?
So… It turns out that this week was full of Apple news. We swiftly run through they Unifying Theory of products, and then get into specific thoughts on products. Matthew is particularly excited about Swift, and I don’t blame him.
Also listen for Adobe’s product name change and PlayStation’s moves to bring back some classic games. Check out the show notes below.
This week we talk about the news that happened during Thanksgiving. Perhaps the best part is Matthew’s explanation of the difference between Raspberry Pi and Arduino. We also talk about drones, ESPN, surveillance, and a few really good stories. Check out the show notes below of the details.
In this special episode we interview Nick Larson, the CEO of Evlo. Evlo is a commerce and discovery app (iOS only for now) that helps users explore local home furnishings without all the driving. Initially launching in San Francisco, the Evlo team wants to change how you shop for products to decorate your home.
Usually it involves searching online for unique shops. Then driving to each one to see what they have. If you’re really diligent, you’ll only hit a couple stores, or it’ll takes months (if not years!) to fully explore all your options. Who has time for that?
Instead, Evlo let’s you explore furniture and art near you right on your phone. You can easily see what’s available (including large pictures and often the price) before driving to the local seller to “touch it” before buying. It’s a good idea that brings a technological solution to a pain point millions of people share.
During the show, we talk with Nick about their app and how it was built. We probe him on the process of co-founding a startup, covering topics from forming a team, getting legal support and pursuing capital investors. He told us about the trials of being a founder and the perks (hint: his answer is “a great team”).
Finally we wrap up with a quick exploration of his favorite browser and more. You know, the important stuff.