Telstra's launched the world's first Gigabit LTE mobile broadband network, and that means that it is very fast indeed, but it's not without some catches. Meanwhile, Amazon is holding out on Australia, not just in terms of launching a full service here, but even in the video content they will offer Aussies. We ponder the wisdom of wearable payment sunnies at music festivals, Apple's rumoured shift into video content and more with special guest, finder.com.au Editor in Chief Angus Kidman!
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Samsung explains exactly what went wrong with the exploding Note 7, Mastercard prepares to launch "ID check" facial recognition in Australia, TV makers abandon 3D. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel.
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While at CES 2017, Vertical Hold’s Alex Kidman went off the well worn Vegas strip to investigate the Pinball Hall of Fame and talk to its director of stuff and things, Tim Arnold.
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Staright from CES 2017, Elgato discusses Apple's Homekit and the smart home tipping point, while Dolby talks about bringing Vision HDR and Atmos to televisions. Special guests: Elgato's Lars Felber and Dolby's Roland Vlaicu. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel.
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What are the highs and lows of the CES electronics show in Las Vegas? Special guest: 2SER breakfast host Nic Healey. Vertical Hold is brought to you by Alcatel.
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The NBN is changing (again) but is this for the better? Meanwhile, as 2016 winds to a close, we consider the best and worst technology of 2016. Who rose to the heights, and who crashed and burned? We’re joined for the last show of the year by Fairfax online technology editor Tim Biggs!
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Will the tax on networks competing with the NBN drive up broadband prices? When will you be forced to switch to the NBN or lose your internet access? Are drone deliveries coming to your front lawn? Special guest: PC World & Good Gear Guide editor Nick Ross.
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Pebble has been bought out by Fitbit, signalling an end to its smartwatch range, but what does this mean for the future of smartwatches? Meanwhile, Amazon is looking into autonomous supermarkets, but is this the future of your weekly shop, or a dark glimpse into an always monitored retail future? Apple's talking cinema movies within a week, but in Australia we'll have to wait for LEGO Batman -- why? Meanwhile, rumours swirl around the Galaxy S8 and the Surface Phone. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold!
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Would you accept ads on your devices in return for free data? Do we need an Aussie streaming app for live radio? How about Netflix offline viewing? Special guest: Pickr.com.au editor and freelance journalist Leigh Stark.
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Will Aussies rule the day at the Space X Hyperloop competition? We talk to Zac McClelland from VicHyper to find out. Meanwhile, with smartphone batteries failing (and sometimes exploding!) we discuss where your rights stand when you smartphone battery fails. All this and more in the latest episode!
If you want to know more about VicHyper, you can find out the team's details right here: http://www.vichyper.com
Vertical Hold's Alex Kidman travelled on the Shanghai Maglev a few years back, and you can view his video of the experience right here: https://youtu.be/hz9PFjcge6k
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