
Don't Panic
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Ep 159Send the Morons to the Moon
On this Don't Panic we begin by discussing the Academy Awards snafu and why 4K may not live up to the hype. Then we cover the week's tech news including the over-complicated state of bathroom technology, the danger's of Elon Musk's rocket to the moon and why the iPhone's new camera may go too far. Picks of the week: OJ: Made In America (Shaun Jennings) Travefy (Colby Rabideau) John Wick (Dan Miller) http://dontpanic.io Streaming LIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central at http://fb.com/dontpanicshow
Ep 158Terms and Conditions
On this Don't Panic, we begin by discussing our observations from the zoo and what our musician names would be (definitely not Cotton Eyed Colby). Then we break down the news including the NBA's new entry into eGaming and what the future holds for the legal liabilities of the internet. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLeave us a voicemail at 508-644-TECH (8324) and we might play it on our next episode! Picks of the week: Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter (Colby Rabideau) American Crime Story: The People vs OJ Simpson (Dan Miller) Humble Freedom Bundle (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 157TVs That Watch You!
On this episode of Don't Panic, we recap the tech of the Super Bowl including those soft drink sponsored drones and stranger commercials for things. Then we ask the question: what skills would we bring to a post-apocalyptic society? (Answer: not much) Then, actual tech news including Vizio TVs that watch you and why that Snapchat stock may not be worth as much as you think. Picks of the week: BA's Best Recipes (Shaun Jennings) Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Colby Rabideau) How I Built This (Dan Miller) http://dontpanic.io Call us at 508-644-TECH (8324) and leave us a voicemail to play on the show!
Ep 156Six Strikes, You're Out!
On this episode, we begin by discussing our disappointment in Mondays and the uselessness of business cards. Then we debate how much we'd spend on that paper-thin LG TV, if piracy is really dead and why you should keep your monitor far away from your router. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nStreaming live Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Do By Friday (Dan Miller) Feedly (Shaun Jennings) Staad Attache Briefcase (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 155Oh, That's Why They Exploded!
On this Don't Panic we cover a range of topics including Colby's sense of fashion, the dangers of Touch Bar, why those batteries exploded and how Qualcomm makes all that money. Then we go on our favorite rant of all time: the magic of Japanese fancy toilets and the future of smart toilet technology. Remember, Colby's not a robot, sometimes he uses a different amount of toilet paper... \n \nAnd now we've set a record for number of times saying "toliet" in an episode description. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: New York Times Crossword (Colby Rabideau) Circuit Board Coasters (Etsy) (Shaun Jennings) Stardew Valley (Dan Miller)
Ep 154Nintendo's Switch Hitter
On this episode we introduce our brand new listener call-in phone line! Any time, day or night, but especially live, you can call us as 508-644-TECH (8324). Then we discuss where to find the "cool" coffee shops (hint: it's not Panera), playoff football, Monopoly tokens and what we'd do for $500. Oh, and the news surrounding Nintendo's new Switch console. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nStreaming LIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Monikers (Dan Miller) Zojirushi SM-KHE48AG Stainless Steel Mug, 16-Ounce, Smoky Blue (Shaun Jennings) Cotton Bureau (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 153Alexa: The Ultimate Backseat Driver
On this episode, we have our annual coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show, talking the hottest tech from the show floor including irresponsibly thin TVs, cars that talk back, and smart home products that have no business being smart. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Closed-Back Headphones - Wired (Shaun Jennings) Apple Airpods (Dan Miller) Crimetown (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 152Is It 2017 Yet?
Yes, it's time for our annual year end wrap up! We cover the biggest stories of the year (Apple versus the FBI, the consequences of the Internet, and the death of the wearable) and make our bold predictions for 2017 (Activist tech, average VR and too much content). Join us as we send out 2016 in style with this episode of Don't Panic!
Ep 151But How Do They Know??
On this episode, we begin by discussing how Black Friday is really like The Purge and why the Touch Bar may not be right for you. Then we get into the tech news including Amazon's new convenience store that may be too convenient, why Pebble never caught on and what puts the "Now" in DirecTV Now. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central at http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Roomle (Dan Miller) USA Pan Bakeware (Shaun Jennings) Bear Writer (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 150Celebrating Our Sesquicentennial!
On our 150th episode, we begin by discussing the casual Colby, our plant-based podcast competitors and the hidden dangers of Renaissance Fairs. The we cover this week's tech news including Snapchat's IPO bonanza, Elon's big satellite plans, Apple's revenue schemes and so much more! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Zeit - Now (Colby Rabideau) Heavyweights (Netflix) (Shaun Jennings) Trunk Club (Dan Miller)
Ep 149Panic! At the News Feed
On this episode, we focus on a single story: Facebook's relationship with the real (and not so real) news. Do they have a responsibility to tell users the difference between real news and fake news? Who decides what is real and what is fake? How can these sites make a filter that actually works? Join us as we make some progress on this difficult problem. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: ACLU (Colby Rabideau) Whisper (Dan Miller) The Washington Post (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 148Tap to Buy, Seeing Red and Prime Discounts
On this episode we begin by discussing the end of the Presidential election and why some of us must watch all the coverage...and why some can't watch any of it. The we discuss the week's tech news including the products for sale in Instagram, the battle between Slack and Microsoft and why Vine should stick around. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Politico Election Tracker (Shaun Jennings) Benedictine (Colby Rabideau) Ballotpedia (Shaun Jennings) Melton (Dan Miller)
Ep 147Touch Bar, Surface Studio and Death on the Vine
On this spook-tacular Halloween episode of Don't Panic, we start by discussing electronic versus paper voting and what exactly is a "ballot initiative". Then we talk about the biggest announcements of the week from Microsoft and Apple including Surface Studio, Touch Bar and the future of user interfaces. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Decoding Westworld (Colby Rabideau) Documentary Now! (Shaun Jennings) Trumpland (Dan Miller)
Ep 146The Switch, the Surface and the State of Media
On this episode we begin by discussing all Washington DC has to offer from books to postage stamps. Then we discuss the week's tech news including: What is a DNS and why does it make the internet go? Is the Switch the future of gaming? What's the difference between vertical and horizontal integration? Get answers to that and more on this Don't Panic! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Mini Metro (Shaun Jennings) Nice Leather Goods (Etsy) (Dan Miller) Hamilton's America (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 145Project Titan, Worthless Twitter and Grocery Prime
On this episode we celebrate Dan's birthday and Colby's bad Apple Store experience. Then we discuss Samsung's continuing descent into madness, Twitter's lack of buyers, musics both Unlimited and Plus and why an Amazon grocery store could be awesome. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm eastern/9pm central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: SNL (the app) (Shaun Jennings) Filson Duffle (Dan Miller) Commuter Bike Lights (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 144Oculus's Vision, BitTorrent Later and Samsung's Toast
On this episode of Don't Panic we discuss Colby's adventures at the Apple store, why VR might actually be cool, the real life dangers of exploding cell phone and exactly how much the new Facebook Events app will help your social life. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Invisible Inc (Colby Rabideau) Mpow Buckler Wireless Waterproof Shower Speaker (Shaun Jennings) Red Wing Boots (Dan Miller)
Ep 143Twitch Prime, Pixel Previews and Blackberry's Surrender
We begin this episode of Don't Panic discussing hair care products and how neat the Apple Store is. Then we discuss the tech news including a preview of Google's Pixel phone event (can they ever get phones right?) and why Amazon needs to do some work on those biased reviews. It's a rip roarin' good time! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern at \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Westworld (HBO) (Dan Miller) AdoramaPix (Shaun Jennings) The Great British Baking Show (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 142SnapGlasses, Tweet Sales and Too Many Views
On this special Wednesday edition of Don't Panic, we begin by briefing discussing the presidential debate then jump right into the tech news including Snapchat's new Spectacles and what it will mean when all our lives are 100% recorded forever. We also discuss who might possibly buy Twitter and whether or not it make sense. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow \[email protected] Picks of the week: Notability (Colby Rabideau) Dark Sky (Shaun Jennings) Jonathan Strange & Dr Norrell (Dan Miller)
Ep 141AirPods, Fusion Chips and Taptic Engines
On this episode we begin by announcing the winner of the Up For Debate Summer Movie League (http://upfordebate.tv/draft). Then we jump into the big tech story: Apple's new things! Will AirPods actually work? Can we ever have a phone with zero ports? Is the Apple Watch now a must own gadget? The answers and more coming up on this Don't Panic! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm EST/9pm CST at \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Javascript for Pebble (Colby Rabideau) Albanese World's Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bears (Shaun Jennings) Sausage Party (Colby Rabideau) Stranger Things (Dan Miller)
Ep 140Uber's Burn Rate, Apple's Snaps and the End of Humans
This week we begin with a safety contact: talking about all the crazy rules and stories surrounding safety in the workplace. Then we get to the tech news including a preview of the upcoming Apple announcement, Facebook's removal of their human editors and why Whatsapp finally got into bed with ownership. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm EDT at http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow \[email protected] Picks of the week: No Man's Sky - PlayStation 4 (Colby Rabideau) Eagle Creek eTools Organizer Pro (Shaun Jennings) Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) (Dan Miller)
Ep 139Lyft's Loneliness, Windows Webcams and Fiber Without Fiber
We begin this week by discussing the steel city and everything Pennsylvania has to offer. Then we talk this week's tech news including Lyft's lack of value, Windows breaking webcams, AdBlocker defeating the Facebook juggernaut and much more! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm EST/9PM CST \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Philips Hue smart bulbs (Shaun Jennings) Update International (BSM-1218BK) 18" x 12" Rubber Bar Service Mat (Colby Rabideau) Man in the High Castle (Dan Miller)
Ep 138Verizon's Bid, Hulu's Wallet and Instagram's Snapchat
On this episode of Don't Panic, we begin by discussing Shaun's adventures in the Netherlands and Colby's adventures home alone. Then we try to figure out if harvesting young person blood is a good idea, if CBS can drive All Access subscribers with Star Trek and if Jet.com is worth 3 billion of anything. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://fb.com/dontpanicshow \nTwitter: @dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Liquid Intelligence (Colby Rabideau) The Big Short (Dan Miller) Amazon Echo (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 137Rhapster, eGambling and the Netflix Slide
On this hot July episode, we start with Dan's trip to Scotland (hot wings!), Colby's trip to the beach (hot sun!) and Shaun's trip to the movies (hot action!). Then we discuss the news including the Pokemon Go phenomenon and how long it will last, Netflix's subscriber slide and Nintendo's mini console flashback. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow \[email protected] Picks of the week: Gyroscope (Colby Rabideau) Super Smash Brothers World Championships (Dan Miller) Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire (Dan Miller) Console Wars (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 136Supersized Vines, Government Live and Display Doom
On this episode of Don't Panic, we begin by catching up on Dan's vacations, Shaun's move and Colby's train to the beach. Then we discuss the week's tech news including Vine's new supersized loops, the end of the Thunderbolt Display and what happens when your government goes live online. Get every episode of Don't Panic on our website http://dontpanic.io and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, via RSS and in most major podcast apps. Picks of the week: Roku Streaming Stick (Shaun Jennings) Witcher 3: Blood and Wine (Dan Miller) On Being (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 135Bridge Crews, Project Scorpio and Advanced Computer Vision
On this Dan-free episode of Don't Panic, we tackle two of the biggest shows of the year: E3 and WWDC. From Battlefield 1 to Xbox Everywhere, Continuity to iMessages, and Star Trek to Live Look-Ins, we talk about it all in a jam packed hour. Get all of our episode on our website http://dontpanic.io and follow us on Twitter @dontpanicshow.
Ep 134Planning, Stocking and Steam Boxing
On this Shaun-free episode of Don't Panic, Colby and Dan get extra-nerdy as they discuss planning your life with Microsoft, T-Mobile's new stock giveaway gimmick and what the future might hold for Steam Boxes. Get every episode and links to every pick at http://dontpanic.io and follow us on Twitter @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: Overwatch (Dan Miller) MyScript Calculator (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 133Daydream, Allo Assistants and Google's New Home
On this episode of Don't Panic we dive deep into Google I/O and discuss new chat bots in your chat apps, the fusing of Chrome OS and Android and the value of democratizing VR. All that plus Dan's new office, Colby's busted charging port and the latest update on our Summer Movie League (http://upfordebate.tv/draft). \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nTwitter: @dontpanicshow \[email protected] Picks of the week: Fast.com (Shaun Jennings) Stylus Sling (Colby Rabideau) Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder (Dan Miller)
Ep 132Private Labels, Bold Icons and Apple's Billion Dollar Bet
On this episode of Don't Panic we begin by talking about tipping etiquette and when bad service might equal no $$. Then we dive head first into some tech news including Twitter freeing up some characters, Apple's billion dollar investment in the Chinese Uber and why Instagram choose to blend into the crowd. Get more Don't Panic right on our website http://dontpanic.io and be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, via RSS and in most major podcast apps. Picks of the week: The Expanse (books) (Dan Miller) What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions (Shaun Jennings) Uncharted 4 (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 131Intel Quitting, Facebook Censoring and the Times Delivering
On this week's episode we begin by trying to talk about our weekends but it turns out they were pretty boring, so we instead focus on this week's tech news. Should Spotify get into original video? Why is Windows 10 getting so expensive? Would you get New York Times food straight to your door? Is Facebook biased? All the answers this week on Don't Panic, at http://dontpanic.io and on Twitter @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: Pinner (Colby Rabideau) Warbits (Dan Miller) FlightAware (iOS) (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 130Hulu Live, Amazon's Profits and Facebook Deja Vu
On this episode of Don't Panic we begin by discussing our strategies regarding our Summer Movie League (http://upfordebate.tv/draft) and the funniest internet videos of the day. Then we get into the tech news including the value of the 6 second unskippable YouTube ad, Apple's tough Q1, Amazon's big new hardware profits and why Facebook's app situation is so confusing! Get every episode on our website http://dontpanic.io and follow us on Twitter: @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: SeeNote (Shaun Jennings) Ratchet & Clank (Colby Rabideau) Hearthstone: Whispers of the Old Gods (Dan Miller)
Ep 129Streaming Drones, Prime Monthly and the Bot Invasion
On this episode of Don't Panic we begin by talking about the thrill of owning a pipe organ, why you shouldn't go in the Central Park phone booths and why we don't get new apps. Then the tech news surrounding Facebook's F8 announcements including chat bots, live video and the scoop on VR and AR. Get every episode on our website http://dontpanic.io and follow us on Twitter @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: SlingTV (Shaun Jennings) Boston Marathon (Colby Rabideau) The Brothers Bloom (Dan Miller)
Ep 128The Kindle Readers, the Message Sharers and the Football Streamers
On this episode we begin by talking more about Rhode Island, the movies we'll see this summer and how we're doing in the 2016 Summer Movie League. Then we spend the rest of the episode talking about the new rumored Kindle and the changing landscape of owning digital content as well as what's great about those bonus features. It's a rather loosely constructed episode of Don't Panic! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nTwitter: @dontpanicshow \nSubscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, via RSS and in most major podcast apps. Picks of the week: Snowy for Pebble (Shaun Jennings) Purple Safari (Dan Miller) iPad Pro with Apple Pencil using Paper by FiftyThree (Colby Rabideau) Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone (Dan Miller)
Ep 127The Model 3, Google Landline and Build's Bot Bonanza
On this Don't Panic, we begin by discussing spring snow, the dangers of living in Texas and how we did on the Up For Debate Summer Movie Draft (http://upfordebate.tv/draft). Then we talk the tech news including Nest's recent struggles and what that means for the Internet of things plus all the news from Microsoft's Build conference such as Digital Ink, Contana bots and Linux commands. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nTwitter: @dontpanicshow \[email protected] Picks of the week: Literally Unbelievable (Shaun Jennings) Factorio (Colby Rabideau) Hydraulic Press Channel (Dan Miller)
Ep 126Riding the Rift, PS4K and Alexa's New BFF
On this episode we begin by pitching a new tourism strategy for the great state of Rhode Island, then discuss how we use technology in our workplaces. Then we actually get to the news including the release of the Oculus Rift, a potential 4K PS4, Google's Echo competitor and much more. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nTwitter: @dontpanicshow \[email protected] \nLIVE Mondays 10pm Eastern at http://twitch.tv/dontpanicshow Picks of the week: The Newsroom (Colby Rabideau) Bandsintown (Dan Miller) Triumph's Election Special (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 125The Night Shift, PSVR and Liam the Robot
On this episode of Don't Panic we begin by bantering about time zones, Twitter's birthday and the fun of travel. Then, we get to the real tech news of the "small" Apple event and discuss the merits of corporate PR, the need of a small phone and the value of too many tablet sizes. Get every opinion on demand on our website http://dontpanic.io and be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, via RSS and in most major podcast apps. Picks of the week: FiveThirtyEight Interactives (Shaun Jennings) Mozart in the Jungle (Colby Rabideau) SUPERHOT (Dan Miller)
Ep 124Taps and Dots, Facebook Football and Macs for Ransom
On this episode of Don't Panic, we mess up the recording so you miss much of our witty banter. Not to worry! This means we jump right into the tech news of the week including VR headsets for roller coasters, DirecTv's new streaming option, the value of Project Fi and so much more. Get every episode and links to our picks at http://dontpanic.io. Follow us on Twitter: @dontpanicshow Picks of the week: Levelator (Shaun Jennings) House of Cards (Season 4) (Dan Miller) Cooked (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 123Dead Leafs, Vive Alive and a Bridge Too Far
On this episode we begin with the Oscars as we discuss the movies that should (and should not) have won big at this year's Academy Awards. Then CRASH, our entire recording setup collapses! But that doesn't stop us from covering the launch of HoloLens and the Vive, Facebook reactions, some confusing new iPad rumors and Colby's luscious hair. Get everyone episode and links to our picks on our website http://dontpanic.io. Picks of the week: Raspberry PI 3 (Colby Rabideau) Last Week Tonight (Shaun Jennings) Mr. Robot (Dan Miller)
Ep 122New Galaxys, LG's Friends and a Big Apple Fight
On this non-stop thrill ride of an episode we start by discussing Colby's cross country train adventure and Dan's big Red Fox reunion. Then we get into the single longest discussion in the history of the show around Apple's privacy battle with the FBI. We dissect the case and balance the needs of tech privacy and the government's investigation. What conclusions do we reach? You'll have to listen to find out, here and on http://dontpanic.io. Picks of the week: The Expanse (Dan Miller) Ready Player One (Colby Rabideau) Better Call Saul (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 121Data Capped, Twitter's Collapse and the Franchise Crash
On this 100% Colby free episode of Don't Panic we start with Dan's sickness and some ill-advised financial advice. Then we get into tech news including the end of the video game blockbuster, Twitter's recent stumbles and ISP data caps. All that plus a music pick you have to hear to believe! Get every episode on our website http://dontpanic.io. Picks of the week: H&R Block (Shaun Jennings) Family Dinner, Vol 2 (Snarky Puppy) (Dan Miller)
Ep 120The Twitter Shuffle, Weird Uber and Bezos' Bookstore Bet
On this 100% Dan-free episode of Don't Panic we discuss the controversial algorithmic Twitter timeline and what it might mean for the future of the platform. We also brainstorm how Amazon could make the greatest retail store ever and look at Uber's strange new rebranding. Be sure to check out our website http://dontpanic.io and follow on Twitter @DontPanicShow Picks of the week: Oh, Hello (Colby Rabideau) Pagare (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 119Wireless Plus, In-App Apps and Owls on the Vine
On this episode of Don't Panic we begin by discussing our interest in accepting bribes, Colby's shiny new boom arm and Dan's musical adventures. Then we get into actual tech news like the potential for a wirelessly charged iPhone, Venmo's pay every strategy and a Starry-eyed surprise. Plus: Owls! Get this and every episode at http://dontpanic.io and follow on Twitter: @dontpanicshow Picks of the week: IFTTT + Spotify (Colby Rabideau) Kuu Owl (Shaun Jennings) Sofar Sounds (Dan Miller)
Ep 118Free Bees, Super Small iPhones and Sports Hub for Nerds
We start this week's episode discussing Colby's sore throat, Dan's tips for surviving an NYC blizzard and Shaun's adventures in video gaming. Then we finally get to the tech news including Verizon's new FreeBee program, Facebook's new Sports Hub and what the future holds for a super small iPhone. Get all our info at http://dontpanic.io and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, RSS or on most major podcast apps. Picks of the week: The Pixar Touch (Shaun Jennings) Forevery (Colby Rabideau) Alto's Adventure (Dan Miller)
Ep 117EA Monthly, Paid Radio and the $6 Billion Stream
On this week's show we talk about Shaun's big PC build, EA's new gaming subscription service, GoPro's recent struggle and the future of the action camera and Netflix's big $6 billion bet on content. Get every episode and links to our picks on our website http://dontpanic.io. Talk with us on Twitter: @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: PCPartPicker (Shaun Jennings) Making a Murderer (Netflix) (Dan Miller) Trine 3 (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 116Fancy Fridges, Fitness Fanatics and Fun Finds from the Fair Floor
We begin this episode talking regional dialects: What's up with the Boston A's? Why does everyone in Connecticut talk so perfectly? And what exactly is a "bubbler"? Then we actually talk about the tech at this year's CES from expensive VR rigs to expensive high-tech refrigerators to not-as-expensive electric cars. Get all your Don't Panic fill on our website http://dontpanic.io and on Twitter @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Shaun Jennings) Civilization: Beyond Earth (Dan Miller) This Old House (Colby Rabideau)
Ep 115Smaller Wifi, Facebook's Backup and a Disco Drone
In our first episode of 2016, we preview CES by discussing smart home gadgets and when they go too far. We also talk about Facebook's plan B, a new wifi standard for your small devices and our usual weekly picks. Get everything Don't Panic on our website, http://dontpanic.io and on Twitter @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: Cosmos (Colby Rabideau) Poorly Drawn Lines (Shaun Jennings) Rebel Force Radio (Dan Miller)
Ep 114The Biggest Stories, the Boldest Predictions and the Best Year in Review
Get psyched, it's our 3rd annual year end wrap up show! We discuss who had a great 2015 (cordcutters, Amazon) and who didn't (ad servers, Apple). We also place our predictions for 2016 (will you be able to buy a self-driving car? can Nintendo recover?) plus our top picks of the year. Get all 114 episodes on out website http://dontpanic.io and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, YouTube, via RSS or on most major podcast apps. Picks of the week: Twin Peaks (Pick of the Year) (Dan Miller) Pebble Time (Pick of the Year) (Colby Rabideau) Mad Max: Fury Road (Pick of the Year) (Dan Miller) Nathan for You (Pick of the Year) (Shaun Jennings) Rick and Morty (Pick of the Year) (Shaun Jennings) BoJack Horseman (Pick of the Year) (Shaun Jennings)
Ep 113Worthless Portals, Humpback Cases and QR Codes for Cash
This week we start with rules for spoilers and end with our least favorite beverages. In between we discuss the tech news including Walmart's digital future, one hour booze delivery, Yahoo's true value, and Apple's funky new battery case. Now live streaming Monday nights at 10pm Eastern on Mixlr at http://mixlr.com/dontpanicshow. Get every episode and link at http://dontpanic.io. Picks of the week: JukeDeck (Colby Rabideau) Yahoo Video Guide (Shaun Jennings) Spark (Colby Rabideau) Jessica Jones (Netflix) (Dan Miller)
Ep 112Yahoo's Breakup, Facebook's Livestreams and the End of the Fun
On this episode we begin by discussing how interviewing and getting hired in the tech field is changing then jump into the tech news including the end of Facebook's and Dropbox's fun projects, Yahoo's confusing future, livestreaming video on Facebook and some great picks. Live Monday nights at 10pm Eastern at http://mixlr.com/dontpanicshow. Get all out episodes and information at http://dontpanic.io. Picks of the week: Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray] (Shaun Jennings) Song Exploder (Colby Rabideau) Hearthstone (Dan Miller)
Ep 111Lazy Pebble, Sketchy Apple and Packages from the Sky
On this week's show we start by talking Thanksgiving subs, why Black Friday isn't such a big deal and why our startup idea is going to make us stupid rich. Then we finally get into the week's news including Twitter's new "likes", Facebook's odd new app, the power of ad blockers and some fun picks. Get in the action with links to episodes and picks, where to subscribe and how to follow us all on our website http://dontpanic.io! Picks of the week: MP3Tag (Shaun Jennings) Saga (Dan Miller) AmazonBasics Adjustable Tablet Stand (Shaun Jennings) AirSonos (Colby Rabideau) Pinboard (Colby Rabideau) Y: The Last Man (Dan Miller)
Ep 110Less Rdio, More "Likes" and Apple Cash
On this week's show we begin by discussing our personal experiences with the Netherlands (too many good looking people), Fallout 4 (our legs hurt) and the iPad Pro (it's big alright!). Then we cover the news including Google+'s relevance, Apple's person to person payments, the end of Rdio and our usual picks. Get everything Don't Panic on our website http://dontpanic.io and on Twitter @dontpanicshow. Picks of the week: BF Ads (Shaun Jennings) Private Internet Access VPN (Shaun Jennings) Master of None (Colby Rabideau) Shush (Dan Miller)