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In this special edition episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series, Daniel Newman welcomes Kristie Mann, Sr. Director of Product Management for Intel's Optane DC persistent memory products. Over the course of the last year, Futurum Research and Intel partnered to do some extensive research around memory in compute and the future of memory and the data center. Our society has come to depend on data consumption and creation for almost all aspects of our lives — and our data architecture needs to keep up. Intel's Optane, in the works for 10 years, was launched eight months ago. It merges the best of storage and memory to improve data accessibility and performance in today's data centers. Thank you to Intel for sponsoring this edition of Futurum Tech Podcast. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

In this special episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series, Daniel Newman welcomes IBM's Z Team Melissa Sassi, IBM Z Startup Program Manager, and Meredith Stowell, Vice President of the IBM Z Ecosystem, to discuss IBM Z Day and IBM's efforts to democratize skill-building throughout the world. Thank you to IBM for sponsoring this edition of Futurum Tech Podcast in partnership with Futurum Research. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

In the main dive for today's episode of Futurum Tech Podcast, we take a look at our recently published research report, The State of Automation 2019: RPA, AI, and Intelligent Automation, developed in partnership with Automation Anywhere. Our research shows that more than half of U.S. companies have implemented some form of automation —either Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or AI-powered Intelligent Automation — and that the majority of those who've not yet implemented automation into business operations intend to within not too distant future. We discuss what you can and can't do with RPA and Intelligent Automation, what you should be using it for and how to most effectively go about that. We also discuss the challenges that our survey respondents shared with us are most common, their expectations for the future, and the role they expect automation will play in their organizations. THIS WEEK's FAST THREE (While we normally cover five topics in our "Fast Five" section of the podcast, this week since we devoted so much time to The State of Automation report, we are only covering three topics.) > Amazon Will Challenge Pentagon's Award of $10 billion JEDI contract to Microsoft > How Knightscope's Security Robots Surveil the Public > Salesforce will adopt Microsoft's Cloud as the Companies Cozy Up This week's Tech Bites Winner: Giphy has an illicit problem. Giphy, perhaps the biggest image search engine and place users flock to create animated GIFs, has a problem with illicit content. A new report from Israeli online child protection startup L1ght has uncovered a host of toxic content with the Giphy community, including content related to child abuse, rape, white supremacy, and hate speech. And it appears as though the people using the platform to hide this content in plain sight very much know what they're doing. Our Crystal Ball: We circle back to automation and the role we predict it will have in businesses moving forward. Tl:dr it's big! INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer)and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

Earlier this week rumors started to circulate about an audacious move by Xerox to acquire its much larger competitor HP. What are the prospects for the acquisition to succeed? What are the downsides and will it be enough to revive the prospects of both companies? We talk about potential branding outcomes and key areas of potential breakthrough like 3-D printing, and other interesting things about the bold takeover bid. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Facebook employees chafed at what they perceived as anti-competitive or unethical practices by the company in 2012-13 > Through its OpenRAN/vRAN assets, Mavenir bolsters the operator use case to accelerate their 5G deployments > NVIDIA announced record-breaking performances for AI inference workloads in data centers and at the edge > DXC acquires Virtual Clarity > Small-satellite startup Kepler is doing something never before accomplished with satellite-based broadband connectivity: providing high-bandwidth to the Arctic This week's Tech Bites Winner: Chris Hylen is stepping down from his role as Imperva's CEO after the cybersecurity specialist's August data breach. Does this serve as a precursor for more C-suite departures following high-profile security breaches? Our Crystal Ball: We discuss the trillionaire's club. Who is next in joining the elite company of Microsoft and Apple? Who is better positioned – Amazon or Google (Alphabet)? What are the impediments to joining the club? Are there any other plausible candidates? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard)and Ron Westfall (@RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

In this special episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series, Daniel Newman welcomes Rebecca Gott, IBM Distinguished Engineer. Rebecca has worked for IBM for 20 years and currently focuses on blockchain on the IMB Z and LinuxONE Team. Daniel and Rebecca take a deep dive into blockchain use cases in today's business environment. Thank you to IBM for sponsoring this edition of Futurum Tech Podcast, and for their continued commitment to using tech for good. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

What is going on at Facebook and does it does it bode for its long-term business model? And can we put a value on news feeds curated by journalists? We talk about Zuck's testimony this week, and other interesting things about the technology giant's behavior. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have just announced that they are joining forces to deliver RCS messaging in the US for Android smartphones in 2020. > NVIDIA's debuts its Smart Everything Revolution proposition at Mobile World Congress Americas (MWCA) 2019. > Samsung's fingerprint sensor "flaw" wasn't what people think it is. > Ericsson provides its perspective on what is essential to make 5G mainstream. > Qualcomm showcased its ecosystem influence at the 5G Summit. This week's Tech Bites Winner: We focused on Softbank and its investment strategies as it relates to the company's Vision Fund. How will Softbank navigate the fallout from the WeWork IPO implosion and ongoing losses at Uber? Our Crystal Ball: Facebook's news tab play. Is it a win or disaster in the making? Who gets paid and how? Is it fostering deeper divisions and split realities for Facebook users? Does Zuckerberg even understand what his platform actually is (as opposed to what he claims it is)? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard)and Ron Westfall (@RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

We take a main dive into the topic of Amazon, and whether we are looking at a company that might be described as America's newest military giant. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Facebook playing favorites with news outlets in advance of news page launch > Google says it's going to fix that "oops" in its new Pixel 4 > U.S. Firms reportedly show initial interest in Huawei's 5G licensing proposal > On the Apple front, the news du jour is that the company started selling the locally assembled iPhone XR in India > Shelly's appearance at the UiPath FORWARD This week's Tech Bites Winner: We talk about SoftBank Group Corp. taking control of WeWork in a refinancing rescue plan that removes founder Adam Neumann from the board, purchases nearly $1 billion of his stock, gives him $500 million in credit to help repay a loan, and provides a consulting fee in the amount of $185 million. The employees of WeWork are less thrilled with the deal. Our Crystal Ball: We circle back to Amazon and the JEDI contract. Who will get it? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer)and Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

We take a look at what the internet is worth. Can we put a value on free? That's the question Jerome Powell recently discussed at a meeting of economists, and we think that working to figure out the value of free services to the economy is an interesting discussion. We also cover the partnership between Porsche and Boeing in an urban air mobility initiative, the US exploring funding for Huawei rivals, Ericsson and Nokia in the rollout of 5G domestically, and we touch on the move by China to require facial recognition scans for purchases of new devices or internet services. And we also talk about how WeWork is going up in we flames. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Porsche and Boeing partner in "urban air mobility" initiative > The U.S. is considering potentially funding Huawei rivals > WeWork has been WeValued deflating Neumann's WeWorth > China gets even more serious (if that's possible) about facial recognition technology Twitter 'inadvertently' used phone numbers and email addresses of its users to target ads This week's Tech Bites Winner: Apple and Google pulled apps from their ecosystems that China deemed dangerous. Our Crystal Ball: What's next with regard to 'free' online services like search engines, social networks, etc., and what, if anything, can we expect to change as it relates to both consumer behavior as well as how these brands continue to evolve? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard) and Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

Deepfake videos are video forgeries that make people seem to be doing or saying things they didn't actually do or say. As you might imagine these manipulated videos can have a big impact on people who are "featured" in them. California's Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a couple of laws aimed at affording some protection as it relates to deepfake videos used in both politics and porn. AB 730 is intended to offer protection to political candidates, and makes it illegal to distribute deepfake videos intended to deceive voters and discredit a political candidate with 60 days of an election. AB 602 is a bill that provides protection to Californians whose likenesses are used in pornographic videos without their consent, giving them the right to sue. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Microsoft Surface Launch > The cybersecurity danger posed by flipping the "V" sign in photos > Intel Core i9 Price reductions > Amazon comes after the kid business with Kindle Kids launch > HPE Analyst Event This week's Tech Bites Winner: For the Tech Bites portion of our podcast, we cover the Android Zero Day vulnerability. Our Crystal Ball: We circle back to the issue of deepfake videos and cybersecurity and talk about what's next in terms of the protections technology and technology giants like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and beyond can (and should) afford consumers who will at some point be impacted by deepfakes. When you consider there are 2 billion photos uploaded to the web daily, verifying images at scale is a massive undertaking. But it will happen. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer) and Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

With Amazon's 14 announcements on hardware ranging from various iterations of its Echo and Ring devices, to eyeglass frames, to even a smart oven, it's clear that Amazon aims to be everywhere, and collecting your data and analyzing your buying habits in the process. In this Main Dive, the Futurum team talks about the privacy implications of this move, Amazon's competitors in this arena, and what's ahead. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Uber and Lyft Driverless Cars > DoorDash Security Breach > Microsoft Dynamics 365 app launch > CyberPeace Organization > Oculus Quest introduces hand tracking This week's Tech Bites Winner: We dive into the debacle that is WeWork and discuss the decreased valuation of the company. Our Crystal Ball: We cover the topic of who wins the race for smart speakers? Is it Amazon, Google, Apple, or someone else? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer), Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV) and Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

In this special edition episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman welcomes Daniel Krook, CTO of the Call for Code Global Initiative and Code and Response Team at IBM. IBM helped launch Call for Code in May 2018 in partnership with the United Nations and a wide range of other public and private partners to inspire developers to use code to solve the world's most pressing problems. In this episode, Krook provides an update on last year's winners and names the top finalists of this year's competition. Thank you to IBM for sponsoring this edition of Futurum Tech Podcast, and for their continued commitment to using tech for good. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

In this special edition episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman takes a look at the concept of the cognitive enterprise—the effort to bring new technologies and operational models into one's enterprise as part of digital transformation with interviewee Gene Chao, Vice President and General Manager of IBM Automation. In his work, Gene manages IBM's global automation business unit, covering software, platforms, and services both to outside clients and IBM. Thanks to IBM for sponsoring this important episode. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

This episode covered many topics. We started with the Apple Event. It was a good launch, but it simply wasn't good enough for Apple. The Watch was the best in show and sadly over the past couple of years the Airpods and Watches have been more exciting than the iPhones, iPads and Macbooks. The company is clearly moving toward more recurring subscription revenue, and that will be good for the bottom line, but are the true gamers going to get all that jazzed about Arcade? THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Facebook Libra is a no-go in France > IBM launches z15, taking resilience and recovery to the next level in hybrid, multi-cloud environments > The Daqri Story - Another heavily-funded AR startup courting the enterprise shuts down > Apple Uses App Store to Steal Best Ideas > Qualcomm and Ericsson Prepare Next-Phase 5G Commercialization This week's Tech Bites Winner: The WeWork IPO and investor concerns. Our Crystal Ball: Apple-related question that we'll rely on Olivier to lob. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard) and Ron Westfall (RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

There are many exciting ways that AI and other emerging technologies will change the future of work in the next decade. In this Interview Series Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman sits down with and Greg Bowen, CTO and SVP of Digital Acceleration at Dell Digital and Edward Bagden, Associated Director of Flight Operations and Safety at LIFT Academy. They discuss trends and challenges with AI they see coming with the future of work. They also discuss Dell's study, Realizing 2030 , which forecasts how emerging technologies like AI and the Internet of Things will shape how we live and work by 2030. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

This episode covered a variety of topics, including our Main Dive on the indictment of the Capital One hacker, Suzanne Thompson, some additional lawsuits that have been filed related to this case, one of which is against GitHub and Amazon and, most importantly, how the timing for any bad press related to Amazon's AWS is not ideal. Amazon and Microsoft are the two finalists for the $10B DoD JEDI cloud infrastructure contract that is due to be awarded literally any day now. As such, any press, especially bad press as it relates to allegations of any nature about infrastructure security, is probably something that Amazon isn't crazy about. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom's* strategic campus networks partnership > Big news related to Apple's operating system > US trade ban strikes Huawei > Traveling with your 15" MacBook Pro > Mahindra and Adjoint's blockchain solution This week's Tech Bites Winner: Bad reviews for podcasts and how it can impact them. Our Crystal Ball: Our predictions on the future of podcasting. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features , Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard) and Ron Westfall (RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

We have to talk about privacy issues and invasion of privacy way too much these days, as it happens all the time now. Recently it came out that contractors working for Microsoft listened to audio of Xbox users in order to improve the consoles voice commands. Not only did they listen to audio, it was sometimes recorded. Talk about an invasion of privacy! THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Facebook privacy "change" is kind of a shell game > VMWare makes two significant acquisitions in one day, in advance of VMWorld Event > Qualcomm gets a stay of execution > Amazon is changing it up with return process > Oracle sues Oracle, or something like that This week's Tech Bites Winner: Apple has issues, lots and lots of issues Our Crystal Ball: What is going to happen with all these privacy issues? How are consumers going to be protected? Can we expect Congress to act and create some type of Consumer Privacy Act? Will tech companies try and get out in front of it? It's going to be an interesting ride. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard), Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer) and Ron Westfall (RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

We dive into wearables and their past, present and what we can expect in the future. We also discuss fails vs successes and what we think will work in the next 2-3 years. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Data breaches on a daily basis > Do not install your Microsoft Surface's August firmware updates–for now > Good news for Chromebook users > Enterprise security software tops B2B sales > Bluetooth security issues This week's Tech Bites Winner: Facebook doesn't listen to your Messenger messages; it just hires contractors to do that. Not cool, Facebook! Our Crystal Ball: WeWork. What the world is going on with this crazy company? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard) and Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

Samsung introduced the Note 10. Some were disappointed in the $1000 price point considering there weren't that many improvements, other than the design and a really beautiful new screen. It's safe to say they will most likely be adding incremental improvements over the next 24 months or so. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Microsoft and Samsung partner up. Will they present a challenge to Apple? > Huawei introduces the Harmony OS > Salesforce acquires Click Software > Microsoft and Amdocs expand their existing alliance > Symantec agrees to sell their enterprise security business to Broadcom This week's Tech Bites Winner: Uber is losing money after their highly touted IPO. There is something going on here. The company is continuing to lose money and their stock hasn't completely tanked. How does this even happen? Our Crystal Ball: Microsoft and Samsung have a chance to become a true iMessage competitor. Can they do it? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard), and Ron Westfall (RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

Elon Musk invested $100M in an organization called Neuralink. Neuralink is building tiny devices that are potentially going to be implanted in our brain. It's a little chip with thousands of wires measuring 1/10th the width of a human hair. Musk is outwardly outspoken about the fact that the size is important because we aren't going to want large chips implanted in our brains, only small chips. Funny or scary? What are the potential impacts to healthcare, humanity and ethics? THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Intel finally released details about its 10th generation Ice Lake CPU's, paving the way for the next wave of laptops to hit the shelves this year or next > The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) plans on awarding their upcoming $10 billion Cloud services contract later this summer. Who will win? > Qualcomm released their latest earnings report > Microsoft Teams Collaboration Platform > Apple wisely makes quick U-turn on Siri Grading Program This week's Tech Bites Winner: The Capital One breach is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for the brand, and just another day of exposure and personal risk for consumers. There's a reason that every major tech brand is focused on cybersecurity: Dell, IBM, Cisco, SAP, and others understand fully that business can't be business as usual if customers are vulnerable to hacks. Cybersecurity now needs to move up the food chain so that it's a top concern from senior management and the boardroom on down. Our Crystal Ball: When will brain implant chips be commercially available? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard), and Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

If modems are a commodity why did Apple just pay $1B to acquire one? Apple's acquisition of Intel's modem business is not only a bargain cost-wise but a great deal for Apple AND Intel from a focus and control perspective. Apple gains 2,200 high-end engineers ready to take modems to the next level, control over a key component in its iPhone products, and over 17,000 wireless patents, while Intel sheds a product and development line that was an increasingly unprofitable distraction. A predictable fallout of the Apple-Qualcomm litigation settlement, we're surprised it too them this long to pull it off. Apple has a long history of bringing technology in-house, particularly when the availability (or lack of) becomes a risk to its operational delivery, if cost control can improve margins, or if the technology needs to be embedded into other components, rather than just remain a discrete component. Modems fit all three criteria. The question now becomes how, or when, might Apple leverage this new skillset into its broader product lines, from wearables to healthcare and perhaps the automotive/infotainment market? THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > US to deny tariff relief for Apple Mac Pro parts from China > Johannesburg Ransomeware Attack > T-Mobile and Sprint finally find their holy grail as their merger is approved by the DOJ > How Apple, Microsoft and Foxconn are investing in technology, this time through SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 focusing on AI > Australia's new Algorithm Policing Office seeks to pull back the veil of secrecy on the algorithms Google and Facebook use in their products This week's Tech Bites Winner: Are digital delivery apps stealing their employee's tips? In the latest twist on the app-based service economy it appears that some app companies are using customer's tips to offset their own labor costs. Our Crystal Ball: When will Apple release its own 5G modem in a flagship iPhone? Hint: Pick a year and add one more to be safe. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

The recent "Russia is stealing your photos" meme highlights both the fear of data privacy (or just Russians perhaps) and the truth around most app Terms of Service (which nobody ever really reads, do they?). The real issue here isn't Russia (as memes and certain fear-driven news networks might suggest) but the granting of "perpetual, royalty-free" rights to data that we share with *many* popular apps, from "social quizzes" to "here's what I'll look like in 10 years if I ever go missing and you need a picture for the milk carton" craze. And it's not just FaceApp, it's *most* apps. And that poses a challenge for both consumers and brands as they grapple with the future of data privacy (and the economy that a laissez-faire, caveat emptor posture has created). How can we fix this issue? To start, users need to stop using apps they just don't need, and ease up on dubious quizzes and surveys that reveal almost nothing about ourselves except that we like to take meaningless surveys and quizzes. But we also need some responsible legislation, and the California Consumer Privacy Act just might be the ticket. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Huawei phones are likely to still be Androids for a long time, at least according to Huawei execs. We're not sure what that portends for the users of Huawei phones or if Google and the US government intend to continue to put Huawei in the cross-hairs of a tech embargo. But we do know the ongoing US-China trade war isn't likely to stop any time soon and that the US government isn't always firing at the right target. > The very real dangers of deep fake videos go well beyond their initial use to create fake porn. These new AI-infused videos can influence stock prices, elections, careers, and more. And now they can be made using a single image and a technique called one-shot learning. > Twitter is testing new in-tweet labels for how replies, authors and commentators are identified. Yes, there is a problem that needs to be fixed. No, we're not sure this is the right approach. > Amazon says "For $10, let us track you all over the web" and consumers reply "Yay, let's do it!" Futurum's analysts just shake their heads at this one. > Intel falls behind AMD in an interesting twist in the battle for nanometer bragging rights that highlights how Moore's Law just might be circumvented as chip manufacturers finally figure out how to bake the silicon equivalent of a seven-layer cake. This week's Tech Bites Winner: This week we give a much-needed smack to companies that geo-track to excess and those that abuse the technology. In this case that includes Steve Bannon and the GOP who thought the idea of using geolocation data from mobile phones to identify and track voters who visited houses of worship would be a great way to influence an election. Our Crystal Ball: Will the California Consumer Privacy Act actually result in better security for the country? We're hopeful, but far from certain on this one. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard) and Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

We live in a world of 100% digital access, but what happens when the "online supply chain" fails and you experience downtime, as we witnessed when Twitter went down in the middle of a (so-called) Social Media Summit at the White House this past week. While this may have been a bit of an ironic inconvenience, the risks and downsides to businesses and enterprises can be significant if they continue to limit "techno-diversity" in their digital ecosystem. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Amazon upgrades its Alexa in-home tech > The latest in autonomous vehicle vision: Lidar breakthrough to finally crush Elon Musk > Amazon launches Upskilling 2025 to upgrade (upskill) its workforce, offering $700m to 100,000 to reach Employee 2.0 > The true price of buying security and surveillance equipment from shady Chinese companies > The law of unintended services: Would you rent a car to take a nap? We uncovered a few people who are doing exactly that. This week's Tech Bites Winner: ZOOM's Zero Day Vulnerability and the risks of video apps you might not know you've turned on, as highlighted by the recent vulnerability (that allowed hackers to turn on web cameras) found in the popular ZOOM video app. It's not the kind of news ZOOM wanted to hear in the wake of their recent IPO success, but they're not alone in this type of risk either. Our Crystal Ball: The surprising growth of PC sales: Is the market really going to grow again? Or will the mobile and tablet market continue to eat away at the venerable desktop/laptop device? Hint: after years of being ignored, the laptop is finally getting the attention — and upgrades — it deserves, from better wireless connectivity options to improved batteries and multi-function designs. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

One of Apple's core players, lead designer Jony Ive, is departing after a decades-long stint to start his own design firm. Yes, Apple will be his main client, but no, it's not clear just how much this move will impact the design-side of the venerable brand. Is it possible the firm is setting itself up for a reset? THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > North Korea is in the news, but this time it's not politics but a new Pyongyang 2425 smart phone that features enough censor software to make it an ideal collector's item. > Google goes undersea as it lays its 14th subsea cable connecting Europe with Africa. > The CTO of mobile provider Nokia apparently doesn't think much of Huawei's security features, and Nokia doesn't think much of his public comments. > Cisco has set its sights on making sure enterprises have the tools necessary to re-skill the IT workforce. > Equinix and IBM expand their collaboration efforts through the ECX Fabric to expand private, scaled connectivity options for enterprise clients. This week's Tech Bites Winner: Google and a hundred drivers who rely far too much on Google Maps demonstrated the risk of over-relying on technology as driver after driver followed an erroneous detour on their way to Denver's airport. Rather than short-term parking they found themselves in a long-term mud pit on a private road. Our Crystal Ball: Just when will Apple CEO Tim Cook hand the firm over to the next CEO? We take a look at the year and month it just might happen. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Amazon was just awarded a patent designed to allow for delivery drones to double as "surveillance-as-a-service" devices, allowing them to periodically scan your home for open doors, windows, etc. Pretty cool, but it brings up the issue of the vast amount of visual/physical data that autonomous devices (drones or automobiles) will soon be collecting. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Google won't be delivering anymore tablets. Good. > Google isn't as smart as Genius, who proved Google was lifting song lyrics from its site by using straight and curly apostrophes to embed the phrase "red handed" — in morse code — into its song lyrics. > Three EU Central Bankers are claiming oversight of Facebook's new Libra Cryptocurrency. > Huawei may be looking to Russia's Avrora OS to replace Google's Android (and further lessoning it's reliance on US tech). > Terry Gou is a household name (in Taiwan) and his company, Foxconn, a household name around the world. Now this Apple manufacturing powerhouse wants to become the president of Taiwan and bring iPhone manufacturing from mainland China with him. This week's Tech Bites Winner: The "Amazon Choice" recommendation doesn't mean it's a great product, it means it's the product Amazon would like you to choose. Bad form, Amazon! Our Crystal Ball: Will Amazon actually offer its "Surveillance-as-a-Service" to the general public, and if so, when? Hint: Look for commercial applications first. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What is the state of collaboration today? Is technology making it better or worse, and what is the impact on the #futureofwork? As collaboration-tool provider SLACK readies for what could be an impressive IPO on the heels of Zoom's recent IPO, it's worth understanding why collaboration tools are important and the real impact they are having on both users and the market. OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE > Support for Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency looks, well, pretty good from a transactional perspective. > Huawei delay's the launch of its Mate Foldable, in what may be a complete reworking of its product and OS strategy. > 5G myths, like flat earth beliefs, are upon us conspiracy theories abound and they're not just believed but they're starting to impact political/policy discussions. > Microsoft and Oracle partner to deliver interoperability between Azure and the Oracle Cloud. > Dassault Systèmes, the French "3D Experience" company, has acquired US-based Medidata, exchanging $5.8b for a solid footprint in the SaaS-based medical software market. OUR TECH BITES WINNER: Deep Fakes are back, and the tech giants aren't quite sure what to do about them, including Facebook which has taken a no-action action regarding the removal of fake, abusive content. OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: What does the (short-term) future hold for Slack's upcoming IPO? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

We all know about the Cloud, but what about the Hybrid Cloud? In this Interview Series Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman sits down with Robert Christiansen, VP and Cloud Strategist at HPE. They discuss the recent Futurum/HPE survey on the State of Hybrid Cloud and how global enterprises are managing their migration to the cloud and the important role of hybrid public/private and on/off-premises networking and computing systems. From the importance of agility to understanding how to measure the value of cloud services, this discussion covers the key points around data and application portability that enterprises need to know to successfully develop and deploy "native cloud" applications and business processes. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What the world needs now.... isn't a $999 monitor stand. Apple's WWDC (Worldwide developer conference) 2019 had a number of interesting announcements, from updated hardware and software systems to new privacy features and more. Plus our Fast Five: > HPE is delivering 3D printing for (heavy) metal > Microsoft suggests we forget to change our password more often > Baltimore reveals just how expensive a ransomeware attack can be > The International Space Station is now "open for business" > Facebook swipes left on pre-installations on Huawei phones This week's Tech Bites Winner: Amazon has started using user-generated information in its advertising. That may not seem so bad, but in this case, they're using images from its Ring security devices featuring suspected criminals, and that might not be the best approach. Our Crystal Ball: Apple's new Mac Pro carries a hefty $5,999 entry point, and its Pro Display XDR monitor adds another $4,999. But can Apple really sell a monitor stand that costs an additional $999 (even if it does spin from landscape to portrait mode)? Hint: tilting your head is a lot less expensive. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

How has the tech industry changed over the past decade and what's in store for the next as edge closer to 2020? We're talking with industry insider and tech analyst Ron Westfall, the latest addition to the Futurum Research team. Our conversation ranges from the basics of digital transformation and the power of the digital economy to the realities of global trade and the power of technology to revolutionize the way we live and work. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), Futurum's Research Director and Senior Analyst. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

The current trade situation between the US and China can only be explained as chaotic with the risk of disrupting the global tech supply chain. But is there hope? Can the two economic giants survive unreliable foreigners, impeachment porn, and a shortage of (not-so-rare) rare earth metals? No. Here's why. Plus our "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE! > Why using facial recognition to safeguard schools might not be the best idea after all > If autonomous vehicles still aren't here, how did Lyft just deliver 50,000 autonomous rides? > Apple's war against 3rd party apps that track kids (yes, this is good news) > 5G Update: Sprint just announced an impressive 2,180 sq miles of 5G coverage in the US > Can AI really guess what you look like based on the sound of your voice? https://futurism.com/the-byte/ai-guesses-appearance-voice Our TECH BITES Winner of the Week: Amazon! In its rush to eliminate friction and optimize revenue, the tech and retail giant is looking to offload supplier negotiations to autonomous smart systems and shift aside smaller "mom & pop" suppliers in favor of mega-providers who can offer lower costs and more predictable business. How predictable... This Week's Futurum Crystal Ball: Will China and the US negotiate a truce and provide global supply-chain clarity within the next 12 months? Or are we destined to get a raw deal that solves nothing but political momentum for the 2020 US elections? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Forget Qualcomm vs Apple - the real story is Qualcomm vs the US FTC and the surprise anti-trust ruling against Qualcomm that could disrupt the entire 5G industry. Is this legit? Is Qualcomm really running a monopoly racket? Well, yes, and no - it's surprisingly uncomplicated. Plus our "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE! > Consumer Reports dishes on the good and the downright bad of Tesla's autopilot and no, it isn't really an autopilot after all. > Facebook launches a crypto-currency, because trust… > Can Amazon's healthcare wearable really read your mood? Well yes, and no. And it's creeping us out with cool potential for those with the inability to control, or read, emotions > SpaceX launches 60 satellites - only 11,940 to go in their quest to dominate the global broadband market > Will digital circuit breakers revolutionize the power and home automation market? Our TECH BITES Winner of the Week: Snap! Have you ever heard of SnapLion? It's a tool Snap created to allow law enforcement agencies to gather data on Snapchat users. It's also a tool that some Snapchat employees have at their disposal, a tool that has allowed them to spy on the personal data and images of Snapchat users. Our CRYSTAL BALL Prediction: Will the ruling against Qualcomm stand the test of time, or is it destined to be overturned in record time? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What is the real impact of the growing conflict between the United States and China involving trade, intellectual property, cyber-security, and now, presidential executive orders? OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE 1. Cisco Earnings Update 2. Google's Translatotron Transmografies Translation 3. The latest in US Cybersecurity initiatives - the US re-launches the Eisenhower-era Solarium program 4. HPE acquires Cray, the coolest supercomputer company ever 5. Have major cellular network providers have finally stopped selling your location data? OUR TECH BITES WINNER: The NYPD, for blurring the lines of facial recognition with Woody Harrelson: What could possibly go wrong? OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: Will the US actually outright ban companies like Huawei and ZTE, or will it soften its position in order to get the "great deal" it seeks with China? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

UBER finally caught up to rival LYFT, going public in one of the most anticipated IPO's of the year. And like LYFT, UBER fell a bit flat. What's going on? Isn't UBER the future of everything? Um, no. OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE - An updated on the MS Build Conference - What's happening at this year's SAP Sapphire? - Is Google's new Privacy Focus too much like Facebook's Privacy Focus? - Just how many drones are flying around up there? - The latest on Nutanix and its multi-cloud strategy OUR TECH BITES WINNER: So, a Facebook Co-founder thinks FB should be broken up into little pieces. He's not alone. OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: Uber v Lyft 12 months out - will there actually be a winner? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

When it comes to privacy, the tech industry has pretty much walked wherever they wish. But in the wake of repeated data hacks, ethical mis-steps, and a growing call for privacy standards, many firms, like Facebook, claim to be on the bandwagon. But is this real? Or is it a way to fend off regulation? And btw, just what IS privacy, and is it the same as trust? OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE 1. Dell Tech World Update, and a cool VMware partnership with Microsoft 2. Qualcomm and Apple Earnings Update 3. SAS Global Forum Update, and a push towards AI, Risk Mitigation, and Data Visualization 4. Juule launches a healthcare app, for vapers 5. Microsoft launches its fully managed Blockchain-as-a-Service OUR TECH BITES WINNER: Did the US just drop privacy and data theft concerns to strike a trade deal with China? We sure hope not. OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: Will Facebook be successful in transitioning to a "privacy" business model that keeps regulators at bay? INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Automation is quickly transforming the global workforce. But are technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) augmenting workers who can now do more and increase business productivity? Or are they replacing workers and allowing businesses to cut costs and improve margins? Much like AI (artificial intelligence), there is an aspect of #digitalethics that needs to be discussed and that conversation requires the participation of businesses, technology providers, governments, and society to determine just what type of "culture" we will live in and how automation can be leveraged to advantage within an ethical framework that benefits all. OUR "In Case You Missed It" FAST FIVE 1. Walmart's AI-based concept store is alive and kicking (and it isn't anything like Amazon's GO) 2. Kohl's expands its "hybrid GIG economy" partnership with Amazon 3. Samsung bets $116 billion on logic chips to compete with Intel & Qualcomm 4. Facebook sets aside $3 - $5 billion dollars for the FTC's "user data" inquiry (and nothing will change) 5. Even Elon Musk is hedging on his prediction of 1 million Tesla robotaxis by 2020 OUR TECH BITES WINNER: First we learned Amazon's Alexa was saving and sharing snippets of user conversations with Amazon's Data Services "review" team. Now we learn this same team has access to Alexa geotagging data that could allow reviewers to match conversations with user addresses. We've got to ask the obvious question "is there an ethics officer within Amazon and did they know about this?" Our guess is yes on the former and no on the latter (or so we hope). OUR CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTION: By the year 2030, will automation replace more workers than it augments? Unfortunately, the answer is complex, and one that needs to take into account a number of factors—including the risk of job obsolescence due to other market factors— that need to be taken into account. We share our Yes/No predictions and explain why. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Our Main Dive: Not even two days into opening arguments of the latest Apple vs Qualcomm litigation the two US tech giants announced a surprise settlement and new long-term partnership and licensing deal around Qualcomm's modem technology, surprising everyone with the exception of Intel, who promptly announced it was backing out of the commercial 5G modem market. We break it down and discuss the long-term market implications. This Week's Fast Five: - The FTC's inquiry into Facebook's privacy problem may be nearing a settlement - Twitter is testing a new "hide the trollish comment" feature for moderating Tweet replies - Zoom Video IPOs to keep the 2019 market rush moving ahead ($ZM) while Zoom Technologies ($ZOOM) sees its penny stock go berserk as investors confuse the two companies - Rebuilding the Notre Dame Cathedral just got easier thanks to Dr. Andrew Tallon who created an archive of digital scans and 3D models of the French landmark - Russia sets its sights on a Great Chinese Firewall with legislation that would allow the country to block outside (foreign) servers at will from its Internet This Week's Tech Bites Winner: Samsung's new Galaxy Fold is in the hands of tech reviewers and it's… breaking! This product has a serious case of "rush to market" with screen and folding issues that should not be occurring this late in the product launch. BTW, we love the idea of the foldable after seeing it in use. This Week's Crystal Ball: When, oh when, will Apple ship its first 5G iPhone? Now that the Qualcomm dispute is settled we make our predictions (and no, we don't agree). Information: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Disclosure: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

What could possibly go wrong when YouTube live-streams a congressional hearing on White Nationalism? The White Nationalists show up, resulting in a shut-down of user comments. When racism, bigotry, hatred and other unacceptable behaviors invade the social medium, the tech/social platforms have a responsibility to address the issue. But while tech often enables bad behavior, more tech may not be the whole solution. Could a better "block first ask later" policy to inappropriate online behavior be the key? Plus our Fast Five: - The FCC's $20b plan to fund rural 5G - Uber looks to get a "Lyft" from its IPO - Amazon Go Goes Green (as in greenbacks) - Google Chromebooks support native editing for Microsoft Office - Amazon pushes for higher minimum wage Our Tech Bites Winner: Amazon's "Alexa Listens then Amazon Employees Listen" revelation Our Crystal Ball: What do we expect in the Disney+ vs Netflix battle? Information: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Disclosure: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

5G is finally arriving to a city near you. We break down the hype and the reality to discuss The transformational power of this technology and the services it will enable. Plus our Fast Five: - Microsoft Dynamics NPO Accelerator O365 - Google brings its creepy, human-sounding AI bot to the iPhone - Google's AI Ethics Board - INTEL's Datacentric Announcements - Apple polishes off it's iPhone 7 strategy in Bengaluru Our Tech Bites Segment: Facebook user data pops up on Amazon's AWS servers, and no, it isn't secured. A look at what happens when piracy is second to profits. Our Crystal Ball Prediction: How will the future of ethics in AI unfold and do we even have a chance of creating digital trust if we can't nail digital ethics first? Information: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Disclosure: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Diving deep into Lyft's IPO as $LYFT on the Nasdaq. Rival Uber appears next up on the NYSE and the comparisons are underway. But while Lyft's performance may well shape Uber's are these two really in the same business? We're not so sure. And just who is the original ride hailing app? Hint: it's not Uber. Plus our Fast Five: - Salesforce has a Backpage issue - The rise of the Chinese phone makers - Huawei's latest challenge isn't spying it's insecure tech - Facebook bans white supremacists - IBM's new Hyperprotect Services Our Tech Bites Segment: Facebook is sued by the US over enabling discriminatory housing advertisements. It's real and it's not going to be an easy fix. Our Crystal Ball Prediction: Will Uber'sIPO be impacted by Lyft's performance? Hint: we think so and it won't be a free ride. Information: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Disclosure: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Diving deep into the topic of Digital Trust, looking at data privacy, data use, and data abuse to answer the question "what happens to a brand's narrative when they lose the ability to create digital trust with their consumers and is there a Digital Trust Continuum that defines user & partner adoption?" Plus our Fast Five: - Tesla's neural networks have a deep learning problem - Fighting back against hidden video cameras in hotel rooms - Uber heads to NYSE while Lyft goes to NASDAQ for over-hyped IPOs - EU regulators fined Google to find a $1.7B cash infusion - Google's new gaming platform targets Microsoft, Nintendo & Sony (and kids everywhere) Our Tech Bites Segment: AT&T's 5Ge sure doesn't perform as 5G should. In fact, recent tests show it might actually be slower than 4G LTE offerings from Verizon and T-Mobile. Let's call this out for the vaporware it is... tsk-tsk-tsk... Our Crystal Ball Prediction: When will, or should, the Boeing 737 Max 8 be let back in the air? Hint: Not any time soon. Information: This Futurum Podcast features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Disclosure: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Elizabeth Warren's presidential run includes a call to break up Amazon, Google, Facebook, and any tech company that generates over $25 billion of annual revenue and looks like a "platform utility" (e.g. Apple and its App Store). While this might work in the world of politics we think its a recipe for disaster in the tech space - another political idea that's easier or better said than done. Plus our Fast Five: - Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband launch date is April 11, 2019; - Facebook's new AI-based revenge porn detection engine; - Purdue University's attempt to secure the networks inside your body; - Foursquare: Alive and kicking (and tracking your every move); and - Boeing's complexity challenge Our Tech Bites Winner: Boeing's human decisions that led to the 737 Max disasters. Our Crystal Ball: Will other carriers follow Verizon's low-cost $10/month approach to 5G, or will they milk the market for all they can get as high-speed mobile technology finally starts to emerge as a reality? This episode features Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans) and Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumResearch on Twitter and feel free to direct inquiries through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Mark Zuckerberg has published a manifesto outlining what he sees as the future of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. But is this really about privacy or more of a profit-oriented, anti-anti-trust move? We think it's more of the latter and share our thoughts on why. Plus our Fast Five: - Another data breach, this time with 809 million victims; - China invests in Tesla (and Elon Musk); - Apple's new tethered AR headset strategy; - Meizu's butt-less mobile joke; and - Intel's surge to the top of the global semiconductor market. Our Tech Bites Topic: The TMI aspect of Motherboard's "here's how to hack an iPhone" article. Our Crystal Ball: Can Elizabeth Warren really break up Facebook, Google, and Amazon? This episode features Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV) and Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumResearch on Twitter and feel free to direct inquiries through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Mobile World Congress is the tech industry's premier event for mobile technology. At this year's MWC19 we saw some great products - here's our rundown of the top tech that caught our eye. Plus our Fast Five: - Our latest 5G Research Study; - Microsoft's new Excel photo feature; - Amazon's new low-cost grocery play; - Samsung's issue with China and IP theft; and - The death of Amazon Dash. Our Tech Bites Topic: It's the US DoJ vs Appeals Court - who wins in the battle over AT&T's acquisition of TimeWarner. Our Crystal Ball: Is Apple too late to the game with 5G devices? This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumResearch on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast.

Remember Google's "Don't Be Evil" motto? We do, and we miss it. The motto was quietly swept aside after the 2015 restructuring of Google under parent Alphabet. Perhaps it's for the best as today it might look a bit more like "Don't Appear To Be Evil." Plus our Fast Five: - Apple & Goldman Sachs want you to spend more; - When image recognition goes bad; - Facebook's long-overdue privacy fix for Android; - The latest on Microsoft Dynamics; and - When kids realize their parents share TMI online. Our Tech Bites Topic: The alt-reality of 6G. Our Crystal Ball: AT&T "marketing" rollout of 5Ge on mobile devices get's challenged in court because it's not 5G! Who wins and who loses in this vaporware battle? This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumResearch on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

Jeff Bezos & Amazon clearly don't have a New York state of mind, as the tech giant walks away from its planned HQ expansion plans, opting to focus instead on its Virginia HQ2 while distributing an optimistic 25,000 jobs across existing facilities. What happened? Is this really about business? Or politics? And is there a lesson here? We think so. Plus our Fast Five: - UK moves closer to anti-trust action against Facebook; - Huawei's 5G prospects just improved in the UK; - The digital disruption of key fobs; - Apple looks to a post-iPhone future; and - IBM's Watson makes a guest appearance on non-IBM clouds. Our Tech Bites Topic: AI, Generative Adversarial Networks, and the risk of not-so-deep fakes. Our Crystal Ball: MWC19 is right around the corner - here's what we expect and would like to see in the world of mobile tech! This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumResearch on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

Germany's Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has taken aim at Facebook's business model, using antitrust regulations to prohibit the social-media giant from forcing users to grant unrestricted access to their online data (including Facebook linking users to 3rd-party data) in order to use the service. Is the "data for value, users are the product" business model on the line? Plus our Fast Five: - Twitter's Q4 Revenue Up, User Growth Down - IBM's Think 2019 Preview - Remotely Defrosting IoT Refrigerators via Default Passwords - Why AT&T's 5G Isn't - Rumor Alert: Amazon's HQ2 Plans for NYC are at risk Our Tech Bites Winner: Jeff Bezos and a serious case of oversharing. Our Crystal Ball: How real is the "transparency in tech" move, and can the US ever catch up to the EU's user-first approach to data? This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV) and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumXYZ on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

If there was an Alpha dog in tech this past week it must have been Apple, who checked Google and Facebook back into reality after they went afoul of Apple's user agreement. Looks like a bit of a cartel move to us... Plus our Fast Five: - Microsoft's emotionally uplifting Super Bowl ad; - Getting LoCost TV with LoCast; - Facebook's quarterly numbers; - Intel's new, and perhaps reluctant, CEO; and - How you can download your Google+ data (if you have any). Our Tech Bites Winner: Apple's FaceTime FacePlant. Our Crystal Ball: What does the future hold for Intel under its new, yet experienced, CEO? This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumXYZ on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

Facebook has three popular, and increasingly similar, messaging apps that all run different code. While Mark Zuckerberg plots to bring them together into a common platform to improve performance and simplify development, we suspect the real goal is more user data and better advertising models. Plus our Fast Five: - The first jack-less, port-less, butt-less phone from Vivo; - The FCC's strange case against Qualcomm; - Amazon's questionable Rekognition recognition issue; - Is Apple's answer to climate change an iPhone flashlight; and - IBM's financials are actually kinda impressive. Our Tech Bites Winner: Facebook encourages kids to spend mom & dad's money. What could go wrong with Facebook's "friendly fraud" strategy? Our Crystal Ball: Huawei claims it will soon be #1 in smartphone sales, but just how realistic is this in an environment mired in trade wars and corporate espionage? This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumXYZ on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

What does the future hold for tech-enabled retail, and can competitors like Microsoft and Kroger effectively partner in the store and in the cloud to take on Amazon? Plus our Fast Five: - IBM partners with Vodafone for cloud, 5G and AI; - Should Costco take a cut at streaming video; - Microsoft leans into affordable housing; - Huawei announces its bigger, cheaper, smarter AI-enabled switch; and - Google's go-green solar power strategy. Our Tech Bites Winner: It's another mega-data-dump of hacked passwords, and we know who to blame. Our Crystal Ball: What is the real impact of Netflix' price increases, and does anybody even care any more? This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumXYZ on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

CES is now the biggest electronics show on the Vegas Strip, but are the Internet, Best Buy, and $7k Alexa-enabled toilets helping curb Strip trip? Um, yes, and here's why. Plus our Fast Five: - Alphabet draws an Android #MeToo lawsuit; - PC sales feel the US v China burn; - Apple's innovation impression is wearing thin; - Foldable TVs & phones are so (not) cool; and - Elon Musk goes 'rocket retro' with the new SpaceX Starship. Our Tech Bites Winner: US Mobile carriers reveal just how little they care about consumer privacy and safety; meanwhile Amazon's Ring lets people see if the postman actually rings twice. Our Crystal Ball: How many people will actually put a foldable phone in their pocket, and will parachute pants really make a comeback? And did you know... CES was launched in the 1960s as the Computer Electronics Show in NYC, featuring the latest in pocket radios. This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV), Fred McClimans (@fredmcclimans), and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumXYZ on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast is a newsletter/podcast intended for informational use only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice. No investment advice is offered nor implied by this podcast.

Facing slowing sales in China, a lack of innovation mojo, and a difficult transition from products to services, Apple has shed a Facebook's worth of valuation since its $Trillion-dollar high. Here's why, and what's next. Our Fast Five: > Marriott's Data Breach was NOT as bad as you might have thought (but it was); > IBM's WeatherChannel gets smacked by Los Angeles for using user data for marketing & hedge fund research; > SEC's chairman Ajit Pai & commissioner Brendan Carr cancel their CES plans (citing the showdown, which we don't buy); > PepsiCo launches an autonomous "cooler on wheels" to distribute snacks to college students; and > Hackers in Germany target "certain" politicians with doxing attack. Our Tech Bites Winner: Huawei, for demoting employees who used an Apple iPhone to tweet official Happy New Year's greetings. Our Crystal Ball: Our Futurum-take on the upcoming CES show in Las Vegas, and the arrival of ACPC laptops, new smart-phone gaming options, and the arrival of "AI Inside" marketing. This episode features: Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanUV) and Olivier Blanchard (@oablanchard). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify, or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show you may email the team at [email protected] or follow @FuturumXYZ on Twitter and feel free to direct inquires through that channel as well. To learn more about Future research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. As a reminder, the Futurum Tech Podcast is intended as an informational newsletter only. No investment advice is offered. While equities are frequently discussed, no investment advice is offered or implied.