The Front End Tech

Episode 17: Return Of The Skype

Hey Everyone, we're back this week with a special Thanksgiving episode! In this episode we cover Jon's hands on Stadia, controversial thoughts on the Tesla Cybertruck and the "Super Guppy". Finally concluding the episode with our quick thoughts on the latest episode of the Mandalorian Cybertruck Stuff * Tesla's Website [https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck] * MKBHD's thoughts [https://youtu.be/OX1xG0a4TVo] * Electric Article with Matte black version [https://electrek.co/2019/11/23/tesla-cybertruck-different-colors-musk-confirms-matte-black/] NASA Space Guppy [https://www.nasa.gov/feature/glenn/2019/orion-spacecraft-arrives-in-ohio-aboard-the-super-guppy] * Space Pollution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS1ibDImAYU]from Kurzgesagt * India Accident [https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/8/20754816/india-asat-test-mission-shakti-space-debris-tracking-air-force] * OSCaR to clean up space trash [https://www.space.com/space-junk-cleanup-cubesat-oscar.html] Netflix buys out a theatre [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/11/25/netflix-leases-new-york-movie-theater-guaranteeing-venue-its-oscar-contenders/] * Marriage Story trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHi-a1n8t7M] * Frozen 2 Numbers [https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-strikes-gold-again-as-frozen-2-opens-to-record-127-million-2019-11-24] The Weekly Planet  * Star Wars Changes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEXDDWFeV7E] * Baby Yoda Theories [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5HiXGBy14A] Thanks for listening! We'll be back normal time next week! Have a safe Thanksgiving IePxwIIXAN9duRERTQgI IePxwIIXAN9duRERTQgI

Episode 16: Gas Station Hummus

Hey Everyone, we're back this week with a bunch of follow up, YouTube continues to be Youtube, Jon has...thoughts on Google Stadia, and we discuss the Apple Event that's t coming in a couple weeks Disney+ Stuff * Accounts hacked [https://finance.yahoo.com/video/disney-responds-data-breach-thousands-202322416.html] * Disney launch window for other countries [https://www.androidcentral.com/disney-plus-available-countries] YouTube * Th3Jez 57 videos copyright claimed [https://twitter.com/Th3Jez/status/1196582504641097728?s=20] * Hank Green thread on Twitter [https://twitter.com/hankgreen/status/1196834652775833600?s=20] * Video he linked [https://youtu.be/0veLrwd9CK4] Galaxy Note Star Wars Edition [https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/18/samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus-star-wars-special-edition/] Huawei Gets a Third Extension [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/11/the-us-gives-huawei-its-third-90-day-support-exemption-from-export-ban/] PS5 Controller Patent [https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/18/sony-patent-may-show-playstation-5-controller/] Animal Crossing subscription article [https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/25/mario-kart-tours-paid-subscription-costs-more-than-switch-online] Esports> Sports [https://onlinebusiness.syr.edu/blog/esports-to-compete-with-traditional-sports/] Apple December Event [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/18/apple-announces-press-event-on-dec-2.html] Special Thanks to Jesse who along with Jon created the fall icon! Looks pretty good huh? And thank you to all the listeners out there, and those of you brand new to the podcast! Please like and share and send us your feedback wherever you get your podcasts or find us on twitter @thefrontendtech or send an email thefrontendtech@gmail.com. And we'll see you next week!

Episode 15: Disney Week (feat. Ameer Youssef)

Hey Everyone! Busy week. We quickly dive into streaming services and our thoughts on them, of course we go into the long awaited Mandalorian, a couple plugs for new shows, and round it out with Jesse's night photography skills Streaming Services stuff * Hulu and Disney+ for cheap [https://thestreamable.com/news/how-to-get-disney-plus-bundle-with-hulu-no-ads-and-hulu-live-tv] * Apple in talks with HBO [https://deadline.com/2019/11/richard-plepler-production-deal-apple-1202784113/] The Mandalorian trailer [https://youtu.be/XmI7WKrAtqs] American Vet Podcast [https://overcast.fm/+VNSYWxKHI] New Sonic Trailer [https://youtu.be/szby7ZHLnkA] * 27 Dresses Bennie and the Jets bar scene [https://youtu.be/BUHVwmmW1Vo] * Brandon Routh returning as Superman [https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a29751159/crisis-on-infinite-earths-teaser-brandon-routh-superman/] Social Media * Mark Zuckerburg Facebook Address  [https://www.facebook.com/notes/mark-zuckerberg/a-privacy-focused-vision-for-social-networking/10156700570096634/] * YouTube's New Privacy Policy [https://reddit.com/r/YouShouldKnow/comments/du95s3/ysk_that_youtube_is_updating_their_terms_of/] * Markiplier's Video [https://youtu.be/pWaz7ofl5wQ] Blizzard's VP statement [https://www.thegamer.com/blizzard-jeff-kaplan-blitzchung-punishment-overwatch/] Stephen has a new Podcast * Persuade You [https://anchor.fm/persuade/episodes/Episode-1-Harry-Potter-Audiobooks-e8umpp/a-a116e7q] Ben Geskin's Twitter [https://twitter.com/bengeskin?lang=en] * New Galaxy S11 design [https://twitter.com/BenGeskin/status/1193575568056496128]  * New iPhone Notch-less design [https://twitter.com/BenGeskin/status/1193615263050149888] Jesse's Photography [https://i.imgur.com/fWkqGOC.jpg] Thank you for listening! New Episodes weekly. Big thanks to Ameer for appearing this week on the show, as well as American Vet for being gracious enough to let one of our hosts be a guest. Please like, rate, and subscribe via iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and we'll see you next week!

Episode 14: The Bigley Button

Hey Everyone! This week we talk about Blizzard's apology at Blizzcon, rumors of a duel PS5 release, and why Apple TV+ still has some work to do Follow Up:  * Blizzard Apology [https://youtu.be/CscJ58tRcEo] * LGBTQ  Picture [https://i.redd.it/7vtkmn8rh0s31.jpg] * Overwatch Trailer [https://youtu.be/yBeWUYvE-iU] * Google buys FitBit [https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/1/20943318/google-fitbit-acquisition-fitness-tracker-announcement] * Motorola Razr spotted in public [https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/01/razr-motorola-leak/] * OnePlus 7T Mclaren Edition [https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7t-pro-mclaren-edition-review-1039191/] PS5 duel release rumor [https://www.t3.com/news/sony-ps5-pro-launch-date] Walmart shutting down streaming service [https://www.theinformation.com/articles/walmart-eyes-vudu-sale] AT&T focuses on HBO Max [https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-watch-tv-will-soon-shut-down-as-att-focuses-on-hbo-max/] His Dark Materials on BBC [https://deadline.com/2019/11/his-dark-materials-bbc-hbo-drama-makes-magic-start-with-7-2m-viewers-1202776781/] Photoshop for iPad [https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/ipad.html?sdid=ZSV7F6D8&mv=search&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIpsfcsLjb5QIVgYzICh2oiguFEAAYASAAEgJ98PD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!392393761847!e!!g!!photoshop%20for%20ipad&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpsfcsLjb5QIVgYzICh2oiguFEAAYASAAEgJ98PD_BwE] * The Verge Article about Photoshop [https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/8/20953297/adobe-photoshop-ipad-cto-scott-belsky-reviews] Thanks for listening! We'll be back next week with the first ever "Front End Tech Draft" and discussing our dream first person shooter. Please like and subscribe via iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on twitter @thefrontendtech or shoot us an email to thefrontendtech@gmail.com. Thanks again and we'll see you next week

Episode 13: Skype Strikes Back

Happy Halloween Everyone! This week's episode covers our difficulties with Skype, the controversy surrounding the new AirPods Pro, and a special segment to get you in the Halloweenie spirit The Mandalorian Trailer [https://youtu.be/XmI7WKrAtqs] Blizzard Continued [https://www.thedailybeast.com/blizzard-sponsor-mitsubishi-bailed-after-the-company-punished-pro-hong-kong-gamer-blitzchung?ref=wrap] * Jon's Screenshot [https://i.imgur.com/Xc8QjGy.jpg] * Mike Ybarra joining Blizzard [https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/24/xbox-executive-mike-ybarra-blizzard-general-manager/] * Winnie the Pooh goes to the White House [https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/doq9sy/trump_greets_chinas_xi_jinping_at_the_white_house/] Wireless Carrier Bundles * T-Mobile/Sprint Merger [https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2019/10/30/sprint-tmobile-merger-delayed-by-antitrust-trial.html] * HBO is $14.99 at Launch [https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/29/20938039/hbo-max-price-launch-date-ad-free-att-friends-studio-ghibli] * TV Shows coming to HBO Max [https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/29/20938710/hbo-max-rick-morty-south-park-ridley-scott-looney-tunes-conan-obrien-price-launch] Playstation Vue is Shutting Down [https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-playstation-vue-shut-down-january/] Microsoft's New Program [https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/301070-microsoft-launches-new-xbox-all-access-plan-offers-next-gen-upgrade] Google in talks to buy FitBit [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fitbit-m-a-alphabet-exclusive/exclusive-google-owner-alphabet-in-bid-to-buy-fitbit-sources-idUSKBN1X71NY] AirPods Pro * Apple's Website [https://www.apple.com] * MKBHD Review [https://youtu.be/MrUhzYdcX6w] * UrAvgConsumer AirPods Pro vs Powerbeats Pro [https://youtu.be/TUiTVavsmGE] Trivia Questions were pulled from two sites: 1. Beano [https://www.beano.com/posts/the-ultimate-spooky-halloween-trivia-quiz] 2. Trivia Questionss [https://www.beano.com/posts/the-ultimate-spooky-halloween-trivia-quiz] Don't Click this link unless you really want to see what the Turnip Jack O' Lantern Looks like No Seriously Ok, You've been warned Turnip Lantern [https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/731mpq/before_pumpkins_the_irish_carved_jack_o_lanterns/] Thanks for listening! Happy Halloween from all of us at The Front End Tech! Be safe out there and we'll see you next week. Please like and subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Feel free to follow us on twitter @thefrontendtech or send us an email at thefrontendtech@gmail.com. Artwork was created by Jon and Jesse