This is the introductory episode for the Tech Narratives Podcast. It explains that this podcast is a complement to the site and subscription service hosted at www.technarratives.com, which offers commentary on the day's big (consumer) tech news. 

This podcast will offer a daily roundup of the tech news, with brief commentary on each item, putting it in context and providing analysis and insight around what the news really means and how we should be thinking about it. 

I welcome your feedback via Twitter or email – I'm at @jandawson, and there's also a dedicated @TechNarratives handle, and you can email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

TN Podcast – Intro Episode

This is Episode 66 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for September 28, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Google is Reportedly Working on a Premium Google Home Max
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2LZ 
Source Link at 9to5Google: https://9to5google.com/2017/09/27/exclusive-google-is-developing-a-higher-end-google-home-max-w-stereo-speakers/

2. Toshiba Agrees to Sell Memory Group to Bain for $18bn, with Funding from Apple
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ma 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-28/toshiba-seals-18-billion-deal-to-sell-chip-arm-to-bain-group

3. GoPro Announces Latest Hero Camera, Details Fusion VR Camera Announced Earlier
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Mh 
Source Links at TechCrunch and The Verge: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/gopros-hero6-black-launches-today-for-499/ and https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/9/28/16374210/gopro-fusion-360-camera-price-release-date

4. Roku IPO Sees Stock Rise Over 50% on First Day
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Mz 
Source Link at Variety: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/roku-ipo-stock-debut-1202575285/

5. FCC Chair and Others Call on Apple to “Activate FM Chip” in iPhones
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2MJ 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2017-09-28/apple-urged-to-activate-iphone-s-fm-radio-chip-after-hurricanes

6. Twitter Discloses Information About 2016 Election-Related Ad Buying, Bots
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2MP 
Source Link at Twitter: https://blog.twitter.com/official/en_us/topics/company/2017/Update-Russian-Interference-in-2016--Election-Bots-and-Misinformation.html

7. Facebook’s News Sub Offering Won’t Have NYT, FT, WSJ, Will Have Tronc, WaPo
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2N0 
Source Link at The Street: https://www.thestreet.com/story/14322723/1/facebook-subscriptions-tokenism-or-a-real-test-.html

8. Google Announces Assistant is Coming to Android TV Starting with Nvidia Shield
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Nb 
Source Link at Google: https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/your-google-assistant-now-on-android-tv/

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

5000 Working on Alexa:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/27/amazon-has-5000-people-on-echo-and-alexa-more-than-fitbit-and-gopro.html

Uber London Backgrounder:
https://www.ft.com/content/41a0ff40-a383-11e7-9e4f-7f5e6a7c98a2

2-Second Video Ads:
http://adage.com/article/digital/changing-minds-videos-work-facebook/310560/

Apple Music Interviews:
http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7980919/jimmy-iovine-zane-lowe-larry-jackson-interview-billboard-cover-story-2017

iPhone Futurology:
https://medium.com/@flyosity/iphone-xx-futurology-a44d06b3c8c4

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

66 – September 28 2017

This is Episode 67 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for September 29, 2017.

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Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Google is Reportedly Working on an Echo Show Competitor
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Nm 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/google-homescreen/

2. Apple Has Acquired a Small French Photo Analysis Company
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ns 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/29/apple-quietly-acquires-computer-vision-startup-regaind/?ncid=rss

3. Rovio’s IPO Ends the Day Flat with Opening Price
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Nw 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/29/angry-birds-maker-rovio-ipo/

4. Amazon Announces Fire OS 6, Based on Last Year’s Android Nougat
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NF 
Source Link at Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/09/29/amazon-quietly-announces-fire-os-6-based-android-nougat/

5. Facebook Gives Data on Russian Accounts to Google To Assist Investigation
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NL 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/29/16385458/facebook-google-russia-influence-ads-2016-election-house-senate-investigation

6. Amazon’s First NFL Game Goes Smoothly, Demonstrates Little Innovation
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NR 
Source Link at Mashable: http://mashable.com/2017/09/29/amazon-prime-nfl-review/#AIX3m0kzYkqI

7. Mark Zuckerberg Sought to Use Facebook Resources For His Foundation’s Projects
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2NV 
Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-execs-opposed-mark-zuckerberg-wanting-employees-work-on-philanthropy-2017-9

8. Google Will Provide Tighter Security Options for High Profile and High Risk Users
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2O5 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-29/google-is-said-to-retool-user-security-in-wake-of-political-hack

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Amazon 2017/2018 Video Production:
http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/amazon-studios-lazarus-snow-crash-ringworld-1202576048/

Disney Ad Consolidation:
https://digiday.com/media/disney-using-brand-safety-concerns-push-family-friendly-media/

Microsoft's AndromedaOS:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-microsofts-andromedaos/

Roku CEO Interview:
http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/roku-ceo-anthony-wood-qa-1202576472/

Jet.Com Profile:
http://www.businessinsider.com/jet-walmart-weapon-vs-amazon-2017-9?op=1

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

67 – September 29 2017

This is Episode 68 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 2, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Amazon Saw Under 400k Viewers for First NFL Game
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Of 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/29/16384966/nfl-amazon-thursday-game-viewer-numbers-cbs-streaming

2. Google Makes End of First Click Free Official, Plans Subscription Partnerships
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2On 
Source Link at New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/business/media/google-subscriptions-publishers.html

3. Travis Kalanick Appoints Two New Board Members without Board or CEO Approval
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ov 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/30/16389708/uber-must-seat-burns-thain-directors

4. Disney and Altice Agree Last-Minute Deal to Avert Blackout of ABC, ESPN
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OC 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-01/disney-altice-in-preliminary-deal-to-keep-espn-for-new-yorkers

5. Sony Pre-Announces New PlayStation VR Headset with Integrated Headphones, HDR
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OJ 
Source Link at Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/02/sony-s-updated-playstation-vr-won-t-block-hdr/

6. Roku Updates Streaming Hardware, Drops Top Price Point, Pushes Towards Sticks
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OP 
Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16394942/roku-2017-streaming-tv-box-stick-ultra-express-os-8-operating-system

7. Facebook to Share Russian Ads with Congress, Hire 1000 to Review Ad Submissions
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2OX 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/10/2/16395342/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-advertising-policies-russia-investigation-election-moderators

8. Tesla Reports Q3 Production and Deliveries, Including Under 300 Model 3s
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2P6 
Source Link at Tesla: http://ir.tesla.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1042449

9. Microsoft Kills Off its Music Streaming Service, Partners with Spotify Instead
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Pc 
Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16401898/microsoft-groove-music-pass-discontinued-spotify-partner

10. eMarketer Cuts its 2017 Ad Revenue Forecast for Snapchat by $128m
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Pl 
Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/emarketer-cuts-snapchats-projected-revenue-for-2017-by-128-million-2017-10

11. Facebook’s Video is Delivering Low Ad Revenue for Content Creators
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Pv 
Source Link at Digiday: https://digiday.com/media/facebooks-ad-breaks-are-not-bringing-in-a-lot-of-money-for-publishers/

Six additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Uber in Malls:
http://mashable.com/2017/10/02/uber-lounge-westfield-shopping-driver-assistance/

Apple/EU/Ireland:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-02/irish-said-to-face-rebuke-for-tardy-recovery-of-apple-billions

AI Backgrounder:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/608911/is-ai-riding-a-one-trick-pony/

Google Glass History:
https://producthabits.com/unexpected-rebirth-google-glass/

Apple Open Sources iOS Kernel:
https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/01/apple-open-sourced-the-kernel-of-ios-and-macos-for-arm-processors/

Xbox One X Design:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16347446/microsoft-xbox-one-x-design-sony-playstation-4-pro-console-generations

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

68 – October 2 2017

This is Episode 69 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 3, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Samsung and ADT Partner for Self-Install SmartThings-Based Alarm Service
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2PE 
Source Link at Samsung: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171002005519/en/Samsung-Unveils-ADT-Monitored-DIY-Security-Home-Automation

2. Facebook, Google, and Twitter Struggle to Contain Fake News in the Wake of Las Vegas Shooting
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2PN 
Source Link at BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/the-big-tech-platforms-are-still-botching-breaking-news

3. Uber’s Due Diligence Report on Otto is Unsealed, Confirms Levandowski Document Haul
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2PR 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/10/2/16404154/uber-alphabet-due-diligence-report-self-driving-lawsuit-trade-secret

4. Walmart Acquires NYC Delivery Company Parcel for Same-Day Delivery Expertise
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2PV 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/10/3/16405158/walmart-parcel-acquisition-logistics-same-day-delivery-startup

5. EU Likely to Ask Amazon to Pay Hundreds of Millions in Back Taxes to Luxembourg
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Q5 
Source Link at Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/7ce5bf96-a83d-11e7-ab55-27219df83c97

6. Waymo Plans Autonomous Ride Sharing in Phoenix This Year, But Tech is Not Ready
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Qb 
Source Link at The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/waymos-foes-left-turns-and-the-mean-streets-of-phoenix

7. Microsoft Announces Samsung VR Headset, AltspaceVR Acquisition, More
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Qi 
Source Link at Microsoft: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/10/03/the-era-of-windows-mixed-reality-begins-october-17/

8. Verizon Raises Reported Number of Accounts Affected by Yahoo Breach to 3bn
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Qr 
Source Link at Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/yahoo-triples-estimate-of-breached-accounts-to-3-billion-1507062804

9. Comcast’s Wireless Service has 200k Subscribers, Mostly on $12/Gig Plan
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Qu 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-03/comcast-is-said-to-reach-200-000-subscribers-with-xfinity-mobile

10. Amazon Has Acquired a Startup Which Creates 3D Body Models
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2QB 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/03/amazon-has-acquired-3d-body-model-startup-body-labs-for-50m-70m/

11. YouTube TV Will Advertise During World Series Games
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2QK 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-03/youtube-bids-for-sports-fans-with-world-series-sponsorship

Four additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Autonomous Driving in SF:
https://www.recode.net/2017/10/3/16413068/testing-self-driving-cars-san-francisco-challenging-necessary

Media Trends:
https://www.marketingweek.com/2017/10/03/mark-ritson-media-buying/

GM's Three Big Commitments: 
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/zero-crashes-emissions-congestion-mary-barra/

FB on Russian Elections:
https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/10/hard-questions-russian-ads-delivered-to-congress/

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

69 – October 3 2017

This is Episode 70 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 4, 2017.

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Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Sonos Launches First Voice Speaker, Adds Alexa Support For Older Devices
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2QQ 
Source Link at Sonos: http://press-us.sonos.com/159680-sonos-unveils-smart-speaker-with-support-for-multiple-voice-services

2. Uber Board Approves Governance Changes Limiting Kalanick’s Power
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2QT 
Source Link at New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/03/technology/ubers-board-approves-changes-to-reshape-power-balance.html

3. Google Announces Pixel 2 Smartphones
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2QX 
Source Link at Techmeme: http://www.techmeme.com/171004/p30#a171004p30

4. Google Announces Larger and Smaller Home Devices, New Software Features
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2R2 
Source Link at Techmeme: http://www.techmeme.com/171004/p18#a171004p18

5. Google Launches Premium Chromebook, Earbuds, AI-Powered Camera
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Rf 
Source Link at Techmeme: http://www.techmeme.com/171004/p21#a171004p21

6. Facebook Watch Videos Have an Average Watch Time of 23 Seconds
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Rt 
Source Link at Digiday: https://digiday.com/media/facebooks-watch-off-promising-start-faces-long-road-pursuit-youtube/

7. Amazon Launches Echo Devices and Alexa in India
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Rv 
Source Link at NDTV: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/amazon-echo-dot-plus-alexa-prime-music-india-launch-1758534

8. Apple Issues Software Update to Fix WiFi/LTE Bug in Apple Watch
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2RA 
Source Link at MacRumors: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/10/04/apple-releases-watchos-4-0-1-update/

9. Online Pay TV Streaming Services Have Few Subscribers
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2RF 
Source Link at The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/numbers-show-skinny-bundle-services-not-yet-breaking-through

10. EU Takes Action Against Amazon and Ireland Over Taxes
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2RL 
Source Links at Business Insider and Recode: http://www.businessinsider.com/eu-takes-ireland-to-court-failing-to-get-13-billion-from-apple-tax-2017-10?op=1 and https://www.recode.net/2017/10/4/16416766/amazon-european-union-pay-back-taxes-300-million

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Rick Osterloh Interview:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/4/16405184/rick-osterloh-interview-new-google-hardware-vision-htc-deal

Sundar Pichai Interview:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/4/16405174/ceo-sundar-pichai-interview-google-ai-artificial-intelligence-interface

Apple-Qualcomm Backgrounder:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-10-04/apple-and-qualcomm-s-billion-dollar-war-over-an-18-part

Rupert Murdoch as Facebook-Google Foe:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/stevenperlberg/rupert-murdoch-is-the-medias-unlikely-hero-against-tech?utm_term=.csNqGqGA2#.jf0XzXzEj

Autonomous Cars in Retirement Communities:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/04/technology/driverless-cars-testing.html?_r=0

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

70 – October 4 2017

This is Episode 71 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 5, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Netflix to Raise Prices For Two of Three Tiers of Service
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2RW 
Source Link at Mashable: http://mashable.com/2017/10/05/netflix-raising-prices-again/

2. Amazon is Moving Further up the Logistics Value Chain with Sellers
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2So 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-05/amazon-is-said-to-test-own-delivery-service-to-rival-fedex-ups

3. Harman Kardon’s Cortana Speaker Launches This Month at $200
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Sx 
Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/5/16430698/harman-kardon-cortana-speaker-microsoft-store-price

4. Microsoft Launches Mobile Edge Browser and Launcher for Android to Bridge Ecosystems
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2SF 
Source Link at : https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/5/16428658/microsoft-edge-ios-android-previewhttps://www.theverge.com/2017/10/5/16428686/microsoft-launcher-android-launcher-features

5. Instagram Offers Cross-Posting of Stories to Facebook
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2ST 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/04/instaface/

6. Google Adds Filters for Site Owners to Block Racy, Spammy Ads
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2SY 
Source Link at Axios: https://www.axios.com/google-will-now-let-publishers-block-spammy-ads-2492931149.html

7. Uber London Officially had Around $50m in Revenue in 2016, Uber Europe $1.6bn
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2T5 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-05/uber-s-revenue-climbed-to-49-million-in-london-before-ban

8. Facebook Tests Providing Additional Context for Articles in News Feed
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ta 
Source Link at Facebook: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/10/news-feed-fyi-new-test-to-provide-context-about-articles/

9. Broadcast Live TV Viewing During Fall Premiere Week Drops Again
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Tl 
Source Link at LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-ratings-premiere-week-20171004-story.html

10. YouTube Licenses Red Originals to Third Parties to Generate Additional Revenue
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Tq 
Source Link at Variety: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/nine-youtube-red-originals-rolling-off-exclusive-status-to-be-distributed-by-gs-1202580940/

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Chips and Cameras:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chip-makers-are-adding-brains-alongside-cameras-eyes-1507114801

Facebook Fights Back:
https://www.axios.com/facebook-fights-back-2492993953.html

JPMorgan on Amazon in Advertising:
http://www.businessinsider.com/jpmorgans-cmo-lemkau-on-says-amazon-as-advertising-platform-2017-10

SoftBank Money:
https://www.theinformation.com/softbank-money-comes-at-high-cost?shared=aff689ea39136636

FX Head on TV Trends:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fx-chief-john-landgrafs-memo-silicon-valley-brands-matter-television-guest-column-1045082

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

71 – October 5 2017

This is Episode 72 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 6, 2017.

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Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Google Fiber Won’t Offer TV Service in Two Newest Markets
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Tx 
Source Link at 9to5Google: https://9to5google.com/2017/10/05/google-fiber-launch-louisville-san-antonio-no-tv/

2. DeepMind, Still Running Separate from Google in the UK, Lost $162m in 2016
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2TG 
Source Link at Quartz: https://qz.com/1095833/how-much-googles-deepmind-ai-research-costs-goog/

3. Apple Criticized over Confusing iOS WiFi and Bluetooth Settings
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2TO 
Source Link at EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/10/ios-11s-misleading-ish-setting-bluetooth-and-wi-fi-bad-user-security

4. AOL Instant Messenger is Shutting Down After 20 Years
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2TV 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/06/aol-instant-messenger-shut-down/

5. Apple General Counsel Bruce Sewell Retires, to be Replaced by Katherine Adams
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2U0 
Source Link at Apple: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171006005180/en/

6. Research Suggests Reach of Russian Facebook Posts Much Larger Than Ads Alone
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Ud 
Source Link at The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/10/05/russian-propaganda-may-have-been-shared-hundreds-of-millions-of-times-new-research-says/

7. Amazon’s Echo Show Sales and Reviews Take a Hit After YouTube Removal
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Uj 
Source Link at Variety: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/amazon-echo-show-sales-down-youtube-1202582660/

8. Tesla Model 3s Were Being Assembled by Hand Last Month, According to Reports
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Uq 
Source Link at Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/behind-teslas-production-delays-parts-of-model-3-were-being-made-by-hand-1507321057

Six additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Amazon Pharmaceuticals:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/06/amazon-considering-selling-online-prescriptions-decision-coming-soon.html

Apple Music in FB Messenger:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/5/16433770/facebook-messenger-apple-music-bot-song-streaming

New Emoji in iOS 11.1:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/6/16434778/apple-ios-11-1-emoji-revealed-unicode-10

Russian Ads and Tech Backgrounder: 
https://www.recode.net/2017/10/6/16419388/facebook-google-twitter-russia-ads-2016-election-president-donald-trump

Sprint-T-Mobile Deal Progress:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-06/sprint-t-mobile-are-said-to-be-ironing-out-final-deal-details

Amazon Video Setbacks:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-amazon-is-failing-to-dominate-hollywood-1507282205

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

72 – October 6 2017

This is Episode 73 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 9, 2017.

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Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Alphabet’s Project Loon Receives FCC OK to Provide Connectivity for Puerto Rico
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2UB 
Source Link at Wired: https://www.wired.com/story/google-closer-to-using-balloons-for-telecom-in-puerto-rico

2. Facebook Tightens Ad Review, Security Exec Criticizes Media Coverage
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2UL 
Source Links at Axios, CBS, Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstamos/status/916695332540387328, https://www.axios.com/scoop-facebook-tells-advertisers-more-scrutiny-is-coming-2493827891.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-facebook-ads-helped-elect-trump/

3. US Data Shows Rise in Car Fatalities in 2016, Many Caused by Human Choices
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2UY 
Source Link at NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/usdot-releases-2016-fatal-traffic-crash-data

4. Google Finds Russian Political Ads Were Bought on YouTube, Gmail, Elsewhere
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2V7 
Source Link at The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/10/09/google-uncovers-russian-bought-ads-on-youtube-gmail-and-other-platforms/

5. Hulu Buys Big TV Series, E-Sports Content, Lowers Entry Price to $6 Until January
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Vj 
Source Links at Bloomberg & Variety: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/hulu-esl-esports-shows-1202582758/, http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/hulu-price-drop-commercial-plan-1202584235/, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/some-of-tv-s-greatest-hits-move-from-netflix-to-well-funded-hulu

6. Waymo and Intel Launch Campaigns Promoting Autonomous Driving
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2VB 
Source Links at TechCrunch & The Verge: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/09/waymo-teams-with-madd-the-nsc-and-more-on-self-driving-education/ and https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/9/16446890/lebron-james-self-driving-car-commercial-intel

7. GM Acquires LIDAR startup Strobe, Deepening Direct Investment in Autonomy
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2VQ 
Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/10/9/16446768/gm-acquisition-lidar-sensor-startup-strobe-self-driving

8. Costco Launches Grocery Delivery Service With Much Higher Prices
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2VV 
Source Link at GeekWire: https://www.geekwire.com/2017/costco-debuts-new-grocery-delivery-service-expands-partnership-instacart/

9. Microsoft Adds Integration with Five Smart Home Vendors to Cortana
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2W2 
Source Link at Windows Central: https://www.windowscentral.com/cortana-notebook-adds-connected-home-integrations-hue-nest-and-more

10. Microsoft Exec Says No New Features or Hardware for Windows 10 Mobile
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Wc 
Source Link at Windows Central: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-windows-10-mobile-features-and-hardware-are-not-focus-anymore

Six additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Apple Watch Development:
http://bit.ly/2yUbLOr

AI Assistants and Kids:
http://nyti.ms/2wJPHVY

MSFT VR Head Q&A:
http://bit.ly/2yak9fC

Smartphones & Kids:
https://www.ft.com/content/7c972e2e-a88f-11e7-ab55-27219df83c97

YouTube TV Ambitions:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/youtube-grows-up-inside-plan-take-netflix-hulu-1045443

Sundar Pichai Interview:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/oct/07/google-boss-sundar-pichai-tax-gender-equality-data-protection-jemima-kiss

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

73 – October 9 2017

This is Episode 74 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 10, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Twitter Announces It’s Working on a Bookmarking Tool
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Wo 
Source Link at BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/twitter-plans-to-release-a-bookmarking-tool

2. Uber is Reorganizing its Engineering Team to be More Efficient and Coordinated
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2WD 
Source Link at BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolineodonovan/with-project-ark-uber-aims-to-consolidate-its-splintered

3. Microsoft Exec Debunks OEM Rumors About Killing Off Surface
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2WH 
Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-panos-panay-not-killing-surface-2017-10

4. Nvidia Announces New Computer for Autonomous Cars, Launching in H2 2018
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2WR 
Source Link at Axios: https://www.axios.com/new-nvidia-system-designed-to-power-fully-autonomous-taxis-2494931186.html

5. Snapchat Adds Context Cards for Ride Sharing, Restaurant Booking, Other Services
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2WZ 
Source Link at Snap: https://www.snap.com/en-US/news/post/introducing-context-cards/

6. Amazon is Reportedly Working on Deliveries Inside Homes and Cars
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2X6 
Source Link at CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/10/amazon-is-in-talks-with-phrame-and-is-working-on-a-smart-doorbell.html

7. Microsoft Adds Cortana to Skype With Smart Replies, Useful Information
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Xg 
Source Link at Microsoft: https://blogs.skype.com/news/2017/10/09/introducing-cortana-skype-microsofts-intelligent-assistant-comes-chat-window/

8. Apple Signs Deal for Reboot of Spielberg’s 1980s Series Amazing Stories
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Xp 
Source Link at Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-signs-content-deal-with-steven-spielberg-1507656455

9. Apple’s Long-Running iOS Account Sign-In Dialogs Create Vulnerabilities
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2XA 
Source Link at Felix Krause: https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-stealpassword-easily-get-the-users-apple-id-password-just-by-asking

10. Google Acquires Podcast App 60db
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2XG 
Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/google-acquires-podcast-app-60db-2017-10

11. Google Home Mini Receives Software Patch to Stop Errant Recordings
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2XM 
Source Link at Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/google-nerfing-home-minis-mine-spied-everything-said-247/

Four additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

CNBC Survey on Apple Device Ownership:
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/09/the-average-american-household-owns-more-than-two-apple-products.html

Amazon's Other Jeff:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/jeff-wilke-the-amazon-chief-who-obsesses-over-consumers-1507627802

Disney and MLBAM:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/08/business/media/bamtech-disney-streaming.html?_r=1

Flipboard Changes:
http://mashable.com/2017/10/10/flipboard-publisher-program-mobile-performance-mike-mccue/#XEAxzncm1Sq4

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

74 – October 10 2017

Note: I accidentally uploaded Episode 74 again originally instead of this new episode. It's now been fixed. Apologies!

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This is Episode 75 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 11, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Qualcomm Fined $773m by Taiwan for Antitrust Violations
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2XR 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-11/qualcomm-fined-773-million-in-taiwan-for-antitrust-violations

2. Amazon Debuts Way for Teens to Buy Stuff on Parents’ Accounts With Approval
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2XY 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/11/amazon-introduces-a-way-for-teens-to-independently-shop-its-site-following-parents-approval/

3. Oculus Announces $199 Standalone Headset, Other Hardware and Software News
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Y5 
Source Link at Oculus: https://www.oculus.com/blog/pioneering-the-frontier-of-vr-introducing-oculus-go-plus-santa-cruz-updates/

4. Indian Ride Sharing Service Ola Raises $1.1bn from Tencent, SoftBank, Others
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Yv 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/10/ola-raises-1-1b-from-tencent-and-softbank/

5. Alibaba Announces $15 Billion R&D Spending on AI, IoT, Quantum Computing
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2YC 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-11/alibaba-to-double-r-d-spending-to-15-billion-over-3-years

6. Amazon Adds Basic Voice Recognition and Personalization to Echo Devices
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2YJ 
Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/11/16460120/amazon-echo-multi-user-voice-new-feature

7. California Amends Rules to Allow Testing of Cars Without Human Drivers on Roads
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2YV 
Source Link at The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/11/16458850/self-driving-car-california-dmv-regulations

8. AT&T Pre-Announces 300k DirecTV Now Adds, 90k Pay TV Losses in Q3
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Z0 
Source Link at AT&T: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732717/000073271717000086/oct_11.htm

9. Lyft Announces 500m Total Rides, 100m in Past Three Months
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Z8 
Source Link at Lyft: https://blog.lyft.com/posts/2017/10/10/half-a-billion-rides-and-counting

10. Bloomberg Reports DoJ Lawyers Likely to View Sprint-T-Mobile Merger Skeptically
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Zg 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-11/sprint-s-revived-push-for-t-mobile-hurtles-toward-old-u-s-foes

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Facebook Russia Questions:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/technology/facebook-election.html?_r=1

CBS and Star Trek:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-10-11/are-trekkies-the-key-to-cbs-s-future

Qualcomm Antitrust Backgrounder:
http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2017/10/11/qualcomm-antirust-war-patent-licensing-issues/id=88891/

Evernote Interview:
https://www.cnet.com/news/evernote-raised-prices-got-more-of-us-to-sign-up/

Uber Legal Troubles:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-10-11/uber-pushed-the-limits-of-the-law-now-comes-the-reckoning

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

75 – October 11 2017

This is Episode 76 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 12, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Disney, Warner, Sony, 21st CF, Universal Join Movies Anywhere Digital Locker Service
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Zm 
Source Link at Variety: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/movies-anywhere-launches-with-joint-studio-backing-1202587915/

2. Small Cable Firms Say Comcast Pressures Them Not to Offer Small TV Bundles
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Zr 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-11/comcast-pressures-local-cable-firms-to-curb-low-cost-tv-packages

3. Waymo Wanted $1 Billion and Public Apology in Uber Settlement Talks
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2Zz 
Source Link at Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-alphabet-uber-lawsuit/exclusive-alphabets-waymo-demanded-1-billion-in-settlement-talks-with-uber-sources-idUSKBN1CH0QC

4. Google Launches $1bn Philanthropic Effort to Ease Effects of Tech on Work
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2ZC 
Source Link at USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/10/12/google-give-1-billion-nonprofits-help-americans-get-jobs-new-economy/756703001/

5. Google and Target Announce Nationwide Voice Shopping Through Google Home
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2ZL 
Source Link at CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/12/target-takes-voice-activated-shopping-nationwide-with-google.html

6. SensorTower Reports 3m Downloads of ARKit-based Apps Since Launch, Most Games
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-2ZT 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/12/games-account-for-over-half-of-the-3m-arkit-powered-app-downloads-62-of-revenue/

7. Twitter Demonstrates its Inconsistency in Policing Abuse Again
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-300 
Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/12/twitter-breaks-silence-on-mcgowan-suspension/

8. Facebook Cites Fake News Flagging Progress, Sandberg Discusses Russian Ads
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-305 
Source Link at BuzzFeed, Recode, and The Washington Post: https://www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/facebook-just-shared-the-first-data-about-how-effective-its, https://www.recode.net/2017/10/12/16464120/sheryl-sandberg-facebook-russia-election-axios, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/10/12/facebook-takes-down-data-and-thousands-of-posts-obscuring-reach-of-russian-disinformation/

9. Magic Leap Raises Big New Round of Funding
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-30m 
Source Link at Axios: https://www.axios.com/magic-leap-raises-big-new-funding-round-2496000932.html

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Bloomberg on Google Robotics:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-12/google-has-made-a-mess-of-robotics

Google on Google Robotics:
https://blog.x.company/inside-robotics-at-x-caa134ac854b

Teens Survey:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171011005804/en/

Waymo Safety Report:
https://medium.com/waymo/waymos-safety-report-how-we-re-building-a-safer-driver-ce5f1b0d4c25

Inside Every iPhone:
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/apple-iphone-guts/

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

76 – October 12 2017

This is Episode 77 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for October 13, 2017.

If you're enjoying the podcast, you might also enjoy a subscription to the Tech Narratives site just as much (or possibly even more). There's a 30-day free trial, and after that it's $10/month. You can read more about what a subscription gets you at www.technarratives.com/become-a-subscriber/

Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Samsung Reports Great Preliminary Q3 Numbers, CEO Will Resign in March
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-30x 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-12/samsung-quarterly-profit-climbs-on-surging-chip-demand-displays

2. Amazon Suspends Studio Chief Roy Price Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-30F 
Source Link at Variety: http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/amazon-puts-roy-price-on-leave-of-absence-exclusive-1202588885/

3. Prominent Women Launch Twitter Boycott on Friday Over Abuse Issues
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-30M 
Source Link at USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/10/12/rose-mcgowans-harvey-weinstein-tweets-got-her-suspended-fromsome-women-and-men-pledge-boycott-twitte/760130001/

4. Facebook Launches Basic Food Ordering Feature Through Partners
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-30X 
Source Link at Facebook: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/10/order_food/

5. Qualcomm Seeks iPhone Sales and Manufacturing Ban in China
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-312 
Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-13/qualcomm-seeks-china-iphone-ban-escalating-apple-legal-fight

6. Advertising Trade Groups Push for Faster Implementation of Self Regulation
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-31d 
Source Link at Marketing Land: https://marketingland.com/industry-groups-self-regulatory-program-coalition-for-better-ads-226109#.Wd-nLFr8Txo.twitter

7. T-Mobile Caps Roaming Benefit in Canada and Mexico
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-31l 
Source Link at Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-dials-back-major-un-carrier-perk-1819439382

8. Uber Files Appeal in London Hours Before Deadline
TN Link: https://wp.me/p8ecZ5-31u 
Source Link at Evening Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/uber-formally-lodges-appeal-just-hours-before-deadline-a3657776.html

Four additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Twitter Moments Data:
https://medium.com/@balajis/how-big-is-twitter-moments-f3a81ee85f71

Amazon Book Stores and Whole Foods:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-bookstores-offer-peek-into-whole-foods-future-1507887003

Twitter Bots:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-13/twitter-is-crawling-with-bots-and-lacks-incentive-to-expel-them

Google AI Experiment:
https://experiments.withgoogle.com/ai/teachable-machine

I welcome your feedback. You can find me on Twitter at @jandawson or @technarratives, or email me at jan@jackdawresearch.com.

77 – October 13 2017

This is the final, brief, episode of the Tech Narratives Podcast. I'm sorry to say that I'm discontinuing work on both the Tech Narratives site and subscription service and this associated podcast. While it's been a fascinating and enjoyable exercise over the past nine months or so, it's also been very time consuming, and unfortunately the time and effort required hasn't been matched by the subscriber numbers and therefore revenue. My apologies for the sudden nature of the announcement – in reality, it's something I've been debating for a while, and decided over the weekend to pull the trigger on it today.

As mentioned in the podcast, I wrote a little post for Tech Narratives subscribers about the end of updates here:
https://www.technarratives.com/2017/10/16/important-site-news-tech-narratives-will-no-longer-be-updated/

And also wrote a longer post, including more details on the other things I do both by way of analysis and podcasts but also consulting and analyst work for clients, here:
https://medium.com/beyond-devices/making-some-changes-26a42ee196c1

Thanks very much for listening, and for all your feedback.

78 – FINAL EPISODE – October 13 2017

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