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Get your weekly roundup of technology news with The Two Techies. Released every Saturday, the show goes over some of the most notable and interesting technology stories of the week. Occasionally joined by guests, well known to the technology world!
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The Two Techies 165: Stepping Ahead

Nokia finally reports profit after six quarters of losses and announce their last Symbian phone, Court approves Kodak financing which could mean exiting bankruptcy by mid-2013, Kim Dotcom starts new sharing site and is there room for new smartphone OS's? If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Enjoy the show? We'd appreciate if you could leave an iTunes rating or review to let us know!

Jan 26, 20131 hr 29 min

The Two Techies 164: Been and Gone

Facebook reveals new search feature, AAPL stock dips below 500 for the first time in almost a year after iPhone component orders halved, does Android outshine iOS and HTC's problems go way beyond marketing. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications.

Jan 20, 201351 min

The Two Techies 163: Room for One?

The Nokia Lumia 920, CES 2013, Twitpic Founder relaunches Heello: like App.net, but free. Nokia shares rise on better than expected Lumia sales and Ubuntu OS smartphones tapped for late 2013. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications.

Jan 12, 20131 hr 2 min

The Two Techies 162: The Market is Wrong

CES 2013 is just around the corner, what should we expect to see? Google blocking Windows phones from accessing Google Maps, would it make sense for Google to unify Android and Chrome and Microsoft's Windows sales dropped 11% during the holidays. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications.

Jan 05, 20131 hr 18 min

The Two Techies 161: A New Focus

Will Apple enter the smart watch industry, machines are growing smarter by the day, why Microsoft redesigned Windows, will Toshiba bring out a Lytro like camera for smartphones and Microsoft boasts Windows Phone got 75,000 new apps this year. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. We hope you have a safe, happy and prosperous new year! Thank you for subscribing and listening over 2012.

Dec 29, 20121 hr 7 min

The Two Techies 160: We Didn't Say That

Apple, Google and Microsoft all in bids to purchase home automation company, but who'll get it? British Government relaxes copyright framework to encourage innovation, Instagram's debacle and key Apple patents used against Samsung go under fire. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Also, make sure to check out our Christmas Gift Guide of The Two Techies at munchtech.tv/giftguide2012/

Dec 22, 201252 min

The Two Techies 159: It's Never too Late

Why are Microsoft not pushing the Surface RT into UK Retail stores, Instagram escalates Twitter war, Is it really time to get excited about the BlackBerry 10 and Samsung is beating Apple in sales of "smart connected devices". If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Also, make sure to check out our Christmas Gift Guide of The Two Techies at munchtech.tv/giftguide2012/

Dec 15, 20121 hr

The Two Techies 158: Plan 'B'

Apple are investing over $100M to bring back some Mac production to the US in 2013, is a Google Fibre nationwide build out economically viable, the future of 3D printing and Windows 8 may not be as much as a hit as Microsoft first hoped. If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/subscribe to find out more about our mobile applications. Also, make sure to check out our Christmas Gift Guide of The Two Techies at munchtech.tv/giftguide2012/

Dec 10, 201250 min

The Two Techies 157: Christmas Gift Guide 2012

Christmas time is here again. In our 3rd annual Christmas Gift Guide episode of The Two Techies, we take a look at gift ideas for friends, family and loved one’s this Holiday Season! If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Dec 01, 201259 min

The Two Techies 156: Lightning Fast

BT trailing 10-gigabit per second broadband in Cornwall, new photos of a 5-inch HTC deluxe smartphone are leaked, the Nokia Lumia 920 sells out and is RIM still toast with the Blackberry 10? If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Nov 24, 20121 hr 13 min

The Two Techies 155: Case Closed

Steve Wozniak says Microsoft may be more innovative than Apple, can a string of characters protect us anymore, will the Blackberry 10 revive RIM and Apple and HTC settle their patent disputes. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Nov 17, 201253 min

The Two Techies 154: Less is More

Samsung’s Galaxy S3 beats Apple’s iPhone in Q3 sales, HP tries to spin it’s way out of trouble and Samsung S3 Mini is released. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Nov 10, 20121 hr 2 min

The Two Techies 153: Better Than Everything Else

Scott Forstall and John Browett to leave Apple, Google Nexus 4 and 10 unveiled, Microsoft launch Windows 8 and the Surface and is 4G what it's made out to be in the UK? If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Nov 03, 20121 hr 3 min

The Two Techies 152: Your Market, Our Market

Microsoft will merge Phone and Windows platforms, more piracy sites face blocking as BPI contacts UK ISPs, the end of analogue TV and Google reportedly set to announce 10-inch high-res Samsung Nexus tablet with Android 4.2 If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Oct 27, 201250 min

The Two Techies 151: Try Again

Microsoft releases pricing on Surface tablet, ships on October 26th. Apple loses their Samsung appeal and must run "apology" adverts and will Verizon ever ship Windows Phone 8 devices? If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Oct 20, 20121 hr 3 min

The Two Techies 150: What's More Important?

Last year, Apple and Google spent more money on patents than product research, Lenovo ousts HP as the world's top PC maker, 5G research centre gets a major funding grant and Samsung announces the Galaxy S3 Mini smartphone. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Oct 13, 20121 hr

The Two Techies 149: There's a Problem

HP CEO admits struggles they face, leaked Blackberry handset shows RIM are still trying to find their place and Windows Phone 8 launch event to be held in San Francisco on October 29th. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Oct 06, 201253 min

The Two Techies 148: Back to the Basics

Yahoo gets back into the Display Ad Business, Apple apologises for Maps switch frustration, RIM reports loss yet sees a cash pile grow and AMD deal brings Android apps to Windows 8. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Sep 29, 201245 min

The Two Techies 147: We're Better

Is Nokia's Lumia 920 better than the iPhone 5? Samsung is suing Apple over 8 LTE patents, Facebook given 4 weeks to fully satisfy Irish data commissioner and is there a way out of all the patent madness? If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Sep 23, 201250 min

The Two Techies 146: Stay in the Game

Microsoft cuts branding of Live, HP have to ultimately offer a Smartphone, Samsung, HTC to block US, EU sales of iPhone 5 using LTE patents and Apple's iPhone arrogance could cost in the long term. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Sep 15, 201257 min

The Two Techies 145: iPhone 5 Announcement

On this special episode of The Two Techies, we cover Apple's September 12th event. Along with our predictions and thoughts. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Sep 12, 20121 hr 43 min

The Two Techies 144: Not Yet

Amazon launches new Kindle Fire tablets and e-readers, Nokia announce the Lumia 920, Why Email will never die and will your Smartphone really ever be able to replace your wallet? If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Sep 08, 201252 min

The Two Techies 143: Getting Ahead

Nokia Lumia 920 with PureView revealed and includes 4.5″ display, Amazon Kindle Fire 2 and a new Kindle e-reader coming soon? Apple win their battle with Samsung in court and a newly discovered Java 7 security vulnerability poses risks to Macs. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Sep 01, 201256 min

The Two Techies 142: Here's the Change

Starbucks backs Square for mobile payments in shops, Google's search engine becomes an anti piracy weapon, RIM lay off more workers and Google settles Safari privacy case with the FTC. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Aug 11, 201246 min

The Two Techies 141: Meet the New Google

New CEO turning "Yahoo into Google", Sony scales back expectations for Vita after weak sales performance, RIM looked seriously at Android but didn't want to join the herd and Microsoft's Metro is no longer Metro. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Aug 04, 201250 min

The Two Techies 140: It's a Catastrophe

Valve boss calls Windows 8 a "catastrophe", Microsoft gives Office a 2013 touch-up, Skype denies police surveillance policy change and Apple's reports lower than expected rise in Q3 profits. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Jul 28, 201249 min

The Two Techies 139: A Step in the Right Direction

A massive Apple patent win could kill off Android completely, Microsoft confirms Window's 8 October launch date, Pirate Bay block effectiveness short lived and Yahoo appoints Google's Marissa Mayer as new CEO. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Jul 21, 20121 hr 4 min

The Two Techies 138: We're Better, Not Connected

Will the Nexus 7 lead the way for cheaper priced tablets, Apple releases Mountain Lion to developers, BlackBerry could face lawsuits over delays and O2 mobile users suffer network problems across UK. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Jul 14, 201252 min

The Two Techies 137: This Show is Patent Protected

RIM CEO says nothing is wrong with the company, are Amazon planning an "iPhone rival", could the internet really shut down and iOS to equal Windows "within a year". If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Jul 07, 20121 hr 19 min

The Two Techies 136: Take 434

A roundup of Google I/O, a judge appears skeptical towards government position on Megaupload data and ITC defers ruling on Motorola's Xbox ban. If you enjoy The Two Techies, please subscribe to our other shows at munchtech.tv You can also subscribe to our newsletter at munchtech.tv/newsletter

Jun 30, 201254 min
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