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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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Episodes

The Two Techies 225: One Winner

Yosemite and iOS 8 announced at WWDC 2014 along with a string of other announcements, Amazon's rumoured phone event announced and Verizon battle with Netflix over streaming quality warnings. 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!

Jun 07, 20141 hr

The Two Techies 224: Always Alert

Google's self-driving car goes a step further with no steering wheel or pedals, a Microsoft Smartwatch could integrate across multiple platforms and Open Source crypto TrueCrypt disappears with a suspicious cloud of mystery. 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!

May 31, 201453 min

The Two Techies 223: Helpful Edward!

eBay database hack causes users to panic, Microsoft unveils a larger Surface Pro, the FCC approves a plan to allow for paid priority on the Internet and the EU backs the "right to be forgotten". 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!

May 24, 201450 min

The Two Techies 222: Listen Up

A flying 3D printer could play a key role in future emergencies, huge technology giants lead a coalition to take a stand against the FCC on net neutrality and Sony unveils a cassette tape that can hold 64,750,000 songs. 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!

May 10, 201455 min

The Two Techies 221: Tongue Tied

Google and Netflix to fight against the FCC’s net neutrality plan, Sony predicts a bigger full-year loss and Microsoft change their mind. 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!

May 04, 201450 min

The Two Techies 220: No Hard Feelings

The Lytro Illum puts a new focus on digital photography, HTC step their marketing up and Apple’s iPad sales drop below expectations. 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!

Apr 29, 201459 min

The Two Techies 219: Seconds Away

Nanotechnology promises to charge mobile phones in 30 seconds, the Galaxy S5's fingerprint scanner has been hacked and is it time for an entirely encrypted internet. 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!

Apr 21, 201454 min

The Two Techies 218: Arrow Through the Heart

"Heartbleed" opens two-thirds of the Web to eavesdropping, a cheap 3D printer raises $1 million on the first day of crowdfunding and Internet Ad revenues surpass Broadcast TV's for the first time. 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!

Apr 12, 20141 hr 3 min

The Two Techies 217: Virtual Farmville

Is it the end for Moore's Law? BlackBerry announces yet another staggering loss, Facebook buys Oculus VR for $2 billion with no clear reasoning and HTC announce the latest iteration of their flagship phone. 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!

Mar 29, 201458 min

The Two Techies 216: It's a Winner

Google announce Android Wear, Nokia and Mozilla battle for emerging markets and will cheap batteries revolutionise devices of the future? 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!

Mar 22, 201456 min

The Two Techies 215: Hero to Zero

Microsoft is a "2.5 trick pony" according to Steve Ballmer, Apple's iOS in the car is announced and in less than a decade, phone memory cards have gone from 128MB to 128GB. 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!

Mar 16, 201459 min

The Two Techies 214: Attempt Two

Super-fast internet is coming super-slowly, the truth about the decline of PC’s and Samsung tries again with new watches. 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!

Mar 04, 201459 min

The Two Techies 213: Pocket Change

Facebook buys WhatsApp for $16 billion, does hardware need to be more resilient to hacks as we use more and more connected devices and Ubuntu phones to ship this year from two manufacturers. 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!

Feb 22, 20141 hr 1 min

The Two Techies 212: No Experience Necessary

Nokia to release an Android phone in emerging markets, is Facebook’s core revenue stream flawed? Unlocking your phone is still considered a crime one year after it was announced and a UK coding initiative gets off to a rocky start. 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!

Feb 15, 201458 min

The Two Techies 211: Sinking Ship

Microsoft announce Satya Nadella as their new CEO, Dell rumoured to layoff over 15,000 employees, Sony sells its VAIO PC business and Facebook celebrates 10 years. 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!

Feb 09, 201448 min

The Two Techies 210: Your Problem Now

Google sells Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $2.91bn, Nintendo stick to their plan and say they will not release their games on smartphones, Smartphone sales top one billion in 2013 alone and is it the end of the road for the iPod? 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!

Feb 01, 20141 hr 1 min

The Two Techies 209: In a Box

A spurious study from a university says that Facebook will lose 80% of it's users in the next few years, Tim Cook comments on the NSA's survellience, fastest ever broadband passes tests and plans for a new "people-powered" net face scrutiny. 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 25, 201454 min

The Two Techies 208: Flying the Nest

Recommendations from the NSA Reform, Google buys Nest Labs for $3.2 Billion, Smart Appliances being used in botnets hinting at a uncertain future for smart appliances and Windows 9 rumours begin to heat up. 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 18, 20141 hr 11 min

The Two Techies 207: Too Little, Too Late

The latest news, releases and announcements from CES 2014, Intel's Mike Bell on what is wrong with wearable technology and HP to release new Android smartphone in a bid to re-enter the market. 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 12, 201458 min

The Two Techies 206: Shattered Glass

Google Glass is doomed according to some, digital cameras are being killed by smartphones once again, Acer announces a 27" All-in-one desktop running Android and more. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 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 05, 20141 hr 5 min

The Two Techies 205: Tick Tock

Why battery life should be the new smartphone battleground, UK Banks to accept smartphone photos of cheques, Windows XP will become a hacker's dream in 2014 and Amazon release staggering holiday period figures. Thank you for your continued listenership and support throughout 2013, we wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! 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 i...

Dec 28, 20131 hr 1 min

The Two Techies 204: A Spiralling Loss

Will Facebook ever lose it's appeal? UK Internet filters begin to roll out and face criticism from consumers, T-Mobiles offering to customers moving from rival carriers and Blackberry announce a devastating loss. Christmas is here! Join us for our 2013, 4th annual Christmas Gift Guide. We talk through some of the most popular gifts for this holiday season, along with some unconventional and original ideas; over at munchtech.tv/giftguide2013. Also, join us in celebrating our 200th episode of The ...

Dec 21, 20131 hr 8 min

The Two Techies 203: Left in the Dark

Nokia offer an angry Samsung customer a Lumia after his S4 catches fire whilst charging, AT&T offer gigabit service with a catch, a simple Android flashlight app is caught sharing private data and Twitter scraps their blocking changes. Christmas is here! Join us for our 2013, 4th annual Christmas Gift Guide. We talk through some of the most popular gifts for this holiday season, along with some unconventional and original ideas; over at munchtech.tv/giftguide2013. Also, join us in celebratin...

Dec 14, 20131 hr 3 min

The Two Techies 202: There in 30 Minutes

Microsoft say they're not going to keep three Windows platforms, the Xbox One suffers drive glitches, Nokia expands in the low end with the Lumia 525 and Amazon says drone deliveries are the future. Christmas is here! Join us for our 2013, 4th annual Christmas Gift Guide. We talk through some of the most popular gifts for this holiday season, along with some unconventional and original ideas; over at munchtech.tv/giftguide2013. Also, join us in celebrating our 200th episode of The Two Techies! B...

Dec 07, 20131 hr 7 min

The Two Techies 201: Christmas Gift Guide 2013

Christmas is here! Join us for our 2013, 4th annual Christmas Gift Guide. We talk through some of the most popular gifts for this holiday season, along with some unconventional and original ideas. Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

Dec 01, 20131 hr 13 min

The Two Techies 200: Connection Successful

Join us in celebrating the 200th episode of The Two Techies as we look over our best moments, old stories, bloopers alongside other celebratory segments alongside the week’s technology news. Thank you for your continued listenership and support over the past 200 episodes, we truly appreciate it and look forward to the next 200!

Nov 30, 20131 hr 25 min

The Two Techies 199: Back in Business

Yahoo say they will encrypt all users' personal data, Microsoft to announce new CEO before Christmas, PC sales to stabilise at the start of early 2014 and Apple said to be building a 12.9" iPad 'Pro'. 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!

Nov 23, 201358 min

The Two Techies 198: Measuring Success

All of the news from Apple’s event which took place during the week, has the iPhone 5c been as successful as Apple hoped, Nokia reveals phablets and tablets and will Google continue to keep burning money on Motorola and if so, why? 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!

Oct 28, 20131 hr

The Two Techies 197: Samsung Vs. The World

Nokia's Ex-CEO says he knows why Nokia failed with the smartphone, Samsung is forced to end patent wars, Argos the UK highstreet retailer to battle Tesco and sell their own tablet and BlackBerry says they aren't failing yet. 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!

Oct 19, 20131 hr 10 min

The Two Techies 196: Nothing to Lose

Facebook's privacy saga returns, will the "dark web" evolve? John Sculley says Apple should buy big companies, a possible problem for the iPhone 5c and the Nexus 5. 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!

Oct 12, 20131 hr 5 min
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