226: The 2018 Upgradies
Dec 31, 2018•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 226
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Episode description
As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Fifth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2018, take the input of more than a thousand Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.
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Upgradies.com – Check out every winner and runner-up in Upgradies History!
Nominations: Best Overall iOS App- Typeset In The Future, by Dave Addey
- The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter
- The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal
- Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou
- An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, by Hank Green
- Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda
- The Continued Convergence of Tech Companies and Streaming Media
- SpaceX Tesla Roadster Launch
- Facebook’s Privacy Scandals
- Bloomberg’s ‘Big Hack’ Story
Lifetime Achievement Award: ATP
Lifetime Achievement Award: The Flop House
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