My Tech Opinion

Shayne Johnston and Phil Edwards bring you My Tech Opinion, a program that takes a longer look at whats happening in the world of tech. Each episode Shayne and Phil take a brief look at the latest in tech news and then take a deeper look into a technology based topic. They will be joined at times by experts in the field to give their view on whats happening in their world. Episodes will appear weekly!

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Episodes (41)

No 5G for you!!! - The Huawei Ban

On this episode of My Tech Opinion - Phil and Shayne talk about the Huawei Ban and what it means.

In The News:

Telstra are first with their ‘beta’ 5G network

https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/telstra-are-first-with-their-beta-5g-network/news-story/f593cd8b743ac0ba26967c4efbe13318

Speed doesn’t come cheap with new Samsung 5G phone

https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/speed-doesnt-come-cheap-with-new-samsung-5g-phone/news-story/7465479531ac2da045e4767e67942470

Google to add game changing new feature to Maps

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/google-to-add-game-changing-new-feature-to-maps/news-story/bc04a40f4a92e43b855c41acecfbdbaf

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/kogan-in-court-for-alleged-false-or-misleading-discount-advertisements

Telstra 5G is live.

Feature Topic: Huawei Ban

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/googles-huawei-android-restrictions-heres-what-it-means-for-you

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/huawei-may-be-building-an-ark-os-as-it-prepares-for-life-after-android

Telstra Responds to Ban

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2019/05/telstra-responds-to-huawei-ban/

China has no good options for retaliating against Trump’s Huawei ban

https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/29/18637291/huawei-ban-trump-trade-war-china-united-states-tariffs

Huawei Founder

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/i-will-ignore-him-billionaire-huawei-founder-takes-aim-at-laughable-trump-20190527-p51rrn.html

en-usJune 11, 2019

Come fly with me, come fly, lets fly away! - The Space Race.

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about the private space race (from an australian perspective)

In The News:

Telstra to offer 5G connectivity…. But its only free for the first year.

https://www.itnews.com.au/news/telstra-to-offer-free-5g-connectivity-for-first-year-525542

Google has revoked Huawei’s Android Licence. But its back… for now.

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-revoke-huawei-android-ban-blacklist/

Instagram investigates after private details of 50 million users found on server

https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/security/instagram-investigates-after-private-details-of-50-million-users-found-on-server/news-story/7818b6a1555159b6c58c516a79bd2e6b

Feature Topic: Space Race

Private Space players

https://www.alphr.com/space/1003058/private-space-travel-spacex-blue-origin-virgin-galactic

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/

Pro’s and Con’s of privatising space.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/04/04/the-pros-and-cons-of-privatizing-space-exploration/#7b251aa13319

Implications of privatising space.

https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/news/1619-the-implications-of-the-privatization-of-space

How will private space travel transform NASA

https://www.space.com/42113-nasa-future-private-spaceflight.html

Australian Space Agency

https://www.industry.gov.au/strategies-for-the-future/australian-space-agency

They are responsible for regulation:

https://www.industry.gov.au/regulation-and-standards/space-regulation

Australian Industry Group:

https://www.spaceindustry.com.au/

Australian Businesses:

Gilmour Space Technologies:

https://www.gspacetech.com/launch-vehicles

Black Sky Aerospace

https://bsaero.space/

en-usJune 03, 2019

Giggidy Giggidy - The Gig Economy

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about the Gig Economy!

In The News:

The ACCC Blocks the Merger of TPG and Vodafone

https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-opposes-tpg-vodafone-merger

MS Build Conference - 10 Cool Things

https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2019/05/06/10-cool-things-to-check-out-at-microsoft-build-2019/

Google I/O - Highlights

https://www.techradar.com/news/google-io-2019-keynote

Feature Topic: Gig Economy

https://insightsresources.seek.com.au/gig-economy-changing-world-work

https://www.forbes.com/sites/abdullahimuhammed/2018/06/28/4-reasons-why-the-gig-economy-will-only-keep-growing-in-numbers/#4482893b11eb

Labour rights in a gig economy

https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/publications/research-papers/download/36-research-papers/13869-labour-rights-in-the-gig-economy-an-explainer

Online gig economy

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/02/gig-websites.html

Exploitative nature of the gig economy

https://truthout.org/articles/the-exploitative-gig-economy-is-not-the-future-of-work/

en-usMay 31, 2019

I have a massive election...... - Australian technology related election promises.

Episode 37 - Election Technology Policies

In The News:

Putin signs controversial bill seen as preparation for internet warfare

Facebook bans Milo Yiannopoulous, Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones and for hate speech

Feature Topic: Elections - Technology

Election Tech Policy Scorecard:

https://www.innovationaus.com/2019/05/Election-tech-policy-scorecards

NBN outlook post election:

https://finance.nine.com.au/2019/04/12/09/22/news-national-the-current-state-of-the-nbn-and-what-the-federal-election-means-for-australian-internet-technology

Labor promises to fund block chain academy in perth:

https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-election-2019/federal-election-2019-labor-pledges-funding-for-blockchain-academy-in-perth-ng-b881183786z

Libs promise funding for to develop cyber security skills

https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2019/-156m-boost-for-australian-cyber.html

Liberal Policies

https://www.liberal.org.au/our-policies

Labors plan for the NBN:

https://alp.org.au/policies/labors-plan-to-improve-the-nbn/

Labors plan for space:

https://alp.org.au/policies/australia-in-space/

Labors plan for national centre for AI\

https://alp.org.au/policies/labors-plan-for-a-national-centre-for-ai-excellence/

Labors plan for cleaner cheaper renewable energy:

https://alp.org.au/policies/cheaper-cleaner-renewable-energy/

Battery Metal Manufacturing

https://alp.org.au/policies/battery-metal-manufacturing/

Labors plan top uncap university places:

https://alp.org.au/policies/more-university-places/

Greens Policies:

https://greens.org.au/platform/public-ownership#telecomms

en-usMay 15, 2019

I've been charged with a volt. - Electric Cars!

Episode 37 - Electric Vehicles

In The News:

Samsung Galaxy Fold is not off to a good start: - (Update) Launch delayed

https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/samsung-galaxy-fold-launch-cancelled-with-just-days-to-go-after-bendy-screen-breaks/news-story/0f1b8017e7c3e42a7cf60e6f21d2fee9

Phil has an update on FTTC - Technology Choice Program.

Feature Topic: Electric Vehicles

Pros & Cons of EV's: https://www.energysage.com/electric-vehicles/101/pros-and-cons-electric-cars/

EV Availability in Australia: https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/electric-vehicles-coming-to-australia-in-2019

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/electric-fueltype/?WT.z_srchsrcx=makemodel

ELECTION: ALP STRATEGY FOR EV’s

https://www.billshorten.com.au/a_strategy_for_a_cleaner_transport_future_monday_1_april_2019

https://futureofworking.com/10-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hydrogen-fuel-cells/

EV Plug Standards:

https://jetcharge.com.au/resources/ev-guide/vehicle-plug-types

https://store.jetcharge.com.au/

en-usMay 03, 2019

Back by unpopular demand. YOU CANT GET RID OF US. - Random Chat.

Phil and Shayne are back. Finally.

We talk about where we have been, what we are doing and whats in store for My Tech Opinion.

We also talked about:

In The News:

Julian Assange has been kicked out of the equadorian embassy in london. Whats Next for him? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/what-s-next-julian-assange-after-ecuadorian-embassy-eviction-n993806
Microsoft moves Edge to Chromium based browser. - https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/04/15/microsofts-edge-browser-reborn-after-chromium-makeover/
Phil’s NBN Experiences - TCP/HFC etc..
Facebook continue to be naughty - https://mashable.com/article/facebook-email-password-uploaded/?utm_campaign=hp-hh-pri&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=onsite
Samsung Galaxy Fold is not off to a good start: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulge

ON OUR NEXT EPISODE - WE TALK ELECTRIC CARS IN AUSTRALIA

en-usApril 24, 2019

This podcast is a real page turner...... Self Publishing Books.

On the final episode of My Tech Opinion for 2019, Phil and Shayne talked about publishing your own book in an online world.

Here are a few links for some extra reading:

In The News:

Feature Topic: Online Book Publishing

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/06/how-to-self-publish-a-book/

https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/how-to-self-publish-bestseller/

https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US

https://reedsy.com/

https://www.ingramspark.com/features

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en-usDecember 17, 2018

Whats goodies does the man with the big red sack have for you this year? - Christmas Tech Guide

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne discuss tech gift ideas for this coming festive season.

They also talked about:

Is KAYO worth it? No EPL, no badminton, no synchronised swimming, no drone racing, no e-sports, no quidditch

The Access and assurance bill passed through parliament and people are worried:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/joshtaylor/heres-why-you-should-be-worried-about-the-new-anti

Huawei’s CFO arrested https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/huaweis-global-cfo-arrested-for-allegedly-violating-us-sanctions-on-iran-reports/news-story/3b21232a660689aa53cf5da737e4865f

Telstra shows off 5G including prototype phone https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/telstra-touts-new-5g-milestones-including-prototype-smartphone/news-story/9370769a15779c22cd3de5d2d2aa389b

Microsoft looking to kill edge and replace with a browser based on chromium

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-building-chromium-powered-web-browser-windows-10

Feature Topic: Christmas Gifts for the Geek in your life

Under $100

Beneve Smart Doorbell $69.54 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07G2B79D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_-lmdCb26KE3CY
Dashcam https://www.amazon.com.au/Blueskysea-B1W-Recorder-Rotatable-Recording/dp/B0773FXVKL/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1544344874&sr=1-13

$100 - $300

Google Home Hub $199 https://www.jbhifi.com.au/google/google-home-hub-charcoal/343404/
Lenovo Smart Display $299 https://www.jbhifi.com.au/lenovo/lenovo-smart-display-10-white-bamboo/339801/
PlayStation Classic - https://www.harveynorman.com.au/sony-playstation-classic-console.html $149
https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/playstation-classic/#playstation-classic-content-par-section-copy-1991465353

$300 - $1000

ANKI VECTOR https://www.anki.com/en-au/vector $449
DJI OSMO POCKET - https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket $599
Sony Wireless headphones: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/sony-wh-1000xm3-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones.html $399
Sonos Beam Soundbar - https://www.jbhifi.com.au/sonos/sonos-beam-compact-smart-soundbar-black/312449/ $595
For the better half: https://www.dyson.com.au/haircare/haircare-category-page.aspx#dkVfB97eoWMgtPC8.97
DJI Spark Flymore Combo $759 https://www.jbhifi.com.au/drones-robotics/all-drones/dji/dji-spark-drone-fly-more-combo-alpine-white/720999/

Over $1000

OnePlus 6T $1219 https://www.amazon.com.au/OnePlus-6T-Dual-SIM-128GB-Smartphone/dp/B07HHG6CXS/ref=zg_bs_4885143051_90?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WA962MM9P41V18HP950H
AN OLED TV: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/lg/lg-c8-65-4k-uhd-ai-smart-oled-tv/633622/
Tesla Model 3 (technically this is over $1000) https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/model3
Temi Personal Robot $1499 https://www.robotemi.com/

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en-usDecember 10, 2018

Internet killed the video star. (who killed the radio star) - Online Music Publishing

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about publishing music online. This includes streaming services, copyright and all that sort of jazz!

Links discussed:

https://www.tunecore.com/

Guide to Spotify:

https://artists.spotify.com/guide/your-music

Guide to Itunes:

https://www.apple.com/au/itunes/working-itunes/sell-content/music-faq.html

3rd Party Aggregators:

https://itunespartner.apple.com/en/music/partnersearch

Australian Independent Record Labels

https://www.air.org.au/

Independent Music study/article

https://www.theindustryobserver.com.au/independent-music-market/

Getting airplay- Air It (for community Broadcasters)

https://amrap.wufoo.com/forms/airit-content-application-form/

Registering works with Apra/Amcos

http://apraamcos.com.au/music-creators/writer-portal/registering-works/

Registering Works with PPCA

http://www.ppca.com.au/artists-home-/register-as-an-artist/

http://www.ppca.com.au/IgnitionSuite/uploads/docs/PNOTICE%20NEW%20ADDRESS.pdf

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en-usDecember 02, 2018

You gotta know when to hold them.... know when to fold them - Online Gambling

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about Online Gambling!

They also talked about:

Apple backs down to the mighty TWiT

Facebook admit to using a PR company to push their propoganda

https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/11/elliot-schrage-on-definers/

Labor wins the victorian state election.

Feature Topic: Online Gambling

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_gambling

https://www.australiangambling.lv/

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-28/online-gambling-addictions-among-young-men-dramatic-increase/6504282

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-42362194

https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi088

https://www.casino.org/australia/guide/

Need Help?

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/gambling-addiction

https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/problem-gambling

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en-usNovember 26, 2018

I got 99kwh but a bill aint one. - Solar Power

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about Solar Power and is it worth it, what do you need and what are the alternatives?

http://www.build.com.au/pros-cons-solar

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/

https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/residential/support/vic-solar

Solar Rebates - WA:

https://www.infiniteenergy.com.au/about-solar-power/govt-incentives/

Is solar a bad thing? Ie: too much iinto the grid?

https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/too-much-of-a-good-thing-solar-power-surge-is-flooding-the-grid-20180606-p4zjs7.html

Victorian Government - Election Pledge solar rebates:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-19/victorians-to-get-half-price-solar-panels-in-government-scheme/10137484

COST OF SOLAR: https://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/solar-power-for-homes-australia-worth-it-2018

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en-usNovember 18, 2018

I'm sorry for droning on... Imma let you finish.... but... - Drones

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk about drones.

Also... they chatted about.

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en-usNovember 07, 2018

I am the very model of a modern major influencer! - Annaliese Gann - Model & Influencer

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talk to Annaliese Gann, Model and Influencer on her experiences of having a high social media profile and what that means for her modelling career and working as a social media influencer.

You can find Annaliese here:

https://www.instagram.com/annaliesegann/

https://www.curvyconfidenceco.com/

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en-usNovember 05, 2018

I've got the key, I've got the secret! - Encryption Laws

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about the Australian governments proposed “encryption laws” and what it means for you.

Feature Topic: Australia’s Proposed Encryption Laws.

The Bill - The Assistance and Access Bill 2018

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6195

Comments and Public Submissions record.

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/consultations/assistance-and-access-bill-2018

Information and comments about proposed Australian Encryption Laws:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/australias-anti-encryption-law-will-merely-relocate-the-backdoors-expert/

https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/03/apple-australia-encryption-law-2/

https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/645175/federal-govt-releases-proposed-reform-encryption-laws/

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en-usNovember 04, 2018

Video Killed the Radio Star - Community Radio

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Shayne joins Phil in the 3WBC studios where Phil is a volunteer.

They talk about a few of the things it takes to get a community radio station on the air.

visit www.3wbc.org.au for more information about 94.1FM 3WBC in Melbourne.

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en-usOctober 29, 2018

I'm feeling a little backed up.... maybe fibre can help! - Backups

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about the home data backups

Feature Topic: Backups

Top backup software:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_backup_software

https://cloud.google.com/storage/pricing

https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201238

https://www.dropbox.com/buy?_tk=individual_hero_button

https://products.office.com/en-au/onedrive-for-business/compare-onedrive-for-business-plans

https://www.techradar.com/au/news/best-backup-software

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en-usOctober 14, 2018

You're telling me I can be a professional athlete without leaving my couch? - eSports

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Shayne welcomes special guest host Daniel Olivares and they talked about eSports and where the growing phenomenon sits in todays society.

They also talked about:

Apple 2018 Keynote Announcements: iPhone XS, XS Max, XR Release Dates And Prices; Watch 4

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apple-2018-keynote-announcements-iphone-xs-xs-max-/1100-6461715/

Feature Topic - eSports

eSports - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESports

What is eSports? A look at an explosive billion-dollar industry

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/08/27/us/esports-what-is-video-game-professional-league-madden-trnd/index.html

Thousands flock to Melbourne eSports Open

http://www.adnews.com.au/news/thousands-flock-to-melbourne-esports-open

The Crossover: Why sports brands are chasing esports viewers and spending millions to reach them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDGqFadt5UY

Nigel Smart on entering sports business and esports

https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/adelaide-crows-nigel-smart/

AFL club Essendon strives for glory and fame in e-Sports' League of Legends

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-26/inside-afl-essendon-bombers-esports-league-of-legends-esports/9905634

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en-usSeptember 28, 2018

IT's business time! - IT Based Small Business

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about running your own IT based small business with Glenn Goodman from Aussie Tech Heads. They also talked about podcasting, web hosting and all manner of topics.

They also talked about:

Amazon hits a Trillion

https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/04/technology/amazon-1-trillion/index.html

Elon Musk smokes weed on a Podcast & shares take a dive

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/tech-billionaire-elon-musk-smokes-marijuana-and-drinks-whiskey-on-podcast/news-story/b228f58547f797e012c26074b959435e

British Airways hacked

https://mashable.com/article/british-airways-hack-credit-cards/

Iphone/Watch launch - Do we care?