Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News

What was the best smartphone of 2015? What was the best tech news? Was the worst news the NBN, or something else? Special guest Finder.com.au Editor In Chief Angus Kidman joins us as we look over the year in technology, and forwards to 2016. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAUSubscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss  

Has Apple admitted that the iPhone's battery life sucks? Is Google's new family music plan the right deal for your home? Who is really behind Bitcoin? Special guest News Corp national technology editor, Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman  

Foxtel has a plan to block access to piracy sites -- but will it make a difference? Meanwhile, there's some great mobile data deals available right now, but is this the beginning of a mobile data price war? All this, and much more, including Zuckerberg's charity change of heart and the latest NBN Snafu in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.    

The NBN might be forced to scrap Optus' flaky cable broadband network, in a case of buyer beware. Meanwhile the Nine Network has launched its high-definition simulcast and spawned "9Life" - 24-hour reality TV channel that no-one remembers asking for. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.  

Apple and Microsoft both have "Pro" tablets they're trying to convince us are the future of computing -- but are either of them worth buying? Meanwhile, Australian Free to Air broadcasters are jumping into live online broadcasting -- but who's watching? All this and more in the latest episode of the all-new, Audio-only, now-weekly Vertical Hold! Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

The new Nexus 6P and 5X smartphones have arrived, with a premium build and price tags to match. We also get hands-on with PlayStation VR and HTC Vive in the race to bring Virtual Reality to the lounge room.   All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.   Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcast YouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold/id778332183 RSS: http://verticalholdau.libsyn.com/rss There's also an audio-only version iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513 RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

Telstra's finally got a replacement for the T-Box courtesy of Roku, but Apple is waiting in the wings with a redesigned and significantly more powerful Apple TV model. Which one deserves space under your TV? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidmanFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU Subscribe to the vodcastYouTube: youtube.com/VerticalHoldAU/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold/id778332183RSS: http://verticalholdau.libsyn.com/rss There's also an audio-only versioniTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold-audio/id971993513RSS: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 are big -- but are they worth it? Belkin's put a premium price on its WeMo Insight Switch --but will it save you power?        All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.       *** Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au - creators of Skippa with automatic advert skipping       Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman       Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU  

The Copyright amendment bill is now law, but will it change anything? Telstra's taken its public Wi-Fi live for its customers as Telstra Air, but is it really good value for anyone but Telstra?    All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.   Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au - creators of Skippa with automatic advert skipping   Follow us on Twitter: @verticalholdau, @adam_turner, @alexkidman   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VerticalHoldAU   Subscribe here on YouTube, or via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vertical-hold/id778332183 or RSS for Android/WP/Blackberry: http://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com/rss

The Dallas Buyers Club LLC victory over iiNet is a landmark for Australian law, but with the incoming three strikes piracy framework, will those targeted by it be the unluckiest downloaders down under? Adam takes a close look at HBO Now, not launching in Australia any time soon. Meanwhile, Microsoft's announced the Surface 3, but Alex isn't sure who it's for. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, where we channel surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

Netflix Australia has finally launched, but was it worth the wait? Award winning journalists Adam Turner and Alex Kidman look over the Australian streaming landscape, considering whether Netflix is automatically a "win" for Aussie consumers, whether Stan, Presto and Quickflix are out of the game, and what the future holds for Foxtel. Also, Alex talks a lot about sport, which isn't usual for him. Added bonus: Guest Starring Cyril. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

Will the proposed Anti-Piracy code crack the piracy problem -- and how can you have your say? Will Metadata collection invade your privacy, or is it a fait accompli? Also in this episode, Alex and Adam discuss Vodafone's new sharing data deals, Gemalto's allegedly cracked SIMs, the new NBN HFC deal and much, much more. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

Is your Smart TV snitching on you? How sweet is the new Raspberry Pi 2? Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

2015 sees the Australian streaming media landscape explode with new competitors. Who's going to win the streaming war, and who's going to lose? Meanwhile, Microsoft's announced HoloLens, the MTM NBN inches closer to reality, Apple Watch has a release date and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, as Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

CES 2015 brought out the tech heavy hitters. Who's winning the TV war between OLED and LED? Will Apple's HomeKit conquer the smarthome? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold, as Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

It's the time of the year to open the fancy envelopes and decide which tech products were best, as we present the first annual Vertical Hold Technology awards. Whose tablet was best? Whose smartphone? Who's taking home the dreaded brown gong for worst technology product or decision? All this, plus NBN HFC sales, Piratebay of The Carribbean and much more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

Have you won the NBN lottery? Are smart lightbulbs a bright idea? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold as Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture. Sponsored by IceTV http://icetv.com.au "The coolest way to experience Free-to-Air TV"

It's our one year anniversary special, and to celebrate, Netflix is coming down under! OK, maybe that's not the reason, but Adam has ideas on how free to air TV could fight back -- but won't. Meanwhile, Alex investigates the value of buying your phone outright versus signing up for a contract in light of a number of new premium phones hitting the market. All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold!

Which gadgets deserve and spot on your wrist? What exactly is the PlayStation TV? Australian technology journalists Alex Kidman and Adam Turner channel-surf through the headlines in search of the big picture.

Will HBO going online prove fatal for Foxtel Play? OS X Yosemite is here (and it's free!) but does that mean that you should jump in and install it? Both Google and Apple have new tablets they want you to buy, but which one is the better bet? All this and more in the latest episode of Vertical Hold!