My Tech Opinion

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 networkhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/telstra-are-first-with-their-beta-5g-network/news-story/f593cd8b743ac0ba26967c4efbe13318Speed doesn’t come cheap with new Samsung 5G phonehttps://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/speed-doesnt-come-cheap-with-new-samsung-5g-phone/news-story/7465479531ac2da045e4767e67942470Google to add game changing new feature to Mapshttps://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/google-to-add-game-changing-new-feature-to-maps/news-story/bc04a40f4a92e43b855c41acecfbdbafhttps://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/kogan-in-court-for-alleged-false-or-misleading-discount-advertisementsTelstra 5G is live.Feature Topic: Huawei Banhttps://www.techradar.com/au/news/googles-huawei-android-restrictions-heres-what-it-means-for-youhttps://www.techradar.com/au/news/huawei-may-be-building-an-ark-os-as-it-prepares-fo

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-525542Google 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 serverhttps://www.news.com.au/technology/online/security/instagram-investigates-after-private-details-of-50-million-users-found-on-server/news-story/7818b6a1555159b6c58c516a79bd2e6bFeature Topic: Space RacePrivate Space playershttps://www.alphr.com/space/1003058/private-space-travel-spacex-blue-origin-virgin-galactichttps://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/#7b251aa13319Implications of privati

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 Vodafonehttps://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-opposes-tpg-vodafone-mergerMS Build Conference - 10 Cool Thingshttps://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2019/05/06/10-cool-things-to-check-out-at-microsoft-build-2019/Google I/O - Highlightshttps://www.techradar.com/news/google-io-2019-keynoteFeature Topic: Gig Economyhttps://insightsresources.seek.com.au/gig-economy-changing-world-workhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/abdullahimuhammed/2018/06/28/4-reasons-why-the-gig-economy-will-only-keep-growing-in-numbers/#4482893b11ebLabour rights in a gig economyhttps://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/publications/research-papers/download/36-research-papers/13869-labour-rights-in-the-gig-economy-an-explainerOnline gig economyhttps://smallbiztrends.com/2017/02/gig-websites.htmlExploitative nature of the gig economyhttps://truthout.org/articles/the-exploitative-gig-economy-is-not-the-future-of-work/

Episode 37 - Election Technology PoliciesIn The News:Putin signs controversial bill seen as preparation for internet warfareFacebook bans Milo Yiannopoulous, Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones and for hate speechFeature Topic: Elections - TechnologyElection Tech Policy Scorecard:https://www.innovationaus.com/2019/05/Election-tech-policy-scorecardsNBN 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-technologyLabor 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-b881183786zLibs promise funding for to develop cyber security skillshttps://ia.acs.org.au/article/2019/-156m-boost-for-australian-cyber.htmlLiberal Policieshttps://www.liberal.org.au/our-policiesLabors plan for the NBN:https://alp.org.au/policies/labors-plan-to-improve-the-nbn/ Labors plan for space:https://a

Episode 37 - Electric VehiclesIn The News:Samsung Galaxy Fold is not off to a good start: - (Update) Launch delayedhttps://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/samsung-galaxy-fold-launch-cancelled-with-just-days-to-go-after-bendy-screen-breaks/news-story/0f1b8017e7c3e42a7cf60e6f21d2fee9Phil has an update on FTTC - Technology Choice Program.Feature Topic: Electric VehiclesPros & 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-2019https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/electric-fueltype/?WT.z_srchsrcx=makemodelELECTION: ALP STRATEGY FOR EV’shttps://www.billshorten.com.au/a_strategy_for_a_cleaner_transport_future_monday_1_april_2019https://futureofworking.com/10-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hydrogen-fuel-cells/EV Plug Standards:https://jetcharge.com.au/resources/ev-guide/vehicle-plug-typeshttps://store.jetcharge.com.au/

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-n993806Microsoft 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=onsiteSamsung 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-bulgeON OUR NEXT EPISODE - WE TALK ELECTRIC CARS IN AUSTRALIA

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:Google CEO Appears Before Congress to explain how the internet worksThat’s just crazy’: Telstra CEO says no to free emergency textsCompetition watchdog flags consumer concerns over proposed merger between TPG and VodafoneCommBank Back flips and is going to offer Apple Pay.Feature Topic: Online Book Publishinghttps://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_UShttps://reedsy.com/https://www.ingramspark.com/features

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 quidditchThe 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-antiHuawei’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/3b21232a660689aa53cf5da737e4865fTelstra 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/9370769a15779c22cd3de5d2d2aa389bMicrosoft looking to kill edge and replace with a browser based on chromiumhttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-building-chromium-powered-web-browser-windows-10Feature Topic: Christmas Gifts for the Geek

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-musicGuide to Itunes:https://www.apple.com/au/itunes/working-itunes/sell-content/music-faq.html3rd Party Aggregators:https://itunespartner.apple.com/en/music/partnersearchAustralian Independent Record Labelshttps://www.air.org.au/Independent Music study/articlehttps://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/Amcoshttp://apraamcos.com.au/music-creators/writer-portal/registering-works/Registering Works with PPCAhttp://www.ppca.com.au/artists-home-/register-as-an-artist/http://www.ppca.com.au/IgnitionSuite/uploads/docs/PNOTICE%20NEW%20ADDRESS.pdf

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about Online Gambling!They also talked about:Apple backs down to the mighty TWiTFacebook admit to using a PR company to push their propogandahttps://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/11/elliot-schrage-on-definers/Labor wins the victorian state election.Feature Topic: Online Gamblinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_gamblinghttps://www.australiangambling.lv/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-28/online-gambling-addictions-among-young-men-dramatic-increase/6504282https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-42362194https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi088https://www.casino.org/australia/guide/Need Help?https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/gambling-addictionhttps://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/problem-gambling

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-solarhttps://www.solarquotes.com.au/https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/residential/support/vic-solarSolar 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.htmlVictorian Government - Election Pledge solar rebates:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-19/victorians-to-get-half-price-solar-panels-in-government-scheme/10137484COST OF SOLAR: https://www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/solar-power-for-homes-australia-worth-it-2018

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

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/

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 2018https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6195Comments and Public Submissions record.https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/consultations/assistance-and-access-bill-2018Information 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/

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.

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about the home data backupsFeature Topic: BackupsTop backup software:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_backup_softwarehttps://cloud.google.com/storage/pricinghttps://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201238https://www.dropbox.com/buy?_tk=individual_hero_buttonhttps://products.office.com/en-au/onedrive-for-business/compare-onedrive-for-business-planshttps://www.techradar.com/au/news/best-backup-software

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 4https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apple-2018-keynote-announcements-iphone-xs-xs-max-/1100-6461715/Feature Topic - eSportseSports - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESportsWhat is eSports? A look at an explosive billion-dollar industryhttps://edition.cnn.com/2018/08/27/us/esports-what-is-video-game-professional-league-madden-trnd/index.htmlThousands flock to Melbourne eSports Openhttp://www.adnews.com.au/news/thousands-flock-to-melbourne-esports-openThe Crossover: Why sports brands are chasing esports viewers and spending millions to reach themhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDGqFadt5UYNigel Smart on entering sports business and esportshttps://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/adelaide-crows-nigel-smart/AFL club Essendon strives for

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 Trillionhttps://money.cnn.com/2018/09/04/technology/amazon-1-trillion/index.htmlElon Musk smokes weed on a Podcast & shares take a divehttps://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/tech-billionaire-elon-musk-smokes-marijuana-and-drinks-whiskey-on-podcast/news-story/b228f58547f797e012c26074b959435eBritish Airways hackedhttps://mashable.com/article/british-airways-hack-credit-cards/Iphone/Watch launch - Do we care?Of course we do! (well Phil does).Feature Topic: Running a Small IT BusinessWe are joined by our special guest - Glenn Goodman from Aussie Tech Heads.https://aussietechheads.com.au/

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about the Raspberry Pi - Mini Computer!They also talked about:Facebook Watchhttps://www.facebook.com/watchGoogle Pixel 3 Available Now (sort of)https://9to5google.com/2018/08/22/exclusive-ukrainian-black-market-dealer-pixel-3-xl-leaks/Foxtel Increases Prices - 1st time in 2 yearshttps://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/tv/foxtel-increases-prices-as-sports-and-technology-investment-rises-20180903-h14vptFeature Topic: Raspberry PiWhat is a Raspberry Pi?https://www.raspberrypi.org/Uses:Top 33 useshttp://www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/21862/raspberry-pi-top-31-projects-to-try-yourself-1I’ll start with Network Monitoring - My Draytek supports mirroring too.https://chandanduttachowdhury.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/home-network-traffic-analysis-with-a-raspberry-pi-3-a-netgear-switch-and-ntop/Pi-Cadehttps://core-electronics.com.au/pimoroni-picade.htmlRasPBXhttp://www.raspberry-asterisk.org/Pi-Holehttps://pi-hole.net/

On this episode of My Tech Opinion, Phil and Shayne talked about Network Attached Storage devices….They also talked about:TPG in merger talks with Vodafonehttps://www.businessinsider.com.au/tpg-telecom-merger-vodafone-hutchison-2018-8Huawei banned from building 5G networks in australia.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-23/huawei-banned-from-providing-5g-mobile-technology-australia/10155438Feature Topic: Network Attached Storagehttps://au.pcmag.com/network-attached-storage-nas-reviews/12459/guide/the-best-nas-network-attached-storage-devices-of-2018Freenashttp://www.freenas.org/https://www.how2shout.com/tools/best-free-open-source-nas-software.htmlRAID Optionshttps://au.pcmag.com/storage-devices-reviews/8620/feature/raid-levels-explainedThings you can do with your NAS.https://nascompares.com/2017/07/15/15-fun-things-you-can-do-with-your-nas-besides-plex-why-you-need-a-nas-in-your-life/Drives to use with NAShttps://www.windowscentral.com/these-hard-drives-should-be-considered-any-nashttps://nascompares.com/201