feed01.fireside.fm Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:49:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) 361 Podcast https://www.361podcast.com Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:45:03 +0000 The iTunes 5★ reviewed podcast that reviewers call it "A great British spin on the world of tech", "Informing and entertaining" and "the best tech podcast by far…" en-gb © 2025 Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod episodic A podcast about mobile technology and the world around it. 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The iTunes 5★ reviewed podcast that reviewers call it "A great British spin on the world of tech", "Informing and entertaining" and "the best tech podcast by far…" no mobile, cell, technology, wireless, Mobile Industry Review,All About Symbian, All About Windows Phone, Ben Smith, Ewan Macleod, Rafe Blandford, discussion, 361 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod podcast@361podcast.com yes Support the show! Everything (ish) we missed in 2023 [S21E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e07 b7346cfb-f9a8-447c-ba63-15d620358e26 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team catch-up on listener's emails and review all (well, some) of the topics they didn't get to in 2023. 1:04:06 no All did not 'go well' and the episode was not published between Christmas and New Year. Thank you to editor Mark who continues to fix broken audio with patience far beyond what we deserve. This week the team cover topics they missed during 2023 and catch-up on listener's emails: * Beeper Mini: Why is there a market for an iMessage on Android? (update: it's effectively been abandoned since recording). * Apple Watch Ultra 2: - Ben likes his, especially the bigger / brighter screen. * Mark's email about our mobile network episode: Questions whether much brand loyalty is based on out-of-date perceptions from earlier in their life. Rafe says it's very hard for brands to move customers' perception of them. * 'Brain stuff'. * New year's resolutions: Brain training, checking your subscriptions, Zoe health stuff and time blocking * Matt's email on Social Media: Do we believe in the everything app? We'll come back to the Humane AI pin and ChatGPT. Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) (if you must) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast) (preferred). Beeper Mini, Apple Watch, Ultra, mobile network, brain training, new year resolutions, social media All did not 'go well' and the episode was not published between Christmas and New Year. Thank you to editor Mark who continues to fix broken audio with patience far beyond what we deserve.

This week the team cover topics they missed during 2023 and catch-up on listener's emails:

  • Beeper Mini: Why is there a market for an iMessage on Android? (update: it's effectively been abandoned since recording).
  • Apple Watch Ultra 2: - Ben likes his, especially the bigger / brighter screen.
  • Mark's email about our mobile network episode: Questions whether much brand loyalty is based on out-of-date perceptions from earlier in their life. Rafe says it's very hard for brands to move customers' perception of them.
  • 'Brain stuff'.
  • New year's resolutions: Brain training, checking your subscriptions, Zoe health stuff and time blocking
  • Matt's email on Social Media: Do we believe in the everything app?

We'll come back to the Humane AI pin and ChatGPT.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> All did not 'go well' and the episode was not published between Christmas and New Year. Thank you to editor Mark who continues to fix broken audio with patience far beyond what we deserve.

This week the team cover topics they missed during 2023 and catch-up on listener's emails:

  • Beeper Mini: Why is there a market for an iMessage on Android? (update: it's effectively been abandoned since recording).
  • Apple Watch Ultra 2: - Ben likes his, especially the bigger / brighter screen.
  • Mark's email about our mobile network episode: Questions whether much brand loyalty is based on out-of-date perceptions from earlier in their life. Rafe says it's very hard for brands to move customers' perception of them.
  • 'Brain stuff'.
  • New year's resolutions: Brain training, checking your subscriptions, Zoe health stuff and time blocking
  • Matt's email on Social Media: Do we believe in the everything app?

We'll come back to the Humane AI pin and ChatGPT.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+qGphHhzp ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Electric vehicles (are like smartphones) [S21E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e06 5023e92b-35cb-4ff6-a27e-49a60e49eb3e Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team discuss electric vehicles, their software and how they're like phones (but bigger, with wheels). 1:07:51 no This week the team discuss electric vehicles as 'mobile adjacent' technology: Ewan recounts his experience of EV-based car clubs in Denmark and Teslas in Saudi Arabia. Rafe brings the stats on growth of the EV market and paralells to the smartphone industry we've tracked for the life of 361. Ben recounts his experiences as a first-time EV owner and the planning the purchase of a second. The team also talk about how the arrival of EV cars has made them re-evaluate which brands are 'best'. Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) (if you must) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast) (preferred). EV, Tesla, Genesis, electric, car, 2030, This week the team discuss electric vehicles as 'mobile adjacent' technology:

  • Ewan recounts his experience of EV-based car clubs in Denmark and Teslas in Saudi Arabia.

  • Rafe brings the stats on growth of the EV market and paralells to the smartphone industry we've tracked for the life of 361.

  • Ben recounts his experiences as a first-time EV owner and the planning the purchase of a second.

The team also talk about how the arrival of EV cars has made them re-evaluate which brands are 'best'.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> This week the team discuss electric vehicles as 'mobile adjacent' technology:

  • Ewan recounts his experience of EV-based car clubs in Denmark and Teslas in Saudi Arabia.

  • Rafe brings the stats on growth of the EV market and paralells to the smartphone industry we've tracked for the life of 361.

  • Ben recounts his experiences as a first-time EV owner and the planning the purchase of a second.

The team also talk about how the arrival of EV cars has made them re-evaluate which brands are 'best'.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+l-50UBc3 ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Mobile networks (are they good yet?) [S21E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e05 bde46bce-b21e-4e94-9a87-4fa5fd6f103a Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team go back to their roots and talk about mobile networks. They're definitely getting cheaper but are they any better? 1:05:15 no This week the team go back to their roots and talk about mobile networks: Ewan is deeply underwhelmed with the offerings of the UK's mobile network operators, having spent time living and working around Europe and the Middle East. He's especially unimpressed with network availability on major transport links, having had almost-ubiquitous access to 5G coverage in the places he worked and travelled. Rafe's got some OFCOM data (because of course) that suggests things aren't as bad as Ewan thinks. He also notes that there are some rural areas with good 5G coverage, so people's experience will be very dependent on location. He does, however, acknowledge that new legislation has been required to help network operators upgrading existing masts (where planning restrictions had previously blocked them). Ben is surprised that the perceivable-quality of mobile network service hasn't changed in the 2 years since we last covered it on 361, except for a price reduction. He's also frustrated that network 'quality' so frequently causes problems even where signal 'strength' is reportedly good. He's also surprised by Rafe's suggestion that mobile networks might prefer their own customers to other MVNO operator's customers. The team also discuss the growing market of app and eSIM-based providers that offer cheaper access to mobile operators when overseas. Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) (if you must) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast) (preferred). mobile network, 5G, coverage, OFCOM, notspot, eSIM This week the team go back to their roots and talk about mobile networks:

  • Ewan is deeply underwhelmed with the offerings of the UK's mobile network operators, having spent time living and working around Europe and the Middle East. He's especially unimpressed with network availability on major transport links, having had almost-ubiquitous access to 5G coverage in the places he worked and travelled.

  • Rafe's got some OFCOM data (because of course) that suggests things aren't as bad as Ewan thinks. He also notes that there are some rural areas with good 5G coverage, so people's experience will be very dependent on location. He does, however, acknowledge that new legislation has been required to help network operators upgrading existing masts (where planning restrictions had previously blocked them).

  • Ben is surprised that the perceivable-quality of mobile network service hasn't changed in the 2 years since we last covered it on 361, except for a price reduction. He's also frustrated that network 'quality' so frequently causes problems even where signal 'strength' is reportedly good. He's also surprised by Rafe's suggestion that mobile networks might prefer their own customers to other MVNO operator's customers.

The team also discuss the growing market of app and eSIM-based providers that offer cheaper access to mobile operators when overseas.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

Support 361 Podcast

Links:

]]> This week the team go back to their roots and talk about mobile networks:

  • Ewan is deeply underwhelmed with the offerings of the UK's mobile network operators, having spent time living and working around Europe and the Middle East. He's especially unimpressed with network availability on major transport links, having had almost-ubiquitous access to 5G coverage in the places he worked and travelled.

  • Rafe's got some OFCOM data (because of course) that suggests things aren't as bad as Ewan thinks. He also notes that there are some rural areas with good 5G coverage, so people's experience will be very dependent on location. He does, however, acknowledge that new legislation has been required to help network operators upgrading existing masts (where planning restrictions had previously blocked them).

  • Ben is surprised that the perceivable-quality of mobile network service hasn't changed in the 2 years since we last covered it on 361, except for a price reduction. He's also frustrated that network 'quality' so frequently causes problems even where signal 'strength' is reportedly good. He's also surprised by Rafe's suggestion that mobile networks might prefer their own customers to other MVNO operator's customers.

The team also discuss the growing market of app and eSIM-based providers that offer cheaper access to mobile operators when overseas.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+aZEl1GiK ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Money, money, money [S21E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e04 6c074dff-fe22-4f8f-8c59-fa80ef0fa8cf Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team review the banking, finance and fintech products they're using and discuss how they've changed recently. 1:04:30 no This week the team talk about money, finance, 'fintech' stuff and the products we use: Rafe's been using 'helpful' tools including HM Revenue and Customs' app to manage his tax and NS&I's app to check for Premium Bond wins. He's also tried the 'green' debit card Tred. Ewan's also been big on Open Banking for money management trying Plum to setup rules and games to encourage saving. [Rafe says "also look at similar apps like Emma and Snoop"]. Ben still uses You Need a Budget and virtual debit cards from Monzo. He's also using Monzo's built-in 'round-up' feature to save 'passively'. He's also using Chip which offers a (sort of) savings product marketplace. The team wonder where 'the Monzo of credit cards' is and question if 'buy now, pay later' is the same thing, talk about mortgages for a bit, and consider if 'packaged bank accounts' are popular again. Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) (if you must) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast) (preferred). banking, fintech, monzo, starling, plum, Emma, tred, open banking, snoop , chip, amex, revolut, packaged bank accounts This week the team talk about money, finance, 'fintech' stuff and the products we use:

  • Rafe's been using 'helpful' tools including HM Revenue and Customs' app to manage his tax and NS&I's app to check for Premium Bond wins. He's also tried the 'green' debit card Tred.

  • Ewan's also been big on Open Banking for money management trying Plum to setup rules and games to encourage saving. [Rafe says "also look at similar apps like Emma and Snoop"].

  • Ben still uses You Need a Budget and virtual debit cards from Monzo. He's also using Monzo's built-in 'round-up' feature to save 'passively'. He's also using Chip which offers a (sort of) savings product marketplace.

The team wonder where 'the Monzo of credit cards' is and question if 'buy now, pay later' is the same thing, talk about mortgages for a bit, and consider if 'packaged bank accounts' are popular again.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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Links:

]]> This week the team talk about money, finance, 'fintech' stuff and the products we use:

  • Rafe's been using 'helpful' tools including HM Revenue and Customs' app to manage his tax and NS&I's app to check for Premium Bond wins. He's also tried the 'green' debit card Tred.

  • Ewan's also been big on Open Banking for money management trying Plum to setup rules and games to encourage saving. [Rafe says "also look at similar apps like Emma and Snoop"].

  • Ben still uses You Need a Budget and virtual debit cards from Monzo. He's also using Monzo's built-in 'round-up' feature to save 'passively'. He's also using Chip which offers a (sort of) savings product marketplace.

The team wonder where 'the Monzo of credit cards' is and question if 'buy now, pay later' is the same thing, talk about mortgages for a bit, and consider if 'packaged bank accounts' are popular again.

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+WSd3Pe1O ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Social Media in 2023 [S21E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e03 231477eb-f7a1-4a09-ba07-0d073d264f70 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod It's time for *that* episode: we're going to talk about how we use social media and what's changed recently. We're staying calm and putting on a happy face. 1:10:42 no This week the team consider that we might be at the "money ruins everything" stage of social media (eh, Reddit?). Rafe speculates that 'social' media is now driven more by advertising than friendship groups. We also talk about 'dark social', rafeblandford.com (Rafe's personal website) and remember Jaiku. Ben re-tells the 'Nazi Bar' story (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nazi_bar) often cited as an example of how 'unmoderated' speech excludes people and isn't really 'free'. We use: * Ewan: LinkedIn and BeReal. * Rafe: Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok (but only in read-only). * Ben: Reddit, LinkedIn (grudgingly), Instagram (even more grudingly) and Mastodon (in hope). Ewan's still on the road. This week he's in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [Producer's note: This episode was recorded before Meta announced Threads. Content scheduling is hard.] Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) (if you must) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast) (preferred). bereal, facebook, instagram, linkedin, mastodon, social media, twitter This week the team consider that we might be at the "money ruins everything" stage of social media (eh, Reddit?). Rafe speculates that 'social' media is now driven more by advertising than friendship groups. We also talk about 'dark social', rafeblandford.com (Rafe's personal website) and remember Jaiku. Ben re-tells the 'Nazi Bar' story often cited as an example of how 'unmoderated' speech excludes people and isn't really 'free'.

We use:

  • Ewan: LinkedIn and BeReal.
  • Rafe: Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok (but only in read-only).
  • Ben: Reddit, LinkedIn (grudgingly), Instagram (even more grudingly) and Mastodon (in hope).

Ewan's still on the road. This week he's in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

[Producer's note: This episode was recorded before Meta announced Threads. Content scheduling is hard.]

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

Support 361 Podcast

]]> This week the team consider that we might be at the "money ruins everything" stage of social media (eh, Reddit?). Rafe speculates that 'social' media is now driven more by advertising than friendship groups. We also talk about 'dark social', rafeblandford.com (Rafe's personal website) and remember Jaiku. Ben re-tells the 'Nazi Bar' story often cited as an example of how 'unmoderated' speech excludes people and isn't really 'free'.

We use:

  • Ewan: LinkedIn and BeReal.
  • Rafe: Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok (but only in read-only).
  • Ben: Reddit, LinkedIn (grudgingly), Instagram (even more grudingly) and Mastodon (in hope).

Ewan's still on the road. This week he's in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

[Producer's note: This episode was recorded before Meta announced Threads. Content scheduling is hard.]

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter (if you must) or Mastodon (preferred).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+s8njAjNo ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Broken smarthomes & a ninja fox stole my bread [S21E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e02 a9a0f326-8ebc-421d-84e7-f0ffb3ef1b03 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team reflect the state of their smarthomes, it's not good… at all. Also, there's chickens. 1:09:31 no This week Ewan's back on the road and tests the new 361 mobile recording setup. The team reflect the state of their smarthomes, it's not good... at all. The team discuss the various smarthome systems they use, the changes made since last season and how their attitude to setting up smart-home tech has changed over time. Reliability's certainly been a problem, but have new standards like Matter improved things? Rafe also has a bird-shaped surprise or two for the team. Listener questions this week: * What do you use for USB-C charing when traveling? * Do you have any smarthome cameras and would you recommend them? * What smarthome platform have you chosen to use and why? * Do you use any long-range smarthome devices? Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast). smarthome, home automation, Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings, Aqara, Zigbee, Thread This week Ewan's back on the road and tests the new 361 mobile recording setup. The team reflect the state of their smarthomes, it's not good... at all.

The team discuss the various smarthome systems they use, the changes made since last season and how their attitude to setting up smart-home tech has changed over time. Reliability's certainly been a problem, but have new standards like Matter improved things?

Rafe also has a bird-shaped surprise or two for the team.

Listener questions this week:

  • What do you use for USB-C charing when traveling?
  • Do you have any smarthome cameras and would you recommend them?
  • What smarthome platform have you chosen to use and why?
  • Do you use any long-range smarthome devices?

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter or Mastodon.

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]]> This week Ewan's back on the road and tests the new 361 mobile recording setup. The team reflect the state of their smarthomes, it's not good... at all.

The team discuss the various smarthome systems they use, the changes made since last season and how their attitude to setting up smart-home tech has changed over time. Reliability's certainly been a problem, but have new standards like Matter improved things?

Rafe also has a bird-shaped surprise or two for the team.

Listener questions this week:

  • What do you use for USB-C charing when traveling?
  • Do you have any smarthome cameras and would you recommend them?
  • What smarthome platform have you chosen to use and why?
  • Do you use any long-range smarthome devices?

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter or Mastodon.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+t_gLNp3q ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Our very spatial podcast [S21E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s21e01 c85261bc-696f-4f89-8f22-12280ac1c10d Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 21 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a brief (18 month) break, the team return to reflect on Apple's announcement of a 'spatial computing' platform. 1:00:51 no After a short (18 month) break the team are back, well rested and ready to discuss Apple's big 'virtual reality / augmented reality' announcement at their global developer conference. The team discuss: How does Apple's Vision Pro device compare to others? Is Apple 'doing' the metaverse now? Can we say 'foveated rendering' with a straight face? What is 'spatial computing' for? Will people be willing to wear these headsets? Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast) or Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@361podcast). mobile, apple, vision, vision pro, reality, spatial, oculus, WWDC, metaverse After a short (18 month) break the team are back, well rested and ready to discuss Apple's big 'virtual reality / augmented reality' announcement at their global developer conference.

The team discuss:

  • How does Apple's Vision Pro device compare to others?
  • Is Apple 'doing' the metaverse now?
  • Can we say 'foveated rendering' with a straight face?
  • What is 'spatial computing' for?
  • Will people be willing to wear these headsets?

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter or Mastodon.

Support 361 Podcast

]]> After a short (18 month) break the team are back, well rested and ready to discuss Apple's big 'virtual reality / augmented reality' announcement at their global developer conference.

The team discuss:

  • How does Apple's Vision Pro device compare to others?
  • Is Apple 'doing' the metaverse now?
  • Can we say 'foveated rendering' with a straight face?
  • What is 'spatial computing' for?
  • Will people be willing to wear these headsets?

Get in touch! Let us know your thoughts or topics you'd like to hear about in future via the website, Twitter or Mastodon.

Support 361 Podcast

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+raGWnAS9 ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Christmas Special: 10 years of 361 Podcast [S20E11] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e11 7971bfea-1935-41ca-8747-bd1581e62a9f Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod 🎅 Happy Christmas! The team gather at the (definitely real) Blandford Manor for the annual drinks party and a look back over 10 years of 361 podcast. 1:27:09 no Happy Christmas Special! The team gather at the (definitely real) Blandford Manor for the annual drinks party and a look back over 10 years of this nonsense as they stumble upon (and through) the 361 archive. Clips played in this episode are from: Smartphone convergence, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & a tiny bit of Dom Joly (https://www.361podcast.com/s01e01) 361 Degrees, the making of... (https://www.361podcast.com/s01e03-sup) The Great App Store Debate: Fab or Fad? (https://www.361podcast.com/s01e03) Roaming ranting... (https://www.361podcast.com/s01e08) Apple is the next Nokia (https://www.361podcast.com/s02e09) 361 Live "Mobile Question Time" Part 1 (https://www.361podcast.com/s03e06) Can Facebook make money from mobile? (https://www.361podcast.com/s03e04) Ewan wants a better phone than you... (https://www.361podcast.com/s03e03) Ubuntu Mobile: What and why? (and again, why?) (https://www.361podcast.com/s04e09) What’s the place for Smartwatches? (https://www.361podcast.com/s10e04) It’s a very Echo Christmas (https://www.361podcast.com/s14e02) The on-demand economy & #RubRafe (https://www.361podcast.com/s13e05) As ever (but especially for these episodes) our thanks to Mark Cotton (https://twitter.com/mcfontaine) for the buttery smooth audio, Sarah for content far better than we deserve, and the rapidly expanding 'cast'. Thank you all for indulging us. Christmas, clips Happy Christmas Special! The team gather at the (definitely real) Blandford Manor for the annual drinks party and a look back over 10 years of this nonsense as they stumble upon (and through) the 361 archive.

Clips played in this episode are from:

As ever (but especially for these episodes) our thanks to Mark Cotton for the buttery smooth audio, Sarah for content far better than we deserve, and the rapidly expanding 'cast'. Thank you all for indulging us.

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]]> Happy Christmas Special! The team gather at the (definitely real) Blandford Manor for the annual drinks party and a look back over 10 years of this nonsense as they stumble upon (and through) the 361 archive.

Clips played in this episode are from:

As ever (but especially for these episodes) our thanks to Mark Cotton for the buttery smooth audio, Sarah for content far better than we deserve, and the rapidly expanding 'cast'. Thank you all for indulging us.

Support 361 Podcast

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+pgTSA4yE ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Christmas gift guide [S20E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e10 7a52c15d-51f5-4d76-9684-7964fe5699c0 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week (and for the 1st time in 10 years) the team share their Christmas gift guide before Christmas (novel, huh?). We've tech-based ideas from £5 to £500 🎅 1:08:28 no In a dramatic break with 10 years of tradition, the team share their Christmas gift suggestions actually in time for purchase before Christmas (it will never catch-on). Suggestions range from £5 to £500 including: Cases and bags Bluetooth trackers Books Voice assistants Noise cancelling headohones Computer accessories Something Rafe describes as a 'solar powered novelty' Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Christmas, gift, guide, case, tile, airtag, book, Echo, Nest, Nest Hub, Sony, Bose, Puro, Elgato, Key Light, Streamdeck In a dramatic break with 10 years of tradition, the team share their Christmas gift suggestions actually in time for purchase before Christmas (it will never catch-on). Suggestions range from £5 to £500 including:

  • Cases and bags
  • Bluetooth trackers
  • Books
  • Voice assistants
  • Noise cancelling headohones
  • Computer accessories
  • Something Rafe describes as a 'solar powered novelty'

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> In a dramatic break with 10 years of tradition, the team share their Christmas gift suggestions actually in time for purchase before Christmas (it will never catch-on). Suggestions range from £5 to £500 including:

  • Cases and bags
  • Bluetooth trackers
  • Books
  • Voice assistants
  • Noise cancelling headohones
  • Computer accessories
  • Something Rafe describes as a 'solar powered novelty'

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+GsCRHYGe ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Recap: Curve, Chase banking, Amazon Astro, Android 12.1 and Sky's Glass TV [S20E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e09 6acd3f9c-e1c0-45fd-b460-0a11da8cb444 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We answer a listener question about London fintech Curve, recap topics from the season and chat about a new all-in-one 'streaming' TV from Sky. And Ewan has a brush with death. 1:09:11 no This week the team recap topics from earlier in the season including: * Curve being blocked by Creation Credit cards - a listener asks if we still want to use Curve * JP Morgan launches Chase-branded banking in the UK - we try it out in its earliest (and still very limited) form * Amazon's Astro robot - will we add Amazon's $999 robot to our smarthome security setup? * 15 minute delivery - Rafe updates us on some very high profile ads and promotions in London as the firm's give-away some of their investors' money * Android 12.1 will (probably) add native support for folding devices * Sky launches 'Glass' a smart internet-connected TV that you can pay for monthly Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Curve, Chase, banking, Fintech, Amazon, Astro, Ring, Drone, delivery, Zapp, Gorillaz, Android, 12.1, Sky, Glass This week the team recap topics from earlier in the season including:

  • Curve being blocked by Creation Credit cards - a listener asks if we still want to use Curve
  • JP Morgan launches Chase-branded banking in the UK - we try it out in its earliest (and still very limited) form
  • Amazon's Astro robot - will we add Amazon's $999 robot to our smarthome security setup?
  • 15 minute delivery - Rafe updates us on some very high profile ads and promotions in London as the firm's give-away some of their investors' money
  • Android 12.1 will (probably) add native support for folding devices
  • Sky launches 'Glass' a smart internet-connected TV that you can pay for monthly

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]]> This week the team recap topics from earlier in the season including:

  • Curve being blocked by Creation Credit cards - a listener asks if we still want to use Curve
  • JP Morgan launches Chase-branded banking in the UK - we try it out in its earliest (and still very limited) form
  • Amazon's Astro robot - will we add Amazon's $999 robot to our smarthome security setup?
  • 15 minute delivery - Rafe updates us on some very high profile ads and promotions in London as the firm's give-away some of their investors' money
  • Android 12.1 will (probably) add native support for folding devices
  • Sky launches 'Glass' a smart internet-connected TV that you can pay for monthly

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+4617JO-i ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith 1 question, 'some' answers: Folding screens [S20E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e08 3df45fda-7296-4243-8be2-c4fbb3cc4e6f Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 1️⃣ question with 'some' answers on devices with folding screens. Are they any good? Should you buy one? Are they too expensive? Why are they all Android? No, we don't know either. 1:11:35 no This week the team break our '1 question, 3 answers' format to look at the subject of flexible screens: Why would you buy one? Are they any good? Should Apple make one? We're definitely agreed that - at last - they are worth considering, but beyond that it's more hope than science. And Rafe mentions some Nokia concept devices from years ago... you'd expect nothing less. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). folding screen, samsung, xiaomi, microsoft, motorola, flip, fold, android This week the team break our '1 question, 3 answers' format to look at the subject of flexible screens:

  • Why would you buy one?
  • Are they any good?
  • Should Apple make one?

We're definitely agreed that - at last - they are worth considering, but beyond that it's more hope than science. And Rafe mentions some Nokia concept devices from years ago... you'd expect nothing less.

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]]> This week the team break our '1 question, 3 answers' format to look at the subject of flexible screens:

  • Why would you buy one?
  • Are they any good?
  • Should Apple make one?

We're definitely agreed that - at last - they are worth considering, but beyond that it's more hope than science. And Rafe mentions some Nokia concept devices from years ago... you'd expect nothing less.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+_TXlX0qR ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Covid-inspired tech innovation that could last [S20E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e07 e7ff56ef-f0b8-46a0-a382-dcb1fd75943d Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Is Microsoft boss Satya Nadella right? Did Covid prompt '2 years of digital transformation in 2 months'? We look at what changed and what might last. 57:34 no This week the team consider all the new ways mobile tech has entered our lives due to Covid and consider which might be here to stay. From apps that use Bluetooth to calculate risk of exposure to a virus to QR codes for 'test and trace', not all the ideas are new but public awareness (and adoption) have hugely changed. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). covid, qr code, bluetooth, digital health records, payments, contactless, This week the team consider all the new ways mobile tech has entered our lives due to Covid and consider which might be here to stay. From apps that use Bluetooth to calculate risk of exposure to a virus to QR codes for 'test and trace', not all the ideas are new but public awareness (and adoption) have hugely changed.

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]]> This week the team consider all the new ways mobile tech has entered our lives due to Covid and consider which might be here to stay. From apps that use Bluetooth to calculate risk of exposure to a virus to QR codes for 'test and trace', not all the ideas are new but public awareness (and adoption) have hugely changed.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+kQ6yEvsd ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith App recommendations, nostalgia & some top-tips [S20E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e06 fcaa98c9-1e63-448f-be72-7010fd5f1bf5 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team share a whole load of app and service recommendations with a healthy dose of nostalgia for the apps we used in the earliest days of ‘smartphones’. 1:10:22 no This week the team look back over (more than) 10 years of mobile, remembering the apps they used before they cam mainstream and sharing top-tips learned along the way, including apps for connectivity, personal finance, news, productivity and a lot of recommendations. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). app store, apps, 2008, nostalgia, tips This week the team look back over (more than) 10 years of mobile, remembering the apps they used before they cam mainstream and sharing top-tips learned along the way, including apps for connectivity, personal finance, news, productivity and a lot of recommendations.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team look back over (more than) 10 years of mobile, remembering the apps they used before they cam mainstream and sharing top-tips learned along the way, including apps for connectivity, personal finance, news, productivity and a lot of recommendations.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+rxHV7l-c ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith 1 Question, 3 Answers: Our smart-home picks for security & privacy [S20E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e05 f1d9fb9b-0029-4340-a1cf-382044959f17 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:30:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… "How do you pick smart-home tech for security & privacy?" Also, which 'hyper-local' delivery app of @tryzapp @weezycouk @gorillasapp can get #RafeRations to our central London location quickest? 1:16:52 no This week the team return to their '1 question, 3 answers' format to answer a combination of listener questions: How do we choose smart-home tech or brands based on security and privacy? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Also, having tested the Getir delivery app in the last episode the team try to order #RafeRations again this week to compare 'delivery in minutes' shopping apps Zapp (promised 20 minute delivery, took 16), Weezy (promised delivery in 'minutes', took 23) and Gorillas (promised delivery 10 minute delivery, took 25). Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Zapp, Weezy, Gorillas, Arlo, Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Ring, drone, WiFi, Echo, security, privacy This week the team return to their '1 question, 3 answers' format to answer a combination of listener questions: How do we choose smart-home tech or brands based on security and privacy? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Also, having tested the Getir delivery app in the last episode the team try to order #RafeRations again this week to compare 'delivery in minutes' shopping apps Zapp (promised 20 minute delivery, took 16), Weezy (promised delivery in 'minutes', took 23) and Gorillas (promised delivery 10 minute delivery, took 25).

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team return to their '1 question, 3 answers' format to answer a combination of listener questions: How do we choose smart-home tech or brands based on security and privacy? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Also, having tested the Getir delivery app in the last episode the team try to order #RafeRations again this week to compare 'delivery in minutes' shopping apps Zapp (promised 20 minute delivery, took 16), Weezy (promised delivery in 'minutes', took 23) and Gorillas (promised delivery 10 minute delivery, took 25).

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+kqp1Kjw6 ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Shopping app with 13min delivery plus Hue, Echo Show & Samsung TV [S20E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e04 fd85c22c-0ee7-4dd0-adce-d7e4e1ce01b5 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod A new app claims it can deliver groceries in London in minutes. We buy Rafe quite a lot of chocolate to test it out and (while we're waiting) talk home automation. 1:11:25 no Due to the 'unique' way 361 is produced, this episode was recorded approximately 2 months before release. This week the team discuss app-based on-demand shopping services that promise to get things to you in minutes. We try Getir which promises to deliver a range of groceries within 13 minutes. Also, this week (while we wait for our delivery) the team catch-up on: The new Amazon Echo Show 10 (the one that turns to face you). Does it work and is it useful to have a screen on an Echo? The Samsung Frame TV's smart home integration. Hue's new wall switch module which (finally) lets you control the smart bulbs with built-in wall switches. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. Special thanks to our editor Mark Cotton who put in a super-human amount of extra work on this episode. Amazon, Echo, Echo Show, Show 10, Hue, Wall Switch Module, Samsung, The Frame, Getir, on-demand shopping, Due to the 'unique' way 361 is produced, this episode was recorded approximately 2 months before release.

This week the team discuss app-based on-demand shopping services that promise to get things to you in minutes. We try Getir which promises to deliver a range of groceries within 13 minutes.

Also, this week (while we wait for our delivery) the team catch-up on:

  • The new Amazon Echo Show 10 (the one that turns to face you). Does it work and is it useful to have a screen on an Echo?
  • The Samsung Frame TV's smart home integration.
  • Hue's new wall switch module which (finally) lets you control the smart bulbs with built-in wall switches.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

Special thanks to our editor Mark Cotton who put in a super-human amount of extra work on this episode.

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]]> Due to the 'unique' way 361 is produced, this episode was recorded approximately 2 months before release.

This week the team discuss app-based on-demand shopping services that promise to get things to you in minutes. We try Getir which promises to deliver a range of groceries within 13 minutes.

Also, this week (while we wait for our delivery) the team catch-up on:

  • The new Amazon Echo Show 10 (the one that turns to face you). Does it work and is it useful to have a screen on an Echo?
  • The Samsung Frame TV's smart home integration.
  • Hue's new wall switch module which (finally) lets you control the smart bulbs with built-in wall switches.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

Special thanks to our editor Mark Cotton who put in a super-human amount of extra work on this episode.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+IFdGCs1Z ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith 1 Question, 3 Answers: Is it still worth buying Sonos? [S20E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e03 0ad3ed32-8a01-4ef8-8976-e6bfda8ccd88 Fri, 28 May 2021 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod 🎂 Happy 10 years podcasting to us! This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… "Is it still worth buying Sonos?" Are the big smart speaker manufacturers beating them? Was it fair to limit support for older products? 1:05:54 no Recorded 10 years to the day from our first ever episode, the team tackle a listener question from last season, should they continue to buy Sonos audio devices for their home? The question is prompted by the recent outcry when Sonos attempted to end support for their original device range with an ill-judged trade-in scheme that insisted on destroying working hardware. Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Sonos, Alexa, Echo, Google, Nest Hub, HomePod, Apple Recorded 10 years to the day from our first ever episode, the team tackle a listener question from last season, should they continue to buy Sonos audio devices for their home? The question is prompted by the recent outcry when Sonos attempted to end support for their original device range with an ill-judged trade-in scheme that insisted on destroying working hardware.

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> Recorded 10 years to the day from our first ever episode, the team tackle a listener question from last season, should they continue to buy Sonos audio devices for their home? The question is prompted by the recent outcry when Sonos attempted to end support for their original device range with an ill-judged trade-in scheme that insisted on destroying working hardware.

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+kw9i4ao5 ]]> Rafe Blandford Ewan MacLeod Ben Smith Apple's ecosystem - customer value or lock-in? [S20E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e02 02002a4f-b56f-4024-a697-fd89d4423734 Mon, 10 May 2021 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Does Apples ecosystem let them do things competitors can't or won't? Yes. Does that lock customers in? Also yes. We talk about the pros and cons. 1:02:40 no This week the team discuss the wider impact of Apple's spring product announcements: Is Apple Card family sharing a sign they will respond to criticism more directly from now on? What's the purpose of launching podcast subscriptions if not to make profit? How does Apple exploit the 'unfair advantage' of a billion iPhones around the world to make AirTags beat the competition? How is Apple's approach differing to its competitors? Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. Apple Card, AirTags, Podcast Subscriptions, Apple This week the team discuss the wider impact of Apple's spring product announcements:

  • Is Apple Card family sharing a sign they will respond to criticism more directly from now on?
  • What's the purpose of launching podcast subscriptions if not to make profit?
  • How does Apple exploit the 'unfair advantage' of a billion iPhones around the world to make AirTags beat the competition?
  • How is Apple's approach differing to its competitors?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

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]]> This week the team discuss the wider impact of Apple's spring product announcements:

  • Is Apple Card family sharing a sign they will respond to criticism more directly from now on?
  • What's the purpose of launching podcast subscriptions if not to make profit?
  • How does Apple exploit the 'unfair advantage' of a billion iPhones around the world to make AirTags beat the competition?
  • How is Apple's approach differing to its competitors?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+z0mdL3Zc ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Clubhouse and social audio [S20E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s20e01 467cf257-392f-409e-a3e2-a58c591a5108 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 20 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod As we celebrate 10 years making 361 we discuss Clubhouse and the rise of 'social audio'. Will its lockdown-era popularity last? 57:03 no This week as we return to our 20th season and our 10th year, the team discuss: What excited us since we recorded season 19, including Lego, government websites (no really) and robot vacuum cleaners (honestly). The rise of Clubhouse, an 'audio' social network, to prominance and its popularity. Whether audio is a product or a feature and the Clubhouse clones springing up in other apps. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. Clubhouse, social, audio, Stereo, Twitter Spaces, Jam Pro This week as we return to our 20th season and our 10th year, the team discuss:

  • What excited us since we recorded season 19, including Lego, government websites (no really) and robot vacuum cleaners (honestly).
  • The rise of Clubhouse, an 'audio' social network, to prominance and its popularity.
  • Whether audio is a product or a feature and the Clubhouse clones springing up in other apps.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

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]]> This week as we return to our 20th season and our 10th year, the team discuss:

  • What excited us since we recorded season 19, including Lego, government websites (no really) and robot vacuum cleaners (honestly).
  • The rise of Clubhouse, an 'audio' social network, to prominance and its popularity.
  • Whether audio is a product or a feature and the Clubhouse clones springing up in other apps.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+4oXb0oPO ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 2020 reviewed, 2021 previewed [S19E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e10 280500fb-a1d7-498a-9626-ede1802cbed1 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team look back over the tech of 2020, try not to say 'virus' and anticipate some trends we think will impact 2021. And there's some jokes… awful awful jokes. 1:13:03 no Obviously recorded before Christmas, despite our attempts to style it out, the team discuss the highlights and lowlights of 2020 from a 'tech' perspective inspired by The Verge's article "Bad Year, Good Gadgets". We discuss homeworking, changing expectations, what worked (and didn't) as we worked from home, and some unusual sources of inspiration. We also look forward to 2021, excited at the prospect of leaving the house again, and anticipating how trends like AI, Apple's new processors and further cross-over of tech from the mobile space to consumer electronics will change everything. Keep listening to the end too for the latest installment of the rural estate soap opera of everyday landed-gentry we're calling 'The Blandfords'. Thanks for listening in 2020. We'll be back after a short break. Obviously recorded before Christmas, despite our attempts to style it out, the team discuss the highlights and lowlights of 2020 from a 'tech' perspective inspired by The Verge's article "Bad Year, Good Gadgets". We discuss homeworking, changing expectations, what worked (and didn't) as we worked from home, and some unusual sources of inspiration. We also look forward to 2021, excited at the prospect of leaving the house again, and anticipating how trends like AI, Apple's new processors and further cross-over of tech from the mobile space to consumer electronics will change everything.

Keep listening to the end too for the latest installment of the rural estate soap opera of everyday landed-gentry we're calling 'The Blandfords'.

Thanks for listening in 2020. We'll be back after a short break.

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]]> Obviously recorded before Christmas, despite our attempts to style it out, the team discuss the highlights and lowlights of 2020 from a 'tech' perspective inspired by The Verge's article "Bad Year, Good Gadgets". We discuss homeworking, changing expectations, what worked (and didn't) as we worked from home, and some unusual sources of inspiration. We also look forward to 2021, excited at the prospect of leaving the house again, and anticipating how trends like AI, Apple's new processors and further cross-over of tech from the mobile space to consumer electronics will change everything.

Keep listening to the end too for the latest installment of the rural estate soap opera of everyday landed-gentry we're calling 'The Blandfords'.

Thanks for listening in 2020. We'll be back after a short break.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+w7Zarq-r ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Blandford Manor Christmas party [S19E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e09 03018323-0597-4767-a252-e89e38b41277 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 🎁 The tech gifts we chose each other 🌍 Brilliant last-minute gifts 📱 Apps and hacks for managing Christmas Also, leave us a review on iTunes or social media (DM a link when you post) for a chance to win **exclusive 361 Secret Santa gifts**. 1:04:45 no This week the team 'gather' at the Blandford Manor Christmas party to: Exchange and recommend gifts Share suggestions for last-minute gifts that can be bought and delivered online Discuss tips, apps and hacks for managing Christmas on 'expert mode' Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Extended until New Year's Eve: Leave us an iTunes podcast review or post one to social media; Send us the link and tell us your address (by email or Twitter DM); and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. We'll also be sending out 'Secret Santa' gifts and a limited-edition Blandford Estate mug to a few lucky reviewers. Christmas, Party, Toybox, Mario, Kart Live, Patch Plans, Elgato, Ring Light, LibertyShield, Peak Design, Mimeo, Milk, Chatbooks, Brain.fm, Kiva, Kindle, Strava, Hasbean, Clifton Coffee, Meg Rivers, Cakes, Urban, Bloom & Wild, Arena Flowers, Parcel, Wish lists, CamelCamelCamel, Hotukdeals, Evernote This week the team 'gather' at the Blandford Manor Christmas party to:

  • Exchange and recommend gifts
  • Share suggestions for last-minute gifts that can be bought and delivered online
  • Discuss tips, apps and hacks for managing Christmas on 'expert mode'

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Extended until New Year's Eve:

  1. Leave us an iTunes podcast review or post one to social media;
  2. Send us the link and tell us your address (by email or Twitter DM); and
  3. Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

We'll also be sending out 'Secret Santa' gifts and a limited-edition Blandford Estate mug to a few lucky reviewers.

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]]> This week the team 'gather' at the Blandford Manor Christmas party to:

  • Exchange and recommend gifts
  • Share suggestions for last-minute gifts that can be bought and delivered online
  • Discuss tips, apps and hacks for managing Christmas on 'expert mode'

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Extended until New Year's Eve:

  1. Leave us an iTunes podcast review or post one to social media;
  2. Send us the link and tell us your address (by email or Twitter DM); and
  3. Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard.

We'll also be sending out 'Secret Santa' gifts and a limited-edition Blandford Estate mug to a few lucky reviewers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+U8XvtzE_ ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 1 Question, 3 Answers: How should I read and buy books? [S19E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e08 1e1f4d20-1a68-4435-9a6f-f727beacfc15 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… "How should I read and buy books?" We suggest audio, long-form, short-form, subscription and 'buy an actual book' options. 1:05:57 no This week we tackle another '1 question, 3 answers', combining requests from listeners who asked for advice on reading, books and the written word. Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug. This week we tackle another '1 question, 3 answers', combining requests from listeners who asked for advice on reading, books and the written word.

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5zbkWzh9 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford All about voice assistants [S19E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e07 5df21a61-a27a-4ca8-a211-b72cf2f18641 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 🗣 The voice assistants we use 🏠 When (and where) they perform best 🔮 Some future-gazing Also, (extended offer until Christmas) win a prize or get a postcard from Rafe when you review the show - DM us a link. 1:07:36 no This week the team discuss: The state of voice assistants and the devices we use at home. How Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant and Apple's Siri perform and their strengths and weaknesses. The future of voice assistants - are they a passing fad or destined to be built into everything? Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug. Alexa, Siri, Google, Bixby, Nest, Echo This week the team discuss:

  • The state of voice assistants and the devices we use at home.
  • How Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant and Apple's Siri perform and their strengths and weaknesses.
  • The future of voice assistants - are they a passing fad or destined to be built into everything?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • The state of voice assistants and the devices we use at home.
  • How Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant and Apple's Siri perform and their strengths and weaknesses.
  • The future of voice assistants - are they a passing fad or destined to be built into everything?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+PbdgzkjT ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 1 Question, 3 Answers: Recommend me a wearable [S19E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e06 7e19f15d-66d6-45e8-933b-41e546076b2b Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… "Recommend me a wearable". We suggest devices that are flexible, cheap, attractive, for gamers, not for wrists, and track your pet. Also, accidentally, one for a horse. 1:06:21 no This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Combining requests from several listeners who asked for advice on: Wearable devices that don't look masculine? A great 'first' smart watch? Which is the 'best' smart watch? Wearables that aren't for sport? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Also, 'leave us a podcast review and Rafe will send you a postcard'... Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug. This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Combining requests from several listeners who asked for advice on:

Wearable devices that don't look masculine?

A great 'first' smart watch?

Which is the 'best' smart watch?

Wearables that aren't for sport?

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Also, 'leave us a podcast review and Rafe will send you a postcard'... Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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]]> This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Combining requests from several listeners who asked for advice on:

Wearable devices that don't look masculine?

A great 'first' smart watch?

Which is the 'best' smart watch?

Wearables that aren't for sport?

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

Also, 'leave us a podcast review and Rafe will send you a postcard'... Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+lAr1foo9 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Subscriptions, home-working kit reviewed & video conferencing tips [S19E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e05 3b1adede-6ad0-4592-b4ef-32cc2fd13dbe Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 🔁 Subscribing to stuff: Xbox to washing machines 🏠 Long-term working from home kit reviews 📹 Video conferencing tips Also, Rafe will send a postcard to anyone who reviews the show. "How hard could that be…?" he asks 🤔 1:15:40 no This week the team discuss: Subscription services from XBox to washing machines and Volvos to magazines, we look at how many firms are experimenting with providing their services as subscriptions. Long-term reviews on our most important working from home kit, including desks, chairs, screens, lights and more. What turned out to work well and what would we recommend? Video conferencing tips for people working from home. We discuss tips for better video calls and some interesting experiments in making video conferencing work better. We also launch our 'leave us a podcast review and Rafe will send you a postcard' campaign (the PR team are still working on the name). Leave us an iTunes podcast review (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201859#more), tell us (by email (https://www.361podcast.com/contact) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast)) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug (https://www.instagram.com/p/BG6AW9JqmFp/). Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). xbox, volvo, bmw, candy, washpass, desk, hue, play bar, elgato key light, herman miller, skype, zoom, mmhmm, snap filter This week the team discuss:

  • Subscription services from XBox to washing machines and Volvos to magazines, we look at how many firms are experimenting with providing their services as subscriptions.
  • Long-term reviews on our most important working from home kit, including desks, chairs, screens, lights and more. What turned out to work well and what would we recommend?
  • Video conferencing tips for people working from home. We discuss tips for better video calls and some interesting experiments in making video conferencing work better.

We also launch our 'leave us a podcast review and Rafe will send you a postcard' campaign (the PR team are still working on the name). Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Subscription services from XBox to washing machines and Volvos to magazines, we look at how many firms are experimenting with providing their services as subscriptions.
  • Long-term reviews on our most important working from home kit, including desks, chairs, screens, lights and more. What turned out to work well and what would we recommend?
  • Video conferencing tips for people working from home. We discuss tips for better video calls and some interesting experiments in making video conferencing work better.

We also launch our 'leave us a podcast review and Rafe will send you a postcard' campaign (the PR team are still working on the name). Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One lucky reviewer could also win the last ever Blandford Estate limited-edition mug.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+AppVTaff ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 1 Question, 3 Answers: Is 5G worth it? [S19E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e04 ad279b80-bfde-4191-98d6-058472ea8471 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 1️⃣ question with 3️⃣ answers… Is 5G 'worth it'? 1:04:36 no This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Long-time listener @martineyles (https://twitter.com/martineyles) asks: I see lots of rollout of 5G going on, but there are still populated areas where I can't get any data coverage at all. Other listeners wrote in to ask if 5G handsets were good buys. We combined them all into a single question: Is 5G worth it? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). 5G, speed, network, latency This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Long-time listener @martineyles asks:

I see lots of rollout of 5G going on, but there are still populated areas where I can't get any data coverage at all.

Other listeners wrote in to ask if 5G handsets were good buys. We combined them all into a single question:

Is 5G worth it?

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

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]]> This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Long-time listener @martineyles asks:

I see lots of rollout of 5G going on, but there are still populated areas where I can't get any data coverage at all.

Other listeners wrote in to ask if 5G handsets were good buys. We combined them all into a single question:

Is 5G worth it?

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+576X3xOY ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Apple bundles, what we crowdfund & app recommendations [S19E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e03 8766992f-9781-4a75-ab55-5fcac4ff4eed Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week:  Apple's new services & bundles 💸 The things we crowdfund and kickstart 📱 October 2020 app recommendations 52:51 no This week the team discuss: Apple's early-Autumn (OK, 'Fall') announcements including their new Fitness+ service and One bundle (plus some new iPads and Watches). The things we've crowdfunded and kickstarted, including Ewan's tendency to be the kiss of death to any business he backs. Also, are these campaigns about more than fundraising now and are they worth backing? App recommendations - inevitably shaped by spending more time at home - the new services we're finding useful. This episode was recorded before the merger of Crowdcube and Seedrs was announced (https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/05/crowdcube-and-seedrs-agree-to-merge-creating-a-significant-private-equity-marketplace/). Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Apple, Fitness+, One, bundles, iPad, Apple Watch, Watch SE, Watch 6, Seedrs, Crowdcube, Kickstarter, apps This week the team discuss:

  • Apple's early-Autumn (OK, 'Fall') announcements including their new Fitness+ service and One bundle (plus some new iPads and Watches).
  • The things we've crowdfunded and kickstarted, including Ewan's tendency to be the kiss of death to any business he backs. Also, are these campaigns about more than fundraising now and are they worth backing?
  • App recommendations - inevitably shaped by spending more time at home - the new services we're finding useful.

This episode was recorded before the merger of Crowdcube and Seedrs was announced.

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  • Apple's early-Autumn (OK, 'Fall') announcements including their new Fitness+ service and One bundle (plus some new iPads and Watches).
  • The things we've crowdfunded and kickstarted, including Ewan's tendency to be the kiss of death to any business he backs. Also, are these campaigns about more than fundraising now and are they worth backing?
  • App recommendations - inevitably shaped by spending more time at home - the new services we're finding useful.

This episode was recorded before the merger of Crowdcube and Seedrs was announced.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+QnAu2LBS ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 1 Question, 3 Answers: Apple vs Epic [S19E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e02 27ab3fa8-d421-4cc4-a12e-a765e14c03d2 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: ‼️ A brand new format Apple 🆚 Epic 3️⃣answers 1:03:19 no This week we tackle the first question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Twitter user @monkeyandweasel (https://twitter.com/monkeyandweasel) asks: Will Fortnite (Epic) win against Apple, and what will be the impact? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Apple, Epic This week we tackle the first question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Twitter user @monkeyandweasel asks:

Will Fortnite (Epic) win against Apple, and what will be the impact?

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

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]]> This week we tackle the first question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Twitter user @monkeyandweasel asks:

Will Fortnite (Epic) win against Apple, and what will be the impact?

Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+2GxeAvHE ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Robots, clever fitness tech & automated homes update [S19E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s19e01 b37d3948-8dfe-413f-ab77-5d943f74d35e Thu, 10 Sep 2020 23:45:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 19 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 🤖 Robots doing clever things 🏃‍♂️ Clever sensors taking fitness apps to the next level 🏠 An update on automated homes in lockdown 1:02:07 no We're back and as we start our 19th season (and is it 8th or 9th year...?) the team discuss: How robots, clever sensors and AI are revolutionising some unexpected industries Taking health and fitness apps to the next level with machine learning An update on how our automated homes have responded to us being.. well... home more. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). robot, fitness, farming, mowing, running, peloton, fitness, sensors, AI, machine learning, automated home We're back and as we start our 19th season (and is it 8th or 9th year...?) the team discuss:

  • How robots, clever sensors and AI are revolutionising some unexpected industries
  • Taking health and fitness apps to the next level with machine learning
  • An update on how our automated homes have responded to us being.. well... home more.

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]]> We're back and as we start our 19th season (and is it 8th or 9th year...?) the team discuss:

  • How robots, clever sensors and AI are revolutionising some unexpected industries
  • Taking health and fitness apps to the next level with machine learning
  • An update on how our automated homes have responded to us being.. well... home more.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+PK3nfih8 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Tik (Tok)-ed off, apps for time at home & our online profiles [S18E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e10 0e640665-8a47-4db1-b032-da0bf183e033 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 😱 Tik Tok and privacy 🏠 Useful apps when you're spending more time home 🌐 Our online profiles and websites 1:06:15 no It's the last episode of the season and in an extended episode the team discuss: Why we're abandoning out Tik Tok trial and the ongoing concerns with the platform's approach to privacy. The apps (and 'not apps' in Rafe's case) that we're using as we spend more time at home. Our online 'identities' via websites and profiles. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Tik Tok, home apps, online profiles, blog, personal website, magazines It's the last episode of the season and in an extended episode the team discuss:

  • Why we're abandoning out Tik Tok trial and the ongoing concerns with the platform's approach to privacy.
  • The apps (and 'not apps' in Rafe's case) that we're using as we spend more time at home.
  • Our online 'identities' via websites and profiles.

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]]> It's the last episode of the season and in an extended episode the team discuss:

  • Why we're abandoning out Tik Tok trial and the ongoing concerns with the platform's approach to privacy.
  • The apps (and 'not apps' in Rafe's case) that we're using as we spend more time at home.
  • Our online 'identities' via websites and profiles.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+WV7Rl-1U ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Rafe's duck, Apple's silicon, Wirecard's melt-down & Basecamp's HEY email [S18E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e09 f6e8e925-e57e-4943-a1fd-ff619a5721d5 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 🦆 Rafe's got a pet duck ( #duckfollowup )  Apple's ARM-based Macs 💸 Wirecard's problems hit popular fintechs ✉️ HEY email by Basecamp 1:04:57 no This week, in addition to Rafe Blandford's pet duck (please use the official #duckfollowup hashtag for follow-up), the team discuss: Apple's annouced Macs running on its own ARM-based chips dubbed 'Apple Silicon'. Wirecard, the fintech world's 'secret' plumbing that suddenly became very visible when a UK financial regulator forced it to stop its services. HEY (yes, it's all capitals...) the 'opinionated' email service from the team behind Basecamp Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). ducks, Mac, Silicon, ARM, Wirecard, HEY, Basecamp, Curve, Fintech, FCA This week, in addition to Rafe Blandford's pet duck (please use the official #duckfollowup hashtag for follow-up), the team discuss:

  • Apple's annouced Macs running on its own ARM-based chips dubbed 'Apple Silicon'.
  • Wirecard, the fintech world's 'secret' plumbing that suddenly became very visible when a UK financial regulator forced it to stop its services.
  • HEY (yes, it's all capitals...) the 'opinionated' email service from the team behind Basecamp

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]]> This week, in addition to Rafe Blandford's pet duck (please use the official #duckfollowup hashtag for follow-up), the team discuss:

  • Apple's annouced Macs running on its own ARM-based chips dubbed 'Apple Silicon'.
  • Wirecard, the fintech world's 'secret' plumbing that suddenly became very visible when a UK financial regulator forced it to stop its services.
  • HEY (yes, it's all capitals...) the 'opinionated' email service from the team behind Basecamp

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+kMsnUW2b ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Follow-up, Photos and WWDC [S18E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e08 fae85197-7fa8-4188-bf87-39d3c6bdb92d Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: ✉️ Follow-up on photo backup, screens, Disney+ and more 📷 Smart camera apps that let you 'fix' your photos on your phone 🍏 What we wanted out of WWDC 1:04:35 no This week the team discuss: Follow-up on photo back-up, Disney+, budget syncing, news, 'good' screens and more. Ewan's success with 'photo healing' on his iPhone and iPad that enabled him to 'fix' and share photos 'in the moment. Our hopes for WWDC, incluing what Apple might announce and the effect on teh mobile industry that might have. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Photos, WWDC, photo healing, 5k, monitor, GrannySmith, Delayed Gratification, YNAB, YNAB Sync This week the team discuss:

  • Follow-up on photo back-up, Disney+, budget syncing, news, 'good' screens and more.
  • Ewan's success with 'photo healing' on his iPhone and iPad that enabled him to 'fix' and share photos 'in the moment.
  • Our hopes for WWDC, incluing what Apple might announce and the effect on teh mobile industry that might have.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Follow-up on photo back-up, Disney+, budget syncing, news, 'good' screens and more.
  • Ewan's success with 'photo healing' on his iPhone and iPad that enabled him to 'fix' and share photos 'in the moment.
  • Our hopes for WWDC, incluing what Apple might announce and the effect on teh mobile industry that might have.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+PU3WzFyJ ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Feedback, fitness apps & photo back-up [S18E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e07 41230257-083e-488f-9fac-50b2b3fcb761 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: ✉️ Listener feedback - robots, banking and apps 👟 Health and fitness apps that might help 📷 Backing-up your important photos 50:44 no This week the team discuss: Listener follow-up on robot vacuum cleaners (including finding one under your hotel bed), mobile banking and a cool personal finance app recommendation. How we - definitely not health and fitness enthusiasts - are trying to use apps to keep fit (or at least a bit fitter) during lock-down and working from home. We talk about apps to try and when to use them. Backing-up important photos, including how to use the cloud but retain access to your most valuable photos if the service you use breaks or stops working. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Robot Vacuum, Roborock, Mobile Banking, Fitness, Running, Yoga, Peloton, Backup, Google Photos, Takeout, Apple Photos This week the team discuss:

  • Listener follow-up on robot vacuum cleaners (including finding one under your hotel bed), mobile banking and a cool personal finance app recommendation.
  • How we - definitely not health and fitness enthusiasts - are trying to use apps to keep fit (or at least a bit fitter) during lock-down and working from home. We talk about apps to try and when to use them.
  • Backing-up important photos, including how to use the cloud but retain access to your most valuable photos if the service you use breaks or stops working.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Listener follow-up on robot vacuum cleaners (including finding one under your hotel bed), mobile banking and a cool personal finance app recommendation.
  • How we - definitely not health and fitness enthusiasts - are trying to use apps to keep fit (or at least a bit fitter) during lock-down and working from home. We talk about apps to try and when to use them.
  • Backing-up important photos, including how to use the cloud but retain access to your most valuable photos if the service you use breaks or stops working.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+pf3fAwEn ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Customising the Apple Watch, Lenovo's Smart Frame & data hoarding [S18E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e06 00917c39-a529-4685-be25-a7a8cb28d263 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: ⌚️ 'Pro'-level Apple Watch customisation 🖼️ Lenovo's discounted Smart Frame for early adopters 🗄️ What's the oldest data you're hoarding? 58:48 no This week the team discuss: Using the excellent Watchsmith app to customise the Apple Watch beyond Apple's built-in widgets (called complications). How can you use layouts that change during the day and what is the future of presenting our own custom-data? Lenovo's announcement of a new Smart Frame digital picture frame that will be launched (and discounted initially) via IndieGoGo. Lenovo don't need to fund the product this way (traditionally why this platform's been used), but plan to recruit early adopter users to feedback on its development. How old is the oldest data you're hanging onto (we look at email and photo archives) and why? Have services like Gmail made us digital pack rats and is there any value in archiving 20 years of email or hundreds of gigabytes of email? Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Apple Watch, complications, Watchsmith, Lenovo, Smart Frame, Indiegogo, early adopter, gmail, archive, storage, pack rat This week the team discuss:

  • Using the excellent Watchsmith app to customise the Apple Watch beyond Apple's built-in widgets (called complications). How can you use layouts that change during the day and what is the future of presenting our own custom-data?
  • Lenovo's announcement of a new Smart Frame digital picture frame that will be launched (and discounted initially) via IndieGoGo. Lenovo don't need to fund the product this way (traditionally why this platform's been used), but plan to recruit early adopter users to feedback on its development.
  • How old is the oldest data you're hanging onto (we look at email and photo archives) and why? Have services like Gmail made us digital pack rats and is there any value in archiving 20 years of email or hundreds of gigabytes of email?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Using the excellent Watchsmith app to customise the Apple Watch beyond Apple's built-in widgets (called complications). How can you use layouts that change during the day and what is the future of presenting our own custom-data?
  • Lenovo's announcement of a new Smart Frame digital picture frame that will be launched (and discounted initially) via IndieGoGo. Lenovo don't need to fund the product this way (traditionally why this platform's been used), but plan to recruit early adopter users to feedback on its development.
  • How old is the oldest data you're hanging onto (we look at email and photo archives) and why? Have services like Gmail made us digital pack rats and is there any value in archiving 20 years of email or hundreds of gigabytes of email?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+KLcErFDT ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Headsets, lock-down habits & money [S18E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e05 9a5a72f3-b934-4425-8767-5ac2e73947e5 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: 🎤 Mics & headsets for working from home 🏃‍♂️ What (online) lock-down habits will stick? 💸 Real-time banking 1:02:42 no Many thanks to Mark, the Audio Wrangler (https://about.me/mcfontaine), our editor for the last 5 years. Here's to the next 5 (and sorry for all you put up with). This week the team discuss: The best microphones for video conferencing whilst home working - What works best from home for both comfort and performance, what products have the team chosen and some pitfalls to avoid. Satya Nadella's observation that Covid-19 has produced "2 years digital adoption in 2 months" - How has this rapid change in working arrangements for many been a "massive forced experiment" and what behaviour changes might be permanent? Real-time banking and money management - How some FinTech products and challenger banks are now providing real-time data to connected services, and how this makes money management quicker and more effective. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). microphones, headset, Jabra, Jabra Evolve, AirPods, video conferencing, Satya Nadella, Microsoft, Teams, Slack, YNAB, Starling, Monzo Many thanks to Mark, the Audio Wrangler, our editor for the last 5 years. Here's to the next 5 (and sorry for all you put up with).

This week the team discuss:

  • The best microphones for video conferencing whilst home working - What works best from home for both comfort and performance, what products have the team chosen and some pitfalls to avoid.
  • Satya Nadella's observation that Covid-19 has produced "2 years digital adoption in 2 months" - How has this rapid change in working arrangements for many been a "massive forced experiment" and what behaviour changes might be permanent?
  • Real-time banking and money management - How some FinTech products and challenger banks are now providing real-time data to connected services, and how this makes money management quicker and more effective.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> Many thanks to Mark, the Audio Wrangler, our editor for the last 5 years. Here's to the next 5 (and sorry for all you put up with).

This week the team discuss:

  • The best microphones for video conferencing whilst home working - What works best from home for both comfort and performance, what products have the team chosen and some pitfalls to avoid.
  • Satya Nadella's observation that Covid-19 has produced "2 years digital adoption in 2 months" - How has this rapid change in working arrangements for many been a "massive forced experiment" and what behaviour changes might be permanent?
  • Real-time banking and money management - How some FinTech products and challenger banks are now providing real-time data to connected services, and how this makes money management quicker and more effective.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+wpkPHG3G ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Amazon Echo accessories, Covid-19 apps & Tik Tok [S18E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e04 c8ea2395-9018-4c00-9168-046c9683e021 Fri, 29 May 2020 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: Rafe recommends a clock, we try to understand Covid-19 tracing apps and we notice Tik Tok might be a thing. 52:49 no This week the team discuss: Amazon Echo accessories. Amazon's range looks baffling from the outside, including gaming buttons and a microwave oven. What do they make, why and is any of it any good? Covid-19 apps. As governments around the world look to technology to help manage the Covid-19 crisis how do the various solutions being developed differ and will people trust a Google / Apple partnership over their local public health officials? Til Tok. What is it? No really, what is it and why is Rafe so keen we try it. We're coming to this social media phenomenon late, but it's far from clear (to us) what it all means and how it's different from what came before. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Amazon, Echo, Alexa, Echo Accessory, Covid-19, contact tracing, bluetooth, apps, Tik Tok, social media This week the team discuss:

  • Amazon Echo accessories. Amazon's range looks baffling from the outside, including gaming buttons and a microwave oven. What do they make, why and is any of it any good?
  • Covid-19 apps. As governments around the world look to technology to help manage the Covid-19 crisis how do the various solutions being developed differ and will people trust a Google / Apple partnership over their local public health officials?
  • Til Tok. What is it? No really, what is it and why is Rafe so keen we try it. We're coming to this social media phenomenon late, but it's far from clear (to us) what it all means and how it's different from what came before.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Amazon Echo accessories. Amazon's range looks baffling from the outside, including gaming buttons and a microwave oven. What do they make, why and is any of it any good?
  • Covid-19 apps. As governments around the world look to technology to help manage the Covid-19 crisis how do the various solutions being developed differ and will people trust a Google / Apple partnership over their local public health officials?
  • Til Tok. What is it? No really, what is it and why is Rafe so keen we try it. We're coming to this social media phenomenon late, but it's far from clear (to us) what it all means and how it's different from what came before.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+z_Q8UKwI ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 361's 9th birthday, smart lights, map apps & video calling [S18E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e03 32d337bc-fc17-40ac-aae0-b5e155b3b88c Fri, 22 May 2020 00:30:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: It's our 9th birthday 🎉, Hue smart lighting turns bad, walking around with maps and the best video calling apps for home working. 1:07:35 no The team celebrate 9 years of podcasting together and discuss: Ben's (ongoing) smart lighting disaster. How Philips Hue hasn't turned out to be the perfect smart lighting solution, a serious (known) product defect and how complex it all gets when deployed in large numbers. Walking and way-finding apps that are helping us enjoy the outdoors when we can. How to go beyond Google Maps to explore the footpaths around our homes with specialist mapping apps and guided routes. The best video calling and conferencing apps for working from home. What do the team use and what should you consider when choosing? Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). bluejeans, defect, facetime, gotomeeting, gu10, hiss, home automation, hue, jitsi, maps, ordnance survey, philips hue, smart lighting, viewranger, walking, whereby, zoom The team celebrate 9 years of podcasting together and discuss:

  • Ben's (ongoing) smart lighting disaster. How Philips Hue hasn't turned out to be the perfect smart lighting solution, a serious (known) product defect and how complex it all gets when deployed in large numbers.
  • Walking and way-finding apps that are helping us enjoy the outdoors when we can. How to go beyond Google Maps to explore the footpaths around our homes with specialist mapping apps and guided routes.
  • The best video calling and conferencing apps for working from home. What do the team use and what should you consider when choosing?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> The team celebrate 9 years of podcasting together and discuss:

  • Ben's (ongoing) smart lighting disaster. How Philips Hue hasn't turned out to be the perfect smart lighting solution, a serious (known) product defect and how complex it all gets when deployed in large numbers.
  • Walking and way-finding apps that are helping us enjoy the outdoors when we can. How to go beyond Google Maps to explore the footpaths around our homes with specialist mapping apps and guided routes.
  • The best video calling and conferencing apps for working from home. What do the team use and what should you consider when choosing?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+LL6-86G1 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Home networking, self-improvement apps & the iPad Magic Keyboard [S18E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e02 f9aa2778-136b-4372-b234-f9727b9eee10 Thu, 14 May 2020 00:30:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week: How to network your home office with TV wiring, apps for running, learning and reading & an iPad Magic Keyboard (it's good). 50:38 no This week the team discuss: The networking and connectivity challenges of setting up a home office. What can you do if your new desk has terrible WiFi coverage or you need something faster, but don't want to run new cabling? The team talk options, including using TV cabling you may already have installed. How we're 'self improving' during lock-down. Given the restrictions, what can we do that makes the most of not commuting (or going out at all). The team recommend options they're trying. The iPad Magic Keyboard. It's heavy and expensive, but is it... good? Yes. Yes, it is. We'll tell you why. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). couch to 5k, fitness22, headspace, ipad pro, kindle, kindle oasis, magic keyboard, masterclass, moca, powerline, wifi This week the team discuss:

  • The networking and connectivity challenges of setting up a home office. What can you do if your new desk has terrible WiFi coverage or you need something faster, but don't want to run new cabling? The team talk options, including using TV cabling you may already have installed.
  • How we're 'self improving' during lock-down. Given the restrictions, what can we do that makes the most of not commuting (or going out at all). The team recommend options they're trying.
  • The iPad Magic Keyboard. It's heavy and expensive, but is it... good? Yes. Yes, it is. We'll tell you why.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • The networking and connectivity challenges of setting up a home office. What can you do if your new desk has terrible WiFi coverage or you need something faster, but don't want to run new cabling? The team talk options, including using TV cabling you may already have installed.
  • How we're 'self improving' during lock-down. Given the restrictions, what can we do that makes the most of not commuting (or going out at all). The team recommend options they're trying.
  • The iPad Magic Keyboard. It's heavy and expensive, but is it... good? Yes. Yes, it is. We'll tell you why.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+MN2AJhV8 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Equipping a home office, budget robot vacuums & Disney+ [S18E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s18e01 2232a9cc-3f7d-4ea5-b578-52ec568f73b4 Thu, 07 May 2020 00:15:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 18 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Working from home, cleaning that home and staying home to stream Mandalorian. We don’t get out much... 52:23 no This week the team discuss: Ewan's new job and his family's move to Oman. Turns out he could find somewhere less convenient than Denmark to live. How we've upgraded our workspaces to equip them for an extended period of working at home. We talk about ergonomics, productivity and kit that will remain useful if / when things get back to 'normal'. Options for 'budget' robot vacuum cleaners as Ewan picks a Eufy (made by popular tech accessory maker Anker) device for his new home. Can something without AI mapping and clever sensors be 'good enough'? The launch of Disney+ and how it's changed the landscape of streaming services. Is the content catalogue enough to overcome some of the lack of polish on their apps? Will we all need given all the shows and brands Disney owns? And can Disney somehow get its original content to benefit from the live venues it also operates? Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). WFH, home office, keyboard, mouse, ergonomics, screen, display, laptop stand, trackpad, desk, robot vacuum, Eufy, Roborock, Disney+, Netflix, iPlayer, AppleTV This week the team discuss:

  • Ewan's new job and his family's move to Oman. Turns out he could find somewhere less convenient than Denmark to live.
  • How we've upgraded our workspaces to equip them for an extended period of working at home. We talk about ergonomics, productivity and kit that will remain useful if / when things get back to 'normal'.
  • Options for 'budget' robot vacuum cleaners as Ewan picks a Eufy (made by popular tech accessory maker Anker) device for his new home. Can something without AI mapping and clever sensors be 'good enough'?
  • The launch of Disney+ and how it's changed the landscape of streaming services. Is the content catalogue enough to overcome some of the lack of polish on their apps? Will we all need given all the shows and brands Disney owns? And can Disney somehow get its original content to benefit from the live venues it also operates?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Ewan's new job and his family's move to Oman. Turns out he could find somewhere less convenient than Denmark to live.
  • How we've upgraded our workspaces to equip them for an extended period of working at home. We talk about ergonomics, productivity and kit that will remain useful if / when things get back to 'normal'.
  • Options for 'budget' robot vacuum cleaners as Ewan picks a Eufy (made by popular tech accessory maker Anker) device for his new home. Can something without AI mapping and clever sensors be 'good enough'?
  • The launch of Disney+ and how it's changed the landscape of streaming services. Is the content catalogue enough to overcome some of the lack of polish on their apps? Will we all need given all the shows and brands Disney owns? And can Disney somehow get its original content to benefit from the live venues it also operates?

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+et8Oz4F3 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Google Maps hacking, Sonos and goodbye to Blackberry [S17E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e10 292153d7-9389-4a06-9a06-65cc9878aec3 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In which we discuss 2 'real' news items and spend 15 minutes reminiscing about how much better mobile email was over 2G. Also, Mark the editor speaks... 46:04 no This week the team discuss: A German artist's (successful) attempt to 'hack' Google Maps traffic data with a cart of 2nd hand phones, tricking the mapping service into reporting a traffic jam on an empty road. Customer 'outrage' at Sonos's announcement that some older devices will soon be unsupported and prevent newer devices from receiving upgrades if used together. This came shortly after the firm was criticised for 'bricking' devices people chose to recycle. The announcement of the end of mobile handset manufacturing under the Blackberry brand. The team reminisce about the firm at their best and how Blackberry changed mobile email. Also, hear Mark the editor for the first time ever in a 'behind the scenes' live edit session. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Google Maps, Sonos, Blackberry, email, recycling, Simon Weckert This week the team discuss:

  • A German artist's (successful) attempt to 'hack' Google Maps traffic data with a cart of 2nd hand phones, tricking the mapping service into reporting a traffic jam on an empty road.
  • Customer 'outrage' at Sonos's announcement that some older devices will soon be unsupported and prevent newer devices from receiving upgrades if used together. This came shortly after the firm was criticised for 'bricking' devices people chose to recycle.
  • The announcement of the end of mobile handset manufacturing under the Blackberry brand. The team reminisce about the firm at their best and how Blackberry changed mobile email.

Also, hear Mark the editor for the first time ever in a 'behind the scenes' live edit session.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • A German artist's (successful) attempt to 'hack' Google Maps traffic data with a cart of 2nd hand phones, tricking the mapping service into reporting a traffic jam on an empty road.
  • Customer 'outrage' at Sonos's announcement that some older devices will soon be unsupported and prevent newer devices from receiving upgrades if used together. This came shortly after the firm was criticised for 'bricking' devices people chose to recycle.
  • The announcement of the end of mobile handset manufacturing under the Blackberry brand. The team reminisce about the firm at their best and how Blackberry changed mobile email.

Also, hear Mark the editor for the first time ever in a 'behind the scenes' live edit session.

Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+hH9eywQT ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Robot vacuums, noise-cancelling headphones & electric car charging [S17E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e09 20f2f93a-f839-4fa5-9403-cee4005ba7d9 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Cleaning robots, noise-cancelling headphones and how to charge your (electric) car at home. It's a 'quality of life improvers' episode… 41:34 no This week the team discuss: Why everyone should have a robot vacuum cleaner, the difference between radar and camera-based navigation and how to choose. Also virtual walls, cameras that can spot pet poo and automated mops. Our two recommended models of noise cancelling over-ear headphones and the joy of reducing noise fatigue when travelling or working in open-plan offices. Ewan's 'terrible' (this is not a consensus view, to be fair, especially by Ewan) choice to buy his children a Dell desktop PC. The challenges of first-time 'chargeable car' ownership and how Ben's chosen his new car charger. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). robot, vacuum cleaner, roborock, roomba, noise cancelling headphones, Dell, EV, charger This week the team discuss:

  • Why everyone should have a robot vacuum cleaner, the difference between radar and camera-based navigation and how to choose. Also virtual walls, cameras that can spot pet poo and automated mops.
  • Our two recommended models of noise cancelling over-ear headphones and the joy of reducing noise fatigue when travelling or working in open-plan offices.
  • Ewan's 'terrible' (this is not a consensus view, to be fair, especially by Ewan) choice to buy his children a Dell desktop PC.
  • The challenges of first-time 'chargeable car' ownership and how Ben's chosen his new car charger.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Why everyone should have a robot vacuum cleaner, the difference between radar and camera-based navigation and how to choose. Also virtual walls, cameras that can spot pet poo and automated mops.
  • Our two recommended models of noise cancelling over-ear headphones and the joy of reducing noise fatigue when travelling or working in open-plan offices.
  • Ewan's 'terrible' (this is not a consensus view, to be fair, especially by Ewan) choice to buy his children a Dell desktop PC.
  • The challenges of first-time 'chargeable car' ownership and how Ben's chosen his new car charger.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+eqRmHDSA ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Recapping 2019 [S17E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e08 7be9c25f-df77-4f98-a94e-72eb6c94a8ac Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team look back over topics they’ve discussed during the year, with follow-up and the latest news. 43:20 no See Rafe fully committing to a visual gag in an audio medium (https://www.instagram.com/p/B6i0h6xp-Ne/?utm_source=ig_web_copylink) on Instagram. Ben, Ewan and Rafe recap some of the big themes we've covered this year and some new news including smarthome, 999 (911) emergency response, Apple's Express Transit, streaming content discovery, the (new) Motorola Razr, gear bags and home networking. Smartphone, hue, Arlo, 999, emergency response, Express Transit, streaming, Razr, networking See Rafe fully committing to a visual gag in an audio medium on Instagram.

Ben, Ewan and Rafe recap some of the big themes we've covered this year and some new news including smarthome, 999 (911) emergency response, Apple's Express Transit, streaming content discovery, the (new) Motorola Razr, gear bags and home networking.

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Ben, Ewan and Rafe recap some of the big themes we've covered this year and some new news including smarthome, 999 (911) emergency response, Apple's Express Transit, streaming content discovery, the (new) Motorola Razr, gear bags and home networking.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ECvUZFe- ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford GPS hacking, Apple's Express Transit comes to London & Christmas gifts [S17E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e07 df9118c2-3333-4a3e-b386-0a1a71a69dc7 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod GPS hacking in China, Tube travel in London and Christmas gift ideas. This week we're going places (and bringing a gift). 37:25 no This week the team discuss: A complex suspected GPS hack in the port of Shanghai that has experts and researchers baffled. Has someone developed the ability to manipulate GPS signals and, if so, who? Apple's Express Transit mode has arrived in London allowing travellers to pay for Transport for London tubes, busses and trains without unlocking your phone. This is doubly useful when paired with a smart payment option like Citymapper Pass. Christmas gift ideas with a techy (ish) slant, including for the younger people in your life (like Rafe). Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). This week the team discuss:

  • A complex suspected GPS hack in the port of Shanghai that has experts and researchers baffled. Has someone developed the ability to manipulate GPS signals and, if so, who?
  • Apple's Express Transit mode has arrived in London allowing travellers to pay for Transport for London tubes, busses and trains without unlocking your phone. This is doubly useful when paired with a smart payment option like Citymapper Pass.
  • Christmas gift ideas with a techy (ish) slant, including for the younger people in your life (like Rafe).

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • A complex suspected GPS hack in the port of Shanghai that has experts and researchers baffled. Has someone developed the ability to manipulate GPS signals and, if so, who?
  • Apple's Express Transit mode has arrived in London allowing travellers to pay for Transport for London tubes, busses and trains without unlocking your phone. This is doubly useful when paired with a smart payment option like Citymapper Pass.
  • Christmas gift ideas with a techy (ish) slant, including for the younger people in your life (like Rafe).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+S0EIONoq ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford eSIMs, the (folding) Motorola Razr & Apple TV+ [S17E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e06 73d09ffb-2378-480e-9720-f385c6f62e3b Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Specialist SIMs, folding phones and (Apple) TV for free... (no, there's no theme this week) 41:26 no This week the team discuss: eSIMs and buying data packages when overseas direct to your handset. Rafe buys one from a 'global eSIM store' when travelling to India and it works rather well... The 2019 folding Motorola Razr which attention-grabs with a clever screen and nostalgia for the original Razr design. At £1500 can this attractively designed (but mid-spec) handset attract buyers? Apple TV+ and big-tech's move into 'content'. As the TV streaming wars heat-up what has Apple got to offer? (spoiler: right now, just a pile of money for Hollywood) Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). eSIM, roaming, Motorola, RAZR, folding screen, Apple TV+, Netflix This week the team discuss:

  • eSIMs and buying data packages when overseas direct to your handset. Rafe buys one from a 'global eSIM store' when travelling to India and it works rather well...
  • The 2019 folding Motorola Razr which attention-grabs with a clever screen and nostalgia for the original Razr design. At £1500 can this attractively designed (but mid-spec) handset attract buyers?
  • Apple TV+ and big-tech's move into 'content'. As the TV streaming wars heat-up what has Apple got to offer? (spoiler: right now, just a pile of money for Hollywood)

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • eSIMs and buying data packages when overseas direct to your handset. Rafe buys one from a 'global eSIM store' when travelling to India and it works rather well...
  • The 2019 folding Motorola Razr which attention-grabs with a clever screen and nostalgia for the original Razr design. At £1500 can this attractively designed (but mid-spec) handset attract buyers?
  • Apple TV+ and big-tech's move into 'content'. As the TV streaming wars heat-up what has Apple got to offer? (spoiler: right now, just a pile of money for Hollywood)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+iW-0KthJ ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Airpods Pro, hacking mobile networks & phones vs cameras [S17E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e05 51252810-6478-4fe1-828b-888be15d6448 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Earbuds that silence, hackers that hide and cameras that see in the dark. It's a feast for the senses. 38:51 no This week the team discuss: Apple's new Airpods Pro and Amazon's Echo Buds. How do they compare and what's the future for smart assistant-enabled headphones? Hackers that have discovered a way to make untraceable calls across mobile networks and the police response. Phone cameras vs 'real cameras'. Have we reached the stage now where only the pros are better off with an SLR? Does the advent of computational photography on phones make them superior? Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Airpods, Airpods Pro, hacking, police, criminal, stealth SIM, camera, computational photography This week the team discuss:

  • Apple's new Airpods Pro and Amazon's Echo Buds. How do they compare and what's the future for smart assistant-enabled headphones?
  • Hackers that have discovered a way to make untraceable calls across mobile networks and the police response.
  • Phone cameras vs 'real cameras'. Have we reached the stage now where only the pros are better off with an SLR? Does the advent of computational photography on phones make them superior?

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Apple's new Airpods Pro and Amazon's Echo Buds. How do they compare and what's the future for smart assistant-enabled headphones?
  • Hackers that have discovered a way to make untraceable calls across mobile networks and the police response.
  • Phone cameras vs 'real cameras'. Have we reached the stage now where only the pros are better off with an SLR? Does the advent of computational photography on phones make them superior?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+7HcJAdhN ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Google's Nest Aware, Monzo's starting-over with Plus & 5G [S17E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e04 657252e1-e4cb-445d-a2a1-4ed2f3cb41b8 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Paying Google to watch your home, paying challenger banks for fancy cards and would you pay more for 5G? 35:09 no This week the team discuss: Google's new Nest Aware offering, AI-based analysis of home security camera in the cloud. Ewan's tempted by the low price but he's heavily invested in Arlo devices. Monzo's withdrawal of it's 'Plus' premium account offering (for now). The start-up bank's acknoweldged the product (and subsequent changes) wasn't popular with customers, but Ben and Rafe signed-up. Whether it's worth buying 5G devices at the moment... Do handsets really benefit from the speed increase and what else might encourage the team to invest in operators' new offerings in the UK (but sadly, not in Denmark yet). Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Google, Nest, Nest Aware, Arlo, Monzo, RBS, NatWest, Bó, Bo, Revolut, N26, Starling, 5G, Samsung, LG, Huawei This week the team discuss:

  • Google's new Nest Aware offering, AI-based analysis of home security camera in the cloud. Ewan's tempted by the low price but he's heavily invested in Arlo devices.
  • Monzo's withdrawal of it's 'Plus' premium account offering (for now). The start-up bank's acknoweldged the product (and subsequent changes) wasn't popular with customers, but Ben and Rafe signed-up.
  • Whether it's worth buying 5G devices at the moment... Do handsets really benefit from the speed increase and what else might encourage the team to invest in operators' new offerings in the UK (but sadly, not in Denmark yet).

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Google's new Nest Aware offering, AI-based analysis of home security camera in the cloud. Ewan's tempted by the low price but he's heavily invested in Arlo devices.
  • Monzo's withdrawal of it's 'Plus' premium account offering (for now). The start-up bank's acknoweldged the product (and subsequent changes) wasn't popular with customers, but Ben and Rafe signed-up.
  • Whether it's worth buying 5G devices at the moment... Do handsets really benefit from the speed increase and what else might encourage the team to invest in operators' new offerings in the UK (but sadly, not in Denmark yet).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+GKV444MN ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Ikea Sonos speakers, Facebook eavesdropping & backdoors for spies [S17E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e03 e53d90d4-4de3-4199-beb6-6238c42d7fc5 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod What's worth listening to, who's listening to you and should the government listen all the time? 37:19 no This week the team discuss: Ikea's new SYMFONISK speakers powered by Sonos. Cheaper, but similarly specced to the Sonos One are these good value for consumers and a good idea for Sonos? Ewan (and others') concern that Facebook (and Google... and Amazon...) are recording our typed and spoken conversations to target advertising to us. Requested by a listener, our opinions on the UK, US and Australian governments' requests to firms like Facebook to build 'backdoors' into their messaging products' encryption. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). speakers, sonos, ikea, SYMFONISK, facebook, advertising, smart speakers, encryption, back-door This week the team discuss:

  • Ikea's new SYMFONISK speakers powered by Sonos. Cheaper, but similarly specced to the Sonos One are these good value for consumers and a good idea for Sonos?
  • Ewan (and others') concern that Facebook (and Google... and Amazon...) are recording our typed and spoken conversations to target advertising to us.
  • Requested by a listener, our opinions on the UK, US and Australian governments' requests to firms like Facebook to build 'backdoors' into their messaging products' encryption.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Ikea's new SYMFONISK speakers powered by Sonos. Cheaper, but similarly specced to the Sonos One are these good value for consumers and a good idea for Sonos?
  • Ewan (and others') concern that Facebook (and Google... and Amazon...) are recording our typed and spoken conversations to target advertising to us.
  • Requested by a listener, our opinions on the UK, US and Australian governments' requests to firms like Facebook to build 'backdoors' into their messaging products' encryption.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+TTd9k6gL ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Robots, iPhones 11 & Bags [S17E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e02 20a20c5c-631c-4892-9ff2-47b21a528e07 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team discuss robot lawn mowers, the iPhone 11 and the best way to carry your stuff. 40:28 no This week the team discuss: Ewan's robot lawn mower (RIP - it didn't survive the winter) which cost about the same as a small car, but less than a Danish gardener. The iPhone 11 and tough questions like "is it good" and "should you buy it"? (spoilers: yes, but probably) Bags, rucksacks and briefcases which Ben is adamant are a valid and useful subject of discussion. He and Rafe school Ewan. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). robot, lawn mower, Roomba, iPhone 11, bags, Peak Design, Tumi, rucksack, briefcase This week the team discuss:

  • Ewan's robot lawn mower (RIP - it didn't survive the winter) which cost about the same as a small car, but less than a Danish gardener.
  • The iPhone 11 and tough questions like "is it good" and "should you buy it"? (spoilers: yes, but probably)
  • Bags, rucksacks and briefcases which Ben is adamant are a valid and useful subject of discussion. He and Rafe school Ewan.

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]]> This week the team discuss:

  • Ewan's robot lawn mower (RIP - it didn't survive the winter) which cost about the same as a small car, but less than a Danish gardener.
  • The iPhone 11 and tough questions like "is it good" and "should you buy it"? (spoilers: yes, but probably)
  • Bags, rucksacks and briefcases which Ben is adamant are a valid and useful subject of discussion. He and Rafe school Ewan.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+oPB8dMvV ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Ubiquiti, Huawei & Citymapper Pass [S17E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s17e01 aabd1a0f-1382-4982-bf7c-e472ec70c410 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 17 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team discuss home networking using Ubiquiti's products, the 'Huawei problem', and review Citymapper's multi-mode transit pass for London. 45:32 no After an extended break the team are back with a new(ish) format and recording arrangements. This week the team discuss: - Ben's new home networking setup as he replaces the Apple equipment he's used for years. In the spirit of always making a simple job difficult he's selected Ubiquiti's 'prosumer' products. - The 'Huawei problem' that is part cyber security and part trade war. The team discuss the difference between the firm's infrastructure equipment (like that for 5G under scrutiny for its security) and its consumer devices. - Rafe's review of Citymapper's multi-mode transit pass for London which he's been using for several months. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website (https://www.361podcast.com/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/361podcast). Ubiquiti, Home Network, Huawei, Ban, Citymapper, Transit After an extended break the team are back with a new(ish) format and recording arrangements. This week the team discuss:

  • Ben's new home networking setup as he replaces the Apple equipment he's used for years. In the spirit of always making a simple job difficult he's selected Ubiquiti's 'prosumer' products.
  • The 'Huawei problem' that is part cyber security and part trade war. The team discuss the difference between the firm's infrastructure equipment (like that for 5G under scrutiny for its security) and its consumer devices.
  • Rafe's review of Citymapper's multi-mode transit pass for London which he's been using for several months.

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]]> After an extended break the team are back with a new(ish) format and recording arrangements. This week the team discuss:

  • Ben's new home networking setup as he replaces the Apple equipment he's used for years. In the spirit of always making a simple job difficult he's selected Ubiquiti's 'prosumer' products.
  • The 'Huawei problem' that is part cyber security and part trade war. The team discuss the difference between the firm's infrastructure equipment (like that for 5G under scrutiny for its security) and its consumer devices.
  • Rafe's review of Citymapper's multi-mode transit pass for London which he's been using for several months.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+tElBgS9Z ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Palm & companion devices [S16E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s16e03 6da4afe9-a045-4e99-8cb7-688415025307 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 16 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss the return of Palm with the, er, "Palm" companion device. Is this a new category of device and could they really replace our smartphones sometimes? 52:23 no This week the team discuss the return of Palm with the, er, "Palm" companion device. Is this a new category of device and could they really replace our smartphones sometimes? Palm, companion devices, Apple Watch, virtual SIMs This week the team discuss the return of Palm with the, er, "Palm" companion device. Is this a new category of device and could they really replace our smartphones sometimes?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5a3Sf_Pz ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Autonomous vehicles [S16E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s16e02 441540ae-aa18-4068-9e12-ff9f9c417d7c Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 16 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about self-driving cars, Ewan's recent briefing by Waymo in 'the valley' and how autonomous vehicle technology will change the world (probably). 51:46 no This week the team talk about self-driving cars, Ewan's recent briefing by Waymo in 'the valley' and how autonomous vehicle technology will change the world (probably). Corrections In the episode Ben says that iD Mobile (https://www.idmobile.co.uk) is 'operated by Three'. That's not correct - whilst it uses Three's network, the mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse (https://www.carphonewarehouse.com) is behind it. Waymo, Tesla, autonomous vehicles, self-driving, cars This week the team talk about self-driving cars, Ewan's recent briefing by Waymo in 'the valley' and how autonomous vehicle technology will change the world (probably).

Corrections

In the episode Ben says that iD Mobile is 'operated by Three'. That's not correct - whilst it uses Three's network, the mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse is behind it.

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Corrections

In the episode Ben says that iD Mobile is 'operated by Three'. That's not correct - whilst it uses Three's network, the mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse is behind it.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+RTD4v-nD ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Smart homes revisited [S16E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s16e01 b98d4939-12ef-4338-900d-e07c8d1e1f12 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 16 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team discuss the tech they've added to their 'smart homes' since last year's challenge. They discuss what stayed and the new items that have been added. 50:00 no The team discuss the tech they've added to their 'smart homes' since last year's challenge. They discuss what stayed and the new items that have been added. Bosch Indego, Arlo, Roomba, Amazon, Samsung, SmartThings, Echo, Echo Show, Echo Dot The team discuss the tech they've added to their 'smart homes' since last year's challenge. They discuss what stayed and the new items that have been added.

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  • Apple AirPods — Apparently all the rage in Copenhagen now.
  • Geofency — Location tracking and geo-fencing app for iOS.
  • Formula 1 mobile app — New mobile apps for F1 enthusiasts that Rafe worked on.
  • Bosch Indego 350 — Ewan's recommended robot lawn mower.
  • Roomba i7 — New self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner.
  • Arlo Pro 2 — Netgear's HD wireless security cameras.
  • AnyList — Mobile and web list-making app that 2-way syncs with the Amazon Echo.
  • Samsung SmartThings V3 — Samsung's updated home automation product.
  • Nest Hello in the UK — Listener Jamie Holland's feedback on the difficulties of installing devices that use US power / wiring standards.
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  • Apple AirPods — Apparently all the rage in Copenhagen now.
  • Geofency — Location tracking and geo-fencing app for iOS.
  • Formula 1 mobile app — New mobile apps for F1 enthusiasts that Rafe worked on.
  • Bosch Indego 350 — Ewan's recommended robot lawn mower.
  • Roomba i7 — New self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner.
  • Arlo Pro 2 — Netgear's HD wireless security cameras.
  • AnyList — Mobile and web list-making app that 2-way syncs with the Amazon Echo.
  • Samsung SmartThings V3 — Samsung's updated home automation product.
  • Nest Hello in the UK — Listener Jamie Holland's feedback on the difficulties of installing devices that use US power / wiring standards.
]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+yqX0jHx7 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Ending the crypto-currency challenge [S15E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e07 f41d650b-0d34-44ab-a90c-adba1894cb22 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After some time away the team are back to (prematurely) end the crypto-currency challenge. We talk about why and the challenges for using things like Bitcoin for anything other than speculation. 37:42 no After some time away the team are back to (prematurely) end the crypto-currency challenge. We talk about why and the challenges for using things like Bitcoin for anything other than speculation. crypto-currencies, bitcoin, ethereum, After some time away the team are back to (prematurely) end the crypto-currency challenge. We talk about why and the challenges for using things like Bitcoin for anything other than speculation.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+fxGDi0Db ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford The best explanation of crypto-currencies you'll hear by a geographer this week [S15E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/389176497 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod ** Nothing in this podcast is investment advice. … 1:00:35 no ** Nothing in this podcast is investment advice. ** Recorded in mid December 2017, the team talk about their progress with their 'Crypto Challenge' and the dawning realisation that Bitcoin (and the like) might not be as usable as money. We learn a little about how this technology works, how (and why) its value might change, and share our own tentative first steps of buying and selling for ourselves. ** Nothing in this podcast is investment advice. **
Recorded in mid December 2017, the team talk about their progress with their 'Crypto Challenge' and the dawning realisation that Bitcoin (and the like) might not be as usable as money. We learn a little about how this technology works, how (and why) its value might change, and share our own tentative first steps of buying and selling for ourselves.

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Recorded in mid December 2017, the team talk about their progress with their 'Crypto Challenge' and the dawning realisation that Bitcoin (and the like) might not be as usable as money. We learn a little about how this technology works, how (and why) its value might change, and share our own tentative first steps of buying and selling for ourselves.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+dM5X6798 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Festive Winterval special [S15E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/372291968 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team tell bad Christmas cracker jok… 45:42 no This week the team tell bad Christmas cracker jokes and discuss gift ideas for last-minute shoppers. We look back at the topics we discussed in December 2012 (including - would you believe - Snapchat) and confirm with Ewan that, yes, it's also Christmas in Denmark. You heard it here first... This week the team tell bad Christmas cracker jokes and discuss gift ideas for last-minute shoppers. We look back at the topics we discussed in December 2012 (including - would you believe - Snapchat) and confirm with Ewan that, yes, it's also Christmas in Denmark. You heard it here first...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+akTQaz0Z ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Who can beat the banks? (FinTech special) [S15E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/358994585 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss 'FinTech' - the apps a… 49:04 no This week the team discuss 'FinTech' - the apps and services hoping to displace traditional banks and their products. We look at some of the most interesting offerings for consumers for everyday spending, foreign exchange and borrowing, considering which firms have what it takes to be successful. We also talk about AirPods, briefly. This week the team discuss 'FinTech' - the apps and services hoping to displace traditional banks and their products. We look at some of the most interesting offerings for consumers for everyday spending, foreign exchange and borrowing, considering which firms have what it takes to be successful. We also talk about AirPods, briefly.

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]]> This week the team discuss 'FinTech' - the apps and services hoping to displace traditional banks and their products. We look at some of the most interesting offerings for consumers for everyday spending, foreign exchange and borrowing, considering which firms have what it takes to be successful. We also talk about AirPods, briefly.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+_lJ7Ev0j ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Dodgy apps & data thieves [S15E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355310564 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss the ways apps and serv… 39:17 no This week the team discuss the ways apps and services fail to keep our data safe. From deliberate data theft to bad design we discuss the worst we've known and how the Apple and Android ecosystems are adapting to these threats. We also launch this season's challenge on crypto-currencies. This episode was recorded in late September 2017. This week the team discuss the ways apps and services fail to keep our data safe. From deliberate data theft to bad design we discuss the worst we've known and how the Apple and Android ecosystems are adapting to these threats. We also launch this season's challenge on crypto-currencies. This episode was recorded in late September 2017.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+X8HIa-ej ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford The armchair social media experts [S15E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/351658000 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about the state of social… 54:55 no This week the team talk about the state of social media and how it's changed since we were early adopters. We talk about how and why we use various networks and how that's changed over time and our reactions, from quitting to shopping. We cover the services we know well and some newer ones we - well some of us - struggle with. Could it be Snapchat isn't for us? This week the team talk about the state of social media and how it's changed since we were early adopters. We talk about how and why we use various networks and how that's changed over time and our reactions, from quitting to shopping. We cover the services we know well and some newer ones we - well some of us - struggle with. Could it be Snapchat isn't for us?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Xsy7HJwG ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Back to the smart home [S15E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s15e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348608583 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 15 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We're back (sorry for the wait) and this week we'… 44:36 no We're back (sorry for the wait) and this week we're re-visiting our smart home challenge. What's the long-term verdict on the products we bought last season, what have we changed and would we recommend? Also, were you aware of the 'neat hair' situation in Nordic banking? Ewan has the latest. We're back (sorry for the wait) and this week we're re-visiting our smart home challenge. What's the long-term verdict on the products we bought last season, what have we changed and would we recommend? Also, were you aware of the 'neat hair' situation in Nordic banking? Ewan has the latest.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+pd-uo6oM ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Smart things: Buses, Google Home and bees [S14E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326299869 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a short break we’re back with the final episode of the season. We’re looking at smart ‘stuff’ again… Ben’s been on the Citymapper smartbus trial run in central London and Ewan’s been doing an extended comparison of Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. Rafe’s also been messing about with bees. 51:39 no After a short break we’re back with the final episode of the season. We’re looking at smart ‘stuff’ again… Ben’s been on the Citymapper smartbus trial run in central London and Ewan’s been doing an extended comparison of Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. Rafe’s also been messing about with bees. After a short break we’re back with the final episode of the season. We’re looking at smart ‘stuff’ again… Ben’s been on the Citymapper smartbus trial run in central London and Ewan’s been doing an extended comparison of Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. Rafe’s also been messing about with bees.

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]]> After a short break we’re back with the final episode of the season. We’re looking at smart ‘stuff’ again… Ben’s been on the Citymapper smartbus trial run in central London and Ewan’s been doing an extended comparison of Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. Rafe’s also been messing about with bees.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+n7OdbkaF ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford iPads, ‘transformers’ and ‘real’ work [S14E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314484270 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about mobile working… Do we still need laptops or is it possible to do ‘real’ work on an iPad. Does the device even matter or is it the software that drives users’ behaviour. We talk about ‘transformer’ devices, young people, keyboards and clipboards. Rafe also provides a duck-house update (so you can stop emailing to ask). 59:17 no This week the team talk about mobile working… Do we still need laptops or is it possible to do ‘real’ work on an iPad. Does the device even matter or is it the software that drives users’ behaviour. We talk about ‘transformer’ devices, young people, keyboards and clipboards. Rafe also provides a duck-house update (so you can stop emailing to ask). This week the team talk about mobile working… Do we still need laptops or is it possible to do ‘real’ work on an iPad. Does the device even matter or is it the software that drives users’ behaviour. We talk about ‘transformer’ devices, young people, keyboards and clipboards. Rafe also provides a duck-house update (so you can stop emailing to ask).

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]]> This week the team talk about mobile working… Do we still need laptops or is it possible to do ‘real’ work on an iPad. Does the device even matter or is it the software that drives users’ behaviour. We talk about ‘transformer’ devices, young people, keyboards and clipboards. Rafe also provides a duck-house update (so you can stop emailing to ask).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+nwtx_YES ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford MWC 2017 - the best bits [S14E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312532956 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Having pioneered previews of events after those events have actually happened (last week), the team look-back at some of the interesting topics from Mobile World Congress 2017. Rafe gets excited about 5G; Ben gets nostalgic for Blackberry keyboards and Nokia snake; and Ewan still thinks it was all a waste of time. 47:41 no Having pioneered previews of events after those events have actually happened (last week), the team look-back at some of the interesting topics from Mobile World Congress 2017. Rafe gets excited about 5G; Ben gets nostalgic for Blackberry keyboards and Nokia snake; and Ewan still thinks it was all a waste of time. Having pioneered previews of events after those events have actually happened (last week), the team look-back at some of the interesting topics from Mobile World Congress 2017. Rafe gets excited about 5G; Ben gets nostalgic for Blackberry keyboards and Nokia snake; and Ewan still thinks it was all a waste of time.

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]]> Having pioneered previews of events after those events have actually happened (last week), the team look-back at some of the interesting topics from Mobile World Congress 2017. Rafe gets excited about 5G; Ben gets nostalgic for Blackberry keyboards and Nokia snake; and Ewan still thinks it was all a waste of time.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+GajsJpdC ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Comments, questions & MWC [S14E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310888175 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a brief break (important operational reasons, nothing to see here) the team are back catching up on the news, answering listener questions and taking a quick MWC preview. We cover duck houses (yes, really), how not to be in a 360° picture you’re taking, get an epic home camera review from a listener, cloud vs local smart-home controls, one smartphone hub to rule them all and Samsung taking our advice (sort-of). 57:57 no After a brief break (important operational reasons, nothing to see here) the team are back catching up on the news, answering listener questions and taking a quick MWC preview. We cover duck houses (yes, really), how not to be in a 360° picture you’re taking, get an epic home camera review from a listener, cloud vs local smart-home controls, one smartphone hub to rule them all and Samsung taking our advice (sort-of). After a brief break (important operational reasons, nothing to see here) the team are back catching up on the news, answering listener questions and taking a quick MWC preview. We cover duck houses (yes, really), how not to be in a 360° picture you’re taking, get an epic home camera review from a listener, cloud vs local smart-home controls, one smartphone hub to rule them all and Samsung taking our advice (sort-of).

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]]> After a brief break (important operational reasons, nothing to see here) the team are back catching up on the news, answering listener questions and taking a quick MWC preview. We cover duck houses (yes, really), how not to be in a 360° picture you’re taking, get an epic home camera review from a listener, cloud vs local smart-home controls, one smartphone hub to rule them all and Samsung taking our advice (sort-of).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+DJ-JWlZr ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Our ‘smart-homes’ a year on [S14E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306923218 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team re-visit home automation, a year on from our ‘smart-home challenge’. Ewan tells us about a break in (or was it?) and we discuss what we kept from he challenge and what we’ve added since, along with the frustrations of ‘dumb’ systems with apps and new houses built without smart features. This episode was originally scheduled for release in early January - sorry about all that Christmas chat. 46:57 no This week the team re-visit home automation, a year on from our ‘smart-home challenge’. Ewan tells us about a break in (or was it?) and we discuss what we kept from he challenge and what we’ve added since, along with the frustrations of ‘dumb’ systems with apps and new houses built without smart features. This episode was originally scheduled for release in early January - sorry about all that Christmas chat. This week the team re-visit home automation, a year on from our ‘smart-home challenge’. Ewan tells us about a break in (or was it?) and we discuss what we kept from he challenge and what we’ve added since, along with the frustrations of ‘dumb’ systems with apps and new houses built without smart features. This episode was originally scheduled for release in early January - sorry about all that Christmas chat.

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]]> This week the team re-visit home automation, a year on from our ‘smart-home challenge’. Ewan tells us about a break in (or was it?) and we discuss what we kept from he challenge and what we’ve added since, along with the frustrations of ‘dumb’ systems with apps and new houses built without smart features. This episode was originally scheduled for release in early January - sorry about all that Christmas chat.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+NIfrzfVP ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford What did we learn at CES? [S14E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305820649 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team look back at Consumer Electronics Show, trying to understand the themes that emerged: voice (and Alexa) everywhere, home automation and ‘emotional’ robots. Rafe, our ‘man on the ground’ gives us his view. Ewan’s still in Denmark and has discovered it has a land border with Germany… who knew? 53:13 no This week the team look back at Consumer Electronics Show, trying to understand the themes that emerged: voice (and Alexa) everywhere, home automation and ‘emotional’ robots. Rafe, our ‘man on the ground’ gives us his view. Ewan’s still in Denmark and has discovered it has a land border with Germany… who knew? This week the team look back at Consumer Electronics Show, trying to understand the themes that emerged: voice (and Alexa) everywhere, home automation and ‘emotional’ robots. Rafe, our ‘man on the ground’ gives us his view. Ewan’s still in Denmark and has discovered it has a land border with Germany… who knew?

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]]> This week the team look back at Consumer Electronics Show, trying to understand the themes that emerged: voice (and Alexa) everywhere, home automation and ‘emotional’ robots. Rafe, our ‘man on the ground’ gives us his view. Ewan’s still in Denmark and has discovered it has a land border with Germany… who knew?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+2JUPXSzy ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford On the road again… [S14E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301580597 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Happy New Year! We’re back and - seasonally - talking about our travel experiences again and how mobile influences it. Ewan’s saved from disaster by Amazon Prime Now in San Francisco (seriously, how are they not sponsoring this yet?), Rafe’s excited by a QR code in a cathedral (don’t judge) and Ben wants to talk to Alexa in his hotel room (who needs friends?). 51:04 no Happy New Year! We’re back and - seasonally - talking about our travel experiences again and how mobile influences it. Ewan’s saved from disaster by Amazon Prime Now in San Francisco (seriously, how are they not sponsoring this yet?), Rafe’s excited by a QR code in a cathedral (don’t judge) and Ben wants to talk to Alexa in his hotel room (who needs friends?). Happy New Year! We’re back and - seasonally - talking about our travel experiences again and how mobile influences it. Ewan’s saved from disaster by Amazon Prime Now in San Francisco (seriously, how are they not sponsoring this yet?), Rafe’s excited by a QR code in a cathedral (don’t judge) and Ben wants to talk to Alexa in his hotel room (who needs friends?).

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]]> Happy New Year! We’re back and - seasonally - talking about our travel experiences again and how mobile influences it. Ewan’s saved from disaster by Amazon Prime Now in San Francisco (seriously, how are they not sponsoring this yet?), Rafe’s excited by a QR code in a cathedral (don’t judge) and Ben wants to talk to Alexa in his hotel room (who needs friends?).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+GO8zfBfj ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford 2017: Year of mobile (first) [S14E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300193551 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we look forward to 2017 - we think it’s the year of mobile… again (but this time it’s all about ‘mobile first’). We talk about what this really means, how we know, where it’s happening and why consumers’ preference is a far more important factor than the technology. It’s still a bit chilly in Denmark. 47:38 no This week we look forward to 2017 - we think it’s the year of mobile… again (but this time it’s all about ‘mobile first’). We talk about what this really means, how we know, where it’s happening and why consumers’ preference is a far more important factor than the technology. It’s still a bit chilly in Denmark. This week we look forward to 2017 - we think it’s the year of mobile… again (but this time it’s all about ‘mobile first’). We talk about what this really means, how we know, where it’s happening and why consumers’ preference is a far more important factor than the technology. It’s still a bit chilly in Denmark.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+FLedlkB_ ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford It’s a very Echo Christmas [S14E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299187533 Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about Amazon’s smash-hit home assistant ‘things’ - the Echo and the Dot - and the on-board personality Alexa. We think they’ll sell by the ton this holiday season and wonder why we enjoy them so much compared to Siri. We discuss how we use them, the extra ’skills’ you can add and setting up simple home automation. WARNING - we say ‘Alexa’ a lot this episode so mute your Echo! 48:56 no This week the team talk about Amazon’s smash-hit home assistant ‘things’ - the Echo and the Dot - and the on-board personality Alexa. We think they’ll sell by the ton this holiday season and wonder why we enjoy them so much compared to Siri. We discuss how we use them, the extra ’skills’ you can add and setting up simple home automation. WARNING - we say ‘Alexa’ a lot this episode so mute your Echo! This week the team talk about Amazon’s smash-hit home assistant ‘things’ - the Echo and the Dot - and the on-board personality Alexa. We think they’ll sell by the ton this holiday season and wonder why we enjoy them so much compared to Siri. We discuss how we use them, the extra ’skills’ you can add and setting up simple home automation. WARNING - we say ‘Alexa’ a lot this episode so mute your Echo!

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]]> This week the team talk about Amazon’s smash-hit home assistant ‘things’ - the Echo and the Dot - and the on-board personality Alexa. We think they’ll sell by the ton this holiday season and wonder why we enjoy them so much compared to Siri. We discuss how we use them, the extra ’skills’ you can add and setting up simple home automation. WARNING - we say ‘Alexa’ a lot this episode so mute your Echo!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+emVLI0dB ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Pop goes the phablet [S14E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s14e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/298252512 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 14 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team are back, now only two-thirds London-based. Ewan provides in-depth coverage of whether it gets cold in Denmark in winter and we (eventually) turn our attention to the fall-out from Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch. Is the Samsung brand terminally damaged, did they do the right thing and will consumers trust them again after months of negative press coverage? 43:28 no The team are back, now only two-thirds London-based. Ewan provides in-depth coverage of whether it gets cold in Denmark in winter and we (eventually) turn our attention to the fall-out from Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch. Is the Samsung brand terminally damaged, did they do the right thing and will consumers trust them again after months of negative press coverage? The team are back, now only two-thirds London-based. Ewan provides in-depth coverage of whether it gets cold in Denmark in winter and we (eventually) turn our attention to the fall-out from Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch. Is the Samsung brand terminally damaged, did they do the right thing and will consumers trust them again after months of negative press coverage?

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]]> The team are back, now only two-thirds London-based. Ewan provides in-depth coverage of whether it gets cold in Denmark in winter and we (eventually) turn our attention to the fall-out from Samsung’s disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch. Is the Samsung brand terminally damaged, did they do the right thing and will consumers trust them again after months of negative press coverage?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+vsdU0Cf6 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford Android challenge wrap-up [S13E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281189241 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod As season 13 draws to a close and Ewan heads to t… 53:55 no As season 13 draws to a close and Ewan heads to the airport for a new life in Denmark, the team reflect on 10 weeks of Android use. We discuss refinement, getting a lot for your money and being ‘all in’ on one ecosystem. So who won? Ben doesn’t want to, Ben and Ewan both broke their phones and Rafe still prefers Windows… Could we all be losers? As season 13 draws to a close and Ewan heads to the airport for a new life in Denmark, the team reflect on 10 weeks of Android use. We discuss refinement, getting a lot for your money and being ‘all in’ on one ecosystem. So who won? Ben doesn’t want to, Ben and Ewan both broke their phones and Rafe still prefers Windows… Could we all be losers?

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]]> As season 13 draws to a close and Ewan heads to the airport for a new life in Denmark, the team reflect on 10 weeks of Android use. We discuss refinement, getting a lot for your money and being ‘all in’ on one ecosystem. So who won? Ben doesn’t want to, Ben and Ewan both broke their phones and Rafe still prefers Windows… Could we all be losers?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+7b_IFepD ]]> Ben: Origin Story [S13E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280038063 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week it's Mr Smith's turn to tell his backgr… 43:10 no This week it's Mr Smith's turn to tell his background story. From formative years playing with Internet 'stuff' in the automotive industry and the joy of telling other people what to do (er, 'consulting') to 'government stuff' (shhh...) we learn that career plans are rarely written to last. Many failed attempts at being a blogger led to a career change into mobile and now 361, a 'well reviewed podcast on iTunes'. This week it's Mr Smith's turn to tell his background story. From formative years playing with Internet 'stuff' in the automotive industry and the joy of telling other people what to do (er, 'consulting') to 'government stuff' (shhh...) we learn that career plans are rarely written to last. Many failed attempts at being a blogger led to a career change into mobile and now 361, a 'well reviewed podcast on iTunes'.

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]]> This week it's Mr Smith's turn to tell his background story. From formative years playing with Internet 'stuff' in the automotive industry and the joy of telling other people what to do (er, 'consulting') to 'government stuff' (shhh...) we learn that career plans are rarely written to last. Many failed attempts at being a blogger led to a career change into mobile and now 361, a 'well reviewed podcast on iTunes'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+EZvqY7Ba ]]> Rafe: Origin Story [S13E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278840524 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we put Rafe Blandford in the spotlight … 1:01:22 no This week we put Rafe Blandford in the spotlight - his formative experiences with Psion devices (and broken limbs), founding the ‘all about’ empire, being a blogging pioneer and getting ‘inside Nokia’. Rafe shares his experience at the fore-front of online media, hitting 1m readers per month, ‘really big servers’, knowing more about Nokia than Nokia Execs and being laughed at by Steve Ballmer. This week we put Rafe Blandford in the spotlight - his formative experiences with Psion devices (and broken limbs), founding the ‘all about’ empire, being a blogging pioneer and getting ‘inside Nokia’. Rafe shares his experience at the fore-front of online media, hitting 1m readers per month, ‘really big servers’, knowing more about Nokia than Nokia Execs and being laughed at by Steve Ballmer.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+zjes7ggr ]]> What next for apps? [S13E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276795349 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we turn the whole episode over to liste… 52:37 no This week we turn the whole episode over to listener (and ace mobile developer / author) Matt Lacey’s question - what comes next for apps? The team talk through their views of the future, the impact of integrating apps into the OS and how Ewan’s going to get his toothpaste ordered. We consider how app-makers will have to shape their business to benefit from OS integration and whether regulators might get involved to keep things ‘fair’. This week we turn the whole episode over to listener (and ace mobile developer / author) Matt Lacey’s question - what comes next for apps? The team talk through their views of the future, the impact of integrating apps into the OS and how Ewan’s going to get his toothpaste ordered. We consider how app-makers will have to shape their business to benefit from OS integration and whether regulators might get involved to keep things ‘fair’.

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]]> This week we turn the whole episode over to listener (and ace mobile developer / author) Matt Lacey’s question - what comes next for apps? The team talk through their views of the future, the impact of integrating apps into the OS and how Ewan’s going to get his toothpaste ordered. We consider how app-makers will have to shape their business to benefit from OS integration and whether regulators might get involved to keep things ‘fair’.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+NkpZtWIm ]]> Ewan: Origin story [S13E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275370657 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we track Ewan's history in tech - incit… 46:11 no This week we track Ewan's history in tech - inciting a strike at school, selling (and failing to sell) businesses, working with the earliest SMS services, some stuff he can't talk about and big news about his next role. Ewan explains the ups / downs of being a tech entrepreneur in the early days of mobile. Ben and Rafe ask the questions and no-one gets naked. This week we track Ewan's history in tech - inciting a strike at school, selling (and failing to sell) businesses, working with the earliest SMS services, some stuff he can't talk about and big news about his next role. Ewan explains the ups / downs of being a tech entrepreneur in the early days of mobile. Ben and Rafe ask the questions and no-one gets naked.

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]]> This week we track Ewan's history in tech - inciting a strike at school, selling (and failing to sell) businesses, working with the earliest SMS services, some stuff he can't talk about and big news about his next role. Ewan explains the ups / downs of being a tech entrepreneur in the early days of mobile. Ben and Rafe ask the questions and no-one gets naked.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+p4bAo4_s ]]> The on-demand economy & #RubRafe [S13E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274456655 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The day we (but especially Rafe) didn’t think wou… 52:57 no The day we (but especially Rafe) didn’t think would come is finally here and the team settle-down to discuss Uber, Deliveroo, Jinn, Quipup, Jinn, Task Rabbit and - crucially - Urban Massage as we share our experiences of the growing number of ‘instant’ smartphone-enabled services available. Rafe has his own ‘on-demand’ experience live on the show and we forgive the absence of trousers this week as he smells fantastic. The day we (but especially Rafe) didn’t think would come is finally here and the team settle-down to discuss Uber, Deliveroo, Jinn, Quipup, Jinn, Task Rabbit and - crucially - Urban Massage as we share our experiences of the growing number of ‘instant’ smartphone-enabled services available. Rafe has his own ‘on-demand’ experience live on the show and we forgive the absence of trousers this week as he smells fantastic.

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]]> The day we (but especially Rafe) didn’t think would come is finally here and the team settle-down to discuss Uber, Deliveroo, Jinn, Quipup, Jinn, Task Rabbit and - crucially - Urban Massage as we share our experiences of the growing number of ‘instant’ smartphone-enabled services available. Rafe has his own ‘on-demand’ experience live on the show and we forgive the absence of trousers this week as he smells fantastic.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+rPUv6VZ4 ]]> Holidays & travel (2016 update) [S13E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273403396 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week, as summer arrives in the UK with storm… 44:28 no This week, as summer arrives in the UK with storm warnings and flash floods, we turn our attention to holidays and travel (again). We discuss the impact of the (near) removal of roaming fees across Europe, update our list of essential travel apps for 2016 and discuss some of the new tech we’ll be trying out. As episode 5 nears we also anticipate Rafe’s impending experience of the on-demand economy (#rubrafe). This week, as summer arrives in the UK with storm warnings and flash floods, we turn our attention to holidays and travel (again). We discuss the impact of the (near) removal of roaming fees across Europe, update our list of essential travel apps for 2016 and discuss some of the new tech we’ll be trying out. As episode 5 nears we also anticipate Rafe’s impending experience of the on-demand economy (#rubrafe).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+768OKuX5 ]]> Unscripted: Politics, fitness and LinkedIn [S13E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272163617 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan’s taken over again this week and he doesn’t … 51:47 no Ewan’s taken over again this week and he doesn’t like planning… so the team wander casually through topics as diverse as politics (the first and only time you’ll hear us talk ‘Brexit’ on the podcast), fitness (we’re still fat) and Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition (can we add you to our professional network?). We also give our first update on this season’s Android Challenge as reality bites (a bit). Ewan’s taken over again this week and he doesn’t like planning… so the team wander casually through topics as diverse as politics (the first and only time you’ll hear us talk ‘Brexit’ on the podcast), fitness (we’re still fat) and Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition (can we add you to our professional network?). We also give our first update on this season’s Android Challenge as reality bites (a bit).

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]]> Ewan’s taken over again this week and he doesn’t like planning… so the team wander casually through topics as diverse as politics (the first and only time you’ll hear us talk ‘Brexit’ on the podcast), fitness (we’re still fat) and Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition (can we add you to our professional network?). We also give our first update on this season’s Android Challenge as reality bites (a bit).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+u77axZhA ]]> Rafe sets a challenge [S13E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271283958 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week Rafe takes control to set the season’s … 49:58 no This week Rafe takes control to set the season’s challenge: an entire season for Ben and Ewan to… well, you’ll have to listen to find out. He issues his instructions for the challenge and takes care to explain the rules very precisely this season (after the $100 phone challenge that cost double, Ewan). We also answer some listener questions and take some over-due feedback. This week Rafe takes control to set the season’s challenge: an entire season for Ben and Ewan to… well, you’ll have to listen to find out. He issues his instructions for the challenge and takes care to explain the rules very precisely this season (after the $100 phone challenge that cost double, Ewan). We also answer some listener questions and take some over-due feedback.

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]]> This week Rafe takes control to set the season’s challenge: an entire season for Ben and Ewan to… well, you’ll have to listen to find out. He issues his instructions for the challenge and takes care to explain the rules very precisely this season (after the $100 phone challenge that cost double, Ewan). We also answer some listener questions and take some over-due feedback.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+TFrFKzjp ]]> Google I/O, WWDC 2016 and… #RubRafe [S13E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s13e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270066780 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 13 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team are back with season 13 and some big new… 53:28 no The team are back with season 13 and some big news on donations (and Rafe’s massage - #rubrafe). We review the big news from recent Google I/O and Apple WWDC events, give our views on the big themes, forget the names of Google’s messaging products and say the word ‘emojification’ (sorry about that). The team are back with season 13 and some big news on donations (and Rafe’s massage - #rubrafe). We review the big news from recent Google I/O and Apple WWDC events, give our views on the big themes, forget the names of Google’s messaging products and say the word ‘emojification’ (sorry about that).

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]]> The team are back with season 13 and some big news on donations (and Rafe’s massage - #rubrafe). We review the big news from recent Google I/O and Apple WWDC events, give our views on the big themes, forget the names of Google’s messaging products and say the word ‘emojification’ (sorry about that).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ZVyoXnLq ]]> Ask us anything [S12E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262474574 Wed, 04 May 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod It's almost(!) a tradition... As we end season 12… 51:34 no It's almost(!) a tradition... As we end season 12 we answer listeners' questions on topics from SMS (is it dead?) to biometrics and retina scanning (will it replace fingerprint readers?). We revisit the $100 phone challenge and get an update from £1000 prize winner Kenny (thanks Tengi!) on the phone he's chosen to buy. It's almost(!) a tradition... As we end season 12 we answer listeners' questions on topics from SMS (is it dead?) to biometrics and retina scanning (will it replace fingerprint readers?). We revisit the $100 phone challenge and get an update from £1000 prize winner Kenny (thanks Tengi!) on the phone he's chosen to buy.

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]]> It's almost(!) a tradition... As we end season 12 we answer listeners' questions on topics from SMS (is it dead?) to biometrics and retina scanning (will it replace fingerprint readers?). We revisit the $100 phone challenge and get an update from £1000 prize winner Kenny (thanks Tengi!) on the phone he's chosen to buy.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+MWZOHTPg ]]> Remote and mobile working [S12E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261208387 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are being productive away from… 42:28 no This week the team are being productive away from the office and reflect on how we work on the move. We discuss the essential kit we always carry, the software we use and how we stay connected on the move. We play "what's in your bag" and discuss working on planes (and other places offline). This week the team are being productive away from the office and reflect on how we work on the move. We discuss the essential kit we always carry, the software we use and how we stay connected on the move. We play "what's in your bag" and discuss working on planes (and other places offline).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+c3gRJTj2 ]]> Photos: Storing and sharing (2016 update) [S12E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/259941883 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we’re re-visiting photos and video. Wit… 47:50 no This week we’re re-visiting photos and video. With memories of young families and important concrete to capture, the team review the way they store and backup precious images. Ewan explains his new strategy following PictureLife’s demise and Ben tests ways to backup iCloud Photos. We also review the latest range of apps and services for sharing and printing those images. This week we’re re-visiting photos and video. With memories of young families and important concrete to capture, the team review the way they store and backup precious images.

Ewan explains his new strategy following PictureLife’s demise and Ben tests ways to backup iCloud Photos. We also review the latest range of apps and services for sharing and printing those images.

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]]> This week we’re re-visiting photos and video. With memories of young families and important concrete to capture, the team review the way they store and backup precious images.

Ewan explains his new strategy following PictureLife’s demise and Ben tests ways to backup iCloud Photos. We also review the latest range of apps and services for sharing and printing those images.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+veMWz5sT ]]> Operators, switching and customer service [S12E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/258724732 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we’re back to talking about network ope… 43:27 no This week we’re back to talking about network operators - a subject we covered early in season 1. How have our own choices changes since then, how important really is customer service and what would make us switch again in future? Also hear the announcement of our special - and exclusive - range of Blandford merchandise. This week we’re back to talking about network operators - a subject we covered early in season 1. How have our own choices changes since then, how important really is customer service and what would make us switch again in future?

Also hear the announcement of our special - and exclusive - range of Blandford merchandise.

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Also hear the announcement of our special - and exclusive - range of Blandford merchandise.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Z-5J2dBP ]]> Travel, smart homes (update) and CareKit [S12E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257532353 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we take-on another (much to Rafe and Be… 36:10 no This week we take-on another (much to Rafe and Ben’s horror) of Ewan’s unscripted episodes - a chance to discuss items of personal interest ‘as they occur to us’. We chat about recent travel traumas, updates on our smart-home efforts and what Apple’s CareKit means. Normal service resumes next week… This week we take-on another (much to Rafe and Ben’s horror) of Ewan’s unscripted episodes - a chance to discuss items of personal interest ‘as they occur to us’. We chat about recent travel traumas, updates on our smart-home efforts and what Apple’s CareKit means. Normal service resumes next week…

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]]> This week we take-on another (much to Rafe and Ben’s horror) of Ewan’s unscripted episodes - a chance to discuss items of personal interest ‘as they occur to us’. We chat about recent travel traumas, updates on our smart-home efforts and what Apple’s CareKit means. Normal service resumes next week…

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+dphrdNn2 ]]> A world that never was… [S12E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/255652430 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team take a trip into a world that … 42:21 no This week the team take a trip into a world that never was and imagine how the face of mobile might have been changed if key events had played out differently… What if Nokia had switched platforms 5 years earlier and could network operator platforms have ever ruled the earth? Also, this week we announce the winner of our £1000 cash prize, supported by Tengi - the messaging app that gives back. This week the team take a trip into a world that never was and imagine how the face of mobile might have been changed if key events had played out differently… What if Nokia had switched platforms 5 years earlier and could network operator platforms have ever ruled the earth?

Also, this week we announce the winner of our £1000 cash prize, supported by Tengi - the messaging app that gives back.

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]]> This week the team take a trip into a world that never was and imagine how the face of mobile might have been changed if key events had played out differently… What if Nokia had switched platforms 5 years earlier and could network operator platforms have ever ruled the earth?

Also, this week we announce the winner of our £1000 cash prize, supported by Tengi - the messaging app that gives back.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+M1Bp3Q4e ]]> When apps talk back [S12E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/253788044 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss audio interfaces - fro… 37:24 no This week the team discuss audio interfaces - from speech recognition to apps that talk back. We share our experienced, discuss our favourites and consider times we want to use audio instead of a screen. We apologise for the ‘joke’ - it seemed much funnier at the time. This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android. This week the team discuss audio interfaces - from speech recognition to apps that talk back. We share our experienced, discuss our favourites and consider times we want to use audio instead of a screen. We apologise for the ‘joke’ - it seemed much funnier at the time.

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> This week the team discuss audio interfaces - from speech recognition to apps that talk back. We share our experienced, discuss our favourites and consider times we want to use audio instead of a screen. We apologise for the ‘joke’ - it seemed much funnier at the time.

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+fm5bJpGx ]]> What are you worth (as an app user)? [S12E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251861675 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we talk money… What are you worth to th… 49:27 no This week we talk money… What are you worth to the apps and services you use, how much will they pay to win your business, how do they calculate that and what do (or don’t) they tell you about it? The team also share their own experiences too - who do we pay and who has our data? This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android. This week we talk money… What are you worth to the apps and services you use, how much will they pay to win your business, how do they calculate that and what do (or don’t) they tell you about it? The team also share their own experiences too - who do we pay and who has our data?

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> This week we talk money… What are you worth to the apps and services you use, how much will they pay to win your business, how do they calculate that and what do (or don’t) they tell you about it? The team also share their own experiences too - who do we pay and who has our data?

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+vLXFdM4n ]]> Mobile World Congress 2016 [S12E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250670469 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team review the mobile industry’s a… 41:07 no This week the team review the mobile industry’s annual gathering in Barcelona: Mobile World Congress. Ewan is championing #MWCinaday again, but Rafe’s seen it all and gives us the low-down on hardware, virtual reality, 5G (yes, it’s a thing; no, you can’t have it yet) and the ‘internet of things’. This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android. This week the team review the mobile industry’s annual gathering in Barcelona: Mobile World Congress. Ewan is championing #MWCinaday again, but Rafe’s seen it all and gives us the low-down on hardware, virtual reality, 5G (yes, it’s a thing; no, you can’t have it yet) and the ‘internet of things’.

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> This week the team review the mobile industry’s annual gathering in Barcelona: Mobile World Congress. Ewan is championing #MWCinaday again, but Rafe’s seen it all and gives us the low-down on hardware, virtual reality, 5G (yes, it’s a thing; no, you can’t have it yet) and the ‘internet of things’.

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+w2SOt4nS ]]> Smartest home challenge: Conclusion [S11E11] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e11 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/249929172 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team make their final assessment of progress … 47:58 no The team make their final assessment of progress in their smartest home challenge. What worked, what didn’t and - more importantly - who won? The team consider 11 weeks of attempting to make their home ‘the smartest’ and can only agree on one thing… it was harder than we thought. ** For important ‘technical’ reasons we swapped the publishing dates of S11E11 and S12E02. Season 12 resumes next week, including the Tengi draw to win £1000. The team make their final assessment of progress in their smartest home challenge. What worked, what didn’t and - more importantly - who won? The team consider 11 weeks of attempting to make their home ‘the smartest’ and can only agree on one thing… it was harder than we thought.

** For important ‘technical’ reasons we swapped the publishing dates of S11E11 and S12E02. Season 12 resumes next week, including the Tengi draw to win £1000.

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]]> The team make their final assessment of progress in their smartest home challenge. What worked, what didn’t and - more importantly - who won? The team consider 11 weeks of attempting to make their home ‘the smartest’ and can only agree on one thing… it was harder than we thought.

** For important ‘technical’ reasons we swapped the publishing dates of S11E11 and S12E02. Season 12 resumes next week, including the Tengi draw to win £1000.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+cEwPgflr ]]> Unscripted… “What’s interesting you?” [S12E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s12e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248267825 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 12 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We’re back with season 12… Rafe definitely hasn’t… 37:13 no We’re back with season 12… Rafe definitely hasn’t had a spray-tan and at Ewan’s suggestion the team go off-script to discuss 3 things that caught their interest over the last week: Ewan’s new mobile gaming habit, Ben’s new bank and Rafe’s new news app. This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android. We’re back with season 12… Rafe definitely hasn’t had a spray-tan and at Ewan’s suggestion the team go off-script to discuss 3 things that caught their interest over the last week: Ewan’s new mobile gaming habit, Ben’s new bank and Rafe’s new news app.

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> We’re back with season 12… Rafe definitely hasn’t had a spray-tan and at Ewan’s suggestion the team go off-script to discuss 3 things that caught their interest over the last week: Ewan’s new mobile gaming habit, Ben’s new bank and Rafe’s new news app.

This episode is sponsored by Tengi, the chat app that always shares 50% of its revenue with users through a weekly free prize draw. Download now for iPhone & Android.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Xae-RECE ]]> Smartphone hardware and mobile operators [S11E10] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/244852954 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod It’s a show of 2 parts this week as the team cons… 39:14 no It’s a show of 2 parts this week as the team consider 2 of our favourite gripes: hardware and mobile operators. Do hardware specs matter anymore and are faster / better / cheaper components making a significant impact on the mobile devices we buy? Also, what place do operators have in in the world now and have their aspirations of being more than ‘dumb pipes’ been achieved? It’s a show of 2 parts this week as the team consider 2 of our favourite gripes: hardware and mobile operators. Do hardware specs matter anymore and are faster / better / cheaper components making a significant impact on the mobile devices we buy? Also, what place do operators have in in the world now and have their aspirations of being more than ‘dumb pipes’ been achieved?

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]]> It’s a show of 2 parts this week as the team consider 2 of our favourite gripes: hardware and mobile operators. Do hardware specs matter anymore and are faster / better / cheaper components making a significant impact on the mobile devices we buy? Also, what place do operators have in in the world now and have their aspirations of being more than ‘dumb pipes’ been achieved?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Ry7ypfu4 ]]> Connected devices at CES 2016 [S11E09] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243683059 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod With CES a now-distant memory (well, a few weeks … 46:22 no With CES a now-distant memory (well, a few weeks ago) what better time for Rafe Blandford to get back in-front of a microphone to give us his highlights of the show? The team discuss the large number of ‘connected devices’ on show and the ways in which smartphone technology is now powering far more than phones. With CES a now-distant memory (well, a few weeks ago) what better time for Rafe Blandford to get back in-front of a microphone to give us his highlights of the show? The team discuss the large number of ‘connected devices’ on show and the ways in which smartphone technology is now powering far more than phones.

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]]> With CES a now-distant memory (well, a few weeks ago) what better time for Rafe Blandford to get back in-front of a microphone to give us his highlights of the show? The team discuss the large number of ‘connected devices’ on show and the ways in which smartphone technology is now powering far more than phones.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+eh-aK-r0 ]]> Our favourite apps [S11E08] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242519131 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team share and review the apps and … 36:23 no This week the team share and review the apps and services they use and (mostly) recommend - from productivity to entertainment and across all (well, most) ecosystems. We also catch-up with our ‘smartest home’ challenge. This week the team share and review the apps and services they use and (mostly) recommend - from productivity to entertainment and across all (well, most) ecosystems. We also catch-up with our ‘smartest home’ challenge.

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]]> This week the team share and review the apps and services they use and (mostly) recommend - from productivity to entertainment and across all (well, most) ecosystems. We also catch-up with our ‘smartest home’ challenge.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+MLWR9HL8 ]]> Trends for 2016 [S11E07] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/241461553 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2016 the… 42:26 no Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2016 the team consider the year ahead and the topics that will be making the biggest impact on mobile (they think - really… don’t stake money on this). They discuss virtual reality’s arrival in the home, apps that “aren’t apps”, the growth (and/or maturing - argue amongst yourselves) of mobile payments and the growth of “messaging as a platform”. Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2016 the team consider the year ahead and the topics that will be making the biggest impact on mobile (they think - really… don’t stake money on this). They discuss virtual reality’s arrival in the home, apps that “aren’t apps”, the growth (and/or maturing - argue amongst yourselves) of mobile payments and the growth of “messaging as a platform”.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+28jL78rF ]]> Smartest home competition update [S11E06] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238920955 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We’re checking progress on our ‘smartest home com… 48:31 no We’re checking progress on our ‘smartest home competition’ this week - this season’s challenge to install and use smart automation tech in our own homes. We recap the products and services we’ve tested and report on what’s working (and what isn’t) - covering everything from big-name brands to home-made solutions. We’re checking progress on our ‘smartest home competition’ this week - this season’s challenge to install and use smart automation tech in our own homes. We recap the products and services we’ve tested and report on what’s working (and what isn’t) - covering everything from big-name brands to home-made solutions.

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]]> We’re checking progress on our ‘smartest home competition’ this week - this season’s challenge to install and use smart automation tech in our own homes. We recap the products and services we’ve tested and report on what’s working (and what isn’t) - covering everything from big-name brands to home-made solutions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+eH7jE0xD ]]> Christmas? There’s an app for that [S11E05] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238462081 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We’re ‘doing’ Christmas this week - Rafe’s had th… 37:38 no We’re ‘doing’ Christmas this week - Rafe’s had the staff dust-off his favourite elf costume and our thoughts turn to (mobile) ways improve the holiday experience. We discuss our favourite entertainment options, tech to improve festive cooking and using apps to keep New Year’s resolutions. We’re ‘doing’ Christmas this week - Rafe’s had the staff dust-off his favourite elf costume and our thoughts turn to (mobile) ways improve the holiday experience. We discuss our favourite entertainment options, tech to improve festive cooking and using apps to keep New Year’s resolutions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+R70R4Ci2 ]]> Spotify in my Volvo [S11E04] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237314607 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk cars: What we own, how ‘c… 47:14 no This week the team talk cars: What we own, how ‘connected’ (or not) they are and our frustrations with getting the software upgraded. We discuss Tesla’s pioneering use of ‘crowd data’, ‘in-app purchases’ for vehicles and speculate (very briefly) about the Apple Car. There’s also an update on this season’s Smartest Home competition as Rafe takes a clear lead. This week the team talk cars: What we own, how ‘connected’ (or not) they are and our frustrations with getting the software upgraded. We discuss Tesla’s pioneering use of ‘crowd data’, ‘in-app purchases’ for vehicles and speculate (very briefly) about the Apple Car. There’s also an update on this season’s Smartest Home competition as Rafe takes a clear lead.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+8U8IYQAg ]]> “I don’t watch broadcast TV” [S11E03] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/236396151 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss video - from how we ac… 39:05 no This week the team discuss video - from how we access and watch it to the impact new apps and platforms will have on that in the future. Ben, Ewan and Rafe review the ways they watch video and consider whether ‘cord-cutting’ will ever be mainstream. This week the team discuss video - from how we access and watch it to the impact new apps and platforms will have on that in the future. Ben, Ewan and Rafe review the ways they watch video and consider whether ‘cord-cutting’ will ever be mainstream.

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]]> This week the team discuss video - from how we access and watch it to the impact new apps and platforms will have on that in the future. Ben, Ewan and Rafe review the ways they watch video and consider whether ‘cord-cutting’ will ever be mainstream.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+nOsP5k_r ]]> Blooming marvellous apps [S11E02] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235356004 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss one of their favourite… 37:30 no This week the team discuss one of their favourite apps from ‘mobile-first’ flower retailer Bloom and Wild. The team discuss how a mobile app out-performs web shops and and how the small(er) guy can leapfrog the competition with a bit of help from the app store. This week the team discuss one of their favourite apps from ‘mobile-first’ flower retailer Bloom and Wild. The team discuss how a mobile app out-performs web shops and and how the small(er) guy can leapfrog the competition with a bit of help from the app store.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+OgAxtc4F ]]> An actual elephant in the room [S11E01] https://www.361podcast.com/s11e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/234277367 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 11 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ben, Ewan and Rafe are back with season 11 and th… 40:52 no Ben, Ewan and Rafe are back with season 11 and this week they discuss their travel during the break, including experiences of mobile in the US, Africa and China. They also introduce this season’s challenge: a competition to create the smartest home. Ben, Ewan and Rafe are back with season 11 and this week they discuss their travel during the break, including experiences of mobile in the US, Africa and China. They also introduce this season’s challenge: a competition to create the smartest home.

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]]> Ben, Ewan and Rafe are back with season 11 and this week they discuss their travel during the break, including experiences of mobile in the US, Africa and China. They also introduce this season’s challenge: a competition to create the smartest home.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+LBTujlTC ]]> S10E10: Ask us anything https://www.361podcast.com/s10e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/222480678 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we answer listener questions. We cover … 47:39 no This week we answer listener questions. We cover topics from including how 999 emergency calls work, the effects of long contracts, affordable roaming, Nokia (predictably), Apple’s Passbook and even a question about wires. What more could you ask for? This week we also announce the winner of our draw to discover the smartphone you think is the best on the market. We pick 3 winners - one to win the phone they voted for (thanks to http://TigerMobiles.com) and 2 mobile printer gizmos from Lantronix - from everyone who took part. You can see the final tally here - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e10 This week we answer listener questions. We cover topics from including how 999 emergency calls work, the effects of long contracts, affordable roaming, Nokia (predictably), Apple’s Passbook and even a question about wires. What more could you ask for?

This week we also announce the winner of our draw to discover the smartphone you think is the best on the market. We pick 3 winners - one to win the phone they voted for (thanks to http://TigerMobiles.com) and 2 mobile printer gizmos from Lantronix - from everyone who took part. You can see the final tally here - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> This week we answer listener questions. We cover topics from including how 999 emergency calls work, the effects of long contracts, affordable roaming, Nokia (predictably), Apple’s Passbook and even a question about wires. What more could you ask for?

This week we also announce the winner of our draw to discover the smartphone you think is the best on the market. We pick 3 winners - one to win the phone they voted for (thanks to http://TigerMobiles.com) and 2 mobile printer gizmos from Lantronix - from everyone who took part. You can see the final tally here - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+1EE3DSqG ]]> S10E09: Mobile Payments https://www.361podcast.com/s10e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/221579488 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are talking mobile payments, i… 39:57 no This week the team are talking mobile payments, including (but not just) Apple Pay. It’s not an area we know well so we’re joined by special guest-expert Tim Green of Mobile Money Revolution. We talk about the different types of mobile payments, who’s doing what, how retailers are experimenting and where mobile payments are really useful. We also get a present from friend-of-the-show Dan Lane at Simwood who’s made us our own mobile network. This week is your last opportunity to tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e09 This week the team are talking mobile payments, including (but not just) Apple Pay. It’s not an area we know well so we’re joined by special guest-expert Tim Green of Mobile Money Revolution. We talk about the different types of mobile payments, who’s doing what, how retailers are experimenting and where mobile payments are really useful. We also get a present from friend-of-the-show Dan Lane at Simwood who’s made us our own mobile network.

This week is your last opportunity to tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> This week the team are talking mobile payments, including (but not just) Apple Pay. It’s not an area we know well so we’re joined by special guest-expert Tim Green of Mobile Money Revolution. We talk about the different types of mobile payments, who’s doing what, how retailers are experimenting and where mobile payments are really useful. We also get a present from friend-of-the-show Dan Lane at Simwood who’s made us our own mobile network.

This week is your last opportunity to tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+aGsfgL9k ]]> S10E08: Mystery shopping for phones https://www.361podcast.com/s10e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220406696 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team head out to their local phone … 39:16 no This week the team head out to their local phone shops (independent and operator-run) to test the sales people’s advice. We ask their recommendations for the best smartphone on the market and the best pre-pay handset for £100 with surprising results. Rafe also reveals his membership of a shady secret society… Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e08 This week the team head out to their local phone shops (independent and operator-run) to test the sales people’s advice. We ask their recommendations for the best smartphone on the market and the best pre-pay handset for £100 with surprising results. Rafe also reveals his membership of a shady secret society…

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]]> This week the team head out to their local phone shops (independent and operator-run) to test the sales people’s advice. We ask their recommendations for the best smartphone on the market and the best pre-pay handset for £100 with surprising results. Rafe also reveals his membership of a shady secret society…

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ad4uQ6CS ]]> S10E07: Virtual Reality https://www.361podcast.com/s10e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/219411978 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We’re answering another listener question this we… 40:59 no We’re answering another listener question this week - a voicemail from the Voicemail Podcast team. They asked for our views on the state (and future) of all things ‘virtual reality’ so we discuss the products they’ve tried; the (important?) difference between ‘augmented’ and ‘virtual’ reality; and the likelihood of either being the hit many big investors anticipate. Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com at http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e07 We’re answering another listener question this week - a voicemail from the Voicemail Podcast team. They asked for our views on the state (and future) of all things ‘virtual reality’ so we discuss the products they’ve tried; the (important?) difference between ‘augmented’ and ‘virtual’ reality; and the likelihood of either being the hit many big investors anticipate.

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]]> We’re answering another listener question this week - a voicemail from the Voicemail Podcast team. They asked for our views on the state (and future) of all things ‘virtual reality’ so we discuss the products they’ve tried; the (important?) difference between ‘augmented’ and ‘virtual’ reality; and the likelihood of either being the hit many big investors anticipate.

Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com at http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+8E9IXgCM ]]> S10E06: The 361 “Gentlemen’s Guide” to social media https://www.361podcast.com/s10e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/218257897 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod “Why don’t you do an episode about social media?”… 37:02 no “Why don’t you do an episode about social media?” writes a listener… and so we did. This week the team consider social media with a mobile twist. Although far from experts, the team have plenty of opinions and offer their advice on what to use, how and when. Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e06 “Why don’t you do an episode about social media?” writes a listener… and so we did. This week the team consider social media with a mobile twist. Although far from experts, the team have plenty of opinions and offer their advice on what to use, how and when.

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]]> “Why don’t you do an episode about social media?” writes a listener… and so we did. This week the team consider social media with a mobile twist. Although far from experts, the team have plenty of opinions and offer their advice on what to use, how and when.

Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+xpkVnAWL ]]> S10E05: The 361 Oscars - Mobile on TV & film https://www.361podcast.com/s10e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/217217262 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team talk mobile tech on the big (and small) … 41:56 no The team talk mobile tech on the big (and small) screens this week, reviewing their nominations for best and worst use in film and TV shows. We consider which shows shaped our dreams of new tech and which films moved us to buy the devices they starred. We also consider the best ways to get and view video content on mobile. Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e05 The team talk mobile tech on the big (and small) screens this week, reviewing their nominations for best and worst use in film and TV shows. We consider which shows shaped our dreams of new tech and which films moved us to buy the devices they starred. We also consider the best ways to get and view video content on mobile.

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]]> The team talk mobile tech on the big (and small) screens this week, reviewing their nominations for best and worst use in film and TV shows. We consider which shows shaped our dreams of new tech and which films moved us to buy the devices they starred. We also consider the best ways to get and view video content on mobile.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+woXVFwSP ]]> S10E04: What’s the place for Smartwatches? https://www.361podcast.com/s10e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/216193666 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team ask Rafe Blandford “What are y… 40:53 no This week the team ask Rafe Blandford “What are you wearing?” and the answer - surprisingly - turns out to be “Practically every smartwatch on the market!". Working their way along Rafe’s forearms, the team review current offerings and discuss if this new type of device will succeed. Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e04 This week the team ask Rafe Blandford “What are you wearing?” and the answer - surprisingly - turns out to be “Practically every smartwatch on the market!". Working their way along Rafe’s forearms, the team review current offerings and discuss if this new type of device will succeed.

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]]> This week the team ask Rafe Blandford “What are you wearing?” and the answer - surprisingly - turns out to be “Practically every smartwatch on the market!". Working their way along Rafe’s forearms, the team review current offerings and discuss if this new type of device will succeed.

Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+wGsRdzQU ]]> S10E03: 5 years of mobile (2010 - 2015) https://www.361podcast.com/s10e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/215192300 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team look back 5 years to the devic… 36:50 no This week the team look back 5 years to the devices and services of 2010. In that year Symbian and Blackberry began to falter, the iPad launched and some operators struggled to understand the rise of app stores. Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e03 This week the team look back 5 years to the devices and services of 2010. In that year Symbian and Blackberry began to falter, the iPad launched and some operators struggled to understand the rise of app stores.

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]]> This week the team look back 5 years to the devices and services of 2010. In that year Symbian and Blackberry began to falter, the iPad launched and some operators struggled to understand the rise of app stores.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+4vH8rb0D ]]> S10E02: Can Apple continue to set the agenda for the mobile industry? https://www.361podcast.com/s10e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/214089794 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod With Apple's 2015 Worldwide Developer Conference … 37:27 no With Apple's 2015 Worldwide Developer Conference a fast-vanishing memory the team turn their attention to the firm's (apparent) dominance of the mobile market in terms of profit and mind-share. Can this year's announcements keep them a step ahead? Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e02 With Apple's 2015 Worldwide Developer Conference a fast-vanishing memory the team turn their attention to the firm's (apparent) dominance of the mobile market in terms of profit and mind-share. Can this year's announcements keep them a step ahead?

Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> With Apple's 2015 Worldwide Developer Conference a fast-vanishing memory the team turn their attention to the firm's (apparent) dominance of the mobile market in terms of profit and mind-share. Can this year's announcements keep them a step ahead?

Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+rzehjGRh ]]> S10E01: Google - A plan for everything or split personality? https://www.361podcast.com/s10e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/213078622 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 10 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Every year Google sets out its vision for the nex… 37:44 no Every year Google sets out its vision for the next year at its annual I/O developer conference. This week the team consider what mattered, how it will shape the future of the industry and whether Google really is a single ‘thing’. Tell us what you think the best smartphone on the market is and sign-up for our new newsletter for a chance to win it courtesy of http://TigerMobiles.com - http://361podcast.com/best-smartphone Read more, comment and subscribe at http://361podcast.com/episodes/s10e01 Every year Google sets out its vision for the next year at its annual I/O developer conference. This week the team consider what mattered, how it will shape the future of the industry and whether Google really is a single ‘thing’.

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]]> Every year Google sets out its vision for the next year at its annual I/O developer conference. This week the team consider what mattered, how it will shape the future of the industry and whether Google really is a single ‘thing’.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+yqA7Ngu6 ]]> S09E11: Ask us anything https://www.361podcast.com/s09e11 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/204848191 Sun, 10 May 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team answer listener's questions...… 39:21 no This week the team answer listener's questions... What would have happened if Apple hadn't made a phone? Does open source matter in mobile? Which phone would we save from the fire? What's the oddest place you've made a phone call? Also, several #AskRafeAnything questions, including his all-important concrete update. This week the team answer listener's questions... What would have happened if Apple hadn't made a phone? Does open source matter in mobile? Which phone would we save from the fire? What's the oddest place you've made a phone call? Also, several #AskRafeAnything questions, including his all-important concrete update.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5uoyJunv ]]> S09E10: Exciting operators(?) https://www.361podcast.com/s09e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/203788788 Mon, 04 May 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week Ben and Rafe discuss mobile operators (… 37:55 no This week Ben and Rafe discuss mobile operators (again)... Who's bought who, who's announced what and where some green shoots of interesting innovation are beginning to show, including Google's Fi. Ewan's not convinced. At all. This week Ben and Rafe discuss mobile operators (again)... Who's bought who, who's announced what and where some green shoots of interesting innovation are beginning to show, including Google's Fi.

Ewan's not convinced. At all.

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Ewan's not convinced. At all.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+pq4c57To ]]> S09E09: Magic materials https://www.361podcast.com/s09e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202706874 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week Rafe dons his lab coat and schools the … 35:39 no This week Rafe dons his lab coat and schools the team in wonderful - and frequently rare - materials that go into making smartphones and tablets. The team discuss the issues with using such materials and the ways in which they contribute to advances in screens, batteries, components and protective coverings. There's also - briefly - some singing... sorry about that. This week Rafe dons his lab coat and schools the team in wonderful - and frequently rare - materials that go into making smartphones and tablets. The team discuss the issues with using such materials and the ways in which they contribute to advances in screens, batteries, components and protective coverings. There's also - briefly - some singing... sorry about that.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+-A0YImFJ ]]> S09E08: Luxury podcasting https://www.361podcast.com/s09e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/199436571 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are hugely under-qualified to … 38:05 no This week the team are hugely under-qualified to discuss luxury and fashion technology (but try to anyway). With the arrival of the Apple Watch Edition, the subject of consumer technology 'priced to impress' has been re-ignited... some time after Vertu pioneered this segment. The team discuss how existing luxury brands 'do tech' and consider how some of the established watch manufacturers exhibiting at the famous Baselworld show addressed the challenge. This week the team are hugely under-qualified to discuss luxury and fashion technology (but try to anyway). With the arrival of the Apple Watch Edition, the subject of consumer technology 'priced to impress' has been re-ignited... some time after Vertu pioneered this segment. The team discuss how existing luxury brands 'do tech' and consider how some of the established watch manufacturers exhibiting at the famous Baselworld show addressed the challenge.

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]]> This week the team are hugely under-qualified to discuss luxury and fashion technology (but try to anyway). With the arrival of the Apple Watch Edition, the subject of consumer technology 'priced to impress' has been re-ignited... some time after Vertu pioneered this segment. The team discuss how existing luxury brands 'do tech' and consider how some of the established watch manufacturers exhibiting at the famous Baselworld show addressed the challenge.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+0qhAKHEU ]]> S09E07: What mattered at MWC? https://www.361podcast.com/s09e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/198326178 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team re-cap Mobile World Congress 2… 35:16 no This week the team re-cap Mobile World Congress 2015 and consider the trends and announcements that stood out. They discuss the (continued) rise of the mid-tier handset, wearables, LTE in unlicensed spectrum, industrial internet of things, Blackberry's 'almost' attendance and Ewan invents "negative excitement". This week the team re-cap Mobile World Congress 2015 and consider the trends and announcements that stood out. They discuss the (continued) rise of the mid-tier handset, wearables, LTE in unlicensed spectrum, industrial internet of things, Blackberry's 'almost' attendance and Ewan invents "negative excitement".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+9HXzri5y ]]> S09E06: What we use https://www.361podcast.com/s09e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/196061991 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss the products they use.… 36:23 no This week the team discuss the products they use... the devices that have won them over (including a few changes of heart) and the services that are exciting them. Ben's decided phablets aren't all bad (although the name is), Rafe's embraced a 'transformer tablet' and Ewan's grumpy about everything except mobile shopping. This week the team discuss the products they use... the devices that have won them over (including a few changes of heart) and the services that are exciting them. Ben's decided phablets aren't all bad (although the name is), Rafe's embraced a 'transformer tablet' and Ewan's grumpy about everything except mobile shopping.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+kBmrhE2C ]]> S09E05: Live at Mobile World Congress https://www.361podcast.com/s09e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/195045825 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week Ewan and Rafe head to Mobile World Cong… 22:27 no This week Ewan and Rafe head to Mobile World Congress and report live from a very noisy show floor, including visits to ZTE, Huawei, LG, Microsoft and HTC's stands. Rafe notes that the theme of the show this year seems to be 'really good mid-tier handsets'. This week Ewan and Rafe head to Mobile World Congress and report live from a very noisy show floor, including visits to ZTE, Huawei, LG, Microsoft and HTC's stands. Rafe notes that the theme of the show this year seems to be 'really good mid-tier handsets'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+IwR62-Tl ]]> S09E04: Should the mobile contract die? https://www.361podcast.com/s09e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/193750065 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk contracts... What are the… 36:55 no This week the team talk contracts... What are they, who are they good for, who does badly, what are the options, how do the tariffs differ and are they fit for a future of 'connected things'? This week the team talk contracts... What are they, who are they good for, who does badly, what are the options, how do the tariffs differ and are they fit for a future of 'connected things'?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Z7q2YPNt ]]> S09E03: 10 years of mobile (2005 - 2015) https://www.361podcast.com/s09e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/192515716 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team look back 10 years to the devi… 38:16 no This week the team look back 10 years to the devices that shaped the smartphone revolution. We remember the big trade-show announcements, the top-selling devices and the big news of the day. Of course... the problem with nostalgia is that it isn't what it used to be. This week the team look back 10 years to the devices that shaped the smartphone revolution. We remember the big trade-show announcements, the top-selling devices and the big news of the day. Of course... the problem with nostalgia is that it isn't what it used to be.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+amecVeJJ ]]> S09E02: Smart(er) living https://www.361podcast.com/s09e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/191288831 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss all things 'smart' and… 35:50 no This week the team discuss all things 'smart' and the value of connected devices. We consider what 'smart' devices really are; consider the value, standards and industry players; discuss ecosystems, connectivity and 'lock in'; and worry about who we should trust to run our 'connected appliances'. We also give mobile operators a bit of a kicking (again). This week the team discuss all things 'smart' and the value of connected devices. We consider what 'smart' devices really are; consider the value, standards and industry players; discuss ecosystems, connectivity and 'lock in'; and worry about who we should trust to run our 'connected appliances'. We also give mobile operators a bit of a kicking (again).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+IfEEfQac ]]> S09E01: Back! With a look forward... https://www.361podcast.com/s09e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190146068 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 9 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team return, 'fresh' from an extended Christm… 37:41 no The team return, 'fresh' from an extended Christmas break to look forward to the big news of 2015. We discuss Apple's Watch, Amazon's Fire Phone, Google Glass and Samsung - not all favourably. The team also share rejected episode ideas including a Rafe Blandford Tinder experiment. The team return, 'fresh' from an extended Christmas break to look forward to the big news of 2015. We discuss Apple's Watch, Amazon's Fire Phone, Google Glass and Samsung - not all favourably. The team also share rejected episode ideas including a Rafe Blandford Tinder experiment.

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]]> The team return, 'fresh' from an extended Christmas break to look forward to the big news of 2015. We discuss Apple's Watch, Amazon's Fire Phone, Google Glass and Samsung - not all favourably. The team also share rejected episode ideas including a Rafe Blandford Tinder experiment.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+13mrtkuc ]]> S08E11: Christmas special https://www.361podcast.com/s08e11 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/183044905 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team gather at the Blandford Manor for a revi… 34:21 no The team gather at the Blandford Manor for a review of 2014 and the much anticipated (by Ewan at least) final of the $100 handset challenge. The team gather at the Blandford Manor for a review of 2014 and the much anticipated (by Ewan at least) final of the $100 handset challenge.

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]]> The team gather at the Blandford Manor for a review of 2014 and the much anticipated (by Ewan at least) final of the $100 handset challenge.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+xmGksg4- ]]> S08E10: Christmas presents https://www.361podcast.com/s08e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/182664223 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team return with our (nearly) annua… 35:25 no This week the team return with our (nearly) annual (nearly) traditional Christmas present buying guide. This year we're looking at supermarket tablets, luxury gifts, mobile accessories and some stocking fillers as well as considering what we'd like to receive in our own stockings. This week the team return with our (nearly) annual (nearly) traditional Christmas present buying guide. This year we're looking at supermarket tablets, luxury gifts, mobile accessories and some stocking fillers as well as considering what we'd like to receive in our own stockings.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ULw86hT0 ]]> S08E09: The Android L episode https://www.361podcast.com/s08e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/181701097 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team consider the changes, impact and achieve… 35:01 no The team consider the changes, impact and achievements of Android L. We discuss material design, the range of new features, the complexity of the (huge) Android ecosystem and commentators' reactions to 'L' so far. The team consider the changes, impact and achievements of Android L. We discuss material design, the range of new features, the complexity of the (huge) Android ecosystem and commentators' reactions to 'L' so far.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+q29qEOly ]]> S08E08: 3 Rants https://www.361podcast.com/s08e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/180552678 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team take time to blow off some ste… 35:57 no This week the team take time to blow off some steam about three topics they feel passionate about: - Rafe wants to change people's attitudes to Microsoft. - Ewan's frustrated that people don't understand that 'mobile' is a user's context (not their device). - Ben calls out politicians that don't understand (or get advice on) the impact of their decisions on the mobile industry. This week the team take time to blow off some steam about three topics they feel passionate about:

  • Rafe wants to change people's attitudes to Microsoft.
  • Ewan's frustrated that people don't understand that 'mobile' is a user's context (not their device).
  • Ben calls out politicians that don't understand (or get advice on) the impact of their decisions on the mobile industry.

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  • Rafe wants to change people's attitudes to Microsoft.
  • Ewan's frustrated that people don't understand that 'mobile' is a user's context (not their device).
  • Ben calls out politicians that don't understand (or get advice on) the impact of their decisions on the mobile industry.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Y1PaVXGE ]]> S08E07: Mobile shopping & payments (revisited) https://www.361podcast.com/s08e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/179547774 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team re-visit the subject of shoppi… 35:51 no This week the team re-visit the subject of shopping (and paying for things) with and on mobile devices. We catch-up with the recent changes in the market and consider how things have moved with the advent of Apple Pay and others in the 2 years since we last discussed it. This week the team re-visit the subject of shopping (and paying for things) with and on mobile devices. We catch-up with the recent changes in the market and consider how things have moved with the advent of Apple Pay and others in the 2 years since we last discussed it.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+dmRL28tR ]]> S08E06: Phablets https://www.361podcast.com/s08e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/177418805 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team re-visit the topic of phablets… 35:14 no This week the team re-visit the topic of phablets, reflecting on recent changes and the impact of Apple's (arguably) late entry into this market. We discuss what phablets really are, their impact on the mobile market, where they are popular, how they sell and give proper attribution to the person (we think) coined the term long before the date Wikipedia credits. This week the team re-visit the topic of phablets, reflecting on recent changes and the impact of Apple's (arguably) late entry into this market. We discuss what phablets really are, their impact on the mobile market, where they are popular, how they sell and give proper attribution to the person (we think) coined the term long before the date Wikipedia credits.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+05FU52Ns ]]> S08E05: $100 phone update https://www.361podcast.com/s08e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/176421914 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team catch-up on the successes (few) and prob… 35:34 no The team catch-up on the successes (few) and problems (more) with their $100 phones. We reflect on what it's like to live with our chosen devices and how we've dealt with the limitations. Ewan is unrepentant about his cheating, but has a surprise... The team catch-up on the successes (few) and problems (more) with their $100 phones. We reflect on what it's like to live with our chosen devices and how we've dealt with the limitations. Ewan is unrepentant about his cheating, but has a surprise...

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]]> The team catch-up on the successes (few) and problems (more) with their $100 phones. We reflect on what it's like to live with our chosen devices and how we've dealt with the limitations. Ewan is unrepentant about his cheating, but has a surprise...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+l-SkXdRE ]]> S08E04: Wearables https://www.361podcast.com/s08e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/175178149 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk wearables. Apple's Watch … 35:02 no This week the team talk wearables. Apple's Watch (don't call it a 'smart watch') is exciting the press but consumer awareness of fitness trackers is also surprisingly high - even if usage isn't. We discuss wearable tech from specs to socks and consider the future for this emerging type of device. This week the team talk wearables. Apple's Watch (don't call it a 'smart watch') is exciting the press but consumer awareness of fitness trackers is also surprisingly high - even if usage isn't. We discuss wearable tech from specs to socks and consider the future for this emerging type of device.

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]]> This week the team talk wearables. Apple's Watch (don't call it a 'smart watch') is exciting the press but consumer awareness of fitness trackers is also surprisingly high - even if usage isn't. We discuss wearable tech from specs to socks and consider the future for this emerging type of device.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+YAdy1Yw4 ]]> S08E03: When (and how) to buy a flagship phone https://www.361podcast.com/s08e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174088355 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team answer a listener's question: … 34:55 no This week the team answer a listener's question: When is the best time to buy a flagship phone? We consider what constitutes a 'flagship', share some research on price changes for different products and explore the best options for where to buy. This week the team answer a listener's question: When is the best time to buy a flagship phone? We consider what constitutes a 'flagship', share some research on price changes for different products and explore the best options for where to buy.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+w-aT_fwa ]]> S08E02: The Apple episode https://www.361podcast.com/s08e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/172860419 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss everything Apple - new… 35:08 no This week the team discuss everything Apple - new iPhones, new iOS and - possibly - a change in strategy. We reflect on Apple's late conversion to larger phone sizes, 'bend-gate' (but only briefly) and Rafe uses the phrase "price inelasticity". This week the team discuss everything Apple - new iPhones, new iOS and - possibly - a change in strategy. We reflect on Apple's late conversion to larger phone sizes, 'bend-gate' (but only briefly) and Rafe uses the phrase "price inelasticity".

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+RYgKB3bb ]]> S08E01: The $100 phone challenge https://www.361podcast.com/s08e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/171382901 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod It's our 100th episode so to celebrate the team h… 35:25 no It's our 100th episode so to celebrate the team have each bought the best phone they can find for $100. Arguments and cheating ensues. It's our 100th episode so to celebrate the team have each bought the best phone they can find for $100. Arguments and cheating ensues.

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]]> It's our 100th episode so to celebrate the team have each bought the best phone they can find for $100. Arguments and cheating ensues.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5-pxTAal ]]> S07E11 - End of season Q&A special https://www.361podcast.com/s07e11 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/167649709 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In an episode recorded before IFA and the Apple i… 29:59 no In an episode recorded before IFA and the Apple iPhone 6 / Apple Watch announcements the team answers listeners' questions in a 'bonus' end of season special. Topics include smart TVs, the future of Microsoft and platform preferences if the 'app gap' wasn't a thing. READ MORE AND COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e11-end-of-season-bonus-qa-special In an episode recorded before IFA and the Apple iPhone 6 / Apple Watch announcements the team answers listeners' questions in a 'bonus' end of season special. Topics include smart TVs, the future of Microsoft and platform preferences if the 'app gap' wasn't a thing.

READ MORE AND COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e11-end-of-season-bonus-qa-special

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]]> In an episode recorded before IFA and the Apple iPhone 6 / Apple Watch announcements the team answers listeners' questions in a 'bonus' end of season special. Topics include smart TVs, the future of Microsoft and platform preferences if the 'app gap' wasn't a thing.

READ MORE AND COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e11-end-of-season-bonus-qa-special

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+GShMAtO8 ]]> S07E10 - The death of tablets? https://www.361podcast.com/s07e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163676370 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod It's our final week of season 7 and the team turn… 34:59 no It's our final week of season 7 and the team turn their attention to tablets. Rafe's gathered some research (so we know the numbers are right) showing the iPad has lost its market-dominating position with overall sales of tablets slowing too. Samsung is catching Apple fast with its broad range of tablets and price-points but the smaller, lower-cost devices are the real winners cumulatively beating both the big firms. In other news Ewan's finally a productive member of society again (well, he's started his new job) and Rafe's finding dual-sim phones useful in rural areas with poor network coverage. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e10-the-death-of-tablets It's our final week of season 7 and the team turn their attention to tablets. Rafe's gathered some research (so we know the numbers are right) showing the iPad has lost its market-dominating position with overall sales of tablets slowing too. Samsung is catching Apple fast with its broad range of tablets and price-points but the smaller, lower-cost devices are the real winners cumulatively beating both the big firms.

In other news Ewan's finally a productive member of society again (well, he's started his new job) and Rafe's finding dual-sim phones useful in rural areas with poor network coverage.

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]]> It's our final week of season 7 and the team turn their attention to tablets. Rafe's gathered some research (so we know the numbers are right) showing the iPad has lost its market-dominating position with overall sales of tablets slowing too. Samsung is catching Apple fast with its broad range of tablets and price-points but the smaller, lower-cost devices are the real winners cumulatively beating both the big firms.

In other news Ewan's finally a productive member of society again (well, he's started his new job) and Rafe's finding dual-sim phones useful in rural areas with poor network coverage.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Vq7J5SUm ]]> S07E09 - Our 'good kit' guide https://www.361podcast.com/s07e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/162643015 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team are back together this week and updating… 35:01 no The team are back together this week and updating their 'good kit' guide - the equipment we use and love daily. It's not the best and it may not be the newest, but it's the gear that keeps us productive when mobile. In this season's update we focus a lot on power supplies and batteries, as keeping devices charged stays at the top of our worry list. In other news Ewan's bought a new family car (it's nice) and Rafe has joined the library. We're a rock 'n roll podcast. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e09-our-good-kit-guide The team are back together this week and updating their 'good kit' guide - the equipment we use and love daily. It's not the best and it may not be the newest, but it's the gear that keeps us productive when mobile. In this season's update we focus a lot on power supplies and batteries, as keeping devices charged stays at the top of our worry list.

In other news Ewan's bought a new family car (it's nice) and Rafe has joined the library. We're a rock 'n roll podcast.

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]]> The team are back together this week and updating their 'good kit' guide - the equipment we use and love daily. It's not the best and it may not be the newest, but it's the gear that keeps us productive when mobile. In this season's update we focus a lot on power supplies and batteries, as keeping devices charged stays at the top of our worry list.

In other news Ewan's bought a new family car (it's nice) and Rafe has joined the library. We're a rock 'n roll podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5-HR8TVE ]]> S07E08 - 100 years of wireless https://www.361podcast.com/s07e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/161790273 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We're a man down this week. As Ewan discovers he … 34:24 no We're a man down this week. As Ewan discovers he actually has something better to do than visit the 361 studio he 'calls in' to set the rest of the team a challenge... To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the start of the 1st World War, to look back over the huge changes to wireless communication that coincided with that period and to pick out key points from the following hundred years. It's a tricky one... Ben and Rafe head to the books... In other news Rafe has a phone that's too orange and Ben's been (liberally) using the unlimited data roaming Three now offer in the USA. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e08-100-years-of-wireless We're a man down this week. As Ewan discovers he actually has something better to do than visit the 361 studio he 'calls in' to set the rest of the team a challenge... To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the start of the 1st World War, to look back over the huge changes to wireless communication that coincided with that period and to pick out key points from the following hundred years. It's a tricky one... Ben and Rafe head to the books...

In other news Rafe has a phone that's too orange and Ben's been (liberally) using the unlimited data roaming Three now offer in the USA.

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]]> We're a man down this week. As Ewan discovers he actually has something better to do than visit the 361 studio he 'calls in' to set the rest of the team a challenge... To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the start of the 1st World War, to look back over the huge changes to wireless communication that coincided with that period and to pick out key points from the following hundred years. It's a tricky one... Ben and Rafe head to the books...

In other news Rafe has a phone that's too orange and Ben's been (liberally) using the unlimited data roaming Three now offer in the USA.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+iByZ-V-f ]]> S07E07 - What would make you switch? https://www.361podcast.com/s07e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/160759832 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk change and manufacturer's… 34:59 no This week the team talk change and manufacturer's efforts to get us to change devices, platforms and even ecosystems. Ewan highlights an effort by Microsoft in the US to get Macbook Air owners to trade-in their laptops in favour of Surface tablets. Conversation moves on to the wider challenges of switching and the increasing use of cloud services to 'lock' users in to ecosystems as 'stealing' customers becomes a prime way to grow in markets where the majority have a smartphone. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e07-what-would-make-you-switch This week the team talk change and manufacturer's efforts to get us to change devices, platforms and even ecosystems. Ewan highlights an effort by Microsoft in the US to get Macbook Air owners to trade-in their laptops in favour of Surface tablets.

Conversation moves on to the wider challenges of switching and the increasing use of cloud services to 'lock' users in to ecosystems as 'stealing' customers becomes a prime way to grow in markets where the majority have a smartphone.

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]]> This week the team talk change and manufacturer's efforts to get us to change devices, platforms and even ecosystems. Ewan highlights an effort by Microsoft in the US to get Macbook Air owners to trade-in their laptops in favour of Surface tablets.

Conversation moves on to the wider challenges of switching and the increasing use of cloud services to 'lock' users in to ecosystems as 'stealing' customers becomes a prime way to grow in markets where the majority have a smartphone.

READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e07-what-would-make-you-switch

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+6_OaJn9h ]]> S07E06 - The Connected Car https://www.361podcast.com/s07e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/158617609 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss the impact mobile tech… 34:59 no This week the team discuss the impact mobile technology will have on our relationships and use of cars. Special guest Ilicco Elia from (our generous studio hosts) DigitasLBi joins to describe some of the issues and opportunities his team are examining through work with vehicle manufacturers. Discussions quickly move from in-vehicle entertainment to look at ways vehicle data could usefully be provided to drivers even before they get in a car. Options for personalisation are also considered - if cars can access data about our movement and preferences how could they further adapt to our needs? READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e06-the-connected-car This week the team discuss the impact mobile technology will have on our relationships and use of cars. Special guest Ilicco Elia from (our generous studio hosts) DigitasLBi joins to describe some of the issues and opportunities his team are examining through work with vehicle manufacturers.

Discussions quickly move from in-vehicle entertainment to look at ways vehicle data could usefully be provided to drivers even before they get in a car. Options for personalisation are also considered - if cars can access data about our movement and preferences how could they further adapt to our needs?

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]]> This week the team discuss the impact mobile technology will have on our relationships and use of cars. Special guest Ilicco Elia from (our generous studio hosts) DigitasLBi joins to describe some of the issues and opportunities his team are examining through work with vehicle manufacturers.

Discussions quickly move from in-vehicle entertainment to look at ways vehicle data could usefully be provided to drivers even before they get in a car. Options for personalisation are also considered - if cars can access data about our movement and preferences how could they further adapt to our needs?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+1Squc1qT ]]> S07E05 - Amazon Fire Phone & Open Source Android https://www.361podcast.com/s07e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/156680937 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about the Android Open So… 34:59 no This week the team talk about the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and a recent beneficiary of that platform - Amazon and their new Fire Phone (like their Kindle tablets before). This week's discussion is kicked off with a (pre-announcement) blog post about an Amazon smartphone from an influential analyst's blog. The team discuss the background and usage of AOSP and consider how firm's like Amazon are using it to build alternative's to 'Google's Android', substituting replacement services for app stores, notifications, media and mapping to build or promote their own ecosystems. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e05-amazon-fire-phone-open-source-android This week the team talk about the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and a recent beneficiary of that platform - Amazon and their new Fire Phone (like their Kindle tablets before). This week's discussion is kicked off with a (pre-announcement) blog post about an Amazon smartphone from an influential analyst's blog.

The team discuss the background and usage of AOSP and consider how firm's like Amazon are using it to build alternative's to 'Google's Android', substituting replacement services for app stores, notifications, media and mapping to build or promote their own ecosystems.

READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e05-amazon-fire-phone-open-source-android

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The team discuss the background and usage of AOSP and consider how firm's like Amazon are using it to build alternative's to 'Google's Android', substituting replacement services for app stores, notifications, media and mapping to build or promote their own ecosystems.

READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e05-amazon-fire-phone-open-source-android

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+TV-P6AZQ ]]> S07E04 - Practical mobile security https://www.361podcast.com/s07e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/155729359 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team consider security: how to secu… 34:59 no This week the team consider security: how to secure your devices; keeping your data safe; and how to achieve the right balance of security and convenience. Special guest and security expert Terence Eden joins the team and offers his 'top 5' tips for mobile security. The team discuss the security apps and techniques they use, recommending their favourites and considering how they fare against the 'obvious but forgotten' risks Terence highlights. Then a few resolutions are made and passwords changed... READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e04-practical-mobile-security This week the team consider security: how to secure your devices; keeping your data safe; and how to achieve the right balance of security and convenience. Special guest and security expert Terence Eden joins the team and offers his 'top 5' tips for mobile security.

The team discuss the security apps and techniques they use, recommending their favourites and considering how they fare against the 'obvious but forgotten' risks Terence highlights. Then a few resolutions are made and passwords changed...

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The team discuss the security apps and techniques they use, recommending their favourites and considering how they fare against the 'obvious but forgotten' risks Terence highlights. Then a few resolutions are made and passwords changed...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+FiLUiDxm ]]> S07E03 - What does it take to build a 'big' app? https://www.361podcast.com/s07e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/154585176 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team consider the challenges of bui… 34:59 no This week the team consider the challenges of building the 'biggest' apps out there for banks, retailers and beyond. They're joined by previous 361 Live guest Ed Hodges - the brains behind Tesco's original app and Royal Bank of Scotland's apps for small businesses. There's some tech talk but things quickly move on to decisions and processes. It's a lively episode this week - Ewan calls Rafe an 'apologist for mediocrity' and Rafe (politely) suggests Ewan's not normal... Ben tries to get a word in edge-ways. READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e03-what-does-it-take-to-build-a-big-app This week the team consider the challenges of building the 'biggest' apps out there for banks, retailers and beyond. They're joined by previous 361 Live guest Ed Hodges - the brains behind Tesco's original app and Royal Bank of Scotland's apps for small businesses. There's some tech talk but things quickly move on to decisions and processes. It's a lively episode this week - Ewan calls Rafe an 'apologist for mediocrity' and Rafe (politely) suggests Ewan's not normal... Ben tries to get a word in edge-ways.

READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e03-what-does-it-take-to-build-a-big-app

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]]> This week the team consider the challenges of building the 'biggest' apps out there for banks, retailers and beyond. They're joined by previous 361 Live guest Ed Hodges - the brains behind Tesco's original app and Royal Bank of Scotland's apps for small businesses. There's some tech talk but things quickly move on to decisions and processes. It's a lively episode this week - Ewan calls Rafe an 'apologist for mediocrity' and Rafe (politely) suggests Ewan's not normal... Ben tries to get a word in edge-ways.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+b_vTSK5j ]]> S07E02 - Cord cutting and media unbundling https://www.361podcast.com/s07e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/153475511 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are amazed at the way media co… 35:00 no This week the team are amazed at the way media consumption - driven by 'cord cutters' using services like Netflix - dominate use of both mobile and fixed-line broadband connections. If streaming media is now the primary use for mobile networks in some circumstances will they be able to cope? Can they sustain the service they offer? And how does the team's usage mirror a recent survey? READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e02-cord-cutting-and-media-unbundling This week the team are amazed at the way media consumption - driven by 'cord cutters' using services like Netflix - dominate use of both mobile and fixed-line broadband connections.

If streaming media is now the primary use for mobile networks in some circumstances will they be able to cope? Can they sustain the service they offer? And how does the team's usage mirror a recent survey?

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If streaming media is now the primary use for mobile networks in some circumstances will they be able to cope? Can they sustain the service they offer? And how does the team's usage mirror a recent survey?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+jUp6Z8OE ]]> S07E01 - The future of mobile networks https://www.361podcast.com/s07e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/152376567 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a slightly longer break than planned the te… 35:00 no After a slightly longer break than planned the team are back with a new-look season 7. This week we talk to Dan Lane, COO at Simwood and previously Head of Special Projects at Truphone, for his view on the future of mobile networks. We discuss 'apps in the network' and making mobile networks 'open' with interfaces that allow external services to control and interact with them. Could we be in for a not-so-dumb pipe after all? READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e01-the-future-of-mobile-networks TRANSCRIPT: http://361podcast.com/transcripts/s07e01-the-future-of-mobile-networks After a slightly longer break than planned the team are back with a new-look season 7. This week we talk to Dan Lane, COO at Simwood and previously Head of Special Projects at Truphone, for his view on the future of mobile networks. We discuss 'apps in the network' and making mobile networks 'open' with interfaces that allow external services to control and interact with them.

Could we be in for a not-so-dumb pipe after all?

READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e01-the-future-of-mobile-networks

TRANSCRIPT: http://361podcast.com/transcripts/s07e01-the-future-of-mobile-networks

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]]> After a slightly longer break than planned the team are back with a new-look season 7. This week we talk to Dan Lane, COO at Simwood and previously Head of Special Projects at Truphone, for his view on the future of mobile networks. We discuss 'apps in the network' and making mobile networks 'open' with interfaces that allow external services to control and interact with them.

Could we be in for a not-so-dumb pipe after all?

READ MORE, COMMENT & SURVEY: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s07e01-the-future-of-mobile-networks

TRANSCRIPT: http://361podcast.com/transcripts/s07e01-the-future-of-mobile-networks

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+JaR62I3k ]]> S06E11 - Bonus MWC Preview https://www.361podcast.com/s06e11 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/135404026 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a short break the team are back to highligh… 42:37 no After a short break the team are back to highlight some mobile-relevant news from the (now almost completely forgotten CES) and to anticipate some of the big topics we expect to come out of Mobile World Congress 2014 later in February. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e11-bonus-mwc-preview After a short break the team are back to highlight some mobile-relevant news from the (now almost completely forgotten CES) and to anticipate some of the big topics we expect to come out of Mobile World Congress 2014 later in February.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e11-bonus-mwc-preview

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SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e11-bonus-mwc-preview

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+nHjgTJcb ]]> S06E10 - All your letters https://www.361podcast.com/s06e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/130392397 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In the final episode of season 6 the team look ba… 43:29 no In the final episode of season 6 the team look back over all they've discussed. Starting with wearables and ending with apps they re-visit the topics that generated the most comments over the season. Ewan does a Scottish accent. Ben (possibly) offends some Iranians and there is some more singing which will probably upset everyone. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e10-all-your-letters ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** In the final episode of season 6 the team look back over all they've discussed. Starting with wearables and ending with apps they re-visit the topics that generated the most comments over the season. Ewan does a Scottish accent. Ben (possibly) offends some Iranians and there is some more singing which will probably upset everyone.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e10-all-your-letters

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]]> In the final episode of season 6 the team look back over all they've discussed. Starting with wearables and ending with apps they re-visit the topics that generated the most comments over the season. Ewan does a Scottish accent. Ben (possibly) offends some Iranians and there is some more singing which will probably upset everyone.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e10-all-your-letters

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+824J_h2N ]]> S06E09 - The price of an app https://www.361podcast.com/s06e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/128412382 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team reflect on what one of us prob… 36:30 no This week the team reflect on what one of us probably at some point calls 'the app store economy', but essentially means 'what apps cost and how you pay for them'. The team marvel at polished software sold for less than a coffee and wonder how (or even if) they could be good business. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e09-the-price-of-an-app This week the team reflect on what one of us probably at some point calls 'the app store economy', but essentially means 'what apps cost and how you pay for them'. The team marvel at polished software sold for less than a coffee and wonder how (or even if) they could be good business.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e09-the-price-of-an-app

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SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e09-the-price-of-an-app

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+_o7aCcEC ]]> S06E08 - Looking back, looking forwards https://www.361podcast.com/s06e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/127107049 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team look back over the (mobile-rel… 39:00 no This week the team look back over the (mobile-related) highs and lows of 2013 and get excited about what 2014 will hold. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e08-looking-back-looking-forwards ** Sponsored by Phones 4u. ** This week the team look back over the (mobile-related) highs and lows of 2013 and get excited about what 2014 will hold.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+8qjhsd7S ]]> S06E07 - A very 'appy Christmas https://www.361podcast.com/s06e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/126332755 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about the apps and servic… 45:46 no This week the team talk about the apps and services they use and recommend. What works well, what do we rely on for our own data and which apps don't get the recognition they deserve? SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e07-a-very-appy-christmas ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** This week the team talk about the apps and services they use and recommend. What works well, what do we rely on for our own data and which apps don't get the recognition they deserve?

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e07-a-very-appy-christmas

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SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e07-a-very-appy-christmas

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+JpJpypY7 ]]> S06E06 - Christmas tablets https://www.361podcast.com/s06e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/125202649 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we re-visit our regular pre-Christmas t… 39:16 no This week we re-visit our regular pre-Christmas topic - shopping for mobile gifts. This year we think is the 'year of the tablet' and with a huge number of retailers, models and prices to choose from we discuss how to choose a 'first tablet' gift. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e06-christmas-tablets ** Sponsored by Phones 4u. ** This week we re-visit our regular pre-Christmas topic - shopping for mobile gifts. This year we think is the 'year of the tablet' and with a huge number of retailers, models and prices to choose from we discuss how to choose a 'first tablet' gift.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e06-christmas-tablets

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]]> This week we re-visit our regular pre-Christmas topic - shopping for mobile gifts. This year we think is the 'year of the tablet' and with a huge number of retailers, models and prices to choose from we discuss how to choose a 'first tablet' gift.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e06-christmas-tablets

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+nDEZzEeH ]]> S06E05 - Your best worst idea https://www.361podcast.com/s06e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/124082601 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team revel in the terrible... the d… 41:51 no This week the team revel in the terrible... the disappointing... the mis-fires and the hopelessly lost. We review 3 candidates for the good ideas that the mobile industry has managed to butcher. Which is your favourite lost cause? SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e05-your-best-worst-idea ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** This week the team revel in the terrible... the disappointing... the mis-fires and the hopelessly lost. We review 3 candidates for the good ideas that the mobile industry has managed to butcher. Which is your favourite lost cause?

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e05-your-best-worst-idea

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]]> This week the team revel in the terrible... the disappointing... the mis-fires and the hopelessly lost. We review 3 candidates for the good ideas that the mobile industry has managed to butcher. Which is your favourite lost cause?

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e05-your-best-worst-idea

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+KYN652nK ]]> S06E04 - Can you keep a secret? https://www.361podcast.com/s06e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/123292154 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are talking security and priva… 39:25 no This week the team are talking security and privacy... In the light of recent revelations about mass internet data collection by intelligence agencies what can we learn about the safety of our internet use and (especially) our mobile data? Are we even aware of the data we generate? SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e04-can-you-keep-a-secret ** Sponsored by Phones 4u. ** This week the team are talking security and privacy... In the light of recent revelations about mass internet data collection by intelligence agencies what can we learn about the safety of our internet use and (especially) our mobile data? Are we even aware of the data we generate?

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]]> This week the team are talking security and privacy... In the light of recent revelations about mass internet data collection by intelligence agencies what can we learn about the safety of our internet use and (especially) our mobile data? Are we even aware of the data we generate?

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e04-can-you-keep-a-secret

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5266gS0I ]]> S06E03 - Absolutely Phablet-ulous https://www.361podcast.com/s06e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/121925270 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are talking 'phablets' - those… 37:29 no This week the team are talking 'phablets' - those odd hybrid devices that exist between phones and tablets. We never really believed they were a good thing and we certainly never believed they'd sell well but they are and they have... and we are slowly (grudgingly) coming 'round to the idea. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e03-absolutely-phablet-ulous ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** This week the team are talking 'phablets' - those odd hybrid devices that exist between phones and tablets. We never really believed they were a good thing and we certainly never believed they'd sell well but they are and they have... and we are slowly (grudgingly) coming 'round to the idea.

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]]> This week the team are talking 'phablets' - those odd hybrid devices that exist between phones and tablets. We never really believed they were a good thing and we certainly never believed they'd sell well but they are and they have... and we are slowly (grudgingly) coming 'round to the idea.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e03-absolutely-phablet-ulous

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+RyjEEhN7 ]]> S06E02 - 10 Rules for Travel Apps https://www.361podcast.com/s06e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/120708795 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team record 'live' from the travel … 35:29 no This week the team record 'live' from the travel industry's biggest trade show: the World Travel Market. After presenting the event's first ever mobile technology session they reflect on the topics discussed and suggest 10 rules for mobile travel apps. SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e02-10-rules-for-travel-apps ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** This week the team record 'live' from the travel industry's biggest trade show: the World Travel Market. After presenting the event's first ever mobile technology session they reflect on the topics discussed and suggest 10 rules for mobile travel apps.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e02-10-rules-for-travel-apps

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]]> This week the team record 'live' from the travel industry's biggest trade show: the World Travel Market. After presenting the event's first ever mobile technology session they reflect on the topics discussed and suggest 10 rules for mobile travel apps.

SHOWNOTES & COMMENTS: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e02-10-rules-for-travel-apps

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+GN2a3frr ]]> S06E01 - While we were gone... https://www.361podcast.com/s06e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/119677616 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod A lot has happened in the 6 weeks we've been gone… 41:55 no A lot has happened in the 6 weeks we've been gone so the team get caught up on the news , having had a little extra time to reflect. This week we cover: New iPhones and New iPads New Microsoft Surface Tesco’s Hudl and 'cheap tablets' Nokia’s 2520 tablet Who was mad enough to give BlackBerry $1bn? Our first reader’s question is "Who needs the other more to remain as the dominant player: Samsung or Google?". The team get stuck in... COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e01-while-we-were-gone ** Sponsored by O2 Refresh is the tariff which lets you get the latest phone whenever you want. ** A lot has happened in the 6 weeks we've been gone so the team get caught up on the news , having had a little extra time to reflect. This week we cover:

  • New iPhones and New iPads
  • New Microsoft Surface
  • Tesco’s Hudl and 'cheap tablets'
  • Nokia’s 2520 tablet
  • Who was mad enough to give BlackBerry $1bn?

Our first reader’s question is "Who needs the other more to remain as the dominant player: Samsung or Google?". The team get stuck in...

COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e01-while-we-were-gone

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]]> A lot has happened in the 6 weeks we've been gone so the team get caught up on the news , having had a little extra time to reflect. This week we cover:

  • New iPhones and New iPads
  • New Microsoft Surface
  • Tesco’s Hudl and 'cheap tablets'
  • Nokia’s 2520 tablet
  • Who was mad enough to give BlackBerry $1bn?

Our first reader’s question is "Who needs the other more to remain as the dominant player: Samsung or Google?". The team get stuck in...

COMMENT: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s06e01-while-we-were-gone

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+_cgzoS0A ]]> S05E10 - Ask Us Anything https://www.361podcast.com/s05e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/111945877 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week it's questions, questions, questions...… 49:06 no This week it's questions, questions, questions... We asked what you wanted to know and you told us! We talk about the future of Nokia, multi-OS handsets, the cost of 4G, keyboards on smartphones, Samsung in 5 years and even how the team got together. See the full list here: http://storify.com/361podcast/s05e08-ask-us-anything Thank you to everyone who's supported us in Season 5. We'll be back in a few weeks after our late-summer break! This week it's questions, questions, questions... We asked what you wanted to know and you told us!

We talk about the future of Nokia, multi-OS handsets, the cost of 4G, keyboards on smartphones, Samsung in 5 years and even how the team got together. See the full list here: http://storify.com/361podcast/s05e08-ask-us-anything

Thank you to everyone who's supported us in Season 5. We'll be back in a few weeks after our late-summer break!

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]]> This week it's questions, questions, questions... We asked what you wanted to know and you told us!

We talk about the future of Nokia, multi-OS handsets, the cost of 4G, keyboards on smartphones, Samsung in 5 years and even how the team got together. See the full list here: http://storify.com/361podcast/s05e08-ask-us-anything

Thank you to everyone who's supported us in Season 5. We'll be back in a few weeks after our late-summer break!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Q5xtThGY ]]> S05E09 - News Watch https://www.361podcast.com/s05e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/110630753 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod To emphasise the fact that this is definitely not… 49:16 no To emphasise the fact that this is definitely not a news podcast, this week the team reflect on all the recent news: Samsung's launch of the Note 3, a tablet with a long name and the Gear watch. Some other smart watches The Sony Silly Camera (possibly not the name they'll go to market with) Some Apple stuff Recorded prior to the Apple 5s / 5c announcement event we took a guess at what would be announced and the reaction... see how we did. To emphasise the fact that this is definitely not a news podcast, this week the team reflect on all the recent news:

  • Samsung's launch of the Note 3, a tablet with a long name and the Gear watch.
  • Some other smart watches
  • The Sony Silly Camera (possibly not the name they'll go to market with)
  • Some Apple stuff

Recorded prior to the Apple 5s / 5c announcement event we took a guess at what would be announced and the reaction... see how we did.

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]]> To emphasise the fact that this is definitely not a news podcast, this week the team reflect on all the recent news:

  • Samsung's launch of the Note 3, a tablet with a long name and the Gear watch.
  • Some other smart watches
  • The Sony Silly Camera (possibly not the name they'll go to market with)
  • Some Apple stuff

Recorded prior to the Apple 5s / 5c announcement event we took a guess at what would be announced and the reaction... see how we did.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+iELTEytv ]]> S05E08 - RIP Nokia (Devices & Services division. Subject to regulatory & shareholder approval) https://www.361podcast.com/s05e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/109493868 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team cover the sale of Nokia's smar… 41:02 no This week the team cover the sale of Nokia's smartphone and feature-phone businesses to Microsoft. Rafe schools us on how and why it really happened and we ask whether someone so knowledgeable about the deal really be blameless... really? The team reminisce about favourite Nokia phones and wonder how Ben made it to 2013 having never owned an N95. We also pause briefly (very briefly) to discuss how - annoyingly - you need to ignore the realities of proper corporate governance if you want to believe the conspiracy theories. Goodbye Nokia-branded smartphones and all the best to all those affected by the sale. This week the team cover the sale of Nokia's smartphone and feature-phone businesses to Microsoft. Rafe schools us on how and why it really happened and we ask whether someone so knowledgeable about the deal really be blameless... really?

The team reminisce about favourite Nokia phones and wonder how Ben made it to 2013 having never owned an N95. We also pause briefly (very briefly) to discuss how - annoyingly - you need to ignore the realities of proper corporate governance if you want to believe the conspiracy theories.

Goodbye Nokia-branded smartphones and all the best to all those affected by the sale.

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]]> This week the team cover the sale of Nokia's smartphone and feature-phone businesses to Microsoft. Rafe schools us on how and why it really happened and we ask whether someone so knowledgeable about the deal really be blameless... really?

The team reminisce about favourite Nokia phones and wonder how Ben made it to 2013 having never owned an N95. We also pause briefly (very briefly) to discuss how - annoyingly - you need to ignore the realities of proper corporate governance if you want to believe the conspiracy theories.

Goodbye Nokia-branded smartphones and all the best to all those affected by the sale.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ybrrPYGv ]]> S05E07 - All About Tablets https://www.361podcast.com/s05e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/106269742 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team think about tablets - how do w… 45:21 no This week the team think about tablets - how do we use them, where will they exist in future, what (really) is 'post PC' and what are the differences in mobile vs tablet interfaces? We ponder the dominance of iOS and its total (current) overwhelming popularity. We also do a joke, complain about notification alerts, seek out alternative mobile email apps, ponder mid-range super-sized phones and forget a listener's name. This week the team think about tablets - how do we use them, where will they exist in future, what (really) is 'post PC' and what are the differences in mobile vs tablet interfaces? We ponder the dominance of iOS and its total (current) overwhelming popularity.

We also do a joke, complain about notification alerts, seek out alternative mobile email apps, ponder mid-range super-sized phones and forget a listener's name.

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]]> This week the team think about tablets - how do we use them, where will they exist in future, what (really) is 'post PC' and what are the differences in mobile vs tablet interfaces? We ponder the dominance of iOS and its total (current) overwhelming popularity.

We also do a joke, complain about notification alerts, seek out alternative mobile email apps, ponder mid-range super-sized phones and forget a listener's name.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ETu-lhuy ]]> S05E06 - Mobile Media https://www.361podcast.com/s05e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/104810059 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk media - what we use, how … 49:24 no This week the team talk media - what we use, how we store it, who we trust, how we view it and our hopes / dreams for the future. How do the products and services differ between 'created' and 'purchased' media? We also live-cast a visit to the much under-rated rafeblandford.com. We also discuss the necessity for portable battery backup, that QR codes might (just) have some uses and Microsoft's SkyDrive rename. This week the team talk media - what we use, how we store it, who we trust, how we view it and our hopes / dreams for the future. How do the products and services differ between 'created' and 'purchased' media? We also live-cast a visit to the much under-rated rafeblandford.com.

We also discuss the necessity for portable battery backup, that QR codes might (just) have some uses and Microsoft's SkyDrive rename.

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We also discuss the necessity for portable battery backup, that QR codes might (just) have some uses and Microsoft's SkyDrive rename.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+q1Xfp62Y ]]> S05E05 - Buying Mobile Devices https://www.361podcast.com/s05e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/103800937 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team consider how to buy mobile dev… 40:55 no This week the team consider how to buy mobile devices and the best options for convenience and price. We discuss how we bought our handsets and why 'operator-supplied' isn't always the best. Additionally... Rafe sheds some light on how manufacturers are tailoring devices to score well in benchmarks, Ewan has a haircut, Ben gets angry about BlackBerry bugs and there's some more coughing. This week the team consider how to buy mobile devices and the best options for convenience and price. We discuss how we bought our handsets and why 'operator-supplied' isn't always the best.

Additionally... Rafe sheds some light on how manufacturers are tailoring devices to score well in benchmarks, Ewan has a haircut, Ben gets angry about BlackBerry bugs and there's some more coughing.

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Additionally... Rafe sheds some light on how manufacturers are tailoring devices to score well in benchmarks, Ewan has a haircut, Ben gets angry about BlackBerry bugs and there's some more coughing.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+3Ac0R5wl ]]> S05E04 - Connected TV https://www.361podcast.com/s05e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/103036354 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team talk about connected TVs - App… 49:36 no This week the team talk about connected TVs - Apple TV, Google's new ChromeCast, hardware from broadcasters like Sky's Now TV and how mobile devices are becoming the heart of the viewing experience. We also re-introduce our 'things of the week' - Rafe's excited by the Lumia 1020, Ewan's seen some more cool wearable tech and Ben's excited about connected cars. This week the team talk about connected TVs - Apple TV, Google's new ChromeCast, hardware from broadcasters like Sky's Now TV and how mobile devices are becoming the heart of the viewing experience.

We also re-introduce our 'things of the week' - Rafe's excited by the Lumia 1020, Ewan's seen some more cool wearable tech and Ben's excited about connected cars.

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]]> This week the team talk about connected TVs - Apple TV, Google's new ChromeCast, hardware from broadcasters like Sky's Now TV and how mobile devices are becoming the heart of the viewing experience.

We also re-introduce our 'things of the week' - Rafe's excited by the Lumia 1020, Ewan's seen some more cool wearable tech and Ben's excited about connected cars.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+oFqVR0Zj ]]> S05E03 - The 3rd Ecosystem & 'Enough Apps' https://www.361podcast.com/s05e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/101563805 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e0… 40:34 no Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e03-the-3rd-ecosystem-enough-apps This week we re-visit the battle for 3rd place in the battle of the eco-systems... Is anyone winning and are Nokia or Blackberry the only players to consider? Are Firefox, Ubuntu or Jolla real contenders or could Android fragment into competing strands? The team talk about the crucial part apps play in equation - reflecting on 'quality vs quantity' - and Rafe is sacked as 361's pop-culture correspondent for not knowing who Daft Punk are. Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e03-the-3rd-ecosystem-enough-apps

This week we re-visit the battle for 3rd place in the battle of the eco-systems... Is anyone winning and are Nokia or Blackberry the only players to consider? Are Firefox, Ubuntu or Jolla real contenders or could Android fragment into competing strands?

The team talk about the crucial part apps play in equation - reflecting on 'quality vs quantity' - and Rafe is sacked as 361's pop-culture correspondent for not knowing who Daft Punk are.

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This week we re-visit the battle for 3rd place in the battle of the eco-systems... Is anyone winning and are Nokia or Blackberry the only players to consider? Are Firefox, Ubuntu or Jolla real contenders or could Android fragment into competing strands?

The team talk about the crucial part apps play in equation - reflecting on 'quality vs quantity' - and Rafe is sacked as 361's pop-culture correspondent for not knowing who Daft Punk are.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+xM0i-zi4 ]]> S05E02 - Wearable Tech https://www.361podcast.com/s05e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/100672051 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e0… 46:02 no Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e02-wearable-tech This week the team talk wearable devices - smart glasses, smart watches, clever pedometers and even those clever 'sneakers' that Michael J Fox wore in 'Back to the Future'. What and why would you wear a device and what are the privacy implications? Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e02-wearable-tech

This week the team talk wearable devices - smart glasses, smart watches, clever pedometers and even those clever 'sneakers' that Michael J Fox wore in 'Back to the Future'.

What and why would you wear a device and what are the privacy implications?

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This week the team talk wearable devices - smart glasses, smart watches, clever pedometers and even those clever 'sneakers' that Michael J Fox wore in 'Back to the Future'.

What and why would you wear a device and what are the privacy implications?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+9Gzlwp0W ]]> S05E01 - State of the (mobile) nation https://www.361podcast.com/s05e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/99487902 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e0… 36:54 no Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e01-state-of-the-mobile-nation The team are back and - to say the least - a little time has passed since Mobile World Congress so a catch-up on the news is overdue. This week we look-back over Apple and Google's big announcements, consider the difficulty in describing the 'maturity' each platform has and Rafe Blandford does something odd to his cat. Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e01-state-of-the-mobile-nation

The team are back and - to say the least - a little time has passed since Mobile World Congress so a catch-up on the news is overdue.

This week we look-back over Apple and Google's big announcements, consider the difficulty in describing the 'maturity' each platform has and Rafe Blandford does something odd to his cat.

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]]> Posted here: http://361podcast.com/episodes/s05e01-state-of-the-mobile-nation

The team are back and - to say the least - a little time has passed since Mobile World Congress so a catch-up on the news is overdue.

This week we look-back over Apple and Google's big announcements, consider the difficulty in describing the 'maturity' each platform has and Rafe Blandford does something odd to his cat.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ECLOwJOC ]]> MWC13 E08 The 361 Awards https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/81246848 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team stage a lavish (and largely imaginary) a… 34:37 no The team stage a lavish (and largely imaginary) award ceremony giving awards for things such as 'best use of mobile', 'best future tech', 'best mode of transport' and 'best in show'. The team stage a lavish (and largely imaginary) award ceremony giving awards for things such as 'best use of mobile', 'best future tech', 'best mode of transport' and 'best in show'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+0xnLyN6d ]]> MWC13 E07 The NFC argument https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/81125162 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team discuss (well... argue) about the merits… 45:56 no The team discuss (well... argue) about the merits of NFC, which was very visible at MWC 2013. Ben argues it "doesn't work" and Ewan points out that it clearly does. Rafe suggests a longer-term view... The team discuss (well... argue) about the merits of NFC, which was very visible at MWC 2013.

Ben argues it "doesn't work" and Ewan points out that it clearly does. Rafe suggests a longer-term view...

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]]> The team discuss (well... argue) about the merits of NFC, which was very visible at MWC 2013.

Ben argues it "doesn't work" and Ewan points out that it clearly does. Rafe suggests a longer-term view...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+roWtv_uZ ]]> MWC13 E06 Audio Tour https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/81123201 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team tour hall 3 - home to all the biggest ex… 33:08 no The team tour hall 3 - home to all the biggest exhibitors including Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Huawei, ZTE and hosts GSMA to describe the stands and crowds. The team tour hall 3 - home to all the biggest exhibitors including Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Huawei, ZTE and hosts GSMA to describe the stands and crowds.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+svDqtpSu ]]> MWC13 E04 Day 3 https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/81118742 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team review their 3rd day at MWC 2013: Ben an… 27:08 no The team review their 3rd day at MWC 2013: Ben and Ewan see the HTC One and are impressed, the Q10 is spotted despite Blackberry's absence, Chinese knock-offs surprise us and Rafe finds a lone Symbian handset on a stand. The team review their 3rd day at MWC 2013: Ben and Ewan see the HTC One and are impressed, the Q10 is spotted despite Blackberry's absence, Chinese knock-offs surprise us and Rafe finds a lone Symbian handset on a stand.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+IIxX3FsT ]]> MWC13 E05 Day 4 https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/81246791 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team wind-down after the final day of MWC 201… 43:27 no The team wind-down after the final day of MWC 2013 and catch-up on some of the things they missed... Ben finally gets to see Sony's new hardware (and is impressed), Ewan looks at things behind the scenes (and is impressed) and Rafe finds some sapphire glass (and is impressed). Impressive stuff. The team wind-down after the final day of MWC 2013 and catch-up on some of the things they missed...

Ben finally gets to see Sony's new hardware (and is impressed), Ewan looks at things behind the scenes (and is impressed) and Rafe finds some sapphire glass (and is impressed). Impressive stuff.

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]]> The team wind-down after the final day of MWC 2013 and catch-up on some of the things they missed...

Ben finally gets to see Sony's new hardware (and is impressed), Ewan looks at things behind the scenes (and is impressed) and Rafe finds some sapphire glass (and is impressed). Impressive stuff.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+nKyid_Th ]]> MWC13 E03 Day 2 https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/81029206 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan argues MWC is less exciting this year, Ben c… 31:39 no Ewan argues MWC is less exciting this year, Ben complains about his feet and Rafe explains it's the low-key news that matters. The team cover the interesting things they've spotted on the 2nd day of the show and realise how much there still is to see. Ewan argues MWC is less exciting this year, Ben complains about his feet and Rafe explains it's the low-key news that matters.

The team cover the interesting things they've spotted on the 2nd day of the show and realise how much there still is to see.

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]]> Ewan argues MWC is less exciting this year, Ben complains about his feet and Rafe explains it's the low-key news that matters.

The team cover the interesting things they've spotted on the 2nd day of the show and realise how much there still is to see.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+zf6CmgMz ]]> MWC13 E02 Day 1 https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/80838669 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The team review day one of Mobile World Congress … 31:57 no The team review day one of Mobile World Congress including the Nokia, Sony, Firefox, busses and the panel that Ben and Ewan did. The team review day one of Mobile World Congress including the Nokia, Sony, Firefox, busses and the panel that Ben and Ewan did.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+SwEOL-98 ]]> MWC13 E01 Preview https://www.361podcast.com/mwc13e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/80734438 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Live from Mobile World Congress the team preview … 15:00 no Live from Mobile World Congress the team preview the event and the trends we expect to see. Recorded live on the street. Live from Mobile World Congress the team preview the event and the trends we expect to see.

Recorded live on the street.

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Recorded live on the street.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+zdoCMdjW ]]> S04 E10 - BB10: Don't call it a comeback (yet) https://www.361podcast.com/s04e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/75925798 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:32:23 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod It's the last show in season 4 but don't worry we… 50:34 no It's the last show in season 4 but don't worry we have a very special guest in the shape of The Voicemail Podcast's own James Whatley and we're talking about Blackberry (again). Could Ewan be even a little right about a come-back? Is there anything possibly left to announce after all the leaks? We're not sure but the 'mood in the room' is warming to them (a bit). Don't worry - you won't have to wait long for more 361-goodness. We'll be reporting daily from Mobile World Congress - the world's biggest mobile event thing (in Barcelona) - with daily updates in a special mini-series. Checkout Whatley and The Voicemail: http://thevoicemail.net/ It's the last show in season 4 but don't worry we have a very special guest in the shape of The Voicemail Podcast's own James Whatley and we're talking about Blackberry (again).

Could Ewan be even a little right about a come-back?

Is there anything possibly left to announce after all the leaks?

We're not sure but the 'mood in the room' is warming to them (a bit).

Don't worry - you won't have to wait long for more 361-goodness. We'll be reporting daily from Mobile World Congress - the world's biggest mobile event thing (in Barcelona) - with daily updates in a special mini-series.

Checkout Whatley and The Voicemail: http://thevoicemail.net/

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]]> It's the last show in season 4 but don't worry we have a very special guest in the shape of The Voicemail Podcast's own James Whatley and we're talking about Blackberry (again).

Could Ewan be even a little right about a come-back?

Is there anything possibly left to announce after all the leaks?

We're not sure but the 'mood in the room' is warming to them (a bit).

Don't worry - you won't have to wait long for more 361-goodness. We'll be reporting daily from Mobile World Congress - the world's biggest mobile event thing (in Barcelona) - with daily updates in a special mini-series.

Checkout Whatley and The Voicemail: http://thevoicemail.net/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+srq5Cxs_ ]]> S04 E09 - Ubuntu Mobile: What and why? (and again, why?) https://www.361podcast.com/s04e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/74935610 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:50:20 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We're back and - after re-capping some of the big… 38:39 no We're back and - after re-capping some of the big news whilst we've been gone - this week we talk about Ubuntu Mobile. Ewan's enthused, perhaps even keen. Rafe is dubious the small firm can make a dent in the world of mobile ecosystems and Ben is - well - flat out confused why they're bothering. We're back and - after re-capping some of the big news whilst we've been gone - this week we talk about Ubuntu Mobile.

Ewan's enthused, perhaps even keen. Rafe is dubious the small firm can make a dent in the world of mobile ecosystems and Ben is - well - flat out confused why they're bothering.

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Ewan's enthused, perhaps even keen. Rafe is dubious the small firm can make a dent in the world of mobile ecosystems and Ben is - well - flat out confused why they're bothering.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+lTvE3sAV ]]> S04 E08 - Christmas 2012 Mobile 'Naughty or Nice' Review https://www.361podcast.com/s04e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/71649934 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:40:08 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team are in a festive mood, assessi… 45:10 no This week the team are in a festive mood, assessing who's been 'naughty or nice' in the mobile industry: Ewan celebrates 'Snapchat' and puts Apple on the naughty step. Ben enthuses about 'good' high-speed 3G and savages Vodafone's SureSignal. Rafe dreams of a winter wonderland without handset subsidies and puts coal in Google's stocking for the loss of Exchange ActiveSync for Gmail users. Thanks to everyone for their support in 2012. See you next year! This week the team are in a festive mood, assessing who's been 'naughty or nice' in the mobile industry:

Ewan celebrates 'Snapchat' and puts Apple on the naughty step.
Ben enthuses about 'good' high-speed 3G and savages Vodafone's SureSignal.
Rafe dreams of a winter wonderland without handset subsidies and puts coal in Google's stocking for the loss of Exchange ActiveSync for Gmail users.

Thanks to everyone for their support in 2012. See you next year!

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]]> This week the team are in a festive mood, assessing who's been 'naughty or nice' in the mobile industry:

Ewan celebrates 'Snapchat' and puts Apple on the naughty step.
Ben enthuses about 'good' high-speed 3G and savages Vodafone's SureSignal.
Rafe dreams of a winter wonderland without handset subsidies and puts coal in Google's stocking for the loss of Exchange ActiveSync for Gmail users.

Thanks to everyone for their support in 2012. See you next year!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+-Se_hTMB ]]> S04 E07 - 361 Live "Mobile Question Time for Internet Week Europe" [PART 2] https://www.361podcast.com/s04e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/70014683 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:53:49 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns cele… 40:27 no Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns celebrating Internet Week Europe with a panel taking questions on the subject "Desktop Internet is Dead: Long Live Mobile Internet". On the panel: Tony Blake of Millenoki, Andrew Grill of Kred, Ilicco Elia of LBi
, 361's own Rafe Blandford & Ben Lethbridge of 4G network EE. Ben chairs and Ewan takes the questions. In this part - 2 of 2 - the panel take questions on: - whatever happened to 'one web'; - whether Facebook could launch again today as a mobile service; - the impact of the move to mobile on hardware manufacturers; and - the future for fixed-line operators in a mobile world. Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns celebrating Internet Week Europe with a panel taking questions on the subject "Desktop Internet is Dead: Long Live Mobile Internet".

On the panel: Tony Blake of Millenoki, Andrew Grill of Kred, Ilicco Elia of LBi
, 361's own Rafe Blandford & Ben Lethbridge of 4G network EE. Ben chairs and Ewan takes the questions.

In this part - 2 of 2 - the panel take questions on:

  • whatever happened to 'one web';
  • whether Facebook could launch again today as a mobile service;
  • the impact of the move to mobile on hardware manufacturers; and
  • the future for fixed-line operators in a mobile world.

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]]> Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns celebrating Internet Week Europe with a panel taking questions on the subject "Desktop Internet is Dead: Long Live Mobile Internet".

On the panel: Tony Blake of Millenoki, Andrew Grill of Kred, Ilicco Elia of LBi
, 361's own Rafe Blandford & Ben Lethbridge of 4G network EE. Ben chairs and Ewan takes the questions.

In this part - 2 of 2 - the panel take questions on:

  • whatever happened to 'one web';
  • whether Facebook could launch again today as a mobile service;
  • the impact of the move to mobile on hardware manufacturers; and
  • the future for fixed-line operators in a mobile world.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+JKEd8_of ]]> S04 E06 - 361 Live "Mobile Question Time for Internet Week Europe" [PART 1] https://www.361podcast.com/s04e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/68842696 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:12:37 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns cele… 42:10 no Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns celebrating Internet Week Europe with a panel taking questions on the subject "Desktop Internet is Dead: Long Live Mobile Internet". On the panel: Tony Blake of Millenoki, Andrew Grill of Kred, Ilicco Elia of LBi
, 361's own Rafe Blandford & Ben Lethbridge of 4G network EE. Ben chairs and Ewan takes the questions. In this part - 1 of 2 - the panel take questions on: - the reliability of mobile internet; - mobile data and device management for enterprise; and - pricing high-speed mobile data. Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns celebrating Internet Week Europe with a panel taking questions on the subject "Desktop Internet is Dead: Long Live Mobile Internet".

On the panel: Tony Blake of Millenoki, Andrew Grill of Kred, Ilicco Elia of LBi
, 361's own Rafe Blandford & Ben Lethbridge of 4G network EE. Ben chairs and Ewan takes the questions.

In this part - 1 of 2 - the panel take questions on:

  • the reliability of mobile internet;
  • mobile data and device management for enterprise; and
  • pricing high-speed mobile data.

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]]> Our 'Question Time' event '361 Live' returns celebrating Internet Week Europe with a panel taking questions on the subject "Desktop Internet is Dead: Long Live Mobile Internet".

On the panel: Tony Blake of Millenoki, Andrew Grill of Kred, Ilicco Elia of LBi
, 361's own Rafe Blandford & Ben Lethbridge of 4G network EE. Ben chairs and Ewan takes the questions.

In this part - 1 of 2 - the panel take questions on:

  • the reliability of mobile internet;
  • mobile data and device management for enterprise; and
  • pricing high-speed mobile data.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ro1mRPuy ]]> S04 E05 - "Mobile First" https://www.361podcast.com/s04e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/67064268 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:49:39 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team ask themselves, "If smartphone… 42:07 no This week the team ask themselves, "If smartphones are so great shouldn't more things be available first (or better… or quicker) on mobile?" We discuss the candidates for being 'mobile first' and the challenges. We also discuss our 'things of the week' (in-store wifi, using VoIP to ditch international calling charges and the HTC / Apple patent settlement) and anticipate the next '361 Live' on 16th November: http://361degre.es/361-live-desktop-internet-is-dead-long-live-m This week the team ask themselves, "If smartphones are so great shouldn't more things be available first (or better… or quicker) on mobile?" We discuss the candidates for being 'mobile first' and the challenges.

We also discuss our 'things of the week' (in-store wifi, using VoIP to ditch international calling charges and the HTC / Apple patent settlement) and anticipate the next '361 Live' on 16th November: http://361degre.es/361-live-desktop-internet-is-dead-long-live-m

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]]> This week the team ask themselves, "If smartphones are so great shouldn't more things be available first (or better… or quicker) on mobile?" We discuss the candidates for being 'mobile first' and the challenges.

We also discuss our 'things of the week' (in-store wifi, using VoIP to ditch international calling charges and the HTC / Apple patent settlement) and anticipate the next '361 Live' on 16th November: http://361degre.es/361-live-desktop-internet-is-dead-long-live-m

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+YVSpkfNh ]]> S04 E04 - More tablets, but what (and who) for? https://www.361podcast.com/s04e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/66161608 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:09:41 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod There you were waiting for someone to come and sh… 45:10 no There you were waiting for someone to come and shake-up the tablet market and then an iPad Mini and a Microsoft Surface both come along at once... The team wonder what (and who) they're all for. We also chat about Ewan's recent Android rejection, Rafe's enthusiasm for Windows Phone 8 (it's here at last) and EE's terrible launch (see http://lc.tl/eefail - h/t to @AndrewGrill). There you were waiting for someone to come and shake-up the tablet market and then an iPad Mini and a Microsoft Surface both come along at once... The team wonder what (and who) they're all for.

We also chat about Ewan's recent Android rejection, Rafe's enthusiasm for Windows Phone 8 (it's here at last) and EE's terrible launch (see http://lc.tl/eefail - h/t to @AndrewGrill).

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]]> There you were waiting for someone to come and shake-up the tablet market and then an iPad Mini and a Microsoft Surface both come along at once... The team wonder what (and who) they're all for.

We also chat about Ewan's recent Android rejection, Rafe's enthusiasm for Windows Phone 8 (it's here at last) and EE's terrible launch (see http://lc.tl/eefail - h/t to @AndrewGrill).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+O9YUmxiu ]]> S04 E03 - What do you buy on your phone? https://www.361podcast.com/s04e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/65592273 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:39 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss mobile shopping, mobil… 44:12 no This week the team discuss mobile shopping, mobile payments (again) and how retailers are working around the challenges of payments and security. Ewan berates Ben for choosing the wrong mobile tariff and Ben invents a mobile credit card service that already exists: http://card.io We all like the BBC's "The Thick Of It": http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgrd This week the team discuss mobile shopping, mobile payments (again) and how retailers are working around the challenges of payments and security.

Ewan berates Ben for choosing the wrong mobile tariff and Ben invents a mobile credit card service that already exists: http://card.io

We all like the BBC's "The Thick Of It": http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgrd

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]]> This week the team discuss mobile shopping, mobile payments (again) and how retailers are working around the challenges of payments and security.

Ewan berates Ben for choosing the wrong mobile tariff and Ben invents a mobile credit card service that already exists: http://card.io

We all like the BBC's "The Thick Of It": http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgrd

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+bxq2ivjO ]]> S04 E02 - 4G from EE via LTE... OMG https://www.361podcast.com/s04e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/64304964 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:51:47 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we talk about 4G as it arrives - at las… 37:31 no This week we talk about 4G as it arrives - at last - in the UK. Surely faster is better… isn't it? And if it won't be super fast why else might it be better? Rafe explains. Ben and Ewan complain. We also chat briefly about phone insurance, Snapjoy and contact-less payments. This week we talk about 4G as it arrives - at last - in the UK. Surely faster is better… isn't it? And if it won't be super fast why else might it be better? Rafe explains. Ben and Ewan complain.

We also chat briefly about phone insurance, Snapjoy and contact-less payments.

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]]> This week we talk about 4G as it arrives - at last - in the UK. Surely faster is better… isn't it? And if it won't be super fast why else might it be better? Rafe explains. Ben and Ewan complain.

We also chat briefly about phone insurance, Snapjoy and contact-less payments.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+ozKg_GVg ]]> S04 E01 - Apple, Maps & Rafe's 6 Year Rule https://www.361podcast.com/s04e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/63676915 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:21:04 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We're back! Late... but back. This week we catch… 35:11 no We're back! Late... but back. This week we catch-up on all the Apple news and ponder whether their recent maps problems show the 'perfect' image is beginning to slip. Back in season 2 we'd asked if Apple was the new Nokia... Not because they are suffering the same OS problems, but because eventually firm's past decisions begin to catch-up with them. Was the rushed tie-up with Google Maps before the original iPhone launch now hiding some unexpected down-sides? Cumulatively are the issues for consumers reaching the levels it will deter some buyers? If not now, how soon? As ever, we'd love your views... We're back! Late... but back.

This week we catch-up on all the Apple news and ponder whether their recent maps problems show the 'perfect' image is beginning to slip. Back in season 2 we'd asked if Apple was the new Nokia... Not because they are suffering the same OS problems, but because eventually firm's past decisions begin to catch-up with them. Was the rushed tie-up with Google Maps before the original iPhone launch now hiding some unexpected down-sides? Cumulatively are the issues for consumers reaching the levels it will deter some buyers? If not now, how soon?

As ever, we'd love your views...

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]]> We're back! Late... but back.

This week we catch-up on all the Apple news and ponder whether their recent maps problems show the 'perfect' image is beginning to slip. Back in season 2 we'd asked if Apple was the new Nokia... Not because they are suffering the same OS problems, but because eventually firm's past decisions begin to catch-up with them. Was the rushed tie-up with Google Maps before the original iPhone launch now hiding some unexpected down-sides? Cumulatively are the issues for consumers reaching the levels it will deter some buyers? If not now, how soon?

As ever, we'd love your views...

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+14nBhDvK ]]> S03 E11 - End of Season 'Bonus Special' https://www.361podcast.com/s03e11 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/53069125 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:40:46 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In an end-of-season double-length 'bonus special… 58:08 no In an end-of-season double-length 'bonus special*' we re-cap the topics covered in season 3, reflect on how those stories have developed and (crucially) argue about who was right over a few celebratory drinks. we think it's special. In an end-of-season double-length 'bonus special*' we re-cap the topics covered in season 3, reflect on how those stories have developed and (crucially) argue about who was right over a few celebratory drinks.

  • we think it's special.

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]]> In an end-of-season double-length 'bonus special*' we re-cap the topics covered in season 3, reflect on how those stories have developed and (crucially) argue about who was right over a few celebratory drinks.

  • we think it's special.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+7z_ZD781 ]]> S03 E10 - Intel Inside or 'Shoulda got a Snapdragon'? https://www.361podcast.com/s03e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/52322129 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In the final episode of series 3 pause (briefly) … 39:13 no In the final episode of series 3 pause (briefly) to celebrate and then talk about Qualcomm's Uplinq event and the rise of the 'chipset brand'. Does it matter if a device has 'Intel Inside' or a 'Snapdragon'? For listeners struggling with British slang at the beginning: 'Pop' = Soda 'Sweeties' = Confectionary In the final episode of series 3 pause (briefly) to celebrate and then talk about Qualcomm's Uplinq event and the rise of the 'chipset brand'. Does it matter if a device has 'Intel Inside' or a 'Snapdragon'?

For listeners struggling with British slang at the beginning:

'Pop' = Soda
'Sweeties' = Confectionary

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]]> In the final episode of series 3 pause (briefly) to celebrate and then talk about Qualcomm's Uplinq event and the rise of the 'chipset brand'. Does it matter if a device has 'Intel Inside' or a 'Snapdragon'?

For listeners struggling with British slang at the beginning:

'Pop' = Soda
'Sweeties' = Confectionary

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Mb_FxNzt ]]> S03 E09 - Connected Living https://www.361podcast.com/s03e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/51491844 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we talk about 'Connected Living' follow… 43:19 no This week we talk about 'Connected Living' following Rafe's recent meet-up with the GSMA. We cover 3G trash cans, connected fridges, traffic monitoring cars and the potential for 'm-Health' in treating long-term conditions such as diabetes. Ben's dubious about milk-ordering fridges and Ewan's impatient for his life to be more connected. Rafe notes it's an appealing new source of income for mobile operators. For more information on the GSMA's programme see: http://www.gsma.com/connectedliving/ This week we talk about 'Connected Living' following Rafe's recent meet-up with the GSMA. We cover 3G trash cans, connected fridges, traffic monitoring cars and the potential for 'm-Health' in treating long-term conditions such as diabetes.

Ben's dubious about milk-ordering fridges and Ewan's impatient for his life to be more connected. Rafe notes it's an appealing new source of income for mobile operators.

For more information on the GSMA's programme see: http://www.gsma.com/connectedliving/

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]]> This week we talk about 'Connected Living' following Rafe's recent meet-up with the GSMA. We cover 3G trash cans, connected fridges, traffic monitoring cars and the potential for 'm-Health' in treating long-term conditions such as diabetes.

Ben's dubious about milk-ordering fridges and Ewan's impatient for his life to be more connected. Rafe notes it's an appealing new source of income for mobile operators.

For more information on the GSMA's programme see: http://www.gsma.com/connectedliving/

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+WEra7WsF ]]> S03 E08 - Surface Surprise https://www.361podcast.com/s03e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/50768353 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team discuss Microsoft's surprise a… 35:22 no This week the team discuss Microsoft's surprise announcement of the 'Surface' tablet, who's building it and why. We're split over the strategy and the impact on the firm's 'usual' hardware partners (and where this leaves Nokia), but in agreement on one thing - it's the first time we've been surprised by Microsoft for a long time. This week the team discuss Microsoft's surprise announcement of the 'Surface' tablet, who's building it and why. We're split over the strategy and the impact on the firm's 'usual' hardware partners (and where this leaves Nokia), but in agreement on one thing - it's the first time we've been surprised by Microsoft for a long time.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+M3bApYD8 ]]> S03 E07 - 361 Live "Mobile Question Time" [Part 2] https://www.361podcast.com/s03e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/50023882 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Last week we held the first public '361 Live' eve… 35:48 no Last week we held the first public '361 Live' event "Mobile Question Time" sponsored by Nokia and LBi at LBi's HQ on Brick Lane in London. This episode is part 2 of 2. On the panel were: Ed Hodges - Head of Mobile, Business & Commercial for Royal Bank of Scotland. Mark Squires - Nokia's Head of Communications for Western Europe. Stephen Pinches - Head of Emerging Technologies at the FT Group. Ilicco Elia - Head of Mobile, LBi. Rafe Blandford - Editor of All About Symbian and All About Windows Phone. Ben chaired the session and Ewan handled questions. Last week we held the first public '361 Live' event "Mobile Question Time" sponsored by Nokia and LBi at LBi's HQ on Brick Lane in London. This episode is part 2 of 2.

On the panel were:

Ed Hodges - Head of Mobile, Business & Commercial for Royal Bank of Scotland.
Mark Squires - Nokia's Head of Communications for Western Europe.
Stephen Pinches - Head of Emerging Technologies at the FT Group.
Ilicco Elia - Head of Mobile, LBi.
Rafe Blandford - Editor of All About Symbian and All About Windows Phone.

Ben chaired the session and Ewan handled questions.

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]]> Last week we held the first public '361 Live' event "Mobile Question Time" sponsored by Nokia and LBi at LBi's HQ on Brick Lane in London. This episode is part 2 of 2.

On the panel were:

Ed Hodges - Head of Mobile, Business & Commercial for Royal Bank of Scotland.
Mark Squires - Nokia's Head of Communications for Western Europe.
Stephen Pinches - Head of Emerging Technologies at the FT Group.
Ilicco Elia - Head of Mobile, LBi.
Rafe Blandford - Editor of All About Symbian and All About Windows Phone.

Ben chaired the session and Ewan handled questions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+1XtqITbT ]]> S03 E06 - 361 Live "Mobile Question Time" [Part 1] https://www.361podcast.com/s03e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/49517155 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we held the first public '361 Live' eve… 36:01 no This week we held the first public '361 Live' event "Mobile Question Time" sponsored by Nokia and LBi at LBi's HQ on Brick Lane in London. This episode is part 1 of 2. On the panel were: Ed Hodges - Head of Mobile, Business & Commercial for Royal Bank of Scotland. Mark Squires - Nokia's Head of Communications for Western Europe. Stephen Pinches - Head of Emerging Technologies at the FT Group. Ilicco Elia - Head of Mobile, LBi. Rafe Blandford - Editor of All About Symbian and All About Windows Phone. Ben chaired the session and Ewan handled questions. This week we held the first public '361 Live' event "Mobile Question Time" sponsored by Nokia and LBi at LBi's HQ on Brick Lane in London. This episode is part 1 of 2.

On the panel were:

Ed Hodges - Head of Mobile, Business & Commercial for Royal Bank of Scotland.
Mark Squires - Nokia's Head of Communications for Western Europe.
Stephen Pinches - Head of Emerging Technologies at the FT Group.
Ilicco Elia - Head of Mobile, LBi.
Rafe Blandford - Editor of All About Symbian and All About Windows Phone.

Ben chaired the session and Ewan handled questions.

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]]> This week we held the first public '361 Live' event "Mobile Question Time" sponsored by Nokia and LBi at LBi's HQ on Brick Lane in London. This episode is part 1 of 2.

On the panel were:

Ed Hodges - Head of Mobile, Business & Commercial for Royal Bank of Scotland.
Mark Squires - Nokia's Head of Communications for Western Europe.
Stephen Pinches - Head of Emerging Technologies at the FT Group.
Ilicco Elia - Head of Mobile, LBi.
Rafe Blandford - Editor of All About Symbian and All About Windows Phone.

Ben chaired the session and Ewan handled questions.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Gw7fExb4 ]]> S03 E05 - This week is Samsung week https://www.361podcast.com/s03e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/48590341 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week it's Samsung week... a firm we've negle… 29:54 no This week it's Samsung week... a firm we've neglected so far on the podcast despite recently it becoming the world's largest phone manufacturer. As the Galaxy S3 launches around the world to record pre-orders the team discuss Samsung, its recent stellar performance and the challenges of the future. Are 9m pre-orders 'enough'? What does Samsung stand for? Can they repeat the success of the Galaxy S2? And can they continue to grow using Google's Android as a platform? This week it's Samsung week... a firm we've neglected so far on the podcast despite recently it becoming the world's largest phone manufacturer. As the Galaxy S3 launches around the world to record pre-orders the team discuss Samsung, its recent stellar performance and the challenges of the future.

Are 9m pre-orders 'enough'? What does Samsung stand for? Can they repeat the success of the Galaxy S2? And can they continue to grow using Google's Android as a platform?

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Are 9m pre-orders 'enough'? What does Samsung stand for? Can they repeat the success of the Galaxy S2? And can they continue to grow using Google's Android as a platform?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+bdl8lDmW ]]> S03 E04 - Can Facebook make money from mobile? [plus #361live preview] https://www.361podcast.com/s03e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/47777875 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we're 'live' from Nokia's Summer Party … 32:32 no This week we're 'live' from Nokia's Summer Party near Trafalgar Square: http://twitter.com/bensmithuk/status/205728224259477505 [pic] We 'audio unbox' a Nokia Lumia 610, discuss our forthcoming event and talk about how Facebook can make money with mobile (and why it matters). Register for our event in London on the 11th June: http://361live-june2012.eventbrite.co.uk/ Get the inside-track with the newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees This week we're 'live' from Nokia's Summer Party near Trafalgar Square: http://twitter.com/bensmithuk/status/205728224259477505 [pic]

We 'audio unbox' a Nokia Lumia 610, discuss our forthcoming event and talk about how Facebook can make money with mobile (and why it matters).

Register for our event in London on the 11th June: http://361live-june2012.eventbrite.co.uk/

Get the inside-track with the newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees

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]]> This week we're 'live' from Nokia's Summer Party near Trafalgar Square: http://twitter.com/bensmithuk/status/205728224259477505 [pic]

We 'audio unbox' a Nokia Lumia 610, discuss our forthcoming event and talk about how Facebook can make money with mobile (and why it matters).

Register for our event in London on the 11th June: http://361live-june2012.eventbrite.co.uk/

Get the inside-track with the newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+JMwMmXC7 ]]> S03 E03 - Ewan wants a better phone than you... https://www.361podcast.com/s03e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/47037873 Mon, 21 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week Ewan's unhappy... everyone has an iPhon… 43:22 no This week Ewan's unhappy... everyone has an iPhone 4 or 4S now. Massive network subsidies mean anyone willing to take a reasonably expensive monthly contract can buy one. The exclusivity, the prestige and his image as a connoisseur are being eroded away. He asks why the market doesn't offer more exclusive devices above the price point of a top-end iPhone (noting Vertu's place in the market) and we discuss how brands and styling could return mobile devices to the status symbols they once were. Rafe also points out the economics behind manufacturers' decisions about the devices they market and explains materials science may be the answer in the not-too-distant future. Don’t forget to sign-up to our new newsletter to discuss the podcast and get some ‘behind the scenes’ news: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees This week Ewan's unhappy... everyone has an iPhone 4 or 4S now. Massive network subsidies mean anyone willing to take a reasonably expensive monthly contract can buy one. The exclusivity, the prestige and his image as a connoisseur are being eroded away. He asks why the market doesn't offer more exclusive devices above the price point of a top-end iPhone (noting Vertu's place in the market) and we discuss how brands and styling could return mobile devices to the status symbols they once were. Rafe also points out the economics behind manufacturers' decisions about the devices they market and explains materials science may be the answer in the not-too-distant future.

Don’t forget to sign-up to our new newsletter to discuss the podcast and get some ‘behind the scenes’ news: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees

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]]> This week Ewan's unhappy... everyone has an iPhone 4 or 4S now. Massive network subsidies mean anyone willing to take a reasonably expensive monthly contract can buy one. The exclusivity, the prestige and his image as a connoisseur are being eroded away. He asks why the market doesn't offer more exclusive devices above the price point of a top-end iPhone (noting Vertu's place in the market) and we discuss how brands and styling could return mobile devices to the status symbols they once were. Rafe also points out the economics behind manufacturers' decisions about the devices they market and explains materials science may be the answer in the not-too-distant future.

Don’t forget to sign-up to our new newsletter to discuss the podcast and get some ‘behind the scenes’ news: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+DDNi_6sY ]]> S03 E02 - All things 'cloudy' https://www.361podcast.com/s03e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/46327711 Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we talk about (consumer) cloud services… 39:11 no This week we talk about (consumer) cloud services… what we use, why we use it plus our priorities and concerns. We talk about 'quality of service' and how it needs to relate to privacy and customer support just as much as the software and - crucially - how it's different to security. Rafe mentions the challenges of cloud data storage for those with slow internet connections, Ewan worries about his approach to back-up and Ben kicks himself about giving Path his data (again). We'd love to get your views on what you want from cloud services and whether 'lock-in' to one platform's solution worries you. Also, don't forget to sign-up to our new newsletter to discuss the podcast and get some 'behind the scenes' insight: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees This week we talk about (consumer) cloud services… what we use, why we use it plus our priorities and concerns. We talk about 'quality of service' and how it needs to relate to privacy and customer support just as much as the software and - crucially - how it's different to security.

Rafe mentions the challenges of cloud data storage for those with slow internet connections, Ewan worries about his approach to back-up and Ben kicks himself about giving Path his data (again).

We'd love to get your views on what you want from cloud services and whether 'lock-in' to one platform's solution worries you.

Also, don't forget to sign-up to our new newsletter to discuss the podcast and get some 'behind the scenes' insight: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees

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]]> This week we talk about (consumer) cloud services… what we use, why we use it plus our priorities and concerns. We talk about 'quality of service' and how it needs to relate to privacy and customer support just as much as the software and - crucially - how it's different to security.

Rafe mentions the challenges of cloud data storage for those with slow internet connections, Ewan worries about his approach to back-up and Ben kicks himself about giving Path his data (again).

We'd love to get your views on what you want from cloud services and whether 'lock-in' to one platform's solution worries you.

Also, don't forget to sign-up to our new newsletter to discuss the podcast and get some 'behind the scenes' insight: https://tinyletter.com/361degrees

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+EFwOg8gL ]]> S03 E01 - While we were gone... https://www.361podcast.com/s03e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45402688 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a longer than planned break we're back with… 44:40 no After a longer than planned break we're back with season 3. This week we re-cap the news whilst we've been away... We discuss Mobile World Congress - disappointing or just full of hidden gems? 
* Get distracted briefly by Apple's absence from other people's events and their lack of support for their developer ecosystem

 Re-visit Nokia (and Windows Phone) and RIM's trials and tribulations After a longer than planned break we're back with season 3. This week we re-cap the news whilst we've been away...

  • We discuss Mobile World Congress - disappointing or just full of hidden gems? 
* Get distracted briefly by Apple's absence from other people's events and their lack of support for their developer ecosystem


  • Re-visit Nokia (and Windows Phone) and RIM's trials and tribulations

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]]> After a longer than planned break we're back with season 3. This week we re-cap the news whilst we've been away...

  • We discuss Mobile World Congress - disappointing or just full of hidden gems? 
* Get distracted briefly by Apple's absence from other people's events and their lack of support for their developer ecosystem


  • Re-visit Nokia (and Windows Phone) and RIM's trials and tribulations

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+9ZVXy-Ua ]]> SMSPasscode: A system for multi-factor authentication using mobile https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210768 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 11:41 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+uksIIwjR ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Mobile Active Defense: Securing devices with mobile device management https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210771 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 10:20 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Nxpm9d7R ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod NQ Mobile: Mobile device anti-malware and 'intrusion detection' software https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210767 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 13:55 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+5R8XdVcl ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Trend Micro: Anti-virus and secured synchronisation apps for mobile https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210773 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 15:11 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+yUo94oWW ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Becrypt: Full mobile device encryption for Government and high-security businesses https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210772 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 10:25 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+vzLti3qQ ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Wrap-up: Re-capping the day and discussing the difficulty for consumers in choosing mobile security https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210774 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 16:44 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+CGnDJO0f ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Veracode: Independent mobile app security reviews https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210770 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 7:28 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+PSqqVw3b ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Good Mobile Messaging: Deploying enterprise messaging to personal devices in an encrypted wrapper https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210766 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 9:14 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+-UBvgcd9 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Intro: Talking about the state of mobile security https://www.361podcast.com/infosec2012-01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/45210764 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSE… 17:39 no Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is. Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+u8BTq11p ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Kobo: Innovating in content delivery with social features https://www.361podcast.com/lbf2012-03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44036019 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investig… 14:01 no Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development. Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+7mwvuyCW ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Wrap-up: Our opinions on the show and thoughts on the future impact of mobile apps https://www.361podcast.com/lbf2012-06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44036024 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investig… 20:35 no Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development. Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Jk4Avv18 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Nokia: Introducing Nokia Reading and understanding content in an ecosystem https://www.361podcast.com/lbf2012-02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44036018 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investig… 16:36 no Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development. Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+XJ_Ajq11 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Intro: Looking at the future of digital publishing https://www.361podcast.com/lbf2012-01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44036017 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investig… 19:46 no Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development. Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+4vGBueMv ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Amazon: Supporting authors with self-publishing digital and paper books https://www.361podcast.com/lbf2012-05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44036023 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investig… 9:27 no Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development. Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+SXKKewyF ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod LBF Digital Zone: How is the digital zone reflecting the changes in publishing? https://www.361podcast.com/lbf2012-04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44036020 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investig… 8:51 no Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development. Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers.

We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Tkj12ZKx ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod S02 E10 - Patently Stupid https://www.361podcast.com/s02e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44355465 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In this final episode of season 2 we discuss pate… 38:52 no In this final episode of season 2 we discuss patents and the huge impact they're having on the mobile industry. We highlight some of the reasons the mobile industry may be more prone to patent disputes, give the whole patent system a kicking in general and Ben proposes Rafe as a possible solution. We also briefly discuss valentines day, disappointed wives, babies and Rafe's new app. A huge thanks to all who have listened and commented during season 2 - especially Andy Hagon, Jamie Holland, Jack in Croatia, Craig, Simon Blackman, Derek Swalheim, James Burland and everyone else who left us such generous feedback by email and in the comments. It's much appreciated and makes us look forward to season 3 all the more! In this final episode of season 2 we discuss patents and the huge impact they're having on the mobile industry. We highlight some of the reasons the mobile industry may be more prone to patent disputes, give the whole patent system a kicking in general and Ben proposes Rafe as a possible solution.

We also briefly discuss valentines day, disappointed wives, babies and Rafe's new app.

A huge thanks to all who have listened and commented during season 2 - especially Andy Hagon, Jamie Holland, Jack in Croatia, Craig, Simon Blackman, Derek Swalheim, James Burland and everyone else who left us such generous feedback by email and in the comments. It's much appreciated and makes us look forward to season 3 all the more!

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]]> In this final episode of season 2 we discuss patents and the huge impact they're having on the mobile industry. We highlight some of the reasons the mobile industry may be more prone to patent disputes, give the whole patent system a kicking in general and Ben proposes Rafe as a possible solution.

We also briefly discuss valentines day, disappointed wives, babies and Rafe's new app.

A huge thanks to all who have listened and commented during season 2 - especially Andy Hagon, Jamie Holland, Jack in Croatia, Craig, Simon Blackman, Derek Swalheim, James Burland and everyone else who left us such generous feedback by email and in the comments. It's much appreciated and makes us look forward to season 3 all the more!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+N-S_lII8 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E09 - Apple is the next Nokia https://www.361podcast.com/s02e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/35037035 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we discuss the 'technology cycle' and h… 37:25 no This week we discuss the 'technology cycle' and how the need to refresh a mobile platform every 5 years - something that is currently causing Nokia and RIM so much pain - will eventually come to Apple. It's not all bad news though… We think Apple is one of the few firms with the vision and experience to navigate this tricky process successfully. This week we discuss the 'technology cycle' and how the need to refresh a mobile platform every 5 years - something that is currently causing Nokia and RIM so much pain - will eventually come to Apple.

It's not all bad news though… We think Apple is one of the few firms with the vision and experience to navigate this tricky process successfully.

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It's not all bad news though… We think Apple is one of the few firms with the vision and experience to navigate this tricky process successfully.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+e-Q-OGwy ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E08 - Looking forward to 2012 https://www.361podcast.com/s02e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/34376264 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:15:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In our first episode of 2012 we wonder what this … 37:20 no In our first episode of 2012 we wonder what this year might hold for mobile and offer some predictions: Ewan thinks this will be the year m-commerce goes big. Rafe thinks this is the year the smartphone market gets really competitive. Ben thinks this is the year operators start running additional services 'over the top' of their existing network to differentiate. In our first episode of 2012 we wonder what this year might hold for mobile and offer some predictions:

  • Ewan thinks this will be the year m-commerce goes big.
  • Rafe thinks this is the year the smartphone market gets really competitive.
  • Ben thinks this is the year operators start running additional services 'over the top' of their existing network to differentiate.

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]]> In our first episode of 2012 we wonder what this year might hold for mobile and offer some predictions:

  • Ewan thinks this will be the year m-commerce goes big.
  • Rafe thinks this is the year the smartphone market gets really competitive.
  • Ben thinks this is the year operators start running additional services 'over the top' of their existing network to differentiate.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+BQayMsXW ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E07 - The Challenge For Handset Makers https://www.361podcast.com/s02e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/31230967 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team re-cap a round-table discussio… 33:19 no This week the team re-cap a round-table discussion we were invited to, discussing the challenges and possible solutions for handset manufacturers in the future: Ewan notes Apple's increasing 'mind-share dominance' which exists quite separate to their market share. Rafe longs for beautiful hardware and innovation in material sciences. Ben notes it's the networks preventing people from painlessly operating several handsets, switching according to occasion. This is our last episode of 2011. Thanks for listening! We'll be back in January. This week the team re-cap a round-table discussion we were invited to, discussing the challenges and possible solutions for handset manufacturers in the future:

  • Ewan notes Apple's increasing 'mind-share dominance' which exists quite separate to their market share.
  • Rafe longs for beautiful hardware and innovation in material sciences.
  • Ben notes it's the networks preventing people from painlessly operating several handsets, switching according to occasion.

This is our last episode of 2011. Thanks for listening! We'll be back in January.

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]]> This week the team re-cap a round-table discussion we were invited to, discussing the challenges and possible solutions for handset manufacturers in the future:

  • Ewan notes Apple's increasing 'mind-share dominance' which exists quite separate to their market share.
  • Rafe longs for beautiful hardware and innovation in material sciences.
  • Ben notes it's the networks preventing people from painlessly operating several handsets, switching according to occasion.

This is our last episode of 2011. Thanks for listening! We'll be back in January.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+DgTSvyIk ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E06: The £100 Pre-Pay Christmas Challenge https://www.361podcast.com/s02e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/30181810 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week the team set themselves a 'fun' challen… 34:03 no This week the team set themselves a 'fun' challenge - to choose a new pre-pay mobile phone costing less than £100 to give as a as a Christmas present... [To avoid arguments we agreed to 'shop' at Carphone Warehouse] Rafe opts for a Nokia: A 'One Direction'-branded Nokia C2-02 for £59.95 Ewan buys something special for his Nan: A Doro PhoneEasy 610 for £79.95 Ben spots an Android bargain: The SonyEricsson X8 for £99.95 (or £69.99 direct from Three as Rafe points out later) This week the team set themselves a 'fun' challenge - to choose a new pre-pay mobile phone costing less than £100 to give as a as a Christmas present...

[To avoid arguments we agreed to 'shop' at Carphone Warehouse]

Rafe opts for a Nokia: A 'One Direction'-branded Nokia C2-02 for £59.95

Ewan buys something special for his Nan: A Doro PhoneEasy 610 for £79.95

Ben spots an Android bargain: The SonyEricsson X8 for £99.95 (or £69.99 direct from Three as Rafe points out later)

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]]> This week the team set themselves a 'fun' challenge - to choose a new pre-pay mobile phone costing less than £100 to give as a as a Christmas present...

[To avoid arguments we agreed to 'shop' at Carphone Warehouse]

Rafe opts for a Nokia: A 'One Direction'-branded Nokia C2-02 for £59.95

Ewan buys something special for his Nan: A Doro PhoneEasy 610 for £79.95

Ben spots an Android bargain: The SonyEricsson X8 for £99.95 (or £69.99 direct from Three as Rafe points out later)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+oQE4k4fY ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 SUP01 - MEF Americas 2011: Neil Stiles on 'multi-screen' content https://www.361podcast.com/s02sup01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/29414121 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Recorded at MEF Americas 2011 in Miami, Ben inter… 8:21 no Recorded at MEF Americas 2011 in Miami, Ben interviews Neil Stiles, president of the Variety Group, on producing content for a 'multi-screen world'. Recorded at MEF Americas 2011 in Miami, Ben interviews Neil Stiles, president of the Variety Group, on producing content for a 'multi-screen world'.

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]]> Recorded at MEF Americas 2011 in Miami, Ben interviews Neil Stiles, president of the Variety Group, on producing content for a 'multi-screen world'.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+WgSlphd7 ]]> Ben Smith S02 E05 - Handset Insurance - Saviour or Swindle? https://www.361podcast.com/s02e05 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44355311 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod After a series of handset losses and breakages Ew… 31:35 no After a series of handset losses and breakages Ewan's been exercising his network operator-supplied handset insurance... something he'd forgotten he'd signed-up for. But do these policies offer good value for money and how should you choose who to buy from? The team discuss: Why we do (and don't) buy handset insurance (and a few war stories). The difference between network operator-provided insurance, independent providers and other types of policies. What we want (and value) from our network operators. After a series of handset losses and breakages Ewan's been exercising his network operator-supplied handset insurance... something he'd forgotten he'd signed-up for. But do these policies offer good value for money and how should you choose who to buy from?

The team discuss:

  • Why we do (and don't) buy handset insurance (and a few war stories).
  • The difference between network operator-provided insurance, independent providers and other types of policies.
  • What we want (and value) from our network operators.

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]]> After a series of handset losses and breakages Ewan's been exercising his network operator-supplied handset insurance... something he'd forgotten he'd signed-up for. But do these policies offer good value for money and how should you choose who to buy from?

The team discuss:

  • Why we do (and don't) buy handset insurance (and a few war stories).
  • The difference between network operator-provided insurance, independent providers and other types of policies.
  • What we want (and value) from our network operators.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+IneaaQkj ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E04 - The UK reaches a smartphone 'tipping point' https://www.361podcast.com/s02e04 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44355275 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod The UK has reached a tipping point - 50% of all m… 33:48 no The UK has reached a tipping point - 50% of all mobile devices in use are now smartphones and the trend looks set to carry on, expected to reach 70% by 2015. We discuss the implications of this - for retailers, for consumers and the mobile brands that serve them. The UK has reached a tipping point - 50% of all mobile devices in use are now smartphones and the trend looks set to carry on, expected to reach 70% by 2015.

We discuss the implications of this - for retailers, for consumers and the mobile brands that serve them.

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]]> The UK has reached a tipping point - 50% of all mobile devices in use are now smartphones and the trend looks set to carry on, expected to reach 70% by 2015.

We discuss the implications of this - for retailers, for consumers and the mobile brands that serve them.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+lsl-L3E7 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E03 - While we were gone… Apple, HP and Android. https://www.361podcast.com/s02e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44355241 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We're back to the 'usual' format for this week's … 27:55 no We're back to the 'usual' format for this week's episode - recapping all the important events that happened between seasons 1 and 2. We discuss: iOS5 and the iPhone 4S - Has Apple 'grown up' to the point it now takes more than a year to create a new 'magic' product? HP, WebOS and an opportunity wasted - What was HP thinking…? Were they thinking…? And does WebOS (or Palm for that matter) have a future? Android - Now the biggest but is it the best? Google have revolutionised so many markets, but will Android's rough edges put consumers off? We're back to the 'usual' format for this week's episode - recapping all the important events that happened between seasons 1 and 2. We discuss:

  • iOS5 and the iPhone 4S - Has Apple 'grown up' to the point it now takes more than a year to create a new 'magic' product?
  • HP, WebOS and an opportunity wasted - What was HP thinking…? Were they thinking…? And does WebOS (or Palm for that matter) have a future?
  • Android - Now the biggest but is it the best? Google have revolutionised so many markets, but will Android's rough edges put consumers off?

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]]> We're back to the 'usual' format for this week's episode - recapping all the important events that happened between seasons 1 and 2. We discuss:

  • iOS5 and the iPhone 4S - Has Apple 'grown up' to the point it now takes more than a year to create a new 'magic' product?
  • HP, WebOS and an opportunity wasted - What was HP thinking…? Were they thinking…? And does WebOS (or Palm for that matter) have a future?
  • Android - Now the biggest but is it the best? Google have revolutionised so many markets, but will Android's rough edges put consumers off?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+PNY05Iqe ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E02 - 361 Live at Nokia World (2 of 2) https://www.361podcast.com/s02e02 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44355213 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod In this episode - part 2 of the coverage from our… 24:11 no In this episode - part 2 of the coverage from our live event at Nokia World - we carry on the audience discussion moving on to discuss the US market, Microsoft's Windows Phone ecosystem and Samsung's (possible) problems with Android. This episode was recorded with an invited audience of bloggers and mobile gurus. They pitched-in to give their comments and opinions and in this episode you can hear: Ed Lea, CTO at Grapple Mobile Edward Umana, NokiaMobileBlog.com Varun Krishnan, Fone Arena Matt Lacey, UK Windows Phone User Group Iain Wallace Ewan Spence, All About Windows Phone / All About Symbian Aditya Singhvi, Worldofphones.net Staska, Unwired View This is part 2 of 2 - you can hear the first part of our discussions in episode 1. Many thanks to Nokia who sponsored this event. They provided equipment and a venue, but did not have any editorial input. Special thanks too to Ewan Spence our impromptu (and highly effective) 'audience and microphone wrangler' for this episode. In this episode - part 2 of the coverage from our live event at Nokia World - we carry on the audience discussion moving on to discuss the US market, Microsoft's Windows Phone ecosystem and Samsung's (possible) problems with Android.

This episode was recorded with an invited audience of bloggers and mobile gurus. They pitched-in to give their comments and opinions and in this episode you can hear:

Ed Lea, CTO at Grapple Mobile
Edward Umana, NokiaMobileBlog.com
Varun Krishnan, Fone Arena
Matt Lacey, UK Windows Phone User Group
Iain Wallace
Ewan Spence, All About Windows Phone / All About Symbian
Aditya Singhvi, Worldofphones.net
Staska, Unwired View

This is part 2 of 2 - you can hear the first part of our discussions in episode 1.

Many thanks to Nokia who sponsored this event. They provided equipment and a venue, but did not have any editorial input.

Special thanks too to Ewan Spence our impromptu (and highly effective) 'audience and microphone wrangler' for this episode.

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]]> In this episode - part 2 of the coverage from our live event at Nokia World - we carry on the audience discussion moving on to discuss the US market, Microsoft's Windows Phone ecosystem and Samsung's (possible) problems with Android.

This episode was recorded with an invited audience of bloggers and mobile gurus. They pitched-in to give their comments and opinions and in this episode you can hear:

Ed Lea, CTO at Grapple Mobile
Edward Umana, NokiaMobileBlog.com
Varun Krishnan, Fone Arena
Matt Lacey, UK Windows Phone User Group
Iain Wallace
Ewan Spence, All About Windows Phone / All About Symbian
Aditya Singhvi, Worldofphones.net
Staska, Unwired View

This is part 2 of 2 - you can hear the first part of our discussions in episode 1.

Many thanks to Nokia who sponsored this event. They provided equipment and a venue, but did not have any editorial input.

Special thanks too to Ewan Spence our impromptu (and highly effective) 'audience and microphone wrangler' for this episode.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+OLrWq1KH ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S02 E01 - 361 Live at Nokia World (1 of 2) https://www.361podcast.com/s02e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44355177 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 2 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod We're back! To kick off our second season we h… 24:35 no We're back! To kick off our second season we headed to Nokia World and recorded our first ever 'live' edition in front of an invited audience of bloggers and mobile gurus. They pitched-in to give their comments and opinions and in this episode you can hear: Stephen Wing, UK Gadgeteer Iain Wallace James Whatley, 1000heads Stefanos Kofopoulos, Pestaola.gr Aditya Singhvi, Worldofphones.net Vinu Thomas, My Portable World Vaibhav Sharma, The Handheld Blog Varun Krishnan, Fone Arena Staska, Unwired View This is part 1 of 2 - you can hear the final part of our discussions next week. Many thanks to Nokia who sponsored this event. They provided equipment and a venue, but did not have any editorial input. We're back!

To kick off our second season we headed to Nokia World and recorded our first ever 'live' edition in front of an invited audience of bloggers and mobile gurus. They pitched-in to give their comments and opinions and in this episode you can hear:

Stephen Wing, UK Gadgeteer
Iain Wallace
James Whatley, 1000heads
Stefanos Kofopoulos, Pestaola.gr
Aditya Singhvi, Worldofphones.net
Vinu Thomas, My Portable World
Vaibhav Sharma, The Handheld Blog
Varun Krishnan, Fone Arena
Staska, Unwired View

This is part 1 of 2 - you can hear the final part of our discussions next week.

Many thanks to Nokia who sponsored this event. They provided equipment and a venue, but did not have any editorial input.

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]]> We're back!

To kick off our second season we headed to Nokia World and recorded our first ever 'live' edition in front of an invited audience of bloggers and mobile gurus. They pitched-in to give their comments and opinions and in this episode you can hear:

Stephen Wing, UK Gadgeteer
Iain Wallace
James Whatley, 1000heads
Stefanos Kofopoulos, Pestaola.gr
Aditya Singhvi, Worldofphones.net
Vinu Thomas, My Portable World
Vaibhav Sharma, The Handheld Blog
Varun Krishnan, Fone Arena
Staska, Unwired View

This is part 1 of 2 - you can hear the final part of our discussions next week.

Many thanks to Nokia who sponsored this event. They provided equipment and a venue, but did not have any editorial input.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+vbCmfpc4 ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E10 - Bothersome things... https://www.361podcast.com/s01e10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44338383 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we're recording remotely again as Ewan … 33:42 no This week we're recording remotely again as Ewan calls in from Austin, Texas. In the last episode of series 1 (don't worry series 2 is already on the way) we have a bit of a whinge discussing 'bothersome things' (as Rafe terms them). Ben's list covered pages by the time we finished listing them pre-recording so here's a few choice ones... We discuss: WiFi hotspots MMS Batteries Mobile apps failing without coverage Context sensitive ringing Gumpy old men we might be, but these are the niggles which drive us mad daily. What are yours? This week we're recording remotely again as Ewan calls in from Austin, Texas. In the last episode of series 1 (don't worry series 2 is already on the way) we have a bit of a whinge discussing 'bothersome things' (as Rafe terms them).

Ben's list covered pages by the time we finished listing them pre-recording so here's a few choice ones... We discuss:

  • WiFi hotspots
  • MMS
  • Batteries
  • Mobile apps failing without coverage
  • Context sensitive ringing

Gumpy old men we might be, but these are the niggles which drive us mad daily. What are yours?

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]]> This week we're recording remotely again as Ewan calls in from Austin, Texas. In the last episode of series 1 (don't worry series 2 is already on the way) we have a bit of a whinge discussing 'bothersome things' (as Rafe terms them).

Ben's list covered pages by the time we finished listing them pre-recording so here's a few choice ones... We discuss:

  • WiFi hotspots
  • MMS
  • Batteries
  • Mobile apps failing without coverage
  • Context sensitive ringing

Gumpy old men we might be, but these are the niggles which drive us mad daily. What are yours?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+wdhN0u6n ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E09 - Nokia: What next? https://www.361podcast.com/s01e09 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44338343 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we talk about Nokia... How has it come … 39:59 no This week we talk about Nokia... How has it come to this and what next for the big firm? We discuss: The history behind the current problems. How and why the firm has to change. Windows Phone, the new strategy... and the parts which are often forgotten. Whether Nokia can recover and what its first Windows Phone device will mean. It all gets a bit heated this week... Ewan accuses Rafe of not seeing the warning signs and Rafe explains that the Silicon Valley view is too limited. Ben plays referee and offers some dire warnings about the short-term. This week we talk about Nokia... How has it come to this and what next for the big firm?

We discuss:

  • The history behind the current problems.
  • How and why the firm has to change.
  • Windows Phone, the new strategy... and the parts which are often forgotten.
  • Whether Nokia can recover and what its first Windows Phone device will mean.

It all gets a bit heated this week... Ewan accuses Rafe of not seeing the warning signs and Rafe explains that the Silicon Valley view is too limited. Ben plays referee and offers some dire warnings about the short-term.

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]]> This week we talk about Nokia... How has it come to this and what next for the big firm?

We discuss:

  • The history behind the current problems.
  • How and why the firm has to change.
  • Windows Phone, the new strategy... and the parts which are often forgotten.
  • Whether Nokia can recover and what its first Windows Phone device will mean.

It all gets a bit heated this week... Ewan accuses Rafe of not seeing the warning signs and Rafe explains that the Silicon Valley view is too limited. Ben plays referee and offers some dire warnings about the short-term.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+J0otgmcc ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E08 - Roaming ranting... https://www.361podcast.com/s01e08 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44338282 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we talk about international roaming ser… 39:49 no This week we talk about international roaming services and wonder why these services - and especially data - command such premium pricing. We discuss: The recent MACH conference. The products and services we use for roaming including Vodafone's data traveller service, Abroadband, Droam, Onavo, Truphone and MiFi devices. The wetpaint Wiki for information on global pre-paid wireless internet access. The EU regulator's efforts to reduce roaming charges. Who or what could disrupt the market for roaming services in future. This week we talk about international roaming services and wonder why these services - and especially data - command such premium pricing. We discuss:

  • The recent MACH conference.
  • The products and services we use for roaming including Vodafone's data traveller service, Abroadband, Droam, Onavo, Truphone and MiFi devices.
  • The wetpaint Wiki for information on global pre-paid wireless internet access.
  • The EU regulator's efforts to reduce roaming charges.
  • Who or what could disrupt the market for roaming services in future.

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]]> This week we talk about international roaming services and wonder why these services - and especially data - command such premium pricing. We discuss:

  • The recent MACH conference.
  • The products and services we use for roaming including Vodafone's data traveller service, Abroadband, Droam, Onavo, Truphone and MiFi devices.
  • The wetpaint Wiki for information on global pre-paid wireless internet access.
  • The EU regulator's efforts to reduce roaming charges.
  • Who or what could disrupt the market for roaming services in future.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+S27HIV8I ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E07 - Nostalgia isn't what it used to be... https://www.361podcast.com/s01e07 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44338528 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod This week we reminisce about the devices we've ow… 39:57 no This week we reminisce about the devices we've owned and loved over the years. We highlight a few we think were real 'market changers', a few lemons and speculate about who might make the next game-changer. Rafe also lets slip the secret of his magic drawers. Amongst the devices we discuss this week are the: SonyEricsson P800 Sony CMD Z5 Nokia 6210 O2 XDA (HTC) Nokia N95 Nokia E61 and E61i Nokia N82 Blackberry 7230 iPhone 2G Orange SPV / HTC Canary Nokia 1011 Motorola RAZR Nokia 5110 and 3210 with Xpress-on Covers Original Sidekick Treo 180 This week we reminisce about the devices we've owned and loved over the years. We highlight a few we think were real 'market changers', a few lemons and speculate about who might make the next game-changer. Rafe also lets slip the secret of his magic drawers.

Amongst the devices we discuss this week are the:

  • SonyEricsson P800
  • Sony CMD Z5
  • Nokia 6210
  • O2 XDA (HTC)
  • Nokia N95
  • Nokia E61 and E61i
  • Nokia N82
  • Blackberry 7230
  • iPhone 2G
  • Orange SPV / HTC Canary
  • Nokia 1011
  • Motorola RAZR
  • Nokia 5110 and 3210 with Xpress-on Covers
  • Original Sidekick
  • Treo 180

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Amongst the devices we discuss this week are the:

  • SonyEricsson P800
  • Sony CMD Z5
  • Nokia 6210
  • O2 XDA (HTC)
  • Nokia N95
  • Nokia E61 and E61i
  • Nokia N82
  • Blackberry 7230
  • iPhone 2G
  • Orange SPV / HTC Canary
  • Nokia 1011
  • Motorola RAZR
  • Nokia 5110 and 3210 with Xpress-on Covers
  • Original Sidekick
  • Treo 180

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+wRB2wHGk ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E06 - Windows Phone, Mango and odd juice https://www.361podcast.com/s01e06 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44314644 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Ben and Rafe head to the Millbank Tower in London… 39:59 no Ben and Rafe head to the Millbank Tower in London for the official UK unveiling of Mango, Microsoft's latest (and most major) update to the Windows Phone 7 platform where we also interview Oded Ran, Head of Consumer Marketing, Windows Phone, UK. Ewan joins us afterwards as we discuss: The '500' new features in Mango The problems and benefits the new platform has Whether anyone should care about Windows Phone and whether it has a stand-out selling point First impressions of Mango WP7's business features Ben and Rafe head to the Millbank Tower in London for the official UK unveiling of Mango, Microsoft's latest (and most major) update to the Windows Phone 7 platform where we also interview Oded Ran, Head of Consumer Marketing, Windows Phone, UK. Ewan joins us afterwards as we discuss:

  • The '500' new features in Mango
  • The problems and benefits the new platform has
  • Whether anyone should care about Windows Phone and whether it has a stand-out selling point
  • First impressions of Mango
  • WP7's business features

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]]> Ben and Rafe head to the Millbank Tower in London for the official UK unveiling of Mango, Microsoft's latest (and most major) update to the Windows Phone 7 platform where we also interview Oded Ran, Head of Consumer Marketing, Windows Phone, UK. Ewan joins us afterwards as we discuss:

  • The '500' new features in Mango
  • The problems and benefits the new platform has
  • Whether anyone should care about Windows Phone and whether it has a stand-out selling point
  • First impressions of Mango
  • WP7's business features

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Zv_sCW1C ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E03 - The Great App Store Debate: Fab or Fad? https://www.361podcast.com/s01e03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44314337 Wed, 11 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Episode 3 takes the form of a debate, which Ben c… 22:04 no Episode 3 takes the form of a debate, which Ben chairs (because he's not brave enough to take sides): Rafe argues that App Stores are a passing fad, are limiting and lacking, addressing only a current need that will soon be left behind as innovation in the mobile space continues at a blistering pace. Ewan argues that App Stores are great enablers and have created a multi-Billion dollar industry in mobile applications that's here to stay. Episode 3 takes the form of a debate, which Ben chairs (because he's not brave enough to take sides):

  • Rafe argues that App Stores are a passing fad, are limiting and lacking, addressing only a current need that will soon be left behind as innovation in the mobile space continues at a blistering pace.
  • Ewan argues that App Stores are great enablers and have created a multi-Billion dollar industry in mobile applications that's here to stay.

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  • Rafe argues that App Stores are a passing fad, are limiting and lacking, addressing only a current need that will soon be left behind as innovation in the mobile space continues at a blistering pace.
  • Ewan argues that App Stores are great enablers and have created a multi-Billion dollar industry in mobile applications that's here to stay.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+o1DNToAM ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E03 Supplemental - 361 Degrees, the making of... https://www.361podcast.com/s01e03-sup tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44314347 Wed, 11 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod An introduction to the people and thoughts behind… 7:25 no An introduction to the people and thoughts behind the podcast we briefly considered calling the 'All About Wireless Mobile Industry Symbian Worker Review' Podcast. An introduction to the people and thoughts behind the podcast we briefly considered calling the 'All About Wireless Mobile Industry Symbian Worker Review' Podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+iMoCUNyR ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E02-2 - Connected Creativity media conference in Cannes https://www.361podcast.com/s01e02-2 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44314293 Wed, 04 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event t… 13:59 no Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event that took place in Cannes recently, where media makers and media buyers get together to trade TV content and discuss how it will be made and consumed in future. Some of the topics and companies mentioned in this podcast include: Connected Creativity at MIPTV Jon M. Chu - The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Second screen... or third screen... The importance of mobile for content consumption Tomi Ahonen - video interview at Connected Creativity Yoni Bloch's Interlude - video interview at Connected Creativity BitBop UltraViolet Dibidogs from Futurecode 361 Degrees hosts on a Connected Creativity panel Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event that took place in Cannes recently, where media makers and media buyers get together to trade TV content and discuss how it will be made and consumed in future. Some of the topics and companies mentioned in this podcast include:

  • Connected Creativity at MIPTV
  • Jon M. Chu - The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • Second screen... or third screen...
  • The importance of mobile for content consumption
  • Tomi Ahonen - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • Yoni Bloch's Interlude - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • BitBop
  • UltraViolet
  • Dibidogs from Futurecode
  • 361 Degrees hosts on a Connected Creativity panel

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  • Connected Creativity at MIPTV
  • Jon M. Chu - The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • Second screen... or third screen...
  • The importance of mobile for content consumption
  • Tomi Ahonen - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • Yoni Bloch's Interlude - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • BitBop
  • UltraViolet
  • Dibidogs from Futurecode
  • 361 Degrees hosts on a Connected Creativity panel

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+mJp5WV1G ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E02-1 - Connected Creativity media conference in Cannes https://www.361podcast.com/s01e02-1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44314271 Wed, 04 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event t… 21:44 no Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event that took place in Cannes recently, where media makers and media buyers get together to trade TV content and discuss how it will be made and consumed in future. Some of the topics and companies mentioned in this podcast include: Connected Creativity at MIPTV Jon M. Chu - The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Second screen... or third screen... The importance of mobile for content consumption Tomi Ahonen - video interview at Connected Creativity Yoni Bloch's Interlude - video interview at Connected Creativity BitBop UltraViolet Dibidogs from Futurecode 361 Degrees hosts on a Connected Creativity panel Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event that took place in Cannes recently, where media makers and media buyers get together to trade TV content and discuss how it will be made and consumed in future. Some of the topics and companies mentioned in this podcast include:

  • Connected Creativity at MIPTV
  • Jon M. Chu - The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • Second screen... or third screen...
  • The importance of mobile for content consumption
  • Tomi Ahonen - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • Yoni Bloch's Interlude - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • BitBop
  • UltraViolet
  • Dibidogs from Futurecode
  • 361 Degrees hosts on a Connected Creativity panel

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]]> Episode 2 covers the Connected Creativity event that took place in Cannes recently, where media makers and media buyers get together to trade TV content and discuss how it will be made and consumed in future. Some of the topics and companies mentioned in this podcast include:

  • Connected Creativity at MIPTV
  • Jon M. Chu - The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
  • Second screen... or third screen...
  • The importance of mobile for content consumption
  • Tomi Ahonen - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • Yoni Bloch's Interlude - video interview at Connected Creativity
  • BitBop
  • UltraViolet
  • Dibidogs from Futurecode
  • 361 Degrees hosts on a Connected Creativity panel

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+eca3jxRA ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford S01 E01 - Smartphone convergence, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & a tiny bit of Dom Joly https://www.361podcast.com/s01e01 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/44314226 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod full 1 361 Podcast / Ben Smith, Rafe Blandford & Ewan MacLeod Episode 1 covers "Smartphone convergence, the Son… 33:16 no Episode 1 covers "Smartphone convergence, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & a tiny bit of Dom Joly" and includes interviews from the Xperia Play launch party: Liam Green-Hughes of GreenHughes.com Dom Joly off the telly Rob Kerr of One Mobile Ring Episode 1 covers "Smartphone convergence, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play & a tiny bit of Dom Joly" and includes interviews from the Xperia Play launch party:

  • Liam Green-Hughes of GreenHughes.com
  • Dom Joly off the telly
  • Rob Kerr of One Mobile Ring

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  • Liam Green-Hughes of GreenHughes.com
  • Dom Joly off the telly
  • Rob Kerr of One Mobile Ring

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NPvXvAWN+Miqnbd9U ]]> Ben Smith Ewan MacLeod Rafe Blandford