Google delivers on its commitment to block intrusive ads in the Chrome browser, Microsoft plans to unleash a Beast Mode for Windows 10 power users and Apple. . . well, Apple’s just staining the furniture with the HomePod speaker. El Kaiser and J.D. also discuss other highlights from the week’s tech news and offer tips for rural Internet users who have little choice in broadband providers and have to watch every megabyte they use on metered cellular data plans. Punch up Episode 263 to hear it all!
Links to Stories on This Week’s Show
- Under the hood: How Chrome’s ad filtering works (Chromium Blog)
- Apple HomePod Review: It Only Sounds Great (Wirecutter)
- HomePod Teardown (iFixit)
- Facebook Funded Most of the Experts Who Vetted Messenger Kids (WIRED)
- Windows 10 is adding an Ultimate Performance mode for pros (Engadget)
- Expanding Intel’s Bug Bounty Program: New Side Channel Program, Increased Awards (Intel Newsroom)
- Tinder plans women-talk-first option similar to Bumble (MarketWatch)
- As the Streaming Wars Heat Up, Ryan Murphy Cashes In (The New York Times)
(Hopefully) Helpful Hint
- Measuring and Managing Your Cellular Data Use (The New York Times)
- Tips to Minimize Data Usage (AT&T)
- AT&T Data Calculator
- Sprint Data Calculator
- T-Mobile Calculator
- Verizon LTE Data Calculator
- Spotify Internet Usage Tips
- Choosing a VPN (That One Privacy Site)
