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Fast Charge is a weekly show from the Tech Advisor team on all things phones (and sometimes other stuff too). Dom, Toddy, and the rest of the team will be here every week to run through the latest news and rumours for all things Android and iPhone, along with reviews, rants, and more.
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Could other IT disasters be on the way? | Ep. 180
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The massive outage that occurred in July via CrowdStrike and Microsoft has put a lot of IT teams on notice, with leaders thinking about “what’s next?” Krishna Prasad, CIO and Chief Strategy Officer at UST, joins the show to discuss what tech leaders need to do in order to prepare and prevent possible bad recovery processes for future tech outages.…
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Episode 898: What will Apple announce at its September 9 ‘Glowtime’ event?
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Apple sent out invites with the tagline “Glowtime” for its event on September 9. We talk about the event itself and what we expect.By IDG
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NPD breach showcases insanity in trusting security | Ep. 179
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More details have emerged from the National Public Data breach that exposed millions of Social Security numbers to hackers, showing a potential lack of security knowledge by companies that need to protect data. Brandon Mahne, CTO at Glasshouse and owner of Mangrove Collective, joins the show as guest co-host to discuss this story, as well as other …
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Mike Aiello, CTO at Secureworks, joins CIO Leadership Live from Foundry's CIO100 event
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Join Lee Rennick at the #CIO100 as she interviews Mike Aiello, CTO, SecureWorks about the award-winning project, Integrated AI for better Security Options and more.By IDG
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The AI money spigot is slowing down | Ep. 178
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The money flow for generative artificial intelligence projects is starting to slow down, as companies begin to scrutinize the return on investment for these projects, and doubts creep in about accuracy, hallucinations and other potential problems. Hidden costs are also becoming less-than-hidden, leading many companies to wonder whether all of this …
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The hackers are winning, time to switch security strategy | Ep. 177
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With another potentially large data breach of 2.7 billion records that included Social Security numbers, as well as a first half of the year revealing major data breaches, is it time to adjust your security strategy? Brandon Mahne joins the show as guest co-host this week to talk about these issues and other technology news stories from the week, i…
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The AI gold rush appears to be slowing | Ep. 176
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A new survey indicates that companies are looking to train internal employees for key AI skills. Gustavo Alba, global managing partner of Technology & Service practice at Heidrick & Struggles, chats with Keith about ways that companies can help employees get better at learning critical generative AI skills.…
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Episode 897: Your hot takes on App Store fees, Mac RAM, M4 Macs, and more
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This episode is all about social media hot takes. You have thoughts and we share and respond to what you wrote.By IDG
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Google loses antitrust, and the world yawns | Ep. 173
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What kind of impact will losing its antitrust lawsuit have on Google, and does anyone even care given all of the hype around generative AI? In addition, Microsoft strikes back against Delta over the CrowdStrike outage, and we are wondering if anyone is paying attention to the two American astronauts that remain on the International Space Station. E…
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Do companies need a Chief Risk Officer? | Ep. 174
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The recent CrowdStrike and Microsoft outages have raised several red flags at companies about their preparedness for when disaster strikes. Could adopting a Chief Risk Officer or Chief Resilience Officer helped with either predicting such vulnerabilities, or at least helped with recovery efforts? Spencer Kimball, CEO and co-founder at Cockroach Lab…
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Episode 896: Apple Intelligence early impressions
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The first set of Apple Intelligence features was released to developers! What features are available? And what’s it like to use them? We’re talking about our early impressions of Apple Intelligence on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG
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Signs pointing to an AI bubble burst | Ep. 173
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Many signs, both on the business side and consumer side, indicate that the technology industry’s love affair is about to head down a slippery slope. In other words, the “Bubble Pop Brigade” is ramping up, whether it’s companies abandoning AI projects or Big Tech firms dropping AI tools. Evan Kirstel, the Techfluencer, joins the show as guest co-hos…
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Has the threat landscape gotten better or worse? | Ep. 172
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A new survey on potential cybersecurity threats across the landscape and how companies are responding to them suggests many challenges ahead and grim outlooks. Keith chats with Brandon Traffansted, field CTO at CyberArk, about what the survey results mean, and whether there is hope for optimism across the ransomware, machine identity, generative AI…
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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we're having an airing of grievances—what are some things we wish Apple would pay attention to? Tune in and find out!By IDG
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Will all workers have to be citizen developers? | Ep. 171
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Companies going through digital transformation efforts are discovering that they don’t have enough people on the traditional development side to meet ever-expanding and ever-demanding requests from the business side for fast application creation. Could creating ‘citizen developers’ be the answer? Keith chats with Andie Dovgan, chief growth officer …
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Former Secret Service agent explains the security mistakes we continue to make? | Ep. 170
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Despite security training and improved security systems that aim to keep the bad guys out, ransomware and other malware continue to invade our systems due to human mistakes. Keith chats with Tulsa University Professor Justin Miller, a former Secret Service agent, about the top mistakes that end users, companies and governments continue to make in t…
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Episode 894: The latest iPhone news and rumors
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The next iPhone is coming soon, so we're seeing. more reports about what to expect from Apple—not just for this fall, but for next year. It’s time for another iPhone check-in, on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG
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New hacks keep summer heat on businesses | Ep. 169
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A range of high-profile computer hacks have shut down car dealerships, furniture manufacturers, and even had an effect on Disney, showcasing that as temperatures rise, so do the security attacks. Tech Influencer Evan Kirstel joins the show this week as guest co-host to discuss those stories and others from the week, including whether Amazon Prime D…
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Does AI need to be used by everyone? | Ep. 168
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As generative artificial intelligence continues to make strides and make mistakes, a growing number of experts and businesses are trying to figure out whether AI needs to be used by everyone within a company. Will this technology eventually fade into the background, or does it need to remain as “the great disruptor”? Keith chats with Ryan Cox, head…
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Episode 893: Why you should install Apple's public betas--and why you should avoid them
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The public betas for iOS and iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are coming, and you might be waiting to install them. But is that really a good idea? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about why you should and why you should avoid them.By IDG
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Here’s why Apple’s Vision Pro flopped | Ep. 167
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Market analyst firm IDC said the Apple Vision Pro has yet to sell 100,000 units, leading many to believe that the ‘spatial computing’ device is a flop. Meanwhile, Apple fans turn their attention to a potential robotics device with AI features. Computerworld columnist and journalist extraordinaire Mike Elgan joins the show to discuss this and other …
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Exploring the spatial universe in 2030 | Ep. 166
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While we continue to see ‘meh’ reactions to products like Apple’s Vision Pro headset and Meta continues to struggle with its Oculus headsets, there is still a feeling that spatial computing will be with us in the future. Deloitte Consulting takes a futuristic look at the ups, downs and everything in between of the technology – not through a list of…
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Episode 892: Your hot takes on the Apple Vision Pro, thin MacBooks, iPads being iPads, and more
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You have thoughts about the world of Apple, and we’re going to talk about them on the show! It’s going to be a good one, so tune into the Macworld Podcast!By IDG
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The U.S. attempting to ban TikTok goes beyond just stopping a social media app that shows funny dance videos or makeup tips. Experts in national intelligence say it’s about stopping a foreign state (China) from waging information warfare against the U.S. and protecting citizens from propaganda campaigns. Keith chats with Craig Albert, Ph.D., from A…
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Episode 891: The mystery of iPhone battery life, solved!
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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about iPhone battery life--the problems we run into, what to do about them, and what to do to make sure the battery stays healthy for a long time.By IDG
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Music companies strike back against audio AI | Ep. 164
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The Recording Industry Association of America and big music groups sue some artificial intelligence companies over the use of copyrighted materials in training data sets, the latest salvo in the ongoing battle between content holders and AI startups. Also, is Amazon late to the AI party with a potential ChatGPT competitor? Analyst Jack Gold joins t…
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Episode 130: Pacific Coast Companies CIO Marty Menard on leveraging vendor partners
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Marty Menard, CIO at Pacific Coast Companies, Inc., joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss leveraging vendor partners, focusing on AI and cybersecurity, the priorities of a family-owned business and more. This episode is sponsored by DataXstream, a leading developer of sales order management solutions on em…
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Skills that future tech leaders will need | Ep. 163
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Today’s technology leaders and entrepreneurs are completely different from the tech giants that created and dominated Silicon Valley over the past 20 to 30 years. The next generation of technology leaders will need even different skills from today’s bigwigs. Keith chats with Robert Eric Siegel, a lecturer in management at the Stanford Graduate Scho…
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What’s going on with Apple’s next phone, the iPhone 16? That’s in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG
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Is social media use as unhealthy as smoking? | Ep. 162
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In the news these days: The U.S. Surgeon General declares that social media is creating a mental health crisis for adolescents, and is looking to Congress to put warning labels on apps; AI continues to have its ups and downs – ChatGPT passes the Turing Test, but AI technology gets dumped at the McDonald’s drive-through. Computerworld contributing c…
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Game developer creates a game for Doctors | Ep. 161
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For years, there existed a church and state separation between the world of video games and business training. Even concepts of ‘gamification’ haven’t much moved the needle when it comes to figuring out new ways to train people beyond papers, lectures and presentations. But with better technology now available, businesses can create “games” that wi…
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Episode 889: iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and more from WWDC24
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This week we continue our follow-up coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference with a discussion about iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and the stuff Apple didn’t tell us about! It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Be sure to listen in!By IDG
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Join Sandeep Pulavarty, CIO at Paper Transport, as he discusses partnership with the C-Suite, building tech innovation, and collaboration across the organization.By IDG
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Episode 888: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more from WWDC24
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On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we dive deep into the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. What will it be like to use Apple Intelligence, what stood out with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia?By IDG
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Apple's AI: ‘personal intelligence’ | Ep. 160
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Apple finally enters the artificial intelligence space with its ‘personal intelligence’ tools – what does this mean for the market, competitors and, most importantly, users of Apple products? Will consumers who have been saying mostly ‘meh’ to AI now start using the tools? Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and Macworld’s Mike Simon join the show to discus…
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Is the AI hype justified or will the bubble ‘burst’? | Ep. 158
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Nvidia becomes a $3T company based on its latest AI chips (with Intel and AMD also in the game), leading the AI hype machine to go into overdrive. But at the same time, some are suggesting that the bubble is about to burst, and that AI investments may not pan out as users feel less enthusiastic. Computerworld contributing columnist and author Mike …
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Does age discrimination exist in the tech industry? | Ep. 158
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While the technology job market remains vibrant and strong for many workers, people over the age of 50 are finding it more difficult to get a new job, or navigate past the layers of hiring with the institution of new AI screening tools. Keith talks with Christina Matz, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Boston Collee School of Social Work and dir…
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Episode 887: What will happen at Apple's WWDC24?
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The most anticipated Apple event of 2024 starts next week! What should we expect at WWDC24? What are we hoping for? That’s coming up on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG
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Episode 129: Northwestern Mutual’s CIO Jeff Sippel on productivity gains with AI
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Jeff Sippel, Executive Vice President and CIO at Northwestern Mutual, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss productivity gains with AI, evolving financial planning tools, new approaches to customer data and more.By IDG
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Google has more problems than it’s ‘glue on pizza’ error | Ep. 157
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Between having an AI tool that recommends crazy suggestions like putting glue on pizza and a “leak” around how its search engine works, Google is facing lots of criticism about its technology and operations. Analyst Jack Gold joins the show this week to talk with the crew about Google’s issues, why general consumers are saying ‘meh’ to AI tools, an…
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Why computing now feels like ‘disposable technology’ Ep. 156
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As computing has developed over the past four decades, we increasingly see products designed to be more ‘disposable’ rather than upgradeable or made to last longer. However, there are still bright spots within the ecosystem that allow consumers to get more out of their devices or extend their life. Keith chats with Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO o…
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Episode 886: Why are you excited about Apple WWDC24?
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We’ve heard rumors and reports about what Apple may do at its Worldwide Developers Conference, and we were wondering, what do you, the readers of Macworld and the listeners of this podcast, what do you think?By IDG
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Episode 128: Rimini Street’s Eric Helmer and the top questions to ask about vendor support
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Eric Helmer, SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Rimini Street, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss the truth about "tech debt," the top questions to ask about vendor support, what to know about enterprise software risks and more. This episode is sponsored by Rimini Street, a leading provider of expert softw…
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AI hype squad hits some major bumps | Ep. 155
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Big Tech companies trying to roll out new AI tools face some blowback in recent weeks, whether it was OpenAI using a Scarlett Johannson-like voice (without her permission or licensing) to tout new voice AI features; or Microsoft hyping a new feature that takes screen shots of your computer every few seconds; or Google proudly announcing that AI ove…
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Episode 885: What to expect from Apple in 2025
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We haven’t even reached the midpoint of 2024, and Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is in a few weeks, but we’re already seeing unofficial reports on some of Apple’s plans for 2025. So we’re talking about those reports on today’s episode.By IDG
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Why are workers still bad at video calls? | Ep. 154
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Four years after most workers began using video calls for meetings, workers are discovering that we are still not good with the technology. In addition, a new survey suggests that video calls cause anxiety and fatigue. Keith chats with Sylvia Johnson, head of methodology at Preply, about the survey and how we can ease the anxiety around video calls…
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Join Satya Jayadev, Vice President & CIO at Skyworks Solutions, as he discusses leadership, digital transformation, and the connection between technology and business excellence.By IDG
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Episode 127: Principal Financial CIO Kathy Kay on balancing traditional AI and genAI
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Kathy Kay, CIO at Principal Financial, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss balancing traditional AI vs. genAI, serving customers holistically (not just digitally), nurturing an inclusive company culture and more.By IDG
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Will new AI tools create a better Siri or voice assistant? | Ep. 153
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OpenAI launches a new AI model that lets users have voice conversations with ChatGPT, creating the world of ‘Her’. With rumors of Apple creating a “better Siri” at some point, are we getting to a world with better AI voice assistants? Guest co-host Chris Shaw joins the crew to discuss these topics and also news around autonomous vehicles making a c…
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Episode 884: M4 benchmarks, stronger iPad Pros, iPadOS 17.5, and more
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How fast is Apple’s new M4 chip? What’s the cost of breaking the screen for the new iPads? Was Apple’s latest ad oppressive? We talk about the latest iPad news in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG
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