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Developer Antics
by Phil Dutson, Casey Doolittle
Developer Antics is "tech for the rest", we take the hottest trends and news releases in the tech sector and break them down so that everyone knows the how, what, and why of the tech industry. In short, we explain the antics of tech developers. Visit https://www.developerantics.com to view show notes, links, and comments about the show.
Episodes
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Google Release Party - Developer Antics: Episode 51
Google has released a number of new products and as such we’d like to take a few moments to discuss them. This episode covers the Home Mini and Max, the Pixels 2, the bluetooth “Translation Buds”, the ai-insta-life-cam, and the Pixelbook. Leave us a comment at...
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Do Not Call - Developer Antics: Episode 50
We take a look at the often missed do not call list and how you can protect yourself from mobile spam. We also discuss the Equifax hack, and some new Google products. Leave us a comment at https://www.developerantics.com/episodes/50-do-not-call/
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Around the World without Fail - Developer Antics: Episode 49
Chris joins us back from Bali, and Casey joins us back from Europe! We discuss travel, the iPhone X, the Equihack, and staying safe via VPN. Get show notes and leave us a comment at https://www.developerantics.com/episodes/49-around-the-world-without-fail/
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Watching the Smartwatches - Developer Antics: Episode 48
Is this the year the smartwatches finally become accepted by the public? Maybe so, but probably for the wrong reasons. Also we discuss using drop-in via the echo, as well as a new Nest device. Get show notes and leave us a comment at...
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What is your Antivirus? - Developer Antics: Episode 47
What do you do for antivirus? We discuss the current state of virus and malware distribution and how to protect yourself from it. We also discuss why you should stop using Accuweather immediately, and how the AppleTV is just not getting any love. Read show notes and leave us a comment at...
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Fad or Fade - Developer Antics: Episode 46
Where are we with phones now? Are the new features useful, or are we entering a place where it is all just fad and fade? In this episode we discuss the new iPhone, the new Pixel, and of course ways to keep yourself safe from malware. Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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Who Needs an Introduction - Developer Antics: Episode 45
Wait, did we totally miss the intro to our show this week? Yep... but to make up for it, in this episode we talk about a gas-leak at work, Chris taking a trip, and a pretty good discussion on drones and the current state of usage and legislation. Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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It's a Prime Show - Developer Antics: Episode 44
Prime Day 2017 came and went, and well... somehow it broke records even though we didn't buy anything. Casey tries to convince Phil that having Echo devices is somehow better than having a Sonos or a Bose system, and Google re-releases another product it already has with a new name and…
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The Adlib Format - Developer Antics: Episode 43
Introducing our new format, the adlib show! Instead of following the script, Casey and Phil discuss the things that are on their mind and have a mouthful to say about the state of iOS 11.
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The I/O 2017 Show - Developer Antics: Episode 42
The party is over and it is time to discuss the new products, services, and joy-or- disappointment that has become the annual I/O show. Also with MP3 finally being officially dead, welcome to our first MP4/AAC show! Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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Traffic in the Background - Developer Antics: Episode 41
Some applications may seem safe and make it in the walled garden, but checking what they are actually doing with a proxy like Charles Proxy can clue you in to what they are really doing. Amazon releases new Echo devices, SS7 has been exploited, and more on this episode of Developer Antics. Get…
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A New Conversation - Developer Antics: Episode 40
A New Conversation - Developer Antics: Episode 40 Time to change things up again, instead of attempting to cover all of the news, we have picked a few discussion points about mac malware, passwords not being testimony, slack conversation recording, and ultrasonic tracking. Get all the links, show...
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Phil is away, so Chris and I Play! - Developer Antics: Episode 39
After a many-month absence, our favorite guest host Chris has returned! In this episode Chris and Casey discuss the finer points of the bug bounty provided by the US Air Force, Security problems with Edge, and some news on flying cars. Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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Let Freedom Ring, Or At Least Free Stuff - Developer Antics: Episode 38
Who doesn't love free stuff? In this episode we discuss some of the latest software that has gone free to users. Whether it is powerful software from Apple, or even nostalgia based goodness from Blizzard or programs for the Mac Classic, this episode should slate your thirst. Get all the links…
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The Mother of All Shows - Developer Antics: Episode 37
Sure, it's a bit tongue-in-cheek for the title, but this episode introduces our new short format (thanks to our 360 watchers) and lets us really attempt to streamline your weekly briefing on all things tech and news related. Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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One Year Anniversary - Developer Antics: Episode 36
Wow, it's finally here, our first anniversary! To celebrate we are super-sizing the episode and talking about everything we've missed in the last couple of weeks. Listen via your podcast app, and watch the first 20 minutes of the show on YouTube via our 360 channel. Get all the links, show notes,...
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iPhones, Alexa, and Malware Oh My! - Developer Antics: Episode 35
Introducing DeveloperAntics 360! That's right, for the first 20 minutes, we are broadcasting on YouTube in glorious 360! We also discuss border-security and handing over your device to agents, the latest in malware releases, and things you can now do with your iPhone. Watch this episode in 360 by...
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The CIA Knows What You Did Last Summer - Developer Antics: Episode 34
What a wild week in web security! WikiLeaks releases a massive treasure trove of suspected CIA exploits, hacks, and goodies, while other things such as Nest finally get 2FA (text-based, but better than nothing). Applications running Struts 2 need to be updated immediately, and Tesla warns a…
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The Brick is Back - Developer Antics: Episode 33
We have a hefty dose of security news including malware, spyware, and the non-encryption of smart devices (including dolls), but the gem of this episode is that Nokia is back with some nostalgia that makes us giddy with glee, a new semi-smart phone that has been updated to be all the glorious...
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The Echo Show - Developer Antics: Episode 32
The Echo Show - Developer Antics: Episode 32 In this episode we discuss the maturing Amazon Echo. What is it, why is it, and how it may be a success or failure in the future. We also mention some of the tricks it can perform as well as products that compete in the space from Microsoft and Google....
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The cyber-war has gone to the squirrels - Developer Antics: Episode 31
From the plot point of major motion pictures, to the fear-mongering of lesser news organizations, the threat of cyber-warfare has been talked about, hyped, and feared. However, what if I told you that for all of the attacks on our power grid, there were none from humans, but over 700 confirmed...
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The 2017 Trailer - Developer Antics: Minisode 01
It may be a minisode, but it is packed with useful information about the latest security risks. Also this minisode features the world premiere of the Developer Antics 2017 Trailer. Happy New Year everyone! Read show notes and leave comments at...
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CES and the AppStore Monopoly - Developer Antics: Episode 30
CES is the annual show-and-tell of the consumer electronics market that takes place the first week of the year in Las Vegas. In this episode I break down why this is both something fun and something to take with a grain of salt. In other discussed news; Andy Rubin is building a new mobile device...
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Passcodes are Evidence - Developer Antics: Episode 29
Passcodes Are Evidence and Infect-a-Friend for Ransom - Developer Antics: Episode 29 Florida has sunshine, hurricanes, and now a judge who decided that your passcode should belong to the police. Also, what should you do when you are infected with ransomware? Sell out your friends!.. or not. All...
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The Wearables Show - Developer Antics: Episode 28
Curious about what a wearable is? In this episode Casey and Phil take walk through the various forms of wearables and what constitutes one. They discuss fitness trackers, watches, and the death of Pebble via FitBit. Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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Fake News In The News and On The Rise - Developer Antics: Episode 27
After reporting that we didn't think fake news was having a very big impact on most users several studies and a news story that was picked up by major "vetted" organizations later we have decided to revisit the issue and explain why we believe the issue is so rampant. Also this week we discuss...
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Happy Thanksgiving - Developer Antics: Episode 26
Getting back on track with plenty of security and business news, we thank you listeners for subscribing, commenting, and caring. We also go off-script an mention all of the wonderful things that we have seen Microsoft doing lately, and the importance of playing well with others. Get all the…
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The Virtually Huge Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Show - Developer Antics: Episode 25
What is virtual reality and how did it get started? In this episode Casey and Phil discuss the origins of Virtual Reality and how it is quickly becoming the latest fad in personal technology. They also explain Augmented Reality and the products and projects that are currently using this amazing...
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The Ups and Downs of Modern Devices - Developer Antics: Episode 24
In this episode we discuss Phil switching back to an iPhone 7 and what his observation about the device and what he wishes it would do and what he wishes Android would. We also discuss the brief break and of course the latest in tech news with a tip on using Airplane Mode on your mobile device.…
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ICANN Haz News - Develop Antics: Episode 23
Never one to pass up a good pun, this week we discuss the hand-off from the United States to ICANN for handling everything relating to domains and IP addresses and why this isn't the big deal you may have been told it was. We also discuss the latest in security (or lack thereof), the exploding...
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This Headline Has Probably Been Hacked - Developer Antics: Episode 22
The last two weeks have been bonkers in the security world. It seems like Twitter accounts, denial of service attacks, and even keeping millions of account passwords in plain text have all been exploited. Also, Amazon reviews seem to be fake, Google services are being renamed, and of course the...
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The Rules Have Changed - Developer Antics: Episode 21
With the eventual passing of rule 41 on December 1st, life on the internet may become a different place than it already is, the US names a Chief Information Security Officer, and of course Samsung seems to have a problem with exploding phones. Get all the links, show notes, and comments at...
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20th Episode of Pure Awesome - Developer Antics: Episode 20
Our 20th episode is here! To celebrate we talk about what has changed since our first episode, what we plan on changing in the future, and of course we cover the latest in tech news. Apple announces the iPhone 7, the next Apple Watch, and finally allowing collaboration. We also discuss…
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Your big data, and we all want it - Developer Antics: Episode 19
The data you use everyday probably isn't something you spend much time thinking about. However, the next time you fill out a survey, open an application, click an ad, you should know that your information is being used to target ads, monitor habits, and provide details into a sometime-anonymous...
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Social Network Brawler - Developer Antics: Episode 18
Of all the social media networks available, which ones are the ones we use and why do we use them? Also, what networks have fallen by the way and what were the flaws that encouraged their demise. We also discuss a couple of new networks and give you our opinions on them. View links, leave…
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Securify your internet of things - Developer Antics: Episode 17
Securify your internet of things - Developer Antics: Episode 17 We talk about it every week, but security is a serious matter and this week we discuss the latest vulnerabilities in today's internet of things. To be fair, many of the flaws and exploits discussed in this episode require physical...
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Tablets, Smart Devices, and 3D without the Glasses - Episode 16
In this episode we ended up teasing stories that we thought we'd discuss, but spend very little actual time on those topics and instead spend a large amount of time discussing the latest strategies from Microsoft (app releases), and Verizon (for buying Yahoo). Needless to say, this ends up being…
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Keep Your Tech Close and Your Phone Closer
In the modern age of mobile computing, new laws and new flaws bring awareness to all of us. In this episode we discuss the iOS version of Stagefright as well a potential new law banning encryption entirely. We also discuss software piracy, the Maxathon and Opera browser, targeted ads from Spotify...
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Why the lack of security? - Developer Antics Ep:14
Why doesn't Walmart.com offer actual security for paying customers especially since they are rolling out their own payment system? We also talk about the craze of Pokemon Go! and recent news involving it. On the security front we discuss a massive malware infection on Wendy's POS systems as well…
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Is HTML5 the new Windows? - Developer Antics Ep:13
The age of modern user interaction with computer systems faced a massive change when visuals were introduced. Does HTML5 bring this same level of shift to modern world of development? On this episode of Developer Antics we dive into this domain and discuss how it is both the same and different.…
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The Principles of Service for Apps - Developer Antics Ep:12
What are the principles of service with apps? How should permissions be obtained and used? Casey and Phil discuss the potential reasons and rational by developers who make the apps that you use. We also update you on news about "Hack the Pentagon", as well as some over-hyped Android security...
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The Beta Culture - Developer Antics Ep:11
In this episode we discuss "beta culture" and define what it is and our thoughts on how it impacts our current technocracy. We also cover the latest in encryption news, some hacker-law, big tech company buy-outs, and a tip on putting on a good show without giving away all of the goods for free.…
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Review Engines - Developer Antics Ep:10
Today we discuss reviews and how they apply to the websites, goods, and services that you use. We talk about systems implemented on Amazon and other sites and how they may not always be successful against shill reviews. We also discuss the latest in tech news including the latest security…
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News, and plenty of it! - Developer Antics Ep:09
After taking a week off for holiday it is time to hit the all the latest news including government oversight on the ongoing encryption battle, rights over app installs, Google vs Oracle win, and a personal inquiry on whether or not Facebook is listening to what you say. Show notes, links, and...
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Live from Google I/O 2016! - Developer Antics Ep:08
In this episode Phil and special guest host Chris discuss what it was like to be at Google I/O 2016. They discuss the few positive things as well as the wash of disaster that took a favorite conference into a wasted "festival" that shared more disappointment than satisfaction. Show notes, images,...
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Defining the 2nd Generation of Tech - Developer Antics Ep:07
Casey and Phil discuss what it means to have grown up in the first generation of tech and how it is changing now to incorporate family and friends. We discuss various changes to various platforms and services including Apple, Google, and Amazon, and also some issues to the current sharing model....
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Is Mobile First Dead? - Developer Antics Ep:06
In this episode we discuss the term Mobile First and whether or not it is dead, plenty of news including current hacking and encryption discussion and some commentary on Microsoft, there is also a tip on image compression. Find show notes and links at...
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Ethics of Medical Information Online - Developer Antics Ep:05
In this episode, we discuss what the ethics of providing medical information online should be, Google security scanning, Opera includes a VPN, Encryption law and a related social media fialure, security an issue with Waze, and a tip on monitoring your network connections with a firewall in Android
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A Virtual Discussion about Reality - Developer Antics Ep:04
Virtual Reality is quickly becoming mainstream, Quicken is application-streaming, and Google won a case against indexing books. All this and a bulletin on getting rid of Quicktime for Windows as soon as possible as well as a tip on using the right tools for debugging.
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The 2016 Gear Show! - Developer Antics Ep:03
The 2016 Gear show is finally here! We also discuss new encryption legislation, a fairly simple yet scary iOS vulnerability, and a tip on using a VPN.
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Developer Antics is "tech for the rest", we take the hottest trends and news releases in the tech sector and break them down so that everyone knows the how, what, and why of the tech industry. In short, we explain the antics of tech developers. Visit https://www.developerantics.com to view show notes, links, and comments about the show.
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