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[[Category:Daily Tech News Show Episodes|.2443]]
{{Infobox Episode|
  title  = But I want HBO Now |
  number = 2443 |
  date   = MARCH 5, 2015|
  length = 36:12 |
  hosts  = [[Tom Merritt]]|
  guests = [[Veronica Belmont]], [[Justin Robert Young]]}}
Veronica Belmont and Justin Young are on the show to help fend off Apple rumors and talk about MLBAM’s OTHER opening day, the purported launch of HBO Now in time for the April 12 premier of Game of Thrones.

==Guest==
*[[Veronica Belmont]]
**[http://www.veronicabelmont.com/ VeronicaBelmont.com]
**[http://www.patreon.com/swordandlaser Sword and Laser]
*[[Justin Robert Young]]
**[http://nightattack.tv Night Attack]

==Headlines==
*[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-04/apple-said-to-delay-larger-ipad-production-on-panel-challenges Apple to Delay Production of Larger iPads]
::Mobile World Congress? Tech reporters are most concerned with how to smuggle jamón iberico out of the country in their pants. GDC? Hungover. BUT This coming Monday is an Apple announcement. And so the rumors are flooding in to fill the gap! Here. We. Go.
*[http://www.cultofmac.com/314301/ipad-pro-may-boast-superior-display-usb-3-0-ports/ iPad Pro may boast superior display, USB 3.0 ports and more]
::Bloomberg says the never announced 12.9-inch screen iPad will be delayed until September for manufacturers. Some people call the delay of rumored products “starting.” The WSJ adds the imaginary product will have a more power-efficient Oxide LCD screen and a USB 3.0 port. The WSJ adds the imaginary product will have a more power-efficient Oxide LCD screen and a USB 3.0 port.
*[http://9to5mac.com/2015/03/05/12-inch-macbook-air-2/ WSJ footnote suggests 12-inch MacBook Air could be announced by Apple as early as Monday]
::WSJ ALSO says a 12-inch MacBook Air will be announced Monday.
*[https://gigaom.com/2015/03/05/why-a-new-12-inch-macbook-air-could-debut-alongside-apple-watch/ Why a new 12-inch MacBook Air could debut alongside Apple Watch]
::And 9to5 Mac reports Apple will NOT announce a new live streaming music service Monday.
*[http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/05/apples-streaming-music-service-will-debut-in-june/?ncid=rss Apple’s Streaming Music Service Will Debut In June]
::TechCrunch says that mythical service will debut at WWDC in June.
*[http://9to5mac.com/2015/03/05/apple-plans-relaunched-beats-streaming-music-service-for-wwdc-skipping-march-event/ Apple plans relaunched Beats streaming music service for WWDC, skipping March event; Apple TV still coming]
::I can confirm from asking myself that Apple will also not announce a car, a television, or a space rocket or Monday.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/5/8153299/office-2016-for-mac-2016-features-preview Office 2016 for Mac finally catches up to its Windows equivalent]
::The Verge reports that Office 2016 for Mac is about to catch back up to Windows. The last version was released in 2010. Microsoft today announced a preview program for the new Office 2016 for Mac. Major points: Cloud services will be integrated directly into the suite of programs, Word will get co-authoring, and Excel keyboard shortcuts are now consistent between Mac and PC versions. Microsoft wants it ready in time for summer. The company has not yet announced pricing or exact availability dates, but a standalone version is expected.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/4/8150237/imgur-iphone-new-app-launch Imgur launches iPhone app to make browsing addicting images easy]
::The Verge reports Imgur has launched a new iPhone app that gives viewers an endless row of swipeable pictures with titles. To comment, like or dislike, or read comments just double tap the picture. When you first open the app the most “viral” images are shown to you first but there are also options for random and latest submissions as well. You can’t upload through the app yet, but that feature is in the works. A new version for Android is also coming soon.
*[http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/05/fitbit-confirms-fitstar-acquisition-to-bring-training-to-its-fitness-portfolio/?ncid=rss Fitbit Confirms FitStar Acquisition To Bring Training To Its Fitness Portfolio]
::Fit-solidation is official. TechCrunch reports Fitbit confirmed the acquisition of FitStar, makers of a personal training app that creates customized workouts with celeb athletes like NFL star Tony Gonzalez and yogi Tara Stiles. FitStar has two million registered iOS users. Fitbit co-founder and CEO James Park says the company also plans to expand FitStar to other platforms.
*[http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/05/google-compare-car-insurance-us/ Google Launches A New Tool To Sell Car Insurance To U.S Web Searchers]
::Look out Progressive Insurance, TechCrunch reports Google is launching “Google Compare for Auto Insurance” which lets California shoppers compare rates from different insurance providers. The option will pop up after a consumer does a Google search for “car insurance” or by going to google.com/compare. Google plans to offer it other states later in the year. While the move could help bolster revenue for Google through commissions many high profile insurance brokers like Progressive, State Farm, Allstate and GEICO have declined to work with Google. TechCrunch speculates that Google might also be doing this to learn about pricing risk in advance of self-driving cars.
*[http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/05/rock-band-4/?ncid=rss_truncated 'Rock Band' is back with 'Rock Band 4': headed to Xbox One and PS4 in 2015]
::Engadget reports that 2009 is back! I mean, RockBand is back! Rock Band 4 is coming to Xbox One and Playstation 4 later this year. Harmonix says all previous songs will work in Rock Band 4. The company wants to make old peripherals work but there will also be new peripherals. Also no news on Rock Band Network. This will be a platform for DLC it seems. Harmonix will talk more about Rock Band 4 this weekend at PAX East in Boston, and in June at E3 2015.

==News From You==
*[http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/04/lockheed-martin-laser-athena-test/ Lockheed Martin's laser can stop a truck from over a mile away]
::Engadget has a story about a laser from LockHeed Martin that can stop a car from more than a mile away. The fiber-optic laser called ATHENA burned through the engine manifold of an F150. It works by “spectral beam combining which involves taking multiple laser modules and pointing them to the same place. Like the death star. And no the truck didn’t explode, just stopped running.
::'''Submitted by ccastro425'''
*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2893412/microsoft-opens-up-xbox-one-to-app-developers.html Microsoft opens Xbox One to app devs as part of Windows 10's cross-platform push]
::PC World reports that Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, said Microsoft is opening up app development for the Xbox One. Windows developers will be able to port their apps to the Xbox. Microsoft wants to make Xbox Live accessible through the API to all game developers no matter how big.
::'''Submitted by AB-ee-CHWAY-lah-con-DOOL-say'''
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/05/us-europe-ebooks-tax-idUSKBN0M11A120150305 France, Luxembourg lose lower VAT rate battle on ebooks]
::The Cost of eBooks in France and Luxembourg won’t be going down anytime soon reports Reuters. Judges at the European Court of Justice today, dismissed arguments by both countries that ebooks should be treated as goods not a service. EU rules allow member states to set lower VAT rates on printed books, however the European Commission decided that France and Luxembourg’s application of those rates to electronic books was illegal. Statista predicts ebook sales in Europe are expected to account for a fifth of book sales in Europe by 2017 up from 4.5% in 2013.
::'''Submitted by Michsineath'''

==Discussion==
*[http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/03/hbo-now-coming-this-spring-for-15-per-month-with-apple-as-launch-partner/ “HBO Now” arrives this spring—$15 per month with Apple as launch partner]
*[http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/4/8149579/hbo-now-streaming-service-name-pricing-report HBO streaming service could launch in April for $15 per month, work on Apple TV]
*[http://consumerist.com/2014/12/09/hbo-seeks-streaming-video-help-from-major-league-baseball/ HBO Seeks Streaming Video Help From Major League Baseball]
*[http://www.wsj.com/articles/mlbs-streaming-tech-unit-goes-pro-1424718022 MLB’s Streaming-Tech Unit Goes Pro]
*[http://www.techhive.com/article/2888298/major-league-baseball-might-spin-off-its-video-streaming-operation.html Major League Baseball might spin off its video-streaming operation]
*[https://gigaom.com/2014/12/09/hbo-gone-cto-leaves-after-hbo-outsources-streaming-service/ HBO Gone: CTO leaves after HBO outsources streaming service]
*[http://www.cnet.com/news/nba-espn-deal-drafts-streaming-only-service-for-cord-cutters/ NBA, ESPN deal drafts streaming-only service for cord-cutters]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NeuLion NeuLion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]

==Pick of the Day==
*[https://www.moh.io/mohiomap/welcome.php Mohiomap]
::I would like to recommend Mohiomap, to DTNS followers. This developing site is a visual cloud based, free, curation tool, currently combines, Google drive, Evernote and Dropbox, with more services in the pipeline to be added.<br /><br />Certainly helps to visualise and manage all the resources one has stored across these various platforms. IMHO A new service worth checking out, supporting, testing and giving feedback too.<br /><br />Thanks for the great show.<br /><br />BFN<br />OOROO
::'''Submitted by Michelle not from lovely Cleveland'''

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