Disclaimer: Beyonce’s Hubby works at Tidal

Disclaimer: Beyonce’s Hubby works at Tidal
Number	2745
Broadcast Date	APRIL 26, 2016
Episode Length	33:55
Hosts	Tom Merritt
Guests	Iyaz Akhtar

Listening to music is a mess. Streaming systems no longer all have all the music you might want. Did they ever? CNET’s Iyaz Akhtar and Tom Merritt discuss what artist exclusivity does to the music fan.

Guest

• Iyaz Akhtar
  • CNET
  • GFQ Network
  • Iyaz's Patreon

Headlines

• If you use Waze, hackers can stalk you

Reserachers at UCSB have found a way to find out location information about Waze users. The technique could be used to intercept SSL information from any app. Waze has been working with the researchers to address the concerns. They are presenting their paper at a conference called MobiSys, which focuses on mobile systems, at the end of June in Singapore.

• Dropbox’s latest idea could change the way you think about cloud storage

At the Dropbox Open conference in London, Dropbox announced a preview of a forthcoming feature called Project Infinite. The feature would show all files and folders in a dropbox account whether they’re stored on the device or not. Locally available files would show up with a checkmark others would have a cloud symbol. Dropbox did not announce pricing or availability.

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• YouTube brings a new homepage with improved recommendations to its iOS and Android apps

YouTube has redesigned the homepage for its iOS and Android apps. Replacing the small thumbnails and lists will be a single feed of recommended videos with larger thumbnails. Only about two items will show on the screen at a time. An improved algorithm creates the list. YouTube is also introducing 6-second long unskippable “bumper” ads. The new option will be available to all advertisers in May.

• Google, Ford, Uber launch coalition to further self-driving cars

Google, Ford, Volvo, Uber and Lyft are part of a new group called “The Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets” to push the US federal government to help ease the way for self-driving cars. Reuters reports the group wants to have one clear set of federal standards. Former NHTSA head, David Strickland will be the coalition's counsel and spokesman. The NHSTA plans on having its guidance on autonomous vehicles by July.

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• Hover, a self-flying camera drone, lands $25M for better aerial shots

Another selfie drone is on the way. China’s Zero Zero Robotics has raised $25 million to build Hover, a self-flying UAV with a 4K-capable 13 megapixel camera. Software provides electronic image stabilization and face and body recognition. It’s 240 grams too so no need to register in the US. It’s expected to ship this summer.

• Nokia is buying digital health firm Withings for $191 million

Nokia announced it intends to purchase Withings, a French electronics company that focuses on health, for €170 million. Nokia calls digital health “an area of strategic interest.” Nokia acquired Alcatel-Lucent to strengthen its networking business and sold its maps business. Withings will bolster the Nokia Technologies business which is responsible for the N1 tablet, a VR camera and handling mobile patents.

• Nobody asked Steam to stock Hollywood movies, but it now has over a hundred of them

Lionsgate is making its feature films available for rental through the Steam gaming store. The Hunger Games’, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ are among the titles available. Movies have to be watched within 48 hours of renting and can only be played in Steam while connected to the Internet.

• DOJ, FCC chairman ok Charter/Time Warner Cable deal, with a few caveats

The US Department of Justice and Federal Communications Commission have approved Charter Communications to purchase Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. Charter must agree not to limit licensing to online providers. Charter will also not be allowed to charge usage-based pricing, impose data caps, or charge interconnection fees. The full FCC board is expected to vote to accept deal. Charter would become the second largest Internet Service Provider in the US.

• HTC pledges $100 million to fund VR content

HTC is putting $100 million into a startup accelerator for virtual reality. The pilot program begins in May in Beijing. While HTC will take a small amount of equity in exchange for its support and coaching, the results do not have to be exclusive to the HTC Vive. If Beijing goes well, HTC plans to expand to San Francisco and Taipei.

• Risks to Women Spur Mobile-Phone Panic Button Rule in India

Bloomberg reports mobile phones sold in India must include an emergency button by January of next year and satellite-base location technology from the start of 2018. The button must be a dedicated key on a smartphone or holding down 5 and 9 on simpler devices. The button must dial emergency service when activated. 112 is due to become the nationwide emergency response number in the next few months.

• Twitter’s woes continue on Q1 sales of $595M, a sluggish 310M MAUs and weak guidance

Twitter announced it had 310 million monthly active users last quarter up from 302 million a year ago and 305 million last quarter. Twitter also announced revenue of $595 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of 15 cents. Analysts expected 10 cents a share and revenues of 608 million.

• Everything you need to know about Apple’s huge second-quarter miss

Apple earnings posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion and quarterly net income of $10.5 billion, or $1.90 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $58 billion and net income of $13.6 billion, or $2.33 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. iPhone unit sales were down from a year ago for the first time. They were 51.2 million, down 16%.

Discussion

• Beyonce’s ‘Tidal exclusive’ album, Lemonade, now available on iTunes to download
• An industry of growing digital revenues and multiple income streams internationally
• Tidal Is Going to Need a Lot More Than Just Beyoncé and Prince to Survive

Pick of the Day

• WORLDWIDE TIPPING ETIQUETTE

Hi,
Was listening to your discussion about tipping on Monday and thought I would recommend http://whototip.net. My friend Richard Powell is trying to condense who and how to tip etiquette from around the world.

Keep up the great show,

Submitted by Chris H

Messages

Hey Tom,

Your story about Associations and Uber remind me about my experience umpiring youth and high school baseball. Umpires are independent contractors and usually join an association that helps provide injury insurance. The larger national associations are involved with working with the national baseball organizations like National Federation of High Schools on rule changes for the following season.

Many associations also are schedulers for the area and will take all of the Umpires availability and location information and then schedule them with games. They have policies on how many games you are allowed to decline after being scheduled which sounds similar to policies at Uber.

I can definitely see how forming an association could help independent contractor drivers have an advocate that represents a large number of independent contractors and will be able to work with the ride sharing companies on setting rules that are in all parties interests.

Sent by Rick, Currently in Chicagoland

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