Tech Hangout #24: Tablets and waterproof phones
Introduction
- Ben Roethig (host)
- Andrew “Monti ”Rouch
- Paul “CIA” Gans
- Rich “Tubemaker 41” Garza
and introducing - Eric “I got to drive the robot before Ben” Schuetz
Blackberry has a really really crappy week
http://geekbeat.tv/where-to-download-the-real-bbm-for-android/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57604929-94/blackberry-confirms-loss-of-$965-million-as-sales-drop-45/
http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/23/blackberry-signs-letter-of-intent-to-go-private-for-9-per-share-in-deal-valued-at-4-7-billion/
http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/26/4774014/blackberry-manufacturer-jabil-circuit-warns-relationship-is-ending
Steam OS/ Steam Box/Steam Controller
http://geekbeat.tv/steamos-joins-the-steam-ecosystem/
http://geekbeat.tv/valve-announcement-2-steam-machines-to-arrive-in-2014/
http://geekbeat.tv/valve-announcement-3-steam-controller/
Surface 2
http://geekbeat.tv/microsoft-unveils-surface-2-tablets-new-keyboard-covers/
Elop makes a mint of Nokia sale
Waterproof iPhone? Nope!
http://www.tuaw.com/2013/09/23/no-ios-7-does-not-make-your-phone-magically-waterproof/
Note 3 region locked
http://www.androidcentral.com/some-unlocked-galaxy-note-3s-actually-sim-locked-specific-countries
Smart Phone with Swiveling 13mp Camera
Picks
- Ben: iTunes Radio http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-radio/
- Monti: His broken tablet http://www.nook.com
- Eric: XDA Forum Link
- Rick: Agents of Shield on ABC http://abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield