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Welcome to our monthly podcast co-hosted by the Radio Bros - Dan and Shaz. Not only are they good friends, the Radio Bros are experienced in developing and consulting for a particular cloud software. Or, as they like to put it, they are Consultant Developers. Every month, they go offline from the daily grind and wind down, casually discussing topics around their work and own experiences with anything that touches the cloud: like web dev, gadgets and everything in between. Dan and Shaz will be sharing their journey. There will be a mix of detailed content (with a bit of ranting) and interviews, so hit subscribe and join the Radio Bros every month for the fun ride!

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April 30, 2025Episode 4755 min

RB47: Open Source Troubles

Beginning with the news round, featuring the UK government's secret order for a backdoor to Apple's iCloud, AI comes up again with a new contender making waves and with another enraging users. We do share some guidance of what not to do with AI tools.The main topic looks at the state of the open source software world. Is it in trouble?References:(The Register) Apple drags UK government to court over 'backdoor' order(BBC News) Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India(BBC News) DeepSeek: The Chinese AI app that has the world talkingRead moreSend us a messageSupport the show

August 30, 2024Episode 4638 min

RB46: DuckDuckGone

We're back with a news round recording made in July 2024, covering Musk and newly awarded billions, Adobe's Ts and Cs regarding AI, Microsoft Copilot+ Recall feature. and Apple's stirrings with ChatGPT.Then we turn to the main topic of the day that the Duck went down and the search for a backup search engine.Read more show notes over at Buy Me A Coffee.Send us a messageSupport the show

May 31, 2024Episode 4547 min

RB45: About Apple...

In this episode, Dan and Shaz look at the announcements made at the Apple "Let Loose" event, the pricing and a particular fallout. Everyone's doing it, so we would like to share our opinion on it, too. Dan's relationship with Alexa has got complicated, then Shaz has an announcement of the Windows kind. Oh, and, there's another special announcement. This time there's no spoilers.References:The Verge: Apple announces new iPad Pros with OLED displays and thinnest design everXDA: AMD CPUs explained: Demystifying AMD's confusing product namesRead moreSend us a messageSupport the show

April 30, 2024Episode 4446 min

RB44: These subscriptions are getting too much

Today is a bit of a rant day. We revisit some interesting news what with Tesla issues and range anxiety. There's also Microsoft's continued advertising experiments, leading to talks about ditching it. Shaz has created his own music streaming experience. Then finally the rant about subscriptions are becoming central to our lives.News referencesCNN: Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to accelerator pedal that can stickNational Grid (UK): What is EV charging anxiety – and is range anxiety a thing of the past?9to5Google: Roku effectively disables your TV unless you agree to new 'Dispute Resolution Terms'The Verge: Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyoneArs Technica: German state gov. ditching Windows for Linux, 30K workers migratingProton blog: Proton and Standard Notes are joining forces Beeper blog: Beeper is joining AutomatticSee more info in our blog at Buy Me a Coffee.Send us a messageSupport the show

March 31, 2024Episode 4354 min

RB43: You don't own anything

We're back and finally got this recording produced. In this episode we've got a loooot of catching up to do... starting with a potential success story for Google's RCS, but not for the reasons you think. Then following it with an article about Discovery leaving the Playstation platform, we have to get real. You don't own anything in this age of digital consumption, anymore. We then discuss the apps we use for note-taking, now that Evernote introduced more limitations to the free plan, where Shaz reveals a new gadget in his productivity line-up. But there's an overlap with another gadget he's experimenting with to help with a good night sleep. If you are suffering from depression, anxiety or other mental health issues, please do talk to your local mental health service.Read more show notes in our blog at Buy Me a Coffee.Send us a messageSupport the show

November 30, 2023Episode 4243 min

RB42: Free Ad-Support Television

The Radio Bros revisit some news and then based on recent-ish news regarding on-demand video streaming, Shaz reveals his efforts to get free television. But it does come at a cost.References:(BBC News) The race to buy AI website addresses(BBC News) Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak AI will put an end to work(The Verge) WhatsApp head confirms in-app ads are still in the worksMore FAST foibles are covered in RB42 Extra over in Buy Me a Coffee for our supporters.Send us a messageSupport the show

October 31, 2023Episode 4132 min

RB41: One brand loyalists

This episode is a little different. We thought we'd try a little news roundup. Then Shaz shares a change in his fondness for gadgets.References:(y! news) Northumbria Police: Drones ready to 'catch criminals and improve safety'(Proton Blog) The Online Safety Act doesn’t protect encryption, but Ofcom can(TechCrunch) X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 per year in select markets(ars technica) Elon Musk wants your “entire financial life” on X by 2024(omg ubuntu) Happy Birthday Ubuntu!(The Guardian) Amazon unveils plan to deliver packages by drone in UK and Italy(Tech Radar) PS5 Slim: a look at the new model releasing in November(GSM Arena) Spec comparison of Galaxy Tab S7+, S8+ and S9+Drone delivery fail on YouTube Send us a messageSupport the show

October 1, 2023Episode 4038 min

RB40: Watcha reading

Dan recalls a prediction to do with iPhone and USB Type C, Shaz has a new gadget, and then they talk about some gaming shenanigans.References:(Consumer Reports) iPhone 15 Pro Max Passes CR's Drop Test(JerryRigEverything @ YouTube) Be gentle with Apples new Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max ... Yikes!(Benzinga) How Much Titanium Is Really In Apple's New iPhone 15 Pro Models?(GamingOnLinux) Godot Engine hits over 50K euros per month in fundingUnity's policy change timeline on Windows CentralFree eBooks on Project GutenbergSend us a messageSupport the show

August 31, 2023Episode 3938 min

RB39: Choose your loyalty

Starting with a rant of new-ish behaviour of delivery drivers, the RadioBros a quick dip into the world of supermarket loyalty schemes and what the potential tradeoff is. Then sharing interesting discovery in the world of competitive computing. Not just eSports.References:(BBC) Fifa esports World Cup finalists respond to penalty row(The Verge) Excel’s esports revolution is coming back to ESPN this weekMore Excel competition by Financial Modelling World CupBritish eSports Association BTEC Send us a messageSupport the show

July 21, 2023Episode 3829 min

RB38: Quantum Computing and AI

Yes! We admit it. We're lazy. The latest episode is overdue and Shaz asked AI to create a script on quantum computing. The results were, well... we'd let you be the judge of that.References:Financial Times Tech Tonic Season 6: Episode 1(BBC) Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss(Windows Central) Microsoft reportedly replacing dozens of journalists with AI on MSNSend us a messageSupport the show