This week on Shades Of Brown we talk about new Google Pixel rumors, Samsung doing dumb things, W3C EME Web DRM Acronyms, and a memorial service for Windows Phone is held.

Show Notes:

• Exclusive: This is the 2017 Google Pixel “XL,” with low-bezel AMOLED display and squeezable frame – Android Police
• iFixit teardown confirms Note 7 Fan Edition is just a Note 7 with a new, smaller battery – The Verge
• Over many objections, W3C approves DRM for HTML5 – Ars Technica
• Amid Unprecedented Controversy, W3C Greenlights DRM for the Web – EFF
• RIP Windows Phone
  • https://cybre.space/@ccolocho/2278593

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This week on Shades Of Brown we talk about Samsung being unable to ship things, Microsoft being unable to ship things, and maybe Apple not being able to ship things on the new iPhone. We also discuss Jay-Z’s new album 4:44.

Show Notes:

• Samsung’s “Bixby” still can’t speak English, plans speaker hardware anyway
• Next Windows 10 update won’t include the most exciting promised feature
• New iPhone Rumors -MKBHD

JAY-Z – 4:44

• https://genius.com/albums/Jay-z/4-44

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This week on Shades of Brown, we talk about moderation on social networks and how hate speech and abuse should be policed. We also have a discussion about Mastodon and how the network moderates itself.

Also, even though I (this is Cristian here) do mention it in the show I want to reiterate that our conversation does come from a cis-male POC viewpoint and the privilege that brings. I do not intend for us to sound elitist or uninformed of how folks are being abused every day by some of these bad actors and I truly would appreciate feedback on this because I want to be better. As always, thank you for listening.

P.S. We know that Cristian’s audio this week is super poppy and we apologize for that. He promises not to be so close to the mic next week.

Show Notes:

• Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men from Hate Speech But Not Black Children
• Instagram Launches New AI Tool to Protect Users
• Twitter Shadowbanning of Users

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This week on Shades Of Brown we take a break from talking about the major tech companies and have a classic tech podcast. Topics include Android phones and web browsers. It’s basically 2012 all over again.

Show Notes:

OnePlus 5:

• MKBHD review
• Ars Technica review
• OnePlus caught cheating on benchmarks

Web Browsers:

• Firefox 54 released finally bringing multi-process support
• Vivaldi

Other:

• Pentagonal (A new podcast from Stipes Radio)
• Sadiq on Mastodon
• Cristian on Mastodon

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This week is a lot of pre-WWDC chatter, predictions, wishful thinking, you name it.

Continue reading Episode 20: Tim said so

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We bring the culture this week with a lot of hip-hop talk. Also, a side-note about Intel and Thunderbolt because we can’t resist a bit of tech talk.

Continue reading Episode 19: HyperText is the Culture

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This week, it is all Google I/O 2017. Google this, Google that. Google everything.

Also, why does Google hate Canada?

Continue reading Episode 18: Will it ship?

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This week, we have another sitdown to talk about the latest Microsoft news. And to also get upset about the changes in their design language. We have a new logo as well! Please let us know what you think about it as we’re still open to any feedback on it!

As always thanks for listening.

Continue reading Episode 17: As the kids say, FDS

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