How did a global Amazon outage bring down almost 50 other major tech companies?
When a major outage hit Amazon Web Services this week, websites and apps started falling like dominoes -- from Square to Duolingo, Netflix, and Adobe, why do so many major players rely on a single company to host their data? And should we be calling time on these pseudo tech-monopolies? Also, we investigate whether its actually true that your iPhone slows down every time a new one is released, and what’s going to happen to the 400 million computers that are going to become obsolete thanks to the Windows 11 update. Plus, Instagram has announced new teen controls for parents, but will they have any impact in Australia after the teen social media ban comes into effect? GUESTS:David Braue, technology journalist at Cybercrime Magazine Alex Kidman, technology journalist at Alex Reviews Tech This episode of Download This Show was made on Gadigal land and in Naarm.Technical production by Craig Tilmouth and Matthew Sigley.
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What happens when you try to ban a generation from the internet?
The Online Safety Amendment Bill is the name on everyone’s lips this week and as the implementation date looms closer, we take a deep dive into some of the people most affected by the upcoming ban, and lay out all the info you need to know if you’re a parent or teen trying to duck and dodge this murky legislation. GUESTS:Leo Puglisi, teenager and Founder of 6 News Australia Nikita White, Amnesty International Campaigner Anne Hollonds, National Children’s Safety ComissionerThis episode of Download This Show was made on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation.Technical production by Richard Girvan.
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We've got tonnes of space waste orbiting our Earth, is there a way to clean up our act?
There are over 170 million pieces of space junk orbiting Earth right now, and that number is only growing as space orbit becomes more accessible. How are we going to deal with this astronomical littering problem, while keeping up with our satellite-hungry tech needs?Also, an increase in light and radio pollution is making it harder for astronomers to study the stars. How can space tech companies, governments, and even you do something about it?Plus, we check in with the latest from SpaceX, and figure out what messages we're sending out into the great unknown on life, love, and the universe.GUESTS:Professor Andy Koronios, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Australasian Space Innovation InstituteNick Carter, Lead of the Space Research Group at CSIROThis episode of Download This Show was made on Gadigal land, Kaurna land, and the Country of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people.Technical production by Allyse Symons.
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If 'simulated gambling' is banned in kids games, why are we still seeing Loot Boxes everywhere?
You step up to a box full of prizes, and knowing that there is a chance you may not win anything, you give it your real-life money anyway. No, this isn't a game at the casino, it's a video game that children as young as four are playing in their spare time. Last year, Australia introduced classification to prevent things like this from happening, so why are we still seeing Loot Boxes show up in kids games?Also, one of the largest video game companies in the world, Electronic Arts (responsible for games like The Sims and the FIFA franchise), has just agreed to a record-breaking sale. If a Saudi Arabian private equity fund, a Trump advisor, and Silicon Valley investors are joining billion-dollar forces to buy out EA games, what does the future of our games industry look like? Plus, we take a look at one of the weirdest, most wonderful consoles in gaming and check in on what’s happening for Melbourne International Games Week October 4-12.GUESTS:David Smith, producer at ABC Gamer Seb Chan, Director & CEO of ACMI This episode of Download This Show was produced on Gadigal land, and in Naarm. Technical production by Riley Mellis.
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Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.
Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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