Molly and Tom discuss the emergence of Chinese science fiction into the world of things. Then they look at wheeled mobility coming into its own, the latest 90s nostalgia meme music, and Chinese Monaco. Plus listeners weigh in on bras and Bob Ross.
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Two Florida cities have been the victims of ransomware attacks. Why were these cities picked and what steps can other cities take to avoid the same predicament?
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse.
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Bloomberg reports Huawei employees have worked on projects for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, the Verge’s Elizabeth Lopatto explains why Libra won’t help people without bank accounts, and the Pentagon is developing a laser sensor to detect unique cardiac signatures.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.
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Bloomberg reports Huawei employees have worked on projects for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, the Verge’s Elizabeth Lopatto explains why Libra won’t help people without bank accounts, and the Pentagon is developing a laser sensor to detect unique cardiac signatures.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.
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We’re so excited about our guest pick! It’s the kickoff for our July book, and the first ever-not-in-any-way chosen by Tom or Veronica. Also we love XKCD and we love Station 11. Also Dara and Terpkristin. So much love!
Oppo shows off a new smartphone with the camera under the screen instead of next to it in the bezel, Executives from 7 Libra partners being cautious about their membership, Oxford Economics estimates up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be replaced by automation by 2030.
Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.
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Toy Story 4 extends a rather fine trilogy–is it worthy? Chernobyl brings 50,000 roentgens of drama. Plus, the start of our next library show, Extras.
Next week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Chernobyl (103) and Extras (102). Plus, maybe Legion (301)?
00:35 – Summer Movie Draft update
05:27 – Toy Story 4
16:45 – Chernobyl (102)
28:54 – Extras (101)
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FedEx sues the US government saying its not liable for inadvertent shipping products that violate ban of products to China, Australian judge rules man can sue media companies for defamatory comments on Facebook posts, and Facebook agrees to handover user identity information over alleged hate speech posts.
Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.
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Avengers is coming back to theaters, Netflix PiP, and Stranger Things 3 next week! All this and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Nicole Lee.
Next week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Chernobyl (103) and Extras (102). Plus, maybe Legion (301)?
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Raspberry Pi Foundation announces the Raspberry Pi 4, Google is expanding its Child Safety program to include media literacy, Apple is rumored to be launching a 16-inch MacBook Pro in September and Amazon unveils a online beauty supply store.
Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.
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