Episode 62 – Save your Periscope New Han Solo
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Welcome to another episode of Geek Bytes Podcast.
Today is May 6th, 2016 and this is episode 62 of the podcast.
I’m Ramon Mejia…….and I’m Edgar Acosta
Every podcast we bring you the roundup of the week’s best Geek and Tech news, then we discuss that news and anything else we’re interested in that week.
In Geek News this week, we’ll talk about Lyft’s Automated Cab Test, Saving your Periscopes, the 10 Year Old Security expert, YouTube Unplugged, the New Han Solo, the New Power Ranger Suits and much much more..
In our Trailers of the Week section we’ll talk about the trailers for: Captain Fantastic, Bad Moms, and The Flash - The Runaway Dinosaur
Now let’s Begin our show with Geek News
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Geek News
We begin with...
Lyft’s Automated Cab Test
Only a few months after GM invested $500 million in Lyft,
The Wall Street Journal reports GM and Lyft plan to test self-driving Chevy Bolt cabs in 2017, picking up actual Lyft passengers. The plan will use technology from Cruise Automation which GM acquired in March. GM will also begin renting out Chevy Bolts to Lyft drivers. Currently it rents only the Chevy Equinox. GM and Lyft announced a partnership in January. No word on what city they plan to roll out the test in.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/gm-lyft-to-test-self-driving-electric-taxis-1462460094?tesla=y
Save your Periscopes
PC Magazine reports that Periscope’s latest update lets beta testers permanently save their broadcasts by adding #save to the title. Saved broadcasts will remain online “forever.” Saved videos will also appear in user profiles. There is no limit on the number of videos you can save. Android and iOS users can ask for an invite to try the feature by visiting bit.ly/betascope.
http://www.pcmag.com/news/344245/save-your-periscope-broadcasts-forever
10 Year Old Security expert
A 10-year-old Finnish security researcher discovered a flaw in Instagram that allowed him to delete any comments. He disclosed the flaw to Facebook and received a $10,000 bug bounty. He plans to use the money to buy a new bike, football equipment and computers for his brothers.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36200012
Would you Pay for No Ads on the Internet?
Adblock Plus blocks ads in your browser. Flattr is a software company that lets you make micro transactions.
These two companies have teamed up to bring you Flattr Plus.
You set a monthly budget and Flattr’s algorithm divides it up based on which websites you engaged with most.
Publishers have to register to get the money and Flattr keeps 10%.
You can sign up now for an early summer beta and end of year stable release.
The whole thing will eventually be integrated into Adblock Plus.
YouTube Unplugged
Bloomberg reports YouTube is planning another subscription based streaming service called Unplugged that would include network and cable channels. YouTube has supposedly been working on the product since 2012 and plans to launch in 2017 at around $35 a month with add-ons available. YouTube is in talks with such companies as: Comcast, NBC-Universal, Viacom, Twenty-First Century Fox, and CBS, although it has yet to strike any deals.
Dish will Repair Your iPhone
US Satellite TV company, Dish announced Tuesday that it has begun an on-site iPhone repair service in the US.
Technicians can be sent to fix screens and replace batteries for iPhone 5 through 6 Plus.
Dish will add more devices over the coming weeks and months.
Prices range from $75 for a battery to $225 for battery and display in a 6 Plus and have a 60-day warranty.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/3/11576284/dish-iphone-smart-phone-repairs-announced-pricing
Try Oculus Rift at Best Buy
An extremely limited number of Oculus Rift headsets will go on sale in 48 Best Buy stores in the US this week. Oculus also plans to set up demo stations in the stores. Those who have not yet received their pre-ordered Rifts can buy one in store and retain their pre-order perks. Additionally, the Rift will go on sale on the Amazon and Microsoft online stores starting May 7.
http://www.geekbytespodcast.com/news/2016/5/2/try-oculus-at-best-buy
GeoOrbital adds power to any Bicycle
In as little as 60 seconds, GeoOrbital says they can add motorized power to just about any bicycle.
You just snap off your front wheel and replace it with GeoOrbital's electric wheel. The wheel uses a 500W motor and 36V battery to propel the bicycle up to 20 miles per hour. The battery — which is removable— will last at least 20 miles on its own, or about 50 miles if you mix in some pedaling.
The GeoOrbital wheel will eventually retail for about $900 — which is cheap by electric bike standards — and the company is offering it for as low as $500 to early backers on Kickstarter.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/2/11553850/geoorbital-wheel-electric-bike-ebike
Hulu On-Demand
The Wall Street Journal reports that Hulu is planning a new web subscription service that would sell live and on-demand programming from the likes of ESPN, ABC, Fox and FX, for about $40 a month, starting early next year.
https://cdn.ampproject.org/c/recode.net/2016/05/01/disney-fox-hulu-comcast/amp/
New Han Solo Confirmed
Breaking Last night, Deadline confirmed that Alden Ehrenreich (Beautiful Creatures, Hail Caesar!, Blue Jasmine) has scored the role of Han Solo in Disney’s stand-alone Star Wars movie. The Han Solo film, is expected to be called Han Solo: A Star Wars Story. The movie is currently in preproduction under directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
https://deadline.com/2016/05/star-wars-han-solo-movie-alden-ehrenreich-frontrunner-cast-1201737425/
New Power Ranger Suits
Entertainment Weekly reports that when the Power Rangers revival morphs into theaters, the five teenagers with attitude won’t be wearing the original series’ costumes to battle Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks). Instead, the new cast will don translucent extraterrestrial armor that crystallizes around their bodies. New Rangers, new suits. That’s the rule.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/05/power-rangers-reboot-new-suits-first-look
Chris Pratt Surprises Kids from the Set of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Chris Pratt recently launched an Omaze campaign to raise money to build a teen center in his hometown of Lake Stevens, WA. Inspired by the campaign and their hometown hero, the kids of the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club came together to build a rocket ship. The Guardians of the Galaxy star surprised them on their maiden voyage with a live special greeting and some yummy ice cream.
http://bit.ly/GOTG2-ChrisPratt
That’s it for Geek New.
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Now We’ll move on to trailers of the week.
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In our Trailers of the Week section we discuss the best trailers that came out this week. Remember you can watch the full trailers at geekbytespodcast.com; We begin this week with…
Captain Fantastic
A father who is determined to raise his children in the forest and away from society is forced to bring his family into the real world. Removed from his self-created paradise, he finds his ideas of freedom and family challenged.
Release date: July 8, 2016 (USA)
Bad Moms
Young Amy (Mila Kunis) has a great husband, overachieving children, beautiful home and successful career. Unfortunately, she's also overworked, exhausted and ready to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other stressed-out mothers (Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn) to get away from daily life and conventional responsibilities. As the gals go wild with their newfound freedom, they set themselves up for the ultimate showdown with queen bee Gewndolyn and her clique of seemingly perfect moms.
Release date: July 29, 2016 (USA)
The Flash | The Runaway Dinosaur
Director Kevin Smith has been gushing about the episode of the Flash he directed for weeks. You finally get to see the trailer for the episode.
With Barry gone, the team must figure out a way to handle the return of an old enemy – Girder. Realizing Girder is retracing his steps from his last attack, Iris volunteers to act as bait to trap him in S.T.A.R. Labs. Meanwhile, Barry fights to return to his old life. Kevin Smith directed the episode written by Zack Stentz .
On the CW Tues night 5/10/16
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Thanks for listening.
For the Geek Bytes Podcast I’m Ramon Mejia and I’m Edgar Acosta. Now Go Geek out about something.
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