Mugshot Extortion, Jerk Blackmail is Still Big Business Whats the Big Deal? 2014-04-09 | Use Godaddy.com code: wtbd295 for $2.95 .com URLSUse Godaddy.com code: wtbd30 for 30% off new purchases!Jerk.com was targeted for allegedly tricking consumers into shelling out cash to have embarrasing profiles removed. But online extortion is still thriving, and if you have ever been arrested, you are expecially at risk thanks to shady "mugshot removal" websites.http://blog.sparktrust.com/?p=329http://mugshots.com/http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/getting-jerked-aroundhttp://www.cardratings.com/creditcardblog/credit-card-companies-exiting-mug-shot-business.htmlhttp://mugshots.comhttp://jerk.com@anniegausAnnie on Facebook http://facebook.com/anniegausAnnie on VK http://vk.com/anniegausAnnie on Google http://google.com/+anniegaus
E-Whoring: A Guide to the Worst Job on the Internet Whats the Big Deal? 2014-04-05 | E-whoring is an easy way to make some cash online! All you need to do is download a bunch of horrible files, install some software, and spend hours pretending to cyber with strange men on Chatroulette. Easy, right? As Annie finds out, it's not exactly the glamorous job it's cracked up to be. What is E-Whoring http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/e-whoring-darker-way-earn-moneyMake E-Whoring Mega Pack (Youtube Tutorial) youtube.com/watch?v=UQeRY-WsU5AVirtual Cam Whore setup (Youtube Tutorial) youtube.com/watch?v=VTfJ3cnC-ocManyCam http://manycam.comFake Identity Generator http://www.datafakegenerator.comPay Safe Card http://paysafecard.com@anniegausAnnie on Facebook http://facebook.com/anniegausAnnie on VK http://vk.com/anniegausAnnie on Google http://google.com/+anniegaus
Dont Play Games with Sexy Singles Whats the Big Deal? 2014-04-04 | Tinder, a popular dating app, has had a flood of spam accounts promoting a game called Castle Clash, according to many online reports. The maker of Castle Clash, I Got Games, says they don't know who is behind the spam. But even if you don't use Tinder, these spammy accounts are everywhere, sometimes shilling far more harmful affiliate links. So never click on any link a strange woman sends you. Unless it's from me, of course. Reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/Tinder/comments/21axx1/nice_try_castle_clashxpost_from_gamingIGG Says They Don't Know Who's Doing It: twitter.com/CastleClashIGG/status/451519291683115008Slutbots are everywhere: http://samtheginormitron.co.vu/post/79983144114/lucydiam0nd-god-bless-old-people-on-thehttp://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/spamchat-snapchat-users-subjected-porn-and-secret-admirer-spamhttp://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2009/06/msn-chat.aspx@anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Computers Can Read Emotion Better Than Humans Whats the Big Deal? 2014-04-02 | In recent years both research institutions and tech companies have made major advances in the ability of computers to read human emotion - even complex ones that are hard for humans to understand. A company called Emotient hopes to bring this understanding to wide variety of products and has built a Google Glass App http://vimeo.com/87885342 http://www.emotient.com/blog/emotient-raises-6m-facial-expression-recognition-tech-debuts-google-glass-sentiment-analysisNuance Communications (the company behind Dragon Dictation software) wants to make your voice assistants emotionally-aware. http://www.fastcompany.com/1839275/does-your-phone-know-how-happy-you-are-emotion-recognition-industry-comes-giddily-age An app called Moodies says it can interpret emotion in your voice. itunes.apple.com/us/app/moodies-emotions-analytics/id793945393?mt=8 A company called Affectiva has built a system for reading emotion while you watch ads, which you can try for yourself here. http://www.affdex.com@anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Top 4 Worst Politicians: Crazy and Corrupt Edition Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-29 | Who doesn't love a good political scandal? In honor of this week's weird news about anti-gun, anti-video game Leland Yee, here's a (incomplete) list of some of the biggest weirdos in politics in recent memory.Although he admitted to smoking crack in one of many "drunken stupors"- among other questionable antics over the years - Rob Ford is still mayor of Toronto. youtube.com/watch?v=qQTwGO047E8youtube.com/watch?v=J3EZJ6ozMhkyoutube.com/watch?v=5fHDaNQtmacSpeaking of drugs, this Congressman from Florida, who described himself as a "hip-hop conservative", was caught with cocaine in spite of voting in favor of drug testing for food stamp recipients. Fight the power, baby.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Hocr_6aRMhttp://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trey-radel-resign-congress-cocaine-scandal-article-1.1592428 http://www.thewire.com/politics/2013/12/rep-trey-radel-leaving-rehab-wants-snap-recipients-and-members-congress-tested-drugs/356354And who could forget Rod Blagojevich, the Illinois governor with an impressive hairline and even more impressive penchant for peddling Senate seats. Although sentenced to 14 years in prison, he has adamantly maintained his innocence - even appearing on The Apprentice - and probably has a lot of legal bills to pay,. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-125C182B57970C18.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Blagojevich_corruption_chargesyoutube.com/watch?v=CeDDBG7rLPkyoutube.com/watch?v=XPptHoLCmOUFinally, on an even weirder note, let's reminisce about Larry Craig, the "Singing Senator" and family-values advocate who was arrested for soliciting sex in an airport bathroom. Nice.youtube.com/watch?v=2nuoduwf3esyoutube.com/watch?v=NdfGqCCH4VUhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/-19763-1.htmlYour opinions? @anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Leland Yee: Hates Violent Video Games, Fine Selling Guns to Militant MILF Group Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-28 | Leland Yee is a California State Senator best known for trying to retrict the sale of video games and lobbying against guns. http://lelandyee.comtechdirt.com/articles/20130124/18015421783/california-senator-leland-yee-tells-gamers-to-shut-up-let-grown-ups-talk.shtmlyoutube.com/watch?v=9aEeuZuYVG4youtube.com/watch?v=U_G5u5TwvdcSide note: Yee was also accused of stealing a bottle of sunscreen in 1992. Among other indiscretions...http://weaselzippers.us/180844-leland-yee-prior-record-arrested-for-shoplifting-and-stopped-for-allegedly-soliciting-prostitutesAlong with gangster Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, Yee now stands accused of far worse: Brokering arms deals for the MILF militant group, defrauding citizens, and smuggling cigarettes, among other stunning charges detailed in a 137-page FBI affidavit.http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Calif-state-Senator-Yee-case-Shrimp-Boy-5352840.phphttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/03/read-cocaine-sale-arms-deal-uncle-leland-cited-in-fbi-affidavit.htmlWho in your opinion is the most corrupt politician of all time? Send me your nominations.http://twitter.com/anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Free Money: Get Paid to Use Digital Currencies? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-26 | Do you live in Ireland, Iceland, Greece, or Spain? If so, someone want to give you free money. "National cryptocurrencies" are on the rise this week, with some offering free coins to those who register. But can you really call it a "cryptocurrency" at that point?Beyond Bitcoin: 'National' cryptocurrencies woo users with free money: http://www.dailydot.com/business/beyond-bitcoin-national-cryptocurrency-free-moneyIceland: http://auroracoin.orgIreland http://www.gaelcoin.orgGreece: http://www.greececoin.net/the-air-drop.htmlSpain: http://pesetacoin.info/?lang=enLakota Tribe (US): http://www.mazacoin.orgPayu Harris interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjmxRfZlPUHave you attempted to claim any of these? Let me know your experience. http://twitter.com/anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
These Robots Are About to Take Your Job Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-22 | In an interview last week, Bill Gates confirmed that software will replace a large number of jobs over the next couple of decades. An Oxford study suggested that close to half of jobs are at risk of automation. Is yours safe? Let's see a couple of areas where this is already happening.http://www.aei.org/events/2014/03/13/from-poverty-to-prosperity-a-conversation-with-bill-gatesJournalism (a robot could never replicate this priceless reaction, however):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiB7ny52-xw] however.http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/03/17/quakebot_los_angeles_times_robot_journalist_writes_article_on_la_earthquake.htmlMusic:youtube.com/watch?v=VkUq4sO4LQMLaw enforcement:youtube.com/user/iKnightscopeOxford Study on jobs most likely to be automated:http://www.futuretech.ox.ac.uk/news-release-oxford-martin-school-study-shows-nearly-half-us-jobs-could-be-risk-computerisation@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaus
What is DeepFace? Human-Level Face Matching, Explained Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-21 | Facebook announced a new facial recognition technology called "DeepFace". (Not to be confused with the mid-2000s Australian DJ act of the same name.) The DeepFace system can recognize human faces with virtually the same level of accuracy as a human, in what some are calling a major step forward in artificial intelligence research.http://www.technologyreview.com/news/525586/facebook-creates-software-that-matches-faces-almost-as-well-as-you-dohttp://deepface.comIt's certainly an improvement on same other "Face matching" services currently out there...http://facemate.comhttp://www.facedouble.comBut due to ongoing privacy issues around facial recognition, it couldbe awhile before we see DeepFace widely used. At least in Europe.http://www.pcworld.com/article/2047804/facebooks-new-face-recognition-policy-astonishes-german-privacy-regulator.html@anniegaustwitter.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegausnetflix.com/wtbd - FREE Netflix trial
Googles Android Wear: Smartwatch Plans Confirmed Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-19 | Google announced Android Wear, its new smartwatch platform. Google says it will partner with numerous manufacturers to create a watch line to suit everyone's tastes. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/sharing-whats-up-our-sleeve-android.htmlThey're far from the first player in the smartwatch game, however. Samsung Galaxy Gear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv4e7rSNixASony Smartwatch 2 youtube.com/watch?v=gNvshfU4JQwApple iWatch rumors http://www.techradar.com/us/news/portable-devices/apple-iwatch-release-date-news-and-rumours-1131043Samsung launches Tizen SDK http://www.zdnet.com/samsung-launches-tizen-sdk-for-wearables-will-developers-follow-7000027394@anniegaustwitter.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
MH370: Weird Theories and How to Help Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-15 | The search intensifies for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370, including a crowdsourced effort to tag and identify possible wreckage or other evidence in the mystery. Tomnod - crowdsourced tagging: http://www.tomnod.com/nod/challenge/malaysiaairsar2014?source=malaysiaTimeline of MH370 incident (ABC News): http://abcnews.go.com/International/timeline-missing-flight-mh370/story?id=22912595Many officials suspect foul play, even an air piracy incident. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-malaysia-airlines-radar-exclusive-idUSBREA2D0DG20140314http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/03/13/malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-air-piracyMany officials suspect foul play, even an air piracy incident. Meanwhile, even more outlandish theories are bubbling on the Internet involving aliens and, yes, Lost.9 Crazy Theories about Malaysian Missing Flight http://www.boston.com/news/source/2014/03/9_crazy_conspiracy_theories_about_malaysian_airlines_flight.htmlPlus: A big data breach at the New York MTA, and don't click on things offering you free money...Bitcoin Phishing Scam: http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/03/14/phishing_scams_use_bitcoins_as_a_lure_to_take_advantage_of_people.htmlMTA Grappling with Massive Data Breach: http://nypost.com/2014/03/13/mta-grappling-with-massive-data-breach@anniegaustwitter.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
ASMR: Brain Orgasms on YouTube Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-14 | Trouble sleeping? Forget Ambien - a growing online community swears by ASMR. Here are some of the most popular ASMR Youtube channels, which feature soft whispering, soothing noises and roleplays meant to promote relaxation and sleep:Water Whispers, http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWaterwhispersHeather Feather, http://www.youtube.com/user/HeatherFeatherASMR/videosGentle Whispering http://www.youtube.com/user/GentleWhisperingJust a Whispering Guy, http://www.youtube.com/user/JustaWhisperingGuyMassage ASMR http://www.youtube.com/user/MassageASMRHeather Feather joins us to talk about some of her most-requested roleplays, and Annie tried ASMR for herself. Have you used it before to sleep? Let me know what you think. @anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
HD Nation is back on YouTube! Subscribe NOW Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-13 | HD Nation is back on YouTube with a brand new channel: http://youtube.com/hdnationSubscribe now to join Patrick Norton and Robert Heron as they break down the best in HD content and home theater gear. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=hdnationWatch HD Nation on Revision3: http://revision3.com/hdnation
Popcorn Time is the Illegal Netflix Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-12 | Popcorn Time is a new app that provides a Netflix-like experience for pirated movies. Movies load quickly and play relatively smoothly - except we can't show you that in this video, since it's totally illegal in the United States, as is made clear in the app's FAQs. Popcorn Time app: http://getpopcornti.meOpen Source project here: github.com/popcorn-time/popcorn-appPublic domain movies found here: http://internetarchive.orgI'm a little too paranoid to use something like this. What about you? Let me know what you think. @anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegausAs always you can get a Netflix trial @ netflix.com/wtbd.
WEEKLY UPDATE: Shaq Fu Sequel, Batman: Arkham Knight Trailer, & Twitch Will Stream E3! Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-08 | In this WTBD Gaming News Roundup: Chastity tells you about Twitch bringing streaming capabilities to Android & iOS devices, Twitch will live stream E3, and A look at Batman: Arkham Knight and its possible release date! Plus, Scott Bromley of Rev3Games gives his opinion on Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, the sequel to Shaquille O'Neal's infamous 1994 fighting game, Shaq Fu. Watch Scott on Scott Bromley's Internet Rabbit Hole: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWnpHOQXsPDuiTd_VEAdi7FCaSpx-lXJbFollow Chastity on Twitter: twitter.com/chastity_vFollow Scott on Twitter: twitter.com/Scott_Bromley Links:Twitch streaming is coming to mobile gameshttp://www.polygon.com/2014/3/5/5473244/twitch-streaming-mobile-gamesTwitch signs three-year deal to be the official E3 streaming partnerhttp://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/06/twitch-signs-three-year-deal-to-be-the-offical-e3-streaming-partBatman: Arkham Knight coming to PS4, Xbox One, PC in 2014http://www.polygon.com/2014/3/4/5469724/batman-arkham-knight-announcement-ps4-xbox-one-windows-pcShaquille O'Neal Wants To Make Another Video Gamehttp://kotaku.com/shaquille-oneal-wants-to-make-another-video-game-1538134905Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on Indiegogo:http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shaq-fu-a-legend-rebornWhat's the Big Deal?Every episode, WTBD takes a close look at whatever is making the internet happy, angry, or just generally making the internet. Have a tip for a story? Tell us in the comments below or get in touch with host Annie Gaus:Facebook: facebook.com/anniegausTwitter: twitter.com/anniegausGoogle+: plus.google.com/+AnnieGausVK: http://vk.com/anniegaus
Apple CarPlay: Apps, Maps, and How it Works Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-05 | What is Apple CarPlay? Associate Producer Chastity Vicencio tells you all about Apple's in-car iPhone integration system, formerly known as "iOS in the Car". Find out how it works and what apps will be available at launch. Plus, Google's plans to bring Android to the car! Follow Chastity on Twitter: twitter.com/chastity_vRelated Links:Apple CarPlay Press Release:http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/03/03Apple-Rolls-Out-CarPlay-Giving-Drivers-a-Smarter-Safer-More-Fun-Way-to-Use-iPhone-in-the-Car.htmlNew partnership to bring Android to the open road:http://officialandroid.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/new-partnership-to-bring-android-to.htmlWhat's the Big Deal?Every episode, WTBD takes a close look at whatever is making the internet happy, angry, or just generally making the internet. Have a tip for a story? Tell us in the comments below or get in touch with host Annie Gaus:Facebook: facebook.com/anniegausTwitter: twitter.com/anniegausGoogle+: plus.google.com/+AnnieGausVK: http://vk.com/anniegaus
WEEKLY UPDATE: Nintendo Kills Online Multiplayer, Pokemon Now on Netflix, $7000 Beards Whats the Big Deal? 2014-03-01 | In this WTBD News Roundup: Nintendo is killing Wi-Fi Connection, Pokemon is coming to Netflix, The 2014 Oscars will be live streamed, and men are paying thousands for celeb-like facial hair transplants! Associate Producer Chastity Vicencio gives you all the details. Follow Chastity on Twitter: twitter.com/chastity_vLinks:Nintendo killing Wi-Fi Connection service for DS and Wii May 20:http://www.polygon.com/2014/2/26/5452114/nintendo-killing-nintendo-wi-fi-connection-service-for-ds-and-wii-mayFull List of Affected Nintendo Games & Services:http://www.nintendo.com.au/termination-of-nintendo-wi-fi-connectionCatch Pokemon on Netflix starting March 1sthttp://www.engadget.com/2014/02/27/pokemon-netflixThe Oscars Will Be Live Streamed for First Time Everhttp://mashable.com/2014/02/27/oscars-live-stream-watch-videoWatch How "Gravity's" Stunning Special Effects Were Madehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/charliewarzel/watch-how-gravitys-stunning-special-effects-were-madeFacial Hair Transplants Are the Hottest Celebrity-Worshipping Trend Right Nowhttp://news.moviefone.com/2014/02/26/facial-hair-transplants
Skype Exorcisms: Expelling Demons Through Video Chat Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-28 | Millions of us use Skype to keep up with friends and family. But can an exorcism be done over video chat? Can an exorcism be done - period? According to Rev. Bob Larson, the answers to both questions are yes. Annie sits down with Bob to go through the process.These days we can use online tools for so much more than everyday communication. Some therapists hold counseling sessions over video chat. The Catholic Church has (tentatively) approved a mobile for confession. More ambitious start-ups hope to offer comfort in the form of AI preservation of dead loved ones. Rev. Larson, meanwhile, uses technology tools for a rite you might associate with the Middle Ages: Exorcism. twitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Mt. Gox Shuts Down: Is Bitcoin Dead? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-26 | Mt. Gox, once the world's largest Bitcoin exchange, shut down following a reported theft of over 700,000 bitcoin. Affected users are despondent, and some analysts are wondering if this is the end for the digital currency. Mt. Gox troubles aside, Bitcoin had been seeing signs of mainstream acceptance, and smaller Bitcoin companies are assuring users that this is a natural process of weeding out "bad actors". But can Bitcoin as a whole survive this apparent breach of trust? Bitcoin Goes Legit, but What's the Catch? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWqy3KpdCBYIs Bitcoin a Legitimate form of Currency?youtube.com/watch?v=bcIve4-eUF8Bitcoin Crackdown on the Horizon? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZbKx5F_Yn8&list=SPuiBx681uVklckN88o7EgM8IMXebhEOA3Joint Statement Regarding MtGoxhttp://blog.coinbase.com/post/77766809700/joint-statement-regarding-mtgoxSome words for my friends (Reddit)http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1yv6ph/some_words_for_my_friendsMt. Gox Site Disappears, Bitcoin Future in Doubthttp://money.cnn.com/2014/02/25/technology/security/mtgox-bitcointwitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Newest Talking Angela Hacker Rumor is FALSE! Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-22 | The internet is ablaze with rumors that the Talking Angela app is being controlled by criminal hackers. Annie talks with Rev3Games' Scott Bromley, a trained animator, to debunk the rumor that you can spot a mysterious hacker within Angela's eyes. Who is this Talking Angela? Why is the internet so up in arms over an animated cat? Learn what started the uproar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLJQ9gZWM_Q&list=UUZHOnKmxXrHDWVL6Sgk2ETw--What's the Big Deal?Every episode, Annie takes a close look at whatever is making the internet happy, angry, or just generally making the internet. Have a tip for a story? Keep in touch with Annie on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/anniegausTwitter: twitter.com/anniegausGoogle+: plus.google.com/+AnnieGausVK: http://vk.com/anniegausNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Best WhatsApp Alternatives NOT Owned by Facebook Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-21 | Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thetechfeedWhatsApp, the wildly popular mobile message service, was just bought by Facebook for a cool $16 billion. It's got 450 million active users across the globe and delivers more messages per day alone than traditional SMS, according to some estimates. But for cheap messaging, you've also got tons of options if you're not down with Facebook's prying eyes. How to get WhatsApp on your iPad or iPod Touch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDOR9GyXPxc There are also plenty of alternatives to WhatsApp for cheap, easy and international calls and messaging with your friends: Line, http://line.me/en/wconsciousTelegram, for the privacy-conscious: telegram.org/apps $200,000 bounty for anyone who can crack Telegram: core.telegram.org/mtprotocore.telegram.org/contestfaqAs always, contact me with questions or feedback at:@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus===What's the Big Deal?Every episode, Annie takes a close look at whatever is making the internet happy, angry, or just generally making the interent. Have a tip for a story? Keep in touch with Annie on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/an...Twitter: twitter.com/anniegausGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+An...VK: http://vk.com/anniegausNew episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
WEEKLY UPDATE: Robocops Walk Among Us, House of Cards Returns Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-15 | A recap of this week's events you may not have read about: a Florida univeristy builds a Robocop prototype, NASA solicits private companies for moon missions, prepare to see Pluto for the first time, and snow makes people do crazy things. Plus, House of Cards returns...Trace joins me to discuss why people love this series and the practice of binge watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiMY8WFCBZohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDFZO8IcUI&feature=youtu.behttp://www.theverge.com/2014/2/9/5395684/nasa-begins-hunt-for-private-companies-to-mine-the-moon-catalyst http://www.nasa.gov/lunarcatalyst/#.Uv5zXLTXnd4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhtqjdUi0nwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFhJjCmYi1M@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Comcast, Time Warner to Merge. How Much Worse Can It Get? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-14 | Get a free Netflix trail and support the show: http://www.netflix.com/wtbdComcast announced that it plans to acquire Time Warner Cable for $45.2 billion dollars. Comcast, not particularly well-liked by customers, says it intends to provide faster service and more innovation. Regardless, many are concerned that the massive deal will kill competition and impact customer service. How much worse can it get, though? Annie spends (a lot of) time on hold with Comcast seeking answers - and chasing a "discount" promised by a very friendly chat agent.http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/time-warner-cable-to-merge-with-comcast-corporationhttp://consumerist.com/2010/04/26/congratulations-comcast-youre-the-worst-company-in-americahttp://www.ibtimes.com/comcast-twc-merger-or-monopoly-disaster-deal-must-be-stopped-warn-media-consolidation-opponentshttp://www.comcast.com/verizon-wireless.html@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Most Evil Flappy Bird Alternatives Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-12 | Get a free Netflix trail and support the show! http://www.netflix.com/wtbdSubscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thetechfeedFlappy Bird - the most terrible, difficult mobile game to reach the top of the app store - is dead, but this is just the beginning of soul-sucking, rage-inducing games. YAY! Yay? Here's the backstory: Flappy Bird took the world by storm, then disappeared as cryptically as it came amid a firestorm of obsession and fury. http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/gaming/2014/02/flappy_bird_online_game_why_dong_nguyen_had_to_kill_his_perfect_creation.htmltwitter.com/dongatory/status/432227971173068800Fortunately, there are about a million alternatives if you enjoy games that feel like repeatedly slamming your head into a wall. http://newsfeed.time.com/2014/02/11/here-are-5-flappy-bird-alternatives-so-you-can-continue-wasting-all-your-timeBeware of Flappy Bird fakes that carry malware. http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/02/11/flappy-bird-really-is-dead-beware-of-infected-fakes-that-promise-to-keep-him-aliveFor other reasons, beware of Amazing Cupid. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchten.stupidcupid@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Sochi Olympics 2014: Whats Really Going On? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-08 | hetflix.com/wtbd It's that time again: Winter Olympics, this time in beautiful Sochi! By now, you've probably seen a variety of reports ranging from strange bathrooms to stray dogs to rampant hacking of foreign visitors in Russia. However, there are now more tools than ever to determine what's REALLY happening on the ground at one of the biggest international events to happen since...well, the last Olympics. The US State Department hosted a Google Hangout covering travel advisories for foreign visitors to the Olympic Games in Sochi. youtube.com/watch?v=gDhp9GFW2Do#t=266 http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/Sochi.htmlHowever, they didn't mention the rampant "hacking" of tourists that NBC News says they uncovered while visiting Sochi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waEeJJVZ5P8You can see coverage of the events on television or streaming online provided you have a cable account - or at the Sochi 2014 Youtube pagehttp://revision3.com/hdnation/watch-all-the-2014-winter-olympics-free-onlinehttp://www.youtube.com/user/sochi2014However, if you'd like a more unfiltered look at what's happening in Sochi, you'd best turn to social media. Here's one popular Twitter account. Not ALL of those terrible bathroom reports are real, however. http://twitter.com/sochiproblemshttp://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/8-viral-sochi-olympics-photos-that-are-total-lies-1517429839So with millions of posts tagged every day, how can we make sense of the huge amounts of social information on significant events? Some companies, like DigData, are tackling this very problem - for the Olympics, and beyond. http://digdatahq.com/sochi2014http://maidanchronicles.comThanks! @anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Facebook Paper: Hands-On Review Whats the Big Deal? 2014-02-05 | Subscribe for more WTBD! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thetechfeedThat social network you love - or love to hate - wants to be your daily paper of record. Facebook's forays into mobile haven't always gone so great (ahem, Facebook Phone). It's an improvement. But is it the best option for saying abreast of the world around you? Get a free 30-day Netflix trial and support the show: http://www.netflix.com/wtbd Facebook Paper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhrbT9O6kW8Flipboard itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipboard-your-social-news/id358801284?mt=8Circa News itunes.apple.com/us/app/circa-news/id517114354?mt=8Umano app itunes.apple.com/us/app/umano-interesting-news-read/id564125545?mt=8twitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Snooping on Boyfriends Email? Dont Do It! Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-31 | netflix.com/wtbdIn November, the creator of the notorious "Loverspy" spyware program landed on the FBI's most wanted listhttp://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cyber. This month, the FBI busted the operators or needapassword.com, in part of an international sting involving several other groups across Romania, US, China and India:http://www.fbi.gov/losangeles/press-releases/2014/international-law-enforcement-efforts-result-in-charges-around-the-world-against-operators-and-customers-of-e-mail-hacking-websitesAs if you didn't know this already, but breaking into the emails of your significant other is bad news! And could potentially land you in jail.http://www.zdnet.com/international-sting-on-email-rent-a-hacker-sites-lands-11-arrests-7000025664twitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Googles Artificial Intelligence Plans Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-29 | Following Google's purchase of leading Artificial Intelligence firm, DeepMind, the Internet collectively wondered what this has to do with all those robotics companies Google has also been snapping up. So are we far from having superintelligent operating system girlfriends (ie the movie Her)? If some of Google's recent computing experiments are any indication, the answer is no. But on the plus side, search could get a lot cooler. netflix.com/wtbdDeepmind http://www.deepmind.comDeepmind patents google.com/search?tbo=p&tbm=pts&hl=en&q=inassignee:%22Deepmind+Technologies+Limited%22Deepmind to Work Directly with Google's Search Team http://recode.net/2014/01/27/more-on-deepmind-ai-startup-to-work-directly-with-googles-search-team"Her" trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6p6MfLBxcGoogle and NASA's Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdHDHEuOUE Google's Quantum Computer Flunks Landmark Speed Tests http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn24882-googles-quantum-computer-flunks-landmark-speed-test.html?page=2#.UugBbWTTln4"Meet Google's New Robot Army"youtube.com/watch?v=lzi-0Oh1lxkCTA: "Where the Future of AI is Headed youtube.com/watch?v=gPg5y0Uug0Itwitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Whisper App Hosts Dark Confessions, Hookup Trolls Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-25 | Whisper is the most popular app you might not be using yet. A forum for anonymous users to post their deepest secrets, it's gaining popularity as users grow weary of the hyper-public nature of existing social networks. But as with any anonymous app, there are downsides. http://postsecret.comhttp://gawker.com/did-someone-confess-a-murder-on-postsecret-1236582558dailydot.com/crime/phoenix-police-charged-sex-teen-whispertwitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Credit Cards Exposed in Massive Hacks; Whos Behind It? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-24 | 2013 was the worst year ever for data security! No, really:otalliance.org/resources/incident/2014OTADataBreachGuide.pdfIn December, tens of millions of Target customers were hacked in a large-scale operation that implanted malware on in-store devices, extracting credit card and other data that was then resold on the black market. http://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/01/a-first-look-at-the-target-intrusion-malwareI spoke with victim Bella Shillman about the hassle it's caused. Meanwhile, the malware is identified as Kaptoxa, originating in Russia.http://www.isightpartners.com/2014/01/kaptoxa-pos-report-faqhttp://lifenews.ru/news/125806What should be done about it? Other than, you know, checking your statements - thanks Target CEO. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNLw5Q2V0WQAre credit card chips the answer?http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/01/23/264910138/target-hack-a-tipping-point-in-moving-away-from-magnetic-stripestwitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Smart Contact Lenses, Microchip Pills are the Future of Health Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-18 | Get a FREE Netflix trial at http://netflix.com/wtbdGoogle announced that it is testing smart contact lenses that can help Diabetes patients monitor glucose levels, but they're not the only ones working on building tiny microchips into health management systems. "Bionic contacts" are already used in Europe, and swallowable microchips that complement drug regimens are already approved for use the United States. http://www.idf.orgMiniature Biofuel Cell as a Potential Power Source for Glucose-Sensing Contact Lenses http://pubs.acs.org/doi/ipdf/10.1021/ac4006793Sensimed Video - English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHTlXr5NDhIFunctional Contact Lens Monitors Blood Sugar Without Needles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK9F221JF48SProteus http://www.proteus.comtwitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Net Neutrality Fails, Goodbye to a Free Internet? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-17 | Get a FREE Netflix trial at HTTP://NETFLIX.COM/WTBD...while you still can...This week a court struck down the FCC's Net Neutrality rules. Here's a 2-minute explainer on why it failed and what this could mean for consumers. FREE Netflix trial at [netflix.com/wtbd http://netflix.com/wtbdThe FCC's Net Neutrality rules were struck down in a court challenge brought by Verizon. Here's a 2-minute recap of why this happened and what the implications might be for the consumer. How do you think the Internet should be governed? More here at DNews http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDUlJEcDUvU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUzWQYUVCpZqtN93H8RR44QwSave the Internet http://www.savetheinternet.com/sti-homeVerizon vs. FCC (C-SPAN) youtube.com/watch?v=vL6iKDYvIdwOpen Internet Fact Sheet http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/openinternet.pdfEnsuring Open Internet Now and Future http://www.fcc.gov/blog/ensuring-open-internet-now-and-futurehttp://jolt.law.harvard.edu/digest/telecommunications/verizon-v-fccFree Public Wifi: How Fast (or Safe) Is It? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P96b0ZfGPEItwitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegaus
Fukushima is Here? Not So Fast Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-15 | More on toxic waste in the SF Bay Area: medium.com/p/7a99ffa46327A widely circulated viral clip shows a Geiger counter reading radiation levels over 100 at a Northern California beach. But what do those readings really mean, and do people on the West Coast have reason to be concerned? I spoke with Daniel Hirsch, Nuclear Policy Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz, about what - if any - risks may face Californians. Meanwhile, the California Department of Public Health released results of tests over two years since the accident. See their conclusions here: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/Pubs/FukushimaEnvironmentalMonitoring.pdfMore: Fukushima Radiation is not 'Frying' the West Coast medium.com/p/7a99ffa46327Original viral clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcQLxT49ZP0Get in touch with me at:twitter.com/anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegausGET A FREE NETFLIX TRIAL AT HTTP://NETFLIX.COM/WTBD
RARE Two-Sided Phone Not Available in the US - CES 2014 Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-10 | Annie hunted down one of her favorite international products at CES 2014 this year - the Russian-made YotaPhone, an Android device that includes a secondary always-on E Ink screen on its back.More info:http://yotaphone.comCheck out all of Revision3's CES 2014 coverage here: http://revision3.com/ces2014@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Curved Screens, UHD TVs, 3D Printers and More: The Trends of CES 2014 Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-09 | Annie is in Las Vegas for the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, and has nailed down some of the major trends of this year's event - trends like "Ultra High Definition" and 4K displays, curved displays on televisions and phones, and a whole lot more. Check out all of Revision3's CES 2014 coverage here: http://revision3.com/ces2014@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Jumping Robots, Drones For Kids and More at CES 2014! Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-08 | Annie is in Las Vegas for the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show doing some hands-on reporting, getting details some jumping and flying robots, Roku TV, the Basis fitness tracker and more!Roku TV:http://blog.roku.com/blog/2014/01/05/introducing-roku-tvParrot's Jumping Sumo and MiniDrone Robots:http://www.parrot.com/usa Garmin DashCam:buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod152032.htmlBasis Fitness Tracker: http://www.mybasis.com@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Doge Heist: Are AltCoins Too Dangerous? Whats the Big Deal? 2014-01-04 | FREE Netflix trial at http://netflix.com/wtbdFollowing Bitcoin's Senate hearing - which was perceived as granting legitimacy to the digital currency - countless alternatives have cropped up. One of these is Dogecoin - based on the popular Internet meme and on Litecoin's open-source protocol - which quickly amassed thousands of users. On Christmas, Dogewallets were attacked and transactions routed to a single mystery user, leading to fervent speculation as to the culprit. So are Altcoins still too risky? Is it stupid to invest in unregulated currencies? And more importantly - HOW THE HELL DO YOU PRONOUNCE DOGE?You can be a Dogecoin Millionaire! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcaltexImW0What is Dogecoin? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZkgD9TlZQscoinmarketcap.com http://coinmarketcap.comCoinye West http://coinyewest.comIs Litecoin the New Bitcoin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozY1TkSKIqELitecoin http://litecoin.orgDogewallet Hack Explanation http://www.reddit.com/r/dogecoin/comments/1toz92/dogewallet_explanationDogewallet Scam? http://www.reddit.com/r/dogecoin/comments/1toxc4/psa_dogewalletcom_was_a_scam_not_a_hack@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Most Hated Videos of 2013 Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-31 | Get a free Netflix trial at http://netflix.com/wtbd http://www.boootube.comTaylor Chapman, Notorious Dunkin' Donuts Hater http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juLHmG76P4QThe NSA "clears the air" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kc5Xvr24AwCNN segment on video game violence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blH3Shg3nX8#t=11A thoughtful and well-reasoned acase on why fedoras are awesome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4QBRgyitFs@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegausHAPPY NEW YEAR! XO
DARPA Robotics Challenge: Which Robot Won? Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-24 | Last minute Xmas shopping? Give a FREE Netflix trial at http://netflix.com/wtbd DARPA held its latest Robotics Challenge this weekend, bringing tegether some of the top robots in the world to see which fares best in disaster-related tasks. But it wasn't just about the challeges; the DRC was equally a showcase of the future - and the current reality - of robot development. So which team came out on top? The answer may surprise you. Or not. Additional footage and information from http://roboticschallenge.orgMeet Google's New Robot Army http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzi-0Oh1lxkhttp://twitter.com/anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.vom/anniegaus
Weird Holiday Traditions: Christmas in Miami Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-24 | Regardless or traditional Christmas images of snow, sleigh bells and open fires, Christmas is celebrated differently all over the place. I was in Miami this weekend (for the DARPA Robotics Challenge), so I decided to hit up a local Christmas tradition in this warm locale: A popular Santa Claus-themed amusement park. Unfortunately, the Christmas cheer wasn't quite what I expected. DARPA Robotics Challenge: Which Robot Won? revision3.com/whatsthebigdeal/darpa-robotics-challengeKrampus the Xmas Devil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysUTmM3Z-bYLife savings lost on giant Rasta banana at carnival. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7t-GfURrwwSantacon returns to NYC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip9OV-1ZakM[Santas Fighting in New York http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Z6wG3hidU]
Free Public Wifi: How Fast (Or Safe) Is It? Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-19 | San Francisco just debuted a free, public wifi network along Market St., its main downtown drag, with the goal of eventually wiring the whole city with high-speed connectivity. http://www6.sfgov.org/index.aspx?page=246http://www.pcworld.com/article/2080820/san-francisco-gives-its-main-street-free-wifi-eyes-citywide-service.htmlWe hit the streets to run some speed tests on the free, open network, using a speed test apphttp://www.speedtest.net/mobileShould Internet access be considered a public utility, like water and electricity? What are the benefits (or drawbacks) to connectivity everywhere?http://twitter.com/anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegausSign your friends and family up for a FREE Netflix trial at http://netflix.com/WTBD
Meet Googles New Robot Army Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-18 | Get a FREE Netflix trial at http://netflix.com/wtbdEarlier this week, Google announced that it has acquired Boston Dynamics, one of the world's leading robotics and engineering companies. This is Google's eight robotics acquisition over the past six months. http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-google-robotics-boston-dynamics-purchase-20131216,0,1167590.storyBoston Dynamics is best known for some of the most incredible (or terrifying, depending on your perspective) robots out there.Petman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFrjrgBV8K0Atlas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkBnFPBV3f0Cheetah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2D71CveQwoBig Dog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNZPRsrwumQThey've also build human simulation and artificial intelligence tools, like the DI-Guy software suite.http://www.diguy.com/diguyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeBxpYcVijoHowever, just prior to the acquisition DI-Guy split to join another engineering company, VT Mak. Google has its own Artificial Intelligence initiatives, like this partnership with NASA.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdHDHEuOUEHow do you think robots fit into Google's plan?http://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://twitter.com/anniegaushttp://vk.vom/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaus
Will YouTubes Copyright Crackdown Kill Game Reviews? Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-13 | Earlier this week, Youtube unleashed a sudden flood of copyright notices to users who had uploaded game footage or other material owned by gaming companies.http://kotaku.com/youtube-channels-crippled-by-copyright-claims-1480717110Game reviewers - some of whom make a living off Youtube - were pissed. Like Angry Joe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfHdasuWtI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUsgv2QHkT2ljEixyulzOnUQBut the weird thing was, many of those gaming companies didn't request them:http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rtdre5Check out the excellent Rev3Games panel discussing the copyright claims: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt1ubSVMwaw&feature=c4-overview&list=UUQXR8pItAoKDAJSbphFxbrgHere's how content ID works:youtube.com/watch?v=9g2U12SsRnsWill this mean the slow death of gaming content on Youtube? I spoke with David Philip Graham, attorney specializing in video game, entertainment and IP law, to get a read on the future on gaming on Youtube. http://twitter.com/ultradavidThanks for watching, @anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaus
Skype with Santa, Skip the Mall Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-12 | AP Poll on Santa belief http://surveys.ap.org/data%5CGfK%5CAP-GfK%20Poll%20December%202011%20Topline_Santa.pdf\Who Owns the North Pole? youtube.com/watch?v=GKLZ5jSxPIcBlack Friday is Bullshit youtube.com/watch?v=MnBmoHczm9QTop 4 digital ways to interact with Santa Claus http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-santa-claus-top-4-ways-to-connect-digitally-20131206,0,6432116.story#ixzz2nDc1cSkbSanta chat apps (*NOTE: THESE ARE NOT FREE*)Hello Santa App sayhellosanta.comSanta's Hangout http://www.santashangout.comTalk to Santa Claus Live http://talktosantaclauslive.comFREE app/site, but paid video messages http://www.portablenorthpole.com/homeFree Personalized Video Message from Santa http://www.freepersonalizedvideogreetingfromsantaclaus.com @anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaus
NSA Targets World of Warcraft for Terror Links Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-11 | Get a FREE Netflix Trial at http://www.netflix.com/wtbdOriginal Document http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/889129/nsa-games-paper.pdfProPublica Report http://www.propublica.org/article/world-of-spycraft-intelligence-agencies-spied-in-online-gamesHezbolla Special Force 2 Gameplay youtube.com/watch?v=Bxh3VAb6teAUnder Siege youtube.com/watch?v=mUFkLXRQPu8&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLrNFW82bl59xoatGLBUuk8LCDyzOhNmk9Thamriyell WoW youtube.com/user/PipelineArtDesignsWOW Forum on Spying http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/10859285907@anniegausfacebook.com/anniegaustwitter.com/anniegausvk.com/anniegaus
Should There Be a Universal Basic Income? Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-06 | Switzerland is planning a vote on a "universal basic income", which would guarantee all adults $2800 a month. That might seem crazy, but debates about basic income are happening everywhere. In the US, low-wage retail and fast food workers are rallying in favor of an increase to the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25. So the question is, how much do we need to live? Viewer Q from Armando twitter.com/lynx305/status/401878877007400960Switzerland's Proposal to Pay People for Being Alive http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/17/magazine/switzerlands-proposal-to-pay-people-for-being-alive.html?pagewanted=2&_r=0Minimum Wage Laws in the US http://www.dol.gov/whd/minwage/america.htm#WashingtonObama Proposes Higher Minimum Wage- Full Video Of Speech youtube.com/watch?v=iyZF27jbMlcInflation Calculator: http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.plFair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 http://www.raisetheminimumwage.com/pages/fair-minimum-wage-act-of-2013 @anniegaushttp://www.facebook.com/anniegaushttp://www.google.com/+anniegaushttp://www.vk.com/anniegausThanks for watching!Get a Netflix trial and support the show by using the URL netflix.com/wtbd
Are You Ready for Drones in 2015? Whats the Big Deal? 2013-12-04 | Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says his company is testing Amazon Air Prime, a 30-minute delivery service via drone. A company rep told me they are "ready to enter commercial operations" of drones whenever the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is. The FAA is working to establish rules by 2015, but is the public ready for a sky full of drones? Amazon Prime Air: youtube.com/watch?v=98BIu9dpwHUHere's a good rundown of drone laws in the US: http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/everything-that-has-to-happen-before-amazons-drones-can-actually-deliverDomino's Pizza Delivery youtube.com/watch?v=on4DRTUvst0They are already hundreds of active drone permits in the US, mostly for public institutions:eff.org/deeplinks/2013/02/faa-releases-new-list-drone-authorizations-your-local-law-enforcement-agency-mapFAA's recently published released for integrating civilian drones into the airspace by 2015:http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/media/UAS_Roadmap_2013.pdf@anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.vom/anniegausGet a Netflix trial for yourself, friends or family at THIS url, and support this show too! http://netflix.com/wtbd
Black Friday is Bullshit Whats the Big Deal? 2013-11-28 | The holiday shopping season is officially upon us - and this year, it starts on Thanksgiving Day, now referred to as "Gray Thursday". Retailers like Walmart, Target, Macy's, JCPenney and others will be opening their doors on Turkey Day to squeeze a few more hours of revenue into the shopping season. But you shouldn't go, because it's going to be horrible, for a number of reasons. Black Friday (1940 trailer) youtube.com/watch?v=w4UjGfWkuJMhttp://www.blackfridaydeathcount.comProtests: http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Organizing-Bargaining/Coming-Soon-to-a-Walmart-Near-You-Black-Friday-Protests-for-Living-WagesWal Mart Corporate youtube.com/walmartcorporate@anniegaushttp://www.facebook.com/anniegaushttp://www.vk.com/anniegaushttp://www.google.com+anniegaus
Comet ISON Draws Near, But Will it Survive? Whats the Big Deal? 2013-11-27 | Comets happen all the time, but ISON is special: At 4.5 billion years old, it's still "dynamically new" - meaning it's never passed the sun before. On Thanksgiving day, the comet will come into its closest approach to the sun, which could mean a spectaular holiday lightshow visible to the naked eye. NASA is hosting a Google Hangout on Thursday tracking its progress. Check it out here if you're interested:plus.google.com/events/c8t7i5dbr1k50oq89giloiqe8rcMore images and video here:http://www.nasa.gov/isonAnd hey, at least it's not this guy again - youtube.com/watch?v=AqSZhwu1RwoThanks for watching, get in touch with me here:twitter.com/anniegausfacebook.com/anniegausgoogle.com/+anniegausvk.com/anniegausAnd support the show and get a FREE Netflix trial here:http://www.netflix.com/wtbd
Xbox One Launch: On the Front Lines Whats the Big Deal? 2013-11-23 | We're back on the mean streets of downtown San Francisco, trolling the midnight launch of the XBox One, Microsoft's answer to last week's PS4 release. Annie reports from the front lines of the console wars, and it turns out that XBox One is about more than just Call of Duty: Ghosts. Full @Rev3Games livestream:youtube.com/watch?v=fqsS12jcM34PS4 Launch: No Sleep TIll Killzoneyoutube.com/watch?v=FH46uPB9tGM&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLuiBx681uVknXGFoAAl_VRv6gPdfE9zqlhttp://twitter.com/anniegaushttp://facebook.com/anniegaushttp://google.com/+anniegaushttp://vk.com/anniegaus
