Out of Commission

Colonizing Mars is the stuff of Fiction. From movies to TV shows everybody has a plan for Mars. But to actually colonize another planet you need to make it a place where humans can actually survive. While domed cities might seem like a solution for some its just a stop gap to their goal. Terraforming the Red Planet. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Eric Carson.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has mandatory stay-at-home orders changed they way we behave online? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Chris Ashely, Len Peralta, Joe  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intel unveils new mobile CPU parts in response to AMD's Ryzen 9 4000 enthusiast mobile processor announcement last month. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As telecommuters and families flock to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs why has Skype not seen a similar boost in use or recognition? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Scott Johnson, and Roger Chang.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Intercept reveals Zoom doesn't use end-to-end encryption, neuro-scientists discover a way to turn brain activity into text and Fitbit announces a new activity tracker. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As health authorities race to contact trace infected patients with people in the public many are turning to smartphones as way to speed-up the process. But are there privacy issues related to this method and how can they be mitigated? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With so many people turning to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs, as they work from home, what are the security risks of the platform and what can be done to mitigate them? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse and Len Peralta  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new Pew study suggests people who receive COVID-19 news primarily through social media have greater misconceptions around the disease. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We share our experiences and our personal tech setups for streaming video from out homes. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Bryce Castillo, Justin Robert Young, Shannon Morse, Allison Sheridan, Scott Johnson, Joe, Amos  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A round-up of all the COVID-19 related tech stories of the day including MIT's plan to release plans for a low cost respirator and WHO partnering with tech companies. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We share our tips on keeping ourselves busy when we're sheltering-at-home and not working. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As new travel restrictions come into effect to slow the spread of COVID-19 how are influencers changing the way they produce and present content for their audience? Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Joe, Roger Chang  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With more and more people telecommuting to work the strain on ISP networks could be immense. What are some companies to relieve that pressure? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How will America's manufacturing industry respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and will it be enough? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The US government is in talks with tech companies regarding the use of location data to track and slow the spread and affects of COVID-19. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.