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In the final episode of the Waves of Tech, we are recapping the technology industry from 2009 to 2021. We recorded the first episode on May 20, 2009 and are formally ending the podcast on August 31, 2021. Thanks to each and every one of our family members, friends, guests, and listeners for supporting us over the last 12 years and 3 months. It has been an absolute honor to share these memories with everyone. And for one final time, thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to keep on techin’
2009 – Windows 7 is released, Google Chrome is released, and Steve Jobs back at Apple after cancer battle
2010 – The iPad released, Verizon launches LTE network, Google Street View debuted
2011 – Steve Jobs died, IBM’s Watson beats human champs on Jeopardy!, Social media used as a protesting tool
2012 – Yahoo hires Marissa Mayer, Patent war between Samsung & Apple, Rise of crowdfunding
2013 – Microsoft buys Nokia, NSA spying saga, Electronics allowed for use on planes
2014 – Comcast buys TWC, Heartbleed flaw threatened to cripple the Internet, Net Neutrality goes mainstream
2015 – Apple Watch released, Windows 10 launches, Ashley Madison hack
2016 – Removal of the headphone jacks, VR is everywhere but little application, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosions
2017 – Russian election interference, Bitcoin hits mainstream, Streaming wars & acquisitions galore
2018 – 5G readies for primetime, E-scooter mayhem, Alex Jones kicked off platforms
2019 – Internet of Things explosion, Drone delivery testing, Questions around facial recognition
2020 – COVID-19 pandemic, Return to space with NASA and SpaceX, Rise of misinformation2021 – Worldwide electric vehicle push, Mobile workforce is born, Global chip shortage
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Remote Home Control
We discuss more drone issues arising in the news, a new Google Maps feature, household tech furnishings, travels to meet other podcasters, and recent spots on fellow podcasters’ shows. We are proud to be a tech variety show, sharing technology news from so many angles and news sources. Enjoy the podcast and continue to ride…the waves of tech.
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Steve Jobs and New Apple Releases
With great sadness, we share our thoughts on the passing of a tech icon and visionary – Steve Jobs. Passing at the young age of 56, Jobs was able to create a one-of-a-kind business that prospered because he found niches in the market that were extremely profitable.
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Personal Devices At Work
We have a big lineup for the show and we begin our podcast with a few items and brief discussion related to Apple’s Campus 2 future, Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 release, and Apple announcements speculations. For the main topic of the show, we find that most employees really want to use their personal devices at work. So, we throw some ideas around as to some of the consequences and positives associated with that venture.