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This week Walt published a column on what he learned at Code Media, in relation to television industry. This week on Ctrl-Walt-Delete, Walt and Nilay go along the same road, looking at a few older columns Walt wrote about the topic. Tech is the ultimate factor in how we watch TV today, and decades-old traditions from networks and cable companies may be obstructing convenience for the consumer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Verge · Tech & Science · English
Enjoy the archives of this retired series featuring legendary technology columnist Walt Mossberg and The Verge’s editor-in-chief Nilay Patel. The series finale aired on June 13, 2017, shortly before Walt’s well-deserved retirement. For more on what’s happening now (and next) in technology and gadget
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E67 · 30 Mar 2017 · 1 hr 13 min
Walt and Nilay explore the Galaxy
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E66 · 23 Mar 2017 · 1 hr
Walt and Nilay compare toasters to smartphones
This week, Walt’s column features the concept of the “information appliance,” something that has changed meaning over the years, since the introduction of the Apple II. Now that the smartphone has become everyone’s main computer, what is next in the progression? Walt and Nilay discuss this on a great retro-tech episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E65 · 9 Mar 2017 · 1 hr 5 min
Walt and Nilay take on the Gang
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E64 · 2 Mar 2017 · 1 hr 1 min
Walt and Nilay reinvent the PC
In his column yesterday, Walt deliberates the needs of the PC consumer in 2017. In a world where your primary computer is your phone, the personal computer needs to be redefined. This week Walt and Nilay discuss how they use their tablets, laptops, and phones, and how there’s something missing linking those gadgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E62 · 16 Feb 2017 · 1 hr 3 min
Walt and Nilay take control of your TV
On our newest episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete, we cover a few topics. Walt was at Code Media this week, so Walt and Nilay go over a few talking points from the conference, including the announcement of the Caavo streaming box — something Nilay is pretty excited about. Walt’s column from Wednesday focused on the addition of Android apps on Chrome OS, which is featured in the newest Chromebook: the Samsung Chromebook Plus. The two review the software in beta and discuss user experience thus far. Also, a special guest briefly stops by the studio to give us their quick take on it as well. Learn more…
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E61 · 9 Feb 2017 · 58 min
Walt and Nilay flip the board
Walt's exclusive review of the new Flipboard sparks this week's episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete. Walt and Nilay dive into the news aggregation app and how the new version has changed the user experience and philosophy of reading news, especially in a world of fake news and “alternative facts.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E60 · 2 Feb 2017 · 48 min
Walt and Nilay talk immigration and tech
In Walt’s column this week, he explains how immigration has influenced and built the tech industry we see today, in response to President Trump’s executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. On the following episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete, Walt and Nilay expound further on the tech world’s dependance on immigration. In the second half of the show, Walt responds to Nilay’s wife Becky’s review of a Samsung curved screen TV, which has been called “the best tech review ever.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E59 · 26 Jan 2017 · 53 min
Walt and Nilay wonder what the Fox says
This week, Walt’s column focuses on Mozilla Firefox, which is now refocusing on its desktop platform. On our beloved podcast Ctrl-Walt-Delete, Walt and Nilay go deep into the history of Mozilla’s browser, what tabs they currently have open, and the future projects that are still loading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E58 · 19 Jan 2017 · 1 hr 1 min
Walt and Nilay bite the hand that feeds them
This week, Walt’s column highlights the problem with online ads, which may be degrading the online experience for users. Walt and Nilay discuss how there isn’t yet a balance of what makes users, publishers, and advertisers happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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