This week, Elon Musk wants to hack the human brain, Netflix wants to bust a cap in data caps, is Facebook abusing its power as a news source?, ageism in tech, 50 years of Star Trek... and much, much more.
What We're Playing With
Andy: Dolphin Nintendo emulator; Docking Bay 94 (Mos Eisley simulator); iOS 10
Tosin: PAX Titles
Overload (Coming in 2017 to PS4/XB1/PC/MAC/LINUX) Open Sorcery - Available on Android, iPhone, and can be played Online) Echo (Spring 2017 - PC and some consoles tbd) Oxygen not Included: Space colony simulation game 1979 Revolution Black FridayDwayne: Uber starts autonomous vehicles in Pittsburg; iPhone 7, one week later
Headlines
Elon Musk is Looking to Kickstart Transhuman Evolution With “Brain Hacking” Tech Tesla Autopilot 8.0 uses radar to prevent accidents like the fatal Model S crash Amazon’s connected speaker Echo Dot returns, is now only $50 Netflix asks FCC to declare data caps “unreasonable” Netflix Subscriber Satisfaction Rises to 94.5%, Despite Price IncreaseAudible Book of the Week
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State by Glenn Greenwald Sign up at AudibleTrial.com/TheDrillDownMusic Break: Touch of Gray by The Grateful Dead
Hot Topic
Mark Zuckerberg accused of abusing power after Facebook deletes 'napalm girl' post Univision deletes six controversial Gawker Media posts Statement from Gawker Media Editorial Union on Univision's Deletion of News Stories It’s Tough Being Over 40 in Silicon ValleyMusic Break: 'Star Trek' main title by Alexander Courage (arr. Michael Giacchino)
Final Word
Google's Project Wing drones will deliver Chipotle burritos at Virginia Tech Star Trek 50th Anniversary: personal thoughtsThe Drill Down Video of the Week
Mad Max: Fury Road raw stunt footage (without CGI)Subscribe!
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Geeks Of Doom’s The Drill Down is a roundtable-style audio podcast where we discuss the most important issues of the week, in tech and on the web and how they affect us all. Hosts are Geeks of Doom contributor Andrew Sorcini (Mr. BabyMan), marketing research analyst Dwayne De Freitas, and Box product manager Tosin Onafowokan.
