Tech Reformation

It's finally here - our first show in the new format! Join us as we talk about the Amazon Echo Show, Vimeo and gospel transformation, net neutrality and personal app collections. Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for Reformed theology enthusiasts! Topics Ben: Amazon Echo Show - [ Amazon.com | YouTube ] Craig: Vimeo and Gospel Transformation - TownHall.com Episode 044: There's a line somewhere Derek: The FCC has been flooded by fake comments over net neutrality - Recode Episode 008: Keyboard Warriors Tank: How many apps do you have/use? Episode 070: Quitting the Internet Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics Tweet at us on Twitter @techreformation! Review us on iTunes or recommend us on Overcast, or even better, share this episode with a friend! Music used by special permission of Matthew Parker. Check him out on SoundCloud and iTunes!

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This week Ben switches podcast apps (again), Vimeo goes 360 & we discuss some of Uber's recent problems. Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for Reformed theology enthusiasts! Follow Up Ben switches back to Overcast? Crimetown (retraction) Amazon gives up fight for Alexa's First Amendment rights after defendant hands over data - The Verge Tech Reformation Episode 73 Ming-Chi Kuo denies Wall Street Journal report of USB-C iPhones - MacRumors Tech Reformation Episode 75 Tech You Should Know Vimeo rolls out support for 360 degree video - TechCrunch Wordpress.com now supports collaborative editing through Google Docs - The Verge Flickr lets you search for images based on visual similarity - The Verge Elon Musk promises Australia a battery farm in less than 100 days or it’s free - The Verge Did we miss something? Tweet us @techreformation! Main Topic: Sexism at Uber The Susan Fowler incident Former Uber software engineer alleges sexism from female manager Why women in tech aren’t surprised by the U

Special guest Tanner Barfield from the Reformed Pubcast joins us this week to talk about Nokia pronunciations, USB-C iPhone rumors, and how he uses technology to get things done. Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for Reformed theology enthusiasts! Check out the Reformed Pubcast! Tech You Should Know Mobile World Congress, and the Nokia 3310 nostalgia - TechCrunch (1, 2) USB-C on the iPhone? - The Wall Street Journal Pocket is bought by Mozilla - Recode Xbox launches $10 per month game subscription - Ars Technica YouTube unveils YouTube TV - TechCrunch Ctrl-Walt-Delete (The Verge): What is stopping the TV revolution? Did we miss something? Tweet us @techreformation! Main Topic: Tech Productivity with Tanner Barfield 2016 MacBook | iPhone 6s | iPad Mini Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen Getting Things Done Drafts for iOS [ Website | App Store ] Evernote [ Website | iOS | Android ] NirvanaHQ [ Website | iOS | Android ] Fantastical [ Website | iOS ] Mac Power Users Podcast Recommendations Tanner - Lucidchart

February weather be cray, Twitter puts people in time out, and we talk about Facebook’s vision for a global community. Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for reformed theology enthusiasts! Tech You Should Know Twitter starts putting abusers in “time out” - TechCrunch Snapchat Spectacles are now available online - The Verge Apple’s new spaceship campus gets a name, lifts off in April - Ars Technica UPS toys with drone delivery - Recode Did we miss something? Tweet us at @techreformation! Theology From the Headlines: Building Global Community Coram Deo by Kyle Howard Steve Taylor - Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Number's Up Recommendations Tank: Rend Collective Derek: Gotham Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics Email us: ask@techreformation.com Review us on iTunes and recommend us on Overcast! Music used by special permission of Matthew Parker. Check him out on SoundCloud and iTunes!

Derek is frustrated about motivational speakers, the 'big 3' go unlimited all at once, and should the government have access to our smart assistants? Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for reformed theology enthusiasts! Tech You Should Know Snapchat pushes original shows with A&E and the BBC - TechCrunch Verizon offers unlimited data, everyone else follows - Ars Technica Reddit overhauls its front page - The Verge Facebook wants to split ad revenue with Facebook Live partners - Recode Did we miss something? Tweet us at @techreformation! Theology From the Headlines: Should the government have access to smart assistants? Law & Gospel by CFW Walther “Boldly I Approach” by Rend Collective Recommendations Tank - Overcooked Derek - New socks Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics Email us: ask@techreformation.com Review us on iTunes and recommend us on Overcast, or even better - share Tech Reformation with a f

In the experience that is Episode 72 we talk through the news, play 'Urban Myths' & discuss our inbuilt desire for adventure. Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for reformed theology enthusiasts! Follow Up The letter S and the “zee” sound Tech You Should Know Comcast can no longer lie about having the “fastest internet in America” - The Verge Pinterest introduces Lens, a Shazam for objects in the real world - The Verge Google Brain super-resolution image tech makes “zoom, enhance!” real - Ars Technica Let's Enhance HD - YouTube New EU rules will remove ‘geoblocking’ so spouses can Netflix and chill abroad - 9to5Mac Did we miss something? Tweet us @techreformation! Game: Urban Myths Theology From the Headlines: Adventure is out there! Airbnb is turning itself into an ‘experience’ machine Interview with Cofounder about Airbnb Experiences God wants his children to enjoy creation Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and t

In Episode 71 Derek & Craig talk about the news, recommend AfterShip & discuss the response of tech companies to Trump's recent immigration order. Sponsor: Olive Tree, The Bible Study App - use code “tech” for 20% off! Intro Links The Dividing Line with Dr James White, pre-debate episode Magic Eraser Follow Up Listener Zach from Twitter thinks the App Store reviews thing is pretty great, since he's a developer himself. Listener Kienan in the Slack discovered many, many words that have the sound "z" where an "s" is. Lazer vs. Laser Listener Christina in the Slack said she might consider getting YNAB, seeing that it's free for students for an entire year Tech You Should Know Mozilla shifts focus - TechCrunch Nintendo Switch's online service will cost less than $30 a year - The Verge Dropbox brings its Google Docs competitor out of beta - The Verge Did we miss something? Tweet us @techreformation! Tech You Should Use: AfterShip [ Website | iOS | Google Play ] If there’s tech yo

Ben and Derek quit the internet, argue over Tesla pronunciations, talk about budgeting with YNAB, and Ben is irritatingly good at recalling past episodes by number. Sponsor: Missional Wear - the gift shop for reformed theology enthusiasts! Tech You Should Know Apple will enable developer responses to App Store reviews - TechCrunch Sprint buys 33% of Tidal - TechCrunch 3D TVs are dead - TechCrunch Tesla crash rate drops after install of Autosteer - The Verge Did we miss something? Tweet us at @techreformation! Tech You Should Use: You Need a Budget If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: Ben & Derek’s Excellent Adventure Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics Share this episode with a friend! Music used by special permission of Matthew Parker. Check him out on SoundCloud and iTunes!

This week we discuss more details about the Nintendo Switch, recommend Meetup in TYSU and go 'Round 2' on Kids and Technology. Sponsor: Olive Tree, The Bible Study App - use code “tech” for 20% off! Follow Up Net Neutrality Is Government Censorship Tech You Should Know More details on the Nintendo Switch - The Verge Twitter sells its developer tools - TechCrunch Slack adds threading feature - The Verge Verizon to redirect calls from Note 7 phones - Art Technica Did we miss something? Tweet us @techreformation! Tech You Should Use: Meetup [ Website | iOS | Google Play ] If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: Kids and Technology, Round 2 The Challenges of Raising a Digital Native: TEDx Talk by Devorah Heitner Mayim Bialik: Why I Refuse to Get My Kids Smartphones Recommendations Craig: Matt Papa ‘Church Songs’ EP [ iTunes | Google Play ] Tank: Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung [ Website | Add it to your Olive Tree library | Amazon | Audible ]

In Episode 68 we tip the hat to the iPhone’s 10th birthday, recommend Read Scripture and talk about the error of Process Theology. Sponsor: Olive Tree, The Bible Study App - use code “tech” for 20% off! Tech You Should Know U.S. Appeals Court reverses decision, says Apple can be sued for monopolizing App Store - 9to5Mac Tech Reformation Episode 61 - Walled Gardens Hasbro will let the Internet vote to replace old Monopoly game pieces with emoji - The Verge The iPhone turns 10 years old - The Verge For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation Tech You Should Use: Read Scripture App [ iOS | Android ] If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: God’s sovereignty in the midst of technological change Huffington Post article for critique: How technology changes theology ‘An introduction to Process Theology’ video Tech Reformation Episode 12: Great Squat! - discussion on Artificial Intelligence Recommendations Ben - Read your Bible [ ES

All four hosts are back and begin 2017 discussing the news, Psalm singing, and millennials in the workplace. MissionalWear.com - the place to go for all your Reformed swag! Tech You Should Know Russia confirmed by FBI and CIA to have manipulated the election through cyber attacks - Washington Post FCC Republicans vow to gut Net Neutrality rules - Ars Technica House of Representatives vote to fine live-streaming from floor - The Verge Super Mario Run sets new App Store record - 9to5Mac Did we miss something? Tweet us at @techreformation! Tech You Should Use Book of Psalms for Worship [ iTunes | Google Play ] The Indelible Project: James [ iTunes | NoiseTrade ] If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace More from Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action (TED talk) Tech Reformation Episode 003 on smartphone addiction Recommendations Derek - Super Mario Run [ iTunes | Google Play ] Tank - Underta

In the last episode for 2016 we talk exploding phones, Alphabet’s Waymo & the idea of stepping away from the web, at least for a time. MissionalWear.com - the place to go for all your Reformed swag! Tech You Should Know Verizon won’t push Samsung’s Note7 brick update - TechCrunch Apple removes “time remaining” battery estimate in macOS update - The Verge Accidental Tech Podcast - Episode #200 The Google car is no more: Meet the Waymo - Ars Technica Amazon Prime Video is now available in over 200 countries - The Verge For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation What Throttles My Data: IoT expenses If you have something that throttles YOUR data, email us: ask@techreformation.com Main Topic: Vanishing Act - Leaving the Web with Jeremy Lundmark Theology League post election episode ChurchMag podcast episode - Trimming the Fat and Focusing In Recommendations Jeremy - Stripe Craig - ‘Oh for Joy’ Christmas album by David Crowder*Band [ iTunes | Google Play ] and ‘Lowborn King’ Christmas EP by T

After some follow up we go into the news, reco MailChimp as Tech You Should Use & talk about streamlined shopping with Amazon Go. Sponsor: Olive Tree, The Bible Study App - use code “tech” for 20% off! Follow Up More listener feedback on tech disconnectedness Tech You Should Know Amazon just launched a cashier-free convenience store - The Verge Gunman Went to DC Pizzeria to 'Investigate' Online Conspiracy Theory - Gizmodo ** Reply All Episode 83 - Voyage into Pizzagate FCC says AT&T and Verizon ‘harm consumers’ with free data schemes - The Verge Pebble confirms Fitbit sale - Ars Technica For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation Tech You Should Use: MailChimp Email Marketing Platform The Tankersley Odyssey If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: Amazon Go Tech Reformation 002: Workplace Automation Amazon Go video What is Amazon Go and how does it work? Recommendations Tank - The Unsubscribe button Craig - Golden Ga

This week, we celebrate Netflix’s offline mode, lament Google’s iOS design choices, and talk through listener feedback on tech disconnectedness. MissionalWear.com - the place to go for all your Reformed swag! Tech You Should Know Drama ensues following CEO’s edit on Reddit - TechCrunch GoPro’s woes lead to bad news for employees - Ars Technica Netflix offline mode! - The Verge What Throttles My Data: Google on iOS Theology From the Headlines: Tech Disconnectedness, Part 2 The Joy of Missing Out, Art of Manliness podcast While We’re Young movie - IMDb | iTunes Sherry Turkle TED talk: Connected, but alone? Recommendations Craig - Mosaic Photo Books [ Website | iTunes ] Ben - Happy birthday, Tim Challies! [ Website | Episode 46 ] Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics Review us on iTunes or recommend us on Overcast! Music used by special permission of Matthew Parker. Check him out on SoundCloud and iTunes!

Join us for a short episode (Happy Thanksgiving!) as we run through some news and open up the conversation about whether tech makes us connected or disconnected. Sponsor: Olive Tree, The Bible Study App - use code “tech” for 20% off! Tech You Should Know Facebook announces plans to fix fake news - Recode Apple kills off wireless router division - Bloomberg Instagram adds live video and snipes more Snapchat features - The Verge For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation Theology From the Headlines: Tech Disconnectedness Culture Matters Podcast, Episode 38 Recommendations Craig - Happy Rant Podcast Derek - Joseph’s Machines: Fool Proof Roast Turkey [Crimetown] podcast - iTunes & Gimlet’s Fall Season Tank - Steam’s Autumn Sale Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics We are a part of the Theology Mix Network: Website | iTunes Review us on iTunes or recommend us on Overcast! Music used by special permission

This week we talk disappearing vending machines, UI woes with Apple’s Music App, and the not so surprising news that not all news is true on the internet. Sponsor: MissionalWear.com - the gift shop for all Reformed theology nerds! Follow Up Zac Burnham’s question about the why the Surface dial is physical instead of digital. Tech You Should Know Snapchat Spectacles are on sale - The Verge Visual Studio is coming to the Mac - The Verge CRISPR used on a human subject for the first time - TechCrunch Twitter keyword muting enabled in notifications - The Verge Coca-Cola creates a selfie bottle - TechCrunch For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation What Throttles My Data: Apple Music App Gripes Theology From the Headlines: Fake News This Analysis Shows How Fake Election News Stories Outperformed Real News On Facebook Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics We are a part of the Theology Mix Network: Website | iT

Some great follow up that's been waiting for WEEKS to be talked about, Tank talks about IFTTT, and Ben brings walled gardens to the discussion table. Sponsor: Olive Tree, The Bible Study App - use code “tech” for 20% off! Tech You Should Know GoPro is recalling the Karma after 16 days - TechCrunch Gmail on iOS becomes identical to Android version - TechCrunch Apple cuts prices on USB-C dongles - The Verge Vimeo is launching a subscription service - TechCrunch For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation Tech You Should Use: IFTTT If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: Walled Gardens iMessage is the glue that keeps me on iPhone Recommendations Craig: Post Tenebras Lux by Paul Cox Derek: Hug a Republican and kiss a democrat - Stephen Colbert making sense of the election Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics We are a part of the Theology Mix N

This week we discuss the news, wireless video transmission, embarrassing tech & taking Christianity out in public. Sponsor: MissionalWear.com - the gift shop for all reformed theology nerds! Tech You Should Know Instagram makes it easier to buy products seen in your feed - Recode Mobile Internet use passes desktop use - TechCrunch Microsoft Launches a Slack competitor, ‘Teams’ - Ars Technica Vine creators launch new video streaming app called ‘Hype’ - 9 to 5 Mac For more #TYSK, follow us on Twitter: @techreformation Tech You Should Use: Belkin Screencast Product Video - YouTube If there’s tech you think we should cover, email us: ask@techreformation.com Theology From the Headlines: When New Tech Is Too Embarrassing to Use Ways to Contact Us Connect with us in Slack: slack.techreformation.com Visit our website to search for past shows and topics We are a part of the Theology Mix Network: Website | iTunes Review us on iTunes or recommend us on Overcast! Music used by special permission of Matthew Park