Trends With Benefits

When it comes to the future of space travel and exploration, who do you trust more? National programs like NASA, or private companies like Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX? With significant launches recently and in the near future, the private industry is rapidly taking over the lead in pushing the boundaries of human ingenuity in space. What does it mean for the future and where could we be heading? We'll discuss this and more on today's episode.

Mobile technology is finally advancing out of the standard form we've become used to. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is one example of further innovation and possibly a redesign of how we communicate and interact with our devices. Will 5G, Augmented Reality, or even a slap-bracelet phone be on the horizon soon? Today we'll take a look at where we're at now and examine where we think mobile technology could end up in the near and distant future

On today's podcast: Very few things in the world of tech have garnered such polarizing opinions, as the rise of E-Scooters. For some people in cities they are a great alternative mode of transportation, but for others, they are the scourge of modern society. We'll discuss the pros, the cons, and the surprising developments of where the trend seems to be heading.

On today's podcast we take a look at recent data privacy issues concering Facebook, Google, Apple, and more. These giant companies have control of so much of our data, but who's in charge of them? What should we do be doing to protect ourselves, and what can we even do about it? We'll have an honest discussion about our thoughts, what we know, and what we don't know.

On today's podcast we'll take a look at the world of streaming television and how all the changes will effect you. Are we at an overload of services? Do the price increases mean you'll unsubscribe? What services could you not live without? We'll debate all of these and decide whether the Golden Age of streaming television is dying, or just getting started.

On today's podcast we're joined by comedians Jeremiah Coughlan and Tyler Boeh! We'll take a look at the use of 'future technology' that is is about to be deployed soon. From automobiles, to grocery store assistants, to a japanese hotel that fired it's robot staff, robotics will play a huge role in 2019. Also a brain scan technique to check on students, and an autonomous hotel vehicle, could change how we live in the near future.

On today's podcast we'll give you an overview of CES 2019. In particular we'll be talking about televisions and smart homes. Will you need to buy an 8K TV after this? What about a rollable OLED? Will Alexa now be available in everything you own? We'll take a look at these and take your questions live on the show.

On this very special episode of Trends With Benefits, we are live from the Portland Podcast Festival! Recorded on November 10th, 2018, we had a lot of fun at the event. Talk ranges from Elon Musk (of course) to delivery drones, to shots of tequila. Thanks for listening in 2018 and we're excited to be back in 2019 with all new episodes! 

On today's podcast we'll talk about the tech of the future. From autonomous deliveries, and robot companions, to gene-editing and sentient plants. We'll discuss what we've seen over the last year and what could come to fruition in the next. What kind of future tech are you most excited about?

The Best Tech of 2018 roundup is now out and we talk to our Editors about what it takes to complete that task. We'll highlight some of our favorites, discuss Amazon Alexa vs. Google Home, and then look forward. What tech would you like to see in 2019? We'll make our guesses and maybe a few of what we'd actually like.

The single Best TV of 2018, solving the issue of too many streaming services, Waymo One autonomous car service, Apple Watch ECG update, Japanese robot waiters.

On today's episode:

Waymo is expected to launch the first ever commercial, autonomous driving service in the next couple of months. Would you ride in it? We'll also discuss a report about the future possible uses of autonomous vehicles. The Facebook Portal is officially out and we go hands-on with one in studio. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner, plus we showcase the Mobilimb.

Samsung’s foldable phone is officially a reality. We’ll go through the proposed specs, but the real question is how much would you be willing to pay for one? The Facebook Portal is now shipping. If it didn’t say Facebook, would you want one? Tesla’s Summon feature will allow you to turn your car into a remote control, Comcast may launch a new set top box, and the Dutch want to create a cow island.

Apple's new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iPad Pro come out with mixed reviews. Apple Music looks to partner and/or buy I Heart Media. A foldable phone from Royole beats both Samsung and Huawei to market. Starship Technologies will soon be sending packages via robot delivery vehicles. Today's podcast cast includes: Marie Pardo-Garber, Caleb Denison, Adrien Warner, and Greg Nibler.

The 4th Apple Event of the year is next week and we believe that new Macs are on the way. Luke bring in the newest Lenovo Yoga, which has two screens and no keyboard. Red Dead Redemption 2 comes out tomorrow, but is it the greatest open world game of all time? Google Lens helps you investigate the world via search, and an AI portrait sells for over $400k!

Apple announces future announcements and we’ll speculate as to what they will be. We’ll have a live Google Home Hub vs Amazon Echo Show comparison, including a whispering Alexa. Facebook makes another creepy device. Also, a flying car will go on sale, and a robotic dog will live with Kim for 7 days.

On today’s episode: We have the new Google Pixel 3 on-hand for a review and questions. Samsung releases a phone with 4 cameras. Smart Home Hubs abound, with Google Home’s update, the Echo Plus and Echo Dot, and even the Facebook Portal.

Today we’ll have a live, hands on review of the iPhone XS Max and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Which is better? You decide! The Google Pixel 3 is set to be announced next week at Google’s October event, we’ll preview that and everything to expect from it. Also, Fitbit data was used as evidence in a murder case, and a company called ChameleonMask wants to be your telepresence solution. Today’s podcast cast includes: Juan Garcia, Caleb Denison, and Greg Nibler.