The Friday Chillout

The Friday Chillout

Author: TechAltar Language: English Episodes: 19
Every week, Marton from TechAltar and Tristan, the researcher behind The Friday Checkout, sit down to unpack the tech news that actually matters. The Friday Chillout is that casual but insightful conversation you wish you had with friends who really know their stuff. Instead of frantic headlines and hot takes, this podcast offers a space to step back, analyze, and understand the broader implications of what's happening in the industry. You'll hear them break down complex stories, connect seemingly unrelated dots, and often debate the finer points with a mix of expertise and genuine curiosity. It’s a discussion that feels less like a lecture and more like you're listening in on a great dialogue between two people who live and breathe this world. The tone is relaxed, the insights are substantive, and the goal is to leave you better informed, not just buzzed. For those who prefer their tech analysis without interruption, the show is available ad-free through its subscription partner. Tune in for a thoughtful end-of-week perspective that cuts through the noise.
Episodes
Special: Maja & Marton discuss smart home tech, electric cars & more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:06
Special episode: My girlfriend Maja and I discuss Microsoft rolling out copilot to Microsoft 365 (Office), Belkin pulling out of Matter with WeMo, BYD selling cars to Sixt and more. Unlock video + early access and suppor…
Spotify's radical redesign + iPhone dominance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:29
Get early access, optional video and support the show with a Nebula subscription at https://nebula.tv/chillout This week Spotify announced a complete redesign of their app, turning it from a simple music and podcast list…
Signal to leave UK, MWC highlights, Repairable budget phones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:21
Support the show by getting a Nebula subscription and get early access + video at https://go.nebula.tv/chillout This week Signal announced it would "1000%" quit the UK if proposed rules affecting encryption get passed by…
MWC expectations + Apple blood glucose monitoring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
Support the show by getting a Nebula subscription and get early access + video at https://go.nebula.tv/chillout This week MWC (Mobile world congress) hype is starting to build so we discuss what phones we expect to see f…
The Pixel 7 is secretly made by Samsung [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:13
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is more Samsung than even a Galaxy, as 51% of its BoM cost goes to Samsung! Besides, Google with time became a slumbering giant Get the Podcast on Fridays, right as they come out on Nebula: https:/…
The Economics & Ethics of search AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:44
OPPO brings its Find N2 Flip to global markets, Bing makes ethical decisions for when its chat bot should help you with answers and when it shouldn't, and AI search economics get tricky. Get the Podcast on Fridays, right…
Q4 Tech Earnings - The Roundup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:06
Let's look at earnings at Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Qualcomm and more! Get the Podcast on Fridays, right as they come out on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/chilloutpod
Intel is hurting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:06
Episode 1 - Intel had a terrible quarter, Samsung announcements keep our hands tied, person of the year 2022 and 2023 and more. Insta360 Link (Affiliate link, I earn a commission if you buy one): https://www.insta360.com…
Welcome to The Friday Chillout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:15
Tech news, discussed with friends. This is the public version of the podcast, which comes out over the weekend. Nebula subscribers get both video and audio versions of the podcast on Fridays at the same time as The Frida…