On this episode of Don't Panic, we recap the tech of the Super Bowl including those soft drink sponsored drones and stranger commercials for things.  Then we ask the question: what skills would we bring to a post-apocalyptic society? (Answer: not much)  Then, actual tech news including Vizio TVs that watch you and why that Snapchat stock may not be worth as much as you think.

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Shaun Jennings

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

Colby Rabideau

How I Built This

Dan Miller

TVs That Watch You!

On this episode, we begin by discussing our disappointment in Mondays and the uselessness of business cards.  Then we debate how much we'd spend on that paper-thin LG TV, if piracy is really dead and why you should keep your monitor far away from your router. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nStreaming live Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

Do By Friday

Feedly

Staad Attache Briefcase

Six Strikes, You're Out!

On this Don't Panic we cover a range of topics including Colby's sense of fashion, the dangers of Touch Bar, why those batteries exploded and how Qualcomm makes all that money.  Then we go on our favorite rant of all time: the magic of Japanese fancy toilets and the future of smart toilet technology.  Remember, Colby's not a robot, sometimes he uses a different amount of toilet paper...   \n \nAnd now we've set a record for number of times saying "toliet" in an episode description.  \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

New York Times Crossword

Circuit Board Coasters (Etsy)

Stardew Valley

Oh, That's Why They Exploded!

On this episode we introduce our brand new listener call-in phone line!  Any time, day or night, but especially live, you can call us as 508-644-TECH (8324).  Then we discuss where to find the "cool" coffee shops (hint: it's not Panera), playoff football, Monopoly tokens and what we'd do for $500.  Oh, and the news surrounding Nintendo's new Switch console. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nStreaming LIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

Monikers

Zojirushi SM-KHE48AG Stainless Steel Mug, 16-Ounce, Smoky Blue

Cotton Bureau

Nintendo's Switch Hitter

On this episode, we have our annual coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show, talking the hottest tech from the show floor including irresponsibly thin TVs, cars that talk back, and smart home products that have no business being smart. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central \nat http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Closed-Back Headphones - Wired

Apple Airpods

Crimetown

Alexa: The Ultimate Backseat Driver

Yes, it's time for our annual year end wrap up!  We cover the biggest stories of the year (Apple versus the FBI, the consequences of the Internet, and the death of the wearable) and make our bold predictions for 2017 (Activist tech, average VR and too much content).  Join us as we send out 2016 in style with this episode of Don't Panic!

Is It 2017 Yet?

On this episode, we begin by discussing how Black Friday is really like The Purge and why the Touch Bar may not be right for you.  Then we get into the tech news including Amazon's new convenience store that may be too convenient, why Pebble never caught on and what puts the "Now" in DirecTV Now. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nLIVE Monday nights at 10pm Eastern/9pm Central at http://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

Roomle

USA Pan Bakeware

Bear Writer

But How Do They Know??

On our 150th episode, we begin by discussing the casual Colby, our plant-based podcast competitors and the hidden dangers of Renaissance Fairs.  The we cover this week's tech news including Snapchat's IPO bonanza, Elon's big satellite plans, Apple's revenue schemes and so much more! \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

Zeit - Now

Heavyweights (Netflix)

Trunk Club

Celebrating Our Sesquicentennial!

On this episode, we focus on a single story: Facebook's relationship with the real (and not so real) news.  Do they have a responsibility to tell users the difference between real news and fake news?  Who decides what is real and what is fake?  How can these sites make a filter that actually works?  Join us as we make some progress on this difficult problem. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

ACLU

Whisper

The Washington Post

Panic! At the News Feed

On this episode we begin by discussing the end of the Presidential election and why some of us must watch all the coverage...and why some can't watch any of it.  The we discuss the week's tech news including the products for sale in Instagram, the battle between Slack and Microsoft and why Vine should stick around. \n \nhttp://dontpanic.io \nhttp://facebook.com/dontpanicshow

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