Find out what Smith Charts are, learn about resistance with Om's Law, Bob explains line level output, and DX'ing from Antartica with Dr. Robert Schmieder.

Hosts: Bob Heil, George Thomas, Valerie Hotzfeld, Don Wilbanks, and Amanda Alden

Guest: Bob Schmieder

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A deep dive into the future of Google as mapped out by Ron Amadeo, Remix OS 2.0, Google I/O 2016, new VR boss, home automation stalls, and more...

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis

Guest: Ron Amadeo

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Jason Howell reviews apps that access the mobile version of Facebook, including Fast Pro (client for Facebook), Folio for Facebook, Tinfoil for Facebook, Puffin for Facebook, and Metal for Facebook and Twitter.

Host: Jason Howell

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Microsoft open sources the Edge browser. SoundCloud signs licensing agreement with Universal Music Group. How soon will we get the self driving car? GoPro stock falls as company cuts jobs and hopes for a future in drones and VR. And when the Nest thermostat fails, it makes us wonder about whether all our smart gadgets are worth it.

Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell

Co-Host: Iain Thomson

Guest: Kevin Roose

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Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Mary Jo Foley talk about their Microsoft predictions for 2016, what does Internet Explorer's end of support really mean to you, a Microsoft SIM and new data plans might be in the works, and where is the messaging platform?

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott

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This week we'll be discussing a change in venue for the next Google I/O, saying goodbye to the Rola in Motorola, tons of Huawei hardware, and more.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards

Guest: Gina Trapani

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TrendMicro drastically lowers the bar on "you're doing it wrong", Symantec issues banned SHA-1 certs in 2016, Firefox backs off from disallowing newly issued SHA-1 certs in 2016, a sad day has finally arrived for Windows XP Embedded SP3, how LastPass v4.0's new Emergency Access feature can be TNO, and more!

We invite you to read our show notes.

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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Google wants to compete with Facebook on VR. Free Skype video group calls are coming to a mobile device near you, Periscope live streaming comes to your Twitter stream, how digital artists use technology for their craft, and more, and an Uber driver refuses to pick up a puking pregnant woman.

Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell

Guests: Scott Johnson and Mark Bergen

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