Summary:
Content blockers are all the rage with IOS9. One of them, in particular, was making news for the wrong reasons, causing Apple to make an unprecedented move. We’ll tell you all about it, plus the new Amazon Fire tablet six-pack. It must be getting close to the Holiday shopping season, because these prices are Crazy, Crazy, Crazy!

 

Hosts: Tom Kresic, John Kresic, Mike Kresic

Running Time: 34:37

 

 
Listener Feedback
In response to our story last week about the new Porsche Mission E electric car, Violet says that the cost will be $50K higher than the Tesla and lack the ability to fast charge it for some time to come. But she’s really holding out for Ludicrous speed. Great SpaceBalls reference!

 
Nerd News Flash

Pope’s visit will delay iPhone 6s delivery for people in New York and Philadelphia on Friday.
One day after IOS9 launch, content blockers top the app store. And one developer had a change of heart. In an unprecedented move, Apple announced it will proactively issue refunds to everyone that purchased the app.
If you want a dirt cheap tablet, Amazon is selling a new Fire tablet in a six pack for $250. Or you can get one for $50. Just set your expectations appropriately.
In case you’re looking for some holiday gifts a little early, it looks like this new Call of Duty PS4 will be out in November.
And now it's time for something completely different...how to build a bridge between the two peaks of Kilimanjaro with robot drones
A solar system scale model in the desert?  

 

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