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Dev Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

52 Episodes 2014 - 2015

Episode 1

Apple Announces New iPhone 6 and IOS8

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Apple has revealed the iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch at The Apple Live Event. Here's the rundown on Apple's latest devices.

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Episode 2

Former Microsoft CEO Resigns and Phil Fish Has Had It... Again!

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

News about Microsoft's former CEO, Steve Ballmer, and Polytron's founder Phil Fish.

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Episode 3

Amazon Wins with a Twitch

Wed, Sep 17, 2014

Twitch's failed courtship by Google and eventual sale to Amazon.

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Episode 4

Getting Fit with Google

Wed, Sep 17, 2014

An overview of FitBit, Withings Pulse, Misfit Shine, and other popular mobile fitness gadgets on the market.

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Episode 5

Epic Games Makes an Unreal Deal

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Epic's subscription-free student edition of their industry standard 3D game engine, the Unreal engine.

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Episode 6

Amazon's Fire Phone Won't Kindle

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Fire Phone's features, the public's tepid response, and Amazon's long term goal for a bright mobile future.

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Episode 7

Nintendo's Amiibo and Their "New" Plan

Mon, Sep 22, 2014

Eric explores Nintendo's upcoming answer to Skylanders and Disney Infinity-- dubbed the Nintendo Amiibos--and looks into their updated and improved "New" 3DS.

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Episode 8

Google's Wrist Watch - Android Wear Powers Upcoming Smart Watches

Mon, Sep 22, 2014

Apple's recently announced apple watch and Android Smart Watches from Motorola, Sony and ASUS that use Google's new Android Wear API.

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Episode 9

It's Clippy Versus the Creepers with Microsoft's Purchase of Mojang

Wed, Sep 24, 2014

MindSoft or MicroCraft? In this episode of Dev, Eric explains the $2.5 billion purchase of indie darling Mojang, creators of the hugely popular world-building game Minecraft, by Xbox and Windows developer Microsoft.

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Episode 10

Swift, Apple's New IOS and OS X Programming Language, Goes Gold

Wed, Sep 24, 2014

Apple's new programming language is golden delicious. In this episode of Dev, Rob goes over Swift, the new programming language developed by Apple that just went Gold. Rob looks at the exciting features of the language and explains why you want to get on board the Swift train.

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Episode 11

Live and Let Die with Paul McCartney in Destiny

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

In this episode of Dev, Eric talks about Sir Paul McCartney's contributions to the soundtrack of Bungie's planet-hopping new online shooter, Destiny.

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Episode 12

Motorola Aims for Smartphone Supremacy with Flagship Moto X

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Motorola targets the superheroes of Android phones with their new Moto X. In this episode of Dev, Rob examines the Motorola Moto X, Motorola's new flagship Android smartphone, and looks at how it stacks up against the stiff competition from other manufacturers.

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Episode 13

Apple Customers Bent Out of Shape Over iPhone Problems

Fri, Sep 26, 2014

Pervasive pocket problems plague popular portable. In this episode of Dev, Rob looks into reports of the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending in users' pockets during normal activities.

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Episode 14

Mobile Operating System Roundup: IOS 8 and Android L

Mon, Sep 29, 2014

Apple or Lemon Meringue? In this episode of Dev, Rob looks at the recently released iOS 8 and the soon to be released Android L as he explores some of the new features available in the two major mobile operating systems.

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Episode 15

FeedHenry Under RedHat Umbrella

Mon, Sep 29, 2014

RedHat is hungry for Henry. In this episode of Dev, Rob talks about open-source giant RedHat's addition of mobile application development platform FeedHenry to their portfolio of services.

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Episode 16

Microsoft Reveals Next Windows Version, Windows 10

Fri, Oct 3, 2014

Why is there no Windows 9? Because 10 8 9! In today's Dev, Rob reports on the recent Microsoft press event, where they revealed Windows 10, and goes on to discuss some of the features users can expect when the new OS is released.

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Episode 17

Adobe Focuses on Mobile with Aviary Purchase

Wed, Oct 8, 2014

Adobe is hoping that their recent business acquisition is picture-perfect. In this episode of Dev, Rob talks about Adobe's acquisition of photo editing software maker Aviary and explains what Aviary will add to Adobe's already impressive software suite.

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Episode 18

BlackBerry Releases New Phone, the Passport

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

BlackBerry hopes to turn a corner with their new square phone, the Passport. In this Dev, Rob goes over the new device from BlackBerry, the Passport, and explains why its unique form factor might make it hip to be square.

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Episode 19

Microsoft Hopes to Spark Creativity on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Windows 8

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Microsoft wants you to get your creative juices flowing. In this episode of Dev, Rob talks about Microsoft's recently released Project Spark, a game/creative tool set that allows players to create their own worlds and stories.

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Episode 20

Google Adds Postal Address Requirement to Some App Developers

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Google adds a new requirement for certain app developers that has some up in arms. On today's episode of Dev, Rob discusses Google's recent requirement that paid apps or apps with in-app purchases have a postal address from the app developer prominently displayed.

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Episode 21

Apple's October 16th Media Event Reveals Retina iMac, iPad Air 2, and More

Mon, Oct 20, 2014

Apple's new tech isn't falling far from its product tree. In this Dev episode, Rob talks about Apple's October 16th media event and discusses their new Retina iMac, the iPad Air 2, and some of the new features of OS X Yosemite.

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Episode 22

Google Wants to Start a Conversation Between You and Your Android

Tue, Oct 21, 2014

In the future you won't just have conversations on your phone, you'll have conversations with your phone. In this episode of Dev, Rob takes Google's improved Google Now voice features for a test drive and compares them to the features offered by Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana.

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Episode 23

Apple Watch Developers: The Clock Is Ticking

Fri, Oct 24, 2014

Apple intends to release its Apple Watch in early 2015 and is giving developers time to prepare. In this episode of Dev, Rob discusses the release of WatchKit, the SDK for Apple's upcoming Apple Watch.

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Episode 24

InteraXon's Muse Brain Sensing Headband Review

Mon, Oct 27, 2014

In this episode of Dev, Rob tests InteraXon's Muse brain-sensing headband. He talks about his time using the Muse, explains the interesting applications people have created for it, and demonstrates how easy the Muse is to use.

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Episode 25

Ex-EA Head John Ricitiello Appointed CEO of Unity

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Democratizing game development the EA way? In this episode of Dev, Rob dissects the recent appointment of ex-EA head John Riccitiello as CEO of Unity, one of the most popular platforms for exciting, independent games.

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Episode 26

Koding.Com Launches First Global Virtual Hackathon

Fri, Oct 31, 2014

Developers who hack together, stay together. In this episode of Dev, Alison Downs talks about the upcoming Koding.com global hackathon, a first of its kind event that aims to unite developers from around the globe.

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Episode 27

Shakeup in the Mobile Payment World as Retailers Drop Apple Pay

Mon, Nov 3, 2014

Apple versus Google versus... Walmart? In today's Dev, Rob examines the recent controversy surrounding mobile payment solutions and compares Apple's Apple Pay with CurrentC, the mobile payment option backed by a consortium of top retailers.

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Episode 28

Office 365 APIs Released for Android and IOS Developers

Thu, Nov 6, 2014

Microsoft makes Office 365 more open. In this episode of Dev, Rob explores Microsoft's recent decision to open the traditionally closed Office platform to Android and iOS developers.

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Episode 29

Microsoft Stops Shipping Retail Editions of Windows 7 and 8

Fri, Nov 7, 2014

If you still need a retail copy of Windows 7 then you had better get it now. In this episode of Dev, Alison talks about Microsoft's recent end of sales for Windows 7 and Windows 8, and talks about how that effects Windows developers.

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Episode 30

CurrentC Hack Exposes User's Email Addresses

Mon, Nov 10, 2014

If you use CurrentC, you might want to change your email password. In this Dev episode, Rob looks into the recent CurrentC hack and talks about how the retail organization MCX is trying to keep Apple Pay at bay.

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Episode 31

Mozilla Releases Firefox Developer Edition for Web App Developers

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Are you looking to develop web apps? In this episode of Dev Alison examines Mozilla's recently released Firefox Developer Edition, a complete web app IDE built into the popular Firefox browser, and explores what it offers to web developers.

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Episode 32

Tilting Point Offers Support Services for Independent Game Developers

Fri, Nov 14, 2014

Indie developers have a new option for business services. In this Dev episode, Rob talks about Tilting Point, the company founded by former EA and Zynga executives that offers support services for independent game developers.

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Episode 33

Kano Teaches Kids how to Code with Raspberry Pi and Kano OS

Mon, Nov 17, 2014

The Raspberry Pi powered Kano provides kids with a fun way to learn to program. In this episode of Dev, Rob talks about the Kano OS and Kano, an easy-to-build mini computer based on the popular Raspberry Pi, that aims to make programming fun and approachable for kids of all ages.

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Episode 34

Ouya

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

Are you an independent game developer looking to get your project into peoples' living rooms? In this episode of Dev, Alison talks about Ouya, an Android-powered microconsole that's designed to be open and easy to work with.

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Episode 35

The World Wide Whisper - WhatsApp Introduces End-to-End Encryption for 500 Million Users

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

Can you keep a secret? Today on Dev, Rob talks about the new encryption being integrated into WhatsApp, the popular Facebook-owned messaging service, and explains how it keeps your messages private.

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Episode 36

Samsung Is Living on the Edge

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

The new Galaxy Note Edge is out. In this episode of Dev, Rob looks at Samsung's newest smartphone and talks about its unique new design.

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Episode 37

Valve Adds Steam Broadcast Game Streaming

Thu, Dec 4, 2014

Valve is adding streaming to their Steam service with Steam Broadcast. Do they go together like chocolate and peanut butter, or will it be more like oil and water? In this Dev, Rob looks at how Valve implements the new Steam Broadcast, and explores this new entry into the growing world of game streaming.

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Episode 38

Five Gifts for Programmers This Holiday Season

Fri, Dec 5, 2014

Are you looking for that perfect gift for the developer in your life? In this episode of Dev, Alison looks at five must-have gifts that any programmer would love to see under the tree this holiday season.

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Episode 39

Meteor Javascript Framework Moves from Beta to 1.0

Mon, Dec 8, 2014

If you're a web developer, you might want to take the time to look at the Meteor framework. In this Dev episode, Rob looks at Meteor, the JavaScript framework that just recently moved out from beta to its official 1.0 release version.

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Episode 40

Google Releases Android Studio 1.0, Ends Support of ADT for Eclipse

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Attention Android developers! Google has declared that Android Studio is the way forward. On today's episode of Dev, Alison examines the recent announcement that Google will officially release Android Studio 1.0 and end support of the ADT plugin for Eclipse.

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Episode 41

Video Game Awards - The Tech Behind the Games

Wed, Dec 17, 2014

Who are the real winners from the Video Game Awards? On this episode of Dev, Alison looks at some of the technology behind the smaller games that were nominated for Video Game Awards - engines that anyone can use to make their own games.

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Episode 42

Android Wear Update Brings Watchface API, Improves Usability

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Android smartwatch owners and Android Wear developers got an early Christmas present. In this episode of Dev, Alison talks about the new Android Wear API, and reveals some of its new usability features and improvements.

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Episode 43

Godot 2D and 3D Game Engine Released

Tue, Dec 23, 2014

Good news for all you game developers waiting for a new engine, Godot has arrived. In today's Dev, Alison discusses the 1.0 release of Godot, a powerful, open-source 2D and 3D game engine developed by Okam Studios.

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Episode 44

CES 2015: The Internet of Things and More Apps on TV

Wed, Jan 14, 2015

You can find everything under the sun at CES, and since CES is held in Las Vegas there's a lot of sun. Alison sorted through all the tech on offer and identified a few trends that might interest you. She'll talk about those trends, today on Dev.

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Episode 45

CES 2015: Alison's Five Favorite Gadgets

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

Every year CES showcases thousands of interesting gadgets. On this episode of Dev, Alison will talk about five cool pieces of tech from this year's show, including the Mother and Motion cookies and the Petcube.

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Episode 46

Google Ends Glass Explorer Program, But Glass Lives On

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Did Google just throw their Glass project down a hole? In today's episode of Dev, Alison looks into the end of the Google Glass Explorer program, and talks about what that means for future of the wearable device, and Google Glass app developers.

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Episode 47

Updates to Google Maps Add Features and Improve Usability

Mon, Jan 26, 2015

Google has updated their popular Google Maps application for iOS users. On this Dev episode, Alison talks about some of the new features of Google Maps on iOS and explores why they might be useful.

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Episode 48

Microsoft's HoloLens: A Product or A Platform?

Tue, Feb 3, 2015

Microsoft's big Windows 10 event included an even bigger reveal - the HoloLens. On this episode of Dev, Alison discusses Microsoft's plans for the HoloLens, their embrace of innovation, and what the recent success of the Surface Pro could mean for Microsoft's holographic moon shot.

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Episode 49

The Raspberry Pi Foundation Has Just Released the Raspberry Pi 2

Fri, Feb 13, 2015

It may be small, but they managed to jam a lot into the new Raspberry Pi. In this episode of Dev, Alison talks about the Raspberry Pi 2, the newest credit-card sized computer from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and looks at how it's improved on its famously hackable predecessor.

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Episode 50

Goodbye, Google Glass... Hello, Sony SmartEyeGlass!

Mon, Feb 23, 2015

Google may have put the kibosh to the Google Glass Explorer program, but Sony was waiting in the wings. Today on Dev, Alison catches you up on the new Sony SmartEyeGlass: what is it, how does it differ from Google Glass, and what does it mean for developers?

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Episode 51

YouTube Gets a Kid-Friendly Makeover

Fri, Feb 27, 2015

If you're a parent or guardian, you already know that YouTube can be a great source of entertainment for kids. Well, a new kid-friendly makeover has just made YouTube even better, and you're going to love the results! On this episode of Dev, Alison details the pros and cons of the brand new app, YouTube Kids.

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Episode 52

First Annual Twitch Convention Announced

Mon, Mar 2, 2015

Pack your bags and start researching flights into San Francisco--Twitch has just announced their first ever convention! Today on Dev, Alison will tell you more about this upcoming "celebration of all things Twitch."

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