54: The opposite of Groot

[Rene Ritchie]

Vector is a news and analysis show focusing on the biggest stories, hottest trends, and most important issues in technology and popular culture. On this week's show, we talk about Ferguson, Missouri, and the difference in coverage between traditional media and social networks and live streams, the lack of diversity in tech, the tension between expansion and maintenance of corporate culture, and the concerns over native advertising. With Guy English, Georgia Dow, Rene Ritchie, and special guest Serenity Caldwell.

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Thing 1: Ferguson

• The Night Social Media Exploded Over Ferguson
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Ferguson, MO and Police Militarization (HBO)

Thing 2: Diversity

• Diversity of Various Tech Companies By the Numbers
• Apple Diversity

Thing 3: Retention

• Apple should open an office in Seattle

Thing 4: Native advertising

• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Native Advertising
• Bezos-owned Washington Post now inserting gross Amazon affiliate links into news articles

Thing 5: Groot

• Funko POP Marvel: Guardians of The Galaxy - Groot Vinyl Bobble-Head Figure
• Film Crit Hulk Smash: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY AND THE ART OF CONSTRUCTING JOKES

Panel

• Serenity Caldwell of Macworld
• Georgia Dow of ZEN & TECH
• Guy English of Kickingbear
• Rene Ritchie of Mobile Nations

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