Geek Squawk Ep 333

Matt Armitage, Kulturpop

09-Feb-18 10:00

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On today's show the geeks talk about internet pioneer John Perry Barlow, France's ban on smartphone use in cars, and the new Falcon Heavy rocket. Also, King Of The Crowd for this week goes to the digiFilm Camera by YASHICA.

0:12 - John Perry Barlow, 'Visionary' Internet Pioneer, Dies Aged 70

1:05 - France Bans Smartphone Use In Cars Even When You Pull Over

8:55 - King Of The Crowd

13:38 - So Long, Starman! Skywatchers Spot Falcon Heavy Leaving Earth's Orbit

Produced by: Jeff Sandhu

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Tags: Geek Squawk, Elon Musk, Falcon Heavy rocket, John Perry Barlow, death, internet pioneer, France, ban, smartphone, king of the crowd, digiFilm Camera, YASHICA

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