Ep 06: Xerocon, iPhone X and cryptocurrencies (oh my)...

The Rod and Gary Show

With the energy and excitement of Xerocon London still in the air, Rod and Gary are back with a new episode of the Rod and Gary Show. And with such a massive turnout this year in the UK and Melbourne, the two start with a stroll down memory lane – with stories about the first Xerocon, including a peek into what inspired the name. Although much has changed from the first Xerocon, the idea of not making it about Xero has stayed the same. And clearly that still holds true today with a focus on the bigger ecosystem, impressive list of speakers and the excitement around Xero HQ. Xero HQ – the open practice platform for accountants – brings the idea of openness, collaboration and connectivity to the forefront. This ultimately drives innovation and creates a push for a universal adoption of technology by small business. Rod and Gary then switch gears to chat iPhone X and how they feel the new version compares. Is Apple’s focus on privacy a limitation or advantage for the tech company? The two have strong opinions that you won’t want to miss. And when Rod admits he’s getting “Android curious,” you know there’s a shift in power. Ear buds that can translate language in real-time is just the tip of the data driven iceberg for Google. “They have much more opportunity to do magical things with software,” says Rod. The two finish with a discussion on the current state of Bitcoin and Blockchain. Why doesn’t Rod think of Bitcoin as a sustainable currency? And what kind of problems does Gary think we haven’t invented yet for Blockchain to solve? Tune into the episode to find out!