First up, we talk to David Furth, Deputy Bureau Chief for the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, about text-to-911 proposals. Then, Matt Zoller Seitz, TV critic for New York Magazine and Vulture.com, talks about Facebook’s plans to take Oculus VR to Hollywood. Finally, we take a look at the increasing role of US lobbyists from the tech industry in Europe — they’ve descended on Brussels to lobby against strict new online privacy legislation members of the European parliament are considering.

First up, Chester Wisniewski, Senior Security Advisor at Sophos, talks about news from the Black Hat and Def Con security conferences in Las Vegas this week. Then, we speak to Carl Howe, Vice president at 451 research, on why Google’s partnership with Barnes and Noble is an attempt to undercut Amazon’s ebook business (by selling real books). Finally, how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? It’s time for Silicon Tally! This week, host Ben Johnson takes on Megan Garber of The Atlantic.

First up, Cyrus Farivar, Senior Business Editor at Ars Technica, talks about what a post-password internet would look like. Then, Kashmir Hill, who writes about technology and privacy for Forbes, joins us to discuss whether or not it’s common for security companies to charge for information about major security breaches. Finally, Aaron Smith, senior researcher at Pew’s Internet Project, on experts’ divided opinions on artificial intelligence, robotics, and the future of work.

Web traffic to Android is higher than iOS for the first time in history, showing that Android users are getting more engaged with their devices. Does this mean developers will ditch iOS in favor of Android? Or is it just a minor embarrassment for Apple? Then, Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, talks about Google’s responsibilities to report instances of child pornography, and the difference between monitoring and scanning when it comes to these images.

First up, Brian Fung, technology reporter for the Washington Post, talks about Comcast expanding its Internet Essentials program by offering debt forgiveness for low-income families with outstanding Comcast bills. Then, what does it take to turn your town into a tech hub? Sometimes, having a wealthy resident can help. Aaron Mendelson reports on how the city of San Leandro is trying to make this transformation.

First up, Chester Wisniewski, senior advisor at the online security firm Sophos, on the Black Hat security conference happening this week in Las Vegas. Then, Adriene Hill joins us from a student data conference looking at the uses of collected student information.

Maryellen Fullerton, professor at Brooklyn Law School, on Edward Snowden’s attempt to continue to live in Russia and any challenges he might face. Plus, Sam Harnett looks at the battle over business travelers from new ridesharing and home sharing services. Finally, how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? This week, Ben plays Silicon Tally with Nilay Patel, Editor-in Chief at The Verge. 

First up, Leoneda Inge reports on Sony’s earnings. Plus, Katie Notopoulos of Buzzfeed talks about her push to unfollow men on Twitter. Also, today’s ambulance is based off a design from the 1970’s and in dire need of a redesign. A fully outfitted ambulance can cost up to $160k. Budgets are tight, whether ambulances are provided by local municipalities or private companies. So updating the fleet could be really costly and slow.  

First, we talk to Nate Elliot, Analyst at  Forrester, about Twitter’s Q2 earnings report. Then, Nancy Marshall-Genzer examines the video game industry’s entry into the Washington lobbying game.  Game companies are weighing in on such issues as online privacy, videogame violence and net neutrality. And when it comes to influencing legislation, they have a secret weapon: millions of committed and politically active gamers.  Finally, Syed Karim, CEO of Outernet, talks about building an internet network from low-cost, miniature satellites.