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This week's all-new ÌÇÐÄVlog podcast features Shane Cole and Neil Hughes as we talk about Apple's anticipated Sept. 9 media event. Shane talks about Alphabet and Samsung, while Neil reviews a DJI drone. Shane, Neil and Victor also discuss Sony robot dogs, and the damage caused by counterfeit products.

ÌÇÐÄVlog staff members , , and discuss the top stories:

• Apple's rumored Sept. 9 event, expected to showcase "iPhone 6s," Apple TV, and potentially iPads
• Conventional watch sales slide after launch of Apple Watch
• Google spawns a parent company, Alphabet
• Samsung announces Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+, and Samsung Pay
• Samsung announces a Gear S2 watch, as we're recording the show
• DJI's new Phantom 3 Professional drone
• Ad-blockers, iOS9, and what it means for CPM-funded content

The show is available on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps by searching for "ÌÇÐÄVlog." .

You can also listen to it embedded via SoundCloud below:

Show note links:

• Apple expected to unveil 'iPhone 6s,' new Apple TV on Sept. 9
• Rumor: Apple to launch three new iPhones concurrently: '6s,' '6s Plus' and '6c'
• New video gives clearer look at display assembly purportedly for Apple's 'iPhone 6s'
• New video shows alleged 'iPhone 6s' shell with reinforced sides, lighter weight
• Leaked 'iPad mini 4' renderings again reveal thinner 6.1mm design, iPad Air 2 influence
• Conventional watch sales slide after Apple Watch launch, NPD says
• Google spawns new parent company, Alphabet, splits off side businesses into unique entities
• Samsung takes on Apple's iPhone 6 Plus with 5.7" Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+
• Apple Pay competitor Samsung Pay launching in the US on Sept. 28
• Review: DJI Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected drone with 4K ultra-HD camera
• iOS 9 poised to be 'game changer' as ad blocking already costs publishers $22B yearly

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