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Tech news from a uniquely Catholic perspective
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Can a wallet, a bug-themed game, or a hard drive make a great gift? Absolutely. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott & Fr. Andrew Kinstetter share tech-savvy holiday gift picks—from storage & Switch games to AirTag gear. Plus: new AI detection & Apple’s digital ID.
The post Christmas Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Games, Travelers, and Techies appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Are Catholic prayer apps helping or hindering our spiritual lives? Dom, Fr. Joseph, and Tom compare the best apps for daily prayer, novenas, and more—plus, are AI algorithms ruining house hunting and music discovery?
The post 12 Top Catholic Prayer Apps: Which One Is Best for You? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Your car knows too much—and it’s selling that info. Dom Bettinelli and Leo Devick expose the disturbing privacy failures in modern vehicles, challenge digital ethics, and discuss tech accountability.
The post Is Your Car Spying on You? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
A therapy breach worse than fiction. Smart homes that spy on you. A ransomware attack that crippled hospitals. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack chilling tech horror stories—and how to defend yourself.
The post Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Email isn’t safe—and we’re still doing it wrong. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott expose major email pitfalls and practical solutions: from aliases to phishing threats, tools to backups. Can better habits save us from inbox overload?
The post Email Hygiene Isn’t Over — Round 2 of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Tools appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Tired of muddy audio and tinny Bluetooth speakers? This episode unpacks how to actually enjoy your digital music—whether you’re using lossless formats, wired headphones, or portable gear. Dom Bettinelli and Tom Grelinger get into real-world setups, sound quality tips, and gear that makes a difference. Want better sound without going full audiophile? Start here.
The post Get the Most from Your Digital Music appeared first on StarQuest Media.
How much are you paying just to watch one show? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack rising streaming costs, the push toward ads, bundling’s cable-like return, and why younger viewers are ditching it all for YouTube.
The post Streaming Overload: Ads, Price Hikes & the Return of Bundles appeared first on StarQuest Media.
An AI “actress” is courting Hollywood talent agencies—but is this art or just mimicry? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack SAG-AFTRA’s response, the threat to human creativity, and why performance needs soul.
The post AI Actors: Where’s the Human Soul? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Inbox clutter, spam traps, and email hygiene—Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott unpack smarter habits for digital sanity. Plus, the Pope rejects an AI “avatar Pope.” Should faith ever be left to algorithms?
The post Control Your InBox with Email Hygiene appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Is buying used tech safe—or a scam waiting to happen? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurho & Fr. Joseph Sund weigh in on selling, trading, and recycling devices, plus Vatican drone art, AI Bible films, and AI “Jesus” chatbots.
The post Buying & Selling Used Tech Safely appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Apple’s latest event sparks debate—are incremental updates enough? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier tackle the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch health tools, AirPods with live translation, and the ultra-thin iPhone Air.
The post Walking on Air: Apple’s New Thin iPhone appeared first on StarQuest Media.
How safe is school tech? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle cyberbullying, cell phone bans, privacy leaks, and whether opting out of edtech is possible—or harmful. Can handwritten notes beat screens?
The post School Tech Safety: Cell Phone Bans, Cyberbullying & Privacy appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Password managers in 2025: Which ones are worth your trust? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott weigh pros and cons of top tools, debate AI replacing jobs, and unpack new laws reshaping social media.
The post Best Password Managers in 2025 appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Google’s search dominance and AI summaries are burying independent voices and pushing clickbait over real expertise. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier ask: Is the open web dying, and what can we do to save it?
The post Is Google Killing the Open Web? appeared first on StarQuest Media.
From apps that outpace airline updates to gadgets that save your sanity, Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund review the tech that worked—and failed—on a 12-day Italy trip, plus debates on AI recreating the dead and killing virtual job interviews.
The post Travel Tech Tested: Surprising Wins and Fails appeared first on StarQuest Media.
What’s the best way to make coffee? From Italian moka pots to $600 espresso machines, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo & Victor Lams debate coffee tech. Does better gear mean better brew—or just more noise?
The post Sacred Grounds: The Tech Behind Better Coffee (and Better Mornings) appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Windows 10’s end is near—should you upgrade, switch OS, or buy new? Meanwhile, Apple’s OS 26 beta stirs debate over design, features, and privacy. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter break it all down.
The post Windows 10 Deadline & Apple OS 26 First Look appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Can we finally say goodbye to passwords? Dom Bettinelli and Jack Baruzzini unpack how passkeys promise a safer, simpler future—and why resistance still exists. Plus, AI job interviews, NASA on Netflix, and a Navy guy uploads the Catechism
The post The End of Passwords? Why Passkeys Are the Future of Online Security appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Can your travel tech survive summer? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Andrew Hermiz reveal flight-tracking superpowers, essential power hacks, and the ultimate app toolkit for journeys near and far.
The post The Ultimate Travel Tech Guide: Apps, Power, and Security for Stress-Free Trips appeared first on StarQuest Media.
Curious about radios beyond Wi‑Fi? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund & Victor Lams demystify shortwave, ham, GMRS and CB—from Cold War code stations to kids’ bike-ride comms. Could this “analog internet” withstand the next blackout?
The post Beyond Wi-Fi: Why Shortwave, Ham & CB Radios Still Matter appeared first on StarQuest Media.
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I have only been subscribed for a couple of weeks, and already this show has been immensely useful to me.
My favorite technology is the digital camera. I take thousands of pictures. The quality has improved greatly along with the software to process pictures. I also loved my Mac classic.
Great first show. Looking forward to what's coming.