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Welcome to Tech Brewed, your go-to podcast for the latest in technology products, training, and tips. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a business professional, our show offers valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of technology.

What We Cover

Home and Business Technology Products
We delve into the latest gadgets and tools that can enhance your home and business environments. From smart home devices to enterprise-level solutions, we keep you updated on the best products for your needs.

Technology Training and Tips
Our episodes are packed with practical advice and training tips to help you maximize your tech investments. Whether you want to improve your cybersecurity or optimize your workflow, we've got you covered.

Creative Technology Software and AI
In today's digital age, creative technology software and artificial intelligence are game-changers. We explore how these innovations transform various industries and offer insights into their practical applications.

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AI and Its Impact
Discover how AI is changing the workplace and driving innovation. Our discussions range from improving audio quality with AI to extending life through advanced technologies.

Practical AI
Our goal is to make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for everyone. We break down complex topics into easy-to-understand segments, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

Join us on Tech Brewed for a deep dive into the tech world, where we blend expert knowledge with practical advice to help you navigate the digital landscape. Subscribe now and stay informed on the latest trends and innovations!


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Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, host Greg Doig introduces us to the latest upgrade from Napkin AI—a tool designed to turn your raw text into professional, visually compelling mind maps in seconds. Greg shares how Napkin AI's new features help eliminate the tedious process of manually creating visuals from meeting notes, project plans, and research documents. With intelligent layout adjustments and smart customization options, Napkin AI lets you focus on your ideas...
Send us a text Greg Doig is the knowledgeable voice behind Tech Brewed, where he delivers insightful tech tips with a focus on privacy and security. Always keen to explore new developments in technology, Greg recently shared his take on Proton’s Lumo AI—a privacy-first assistant from the makers of encrypted email. He emphasizes the hidden risks behind mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT, raising awareness about how every question, upload, and sensitive conversation might be stored or used to tra...
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Tech Brewed! Host Greg Doig is serving up a quick and practical tip to speed up your sluggish Windows PC—no expensive hardware upgrades required. If your computer is crawling along at startup, it might be because it’s bogged down by a parade of unnecessary apps trying to launch all at once. Greg walks you through a simple method to reclaim your boot time using the Task Manager, showing you how to disable the digital freeloaders that are weighi...
Send us a text On this episode of Tech Brewed, host Greg Doig dives into the drama surrounding Windows 10's upcoming end-of-life deadline. With Microsoft set to end support in October 2025, nearly half of all PC users are still hanging on to Windows 10, prompting businesses to pay extra for extended security updates rather than upgrading. Greg breaks down the sluggish PC upgrade cycle, the rising popularity of AI-powered computers, and how major players like Dell and HP are navigating this te...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, host Greg Doig takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the world of artificial intelligence and the hidden biases that can shape not only our technology but also our conversations and culture. Greg shares an eye-opening experience with Claude AI, revealing how even supposedly objective systems can unconsciously default to certain viewpoints—like using "BCE/CE" instead of the traditional "BC/AD" when referencing historical dates...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed, where we cut through the noise to bring you the most practical tech tips, news, and guides you need. In today’s episode, host Greg Doig dives into the world of AI productivity by sharing five game-changing AI prompting hacks that have completely transformed his workflow. Inspired by a talk from Stanford’s Jeremy Utley, Greg explores how treating AI more like a helpful intern, rather than an all-knowing guru, can unlock a whole new level of collabora...
Send us a text Welcome to Tech Brewed! In this urgent update, your host Greg Doig brings you the latest security alert from Apple. A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability—CVE2025-43300—has put iPhones, iPads, and Macs at risk, prompting Apple to release emergency patches. Greg explains what this flaw means, which devices are affected, and why it’s crucial to update your Apple devices immediately to stay protected. He walks you through how to install these updates and emphasizes the importan...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In today's episode, host Greg Doig dives into the hidden world of mobile carrier privacy. Your phone provider isn’t just connecting your calls—they’re collecting mountains of personal information, from your name and address to your location history and even your browsing habits. Greg breaks down exactly what your carrier knows about you, why that matters, and explains how these details are often shared with advertisers and third parties. But don’t w...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, we’re diving into a tricky new phishing scam targeting Facebook users. Our own Greg Doig breaks down how scammers are using innocent-looking “mailto” links to lure people into handing over personal information. We’ll teach you how to spot these sneaky tactics, why replying to suspicious emails can put you in a scammer’s crosshairs, and which tools can help keep your accounts safe. Whether you’re a casual Facebook user or a tech pro,...
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Tech Brewed, where your host Greg Doig cuts through the digital noise to deliver tech tips and tools that make a real difference in your life. In today’s show, we’re unveiling five powerful websites that can instantly boost your productivity, creativity, and problem-solving skills—whether you want to look like a math genius, access timeless web content, score a free Ivy League education, level up your designs, or finally tame your digital clutter. ...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, host Greg Doig dives into the latest high-stakes drama shaking up the tech world. First up, we're breaking down IBM's eye-opening 2025 data breach report, which reveals that AI is quickly becoming a hacker's favorite target—and most companies are dangerously unprepared. With alarming stats showing weak AI security, shadow AI tools running wild, and costly cleanup bills, Greg unpacks why a lack of governance could put all our data at...
Send us a text Welcome to Tech Brewed! In this episode, host Greg Doig takes you deep into the cutting edge of AI infrastructure, focusing on Seagate’s bold move to bring NVMe technology to traditional hard drives. As AI workloads balloon to petabyte—and even exabyte—scales, companies are facing a storage crisis: SSDs are fast but prohibitively expensive, while traditional hard drives and cloud storage come with their own frustrating trade-offs. Greg breaks down how Seagate’s NVMe hard drives...
Send us a text Welcome to "Tech Brewed," where your daily dose of piping hot tech news is served fresh and fast. In this debut episode of "Take Two," host Greg Doig dives into two of the most buzzworthy stories shaping the future of technology. First up, it's a high-stakes showdown between Microsoft and OpenAI as the two powerhouses renegotiate their partnership in the race towards artificial general intelligence—the so-called holy grail where AI can match human abilities. Then, Greg shifts g...
Send us a text Greg Doig remembers a time when computers were the domain of experts, and operating systems were little more than bare-bones tools for managing hardware. In those early days, users had to memorize intimidating command-line instructions just to complete basic tasks—a far cry from the intuitive experiences of today. As technology advanced, Greg watched with fascination as these complex interfaces gave way to revolutionary graphical user interfaces, opening up computers to everyon...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed, your go-to source for the latest buzz in AI, hardware, and everything tech. In today’s episode, host Greg Doig dives into five stories shaping the future—some inspiring, others a bit troubling. From controversies with Elon Musk-backed AI chatbots and hard questions about ethics and moderation, to major productivity boosts in the UK’s public sector thanks to Microsoft Copilot, there’s a lot brewing in the tech world. Greg also explores the next wave ...
Send us a text Welcome back to Tech Brewed, the podcast where we dive deep into the latest tech trends and innovations shaping our world. In this episode, host Greg Doig unravels all the highlights from Microsoft Build 2025—a powerhouse event packed with groundbreaking announcements, hands-on experiences, and a clear message: AI is no longer the future, it's the now. From major upgrades to Azure AI Foundry and the introduction of intelligent coding agents in GitHub Copilot, to new data tools ...
Adobe Project Indigo

Adobe Project Indigo

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Send us a text Here are 7 key themes discussed in the episode about Adobe's Project Indigo: 1. Computational photography for sharper, cleaner images 2. Photo and night modes for flexibility 3. Manual controls for precision adjustments 4. Super Resolution tech for crisp zoom 5. Seamless Adobe Lightroom integration 6. AI features: denoising and reflection removal 7. App performance: compatibility and potential bugs Support the show Subscribe to the wee...
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into the latest AI news shaking up the industry—from Google’s bold move to open source its Gemini CLI for developers, to Apple’s rumored interest in acquiring Perplexity AI in a bid to supercharge Siri and challenge Google’s dominance. We’ll explore how Anthropic’s Claude is stepping up its game with new app-building features and where OpenAI is facing fresh scrutiny amid competition, partnerships, and questions around AI safety. Plus, we’ll loo...
Send us a text In this episode of Tech Brewed, host Greg Doig dives into the ever-popular question: Are Chromebooks actually secure? Greg explains why Chromebooks are considered some of the most secure devices available, highlighting features like Chrome OS's multi-layered Defense in Depth, automatic and seamless background updates, a tamper-proof read-only operating system, and full disk encryption for sensitive data protection. He also discusses the recovery process, the Titan C security ch...
Send us a text Welcome to Tech Brewed! In today’s episode, host Greg Doig takes us on a guided tour through the world of website builders in 2025. Whether you’re a small business owner, creative professional, or just looking to launch your own corner of the internet, Greg breaks down the latest trends, innovations, and top-rated platforms in website creation—all without needing to code. You’ll hear insights from ZDNet’s comprehensive testing of major site builders like Wix, Squarespace, Shopi...
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