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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin kick off the show with Slick jumping in as well. With Last Week’s Episode #396 focusing on Tesla, Justin follows up on some announcements from the company including Price Adjustments and the Full Self Driving update.  When it comes to Electric Vehicles, Justin points out that most auto manufacturers have an EV choice which has created competition in that marketplace. Andy asks the guys about the possible TikTok ban in the US and while many Content Creators have used it as a platform, is there really a concern that TikTok is a possible security concern? Shawn makes the point that Personal Data is collected by many companies and technologies. DJI has been having its own issues yet there has been little heard on a bill to prevent DJI or other drones manufactured in China from Collecting data in the United States.  Shawn shares though that DJI has just announced a new Drone the DJI Avata 2 which has extended flight time and more gesture controls and out of the blue, 2 new Solar Generators Lithium Iron Phosphate LifePO4 generators. Just announced is The DJI Power 500 and DJI Power 1000. For those doing drone shoots on the go, this could be a benefit. Shawn mentions this can be great for the preppers, Justin mentions that since the Amazon Fallout series has aired, some have noted an increase in prep in case of a catastrophic event.  Slick tried to watch the series but could not get into it.  Shawn lets us know about being prepared and having Water and Food for at least 72 hours.   Listener Laurie is the Caregiver for a 14-year-old that is Autistic. Unfortunately this young man has gone through a few tablets and is looking for recommendations on a durable tablet. Shawn tells us about the Amazon Fire HD Tablet Kids Edition which includes a 2-year warranty. Another choice could be the Panasonic Toughbook’s or Getac F110 and others from the company which are geared at Military and Law Enforcement. AI continues to be a Buzzword as Microsoft continues to invest in AI and many are talking about the Vasa-1 Video AI Generation of Mona Lisa with a Rap done by  Actress Anne Hathaway that was featured on Conan O'Brien Show back in 2011. It can be found online.   Adobe shared a YouTube Video on the company’s flagship Video Editing Platform Premiere Pro with Generative AI powered by Firefly. Shawn shares why he is not 100 percent into AI, calling himself the Anti-AI Guy on the Show. Slick also has not had the greatest response. Justin reminds us that part of the issue is learning who to speak to AI and get the response you are hoping for.  Slick agrees and applies the same thinking for using search engines. Andy shares the new website for testing out AI for those that haven't created an account with OpenAI, it is https://talkai.infoThe Musical Group YachtleyCrew is coming to Tucson May 3 at the Rialto Theater. Andy gets the chance to talk with Lead Singer Philly Ocean about the origins for the band and how the manager, Andy Gould, behind Rob Zombie, Pantera, Guns and Roses and Lional Ritchie found them at a performance in Hollywood. Since the bands start in 2017 the Audience Size and Venues have gotten bigger. Andy asks Philly if any of those Yacht Rock favorite Singer Songwriters or family members have found out about the band. The Full Steam Ahead Tour is about the performance and Experience and as Philly says they have been called the Kiss of Yacht Rock. Andy asks about how technology has helped the band find its Audience and Philly gives a lot of credit to the use of social media. Philly tells us about the 6 Song EP which features an Original Song. Philly Ocean tells us about doing the Show in Tucson and what he loves about T-Town!   Find out more about the band at https://www.yachtleycrew.com Slick and Justin share info on IT Departments phishing their own employees as a way to enhance and educate on the dangers of link clicking and how protecting the company assets can begin with employees. Slick reminds us about hovering over links to verify the source but always second guess them.  As an IT Manager, Justin tells us how he has used a service called Ninjio https://get.ninjio.com/   for training employees and loves the videos for training they have put together. Justin also shares about Physical Social Engineering and a test he will be doing.Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersX @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Justin and Slick reflect on the past week of Tax Filings on the 15th of the Month which gives us a chance to look back on Justin and Misa's purchase of a Tesla Model Y. While Justin shares that some of the Tax Benefits of an Electric Vehicle like the Tesla have begun to fall away. Justin shares some of the info around the car including the Full Self Driving features which when first used, had some less then desirable experiences. Earlier this Month a software update for the Full Self Driving feature has been pushed for a new version. Even with his earlier experience he was able to take a drive from Denver to Broomfield using Full Self Driving and had a great experience with this new update. The guys talk about spotting the Tesla Cyber Truck and with the weight of the Electric Vehicles how this has affected tire longevity. Justin shares a story of a man who was in a medical emergency and his Tesla drove him to the emergency room of the local hospital. Slick asks Justin about regenerative braking and how that works to recharge the vehicle.     Justin shares a question from Scott in Tucson about Adding multiple drives with the same files and is looking for a way to dwindle the duplicate files down. Andy recommends looking at Roxio NXT 9 Pro and as a part of the toolbox, Bulk File Renaming and Duplicate File finder is available as part of the Suite. Also recommended is AlternativeTo.Net for locating open-source software as alternatives. Justin does a google search on SourceForge.Net and find a few solutions including DupeGuru which has some great reviews. It is recommended to trend lightly when google searching for programs due to malware and infected programs, RESEARCH! Darlene sends a question about Small Diskettes and how to read data off them without the reader. Justin recommends a USB 1.44 reader which can be purchased from a Computer Repair Shop, always a good way to support local business or of course Amazon. Forbes put together an Article about Streaming Options for Television which may be a surprise to some. Aside from the Cost of services which continue to increase such as Netflix, Disney +, Paramount Plus, Hulu there are Free Services with Ads such as Crackle, Tubi, Plex and Pluto.TV. In the Article, Pluto which is owned by Viacom - Parent Company of Paramount offers great programing. Slick shares his top services including Xumo, Roku and Pluto.TV. Surprisingly, Pluto has been around for 10 years, and some have never experienced the interface. Andy recommends taking a look with a smart tv or even tablet at the Pluto Interface. Justin is happy about ATSC 3.0 and in some markets, it is available already. In an Article at TheVerge.Com, one addition to this format for Over the Air television is from a company called Roxy working with NBC Universal which could in some way give users the DVR capabilities.   The new Series Fallout has debuted on Amazon Prime and Justin is loving the show along the same story line universe of the Popular Video Game Fallout. The Gritty show though is geared at grownups, Justin admits being so excited about the series not realizing its  intensity having his 7 year old watch it with him, that ended pretty quickly. Andy shares some info on the Insta360 X4 new 8K Camera which can deliver some amazing video and photos but also has options such as Timed Capture and Gesture Controls to capture a photo. Justin likes the 4k Capabilities and tells us why.  Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn, Justin and Matt recap the past weeks Solar Eclipse which Shawn experienced in 100% Totality. Shawn tells us about the foreboding incident with a broken water pipe and then making his way to the Indianapolis 500 Speedway to camp out for the party type atmosphere. The Video and Photos Shawn and his friends captured were amazing. Shawn breaks down the cameras he was shooting with and noted the best images he captured came from some of his cheapest and older cameras including the Nikon Cool Pix P900, Nikon D7000 and Nikon P850 Full Frame. Shawn also shares some of the lenses he used with the cameras including the filter. Shawn's Friend Steve shot with a Canon 70D connected to a telescope! Steve also uses a 800mm Prime with a doubler taking it to 1600mm on a Canon R5. The video captured of the Diamond Ring that Shawn captured is breathtaking. Shawn's friend Dustin launched a Drone and talked about seeing the shadow move over the ground. Andy talks about his cousin Maria in California that captured some impressive shots with her Samsung S24 using the Solar Glasses over the lens. Shawn tells us about the atmosphere at the event and the applause which broke out during the Diamond Ring. Andy wonders about some of the bizarre stories surrounding the eclipse and Shawn tells a story of a woman who reportedly was trying to give her money away for what she thought could be the end of life for us all, when that didn't happen, she wanted her money back? Also, some people were having migraines after, Matt and Shawn tell a related story regarding pressure changes. Either way some great images to share, be sure to check out the images on our Blog at blog.techtalkradio.com   Justin tells us about a Water issue he dealt with, and the guys talk about filing insurance claims and USAA insurance. Andy talks about the New Google Find My Device Network feature which is now available giving users the ability to locate phones, tablets, earphones now even when not connected to the Web or offline. The guys share how they may or may not use this feature.Listener Estella in Tucson wants to know how to keep Air pods in her ears which tend to fall out. Matt tells us about his problem with this due to ear shape which has his Air Pods “Shawshanking for Freedom”. Matt recommends using a smaller tip for the ear while Justin suggests Duct Tape which honestly fixes everything.      Listener Bob has been called upon by his Parents to fix their computer. They have a habit to throw everything to the desktop of the computer and Bob is having an issue explaining it to his folks. This prompts Justin to ask us how many icons we have on our desktop. Matt has nothing on his desktop while Andy and Shawn have about 40-50 and Justin has three. Matt tells us about Hell Driver 2 the Game for grown ups and why it is a lot of fun.  There is a lot of talk with Microsoft developing Windows 12 although the company is quiet about it, the Guys talk about what they would like to see in what Windows 12 could be. Wrapping the Show the guys talk about a Story at MacRumors, some owners of the Apple Vision Pro have reported health issues with use of the Vision Pro, Andy compares this to the Opti Grab fallout featured in the Movie The Jerk. Andy also shares that Artifact has been saved from going away with a purchase by Yahoo.   Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Matt get together to go over the trends in Tech. Matt tells us about waking up a few weeks back to his Wife’s Jeep getting rear ended while parked in front of their residence, all captured on the Ring Dash Cam. While we could expand on the importance of Video Doorbell Technology instead, we discuss the process of buying a vehicle. Is it Safe to buy a vehicle on Facebook Marketplace? Matt tells us about his history with Carfax and working with AAMVA and why Carfax is always a great idea. This also allows the guys to talk about some of the First and Worst Cars they have ever had.  Southern Arizona is getting 68% and Denver where Matt is, seeing 64% Totality for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Shawn will experience 100% and is taking the trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a large get together of those experiencing the Eclipse.  Shawn tells us some points to consider if wanting to take a photo or video of the Eclipse and how to create a Pinhole Box. Matt tells us during the eclipse, the Silence is deafening and the light shadows on the ground are different. A Great website is https://eclipse-explorer.smce.nasa.gov/ to check out how it will effect different zones. Matt mentions the center of X will be in Carbondale. Listener Trisha in Vail sends in a question about the Defragmenter and wonders if it should still be done. Matt gives us a breakdown on where that utility went to and what is was used for. Dale asks about Outdoor Camera's that could Zoom in, Shawn refers to Ubiquity or Unify as a source due to the home security options not really allowing a Zoom feature. Andy shares headphones to test out from Logitech, the Zone 2 Wireless. Bluetooth Capable headphones with a boom arm with 4 discrete microphones for AI Noise Reduction to eliminate background sounds. Andy calls these the most comfortable headphones he has ever worn. This works out great with a question from Stephanie wondering about headphones and wearing a hat. Andy tries this but doesn't understand the assignment. Doh. Air Pods would be an option and a recent story in the Tech blogs are Apple should be releasing a lower cost Air Pod. Google Incognito wasn’t as incognito as users expected and what this means. Matt tells us about a recent story of Glass Door not as anonymous as those posting on the site believed. The guys share a password generator focusing on kids to get them to understand and learn the importance of passwords available at https://www.dinopass.com. Also coding for kids with https://www.codemoji.com This fun website can help the kids understand coding and its importance.  Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin open with the busy schedule for Shawn due to Sports Coverage at the University. Justin, however, now has his Valve Steamdeck and gives us the breakdown of his first impressions of this, going so far to say it will change his gaming experience forever. His first purchase was South Park Snow Day and Justin tells us why he liked it so much. Shawn tells us how iFixIt has stepped up the Right to Fix with a page dedicated to the Steam Deck.  Justin tells us the best way to buy the Steam Deck. Wyze announces a new Indoor/Outdoor Camera, Shawn likes it for some of the new features however understands some of the hesitation from users to buy a new Cam from them due to the security issues they have had documented in the past.World Back Up Day happens Annually March 31st as a reminder to take the pledge to make backups of your Data. The Guys talk about Hardware such as Synology for Computer Systems and iXpand Drives from SanDisk for Mobile Devices. They Also talk about Software they use such as Acronis and a Limited Free choice called EaseUS Todo Backup. The best advice they share however is, to Do it. Make that backup.Since World Back up happens this week, an Archived Interview with Former VP of Data and Storage Technologies Todd Johnson at Kroll On Track which produces software solutions for Data Retrieval and Forensics. Todd shares some stories of Data Recovery and the impact it can make.If your Hard Drive stops powering up, in some cases, the PCP Board of these older Hard Drives can be replaced. In this Archived interview with Kevin Shaw of OnePCBSolution, he talks about bringing a drive back to live with a PCB and Firmware Exchange.Justin tells us about House of Ninja's on Netflix that he's been watching while Shawn has started watching Scrubs in Rerun/Streaming. Andy has had a hard time watching shows however the guys tell him he needs to watch Breaking Bad which Andy couldn't get into. Andy tells about running into Actor Raymond Cruz, Tuco, in a McDonalds in Marana. Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin cover some of the latest in Tech however after Justin takes a trip to Buc-ee's in Colorado, he tells us about the gigantic convenience stop which is a early look to the Buc-ee's coming to Arizona in Goodyear. If you have never been to Buc-cees this is something to check out.  Justin has such a great experience he even buys a hoodie and a shirt to have with the Beav on it to go along with all the Jerky.A Listener Question from Steve in Sahuarita. Steve lost his laptop charger and can't find it; he wants to get a replacement. However, he wonders if getting a Universal Charger could be a suitable replacement or should he try to locate the official manufacturer charger online. Andy talks about the Super Sale Bin Store which deals in returns from Amazon which opened recently in Green Valley. Justin tells us about the return pallets from the Online Retailer and how it could be a treasure trove of products. Andy shares a listener comment regarding a story Justin told us about Stream Deck from ElGato. Listener Rick was extremely happy with how Justin recommended this for an office setting. The guys talk about El Gato as well as Loupedeck and why these can be great for the office as well. Shawn and Justin do a Google Fu and share thoughts on the look of the Loupedeck including the CT. Shawn tells us how the Bitfocus Companion can integrate into the Streamdeck and give ultimate control for Video Production and Streaming.  Andy breaks down a story of troubleshooting which he needed to do recently after a power surge. It's important to take different steps to determine if a product is no longer operable, he shares a story of how that can unfold. While he was ready to purchase a new Television, it was a $12 part that wasn't changed in troubleshooting and after changing that out, it worked. Justin buys himself the Valve Steam-Deck and tells us why. The guys talk about some of the other handheld devices available from Asus, MSI, Nintendo and Playtron. Justin tells us about some numbers from a recent study from Solitaire Bliss posted on the companies Blog,  https://www.solitairebliss.com/blog/bang-for-your-buck-hobbies regarding the hobbies of Games. According to the Study, Tech Based games can offer the most bang for the back. When it comes to games, Valve is making it easier with Steam Family Sharing and has some new features. The guys talk about the first games they played over the years, Justin had his start with Jet Boot Jack and Zork while Shawn started with Legends of Zelda, Andy recalls Interstate76 and Redneck Rampage. Andy asks Shawn the Story of Photobucket and Shawn tells us why they want to delete your photos.Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy and Justin break down one of the biggest secrets they have run into on the show from fellow host Shawn DeWeerd. In the last 8 months of the show on-air and off-air Andy and Justin wondered if they missed it somewhere when in the week prior to the show, Shawn called to let them know that they were expecting again. Both guys had the same reaction of excitement for the growing family of the DeWeerd’s and when they asked when Caitlen was due, the answer floored them. She was being induced the following day! Shawn holds a secret better than some tech companies before product launch! Justin shares a story about how he and Shawn became friends. We also learn some of the points to consider with the baby’s birth on the 29th of February, A Leap Year Baby! How will birthdays be celebrated and when it comes to getting a driver’s license which day can he do it? Some fun discussion about this topic and the name picked. When it comes to celebrating birthdays with kids, Andy shares the Alice and Wonderland themed Unbirthday for the Child not celebrating. Congrats to the family on their new bundle of love with Daniel's arrival!Andy shares a listener question from Mark who is looking for a quality Webcam after his laptop cam has not been giving the best quality. Shawn tackles the subject of cheap quality webcams during the height of the pandemic, however some of the more known brands include Logitech, Anker and Dell. Shawn also tells us about the Razer Kiyo Pro and choices from ElGato, maker of the Streamdeck. Andy has been using the Logitech Brio 4k and has been happy with its results for Camera Quality and software integration, even using it on some broadcast in 13News Remote Segments. Andy wonders about the use of DSLR cameras as "webcams." Shawn tells us about the Huddley IQ System for conferences and similar settings. When it comes to a specific brand which would be recommended? All three agree with Logitech. Shawn and Justin talk about a story on DJI and how some in the US Government are talking about the Countering CCP Act which could see a ban on DJI drones, A Viewpoints.dji.com blog from the company answers some of the questions and statements about the company.   Andy talks with CEO and Co-Founder of SUB2R, Richard Neuman. Sticking with this week’s theme of the secret, Sub2R. Richard tells us about the Hardware Development company, which has been in development for 12 years. The technology they are creating is an incredible leap forward in development for a camera such as the Studio 460 for professional and streaming creators. The company comprised of 4 engineers tackled some of the issues with green screen technology by changing the thinking of how to make it work easier with the AGS Active Green Screen. Find out More at https://www.sub2r.com Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Justin and Slick talk about the latest in Tech but also look back on the Door Dash Commercial which ran during the Super Bowl Game. The guys talk about the big winner in San Antonio Texas and just how many cars the winner got. The guys wonder if there is a Cash Option similar to some TV Game Shows. Justin shares with us about his visit to The Price is Right while on Leave in the Navy while based in San Diego. He was pretty sure he was going to be a contestant and tells us what happened. One of Andy's favorite gameshows is Family Feud and talks about the time Tyler "Ninja" Blevins was on with his family. With the popularity of Ninja, the guys talk about how a Streaming Gamer can connect with viewers and become a big draw. Justin talks about Dr. Disrespect and Ryastream for that same connection. Slick, Andy and Justin have all worked in Radio On-Air and talk about that connection with Listeners and Share a few stories from Radio Days. Andy tells us about a station called WOMP-FM that he had worked on with Westwood One while Slick shares a story about KIKX-FM and a problem they ran into and what was said on the Radio, Slick shares a Listener Question from Dean in Oro Valley regarding Digital Duplicates. Dean wants to start freeing up Hard Drive Space and is looking for a program to help delete duplicates. Justin shares a solution Dupeguru and BeyondCompare from Scooter Software. Andy has looked at Roxio NXT 9 Pro for this task which has a powerful duplicate file finder in the software. Regardless, the guys recommend having a backup of the backup and store your backups offsite. Justin tells us about storing in a safety deposit box, as a note to those that have not discussed the digital like with Family, some points to consider in this discussion.Rumblings in the Business World about Walmart looking to purchase Vizio and the effect on Roku, what would happen to the Onn TV's which use the Roku interface? The guys talk about Refresh of TV's and why having a higher refresh rate for action, Andy doesn't think it would apply to him since he watches so much Hallmark with very little action except maybe a slap in the face. Andy talks about the MyArcade Atari Handheld he featured on TV but finds the AARP website has Atari video games available to play at https://games.aarp.org Justin tells us about The Gaming Granny from Chile and how she has captured the hearts of so many that are playing games. She took up gaming after feeling empty after the loss of her husband and plays an FPS called Free Fire. BlueSky is now Open after an extensive run of Invite Only, You Can check it out at bsky.app. Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Justin, Matt, and Shawn are on board talking about the latest in Tech. Shawn opens the show asking Justin about him driving his Tesla wearing the Apple Vision Pro. There have been videos posted on social media of some users doing just that which Matt describes it as Darwinism at its finest. The discussion turns to the Apple Vision Pro and while Justin isn't a fan, Matt tells us about a video demonstrating the Vision Pro which had him reverse his original thinking of not wanting one to having to want one! Micheal Himelstein of Himels Tech on the subreddit R/Apple has the Video as well as YouTube! Justin mentions how a story this week adds to th predictions of the Simpsons and the future. Snopes broke down the story Andy ask Justin and Matt to take a trip to the Apple Store and try it out! Matt tells us why we won't see it in the Apple Store inside Best Buy. Justin asks a loaded question talking about Neurallink https://neuralink.com/, if you were a candidate, would you get the implant. Shawn reaches out to a family friend, who has Cerebral Palsy, about the idea of a brain implant to offer different abilities and shares his personal feelings. Justin tells us why he would want to engage in this opportunity. Listener Loretta asks for some thoughts on getting a new printer. Matt recommends the Brother Laser Printers HL-L2350DW while if there is a need for Color, Andy likes the Epson Tank printers. Justin has an HP Color Laser and tells a story of dealing with the toner. Shawn tells us about a new sports partnership between ESPN, Fox and Warner Brothers Discovery. While talking about the Big Game over the Weekend, Shawn shares the numbers of Cameras involved after getting guesses from everybody. Dale needs some help with a question about cleaning his TV, Matt shares what not to do and how to make it easy. Andy likes the product called Whoosh which he found at Office Depot. Thinking about buying a new TV? Shawn and Justin share some terminology and what it means. Matt tells us about the price reduction in Short Throw Projection TV and why this might be the next choice for his family.Rodney sends us a note, he wants to get a new laptop that is priced around 250 however was concerned with the lack of storage and Ram, the guys share some thoughts on this.Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Matt, Justin and Shawn gather to talk about the latest in Tech. We kick off the show getting the info from last week’s discussion on Justin's One Wheel Pint X and how his trial run went with the electric skateboard. We have noticed among us; we may have a tendency to buy Tech but not continue to use it. Justin tells us its his ADHD that has seen this happen over the years. Matt tells us why this happens with Hyper Fixation on a product or service. Justin tells us about a YouTube Channel he enjoys called HowToADHD which provided an Ah-Ha Moment for his Wife to understand the things Justin might do. Andy mentions how the Tech World has provided us with so many distractions and finds the positive.The idea of Marketing and Sales finding attention matters when developing a campaign. Andy tells us about how he adjusted in social media and Blog Post the way to promote a video or post. Matt says the increased looks could be due to FOMO, The Fear of Missing Out. The guys share how Recipe Sites can be the biggest culprit. Matt likes cooking and tells us about an Extension for Google Chrome that autodetects when a recipe is on the page. Justin shares justtherecipe.com When it comes to Click Bait, There is also a Subreddit, Saved You A Click, to keep your visits away from Click Bait on Various Websites.The Crew talks about Subscription Services and Ad's with Amazon's addition of a paid tier to remove adds. Matt shares a IG Account his wife found that also explains ADHD, @ADHDoersA Friend of Andy's reached out about her son exercising an violent outburst after getting defeated in a game. The guys talk about how this has been accepted as normal. However, Andy offered an alternative he discovered while engaging his sons in a Video Game. Ads are always a feature during the Bowl Game and Door Dash has announced quite a promotion. The guys talk about this rather unique idea and find out Justin would love a 30 Gallon Jug of Mayo! Dana from Tucson sent in an Email wanting to discard a couple of Old Computers. The guys talk about Data and finding a place to recycle the components. Justin recommends the Drill method while other data removal options are discussed. Andy talks about the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) with its Greener-gadgets site to help locate a recycling center for the componants. Also in the Show, What Andy thought could be a great job, the guys take a hard pass on maintaining a railway system in German running Windows 3.11Andy asks the crew which type of Power Banks they use and turns out every has an Anker Device. Andy shares the Anker products he looked at for 13 News, The Anker 323 and the Solix S30 Solar Panels which he found for 55.00.Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

On this week's TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Slick, and Matt extend belated birthday wishes to Justin. Justin shares the story of his birthday splurge, where he used Bitcoin to make an impulsive purchase—the One Wheel Pint X, a new outdoor electric sports gadget. The crew reminisces about Justin's past escapades, including a memorable wheelie on his mountain bike that resulted in a lost wheel. They delve into electric-propelled actions, discussing Slick's choice of the BMW MotorRad C4 for his birthday.In tech updates, Matt acquires Audeze Maxwells headphones, praised for their comfort and sound quality among audiophiles. He also mentions a surprising report about TC-Helicon potentially abandoning the popular GoXLR, a product that has gained a significant fan base over the years. The show addresses Ray's listener question about computer backups, with Matt and Justin endorsing cloud-based solutions, while Andy and Slick suggest software options like Acronis Cyber Home.Andy highlights a new Solidigm SSD boasting over 60TB of storage. Slick expresses his support for Linux and discusses the positive reception of Sparky Linux as a potential alternative to Windows 11. Laureen's email prompts a discussion on photo touch-ups, with Photoshop being the go-to choice. Matt introduces Photo Glory for restoration purposes, Justin mentions the Subreddit for Photoshop Requests, and Andy emphasizes the convenience of AI features in the latest Photoshop versions. Topaz, capable of handling both photos and videos, is recommended with a reminder to explore free trials. AlternativeTo.Net is also suggested by Andy.The show concludes with a cautionary tale of a person falling victim to a bank account scam, emphasizing the importance of questioning phone requests for information. Matt advises using the phone number on the back of the bank card and not hesitating to hang up on suspicious incoming calls.Tune in, stream, or download the latest episode for insightful discussions on tech and other fun topics!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Almost the entire crew on hand with Andy, Justin, Matt, Slick and Shawn. Justin who has been out for work and vacations tells us about a trip to California checking out Legoland and then a trip to Nintendo World at Universal along with the Wizardry World of Harry Potter. Justin tells us about attending Moes Tavern which was based on the Simpsons which has Andy tells us about AI rendering of the Simpsons characters in real life. On the way back on his flight on JSX Airlines, Justin realizes he was on the plane with Coach Prime himself Deion Sanders. We learn about the flight on JSX and why this has become a popular choice for travelers. Justin tells us how the colder temps has affected his EV Tesla Model Y. Justins see temperatures below Zero while Shawn in South Bend experiences even colder temps. Andy and Slick in Tucson must make a point that it was 79 the previous day. Andy forgets that Matt has told the crew about the Oodie while Shawn is wearing his Harry Potter Oodie and shares what the Oodie is all about while Matt shares a tip to make it even more comfortable. Listener Dave from Palm Springs wants to know about Smart Cameras in the Car when it is parked. While Justin's solution is to buy a Tesla, Matt tells us about the Ring Car Cam announced last year however Andy tells us this is hard to purchase. Andy tells us about Owlcam and how this is a great solution yet pricey.Matt tells us about the story of a man who noticed his LG Washing Machine has transferred over 3GB of Data on his connected device. This brings up the security aspects of devices. Andy has an LG refrigerator that also offers connectivity yet found it was only to tell him when to replace the filter so he didn't connected. Justin shares the benefits of PiHole. Matt explains the Botnet and how this Washing Machine was compromised.Andy shares a study by the Consumer Technology Association which has what the crew feels is a Low Number of connected devices in the home. Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/guided-tour/ will be doing demos at Apple Stores on how it works for a limited time. Listener Dorothy asks if Travel Web Services are ways to save money and better than a Travel Agency. Justin shares it is about Data and how the only sites can use that in marketing. Matt tells us about shopping incognito mode if doing this online however it’s recommended to go through a travel agent. Justin tells us about picking up another El Gato Stream Deck and the benefit of having this beyond for the use for Live Video Streaming. Darren in Sahuarita wanted to know the name of a British Comedy Show centering around Tech, Matt tells him it is the IT Crowd and found on Netflix. Andy tells Justin about the AI Powered Grill, https://seergrills.com/ The Seergrills Perfecta operates at 1652 degrees and claims it can do the perfect steak. The guys share Tech when cooking and products that can make it easier. Matt tells us about https://anovaculinary.com/ Anova while Justin shares Ninja.Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions!Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Slick and Shawn open with the Big Week of Tech with the Consumer Electronics Show. As Shawn says, it seems that this year, Exhibitors and Attendees are All in with the latest gadgets, gear and services. Last year one of the talked about features was the emergence of the "Flying Car." It creates lots of questions when it comes to regulation by Local, State and Federal Agencies. Shawn feels it could be a dangerous situation which could have people as he says "Die."Vehicles over the years continue to be enhanced by Technology at CES, including the sound systems and other vehicles for entertainment while on the road. The crew talks about Radio itself and how will listeners with so many options stays tuned to AM and FM. TV Programmers have also become concerned with Network Programming losing out to Streaming and Cable Choices. Slick shares a story of riding in an Hired Ride and the drivers not having it on local radio. A Discussion on AI as Slick shares thoughts and legal ramifications on how this use could be challenged in court with the AI Fraud Act. Shawn reminds us how Terms of Service could be reworked for AI Inclusion and reminds listeners to read the fine print. Another Listener Question, Jill is in a pickle after promising to buy a computer for a Neice. They want a Top End Mac, and the guys talk about solutions for Jill. Slick lets us know that he has ventured into the World of Mac and tells us about his Mac Book Pro. Carl sent us a question about a New Laptop which doesn't have a CD/DVD Drive bay. With many photos and files on digital media what are his options. Shawn tells us about an External Option for the Media to utilize and for Mac users the SuperDrive. The question on Storing to the cloud is also discussed. Slick tells us about Mega at mega.io and how they offer cloud storage at a Reasonable Price. Shawn is a fan of Google Drive and tells us about the paid storage plan he uses and shares with family members.The Netflix Movie Leave the World Behind questions how some have eliminated physical media and how a internet outage would take away the option for entertainment. This week in 2000, AOL purchased Time Warner - Slick tells us about working for AOL and one tech support call that stood out for him. Shawn circles back around to CES and tells us about the Transparent TV from LG, Slick talks about https://www.Cseed.com - The World’s first unfolding LED TV. Andy likes the Clicks device, an iPhone Keyboard Case with a Keyboard on it. https://www.clicks.tech Andy buys the Ukonic Officially Licensed X-Box Series S Toaster. Shawn and Andy handle 60 Sec Tech, Shawn begins with his story the 23 and Me Breach, New CoPilot Key on Keyboards and an amazing story of smart phone survival.Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Slick and Shawn welcome in 2024 and the guys talk about how times have changed from when you had to remember to not write the previous year on a check. Tucson celebrates the dropping of the Taco in Downtown Tucson with Taco Bell. Shawn tells us about living in Ludington Michigan and how they would do a ball drop and how Shawn was challenged to livestream at the time this event. Microwave transmitting verses what is available with LiveU or Teradek Bonded Cell Streaming is discussed and how this is accomplished today as streaming for station websites has become more popular. Shawn talks about how Starlink is moving into this area as well. The old microwave transmission for TV or Marti for Radio had its benefits but there were incidents when somebody would forget to lower the tower mast! Listeners send in questions for the show, first up was Jennifer - She was looking for info on using What’s App and if it is something she could find useful. Slick breaks down some of the features and options while Shawn shares another benefit for Global Connections. Shirley sends an Email about taking on a volunteer position and wants to know if she should get a Microsoft365 Subscription. The guys tout the benefits of using Google Docs for Shirley and being able to use it anywhere with a connection.Microsoft pushes ahead with the Microsoft Co-Pilot program available on iOS devices as well as Android Devices. The integration of AI into Bing has given birth to CoPilot which has benefits for those that want to use it. The guys talk about the AI Generated stories that have a feeling of "uncanny valley." Shawn talks about his this could make education more difficult for not only teachers but also the students. The guys talk about how the birth of the internet for most, changed the game in schools. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been named Game of the Year 2023 by Steam and Shawn tells us about the experience of playing and a recent story in the news about the game. CES begins January 9th in Las Vegas, Jessica Booth Director of Research for Consumer Technology Association joins the show to talk about the upcoming show and some of the highlights to check out. Jessica shares some of the Keynote presentations including Snap and Loreal and how they embrace technology. We also learned about a couple of themes for this year, Tech For Good and how using technology can be used for Sustainability and even help to battle food insecurities. Jessica tells us about the Jackery Solar Mars Bot which could also help in the development of Alternative Power Sources. Eureka Park will return with some great opportunities for startups at this year’s CES. Returning to the show is 60 Sec Tech, Shawn begins with his story of Flipper Zero and how popular it has become. Slick focuses on how Microsoft Outlook is now Free for the time being on the Mac. Andy rants about the Public Domain and how already Steamboat Willie has been transformed into a Horror Film following the success of the Horror film with Winnie the Pooh character.Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy and Shawn wrap up the year 2023 with a discussion on headphones. Shawn is broadcasting from a basement while the family celebrates the holidays, we will refer to that as a Dungeon! Shawn is wearing the Wyze Gaming Headphones and tells us about some of the good points versus what he wish the Wyze headsets would have similar to his Steel Series headset which centers around dual audio. Andy wonders with so many options, Logi, SteelSeries, Hyper X, where is the original leader in Sound - Creative Labs. There are options for the Soundblaster lines and they still create some fine products. Shawn tells us about a couple of tech products he recieved during the holidays including the Wireless Battery Powered PC Duster. The ATEngus Cleaner has already been put to use. The guys talk about the need to clean the computer for best performance.Andy tells us about an issue with a Sandisk USB Flash Drive which suddenly is write protected, after a call with Support it was deemed defective. Andy seeks out a good disc management tool to try to fix himself. Shawn recommends the Subreddit for Data Recovery available https://www.reddit.com/r/datarecovery/.Shawn and Andy talk about a video Justin sent them earlier in the week, a Spiderboard. Shawn talks about the level of tech this is but also serves as a warning to not chuck out non working USB Drives and to be careful where they plugged into. Shawn tells us about a recent security issue with a web portal connected to Ubiquity devices which has since been corrected. Shawn and Andy talk about some steps to take when you believe your system may have been comprimised and how some users aren't sure how to shut off the computer and the steps after it has been shut off. In a story in the news which had Apple 9 Series Watch and Ultra 2 not able to sell these in the US, with that Apple has pulled them from Online and In Store Apple purchase. This was due to a patent issue from Masimo . Since this show aired after asking the federal government to step in, which they refused, the Sales have been reinstated.Shawn has the AirBuds Pro and Andy is thinking about getting a pair and the benefits over the Pro versus Standard are discussed. Andy talks about an Article he saw at CNET regarding getting good audio from your television. This has been an issue for many viewers trying to make dialog more listenable, a soundbar may not always be the ultimate solution. While Netflix has done a good job with accesabilty in audio, Shawn has seen some benefits with Roku TV's and the Roku App on the Smartphone. Andy talks about Epic and how at the Site store.epicgames.com users may be able to find some discounted or free games to play. Shawn tells us about ADSBExhange, A flight tracking site for finding aircraft around the world. Similar to Flight Aware from the User Experience thought it is a bit better https://globe.adsbexchange.com/Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this week's TechtalkRadio Show, Justin, Andy, and Shawn get together to discuss the latest in the tech world. Shawn adds a festive touch by donning the Christmas sweater he ordered from Microsoft for the holidays—as Shawn tells us, a comfortable sweater adorned with the familiar background scene of the Windows XP Desktop. Meanwhile, Andy introduces a noteworthy product for Mac users from EZ Quest—a 13-port hub designed specifically for the MacBook, offering an affordable and practical addition to any laptop bag.The trio engages in a lively discussion about ideal tech accessories for holiday giving and receiving. Justin expresses his enthusiasm for some of the GoVee products, leading the conversation towards the idea of the gifting of home assistants such as Alexa and Google Home. Andy feels you should understand how the receiver would feel about a home assistant type device as not everybody is a fan due to privacy concerns. Shawn provides important insights into customizing these devices to suit individual preferences, shedding light on the Sidewalk service within Amazon devices and how it works. The topic of holiday gifts extends to Andy's recommendation of battery chargers for smartphones, while Justin shares his experiences attending his company's Christmas Party and Gift Exchange. The hosts also issue a cautionary note about the pitfalls of gift cards. Curiosity about Shawn's holiday wishlist arises, prompting him to highlight the Wireless PC Brushless Rechargeable Cleaner and an electronics toolkit from iFixIt. Additionally, Shawn expresses wanting the Belkin 3-in-1 Watch, Phone, and Ear Bud Charger.The conversation takes an amusing turn as Shawn recounts a YouTube video from the Slo Mo Guys, featuring a Leaf Blower facing off against a CPU fan. However, the mood shifts as Shawn somberly reflects on a sad moment in tech history—the departure of G4 Tech TV. The hosts speculate on whether G4 could thrive in today's content-rich digital landscape. Building on this theme of tech-related letdowns, Shawn shares the official announcement of the discontinuation of E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The hosts reminisce about the history of E3 and their experiences at past events, sharing photos from Comic Con 2012 when Justin and Shawn worked together in San Diego.Shifting gears to gaming news, the release of The Day Before emerges as a significant story. Justin provides insights into the distinctions between linear and open-world games and delves into the aftermath of The Day Before's launch. The hosts discuss other games that faced similar challenges upon release. Justin reveals his holiday wish—a laptop table for comfortable gaming in an easy chair. Andy recommends the NerdyTech Cyboss and introduces the Logitech G502X Gaming Mouse, drawing inspiration from the Millennium Falcon.Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this week's TechtalkRadio Show, Justin, Matt, and Andy address a follow-up comment and question from listener Stu in response to Lou's inquiry about acquiring a PC system. Stu is curious about good options for adding a monitor to the build, emphasizing the importance of not overlooking this aspect. The trio delves into discussions on high-end monitors, the choice between Display Port and HDMI, considerations like refresh rate and size. Matt shares his positive experience with LG monitors, while Justin highlights Evergreen Electronics for budget-friendly refurbished options. Even though he had some issues in shipping, Andy expresses his preference for the 49" G9 from Samsung, replacing two separate monitors on the desktop with one but allowing the actions like dual monitors. The crew also explores the idea of using a large TV as a monitor and why it can be beneficial for basic users. Matt underscores the significance of not skimping on the power supply when building your own system, discussing factors such as the 80 rating, wattage, and modular supplies. Listener Laurie seeks recommendations for antivirus/malware protection, questioning the adequacy of Windows Defender versus paid alternatives. Matt and Justin offer differing suggestions, with Matt surprising everyone with his choice and Justin recommending ESET.The show welcomes cybersecurity researcher and author Kim Crawley, discussing her new book "Hacker Culture A to Z" published by O'Reilly. Kim emphasizes the book's fun and easy-to-read format, serving as an encyclopedia of terms related to hacking. She dispels the misconception of hackers solely associated with criminal activities, highlighting their contributions to technology. Kim shares insights into terms like phishing and when asked about a piece of technology she is excited about tells us about the Flipper Zero and what it can do. For more information about Kim and the Book as well as other columnsd on Technology check out https://www.linktr.ee/kimcrawley.Digital safety expert Yaron Littman is the Chief Marketing Officer from Canopy and joins the show to discuss how the company provides protections through its Digital Safety App. The Shield App offers real-time protection and can hide explicit material. Yaron explains Canopy's patented technology and how it contributes to digital wellness by creating a safer online space for children. He details the app's functionalities, which allow parents to filter explicit content while maintaining access to platforms like YouTube. Yaron also discusses protections in place to prevent the removal or termination of the Shield. Canopy offers various plans, catering to both individual and institutional needs. More information can be found at https://www.canopy.us.Justin shares a humorous anecdote about a headshot that needed adjustments after sending it to the graphics guy in the company, the photo is now known and "Creepy Justin" which now has Andy wanting to see other attempts from listeners with a shot to win a Gift Card. See the Website for More Info. In Light of this, Justin shares the Subreddit which does this https://www.reddit.com/r/PhotoshopRequest/.

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Shawn, Justin, Matt and Andy address a question from Listener Lou regarding getting a PC System for his 14-year-old son for the Holidays. Lou stated that the specific system his son was looking at was a Gaming Rig put out by NZXT Computers, the "Player One." The crew talks about some of the considerations in getting this system and wonders about the 14-year-old purchasing parts and building his own or the idea of a Console instead of a PC. While the NZXT Player One has some great features it is a good idea to look at the options. This brings up the choices of the Xbox gaming system from Justin along with the Xbox Game Pass and with Matt telling us about the Sony PlayStation systems. Matt likes the new PlayStation Handheld while Andy shares the Asus ROG Ally Extreme as an option, he was able to share on KMSB Fox 11. There is a downside of building your own which the guy’s share. Matt also recommends Xidax Custom Built Computers as a good pre-built system. Custom Building your own system does require choosing a case with good Airflow. Andy tells us about his early choices of Cooler Master which is great but also recently has chosen Fractal Designs G Cases. Justin takes a Road Trip in his Tesla Model Y across states and shares the experience of Charging along the way and driving in Icy weather. Switching to the Drama at OpenAI, Justin shares why he felt the board did the right thing in the removal of CEO Sam Altman. The guys discuss the events surrounding this which now has Altman and his Co-Founder back at OpenAI with a New Board. Colin S Levy visits to discuss the events surrounding the removal of Sam Altman at OpenAI and how this all unfolded which was a surprise to many. Colin has written books on the Legal Aspects of Technology with the Most recent "The Legal Tech Ecosystem - Innovation, Advancement and the Future of Law Practice." While A.I. has been in front of many with News Stories of it used in the Workplace and still unknown aspect, how will regulation legally effect the use in business. Colin shares with us how organizations will need to understand the legalities and practices within their companies which could present some challenges. Colin shares with us how his career has seen the impact of technology and highlights many of these different areas which have seen a need for this regulation. Colin tells us that there has always been tension between technology and the boundaries of what that should be, technology has advanced so quickly it has caught some by surprise. Colin does share that a mistake some will use with tech it some utilizing a tech solution without realizing the implications in regard to legal matters. The question of what problem is trying to be solved should always be pondered. The idea of the Shiny New Thing may not always be the best. Shawn shares with us a great gift he will be giving to himself for the holidays! This Years Microsoft Christmas Sweater. While last year featured the Loveable Clippy, this year is built on the famous landscape photo from Sonoma in Northern California featured in Windows XP. Portions of the Money Raised will go to support The Nature Conservancy, whose mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. As of posting the Sweater is Sold Out however you can be added to the wish list at https://gear.xbox.com/products/windows-merry-blissmas-knit-holiday-sweater.

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Shawn, Justin and Andy are joined by Matt Jones to talk the latest about Technology, Computers, and the Internet. Matt tells us about growing up and the first computer in the house which inspired him to explore technology after that computer failed. Justin tells us about Mark Rober on YouTube, his channel explores engineering videos and is best known as the Glitter Bomb guy! Mark has a company called Crunch Labs which inspires young minds in STEM Learning through special packages. Andy asks Justin and Shawn if they would be introducing their children to STEM. While Justin doesn't feel Home Economics is needed in Education, Andy and Matt have a different opinion on this and believe while STEM is great, the trades and budgeting need to be offered. Matt has an interesting take on Language Learning.Over the years the guys talk about holding on to old tech hoping to one day teach the young ones to build systems however in reality as Justin says, it will more than like be a cube. Andy has that giant box of tangled cables and found one, he has no idea what it was for - A USB 2.0 to a Male Aux Audio Jack. Audio over Ethernet and Video is discussed with how it used at Water World near Denver. Andy has had a great experience testing out Tablo TV. The Tablo is a way to Cut the Cord and also have access to a DVR within the Tablo TV Device to watch when you want. The only issue Andy is experiencing is the Antenna so he could pick up KMSB Fox 11. Justin talks about Antenna waves and how the Fractal design within the antenna works. Local TV is discussed and how the future of our local community broadcasters is under the same issues that Local Radio faces. Andy has noticed that more local TV stations are adding to the News Lineups. This is a way to maximize revenue. There also has been changes in Radio broadcasting and Andy who has worked in the broadcast industry for almost 35 years has seen some stations not wanted Time and Temperature or in some cases no local content which has been trends for some broadcasting companies. Shawn shares info on the DJI Pocket OSMO 3 which has everybody on the show wanting one! There are some great features and what it is capable of producing in high quality video content is amazing. Matt shares the amazing battery recharge time of 80% within 16 minutes versus the 80% in 40 minutes for the DJI Pocket OSMO 2. The guys wrap the show with a contest seeing who can figure out the Acronym! Matt this week was our big winner in the Pop Culture Version. Connect With Us on social mediaFacebook @techtalkersTwitter @TechtalkRadioInstagram techtalkradioWeb: TechtalkRadio.ComSubscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

In this Episode of the TechtalkRadio Broadcast Show Shawn, Slick and Andy talk about past Halloweens and collecting candy throughout most of the night and filling pillowcases with a haul of candy. Andy remembers one year that somebody was giving out 1.44 Floppy AOL Install Disk. Slick shares his costume, a Star Trek Discovery Shirt. Shawn talks about dressing up as a Christmas tree and one year a tube of Toothpaste. Slick comes up with the idea of giving away USB Flash Drives with utilities in the kid's bags. Andy has an issue with this since he is usually harping on not to install strange USB Drives into your computer. Android trackers, similar to Apples Air Tags will be available for the android platform. Shawn shares info of checking out the Apple M2 devices with the upcoming announcements of the M3 line. With Technology advancing, Slick wonders about the number of people that would adopt a chip impedded and Shawn shares his surprising thoughts about it. While Shawn has dabbled with Dall-E, the talk continues in the direction of A.I.Cable Television is great for many however with more of us watching content with services like Paramount +, Hulu, Netflix, and others - The Antenna still has a purpose and while Cable TV delivers many options, at a cost - Over the Air television signals can still be received and now even tied with a Digital Video Recorder from companies to allow Cord Cutting. In 2010 when The United States switched to a Digital Transmission Standard, and it became easier to receive high quality video over the air. Grant Hall, CEO of Tablo TV visits to talk about the development of the Tablo TV Device and how it easily can be used to watch content and place the antenna just about anywhere for the best reception, not just where your TV is and then within the home network stream the Tablo TV Signal to Smart Televisions, Tablets and Smartphone while also with its comprehensive program guide schedule recordings with the device to watch when and where you want to. Great Quality and Easy to set up with a simple to use interface, the Tablo TV also can be used without a Subscription Fee. The Company also provides other FAST Free Ad Supported TV channels for more programming and more on the way. Grant tells us about the ease of use and setting it up. Find out more at https://www.tablotv.com A recent article was put together by Journalist Michael Liedtke of the Associated Press about the service from friend of the show Mitch Goldstone of Scan My Photos. In the Article, Michael talks about getting his recently passed father’s photos digitized and the process made easier by Scan My Photos. Mitch also tells the story of doing the same for the Late Ed Asners family. The discussion of the importance of getting photos, slides and even film to preserve memories. Mitch tells us of how they do this, and the easy steps involved, and, in some cases, the Scan Fast Service can be done in One Day. This has allowed families to put together tributes for birthdays, anniversaries or sadly memorial services with photos that may have never been digitized. A Big task of trying to do this yourself, is the organizing. Scan My Photos can help collate the images. Mitch tells us how Scan My Photos can digitize about 1000 photos in five minutes with care and amazing detail in the finished results. Mitch shares how the Frame By Frame Capture for 16mm and 8mm Film is handled and the benefits. Find out more at https://www.scanmyphotos.com. In our Wyze guy Update, Shawn tells us about the new Video Doorbell from Wyze and the benefits of getting this for monitoring your exterior of the home and a price point well below what we have seen from other video doorbell devices.Connect With Us on social media Facebook @techtalkers X @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!