24 APR 2024 · In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin kick off the show with Slick jumping in as well. With Last Week’s https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-396-the-car-is-trying-to-kill-us--59506053focusing 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 https://amzn.to/3UcRzTgwhich 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 https://store.dji.com/product/dji-power-500?utm_source=techtalkradioand https://amzn.to/3Wccati 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 https://amzn.to/4d9F1EJ which includes a 2-year warranty. Another choice could be the Panasonic Toughbook’s or https://amzn.to/4d9ZV6G 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 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/vasa-1/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 https://youtu.be/6de4akFiNYM?si=4w6yTD_J5Sdc5Sux. 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.info The Musical Group https://www.yachtleycrew.com/ is coming to Tucson May 3 at the https://www.rialtotheatre.com/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 media Facebook @techtalkers X @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: https://www.techtalkradio.com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

17 APR 2024 · 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 https://www.tesla.com/support/software-updatesor 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 https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck and with the weight of the Electric Vehicles how this has affected tire longevity. Justin https://www.teslaoracle.com/2024/04/12/the-true-story-of-how-fsd-v12-helped-a-tesla-owner-reach-hospital-and-saved-his-life/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 https://amzn.to/4aEOEJQ 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 https://alternativeto.net for locating open-source software as alternatives. Justin does a google search on https://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 https://amzn.to/3Q5ZGiZ reader which can be purchased from a Computer Repair Shop, always a good way to support local business or of course Amazon.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonthompson/2024/04/15/ten-years-of-pluto-tv-and-how-the-underdog-became-an-industry-leader/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 https://pluto.tv/en/live-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 https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/16/24130968/atsc-3-0-roxi-faststream-ease-live-local-news-dvr, 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.    https://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Season-1/dp/B0CN4HV16N 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 https://amzn.to/3UkG9hj 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

11 APR 2024 · 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 https://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 https://blog.google/products/android/android-find-my-device/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 https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/553850/ 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 https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/09/vision-pro-owner-pain-complaints/, 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 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079367/ Andy also shares that Artifact has been saved from going away with a purchase by https://www.yahooinc.com/press/yahoo-announces-the-acquisition-of-artifact-the-news-discovery-platform-created-by-instagram-cofounders-kevin-systrom-and-mike-krieger.    Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions! Connect With Us on social media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

3 APR 2024 · 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 https://www.aamva.org/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 Ihttps://www.visitindy.com/events/eclipse/ 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 https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/headsets/zone-wireless-2-business-headset.html 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.comThis 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

31 MAR 2024 · 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 https://www.steampowered.com 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 https://www.ifixit.com/Parts/Steam_Game_Consolehas 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. https://amzn.to/3IZHAeQ, 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. https://www.worldbackupday.com happens Annually March 31st as a reminder to take the pledge to make backups of your Data. The Guys talk about Hardware such as https://amzn.to/3TVtm4Tfor 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 https://www.easeus.com. 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 https://www.ontrack.com/en-us 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 https://www.onepcbsolution.com, he talks about bringing a drive back to live with a PCB and Firmware Exchange. Justin tells us about https://www.netflix.com/title/81465101on 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

23 MAR 2024 · For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin cover some of the latest in Tech however after Justin takes a trip to https://buc-ees.com/about/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 https://www.facebook.com/p/Super-Sale-Bin-Store-Green-Valley-61556364752133/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 https://www.elgato.com/us/en as well as https://loupedeck.com/us/ 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 thehttps://amzn.to/4aqC0O3 including the CT. Shawn tells us how the https://bitfocus.io/companionan integrate into the https://amzn.to/4cwyKmq 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 https://amzn.to/4cqaMcdand 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

10 MAR 2024 · 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!   

21 FEB 2024 · 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 https://www.facebook.com/1005WOMPFM that he had worked on with Westwood One while Slick shares a story about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KIKX_(Arizona) 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 https://www.scootersoftware.com/Andy has looked at https://amzn.to/3uGYRWqfor 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 https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/chilean-grandmother-is-a-top-video-game-player/7421932.htmlfrom 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 https://bsky.app Tune in, Stream or Download the latest in our discussion of Tech and other fun discussions! Connect With Us on social media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

8 FEB 2024 · 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 https://youtu.be/BV9Xy6L_rlM?si=EmLqF5jHDEniSBwu Justin mentions how a story this week adds to th predictions of the Simpsons and the future. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/simpsons-apple-vision-pro/ 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 https://amzn.to/3OAA513 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 https://amzn.to/3OAA513which 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!

3 FEB 2024 · 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 https://www.youtube.com/@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 jhttps://www.justtherecipe.com/ When it comes to Click Bait, There is also a Subreddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/savedyouaclick/, 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, https://www.instagram.com/adhdoers/ A 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZIkEK8v1b0 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 3.11 Andy asks the crew which type of Power Banks they use and turns out every has anhttps://amzn.to/3ujyS7k. 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 media Facebook @techtalkers Twitter @TechtalkRadio Instagram techtalkradio Web: TechtalkRadio.Com Subscribe and Like on Audacy, iHeart, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify and Spreaker!