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KMSB Fox 11 Segment – Gift Ideas for Mothers Day or For Yourself!


Today’s segment shares gift ideas for Mother’s Day, featuring both hi-tech and lo-tech options. For those who appreciate the power of music and enjoy summer activities by the pool, the EcoXGear Eco Tundra is an impressive portable device. This rollable AM/FM Bluetooth speaker is not only capable of connecting to smartphones and running for approximately 50 hours on battery, but it can also be used as a loudspeaker with a microphone. With an IP67 rating, it is practically waterproof and even floats in the pool. Additionally, it includes two cup holders and a convenient bottle opener, making it perfect for parties. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the Eco Tundra is $189.00.

Another excellent gift idea is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, a tablet with a 10.5-inch screen that runs on the Android operating system. It offers versatility for reading, watching, and emailing, and its lightweight yet durable design allows for easy portability. The tablet features a fast USB C charger for quick power-ups and boasts a long battery life. With a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a user-friendly interface, it provides an enjoyable user experience. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is available in various configurations, with prices ranging from $180 to approximately $280, depending on the storage capacity.

On the lo-tech end, but still driven by technology in its creation and marketing, is the Furzapper. This innovative glove is designed to remove pet fur while giving them a pleasant petting experience. Additionally, the creators of the glove have developed devices that can be placed in the washer or dryer to help remove fur from clothing. The Furr zapper glove is priced at around $10, while the laundry furzapper device costs around $20

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New Show Posted – Episode #362 – An Ode to Hee Haw! Listen Now, Subscribe!

In this Weeks Show, it kicks off with Justin and Andy starting the show without Shawn while he deals with Internet Issues. Justin and Andy talk about some of the issues that can happen without rebooting the computer. Justin tells us about finding a client computer that was task oriented without restarting for over 760 days! Justin shares how he feels about some in the younger generation not understanding the basics of smart computing. Andy talks about how some business owners with specialized software may not upgrade and if connected to the Internet this could cause issues. Shawn fixes his issues and jumps back into the show and tells us about the connectivity issues he has been facing and they guys share https;//www.downdetector.com which can let you know of issues with your service and accounts you may connect with. After last week’s re-airing of the Interview with Ben Sawyer – Coauthor of the Book MP3Power from 1999 – Andy sees a story at ZDNet about MP3 Players that are still available. Justin shares his complete mis knowledge of Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart getting them mixed up with Wilson Philips. Diamond Multimedia is talked about and how they had super great products over the years, and they are still around.

The crew shares info on Password Managers after a recent store of the Wonderful AI cracks a 4–7-character password, under and lower case in a minimal amount of time. Justin shares why using a browser based Password Manager is not a safe solution. The guys talk about 1Pass and why it’s the perfect solution.

Justin shares his review of Super Mario Brothers while Shawn tells us about Dungeons and Dragons. The guys share the thoughts of social media and alignment of like minds and opening up to other opinions yet it’s important to form your own identity and thoughts. Andy tells the story of the Strong National Museum of Play announcing a 20-foot-tall Arcade of Donkey Kong. Andy tells about the warning from the FBI regarding using Airport, Hotel, Coffee Shop Charging Stations and how malware could be introduced to your device.

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New Show Posted #361 – A Look ahead and a Flashback!

This week on TechtalkRadio, Justin and Shawn are out, and host Andy Taylor speaks with James Czerniawski, who holds the position of Senior Tech and Innovation Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity and serves as a commentator for Young-Voices. James has written extensively on various topics such as Section 230, antitrust, commercial drones, and Spencer Cox – The Governor of Utah’s recent bill proposing time limits and a digital curfew for minors. In the interview, James shares his insights on this legislation and its potential for adoption in other states.

Andy recently stumbled upon a treasure trove of old TechtalkRadio Show Interviews from the time when the show was known as Techtalk with Mike and Andy in the Coachella Valley at Palm Springs. Among these archived interviews are some real gems, and Andy is excited to share a few of them with the audience. The first interview he wants to share is with Ben Sawyer, who visited the show in 1999 to discuss his book “MP3 Power”, which he co-wrote with Dave Greely and Justin Frankel, The Creator of Winamp. The book delved into the increasing use of MP3 technology and the benefits of audio compression. During the interview, the hosts also talked about Justin’s creation of Winamp and Shoutcast for streaming audio content. Justin’s inspiration for creating Shoutcast was his love for the KROQ Loveline Radio Show and his desire to hear it beyond the confines of LA radio. The follow-up book, “Online Broadcasting Power”, even gave a nod to TechtalkRadio, as fellow host Bill Grace would stream the show across the country, making it the first in the Coachella Valley to do so.

In addition, Andy shares an interview with Michael Giacchino, a prolific music composer known for his work on popular TV shows such as LOST, numerous blockbuster movies, and several beloved video games. During the interview, Michael gives insights into his creative process and even shares anecdotes about meeting legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. This week’s episode of TechtalkRadio is full of engaging conversations and enjoyable flashbacks.
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New Show Posted – Episode 360 – No Cake For You!

This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy, Shawn and Justin talk about the latest in tech however Shawn begins with the discussion on how Universities cover sporting events for Cable and internal sports coverage. Justin and Shawn talk about ESPN The Ocho which Andy didn’t know about and now is looking forward to checking out especially when it comes to Ax Throwing and Cornhole if it returns for 2023! Justin calls out to Draft Kings to cover the Electricians Wiring Competition. A New Aliens Videogame, based on the Movie Franchise is coming and the guys talk about how fun this would be. Shawn tells us about his Lan Party which took place after his son’s first birthday and how they played the Open Beta of Diablo 4. Shawn tells us about the gameplay in this new beta.


Andy talks about a new product he has been looking at from LaView, the LV2 allows it to be plugged/screwed into a light socket, on board is a camera which delivers 2k quality with Night Vision and the ability to control via an app. The Camera can also rotate 360 and tilt and pan as well and sells for under 50 bucks. Justin and Andy talk about their experience in the past with the Ring Video Doorbell and hopefully it’s better and Justin switched to the Nest Doorbell and tells us about the experience. Shawn tells us about the latest drone from DJI – The DJI Mini 2 SE which is less expensive and could be a great steppingstone towards more expensive and feature filled Drones.

Andy talks about appearing on 13News and Fox 11 discussing parent supervision and unauthorized purchases the kids could make. Justin tells us the story of how he dealt with this. Shawn shares with us how he would but turns out getting some parent advice from Andy and Justin in his choice of play toys. Andy finally deletes Toon Blast from his phone and tablet and the guys talk about why in game purchases can be very expensive. Instead of a Website of the Week, Justin shares a YouTube Channel of the Week. Justin tells us about The WHY Files, Stories that could be questioned and discussed.

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New Show Posted! Episode 359 – Everything Everywhere Too Quick

This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy and Shawn explore some tech gadget ideas for kids as Shawn’s Son approaches his first birthday, including a not very traditional Roku Remote without batteries that Shawn found to be a fun toy. Shawn also discusses his experience with the Endor 3 3D Printer and how he used it to create useful items for his home, such as a baby gate designed from Thingiverse. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the new Wyze Wireless Gaming Headset, highlighting both its pros and cons. Andy also weighs in on the discussion, sharing his preferred headphones for work and gaming, including the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro and SteelSeries Arctis 7. Finally, they touch on the exciting new partnership between Roku and Wyze, which includes the integration of Wyze cameras into the Roku platform.


Andy discusses his recent news segments on the dangers of text spam, email scams, and the emerging threat of voice AI, which could be used to capture voice prints and scam people in your social circle. He also shares his experience with Voice.AI, one of the best voices deepfake sites he’s come across, and even surprises Shawn with a demo of one of the voices he created. While the service can be pricy, it certainly has its fun uses however could also have risks associated with it. Andy also shares a frustrating experience with BingChatAI, which ended a chat with him because it felt he was being confrontational when he was just trying to provide accurate information about TechtalkRadio.

CEO of RAXCO Software, Bob Nolan, joins Andy Taylor to discuss the company’s history and offerings. With roots dating back to 1978, RAXCO Software began as a provider of system management tools and has since evolved to offer a range of solutions, including server management, system backups, and quick restoration options. Bob and Andy also discuss the importance of these solutions in the context of recent ransomware attacks, such as the one experienced by the Tucson Unified School District earlier this year. Specifically, they delve into RAXCO’s Instant Recovery technology and how it has helped organizations recover from such attacks.

Shawn shares the Cool Website of the Week, WebSDR.org for those wanting to check out Amateur Radio Cast around the World.