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From CES in Las Vegas…baby!

This is our “January 9” show, where many who were at CES came to talk to us…

The GoSun Stove works in conditions where “almost no weather is off limits”. It can cook with temperatures reaching above 550 degrees fahrenheit (290 degrees celsius). And steam, bake, roast, boil, and fry meals in as short a time as 20 minutes.

Plantronics was promoting two headsets: one intended for consumer use, and the other for business environments.

ili presented the world’s first wearable translator…that does not need connection to the internet:  ili has an internal operating system within the device. And (for now) can translate English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Jeff Jury of DTS discusses the benefits of HD Radio.

And we learn more about the owner and producer of CES, which is “The Consumer Technology Association”. The mission statement of the CTA “is to grow the consumer technology industry”. They are involved in encouraging business and strategic relationships, market research, industry promotion, and other issues that affect areas related to technology.

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January 2 show available…

 

(The show before the show:  CES, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas…)

During the “60-second Tech” segment, we are put through Keyboard Bootcamp.

We play “Name That Term: The File Extensions” edition.

And, Andy introduces us to a “creepy girl”…

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Solar energy for your house, and networking in your neighborhood

Justin tells us about how he uses solar energy in his house, the cost benefits of doing so, and the types that might be available to you…

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We discuss Nextdoor, “the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community…”

Their mission:
“…We hope that neighbors everywhere will use the Nextdoor platform to build stronger and safer neighborhoods around the world.

Using their service, you can get the word out about a break-in…coordinate a Neighborhood Watch Group…look for lost pets…other participate in other networking events with people in your neighborhood.

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And we mention some apps we use.

Here are some popular ones (according to comScore):
Facebook
YouTube
Facebook Messenger
Google Search
Google Maps
Pandora
Instagram
Apple Maps
Amazon
Twitter
Snapchat
Spotify

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Now available to radio stations everywhere!

Our debut show for the GLN Radio Network!

Why it may be best to not watch the Star Wars movies in numerical order, or by order of their releases…

How much would a “top of the line” Mac Pro, with monitor, cost? (More. More. Think much more…)

On S!ick’s Christmas wishlist…a Chromebook with an i5 processor: the Acer Chromebook 15 C910 (with an Intel Core i5-5200U Dual-core 2.20 GHz).

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There is a class action which may relate to you…

Docket Number:
0:11-cv-00180-JRT-TNL

Filing Deadline:
Thursday, February 18, 2016

“You may be eligible if you live in the US and purchased Extended Download Service for Norton products or Norton Download Insurance between January 24, 2005, and March 10, 2011.”

 

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Don’t lose your free OneDrive space!

In the past, Microsoft gave 15 gigabytes (GB) of free storage space to new accounts of their OneDrive service by default. They have changed that policy…

“Free OneDrive storage will decrease from 15 GB to 5 GB for all users, current and new. The 15 GB camera roll storage bonus will also be discontinued. These changes will start rolling out in early 2016.”

If you want to try to keep your 15 GB free storage space, and possibly more, Microsoft has posted:

“…we’re making it possible for you to keep your base storage quota and camera roll bonus, even after the changes roll out.

“Click…and your account will not be affected when the amount of free storage changes from 15 GB to 5 GB and the +15 GB camera roll bonus is discontinued.”