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KMSB Fox 11 Segment – The Digital Art Canvas!

For this Weeks segment on KMSB Fox 11, we have discovered a cutting-edge way to showcase your artwork, photos, and even those precious NFT collectibles. Netgear, a company renowned for their top-notch internet and network connected modems and routers, has stepped up their game with the remarkable Meural Self-Contained Digital Frame.

The Meural II from Netgear leverages the power of your home internet, Wired or Wi-Fi to display awe-inspiring artwork. It comes in four fabulous frame options, each available in different sizes to suit your preferences. Hanging these frames on your wall and managing them is a breeze thanks to the Meural App—a virtual command center for your artistic treasures.

With the Meural Membership, you gain access to an extensive library of over 30,000 digital images and licensed reproductions of renowned artwork. It’s like having a virtual gallery right at your fingertips. And if that’s not enough, the SD card slot allows you to showcase personal photos, or better yet, your little ones’ adorable masterpieces. Swiping through your photo collection is as easy as a flick of the wrist, thanks to the magic of hand gestures enabled with the Meural II.

The Meural Canvas II comes in two sizes—16×24 and 19×29—and offers a range of four frame options: White, Black, Dark Wood, and Light Wood. And here’s a cherry on top—cloud storage is also available for you to safeguard your own treasured collection.

Now, let’s shift gears and address the growing interest in computer upgrades and new purchases. With an overwhelming array of choices, it can be challenging to find the perfect fit. There’s a great solution for those seeking more power and customization: building your own computer. Websites like PC Parts Picker come to the rescue, helping you make informed decisions based on your specific needs and intended usage. It’s like having a virtual advisor to guide you through the intricate world of computer components. The technology has evolved significantly over the years, and we’ll be showcasing a couple of products that have elegantly adapted to these changing times.

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New Show Posted Episode #367 – I’m Kind of a Big Deal!

Hey there, TechtalkRadio Listeners! Welcome back to another exciting episode of TechtalkRadio, where we tackle all the tech topics that matter… and some that don’t! I’m your host, Justin and yes, those other two guys Andy and Shawn are on board as well, and I must apologize for my absence last week. You see, I was busy hobnobbing with the crew, preparing for the grand opening of Water World. Yep, I’m kind of a big deal around here, in case you didn’t know!

During my time away, I had the pleasure of recording messages for the Water World attendees. Let me tell you, putting those messages together was an absolute blast! Move over Spielberg, Justin’s in the house!

Now, let’s dive into the juicy stuff. Remember Casa Bonita, that wacky place we talked about a couple of years ago? Well, hold onto your sombreros because it’s making a comeback in the Denver Area, under the ownership of none other than Trey Parker and Matt Stone. You better believe Shawn, Andy, and I are committing to a wild reunion when that place reopens. We might even wear matching ponchos!

Speaking of wild rides, Shawn has the scoop on the newly announced DJI Inspire Professional Grade Drone. It’s got more bells and whistles than a one-man band! And guess who’s thinking about venturing into the thrilling world of Drone Photography? Our very own Andy! We gave him the lowdown on what it takes to market those services. Let’s just say, he better brush up on his piloting skills, or we’ll be scraping cameras off the sidewalk.

Now, prepare yourselves for a real plot twist. Our dear Andy recently got featured on KMSB Fox 11. You won’t believe what it was about—home security monitoring with ROKU products. Yup, now you can secure your home and binge-watch your favorite shows all at once. The future is here, people! And for the low price of $99.00, you get a whole security kit complete with a control pad, sensors, door/window monitors, and a hub. Andy’s practically become the James Bond of home security.

But hold your horses, folks. Justin is feeling a little down in the dumps. Why, you ask? Well, it turns out his special pre-release play of Diablo 4 went south. Poor Justin spent a boatload of cash on that exclusive deal, only to be met with problems on his Sony Playstation 5. It was such a mess that even websites started posting clickbait solutions. Ugh, clickbait—the bane of our existence! We shared our collective disdain for it and couldn’t help but notice how big media companies are hopping on that clicky bandwagon too. Shame on them!

Now, let’s switch gears and talk about something that’s out of this world—Reddit! Our resident Redditor, Shawn, has been using the app Apollo to connect with all those juicy stories. According to him, it’s the best third-party app to hop on the Reddit train. Unfortunately, Reddit has decided to start charging for its API access, and it’s causing poor Apollo all sorts of headaches. It’s like a match made in tech hell. And since recording this show, Apollo announced they’re calling it quits on June 30th. Farewell, Apollo, we hardly knew ye!

Last but not least, Andy is super excited about Meural II from Netgear. He’s even going to show it off on KMSB Fox 11. Brace yourselves for a visual feast, my friends. It’s like having a digital art gallery right in your living room. Move over, Mona Lisa!

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New KMSB Fox 11 Segment – Roku – Welcome Home!

Exploring Home and Apartment Essentials with Roku: A Tech Tuesday Special

In this week’s tech segment, we’ll be diving into a range of products ideal for enhancing your home or apartment living. These innovative offerings come from Roku, the company initially recognized for its entertainment devices but now expanding its portfolio to cater to broader home needs.

Since its establishment in 2002, Roku has revolutionized the way we consume entertainment. Initially designed to stream Netflix content, Roku quickly emerged as a versatile platform, seamlessly integrating various subscription services and free content options. One of their latest devices, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K+, exemplifies their user-friendly approach. Simply plug it into an HDMI port, and you gain access to a vast array of content, along with the ability to add your preferred streaming services. Plus, it supports stunning 4K resolution on Enable TV’s. To make things even more convenient, the device includes a hands-free remote that can assist in locating itself if misplaced. Additionally, you can stream music from various music services directly to your devices and use your voice into the voice enabled remote to find Video and Audio features

Expanding beyond entertainment features, Roku has also ventured into home products. Their lineup includes the Smart Bulb SE, a set of app-controlled light bulbs, and the Smart Light Strip, a versatile strip that can be installed under or on top of cabinets, offering 16 feet of customizable, app-controlled lighting. Both these products provide seamless integration with the Roku Smart Home App.

One of the most exciting additions to Roku’s home product range is the New Home Monitoring System SE. This DIY wireless system enables you to monitor movement and track the opening of doors and windows. It includes a keypad for easy arming and disarming, all conveniently controlled through the Smart Home App. You have the option to monitor the system yourself or subscribe to a service that notifies you of any detected intrusions or alerts authorities if you fail to respond. The kit comes with five essential pieces to get you started and is remarkably affordable, retailing at just $99. Moreover, you can monitor your home directly from the Roku Smart Home App or from a Roku-enabled TV. It even offers the capability to control lighting or power off devices with the Roku remote.

Roku’s expansion into home products is aptly named “Welcome Home,” signifying their commitment to creating an all-encompassing home experience.

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Shawn takes a Look at Generative Fill with Photoshop

During a break in the Radio Show this Past Week, Shawn downloaded the Adobe Photoshop Beta and gave Generative Fill a run. An easy way to not only create images but also not use the web with images that may be subject to Copywrite but instead utilize the Adobe Stock Library. Listen to the Full Show at TechtalkRadio.com!

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This Week’s Episode Now Posted! Episode #366 – Is Resistance Futile?

In this week’s show, Shawn and Andy discuss recent issues they had with Streaming while on with the Metacast Podcast earlier in the Week which works into a discussion on Tech Support and how easy it is to troubleshoot new Tech versus what we had to do 15 years ago. Andy tells the story of how phone calls came into Radio Shows and got on the air compared to tech today from VoxPro and other companies. Shawn and Andy talk about how technology in Education changed from Mac systems to PC’s. Some employers are looking for workers that understand AI and how to work with it. Andy talks about how we could see AI used in Radio Broadcasting and even Television Newscasting and points out Synthesia at https://www.synthesia.io and how training videos could all be done using that platform. How will sports be influenced by AI and the predictability of plays viewed by opposing teams.

Andy talks about some products he featured on KMSB Fox 11. Kingston sent over an Ironkey 200 Flash drive with AES 256 Encryption and Military Grade Security to protect the device from prying eyes or in the event of a loss of the drive. After 10 Attempts to enter a password incorrectly, the drive will wipe its data off the drive and make it unrecoverable. Sizes vary from 8GB to 128GB. This also serves as a good reminder to never plug in a USB Flash Drive that you “find.” as it could compromise your system or even damage circuitry. Andy also shared a USB diskette Reader from Tandek that he shared on the Segment. Shawn feels there may at some point a Digital Revolution with consumers wanted content.

Shawn looks at the new Adobe Photoshop Beta with Generative Fill which uses AI to fill a background or part of an Adobe stock image with artificial intelligence and is very impressed with the results. What’s also nice is that while some programs use AI to complete images, this will stay within the Adobe Family pulling images only from Adobe Stock Images.

Shawn and Andy share a great website for learning more about working with Photoshop and Graphics programs. https://www.phlearn.com The host also goes into a more in depth discussion on the Generative Fill Tool.

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