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Know before you fly…a drone

During our October 10 show, we droned-on about…drones (that are now available for purchase).

The Federal Aviation Administration is moving towards mandating (all) drones be registered. Until then, here is information about using “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (UAS).

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Model Aircraft Operations
…are for hobby or recreational purposes only.

…Individuals flying for hobby or recreation are strongly encouraged to follow safety guidelines, which include:
Don’t fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs
Don’t fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying
Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations
Don’t fly near people or stadiums
Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times
Don’t be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft – you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft

The FAA has partnered with several industry associations to promote Know Before You Fly, a campaign to educate the public about using unmanned aircraft…

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Samsung Galaxy 6 edge+ phone is fantastic!

Periscope, Rdio, Wurrly, the Samsung Galaxy 6 edge+, and the Samsung Galaxy Note5 were discussed on a television segment with Andy.  (And he didn’t even say “Hi” to me…)


When he wasn’t looking, I was able to use the phones…enjoyed watching live streaming videos…made some long distance calls (that I never paid for)…took some “selfies” (that I hope my mother never finds out about)…

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TechBlast for TechtalkRadio 09/24/2015

The TechtalkRadio TechBlast for 09/24/2015 – iOS 9 is updated to 9.0.1, GoPro puts it in the air, Office 2016 – Do you have it already? And the Battle of the Carriers – How Low can you go?

 

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September 19 show…audio, notes, and links

The audio file of the show can be downloaded and streamed from here.

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We talk to an Uber driver, and Justin explains how he uses Uber…without paying for it.

“…driving jobs for independent contractors in Tucson…work as much or as little as you want. Uber takes care of all the details…”

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Also, Uber is working with the UA College of Optical Sciences:

Brian McClendon, vice president of advanced technologies for Uber…”it’s clear that Arizona welcomes innovation.”

“…I look forward to working with Arizona…”

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iOS 9 has been released. Some got it (S!ick)…some didn’t (Andy)…and others don’t care (what’s-his-name/Justin).

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We learn that Apple uses end-to-end encryption in iMessage and FaceTime…

And in a related issue, Microsoft is resisting to comply with a warrant which orders it disclose contents of an email account…because the data is kept in a different country.

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The cats of TechtalkRadio have new shirts for their “uniform”. And, so do cats.  (Again:  Justin’s fault.  Hey…I’m writing the post, I get to pick-on whom I choose to…)

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And here are some links related to subjects discussed during the show:

“…With Slingbox, you can watch live cable or satellite TV, video apps, recorded shows, and on demand shows on your phone, tablet, and computer. Anywhere in the world. Literally.”

Yahoo Livetext is live video texting, without sound…

“Tile is a tiny Bluetooth tracker and easy-to-use app that finds everyday items in seconds—like your phone, keys, and wallet.”

“Gazelle buys mostly Apple products, iPhones, iPads, iPods, Macbooks, Macs, select Apple TVs & Apple Displays. We also buy a select group of other smartphones and tablets like Samsung, Microsoft. LG and HTC to name a few…”

“Find your bacon lover. Introducing Sizzl – a real dating app for bacon lovers. Connect with thousands of like-minded lovers who share your selective taste in bacon…”