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This Week on TechtalkRadiom Justin, Shawn, and Andy discuss tech gifts, personal projects, and listener questions. Justin shares his preference for buying tech gifts for himself, while Shawn talks about his ongoing family photo archiving project using the Epson FF680 Photo Scanner. The team also covers converting VHS tapes to digital, with Shawn recommending a VHS-to-hard-drive converter and a time-based corrector and Andy also recommending The Diamond Multimedia Converter

Justin updates the crew on Project Zomboid, mentioning his recent voiceover work for a game mod. Andy expresses interest in the game, available on Steam, and Justin highlights its low system requirements and engaging gameplay.

The team breaks down Sony’s recent 24-hour outage and revisits the 2011 Sony hack, which compromised 77 million PlayStation accounts. This leads to a discussion on data security, warning against free credit monitoring services that can waive legal rights. They also share tips on using multiple email addresses to track potential data breaches.

A listener asks if a home-based business needs a website or if social media is enough. Justin shares his experience with Wix for an affordable, all-in-one solution. The team agrees that a website adds professionalism and stability, especially when paired with strong social media strategies.

Another listener wants to convert Windows Media files to other formats. Shawn recommends Handbrake, VLC Player, and FFMPEG for free, reliable conversions, explaining the benefits of each. The team also touches on Adobe Media Encoder and Roxio Creator, with MP4 suggested as the best format for compatibility.

Justin and Andy compare health tracking devices. Justin prefers the Oura Ring over the Pixel Watch, noting its FSA eligibility for savings. Andy highlights the new Apple Powerbeats Pro 2, which monitor heart rate during workouts. The team also discusses sleep apnea detection and arrhythmia monitoring in both the Oura Ring and Apple Watch.

Finally, they share their browser and extension preferences. Justin dislikes Chrome’s heavy resource usage and recommends Firefox, Edge, and Opera instead. Shawn agrees but acknowledges Chrome’s work compatibility. Andy shares his experience with Internet Connection Monitor, while Shawn mentions using AdBlock Plus.

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On this week’s TechtalkRadio Show, join Justin, Shawn, Andy, and Slick as they dive deep into the latest in tech news and trends. The show kicks off with a discussion and description of Midjourney, an artificial intelligence tool from creating media. Justin, tell us about experimenting with Midjourney and his experiences are nothing short of fascinating. The conversation starts on a light note as Justin requests the Midjourney Bot to create an image of three individuals ready to discuss technology, resulting in surprisingly realistic scenarios. However, things take an unexpected turn when Justin challenges the bot to generate images of women celebrating October and the beloved pumpkin spice flavors. The results are, in a word, weird!

The heart of the discussion revolves around the world of AI, including the likes of ChatGPT and Midjourney, and how understanding and harnessing this technology is vital for the evolving business landscape. Justin even shares an AI-generated photo of Tupac enjoying ice cream and recommends the “Cursed AI” Facebook group for some authentic laughs.

As the AI discussion continues, the team explores companies’ limitations on AI use. Andy recounts a corporate memo from a radio group he worked with forbidding Voice AI in commercials and radio shows even as a parody. They also touch upon the limitations of AI in Zoom meetings, which could potentially unveil sensitive transcripts from the third-party apps.

Next up, Andy introduces us to some exciting Samsung products, including the Disney 100, Neo G9 57″ curved monitor, and the Samsung Terrace, an impressive 85″ outdoor viewing screen priced around $20,000. The team delves into the 4K technology and its perceived necessity, shedding light on its benefits. Shawn and Justin provide insights into ATSC 3.0 and its potential to revolutionize programming, with 112 active stations currently using it.

Apple’s upcoming event on September 12th takes center stage, with expectations of an iPhone 15 announcement featuring USB-C. The advantages of USB-C are explored in-depth.Amidst the tech buzz, Andy confesses to his computer gaming indulgence with Windows Solitaire and expresses his interest in trying out Baldur’s Gate 3, a game recently experienced by Shawn and Justin. They share their thoughts on this new title.

The show concludes with a cautionary tale shared by Andy about a deceptive Instagram friend request that turned into an attempt to compromise an account. The lesson here: always exercise caution online and verify suspicious messages, even if they appear to come from social media platforms. Don’t click on unsolicited SMS or Email links!

Tune in for another TechtalkRadio episode packed with tech insights, humor, and valuable lessons in navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape and please share with a friend!

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