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News13 Segment – Great Sound for Your Ears!

In this Segment from News13 KMSB Fox 11, We share a product that will be great for Productivity but Also for the Gamer! How many people are gaming?

Recent Numbers show that as of January 2024, there are over 3.4B gamers worldwide, finding the tools to get an edge over other gamers is always a win! Just Unveiled a Couple of Weeks Ago, Our Friends at SteelSeries https://www.steelseries.com have shared with us the newest in their popular line of Headphones, the Arctis Nova 5x Wireless! Amazing sound with a very comfortable price point!

This New Headset not only features comfort but also compatibility with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and both PC and Mobile With the Nova 5 Companion App, users will have access to 100+ Audio Presets for Xbox and PlayStation Titles. This Bluetooth Wireless headset is available to work with high-speed 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 5.3 all by just tapping a button. Another great feature is the battery life, users will count on a 60+ Hour Battery Life, using USB-C Charging, charging for 15 Minutes can get you 8 hours of use!

The Nova Companion App with 100+ Sound Configurations

Rich sound with great Bass delivered to the earcups, with the Bluetooth Wireless configuration you can also receive phone calls while playing your favorite title. The SteelSeries Clear Cast Microphone also can present crystal clear crisp sound in voice chats while gaming and of course on Phone Calls as well. Users can also find AI Powered Noice Cancellation which can clear up any room noise. And while we have seen other headsets in the higher price category, this Arctis Nova 5x Wireless sells for only $129.99 Find out More at SteelSeries.Com As the Company says, Wear these and play “For Glory.”

And We have this Cool little device from Eurpmask for Hanging the Headphones! A 3-1 PC Gaming Controller and Headphone Stand which can hold most controllers and headphones sells for under 17 bucks!

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Episode 399 – Capturing Lightning Bolts – Now Available to Stream!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn and Andy revisit the purchase Andy made of the Series 9 Apple Watch. Shawn tells a story of his Son locking Mom out of the house along with her iPhone, yet she was still able to call Shawn through the Apple Watch they own to get his assistance. Andy tells about a service on the Apple Watch called Walkie Talkie however, sitting in for Justin, Shawn reminds us that feature was originally found on Nextel devices and is also available on Samsung Smart Phones. Shawn shares what happened when the fire department showed up to help gain access to the house. The Conversation switches to the recent photo opportunity of the Northern Lights and how Shawn and his friends about 250 plus miles away where getting amazing photos of the geomagnetic storm. Shawn shares how he was attempting to get a photo of not only the Geostorm but also the ISS space station which was orbiting overhead.  Brad Dion, Shawn’s friend also captured an impressive shot. Be sure to check out Shawn’s Photos on https://blog.techtalkradio.com

photo courtesy of Lori Grace https://www.lorigraceaz.com
Photo from Shawn DeWeerd
Photo Courtesy of Brad Dion Photography


Andy and Shawn welcome to the Show, Storm Chaser, Weather Photographer and Podcaster, Lori Grace. Andy tells about finding her photos on social media of incredible weather photography about a year ago and being amazed at her work. Lori tells us about how she was able to find the passion for photography and experiment with capturing powerful shots. Lori tells us how she keeps an eye on Weather Patterns and works to find the perfect location. Happy Dancing under a storm is something both Shawn and Lori have experienced when capturing that spectacular image.  

Lori shares the difference between catching Daytime and Nighttime lightning and what time seems to be more pronounced. One image that Andy was amazed by was a shot which captured a Rainbow and Lightning Bolt at the same time. Lori is based in Southern Arizona yet has traveled to other areas for Weather Photography and Shares dream spots she would like to go to. Lori also shares how social media helped grow the audience but also the story of her getting struck by lightning. Be Sure to check out the Podcast from Lori, Available on Apple Podcast Lori has a great website for seeing these images, https://www.lorigraceaz.com 

Mark in Green Valley sent a question about last week’s show and Cutting the Cord, he would like to know what the best streaming service available is. Andy shares how Comcast/Xfinity is developing a streaming package with Peacock, Netflix and AppleTV.  Andy tells us in terms of services how he likes Peacock and Hulu for older shows but also after testing Pluto TV out, he loves that as a service. 

SteelSeries have released a new Wireless Headphone, The Arctis Nova 5 has many features to enjoy including 100+ Audio Presets and he ability to be used on just about every platform. Now Available the Arctis Nova 5. Shawn talks about how he loves his previous version. 

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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.

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EPISODE #340 – You Will Hear Your Thoughts!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd talk about the recent news with Samsung Televisions including The Microsoft Game Pass as an option in the Samsung Gaming Hub, this would allow Game Pass games on the Big Screen without an Xbox Console. At this week’s Microsoft Showcase, Microsoft has not only added the Top Gun Maverick addition to Flight Simulator but also the Pelican Ship from Halo. The guys talk about Top Gun Maverick the movie and how they experienced the film with Dolby vs IMAX and what a fun experience it is. Andy didn’t see Top Gun or Jurassic but did see The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and loved it! The Quarry is a game just released which is the follow-up to the game Until Dawn. Another Game is getting turned into a movie, Duke Nukem and the guys wonder who would play Duke and what about Jon St, John as the Voice? Justin tells us about a game called Star Citizen and why this is a huge game in an enormous online world.

Friend of the Show Scott Kelby visits the show to tell us about an upcoming Virtual Online Conference on How to Make Money with Photography. In the Discussion which has Andy bringing up all the aspects that won’t be covered it does remind listeners of the hours upon hours of content available at KelbyOne which cover the many questions that Andy has brought up. Scott is a lot of fun and one of the most knowledgeable guests on the Art and Business of Photography and honored to be able to speak with him. We also get to ask Scott about the future of photography with DSLR Cameras and what could eventually take the place of those cameras, his answer makes absolute sense.

Justin shares the news about Goldeneye finally getting an announcement of an upcoming release. One of the Most Awaited games! Justin tells us we need to watch John Oliver, Last Week Tonight on HBO and learn more about the “Bust Up Big Tech Act” Andy talks about some of the products he shared on KMSB Fox 11, the Kingston XS2000 1TB USB C Portable Drive and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headphones. Perfect Ideas for Father’s Day. The guys talk about a Website of the Week which focuses on the new hobbies of Amateur Radio and https://www.mygmrs.com/nets

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New Show Added! My Blueberry Needs a Reboot!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Amanda, Broadway and Andy talk about Zoom Fatigue and how some are tiring of the many Zoom Concerts and Entertainment Events after working an entire day with Zoom Meetings. The future of Education is discussed with Shawn and Amanda and how the reopening of schools is impacted by Covid-19. Amanda shares how teachers are planning to get ready for returning to the classroom. Amanda talks about the Minecraft Community with Social and Emotional learning with packs that are downloadable. We learn about The Mindful Knight to learn and play the game.


Amanda shares some info on her new Headphones from Steel Series, The Arctis 7. Shawn and Broadway talk about what a good product it is. The Headphones Amanda purchased is Wireless which Andy wasn’t a fan of in the past however the technology has gotten much better. Andy shares some info on a new tool for Data Recovery from Microsoft and how to get it. If you have ever deleted a file accidentally and removed it from the Recycle bin, the App is called Windows File Recovery. What are the problems that could arise with easy to use file recovery?


Do you have Old Tech? How much is it worth? The guys talk about how hard it can be to get rid of Tech that has piled up over the years. The guys talk about building older generation machines for the playing of older games. Shawn gives us a great solution with gog.com (Great Old Games) for downloading and playing your favorite old games for a small fee. Arcades have also popped up and Shawn talks about one in Chicago called Headquarters, Broadway about one in Texas called Pinballz and for Tucson, Cobra Arcade.

Andy quizzes the crew about the Anniversary of the iPhone from 13 years ago. They all talk about the Phone Tech before the iPhone and how the way to really get a short message was using the Nextel service. Andy raves about Kevin James short films on YouTube, some fun stuff!

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