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KMSB Fox 11 Segment – Gift Ideas for Mothers Day or For Yourself!


Today’s segment shares gift ideas for Mother’s Day, featuring both hi-tech and lo-tech options. For those who appreciate the power of music and enjoy summer activities by the pool, the EcoXGear Eco Tundra is an impressive portable device. This rollable AM/FM Bluetooth speaker is not only capable of connecting to smartphones and running for approximately 50 hours on battery, but it can also be used as a loudspeaker with a microphone. With an IP67 rating, it is practically waterproof and even floats in the pool. Additionally, it includes two cup holders and a convenient bottle opener, making it perfect for parties. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the Eco Tundra is $189.00.

Another excellent gift idea is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, a tablet with a 10.5-inch screen that runs on the Android operating system. It offers versatility for reading, watching, and emailing, and its lightweight yet durable design allows for easy portability. The tablet features a fast USB C charger for quick power-ups and boasts a long battery life. With a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a user-friendly interface, it provides an enjoyable user experience. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is available in various configurations, with prices ranging from $180 to approximately $280, depending on the storage capacity.

On the lo-tech end, but still driven by technology in its creation and marketing, is the Furzapper. This innovative glove is designed to remove pet fur while giving them a pleasant petting experience. Additionally, the creators of the glove have developed devices that can be placed in the washer or dryer to help remove fur from clothing. The Furr zapper glove is priced at around $10, while the laundry furzapper device costs around $20

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New Episode #357 – Your First Record Album and Cybersecurity!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Andy, Shawn and Justin talk about Justin’s purchase of Audio Technica Turntable and how much fun he has had getting the Vinyl out and playing it on the system which has many nice features. The guys share stories of their first Vinyl LP’s and how the experience of owning a Vinyl Album has been different versus those that have only bought Digital Albums. This past year Vinyl Record Sale were the highest they have been for over 30 years. The guys talk about protecting your data and networks considering a recent attack on the Tucson Unified School District. Justin and Shawn share how a Hardware Firewall can add a layer of Protection. Justin recommends Fortinet Hardware Firewalls but also shares a Raspberry Pi Solution, known as PFSense. News this past week that Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo may not be attending this Junes E3 Conference. Shawn believes its smart for these companies due to the cost involved and how a Virtual Show or Digital presentation from these companies makes more sense financially. Justin asks is this could be something we could see with CES however the guys concede, the idea for in person works for CES and is important for investments in new technology.

The recent Cyber Attack on Tucson Unified School District systems has been confusing for some, Andy talks with Mike Lettman, CISA Region 9 Cybersecurity advisor about what it means and how this and other Ransomware attacks occur. Mike explains how this may have happen and how anybody could be a target when it comes to data. Mike tells us about the formation of CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in 2018 and how cybercriminals target and why they target K-12 Schools. Mike shares info on the recovery process after ransomware attacks and what it may take to get the systems operational again. Mike also shares security tips within systems to be protected, “Patch Patch Patch.” Multifactor Authentication and education and awareness for users. CISA has put together an informational package for K-12 available at https://www.CISA.gov/partnering-safeguard-K-12-toolkit

Shawn shares info on the Google Fi T-Mobile issue that was recently discovered. The guys talk about your personal info which may be on the Dark Web and if company with services like LifeLock and others can be a solution for protecting your identity data.

Justin shares a website for creating sounds for the background while working or relaxing, https://www.asoftmurmur.com Shawn tells us about checking out Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo Online service.

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EPISODE #339 – Two Hams and a Side of Beef!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd open up with a discussion about the many graduation ceremonies across the country. Shawn shares some of the famous graduates of Notre Dame like Tim Brown, Joe Theismann and of course Rudy Ruettiger. The Web unveiled also Actor George Wendt, Nicholas Sparks, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin and one of Andy’s favorites Richard Riehle from the Movie Office Space and Deuce Bigalow. Andy talks about some of the famous graduates of University of Arizona. Shawn and Justin have begun to investigate Amateur Radio and share info on the Baofeng UV-5R unit and fun aspects of the HAM Radio World. Shawn tells us about hamradiocrashcourse.com and the Curator Josh Nash.

Andy tells us about the announcement from DJI with the Mini 3 Pro. The crew talks about the fine technology points of the new drone and pricing which is very reasonable. A Listener ask about a laptop and getting Windows 10 license and then ask Shawn and Justin about the steps to get a license. Justin brings up the Keys available online however Andy is very cautious about buying these clearinghouse keys. Justin tells us why maybe these can be a good deal and why they are priced so well.

Justin shares with us some tips on setting up his Wi-Fi Router while Andy has a friend looking for a Wi-Fi Extender Booster through his property at a Christmas Tree Farm. Shawn recommends product from Ubiquity such as the AirMax Light Beam Transmitter

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TechtalkRadio Episode #329 It’s a What Yaa Ma Call It!

In this week’s show, Justin, Shawn, and Andy share some of their thoughts on the upcoming game and share some tips for those that may be wanting to upgrade the televisions for a better picture. The guys cover some of the options available and Shawn covers what some of these terms heard often mean. Justin reminds us to get what you can afford rather than buying the cheapest TV and shares through experience why. Andy and Shawn share info on a company called BOE is planning to develop at 500Hz Refresh rate and what that means for gamers that love action games. Last week on the show the guys talked about Josh Wardle and his creation Wordle. Since then, Josh announced he had made a deal with New York Times for them to be the host for Wordle and manage the further development of the Viral Word game.

Andy talks with the CEO of Steambox Amit Jaura about the product which turned a lot of heads at this year’s CES Show in Vegas. Amit shares with us his steps to bring the innovative product to the marketplace and how crowd funding played a part in its development. Find out More at https://www.steam-box.com


Friend of the Show Steve Greenberg visits to talk about his new Video Game show, What the Heck is That? The fun show with panelist trying to figure out a new gadgets use is available to watch On YouTube. Andy and Steve talk also about his book The Gadget Insider which looks at many different products over the years and what they were trying and able to achieve. Steve can be seen frequently at the Tech Contributor to The Today Show and talks about the process of putting on the fun segments he does. Always fun talking with Steve! Visit Steve’s Website at https://www.stevegreenberg.tv

Last week’s announcement of Microsoft buying Activision/Blizzard/King now brings on Sony buying Bungie, developer of Halo and Destiny. As Justin says – The Console Wars are on!

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