#344(Posted on 22Dec2022)
ChatGPT and Sports Betting Online
The Question of the Week- What is ChatGPT and why should I care?
ChatGPT: What You Need to Know About OpenAI's Powerful, Potentially Very Problematic Chatbot
The Big Story:
· Sports Wagering Online
· Explosive Growth
· Tapping into College Brands
· The popularity and unmet promises
· What Kansas went thru and is not getting
· Sports gaming included in Entertainment Shows
· The most popular Apps
Aired on Talk 107.3 10Dec2022
#341 (Posted on 12Dec2022)
SanFran Backtracks on Killer Robots, Mars Copter does 35th, Starlink & Dept of Defense & Data Caps, EU Consent for Social Media, TSA rolling out Facial Recognition
News & Updates:
· San Francisco changing their stance on killer robots
· NASA’s Ingenuity does its 35th Flight
· Starlink partnering with Defense Department
· Starlink Delaying Data Caps
· European Union will demand Social Media get Explicit Consent on ads
· TSA Expanding Facial Recognition nationwide
#342 (Posted on 15Dec2022)
Hacking the Metaverse
Guest LSU Cybersecurity Professor Abe Baggili Explains:
· What is the Metaverse and it is not what you think
· Metaverse is just another portal
· Research into the very poor security in the Metaverse
Aired on Talk 107.3 3Dec2022
#339 (Posted on 5Dec2022)
Alexa just a clock/radio, SanFran robots that can kill, Tax websites selling your info to Facebook, Meta employees hacking user accounts
News & Updates:
· Amazon thought Alexa would be move that a clock radio
· SanFran police can deploy a robot that can kill
· TaxAct, TaxSlayer and H&R Block selling your sensitive data to Facebook
· TikTok Still share more of your personal data
· Meta employees fired for allowing accounts to be hacked
#340 (Posted on 8Dec2022)
The Question of the Week- Everyone else is talking about Twitter, why aren’t you?
Twitter Update & Deep Dive
· Advertisers leaving
· Analytics & Audience Insight staff decimated
· Musk vs. Apple
· Former Twitter Employees getting new jobs
Aired on Talk 107.3 19Nov2022
#337 (Posted on 25Nov2022)
FTX & Binance update, Google loses to States, Apple & US Chips, Taylor Swift & Ticketmaster Fiasco, Amazon Prime Music
News & Updates:
FTX Billion$$ Missing
Binance not looking healthy
40 States sue Google & Win
Apple to use US made chips in 2024
Taylor Swift tour tickets and Ticketmaster troubles
Amazon to offer Streaming music with Prime
#338 (Posted on 21Nov2022)
How LSU is winning the Content Arms Race
Guest Cody Worsham, Chief Brand Officer of LSU Athletics talks about:
· How was the LSU Athletics Social Media team created?
· For those interested in content creation, what can they do to get started?
· How does LSU Athletics Social Media team make decisions?
· What is the LSU Athletics Social Media team’s role in supporting N.I.L.?
· LSU Gold for those who want deeper engagement
Aired on Talk 107.3 12Nov2022
#335 (Posted on 14Nov2022)
Chrome Extension Troubles, Microsoft- losing money on Xbox, Support for Call of Duty, Activision investigations, Win11 Ads, Metaverse, Facebook fires 11,000 employees
News & Updates:
· Chrome (browsers in general) has extension issues
· Microsoft:
- Loses $200 for every Xbox sold
- Will continue to support Call of Duty on Playstation
- Activision purchase triggers investigations
- Try out Ads on Win11
- Struggles with Metaverse
· Meta lays of 11,000 employees
#336 (Posted on 17Nov2022)
Smart phone for kids & Crypto Currency Crash
The Question of the Week- At what age should I give my child his 1st smart phone?
The Big Story- Crypto Currency Crash
Also:
· Binance cancels FTX buyout
· FTX Questionable dealings
· SEC & DOJ investigating FTX
· Tom Brady lost big with FTX
· Millennials avoiding crypto currency
Aired on Talk 107.3 5Nov2022
#333 (Posted on 7Nov2022)
Tech Gumbo starts 9th Year, iOS 16, Elon Musk & Twitter
The Question of the Week- Should I upgrade to iOS 16?
The Big Story- Twitter is now an Elon Musk company.
· 1st act is to remove top executives
· Implement changes
· $20/month for the Blue Check
· Well Maybe $8/month for the Blue Check
· Now a privately held company
· Bringing back Vine?
· Do you keep your Twitter account?
#334 (Posted on 10Nov2022)
Starlink Updates $$$, Digital Driver’s Licenses, Truth Social, Facebook Devalued
News & Updates:
· Starlink for RV
· Starlink for Private Jets
· Starlink may impose Data Caps
· La.’s Digital Driver’s License
· Truth Social Growing, but in Trouble
· Facebook losing 75% of its value
Aired on Talk 107.3 29Oct2022
#331 (Posted on 31Oct2022)
Is Alexa actually listening, Foldable iPads & iPhones, iPhone Crash Detection False Alarms, Starlink a GPS Alternative & Social Media Status Update
The Question of the Week- Does my Alexa actually listen everything going on in the room?
News & Updates:
· Apple will have foldable iPads & iPhones by 2024
· iPhone crash detection creating false alarms from roller coasters
· U of Texas uses Starlink as GPS alternative
· A status update on the Social Media giants
#332 (Posted on 3Nov2022)
The Big Story- Social Media Content Moderation
Also:
· TikTok subcontractors traumatized as content moderators
· TikTok and campaign misinformation
· Twitter trying to eliminate campaign misinformation
Aired on Talk 107.3 22Oct2022
#329 (Posted on 24Oct022)
Kanye to buy Parler, NASA’s DART Hit the Target, Netflix password sharing crackdown, Original iPhone sells for $39K
News & Updates:
· Kayne West wants to buy the Social Media platform Parler
· NASA’s DART changed the path of the asteroid
· Netflix will roll out global changes to stop password sharing
· Original iPhone still in factory sealed box sold at auction for $39K
#330 (Posted on 27Oct2022)
Lithium Batteries
Also:
· Why are they important
· Is lithium a true replacement for oil?
· When will we run out of Lithium
· What will replace lithium-ion batteries
· GM is starting a new business unit to offer electricity storage and management for homes and businesses
Aired on Talk 107.3 1Oct2022
#325 (Posted on 3Oct2022)
We discuss Cyber Security and LSU being be designated by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations
#326 (Posted on 6Oct2022)
The Question of the Week- A listener Fact Checks us on farms in the US
Also, News, Updates & Follow-Ups:
· NASA’s DART hits the target
· EV Charging station are reimbursable
· EV Sales hit record
· Solar Energy prices fall
· Starlink Review
· SanFran surveillance plan
· TikTok Political Ban
Aired on Talk 107.3 17Sep2022
#323 (Posted on 19Sep2022)
Most Regretted College Majors, NASA’s DART, AT&T Breaks 5G Promise, AI Wins Art Competition, John Deere Self Driving Tractors, Alphabet Exec Leaves Because of Commercial Use of Data
News & Updates:
· The Most Regretted College Majors are Non-STEM
· NASA’s DART looks to redirect a Moonlet
· AT&T will not deliver 5G to older phones as promised
· Artificial Intelligence Art wins a Digital Arts Competition
· John Deere is leading the way in Self Driving Tractors
· Alphabet Executive Leaves Health Unit Because of Commercial Use of Data
#324 (Posted on 22Sep2022)
The Question of the Week- Should I use my cell phone as a key to get into my hotel room?
Also, Twitter Updates:
· Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony has Senators outraged on both sides of the aisle
· Twitter Whistleblower says security holes could cause real people harm
· Twitter Shareholders unfazed by Testimony
· Twitter & Whistleblower had $7Mil settlement w/ NDA, but Congress forced him to talk
· Elon Musk Adds the Whistleblower to his lawsuit to end the deal to buy Twitter
· Bob Iger tells why Disney decided not to buy Twitter
Aired on Talk 107.3 10Sep2022
#321 (Posted on 12Sep2022)
Twitter’s Edit Button, Tesla Sues La., Rhythm Nation Crashed Hard Drives, LastPass Hacked, Voyager 1 Phoning Home Again, USB4-V 2.0
News & Updates:
· Twitter will finally allow you edit Tweets
· Tesla sues Louisiana to sell directly to consumers
· Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation could crash hard drives
· LastPass was hacked, but no user data was compromised
· NASA’s Voyager 1 is 15 Billion miles away and talking to Earth again
· USB4- Version 2.0 will deliver up to 80Gbps
#322 (Posted on 15Sep2022)
Hard Disk Drives vs. Solid-State Drives, iPhone 14 announcement, Unwanted Text Messages, Starlink & T-Mobile, Cell Carriers and Your Location Data
The Question of the Week- Is there really a difference between regular hard drives and solid-state drives?
Also:
· Tips to deal with unwanted text messages
· Apple formally announces iPhone 14 line up
· Starlink & T-Mobile to allow cell phone to use satellites
· How long does your cellular carrier retain your location data
Aired on Talk 107.3 20Aug2022
#319 (Posted on 29Aug2022)
Better Google Searches, iOS Update, Streaming Milestone, Twitter Whistleblower, Starlink Update, Another Racist Chatbot
News & Updates:
· Google Announces Better Search Results
· Apple has critical iOS Security Patch
· More Streaming than Cable Viewing
· Twitter Whistleblower Discloses Security Coverups
· Starlink puts up more satellites
· Another AI Chatbot becomes creepy and racist very quickly
#320 (Posted on 1Sep2022)
Weird Text Message and Personal Security Concerns
The Question of the Week- What’s up with all of these strange text messages?
Also:
· Amazon buys iRobot for better access inside your home
· Amazon expanding drone delivery
· TikTok is monitoring key strokes and screen taps
· Microsoft to put ads in Outlook App
Aired on Talk 107.3 20Aug2022
#317 (Posted on 22Aug2022)
Russia fines Google, DirecTV Opposes Dish, TikTok Head of Security, Netflix expands password sharing crackdown, Windows 12 in 2024 and Win 8.1 ends in Jan2023
News & Updates:
· Russia fines Google for spreading false info about Ukraine invasion
· DirecTV opposes Dish’s 5G plan
· TikTok’s head of Security is stepping down
· Netflix expands password sharing crackdown
· Window 12 arriving in 2024
· Windows 8.1 going End of Life Jan 10, 2023
#318 (Posted on 25Aug2022)
Getting Text Messages while on Airplane Mode and EV charging and affordability
The Question of the Week- How am I receiving text messages while on Airplane Mode?
Also:
· Tesla no longer #1 producer of Electric Vehicles (EV’s)
· Charging EV’s gets easier
· EV’s become more affordable
· New law allows for $7500 Tax Credit to buy an EV, but has a catch
· Making new type of batteries for EV’s
Aired on Talk 107.3 16Jul2022
#315 (Posted on 18Jul2022)
TikTok Probe, Twitter sues Musk, Miners are now Robots, FCC and 8Mil RoboCalls, $1Bil of Fake Cisco Hardware
News & Updates:
· Bipartisan call for a US Government probe into China mining TikTok user data
· Twitter sues Elon Muck to force the purchase of the Social Media platform
· Miners are forced to use robots and tech, instead of manual labor in the mines
· FCC threatens 8 Telecom companies to block 8 Billion Robocalls
· CEO arrested for selling over $1 billion of fake Cisco hardware
#316 (Posted on 21Jul2022)
Android Adware, Jobs in Technology Fields
The Question of the Week- I am seeing a lot of unusual ads on my Android, what do I do about it?
Also:
The best jobs in technology
Getting started in Tech without experience
Aired on Talk 107.3 9Jul2022
#313 (Posted on 11Jul2022)
Window’s Defender still Free, Zero Day Follina, Apple adding Lockdowns, EU Digital Markets Act, Low MFA Adoption, Dish Network v. Starlink, Starlink goes Mobile, Sand Battery
News & Updates:
· Window’s Defender requires Free Subscription
· Zero-Day “Follina” patch is available
· Apple is adding LockDown option to iPhones, iPads, & Macs
· EU’s new Digital Markets Act means new requirements for Big Tech
· Not many companies are requiring Multi-Factor Authentication
· Dish Network tries to stop Starlink and fails
· Starlink is approved to be used on moving vehicles
· Sand Battery store energy for months
#314 (Posted on 14Jul2022)
Guest David Susko, Geoscientist working for a NASA contractor studying life on Mars
· Working with NASA
· Geology of Mars
· Water on Mars
· Why study Mars
Aired on Talk 107.3 25Jun2022
#311 (Posted on 27Jun2022)
Jacuzzi is Hacked, Common Charger for USA, Starlink on Cruise Ships, Dish - SpaceX -moving vehicles, Copy & Paste explained, Apple update CarPlay and becomes a $$ Lender
News & Updates:
· White Hat Hacker finds backdoor into Jacuzzi’s backend exposing worldwide user data
· US Senators want to have a Common Charger, like the EU
· Starlink wants to provide Internet to Cruise Ships
· Dish Network accuses SpaceX of not stopping customers from using Starlink on moving vehicles
· Microsoft explains “Copy & Paste” and why sometimes it does not work
· Apple wants CarPlay to control all the screens in new cars
· Apple has Billions of $$ to lend w/ Pay Later Service
#312 (Posted on 30Jul2022)
Analog fax over the digital Internet, Artificial Intelligence is not Sentient
The Question of the Week- How can I use my current modem and computer for faxing over the internet?
· Google Engineer thinks their AI has become Sentient
· The Turing Test
· AI cannot understand nuance
· AI can help with Job Interview practice
· AI can help Train, Protect and Predict Athletes Performance
Aired on Talk 107.3 18Jun2022
#309 (Posted on 20Jun2022)
Ransomware shutters a college, Farewell iPod, Apple Passkey, Internet Explorer ended, More subscription $$ than you think, Regulating Crypto, HDMI & Bluetooth getting upgrades
News & Updates:
· Ransomware attack brought an end to a college
· Apple is no longer making the iPod
· Passkeys could be the end passwords
· Internet Explorer has officially ended, Edge, Chrome, Firefox will pick up the slack
· Consumers spend approx. $130 more per month than they think
· US Senators want to regulate cryptocurrency
· HDMI Cable will deliver power
· Bluetooth will connect to multiple devices
#310 (Posted on 30Jun2022)
Electric Vehicles (EV) and the environment, EV Charging stations, EV Charging adapters
The Question of the Week-
Are Electric Vehicles really better for the Environment the combustion engines?
And:
EV Charging stations are not keeping up with the demand for EV’s
Aired on Talk 107.3 11Jun2022
#307 (Posted on 13Jun2022)
Netflix Password Crackdown, iPhone & USB-C, Elon Musk & Twitter update, Texas AG & Twitter Bots, 6G in 2030, Uber & Waymo partner on Autonomous Trucking, Autonomous TP delivery, Russia and Appliance chips in Tanks
News & Updates:
· Netflix has begun the Password sharing crack down and it is not going well
· The EU is forcing Apple to switch to the USB-C ports on iPhones
· Elon Musk says he does not “Have To Buy Twitter”
· Texas AG worried about Twitter bots
· Nokia say 6g Cellular coming in 2030
· Uber & Waymo partnering on long-haul trucking
· Autonomous Trucks delivering Toilet Paper in Dallas
· Russia is taking microchips from appliances to fix their tanks
#308 (Posted on 16Jun2022)
Special Guest Nicole Quinlan of TripChat
TripChatApp is an app to help locals and visitors find out more about their surroundings
Aired on Talk 107.3 4Jun2022
#305 (Posted on 6Jun2022)
US #1 in Supercomputers, Antitrust bills focus on Big Tech, DuckDuckGo not so private, Digital Driver’s License, More Legal Problems for Social Media, Funny response to Ransomware
News & Updates:
· US has fastest Supercomputer doing Exaflops
· US Senate bill focuses on Big Tech company actions
· DuckDuckGo gives Microsoft permission to track users
· Digital Driver’s License gaining Federal Acceptance
· Social Media could be sued for getting kids addicted
· SCOTUS strikes down Texas law on Social Media Moderation
· Bank IT Dir. Sends “Anatomy Pic” in response to Ransomware
#306 (Posted on 9Jun2022)
A Deep Dive into the Metaverse
The Question of the Week-
I keep hearing about the Metaverse, but I am not sure what it is, can you explain it to me?
Metaverse:
· Characteristics
· Who is building platforms
· Marketing/Commerce
· Still Problems
· Warnings from “Second Life” creator
Aired on Talk 107.3 28May2022
#303 (Posted on 30May2022)
Starlink: 400k Subscribers, 32 Countries & RV’s, Canada Bans Huawei, US not interested in folding Smart Phones AT&T 911 Service Upgrade, Telephone Service of the past
News & Updates:
· Starlink has 400k subscribes, is available in 32 Countries and if you go the Starlink RV route, there is no wait list
· Canada Bans Huawei & ZTE From Its 5G and 4G Networks
· The US like big phones, not folding phones
· AT&T upgraded their 911 service to within 50 meters, no longer 10 miles
· Telephone Service in the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s very different from today
#304 (Posted on 2Jun2022)
CityCoin, MiamiCoin troubles, Cryto’s $1Trillion Crash, Luna & Stablecoin, US Gov’t investigates Cryptocurrency
The Question of the Week-
What is Citycoin?
And:
· MiamiCoin crashed causing troubles for the Mayor
· The Entire Crypto Currency Market laost over $1 Trillion in the last 6 months
· Luna and StableCoin lost 95% of it’s value
· US Dept of Justice and the Securities & Exchange Commission are both investigating Crypto Currencies for illegalities
Aired on Talk 107.3 21May2022
#301 (Posted on 23May2022)
Texas HB 20 takes on Social Media, US Senate Digital Platform Commission Act, Microsoft launches Cyber Security Service, MIT Oreometer, GrubHub NYC Gaff
News & Updates:
· Texas HB 20 will allow users to sue if they are censored
· US Senator proposes commission to oversee Big Tech Companies
· Microsoft launches Cyber Security Service to combat ransomware
· MIT Engineers research Oreo Crème filling
· GrubHub offers $15 towards lunch in NYC and did not tell the restaurants to be prepared
#302 (Posted on 26May2022)
Elon Musk Good, Bad & Ugly, Twitter buyout off then on, Content Moderation, Poop Emoji and SEC Issues surrounding the Twitter Buyout
· Elon Musk- Super Hero/ Tony Star/Bruce Wayne or Super Villain
· Content Moderation issues around the world
· Is the Twitter purchase on or off, and the ramifications either way
· Stopping an online discussion with the Poop Emoji
· SEC has several things they want to Elon Musk about because of his actions
Aired on Talk 107.3 7May2022
#299 (Posted on 9May2022)
Opting out of Google, iPhone and iFix, NASA’s Ingenuity does it again, & the Space Hotel, w/ Guest Don Monistere
News & Updates:
· Google lets you opt out of personal data searches
· iFixit not happy with Apples DIY repair options
· NASA’s Ingenuity keeps going and going
· 1st Space Hotel to be ready in 2025
#300 (Posted on 12May2022)
Autocorrect on Smartphones and our Guest, Don Monistere
The Question of the Week-
I hate Autocorrect on my iPhone, is there anything I can do?
And our guest, Don Monistere, President & CEO of General Informatics
Aired on Talk 107.3 30Apr2022
#297 (Posted om 2May2022)
Microsoft & Win11 Issues, Streaming Services Slow Up, Solar Power Tesla & EV Batteries, Elon Musk & Twitter Updates
News & Updates:
· Microsoft finding out not all of their employees can upgrade to Win11
· CNN + dies in under a month and the beginning of the decline in streaming services
· Aussie Scientist Solar Power a Tesla
· The EU is worried about EV Batteries
· Elon Musk buys Twitter and it may not be as easy as he thought
· The EU Reminds Musk they still have Content Moderation Laws
#298 (Posted on 5May2022)
Your Digital Footprint, The EU’s new Digital Services Act
The Question of the Week-
I’ve heard you say that Google, Facebook, … know more about me than I know about myself, is this really true?
We discuss the EU’s new landmark piece of legislation, The Digital Services Act
· The DSA goes another big step towards controlling the data collected about ou
· Failure to comply with the rules may result in fines of up to 6% of companies’ global annual revenues
· the legislation would limit how digital giants target users with online ads
Aired on Talk 107.3 23Apr2022
#295 (Posted on 25Apr2022)
NFT Crash, Starlink Updates, Netflix problems
News & Updates:
· First Tweet NFT went from $2.9 Million to asking for $48M and only getting $280
· Netflix losing subscribers, possible having ads for cheaper plan, password sharing
· SpaceX and Starlink test on Delta Air Lines jets, sending dishes to Ukraine, & capacity issues
#396 (Posted on 28Apr2022)
Anti-Virus vs. Anti-Malware, U.S. stops Russian Malware Cyberattacks, A.I. in Business
The Question of the Week- What is the difference between Anti-Virus vs. Anti-Malware
· U.S. stops Russian Malware Cyberattacks
· Mark Cuban says use AI in Business
· Explaining AI and Business applications
Aired on Talk 107.3 16Apr2012
#293 (Posted on 18Apr2022)
Uber & NYC Cabs, SanFran Police & a Driverless car, Apple AirTag Stalking, Smart Phone Caller ID & Young professionals, “Just Walk Out” at the Ball Park
News & Updates:
· Uber will NYC Cabs to their App
· San Fran Police pull over a Driverless Car and what happened next
· Police report Apple AirTags are being used to stalk people
· Caller ID outs young professionals still on their parent’s cell phone plan
· Houston Astros introduce Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” at concession stands
#294 (Posted on 21Apr2022)
Elon Musk & Twitter, and Tech & Earth Day
The Question of the Week- What is up with Elon Musk & Twitter?
Using Technology Earth Day
· Don’t use paper
· Cloud Storage of documents
· Virtual Meetings instead of driving and/or flying
· Go Solar
· Things to do with CO2
· Microsoft uses heat from Data Center to warm homes in Finland
Aired on Talk 107.3 2Apr2012
#291 (Posted on 4Apr2022)
Microsoft Hacked, Skipping Virtual Meetings, Netflix & Sharing Accounts, Chrome 100 Issues
News & Updates:
· Microsoft Hacked
· Beulr to skip virtual meetings
· Netflix knows you are sharing your account
· Google Chrome 100 may cause problems
#292 (Posted 7Apr2022)
Facebook is in trouble and desperate, TikTok causing Tics and other Disorders among Teens
Facebook is in Trouble:
· People spending less time of Facebook
· Facebook hires a political group to attack TikTok
· TikTok causing Tics and other disorders among teens
Aired on Talk 107.3 26Mar2022
#289 (Posted on 28Mar2022)
Special Guest- U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana talks Tech Legislation
· Regulating the data broker industry
o the "Terms-of-service Labeling, Design, and Readability Act"
o The Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange Act
· The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, legislation to update online data privacy rules for the 21st century and ensure both children and teenagers are protected online. (Cassidy introduced with Sen. Markey)
· Health data privacy
· Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act & the role of governing Social Media
· General Data Protection Regulation of the EU & The California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA, should we expect legislation like that is the US?
#290 (Posted on 31Mar2022)
Best Wordle Word, EU vs Big Tech, Microsoft Announcement 5Apr2022, Germany says uninstall Kaspersky, Mercedes Drive Pilot
The Question of the Week- What is the Best word to start WORDLE?
And EU wants to crackdown on Big Tech & Big Data, Microsoft will the “Future of Hybrid Work” in April, Germany tells everyone to uninstall Kaspersky because of Russian ties, and Mercedes announces their new Drive Pilot- Level 3 Self Driving Car
Aired on Talk 107.3 19Mar2022
#287 (Posted on 21Mar2022)
Hands-On approach to Smartphone Security and Malware, Win11 & ads, Microsoft Clipchamp, QR Code Drone Swarm
News & Updates:
· LSU Researcher’s new smartphone security
· Rise in Smartphone Malware
· Win 11 File Explorer may had ads
· Microsoft ads Clipchamp to Win11
· Drone Swarm created QR for ad promo
#288 (Posted on 24Mar2022)
Facebook Protect and More Tech Myths
The Question of the Week- Facebook is requiring to enable Facebook Protect, is this real?
And we debunk more Tech Myths
Aired on Talk 107.3 12Mar2012
#285 (Posted on 14Mar2022)
Wozniak & Space Junk, Starlink says not Space Junk, Instagram avoiding iPad, Apple Watch in Service, Whole Foods “No Check Out”, EV Charging Network
· Steve Wozniak wants to remove space junk
· Starlink says there satellites are not going to be space junk
· Instagram says not enough usage for iPads
· Apple Watch working for Volvo Services Technicians
· Whole Foods deploys “Just Walk Out”
· Electric Vehicle Charging Network
#286 (Posted on 17Mar2022)
Facial Recognition in Criminal Justice, and Laws being reformed
Facial Recognition:
· Being used to make arrest
· Laws and/or restrictions on usage changing state by state
· Face Scanning during a traffic stop?
· Workplace usage
Aired on Talk 107.3 5Mar2022
#283 (Posted on 7Mar2022)
Russian- Ukraine War through the lens of Technology
Stopping Russian Disinformation, Accredited Media Verifying Social post with geo-data, Hactivist striking back at Russia, Starlink gets some good PR, Microsoft fights Russian Malware, Tech Giants fumble with what to do!
#284 (Posted on 10Mar2022)
Wi-Fi 6E and Autonomous Vehicle Update
The Question of the Week- What Is Wi-Fi 6E and Do I Need It? Wi-Fi 6 vs. 6E & Wi-Fi 7;
Autonomous Vehicle update, when should we expect full self driving vehicles?
Aired on Talk 107.3 26Feb2022
#281 (Posted om 28Feb2022)
Russian Cyber War, WhatsApp, Wordle, Robocalls, Twitter Expanding, Android on Win11
Russia started with Cyber Warfare before launching bombs & bullets, WhatsApp upgrades, Wordle now has Ad Trackers, FCC tries to prevent Voicemail Robocalls, Twitter looks at long form, Android Apps now works on Win11
#282 (Posted on 3Mar2022)
3G Shutting Down, Facebook has continued troubles
The Question of the Week- My alarm company says they have to change the cellular modem because the cell towers are changing, is this true? 3G Networks shutting down causing device changes, Facebook makes Reels available worldwide and continues to have multiple problems.
Aired on Talk 107.3 19Feb2022
#280 (Posted om 24Feb2022)
Industry 3.0 and Web 3.0
The Question of the Week- On last week’s show, you mentioned Industry 3.0, can you go into more details about that? We briefly go through Industry 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0. And then we discuss Web 3.0, what is it, advantages, disadvantages, and some potential problems.
#279 (Posted on 21Feb2022)
Space- SpaceX, Starlink, NASA and “Starman”
We do a Space Based Episode- SpaceX not hitting the Moon, NASA Splashing the Space Station, Pentagon cleaning up Low Earth Orbit, Worries over too many Starlink satellites, Starlink hit by geomagnetic storm, and Starman 4 years in Space
Aired on Talk 107.3FM 12Feb2022
#277 (Posted on 14Feb2022)
Nex-Tech 2022, The Technology & Energy Conference - Feb 24-25, 2022 Guest Coila LaFleur w/ ExxonMobil & Stephen Loy with Nexus Louisiana Tech Park
Guest Coila LaFleur w/ ExxonMobil & Stephen Loy with Nexus Louisiana Tech Park talk with us about the upcoming Nex-Tech 2022, The Technology & Energy Conference coming up on Feb 24th & 25th in Baton Rouge bringing together Tech & Industrial Manufacturing
#278 (Posted on 17Feb2022)
Activision Microtransactions, Facebook vs. EU, Facebook loses Daily Users, Facebook Stock Plummets, IRS Ends Facial Recognition, Amazon Prime Raising the Annual Fee
Activision made $5 Billion on in game transactions, Facebook threatens to pull out of Europe because of Data Laws, Facebook loses Daily users for the 1st time ever, Facebook Stock plummets 26% in 1 Day, the IRS will stop using Facial Recognition to log into their website, and Amazon Prime raising annual fee from $119 to $139/year.
Aired on Talk 107.3FM 5Feb2022
#275 (Posted on 7Feb2022)
Sony buying Bungie, FTC investigating Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal, Wordle update, Banning Surveillance Advertising Act
News & Updates- Sony is buying Bungie for $3.6Bil, but is it a good deal, The FTC Chair has promised to investigate the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal for Antitrust, Wordle sells to the NY Times, and the Banning Surveillance Advertising Act trying to limit online advertisers to targeting audiences by approximate location
#276 (Posted on 10Feb2022)
Freeing up Storage on your Smartphone, Can you trust Google?
The Question of the Week- My phone keeps telling me I am out of storage, what should I do? Google & Facebook fined for making it hard to refuse tracking cookies, and Google and their unethical business practices, which leads to the question of Can You Trust Google?
Aired on Talk 107.3FM 29Jan2022
#273 (Posted 21Jan2022)
Google’s new tracking for Chrome, Hactivist stop Russian Military, SpaceX & Starlink updates on: Global Broadband, Satellites Photo Bombing Astronomers, Falcon 9 Rocket Crashing into the Moon
News & Updates- Google has a new way of tracking your browser usage, Hactivist in Belarus crash the rail system with Ransomware to stop the trains from moving, including the Russian Army, SpaceX & Starlink updates on: Global Broadband getting ready to roll out, Satellites streaking across the night sky are Photo Bombing Astronomers, an out of control Falcon 9 Rocket Crashing into the Moon on March 9th
#274 (Posted 3Feb2022)
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard, Democratization of Technology and the Internet
The Question of the Week- Is the Microsoft purchase of Activision really a big deal? And we discuss Democratization of Technology and the Internet because of a twitter account tracking Elon Musk’s jet and 2/3 of Anti-Vax Propaganda was created by 12 people
Aired on Talk 107.3FM 22Jan2022
#271 (Posted 24Jan2022)
5G -AT&T-Verizon-FCC-FAA-United-Delta-American, N. Korean stole $400M in Crypto, Russia arrested REvil, Terms & Condition Bill in Congress
News & Updates- The Major airlines threaten chaos if 5G C-Band is rolled activated, AT&T & Verizon agree to another delay, the 50 airports with a 5G Buffer, and 5G C-Band activation has begun (just not near airports)
#272 (Posted 27Jan2022)
Switching Cell Phone Carriers, TikTok & YouTube stars make Big $$$, How you can make money as well
The Question of the Week- What do I need to know to switch Cell Phone Companies, TikTok stars making more money the public traded CEO’s, 7 year old YouTuber made $28Mil in 2021, Things to do if you want to start making money as a Social Media Influencer
Aired on Talk 107.3FM 8Jan2022
#269 (Posted 10Jan2022)
BlackBerry Ends, Games on Microsoft Edge, AT&T and Verizon refuse and the accept more delays on 5G Rollout, Log4j update
News & Updates- A look at the Rise and Fall of BlackBerry that has now ended it service, Microsoft is bringing games to the Edge Browser, AT&T and Verizon refuse and accept a request from the FAA to delay for 2 weeks the rollout of the C-Band of the new 5G, and Log4j updates (it is not going away anytime soon)
(#270 Posted 13Jan2022)
Fake Ransomware, Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience
Hackers are releasing a Fake Ransomware counting on the wrong reaction from users, and a deep dive into Microsoft’ New Commerce Experience (spoiler alert- prices are going up)
Aired on Talk 107.3FM 1Jan2022
#267 (Posted 3Jan2022)
More stolen passwords, Starlink Speeds slowing, Autonomous Truck, Meta Horizon Worlds Launches and has Immediate Problems
News & Updates- Police find 225 Million stolen passwords, Starlink gets a little slower wit more users, an Autonomous Truck takes an 80 trip, Meta opens Horizon Worlds and then a female user gets sexually harassed
#268 (Posted 6Jan2022)
Review of Tech that ended in 2021
We take a month-by-month look at Tech that ended like: Trump’s Social Media, Google Stadia, Yahoo Answers, LiveLeak, LinkedIn Stories, and more!
