PTJ 364: Yo! Can We Get a Little Help Here, Obi-Wan Kenobi?
June is here, and with it, the old-new adventures of a certain Jedi Master — and plenty of other fine programs to stream. El Kaiser and J.D. also mull recent tech news, and, for the audio-curious, El Kaiser discusses the digital audience interfaces he uses in his recording work. You can find it all here … Continue reading PTJ 364: Yo! Can We Get a Little Help Here, Obi-Wan Kenobi?
PTJ 363: Bye, ’Pod
On this episode, El Kaiser and J.D. catch up after an unintentional hiatus to discuss current events — including Elon Musk’s fluctuating deal to buy Twitter, the rapid demise of CNN+ and Apple’s decision to retire the iPod after 21 years. Spin up PTJ 363 right here! Hackers Replace Russian TV Schedules During ‘Victory Day’ … Continue reading PTJ 363: Bye, ’Pod
PTJ 362: New Galaxies
Samsung has kicked off the year in new phone hardware with updates to its Galaxy line — including a $1200 Ultra model that comes with five cameras, a stylus and a 6.8-inch screen. El Kaiser and JD ponder the possibilities, along in a roundup of other tech headlines and a preview of this year’s new … Continue reading PTJ 362: New Galaxies
PTJ 361: Webb Slingers
As 2022 spins up, El Kaiser and J.D. check in on NASA’s big new fancy space telescope and other recent tech headlines. This week’s episode also features some thoughts on The Expanse and tips for adjusting your privacy settings in Android 12 and iOS 15. You can find it all here on PTJ 361! “Spider-Man: … Continue reading PTJ 361: Webb Slingers
PTJ 360: All Hailing Frequencies Open
El Kaiser and J.D. are back with a new episode and the opportunity to praise the work of Nichelle Nichols, the trailblazing actress who portrayed Lt. Uhura on the original Star Trek as she retires from public life. Also in the mix: a discussion of recent headlines, including Big Tech’s increasingly warm seat in front … Continue reading PTJ 360: All Hailing Frequencies Open
Happy Thanksgiving From Pop Tech Jam
Life has disrupted the recording schedule yet again, but El Kaiser and J.D. are aiming to be back before the end of the month with a new episode. So put on your eatin’ pants and have a safe and joyous holiday this week! And in the meantime, enjoy this bit of classic Americana:
PTJ 359: Face Plant
Facebook’s very bad month continues after more testimony and interviews by Frances Haugen, the whistleblower and main source behind The Wall Street Journal’s “Facebook Files” series — as well as a report from its own Oversight Board about the company’s lack of transparency. El Kaiser and J.D. discuss it all along other recent tech headlines, … Continue reading PTJ 359: Face Plant
Ptj 358: Sound Check
On this week’s episode, El Kaiser takes a listen to several USB microphones designed for podcasting and J.D. hauls out the headlines for a discussion of recent consumer-technology news — including The Wall Street Journal’s inside look at Facebook. All this and a whole lot more on PTJ 358! The Facebook Files (The Wall Street Journal) … Continue reading Ptj 358: Sound Check
PTJ 357: Looking for Satellites
Changes are coming to the way the big app stores do business, the U.S. government spins up a fellowship program for new technologists and children in China get their gaming time regulated — El Kaiser and J.D. roll through the news of the past few weeks with plenty of opinions along the way. El Kaiser … Continue reading PTJ 357: Looking for Satellites
PTJ 356: Season’s Greetings!
Like Clippy in a Microsoft Teams background, El Kaiser and J.D. are back after a somewhat inadvertent hiatus! The new season of Pop Tech Jam kicks off with El Kaiser’s thoughts on the most recent Suicide Squad reboot/remake/reimagining and includes J.D.’s usual roundup of technology and nerd news headlines — plus some tips for tidying … Continue reading PTJ 356: Season’s Greetings!