On this very special super-sized crossover episode About Men Radio posse member Christopher Mele drops by to discuss mobile apps that will manage your passwords.
Also on the show David Perry, a threat strategist for F-Secure, joins us this week to discuss claims that claims spies for the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom “hacked into the internal computer network of the largest manufacturer of SIM cards in the world, stealing encryption keys used to protect the privacy of cellphone communications across the globe.”
We didn’t forget the news! Lots going with Apple and other mobile device mmanufacturers as they prep for their spring product announcements.
This week J.D. tells us what she finds are essential tech and gadget accessories you should always have with you when you travel and El Kaiser tackles the Tech Term “Galapagos Syndrome”.
In the news, finally proposes new rules for commercial drone operation; AT&T very unhappy with proposed FCC new neutrality rules; Apple may be looking to get into the automobile business; and the NSA may have buried malware in hard drive firmware; and much more.
This week’s show is crammed full of news but J.D. still found time to help us transfer files from our iOS and Android devices using a cable. Can’t be done you say? Well just take a listen and find out how, oh skeptical one.
Also on the show, the FCC finally makes a proposal on net neutrality and the telcos and cable companies aren’t going to like it.
The very busy government agency also found time to let the Marriott Hotel chain know just how it felt about the company’s plan to block block Wi-Fi hotspots and other external networks. Reddit gets transparent, NASA gets its allowance raised, and El Kaiser cracks wise.
Did you honestly think a few feet of snow would keep us from recording our shenanigans for your listening pleasure? Neither rain, sleet, snow, yadda, yadda. You know the rest…
On this episode J.D. gives us a rundown on last week’s big Microsoft announcement where they unveiled the Windows 10 Consumer Preview and their new Windows Holographic headset.
Of course we have a slew of the latest tech news and Pedro reviews the FiiO X3 high resolution digital music player.
Admit it, you want a Holotable like the one in Tony Stark’s lab just as badly as El Kaiser does. Those fantastical computers Tom Cruise’s character in Minority Report controlled by waving his hands are not just Hollywood movie magic.You may already have a gesture controlled interface sitting in your living room.
This week Pedro breaks down gesture recognition technology in his Tech Term and J.D. helps us prepare for the brutal winter condition witha (Hopefully) Helpful Hint.
We also have a ton of tech news and shenanigans so pop on those headphones and get ready to have some fun!
The annual electronics shindig in the Nevada desert comes to a close and JD takes a look at what new products featured at CES 2015 brought us closer to a Star Trek. Also on the show, El Kaiser reviews new microphones and audio interfaces from IK Multimedia. Yes, we do discuss the latest tech news but we made this a shenanigans free episode.
Nah, just kidding! We couldn’t do that if we tried…
It’s the first week of the new year so you know what that means! No silly, it’s CES 2015 and we’ve dedicated SEVEN HOURS of non-stop coverage on this week’s show!!!!! All the vaporware and useless doodads you can handle on one endless episode…
Nah, we wouldn’t do that to you guys.
This week El Kaiser offers up his first Tech Term of the New Year and J.D. helps us avoid the flu with online options that can keep you from getting sick.
Oh yeah, and we talk about the goings on at that little party in the Nevada desert.
For our last episode of 2014 we bring you part 2 of Jocelyn Gonzales conversation with film professionals Pete Chatmon and Anthony Artis. In this segment the hosts of The Double Down Film Show give more tips on shooting the best mobile video possible.
Here’s a list of some apps and gear they discuss in the segment:
In the comprehensive segment the discussion includes tips for manually controlling cameras on both iOS and Android phones and how having a good directional microphone is critical for shooting great video. Here are some links to a range of microphones you can use on your mobile device:
Additional lenses for smartphones also help budding smartphone directors shoot like professionals. Products from Schneider Optics, Olloclip, and Photojojo offer external solutions that allow you to bypass the phones limited lens options.
Also on the show J.D. tells us how we can record time-lapse video and stop-motion animation with our iOS and Android phones and tablets.
Last but certainly not least we serve up a heaping helping of tech news with an extra dose of snark, just the way you like it.
Thinksound, the eco-friendly headphone manufacturer, has updated its flagship series of earphones with the release of the Rain2 and El Kaiser has a review. Have you ever dreamt of taking a musical journey back in time AND to another country? No. Okay, this is a bit awkward. Well, anyway, J.D. tells us about a sites that will let you listen to radio from various decades and a multitude of countries.
Oh yeah, and we also have a cubic buttload of tech news…
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