Tomorrow’s technology: today with Trent and Chris. The latest tech products from tablets to smart phones, hardware and software that color our lives. Not dry explanations but easy to understand solutions to problems that we all face presented in a fun and entertaining format. Tame your technology s…
Trent McMurray and Chris Lockhart
This week we talk about the TV. The new TVs are all Flat Screens. How do you know which on to choose? LED, LCD, Plasma, DLP, Projection. What are these? And which one is for me? This weeks show will help you decide. And of course, App of the week. … Read more about this episode...
This week we talk about the TV. The new TVs are all Flat Screens. How do you know which on to choose? LED, LCD, Plasma, DLP, Projection. What are these? And which one is for me? This weeks show will help you decide. And of course, App of the week. … Read more about this episode...
Wifi is a part of our everyday lives now. This episode we talk about what you need to know about Wifi and Wifi security. There are new and emerging technologies to expand the abilities of Wifi. This includes Netgear’s new 802.11ac a much faster Wifi device. And also companies attempt to exploit the white space in the digital TV spectrum. … Read more about this episode...
In the TechKnow goes to NAB 2012. We talk about what we saw and what we did not see. We also talk about the new Facebook and Instagram deal. And as usual we have a heated debate about tablet and desktop systems. Which one is a good fit for you, Apple or Microsoft? … Read more about this episode...
Cloud Computing is all the rage. Why is this old concept the next new big thing? What is cloud computing? How are you already using it today? Also the Nokia 900 phone and Nokia’s rapid response to the connectivity issues. We also talk about Best Buy. With the resignation of Best Buy’s CEO and the closing of over 50 stores, … Read more about this episode...
Americans spend more and more time driving and in traffic. This week we talk about car entertainment technology. Ford has the Sync and Chrysler has the MyGig. We also talk about the reported problems with the New iPad. … Read more about this episode...
This week, we wrapup the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. This music and film conference has transformed over the years to a whole new experience. We also cover the new Ipad release. And Trent challenges Chris to a “Smoked by Windows Phone” challenge. This live cell phone shootout will take place live on Windows Phone Concierge. And app of … Read more about this episode...
Apple had a media event this week and introduced the new iPad. Find out the latest details and specs of the new iPad. Apple also introduced the new Apple TV. Also members of the hacking group anonymous have been arrested. And of course App of the week. … Read more about this episode...
This week we discuss what is new in the mobile computing world with updates from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. One of the announcements was from Microsoft. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is available for download. Also Apple has an iPad event scheduled for this week. And App of the week … Read more about this episode...
Smart Phone vs Dumb Phone, what is the difference and which one will you buy next? The world is looking to Barcelona Spain for the Mobile World Congress to find out what new phones and devices are being introduced in 2012. Also your privacy is in jeopardy again. We discuss an article from the Huffington Post about Homeland Security scanning … Read more about this episode...
This weeks show, Chris and Trent talk about how to dispose of computers that you no longer use or need. Also the latest Windows and Apple operating systems. What do you have to look forward to in the updates that will be released later this year? App of the week, Trent reviews Carbon. And more updates from CES 2012… Read more about this episode...
We talk about Near Field Communications. That little chip inside your credit card that lets you waive instead of swipe at the checkout may not be as secure as you have been lead to believe. And now it is coming to your mobile phone. We also talk about the 10 year anniversary of text messaging here in the Americas. We … Read more about this episode...
This week we talk about privacy issues, both online with Google’s new tracking policy and in the real world with the US Supreme Courts recent ruling on GPS tracking of suspects. We also discuss the FaceBook IPO and introduce App of the Week. … Read more about this episode...
Is there anyway to enforce copyright laws in a connected world? While the US Congress and Senate put off debating legislation to deter online piracy and copyright violations, the FBI shuts down a site that they say is one of the worst violators. How did one group, Anonymous, respond? They attacked the US Department of Justice! We also have additional … Read more about this episode...
Each year Las Vegas is the host of the worlds largest consumer electronics show. What are the hot technologies this year? What is here for today? And what is here to stay. CES as it is referred to broke many records this year for its size. Trent and Chris discuss what they experienced at CES and what impact it could … Read more about this episode...