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In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discussed: A significant portion of our conversation centered on the continuing proliferation of AI in consumer products. We noted an increasing sense of "AI fatigue"—the saturation of artificial intelligence in nearly every product and announcement. Although I am personally intrigued by developments in AI-generated video and imaging, especially from Google and Meta, I also find the AI trend overwhelming at times. I am even considering subscribing to Google One's AI Premium offering to further explore these capabilities, particularly for personal creative projects. We also speculated on potential announcements from Apple's upcoming WWDC, especially regarding artificial intelligence and whether Apple will finally deliver tangible AI features, following a less-than-smooth rollout of “Apple Intelligence.” I expressed hope for hardware updates, such as a refreshed Apple Watch Ultra or a more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset—rumored to be called the Vision Air. I noted that I recently began revisiting older episodes of this podcast, some dating back to 2008. I've started re-editing and publishing select episodes as audiograms. One of these featured an interview with the developers of Google Earth for iPhone, recorded in early 2009—just six months after the App Store's debut. It was particularly meaningful to hear the voice of my late friend Mike Morton, one of the app's original developers. We also touched on some of my ongoing technology experiments. I've been attempting to repurpose a 2019 AMD laptop that no longer supports Windows 11. My initial plan to install ChromeOS Flex was thwarted by hardware incompatibility, so I've shifted my attention to Linux Mint. Although I encountered issues related to UEFI preventing boot from a USB drive, I plan to revisit this project soon Jon offered a compelling perspective on the evolving role of AI in higher education. He discussed how he and other faculty are adapting to student use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible use, and pedagogical innovation. Jon's work in this area demonstrates a balanced, practical approach that integrates emerging technology while preserving academic integrity. We concluded the episode with a broader reflection on the societal implications of AI, particularly the concern that up to 50% of entry-level jobs may be impacted in the coming years. As someone no longer in the workforce, I observe these shifts with a mix of concern and curiosity, especially regarding how younger generations will navigate such disruptions. We acknowledged the historical cycles of technological change—from calculators and word processors to broadband and mobile computing—and how each brought both fear and opportunity.
For this podcast, Jon Westfall recorded our discussion in parallel and had it create a detailed summary and a kind of mind map. I fed PLAUD's detailed summary into Google NotebookLM and had it create the condensed summary below: They discuss various technological tools and their applications, beginning with their experiences using a wearable transcription device, the Plaud NotePin, for capturing ideas during meetings. The discussion expands to the potential benefits and privacy considerations of recording interactions, touching on the limitations of inexpensive body cams and the potential of smartphones for video evidence. The hosts then explore how AI-powered transcription and summarization services can enhance content consumption and creation, citing examples of using these tools with podcasts and historical audio. They anticipate future AI advancements, particularly in video editing with tools like Google Flow and potential new extended reality (XR) glasses announced at Google I/O. The conversation also covers practical Python scripting for tasks like downloading YouTube transcripts, using development tools, and navigating file-sharing challenges, as well as integrating calendars with an Outlook plugin. Finally, they touch on the capabilities of AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot Vision and the intersection of AI with media and entertainment, referencing the Apple TV+ "Murder Bot" TV series.
In this podcast Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall are joined by frequent guest panelist Frank McPherson. They discuss: Todd sorting out his Google AI Mode usage problem Google NotebookLM's new information source discovery feature LegoGPT We can finally buy ebooks in the iOS Audible app Todd's Surface Pro 11 rant Is Microsoft's Windows 11 hardware requirements going to alienate Windows 10 users the way Windows Phone did to Windows Mobile users? Jon's initial impressions of the Plaud NotePin
Jon Westfall and I are joined by Sven Johannsen and Don Sorcinelli for this podcast. We discuss: Anthropic's AI model welfare study? Has an AI already achieved sentience? Microsoft Recall rolling out to Copilot + PCs (not mine though) The LOOI Robot 25 years of WIndows Mobile/29 years of WIndows CE
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Future discussion series: 25 years of Windows Mobile (29 years of Windows CE) Waiting for the more Mac-like iPadOS 19 Earth Month: Preparing ancient Macs (2004 iBook, 2007 iMac, 2010 MacBook Air) for recycyling SSD bit-rot? ChatGPT and other LLMs now know you pretty well with their ability to remember. Is this good? Bad? Preview of a larger discussion of Jon's new Plaud NotePin
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Electric company response time (good) after reporting an explosion & fire RANT: Microsoft Copilot + PC Recall feature still in beta testing nearly a year after the Copilot + PCs were released Google shows prototype of Android XR glasses. Expected to be released by Samsung in 2026 AI & coding
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Todd using Powerbeat Pro 2's microphone to record this podcast Microsoft's 50th anniversary iOS/iPad|OS 18.4 and MacOS 15.4 updates released Jon's involvement at with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network AI curriculum at his university More on vibe coding Duplicati - open source multiplatform backup software FORTH: The Best Programming Language for the End of the World
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: iOS/iPadOS 18.4RC Ambient Music in Control Center USB Labels are on their way - finally! First Therapy Chatbot trial Microsoft Office pre-launch speed boost? Sounds like a potential resource hog Jon co-wrote a paper with ChatGPT for possible publishing in an academic journal He also started writing: A lightweight, browser-based app for educators to quickly generate rich, structured feedback for students using large language models like ChatGPT. ChatGPT's new AI image generator and Intellectual Property & creativity
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Using Mairdi M100V BT bone conduction headphone for this recording Google Meet app for iOS/iPadOS does not provide recording function Open Source apps The GIMP 3.0 ReactOS 0.4.15 Visio alternatives: Draw.io, Mermaid.live Google lost Google Maps Timelines! The decline of programming jobs? Or, have the jobs been redefined/re-titled? Jon asked ChatGPT to tell him about himself
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: My initial impresssions of the 2025 M4 13" MacBook Air and... the 2025 M3 13" iPad Air Vibe Coding??? Jon's notes on gadgets that seemed like a good idea vs. ones that actually are
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelist Steven Hughes. We discuss: Recording this podcast using a 2020 M1 MacBook Air to compare the sound and video quality with the soon to be released 2025 M4 MacBook Air Warner Brothers offer to replace DVDs released in the 2006 to 2008 period that are now experiencing "disc rot" Apple announced the M3 iPad Air and new Magic Keyboard for it Apple announced the M4 MacBook Air iOS 18.4 beta 2 bringing Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro Some Siri AI improvement now delayed (again) until 2026 Microsoft oddity: You need to manually provide a link from your Word document in OneDrive to create PowerPoint slides from it (vs. drag and drop or some other simpler process) PictureThis iOS/Android app provides better plant recognition than Apple Intelligence Alexa+
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Microsoft shutting down Skype on May 5, 2025 Amazon Alexa+ Discussion: What to you expect of other people's AI use? What would you like people/companies using AI that would benefit you and others? Future topic: 52 Things I Learned inspired by Tom Whitwell's annual list.
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Adobe Firefly Video (AI) beta creation Apple TV app now available for Android Apple Feb. 19 (rumored) product announcements Children and screen time? Reflect App - track anything
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: ELIZA, the first chatbot, revived using 60 year old code Smart speakers and AI chatbots Super Bowl picks (or not) New Apple products this coming week? The new Apple Invites app Looking for your next tech solution? Shifts in the past? What's your next tech shift? Jon's Alternatives Research Starter Pack
Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelists Steve Hughes, Sven Johannsen, and Don Sorcinelli for this Groundhog day edition of the MobileViews Podcast. We discussed: Technology & services related to severe weather events The US Copyright Office January 2025 document "Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Part 2: Copyrightability" DeepSeek and QWEN vs. the current AI leaders Is Microsoft going to buy the US part of TikTok? What does this mean? This failed the last time in 2020 Jon used NotebookLM for class study materials, now debating how to use it while creating the test. Microsoft Recall beta for Windows Insiders Siri Class Action Lawsuit Jon's use of Microsoft Zoomit and Google Chrome Remote Desktop in university classrooms Alexa, Gemini, and Siri could not answer "What did the Groundhog say today" (on Groundhog Day)
Jon Westfall and I discuss: Microphone hardware noise cancellation ByteDance also turned off CapCut as well as TikTok (briefly) Adobe Podcast Studio (beta) new AudioGram feature Microsoft Office apps unsupported on Windows 10 after Windows 10 sunsets on Oct. 14 2025 Microsoft Copilot now included in Microsoft 365 (Office) personal & family editions Google Adds Gemini AI to Workspace Apps, But There's a Catch Jon's Time Tracking using the self-hosted TimeTagger
This is a roughly 9 minute long audio summary of MobileViews Podcast 544 recorded by Jon Westfall and me today. It was created by feeding the full roughly 50 minute long podcast to Google NotebookLM and using its Audio Summary feature to create a podcast discussion.
For this first podcast of 2025, Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelists Sven Johannsen and Don Sorcinelli. In this podcast we: Asked where AI Is as we start 2025: Where is the "smart" Apple Siri? When will Microsoft Recall for the Copilot + PCs be released to production Why can't LLMs spell words even when we tell them exactly the words are What's the deal with LLMs training LLMS? Then, we discussed what we want in 2025: Todd: Folding iPad or Pixel Tablet, an actual 2nd generation Pixel tablet, USB-C cables with marking to indicate power and data capabilities Sven: Equipment manufacturers to put QR code leading to manual on device Don: Less “Move fast and break things” mentality, Anything actually innovative Jon: Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Series 11 with new biometric sensors (Blood Glucose? Blood Pressure?) And of course, we had a couple of rants: Sven: Why do Cell companies hate their customers? Dell XPS 16 wouldn't support Chrome OS Flex (WiFi wouldn't work) Jon: A fix to a rant - use FaxZero service to fax customer service requests to make use of the "Fax Loophole" - companies actually respond to detailed requests via fax We also mentioned a couple of new recent toys: Todd: AGEEN 13-Port USB C Hub for iMac 24 inch that fits perfectly under a 2024 M4 Mac mini without blocking the vents on the bottom of the chassis. Includes NVMe slot for M.2 SSD Sven: DJI Mini 4 Pro, SODI Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad - Foldable & Bluetooth Don: A self-stirring coffee mug Jon: Backbone One; Apple Titanium Milenese loop watch band. Appreciating the Apple Silicon battery life
The MobileViews Podcast is usually co-hosted by Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall. However, for this special post, Google NotebookLM's Audio Overviews feature will host the podcast with "AI" synthetic podcast hosts (after a brief introduction by me). I also used the beta Interactive Chat feature to interject a few comments that the synthetic hosts responded to. This podcast focuses on the old Seinfeld TV show's fictional Festivus holiday tradition of the Airing of Grievances. We're going to focus solely on technology related grievances. It can be about hardware, software, services, or even technology trends. Hence, this is the "Airing of Tech Grievances".
In this last podcast of 2024 for Jon Westfall and me, we discuss: One more affordable tech gift idea: Raspberry Pi 500 & Raspberry Pi Monitor Android OS 15 finally hit my Pixel 7a Google NotebookLM - engage with AI hosts during a Audio Overview Android XR: Gemini for headsets and glasses December Pixel update: Clear voice feature for Google Android Recorder app iOS/iPadOS 18.2 released Apple 2024 App Store/App Award winners Jon: TailScale for VPN/Mesh setup. Based on Open Source WireGuard
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelist Don Sorcinelli. We discussed: Not a gift idea (unfortunately): Google said to have stop developing future Android Pixel Tablets Gemini (AI) now available in Google Sheets Holiday tech gift ideas: USB-C hubs wwith integrated NVMe SSD enclosures Sub-$100 mechanical keyboards High power (120K+ RPM) electric air dusters Full circle: Cash (distant past), gift cards (recent past), digital cash (current) Nomatic collapsible collection of travel bags. Nomatic MagSafe phone wallet A one-year AI service subscription bundled with personal tutorial for friends and family to learn how to make productive use the AI service Home automation pros and caveats
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: iPadOS 18.2 public beta 2 - Image Playground YouTube Premium new AI "Ask" function for YouTube Android app Todd's M4 Mac mini impressions Jon's M4 Pro MacBook Pro impressions Homebrew package manger for Jon's new Mac installation Jon finally got around to trying the WorkOutDoors app Jon subscribed to ChatGPT Premium to make custom GPTs. His first project: Constructive Student Paper Feedback
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Waiting for our new M4 based Macs. Rationale for models/configurations chosen iOS/iPadOS 18.2 public beta 1. AI imaging features waitlist Running Clipchamp in a browser on my Mac to produce SRT caption files Google Learn About New AI features for Windows Paint and Notes for Windows Insiders Microsoft bundling CoPilot Pro in Microsoft 365 personal/family license - but NOT for US customers Using ChatGPT to reply to repetitive text messages
MobileViews mini-podcast 47 is a 2 minute recording testing the new iOS 18.1 Phone Call Recording feature. It is an iPhone to iPhone call. I used the 15 Pro Max's built-in microphone to while Jon Westfall used the iPods Pro 2 mic. At the start of the recording both Jon and I heard a low volume "This call will be recorded" message.Duirng the call recording my display showed an audio volume graph, call duration, and a red button to stop recording without dropping the voice call. Despite also using an iPhone on his side, Jon did not see any recording indication after the brief start of call notification. After the recording was stopped, an M4A audio file and an embedded text transcript was saved to the iOS Notes app. The transcript identifies the called party (Jon Westfall).
For this podcast, Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelist Sven Johannsen. We discuss: Testing iOS 18.1 iPhone Call Recording in MobileViews mini-podcast 47 iPadOS trade-in wiping weirdness. Todd had to use the MacOS Apple Configurator to prepare an iPad mini 5 for trade-in ChatGPT Search Apple bought the Pixelmator photo editor app team Microsoft Windows Calculator Todd's mini-rant: Personal info persistence during customer support calls and an Eero/Echo Dot mesh network issue Jon's mini-rant: Nomatic Packable Tote hidden bag secrets Apple's October M4-based Mac announcements. Who's buying what and why?
In this podcast Jon Westfall and i discuss: Adobe Fresco for iPad now completely free? iPad mini A17 Pro (aka mini 7) New Macs expected to be announced week of Oct. 28 ARM vs. Qualcomm and its impact on Microsoft's Copilot + PC platform? Apple HomeOS-based smart display in 2025? Jon's coding with Microsoft CoPilot experiment
Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelists Sven Johannsen and Don Sorcinelli for this podcast. I note that Windows 10 is one year away from its End Of Life data (Oct. 14, 2025). My plan is to convert my un-upgradeable Windows 10 laptop (a 2019 HP Envy with an AMD Ryzen processor) to ChromeOS Flex Logitech's apparent environmental influenced design choice to build keyboards using non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline or lithium) Don and Sven's initial Android OS 15 impressions on their new Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro (respectively) phones The recently announced, and soon to be available, iPad mini A17 Pro (which we refer to as the iPad mini 7)
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: GNU APL J901 for iPad: Inspired by APL. APL & J both created by Ken Iverson Google is developing tools to let you run Debian in a VM on android Finger mouse vs. vertical mouse vs. conventional mouse Apple Watch Vitals is detecting illnesses before they appear. Oura ring has done this for a number of years now. Is it useful to know that you're about to get sick? Heart rate monitor Blood Pressure needs to be taken properly: Finger mouse vs. vertical mouse vs. conventional mouse Android OS 15 Mac mini M4, iPad mini 7?
In this podcast I misspoke and introduced it as podcast 532. It is really podcast 531... Jon Westfall and I discuss: Trying out/reviewing the Comica EJoy Uni Pro Wireless & USB microphone Microsoft Copilot can now carry out persistent discussions. However, it does not have information about weather or news. Google Gemini, on the other hand, can answer questions related to weather and news. CNN.com trying a subscription plan again. iOS/iPadOS 18.1 with more Apple Intelligence features said to be set for release on October 28. After iPadOS 18.0.1., I can send/receive SMS/RCS text messages to Android phone users iPhone 15 & 16 Action Button super shortcuts in reddit.com/r/shortcuts
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: MobileViews YouTube captions generated by Microsoft Clipchamp SRT files iOS/iPadOS 18.1 public beta 2: Where's the AI? (still) Google shutting down Fitbit.com website. Exporting data using Google Takeout What happens to 23andMe data if the company collapses? Google NotebookLM can create summary notes from a YouTube video's audio track ExplainPaper.com: The fastest ay to read research papers National Coffee Day Misbehaving iOT (iHome SP5) Groupon still exists and Jon found a deal today Do you need a smartphone to brush your teeth? Philips Sonicare Prestige 9900 mini-review Nemonic thermal printer Notifications: Are yours out of control? What should we do about them?
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: iOS/iPadOS 18.1 public beta. Where's the Apple Intelligence? Boblov W1 Mini/Body Cam initial impressions Todd's mini-rants: Surface Pro 11 Flex Keyboard flakiness; USB-C/HDMI out flakiness; M4 iPad Pro & Apple Pencil Pro battery drain Jon's iPhone 16 Pro initial impressions Jon: Using a $30 projector stand as an end table for gadgets
Jon Westfall and I are joined by Steven Hughes and Sven Johannsen for this podcast. In this podcast, we discuss: Sven's Pixel 9 Pro XL initial impressions Sven's Pixel Watch 3 initial impressions Todd's Surface Pro 11 finally works with the ARM printer driver for a thermal printer Products announced during Apple's September 9 event Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's prediction of an Apple October event to announce M4 based Macs and, possibly, a new iPad mini Huawei Mate XT Tri-Fold phone Discussion: Do you configure new iPhone's from the baseline or restore from the backup of your previous device?
Jon Westfall and I are joined by Steve Hughes and Sven Johannsen for this podcast. In it, we discuss: Star Trek Day $200 DJI Neo follow-me drone? Amazon Alexa to be powered by Anthropic's Claude AI engine Sept. 9 Apple "It's Glowtime" event Satechi Passport cover with integrated Find My
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: New video calling features coming to Google Meet (Android/iOS) OpenStax partners with Google's Gemini Apps Apple Podcasts available on the web Google ImageFX powered by Imagen 3 Guru Maps What Apple is NOT going to announce during its 9/9 event? How important are product (including non-technology) ecosystems/branding to you?
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I catch-up after a few podcasts with guest hosts/panelists. We discuss: Thanking guest hosts/panelists: Paul Lawler, Steve Hughes, Al Bonilla, Mark Savage, Sven Johannsen, Frank McPherson, and Don Sorcinelli. Impressed by photos taken by Steve's Rayban Meta smart glasses Surprised at how well a USB-C conference mic work to record a three person podcast in a restaurant Apple Sept. 10 (possible) event? After months of failed attempts, the Surface Pro 11 Copilot + PC can now print to a printer Chrome for desktop now has Google Lens search Jon's quasi-annual travel/Disney tech report! Cordless world, mobile ordering, still need a laptop for a few things, Disney MagicBand+, Disney Fuel Rod, security flagging a plastic glasses case, new animatronics tech, what does a nearby hurricane shut down, drone show,
In this Podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Todd's visit to a Hawaii Symphony Orchestra rehearsal at the Waikiki Shell with a 360 degree video camera The Google Pixel Superfans program OpenAI SearchGPT Microsoft's irritating Link to Windows for Android What is the point of the Apple Maps on the web (beta)? Jon's Nike Run Club review The power of the reboot (and the anger some people demonstrate when you recommend doing it)
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: Crowdstrike/Microsoft outage Battlestar Galactica (2004) reboot may have gotten it right ;-) The role of the European Commission 2009 Microsoft agreement Celebrating legacy tech: Long point pencil sharpener Pet tech Enabot Ebo Air robot Weok Heartbeat Dog Toy
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: Todd's Surface Pro 11 Copilot + PC impressions after using it for 10 days: Costco bundle bonus SSD size; Paint Cocreator; App compatibility Do you focus modes/apps? Home automation use? What new programming language do you want to learn next?
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: Copilot + PC reduced AI focus ChatGPT for Mac app Google One VPN is gone. Welcome to the lesser VPN by Google June Pixel Feature drop finally appeared on June 25. The 13 month old Pixel 7a doesn't get any of the new interesting features Aug. 13 Google Hardware Event (surprise!) Google Workspace Labs Gemini AI features to try/test Google Vid is not what I thought it would be Jon: Why is mobile device contactless payment apparently not often used in the US despite POS availability?
Jon Westfall and I are joined by guest panelist Sven Johannsen who gives his first impressions of the new Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot + PC (Snapdragon X Elite). There's also a video segment of this portion of the podcast on YouTube. We also discussed the 50% sale of Affinity's suite of graphics products which (somewhat) competes with Adobe's products, the passing of VPN by Google One, and Jon's continuing experience with the new Magic Keyboad for the M4 based iPad Pro.
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelists Sven Johannsen, Frank McPherson, and Don Sorcinelli. The focus of our discussion were the announcements made during Apple's 2024 World Wide Developer Conference. We also discussed: The Copilot + PCs scheduled for release on June 18 Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite allegedly running slower than an iPhone 12 (released in 2020) "fabric": An open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI. It provides a modular framework for solving specific problems using a crowdsourced set of AI prompts that can be used anywhere.
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: My recent visit to the HTDC Entrepreneur's Sandbox, courtesy of Cindy Matsuki, to continue testing an Insta360 X4 camera Testing the AISpeech 4K webcam, and its microphone, for this podcast Microsoft switching gears for the Copilot + PC by making the new Recall feature opt-in Pre-WWDC discussion Jon's rant: Sonos Todd's rant/concern: The "AI Divide"
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I catch up on announcements from the recent Apple, Google, and Microsoft events. We also discuss: The announcement of the Acer SpatialLabs Eyes stereo camera First AI hallucinations. Now, AI Ghost Voices? Looking forward to Apple WWDC next week Jon's recent Apple Store repair adventure Jon's rant: Why is Apple & Google Maps' GPS routing still so bad (compared to the Google owned Waze maps)?
Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelists Sven Johannsen and Don Sorcinelli for this podcast. We discuss: Todd's 7th areawide power outage in 2024 Insta360 X4 360-degree camera initial thoughts Initial impressions of new Apple gear after less than a week of use: M4 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard Apple announced eye tracking accessibility feature OpenAI ChatGPT 4o
Jon Westfall and I are joined by Sven Johannsen for this post-May Apple 7 product announcements discussion. SimCity inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame Email from Google saying Find My Device network will be fully launched on May 13 Products that we hoped Apple would announce but did not: iPad Mini, iPad speaker dock (similar to Pixel Tablet dock), AirPods Pro 3 with more biometrics, Colorimeter built into the new Apple Pencil Pro Apple surprises: iPad Pro lost the wide angle camera lens, the iPad Pro is too thin - would have preferrred large battery with longer battery life Things we're looking forward to at the June Apple WWDC event: A "smarter" Siri; iPad OS 18 gaining a "real" file system Google I/O will be on May 14. No new hardware products expected (or already announced). So, will this be an all-AI/only-AI event? Sven's new gadgets: OSMO Pocket 3 Desktop Stand, Pocket 3 Microphone Stick; Belkin iPhone MagSafe Mounts for MacBooks, Desktop/Displays, and Apple TV 4K; USB Conference Speakerphone
Jon Westfall and I are joined by Don Sorcinelli for this podcast. We discuss: The BASIC programming language is 60 years old Randy Travis has a new song that used AI to create his singing voice Reviews of the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit AI hardware are coming in and the reviews are not good Microsoft's Edge browser has an integrated speed test tool that uses Ookla's Speedtest engine
In this podcast, Jon Westfall and I discuss: Google Meet recording mode works when using a Chromebook The wild world of researching which vlogging/action camera to buy Open ear earbuds: Rethinking what I want from noise cancellation Apple's May 7 "Let Loose" event Monarch Money Products/servers that were not on our radar but turned out to be useful/satisfying Recent product misses
In this episode Eric interviews Jon Westfall from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This conversation delves into Jon's transformation from a tech enthusiast to a psychology professor at Delta State University, highlighting the vital role of education in addressing societal challenges. The discussion explores the intersections between psychology and technology, teaching methodologies, and the significance of adapting to students' needs in higher education. Note. Portions of the episode title and show notes were generated by Descript AI.
Jon Westfall and I are joined by frequent guest panelist Sven Johannsen for this podcast. We discussed: Using Google Meet to record a three-person podcast Upcoming changes to the Google One subscription package Google Magic Editor will be available to more Pixel devices soon The end of the line for the Z80 microprocessor: 1976 - 2024 Discussion: The AI Divide? Sven's gadget picks:DJI OSMO Pocket 3 Combo MOVO Mic Handle
In this podcast Jon Westfall and I discuss: Day 430 since the release of the most recent iPad Pro model. Still no new iPads More on recording podcasts using Google Meet Google discontinuing Google One VPN service Google Photos AI tools will be available to more than Google Pixel uses and Google One subcribers Thoughts about the Google Pixel Tablet 9 months after its release Microsoft testing shows advertisements in the Windows 11 Start Menu