Keep in Touch

By Nick Parfene and Todd DeLand

Nick and Todd talk about the way technology fits in their lives and how it affects their kids and families. They discuss the recent tech news focusing on the aspects of privacy, security, and ethics.

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How many episodes does Keep in Touch have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Keep in Touch episodes:

January 10, 2021#19 – We're Back!
The guys are back after a long (unintentional) break!
Life in general

A fun video call

Gaming

Tech Announcements, etc.

The future!

.Net Core

Nick's new role

Home life

Covid

Holiday plans
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37min
July 18, 2020#18 – Your level of dodgy is quite low
In this episode:
The guys are reunited after a month-long break an take stock of the global situation, the latest tech announcements, and their personal situations

New jobs for both Todd and Nick. What are the odds?

Thoughts on social connectedness

Microsoft has infiltrated in the guys' work lives

Privacy updates from Android 11 and iOS 14

WWDC20 announcements of interest

Nick's dog is getting old...
Shownotes:
Nick's new job: Snapper.co.nz

Cross platform .NET Core editor JetBrains Rider

Android 11 Preview

iOS 14 Preview
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1h 12min
July 17, 2020 #18 - Your level of dodgy is quite low
In this episode:
•The guys are reunited after a month-long break an take stock of the global situation, the latest tech announcements, and their personal situations
•New jobs for both Todd and Nick. What are the odds?
•Thoughts on social connectedness
•Microsoft has infiltrated in the guys' work lives
•Privacy updates from Android 11 and iOS 14
•WWDC20 announcements of interest
•Nick's dog is getting old...
Shownotes:
•Nick's new job: Snapper.co.nz
•Cross platform .NET Core editor JetBrains Rider
•Android 11 Preview
•iOS 14 Preview
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1h 12min
May 03, 2020#16 – Privacy should be a human right
In this episode:
Todd has a technical epiphany in the pre-show

The usual chat about Security and Privacy is focused around COVID-19 contact tracing

Raspberry Pi powered ventilators

Todd goes on a shopping spree

Quick thoughts on the iPhone SE (2020)

Kids and messaging apps
Shownotes:
Apple and Google join forces to enable contact tracing in their mobile operating systens

Singapore's contact tracing initiative and open source project

Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator

Signal may be forced to pull out of the US

Todd's tractor

iPhone SE (2020)

Todd's new Razer Ornata Chroma keyboard

Child safe DNS https://switchonsafety.co.nz
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1h 2min
May 02, 2020 #16 - Privacy should be a human right
In this episode:
•Todd has a technical epiphany in the pre-show
•The usual chat about Security and Privacy is focused around COVID-19 contact tracing
•Raspberry Pi powered ventilators
•Todd goes on a shopping spree
•Quick thoughts on the iPhone SE (2020)
•Kids and messaging apps
Shownotes:
•Apple and Google join forces to enable contact tracing in their mobile operating systens
•Singapore's contact tracing initiative and open source project
•Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator
•Signal may be forced to pull out of the US
•Todd's tractor
•iPhone SE (2020)
•Todd's new Razer Ornata Chroma keyboard
•Child safe DNS https://switchonsafety.co.nz
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1h 2min
April 11, 2020#15 – What else do you do in the middle of a pandemic?
In this episode:
The guys share experiences around homeschooling the kids and working from home at the same time.

Todd is weighing his options before buys his kids tablets.

Nick changes jobs in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shownotes:
Zoom's privacy issues: time, and time, again.
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38min
March 28, 2020#14 – We live in Sci-Fi times
In this episode:
Todd had his worst birthday

Nick was surprised that Amex didn't want his money

The guys also talk a bit about COVID-19, because it's just so hard not to... particularly when working from home with kids roaming around
Shownotes:
Android malware: More security / privacy issues

Personal capital
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45min
February 15, 2020#13 – They don’t even give you a manual anymore
In this episode:
Todd buys a new TV

More privacy issues (Apple, Ring, sigh)

Kids and Cable TV

and quite a bit more
Shownotes:
Apple's iCloud encryption situation

Ring's privacy issues (EFF, BBC, TNW)

Coronavirus

Roos Roast - Lobster Butter Love

Todd’s new TV - TCL 55” 6-Series 4K

Todd’s new receiver - Yamaha RX-V685
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49min
February 14, 2020 #13 - They don't even give you a manual anymore
In this episode:
•Todd buys a new TV
•More privacy issues (Apple, Ring, sigh)
•Kids and Cable TV
•and quite a bit more
Shownotes:
•Apple's iCloud encryption situation
•Ring's privacy issues (EFF, BBC, TNW)
•Coronavirus
•Roos Roast - Lobster Butter Love
•Todd's new TV - TCL 55" 6-Series 4K
•Todd's new receiver - Yamaha RX-V685
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49min
January 20, 2020#12 – Questioning my intelligence
In this episode:
Holiday impressions

Wishes for 2020

Thoughts on TVs and TV shows
Shownotes:
Old Forester Whiskey - https://www.oldforester.com/products/old-forester-100-proof/

Waimarama beach – http://www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/waimarama/about/

Horse Float for Mara – https://www.ourgeneration.com/shop/accessories/mane-attraction-horse-trailer#care/

Barbie Dreamhouse - https://barbie.mattel.com/shop/en-us/ba/barbie-dream-house-fhy73

DJI Osmo Action

Fossil watch - https://www.fossil.com/us/en/products/gen-5-smartwatch-the-carlyle-hr-dark-brown-leather-sku-ftw4026p.html

Pavlova – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavlova_(cake)

Tailwind - https://gotailwind.com/

KitcenAid decals – https://www.etsy.com/search?q=KitcenAid%20decals

OpenGarage.io

CHIP Home Automation standard – https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/apple-google-and-amazon-team-up-for-joint-smart-home-standard/

xkcd: standards - https://xkcd.com/927/

TVs: LG C9 – https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-OLED65C9PUA-oled-4k-tv

Samsung The Frame – https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/the-frame/highlights/

Apple at CES 2020 – https://www.macrumors.com/2020/01/02/apple-to-attend-ces-2020-homekit/

Cardrona chairlift plans axed to protect lizards https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/406706/cardrona-axes-chairlift-plan-to-protect-hundreds-of-lizards

Rainbow Loom – https://amzn.to/37awAq8
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47min

FAQs about Keep in Touch:

How many episodes does Keep in Touch have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.