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  • Mobile Devices and Laptops | FULL SHOW | #105
    Need a cheap, yet effective e-book for business travel? Or perhaps you're in the market for a powerful carryon laptop for the on the go artist or producer. We've got a couple of Windows 10 powered options for you to take a look at, as well as some great new mobile and data recovery services this week on Pop Tech Radio.
    Segment 1: Acer Wins
    While it may not be the best computer ever made, the Acer Aspire One may be the best $199 computer ever made. Gregg throws in his two cents on this economical laptop option as well as the Acer Aspire R 13.
    Segment 2: A Steal Deal
    What makes the Acer Aspire One Cloudbook such a good deal? Well, Windows 10, the free cloud storage, and Office cost more individually than the asking price. If that's not reason enough, Jason and Gregg have more!
    Segment 3: Apple Wireless
    Is Apple going to become a wireless carrier? Richard Chemel discusses the possibilities of Apple piggy backing off of all the current carriers to get their own network off the ground.
    Segment 4: DriveSavers
    If your I.T. guy is your nephew or niece, it may be time to fire them and seek help from a professional. DriveSavers' Chris Bross, urges us not to rely on quick fixes or untrained help when retrieving important lost or corrupted data, seek professional help!
    Segment 5: Forensic Data Evidence
    DriveSavers are having their best year ever saving peoples electronic data. Chris Bross explains how the emergence of forensic data evidence and the proliferation of the handheld device have provided him with more business than ever.
    Segment 6: Cellphone Security
    Mobile security is a big topic of discussion and concern these days. We pick Chris Bross' brain for good cellphone security and safety tips. Have a more complex password!
    Segment 7: Video Chat Your Doc
    Connecting through smartphone video is becoming an increasingly popular method for checking up with our doctors. Dov Cohn explains how TouchCare Telemedicine helps us maintain a relationship with our physicians while meeting all the legal mandates.
    Segment 8: TouchCare
    Want to connect with YOUR doctor via video calling? SVP Dov Cohn describes the features of TouchCare in detail, from billing to the inner workings of the app.
    Segment 9: Finally Bulbs
    We all hate how long it takes for energy efficient bulbs to get to full brightness. Finally Bulbs Founder & CEO, John Goscha, tells us how they use acandescence to create energy efficient bulbs that emit a warm, even light; and they reach full luminosity in seconds!
    Segment 10: Microsoft Surface Book
    If you need computing power on the go, with style and ease of use, the Microsoft Surface Book is for you. ERN Production Assistant, Cody Castleberry, chats about some of the key new features that Microsoft has included in their first ever laptop.
    Segment 11: Technology Catch Up
    Graham Hill has been holding his very own community outreach program for seniors, in which he helps them catch up with new technology. Graham tells us about some of the knowledge holes that may seem obvious to a younger generation that were unbeknownst to those in his class.
    Segment 12: Professor YouTube
    If you feel that you've fallen behind in the technological knowledge race, Jason has a suggestion for you: YouTube. We discuss the wonderful, tutorial filled world of the popular video hosting website.
    1 hr 25 min
  • Acer Wins | SEGMENT 1 | #105
    While it may not be the best computer ever made, the Acer Aspire One may be the best $199 computer ever made. Gregg throws in his two cents on this economical laptop option as well as the Acer Aspire R 13.
    9 min
  • DriveSavers | SEGMENT 4 | #105
    If your I.T. guy is your nephew or niece, it may be time to fire them and seek help from a professional. DriveSavers' Chris Bross, urges us not to rely on quick fixes or untrained help when retrieving important lost or corrupted data, seek professional help!
    10 min
  • Forensic Data Evidence | SEGMENT 5 | #105
    DriveSavers are having their best year ever saving peoples electronic data. Chris Bross explains how the emergence of forensic data evidence and the proliferation of the handheld device have provided him with more business than ever.
    7 min
  • Best Of: Probing Portable Tech | FULL SHOW | #104
    As we review the findings of New Horizons, we probe our planet for portable technology; from new smartphones to wearable brain scanners.
    Segment 1: 99 Probe-lems
    New Horizons has finally reached Pluto. So what is it telling us? NASA Solar System Ambassador, Matt Funke, fills us in on all the Pluto details.
    Segment 2: Crowd Sourced Interpretation
    NASA does not have the time or resources to comb over the data they are receiving from New Horizons. Matt Funke assures us it's being interpreted, though, by anybody who wants to.
    Segment 3: Surge to the Top
    In an age of endless fitness trackers, how can you be sure to get the one that stands out? Gregg was recently at a FitBit Surge test run and he was blown away by the ease of use and incredible data collection provided in it's watch-like package.
    Segment 4: Plug and Play
    Gregg has had a trusty Apogee mic that he brings with him to events, but found that when it comes to Microsoft, plug and play are two very different things
    Segment 5: The GPS girl
    This week we're joined by Karen Jacobson, the Aussie voice over actress heard by GPS users the world over. We find out what it's like to be the voice of SIRI on over 240 million iPhones and iPads!
    Segment 6: Tips from SIRI
    Giving the English speaking world directions is a big job! The GPS girl, Karen Jacobson gives us sound advice to communicate more effectively.
    Segment 7: Smartphone Dark Horse
    OnePlus (@OnePlus) offers users off-contract phones with specs to rival the big dogs like Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, but Co-Founder Carl Pei (@getpeid) says there's more to a product than the numbers. Learn more about the disruptive smartphones being dubbed flagship killers.
    Segment 8: Invite Only
    Better specs, epic camera, a focus on design, and futuristic features: these are the pillars of OnePlus 2 according to Carl Pei (@getpeid). This hot phone is only available to a precious few, however. Will you get an invite?
    Segment 9: Gregg did what?!
    In the wee hours of the night, Gregg Stebben (@GreggStebben) upgraded to Windows 10 (yeah, we were shocked too). Gregg offers first impressions on the new OS and Microsoft Edge browser.
    Segment 10: Wearable Brain Scanner
    The Emotiv Insight is a brain activity tracker that you wear to track your cognitive health and well being. Tan Le explains how the Insight measures and processes data before going into future applications.
    Segment 11: Thinking Forward
    A portable brain scanner for less than the cost of an iPhone--The Emoiv Insight is bringing groundbreaking technology to the masses. Tan Le shares practical applications for this revolutionary device.
    Segment 12: Augmented Reality Gaming
    LyteShot is an interactive augmented reality gaming platform dedicated to bringing video gaming to the great outdoors. CEO Mark Ladd tells us about the first two competitive games that will be available.
    1 hr 25 min
  • Best Of: Surge to the Top | SEGMENT 3 | #104
    In an age of endless fitness trackers, how can you be sure to get the one that stands out? Gregg was recently at a FitBit Surge test run and he was blown away by the ease of use and incredible data collection provided in it's watch-like package.
    8 min

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