Secrets of Technology

Secrets of Technology

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Secrets of Technology episodes

  • New Hardware from Google and Amazon
    TEC085: Tis the season for new hardware announcements, so Dom, Thomas, and Jack look at the offerings from Amazon and Google and ask whether we’re being corralled into citizenship in corporate nation-states and whether all this home security is making us more paranoid.
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    Links for this episode:

    * Amazon’s fall hardware event: the 13 biggest announcements – The Verge
    * Amazon is selling safety with a side of paranoia – Six Colors
    * Amazon introduces new hand-scanning payment option in its stores – Vox
    * Launch Night In recap: Every new product launched [Video] – 9to5Google


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    Picks of the Week:

    * Jack: ZoneMinder
    * Thomas: Headspace
    * Dom:

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    Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.
    50 min
  • New Hardware from Google and Amazon

    Tis the season for new hardware announcements, so Dom, Thomas, and Jack look at the offerings from Amazon and Google and ask whether we're being corralled into citizenship in corporate nation-states and whether all this home security is making us more paranoid.

    The post New Hardware from Google and Amazon appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    50 min
  • The Social Dilemma
    TEC084: The 2020 docudrama The Social Dilemma reveals how social networks manipulate our behavior and make us addicted. Dom, Fr. Cory, Thomas, and Jack discuss what was new in this presentation, how scary the information is, and how they’ve applied the lessons learned.
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    Links for this episode:

    * The Social Dilemma | Netflix
    * Amber Case: We are all cyborgs now | TED Talk
    * Why You Think Your Phone Is Vibrating When Its Not – BBC


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    Picks of the Week:

    * Thomas: In Love While Parenting for iOS and Android
    * Fr. Cory: Android 11
    * Jack: Tip: Set up your own personal website
    * Dom: Sticky Widgets for iOS

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    Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.
    1 hr 7 min
  • The Social Dilemma

    The 2020 docudrama The Social Dilemma reveals how social networks manipulate our behavior and make us addicted. Dom, Fr. Cory, Thomas, and Jack discuss what was new in this presentation, how scary the information is, and how they've applied the lessons learned.

    The post The Social Dilemma appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Fitness Bands and Health & Activity Trackers
    TEC083: If you want to track your health and fitness 24/7, there are a myriad of options. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Pat discuss the different gadgets and apps for tracking weight, diet, glucose, exercise, and more. Plus, Dom interviews TL Putnam of Verbum on the state of digital tech in the Church.
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    Links for this episode:
    * Verbum.com Catholic Bible Study Software
    * Fitbit Official Site for Activity Trackers & More
    * Eureka – A Digital Research Platform
    * Feevy – Fever tracker for iPhone and iPad
    * Withings | Smart Scales, Watches and Health Monitors
    * MapMyFitness
    * Strava
    * Peloton® | Exercise Bike With Indoor Cycling Classes Streamed Live & On-Demand
    * Lose It! – Weight Loss That Fits
    * MyFitnessPal
    * SparkPeople
    * Weight Watchers
    * Microsoft Releases Deepfake Detection Tool Ahead of Election
    * Buying a back-to-school Chromebook or printer? Here are five tips – The Boston Globe
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    Picks of the Week:
    * Pat: Inexpensive name-brand DVD drives from LG, Asus, HP, or Dell
    * Fr. Cory: LiftMaster Smart Garage Door Openers
    * Dom: How to blur your house on Google Street View (and why you should)
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    Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of intere...
    1 hr 38 min
  • Fitness Bands and Health & Activity Trackers

    If you want to track your health and fitness 24/7, there are a myriad of options. Dom, Fr. Cory, and Pat discuss the different gadgets and apps for tracking weight, diet, glucose, exercise, and more. Plus, Dom interviews TL Putnam of Verbum on the state of digital tech in the Church.

    The post Fitness Bands and Health & Activity Trackers appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    1 hr 38 min
  • Are Family Setup and Apple One For You?
    TEC082: Apple has announced two new services that may interest our listeners. Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo look at how Family Setup and Apple One might make sense for families looking to save a little on their tech budget.
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    Links for this episode:

    * Apple’s watchOS 7, including Family Setup
    * Apple One
    * Nvidia’s $40 billion Arm acquisition is about bringing AI down from the cloud – The Verge
    * Oracle’s TikTok deal accomplishes nothing – The Verge
    * Dozens of Amazon’s own products have been reported as dangerous — melting, exploding or even bursting into flames. Many are still on the market – CNN


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    Picks of the Week:

    * Jack: Certified Refurbished Products – Apple
    * Thomas: Live Science: The Most Interesting Articles, Mysteries & Discoveries
    * Dom: Rapid Ring app for Android and iOS

    Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.
    56 min
  • Are Family Setup and Apple One For You?

    Apple has announced two new services that may interest our listeners. Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo look at how Family Setup and Apple One might make sense for families looking to save a little on their tech budget.

    The post Are Family Setup and Apple One For You? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    56 min
  • Don’t Overshare Online
    TEC081: How much sharing is too much? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott discuss how to avoid sharing too much online and avoid making yourself vulnerable, especially young people susceptible to cyberbullying.
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    Links for this episode:

    * Apple’s next big launch event will take place on September 15th | Engadget
    * Facebook will ban new election ads in the final week of US elections | Engadget
    * Amazon’s top UK reviewers appear to profit from fake 5-star posts | Ars Technica


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    Picks of the Week:

    * Fr. Andrew:
    * Pat: Logitech Webcams
    * Dom: Downlink real-time satellite imagery wallpaper for Mac

    Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Don’t Overshare Online

    How much sharing is too much? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott discuss how to avoid sharing too much online and avoid making yourself vulnerable, especially young people susceptible to cyberbullying.

    The post Don’t Overshare Online appeared first on StarQuest Media.

    1 hr 3 min

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The Secrets of Technology offers a weekly look at the world of technology from a uniquely Catholic perspective. Each episode explores tech news, digital culture, privacy, AI, gadgets, and practical…

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