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May 21, 2020 FaceTime as Lifeline
For many families, being able to video chat with parents and grandparents living alone or in nursing homes has been vital during lockdown. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the various options as well as the unique ways seniors have used tech to stay connected. Plus headlines and picks of the week.
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59 min
May 21, 2020 FaceTime as Lifeline
TEC066: For many families, being able to video chat with parents and grandparents living alone or in nursing homes has been vital during lockdown. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the various options as well as the unique ways seniors have used tech to stay connected. Plus headlines and picks of the week.
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Links for this episode:

* The biggest change in how you use your iPhone is coming — and you’re either going to hate it or not care | ZDNet
* A plea for video calls, a lifeline to those living and dying in nursing homes – The Boston Globe
* In Lockdown, Seniors Are Becoming More Tech Savvy – CityLab
* Protecting against resource-heavy ads in Chrome
* Jeffrey Katzenberg Blames Pandemic for Quibi’s Rough Start – The New York Times
* Facebook launches Shops to bring more businesses online during the pandemic – The Verge
* The Office (Slack)

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Picks of the Week:

* Pat: TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp with Qi-Enabled Wireless Fast Charger
* Fr. Andrew: Cameo app and service
* Dom: EpocCam for iOS/Android

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.
59 min
May 14, 2020 Hackintosh
TEC065: Not all Macintoshes come from Apple. Fr. Cory Sticha tells Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier the details of how he built a Mac using off-the-shelf PC parts, the pitfalls, the advantages, and who should consider it. Plus cable company have woes, Wink hits users with charge, and iPhone saves Hollywood.
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Links for this episode:

* tonymacx86.com
* InsanelyMac
* Will the Pandemic Finally Kill Cable TV? – Slashdot
* Wink smart home users have one week to subscribe or be shut off | Engadget
* Comcast resists call to open home Wi-Fi hotspots, cites potential congestion | Ars Technica
* Apple humblebrags about iPhone camera as it becomes Hollywood savior

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Picks of the Week:

* Fr. Cory: Newegg.com
* Joanne: Reel2Media Unveils ‘Yak Talk Back!’ Amazon Alexa Skill For Children | AllAccess.com
* Joanne: Facebook Watch on TV
* Dom: NextDNS

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 6 min
May 14, 2020 Hackintosh
Not all Macintoshes come from Apple. Fr. Cory Sticha tells Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier the details of how he built a Mac using off-the-shelf PC parts, the pitfalls, the advantages, and who should consider it. Plus cable company have woes, Wink hits users with charge, and iPhone saves Hollywood.
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1 hr 6 min
May 07, 2020 Ethics and Apple Support Questions
TEC064: Listener John asks Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini about technical and ethical questions that came up when he had trouble with his iPhone. Plus Apple & Google contact tracing advances; bad apps for ex-cons; Tesla’s autopilot advances; and ESPN’s deepfake ad concerns.
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Links for this episode:

* Washington Post-University of Maryland poll finds a problem for Apple-Google coronavirus app – The Washington Post
* Telmate’s Guardian App Is Hell, Parolees Say
* Tesla releases new, highly anticipated Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control feature – Electrek
* An ESPN Commercial Hints at Advertising’s Deepfake Future – The New York Times
* ‘An Evening With Whitney’ Houston Hologram Tour Begins In Europe : NPR
* Brigham And Women’s Using iPads To Protect Caregivers And Preserve PPE – CBS Boston
* Automatic to shut down and end support for its car diagnostics dongle | Engadget

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Picks of the Week:

* Jack: ‎[AR]T Museum on iOS
* Thomas: MyMiniFactory and Cults 3d repositories for 3D printer models
* Dom: Service Station for macOS

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 8 min
May 07, 2020 Ethics and Apple Support Questions
TEC064: Listener John asks Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini about technical and ethical questions that came up when he had trouble with his iPhone. Plus Apple & Google contact tracing advances; bad apps for ex-cons; Tesla’s autopilot advances; and ESPN’s deepfake ad concerns.
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Links for this episode:

* Washington Post-University of Maryland poll finds a problem for Apple-Google coronavirus app – The Washington Post
* Telmate’s Guardian App Is Hell, Parolees Say
* Tesla releases new, highly anticipated Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control feature – Electrek
* An ESPN Commercial Hints at Advertising’s Deepfake Future – The New York Times
* ‘An Evening With Whitney’ Houston Hologram Tour Begins In Europe : NPR
* Brigham And Women’s Using iPads To Protect Caregivers And Preserve PPE – CBS Boston
* Automatic to shut down and end support for its car diagnostics dongle | Engadget

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
* Email us feedback or comments to [email protected]

Picks of the Week:

* Jack: ‎[AR]T Museum on iOS
* Thomas: MyMiniFactory and Cults 3d repositories for 3D printer models
* Dom: Service Station for macOS

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 8 min
April 30, 2020 Who is Facebook Gaming For?
TEC063: Facebook has a new gaming app. So who is it aimed at? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss Facebook’s new offerings; an Apple Mail bug or exploit; Google Meet for free; Unlocking your iPhone while wearing a mask; and extending useful life of your Chromebook.
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Links for this episode:

* Facebook Gaming Is Here—but Who Is It For? | WIRED
* Facebook’s dedicated gaming app is now available on Android | Engadget
* Facebook Messenger Rooms offer 50-user video chats
* That no-click iOS 0-day reported to be under exploit doesn’t exist, Apple says | Ars Technica
* New Apple iOS text bug can crash your iPhone with just a notification
* iOS 13.5 Beta Makes It Easier to Unlock an iPhone With Passcode When Wearing a Mask – MacRumors
* Google wants to separate browser and Chrome OS updates – 9to5Google
* Google Meet video conferencing is now free for anybody – The Verge
* Regal, AMC refuse Universal films after ‘Trolls’ streaming success

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Picks of the Week:

* Pat:
* Fr. Andrew:
* Dom:

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
April 30, 2020 Who is Facebook Gaming For?
TEC063: Facebook has a new gaming app. So who is it aimed at? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss Facebook’s new offerings; an Apple Mail bug or exploit; Google Meet for free; Unlocking your iPhone while wearing a mask; and extending useful life of your Chromebook.
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Links for this episode:

* Facebook Gaming Is Here—but Who Is It For? | WIRED
* Facebook’s dedicated gaming app is now available on Android | Engadget
* Facebook Messenger Rooms offer 50-user video chats
* That no-click iOS 0-day reported to be under exploit doesn’t exist, Apple says | Ars Technica
* New Apple iOS text bug can crash your iPhone with just a notification
* iOS 13.5 Beta Makes It Easier to Unlock an iPhone With Passcode When Wearing a Mask – MacRumors
* Google wants to separate browser and Chrome OS updates – 9to5Google
* Google Meet video conferencing is now free for anybody – The Verge
* Regal, AMC refuse Universal films after ‘Trolls’ streaming success

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
* Email us feedback or comments to [email protected]

Picks of the Week:

* Pat:
* Fr. Andrew:
* Dom:

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
April 23, 2020 Privacy vs. Pandemic
TEC062: Tech experts are debating the balance between our individual privacy and the vast amounts of data needed to fight the pandemic. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at where they land on the issue. Also, can tech help bring us the sacraments and catechesis over the long-term?
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Links for this episode:

* Let’s not compromise our privacy in the fight against COVID-19
* It’s foolish to worry about privacy when data can help fight coronavirus (opinion) – CNN
* Growth in surveillance may be hard to scale back after pandemic, experts say | The Guardian
* Coronavirus means videoconference weddings now OK in New York – CNET
* Google is lowering Nest camera quality ‘to conserve internet resources’ – TechCrunch
* Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day – BBC News

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Picks of the Week:

* Joanne: HyperJuice Wireless QI Charge Stand + Wireless Charge Case for AirPods
* Fr. Cory: Jelle’s Marble Runs Marbula One and Marbula-E racing
* Dom: Making an On Air Light with Philips Hue and Automation – Bettnet.com

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.
54 min
April 23, 2020 Privacy vs. Pandemic
TEC062: Tech experts are debating the balance between our individual privacy and the vast amounts of data needed to fight the pandemic. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at where they land on the issue. Also, can tech help bring us the sacraments and catechesis over the long-term?
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Links for this episode:

* Let’s not compromise our privacy in the fight against COVID-19
* It’s foolish to worry about privacy when data can help fight coronavirus (opinion) – CNN
* Growth in surveillance may be hard to scale back after pandemic, experts say | The Guardian
* Coronavirus means videoconference weddings now OK in New York – CNET
* Google is lowering Nest camera quality ‘to conserve internet resources’ – TechCrunch
* Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day – BBC News

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
* Email us feedback or comments to [email protected]

Picks of the Week:

* Joanne: HyperJuice Wireless QI Charge Stand + Wireless Charge Case for AirPods
* Fr. Cory: Jelle’s Marble Runs Marbula One and Marbula-E racing
* Dom: Making an On Air Light with Philips Hue and Automation – Bettnet.com

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.
54 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…