The Really Useful Podcast

Everyone is talking about ChatGPT and generative AI (that is, artificial intelligence than can "create" texts, art, music, and even video). But what can you do with it? Is it a big deal that will change your life?
This week's Really Useful Podcast focuses exclusively on ChatGPT, why this AI system is making headlines, and the best ways to use it.

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This week, we chat about the following AI tech news:

• Google Launching Bard AI to Compete With ChatGPT

We've got these generative AI and ChatGPT explainers:

• How ChatGPT Became the Fastest Growing App Ever
• Things You Can Do With ChatGPT
  • AI-created VPN article vs. AI-drafted VPN article
• Generate Video AI from a Text Prompt
• Online AI Chat Companions
• Best Alternatives to ChatGPT

We finish the show with the following recommendations:

• Steam Deck (again!)
• Nacon MG-X smartphone game controller

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:

• T-Mobile Breach Leads to Google Fi Data Theft 
• ICE Breaker Malware Targets Gambling Sites and Patrons
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs Announced

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:

• What We Found After Using Google Fi
• How to Identify and Find Deleted YouTube Videos

We've also got these recommendations:

• Black Mountain Pick 
• Air Fryer
• Office Chair

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:

• New Cryptocurrency Scam Uncovered, Targets Shiba Inu 
• Tesla Cybertruck Delays Confirmed By Musk
• Massive T-Mobile Data Breach Affects 37 Million Customers
• Meta Unblocks Donald Trump's Instagram and Facebook Accounts

We've got these tips and tricks:

• How Much RAM Does Your Smartphone Need?
• Best Parental Control Apps for Phones and Tablets

We finish the show with the following recommendations:

• GoldenEye 007 making-of documentary
• Factorio on Steam

 Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:

• Apple's New HomePod
• Self-repair Your Samsung Galaxy S22
• New Sony Walkman Unveiled

We've got this list of top Windows apps to install on a new PC:

• Must Have Applications to Install on a Windows PC

We finish the show with the following recommendations:

• Championship Soccer
  • Super Arcade Football
• Evercade EXP handheld retro gaming console

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

You've seen the name "CES" in the papers and on TV reports, but what is it all about, really? Why do technology journalists attend every year, and what are big companies like Samsung, Lenovo, etc. doing there?

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

ShownotesThis week, we chat wholly about CES and refer to the following reports:

• Best New EVs at CES 2023
• Weird and Wacky Products at CES 2023
• Health and Wellness Products at CES 2023
  
  
• Best Laptops at CES 2023

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

If you've considered switching from Android to an iPhone, this is the podcast for you. We discuss everything, from a rationale for switching, how to get the best deal, the ease (or otherwise) of migrating data, and the importance of having AppleCare+. There is also news about Meta's latest fine from the European Union, political ads hitting Twitter, and the new Android Auto release.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we chat about the following tech news that matters:

• Major Android Auto Update Available
• Meta Fined 400 Million Euros for Privacy Breaches
• Political Ads Are Returning to Twitter

We've got these Android to iPhone switching links:

• Why You Should Switch from Android to iPhone
• Ways to Save Money on a New iPhone
• Why You Might Buy an iPhone Direct from Apple
• How Long Do iPhones Last?
• iPhone vs. Pixel - Which Is Better?
• How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone

We've also got these recommendations: 

• Neon White
• Cask Punchcoal Cigar Box Guitar from J. N Guitars

Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week, we bring you the following tech explainers, tips, and tricks:

• Online Dating Mistakes to Avoid
  
  
• Use Windows XP for Free
  
  
• How I Created an NFT

Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner host this week's podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey, @gavinspavin, and @stegnersaurus, with your suggestions for future topics.

This week, Christian Cawley, Gavin Phillips, and Ben Stegner discuss the high points in tech of 2022, the low points, the best new devices they've tried, and the best video games of 2022.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

This week's tech podcast for technophobes brings you all the Christmas food, music, and entertainment apps for kids you could possibly need at this time of year. We've also got some information on how you can donate to charities online at Christmas.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

In this week's show:

• The Best Christmas Music Apps
• The Best Christmas Recipe Apps
• Christmas Apps to Entertain Your Kids
• Charities You Can Donate To Online This Christmas
  
  

No news or recommendations this week!
Coming soon on the Really Useful Podcast:

• Our Review of 2022 drops on Wednesday 28th of December, featuring Christian Cawley, Ben Stegner, and Gavin Phillips.

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host the tech podcast for technophobes. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.

We've got the latest important tech news that matters in this week's tech podcast for technophobes, plus a load of tips and tricks that you can use to improve your experience with streaming TV.

You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.

ShownotesThis week, we bring you the following tech news that matters:

• New Google Pixel 7 Features Rolling Out
• LastPass Password Manager Breached Again

We've also got these tips and tricks:

• Free Streaming Video Services
  
  
• Wi-Fi Types Explained
• Set up a VPN on Your Smart TV
  • VPNs That Run on a Smart TV
    
    

No recommendations this week!

Coming soon on the Really Useful Podcast:

• Two shows of the latest tech news that matters and Christmas tips and tricks
• Our Review of 2022 drops on Wednesday 28th of December, featuring Christian Cawley, Ben Stegner, and Gavin Phillips.

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host the tech podcast for technophobes. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics.