The Tech Ranch

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

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Kevin Clark, CEO of NowDX located in Springdale, Arkansas, talks about a litmus paper like unit to test for medical conditions.  This new technology gives you results in ten minutes, is economical and easy to use.

* Rick West, Co-Founder of Field Agent in Fayetteville Arkansas,  discusses how his app is a great way to make a extra few dollars.  Similar to a secret shopper, the app utilizes crowd sourcing and pays app users directly and quickly for their help.

* Drone registration is now required in the USA is they weigh between .55 lb to 55 lbs.  Many fake websites have sprung up.  The ONLY place to register is at this FAA website.

* Miss Metaverse Katie Aquino and the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson go over the interviews and products that impressed them in 2015.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, “Tech Geezer” Jim Walsh and Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino  for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date December 21, 2015   Episode 207

 

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* Paul Droege, Founder of Sunport, talks about how any can use solar power with this simple plug-n-play device.  Information available at Sunport.co

* The “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson talks about riding around the Texas Motor Speedway in the Peterbilt Automated Driving Truck

* 3D Printers have advanced to printing blood vessels.  We discuss what this means and what it brings to the field of medicine.

* Blab, Periscope and MeerKat emerged in 2015.  How is this technology changing how we watch content and get the information we want.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date December 14, 2015   Episode 206

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* Charles Johnson, CEO of Daedalus Creations, talks about using technology to create cheap and different furniture to furnish your dorm.  Crowdfunding now at RocketHub.

* The importance of passwords and creating passwords.

* Miss Metaverse Katie Aquino and the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson weigh the benefits of tablets and laptops and what might work best for you.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date November 30, 2015   Episode 204

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* The broadcast is live from the University Of Mary in Bismarck, ND

* Dr, Karel Sovak, professor at the Gary Thoraldson School of Business on the campus of the University of Mary, discusses the technology that students use and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

* Larry White, President of the Central North American Trade Corridor, introduces us to the concept of the Autonomous Friendly Corridor.  The corridor is Highway 83 running from Canada, through the middle of the USA and into Mexico.  The corridor would embrace using Autonomous, Self Driving,Vehicles in an attempt to move the technology forward.  Mr. White discusses how Autonomous Vehicles would be more efficient using current infrastructure and significantly safer.

* Miss Metaverse Katie Aquino joins in the conversation.  Dr. Sovak and Miss Aquino bring up adding curriculum to the University built around Autonomous Vehicles.

* You can also watch the episode from the studio here

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date November 23, 2015   Episode 203

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* The “Tech Geezer” Jim Wash discusses some of the top inventions over the past 50 years.  Some surprises are revealed.

* The future of Virtual Reality and the Knowledge Economy.

* Meerkat, Periscope, Blab and other video streaming services are changing the landscape of how we consume information on the internet.  Miss Metaverse Katie Aquino and the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson go over this technology and sort out what is best for you.

* You can also watch the episode from the studio at https://blab.im/marlo-anderson-the-tech-ranch-broadcast

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date November 16, 2015   Episode 202

 

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* The famous actress Hedy Lemar was also an inventor.  She paved the way for some of the most important and popular discoveries in the last 100 years.

* CEO of Talking Chat, Jay Rice, shares his story about why he founded the company.

* Needing extra cash for the holidays or to help make ends meet?  Turn your smart device into a cash machine.  Miss Metaverse Katie Aquino and the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson share the apps and services that can make you a few dollars on your own time.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date November 9, 2015   Episode 201

 

 

 

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* Brian Massiah, CEO of Keystone Wizardy talks about Lectrik Boards.

* The first guest on Episode One, Scott Wild of Trivia Tour, is back in the house to celebrate the 200th show with the “Tech Geezer” Jim Walsh and the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson.  It’s food, drink and chaos.

* Enjoy Jim’s while he sings Star … errr .. App Wars!

* A holiday version of “App Wars” ensues with Scott and Marlo trying to outdo each other with the apps they will use this holiday season.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date November 2, 2015   Episode 200

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* Flying cars, hover boards, hand held devices, video calling, 3D and much more was displayed in part two of Back to the Future.  In the movie, “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly travel in time to October 21, 2015.  We discuss that vision and compare it to what technology is being used today.

* Livecube CEO Justin Schier, www.livecube.co, explains how to use their new app at events to generate buzz on social  media.

* Miss Metaverse joins the conversation as we continue to talk about “Back to the Future”.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date October 19, 2015   Episode 198

 

 

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* Online bank Ally surpasses 1 million customers.  President and CEO of Ally Bank Diane Morais gives us an overview on how and why an online bank is different from a traditional bricks and mortar operation.

* Learn about the customer service aspect of an online bank.  Integrated Channel and Experience Executive Dave Vasquez with Ally bank gives us the inside scoop.

* Most companies know that they have to secure their customers online experience.  Online banks know this is critical.  Digital Deposits Executive Carrie Sumlin with Ally Bank gives us an idea of what they do to make that experience as secure as it can be.

* Online banking also has great apps!  From making check deposits from your smart phone to asking the app how much I spent on groceries last month, Carrie Sumlin summarizes these features as well.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date October 12, 2015   Episode 197

 

On this episode of the Tech Ranch

* Find out the history of the Photocopier and the CAT Scan

* Editor in Chief of  Viumbe Colby Doscher tells us about the new app from eBaum’s World.

* Estimates are that over 1 Million Drones will be under Christmas trees this holiday season.  Does this mean we will have 1 Million more unqualified people to fly them?

* What other tech items will be hot this holiday season.  The “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson and the “Tech Geezer” Jim Walsh go over the list.

Join the “Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson, Producer Extraordinaire Jim Walsh, Miss Metaverse Kate Aquino and the Tech Geezer for a new episode every week.

Broadcast Date October 5, 2015   Episode 196