We mix in some unusual tech topics for the show. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s very important to be cautious about scams and we cover some of the basic. In an interesting new move, wine country is beginning to use drones as a source of information and for application of nutrients. To finish the show, wearable technologies and the data they collect have now crept into the courtroom and we discuss the court ruling regarding Google’s ability to arrange search results.

This week on the Waves of Tech 242, we are talking about the latest Amazon product to hit the digital racks - Echo. Also on the agenda, we dissect the connection and controversy regarding the Home Depot hack and blame being shouldered by Microsoft Windows. We conclude this week’s show with a discussion about deregistering iMessage and mention a conversation we had with a grocery clerk regarding inventory control. We hope you continue to ride, the waves of tech.

This week on The Waves of Tech, we have a great lineup of topics! First, It is with great sorrow that we talk about the loss of Mike Alsbury, the pilot of SpaceShipTwo. Mike's life was cut too short but provided a lifetime of achievement in his short time with us. Next, the invention of Operation is in need of some help for...an operation! We conclude the show with details about the growth of Windows 8.1 and the release of the Roku TV. Sit back and we hope you enjoy...the waves of tech.

This week on the Waves of Tech 240, we dive into the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Cryptowall 2.0, and Facebook’s new app Rooms, and the use of WiFi to predict wait times. It’s definitely a bizarre mix of topics but that’s what we bring! Cryptowall needs to be discussed to illuminate the importance of taking security serious. Rooms breaks the cycle for Facebook by allowing users be remain anonymous on the application. Finally, the latest in-home media device from Amazon continues to show the future of the tech giant. Enjoy the show!

This week on the Waves of Tech 239, Apple and Amazon are making headlines again. Apple is staging for their October 16th announcement, while Amazon is planning an opening of the first brick-and-mortar store. We have some cool news about the latest in family portraits, involving 3-D printing. Finally, we discuss how technology influences our bedtime hours. Thanks, as always, for tuning in and continue to ride...the waves of tech.

This week on the Waves of Tech 238, we take a look at this week’s technology news and recap National Podcast Day. Companies making news this week include Microsoft with their reveal of Windows 10, HP and the eventual company split, and Chase making waves with a personal data breach. National Podcast Day was a tremendous success, trending on Twitter for over 12 hours. We recap and speak to the synergy of the podcasting community. Enjoy the latest from us and continue to ride...the waves of tech.

This weeks on The Waves of Tech 237, we get back to talking tech as we all love to do. In tech stories this week, we dive into the changing landscape of digital wallets and digital payments with the introduction of Apple Pay. Is this a game changer? Also, National Podcast Day is a few weeks away and remember to join in the conversation. In closing, we had a chance to get our hands on an Amazon Fire Phone and we share our thoughts on the device. Thanks for tuning in and as also, continue to ride...the waves of tech.

We are glad to be back on this week The Waves of Tech 236! On this week’s show, we dive into National Podcast Day - a day that celebrates the podcasting community and the tremendous value we all get from podcasting. With Apple taking center stage, we elaborate on the Apple announcements and how we feel about each item. In conclusion, Facebook has apologized for removing an advertisement paid for by a father trying to raise money for his 2-month son’s health battle. Enjoy the ride and continue to ride...the waves of tech.

Welcome to this week's show, Episode 235 of The Waves of Tech! We have so much to discuss as a lot of tech stories hit the headlines this week. These include the celebrity photo hack, Home Depot security breach, Google's $19 million payout, the upcoming Apple event, Google accounts for kids, and the tech growth in Cleveland. And to think this gets covered in 35 minutes! Enjoy the podcast and continue to ride...the waves of tech.

we touch on the trending tech topics of the week by talking about National Podcast Day (@ntlpodcastday), taking selfies with stolen phones, Amazon buying Twitch, Royal Caribbean buying 40,000 tablets, and wearable technologies stats. We know, that's a lot of content to get to but we do in only 30 minutes!