TechnoBabble http://qtalkaz.com/category/technobabble/ QTalk Arizona's tech show brings together two tech gurus to chat it up on the monthly podcast that we like to call TechnoBabble. Joe Dugandzic has been friends with Bradly McComb for over ten years and they are always talking about the latest tech gadget, news story or how to do some impossible task and make it easy. Joe’s been in the IT world professionally for many years and Bradly has always been a savvy user of tech from as early as he can remember. Since Joe and Brad are Apple fanboys, they bring in "that guy from the office" and other guests from the PC and Android galaxies to get a different perspective on things. They cover the latest crazy tech news, trends, gadgets, rumors and much more! Fri, 25 May 2012 08:29:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 QTalk Arizona's tech show brings together two tech gurus to chat it up on the monthly podcast that we like to call TechnoBabble. Joe Dugandzic has been friends with Bradly McComb for over ten years and they are always talking about the latest tech gadget, news story or how to do some impossible task and make it easy. Joe’s been in the IT world professionally for many years and Bradly has always been a savvy user of tech from as early as he can remember. Since Joe and Brad are Apple fanboys, they bring in "that guy from the office" and other guests from the PC and Android galaxies to get a different perspective on things. They cover the latest crazy tech news, trends, gadgets, rumors and much more! QTalk Arizona no info@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) Technology news, reviews, rumors, trends and more! technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google http://qtalkaz.com/our-shows/technobabblehttp://qtalkaz.com/images/qtalk_technobabble_iTunes.jpgTechnoBabble technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,googleTechnologyEducationGames & Hobbies/Video Gamestechnobabble@qtalkaz.comQTalk Arizona TechnoBabble #17: Facebook finally goes IPO! http://qtalkaz.com/2012/05/17/technobabble-17-facebook-finally-goes-ipo/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/05/17/technobabble-17-facebook-finally-goes-ipo/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 03:00:16 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=2155 TechnoBabbleWe recorded this the night before Facebook’s, um, dud of an IPO, so we’re glad to have a little perspective as we’re posting it late.  We’ve got a great show for you with the latest tech news headlines, trends and rumors.  Follow the helpful links below from the show!

Fantastically FAST

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57430211-48/siemens-electrifies-trucks-with-trolley-technology/?tag=mncol;cnetRiver

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57430244-93/yahoo-board-to-probe-ceos-academic-credentials/

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57435903-83/friday-debut-of-sf-bar-cams-stirs-sour-reception/

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57428080-76/two-weeks-of-smartphone-charging-in-your-pocket/

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57432533-76/picture-brightens-on-auto-tinting-smart-windows/

Green News / Environment

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/05/17/apples_icloud_data_center_to_use_100_renewable_energy_by_end_of_year.html

Space, The Final Frontier

http://www.pcworld.com/article/255652/spacex_reschedules_space_station_launch_heres_how_you_can_watch.html

Science News

http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0509/Warm-water-threatens-vast-Anatarctic-ice-shelf-video

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-04/neurons-bird-brains-encode-earths-magnetic-field-giving-pigeons-reliable-internal-gps

Off-Beat

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mark-zuckerberg/9257520/Mark-Zuckerberg-wears-hoodie-to-Facebook-investor-meetings.html

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13553_1-57429934-32/point-and-stick-to-light-the-grill/

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57429396-48/is-rynos-single-wheel-electric-scooter-cooler-than-a-segway/?tag=rtcol;mostPop

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/05/17/technobabble-17-facebook-finally-goes-ipo/feed/ 0 We recorded this the night before Facebook's, um, dud of an IPO, so we're glad to have a little perspective as we're posting it late.  We've got a great show for you with the latest tech news headlines, trends and rumors. We recorded this the night before Facebook's, um, dud of an IPO, so we're glad to have a little perspective as we're posting it late.  We've got a great show for you with the latest tech news headlines, trends and rumors.  Follow the helpful links below from the show! Fantastically FAST http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57430211-48/siemens-electrifies-trucks-with-trolley-technology/?tag=mncol;cnetRiver http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57430244-93/yahoo-board-to-probe-ceos-academic-credentials/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57435903-83/friday-debut-of-sf-bar-cams-stirs-sour-reception/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57428080-76/two-weeks-of-smartphone-charging-in-your-pocket/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57432533-76/picture-brightens-on-auto-tinting-smart-windows/ Green News / Environment http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/05/17/apples_icloud_data_center_to_use_100_renewable_energy_by_end_of_year.html Space, The Final Frontier http://www.pcworld.com/article/255652/spacex_reschedules_space_station_launch_heres_how_you_can_watch.html Science News http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0509/Warm-water-threatens-vast-Anatarctic-ice-shelf-video http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-04/neurons-bird-brains-encode-earths-magnetic-field-giving-pigeons-reliable-internal-gps Off-Beat http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mark-zuckerberg/9257520/Mark-Zuckerberg-wears-hoodie-to-Facebook-investor-meetings.html http://www.cnet.com/8301-13553_1-57429934-32/point-and-stick-to-light-the-grill/ http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57429396-48/is-rynos-single-wheel-electric-scooter-cooler-than-a-segway/?tag=rtcol;mostPop Joe Dugandzic no 1:00:05 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #16: Rubber Chickens in Outer Space! http://qtalkaz.com/2012/04/26/technobabble-16-rubber-chickens-in-outer-space/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/04/26/technobabble-16-rubber-chickens-in-outer-space/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:04:06 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=2052 TechnoBabbleOn this edition of TechnoBabble: Are we truly ready to plan a mission to Mars?  Why did NASA send a rubber chicken into orbit?  Who will Facebook buy next?  And can the ‘hover-pods’ from the Jetsons become reality?  All this plus the latest tech headlines and our ‘educated speculation’ on the show!

 
(Handy links below to stories covered and not covered on the show)

Fantastically FAST

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57420983-94/sprint-confirms-unlimited-data-plan-for-next-iphone/

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57421391-76/neil-degrasse-tyson-going-to-mars-vital-to-future-of-u.s/

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57421311-263/renewed-efforts-to-revert-dnschanger-in-effect/

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57420402-93/the-google-drive-faq/

New Segment: Guess That Acquisition!

Our best guesses on what tiny little company will be snatched up by a giant tech company for some astronomical price!  (with some comedy involved)

Space, The Final Frontier

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57421367-1/nasa-battles-solar-storm-with-rubber-chicken/

Science News

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57421390-1/descriptive-camera-shuns-photos-for-text-images/

http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-04/neurons-bird-brains-encode-earths-magnetic-field-giving-pigeons-reliable-internal-gps

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/04/26/technobabble-16-rubber-chickens-in-outer-space/feed/ 0 On this edition of TechnoBabble: Are we truly ready to plan a mission to Mars?  Why did NASA send a rubber chicken into orbit?  Who will Facebook buy next?  And can the 'hover-pods' from the Jetsons become reality? On this edition of TechnoBabble: Are we truly ready to plan a mission to Mars?  Why did NASA send a rubber chicken into orbit?  Who will Facebook buy next?  And can the 'hover-pods' from the Jetsons become reality?  All this plus the latest tech headlines and our 'educated speculation' on the show!   (Handy links below to stories covered and not covered on the show) Fantastically FAST http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57420983-94/sprint-confirms-unlimited-data-plan-for-next-iphone/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57421391-76/neil-degrasse-tyson-going-to-mars-vital-to-future-of-u.s/ http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57421311-263/renewed-efforts-to-revert-dnschanger-in-effect/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57420402-93/the-google-drive-faq/ New Segment: Guess That Acquisition! Our best guesses on what tiny little company will be snatched up by a giant tech company for some astronomical price!  (with some comedy involved) Space, The Final Frontier http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57421367-1/nasa-battles-solar-storm-with-rubber-chicken/ Science News http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57421390-1/descriptive-camera-shuns-photos-for-text-images/ http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-04/neurons-bird-brains-encode-earths-magnetic-field-giving-pigeons-reliable-internal-gps Joe Dugandzic no 54:52 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #15: Zoom and Enhance Grid 9A! (The Lytro Episode) http://qtalkaz.com/2012/04/05/technobabble-15-zoom-and-enhance-grid-9a-the-lytro-episode/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/04/05/technobabble-15-zoom-and-enhance-grid-9a-the-lytro-episode/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:05:04 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=1878 TechnoBabbleOn this episode of TechnoBabble, yep, our secret is out!!  QTalk America teamed up with Lytro to create the 2012 Pride in Living Pictures Photowalk and a whole lot more!  Oh yeah, we do cover some tech stories on the show, but we’re honored to have an interview with Eric Cheng, Director of Photography at Lytro.  We talk about the technology behind Lytro’s amazing new light field camera, what it holds for the future (holodecks, anyone?) and even the reverse of a light field camera.

Come meet Joe and Bradly and all the hosts from QTalk Arizona at the Phoenix Pride Festival April 21-22, enter to win a Lytro camera and try out the Lytro at our booth!

Stories covered in the show:

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/04/05/technobabble-15-zoom-and-enhance-grid-9a-the-lytro-episode/feed/ 0 On this episode of TechnoBabble, yep, our secret is out!!  QTalk America teamed up with Lytro to create the 2012 Pride in Living Pictures Photowalk and a whole lot more!  Oh yeah, we do cover some tech stories on the show, On this episode of TechnoBabble, yep, our secret is out!!  QTalk America teamed up with Lytro to create the 2012 Pride in Living Pictures Photowalk and a whole lot more!  Oh yeah, we do cover some tech stories on the show, but we're honored to have an interview with Eric Cheng, Director of Photography at Lytro.  We talk about the technology behind Lytro's amazing new light field camera, what it holds for the future (holodecks, anyone?) and even the reverse of a light field camera. Come meet Joe and Bradly and all the hosts from QTalk Arizona at the Phoenix Pride Festival April 21-22, enter to win a Lytro camera and try out the Lytro at our booth! Stories covered in the show: Laser un-printers could help save the trees AT&T promises biggest launch ever for Lumia 900 IE10 in Windows 8: Metro style vs. desktop style Facebook users beware: Don't use the word 'Book'   (WTF???) Who knew? 72-year-old census data proves irresistible And Joe gives his initial take on Angry Birds Space Joe Dugandzic no 1:08:02 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #14: Flashback–OMG, Volume K is Here! http://qtalkaz.com/2012/03/21/technobabble-14-flashback-omg-volume-k-is-here/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/03/21/technobabble-14-flashback-omg-volume-k-is-here/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:48:14 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=1805 TechnoBabbleOn this week’s show, Brad admits to having a ‘fanboy moment’ and running out to get the new iPad on Friday while Joe sticks with his iPad 2.  We do actually manage to talk about non-iPad topics on the show, including talking about Windows 8 and the new Metro interface.  Does it excite us?  More importantly, does it excite you?  Oh, and did you have Encyclopedia Britannica when you were growing up?  Now it’s all-digital.  All this and much more on this edition of TechnoBabble!

Follow Joe on Twitter @Nidocamen and Bradly on Twitter @iBradly


Rumors Abound!

iPhone 5????  “The new iPhone”???

Major Discussion Points

Camcorder or smartphone or tablet?  Decisions, decisions…

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/03/21/technobabble-14-flashback-omg-volume-k-is-here/feed/ 0 On this week's show, Brad admits to having a 'fanboy moment' and running out to get the new iPad on Friday while Joe sticks with his iPad 2.  We do actually manage to talk about non-iPad topics on the show, On this week's show, Brad admits to having a 'fanboy moment' and running out to get the new iPad on Friday while Joe sticks with his iPad 2.  We do actually manage to talk about non-iPad topics on the show, including talking about Windows 8 and the new Metro interface.  Does it excite us?  More importantly, does it excite you?  Oh, and did you have Encyclopedia Britannica when you were growing up?  Now it's all-digital.  All this and much more on this edition of TechnoBabble! Follow Joe on Twitter @Nidocamen and Bradly on Twitter @iBradly Fantastically FAST PayPal takes on Square with credit-card swiping device ICS upgrade hitting Samsung Nexus S shortly Lenovo to launch first Windows 8 tablet--in October, report says Verizon 4G LTE iPad works on AT&T 3G network with micro-SIM card RIP: Physical Encyclopedia Britannica Windows not likely to put iTunes on METRO interface Science News Not so fast, neutrinos. Light's speedier still Ultrasound blast could protect produce “The new iPad” -- our take. Rumors Abound! iPhone 5????  “The new iPhone”??? Major Discussion Points Camcorder or smartphone or tablet?  Decisions, decisions... Joe Dugandzic no 1:07:18 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #13: What lies beyond the iPad? http://qtalkaz.com/2012/02/29/technobabble-13-what-lies-beyond-the-ipad/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/02/29/technobabble-13-what-lies-beyond-the-ipad/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:00:53 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=1726 TechnoBabbleOn this episode, both “guys from the office” join us in-studio.  We’ve just learned about the Apple ‘event’ in San Francisco scheduled for next week, and we’re assuming that it will be the iPad 3 that will be revealed.  And, it will be the first product launch / keynote event since the death of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

But beyond just the news and the headlines, where are we really headed with all these portable devices?  Technology is racing toward catching up to sci-fi movies, but where is it taking us as human beings?  How will we interact with each other in the coming years?  And is that interaction, or lack of it, taking away part of our humanity?  We engage in a lively discussion on this very topic!

Here’s our helpful links and stories from the show:


Fantastically FAST

Google Music not living up to expectations

LightSquared asks for more time from FCC to contest ruling

 

Space, The Final Frontier

Japan plans snail-paced space elevator for 2050

 

Science News

VIRTUAL REALITY CONTACT LENSES OFFER 3D PANORAMA

Power Felt could one day run iPod from body heat

 

Off Beat

Kinect on shopping cart  (the future of grocery shopping at Whole Foods!)

Play AngryBirds with a real USB slingshot (not covered on show, but still pretty cool!)

 

Rumors Abound!

Apple sends out invitations for March 7 “iPad” event in San Francisco

 

Mentions

Cool Android App “Is It Busy There” that a friend of ours developed

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/02/29/technobabble-13-what-lies-beyond-the-ipad/feed/ 0 On this episode, both "guys from the office" join us in-studio.  We've just learned about the Apple 'event' in San Francisco scheduled for next week, and we're assuming that it will be the iPad 3 that will be revealed.  And, On this episode, both "guys from the office" join us in-studio.  We've just learned about the Apple 'event' in San Francisco scheduled for next week, and we're assuming that it will be the iPad 3 that will be revealed.  And, it will be the first product launch / keynote event since the death of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs. But beyond just the news and the headlines, where are we really headed with all these portable devices?  Technology is racing toward catching up to sci-fi movies, but where is it taking us as human beings?  How will we interact with each other in the coming years?  And is that interaction, or lack of it, taking away part of our humanity?  We engage in a lively discussion on this very topic! Here's our helpful links and stories from the show: Fantastically FAST Google Music not living up to expectations LightSquared asks for more time from FCC to contest ruling   Space, The Final Frontier Japan plans snail-paced space elevator for 2050   Science News VIRTUAL REALITY CONTACT LENSES OFFER 3D PANORAMA Power Felt could one day run iPod from body heat   Off Beat Kinect on shopping cart  (the future of grocery shopping at Whole Foods!) Play AngryBirds with a real USB slingshot (not covered on show, but still pretty cool!)   Rumors Abound! Apple sends out invitations for March 7 "iPad" event in San Francisco   Mentions Cool Android App "Is It Busy There" that a friend of ours developed Joe Dugandzic no 50:36 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #12: SOPA Be Gone! http://qtalkaz.com/2012/01/28/technobabble-12-sopa-be-gone/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/01/28/technobabble-12-sopa-be-gone/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:10:41 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=1468 TechnoBabble: Tech News, Trends, Reviews and More!On this edition of TechnoBabble, new QTalk Arizona production guy Patrick Gamble joins us as we talk about the latest tech headlines and rumors.  We also engage in a lively discussion on SOPA/PIPA and Internet censorship.  But also, we ask the question “how can the big copyright-holding media companies give us what we want so we can be legal?”  Easy — make all content available via streaming or ‘cheap’ purchase!

Join us for this great episode — here’s helpful links to stories that we cover in the show.

Fantastically FAST

For carriers, the iPhone is a bittersweet drug

Apple to reward employees with hefty product discounts

iPhone 4S helped Apple inch past Android last quarter

AT&T CEO blasts FCC bureaucrats for tanking its T-Mobile deal  (waa, waa!!)

Steve Jobs Ranks as #2 Innovator of All Time Among Young Adults

Apple’s supply tactics under fire

Fresh Local Tech

Obama talks tech jobs in AZ campaign swing

Arizona Heart: Three Advanced Technology Operating Rooms With …

Arizona SCITECH Festival / Geeks Night Out – Help QTalk AZ get a spot at RapidPitch, ‘like’ our video!

Space, The Final Frontier

High-def ‘Blue Marble’ photo of Earth

Science News

Cloak’s on you: Scientists create ‘invisible’ object (only invisible to microwave ovens!)

Off Beat

Flower power: Ford interiors made of tropical plant

Rumors Abound!

Rumor: iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen expected this summer 

Facebook IPO next week?

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Got a tip on a story that you want us to cover?  Email us!

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/01/28/technobabble-12-sopa-be-gone/feed/ 0 On this edition of TechnoBabble, new QTalk Arizona production guy Patrick Gamble joins us as we talk about the latest tech headlines and rumors.  We also engage in a lively discussion on SOPA/PIPA and Internet censorship.  But also, On this edition of TechnoBabble, new QTalk Arizona production guy Patrick Gamble joins us as we talk about the latest tech headlines and rumors.  We also engage in a lively discussion on SOPA/PIPA and Internet censorship.  But also, we ask the question "how can the big copyright-holding media companies give us what we want so we can be legal?"  Easy -- make all content available via streaming or 'cheap' purchase! Join us for this great episode -- here's helpful links to stories that we cover in the show. Fantastically FAST For carriers, the iPhone is a bittersweet drug Apple to reward employees with hefty product discounts iPhone 4S helped Apple inch past Android last quarter AT&T CEO blasts FCC bureaucrats for tanking its T-Mobile deal  (waa, waa!!) Steve Jobs Ranks as #2 Innovator of All Time Among Young Adults Apple's supply tactics under fire Fresh Local Tech Obama talks tech jobs in AZ campaign swing Arizona Heart: Three Advanced Technology Operating Rooms With … Arizona SCITECH Festival / Geeks Night Out -- Help QTalk AZ get a spot at RapidPitch, 'like' our video! Space, The Final Frontier High-def 'Blue Marble' photo of Earth Science News Cloak's on you: Scientists create 'invisible' object (only invisible to microwave ovens!) Off Beat Flower power: Ford interiors made of tropical plant Rumors Abound! Rumor: iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen expected this summer  Facebook IPO next week? ------------------------------ Got a tip on a story that you want us to cover?  Email us! Joe Dugandzic no 57:29 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #11: 2012 CES Coverage, 55″ OLED TV, 3D Printers, Panasonic TV with MySpace and Justin Timberlake! http://qtalkaz.com/2012/01/13/technobabble-11-2012-ces-coverage-55-oled-tv-3d-printers-panasonic-tv-myspace-justin-timberlake/ http://qtalkaz.com/2012/01/13/technobabble-11-2012-ces-coverage-55-oled-tv-3d-printers-panasonic-tv-myspace-justin-timberlake/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:03:03 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=1340 TechnoBabble: Tech News, Trends, Reviews and More!The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took over Las Vegas this week, and as usual, it was enormous!  We’ve got all the main points of coverage for you, plus a few one-off strange ideas that seemed like they wouldn’t really materialize.  Our special guest for this episode it “that other, other guy from the office” — Victor!  He’s got some great contrasting opinions and his predictions for 2012 and it makes for a great show.

2012 International CESIn general, we were blown away by the 55″ OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, the new Makerbot and Cubify 3D printers bring on a whole slew of ‘do it yourself’ ideas and we’re really not so sure about these Ultrabooks yet.  Listen to our commentary and analysis for all the juicy details!

Here are our notes and some helpful links from the show:

Microsoft’s last year at CES.  No keynote next year, no booth.  Did you watch the live keynote?

PLUS…

Our best and worst products/concepts from CES.  Oh yes, including…Justin Timberlake is bringing MySpace back with Panasonic TVs!  WHAT?!

Our Tech Predictions for 2012

And… Our Tech New Year’s Resolutions!

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2012/01/13/technobabble-11-2012-ces-coverage-55-oled-tv-3d-printers-panasonic-tv-myspace-justin-timberlake/feed/ 0 The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took over Las Vegas this week, and as usual, it was enormous!  We've got all the main points of coverage for you, plus a few one-off strange ideas that seemed like they wouldn't really materialize. The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took over Las Vegas this week, and as usual, it was enormous!  We've got all the main points of coverage for you, plus a few one-off strange ideas that seemed like they wouldn't really materialize.  Our special guest for this episode it "that other, other guy from the office" -- Victor!  He's got some great contrasting opinions and his predictions for 2012 and it makes for a great show. In general, we were blown away by the 55" OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, the new Makerbot and Cubify 3D printers bring on a whole slew of 'do it yourself' ideas and we're really not so sure about these Ultrabooks yet.  Listen to our commentary and analysis for all the juicy details! Here are our notes and some helpful links from the show: HP and the great glass ultrabook: Envy 14 SpectreJustin Timberlake Panasonic MySpace TV? What, why?Intel plays smartphone, tablet catch-up at CES 2012 Next Big Thing: Android in home, and in fridge HP Envy Spectre: Your move, Apple The 55 inch OLED from LG Hand-Cranked Tablet Unveiled at CES (Part of One Laptop Per Child Project and uses nearly any voltage!) Cubify 3D Printer Brings High-Precision Prototyping to You Microsoft’s last year at CES.  No keynote next year, no booth.  Did you watch the live keynote? PLUS... Our best and worst products/concepts from CES.  Oh yes, including...Justin Timberlake is bringing MySpace back with Panasonic TVs!  WHAT?! Our Tech Predictions for 2012 And... Our Tech New Year's Resolutions! Joe Dugandzic no 1:02:21 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #10: Top Holiday Tech Gifts http://qtalkaz.com/2011/12/09/technobabble-10-top-holiday-tech-gifts/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/12/09/technobabble-10-top-holiday-tech-gifts/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:46:23 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=1151 TechnoBabble: Tech News, Trends, Reviews and More!What are our picks for great gifts for that techie on your list?  A tablet?  A camera?  What to give?  We tell you our ideas for your list, plus the latest tech news, trends, rumors and more!

Here’s our helpful links to stories and articles mentioned in this episode:

 

Fantastically FAST

 

HP to reveal WebOS decision tomorrow?

‘Mythbusters’ cannonball busts through house

Rick Perry fails YouTube 101

CompactFlash memory card sequel is done: XQD

Space, The Final Frontier

 

NASA’s Mars rover finds strong evidence of ancient water (photos)

 

Science News

 

Trying to forecast EV sales? Good luck with that (not mentioned on show)

Self-shading smart window runs on sunlight

 

Off-Beat

 

Get a 46-inch LCD HDTV for $399.98 (yep, for real!)

Alec Baldwin gets kicked off airplane for not turning off his iPhone

 

Rumors Abound!

 

iPad 3 — New iPad due in February, says Citi analyst

Apple TV

 

Major Discussion Points

 

SOPA foes ready alternative plan–no Web blocking

DHS abruptly abandons copyright seizure of hip-hop blog

Twitter, Facebook, Google+: Three-way brand page shootout

 

Reviews

 

New gay and flirty ‘meet new people’ app BoyAhoy from Skout, and we think it’s better than Grindr!

 

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/12/09/technobabble-10-top-holiday-tech-gifts/feed/ 0 What are our picks for great gifts for that techie on your list?  A tablet?  A camera?  What to give?  We tell you our ideas for your list, plus the latest tech news, trends, rumors and more! Here's our helpful links to stories and articles mentioned ... What are our picks for great gifts for that techie on your list?  A tablet?  A camera?  What to give?  We tell you our ideas for your list, plus the latest tech news, trends, rumors and more! Here's our helpful links to stories and articles mentioned in this episode:   Fantastically FAST   HP to reveal WebOS decision tomorrow? ‘Mythbusters’ cannonball busts through house Rick Perry fails YouTube 101 CompactFlash memory card sequel is done: XQD Space, The Final Frontier   NASA's Mars rover finds strong evidence of ancient water (photos)   Science News   Trying to forecast EV sales? Good luck with that (not mentioned on show) Self-shading smart window runs on sunlight   Off-Beat   Get a 46-inch LCD HDTV for $399.98 (yep, for real!) Alec Baldwin gets kicked off airplane for not turning off his iPhone   Rumors Abound!   iPad 3 -- New iPad due in February, says Citi analyst Apple TV   Major Discussion Points   SOPA foes ready alternative plan--no Web blocking DHS abruptly abandons copyright seizure of hip-hop blog Twitter, Facebook, Google+: Three-way brand page shootout   Reviews   New gay and flirty ‘meet new people’ app BoyAhoy from Skout, and we think it's better than Grindr!   Joe Dugandzic no 1:14:32 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #9: Sexy Thermostats Invade Your Nest http://qtalkaz.com/2011/10/28/technobabble-9-sexy-thermostats-invade-your-nest/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/10/28/technobabble-9-sexy-thermostats-invade-your-nest/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:36 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=945 TechnoBabbleIce Cream Sandwich has launched, and we’re chatting our friend Chris Kurtz who loves Android and has the latest scoop on it.  He’s got a cool job working at the Mars Space Flight Facility for NASA, we’re envious!  Plus, the Lytro camera is a pre-order reality, and the coolest thermostat you’ve ever seen.  Plus all the latest tech headlines and rumors!

Some links wound up broken in our show notes, but we’re working to fix them.  Not all items were covered in this episode…

 

 

Fantastically FAST 

Copyright bill revives Internet ‘death penalty’
Flex it, baby! Nokia’s new UI is seriously twisted
Internet video consumption rivals basic cable
Giant Lego Man emerges from Florida sea
Nextdoor: First private social network for neighborhoods
Nintendo loses $1.3B in six months, report says
Facebook on Ice: New Data Center to Be Built Near Arctic Circle
Plane or wind turbine? Holographic radar knows
All aboard Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner

Fresh Local Tech

Gilbert, Ariz.-Based Heliae Presents Latest Algae Technologies for …
ASU partners for 2012 Arizona SciTech Fest
APS Foundation Pledges $100000 to Renew Arizona Public Service …

Space, The Final Frontier

NASA Plan for Private Space Taxis Hasn’t Won Over Lawmakers
‘Doomsday’ Comet Elenin Is Dead, NASA Says

Science News

SiOnyx lasers blast solar cells to tweak efficiency
U.S. betting on concentrated solar

Off Beat

YouTube bares dilemma over ‘man boob’ videos

Rumors Abound!

iPad 3
iPhone 5
Next Android Version?
Apple TV

Major Discussion Points

Steve Jobs book (briefly)
Siri (briefly)
Lytro Camera
Nest Thermostat
Android Ice Cream Sandwich
New Samsung Phone
New Nokia Phones with Windows Phone 7 (Can Nokia’s Lumia phones make it in the U.S.?)
CrashPlan (Joe started using it — online version)

Reviews

iOS 5 (iPad security bug, minor other issues, long time to install, but otherwise pretty damned perfect!)

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/10/28/technobabble-9-sexy-thermostats-invade-your-nest/feed/ 0 Ice Cream Sandwich has launched, and we're chatting our friend Chris Kurtz who loves Android and has the latest scoop on it.  He's got a cool job working at the Mars Space Flight Facility for NASA, we're envious!  Plus, Ice Cream Sandwich has launched, and we're chatting our friend Chris Kurtz who loves Android and has the latest scoop on it.  He's got a cool job working at the Mars Space Flight Facility for NASA, we're envious!  Plus, the Lytro camera is a pre-order reality, and the coolest thermostat you've ever seen.  Plus all the latest tech headlines and rumors! Some links wound up broken in our show notes, but we're working to fix them.  Not all items were covered in this episode...     Fantastically FAST  Copyright bill revives Internet 'death penalty' Flex it, baby! Nokia's new UI is seriously twisted Internet video consumption rivals basic cable Giant Lego Man emerges from Florida sea Nextdoor: First private social network for neighborhoods Nintendo loses $1.3B in six months, report says Facebook on Ice: New Data Center to Be Built Near Arctic Circle Plane or wind turbine? Holographic radar knows All aboard Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Fresh Local Tech Gilbert, Ariz.-Based Heliae Presents Latest Algae Technologies for … ASU partners for 2012 Arizona SciTech Fest APS Foundation Pledges $100000 to Renew Arizona Public Service ... Space, The Final Frontier NASA Plan for Private Space Taxis Hasn't Won Over Lawmakers 'Doomsday' Comet Elenin Is Dead, NASA Says Science News SiOnyx lasers blast solar cells to tweak efficiency U.S. betting on concentrated solar Off Beat YouTube bares dilemma over 'man boob' videos Rumors Abound! iPad 3 iPhone 5 Next Android Version? Apple TV Major Discussion Points Steve Jobs book (briefly) Siri (briefly) Lytro Camera Nest Thermostat Android Ice Cream Sandwich New Samsung Phone New Nokia Phones with Windows Phone 7 (Can Nokia's Lumia phones make it in the U.S.?) CrashPlan (Joe started using it -- online version) Reviews iOS 5 (iPad security bug, minor other issues, long time to install, but otherwise pretty damned perfect!) Joe Dugandzic no 1:13:11 technology,gadgets,facebook,apple,ipad,technology,reviews,technology,news,computers,laptops,tablets,iPhone,android,microsoft,google TechnoBabble #8: Remembering Steve Jobs http://qtalkaz.com/2011/10/10/technobabble-8-remembering-steve-jobs/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/10/10/technobabble-8-remembering-steve-jobs/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:00:58 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=883 TechnoBabbleSteve Jobs created a company like no one else could, and it was truly ‘his’ company.  He changed not only the technology industry, but in doing so, he changed the entire world.  He died at a very young 56 last Wednesday.  Joe and Bradly on this special episode of TechnoBabble look back on Steve Jobs and recall our own experiences with Apple’s products over the years.  Plus, what does the future hold for Apple?  After the initial product ideas run out, who will actually create the new products?  What’s your opinion?  We want to hear from you too!

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs introducing the iPhone 4 at Apple's WWDC Event in June 2010

We also talk with Richard a.k.a. ‘That Guy From The Office’ to get his opinion as a non-Apple-fanboy.  He brings up a few valid points and tells his own experiences with Apple throughout the years.

 

 

Also, we have a few stories weaved in from the Tech Headlines from the past 2 weeks:

iPhone 4S sells out — One Million+ in one day!

Samsung and Google postpone Nexus Galaxy debut

Homeland Security Moves Forward with Pre-Crime Detection

Facebook launches official iPad App

Netflix reverses course, no Qwikster after all!

 

Steve Jobs’ 2005 Commencement Speech at Stanford — Very, Very Inspiring and Moving

Think Different Commercial (from our Show Open) Steve Jobs’ Tribute Version | Original Version

How has Apple affected your life?  Leave us a voicemail at (440) 847-8255 or shoot us an email — we want to know!

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/10/10/technobabble-8-remembering-steve-jobs/feed/ 0 apple,computer,ipad,iPhone,steve jobs,technology Steve Jobs created a company like no one else could, and it was truly 'his' company.  He changed not only the technology industry, but in doing so, he changed the entire world.  He died at a very young 56 last Wednesday. Steve Jobs created a company like no one else could, and it was truly 'his' company.  He changed not only the technology industry, but in doing so, he changed the entire world.  He died at a very young 56 last Wednesday.  Joe and Bradly on this special episode of TechnoBabble look back on Steve Jobs and recall our own experiences with Apple's products over the years.  Plus, what does the future hold for Apple?  After the initial product ideas run out, who will actually create the new products?  What's your opinion?  We want to hear from you too! We also talk with Richard a.k.a. 'That Guy From The Office' to get his opinion as a non-Apple-fanboy.  He brings up a few valid points and tells his own experiences with Apple throughout the years.     Also, we have a few stories weaved in from the Tech Headlines from the past 2 weeks: iPhone 4S sells out -- One Million+ in one day! Samsung and Google postpone Nexus Galaxy debut Homeland Security Moves Forward with Pre-Crime Detection Facebook launches official iPad App Netflix reverses course, no Qwikster after all!   Steve Jobs' 2005 Commencement Speech at Stanford -- Very, Very Inspiring and Moving Think Different Commercial (from our Show Open) Steve Jobs' Tribute Version | Original Version How has Apple affected your life?  Leave us a voicemail at (440) 847-8255 or shoot us an email -- we want to know! Joe Dugandzic no 1:21:43 TechnoBabble #7: Faster Than The Speed Of Light! http://qtalkaz.com/2011/09/27/technobabble-7-faster-than-the-speed-of-light/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/09/27/technobabble-7-faster-than-the-speed-of-light/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:41:56 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=750 TechnoBabbleBrad’s back in the studio for this edition of TechnoBabble, and we’re running a little longer than normal but still bringing you the tech news using our faster-than-light voices.   Got a question for us or feedback on something that we talked about?  E-mail us at technobabble@qtalkaz.com or leave us a voicemail at (440) 847-8255!

Below is the rundown of the stories we’re covering in this episode.

Fantastically FAST 

Foldit game leads to AIDS research breakthrough

Whitman likely to getHP CEO nod today

Boeing finally delivers first 787 Dreamliner

Man builds social network using Atlantic Ocean

Fresh Local Tech

Solyndra bankruptcy may cause problems for First Solar (discussion point)

Got Old Technology? Free Recycling Day October 1st

Space, The Final Frontier

Orbit the Earth from the ISS!

Science News

Particles found to break speed of light (Warp drive, here we come!)

Scientists Can (Almost) Read Your Mind, Turn Thoughts into Movies

Off Beat

Study: Coffee Drinkers Less Likely to be Depressed

Rumors Abound!

What do we think that the new iPhone hardware will have (and iOS 5 extras?)?
(Official Announcement on Tues 10/4)

Major Discussion Points

Facebook re-design insanity.
Netflix and Qwikster

Reviews

(first look) ‘Glif’  iPhone 4 tripod mount and stand (Crowd-sourced thru Kickstarter)

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/09/27/technobabble-7-faster-than-the-speed-of-light/feed/ 0 apple,arizona,facebook,iPhone,lgbt community,solar power,techno,TouchPad Brad's back in the studio for this edition of TechnoBabble, and we're running a little longer than normal but still bringing you the tech news using our faster-than-light voices.   Got a question for us or feedback on something that we talked about? Brad's back in the studio for this edition of TechnoBabble, and we're running a little longer than normal but still bringing you the tech news using our faster-than-light voices.   Got a question for us or feedback on something that we talked about?  E-mail us at technobabble@qtalkaz.com or leave us a voicemail at (440) 847-8255! Below is the rundown of the stories we're covering in this episode. Fantastically FAST  Foldit game leads to AIDS research breakthrough Whitman likely to getHP CEO nod today Boeing finally delivers first 787 Dreamliner Man builds social network using Atlantic Ocean Fresh Local Tech Solyndra bankruptcy may cause problems for First Solar (discussion point) Got Old Technology? Free Recycling Day October 1st Space, The Final Frontier Orbit the Earth from the ISS! Science News Particles found to break speed of light (Warp drive, here we come!) Scientists Can (Almost) Read Your Mind, Turn Thoughts into Movies Off Beat Study: Coffee Drinkers Less Likely to be Depressed Rumors Abound! What do we think that the new iPhone hardware will have (and iOS 5 extras?)? (Official Announcement on Tues 10/4) Major Discussion Points Facebook re-design insanity. Netflix and Qwikster Reviews (first look) ‘Glif’  iPhone 4 tripod mount and stand (Crowd-sourced thru Kickstarter) Joe Dugandzic no 1:19:27 TechnoBabble #6: Technology After September 11th http://qtalkaz.com/2011/09/13/technobabble-6/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/09/13/technobabble-6/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:56:59 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=704 TechnoBabbleWe’re back after a few weeks of massive tech announcements.  It’s hard to cover it all, but we’re continuing to work on getting more regularly scheduled shows for our tech fans out there!  Bradly is out again, but we’ve got “that guy from the office” — Richard, to fill-in this week!  Here is our run-down, notes and links for this week’s show!

 

Fantastically FAST

Skype now works with any home phone

HP to bring back TouchPad for last production run

Sony Walkman gets a taste of Android

New group-coupon service for us: Gaypon
http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/08/31/Save_and_Donate_Money_with_Gaypon/

Facebook Smart Friend Lists
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20105420-17/facebook-unveils-smart-lists-to-categorize-friends/

Microsoft Bold New Look of Windows 8
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20105203-75/microsofts-bold-new-look-and-feel-for-windows/



Fusion Garage Grid Tablet — $299
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20105407-93/fusion-garage-grid-tablet-selling-for-$299/

Fresh Local Tech

Australia to get its first utility-scale solar plant
(First Solar from Tempe is a major partner)

Space, The Final Frontier

Space station might be abandoned if Russia can’t get the Soyuz rockets fixed!

Science News
A ‘super Earth’ may be a possibility!

http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/20110913/212993_super-earth-super-earth-alien-life-extraterrestrial-life.htm

Rumors Abound!

Apple loses another iPhone — in a bar!  Police impersonators doing investigation?

Calls from Arizona

Trevor Fish — wants advice on a online backup solution

Major Discussion Points
How September 11th has changed the world, tech-wise.  Tech as it was on 9/11/2001.  What’s changed?  Airline security, gadgets, privacy, web attacks……and more!

Reviews

Online backup solutions — Crashplan

Backlight control app for Mac, Windows and Linux!
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/match_your_display_to_natural_lighting_cycles/

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/09/13/technobabble-6/feed/ 0 cloud storage,gadgets,lgbt community,online backup,september 11,solar power,technology,TouchPad We're back after a few weeks of massive tech announcements.  It's hard to cover it all, but we're continuing to work on getting more regularly scheduled shows for our tech fans out there!  Bradly is out again, We're back after a few weeks of massive tech announcements.  It's hard to cover it all, but we're continuing to work on getting more regularly scheduled shows for our tech fans out there!  Bradly is out again, but we've got "that guy from the office" -- Richard, to fill-in this week!  Here is our run-down, notes and links for this week's show!   Fantastically FAST Skype now works with any home phone HP to bring back TouchPad for last production run Sony Walkman gets a taste of Android New group-coupon service for us: Gaypon http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/08/31/Save_and_Donate_Money_with_Gaypon/ Facebook Smart Friend Lists http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20105420-17/facebook-unveils-smart-lists-to-categorize-friends/ Microsoft Bold New Look of Windows 8 http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20105203-75/microsofts-bold-new-look-and-feel-for-windows/ Fusion Garage Grid Tablet -- $299 http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20105407-93/fusion-garage-grid-tablet-selling-for-$299/ Fresh Local Tech Australia to get its first utility-scale solar plant (First Solar from Tempe is a major partner) Space, The Final Frontier Space station might be abandoned if Russia can’t get the Soyuz rockets fixed! Science News A 'super Earth' may be a possibility! http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/20110913/212993_super-earth-super-earth-alien-life-extraterrestrial-life.htm Rumors Abound! Apple loses another iPhone -- in a bar!  Police impersonators doing investigation? Calls from Arizona Trevor Fish -- wants advice on a online backup solution Major Discussion Points How September 11th has changed the world, tech-wise.  Tech as it was on 9/11/2001.  What's changed?  Airline security, gadgets, privacy, web attacks......and more! Reviews Online backup solutions -- Crashplan Backlight control app for Mac, Windows and Linux! http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/match_your_display_to_natural_lighting_cycles/ Joe Dugandzic no 57:32 TechnoBabble #5: Googorola, TouchPad Madness and Apple without Jobs http://qtalkaz.com/2011/08/25/technobabble-5/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/08/25/technobabble-5/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:20:47 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=579 TechnoBabbleIt’s been a completely CRAZY couple weeks of technology news!  What’s next?  Aliens come down and give us the iPhone 45.3 and it turns out they have descended from some crazy marriage of Apple, Google and Nokia??

Here’s the links and some notes from this week’s show:

 

Fantastically FAST

Steve Jobs steps down as Apple CEO

Verizon 4G LTE now reaches more than half the U.S.

Weather layer added to Google Maps

Report: Cell phone use could reduce sperm count

AT&T to shake up its SMS plans

‘App Store’ among Windows 8 features

HP spins off PC business, scraps webOS, phones and tablets.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/18/hp_to_spin_off_pc_business_to_focus_on_enterprise_software.html

6 Reasons the guy who’s fixing your computer hates you

Device helps take guesswork out of buying an EV (driving patterns)

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20094266-54/ev-profiler-ends-guesswork-for-plug-in-car-shoppers/

Microsoft wishes Linux a happy birthday!  (Linus Torvalds introduced Linux back in 1991)

http://video.linux.com/video/2127

 

Fresh Local Tech

Blythe solar project switches to PV from solar thermal

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20094105-54/solar-power-plant-switches-to-pv-from-thermal/

 

Space, The Final Frontier

Antimatter found in rings around Earth!

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2390638,00.asp

 

Science News

Prosthetic hand for high school student in Britain

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20092565-1/teen-suddenly-much-cooler-with-new-bionic-hand/

kill your router, Internet will come from everywhere

http://www.fastcompany.com/1774492/delivering-the-internet-by-turning-on-the-light-in-your-room-or-satellite-television-spectru

 

Rumors Abound!

Developers get iOS 5 beta 5 for weekend fun (voice recognition improving?)

 

Major Discussion Points

Google Buys Motorola.  What’s next?  Apple buys AT&T?  Samsung? RIM? Nokia?

Hackers break into BART police union Web site

What is the right thing to do with these protests?  Kill the cell service temporarily?

Android users versus iPhone users

The end of webOS and TouchPad.  We barely knew you! (intro’d in July)

Joe’s story about nabbing a cheap TouchPad with sound byte

 

Reviews

HP TouchPad

 

Mentions

Backlight control app for OSX

http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/match_your_display_to_natural_lighting_cycles/

 

A co-worker found the iNapkin 2 app and told me about it.  Looks pretty cool!  Drawing, text overlays, full color control — and the background looks like a napkin.  $1.99 Sweet!

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/08/25/technobabble-5/feed/ 0 antimatter,apple,google,HP,internet,motorola,solar power,Star Trek,steve jobs,TouchPad,webOS It's been a completely CRAZY couple weeks of technology news!  What's next?  Aliens come down and give us the iPhone 45.3 and it turns out they have descended from some crazy marriage of Apple, Google and Nokia?? It's been a completely CRAZY couple weeks of technology news!  What's next?  Aliens come down and give us the iPhone 45.3 and it turns out they have descended from some crazy marriage of Apple, Google and Nokia?? Here's the links and some notes from this week's show:   Fantastically FAST Steve Jobs steps down as Apple CEO Verizon 4G LTE now reaches more than half the U.S. Weather layer added to Google Maps Report: Cell phone use could reduce sperm count AT&T to shake up its SMS plans 'App Store' among Windows 8 features HP spins off PC business, scraps webOS, phones and tablets. http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/18/hp_to_spin_off_pc_business_to_focus_on_enterprise_software.html 6 Reasons the guy who’s fixing your computer hates you Device helps take guesswork out of buying an EV (driving patterns) http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20094266-54/ev-profiler-ends-guesswork-for-plug-in-car-shoppers/ Microsoft wishes Linux a happy birthday!  (Linus Torvalds introduced Linux back in 1991) http://video.linux.com/video/2127   Fresh Local Tech Blythe solar project switches to PV from solar thermal http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20094105-54/solar-power-plant-switches-to-pv-from-thermal/   Space, The Final Frontier Antimatter found in rings around Earth! http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2390638,00.asp   Science News Prosthetic hand for high school student in Britain http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20092565-1/teen-suddenly-much-cooler-with-new-bionic-hand/ kill your router, Internet will come from everywhere http://www.fastcompany.com/1774492/delivering-the-internet-by-turning-on-the-light-in-your-room-or-satellite-television-spectru   Rumors Abound! Developers get iOS 5 beta 5 for weekend fun (voice recognition improving?)   Major Discussion Points Google Buys Motorola.  What’s next?  Apple buys AT&T?  Samsung? RIM? Nokia? Hackers break into BART police union Web site What is the right thing to do with these protests?  Kill the cell service temporarily? Android users versus iPhone users The end of webOS and TouchPad.  We barely knew you! (intro’d in July) Joe's story about nabbing a cheap TouchPad with sound byte   Reviews HP TouchPad   Mentions Backlight control app for OSX http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/match_your_display_to_natural_lighting_cycles/   A co-worker found the iNapkin 2 app and told me about it.  Looks pretty cool!  Drawing, text overlays, full color control -- and the background looks like a napkin.  $1.99 Sweet! Joe Dugandzic no 58:52 TechnoBabble #4: A Balanced Approach http://qtalkaz.com/2011/08/07/technobabble-4-a-balanced-approach/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/08/07/technobabble-4-a-balanced-approach/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:55:26 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=421 TechnoBabbleAfter being a bit Apple-centered for the past few shows, we decided to give you a more even mix of tech stories, chat and reviews.  This week, we’re covering stories like the Times Square Photoshop Image (largest in world), new fuel-efficient vehicle carrying ship, the new Americans Elect website, Windows Phone 7 Mango Series 7 extra fruity edition, AppleTV update, Brad’s review of OSX Lion, massive solar tower destined for AZ, and more!

Full show notes:

 

Fantastically FAST 

Largest photoshop image ever created — 4 years in the making.  Bert Monroy — SF
http://www.bertmonroy.com/timessquare/timessquare.html

(skipped)
http://technabob.com/blog/2011/07/22/iphone-5-camp-out/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TechnabobtechNewsBlog+%28Techna

Ship to carry 2,000 cars, cut CO2 emissions by 40%

YouTube film ‘Life in a Day’ coming to theaters

(skipped)
How smart grid fought off U.S. heat wave

Internet start-up to actually have America directly nominate a Presidential candidate
http://www.americanselect.org/

Microsoft delivers near-final Mango to app makers

(skipped)
Google+ traffic dropping already?

Overall fuel standards raised to 54MPG
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20085443-54/technologies-that-will-get-automakers-to-54.5-mpg/?tag=topStories2

AppleTV update adds Vimeo, buying of tv shows and streaming of them.

New maps invention is extremely useful and most useful in a long time
http://gizmodo.com/5827682/this-is-the-greatest-most-useful-maps-invention-in-a-very-long-time?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Fresh Local Tech

Southern Arizona to benefit from $892M contract awarded to General Dynamics …

Massive solar tower in Arizona to be world’s 2nd largest building

Research seeks better ways to store energy (Tucson / UofA)

ECOtality Brings Blink Commercial Charging Stations to Arizona

Space, The Final Frontier

Race to moon heats up for private firms
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/22/science/space/22moon.html?_r=1

Photos: Tweets in space! Astronaut shares photos from space station

Flowing water found on mars?  Yet we don’t have good photos?  WTF??

Science News

Mass extinction caused by giant ‘earth burp’
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/07/21/mass-extinction-caused-by-earths-burp/

NASA releases iPad app for science research

Hot Tech

CPR site lets you choose and touch chests, guilt-free

Rumors Abound!

Looks more certain that iPhone 5 will hit in late August or early September or late October?
Apple and AT&T seen prepping for iPhone 5

Major Discussion Points

Patent trolls, lawsuits, Lodsys, HTC, Samsung, Apple.  We’ve had enough already!

Reviews

Joe: iPad 2, Nyan Cat: The Game
Brad: OSX Lion

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]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/08/07/technobabble-4-a-balanced-approach/feed/ 0 apple,electric cars,fuel efficiency,nasa,nyan cat,photoshop,solar power,technology,windows phone After being a bit Apple-centered for the past few shows, we decided to give you a more even mix of tech stories, chat and reviews. This week, we're covering stories like the Times Square Photoshop Image (largest in world), After being a bit Apple-centered for the past few shows, we decided to give you a more even mix of tech stories, chat and reviews. This week, we're covering stories like the Times Square Photoshop Image (largest in world), new fuel-efficient vehicle carrying ship, the new Americans Elect website, Windows Phone 7 Mango Series 7 extra fruity edition, AppleTV update, Brad's review of OSX Lion, massive solar tower destined for AZ, and more! Joe Dugandzic no 1:18:39 TechnoBabble #3: Netflix Gone Nuts! http://qtalkaz.com/2011/07/19/technobabble-3-netflix-gone-nuts/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/07/19/technobabble-3-netflix-gone-nuts/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:17:16 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=358 TechnoBabble #3On this episode of TechnoBabble…   Netflix is raising prices, the Shuttle Program is ending, Google+ is growing like wildfire…what will be next?

Some of our major discussion points this time are: Spotify coming to the US and how we will use it, our Space Program after the shuttles are done, the latest tech rumors and the gradual end of unlimited mobile data and its effects.

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/07/19/technobabble-3-netflix-gone-nuts/feed/ 0 apple,arizona,LTE,Netflix,solar power,Spotify,technology On this episode of TechnoBabble...   Netflix is raising prices, the Shuttle Program is ending, Google+ is growing like wildfire...what will be next? Some of our major discussion points this time are: Spotify coming to the US and how we will use it, On this episode of TechnoBabble...   Netflix is raising prices, the Shuttle Program is ending, Google+ is growing like wildfire...what will be next? Some of our major discussion points this time are: Spotify coming to the US and how we will use it, our Space Program after the shuttles are done, the latest tech rumors and the gradual end of unlimited mobile data and its effects. Joe Dugandzic no 1:22:19 TechnoBabble #2: Attack of the Hackers! http://qtalkaz.com/2011/06/23/technobabble-2-attack-of-the-hackers/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/06/23/technobabble-2-attack-of-the-hackers/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:05:30 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=322 TechnoBabble #2Brad and I discuss all of the attacks by Lulzsec and Anonymous and bring up the notion of are we truly scared to have our data in ‘The Cloud’?  It’s a bit freaky honestly, but remember kids…use a strong password!!!

Other big topics on the show are Apple’s WWDC product announcements, Joe’s ‘Perfect Cloud World’ and Nintendo’s Wii U.

 

Other news stories in this episode:

Apple fan boys are like religious zealots

Facebook party goes out of control

New ‘group music listening service’ Outloud.fm

Chinese boy trades kidney for iPad 2

Toyota to produce nav system to prevent driving ‘wrong-way’ on roads

Facebook turns on ‘facial-recognition’ photo-tag-suggestion service

Apple introduces new ‘space ship’ corporate campus design

Google expands EV charging network

Tucson gets a solar power plant

New revolutionary ‘light-based’ Lytro camera allows you shoot now, focus later and more!

 

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]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/06/23/technobabble-2-attack-of-the-hackers/feed/ 0 apple,digital camera,electric cars,facebook,gaming,google,ipad,solar power,tucson,wwdc Brad and I discuss all of the attacks by Lulzsec and Anonymous and bring up the notion of are we truly scared to have our data in 'The Cloud'?  It's a bit freaky honestly, but remember kids...use a strong password!!! Brad and I discuss all of the attacks by Lulzsec and Anonymous and bring up the notion of are we truly scared to have our data in 'The Cloud'?  It's a bit freaky honestly, but remember kids...use a strong password!!! Other big topics on the show are Apple's WWDC product announcements, Joe's 'Perfect Cloud World' and Nintendo's Wii U.   Other news stories in this episode: Apple fan boys are like religious zealots Facebook party goes out of control New 'group music listening service' Outloud.fm Chinese boy trades kidney for iPad 2 Toyota to produce nav system to prevent driving 'wrong-way' on roads Facebook turns on 'facial-recognition' photo-tag-suggestion service Apple introduces new 'space ship' corporate campus design Google expands EV charging network Tucson gets a solar power plant New revolutionary 'light-based' Lytro camera allows you shoot now, focus later and more!   Show sponsor: Audible.com -- get a FREE audiobook with your free trial membership.  AudibleTrial.com/QTalkAZ and get yours now! Joe Dugandzic no 55:42 TechnoBabble 001: Jello Pudding will be the next Android Flavor! http://qtalkaz.com/2011/05/14/technobabble-001/ http://qtalkaz.com/2011/05/14/technobabble-001/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 21:59:28 +0000 technobabble@qtalkaz.com (QTalk Arizona) http://qtalkaz.com/?p=218 TechnoBabble 001And our third show on QTalk Arizona launches!  TechnoBabble is all about technology — news, reviews, tips, the latest gadgets, rumors and a whole hell of a lot more!  Joe Dugandzic and Bradly McComb are the techno-geek hosts and are totally excited to be doing this new show.  Monthly for now, we’ll probably go more often as time goes on and the tech world continues to heat up.

This time, we’re talking about just a few topics….haha

Talking about how we found out about Bin Laden being killed vs how we found out about 9/11.

They found porn in Bin Laden’s house!

Skype bought for $8.5 billion by The Borg — err, Microsoft

We try to guess the next dessert flavor of Android.

Just WHAT is Apple going to announce in June?  A new device category?  iCloud?  iCoolWhip?  iPhone 4.5 ?

Everybody else launches a cloud service and a music player, but where are these services really usable and how to integrate them fully into your existing digital life.

Will Kindle and other e-reader apps stay in the iOS App Store past June 30th when the new rules for in-app transactions take effect?

Why can’t there be a gay version of GoDaddy with hot guys instead of girls on the homepage?

Google working to legalize self-driving cars in Nevada

Even with camera phones, Skype and FaceTime, why hasn’t video-calling really taken off?

Phoenix Comicon is coming up, and we’ll be there covering it!  Are you going?  It’s the ultimate pop-culture and sci-fi and etc etc convention of the Southwest!  Memorial Day Weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Joe talks about his own iPhone 4 – Bluetooth Antennagate issue.

Brad talks about seeing a Chevy Volt ‘out in the wild’ and Joe talks about his ‘extreme desire’ for wanting a Nissan LEAF.

Arizona Solar-related stories

(APS has record year) http://www.thestreet.com/story/11114284/1/aps-achieves-record-year-for-renewable-energy.html

(First Solar AZ news) http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-12/first-solar-gets-positive-letters-from-u-s-energy-department.html

 

Checkout this month’s sponsor: Barnes and Noble — Nook Color!

]]> http://qtalkaz.com/2011/05/14/technobabble-001/feed/ 1 android,apple,chevy volt,cloud computing,google,nissan leaf,osama bin laden,skype,solar power,technology And our third show on QTalk Arizona launches!  TechnoBabble is all about technology -- news, reviews, tips, the latest gadgets, rumors and a whole hell of a lot more!  Joe Dugandzic and Bradly McComb are the techno-geek hosts and are totally excited to... And our third show on QTalk Arizona launches!  TechnoBabble is all about technology -- news, reviews, tips, the latest gadgets, rumors and a whole hell of a lot more!  Joe Dugandzic and Bradly McComb are the techno-geek hosts and are totally excited to be doing this new show.  Monthly for now, we'll probably go more often as time goes on and the tech world continues to heat up. This time, we're talking about just a few topics....haha Talking about how we found out about Bin Laden being killed vs how we found out about 9/11. They found porn in Bin Laden's house! Skype bought for $8.5 billion by The Borg -- err, Microsoft We try to guess the next dessert flavor of Android. Just WHAT is Apple going to announce in June?  A new device category?  iCloud?  iCoolWhip?  iPhone 4.5 ? Everybody else launches a cloud service and a music player, but where are these services really usable and how to integrate them fully into your existing digital life. Will Kindle and other e-reader apps stay in the iOS App Store past June 30th when the new rules for in-app transactions take effect? Why can't there be a gay version of GoDaddy with hot guys instead of girls on the homepage? Google working to legalize self-driving cars in Nevada Even with camera phones, Skype and FaceTime, why hasn't video-calling really taken off? Phoenix Comicon is coming up, and we'll be there covering it!  Are you going?  It's the ultimate pop-culture and sci-fi and etc etc convention of the Southwest!  Memorial Day Weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center. Joe talks about his own iPhone 4 - Bluetooth Antennagate issue. Brad talks about seeing a Chevy Volt 'out in the wild' and Joe talks about his 'extreme desire' for wanting a Nissan LEAF. Arizona Solar-related stories (APS has record year) http://www.thestreet.com/story/11114284/1/aps-achieves-record-year-for-renewable-energy.html (First Solar AZ news) http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-12/first-solar-gets-positive-letters-from-u-s-energy-department.html   Checkout this month's sponsor: Barnes and Noble -- Nook Color! Joe Dugandzic no 57:38 QTalk ArizonanonadultTechnology news, reviews, rumors, trends and more!