By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch At CES 2025, innovation was everywhere — but some of the coolest tech didn’t shout. It hovered. Quietly. Smoothly. And totally hands-free. One of the most jaw-dropping demos this year came from HOVER, with their palm-sized HOVERAir X1, a flying camera that feels more like a sci-fi sidekick […] The post HOVERAir X1 Redefines Selfie Tech — And It Flies! appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch At CES 2025, there was no shortage of dazzling displays and loud pitches vying for attention. But one of the coolest moments? A robotic lawnmower doing its thing — completely hands-free — while I chatted with Eric Uballez from Mammotion. We didn’t unbox it. We didn’t demo it. […] The post 🚀 CES 2025: Mammotion’s Autonomous Mower Quietly Stole the Show appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
In this podcast episode, hosts Steve and Marlo and guest Kevin Burkhart discuss a variety of topics, ranging from the progress being made in the electric airplane industry to the potential benefits of flying cars for transportation efficiency in large cities. They also touch on the possibility of using a catapult system for electric-powered aircraft takeoff to conserve energy and discuss the implications of the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank, which impacted many tech companies. The conver...
Hosted by Steve Bakken and Marlo Anderson, this technology podcast episode covers a range of topics related to technology, equipment and the film industry. The hosts discuss the potential of advanced technologies, such as prosthetic limbs that cost six million dollars and communication devices that can restore communication between different parts of the body. The conversation also looks at the use of 3D printing to create medical devices, building materials and even houses. In addition, speaker...
During the podcast, hosts Marlo Anderson and Steve Baker covered a range of topics, starting with a weather update about a winter storm warning in Bismarck and the use of heads-up displays to enhance driving during storms. They then discussed the potential control the Chinese government may have over the social media platform TikTok, as well as the dangers of deep fakes and cybersecurity breaches. The hosts also talked about The Boring Company's tunneling technology, specifically its potential t...
Traveling is a passion that many people enjoy, but as we age, it can become more challenging to explore the world. Beeyonder is a virtual tour company that offers live and interactive virtual tours around the world with local qualified tour guides. In an interview with the Guru of Geek, Marlo Anderson, Camille Scannell from […] The post Beeyonder: Providing Virtual Tours for Seniors appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
Listen to this podcast to explore the potential of AI technology, including Bing AI or Chat GPT, to create unique works without plagiarism. The speakers also discuss how businesses and authors can use this technology to reduce costs and the use of AI in scanning financial information. Furthermore, they delve into the case of Gonzalez versus Google, which could impact the liability of online platforms for user-generated content and the future of free online posting. Tune in to learn more about th...
Today's episode of the podcast discusses the potential dangers of electric vehicles in accidents, such as fires, and the need for better training and equipment for emergency responders to deal with such incidents. The issue of electronic devices catching fire due to faulty chargers, is being brought up, and the European standard requiring all devices to have USB-C and USB-E, which will reduce the occurrence of fires, is mentioned. The hosts also talk about the integration of AI technology into s...
Join the conversation in this podcast episode as the speakers delve into the world of electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and education. Discover the challenges and potential benefits of using electric vehicles, the design and features of specific models, and the government's subsidization of EVs. Hear about the capabilities and limitations of AI, including ChatGPT's ability to imitate human writing, and the potential uses of AI in content creation and education. Tune in to explore the f...
Today's episode started with a discussion of the Roundup scenario and the news of Bayer acquiring Monsanto and its properties. The potential lawsuits against Roundup for being a carcinogen were discussed and they also talked about the increasing role of technology in agriculture, particularly in the area of precision agriculture. The conversation then moved to the requirements for organic farming and how technology has made it more feasible to switch to organic farming. Marlo and Steve also disc...
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STEVE I’m sure you saw some amazing stuff at ces. MARLO Yeah. STEVE We’re talking about that a little bit. But one of the things that you were also famous for, and I just mentioned it, NationalDayCalendar.com. Check it out. You were on CBS Sunday morning and that finally aired, I gotta cut ’em a […] The post The Tech Ranch at CES 2023 appeared first on The Tech Ranch .
JASON We gotta talk about the world of innovation. And Marlo, I want your take on this because in my opinion, this has gotta be. At least in my world as a wordsmith, one of the most disruptive technologies that has entered into the American workplace in a long time, and it’s the rise of […] The post The Future of AI in 2023 and Beyond appeared first on The Tech Ranch .
MARLO So anyway, they got in this conversation about television and my mom was complaining about. how expensive it is to have cable, and my daughter- STEVE We all do that. Yes. MARLO Yeah. My daughter Kayla goes, well, I don’t pay for cable. My mom was like, well, how does that work? And she […] The post Great Tech-Related Christmas Gifts & How Smart Devices Help The Elderly appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
MARLO So anyway, they got in this conversation about television and my mom was complaining about. how expensive it is to have cable, and my daughter- STEVE We all do that. Yes. MARLO Yeah. My daughter Kayla goes, well, I don’t pay for cable. My mom was like, well, how does that work? And she […] The post Great Tech-Related Christmas Gifts & How Smart Devices Help The Elderly appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
MARLO A lot of things have really ramped up in the last week about flying cars. So, a little bit later on the show we’re really looking– STEVE So we are really that close to the Jetsons? MARLO We’re getting there. It’s actually amazing what’s going on right now. STEVE Actually, it was funny, during […] The post Conversations at the dark side of the Moon appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
STEVE We were talking a little bit about politics and I’d mentioned the shortage of diesel fuel, because according to national stores we’re down to 21, 22 days of supply left. MARLO Yeah. STEVE Because of what’s been going on with the strategic reserve and all kinds of stuff, and it’s a little daunting because […] The post Can Ocean Currents Save the Energy Crisis? appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
STEVE Is that work or, I’m on social media– MARLO Right. STEVE I use LinkedIn a lot for my day job. MARLO Yeah, I do too. STEVE Is that considered social media or is that a quote-unquote “productivity” and everything? But that’s everything. It’s all encompassing. The lawsuits, the mental health, the lost productivity, all […] The post What makes real social media and good search engines? appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
STEVE And some of the things I wanted to talk about, I was reading through this and Marlo, you mentioned during the break a little bit we’re talking about Apple chargers and that kind of dovetails into one of the articles. So let’s talk about the chargers first. So, the European Union has come out […] The post The Deal With USB-C, Chip Shortages and Tesla’s New Robot appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
STEVE Uh, this is quite extraordinary. Of course this is one of the big songs from Armageddon where they had to go to an asteroid. Go to an asteroid and blow it up because it was gonna hit earth and kill us. Well, that didn’t happen in the movie. Just pieces. They saved the world. […] The post Discussions About DART, Darth Vader and Dall-E appeared first on The Tech Ranch .
MARLOSo it’s just so you’d understand. I mean, the Hubble is still running. The Hubble runs on image. It just has lenses, you know, so optical lenses go back because it must be 20 years old. STEVE Right? At least. Yeah. So think of the technology from then, which I remember when that went up […] The post Space Debris, Despair Boxes and The 9 Tech Trends of 2022 appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
STEVE So the brain implant thing, Um, the brain implant thing. I had a friend that sent me an article on it and he was asking some questions. I’m like, don’t you watch sci-fi movies? It’s called Cerebro. Everything comes to fruition. That’s in a sci-fi movie. Star Trek and all of ’em. MARLO So […] The post A Bonafide Space Race, and 10 Things That Came From NASA appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
Marlo It’s an in person type of thing. But when you really think about the technology, I mean you, you can basically program it to do whatever you want. I mean, you think of each. Each light that’s on that drone is like a pixel on your television screen. Right. And imagine how, or, or […] The post The roles of drones today and in the future appeared first on The Tech Ranch .
In less than two decades, the smartphone has become more than just a mere communication tool. All of us now use it as an irreplaceable part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s to get work done or just for entertainment purposes, our smartphones have gone above and beyond the call of duty every time. With […] The post Things Our Smartphones Have Replaced appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
Electronic bag-tagging gets on everyone’s cool side With Co-Host Steve Bakken and Special Guest Latoya Johnson When boarding an airplane, we’re all prone to losing all our baggage. While we may have the innovation that is the Apple AirTag, it’s quite pricey and not many would be willing to fork out the dough for such […] The post Is The Future Bright With Automation and Drones on the Horizon? appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
Not enough juice for Tesla chargers? With now over two million of them being used in the United States (and that number steadily going up over the past five years), electric vehicles are now a normal sight to see on the road. They have integrated into the ecosystem of the road very easily, and no […] The post Tesla Chargers Outnumbered By EVs; Apple vs. Android Map War appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
Upgrading your car in the weirdest way The modern world of gaming has seen its fair share of microtransactions. As the Internet and digital life becomes more fully ingrained into the world, video games have started to stray away from its innocent and easygoing plug-and-play nature. Nowadays, whether it’s making a character look good cosmetically […] The post The crazy worlds of microtransactions and notifications appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
Taking fishing to a DEEPER level To the traditional enjoyers of the hobby who like to catch a big game, fishing is one activity that has eluded the world of technology – frankly because it didn’t need it. All you needed was some bait, your trusty rod and you’d be good to go. However, thanks […] The post The Good, The Bad and The Uncertain: The Futures of Fishing, Phishing and META appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
It’s hard to believe that cameras, specifically the ones used by smartphones, have evolved at such a fast pace. It was only a little more than a decade ago when the main reason for owning a phone was communication, and cellular phones paved the way for BlackBerries which were mainly for sending e-mails. When the […] The post Siri and selfies help bring out the best in smartphone cameras appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
The fight for your undivided attention It’s clear that the landscape of watching content has changed and it’s not the same as it was ten to twenty years ago. Gone are the days of channel surfing and instead the new choosing “ritual” is browsing through the absolute breadth of content all the streaming services have […] The post How Much Content is Too Much?; Google’s LaMDA Asks A Lot of Questions; Layoffs Felt Across The Tech World appeared first on The Tech Ranch ....
