Episode description
Episode description
In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd and Justin Lemme talked about where they had been the last couple of weeks with Justin having a recent experience of tearing his calf muscle while walking at Waterworld while Shawn shared his experience of hosting the first home football game of the season at Notre Dame, which unfortunately resulted in a loss. While sitting out the show, Justin has now had his Pixel 9 Fold smartphone arrive and gives us an overall review of the Smartphone as well as highlighting the phone's AI capabilities through the Gemini platform. One feature allows users to reimagine photos and map search results. Justin also showcased the phone's ability to recognize and respond to hand gestures. They discussed the phone's cost, with Justin mentioning that he received a significant discount due to his Google Fi and Google One memberships. Additionally, Justin shared his excitement about the new Pixel Watch 3, which he had also recently acquired. Justin highlighted the Pixel 9's unique feature of automatically stitching photos together for a seamless family photo. The conversation also touched on the ease of transferring data from one Android device to another, with Justin sharing his positive experience with the process.With the discussion of the AI in the Pixel 9. The guys note Apple's late entry into the market announced this week with the Apple “It’s Glowtime” Event and introduction of the Apple Intelligence in the fall on the new iPhone 16. They also discussed the performance of various AI assistants, with Andy expressing disappointment with Siri's results. Shawn suggested that Apple's AI tasks are narrow, focusing on specific tasks within the Apple ecosystem. Justin and Andy shared their experiences with Google's AI, with Andy recounting a frustrating experience with Waze's directions. The team agreed that Apple's AI is still catching up with other manufacturers' offerings.
Shawn discussed the recent announcement by DJI of a new lightweight drone, the DJI Neo, priced at $199. This drone is designed for beginners, vloggers, and casual users, with features such as a 12-megapixel half-inch sensor, a flight time of up to 18 minutes on a single charge, and a control range of up to 50 meters via Wi-Fi connectivity. Justin raised concerns about the drone's control range, suggesting it might not be suitable for high-altitude or long-distance flights. Shawn also mentioned the passage of the Countering USA Threats Act by the House, which aims to restrict the use of drones from foreign countries, particularly China, impacting DJI and other large drone manufacturers. The bill now needs to pass through the Senate.
With a Listener Question from Gary, The team discussed antivirus options for personal use, with Justin recommending Windows Defender and Andy sharing his experience with Symantec. They also considered alternatives like Malwarebytes and ESET, with Shawn mentioning a family protection plan he has with Malwarebytes. The team concluded that the choice of antivirus depends on individual needs and preferences. Also featured was a discussion of Former Guest on the show, Writer Ed Bott at ZNet who put together an article on Windows10 to the Windows 11 Upgrade and Ways to “Get Er Done!”
The Website of the Week is the App, "Spot the Station" that alerts users when the International Space Station is flying over their community,