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Podcast 1349 12/14/13: Gadget Guy Tech Awards and Mateen's Passion

December 14, 2013 | Comments Off

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Gadget Gift Countdown

Rick Broida, renowned Cheapskate and Gadget Guy presents his Tech Awards for 2013. You might find some of them surprising until you realize that Rick is also the author of The Cheapskate Rules, available now on Amazon.com

Gadget Guy Tech Awards for 2013

Best Smartphone: MotoX from Republic Wireless
Best Tablet: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
Best Peripheral: NeatConnect (Cloud scanner + monthly service)
The Worst Tech Idea: Amazon Prime Air (deliver by drones)

A Passion to Help

1 Goal 1 Passion drives Mateen Cleaves to help 1,000 needy families in Michigan this holiday. Cleaves led a victorious Spartans to the NCAA basketball title in 2000. Now the Fox Sports Detroit commentator brings that same drive to organizing fellow athletes in this great cause. You too can be part of fulfilling his passion. Visit 1Goal1Passion

MiTechNews Report

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan.

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Podcast 1348 12/7/13: Microsoft Device Ninja & Styleshack

December 7, 2013 | Comments Off

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Hour 1:

Women 2.0

Emily Hay

Emily Hay, our social media diva, shares her recent experiences at the Women 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas.

Styleshack

Rachel Schostak, presents a new website Styleshack.com where you can identify your unique style and shop for the perfect outfit locally.

Microsoft Takes the Next Step

Jerry Carlson returns in his role as Microsoft Device Ninja, helping us get into just the right Windows 8.1 device as a new crop of devices appear just in time for the holidays.

Microsoft’s 12 Days of Christmas Sale, Microsoft Store, Somerset Collection Troy

Loot Crate

Shane Hamelin introduces a fun way to find the perfect gift for the geek or gamer in your life: Loot Crate. Listeners who sign up can use the discount code “advisors” to get an extra 12% off your subscription.

MiTechNews Report

Podcast 1347 Nov. 30, 2013: Pioneer in E-Commerce, Tweet Shop Team and Women in Tech

December 2, 2013 | Comments Off

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Super Shoppers Tweet Team

Emily Hay and her colleagues have teamed up with WDIV-TV in Detroit to help you find the best prices during your holiday shopping. It all involves a special hashtag #local4shopping.

Nearly $300,000 Raised to Develop Female Leadership in Technology

The role of women is technology has received a lot of attention lately with Marissa Mayer taking the helm at Yahoo; but what about the next generation of high tech female leaders? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology raised nearly $300,000 on Nov. 23 to develop those new women leaders and Executive Director Janette Phillips shares the story.

Ecommerce: You’ve come a long way, baby!

David Fry, CEO of Fry Communications, was a pioneer of online commerce back in 1994. David shares insights from the past and a peek into the future of online shopping.

MiTechNews Report

Podcast 1346 Nov. 23, 2013: Ed and Shane's Thanksgiving Special

November 23, 2013 | Comments Off

Happy Thanksgiving

Show Notes

Hour 1:

Ed’s Excellent Advice: When Disaster Strikes

Ed Rudel has a checklist you will want to have on hand if disaster strikes in the form of nasty winter weather, flooding or alien invasion.

Shane Hamelin, CompuQuest Tech Expert

Shane’s High Tech Thanksgiving

Shane Hamelin has a list of things that will help you prepare for Thanksgiving and even fry your turkey without burning down the garage….we hope!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Resources

Combined websites from Rick Broida, the Cheapskate and our other experts.

MiTechNews Report

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions

Shane Hamelin joins Ed Rudel, Paul Gurgul and Foster Braun to answer listener questions.

Watch out for the Crypto Locker Virus

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Sending Your Questions to the Show During Sports Season

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Podcast 1345 Nov.16, 2013 Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy & Home Security for the Holidays with AT&T

November 16, 2013 | Comments Off

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Hour 1

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy raves about Republic Wireless MotoX and rants about Windows 8.1! Plua a look ahead at the electronic buying season with the ultimate Cheapskate! Don’t miss Rick’s new book:

Savings Toolkit

luzme.com (best prices on ebooks)
kayak.com (best prices on travel and accommodations)
tigerdirect.com (best prices on electronics)
pricegrabber.com (general best price alerts)

Black Friday Ad Resources

BFads.net (Black Friday Ads)
blackfriday.info

AT&T Offers New Total Home Security System

AT&T has launched a totally automated, home security system during the last 4 months in the Michigan called Digital Life. Regional Sales Managers Trevis Herrington and Melissa Bahoora have the details. The home security system allows you to use your tablet or your phone to monitor your home. You can view your cameras, take snapshots, turn off the water to your home remotely and control your temperature.

MiTechNews Report

Podcast 1344 Nov. 9, 2013: Three Hour Special

November 9, 2013 | Comments Off

Internet Advisor Special Broadcast

Hour 1:

Gaylord College Student Wins AT&T App Contest:

Aaron Crawfis may have struck gold when he developed a simple locator app for himself and his friends. The freshman at Notre Dame University impressed AT&T gave him the prize for best app and the sky is the limit. The app is called Beacon and it is being tested for release after Thanksgiving.

NASA busted again!: CyberSecurity Issues in the News

Richard Stiennon, Executive Editor, securitycurrent, noted author (Cyber Styletto and SCADA and Me), analyst and international security consultant joins us again to sort out a blizzard of security headlines that have cropped up. Where is this mess with the NSA heading? Isn’t every national government that can spying on each other? Richard has also published a unique book for “kids and management” called SCADA and Me written by Robert E. Lee.

Hour 2:

MS Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

Jerry Carlson, reigning Device Ninja the Microsoft Heartland District, focuses his time on helping his customers with innovative business solutions, like Ford SYNC, Ford WORKS and other in-vehicle technologies. Jerry will walk us through the new MS Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2.…

Podcast 1343 Nov. 2, 2013 : Social Media Tools for Small Business and the End of Email?

November 2, 2013 | Comments Off

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Show Notes:

Hour 1:

5 Essential Small Business Tools for Small Business

Our social media expert Emily Hay presents 5 tools that are a must have for small businesses that want to look big on the Internet.

Is Email Broken?

Serial entrepreneur (that’s a good thing) and general digital guru Mike Amman is back in town to talk about the latest trends and answer the question: Do you believe that email is the most broken technology you use today.

MiTechNews Report

Podcast 10-26-13: Aereo Arrives in Michigan & Protecting Your Digital Assets

October 26, 2013 | Comments Off

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Get Ready to Cut the Cord: Aereo is Coming!

Aereo is the revolutionary subscription service that will allow you to see all your network programs and more for just pennies per month. Aereo goes online in southeast Michigan Oct. 28. Learn all about it with Virginia Lam, Vice President, Communications & Government Relations for Aereo.

Protecting your Digital Resources: Digital Estate Planning

Prof. Dan Hoops, Walsh College explains what happens to your digital real-estate at the end of life. How can people plan for it?

Prof. Hoops Estate Planning with Digital Assets

Digital Asset Form

Special Guest Expert: Tom Diroff

Back at the turn of the century, (I just love to say that) Tom Diroff was our expert on hardware and one of the thriftiest people we have ever met. We are delighted to have him back on to help us.

MiTechNews Report

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by Mophie.Com, the maker of th iPhone juice pack, and the Engineering Society …

Podcast 1341 Oct. 19, 2013: Windows 8.1 Arrives

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off

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Windows 8.1 Update Has Arrived

Everything you need to know about this latest and biggest upgrade to Windows 8. Justin Coffey, Tech Solutions Professional from Apex Digital leads the discussion. Biggest changes, new features, how to upgrade and more.

Supersite for Windows Tips and Tricks for Windows 8.1

Paul Thurott is the premiere analyst and commentator on Windows and his Supersite is chock full of helpful analysis and tips for those who want to make the most of Windows 8.1 from download to the best applications. You should bookmark this link for future reference.

Super Launch Week Oct. 20-26, 2013

Oct. 22 Microsoft Surface 2 Goes on Sale
Oct. 22 Apple, California iPad, mini iPad, TV, Mavericks OS release
Oct. 22 Nokia Launch Event in Abu Dhabi: 6 new products (Tablet??)

MiTechNews Report

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by Mophie.Com, the maker of th iPhone juice pack, and the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan.…

Podcast 1340 Oct. 12, 2013: AudioTainment: The Future of Radio

October 12, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes

Hour 1: The Future of Broadcasting

The Specs Howard School of Broadcasting has been training DJ’s, On Camera Talent, Video Editors, Engineers and a host of other positions for the ever-changing field of broadcasting. Dick Kernen, SH Vice President of Industry Relations, has been a mentor to thousands of those professionals in Michigan and around the nation, including Foster Braun, his student in 1974. With the advent of Pandora, Spotify and now iTunes Radio, what does the future hold for his students?

AudioTainment

During the past 30 years, Jacobs Media has grown to be American radio’s leading broadcast consultants – not just to Classic Rock stations – but to all Rock radio, Alternative radio, Public Radio, and brands that need to understand their specific consumer target.

Under the leadership of Paul Jacobs, jacAPPS help their clients thrive in a growing digital world by creating unique smartphone apps and jacAPPS is now the second largest app producer in Michigan.

Now Jacobs Media is focusing its expertise and talents on the convergence of broadcasting and the auto industry. Paul Jacobs explains the concept of AudioTainment and DASH The Connected Car Conference coming to the Westin Metro Airport, Oct. …

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Gadget Gift Countdown

Gadget Guy Tech Awards for 2013

A Passion to Help

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Microsoft Takes the Next Step

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Super Shoppers Tweet Team

Nearly $300,000 Raised to Develop Female Leadership in Technology

Ecommerce: You’ve come a long way, baby!

MiTechNews Report

Happy Thanksgiving

Show Notes

Hour 1:

MiTechNews Report

Subscribe to our co-branded MiTechNews Newsletter in collaboration with the Internet Advisor.

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions

Sending Your Questions to the Show During Sports Season

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Savings Toolkit

Black Friday Ad Resources

AT&T Offers New Total Home Security System

MiTechNews Report

Internet Advisor Special Broadcast

Hour 1:

Gaylord College Student Wins AT&T App Contest:

NASA busted again!: CyberSecurity Issues in the News

Hour 2:

MS Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2

Show Notes:

Hour 1:

Is Email Broken?

MiTechNews Report

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Get Ready to Cut the Cord: Aereo is Coming!

Protecting your Digital Resources: Digital Estate Planning

Special Guest Expert: Tom Diroff

MiTechNews Report

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Windows 8.1 Update Has Arrived

Super Launch Week Oct. 20-26, 2013

MiTechNews Report

Show Notes

Hour 1: The Future of Broadcasting

AudioTainment

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