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Podcast 1327 July 13, 2013: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Tech and Smart Watches

Podcast 1327 July 13, 2013: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Tech and Smart Watches

July 12, 2013 | Comments Off on Podcast 1327 July 13, 2013: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Tech and Smart Watches

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Show Notes:

Back-to-School Computer Shopping Guide

 

Rick Broid, CNet Blogger

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate will combine his hardware know how and skinflint skill set to help grads and their families find the best deals.  Recent grad Talon Rudel and Ed Rudel will serve as test market and…

 

Debate smart watches with Rick’s arch rival…

Dave JohnsonDave Johnson, Pebble Owner and Rick’s arch-nemesis (Dave is editor of eHow Tech and author of three dozen books.  He previously worked at Microsoft and has written about technology for a long list of magazines e.g., PC World and Wired.) Dave and Rick regularly joust about tech topics at Geek vs. Geek on www.eHow.com

 

MiTechNews.com

Mike BrennanWeekly 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.

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Podcast Jan. 12, 2013: Gadget Guy's Gizmos Galore

Podcast Jan. 12, 2013: Gadget Guy's Gizmos Galore

January 11, 2013 | Comments Off on Podcast Jan. 12, 2013: Gadget Guy's Gizmos Galore

CES 2013

Show Notes:

rick_broidaRick Broida, the Gadget Guy, is back from the 2013 Consumer Electronic Show.  Like a 6 year old on a sugar buzz, Rick is reeling from all the gadgetry but he will give us:

Liquipel 2.0

 

ChargeCard

ChargeDr
SoloMatrix Spike Keyboard for iPhone
Tethercell
Archos FamilyPad (product page not up yet)
Archos Titanium tablets
Archos TV Connect (similar to the Favi SmartStick from earlier)
3D printers

Rick Broida’s Cheapskate Blog: www.cnet.com/cheapskate

 

Gary Baker

Gary Baker is back from vacation with his belated predictions for 2013.

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Kalamazoo

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Muskegon

Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

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Podcast Sept. 1, 2012: Gadget Galore!

Podcast Sept. 1, 2012: Gadget Galore!

September 1, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast Sept. 1, 2012: Gadget Galore!

Show notes:

The ancient Mayans believed 2012 would be the end of the world and for one presidential candidate it will be!  But for some gadget makers it could be the start of a whole new era.  Join us as we preview of one of the biggest launch seasons ever for smartphones, tablets, laptops and even operating systems (viz. Windows 8).

Rick Broida, Internet Advisor Gadget Guy and CNET Cheapskate blogger will referee the match as the Internet Advisor Team lays out the landslide of gadgets coming in September and October.  Of course you can count on Rick to have a great Gadget Guy Deal for our listeners as well as our Internet Advisor Takeaway.

IFA Internationale Funkausstellung in Berlin, Germany has become THE launch event for a number of brands (Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and even Dell) started August 30, 2012.
Release Dates:

  • IFA, Berlin, Aug. 30 : Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Motorola, Asus, Dell
  • Nokia, New York, Sept 5
  • HTC mid-Sept.
  • Google Motorola Mobility On Display, September 5, New York
  • Amazon, September 6, Santa Monica, Calif.
  • Apple, Sept. 12, (?) Cupertino, CA
  • Microsoft
    • October 25,  New York City big launch event for Windows 8 and the
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Podcast August 11, 2012: Gadget Guy Back-To-School Guide

Podcast August 11, 2012: Gadget Guy Back-To-School Guide

August 10, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast August 11, 2012: Gadget Guy Back-To-School Guide

Show Notes:

Gadget Guy Back-to-School Special

C Net Blogger and Internet Advisor Gadget Guy Rick Broida has a backpack full of advice for students heading to college and high school…or rather for the folks who will pay the bill, the parents! Laptops (Ultrabooks?), Tablets, Flash Drives, Printers, Software and even Backpacks will be considered.

Rick’s Check List

Audiolio:  iPad app for taking lecture notes.

Gadget Guy Deal of the Week: Republic Wireless and its $19/month smartphone service.

The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson at the start of the second hour of our show.

Internet Advisor Takeaway:(Cal)  WinX DVD to iPad Ripper for Mac or PC is a freebee for a limited time.   This is a program you can download from Digiarty Software. For a limited time you can download the $29.95 app for free and receive the key code to have unlimited use of the product. The download is for a limited time only as it is a “Back to School” promotion. This allows you to convert you DVD’s to an iPad, iPhone, format for viewing on the go. They also offer the same program for Windows users.

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Podcast July 28, 2012: Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy and Sweet Bluetooth Sounds

Podcast July 28, 2012: Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy and Sweet Bluetooth Sounds

July 27, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast July 28, 2012: Rick Broida, the Gadget Guy and Sweet Bluetooth Sounds

Show Notes:

Rick Broida

The Gadget Guy, Rick Broida reviews: Bluetooth Speakers DBest duo Bluetooth Speakers and Edifier Primsa BT speakers.

Exclusive Internet Advisor Gadget Guy Deal (visit our Facebook page for details.)

Richard Stiennon: Security Expert, frequent IA guest discusses his newest, self-published book Up and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence

  • Twitter for Authors, Artists and Musicians ($.99 on Amazon)
      • Richard’s proven formula for boosting your Twitter followers overnight.


    Internet Advisor Weekly Takeaway: Currently.…a free Chrome browser extension that shows your local time, temp and forecast when you open a new tab.

     

    The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson: Apple launches Mountain Lion, major OS change

     

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    Podcast May 26, 2012: Introducing IA Gadget Guy Rick Broida

    Podcast May 26, 2012: Introducing IA Gadget Guy Rick Broida

    May 25, 2012 | Comments Off on Podcast May 26, 2012: Introducing IA Gadget Guy Rick Broida

    Show Notes:

    Introducing the Internet Advisor’s Gadget Guy: Rick Broida, Blogger, Tech Commentator and Cheapskate.  Rick will provide monthly specials on the gadgets we love or will do so soon as he tells us about them.  As a bonus, each time Rick appears on the show he will have a bargain to share with you. Cutting the cord: This month Rick will discuss kicking the cable habit and going strictly with broadband connection for TV programs.  What equipment, programs, subscriptions will you need?  What is the downside?  Is this really feasible?

    Rick’s Pick: NetTalk Duo WiFi Cut the cord on your phone company and make free calls to the U.S. and Canada and ultra low-cost international calls, from anywhere in the world, with no contracts or monthly bills.

    Are You A Human: Detroit based software company co-founded by Reid Tatoris created PlayThru, an innovative game-based human authentication tool, designed to replace frustrating, distorted text CAPTCHAs.

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