Episode 380 - The Shiny New Thing!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show Shawn, Justin, Matt and Andy address a question from Listener Lou regarding getting a PC System for his 14-year-old son for the Holidays. Lou stated that the specific system his son was looking at was a Gaming Rig put out by NZXT Computers, the "Player One." The crew talks about some of the considerations in getting this system and wonders about the 14-year-old purchasing parts and building his own or the idea of a Console instead of a PC. While the NZXT Player One has some great features it is a good idea to look at the options. This brings up the choices of the Xbox gaming system from Justin along with the Xbox Game Pass and with Matt telling us about the Sony PlayStation systems. Matt likes the new PlayStation Handheld while Andy shares the Asus ROG Ally Extreme as an option, he was able to share on KMSB Fox 11. There is a downside of building your own which the guy’s share. Matt also recommends Xidax Custom Built Computers as a good pre-built system. Custom Building your own system does require choosing a case with good Airflow. Andy tells us about his early choices of Cooler Master which is great but also recently has chosen Fractal Designs G Cases.

Justin takes a Road Trip in his Tesla Model Y across states and shares the experience of Charging along the way and driving in Icy weather. Switching to the Drama at OpenAI, Justin shares why he felt the board did the right thing in the removal of CEO Sam Altman. The guys discuss the events surrounding this which now has Altman and his Co-Founder back at OpenAI with a New Board.

Colin S Levy visits to discuss the events surrounding the removal of Sam Altman at OpenAI and how this all unfolded which was a surprise to many. Colin has written books on the Legal Aspects of Technology with the Most recent "The Legal Tech Ecosystem - Innovation, Advancement and the Future of Law Practice." While A.I. has been in front of many with News Stories of it used in the Workplace and still unknown aspect, how will regulation legally effect the use in business. Colin shares with us how organizations will need to understand the legalities and practices within their companies which could present some challenges. Colin shares with us how his career has seen the impact of technology and highlights many of these different areas which have seen a need for this regulation. Colin tells us that there has always been tension between technology and the boundaries of what that should be, technology has advanced so quickly it has caught some by surprise. Colin does share that a mistake some will use with tech it some utilizing a tech solution without realizing the implications in regard to legal matters. The question of what problem is trying to be solved should always be pondered. The idea of the Shiny New Thing may not always be the best.

Shawn shares with us a great gift he will be giving to himself for the holidays! This Years Microsoft Christmas Sweater. While last year featured the Loveable Clippy, this year is built on the famous landscape photo from Sonoma in Northern California featured in Windows XP. Portions of the Money Raised will go to support The Nature Conservancy, whose mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. As of posting the Sweater is Sold Out however you can be added to the wish list at https://gear.xbox.com/products/windows-merry-blissmas-knit-holiday-sweater.