December 15, 2023 • 55 mins
In this week's TechtalkRadio Show, Justin, Andy, and Shawn get together to discuss the latest in the tech world. Shawn adds a festive touch by donning the Christmas sweater he ordered from Microsoft for the holidays—as Shawn tells us, a comfortable sweater adorned with the familiar background scene of the Windows XP Desktop. Meanwhile, Andy introduces a noteworthy product for Mac users from EZ Quest—a 13-port hub designed specifically for the MacBook, offering an affordable and practical addition to any laptop bag.
The trio engages in a lively discussion about ideal tech accessories for holiday giving and receiving. Justin expresses his enthusiasm for some of the GoVee products, leading the conversation towards the idea of the gifting of home assistants such as Alexa and Google Home. Andy feels you should understand how the receiver would feel about a home assistant type device as not everybody is a fan due to privacy concerns. Shawn provides important insights into customizing these devices to suit individual preferences, shedding light on the Sidewalk service within Amazon devices and how it works. The topic of holiday gifts extends to Andy's recommendation of battery chargers for smartphones, while Justin shares his experiences attending his company's Christmas Party and Gift Exchange. The hosts also issue a cautionary note about the pitfalls of gift cards. Curiosity about Shawn's holiday wishlist arises, prompting him to highlight the Wireless PC Brushless Rechargeable Cleaner and an electronics toolkit from iFixIt. Additionally, Shawn expresses wanting the Belkin 3-in-1 Watch, Phone, and Ear Bud Charger.
The conversation takes an amusing turn as Shawn recounts a YouTube video from the Slo Mo Guys, featuring a Leaf Blower facing off against a CPU fan. However, the mood shifts as Shawn somberly reflects on a sad moment in tech history—the departure of G4 Tech TV. The hosts speculate on whether G4 could thrive in today's content-rich digital landscape. Building on this theme of tech-related letdowns, Shawn shares the official announcement of the discontinuation of E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The hosts reminisce about the history of E3 and their experiences at past events, sharing photos from Comic Con 2012 when Justin and Shawn worked together in San Diego.
Shifting gears to gaming news, the release of The Day Before emerges as a significant story. Justin provides insights into the distinctions between linear and open-world games and delves into the aftermath of The Day Before's launch. The hosts discuss other games that faced similar challenges upon release. Justin reveals his holiday wish—a laptop table for comfortable gaming in an easy chair. Andy recommends the NerdyTech Cyboss and introduces the Logitech G502X Gaming Mouse, drawing inspiration from the Millennium Falcon.
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The trio engages in a lively discussion about ideal tech accessories for holiday giving and receiving. Justin expresses his enthusiasm for some of the GoVee products, leading the conversation towards the idea of the gifting of home assistants such as Alexa and Google Home. Andy feels you should understand how the receiver would feel about a home assistant type device as not everybody is a fan due to privacy concerns. Shawn provides important insights into customizing these devices to suit individual preferences, shedding light on the Sidewalk service within Amazon devices and how it works. The topic of holiday gifts extends to Andy's recommendation of battery chargers for smartphones, while Justin shares his experiences attending his company's Christmas Party and Gift Exchange. The hosts also issue a cautionary note about the pitfalls of gift cards. Curiosity about Shawn's holiday wishlist arises, prompting him to highlight the Wireless PC Brushless Rechargeable Cleaner and an electronics toolkit from iFixIt. Additionally, Shawn expresses wanting the Belkin 3-in-1 Watch, Phone, and Ear Bud Charger.
The conversation takes an amusing turn as Shawn recounts a YouTube video from the Slo Mo Guys, featuring a Leaf Blower facing off against a CPU fan. However, the mood shifts as Shawn somberly reflects on a sad moment in tech history—the departure of G4 Tech TV. The hosts speculate on whether G4 could thrive in today's content-rich digital landscape. Building on this theme of tech-related letdowns, Shawn shares the official announcement of the discontinuation of E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The hosts reminisce about the history of E3 and their experiences at past events, sharing photos from Comic Con 2012 when Justin and Shawn worked together in San Diego.
Shifting gears to gaming news, the release of The Day Before emerges as a significant story. Justin provides insights into the distinctions between linear and open-world games and delves into the aftermath of The Day Before's launch. The hosts discuss other games that faced similar challenges upon release. Justin reveals his holiday wish—a laptop table for comfortable gaming in an easy chair. Andy recommends the NerdyTech Cyboss and introduces the Logitech G502X Gaming Mouse, drawing inspiration from the Millennium Falcon.
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