Put on a headset, and step into new digital dimensions! Virtual reality is the first footprint into the “metaverse” - hybrid blended worlds fusing our physical and virtual lives. In this episode, we showcase how VR technology like the Oculus Quest is opening portals to persistent virtual worlds for work, play, and socializing. Explore groundbreaking VR applications revolutionizing entertainment, education, healthcare, design, and beyond. We predict how AR, AI, blockchain, and more will converge with VR to materialize metaverse visions like ready player one. The future is coming fast—dive in now to start shaping it! Let us be your guide to the awe-inspiring virtual frontiers VR is beginning to reveal.

Imagine getting an invite to speak at the mothership of Apple itself! In this special episode, I recap my incredible experience being invited to Apple Park to give a guest lecture. I’ll take you inside the stunning Steve Jobs Theater, detail the inspirational exchange of ideas with Apple staff, and describe the cutting-edge campus environment. From keeping my cool around my tech heroes to getting hands-on with the latest products, it was a tech enthusiast’s dream! I’ll reflect on the takeaways that will forever change how I see Apple and view technology’s role in society. Join me for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share insights directly from inside Apple. Every tech fan’s ultimate wish fulfilled!

As a tech enthusiast, visiting Silicon Valley and San Francisco was a dream come true! Join me as I recap my travels through these technology epicenters. From touring the headquarters of Google, Facebook, and Apple to exploring the historic garages where startups like HP and Apple were founded, I’ll share my can’t-miss stops for tech nerds. You’ll also hear about amazing museums like the Computer History Museum and retro arcade spots where I got my retro gaming fix. I’ll recommend the most tech-forward restaurants, cafes, hotels and more for fellow geeks looking to plan a Silicon Valley pilgrimage. Come live vicariously through my ultimate tech-filled California getaway!

Google Assistant makes life easier, but how much of your private data is it collecting? In this episode, we examine the privacy risks of entrusting Google’s AI with details about your life. Learn what Assistant captures through your voice and how that data is used by Google to profile and target you. We share actionable techniques to limit its surveillance, like turning off recording history, using Guest Mode, and opting out of data storage. You shouldn’t have to compromise privacy for convenience. Tune in to enjoy Google Assistant safely and privately!

Microphones make our devices infinitely useful, but at what cost to privacy? Smart assistants and voice tech are always listening. In this timely episode, we empower you to take control of your microphone’s security. Learn how apps access your mic, techniques hackers use, and vulnerabilities exploited to listen in. Hear simple fixes like mute switches, permissions settings, electrical tape, and hardware disconnects. We’ll also debunk myths and separate fact from fear around microphone eavesdropping. Your voice and surroundings belong only to you. Tune in to protect them from undesired ears.

Don’t let platform limitations constrain you - learn how to run Windows software on your Mac! In this episode, we provide the know-how for accessing programs built only for PC on your Apple machine. See how to set up a dual boot system to choose between macOS and Windows at startup. Learn the perks and limitations of virtual machines and emulators like Parallels and Boot Camp. We’ll also cover streaming software from the cloud, finding Mac-compatible alternatives, and universal programs. With these tools, you can break the Mac/PC divide! Whether for work, gaming or other use cases, we’ll broaden your horizons and give you the freedom to utilize software from both worlds.

It seems like every app these days demands access to our personal data. But how much are they really collecting behind the scenes? In this eye-opening episode, we reveal what popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok are tapping from your phone, and why. Learn how data points ranging from contacts to location get packaged into profiles sold to advertisers and corporations. We share actionable ways to restrict app permissions, optimize privacy settings, use VPNs, and minimize data leakage. Don’t surrender your personal information without an informed choice. Tune in to focus the privacy lens on the apps we blindly use everyday. It’s time to expose what’s being harvested from our screens!

It seems like every app these days demands access to our personal data. But how much are they really collecting behind the scenes? In this eye-opening episode, we reveal what popular apps like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok are tapping from your phone, and why. Learn how data points ranging from contacts to location get packaged into profiles sold to advertisers and corporations. We share actionable ways to restrict app permissions, optimize privacy settings, use VPNs, and minimize data leakage. Don’t surrender your personal information without an informed choice. Tune in to focus the privacy lens on the apps we blindly use everyday. It’s time to expose what’s being harvested from our screens!

China has leapt ahead as a global leader in the sharing economy. But what drives the success of Chinese sharing platforms like Didi, Meituan and Mobike? In this episode, we dive into the unique digital ecosystem, cultural values, and tech innovations powering China’s sharing revolution. Learn how mobile-first development, high population density, and divergent regulatory approaches enabled innovative models to flourish. We’ll analyze the incentives and habits behind user adoption of services for transportation, food delivery, finance, and more. Gain valuable perspective on how China’s embrace of the sharing economy holds lessons for the world. Unpack the logics fueling this economic shift that is just beginning to transform our lives everywhere.

Want private conversations beyond prying eyes? Encrypted chat apps keep your communications confidential. Join us as we explore today’s most secure messaging platforms, including Signal, WhatsApp, Wickr, and Telegram. Learn what end-to-end and peer-to-peer encryption means in simple terms. Discover how encryption keys, access controls, message deletion, and open source protocols protect your chats. We’ll share tips for verifying contacts, avoiding data leaks, and using these apps safely. Take back control of your digital dialogue! We’ll help you chat freely and securely according to your personal privacy needs. Your conversations belong to you alone.