Topic:We hope you’re having a happy holiday season! Sabir and I are which is why we’re not in the studio today. Today’s edition of Everyday Tech is a special best of compilation where we’ll listen back to some of our greatest caller questions and comments from over this past year, the big 2025.

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Topic:Well, we’re through with Halloween so you know what that means, the holidays are coming! It’s time to start considering what gifts to get for those who are significant in your life, especially with there being only a few short weeks until Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So today, we want to talk about the ideal things to look for when buying a computer, phone, tablet or other tech. We want you to be confident in the gift you buy and ensure that your purchase will not only keep working but working for you.

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Topic:Today on the show, we're revisiting a topic we tried to cover recently, and that's keeping your tech purchases safe—from theft and data loss to everyday accidents. Whether you’re a student, organizer, or just tech-savvy, we’ve got you covered. Protecting your tech is protecting your investment, time, work, and peace of mind.

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Topic: Today we’re tackling one of the most urgent topics in our digital lives: privacy. From kids navigating Discord servers, to seniors facing phone and email scams, we’ll break down how to stay safe online, protect your devices, and guard against manipulation. This is about empowerment — giving you the tools to browse, connect, and live digitally without fear.  

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Topic:With the new year around the corner, resolutions are on everyone’s mind, and of course the most common resolution is the commitment to getting healthy. Today we’re diving into the latest fitness technology — from smartwatches and trackers to AI-powered glasses — and how these tools can help you stay healthy, safe, and connected in 2025.

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Topic:Today we’re talking about bloatware – those pre-installed apps you didn’t ask for but got anyway. Whether you’re unboxing a shiny new Samsung galaxy or the latest iPhone, chances are your device came with a few surprises, and some of them are helpful! Others? Not so much.

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Topic:Today’s show is all about keeping your tech purchases safe—from theft and data loss to everyday accidents. Whether you’re a student, organizer, or just tech-savvy, we’ve got you covered. Protecting your tech is protecting your investment, time, work, and peace of mind.

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Topic:At this point, most of us are probably familiar with Office Apps – you know the ones that help you type up a document or organize things into spreadsheets. However, many of us might only know of a couple application suites that help us accomplish these tasks, while in reality, there’s actually several! Today, Sabir is gonna tell us about all these other options for Office Apps and try to help you decide which suite might suit you best!

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Topic:Well, we’re through with Halloween so you know what that means, the holidays are coming! It’s time to start considering what gifts to get for those who are significant in your life, especially with there being only a few short weeks until Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So today, we want to talk about the ideal things to look for when buying a computer, phone, tablet or other tech. We want you to be confident in the gift you buy and ensure that your purchase will not only keep working but working for you.

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Guest(s): Dr. Kollin Napier

Topic: In Mississippi some of us may be a bit cautious or wary of AI while others are embracing the new tech with open arms, but there are people working to bridge that gap who are working to integrate AI systems while ensuring that is done ethically and responsibly. The Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, Dr. Kollin Napier, joins us today to discuss his work in this field.

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Topic:For this week’s show, we’re gonna play a little game of “This or That” where Sabir and I give our reasoning for preferring one thing over its opposite: like would we prefer to answer with an email or a phone call, or if would we rather use a mobile device or a personal computer.

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Guest(s): Tamika Jenkins, Executive Director of The Bean Path

Topic: Our friends at The Bean Path are celebrating 7 years this week! So to talk about that we’re bringing on a representative from the organization to let us know how they’re gonna celebrate the anniversary and reminisce over their success stories over the past 7 years. They’re also having a huge block party this week which we’ll tell you all about. BUT! Don't forget support for Windows 10 ends TOMORROW, October 14th!

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Topic: With the world of technology forever changing, it’s tough for consumers to stay informed enough to make the right decisions about what and when to buy their devices - whether you’re buying a new pc or tv, or you’re getting rid of some older methods of entertainment. Today, we’ve got a few articles that Sabir found that all pertain to protecting you as a consumer from hacks and bad purchases. 

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Topic: For this week’s show, we want to field and troubleshoot all of your tech problems. If you have a phone or computer issue or just need some advice on the upcoming Windows 11 update, we’re here for you. Between your phone calls, we’re gonna play a little game of “This or That” where Sabir and I give our reasoning for preferring one thing over its opposite: like would we rather “accept all” or “reject all” cookies, or do we prefer mobile devices or desktop computers.

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Topic: On October 14th of this year – 2025, Microsoft will officially cease offering support for their soon-to-be Legacy operating system Windows 10. This means that they will no longer update the OS which will put devices running Windows 10 at risk for hacks and threat actors. We’ve discussed this on the show previously, but we have failed to mention the solutions available to those who possess older devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11, nor can they buy a newer device. Don’t toss your laptop just yet, it still can be saved.

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech, we wanted to take some time to talk through a few tips and tutorials about How to Live Stream. From casual conversations on a Facebook Live to international competitions broadcast across Twitch and YouTube, there’s a large scale of what a live stream can be, but we want to give anyone interested in streaming a quick beginner’s guide to what it is, and what you need to get started.

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Topic: A few weeks ago, we had a listener call in concerned about his personal information being accessed after an ad popped up with his private data filled in. This prompted a discussion about the autofill features that most devices have natively, and brought up whether the convenience of this feature outweighed the privacy risks associated with it. Turns out, a lot of smart device features can be viewed in that same light: convenience vs. privacy, so let’s talk about some of them.

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Topic: I’m pretty sure every one of us has had an issue on our phone, computer, printer, or whatever device where it won’t perform how it’s supposed to due to an error in the machine. Today we’re gonna look at some of the common messages that display on these devices and discuss how to fix them.

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Topic: This past week a HUGE new scam hit Mississippi callers and phone users of a text message pretending to be the Mississippi Department of Vehicles. And you heard that right it is a scam, so don’t click the links, don’t respond, and please don’t give any information. We learned through this that Mississippi is the Number One State in the country for phone users receiving unwanted spam and scam calls.

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Topic: If you’ve been on the internet or social media for long enough, you know there are plenty of ads for fake products promoting health care drugs that can miraculously cure Alzheimer’s or make you lose 20 lbs in two weeks. All of these types of medications that seem to good to be true, and unfortunately, they all are. The FTC published an article spotlighting some of these scams and offering tips to help identify them. 

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Guest(s): Dr. Kollin Napier

Topic: In Mississippi some of us may be a bit cautious or wary of AI while others are embracing the new tech with open arms, but there are people working to bridge that gap who are working to integrate AI systems while ensuring that is done ethically and responsibly. The Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, Dr. Kollin Napier, joins us today to discuss his work in this field.

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Guest(s): Dr. Nikisha Ware

Topic: Earlier this year, the FCC started the process of regulating both who can text or call you and what is allowed in a permitted text or call. This was done in an effort to combat the barrage of spam messages we all receive routinely, however, is it possible the regulations could have an impact on genuine marketing campaigns, especially those from small businesses? Today, we’re gonna have Dr. Nikisha Ware join us to discuss the implications of these rulings.

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Topic: On October 14th of this year – 2025, Microsoft will officially cease offering support for their soon-to-be Legacy operating system Windows 10. This means that they will no longer update the OS which will put devices running Windows 10 at risk for hacks and threat actors. We’ve discussed this on the show previously, but we have failed to mention the solutions available to those who possess older devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11, nor can they buy a newer device. Don’t toss your laptop just yet, it still can be saved.

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Topic: Welcome back! Since our return to broadcast last week we’ve been getting a lot of email questions and comments from listeners. We’ll try to get to all of those today and also take your phone call questions! THEN, if we have more time we’ll talk about some tips you can use to help speed up your Windows 11 PC.

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Topic: With the world of technology forever changing, it’s tough for consumers to stay informed enough to make the right decisions about what and when to buy their devices - whether you’re buying a new pc or tv, or you’re getting rid of some older methods of entertainment. Today, we’ve got a few articles that Sabir found that all pertain to protecting you as a consumer from hacks and bad purchases. 

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Guest(s): Andre McGregor from ForceMetrics

Topic: Personal information and data are important in today’s tech landscape. Your identity and online activity are treated as currency to hackers, scammers, and threat actors. This causes many people to shell up or run away when any website or app asks for their information. However, there are some online spaces that ask for your information to help you. Today, we’re joined by Andre McGregor from ForceMetrics to discuss the impact online data can have on public safety.

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Topic: Here we go again, another week and we have even more hacks to talk about. From small time hacks like Spotify uploads, on up to potentially the largest hack of all time in the National Public Data breach. It really seems like we can’t catch a break, but luckily the NSA also issued a press release recently detailing how you can prevent cyberattacks on your personal smart devices. We’ll share those tips and explain them to you later.

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Guest(s): Herb Brown from Mississippi Coding Academies

Topic: Now that we’re well into the summer, we wanna talk about IT Degrees available in Mississippi. Many of you - yourselves, or your children or grandchildren, may be interested in getting a degree in information technology here in the state but don’t know much about it or are intimidated by it. Today, we’ll be joined by Herb Brown from the Mississippi Coding Academies, who will help us de-mystify the concept of IT Schooling and hopefully encourage some people that may be interested in getting this education.

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Topic: This past week a HUGE new scam hit Mississippi callers and phone users of a text message pretending to be the Mississippi Department of Vehicles. And you heard that right it is a scam, so don’t click the links, don’t respond, and please don’t give any information. We learned through this that Mississippi is the Number One State in the country for phone users receiving unwanted spam and scam calls.

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Topic: Information Technology has become an asset in today’s professional landscape, and whether you’re a young startup or a seasoned veteran in the workforce, having certain technological skills can be imperative. But what skills do you really, really need? For this week’s show, we’re gonna talk about different IT proficiencies and discuss whether we think you should learn them or not, determining whether these skills are necessary or niche.

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Topic: A few weeks ago, we were asked about some hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts that would help some of our callers, so today, thanks to Radio Reading Service’s Mike Duke, we have an article from PC World that we’re gonna talk about that lists some other helpful Windows keyboard shortcuts. Then in the second half of the hour, we’ll discuss how you can learn more about AI thanks to the “AI Month” event being put on by our friends at The Bean Path.

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Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we wanna answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as well

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Topic: We’re gonna hop back into things this week by following a question from last week we had asking how to prompt and use AI Chat bots. So we’re gonna get into that first. Later in the hour, with May being mental health month, we want to talk about teen mental health with regards to cyber bullying. Yeah it’s gonna get heavy, but it’s a necessary conversation.

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Topic: Welcome back! Since our return to broadcast last week we’ve been getting a lot of email questions and comments from listeners. We’ll try to get to all of those today and also take your phone call questions! THEN, if we have more time we’ll talk about some tips you can use to help speed up your Windows 11 PC.

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Topic: Did you miss us? Cause we missed you! We’ve been off the air for about 7 or 8 months now as an exclusively digital podcast (which you can still go check out by the way). But today marks our return to live broadcasting, and we’ve been away so long we have so much to catch up on. Most importantly though, we gotta take your tech questions!

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Topic: Thanks to Sabir and Shane for volunteering their time for this show. Let them know how much you appreciate them! Also, we have some exciting news to share!

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Topic: Information Technology has become an asset in today’s professional landscape, and whether you’re a young startup or a seasoned veteran in the workforce, having certain technological skills can be imperative. But what skills do you really, really need? For this week’s show, we’re gonna talk about different IT proficiencies and discuss whether we think you should learn them or not, determining whether these skills are necessary or niche.

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Topic: We’ve been doing this show so long, sometimes we kind of forget that some people listening may not know exactly what we’re talking about sometimes. We use technical terms like BIOS or Bandwidth so regularly, that we figured it’s time to explain what some of these things are.

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Topic: Nostalgia is a powerful thing, so today we’re gonna play a little game with Shane and Sabir’s nostalgia. A few decades ago, despite the limited capability of computers and game consoles, every piece of technology had a distinct sound that will forever be associated with it. Whether that sound was from mechanical operation, UI design, or a branding logo, they were all memorable. But let’s see if Shane and Sabir can recall each sound themselves if we pit them against each other.

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Topic: Lotta news to cover today from hacks and ransomware, to updated internet speeds, to Microsoft sunsetting one of its most well-known applications.

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Topic: I’m pretty sure every one of us has had an issue on our phone, computer, printer, or whatever device where it won’t perform how it’s supposed to due to an error in the machine. Today we’re gonna look at some of the common messages that display on these devices and discuss how to fix them.

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Topic: We are beginning 2025 with a lot of new tech news! From Windows 11 updates to Starlink, there’s a good bit of stuff going on. But before we get into all that, let’s start the year off right by talking about some more positive perspectives and outlooks.

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Topic: Ok here’s the thing, we all know the internet has plenty of opinions on everything under the sun. AND everyone wants to express their own opinion and often that leads to some heated debate. So today, we’re gonna argue, not about politics or the economy or anything, but about some of the more ridiculous arguments, like what color was that dress? Or does pineapple belong on pizza?

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Topic: On this episode, we sit down and interview Trent Lyght, Fractional Sales Executive at Cleverce LLC, about the services some of the companies he represents provide like Cyber Insurance and IT Security.

Concierge Cyber video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_dLzkEOTsY

Open Source Intelligence video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_LQl0XaPz8

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Topic: We did a show a few months ago answering the most common phone and computer questions. If you missed that please go check it out, but today we’re doing a follow-up to that show because of course there’s so many things that we just never got to.

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Topic: We see advertising everywhere we go. From billboards to website pop-ups to the commercials we’ll see on TV this Sunday during the Super Bowl. Amid this constant barrage of marketing campaigns with new tech companies popping up left and right, you may not even know what’s being advertised or what service someone is providing. You probably leave with questions like “What is bitcoin?” or “Why do I keep seeing the letters VPN?” Today, we want to explain these to you.

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Topic: Today we’ll cover some tech news, starting with the state, then expanding to the country, then concluding with worldwide news. Some big things going on in the tech world with implications that could include many other aspects of life. So let’s find out what’s going with some potential Mississippi datacenters, the status of tiktok in America, and the worldwide launch of Samsung’s new phone. 

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Topic: The Consumer Electronics Show just took place this past week January 7th – 10th. If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically a showcase for every new, innovative technology that’s coming out in the next couple years, so today, we want to kind of run through a few of the devices that stuck out to us and discuss and explain their uses.

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Topic: We are beginning 2025 with a lot of new tech news! From Windows 11 updates to Starlink, there’s a good bit of stuff going on. But before we get into all that, let’s start the year off right by talking about some more positive perspectives and outlooks.

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Topic: Happy New Year everyone! 2024 is officially over and we are about a quarter of the way through the century… Man that’s a fun way to look at it. Welcome to 2025 a brand new year for MPB Think Radio and Everyday Tech. There’s a lot to look forward to for the year, but similarly to last week, we just wanted to kinda hangout and discuss a few things to bring you a show for the first day of the year.

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Topic: Merry Christmas everyone and happy holidays! Today we’re just gonna have a bit of a chill day and talk about some traditions and gifts that we remember from over the years, and just kinda spend some time together just to bring you guys a little something this Christmas Day.

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Guest(s): Josh Whitehurst of First Orion

Topic: So, we’ve all done it before: your phone goes off, you pick it up, see a number you don’t recognize, and mute the call to go back to whatever you were doing. After all, these unfamiliar numbers are probably all just scams and spam anyways. Today, we’re joined by Josh Whitehurst from First Orion to discuss the headache these spoofers can cause consumers and businesses and what can be done to remedy the problem.

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Topic: Thanks for joining us today, we are approaching Christmas! So with the holidays well upon us, I want to discuss some of the best tech gifts from the past 25 years and see if any of us remember them.

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Topic: At the beginning of this year, the first show of 2024, we talked about what movies, tv shows, and videogames we were looking forward to the most. Well now, as we approach the end of the year, we’re gonna look back on what’s been released and see if it lived up to the hype, but we’re also gonna talk about some of our personal favorites.

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Topic: Last week, we talked about what to look for when buying phones, tablets, and computers this holiday season. Much of that conversation of course always comes down to your budget for those gifts. But if you wanted to purchase a tech gift for your loved one that’s not as bank-breaking, you might want to look for something a bit smaller. Today, on our last show before Black Friday, we’re gonna share some ideas for smaller tech accessories for those in your life who would appreciate them.

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Topic: With the holidays coming up, it’s time to start considering what gifts to get for those who are significant in your life. However, you have to make sure that whatever you’re purchasing will accomplish what you need it to accomplish. So today, we want to talk about the ideal things to look for when buying a computer, phone, tablet or other tech. We want you to be confident in the gift you buy and ensure that your purchase will not only keep working but working for you.

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Topic: Nostalgia is a powerful thing, so today we’re gonna play a little game with Shane and Sabir’s nostalgia. A few decades ago, despite the limited capability of computers and game consoles, every piece of technology had a distinct sound that will forever be associated with it. Whether that sound was from mechanical operation, UI design, or a branding logo, they were all memorable. But let’s see if Shane and Sabir can recall each sound themselves if we pit them against each other.

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Topic: At Everyday Tech, we sure do talk about AI a LOT! So, considering the general interest in AI, I decided to put together a show compiling some of the many times we’ve discussed it over the past year or so. From our very first show together, to just recently, Sabir, Shane, and I have had a lot to say about artificial intelligence and have even had a few expert guests on to help us learn about the subject.

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Topic: For generations, every culture of people throughout the world have told legends of monsters or ghosts that stalk specific regions of the globe. As years went by, tales of yetis or skinwalkers or other regional monsters diminished and these supernatural beings were relegated to folklore. These days, however, new terrors have appeared, and they’re known worldwide. These ghouls and ghosts have migrated to the internet and created a modern, viral type of folklore. So today, let’s talk about some of them and breakdown where they come from and what they do.

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Topic: We did a show a few months ago answering the most common phone and computer questions. If you missed that please go check it out, but today we’re doing a follow-up to that show because of course there’s so many things that we just never got to.

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Guest(s): Dr. Nashlie Sephus from The Bean Path, Krystal Chatman from Mississippi AI Collaborative, and Seora Abdul-Haqq

Topic: This show will mark the end of Everyday Tech’s experience as a live show. After this hour, we will be available exclusively via podcast. So today, we want to bring in some guests that we’ve had on the show previously to tell us where else you can find tech help and let us know what they’re doing to advance the tech community.

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Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. Our phone lines are wide open so please call in. This is our second to last live show for Everyday Tech so don’t wait to have your questions answered!

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Topic: All week this week, MPB has been pushing our drive time. It’s a special opportunity that comes around only twice a year where YOU can call in and help support us in what we do. On today’s edition of Everyday Tech, we’re re-airing some phone calls we’ve gotten on the show throughout the year. So instead of US taking your phone calls today, think about what MPB means to you, anddirect your phone call to our donation line at 888-372-4483, or give online by clicking the “Donate Now” button at mpbonline.org. Everyday Tech is coming at you right after the news here on MPB Think Radio.

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Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we wanna answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as well

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Topic: Many of you listening may own a business or run a shop that could benefit from a presence online. Sure, maybe social media promotion works somewhat, but have you considered building your own website. Many years ago, that would’ve required an intricate knowledge of coding and engineering, but in the year 2024, it’s not so complicated. Today, we’re gonna tell you about some of the best-rated website building sites that even the most unsure developers can operate.

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Topic: Here we go again, another week and we have even more hacks to talk about. From small time hacks like Spotify uploads, on up to potentially the largest hack of all time in the National Public Data breach. It really seems like we can’t catch a break, but luckily the NSA also issued a press release recently detailing how you can prevent cyberattacks on your personal smart devices. We’ll share those tips and explain them to you later.

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Topic: Today, we finally talk about the current TikTok lawsuit regarding the US government’s attempt to force the owners to sell the app, as well as what people are streaming right now.

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Topic: We aren’t in the studio today, so we won’t be taking your calls this morning. Instead, this is a pre-recorded episode with both of the guys where I’ll ask them the most common questions they each get in their line of work and might even add in some of my own questions here and there.

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Topic: The summer is officially over and most of your students are back in school. For many of you, this might bring some relief to finally have some peace and quiet around the house, but for others this also come with a bit of anxiety. It’s becoming more and more of a necessity for students to use technology in the classroom, so today, we want to give you some tips to help your student maintain the physical safety of their device, as well as some guidelines to help foster their online safety.

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Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we want to answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as well.

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Guest(s): Jake Kealhofer, from MPB Education, and Ricky and Tamika from The Bean Path

Topic: This week is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Education Week, so seeing as how, I, myself am not an educator, I invited on some people who are familiar with education in the science and technology field. Today we’ll welcome MPB’s own Jake Kealhofer to the show to tell us about STEAM education in today’s schools, and later we’ll have some guests from the Bean Path on to tell us about the Python Coding class they’re hosting in the coming month.

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Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we want to answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as well.

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Topic: For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the different changes in both music and movie entertainment. So today, we’re going to close out that conversation and discuss how video games have changed over the years. But before that, surprise, surprise, we have another hack to talk about.

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Topic: Today there's a lot to discuss with Prime Day taking place and several cyber hacks happening over the past couple days. Also, last week we started discussing how entertainment technology has changed over the past century or so, specifically in regards to music. So today, we want to continue that conversation and discuss how movies have changed over the years. From big screen film in the 1800s all the way to streaming today and everything in between.

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Topic: Just this decade or so, the ways we’ve enjoyed entertainment media have changed drastically. It feels like an entire lifetime of technological advancement has happened just within the past few years, but how has technology changed over an actual lifetime? Today on Everyday Tech, we’re gonna discuss the different advancements the world of music entertainment has seen over the past century.

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Guest(s): Krystal Chatman

Topic: What do the occupations of Hollywood Directors and Tech Business CEOs have in common with restaurant workers and elementary teachers? Maybe not a lot, but one thing for sure that’s impacting each job in America is the prominent use of AI. Today on Everyday Tech, we’re welcoming Krystal Chatman from the Mississippi AI Collaborative on to inform us about the implementations of AI in each of our lives.

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Topic: You know we’ve been doing this show almost a year now, and in that time, we’ve discussed many things, for example, what to consider when buying laptops and AI advancements, but what does AI think about what we talk about? Today, I’m gonna ask Snapchat’s My AI what it thinks about some of our previous topics, and see whether or not it agrees with us.

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Topic: Today, we're gonna talk a little bit about the remote workforce and how each of us were affected by the pandemic-era requirements of teleworking. We'll also spend time troubleshooting your tech questions.

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Topic: In recent weeks and months, it seems many phone and internet service providers have made a push to bring quality access to many of their rural customers. Here in Mississippi, 51% of our population is classified as rural, making us the fourth-most rural state in the country, so today we’re gonna try to help you discover which of these providers are helping in your area the most.

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Topic: Today, we finally talk about the current TikTok lawsuit regarding the US government’s attempt to force the owners to sell the app, as well as what people are streaming right now.

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Topic: Today, for the first time in over two years, a new iPad model is coming to stores all across the world. This of course means we at Everyday Tech have to break down the specs and discuss it. 

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Guest(s): Chad Holiday, Matt Hines, and Adam Chance of the Clinton High School Esports Program

Topic: Last week was the MHSAA spring esports championship, and I got the opportunity to sit down with some representatives from Clinton High School to discuss that.

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Guest(s): Chad Holiday, Matt Hines, and Adam Chance of the Clinton High School Esports Program

Topic: Today on Everyday Tech we want to answer your questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? Also, last week was the MHSAA spring esports championship, and I got the opportunity to sit down with some representatives from Clinton High School to discuss that.

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Topic: We aren’t in the studio today, so we won’t be taking your calls this morning. Instead, this is a pre-recorded episode with both of the guys where I’ll ask them the most common questions they each get in their line of work and might even add in some of my own questions here and there.

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Topic: We often talk about games on this show and with that we’ve brought up the biggest consoles there are, Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. One thing we’ve yet to discuss however is actually the platform with the biggest player base. What would that be? Well it turns out, it’s your smartphone! So today we’re gonna look at the most popular mobile games of all time as of 2024.

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Topic: Today we sit down with members of the local Jackson-based non-profit The Bean Path, an organization that provides technical advice and guidance to individuals and small businesses in the community. For the month of May, The Bean Path is proud to present a promotion they are putting on called Mississippi AI Month to educate people from all ages across the state on AI and what it can do.

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Topic: Technology, whether we'd like to realize and acknowledge it or not, is all around us. It's in our homes, at our work and schools, even on your person or in your pocket! Join us today as we discuss the infinite world of technology around us in our everyday lives and how it affects us.

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Guest: Deborah Williams, Director of the Legacy Village in Rolling Fork, Mississippi

Topic: A year ago last week Mississippi experienced a horrible disaster when an EF4 tornado struck Rolling Fork and other surrounding communities. Today's show is dedicated to the technology being utilized by meteorologists and other weather experts as well as individuals in affected communities to detect and prepare for natural disasters.

Email everydaytech@mpbonline.org at any time to have any technology related question you may have answered!

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech, the server is open - we want to answer your questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? We answer several emails and take your calls.

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Topic: On today's show we discuss interesting and helpful "hidden" native features available right in your pocket on your phone you may not know about. Join as as we break down these features and how they can make your day to day life that much easier!

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Topic: Today we're ripping a page out of Next Stop, Mississippi's book and highlighting an event that's taking place right here in Jackson...but it's much more of our own nerdy/geeky vibe. Owner of Jackson-based alternative culture store Offbeat and Mississippi Public Broadcasting's own Clark Lee join us this week to discuss the upcoming 2024 Mississippi Anime Fest!

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Topic: A couple weeks ago we actually got our first talk to us message asking us to talk about the types of technology used in the Super Bowl. From drone shows to augmented reality, there were a lot of things maybe a few people had never seen before, but they’ve been around for a while. So today on Everyday Tech, we’re gonna expand that prompt a little to also include other ways we have seen this technology used. Thanks to Mike from Tupelo for suggesting this to us.

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Topic: Every so often on this show, we bring up the topic of connectivity in Mississippi. We’ve established Mississippi’s growing need for internet access and answered a few questions on the subject. How has it improved in recent years? Why does it need to improve? And how can we help? Today, we have Director Sally Doty of the BEAM project who is gonna help us answer all these questions in greater detail and tell us about her work in Connecting Mississippi.

Guest(s): Sally Doty, Director of the Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi Project

Find out if your area has broadband: Mississippi BEAD Challenge Public Map (broadbandms.com)

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Topic: If you’ve listened to previous shows, you know that we talk about the phones we carry in our pockets every day, a lot – probably almost every show. And every time, I mention that we’ll eventually do a show pitting iPhones and Androids against each other. Well, today is that day. iPhone vs android. What are the advantages of both? What are the problems with both?

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech, the server is open - we want to take the time to answer your tech questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? In the meantime, we have a list of apps you could use to help you achieve your 2024 goals which we’ll talk about between your calls and emails.

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Topic: When does technology go too far? Where do people draw the line? In recent weeks, it seems we’ve found some people’s limits with technology and the world of AI. A new videogame has been accused of using AI art for its assets. There was a chatbot campaigning for president. AI being used maliciously to create explicit images. And also, a possibly unfortunate end to important telecommunications legislation. What does all this mean going forward?

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Guest(s): Jerome Pesenti, founder of Sizzle AI

Topic: We’ve talked about AI many, many times on Everyday Tech. However, I think it’s time for us to discuss how artificial intelligence can actually help and improve our lives. To help us with that, we welcome an expert in the development of AI to the show – Jerome Pesenti. Jerome has been a leader in the field of artificial intelligence for 25 years and has played a fundamental role in the advancement of tech companies like BenevolentAI, IBM, Meta, and now, Sizzle. His input and recommendations even helped shape the UK government’s initiative to advance the artificial intelligence industry in the UK.

You can find Jerome's TEDTalk that we mentioned on the show here: https://youtu.be/8zYp4yH4PoQ

You can also find Jerome's talk at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences here: https://youtu.be/pWTc6X92kGg

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech, we’re returning to the Versus Series where we pit two products or services against each other and see what the pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages of each are. A popular debate in the gaming community is over which console people prefer, Xbox or Playstation. In order to help our audience be better informed, we wanna take the time today to compare and contrast the two in several areas. Previously when we tried to bring this subject up, we had some callers call in to share the love for Nintendo Switch and other consoles, which are great, but today we just wanna talk Xbox vs. PlayStation. 

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech, the server is open - we want to answer your questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? We answer several emails and take your calls.

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Topic: Happy New Year and Welcome into 2024! Here at Everyday Tech, we’re optimistic about what 2024 has in store. It’s the beginning of the year and we know many announced projects are releasing this year. So, between your calls, we’re gonna be talking about the movies, games, and all tech things we’re looking forward to for the year. 

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Topic: Today, we’re re-airing your best tech calls and email questions from near the end of 2023. We appreciate the questions we get and thanks to Sabir Abdul-Haqq and Shane Chism for helping us answer them. 

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Topic: We are in the holiday season and Christmas is just next week. Christmas gifts are of course a big topic right now, and with that we want to talk about some of the tech gifts we've received in the past, but the server is open, and we want to answer your questions.

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Topic: Yesterday was a big day for many high school students across the state. The Mississippi High School Activities Association crowned the Esports State Champions at the University of Southern Mississippi on December 12. If you aren’t aware – an Esport, or electronic sport, is an activity where competitors battle against each other in a videogame to see who is the best. Today I’m gonna take you through my first experience of being at an esports event in-person at the Mississippi High School State Championships. The students combatted each other in three different videogames: Super Smash Brothers, Madden NFL, and Rocket League. Four schools qualified for each videogame, meaning twelve schools total were in attendance. Players started their day with a semifinals matchup, and if they won, advanced to the finals, the victors then earning the title of State Champion.

While Madden and Smash Brothers are available for purchase, Rocket League is free on all platforms for anyone interested in the game.

You can find the full day stream of the State Championships at the University of Southern Mississippi's Twitch Channel

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Topic: Recently on the show, I spoke with a guest about how Mississippi is under-represented in the STEM world. But did you know that Mississippi actually ranks as the second-best state to pursue a career in game development? Did you know the latest military supercomputer is located in Mississippi? So despite our general lack of careers in technology, Mississippi headlines tech news quite often and today we’re talking about those headlines. And of course, the server is open to troubleshoot your calls and questions as well.

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Topic: Here at Everyday Tech, we know that a lot of people are gonna be looking for the best deals on tech this holiday season, so we want to try to help inform your choice the best we can. Black Friday deals have gotten to where they last for just about the whole holiday season, so today on Everyday Tech we’re talking deals for big tech purchases like laptops and gaming consoles, and whether you’re actually getting a good deal or not.

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech, the server is open - we want to answer your questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? We answer several emails and take your calls.

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech we want to answer your questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? We answer several emails and take your calls.

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Topic: A few weeks ago, we spoke a little bit about how the pandemic affected work life and required many people to start working remotely. Today I’d like to go more in depth about that and talk about what we know about remote work now in the year 2023 and compare it to what we all thought about it back at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

This week, we here at MPB Think Radio are doing our special Drive Time. It only comes once in a while, so help out by calling 888-372-4483 or give online at mpbonline.org.

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Guest(s): Jerome Pesenti, founder of Sizzle AI

Topic: We’ve talked about AI many, many times on Everyday Tech. However, I think it’s time for us to discuss how artificial intelligence can actually help and improve our lives. To help us with that, we welcome an expert in the development of AI to the show – Jerome Pesenti. Jerome has been a leader in the field of artificial intelligence for 25 years and has played a fundamental role in the advancement of tech companies like BenevolentAI, IBM, Meta, and now, Sizzle. His input and recommendations even helped shape the UK government’s initiative to advance the artificial intelligence industry in the UK.

You can find Jerome's TEDTalk that we mentioned on the show here: https://youtu.be/8zYp4yH4PoQ

You can also find Jerome's talk at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences here: https://youtu.be/pWTc6X92kGg

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Topic: If you’ve listened to previous shows, you know that we talk about the phones we carry in our pockets every day, a lot – probably almost every show. And every time, I mention that we’ll eventually do a show pitting iPhones and Androids against each other. Well, today is that day. iPhone vs android. What are the advantages of both? What are the problems with both?

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Topic: Today, we're gonna talk a little bit about the remote workforce and how each of us were affected by the pandemic-era requirements of teleworking. We'll also spend time troubleshooting your tech questions.

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Topic: We’ve got a lot of stuff to talk about today. The iPhone 15 is out and already Apple has had to patch it due to problems with the system. Video game development companies, despite seeing record profits, are laying off some of their workforce. AND there’s an important *thing* going on later today, October 4, that we need to talk about.

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Topic: Today on Everyday Tech we want to answer your questions. Did you get a new phone you don’t know much about? Thinking about buying a personal computer? Maybe your tv went out and you’re looking at getting a new one? We answer several emails and take your calls.

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Topic: It was reported in late 2021 that over 109.4 million American households subscribed to at least one video streaming service. That’s approximately 85% of Americans, and with the direction of our current cultural advancement, we can only assume that those numbers are gonna go up, but what ever happened to just buying a dvd. Or a vinyl record. Or a book. Today we’re gonna talk about that, and why physical media is important, BUT we’re going to open the show by talking about the big new Apple event yesterday titled Wonderlust.

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Guest(s): Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)

Topic: The Pew Research Center released a report in July of 2020 that found around 80% of parents with kids aged 11 or younger say their child watches YouTube – a primarily creator-driven video entertainment website with over 2 billion users. That’s 4 out of 5 of young children, a vast majority. So what draws them to this website? What are they watching that keeps bringing them back to it? And more importantly, why do your kids and grandkids find this entertaining? Today we’re going to try to answer those questions for you. 

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Topic: Have you ever heard of the Mandela Effect? If you don’t know, the Mandela Effect is a psychological, sometimes cultural, phenomenon where people remember things differently than they happened. Well at least that used to just apply to people, but does it apply to AI too? We’ll find out after we talk more AI and the security measures Microsoft have taken to monitor AI systems.

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• Artificial intelligence was given control of a satellite and immediately began tracking Japanese and Indian military bases
• Gulp.

• Many U.S. Facebook Users Can Now Claim Share of Historic $725M Settlement 
• come get your pennies! 

• Google Authenticator finally syncs one-time codes in the cloud

• The EARN IT Act will be introduced to Congress for the third time 
• give up your encryption, it's for CSAM, we promise! 

• Tile's latest accessory helps track your cat

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On this week's show, Jay and Jeremy discuss, with callers, the pros and cons of learning a new operating system long into one's computing life. Also, hear how a well-known supplement brand, seen in all the big box stores, was fined over a half-million dollars for gimmicking Amazon.com drop-down menus on highly rated products.

Also on the show and in tech news this week:

• The Super Mario Bros sets box office records | Engadget
• Sony investment will put AI chips inside Raspberry Pi boards | Engadget
• Worldwide PC shipments plunged by a third in the first quarter | Engadget
• FTC fines supplement maker $600,000 for 'review hijacking' Amazon listings | Engadget
• YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket packages start at $249 | Engadget
• iPhone 15 Pro could end up having physical rather than solid-state buttons after all - The Verge
• OpenAI launches a bug bounty program for ChatGPT | Engadget
• Microsoft is testing a way to make the Print Screen button more useful | Engadget

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Jeremy can help you fix it, and Wiltz can help you keep it safe...and they can do both well, so we're in good hands either way.

Coming Up This Week!

• Fish spends owner's money, reveals credit card info on YouTube stream - Yes. That is a real-life thing.
• Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event is today
• AMD thinks the PC sales slump will end after one more rough quarter
• But today: Our focus is on ChatGPT

TODAY’S TOPIC: ChatGPT

These jobs are most likely to be replaced by chatbots like ChatGPT

ChatGPT Is Making Universities Rethink Plagiarism

'This shouldn't be a surprise' The education community shares mixed reactions to ChatGPT

Fort Worth English Teachers See Opportunity in ChatGPT

ChatGPT Spotlights Microsoft's Early Efforts to Monetize AI

ChatGPT In Schools: Here's Where It's Banned-And How It Could Potentially Help Students

ChatGPT might be taking over the internet, but a computer scientist explains why some problems are still too hard to solve-Even for AI

EXPLAINER: What is ChatGPT and why are schools blocking it?

ChatGPT Forced To Take Bar Exam Even Though Dream Was To Be AI Art Bot

Big Tech was moving cautiously on AI. Then came ChatGPT.

With ChatGPT rising in popularity, what's a parent to do?

What is ChatGPT? Everything to know about OpenAI's free AI essay writer and how it works

ChatGPT can't make music, but Google's new AI model can

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Jeremy Thompson and Jay White answer your questions and discuss:

• Black Friday Shopping
• Flight Simulator
• Gaming Laptops
• Windows Touchscreen Laptops
• iPad Mini & iOS
• Microsoft Surface Pro
• Mercedes Paywall Concept for Faster Acceleration
• USB-C
• EV batteries
• Starlink

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• Elon Musk's and Twitter is back at it...
• and they answer your tech questions

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• Elon Musk's Twitter Magna Carta
• Macbook batteries,
• How to not update iOS on your iPhone
• A solicitation call received on a cell phone, that mimicked a Jackson-area hospital

Related Links:

Twitter begins to roll out grey checkmarks for high-profile accounts | TechCrunch

TechCrunch • Startup and Technology News

Peacock adds live TV from all local NBC stations to its Premium Plus tier | TechCrunch

Zoom video conferencing is coming to Tesla vehicles - The Verge

YouTube Music and Premium gained 30 million subscribers in just one year - The Verge

Apple is apparently working on a ‘Custom Accessibility Mode’ for iOS - The Verge

The Ubertooth One lets you take a bite out of Bluetooth - The Verge

Razer made a customizable PS5 controller that — you guessed it — is very expensive - The Verge

40 percent of US Disney Plus subscribers picked the bundle with ESPN Plus and Hulu - The Verge

iOS 16.2 on the way — here’s the new features for your iPhone

Redditor discovers legendary 1956 computer in grandparents’ basement | Ars Technica

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• Elon Musk & Twitter
• Pantone Colors Fee
• Netflix Cache Server Reddit Purchase
• iPhone Battery Issues

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• iPhone vs. Android alarms
• 2023 Netflix password sharing crackdown
• GPS devices

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• Chrome only virus
• META and Google's VR headsets

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• Elon Musk is going to buy Twitter... again
• Google Stadia shutdown

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• Apple has bonked Russia’s biggest social media network from its app store
• The DOT has approved EV charging plans for all 50 states…that should include Mississippi.
• Amazon is having it’s big product reveal before shopping season thing today…
• And finally…Go Get UR Netflix Gamer Tag Now!!!

Also, MPB Think Radio's Kevin Farrell stops by to share a positive update his PS5 shopping woes.

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However, it's much more than just a handheld version of the PC gaming platform.

Jeremy discusses how mod-able the system is, and gives a warning about which internal drive options might work for you.

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Ukraine says Russian hackers tried and failed to attack an energy provider | Engadget

DuckDuckGo’s privacy-centric browser arrives on Mac - The Verge

Elon Musk is hit with a class action lawsuit over his Twitter investment | Engadget

Meta is reportedly making ‘Zuck Bucks’ - The Verge

PC market on the decline as Chromebook sales slide from their pandemic peak - The Verge

Spotify exec who helped lead its podcast push is leaving the company | Engadget

WarnerMedia and Discovery have completed their mega-streaming merger - The Verge

The new update for Quest headsets lets you chill in a mountainside room - The Verge

TikTok now lets anyone create AR effects with its beta tools | Engadget

Spotify adds live audio programs and rebrands Greenroom app as Spotify Live - The Verge

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Here's the email Jay's wife got last week.

This week's tech news links.

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Here's this weeks show format in Notion, with links to a ton of the week's consumer tech news.

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• Apple’s new Self Service Repair program is an opportunity to repair relationships
• Google's Gmail app now lets you make voice and video calls
• Amazon and Target play 'outsized' role in port congestion and pollution, report finds
• A hacker named Bowser agrees to pay Nintendo $10 million to settle a civil piracy suit
• Instagram launches 'Take a Break' and other safety features for teens
• Samsung merges mobile and consumer electronics divisions in major shakeup
• YouTube says most disputed copyright claims are resolved in the uploader's favor
• Google's mail-in Pixel repair service reportedly compromised photos and accounts
• New Twitter CEO has already begun a 'major reorganization'
• Facebook is testing a bill splitting feature in Messenger
• Someone is hacking receipt printers with 'antiwork' messages
• Microsoft is testing a few ways to improve Windows 11's Start menu
• Facebook details its takedown of a mass-harassment network
• CVS Pharmacy now offers audio prescription labels across the US
• Patient receives the world's first fully 3D-printed prosthetic eye
• It's time to study the health impacts of TikTok, researchers say
• Amazon ordered to rerun contentious Alabama union election

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Everyday Tech is MPB Think Radio's show about consumer tech, and your very own personal IT department - all wrapped up into one convenient package.

Jeremy will help you fix it, and Wiltz will help you keep it safe...and both can actually do either, so we're in good hands!