TechtalkRadio is your go-to radio show and podcast for everything computers, technology, and the internet! Hosted by Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd, with contributions from Matt Jones, Slick, Amanda and Broadway, the show has been delivering tech insights and laughs since 1996, originally broadcasting from Palm Springs, California before moving to Tucson, Az.
Each episode of the Radio Show dives into new tech, classic gadgets, and everything cool in between—from websites and smart home tools to mobile devices, health tech, video games, entertainment and even drones.
Whether you're a seasoned tech pro or just curious about the latest trends, TechtalkRadio makes technology fun, friendly, and easy to understand.
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TechtalkRadio is your go-to radio show and podcast for everything computers, technology, and the internet! Hosted by Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd, with contributions from Matt Jones, Slick, Amanda and Broadway, the show has been delivering tech insights and laughs since 1996, originally broadcasting from Palm Springs, California before moving to Tucson, Az.
Each episode of the Radio Show dives into new tech, classic gadgets, and everything cool in between—from websites and smart home tools to mobile devices, health tech, video games, entertainment and even drones.
Whether you're a seasoned tech pro or just curious about the latest trends, TechtalkRadio makes technology fun, friendly, and easy to understand.
Episode 451 - When Gmail Was Invite-Only & Slingbox Changed TV | TechtalkRadio Flashback
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2 months ago
Episode 451 - When Gmail Was Invite-Only & Slingbox Changed TV | TechtalkRadio Flashback
TechtalkRadio Flashback Special – 20 Years Ago This Week
This week on TechtalkRadio, we open the time capsule and revisit a show recorded this Week 20 years ago in 2005, bringing back the conversations, gadgets, and innovations that were shaping the tech world at the time.
We begin with a look at the Magnolia Home Theater grand opening at Best Buy, joined by special guests Sergio Rodriguez and Brandon Kelly. They share how Magnolia transformed the home entertainment shopping experience with premium brands, demo rooms, and expert consultations — a big step forward in the age of plasma TVs, HD, and surround sound.
Next, Andy Taylor and Randy Malick dive into listener emails from 2005, covering the buzz around Gmail’s exclusive beta invites, Google’s breakthrough spam filtering, and the growing dangers of phishing scams. The hosts also discuss Grisoft AVG antivirus, consumer satisfaction surveys where Apple, Dell, and HP stood out, and new creative tools from Sony’s Vegas Movie Studio, Acid Music Studio, and Sound Forge, which were making professional-style editing accessible to home users. They wrap the segment by exploring the trend of Flash-powered websites and tools like Mix-FX for adding animation without coding.
In the third segment, Andy sits down with Blake Krikorian, CEO and Co-Founder of Sling Media, to talk about the groundbreaking Slingbox — a $250 device that let users stream and control their home TV from anywhere in the world. Blake explains how Sling’s technology, codenamed Lebowski, optimized streaming video on the fly, making it reliable even on lower bandwidth. From watching CNN at work to controlling TiVo abroad, the Slingbox redefined how people consumed media and paved the way for the streaming age. (Blake Krikorian sadly passed away in 2016, but his impact on digital media lives on.)
Finally, Andy brings us back to today with a look at Notebook LM, a modern AI-powered study companion. Notebook LM breaks down websites and documents into conversational exchanges, making information easier to understand and retain — almost like listening to a radio show designed just for you.
This flashback episode is a reminder of how quickly technology evolves, how far we’ve come since 2005, and how innovations from the past still echo in the tools we use today.
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TechtalkRadio is your go-to radio show and podcast for everything computers, technology, and the internet! Hosted by Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd, with contributions from Matt Jones, Slick, Amanda and Broadway, the show has been delivering tech insights and laughs since 1996, originally broadcasting from Palm Springs, California before moving to Tucson, Az.
Each episode of the Radio Show dives into new tech, classic gadgets, and everything cool in between—from websites and smart home tools to mobile devices, health tech, video games, entertainment and even drones.
Whether you're a seasoned tech pro or just curious about the latest trends, TechtalkRadio makes technology fun, friendly, and easy to understand.
