Can Apple do what they did for the Phone again, but this time for watches and wearbles. This week on the Smart Things Podcast we recap last nights Apple Event (9/9/2014/). Where Apple announced not only the new iPhone 6 (4.7" Screen), iPhone 6

Ep 023: The Human API, What you need not what you want.

Sep 10th, 2014 40m 27s

We live in a world where what you want is easily accessible, but technology is changing things from a want bases to a need. This week on the Smart Things Podcast we go into how the Internet of Things is starting to hyper connect and answer need

Ep 022: How to make your home smarter, on the cheap!

Aug 26th, 2014 42m 42s

Chances are if you own, rent or just live in a house its isn't quite yet a Smart Home. This week on the Smart Things Podcast we will explore what options are out there today to be able to make your dumb home a smart home. We will explore the ch

Ep 021: Why is Apple and Google running parallel split paths?

Jul 26th, 2014 44m 38s

Apple and Google are move technology forward in identical yet split ways. How Apple, Google, Microsoft and even Amazon are running the same paths, without overlaps. This week on the Smart Things Podcast we look deeper into how Apple and Google

Ep 020: Amazon adds Fire to the Smartphone Race

Jul 11th, 2014 48m 51s

Amazon just announced the Fire Phone, a smart phone based off FireOS, the same OS from the Kindle Fire. This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about how Amazon joining the smartphone race with the Fire Phone! Amazon has been quiet force

Ep 019: The New Format Factor

Jul 10th, 2014 36m 34s

Laptop? Tablet? Both? What design factor is the best form factor? This week on the Smart Things Podcast we will be breakdown some old and new devices. We all have an array of devices, sometimes too many, that get used for only certain tasks. Ma

Ep 018: The Next Apple is Here (iOS 8, OS X Yosemite, Swift)

Jun 11th, 2014 1h 6m

Apple just announced OS X Yosemite, iOS 8 and a new developer language, Swift. This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about this new Apple that surprised us at WWDC 2014. We are giving you non-developers a clean breakdown of what happen

Ep 017: The Rise of the 12" Device

Jun 4th, 2014 40m 40s

12" Device, Laptop or Tablet? This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we discuss the first true hybrid device that can do all the things a laptop and tablet. As well as the gap of 12" devices across multople companies. What will fill the gap? Do

Ep 016: Technology giving wearables a bad image

May 24th, 2014 52m 46s

Wearables have an image problem. This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we address the biggest issue with wearable, thier image problem. We also discussed ways to fix it. We also talk about your experiences with the Galaxy S 5 in New York City

Ep 015: How Net Neutrality Impacts Your Freedoms

May 6th, 2014 1h 1m

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about the concepts of Net Neutrality. First we break down the good and bad of Net Neutrality. We also talked about the recent goverment ruling that directly influenced the FCC's rule. We also talk

Ep 014: Friends But Not Facebook Friends

Apr 29th, 2014 54m 47s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about the social networks and how the definition of a friend on social media isn't exactly the definition we use in the real world. Will Facebook's high-tech algorithm be able to determine the diff

Ep 013: How Soft Robots will change our futures

Apr 24th, 2014 51m 16s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about the emerging market of soft robots. We will compare these robots against the traditional "hard" robots and explore the possibilities of soft robots becoming the new robot we think. We also ta

Ep 012: Is a remote for the Internet of Things possible?

Apr 15th, 2014 1h 3m

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about controlling the Internet of Things. Our special guest Mike Norris talks about the new HTC One (m8). We explore some news around the internet of things and see if any company can control all o

Ep 011: The Internet of Things: Overview

Apr 2nd, 2014 49m 32s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about the Internet of Things. Objects are increasing connecting to the internet and talking to other objects without the direct influence of people. We explore the early days of Internet of Things

Ep 010: How Virtual Reality Will Change More Than Just Gaming

Mar 28th, 2014 36m 58s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about the future of virtual reality (VR). Is it just gaming or a second life? We first discuss if Sony's project morpheus can stand up to the Oculus Rift. We also talk about Facebook's acquisition

Episode 009: The first "Wearables" Operating System - What does it mean?

Mar 19th, 2014 49m 44s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we talk about the growing world of wearables. From notifications and personal assistants to tracking your health and fitness. We speculate on Apple's likely late entry into the game, how Pebble will deal w

Episode 008: How long will Apple reign supreme?

Mar 12th, 2014 42m 44s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we discuss what it will take for Apple to continue their level of innovation to reign supreme. We talk about Apple as a company, how multi-touch changed the world and why Siri still hasn't. We talk about t

Episode 007: Will Microsoft Shape The Future?

Mar 6th, 2014 44m

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we discuss how Microsoft is moving forward and if they still have the chops to shape the future. First we talk about how is Microsoft changing Windows 8.1 for non-touch devices and trying to reduce license

Episode 006: Your Next SmartPhone ...Now With Better Sensors!

Feb 26th, 2014 48m 1s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we discuss how sensors will make your next smartphone smarter than ever. First we explore modular phone systems which allow you to swap out parts on the fly. We then look at Google's Project Tango, which s

Episode 005: Why Your Living Rooms Is Still Dumb

Feb 19th, 2014 49m 7s

This week on the Smart Things Podcast, we discuss why your living room is still dumb even with all the smart technology. We explore the Smart TVs and their interfaces, Smart Set-Top Boxes and even the Chromecast. We also explore the Apple rumor

Episode 004: Growing smartphones, Shrinking tablets

Feb 12th, 2014 46m 10s

This week we discuss why smartphone screens are growing while tablet screens are shrinking, why batteries aren’t going to be getting better anytime soon, if Apple really will come out with a bigger iPhone next year and why it will not include f

Episode 003: What Makes Technology Companies Great

Feb 7th, 2014 49m 58s

This week we discuss Facebook's new Paper app, Motorola being passed around, Microsoft's new CEO and future and why the Pebble just got way better.

Episode 002: Robot Etiquette

Jan 29th, 2014 57m 9s

Robot Etiquette, should robots be allowed at the table? This week we discuss the robotic arms race, what life would be like with humanoid robots, how gadgets are changing etiquette & the possible end of the iPod.

Episode 001: The Smart Introduction

Jan 22nd, 2014 1h 6m

Our first podcast! Due to the snow storm please excuse the audio. This week we discuss our Google Glass experiences, a diabetic contact lense, Google acquiring Nest, the Pebble Steel, and smart forks?

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