We discuss why Nancy decided to go with an iPhone for her new cellphone.The DiscussionThe Apple StoreThe iTunes App StoreAT&TShow LinksThe Blog: True Tech LifeRSS Feed: HereiTunes Link: HereShow TwitterMike's TwitterNancy's TwitterMike's PlurkN

Episode 019: The Apple Roadtrip

Oct 19th, 2008

We take the show on the road, literally, to check out some of Apple's latest tech. Apologies for the sketchy audio. It was a fun experiment though!The DiscussionThe Apple StoreShow LinksThe Blog: True Tech LifeRSS Feed: HereiTunes Link: HereSh

Episode 018: Stay Home And Save

Oct 12th, 2008

We discuss ways you can use entertainment technology to help save money in these uncertain times.The DiscussionIt's about more than saving gasHDTVsSports PackagesMovie PackagesDVRsAppleTVVuduNetFlixXbox360PlayStation 3GameFlyShow LinksThe Blog:

Off This Week

Oct 5th, 2008

Sorry folks. No new show this week. Ended up hanging out with Gary Vaynerchuk down at Disney's Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. Gary was terrific. Learn more about his work and show (if you aren't familiar) over at Wine Library TV.Always awe

Episode 017: BlogOrlando Review

Sep 28th, 2008

We bring you our report from the 2008 BlogOrlando Unconference.The DiscussionBlogOrlandoJake McKee - Community GuyChuck Welch - Lakeland LocalTommy Duncan - Sticks of FireDavid Parmet - Marketing Begins at HomeTed Murphy - IZEAJosh Hallett - Hy

Episode 016: Fries and a Song

Sep 21st, 2008

Fries versus coffee, a forecast for snow at the Oscars, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsApple RecallsBest Buy Buys NapsterZune and McDonaldsXXX at 30,000 feetOscars and Analog TVPalin's Email CrackedMy ThingBlack Friday Sa

Episode 015: Was This Meeting Necessary

Sep 14th, 2008

Moving to the clouds, moving to the music, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsMicrosoft ZuneCloud ComputingSpore and EA go DRMGoogle News Costs UAL Holders $1 billionDiscussionWatch the iPod AnnouncementsiPod Classic 120 GBiP

Episode 014: Shiny Chrome

Sep 7th, 2008

Google simplifies, Microsoft confuses, Apple leaks, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsGoogle ChromeApple Event September 9thHP Laptop & Messenger BagsNikon D90----- David PogueNBC Premiers on HuluGoogle Chrome EULAMicrosoft

Episode 013: Good Or Lucky

Sep 1st, 2008

This week on the show, Xbox rocks, Comcast caps, Rose leaks, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsXbox Rocks The VoteAmerican CSI Loves Google & AppleComcast CapsCVGadget.comMac market shareDiscussionNew iPods leaked. Or were t

Holiday Show Schedule

Sep 1st, 2008

The next episode of TTL will be released on Monday September 1st to allow everyone involved in producing the show to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Thanks and enjoy your holiday (if you have one).-Mike

Episode 012: iPhone Or Not

Aug 24th, 2008

This week on the show, another try at fixing the iPhone, another try at selling you Vista, another try at hiding the truth on the Internet, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsiPhone firmware 2.0.2Chinese gymnasts busted on th

Episode 011: Killer Technology

Aug 17th, 2008

This week on the show, killing apps, killing text messages, killing spam, and a few other things for your consideration.The News60 million iPhone appsT-mobile text messages75% of all e-mail in June was spamCriminalsearches.comiOpener MediaYouTu

New Show Coming Sunday!

Aug 12th, 2008

Thank you to everyone for their understanding as we worked through some complicated family health issues that kept us away from the studio for much longer than we ever planned.Everything is back on track, everyone is well again, and we are read

Taking The Week Off

Jul 20th, 2008

Hello everyone!Unfortunately Nancy and I are going to have to take this week off from podcasting as there is an illness in the family keeping us out of the studio. Nancy's mom is in the hospital recovering from a knee replacement and has run i

Episode 010: Electron Cruisin'

Jul 13th, 2008

This week on the show, have you seen my laptop, have you seen my lawn mower, have you seen my electric bill?The NewsLost LaptopsiRobot MowbaMain TopicChrysler PT CruiserToyota PriusTesla RoadsterElectric MinisGM VoltMy ThingMio Knight Rider GPS

Episode 009: Just The News

Jul 6th, 2008

This week on the show, monitoring your kids online, where you should go to buy your iPhone, why you may need to become a private eye, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsBlockbuster Backs Out on Circuit CityDoes A Texas Law Re

Episode 008: Backup In The Clouds

Jun 29th, 2008

This week on the show, see your data on the move, store your data in the cloud, search your data in a new way, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsICANNChryslerMain TopicMozyCarboniteBox.netJungle DiskDrop.ioMy ThingEvernoteAW

Episode 007: Vista - Like It Or Not

Jun 22nd, 2008

This week on the show, more email choices, fewer news source choices, more web app choices, fewer desktop choices, and a few other things for your consideration.The NewsTwo new domains for YahooThe AP versus BloggersSpore Creature CreatorMain T

Episode 006: Say Cheese

Jun 15th, 2008

This week on the show we discuss perfection, destruction, over compensation, and a few other things for your consideration.The News5 Reasons NOT to buy the 3G iPhoneStaples to stock Flexplay self destructing DVDsMain TopicDigital Photography Re

Episode 005: Apple WWDC08 Special

Jun 9th, 2008

We break from our usual format to bring you same day coverage of the Steve Jobs keynote address from the Apple WWDC '08.Main TopicWWDC '08Snow LeopardiPhone 2.0 FirmwareMobile MeiPhone 3GShow LinksThe Blog: True Tech LifeRSS Feed: HereiTunes Li

Episode 004: Follow The Digital Road

Jun 1st, 2008

News on changes coming from Apple and Microsoft, we discuss just how often you really get lost while driving, we'll offer a few Father's Day gift ideas for the geeky dad, and a few other things for your consideration.HousekeepingR0DE PodcasterT

Episode 003: Twitter Me This

May 26th, 2008

A new way to surf the net, a new way to track your health with the net, a new way to stay in touch on the net, and a couple of other quick things for your consideration.The NewsFirefox 3.0 RC1Google HealthMain TopicTwitterMike's TwitterNancy's

Episode 002: Can You Hear Me Now?

May 19th, 2008

Finally on iTunes, why you should buy your kids an Xbox, why VOIP might just be right for your family, and a couple of other quick things for your consideration.The NewsGrand Theft ChildhoodAtari Family TrainerApple's WWDCMain TopicSkypeMy Thin

Episode 001: Hello World

May 12th, 2008

Some introductions, some news, a piece of tech that might actually bring your family back into the same room together, and a couple of quick things for your consideration. IntroductionsMike's Blog - Life DecantedNancy's Blog - Scrapbook UpdateT

Getting Ready For Launch

May 4th, 2008

Hello everyone!Nancy and I are hard at work getting the finishing touches together on our first podcast and we couldn't be more excited! We really think we are putting together a nice little show that is going to bring a great deal of value to

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