There are more than a few companies vying for our attention with virtual assistants to talk to. This is the future that the tech companies are selling, but there may be some drawbacks.
2MinTech EP0056 Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom in the professionals choice for managing your library of photos. It has many options and controls that the free Apple and Google photo storage options do not offer.
2MinTech EP0055 Check your garage for power
Carry along batteries are popular to keep your electronics going, but you may have a power source already in your garage.
2MinTech EP0054 Clean up those apps
Like many people, I have collected a lot of apps on my phone. Ok, maybe I collect a few more than average... But If you too have this problem, there are a few ways to make your cleanup easier.
2MinTech EP0053 EXIST app
EXIST is a system and app that lets you look at all that data you collect from your fitbit, meal logging app and computer use to see the bigger picture and what affects your day.
2MinTech EP0052 IFTTT
If This Then That is an automation app that anyone can use to automate tasks in their daily life. The easy to use interface and simple setup make it easy.
2MinTech EP0051 Amazon Kindle Oasis
Amazon is still making and updating their kindle line, and with the new Oasis they have a updated their top of the line device.
2MinTech EP0050 Google Pixel Buds
Google Pixel buds are not your ordinary ear buds. The Star Trek universal translator is here! Of course you have to have a new Pixel 2 phone as well...
2MinTech EP0049 Microsoft Mixed Reality
Microsoft has mad a move into "Mixed Reality" which is a combination of virtual reality and augmented reality, and partnered with Acer, Samsung, and Dell among others to build headsets that will work with regular PC's instead of super high end multi-thousand dollar systems. But you still have to wear a coke can on your face.
2MinTech EP0048 Google Pixel Chromebook
Google has just announced a new all aluminum chromebook with intel processors that rivals anything from Apple or Microsoft. It is however a Chrome OS device, but they have created offline capabilities that make it more useful than ever. It comes with a hefty price though, starting at $999, and going up from there.
2MinTech EP0047 Google Mini and Max Speakers
Google has expanded their home speaker lineup with a mini (hockey puck sized) and max shoe box sized smart speakers. you can get the google assistant either cheaper or better sounding.
2MinTech EP0046 Google Pixel 2 Phones
The new google pixel 2 phones won't win any beauty contests, but the functionality and quality camera may win over a lot of people. By the way, the ear buds are the secret weapon.
2MinTech EP0045 Apple Tech but what do you get?
Apple has the most advanced technology of any phones on the market, but can you call better than an android user?
2MinTech EP0044 The Echo Spot
The echo spot is a small round echo device with a screen and camera that is designed to be a bedside clock, but do you want a camera in your bedroom?
2MinTech EP0043 The New Echos are here!
Amazon has announced several new versions of their echo home automation speakers. They have improved sound, and looks as well as another one with screen and camera. Where would you put a camera in your house?
2MinTech EP0042 Home Automation Switches
While woking on a home, I have recently explored smart switches for my lighting, and found a few things out that make it difficult.
2mintech ep0041 Apple watch series 3
The new Apple watch series 3 adds are barometer to measure alititude and and LTE radio so you can make calls without a phone nearby. If that interests you, its yours starting at $399.
2MINTECH EP0040 iPhone X
Apple has introduced its latest phones, and this time there is a third option. The iPhone X is Apple creating the best phone they can at any price, and the price it $1000 to start.
2MINTECH EP0039 iPhone 8 plus
The iPhone 8 plus is a marginal update of the iPhone 7, so if you are in the market for a new iPhone, you might consider saving $100 and getting last years models unless you need one of the few features on the new phone.
2MINTECH EP0038 Neato Bot Vac
Automated vacuuming just got better. The Neato Bot Vac, covers your room with an intelligent pattern and an easy to program phone based app.