David Jacobs

Nov 13 2021 10 ep. 29 mins 29

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What are the societal, cultural and psychological impacts when we are so highly connected? We'll take a look at social media, gadgets, the internet of things, and other products and technologies that contribute to the Connected Age. We will also keep a close eye on the major players, including Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon as well as new entrants. Finally, big issue topics will be examined such as privacy, identity, and economic/employment impacts of robots and automation.

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What’s New in Social Audio

Nov 13 2021 23 mins

There are some new contenders in the social audio space with their own unique twist. Wisdom focuses on experts and Entre is the businessman’s social audio app.

Apple Redux

Sep 24 2021 45 mins

I was an original Apple fanboy back in the Apple // days. I fell away from the church when they became more interested in fashion and extremely high priced products. Now Apple has come back from the edge and is a more balanced company truly interested in improving people’s lives and making that more accessible. So I have returned to the Apple fold in a big way. What can I sa

Tips for a Great Podcast

Sep 15 2021 29 mins

These are “Dave’s Rules” for a great Podcast. Probably best if taken with a grain of salt. Some of the tips are based on my personal opinions.

Social Media Generation

Sep 09 2021 23 mins

The generation most connected to the Connected Age is the Social Generation, who were born into social media. What does this mean for their future? What will be the societal effects? These questions pondered in this episode.

Clean Social Media Tips

Sep 02 2021 18 mins

Social media got you down because of all the negative energy and disinformation? Here are a few tips to clean up your social media experience and have a better experience.

Hey Email

Aug 25 2021 44 mins

There hasn’t been a real revolution in email since Gmail. I think Hey, from the guys that brought us Basecamp, is the next great thing.

A New Frontier – Social Audio

Jul 22 2021 43 mins

On today’s show, I explore the new frontier of Social Audio. I look at Clubhouse, Greenroom Twitter Spaces and talk about what Facebook and LinkedIn my do. This is a first look into Social Audio, we will be returning to the topic to talk about how it impacts our society and other implications.

Is Google Finally Ready to be Relevant in Wearables?

Jun 11 2021 25 mins

Google and Samsung team up to create a “new” WearOS that will be a combo of WearOS and Tizen. That along with possible a new Google watch, the infamous Pixel Watch may indicate Google is ready to be relevant in the wearable space.

Connected Age Podcast – Mid-Range Phones Are Cool

May 10 2019 27 mins

Story One: Another article about Amazon treating their warehouse workers badly. I am an Amazon customer and I hate reading this stuff. Story Two: How the news took over reality. The Guardian looks at how the new news environment and social media effects democracy and our well being. Story Three: Mid-range phones are cool. OnePlus has owned this territory for years, but now

Connected Age Podcast – MS Empathy & Spotify Bold Moves

May 02 2019 16 mins

Microsoft is killing it on all fronts and Spotify is experimenting with a new custom playlist that combines Podcasts and music for your drive to work.