Examining

Sep 30 2024 69 ep. 67 mins 4
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Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. (The podcast started as EdTech Examined in July 2020 with the goal of helping educators transition to online education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.)

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65: AI Subscription Overload

Sep 30 2024 66 mins  
Erik and Kris explore subscription creep, hidden digital costs, AI tools, and DIY tech, offering tips to regain control over recurring expenses. Book: When Things Don't Go Your WayBy Haemin Sunim ---- Digital Privacy and Security 404 Media: Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can and Can't Unlock Date: August 21, 2024 https://www.404media.co/leaked-docs-show-what-phones-cellebr

64: Mac Mini M1 & AI Retrospective

Apr 11 2024 74 mins  
In this episode, Kris takes us through a comprehensive three-year journey with his M1 Mac Mini, sharing insights and experiences that highlight the device's impact and longevity. Our co-hosts also weigh in, exploring other Apple computers that merit consideration and diving deep into the current state of artificial intelligence. The discussion branches out to speculate on Apple's f

63: AI Soap Opera & Velcro Hacks

Dec 08 2023 94 mins  
In this episode, Erik and Kris tackle the unfolding drama at OpenAI and its implications. Kris discusses his recent AI panel discussion at MRU, while Erik offers an overview of his latest home organization project. Both hosts will share their holiday gift guide tips, perfect for the tech-savvy and the organized. SHOW NOTES AI Soap Opera OpenAI Announces Leadership Transition (Open

62: Megahertz & Mandating AI Morals

Nov 10 2023 87 mins  
This week Erik and Kris discuss Apple's Halloween-themed 'Scary Fast' event and its slew of new tech, the implications of Biden's AI executive order, and OpenAI's influence on startup innovation. Show Notes The Verge, "Apple's Spooky 'Scary Fast' Event Introduces M3 Chip Family," Provides an overview of Apple's October 30th, 2023 event with a Halloween theme and evening timing. Hi

61: Big 4 Hardware Round Up

Oct 13 2023 83 mins  
This week Erik and Kris discuss hardware and software events by Apple, Microsoft, and Google, and throw in some Meta news for fun. Both co-hosts have been working flat out the last two weeks, so this episode is a little later than normal. Thank you for your patience! Apple iPhone Event Article Title: Apple iPhone 15 event announcements (Source: The Verge) Summary: Apple's annual

60: AI Hype

Sep 08 2023 71 mins  
Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, branding, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. As we make this transition to "Examining" we will be updating our various account links, so please bear with us. SHOW NOTES YouTube: This video is titled “YouTube” and is

59: AI Detectors. Friend or Foe?

Aug 04 2023 26 mins  
In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss up on AI detector tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing, US Ed Department AI guidance, and more. SHOW NOTES OpenAI Quietly Shutters Its AI Detection Tool https://decrypt.co/149826/openai-quietly-shutters-its-ai-detection-tool?amp=1 AI text detection tools are really easy to fool https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/07/07/1075982/ai-text-detec

58: AI Rocks, Big Tech Sucks

Jul 07 2023 91 mins  
In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss AI data scraping, the academy's under-preparedness for AI, how Kris allows AI use in his class, Apple news (new MacBook Air and Vision Pro headset), prompt engineering, RSS readers, and how to greyscale your phone screen to reduce usage. SHOW NOTES The Verge: Apple’s headset and augmented reality rumors. This article discusses rumors about A

57: Rewind - Atomic Effort

Jun 02 2023 91 mins  
This episode originally launched August 5th, 2022. --- In this episode, Erik and Kris review essential Windows 10 tips, edtech privacy in schools, tech industry layoffs, 3D Google Maps, Chromebook updates, Intel mini desktops, and iOS Lockdown Mode. Kris reviews the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Erik reviews the book Effortless by Greg McKeown. SHOW NOTES: Links Windows Ti

56: Emergent Properties

May 05 2023 69 mins  
In this episode, we talk about ChatGPT and Bing AI (again), why the godfather of AI left Google, how a professor is offering an experimental course taught with AI tools, and what are the best AI chatbots available in 2023. Show Notes Wired: “ChatGPT has entered the classroom” - A report on how ChatGPT, a powerful AI chatbot, is being used by teachers and students to enhance l