SHOW NOTESThe Verge: How DeepSeek Crashed the AI PartyThe Wall Street Journal: Six Takeaways From a Monumental Week for AINature: How China Created AI Model DeepSeek and Shocked the WorldFortune: Researchers Had a '100% Attack Success Rate' vs. DeepSeekMicrosoft WorkLab: Research Proves Your Brain Needs ... more
News Articles* Inc.: AI Isn’t Magic, and It Isn’t a Strategy Either* Ars Technica: It’s Remarkably Easy to Inject New Medical Misinformation into LLMs* Reuters: OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to Invest $500 Billion in AI, Trump Says* MobileSyrup: OpenAI's Operator Can Browse the Web and Perform Actions for You* Daring F... more
In this episode, we explored the latest tech highlights of 2025, covering Nvidia's advancements, the rise of AI devices and applications, Microsoft's recall issues, and Apple's innovations with Silicon and the Vision Pro. We wrapped up with a lighthearted tangent on decluttering projects, diving into how we organize ou... more
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 Security404 Media: Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can and Can't Unlock Date: August 21, 2... more
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 int... more
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 int... more
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.SHO... more
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.SHO... more
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 NotesThe Verge, "Apple's Spooky 'Scary Fast' Event Introduces M3 Chip Family,"Provides an overview of Apple's Octobe... more
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 NotesThe Verge, "Apple's Spooky 'Scary Fast' Event Introduces M3 Chip Family,"Provides an overview of Apple's Octobe... more
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 EventArticle Title: Apple iPhone 15 ... more
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 EventArticle Title: Apple iPhone 15 ... more
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 u... more
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 u... more
In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss up on AI detector tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing, US Ed Department AI guidance, and more.SHOW NOTESOpenAI 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 h... more
In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss up on AI detector tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing, US Ed Department AI guidance, and more.SHOW NOTESOpenAI 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 h... more
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 NOTESThe Verge: Apple’s headset and a... more
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 NOTESThe Verge: Apple’s headset and a... more
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 t... more
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 t... more
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 NotesWired: “ChatGPT has entered the classroom” - A report on how ChatGPT, a powerful AI ... more
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 NotesWired: “ChatGPT has entered the classroom” - A report on how ChatGPT, a powerful AI ... more
Please support this podcast :)Please show us your support by becoming an EdTech Examined patron.https://www.patreon.com/EdTechExaminedSHOW NOTESChat bots/AIWharton professor uses AI tools to complete a business project in 30 minutes with superhuman resultsGen Z tech skills gap: Dell studyApple pumps the brakes ... more
Please support this podcast :)Please show us your support by becoming an EdTech Examined patron.https://www.patreon.com/EdTechExaminedSHOW NOTESChat bots/AIWharton professor uses AI tools to complete a business project in 30 minutes with superhuman resultsGen Z tech skills gap: Dell studyApple pumps the brakes ... more
Please support this podcast :)Please show us your support by becoming an EdTech Examined patron.https://www.patreon.com/EdTechExaminedSHOW NOTESAI Wars:Google's AI chatbot, Bard, made a mistake during an exoplanet demo, causing some embarrassment for the company. (source: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/2359086... more