A growing concern is sprouting in the technology industry as many hiring managers are finding a talent gap between what’s needed and what applicants can provide. National Geographic has produced an excellent DocuSeries - Valley of the Boom - r

Dark side of tech salaries and critical websites down during government shutdown

Jan 16th, 2019 40m 6s

We consider the dark side of high paying tech jobs in the booming and competitive real estate market of San Francisco. IMDb has announced the launching of Freedive, an ad-supported movie service feature older offerings that is lacking in the m

Earning millions in the App Store. Apple & Samsung team up

Jan 8th, 2019 35m 13s

We quickly dive into a few stories we missed on the year in review episode and also share our holiday tech recap. A report showed that 164 companies made their first $1 million via in-app purchases and recurring membership fees, proving that a

2018 Technology Review With 2019 Predictions

Dec 18th, 2018 50m 29s

The tech industry brought about a number of changes in 2018, specifically in the entertainment, mobile, cloud computing, and smart home corners of the technology sector. The year brought about a new level of hacking and data breaching, along w

Google In The News, Apps Track Everything And Bird Scooters Fly Into Town

Dec 11th, 2018 42m 5s

Google is in the news as the shutdown of Google+ speeds up after another breach exposes users’ data. Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, is heading to Capitol Hill to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee where user privacy, anti-conservati

Obsolete Tech Products We’ve Forgotten

Dec 3rd, 2018 46m 4s

Over the past 30 years, consumers and businesses have forgotten about a number of tech products ranging from portable music and video technology to mobile tech and connectivity means. Google is having its day in front of the United States Cong

InSight Lands on Mars and Apple’s Day In Court

Nov 28th, 2018 44m 46s

We learned this week that Amazon now has a deal with Apple to sell most of the Apple products on the online retailer’s marketplace. Absent from that is the HomePod and for good reason. InSight landed on Mars this week as it is set to explore a

Black Friday Deals And Hot Holiday Items

Nov 20th, 2018 41m 14s

We are joined with a good friend of the show and gadget guru Rick Limpert to talk about Black Friday deals, holiday hacks, and hot holiday items with special. We talk about a wide range of items for the holidays from online Christmas card orde

The Real Super Mario Dies And Daylight Saving Tech To Do’s

Nov 5th, 2018 37m 47s

We learned this week that the person named after Nintendo's famous Super Mario franchise, Mario Segale, has died at 84. Apple reported to investors last week that the hardware giant would no longer be reporting on unit sales for their line of p

California Delays Net Neutrality Law And IBM Acquires Red Hat

Oct 30th, 2018 40m 9s

In California, the senator that authored the gold standard of net neutrality laws has delayed the implementation of that law after agreeing with the FCC to wait for judicial review. In random news, CompUSA is back online after 11 years as the

Micro-mobility, technology during disasters, and concerns over health monitoring apps

Oct 23rd, 2018 37m 17s

We are chatting about micro-mobility, using technology during disasters, concerns over health monitoring apps, and contrasting customer service. E-scooters have disrupted the transportation business around the globes and caught many off guard

Paul Allen, SnapChat Originals And Big Tech Squabble For US Military Funding

Oct 16th, 2018 39m 22s

Paul Allen, founder of Microsoft, sadly passed away on Monday evening. A notable figure in the growth of software, home computing, and enterprise business, Allen altered the course of technological history. Snapchat has produced a series of o

Verizon 5G Goes Live, Project xCloud by Microsoft and California Net Neutrality

Oct 9th, 2018 39m 20s

Verizon promised and has began delivering in-home 5G internet service to 4 select cities as the next development in home and mobile delivery is set to take center stage. Microsoft is looking to revolutionize the gaming industry with Project xC

Stratolaunch Vehicles, Private Moon Travel, Bodycam Footage and EU Approves Controversial Directive

Sep 18th, 2018 40m 29s

Stratolaunch, based at the Mojave Air & Spaceport, are using unique launching ideas and uniquely designed aircraft to send satellites into orbit. SpaceX announced plans to send the first private passenger to the moon in 2023, a stride that was

Interdrone Recap, British Airways Hack And Amazon’s $1 Trillion Market Value

Sep 11th, 2018 40m 59s

We are diving into drones, senate hearings, hackers, and $1 trillion companies. Interdrone happened in Las Vegas last week and we share our opinions on the conference and the state of the commercial drone industry. Executives from Facebook and

Reclusive Amazon Tribe Found by Drone And Facebook Watch

Sep 4th, 2018 45m 1s

A once unknown Brazilian tribe in the Amazon was located via drone and it’s drawing intrigue and interest. Two years after the FAA commercial drone rules, we are seeing an incredible rise in use and application in industries such as emergency r

Rebecca Olson Executive Director of 59 Days of Code

Aug 28th, 2018 31m 8s

Rebecca Olson - Executive Director of 59 Days of Code. 59 Days of Code is based in Fresno, California and envisions a community and city using technology for good by finding solutions to local issues. The nonprofit is creating a community tha

Spotting Fake Amazon Reviews And Netflix Deletes Users Reviews

Aug 21st, 2018 31m 32s

We are diving head first into technology stories changing and influencing your lives. During a recent hacking conference in Las Vegas, several children (ages 8-17) took only a few hours to hack into voting machines and systems highlighting the

IBM PC Introduced 37 Years Ago, Snapchat Dysmorphic Disorder, and Tribal Communities Fight for Broadband

Aug 14th, 2018 32m 35s

On Episode 412 of The Waves of Tech, we are covering the old and the new in technology. The IBM PC - Model 5150 - was introduced 37 years ago and we explain its lasting impact on the personal computing marketplace. Plastic surgeons across Ame

InfoWars Banned And Common Tech Courtesy

Aug 7th, 2018 35m 19s

Alex Jones and his InfoWars content has been banned and removed from multiple platforms for inciting violence, harassment of individuals, and violation of hate speech conditions. Outside of the major social networks, there are several niche an

Walmart’s Autonomous Vehicle Partnership, Disney Buys Fox Assets, Girl Scouts Add STEM Badges

Jul 31st, 2018 38m 51s

Waymo has partnered with Walmart to provide their customer base in Phoenix with an option to use autonomous vehicles for grocery pickup. Disney and 21st Century Fox announced a $71 billion deal that could be sending a number of entertainment b

5G Heads to USA, Apple Faces iPhone Ban, Live Streaming of Uber & Lyft Passengers

Jul 24th, 2018 31m 31s

We are discussing topics that matter to you in the technology industry. AT&T is bringing 5G Evolution to 12 United States cities after testing in specific markets for 7 months. 5G brings 10 times the capacity of 4G and offers capacity to fuel

Customer Service Woes And Calls to Regulate Facial Recognition

Jul 17th, 2018 39m 26s

First up, we are diving into the growing issue of customer service in the technology industry as automation and in-store cuts become a common function of business - who is doing it right and who is getting is terribly wrong. An ex-Apple employ

Elon Musk Escape Pod And Drones Replace Fireworks

Jul 10th, 2018 29m 16s

We are covering a bizarre collection of technology topics for the week. After learning of the stranded Thailand soccer team, Elon Musk put SpaceX and Boring Company engineers on the clock to create a mini submarine (a kid-sized escape pod) to

Mountain View’s Google Tax, Dell Going Public Again, AT&T Rates Increasing And Xfinity Throttling Data

Jul 3rd, 2018 43m 29s

We are heating up the mic with some strong takes and stern words for some choice companies. We start off calm with a discussion on the growing problem of major Silicon Valley tech companies impacting their hometown with transportation and hous