Secrets of Technology

Podcast de Secrets of Technology

Welcome to the Secrets of Technology from the Star Quest Production Network, your weekly look at the world of technology from a uniquely Catholic perspective. We’re not the usual tech news from New York or San Francisco. We’re creating conversations around technology topics that affect all of us, including social media, privacy, AI, the ubiquity of gadgets, parenting tech-savvy kids, and more. Geek and gadget culture is mainstream in society at all age levels now more than ever. By exploring the intersection of faith and technology, we give you the tools to live your faith life and spirituality in harmony with the work of technology and media that you are immersed in. But you don’t have to be Catholic or a believer to get something out of Secrets of Technology. Our regular panel will discuss the top tech stories, offer up technology tips and lessons, and give you our picks of the week for software, hardware, web sites, or information that will make you more productive, more entertained, more informed, and more secure.

  1. Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones

    HACE 6 DÍAS

    Taming the Distraction: Schools vs. Smartphones

    TEC271: Smartphones are a big distraction for students. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss how schools are trying to reduce the distraction to increase student focus and mental health, and what parents can do to help.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Smartphones in Schools – The New York Times * Archived Article on Smartphones in Schools * GoGuardian – Classroom Technology Management * BBC News: Smartphones in Education * Amazon CEO Jassy Orders Return to Office – CNBC* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Fr. Joseph: CCRadio Solar AM/FM/Weather + Alert Windup Emergency Radio with Bluetooth® Receiving* CC Skywave 2™ with AM, FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather + Alert and the VHF Aviation Band * Dom: Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) – Anker USWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.

    56 min
  2. Apple’s Glow Up

    12 SEPT

    Apple’s Glow Up

    TEC270: Apple had its annual rollout of new phones and watches so Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier give their impressions of the new devices and new capabilities, cutting through the hype to determine if they are compelling upgrades.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Apple Events * Apple Watch * Apple AirPods * iPhone 16 * iPhone 16 Pro * Audible to Start Generating AI Voice Replicas of Select Audiobook Narrators * The underground world of black-market AI chatbots is thriving * Gen Z-ers Are Computer Whizzes. Just Don’t Ask Them to Type * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Joanne: Claude AI * Dom: Mapper for SafariWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.

    1 h y 11 min
  3. Run Your Household Like a CEO

    5 SEPT

    Run Your Household Like a CEO

    TEC269: Many couples are bringing home the tools and techniques they use at the office to help run their households. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini discuss the concept and the workflows and tech they use to organize their homes.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* The Couples Who Run Their Families Like A Corporation * Use Efficiency is Everything Make Your Life More Efficient * AnyList * Fantastical * DEVONthink * Obsidian * Paprika Recipe Manager for iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows * DAKboard * Jira * Trello * How do you know when AI is powerful enough to be dangerous? Regulators try to do the math * Research AI model unexpectedly attempts to modify its own code to extend runtime | Ars Technica * Is Google Training AI on YouTube Videos? – YouTube * Boiling Point: Is it ethical to have children in the face of climate change? – Los Angeles Times* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Jack: Soundcore P40i by Anker, Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds * Thomas: FreeCAD: Your own 3D parametric modeler * Dom: AI Image Upscaler: Upscale Images & Photos OnlineWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.

    1 h y 11 min
  4. Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget

    22 AGO

    Smart Home Security Cameras on a Budget

    TEC268: Home security cameras are more capable than ever and more affordable. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Pat Scott discuss what to consider when buying cameras, including video quality, storage, connection, and more. Plus: Are gamers less attractive?Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera * Tapo TP-Link 2K QHD Security Camera Outdoor * Tapo 1080P Outdoor Wired Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera * TP-Link 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 SolarCam C402 Kit, Outdoor Battery Camera * WYZE Cam v3 * Every security camera with HomeKit Secure Video support in 2024 | iMore * Anker finally comes clean about its Eufy security cameras – The Verge * Surveillance Station IP Camera Support List | Synology Inc. * Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other | Ars Technica * Scammers took over a woman’s T-Mobile phone number after she died * Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel – The Verge * Looks and Gaming: Who and Why? | NBER* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Pat: iOttie Car Charger Easy One Touch Wireless 2 Qi Charging CD Slot + Air Vent Combo Phone Mount * Victor: NexTool Pocket Tool E1, Pocket Knife Multi-Tool * Dom: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit RouterBrought to You ByThis StarQuest show is brought to you by Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 App, a daily companion to help you grow closer to God and to become the man you want to be. This summer, join the enthronement to the Sacred Heart, the Exodus 90 Summer Book Club, and St. Michael’s Lent beginning August 15 and leading up to the Feast of St. Michael he Archangel on September 29. Go to Exodus90.

    1 h y 1 min
  5. The Shifts in Online Media

    15 AGO

    The Shifts in Online Media

    TEC267: How are podcasts and YouTube videos changing? How are our habits changing them? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier discuss the state of online media and the changes in the business side and on the way consumers use them are changing the product.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* How Kids Can Resist Advertising and Be Smart Consumers | Common Sense Media * Trends and Facts on Audio and Podcasts | State of the News Media | Pew Research Center * How Americans Use Podcasts To Get News and Information | Pew Research Center * A Profile of the Top-Ranked Podcasts in the U.S. | Pew Research Center * How U.S. Adults Use TikTok | Pew Research Center * 6 facts about Americans and TikTok | Pew Research Center * The era of freeloading is officially over | CNN Business * Zelle scams prompt federal probe into whether banks are doing enough to protect customers * Thieves are still targeting Hyundai and Kia cars but new software is stopping them | CNN Business* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Joanne: Logitech Brio 4K Webcam * Dom: LibationBrought to You ByThis StarQuest show is brought to you by Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 App, a daily companion to help you grow closer to God and to become the man you want to be. This summer, join the enthronement to the Sacred Heart, the Exodus 90 Summer Book Club, and St. Michael’s Lent beginning August 15 and leading up to the Feast of St. Michael he Archangel on September 29. Go to Exodus90.com/sqpn for a 14-day Free Trial to the Exodus 90 App, and to learn more about St. Michael’s Lent, starting August 15.Want to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. a href="https://sqpn.

    1 h y 8 min
  6. Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home?

    8 AGO

    Harness the Sun: Is Solar Right for Your Home?

    TEC266: Should you get solar panels for your home? Will you save money? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the pros and cons, lease vs. purchase, and the lessons learned from having solar panels for the past 6 years.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Deciding Whether to Install Solar Panels on Your Home? A New NIST Web Tool Can Help | NIST * Project Sunroof * Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar | Dept. of Energy * OpenSolar: Leading Free Solar Design and Proposal Software * Solar Scams and How to Avoid Them (2024) * Your Electric Utility Doesn’t Want Solar Panels on Your House * Solar Power Struggles – Bettnet.com * Solar Power is in Reach, But the Old Dinosaur Still Stands in the Way – Bettnet.com * My Solar Power Odyssey with Tesla and National Grid – Bettnet.com * Tesla Solar Panels: One Year Later – Bettnet.com * Uber, Lyft AI algorithms brought to light in lawsuit * Google pulls Gemini AI ad from Olympics after backlash – The Verge * Forget Apple, the biggest loser in the Google search ruling could be Mozilla and its Firefox web browser* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Thomas: Alpaca – Developer-first API for Stock, Options, Crypto Trading * Dom: Ten years of Overcast: A new foundation – Marco.orgBrought to You ByThis StarQuest show is brought to you by Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 App, a daily companion to help you grow closer to God and to become the man you want to be. This summer, join the enthronement to the Sacred Heart, the Exodus 90 Summer Book Club, and St. Michael’s Lent beginning August 15 and leading up to the Feast of St. Michael he Archangel on September 29.

    1 h y 12 min
  7. Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future

    1 AGO

    Cut the Cord 2024: Embrace the Future

    TEC265: It’s been 5 years since we discussed cord-cutting in a complete way. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott discuss what’s changed since 2019, what mistakes they’ve made, and lessons learned to make the streaming lifestyle cheaper and more enjoyable.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Cord Cutting in 2019 * YouTube TV * Plex TV * Apple TV * Philo TV * Sling TV * Channels * Frndly TV * Max * Disney+ * PBS * Suppose TV * YouTube TV vs Sling TV – Tom’s Guide * YouTube TV vs Hulu Live TV – Tom’s Guide * Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS220+ * Antennas Direct ClearStream MAX-XR Complete UHF VHF Indoor Outdoor TV Antenna * Channel Master CM-3201 LTE Filter * SiliconDust HDHomeRun* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Joanne: Faith Meets AI Webinar | rickymanalo * Pat: Apple Pencil (USB-C) * Dom: Epubor eBook converter and calibre – E-book managementBrought to You ByThis StarQuest show is brought to you by Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 App, a daily companion to help you grow closer to God and to become the man you want to be. This summer, join the enthronement to the Sacred Heart, the Exodus 90 Summer Book Club, and St. Michael’s Lent beginning August 15 and leading up to the Feast of St. Michael he Archangel on September 29. Go to Exodus90.com/sqpn for a 14-day Free Trial to the Exodus 90 App, and to learn more about St. Michael’s Lent, starting August 15.Want to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest...

    1 h y 2 min
  8. Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace

    25 JUL

    Digital Serenity: Master Notifications for Focus and Peace

    TEC264: Everything wants our attention: Watches, phones, TVs, smart assistants, et al. Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss strategies for taming these notifications for greater peace, more focus, and to be present to others.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Secrets of Technology. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Amazon Sold a Used Diaper. It Tanked a Mom-and-Pop Business * Facebook Ads for Windows Themes Push SYS01 Info-Stealing Malware* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Join the conversation at the StarQuest Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Email us feedback or comments to technology@sqpn.comPicks of the Week:* Victor: AuviPal USB C Male to Male Adapter (2 Pack); USB C Female to USB Male Adapter (4-Pack); Hysagtek 2 Roll Self Amalgamating Tape * Fr. Joseph: Storyworth – Everyone has a story worth sharing * Dom: Controller Stand 3 TierBrought to You ByThis StarQuest show is brought to you by Exodus 90 and the Exodus 90 App, a daily companion to help you grow closer to God and to become the man you want to be. This summer, join the enthronement to the Sacred Heart, the Exodus 90 Summer Book Club, and St. Michael’s Lent beginning August 15 and leading up to the Feast of St. Michael he Archangel on September 29. Go to Exodus90.com/sqpn for a 14-day Free Trial to the Exodus 90 App, and to learn more about St. Michael’s Lent, starting August 15.Want to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.Disclaimer: Hosts, panelists, and guests may have a financial interest in the companies discussed through investments or other means. Their opinions and recommendations are not affected and do not present a conflict of interest. We offer this statement in the interest of full disclosure.

    1 h y 3 min

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Welcome to the Secrets of Technology from the Star Quest Production Network, your weekly look at the world of technology from a uniquely Catholic perspective. We’re not the usual tech news from New York or San Francisco. We’re creating conversations around technology topics that affect all of us, including social media, privacy, AI, the ubiquity of gadgets, parenting tech-savvy kids, and more. Geek and gadget culture is mainstream in society at all age levels now more than ever. By exploring the intersection of faith and technology, we give you the tools to live your faith life and spirituality in harmony with the work of technology and media that you are immersed in. But you don’t have to be Catholic or a believer to get something out of Secrets of Technology. Our regular panel will discuss the top tech stories, offer up technology tips and lessons, and give you our picks of the week for software, hardware, web sites, or information that will make you more productive, more entertained, more informed, and more secure.

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