Gadgets for Families

SummaryThis week the two grandpas dive into a fairly deep and somewhat sensitive topic - using technology to tune out the world. Sometimes it makes sense but are we as a society just accepting that technology will run our lives?Well, these two grandpas believe that we should take control of technology to enhance our lives instead of just accepting the way things are going.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00We Don’t Parent Parents 07:52Root Cause 19:34Fighting the Epidemic 29:55What We Try to Do 43:24Wrap Up 55:50Post Show - Possible Exceptions 57:35Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedback Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryApple had a bunch of software, hardware and news releases last week. So we will dive into those a bit and then start talking about home and Christmas tech.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00iOS 18.1 03:54Apples Week of Releases 22:46Apple Buys Pixelmator 32:17Home & Christmas Tech 37:11Wrap Up 54:22Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedback Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryHow many phones have your kids destroyed?We’re back this week with a tale of broken phones and an interesting solution.Plus a quick brainstorming session about how shared calendars might solve a business challenge.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Jay’s New Phone 06:43Follow Up 12:13Atom Studios Leather Back 17:10Broken Phone Trilogy 21:07The Contract 36:10Brainstorming Shared Calendars 51:22Wrap Up 01:05:11Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedback Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryIt’s bee a few weeks so we jump right into some follow up, rumors and then talk about the new versions of the OSs and the devices we have experience with.One of the struggles Apple has every fall is getting all the new stuff to play nice, especially in the back end. That results in sync issues, communication challenges, and less than expected battery life. So we will cover all those things and then take a look at the surprise iPad Mini that just popped up on Apple’s site for pre-order.Join the conversation.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up 03:33New Devices In Hand 08:34Rumors 21:51Sequoia 24:09Watch & Watch OS 25:45iPad & iPad OS 45:50iPhone & iOS 48:07Surprise iPad Mini 01:10:16Wrap Up 01:16:46Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryIt’s vacation time in both Grandpa’s households. One has planned a vacation for months if not longer and the other decided to take a spur of the moment trip.  Which did which?If you don’t want ride or attraction spoilers, this is not the episode for you. So let’s talk DisneyLand. How the trip came about, how was it, what about the tech tie in. All of your questions shall be answered - or drop them in the comments and we will answer more. Then in the post show, what new apple tech is on its way or in the plans for both households.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Current Stuff 05:52Tiny Apple Pencil Tip 09:06Disney Trip Spontaneity 14:06Adaptive Cruise and CarPlay 24:40Hit Relax 28:23Crowds 33:08Food 34:09Attractions and Tech 37:15Motion Sickness 48:39Disneyland App 53:33Guardians of the Galaxy 01:05:28Rise of the Resistance 01:09:29Small World 01:12:45What Would I Do Differently 01:17:35Final Impressions 01:22:39Grandpa’s Musing 01:23:51Enjoy the Journey 01:28:01Wrap Up 01:29:03Bonus - What New Apple Tech 01:32:13Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative#disneyland #disney

SummaryThe Apple event just ended and here are these two Grandpa’s hot takes. Probably missed stuff but you know we can’t help ourselves.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Event Impressions 02:50AirPods 09:19iPhone 16 33:14iPhone 16 Pro 49:25New Apple Watches 01:14:09Our Plans 01:35:51Wrap Up 02:01:59Show ResourcesFollow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryThis week to take a break from an Apple focused episode and talk about some of the services we use that aren’t Apple related.Then in the post show, we envision a world where Apple doesn’t move the iPhone forward. What devices would we be using.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up 05:24Current Stuff 19:57Apple Services Alternatives 26:10Wrap Up 01:02:16A No Apple Universe (bonus) 01:04:24Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryMistakes were made. If Greg mentions heart rate sensor, think blood oxygen sensor.This week we cover rumors around what else Apple should be announcing over the next few months and talk about purchase plans. Watches, iPads, Macs and more are all up for discussion.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up 05:43Tips 09:24iPhone Purchase Follow Up 14:11iPad Beta Follow Up 22:07Apple Watch Rumors 35:43AirPods Rumors 42:19iPad Rumors 48:28Mac Rumors 54:24Additional Purchase Plans 01:07:05Wrap Up 01:38:03Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryHave you heard the one….no seriously, stop us if you’ve heard the rumor that new iPhones are coming in September. Actually you should listen and watch anyway as we will round up the iPhone 16 rumors and throw in some 17 as well. Plus we talk ac soft start, security camera solar panels and recap iOS 18.Then in the post show, what are our plans for iPhone purchases next month? You’ll just have to listen and watch to find out.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Jay’s AC Soft Start 06:53Olympics and Palm Tree Pruning 16:39Don’t Buy and iPhone Right Now 23:28Security Camera Solar Panels 26:46Cooling the RV 33:24iPhone 16 Rumors 37:562025 iPhone Rumors 01:03:16iOS 18 Recap 01:11:31Wrap Up 01:31:18iPhone Purchase Plans 01:33:35Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryIt’s time to go back, back, back to school again (old movie reference). Jason and Greg realize this is the second time they have done back to school and that they missed the one year anniversary of the show. Yep, that’s what happens when you get old.So this week we catch up on some of the trailer tech, talk about current items and then dive into our favorite back to school tips from last year and add a few more for this year. That and then a bit of a philosophical deep dive on the good and bad of tech. You’ll know it when you come to it.So join us this week for another great tech grandpa style discussion.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Trailer Tech Catch Up 09:03Current Stuff 24:40This Week’s Tips 32:34Last Years Favorite Tips 48:16Tip 1 - Think iPad First 01:06:25Tip 2 - Talk About What They Should Use Tech for and Feed Their Passions 01:10:53Getting Philosophical 01:22:58Tip 3 - Get Them What They Need, Not Necessarily What They Want 01:31:53Tip 4 - Shared Calendars 01:36:27Wrap Up 01:50:10Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummarySometimes even grandpas can do some crazy things. This week we talk about a new car in the g4f family. What was purchased? Why? And what tech came with it that was just not expected.  That plus tips, current news and then a bonus conversation about first cars, favorite cars and lessons learned about cars.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up 00:47Current Stuff 14:29Tips 26:11Follow Up 45:17Car Buying Goals 47:57The Process 55:55The Big Reveal 01:13:25The Car Tech 01:14:21Wrap Up 01:43:25Bonus Show 01:47:21Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative#fordexplorer

SummaryGreg is in his new home and Jason wants to hear about the move and all the setup going on. Both hosts spend their own money on prime day and have some definite opinions on how you should have or still should spend yours (they are very good at spending other people’s money). Plus part two of tech to consider for the RV or your home.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Moving In 02:44Prime Day (and Post) Tip 19:28J’s Prime Day Stuff 23:53Greg’s Prime Day Stuff 50:06More Trailer Tech 01:09:26Wrap Up 01:42:41Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedback Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryThis week we have some catching up to do and then we do some iPad follow up including some new accessories. Then we spend some time talking about tech that will work in an RV (and in your home too). In the bonus/post show, we talk about our favorite analogue games. Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up and Story Time 08:44Swimming with Music and Prime Day 17:58Current Stuff 24:26iPad Follow Up 31:30Trailer and Home Tech 48:34Power Tools and Solutions 01:28:43Wrap Up 01:45:44Post Show 01:49:40Show ResourcesGrandpa Beck’s Games: https://www.grandpabecksgames.comFollow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryLast week we had to cut some of the topics as the show ran really long. So this week we catch up on those topics including:Bike Air Tag Holder TipThoughts on the Vision ProResponding to a Viewer Asking About Tethering or Built in Cellular on an iPadThen in the post show we talk about our favorite “geek/sci-fi/tech” movies.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Bike Air Tag Holder 08:41Built in Cellular or Tethering 16:23Vision Pro Thoughts 39:30Wrap Up 01:00:18Top Geek Movies Post Show 01:03:15Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryHave we mentioned that we are fans of the iPad? Maybe once or twice? Well this week there are new iPads in the family so we talk about which ones, why we decided on those and what they experience has been. That plus accessories, recommendations, current events and catch up are all part of this week’s don’t miss show.And for our bonus video (YouTube) or post show (podcast), we talk through some of the discussion around the question: is it the tech that is good or bad or is how it’s used really the good or the bad.Join us for one or both parts of this week’s show!Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up 05:38Network Attached Storage Tip 20:23Greg’s iPad Purchases & Why 24:47First Experiences 01:04:10Jay Has Questions 01:18:47J’s Recommendations 01:30:30Wrap Up 01:38:03Post Show 01:41:18Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryYou know Grandpa’s have opinions right? Well this week the two tech grandpa’s share more thoughts on WWDC Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Catch Up  04:43Current Stuff 15:32Follow Up 20:25iPad OS 24:02Watch OS 43:16TV and Vision OS 48:35iOS 53:48Wrap Up 01:20:06Post Show 01:22:38Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryWWDC keynote was Monday and while we planned to drop our hot takes then, technical difficulties got in the way, but here are the opinions of these two tech grandpas on all the things announced by Apple.Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Technical Challenges 01:36One Word Summary 04:41Biggest Surprise 06:17Biggest Disappointment 08:28Apple TV + 10:04Vision OS 12:08iOS 17:27Home & Audio 31:25Watch OS 34:49iPad OS 39:06Mac OS 56:13Apple Intelligence 59:09Changes to Our Tech Strategy Based on WWDC 01:23:12Wrap Up 01:33:59Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryAfter an unexpected two week break, Jay and Greg come back with a monster episode. In catch up, Greg has a new home internet service, Jay replaced his ATT modem and added new mesh networking equipment, and Jay give his mini iPad Pro Review. Then they both cover what tech purchases are on the horizon and wrap up with a few wishes for WWDC next week.Key Topics and TimeStampsIntro 00:00Current Stuff 06:28Ethernet Cables and General Networking 14:45Follow Up 25:04T-Mobile Home Internet 26:35ATT “Modem” 52:47TP Link Mesh and More General Networking 01:02:22Jay’s iPad Pro Review 01:35:08Our Tech Futures 01:52:06Hopes for WWDC 02:11:54Wrap Up 02:23:10Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryMore info is out about the new iPads and in-between tech issues, we spend the majority of time talking about the new details and the reviews. Then we close with a discussion on who should buy the iPad Air vs. the iPad Pro and then Jason talks us through his plans for launch day (which are cool but not as cool as he would like).And a shout out to @riversidefm. We have had issues during a few different recording sessions and because of the way they have set up their system, we have still been able to publish a show. Today Greg dropped full internet three times and then had to move locations to finish uploading. Riverside did not miss a beat. So glad we are using them.Key Topics and TimeStampsIntro 00:00iOS 17.5 03:19Apple’s Crushing Ad 07:40iPad Software 10:49iPad Pro 18:56New OLED Screens 33:18Apple Pencil Pro 42:45New Magic Keyboard 45:45Air vs. Pro 49:37Jays Plans 59:33Wrap Up 01:04:08Follow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative

SummaryDid Apple let the iPad Loos?Is Jay’s long nightmare over? Maybe, sort of, kind of?Join us this week as we give our hot takes on Apple iPad announcements!Key Topics and TimeStampsWelcome 00:00Star Trek Follow Up 03:21Quick Catch Up 05:11MacBook Air Update 06:33Vision Pro Update 09:47iPad Air 14:31iPad Pro 31:49M4 45:01Pro Apps 56:37iPad Pro Camera 01:01:35New Magic Keyboard 01:05:31Apple Pencil Pro 01:10:58Pricing 01:15:40What Did We Buy 01:24:28Wrap Up 01:38:45Show ResourcesFollow Us on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube as gdgts4fmls.Links below:YouTubeInstagramTwitterFeedbackIf you're not ready for a membership but enjoyed this episode and have a few bucks in Venmo, we appreciate the support.@mtneboconsulting on VenmoPatreon Membership Music licensed thru MusicRadioCreative