It’s the last day of school at the Mapp Academy of higher learning. After 10, 12, 30 weeks of quarantine, shelter-in-place, and homeschooling; I can at least say, we’ve made it. It’s the unofficial start of the weekend, which means it’s Thursday. This week we cover changes in Google search, Android phones bricking because of...
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Friday, May 29, 2020Friday, May 29, 2020#copingwithcovid19, connectivity, technology
Quarantine Connectivity – Safe and Secure Web Browsing
Each week, I’ll share a new way for you to stay connected with your friends and family. This Friday, I’m sharing some information about secure browsing. In a world of social distancing, streaming services, social hangouts, and intimate entertainment services have all spiked in usage. In a time in which the Senate is giving the...
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Thursday, May 28, 2020Thursday, May 28, 2020firstnews570, technology
Samsung Issues New Card, 737 Maxes to Fly Again, and Drones Fly PPE
It’s the last Thursday of May. Today is the 73rd day of shelter-in-place during the pandemic. While much of the country is opening back up, the county I live in has kept the policy in place until June 1st. Today is the day for technology talk and news with Mark Starling on First News 570....
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Thursday, May 21, 2020Thursday, May 21, 2020firstnews570, technology
Astronauts Plan Historic Trip, Feds Extend Snooping, Pizza Arbitrage, and Apple Spectacles
It’s Thursday, y’all!!! That means it’s time for technology talk and news with Mark Starling on First News 570. You can listen to us LIVE, point, laugh, and talk trash about tech every Thursday morning at 643am Eastern. This week was talk about the Fed snooping in on your browsing history, Apple Glass rumors, and...
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Friday, May 15, 2020Friday, May 15, 2020connectivity, technology
Quarantine Connectivity – Chat Apps
Each week, I’ll share a new way for you to stay connected with your friends and family. This Friday, I’m featuring a round up of the more popular chat apps. In a world of social distancing, digital and virtual have had their moments in the sun. We’ve learned a few things during these days of...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020Wednesday, May 13, 2020firstnews570, technology
Miquela Signs Deal, Twitter Let’s Employees Work From Home Forever, and World vs. China
Alright, ladies and gents! It’s another Thursday, and it’s time for technology talk and news with Mark Starling on First News 570. You can listen to us LIVE, point, laugh, and talk trash about tech every Thursday morning at 643am Eastern. Even AIs are out here closing deals. This week we talk about virtual influencers...
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Thursday, May 7, 2020Thursday, May 7, 2020firstnews570, news, technology
PewDeePie’s Return, GenXers Fog Up Rear View Mirrors, and NASA Preps Lunar Return
It’s another Thursday, and it’s time for Tech Talk with Mark Starling on First News 570. Even though states are starting to open back up, and you’re now able to get a haircut, remember COVID-19 is still a cause for concern. When you’re going forth, be safe, and practice safety for your fellow man. You...
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Thursday, April 30, 2020Thursday, April 30, 2020firstnews570, news, technology
USPTO Rejects AI’s Patent, Americans Splurge on Toys, Revist of El Goog’s Chrome Hack
If it’s Thursday, it’s time for Tech Talk with Mark Starling on First News 570. COVID-19 is everywhere, so this week I’ve limited COVID-19 and tech to one story. You can listen to Mark and I talk about tech every Thursday morning at 6:43 am Eastern, LIVE. Be safe out there and stay healthy. Heed...
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Thursday, April 30, 2020Thursday, April 30, 2020#copingwithcovid19, technology
#CopingWithCOVID19 – Easy Authoring Using iBooks Author
For many, the forced quarantine has given creators and makers time to complete projects they’ve had on the shelf. Every week, I’ll feature some things to do during the COVID-19 quarantine. It may be an app, tool, game, or something techie you can use to be more productive or be entertained during the quarantine. First,...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020Wednesday, April 22, 2020firstnews570, news, technology
Robots Deliver COVID-19 Supplies, ATT’s Losses SkyRocket, and Fortnite Flosses to El Goog
If it’s Thursday, it’s time for Tech Talk with Mark Starling on First News 570. COVID-19 is everywhere, so this week I’ve limited COVID-19 and tech to one story. You can listen to Mark and I talk about tech every Thursday morning at 6:43 am Eastern, LIVE. Be safe out there and stay healthy. Heed...