Episode 21: TV Tech

February 24, 2017

Show Notes New year, new TicTechTalk! Happy 2017, everyone! This year's first episode is all about television! We watch so much TV in our lives that it's impossible to imagine how our lives would be without it. Learn about new TV streaming alternatives to watch all of your favorite shows.

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TL;DLY (too long didn't listen yet)

AppleTV games are awesome!!
So much to say about home automation! Stay tuned!

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 20: Amazon and AI's

February 24, 2017

Show Notes
Amazon and AI's
What kind of questions do you ask your virtual assistants? Siri, Alex, Cortana? Rob and Candice discuss the emergence of artificial intelligent devices being used in normal life. Do you use any AI devices? The duo also talk about the power of Amazon and its presence in our everyday lives.
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Verge Article regarding Samsung Note 7 End Production
Amazon Prime Music
Amazon Books
Amazon Movies
Amazon Echo Dot V2 Ctrl+Walt+Delete - Siri
Google Assistant
Prime Membership

TL;DLY
(too long didn't listen yet)

Air Pods are coming out soon!
Amazon Prime is wonderful.
How many times does it take Siri to understand what you're asking her?
What does the future look like for wearables?

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 19: Made by Google Event

October 14, 2016

Show Notes
Made by Google
This week's episode is all about Google. Candice and Rob share their thoughts on the event and all of the new goodies Google announced. Check it out to hear our favorites. We'd love to hear what you guys thought of the event. Shownotes can be found at: http://candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/19

Google WiFi
Eero Wifi
Chromecast Ultra
Google Home
Google Pixel DayDream VR

TL;DLY
(too long didn't listen yet)

Rob really likes food analogies
Will Google Assistant fill the void that Siri does not?
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About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 18: How We Listen

September 29, 2016

Show Notes

What have you been listening to lately and what have you been using to listen? You might as well call Candice and Rob audiophiles because they're going to be talking about all of their listening pleasures on this week's episode of Tic Tech Talk. Shownotes can be found at: http://candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/18

Listening Devices
Sennheiser
Klipsch On Ear
Anker SoundBuds Sport
Koss PortaPro On-Ear Headphones
Logitech 5.1 Speakers
UE Boom
Chromecast Audio

Podcast Apps
PocketCast
OverCast
Castro

Podcast Recommendations
Control Walt Delete
Relay FM
Candid
Cortex
Canvas
The Talk Show - John Gruber
Tomorrow with Joshua Topolsky
Startup

New Piece of the Week
Allo
Duo

TL;DL
(too long, didn't listen yet)

Bluetooth speakers rock!
Make music playlists that describe how you feel!
Rob thought Michael Jordan passed away
Feedback, reviews, ratings, comments, WE LOVE THEM!

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 17: iOS 10

September 21, 2016

Show Notes
Rob and Candice go over all the new features of iOS 10. Find out if you've missed anything! Also, if anyone has any recommendations for a good water tracker, we'd love to hear your feedback! You can find the show notes at: http://candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/17

iMessage iOS10
Watch OS3
iHydrate
WaterMinder

TL;DL
(too long, didn't listen yet)

Scribble on the Apple watch
iMessage stickers are fun!
Candice and Rob love drinking water

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 16: September 2016 Apple Event

September 14, 2016

Show Notes

Apple Keynote Recap
Who watched the Apple Keynote? If you didn't get a chance to, hear Candice and Rob discuss the big takeaways from the event. Also, we can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of the new iPhone 7! You can find show notes at http://candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/16

Apple Keynote

iPhone 7

iOS 10

Apple/Nintendo Partnership

Apple/Nike Partnership

Apple Upgrade Plan

AirPods

macOS Sierra

TL;DL
(too long, didn't listen yet)

iOS 10 widgets are fun
Apple demands wireless
iPhone 7 release

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 15: Hot Summer Tech

September 09, 2016

Show Notes

Hot Summer Tech
Candice and Rob are back for Season 2 of TTT after a hot summer and what better to talk about than hot summer tech. They share what they like and don't like about their purchases and maybe a little about Pokemon Go. The duo also introduce their new producer, Tiffany. See show notes at http://www.candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/15.

Fujifilm Instax Mini - Hello Kitty

IKEA Cable Management Products

Velcro Cable Ties

Extra:
Reddit Battlestations

Reddit Male Living Space

TL;DL
(too long, didn't listen yet)

iPad Pro vs. Productivity
Anker battery Packs & Pokemon Go
Cable Management

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 14: Season 1 Finale

May 19, 2016

Show Notes

Candice, Rob, and producer Selina discuss Google I/O predictions, Instagram's redesign, and their thoughts on Tic Tech Talk as season 1 comes to an end. We will return in the fall for Season 2, so be sure to follow us! See show notes at http://www.candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/14.

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 13: Tech Wishlist

May 11, 2016

Show Notes

Rob and Candice bring out their Christmas wish list a little early to talk about the tech they are dreaming to get. See show notes at http://www.candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/13.

Reddit Personal Finance

Battle Station Reddit

Anchor Wireless Head Phones

Bonavita Goose Neck Kettle

Apple Wired Keyboard

GTX980TI

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 12: Tech State of the Union

May 04, 2016

Show Notes

Rob and Candice sit down with professor and CEO of Appatura, Rick Plotka to do a tech state of the Union. They make predictions about Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google and find out why a toaster may be the next big gadget. You can find show notes at: http://candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/12

Appatura

Breville Toaster

Nexus 6P

Microsoft Surfacebook

Bragi Wireless Earbuds

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 11: State of Messaging

April 26, 2016

Show Notes

Rob and Candice discuss how they use Messenger, Slack, iMessage and DTL. See show notes at http://www.candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/11.

The single-person social network is a strangely beautiful thing

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 10: Biohacking

April 19, 2016

Show Notes

Rob and Candice discuss biohacking as they sit down and interview Jim Malazita, Science Technology Studies Lecturer at Rensselaer. You can find show notes at http://www.candicepoon.com/tictechtalk/10

Cyborg conversion incomplete: my life with finger implants

Body Hacking: My Magnetic Implant

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Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 9: iPad Pro

April 12, 2016

Show Notes

Candice and Rob sit down with Ray Jacobson, a developer who loves his iPad Pro and discuss iOS productivity as college students.

Tmux Terminal Multipluxer

Vim text editor

ProTube

Coda

Microsoft Universal Tablet Keyboard

Candice's iPad Pro unboxing

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 8: Wearables and Microsoft Build

April 05, 2016

Show Notes
Rob and Candice discuss how they, and Candice's mom, wear wearables, followed by a discussion of Microsoft Build. Rob proceeds to get two famous Phils mixed up.

Microsoft Surface Tablet Pen

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 7: Tech News & the Apple Event

March 29, 2016

Show Notes

Candice and Rob share their favorite technology news sources to geek out on and Candice gets a little too excited about the iPad Pro 9.7.

Living in Different Worlds by Benedict Evans

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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What's in Our Bag Video

March 22, 2016

Episode 6: What's in Our Bags?

March 22, 2016

Show Notes

Rob admits he's an L.L. Bean kind of guy and Candice explains her three tiered key-chain system, answering the question: what's in our backpack?

Incase Tensaerlite Sleeve

iPad Air 2

Microsoft Universal Keyboard

Bic Mechanical Pencils

Pilot G2 Pen

Muji

16 GB Sandisk USB

Sennheiser Headphones

Skull Candy

Swiss Army Knife Classic SD

Jansport Burrito Cord Holder

Klipsch S4i Headphones

Yurbuds Wireless Headphones

Anker 6400mAH external battery

Multi Tool Caribeaner

Leatherman Squirt PS4

Zoho Docs

Oggi Vacuum Water Bottle

Zojirushi Coffee Mug

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology just as much as she loves mac & cheese. She once danced in front of Anderson Cooper on live TV.

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Episode 5: Productivity - Tasks & Events

March 15, 2016

Show Notes

Rob and Candice teach you how to make like an elephant and never forget a task or an event.

Outlook Calendar/iOS Outlook Calendar/Android

The Verge at work: backing up your brain

Microsoft Docs Online

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 4: Android Sabbatical Pt. 2

March 08, 2016

Show Notes

Candice and Rob discuss the merits of Android after Candice takes a week away from iOS (#AndroidSabbatical) and get sidetracked talking about back button ergonomics.

Reddit on Windows | Readit

Google Play Music

Apple Music

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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Episode 3: Android Sabbatical Pt. 1

March 01, 2016

Candice switches to Android for a week (#AndroidSabbatical) and Rob gets to set the rules. Rob and Candice also discuss the current state of Android and argue about which phone will be the next great flagship.

Moko Apple Watch Strap

Google Opinion Rewards

LG G5

Galaxy S7

About your hosts

Rob Russo is an aspiring software developer, a swell guy who wants you to hear his thoughts on everything tech. He simply oozes boyish charm.

Candice Poon loves technology, productivity, and mac & cheese. She often doesn't pay attention crossing the street because she's too busy reading Twitter.

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