Surveillance & Defense
Know who is watching, and how to shut the door on them.
- License plate cameras that track where you drive
- Doorbell cameras and smart TVs that watch and listen
- What Apple, Google, and Meta do with your photos and data
Live Broadcasts · Wednesdays at 8:00 PM EST
Plain-English Tech. Zero Talk-Down.
The consumer tech and privacy network for everyday adults. Phones, AI, smart home gear, and what companies do with your data, explained without the Silicon Valley runaround.
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The Off-Air Lounge
Unfiltered Talk, Tech Debrief & Community Kickback
When the broadcast cameras shut off, the real talk begins. Grab a seat at the table with host Tall Boy in our private virtual studio speakeasy. Open mic tech Q&A, straight debate, and zero corporate filters.
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What We Cover
Real answers for the tech you already own.
No sales pitch and no confusing terms. Just clear steps you can use the same night.
Smart Living & Budget Tech
Spend smarter and get more from what you already own.
- Why the price you see can change from person to person
- Is the new iPhone or more iCloud storage worth it?
- Refunds you may be owed, and gift ideas that make sense
AI Made Simple
Put the new AI tools to work, at your own speed.
- ChatGPT, Google, and Meta AI in plain words
- How AI is changing prices, search, and shopping
- How to keep your personal details private
CES
The biggest tech show of the year, explained in plain English.
- The new gadgets headed to stores
- What is worth your money, and what is hype
- Every year of our coverage in one place
Word of the Day
A fan favorite. One word each show, broken down the Tall Boy way.
- Short clips you can watch in a minute or two
- A new word to carry into your week
- Find your favorite word on a mug or shirt
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Frustrated With A Device? Want To Learn AI At Your Own Pace?
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