User Friendly - The Podcast

This week we answer your questions on AI.Our first segment addresses your questions about what AI really is and where it is going.Then we talk about Cybernetics - and where it is being used now in a very positive way.Our third segments looks at AI in Science Fiction.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk light technology.Also, after 3 years business is leaving the Metaverse. Is this a billion-dollar fad that has gone bust?Our guest this week is Joan Woodward from Travelers. According to the NHTSA distracted driving claimed 3,522 lives in 2021 and is trending up. Joan Woodward discusses this trend and gives some advise on how to stay safe this summer on the road.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Halloween will be here before we know it! Are you planning a light display? There is a lot of new technology out there - and it's never too early to plan.Also Bill Snodgrass discusses the latest news and issues with Wizards of the Coast.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Sure, it's May 6th. But May the 4th / Star Wars day was this week!Join us for this weeks episode!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Wedding tech - like everything else technology is bring new options to your wedding.  Some are helpful, others are... well weird.  We talk the new trendsWe have heard of electric cars - but there are other options.  Hydrogen Cars are here.Is your WiFi slow?  We talk about this and some tricks to fix it.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Our guest this week is Joan Woodward. Joan is President of the Travelers Institute and EVP of Public Policy at Travelers. Any of us are at risk of being hacked - and business, small and large, stand in front of the line. Joan shares tips on avoiding this and talks Cyber Insurance in case you can't.Later, we talk about the risk of damage to our mobile devices. Did you know April is the month of the year when you are most likely to break your phone, tablet or laptop?William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Production returns this week with two great guests!First, John Penner, Mayor of Orting, WA and CEO of Inquisio.AI talks AI and searching public records.We then look at online reviews - Google vs Yelp - which is better?Second, Joseph Lampert joins us to give his take on ChatGPT.Finally we look back at the Andor series on Disney +William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Please enjoy this weeks clip show.New material will return next week.William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Please enjoy a look back at our Thanksgiving clip show.User Friendly will resume production of new material next week.William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

This week we have 2 exciting, featured guests!Carol with Hoofprints in the Sand (a horse rescue) joins us to talk shop and a fun family upcoming event on April 1.Then, Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation's COO Jorge Pedersen joins us to talk robots. Sarcos offers a very innovative approach to robotics, offering technology that improves people’s lives and safety. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

This week we feature 2 segments with your questions.  Send us your questions at userfriendlyshow.com!Also, this week we continue to talk Star Wars.  With the new season of Mandalorian and more Bad Batch episodes there's a lot to discuss!William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk NextGen TV.  What is this and can it allow you to get your broadcast channels for free?We also talk about what's involved in putting together a modern website.  There are ways you can do a site that looks great without having to be a master programmer.Finally, Mandalorian Season 3 drops this week.  We talk Star Wars and what we hope to see in the new episodes.  William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

International Author Joseph M Lenard joins us this week to discuss his books and related technology. Lenard has published "Terror Strikes... Now" and "How to Write and Publish". In addition, he is a tech guy - and we talk about our preferences in publishing websites.Also, the team discusses the "new" e-commerce site TEMU, the evolution of Internet Service Providers and the Supreme Court's review of Section 230 (related to social media sites).William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

The team discusses ChatGPT.Also, it it a good idea to buy used electronics. We take a look at the pros and cons.William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

The team looks at all the different types of comic cons that exist.  From gaming to cosplay to classic comic books there is something for everyone.We also talk about computer language translation and how it has progressed over the years.William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

This week we start to answer listener questions relating to the format wars of video.The team discusses Season 2 of Bad Batch.William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler.

We dig deeper into weird and unusual tech this week.  Check out some of these "unusual" devices.Also we talk about identity theft and tech protection.  William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk weird tech. We take a look at some of the more unusual things from CES and talk about some controversial uses of Facial Reconigition.We also take a look at what's happening with all the streaming "wars".William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

Join us for our season 5 opener as we present live coverage from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.If you were traveling this holiday season on Southwest you probably had problems. We dive into what happened and why.Star Wars Bad Batch Season 2 is out - the team talks the first 2 episodes.William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Chaz Wellington

The team at user friendly hopes you will enjoy this clip episode from Labor Day 2022. Next week join us for coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas!William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler