Techie and the Blonde

Mood Board's and Machine's

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:44:09 +0000

The world of Interior Design is rapidly changing with the introduction of new technology. Everything from the initial engagment with a design professional, interactive software, to the inclusion of smart home features. In this episode we get a new perspective of how tech is transforming not only your space, but the client expereince.

"Blame it all on his roots" - a talk with Cybersecurity's leading expert

Max & Erika Silber — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:41:00 +0000

Cybersecurity and cyber-attacks have become one of the hottest topics for both consumers and corporations in recent years. On average, a cyber-attack happens every 39 seconds and costs the US economy $3.5 Billion each year. Today we are joined with Zac Grant, VP of Enterprise solutions and security expert at MetTel to learn more about cybersecurity and a new breed of tools, available to help combat this constant threat.

I 'sense' a questions about LPWAN

Max & Erika Silber — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:49:00 +0000

A new form of IoT network technology emerged in recent years, to help support the explosive growth in the number of connected IoT sensors. The growth fueled mainly by our need to control everything from our smart homes, to smart watches, to commercial sensors. In this episode we compare the different types of Low Power Wide Area Network technologies (LPWAN), including Nb-IoT and CAT-M.

The end of the Line..as we know it!

Max & Erika Silber — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:49:00 +0000

POTS or Plain Old Telephony Services, have been around since the 1880's and are the still in use nationwide for everything from Alarm system monitoring, to elevator emergency call buttons, to Fax transmission. But the FCC is now allowing your dial-tone provider to sunset these services and the race to replace life saving services in commerial facilities nationwide, is on. In this episode we cover what these changes mean to you and what action you can take now, so your not caught without service.

Tooth Be Told

Max & Erika Silber — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:55:00 +0000

The world of dentistry has evolved over the last few decades, with the help of technological innovation. In this episode we discuss new technologies in use today, as well as learn all about dental forensics.

Airplane Mode

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 31 May 2022 04:46:00 +0000

With summer airplane travel back in full swing, many travellers are still confused about what they can and cannot use their smartphone for while up in the air. In this episode we unravel what tech can stay on while on the aircraft, as well as clarify some confusion around recent news of 5G C-Band towers at airports interfering with airplane landing systems.

Come dine with me, come fly come fly away

Max & Erika Silber — Sun, 08 May 2022 02:03:00 +0000

Michael Levine, Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Tastes on the Fly, has helped transform fine dining, enhancing the guest experience at your local major airport. Bobby Van’s steakhouse at the American Airlines Terminal, Paris Café and the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK, Napa farms in San Francisco, and may others. The transformation of tech in the restaurant industry has been most noticeable in the last two years, with more of us ordering off QR code-based menu’s and paying with touchless checkout right at the table or self-checkout register. Ever wonder how fine dining locations implement tech inside the terminal? Listen and learn.

There's No Place Like Home

Max & Erika Silber — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:42:00 +0000

The booming real estate market over the last several years has fueled a digital transformation not seen in the last 100 years. From physical showings to virtual reality walk-through and from physical keys for access, to App run smart homes. In this episode, we explore this transformation with Long Island's leading real estate broker, Melanie Cogan and see where the future of home buying is heading.

Tales from the Crypt'O'

Max & Erika Silber — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:10:00 +0000

Cyptocurrentcy is finally making its way to mainstream society, as are new terms like NFT's, Blockchain and Web3. But what do they all mean and how are they influencing our daily lives? In this episode we explain this new virtual world and how all these terms play into it.

There's nothing like a classic

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:26:00 +0000

The exotic and vintage car market is in the midst of transformation. In this episode we speak with Tom Papadopoulos, founder and owner of Autosport Designs, serving automotive enthusiasts for over 30 years, specializing in vintage and exotic automobiles. We Get his perspecive on the industries adpotion of virtual auctions, manufacturers transition to electric engines and the use of AI and data science in racing.

That's the way the cookie crumbles

Max & Erika Silber — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 02:31:00 +0000

Since their inception in 1995, computer cookies have made the browsing experience for consumers more convenient. Websites remember your browsing history, login credentials and keep items you left in the shopping cart ready for checkout. But should you really accept the cookies? In this episode we cover the pro's and con's of cookies.

To Infinity and Beyond Air

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:32:00 +0000

Beyond Air is a clinical-stage medical device and biopharmaceutical company, developing a revolutionary Nitric Oxide generator and delivery system. Learn more about how they are making a big impact on the medical field today and what's coming in the near future to help fight cancer!

Up in the clouds

Max & Erika Silber — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 01:42:00 +0000

Both consumers and businesses are adopting the use of cloud storage and cloud computing services, at historic levels. In this eposiode we explore what this all means to you and answer some common confusions about how cloud services really work.

Tech, kindness & the future of prosthetics

Max & Erika Silber — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:19:00 +0000

Advances in technology, computer science and engineering robotics are just some of the ways technology is advancing the field of prosthetics for people with limb loss or limb difference.

Cyber War Games

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:17:00 +0000

A growing number of cyber-attacks are now making headlines on the evening news, with some targeting critical systems that effect everyday consumers, not just big corporations. What is behind these attacks against our critical infrastructure and what could businesses do to defend themselves from becoming victims

Tech...It may just save your life!

Max & Erika Silber — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:55:00 +0000

Some of the most useful tech available for consumers, has now been transformed into industrial tools, that are not just enhancing how goods and services are delivered, but could actually save a life. In this episode, we look at how technology innovations like the iWatch and enhancements in lighting systems has quickly changed from a nice to have, to must have tech, across all industries. This new variation of tech is all around you and you might not even know it’s there.

And the Olympic Gold in Tech goes to...

Max & Erika Silber — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:32:00 +0000

The Tokyo Olympic games are set out to be the most innovative, interactive, and immersive games yet. Some of the most advanced Technologies are being used by Japan for the Tokyo Olympics 2021…

Robocall’s, Spam & Malware..Oh My

Max & Erika Silber — Mon, 31 May 2021 01:40:00 +0000

Spam and robocalls hit an all-time historic high during the recent pandemic. The constant campaign to try and sell us something as consumers or scam us is not only annoying, but can actually result in identity theft, ransomware and malware installed on our smart devices. In this episode we explore some useful ways to defend against robocalling, spam texts and spam emails and discuss some new ways in which communication companies and the FCC are stepping up the counter-offensive against these tactics, trying to sell you an 'extended auto warranty plan', refinance your student loan, or scam you!

Dr. APP will see you now?

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 11 May 2021 02:37:00 +0000

Treating Mental Health has always carried a certain stigma in society. While physical injuries are considered common and treatments are vast, discussing mental health is sometimes done in a more confidential setting. The human brain is the largest and most complex organ in the human body, and treating it is just as complicated. Recent Smartphone APP’s, connecting the masses to a form of always available therapy, have sprung on APP stores, with large celebrity endorsements. They tout convenance of therapy on your smartphone and use tech like AI to provide a ‘better’ more economical experience. But do they really work compared to traditional therapy? Or are they just creating a bigger problem for those in need of help.

A.I. and You

Max & Erika Silber — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:06:00 +0000

We are now entering the industrial revolution 4.0: A.I. is all around us and transforming everything from online banking, to navigation, to how we secure access to our smartphones. The line between what is a real person and what is an AI system, is so blurred, you may not even know the difference. Will 4.0 trigger the ‘rise of the machines?’ Listen now to find out!

"Now Boarding" Your Tech Destination

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:45:00 +0000

As the world slowly reopens, digital transformation in e-commerce travel is changing the travel industry. Culture Trip is an E-commerce brand that is making its mark on travel with its ever-growing popularity. Cultivating real authentic experiences that can be personalized to one’s individual preferences all thru its smartphone app. Culture Trip uses a wide range of content including photos, illustrations, articles and videos. Its online platform is a destination in itself and has grown to over 8 million fans.

'Drone' you know...The future is here

Max & Erika Silber — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:05:00 +0000

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, commonly known as UAV’s or ‘Drones’, have been used by the military and hobbyists for over a decade. But recent advances in wireless network speeds and latency, like LTE, 5G and Low-level Satellites, have triggered new use cases in just about every industry on earth, and even most recently, in the exploration of Mars. In this episode, we highlight how drones, utilizing high speed connections, are impacting everything from construction, energy and telecommunication, to law enforcement and even food and package delivery.

Customer engagement in the age of ‘you’re on mute’

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:43:00 +0000

The last year has forced us all to rethink what we all consider to be our daily routine. When it comes to business and customer engagement, that has been especially magnified. With ‘onsite visits’ and face-to-face meetings completely halted for the near future; we’ve had to create a new way of thinking on how to engage with businesses, nationwide. With the help of MetTel’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement, Lori Thomas, we explore how to inject new ideas and new technologies into the void of direct human contact in business.

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Highlights from the 2020 MetTel Innovation Summit

Satellites...The New Space Race

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:01:00 +0000

After years of very little publicity, today’s headlines are again riddled with news of SpaceX launches and Starlink Satellite ambitions. In this episode, we are talking Satellites..The new space race! Is it getting too crowded up in space? Who will be regulating the new frontier?

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Want to Hear Max's Thoughts on the Next 5 Big Trends?

Death of a Salesman...by Tech

Max & Erika Silber — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 02:45:00 +0000

The last 20 years have completely transformed sales and marketing from what we all thought it was growing up, watching movies like Wall Street, Boiler Room or the classic, Glenn Gary Glenn Ross. The concept of putting flyers on cars, knocking on doors or cold calling random prospects, armed only with the gift of Gab, have been completely replaced with Sequence-based automated campaigns, AI-driven online marketing platforms, watching our every move and a host of other software tools, meant to provide anyone willing to pay the price, unimaginable insights into your prospective clients, and ultimately, an unfair advantage that yields riches to those who embrace it and defeat to those who fight it.