Episodes

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #789 hosted by Don Baine. This week on The Gadget Professor Show we take a look at THREE brand-new iPhone apps that are absolutely fantastic — apps that can boost productivity, improve creativity, and make your digital life easier. These are real-world apps that you will actually use every day, and you definitely do not want to miss them. Our Gadget of the Week is the exciting new XTRA Muse pocket camera — a direct competitor to the legendary DJI Osmo Pocket...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #788 hosted by Don Baine. This Week on The Gadget Professor Show Are VPNs really necessary—or just another layer of tech confusion? This week, we break it all down in plain English. We take a deep dive into VPN (Virtual Private Network) services and answer the questions everyone is asking: Do you actually need one? What real benefits do they provide? And will using a VPN slow down your internet speed? We cut through the hype and explain when a VPN makes sen...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #787 hosted by Don Baine. The Gadget Professor Show – This Week’s Copy Hello everyone, and welcome to The Gadget Professor Show! I’m your host, Don Baine—and this week we’re taking a bit of a different approach. We’re diving into major tech news, industry shifts, and a product I really love—but there’s a catch. QVC & HSN Shake the Industry Let’s start with a big one… QVC and HSN have filed for bankruptcy. Think about that… These companies built the ent...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #786 hosted by Don Baine. Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show! Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of The Gadget Professor Show! I’m your host, Don Baine—and this week we’ve got a powerful lineup of tech news, commentary, and hands-on gadget action that you can actually use in your everyday life. This Week on the Show… GoPro Drops Three New Cameras Big news from GoPro as they roll out not one, not two—but three brand-new cameras. These...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #785 hosted by Don Baine. Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show! Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting episode of The Gadget Professor Show! I’m your host, Don Baine—and this week we’ve got a packed lineup of tech news you can actually use. We’re not just talking headlines… we’re talking real-world tech that can make a difference in your daily life. This Week on the Show… We kick things off with one of the most unusual—and surprisingly useful—AI t...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #784 hosted by Don Baine. This Week on The Gadget Professor Show… This week, we’re taking a closer look at a category of gear that can instantly improve your on-camera presence and production quality — selfie monitors. If you’ve ever struggled with framing your shot, maintaining eye contact, or just making sure you’re actually in focus while recording… you already know how important this gear can be. Specifically, we’re diving into the SYNCO XVIEW M4 — a co...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #783 hosted by Don Baine. This Week on Gadget Professor This week, we dive into the surprising shutdown of SORA — what really happened, why it may be more permanent than expected, and the big question: will something step in to take its place? And… is it actually still working in any form? Plus, we shift gears and take a closer look at Mixtiles. I’ve been using them for years, and I have to say—they continue to impress. From top-notch print quality to consist...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #782 hosted by Don Baine. This Week: AI Bot Showdown! This week we’re doing something different — and fascinating. We’re putting three of today’s most popular AI bots to the test: ChatGPT Google Gemini Perplexity We asked each AI the exact same questions… and the results may surprise you. The Experiment Are all AI systems created equal? In this episode, we compare how each AI responds to real-world tech questions involving: Action Cameras – DJI Osm...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #781 hosted by Don Baine. This Week on The Gadget Professor Show… We’re back with Part 2 of our special series on Travel Tech Essentials! If you travel for business, pleasure — or like me — a little bit of both — you know that bringing the right gear can make all the difference. This week, I’m going to show you exactly what tech gear I personally take with me when I travel. No guesswork. No fluff. Just real-world, field-tested equipment that I rely on 100%....

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #780 hosted by Don Baine. Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of The Gadget Professor Show! This week we’re doing something a little different — and I think you’re really going to enjoy this one. We’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at exactly what gear I bring with me when I travel abroad — whether it’s for business, trade shows, client meetings, or just a little pleasure travel. As you know, wherever I go, I usually need to document a new gadg...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #779 hosted by Don Baine. This Week on The Gadget Professor Show This week we take a look at some very interesting technology news that will affect everyone — from consumers to creators to small business owners. These developments aren’t just headlines… they’re signals of where the industry is heading and how emerging tech will shape the way we work, communicate, and create. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #778 hosted by Don Baine. This Week on The Gadget Professor Show This week, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of reviewing the latest cutting-edge gadget, I’m talking about something we all rely on… printers — and why I made the decision to remove four HP printers from my studio and home office. After years of mechanical issues, frustrating customer service experiences, and being transferred endlessly on support calls, I finally hit a breaking...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #777 hosted by Don Baine. This week we take a quick first look at the brand-new Gen 2 Apple AirTags — and they’re a serious upgrade over the original version. Apple has refined and enhanced one of the most popular tracking devices on the market, and we’ll break down exactly what’s new, what’s improved, and whether it’s worth upgrading. If you travel, cover trade shows like I do, or simply want to keep track of your gear, you’ll want to see what Apple has add...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #776 hosted by Don Baine. “If you’re constantly running out of storage for photos, videos, and large files, this week’s show is for you.” Hi everyone, I’m Don Baine, The Gadget Professor, and this week we’re taking a close look at a really clever solution from ORICO — the M.2 Magnetic Docking Station. This compact device lets you add fast, external storage for all your files, and it magnetically attaches to MagSafe-compatible devices, keeping your setup cle...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #775 hosted by Don Baine.What does the future of AI glasses really look like—and how close are we to wearing it every day? Live at CES 2026, I sat down with Dr. Liang Guan from Rokid for an interesting and informative conversation about where AI and AR glasses are headed next. Live at CES 2026, Don Baine, The Gadget Professor, conducted an exclusive and in-depth interview with Dr. Liang Guan, senior executive and optical engineer at Rokid, one of the most i...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #774 hosted by Don Baine. AI glasses are everywhere right now. They were a major focus at CES, they’re all over tech headlines, and they’re being marketed as the next big leap beyond the smartphone. We’re told they’ll give us hands-free AI, real-time information, instant translations, and a smarter way to interact with the world around us — all from something you simply wear on your face. But after spending real time with AI glasses, testing them in everyda...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #773 hosted by Don Baine. This week on The Gadget Professor Show, we’re diving into some of the most exciting technology I saw on the show floor at Consumer Electronics Show. Out of hundreds of new products, three devices stood out as real contenders—innovative, practical, and with a very strong chance of being extremely successful in the year ahead. Then, we take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about devices I tested—the Looki L1. We’ll explore ex...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #772 hosted by Don Baine. Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show — I’m Don Baine, and this week we’re coming to you straight from the cutting edge of technology. CES 2026 delivered some of the most exciting gadgets we’ve seen in years, and one category absolutely exploded — AI Glasses. In this episode, I’m breaking down the top five AI glasses contenders we saw at CES and what really separates hype from real-world usefulness. And yes… I’m also revealing my Ga...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #771 hosted by Don Baine. Hello everyone, and welcome to The Gadget Professor Show — your trusted source for the latest, greatest, and sometimes surprising developments in the world of technology. This week, we’re diving into some major DJI news that every drone and action-cam user needs to know. Is the DJI Neo 2 really gone, or is there more to the story? We’ll break it all down. We’re also taking a closer look at the DJI Refresh warranty — what it really ...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #770 hosted by Don Baine. Welcome to this week’s edition of The Gadget Professor Show — where we break down the technology shaping your life, your privacy, and your future. This week, we tackle one of the most controversial tech stories of the year — the total ban on DJI drones in the United States. What’s really behind it, who it affects, and what it could mean for hobbyists, professionals, and public safety. We’ll also dive into the latest cybersecurity b...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #769 hosted by Don Baine. THIS WEEK ON THE GADGET PROFESSOR SHOW Real-World Testing. No Hype. Honest Results. I took the Looki L1 out into the real world — one full month of field testing across Europe, including live photo shoots, travel conditions, and daily use. Some things impressed me. Several things did not. So what’s the real verdict after 30 days of hands-on testing? If you’re thinking about the Looki L1 — you need to watch this episode. But tha...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #768 hosted by Don Baine. Welcome to this week’s edition of The Gadget Professor Show — your source for the latest, greatest, and sometimes strangest innovations in the world of technology! This week we’re catching up on a wave of significant tech news that’s been breaking across the industry, and there is a LOT to talk about. We’ll kick things off with the brand-new DJI Neo 2, DJI’s latest pocket-sized powerhouse that’s already generating major buzz with i...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #766 hosted by Don Baine. Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s edition of The Gadget Professor Show — I’m your host, Don Baine, The Gadget Professor! Today we’re taking a look at one of the most anticipated new AI mini cameras to hit the market — the Looki L1 AI Camera. This little powerhouse packs some truly next-generation features into an ultra-compact design. We’re talking about AI-powered auto-framing and scene recognition, hands-free recording wi...

Welcome to The Gadget Professor Show #766 hosted by Don Baine. “Hello everyone — and welcome back to The Gadget Professor Show! I’m your host, Don Baine — The Gadget Professor. This week, we’re continuing Part 2 of our hunt for a portable AI language translator that truly gives you ChatGPT access — without hiding behind any subscription walls. And this one caught my eye — the new S85 Language Translator. It boldly promises ZERO subscriptions required. I’m excited to test this one out and see i...