Episodes

In this episode of TechWatch, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive deep into the week's most critical tech developments. The Trump administration has issued a sweeping directive banning Anthropic AI across all federal agencies, raising serious questions about AI governance, privacy, and military applications. Are guardrails on AI technology realistic, or will the US fall behind in the global AI arms race? The hosts also tackle Microsoft's controversial decision to split Windows 11 into two separate...

The Messaging App Wars: WhatsApp's 3 Billion Users, Telegram's Rise & The Privacy Crisis You Need to Know About WhatsApp has conquered one-third of the planet with 3 billion users, while Telegram is rapidly closing in at nearly 1 billion. Meanwhile, governments are cracking down on encrypted messaging, Amazon's Ring doorbell cameras are tracking neighborhoods, and the Pentagon is battling AI companies over autonomous weapons. This is the privacy conversation every tech user needs to hear. Sam an...

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison from Network Providers Inc. as they dive deep into the latest technology trends shaping our world. This episode covers Google's expanded AirDrop-style sharing for Android devices, the massive SpaceX and xAI merger valued at $1.25 trillion, and Elon Musk's ambitious plans for orbital data centers powered by solar energy. Discover why Chromebooks may be harming education rather than helping it, as a 25-year teaching veteran explains how screens are replacing criti...

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison on Tech Watch Radio as they break down the biggest tech stories you need to know about this week!

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison on Tech Watch Radio as they dive deep into the latest tech chaos affecting millions of users. In this episode, we tackle Microsoft's disastrous Windows 11 update (KB5074109) that's crashing Classic Outlook and losing emails—Sam shares his personal nightmare of spending hours trying to recover his email system and why he's been forced to switch to Gmail's web client. We explore the growing AI backlash as consumers push back against AI-everywhere marketing, with D...

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Hill on Tech Watch Radio as they dive into the latest technology trends shaping 2026. In this episode, they explore groundbreaking innovations announced ahead of CES, including Fender's revolutionary Bluetooth speakers that can connect to four devices simultaneously, and Sony's next-generation noise-canceling technology. The hosts revisit the fascinating story of Symphony Digital Radio—a promising technology from the early 2000s that mysteriously vanished—and discuss why...

In this episode of "Keeping an Eye on Tech: Scams, Security, and the Human Side of IT," host Sam Bushman is joined by Jake Oaks, Marketing Director for Network Providers Inc., for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of technology and cybersecurity. The conversation kicks off with practical advice on how to spot and avoid common email scams targeting businesses and individuals, including payroll and banking fraud. Sam and Jake discuss the importance of double-checking suspicious requests, pr...

In this comprehensive episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman, and Jay Harrison take you on a 50-minute journey through the latest in technology, media, and cybersecurity. From the challenges of producing content for both radio and TV, to the ever-changing world of streaming services, the hosts dive deep into the YouTube-Disney standoff, the economics of sports and entertainment, and the rise of AI in both productivity and fraud. Special segments include practical cybersecurity advice, a look at...

* Sam Has An Idea? - Imagine that! * Genetic testing company 23andMe announced that hackers accessed around 14,000 customer accounts in the company’s recent data breach - In a new filing with the US SEC. * Most Common Passwords Take a Second to Crack.

* Best streaming device overall: Roku Express 4K Plus. * Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck won’t drop until 2025! - The automaker now estimates it’ll charge $60,990 — or $53,490 after $7,500 in federal tax credits. That’s more than the starting price for a Ford Lightning or Silverado EV (both around $50,000). * Federal judge blocks Montana's TikTok ban before it takes effect.