Techstream with Shelly Palmer and Seth Everett
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Technology podcast that both experts and novices can enjoy.
Pop culture you love. Tech you dream about.
Shelly Palmer and Seth Everett cover topics that mean a lot to those in the tech space and those who just love tech.
Learn what's new, what's next, and what it means for you and your business.
Could Batman's toys exist in the real world? Is Star Trek still science fiction, or has it become science fact?
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Episodes
Is it Safe to Get into a Self-Driving Tesla?
April 27, 2021 01:01 - 28 minutes - 28.1 MBSensationalist headlines have scared many into thinking self-driving cars are unsafe. Is that the case? We steer our way through the myths and rumors about driverless cars and autonomous vehicles. Is it fun to drive a car that drives itself? Is the "thrill" of driving going to go away? Are Level 5 autonomous vehicles a "Grail quest"? Will KITT save us? We also talk about the state of electric vehicles: what people want, what auto manufacturers are making, and what's holding us back from r...
The State of Streaming in 2021
April 20, 2021 01:01 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBAccording to the latest research, 35% of Americans have cut the cord, and 55% will have cut the cord by the end of 2022. Where does this leave the state of television? Is the idea of "live" programming going to go away? And what about the elephant in the room: live sports? When can teams offer their broadcasts without cable connections? Is sports the key to keeping broadcast television afloat? Plus, Shelly and Seth give their "must watch" show recommendations so that you can stop your scr...
What Is Cryptocurrency, and Why Should I Care?
April 13, 2021 01:01 - 28 minutes - 28.1 MBJust about everyone seems to be talking about blockchain and cryptocurrency, but... why? Why is it trending? Why is it on television news? We're breaking it down for everyone who isn't exactly sure what Bitcoin, Ether, the blockchain, or "gas prices" are. What does China entering the cryptocurrency game mean? Will PayPal make Bitcoin more mainstream? What does "hacked" mean in the world of crypto? Learn everything you always wanted to know about cryptocurrency* (*but were afraid to ask), ...
When Did Social Media Become Toxic?
April 06, 2021 01:01 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MBAt its best, social media offers a way to meet new friends and connect with old ones, keep up with what's happening, and be shepherded through the toughest times in our lives. Sometime between the launch of these platforms and today, though, social media became a toxic environment for many users. What happened? Are there problems with the platforms, or are the platforms simply holding a mirror up to society? Does social media need to be reined in? What rules should we create when our kids ...
I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC. Who are you?
March 30, 2021 01:01 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MBIt's been nearly 15 years since Apple launched its "Get a Mac" campaign. In the past decade and a half, comic book movies became cool, social media became an everyday obsession, and George R.R. Martin finally finished his A Song of Ice and Fire series. (Wait... he didn't? Still?!) Hell, even the "I'm a Mac" guy is now hocking PCs! But the debate still rages, and there's still a divide between Mac and Windows users. In the market for a new computer? It all depends on what you want to use it ...
Techstream Teaser
March 19, 2021 01:01 - 1 minute - 28.1 MBTechnology podcast that both experts and novices can enjoy. Pop culture you love. Tech you dream about. Shelly Palmer and Seth Everett cover topics that mean a lot to those in the tech space and those who just love tech. Learn what's new, what's next, and what it means for you and your business. Could Batman's toys exist in the real world? Is Star Trek still science fiction, or has it become science fact?