Brothers in Tech

Although it may have been a badge of honor to have 5 remote controls on your coffee table back in the day…times have changed. There is no longer a need for device-only remotes…and in some cases, any physical remotes at all. In the first episode of Season 3 of Brothers in Tech, the Brothers discuss the current state of the remote control, some pros, and cons of different remote types, and their pre...

Well, although we can’t say that 2021 was the greatest year overall…it did include about 50 episodes of Brothers in Tech! As Season 2 of the podcast winds down, the Brothers decided to revisit some of their favorite tech from 2021. What were their favorite BiTS from the year? Favorite home tech right now? Most random home tech ideas (FYI, these weren’t as useless as initially thought…)? How about...

Time for some BiTs! The Brothers welcome back Jeff Hartman (Professor of Exercise Science @ Gardner Webb University) to the show to discuss our latest suggestions for your home technology. This month’s suggestions are probably going to cost you a chunk of change, but at least we are going to help you track that spending….and it is going to taste so good doing it! Brian’s Pick · Ninja DualBrew Pro...

It has been two years since the Brothers began sharing their thoughts on technology with the world (even though it feels like an eternity), and we have had the opportunity to discuss a lot of great topics. But, given the speed at which technology changes, some of those topics are going to need to be revisited. What better topic to revisit than our first ever topic, Streaming Services! To help us w...

BiTS, BiTS, and more BiTS! It is the episode that we all look forward to, where the Brothers (and this month’s guest John Mims, Professor of the Practice of Communication at High Point University) try and one-up each other with a new gadget, app, or service. In this episode, the question is not whether we appreciate each other’s picks…it is how much money we will have to spend to get them. Brian’s...

As we brainstormed about what topics would be the most exciting and engaging for our audience, we couldn’t think of anything better than…cables. No, not cable (as in TV)…just cables…you know, the wires. Well, it may not be the most exciting topic…but we know that it is a topic that has led to pain and frustration for man (including ourselves). So, the Brothers poured a drink (or two), and tried to...

Picture this…you happen to have your phone out when the most amazing thing happens (e.g., your cat opens the refrigerator), and you capture it on video. Of course, you want others to be able to see and appreciate this amazing experience with you…but how should you share it? Well, the Brothers are here to help (well, at least Alan)…so that your cat gets the attention it deserves. In this episode of...

What could be more exciting than an episode discussing the day when we permanently “leave the building” (aka, die)? Well…an episode about death and technology, of course! In all honestly, this may be one of the more important topics we have discussed on Brothers in Tech…as we should all be thinking of taming the digital mess we leave our family following our demise. In this episode, the Brothers d...

It is estimated that around 2.5 billion people (~1/3 of the world’s population) play videogames…a market size of over $170 billion in 2020. But, these are no longer the videogames where you needed an expensive game console or a pocket full of quarters…you actually have a fantastic gaming device right in your pocket. Mobile gaming has become the preferred gaming platform for the casual gamer, and i...

Whether you are interested in good news, bad news, or fake news…there is no shortage of news content for our consumption and no shortage of methods for consuming it. However, the Brothers believe there are some apps/services that are better than others for you to access quality information. With an expert on communication by our side ( John Mims, Professor of the Practice of Communication at High...

Another Apple announcement!?! Well, we had to cover that! The Brothers welcome long-time friend and tech enthusiast John Mims (Professor, Public Relations & Social Media @ High Point University) to join them in dissecting the new products and services announced during Apple’s “Unleashed” event. Whether you are a Mac fan, or just want to know what is on the tech horizon…we are here to let you k...

Although on the surface it may not sound like the sexiest of topics...this is certainly a topic that most of us have a vested interest in. From the early days of long-term contracts and counting minutes, to today’s data-filled packages, cell phone services may have evolved…but continue to be an essential part of our lives (or necessary evil!). With cell phone companies vying for your business with...

You know, sometimes you just have to give the audience what they want…and we know you want more BiTs! So, we are here to please. In this episode of Brothers in Tech, the Brothers each provide two BiTs (Brothers in Tech Suggestions) that we think you will enjoy. This round is all about apps and services to save time and increase efficiency (although the video browser could be used for evil as well....

Although we try not to repeat topics on Brothers in Tech…there are some topics that are just need more attention…or are the bane of our existence. Revisiting our earlier series on email, the Brothers discuss numerous features that should be considered when searching for email bliss. Features we have to have…features we like to have…and features we would love to have…we have you covered. Which Brot...

Apple recently released an update to their mobile operating system (iOS 15), and as usual…the Brothers are early-adopters. What’s to like? What’s not to like? The Brothers break down the key new features in this upgrade, and whether they are ready for primetime. Although we always recommend waiting for the 2nd or 3rdupdate to a new OS before upgrading to allow for any major kinks to work out …you...

Mmmmmm….pie. They come in all flavors, shapes and sizes…and are so good. But, could they run your home security system? Well, maybe not the type of pie you are thinking of…but a Raspberry Pi certainly could! In this episode of Brothers in Tech, the Brothers discuss the beauty of the $35 ‘do it yourself’ computer, and ideas of how you could use it. From digital signage to Plex server…there are so m...

Remember when you would actually call someone to ask a question or just to see how they were doing? Yeah, it has been a while. If you are like most of us, the quick call has been replaced by sending a text, emoji, or reaction…and the options for sending those messages has grown significantly. In this episode, the Brothers discuss the pros and cons of various messaging services…SMS, MMS, iMessage,...

If you are tech fans like us…and we know you are, you enjoy seeing cool (and sometimes crazy) ways that technology can solve a problem. And, what better place to let those fascinations run wild than the Sharper Image catalog. In this episode, the Brothers try out something new (and not because they just didn’t prepare for anything else…we promise) by selecting items from the catalog that they eith...

Well, we made you wait long enough…it is time to bring some more BiTs (Brothers in Tech Suggestions)! Since we didn’t have a guest to join us for this episode, we each stepped up and brought a couple of picks for you (along with a couple of updates on recently discussed services Trim and PayPal . Be sure to listen to hear about Brian’s gas problem (and possible solution) and why Alan now looks lik...

Well, if you listened to the last episode, you now know some strategies for managing your money…but what if you wanted to share that money with someone else? Let’s say Brian wanted to send some money to Alan (yeah, this is obviously a hypothetical situation)…what is the best and most efficient way of doing that? In this episode, the Brothers discuss several services for person to person money tran...

Do you have so much money that you have a hard time keeping up with it all? Yeah, neither do we…but, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t interested in creative ways of managing what little money we do have! In this episode of Brothers in Tech, the brothers discuss the technological advances in personal banking and budgeting. From online banking services, to wealth management tools, to services that c...

Here it is! The episode that you have all been asking for…the Brothers (without guests) just talk, without any preparation, with no particular topic or focus. OK, so maybe you haven’t been asking for it, but we think you might actually like the result! In this “Odds & Ends” episode, Alan & Brian discuss the latest technology ventures…from home security cameras, to video projector solutions...

Have a bunch of stuff that you aren’t using anymore and would like to get rid of? Well, you could have a yard/garage sale, post signs all over town, or pay for an ad in the classifieds…but that’s not very efficient, OR TECHIE! But, have no fear…the Brothers have you covered. Check out this week’s episode as Alan and Brian (yeah, just the two of them…they dropped the ball on getting a guest) discus...

He did it! Rob Dickerson (VP of Retail Sales @ DeFeet, a cycling apparel company) put in his tour of duty on Brothers in Tech by being a guest for 3 episodes/topics, and now he gets the pay-off…the BiTS episode! Check out this week’s Brothers in Tech as we provide our suggestions of the latest in technology for the home. This week we present a service (which will actually save you money…if you qua...

You might be thinking…isn’t camping the place where I am trying to get away from technology? Well, you are probably right, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great technological advances in the camping world that you should be aware of. In this week’s episode, we welcome back Rob Dickerson (VP of Retail Sales @ DeFeet, a cycling apparel company) as we continue our series of topics to hel...