Insights Into Things

Welcome to another exciting episode of "No Credits Rolled" with your host, Sam Whalen. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of gaming as we recap some of the standout moments from this year's Summer Games Fest and other major gaming conferences. Join Sam as he shares his personal highlights, from the exciting announcement of "LEGO Horizon Adventure," a co-op experience bringing the belo...

Welcome to another exciting episode of "No Credits Rolled" with your host, Sam Whalen. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of gaming as we recap some of the standout moments from this year's Summer Games Fest and other major gaming conferences. Join Sam as he shares his personal highlights, from the exciting announcement of "LEGO Horizon Adventure," a co-op experience bringing the belo...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Insights into Technology, "Actions Have Consequences," hosted by Joseph Whalen. This week, we delve into the Biden administration's proposed rules banning U.S. companies from selling sensitive data to adversarial nations, aiming to tackle national security risks but also raising concerns about increased operational costs and global data flow disruptions. We also cover the S...

In this episode of "Insights into Technology," host Joseph Whalen delves into the latest developments in the tech world, focusing on the evolving programming landscape and cybersecurity challenges. The episode highlights the growing popularity of programming languages like Python, Rust, and Mojo, with Rust gaining attention for its security features, and Mojo emerging as a strong contender in AI h...

In this episode of "Insights into Technology," host Joseph Whalen delves into the latest developments in the tech world, focusing on the evolving programming landscape and cybersecurity challenges. The episode highlights the growing popularity of programming languages like Python, Rust, and Mojo, with Rust gaining attention for its security features, and Mojo emerging as a strong contender in AI h...

In this week's episode of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whelan delves into pressing tech news, starting with a critical security breach. Recent reports reveal that China-backed hackers, known as the Salt Typhoon Group, have compromised wiretap systems of major U.S. telecom and internet service providers. This alarming event highlights the vulnerabilities of government-mandated backdoors, s...

In this week's episode of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whelan delves into pressing tech news, starting with a critical security breach. Recent reports reveal that China-backed hackers, known as the Salt Typhoon Group, have compromised wiretap systems of major U.S. telecom and internet service providers. This alarming event highlights the vulnerabilities of government-mandated backdoors, s...

In this episode, we dive into the ongoing cybersecurity crisis, focusing on the federal government's lack of serious measures to protect critical infrastructure and local institutions. Our discussion highlights the alarming frequency of cyber attacks and the inadequacy of current governmental efforts to bolster cybersecurity for small businesses, schools, and healthcare systems. We also examine co...

In this episode, we dive into the pressing cybersecurity issues affecting small businesses and government agencies. Our discussion highlights the lack of serious measures by Congress to protect essential infrastructures, emphasizing the need for well-funded programs to combat increasing cyber threats. We also touch on the controversial bans on software like Kaspersky and the contrasting treatment...

Welcome to the first episode of "Insights into Technology," a podcast dedicated to exploring the latest trends in computers, networking, home automation, mobile computing, and all things technology-related. In this inaugural episode, our hosts introduce the show, discuss its formation and motivation, and share their qualifications in the tech industry. Listeners will also get a sneak peek into the...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Insights into Technology"! In this first episode, we introduce you to the essence of our podcast, which has been years in the making. We delve into the motivation behind the show and share a bit about the host's extensive background in IT, making him well-suited to guide this tech journey. We also discuss the latest in technology news, focusing on critical upda...

Welcome to episode 10 of No Credits Rolled! Host Sam Whalen celebrates a milestone with 10 episodes and thanks listeners for their support. Sam dives into the latest gaming news, starting with the big announcement that Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is reportedly set to launch directly into Xbox Game Pass. This move marks a significant shift in Microsoft's gaming strategy, and Sam explores its potential...

Welcome to episode 10 of No Credits Rolled! Host Sam Whalen celebrates this milestone and extends heartfelt thanks to the listeners. In this episode, Sam dives into the buzz surrounding the upcoming launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 directly into Xbox Games Pass, exploring the potential impacts on sales and what this means for both Xbox and the Call of Duty franchise. Sam also covers the latest P...

What if experiencing jet lag and cultural shock could be transformed into an exhilarating adventure? Join us as we recount Maddie’s vibrant journey from Philadelphia to the heart of Japan, where she navigates the challenges of long flights, jet lag, and the bustling streets of Dantenbori Canal Street. From mastering Japanese through Duolingo to packing wisely for a lengthy trip, Maddie’s meticulou...

What if experiencing jet lag and cultural shock could be transformed into an exhilarating adventure? Join us as we recount Maddie’s vibrant journey from Philadelphia to the heart of Japan, where she navigates the challenges of long flights, jet lag, and the bustling streets of Dantenbori Canal Street. From mastering Japanese through Duolingo to packing wisely for a lengthy trip, Maddie’s meticulou...

In this episode, Sam delves into the exciting world of gaming with a focus on two games he's been playing recently: Ubisoft's new free-to-play shooter, "Xdefiant," and the updated sci-fi RPG "Starfield" from Bethesda. Despite planning for a shorter episode, there's too much to cover, so Sam gives his thoughts and reviews on these games, addressing their gameplay, mechanics, and potential. In "Xdef...

In this episode, Sam delves into the exciting world of gaming with a focus on two games he's been playing recently: Ubisoft's new free-to-play shooter, "Xdefiant," and the updated sci-fi RPG "Starfield" from Bethesda. Despite planning for a shorter episode, there's too much to cover, so Sam gives his thoughts and reviews on these games, addressing their gameplay, mechanics, and potential. In "Xdef...

In this episode of "No Credits Rolled," host Sam Whalen  discusses some unfortunate gaming news, including layoffs at Xbox and the controversies surrounding Sony's "Hell Divers 2." Sam delves into his reviews of "Fallout 76" and "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League," highlighting both the pros and cons of these games. Despite some visual and gameplay issues, Sam finds aspects of these games enj...

In this episode of "No Credits Rolled," host Sam Whalen  discusses some unfortunate gaming news, including layoffs at Xbox and the controversies surrounding Sony's "Hell Divers 2." Sam delves into his reviews of "Fallout 76" and "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League," highlighting both the pros and cons of these games. Despite some visual and gameplay issues, Sam finds aspects of these games enj...

Ever felt overwhelmed by the pressures of teenage life and the transition into adulthood? Join us as Madison and I share an honest conversation about the growing pains of high school. From the challenge of navigating prom as someone who prefers quieter settings to the triumph of academic excellence—Madison scoring straight A's and ranking third in her class—this episode captures the highs and lows...

Ever felt overwhelmed by the pressures of teenage life and the transition into adulthood? Join us as Madison and I share an honest conversation about the growing pains of high school. From the challenge of navigating prom as someone who prefers quieter settings to the triumph of academic excellence—Madison scoring straight A's and ranking third in her class—this episode captures the highs and lows...

In episode seven of "No Credits Rolled," host Sam announces a new partnership with Philly Drinkers, a local company providing affordable sports apparel. He then covers updates in the Fallout gaming universe, including the impact of the next-gen update for Fallout 4 on the fan-made mod, Fallout London. Sam discusses VR and AR tech investments by Meta and Apple, expressing skepticism about their fut...

In episode seven of "No Credits Rolled," host Sam announces a new partnership with Philly Drinkers, a local company providing affordable sports apparel. He then covers updates in the Fallout gaming universe, including the impact of the next-gen update for Fallout 4 on the fan-made mod, Fallout London. Sam discusses VR and AR tech investments by Meta and Apple, expressing skepticism about their fut...

Feeling chained to your gadgetry in an endless scroll of apps and alerts? You're not alone, as Madison and I dissect the phenomenon of teen technology addiction, drawing parallels to the compulsive nature of drug dependence. This eye-opening discussion traverses the landscape of mental health, revealing the alarmingly similar effects of tech obsession on young brains to those wrought by controlled...

Feeling chained to your gadgetry in an endless scroll of apps and alerts? You're not alone, as Madison and I dissect the phenomenon of teen technology addiction, drawing parallels to the compulsive nature of drug dependence. This eye-opening discussion traverses the landscape of mental health, revealing the alarmingly similar effects of tech obsession on young brains to those wrought by controlled...