The Tech Ranch

By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch At CES 2025, innovation was everywhere — but some of the coolest tech didn’t shout. It hovered . Quietly. Smoothly. And totally hands-free. https://youtu.be/F86rBJQdnnY One of the most…

https://youtu.be/wML2N-BHjSg By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch At CES 2025, there was no shortage of dazzling displays and loud pitches vying for attention. But one of the coolest moments? A robotic lawnmower doing its…

In this podcast episode, hosts Steve and Marlo and guest Kevin Burkhart discuss a variety of topics, ranging from the progress being made in the electric airplane industry to the potential benefits of flying cars for transportation efficiency in large cities. They also touch on the possibility of using a catapult system for electric-powered aircraft takeoff to conserve energy and discuss the impli...

Hosted by Steve Bakken and Marlo Anderson, this technology podcast episode covers a range of topics related to technology, equipment and the film industry. The hosts discuss the potential of advanced technologies, such as prosthetic limbs that cost six million dollars and communication devices that can restore communication between different parts of the body. The conversation also looks at the us...

During the podcast, hosts Marlo Anderson and Steve Baker covered a range of topics, starting with a weather update about a winter storm warning in Bismarck and the use of heads-up displays to enhance driving during storms. They then discussed the potential control the Chinese government may have over the social media platform TikTok, as well as the dangers of deep fakes and cybersecurity breaches....

https://youtu.be/GiPyQSYABwg?sub_confirmation=1 Traveling is a passion that many people enjoy, but as we age, it can become more challenging to explore the world. Beeyonder is a virtual tour company that offers live and…

Listen to this podcast to explore the potential of AI technology, including Bing AI or Chat GPT, to create unique works without plagiarism. The speakers also discuss how businesses and authors can use this technology to reduce costs and the use of AI in scanning financial information. Furthermore, they delve into the case of Gonzalez versus Google, which could impact the liability of online platfo...

Today's episode of the podcast discusses the potential dangers of electric vehicles in accidents, such as fires, and the need for better training and equipment for emergency responders to deal with such incidents. The issue of electronic devices catching fire due to faulty chargers, is being brought up, and the European standard requiring all devices to have USB-C and USB-E, which will reduce the...

Join the conversation in this podcast episode as the speakers delve into the world of electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and education. Discover the challenges and potential benefits of using electric vehicles, the design and features of specific models, and the government's subsidization of EVs. Hear about the capabilities and limitations of AI, including ChatGPT's ability to imitate hum...

Today's episode started with a discussion of the Roundup scenario and the news of Bayer acquiring Monsanto and its properties. The potential lawsuits against Roundup for being a carcinogen were discussed and they also talked about the increasing role of technology in agriculture, particularly in the area of precision agriculture. The conversation then moved to the requirements for organic farming...

STEVE I'm sure you saw some amazing stuff at ces. MARLO Yeah. STEVE We're talking about that a little bit. But one of the things that you were also famous for, and I just mentioned it, NationalDayCalendar.com. Check it o…

JASON We gotta talk about the world of innovation. And Marlo, I want your take on this because in my opinion, this has gotta be. At least in my world as a wordsmith, one of the most disruptive technologies that has enter…

MARLO So anyway, they got in this conversation about television and my mom was complaining about. how expensive it is to have cable, and my daughter- STEVE We all do that. Yes. MARLO Yeah. My daughter Kayla goes, well, I…

MARLO So anyway, they got in this conversation about television and my mom was complaining about. how expensive it is to have cable, and my daughter- STEVE We all do that. Yes. MARLO Yeah. My daughter Kayla goes, well, I…

MARLO A lot of things have really ramped up in the last week about flying cars. So, a little bit later on the show we're really looking– STEVE So we are really that close to the Jetsons? MARLO We're getting there. It's a…

STEVE We were talking a little bit about politics and I'd mentioned the shortage of diesel fuel, because according to national stores we're down to 21, 22 days of supply left. MARLO Yeah. STEVE Because of what's been goi…

STEVE Is that work or, I'm on social media– MARLO Right. STEVE I use LinkedIn a lot for my day job. MARLO Yeah, I do too. STEVE Is that considered social media or is that a quote-unquote “productivity” and everything? Bu…

STEVE And some of the things I wanted to talk about, I was reading through this and Marlo, you mentioned during the break a little bit we're talking about Apple chargers and that kind of dovetails into one of the article…

STEVE Uh, this is quite extraordinary. Of course this is one of the big songs from Armageddon where they had to go to an asteroid. Go to an asteroid and blow it up because it was gonna hit earth and kill us. Well, that d…

MARLO So it's just so you'd understand. I mean, the Hubble is still running. The Hubble runs on image. It just has lenses, you know, so optical lenses go back because it must be 20 years old. STEVE Right? At least. Yeah.…

STEVE So the brain implant thing, Um, the brain implant thing. I had a friend that sent me an article on it and he was asking some questions. I'm like, don't you watch sci-fi movies? It's called Cerebro . Everything come…

Marlo It’s an in person type of thing. But when you really think about the technology, I mean you, you can basically program it to do whatever you want. I mean, you think of each. Each light that's on that drone is like…

In less than two decades, the smartphone has become more than just a mere communication tool. All of us now use it as an irreplaceable part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s to get work done or just for entertainment p…

Electronic bag-tagging gets on everyone's cool side With Co-Host Steve Bakken and Special Guest Latoya Johnson When boarding an airplane, we’re all prone to losing all our baggage. While we may have the innovation that i…