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One Bert Show Listener’s Employer Is Spying On His Computer Use…Can They Legally Do This?

April 23, 2012 at 9:09 am | Category: On-Air, Previous Shows | Tags: , ,

One Bert Show Listener’s Employer Is Spying On His Computer Use…Can They Legally Do This?

One Bert Show listener  just learned that his boss has been spying on all his computer use...and he feels that his privacy has been violated. Can his employer legally watch everything that he's doing? You might be surprised at exactly...Continue

Would You Buy Furniture-Electronics Combos From IKEA?

April 18, 2012 at 5:30 am | Category: Previous Shows | Tags:

Would You Buy Furniture-Electronics Combos From IKEA?

Ikea unveiled a smart TV and sound system that is combined into an entertainment stand. The Uppleva ensemble includes a high-definition smart TV with Wi-Fi, speakers and an integrated player for Blu-rays, DVDs and CDs. The TV is...Continue

How To Find Out If Your Mac Has The New Trojan Horse, “Flashback”

April 10, 2012 at 9:53 am | Category: Previous Shows | Tags: , , , , ,

How To Find Out If Your Mac Has The New Trojan Horse, “Flashback”

Apple's stellar reputation for having veritably virus free computers has been sullied by a new piece of malware called "Flashback" (its technical name is BackDoor.Flashback.39). A Trojan Horse - which is different from an actual virus,...Continue

Are iPads Giving You The Eyes Of An 80-Year-Old?

April 6, 2012 at 9:08 am | Category: Previous Shows | Tags:

Are iPads Giving You The Eyes Of An 80-Year-Old?

iPads, computers and smartphones are leaving young people with an eye problem that normally affects older people.  An eye doctor says the mind focuses so strongly on the screen we can forget to blink and this leaves people with dry...Continue

Justin Bieber Has Gone Gadget Crazy

March 8, 2012 at 11:15 am | Category: EBuzz | Tags: , ,

Justin Bieber Has Gone Gadget Crazy

Justin Bieber is obsessed with gadgets! Biebs just spent $10 million on a mansion in the Hollywood Hills and now, he's spending more to fit it with high tech gadgets. A source said: "Justin is gadget mad and he wants the house to be...Continue

Stolen Bags And Runaway Kids: When GPS Saves The Day

November 9, 2011 at 9:00 am | Category: On-Air, Previous Shows | Tags:

Stolen Bags And Runaway Kids: When GPS Saves The Day

Kristin's friend put her purse down in the club, and it led to a slow speed (we know, it doesn't sound as thrilling as "high speed," but still, a chase is a chase) chase to catch the culprit. So how'd the cop and the girl's husband track...Continue

Tech Boy Jeff Got The New iPhone 4S…Too Bad ‘Siri’ Can’t Quite Connect With Him

October 17, 2011 at 9:34 am | Category: On-Air | Tags: , , ,

Tech Boy Jeff Got The New iPhone 4S…Too Bad ‘Siri’ Can’t Quite Connect With Him

Tech boy Jeff Dauler always has the latest tech toys on hand, and today he's got the new iPhone 4S in the studio with him. Too bad his new 'assistant,' Siri, isn't really feeling the connection at all, and refuses to collaborate, no matter...Continue

The Future Of Advertising…Lies In Your Face?

September 9, 2011 at 9:45 am | Category: On-Air | Tags:

The Future Of Advertising…Lies In Your Face?

Looks aren't always everything...until now. We've seen it on Facebook and in movies like Tom Cruise's Minority Report, where software can determine who each person is based on facial recognition patterns (ok, you caught us, so...Continue

Lady Gaga Is Making Cockroaches Dance

August 12, 2011 at 9:10 am | Category: EBuzz | Tags: ,

Lady Gaga Is Making Cockroaches Dance

Four teenagers in New York were experimenting on roaches when they found that Lady Gaga's music makes them dance! The high school students spent the summer studying engineering and the movements of roaches. Their experiments involved...Continue

Just Can’t Get Enough Of BEP Dance Moves

June 27, 2011 at 8:01 am | Category: EBuzz | Tags: ,

Just Can’t Get Enough Of BEP Dance Moves

Will.I.Am said: "We are thrilled to be working with Ubisoft to create The Black Eyed Peas Experience video game. Ubisoft has both redefined and dominated the dance category in the video game industry and we can't wait to be part of taking...Continue

Think Your E-Mail Account Has Been Hacked? The Site That Tells You If You Should Change Your Password

June 27, 2011 at 6:13 am | Category: On-Air | Tags: ,

Think Your E-Mail Account Has Been Hacked? The Site That Tells You If You Should Change Your Password

What with all the internet site hacks lately - Gawker, the Playstation network, etc. - how do you really know if your account has been compromised? This site - aptly named "Should I Change My Password" - will tell you if your need to...Continue

Need A Taxi? Want To Deposit Checks Without Going To The Bank? Jeff’s Got Your App For That

June 22, 2011 at 7:50 am | Category: On-Air | Tags: , ,

Need A Taxi? Want To Deposit Checks Without Going To The Bank? Jeff’s Got Your App For That

Jeff, king of the iPhone and all things app-related, has discovered a couple of apps pretty much guaranteed* (*insert disclaimer here) to make your life easier. The first, Taxi Magic, helps you find, track, and pay for your cab - great...Continue

Good News (Not): Cell Phones Are Now Considered Carcinogens! Find Out How Badly Your Phone Ranks

June 3, 2011 at 5:55 am | Category: On-Air | Tags: ,

Good News (Not): Cell Phones Are Now Considered Carcinogens! Find Out How Badly Your Phone Ranks

New research classifies cell phones as carcinogens, placing them in the same category as lead, chloroform, and car exhaust.  Cell phones emit a low grade radiation, and how you use it depends on how much radiation you are exposed to....Continue

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