This presentation was given by Allison to attendees at Macstock 9 held in Crystal Lake, IL, on July 12, 2025. Many people ask Allison what tool she recommends for editing photos, and she almost always suggests Apple Photos on the Mac. When she shows them the power inside the editing tools for Apple Photos, they’re […]
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CSUN 2025: Jamworks AI Notetaking App for Students
Allison interviews Jenn Sponer from Jamworks about their note-taking app for personalized study experiences. Jamworks records a spoken lecture off of the student’s device (e.g., a laptop or mobile phone) and then uses that recording to create notes in several selectable formats for better understanding. Jamworks has special features that aid disabled students in consuming […]
Continue readingCSUN 2025: Case For Vision Assistive Devices for People with Vision Loss
Allison interviews Igor Feinberg from Case For Vision about their phone case that assists visually impaired people or those who suffer from age-related vision loss. The Case For Vision is an innovative iPhone-based optical mechanical case that functions as a hands-free, high-quality magnifier. When used with the Case For Vision 2.0 specialized software app, it […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Brisk It AI-Powered BBQ Grill
Allison interviews Christopher Huang, founder and CEO of Brisk It, about their A.I.-powered BBQ grill. Using smart home automation technology, Brisk It provides a nearly hands-free and stress-free grilling experience. What sets Brisk It apart from other grills is that it is controlled using generative AI software. Using a mobile app compatible with either iOS […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Aurzen ZIP Trifold Portable Projector
Allison interviews Tiffany Fang from Aurzen about their trifold portable projector called ZIP. This powerful yet tiny projector measures just 3.3” x 3.1” x 1” when folded and weighs 9.9 ounces. To use ZIP, you simply unfold it to its Z shape, set it on a flat surface, connect it to your video source with […]
Continue readingCES 2025: PlugP2P Peer-to-Peer EV Charging
Allison interviews Anne Campbell, founder and CEO of PlugP2P, about their peer-to-peer EV charging marketplace. PlugP2P safely connects owners of EV chargers and electrical outlets to EV drivers needing a charge. As a PlugP2P host, you can list your EV charger and electrical outlets, set your calendar and price, and accept and decline reservations. The […]
Continue readingCCATP #803 – Adam Engst on Invasive Location Tracking and Tips On How to Manage
In this episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, Adam Engst and I discussed his October 24th article entitled Exposé Reveals Ongoing Smartphone Location Tracking Threats. He explained how much easier it is now for your precise location to be determined because of your online activity, in spite of the safeguards Apple has instituted in […]
Continue readingCSUN 2024: Sony OTC Hearing Aids
Allison interviews Lauren Reynolds from Sony about their new self-fitting, over-the-counter hearing aids. Since these hearing aids do not require an evaluation and fitting from an audiologist, they are much less expensive and are easier to purchase than traditional hearing aids. Sony’s hearing aids come in a couple form factors. The CRE-C10 self-fitting hearing aids […]
Continue readingCES 2024: YubiKey Online Hardware Security Keys
Allison interviews Karin Muskopf from YubiCo about their range of hardware authentication solutions for online security. Yubico offers many secure key formats more secure than SMS messaging or an authenticator app for second or multi-factor authentication. YubiKeys provide strong authentication with support for multiple protocols, including existing Smart Card/PIV, and FIDO2/WebAuthn, the new standard that […]
Continue readingCES 2024: Pawport Smart Secure Pet Door
Allison interviews Martin Diamond, CEO of Pawport, about their new smart and secure pet door. Pawport features a patented design that slides onto existing pet doors using the grove on the existing pet door frame. A simple screw locks Pawport into place and cannot be removed from the outside. Pawport opens and closes on demand […]
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