Handy Holiday Tech Ideas
Is it sock-sock-shoe-shoe or sock-shoe-sock-shoe? That lighthearted debate sets the tone as Shane reconnects with Handy Andy for a playful but packed episode full of nostalgia and tech. The conversation weaves through childhood memories, Mr. Dressup, stolen parenting moments — and lands in a high-tech wishlist built for today’s smart homes and gaming families.

Discover standout last-minute gifts, from the Ember Mug that keeps your coffee perfectly warm to the ASUS ROG Ally — a handheld gaming PC that feels like the Game Boy’s evolved cousin. Plus, Alexa’s latest AI update turns your home into something straight out of Star Trek.

AI Snooping, Robot Ethics & the Cost of Convenience
Is your phone spying on you — and are you paying for it? Shane Hewitt and Handy Andy Baryer unpack the dark tradeoffs of modern AI convenience, starting with auto-summarized emails and ending with robots breaking safety rules. From Apple’s new iPhone summaries to Google scraping recipe sites, the conversation explores how tech giants are using everyday people to train AI — and charging them for the privilege.

They also dive into the future of humanoid robots, the legal dangers of hacked safeguards, and how quickly digital ethics are falling behind innovation. It’s smart, fast, and raises real questions about where control really lives.

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Originally aired on 2025-12-15