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 YourTechReport is a weekly radio show which airs on SiriusXM channel 167. YourTechReport is hosted by Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield with regular appearances from Sandeep Panesar. Each week the show discusses the latest in tech news and issues that affect everyone. We dive into important topics and conversations and feature interviews with some amazing guests in the tech world. Our approach is different. When it comes to tech reviews, hands-on reviews, product unboxing, smartphone tips, the latest tablets - we realize that the majority of folks out there don’t know the difference between megapixels and megahertz…they just want to know what they should buy and why--and that’s why we’re here! YourTechReport is dedicated to bringing tech and consumer electronics to the masses in a way that’s not only informative, but accessible to EVERYONE--so we're bringing our SiriusXM show to everyone on YouTube. We'll not only feature the tech products and tech review and companies that WE think are cool, but that we think YOU'LL want to learn about as well. So whether you're looking for a hands-on review, product unboxing, smartphone tips and tricks, news on the latest drones, tablets and video games, or even one of our great tech giveaways (we love doing giveaways!), YourTechReport has something for everyone.2025 Aflalo Communications Inc. Politics & Government
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  • The Bluetooth Panic Button Protecting Workers, Seniors, and First Responders

    The Bluetooth Panic Button Protecting Workers, Seniors, and First Responders
    Oct 14 2025
    Silent Beacon panic button for personal and workplace safety: how a stuntman’s accident sparked a Bluetooth emergency device that now protects home-health workers, educators, social services, and more—with 911 calling, dashboards, and OTA updates. Kenny Kelley, CEO and founder of Silent Beacon, shares how a motorcycle crash inspired a hands-free panic button that pairs with your smartphone to call 911 and alert contacts when you can’t reach your phone. The product started as a consumer safety device for runners, students, and seniors, then demand shifted during COVID as businesses needed discreet protection for staff entering unknown environments—home healthcare, social services, education, nonprofits, and government. Kenny explains real-world use cases, from mental-health interventions where responders needed both hands free, to lighter moments (like rescuing someone stuck in a tree house) that show the device’s range. He outlines the tech evolution: improvements in Bluetooth stacks on iOS and Android, Qualcomm chipsets, better mics/speakers, and over-the-air firmware updates for rapid fixes. For organizations, the dashboard shows connection status, triggers parallel alerts (push, SMS, email, phone) to teams while 911 or a monitoring center is contacted, and supports company-wide follow-ups after events. Design trade-offs matter: keep it sleek and discreet for daily wear while ensuring buttons are deliberate enough to avoid false alarms. Kenny also addresses accessibility and dignity for seniors and people with disabilities, noting plans for a standalone cellular version for environments where phones aren’t allowed. Finally, he clarifies connectivity: 911 calling works without a data plan; location “blips” require Wi-Fi or cellular data. Like, comment, and subscribe for more practical accessibility and safety tech. Share your questions or field scenarios you want us to test next. Relevant Links Silent Beacon: https://silentbeacon.com #SilentBeacon #WorkplaceSafety #AssistiveTech #SafetyTech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Windows 10 Deadline: What Happens Now? Dan Ackerman Explains

    Windows 10 Deadline: What Happens Now? Dan Ackerman Explains
    Oct 10 2025
    #Windows10 #Windows11 #PCUpgrade #YourTechReport #MicroCenter Windows 10 support ends October 14. Dan Ackerman (Editor-in-Chief, Micro Center News) joins Your Tech Report to explain what end of updates means, why Windows 11 adoption lagged, hardware requirements, the ESU “snooze” option, and why desktops and DIY builds are surging again. Windows 10 has been the comfortable default for a decade, but support is ending. Dan Ackerman outlines what changes after October 14: no ongoing feature updates and only limited coverage for users who enroll in Microsoft’s extended service option. He explains why people stuck with Windows 10—stability, habit, and early Windows 11 friction—and how hardware requirements like TPM factored in. For most systems from the last five to six years, a Windows 11 upgrade should be straightforward. Older machines may struggle, especially laptops, whereas desktops can be refreshed with parts. Dan notes a shift toward desktops for customization, gaming, and local AI—where big GPUs, abundant RAM, and ample storage shine. He also touches on the ESU route as a temporary bridge for consumers and businesses who need more time. Looking ahead, Dan is excited about next-gen handheld gaming PCs (including a Lenovo Legion Go 2 with OLED and Ryzen “Xtreme Z2”) and broader holiday PC interest. Listeners can find more of his coverage and tools at Micro Center’s sites. Subscribe for more practical tech explainers and interviews. Explore more from Micro Center: microcenter.com and microcenter.news Micro Center: https://www.microcenter.com Micro Center News: https://microcenter.news Expanded SummaryCall to ActionRelevant Links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Inside Cisco’s “Cinematic” Meetings: Eye-Level Presence, Less Friction

    Inside Cisco’s “Cinematic” Meetings: Eye-Level Presence, Less Friction
    Sep 28 2025
    Cisco’s Distance Zero rethinks hybrid collaboration with meeting equity, AI at the edge, and cinematic framing that keeps every participant “at eye height”—plus live 3D object discussion with Apple Vision Pro. SVP/GM Snorre Kjesbu explains how Cisco defines “Distance Zero”: everyone gets a true seat at the table—being seen, heard, and included in the room dynamics, whether they’re remote or on-site. Subtle but powerful touches—like equalizing participant size and eye level—remove hierarchy cues and improve equity. He frames where hybrid work stands now: bring people together for creativity, mentoring, culture, and serendipity (yes, the coffee line matters), and let focused grind work happen anywhere. For offices to “earn the commute,” rooms must outperform home setups—for those in the room and those remote. Technically, this is enabled by a decade of AI/ML at the edge (a long-running partnership with Nvidia), now combined with newer large-language-model capabilities. Cisco’s “cinematic” system behaves like an AI producer—understanding who’s speaking and how a conversation moves—while noise suppression can differentiate lawnmowers, dogs, and even prioritize a specific speaker’s voice. On accessibility, live translation, captions, and annotation lower barriers for varied accents and learning needs. IT and facilities teams also get AI “superpowers” for reliability and scale since collaboration is now mission-critical. Kjesbu notes that these capabilities are largely available on existing deployments (backward compatible where possible, with cloud assist), and adoption is strong: features like cinematic framing are on in 100% of meetings where available, and LLM-powered summaries, actions, and translation are surging. If this helped clarify the future of hybrid collaboration, like the video, leave a comment with your biggest meeting-equity challenge, and subscribe for more deep dives on accessible, human-centered workplace tech. Cisco Distance Zero, meeting equity, hybrid collaboration, AI at the edge, cinematic framing, Webex meetings, Apple Vision Pro 3D, Nvidia partnership, live translation, captions and annotation, noise suppression, remote work, earn the commute, inclusive meetings, IT manageability, voice optimization, backward compatibility, employee experience, collaboration devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
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