Tech expert Beth D’Angelo returns to answer your cybersecurity questions and talk about cloud computing, Google’s use of personal intelligence and more. Then, we focus on technology overuse and how you can cut back on screen time with Melissa Westendorf, a clinical and forensic psychologist. Finally, Lucy Dunne of the University of Minnesota joins us. She shares how clothing and technology are coming together in sportswear, and how this wearable science is showing up at the Olympics.
Featured in this Episode
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Technology update: Answering your questions about cloud computing, news about agentic AI and more
We ask a Madison-based IT specialist about cloud computing, a social media site just for artificial intelligence and what you need to know about Google’s AI, Gemini. We also welcome your tech questions about personal devices, data security and more.
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Screentime’s effect on your health and how to curb technology overuse habits
Oftentimes, we look at addiction in the context of a substance: alcohol, cigarettes or caffeine. But what about behaviors that feel uncontrollable, like the habit of refreshing your social media feed every hour? We talk with the co-founder of Wisconsin’s Technology Wellness Center about technology overuse, the effect it has on your health and how to curb screentime habits.
Related: Wisconsin lawmakers consider age-related restrictions for apps, social media
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Sportswear tech at the Olympics
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Beth D’Angelo Guest
- Melissa Westendorf Guest
- Lucy Dunne Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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