Chaney reunites with Zack after spending two months in college to discuss the latest trends in the consumer tech world. Together, they explore exciting new gadgets and innovations that have emerged during Chaney’s time away. They also reflect on the changes and developments at Pentucket since Chaney left, sharing updates on the community and reconnecting over their shared experiences.

• 00:00:00 – Intro & The Pentucket Radio Station
• 00:02:48 – School Tech Updates & Passkeys
• 00:09:13 – Managing the School’s Digital Billboards
• 00:13:53 – Newline Interactive Panels & Casting Issues
• 00:18:38 – iPhone 16 Pro Camera Impressions
• 00:22:25 – iOS 18 RCS Support & The BlueBubbles Server
• 00:34:28 – Apple Intelligence Summaries
• 00:36:41 – Pentucket Theater Tech (Clue, Newsies, Mary Poppins) & Outro

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Chaney sits down with Zack Hannula, the PR manager of Pentucket Tech, to delve into the exciting developments within Pentucket High School’s Production Team. During their conversation, Chaney uncovers what’s on the horizon for the theater program, including upcoming projects and productions. They also take a closer look at the cutting-edge equipment and innovative technologies that define the state-of-the-art auditorium, providing a glimpse into how these resources enhance the overall production experience.

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• 00:00:00 – The New Podcasting Room & Setup Challenges
• 00:01:28 – Reviving the Pentucket Radio Station
• 00:05:26 – Zack’s Start in Theater Tech & Radium Girls
• 00:09:37 – Tech Booth Nightmares: Crestron & Dante
• 00:15:20 – Working as an Event Technician
• 00:19:31 – Surprise Guests: Adam & Louie Arrive
• 00:20:12 – Starting the Pentucket Tech Instagram
• 00:27:03 – School Administration & Social Media Policies
• 00:29:17 – Video Production & Cafe Jazz Reflections
• 00:36:04 – Looking Ahead to College & Next Year
• 00:39:34 – Publishing Struggles & Outro

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Chaney returns with a fresh roundup of the week’s biggest tech stories. He dives into reports of what’s being called China’s largest-ever police data leak, raising major questions about cybersecurity and privacy. Chaney also unpacks the newly leaked specs for NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series graphics cards, exploring the hype and speculation circulating in the tech world. It’s a fast-paced episode full of insight, analysis, and Chaney’s signature take on what’s next in consumer tech.

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Chaney offers a sneak peek into an upcoming series focused on reclaiming your digital privacy. He shares early thoughts on how to enjoy social media without handing over all your data, highlighting tools like Fritter, Sync, and alternatives to Vanced. It’s a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation about taking back control of your online presence—one app at a time.

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Chaney shares his first impressions of setting up the Creality Ender 3 V2 and reflects on what the process was really like. From wobbly beds to leveling frustrations, he walks through the essential upgrades—like the EZABL and better bed springs—that turned his printing experience around. It’s a look at what it takes to go from out-of-the-box to reliable prints.

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Chaney recaps Apple’s October hardware event and reflects on the major product announcements—from the powerhouse M1 Max chip to the redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro. He also shares thoughts on the new AirPods 3 and what these updates mean for Apple fans and power users alike. It’s a deep dive into all the highlights from Apple’s latest showcase.

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Chaney recaps Amazon’s latest launch event and explores the quirky mix of new tech on display. From the futuristic Amazon Astro robot to the unexpected smart soap dispenser, he unpacks the most interesting—and surprising—releases, including updates to the Echo Show, Kindle Paperwhite, Halo View, and more. It’s a fun look at where Amazon is headed next.

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