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The Rise of Personal AI Assistants: How Everyday Users Are Benefiting

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Everyone and their mother has a personal AI assistant these days. Even if you don’t use yours, it’s there—sitting on your smartphone, just waiting for you to ask it something.  These AI assistants could be your best friend or your worst enemy—it all depends on how you use them. Here’s what you need to know about them and how they’re changing the way we live life!  What are AI Assistants?  AI assistants are software programs that use artificial intelligence to help you complete tasks or find information. Personal AI assistants use modern technologies like machine learning and natural language processing

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Mike Wieger with Generator Interlock Kits, Meshtastic and LocalSend – HGG619

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Mike Wieger is my guest this week. Mike shares his experience installing a generator outlet and interlock kit for backup power, detailing the wiring and safety measures. He also talks about using a Jackery portable battery for minor power outages. Jim plans to upgrade his generator to 50 amps and discusses the cost and benefits… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Weathering the Storm: Lessons in Home Backup Power from a Major Power Outage – HGG618

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It's a solo show this week. Last week's show was canceled due to a 100-hour power outage at theAverageGuy.tv studios. What did I do? What gadgets did we use? How did it go and how did we stay cool? All that and plenty of links in the show notes. Thanks for listening! https://youtu.be/_3B6IUc2vDQ Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2024 – HGG616

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Mark Robson is my guest this week. We discussed various topics, including extreme weather patterns in Canada, grilling and cast iron cooking techniques, barbecue techniques and ingredients, and culinary creativity and experimentation. Mark shared his experiences and insights on using high-quality charcoal, proper airflow, and experimentation to find the right cooking methods for individual preferences.… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Gavin Campbell with the Meater Block, 3D Printing and Smart Toilets via the Finger Bot – HGG615

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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm podcast is my guest this week. We discussed various topics, including severe weather preparedness, home automation, tech updates, data storage, and 3D printing. Gavin shared his experiences and recommendations, highlighting the importance of being prepared for severe weather events, investing in reliable backup power sources, and upgrading to high-end 3D printers for… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Jay Mattison with Cameras, Audio and the Future of ARM Computing – HGG614

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Jay Mattison is my guest this week. Jay discussed the latest gadgets, smart home automation, laptops, and processing power. He also talked about camera technology, including wireless microphones and road pros, and the limitations of wireless data transfer. He shared his preferences for audio equipment and home automation, and discussed the potential of large language… Click for more / Podcast Player>