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Should You Trust OpenClaw on Your Network? with Christian Johnson – HGG676

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What happens when a practical conversation about AI tools turns into a deeper discussion about autonomy, cybersecurity, local models, and the future of the internet? This week, Christian Johnson joins me to talk about OpenClaw, the rapid rise of open-source AI agents, and why this new generation of tools feels very different from traditional chat-based… Click for more / Podcast Player>
Square 1400 x 1400 pixel podcast album art for Home Gadget Geeks episode HGG674. The image features a stylized, glowing neon diagram of a house against a dark blue technical background. Glowing green and blue lines highlight a rooftop heat pump, solar panels, and a smart energy meter. Dotted arrows illustrate "Air Sealing" around windows and doors. The top of the image displays the "Home Gadget Geeks" logo and the title "Upgrading an Older Home: Heat Pumps, Air Sealing, Smart Energy." At the bottom, it reads "with host Jim Collison & guest Paul Braren."

Upgrading an Older Home: Heat Pumps, Air Sealing and Smart Energy with Paul Braren – HGG674

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Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins me this week to discuss energy-efficient home technology, including heat pumps, air sealing, and upgrading older homes for modern HVAC systems. They explore the real-world costs of improving home energy efficiency, the role of smart electrical panels and lithium-ion battery backups, and how modern monitoring tools help homeowners better understand… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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How AI Is Disrupting Songwriting and the Music Business with Jay Franze – HGG673

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Jay Franze joins me to talk about how AI is showing up in real songwriting workflows, not just as a toy, but as a tool people are actually using. We unpack how we built the new Home Gadget Geeks theme, what’s happening in Nashville studios, and whether AI makes music more creative or more predictable.… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Ring 4K Doorbell Tested, Amazon Art TV Announced & Alexa+ Early Access with Erin Lawrence – HGG672

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Erin Lawrence from https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/ joins me this week to break down Ring’s new 4K doorbell, the real impact of AI in consumer tech after CES 2026, Amazon’s move into the Art TV market, and Alexa+ early access. We separate meaningful upgrades from marketing hype and talk through where smart home tech is actually headed. Thanks… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Andrew Morris Returns: Solar in Brisbane, NAS Frustrations, Unifi Networking & Garmin Tech – HGG671

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Andrew Morris returns to Home Gadget Geeks this week. We revisit the early days of HGG, catch up on his move from Melbourne to Brisbane, and dive deep into solar upgrades, NAS decisions, hardware pricing, Unifi networking, broadband realities, Garmin health tech, and the growing temptation of a Bambu Lab 3D printer. Thanks for listening!… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Solar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670

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This week I am joined by TJ Huddleston for a wide-ranging conversation that blends real-world winter weather, practical home technology, and insights from CES 2026. From navigating a rare Level 3 snow emergency in Ohio to installing a solar-powered backyard shed using an EcoFlow battery, the discussion stays focused on what actually works. Along the… Click for more / Podcast Player>