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The Smart Home Letdown: Why the Future Still Isn’t Plugged In
Smart homes still aren’t that smart—Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what’s gone wrong. Plus: streaming 24/7, Nintendo’s overreach, and cheating with AI in college. With ins…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Cloud Storage Uncovered: What Works, What Fails, and What Costs Too Much
From Dropbox’s hidden costs to OneDrive’s syncing chaos, Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter weigh your best cloud storage options—plus AI’s unsettling spiritual role and Apple’s cou…
Published on 5 months ago
Sacred Secrecy: Tech Behind the Papal Conclave
Peek inside the tech shielding the papal conclave—from Faraday cages to anti-drone systems. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier & Victor Lams unpack the fascinating blend of ancient ritual and modern secu…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Countertop Powerhouses: The Best Small Kitchen Appliance
From ice cream makers to composters, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Pat Scott dish out the coolest and most useful kitchen small appliances for your home. Plus: smarter office lighting, Chrome …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Digital De-Hoarding: Clear the Clutter, Reclaim Your Tech
Is your phone a digital junk drawer? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack digital clutter, offering smart ways to reclaim space, sanity, and security across your devices. #DigitalDeclutter #Tech…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Optimizing for Holiness
Are Catholic lifestyle apps helping us grow in holiness—or just turning prayer into a productivity hack? Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund unpack the spiritual pros and pitfalls of app…
Published on 6 months ago
Are You Thinking or Scrolling? Breaking Free from Algorithmic Complacency
Is your online experience being shaped more by algorithms than your own choices? In this episode, Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Joanne Mercier tackle “algorithmic complacency” and how it affec…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Ad Blocking: Ethical Dilemma or Digital Necessity?
Online ads can be annoying, invasive, or even harmful—but is blocking them ethical? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter tackle ad blocking, privacy concerns, and Catholic perspective…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Best Budget Smartphones: How to Save Big on Your Next Phone!
Not everyone needs a $1,000 phone! Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund break down the best budget smartphones under $300, compare new vs. used options, and share tips on finding great de…
Published on 7 months ago
Essential Kitchen Tech: Gadgets to Elevate Your Cooking
Level up your kitchen with game-changing gadgets! From precision thermometers to sous vide cookers and vacuum sealers, Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo break down the must-have too…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago