Beyond Wi-Fi: Why Shortwave, Ham & CB Radios Still Matter

Curious about radios beyond Wi‑Fi? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund & Victor Lams demystify shortwave, ham, GMRS and CB—from Cold War code stations to kids’ bike-ride comms. Could this “analog internet” withstand the next blackout? The post Beyond Wi-Fi: Why Shortwave, Ham & CB Radios Still Matter appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What does a “B+” Apple keynote look like? Dom and Joanne dig into WWDC 2025—real iPad windowing, smarter AI, and controversial new embryo tech. Does your device deserve the beta? Plus: Are we over-censoring online? The post Liquid Glass at Apple’s WWDC appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is your desktop a productivity tool—or a digital junk drawer? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Andrew Hermiz reveal how desktop habits shape your tech life. Is clutter killing your focus? The post Taming Your Desktop appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can AI really blackmail you? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Victor Lams react to Google I/O 2025’s avalanche of updates—Gemini models, video generation, and more. Plus, why the Vatican’s new website might be Blessed Carlo Acutis’ third miracle. The post Google’s AI Gets Smarter—But Also Weirder? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Do you really own your tech—or just lease it? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle digital ownership, tech’s broken promises, and how companies like Nintendo, Apple, and Tesla are rewriting the customer contract. The post You Bought It, But You Don’t Own It appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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 insights, laughs, and solid tech picks. The post The Smart Home Letdown: Why the Future Still Isn’t Plugged In appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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 courtroom loss. The post Cloud Storage Uncovered: What Works, What Fails, and What Costs Too Much appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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 security. The post Sacred Secrecy: Tech Behind the Papal Conclave appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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 cookie drama, and Airbnb’s new transparency. The post Countertop Powerhouses: The Best Small Kitchen Appliance appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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 #TechTips The post Digital De-Hoarding: Clear the Clutter, Reclaim Your Tech appeared first on StarQuest Media.