Bart Busschots discusses building data structures using JQ. They also talk about KAHE's electric outboard motor, TIER IV self-driving software, Ricoh portable monitors, and tandem insulin pumps. The podcast includes discussions on security issues, temperature conversions, encryption malware, Apple's AirDrop vulnerabilities, and Google's incognito mode.

Tom Merritt discusses CES Unveiled in 5 minutes. Vinvast EVs showcases their electric vehicles. Bezel App allows for mirroring iPhone and iPad to Mac. Withings BeamO is an at-home health checkup device. AISPEX Mobile EV Chargers are mobile EV fast chargers.

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In this podcast, Bart Busschots, a technology expert and podcast host, joins Allison to discuss interesting topics such as advanced queries using the JQ language, running OCR on PDFs using Quick Actions and Shortcuts on macOS, the role of design patterns and dark patterns in interface design, mindless consumption of food, personal anecdotes, and the consequences of unsuspecting online purchases.

Guests include Bodie Grimm, who discusses creating GPTs, and Bart Busschots, who talks about security bits. They cover topics such as the applications of GPTs, generating visual pieces with GPTs, data breaches and SSH vulnerability, and improving security in Windows printing system and iOS passcode reset. The podcast also includes a modified version of 'The Night Before Christmas' dedicated to Honda Bob.

Guests include Be My AI, discussing creating photo captions and alt text; Find Any File, discussing the software's search capabilities; and Christian from Germany, sharing insights and tips about using OCR PDFs. Topics covered include using the Be My Eyes app to add alt text to images, using BMI AI to generate alt text, exploring Find Any File's features and search options, and converting a shell script into a Keyboard Maestro macro.

Guest Jason Howell, an expert on using Android with a Mac, shares his insights on managing photos and messaging on Android phones. The podcast also discusses programming-based health with Bart Busschots, speed comparisons between M1 and M2 MacBooks, choosing between MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, comparing Blade HD and Omni20 power banks, and the impacts of new technology on cross-site tracking. Additionally, the podcast covers security vulnerabilities, speculative execution in CPUs, Senator Ron Weiden's fight for technology rights, and children's interaction with phones.

Tom Mattock, an expert in alt text on images in social media, discusses the importance of alt text for visually impaired individuals and the challenges of accurately describing images. The speakers also explore using AI technology for analyzing and describing images, overcoming challenges with cerebral palsy, and the issue of captions not sticking to iPhone photos.

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Bart Busschots, a technology expert and podcast host, joins the show to discuss various interesting topics. They cover the use of Airtable for cataloging and inventory management, methods for sharing and transferring live portrait photos on iOS, choosing the right iPhone size, discussing dictation and iOS 17 predictive text, using a large language model, disappointment with home screen icons, comparing telephoto and digital zoom on iPhones, and the usage of iPads in the kitchen.