Refresh Computers Tech Talk
Audio files of our weekly radio show on WDBO where we talk about your electronic life. Help and advice are given on a range of technical issues from computers to everything internet-related.
Episodes
A brand-new AI model goes hunting for hackers and what it finds is honestly unsettling: thousands of high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities, including flaws that sat unnoticed for decades. We talk through Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, why the partnerships matter, and how AI-powered cybersecurity could help patch the holes before bad actors get there first. If you’ve ever wondered how much unseen risk is baked into ...
Waymo is officially giving rides around metro Orlando, and that single fact kicks off a bigger question: are we ready for a world where “rideshare” no longer includes a driver? We walk through what Waymo’s launch looks like on the ground, why it is avoiding interstates for now, and the real-world situations that test every self-driving system, from construction zones and emergency vehicles to Central Florida heavy r...
AI chatbots are leveling up fast, and the change is bigger than new features or a faster reply. We talk through what a chatbot really is, why tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot suddenly feel more responsive, and how better “memory” and context can make an AI assistant useful for real work, not just random questions. If you have been ignoring AI, we make the case that it is becoming as ess...
That “problem with your payment method” email might look exactly like Amazon or one of your real suppliers, but it could be a targeted phishing attack built to drain a small business account in minutes. We walk through the FBI warning on vendor impersonation scams hitting Florida and explain how attackers clone logos, mimic domains with tiny character swaps, and weaponize urgency so someone on your team clicks befor...
Your phone picks the worst possible moment to fail: right when you’re in a crowd trying to upload a photo, pay a vendor, or find your friends. We’re live from Spring Fiesta at Lake Eola to explain what’s really happening to your cell service and Wi-Fi at big events, why “full bars” can still mean no usable internet, and how 5G’s more localized coverage changes the experience as you move through a packed venue.
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Your monthly tech bill is creeping up, and it’s not always obvious why. We walk through the “subscription squeeze” hitting streaming services and everyday software, where prices rise while features quietly disappear. We talk about what to look for in plan changes, why Netflix-style tier reshuffles frustrate so many people, and how subscription fatigue builds when you’re juggling logins, passwords, and constant renew...
Your phone used to last all day. Now it hits the afternoon and you are hunting for a charger like it is a daily routine. We dig into what is actually happening to smartphone battery life, from lithium-ion battery degradation to the charging habits that quietly wear batteries down faster. We also talk about why cheap, off-brand chargers can create problems, how heat changes everything, and why background apps and loc...
Refresh Computers starts a Trade-In program for the first time in it's 26 year history.
AI is no longer just a chatbot that answers questions. We’re watching the shift to AI agents, systems that can break a goal into steps, have multiple “bots” critique and improve the work, and in some cases take actions like planning a trip or preparing a reservation flow. That sounds convenient, but it also forces a real conv...
In this week's Tech Talk on WDBO 107.3 FM and AM 580 in Orlando, David Leavitt and Adam Littlefield from Refresh Computer Superstore dive into cutting-edge war technology amid the ongoing Iran conflict, exploring Shahed drones, GPS-guided munitions, electronic warfare, and satellite imagery.
They also break down Apple's latest affordable MacBook Neo, powered by an iPhone A18 chip and running full macOS at ...
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Key Takeaways
- AI data centers are eating hardware: Massive demand for hard drives and RAM is causing shortages and price spikes—expect higher costs for upgrades and consumer devices for years.
- The cloud is physical—and thirsty: Data centers consume huge electricity and water, straining grids and even causing water shutoffs in small...
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In this episode, David Leavitt the importance of transitioning from passwords to passkeys. Also discussed is the shortage of old-fashioned hard drives due to the AI data center surge, and the latest scams to watch out for.
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In this episode, David Leavitt discusses the latest Social Media platform designed to allow bots to chat and learn from each other.
Dave also discusses Google's plans that will help create an even larger shortage of memory chips.
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In this episode, David Leavitt discusses the far-reaching effects of Elon Musk's influence over our future everyday lives!
Dave also discusses tech used during his month-long camping trip in South America.
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In this episode, Adam Littlefield discusses Apple's stock of DRAM and NAND running out, and the latest Windows 11 and other OS bugs!
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In this episode, Adam Littlefield discusses updates on the hardware shortages due to AI data centers, as well as Tesla filing a groundbreaking patent for AI! Also, AR glasses!
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In this episode, Adam Littlefield discusses the latest Apple-Google partnership to supercharge Siri, as well as subscriptions and how they're taking over tech!
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In this episode, David Leavitt and Adam Littlefield discuss what has changed in 2025 for tech, as well as what could be coming in the future!
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In this episode, David Leavitt and Adam Littlefield discuss new tech coming in 2026, including a rumored folding iPhone, Samsung's new Trifold phone, and Tesla's latest Full Self Driving improvements!
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This is an episode of our weekly tech talk broadcast by Refresh Computers.
In this episode, David Leavitt and Adam Littlefield discuss what has changed in 2025 for tech, as well as what could be coming in the future!
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In this episode, David Leavitt and Adam Littlefield discuss a supercomputer that was recently built by Refresh Computers, as well as Apple's newest repairability changes.
Also, an update for the DRAM shortages and what might be coming up!
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