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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 perspectives on digital media. Plus, Firefox’s controversy and gene-edited bananas!

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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 deals. Plus, a look at Mozilla’s privacy controversy and more!

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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 tools that make cooking easier, safer, and more delicious.

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CRISPR gene editing is transforming medicine, agriculture, and ethics. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jack Baruzzini break down its breakthroughs, risks, and moral questions. Could it cure diseases or lead to designer babies? The future is here!

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When the power goes out, what’s the best way to keep your home running? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Joanne Mercier break down the pros and cons of generators, battery backups, and more. Plus, Jeep owners are furious over in-car ads. Tune in for the full story!

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3D printing is revolutionizing everything from home repairs to hobby projects! Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the best beginner printers, real-world uses, and expert tips. Plus, is Linux family-friendly? And a Tesla mistaken for an asteroid!

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Wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes—are you ready? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier break down the best tech for weather disasters, AI’s ethical dilemmas, and privacy risks from Meta’s latest move. Plus, top picks for phone protection and dashcams.

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From space innovations to ethical AI and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo tackle groundbreaking tech news, debate the future of space exploration, and share tips on using apps like TikTok, Kanopy, and Space Launch Now.

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Track your reading like a pro! Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Pat Scott discuss top book tracking tools like Goodreads, StoryGraph, and more. Discover how to set reading goals, organize your library, and find your next favorite book!

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Kick off the new year with Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Victor Lams as they share tips on digital and analog tools for organization, a look at Meta’s AI-generated profiles, and Honey’s questionable practices.

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In our final week of the Christmas gift guide, Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Pat Scott give their gift ideas at several price points, including BBQ tech, batteries, backup drives, holiday movies on disc, and headband headphones, and more.

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For week 2 of our annual Christmas gift guide, Dom Bettinelli, Victor Lams, and Fr. Joseph Sund have ideas for EDC, network-attached storage, techy dog tags, a battery caddy, and more. Plus has Google discovered proof of the multiverse?

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It’s that time of year again, so Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Thomas Sanjurjo give some Christmas gift ideas for the tech geeks in your life (or to put in your own stocking).

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There are many kinds of scanners, but which one is right for you? Do you even need one? Dom Bettinelli, Jack Baruzzini, and Pat Scott discuss the various types, how to choose the best one, tips for optimal scanning, and real-world uses like archiving photos, managing receipts, and more.

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CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Auto: Dom Bettinelli and Victor Lams discuss car tech, including third-party systems and emerging proprietary systems from manufacturers, plus Bluetooth options, dashcams, touchscreens vs. traditional buttons, and more.

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Be productive on the go. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the apps and workflows they use to stay productive with their Apple and Android smartphones. Plus Tulsa’s remote worker experiment and USB cable confusion.

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When you need to write more than a brief note, what tools can you turn to? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Joseph Sund discuss the top word processors, grammar checkers, writing organizers, and other writing tools to help you express yourself.

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What are the best printers for home use? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the main types of printers, their pros and cons, and tips for avoiding the major pain points of printers and printing. Plus the Internet Archive is back!