Mondays at 6:40 pm (repeats Tuesdays at 12.38 pm and on Saturdays at 1.06 pm) Ian the Gadget Guru helps us make sense of the latest consumer technology and other high-tech stuff. Alex Helmick helps us make sense of Ian. Gadget Guru podcast feed   twitter.com/wrsgadgetguru Mondays at 6:40 pm (repeats Tuesdays at 12.38 pm and on Saturdays at 1.06 pm) Ian the Gadget Guru helps us make sense of the latest consumer technology and other high-tech stuff. Alex Helmick helps us make sense of Ian. Gadget Guru podcast feed   twitter.com/wrsgadgetguru WRS WRS web@wrs.ch en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:23 UT Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:51:13 GMT Big Medium 2.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/index.shtml (C) WRS 2009 News & Politics no Twitter recently announced that it has refined its technology so it can censor messages on a country-by-country basis—so does the move reflect a weakening commitment to free speech or just a necessary flexibility in the global marketplace? Ian and Alex Helmick mull it over before hopping onto the Boxx electric bike—plus another hotel voucher giveaway: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:29 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-twitter-censoring-and-an-electric-box-.shtml?28932 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18932 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.boxxcorp.com/brochure/boxx From tap water-powered batteries to collapsible cars, Ian and Alex Helmick discuss the lamentable state of the electric car market. Is there still hope? Plus an iPhone app that lets you know when to “go” in the movie theater: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:07:42 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-electric-cars-still-trying-to-merge-in.shtml?28807 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18807 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.powertrekk.com/ http://cities.media.mit.edu/projects/citycar.html www.runpee.com Two bills going through the U.S. political system—SOPA and PIPA—may have died an early death after popular websites such as Wikipedia and Google protested with blackouts last week, which led senators and members of congress to desert the bills in droves. Ian the Gadget Guru and Alex Helmick discuss that and other developments in the anti-piracy fight, plus even more futuristic 3D printing—think “printing” your own chocolate—and an innovative way to take a little slice of Pretty Woman with you everywhere you go: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:45:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-sopapipa-blacked-out.shtml?28693 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18693 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.kusashoes.com/product-info.html As the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show comes to a close in Las Vegas, Ian and Alex Helmick discuss some of the new geeky toys that caught their eye, including a 3D printer. Plus, Ian indulges in his favorite topic (other than Star Trek): watches. more WRS coverage on swiss watches Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:45:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-an-emergency-phone-watch-a-3d-printer-.shtml?28559 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18559 swiss watches Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap https://www.limmex.com/ http://www.makerbot.com/blog/tag/replicator/ Ian and Alex Helmick kick off the New Year with a preview of the Consumer Electronics Show as the world’s premier gadget show kicks off in Las Vegas—and of course a look at what the Guru got from Santa. Plus a perfect gadget for left-handed DIYers and a new device to spice up your video chats: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:00:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-gorilla-glass-2-lefty-screwdrivers-and.shtml?28453 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18453 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.lowes.com/pd_363510-34170-62466_?PL=1&productId=3531392 As the holiday season approaches, Ian the Gadget Guru joins WRS’s Alex Helmick to look at gifts that are definitely unique, like the double-bladed Thor ice scraper, but that might still be appreciated. Plus, the two find a new way to express their love of Google’s creativity, and talk about how you could win a PlayStation 3: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:02 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-quirky-gift-ideas-google-doodles-and-a.shtml?28160 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18160 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.quirky.com/products/187-stem-citrus-fruit-juice-sprayer http://www.quirky.com/products/122-Tether-Stemware-Saver http://www.quirky.com/products/72-Thor-Ice-Scraper http://www.zazzle.ch/google+geschenke Having a satellite dish in some areas can cause neighbors to complain and landlords to demand their removal, but WRS’s Alex Helmick and Ian the Gadget Guru discuss a new gadget that no one will recognize as a satellite dish. Plus, the Guru takes the opportunity to complain about pesky plugs, of all different varieties, and offers a solution to the infamous plug dilemma: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:00:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-fooling-landlords-and-the-gurus-bigges.shtml?28048 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-18048 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.sateuropa.co.uk/product_overview.asp?prod=SatPlus-Sat-Chair&id=2769&catid=12&subcat=2 http://www.myinnergie.com/MCT/Default.aspx As Ian the Gadget Guru reviews some of the best geeky gifts to get for Christmas, he answers listener questions about how to choose the best game console, a daunting task for any first-time buyer. Plus, he finds hiding his utter excitement for his latest discovery, a device which combines all of his favourite things, a gumball pinball machine: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:02 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-choosing-a-game-console-and-a-gumball-.shtml?27936 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17936 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.hammacher.com/Product/11919?source=CJ&cm_mmc=CJ-_-2490938-_-3165705-_-Hammacher+Product+Catalog The last week of November means the Gadget Guru is starting his annual “favorite things” list. This week Alex Helmick and the Guru discuss DAB radios, a machine for those who hate wet boots and a snowball blaster that is sure to get someone in trouble: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:45:02 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-dab-radios-drying-your-boots-and-blast.shtml?27811 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17811 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.pure.com/products/product.asp?Product=VL-60905 http://www.arctic-force.com/ http://www.hotronic.com/products/sd/index.html Google enters the online music world. Ian and Alex Helmick discuss what impact that will have on your listening habits. And the guys discuss a gadget that helps deal with a snoring partner. Plus, perhaps the biggest giveaway in WRS history continues with listeners able to win a Microsoft X-Box 360 Kinect and the game Rabbids: Alive and Kicking: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:45:01 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-google-music-snoring-partners-and-an-x.shtml?27671 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17671 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=sj&passive=1209600&continue=http://music.google.com/music/listen&followup=http://music.google.com/music/listen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpbo0000O08 The Guru can now battle those pesky stains on his neckties with a preventative spray once used to protect gadgets. Ian the Gadget Guru and Alex Helmick talk about uses for the NeverWet spray. Then, the two explore a laser that tests whiskey. Plus the Nintendo Wii competition continues as the two talk with Nicky, last week’s winner: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:41:03 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-dry-gadgets-whiskey-volunteers-and-one.shtml?27538 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17538 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.neverwet.com A former Apple bigwig has left the company and is now designing thermostats—which has the Gadget Guru all hot and bothered. Ian and Alex talk about the Learning Thermostat and why Ian wants one. Then, Ian talks about his second biggest passion (behind Star Trek): watches. Plus, the biggest giveaway in WRS history continues. The guys are giving away another Nintendo Wii and the game Just Dance 3 this week: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:45:04 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-a-hot-thermostat-a-cool-watch-and-anot.shtml?27432 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17432 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.nest.com/ http://www.sony.lv/product/nws-b-series/nwz-b163f http://novelty.greubelforsey.com/default.html It was a busy week in the world of mobile phones. Ian and Alex Helmick discuss the winners and losers in mobiles and what it means for you. Then, Ian explains something called “clear” glass—and how that’s different than, say, regular glass. And the guys will give details on what just might be the biggest weekly giveaway in WRS history: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:00:02 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-mobile-phonbe-analysis-clear-glass-and.shtml?27284 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17284 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap Consumer point-and-shoot cameras have long made it possible for even the clumsiest souls to take a decent picture. But now an American company has created the first-ever consumer light field camera for budding amateur photography buffs. Ian the Gadget Guru explains the rather tricky physics of why that’s so cool to Alex Helmick—plus headphones with street cred and more: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:56:24 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-the-eyes-and-ears-episode.shtml?27166 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17166 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap http://www.lytro.com https://www.lytro.com/living-pictures/284 First the great Blackberry outage, then an iPad upgrade gone horribly wrong. Ian the Gadget Guru survived to talk about a week technology would like to forget. He also gives Alex Helmick some icky news about bacteria that might be living on your mobile phone—and how you can rent your very own private submarine by the month: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:21:21 GMT http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/gadgetguru/gadget-guru-a-woeful-week-phone-hygiene-and-privat.shtml?27039 79fb7a047369e85e0d59f47d8906b200-17039 Programmes/Gadget Guru Daily Shows/The Wrap