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Gadget Guru
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: Electric cars still trying to merge into mainstream
Monday, 30 January, 2012From 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:
Monday, 30 January, 2012From 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:
Gadget Guru: SOPA/PIPA blacked out for good?
Monday, 23 January, 2012Two 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:
Monday, 23 January, 2012Two 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:
Gadget Guru: An emergency-phone watch, a 3D printer and a very bright TV
Monday, 16 January, 2012As 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.
Monday, 16 January, 2012As 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.
Gadget Guru: CES preview, Gorilla Glass 2 and video chat backdrops
Monday, 9 January, 2012Ian 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:
Monday, 9 January, 2012Ian 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:
Gadget Guru: Quirky gift ideas, Google doodles and a PS3 giveaway
Monday, 19 December, 2011As 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:
Monday, 19 December, 2011As 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:
Gadget Guru: A satellite dish in disguise, Daleks and pesky plugs
Monday, 12 December, 2011Having 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:
Monday, 12 December, 2011Having 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:
Gadget Guru: Choosing a game console and a gumball pinball machine
Monday, 5 December, 2011As 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:
Monday, 5 December, 2011As 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:
Gadget Guru: DAB radios, drying your boots and blasting snowballs
Monday, 28 November, 2011The 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:
Monday, 28 November, 2011The 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:
Gadget Guru: Google Music, snoring partners and an Xbox 360 Kinect giveaway
Monday, 21 November, 2011Google 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:
Monday, 21 November, 2011Google 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:
Gadget Guru: Dry gadgets, whiskey volunteers and one more Wii giveaway
Monday, 14 November, 2011The 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:
Monday, 14 November, 2011The 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:
