January 2026
What Happened To PC Satellite Hookups?
For years, I have longed for satellite data transmission and wondered why satellite radio could not be used for more. As an advocate of a “third network” that is, a network that is not the Internet, which can be used for communication and research should the internet go down. Sirius and XM Radio merged in […]
Apple is updating its phones, and it’s not the one you think.
Per 9to Mac, iOS 12.5.8 is coming to the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation). The iPhone 5s was one of the first devices reviewed on thetechboy.org back in 2020. This update is essential as it allows features such as iMessage […]
What Is VSAT
VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal. As many of you know, I am passionate about non-internet communication technologies and have advocated for a ‘third network’—a backup system we can rely on if the Internet goes down. VSAT is one such technology. Despite being used by one of the world’s largest retail chains, Walmart, it […]
Ads Come To ChatGPT Why Are We Mad?
Last year on the podcast, I claimed that 2025 would be the golden age of AI. Venture capital was flowing freely, and new chatbots and LLM wrappers around ChatGPT were everywhere. In 2025, we could generate hyper realistic images and videos for free, enjoy free chats with very generous rate limits (except for Claude, which […]
How To Get (almost) LIVE Free Satellite Imagery On Your Phone
Satellite imagery is useful for OSINT investigations. However, the imagery present in Google Earth or ArcGIS Earth can often be outdated and not recent. While I have not yet found a way to get livestreamed satellite imagery for free and not connected to the NSA, this is the best free alternative I have found for […]
How To Search Local and National News Archives FREE!!!
As many of you know, I am passionate about investigations, OSINT, and local news. I often wonder how characters like Emily Jones from Adventures in Odyssey or Liz from Kids Corner find local stories for their detective agencies. Searching for local news, whether in Houston or any major U.S. city, is often frustrating. Ad-heavy websites […]
Apple Creator Studio Unveiled
Apple today unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking new subscription service that brings together a powerful collection of creative applications into one unified offering. Designed to deliver studio-grade tools directly to creators using Mac, iPad, and iPhone, the suite aims to make professional-level video editing, music production, image creation, and visual productivity accessible to everyone […]
Siri Is Dead Long Live Gemini
Siri is dead, long live Siri. In a win for #TeamAndroid and team 13ers everywhere, Google’s Gemini is going to power Apple’s much-maligned Siri. Apple, with its commitment to “privacy” and not “spying” on its users, has seen the light and realized that not all data is bad data. Siri, for the past couple […]
A9+ vs A11+
Samsung has released the successor to the A9+, the Galaxy Tab A11+. The A9+, released in 2023, debuted with either 4 or 8 GB of RAM, an 8 MP camera, and the Snapdragon 695 chip with 15 watts of charging. The A11+ gets an upgrade with faster charging and the Dimensity 7300 […]
Loved By Ai Press Release
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – December 29, 2025 The rapid shift from traditional search engines to AI “answer engines” is creating a visibility crisis for small businesses. While OpenAI reports over 700 million weekly active users, and 55% of consumers now use chatbots like Gemini or ChatGPT for complex queries, the tools required to rank on these platforms have remained […]