{"version":"1.0.0","segments":[{"startTime":8.24,"endTime":11.92,"body":"Hey there, and welcome to Tech Brewed, the podcast where we explore how"},{"startTime":11.92,"endTime":15.735,"body":"technology is reshaping our homes, workplaces, and even"},{"startTime":15.735,"endTime":19.494,"body":"that tiny pocket of space where your phone battery is supposed to last"},{"startTime":19.494,"endTime":23.255,"body":"all day, but doesn't. I'm Greg Doyle, your guide on this"},{"startTime":23.255,"endTime":27.095,"body":"bite sized journey through the digital frontier. See what I"},{"startTime":27.095,"endTime":30.21,"body":"did there? Bite sized. Yep. There's more where that came from."},{"startTime":30.769,"endTime":34.53,"body":"Whether you're a seasoned tech pro or you're still wondering why your smart fridge is"},{"startTime":34.53,"endTime":38.129,"body":"recommending kale recipes, this podcast is for"},{"startTime":38.129,"endTime":41.51,"body":"you. In this series, we're brewing up conversations"},{"startTime":41.809,"endTime":44.55,"body":"on 4 big themes for the first part of 2025."},{"startTime":45.614,"endTime":49.135,"body":"First up will be technology at home because smart"},{"startTime":49.135,"endTime":52.914,"body":"toasters are a thing now. Next, technology at work."},{"startTime":52.975,"endTime":56.675,"body":"Spoiler alert. We're talking about more than just Zoom fatigue."},{"startTime":57.4,"endTime":60.92,"body":"And after that, AI for your home. Think of it as your"},{"startTime":60.92,"endTime":64.28,"body":"digital butler but less snooty. And followed by"},{"startTime":64.28,"endTime":67.9,"body":"that, AI at work, where robots don't just steal jobs,"},{"startTime":68.04,"endTime":71.784,"body":"they take credit for the coffee machine being fixed. We'll"},{"startTime":71.784,"endTime":75.625,"body":"also answer life's big questions like, does your smart speaker"},{"startTime":75.625,"endTime":79.225,"body":"secretly judge your music choices? Or are your"},{"startTime":79.225,"endTime":82.924,"body":"coworkers actually human or just really advanced chatbots?"},{"startTime":83.064,"endTime":86.71,"body":"And why does every tech device come with a feature you'll never use, but you"},{"startTime":86.71,"endTime":90.31,"body":"can't turn it off? And you might be wondering why tech"},{"startTime":90.31,"endTime":93.75,"body":"brood? Well, tech isn't just for geeks and hoodies anymore, it's"},{"startTime":93.75,"endTime":97.43,"body":"everywhere. It's in how we turn on the lights, binge watch our"},{"startTime":97.43,"endTime":101.115,"body":"favorite shows, and argue with our GPS about the fastest"},{"startTime":101.115,"endTime":104.634,"body":"route. I started this podcast because technology can be"},{"startTime":104.634,"endTime":108.015,"body":"exciting, confusing, and let's face it, occasionally"},{"startTime":108.395,"endTime":112.174,"body":"infuriating. But it's also a tool for connection, creativity,"},{"startTime":112.315,"endTime":116.14,"body":"and a bit of chaos. And that's what we'll explore without the jargon"},{"startTime":116.14,"endTime":119.58,"body":"that makes you feel like you need a degree in computer science just to keep"},{"startTime":119.58,"endTime":123.42,"body":"up. If this sounds like your cup of coffee, or in this case, your"},{"startTime":123.42,"endTime":127.18,"body":"cup of tech brew, hit subscribe. Let's chat about the tech that's"},{"startTime":127.18,"endTime":130.664,"body":"changing how we live, work, and scroll endlessly on social"},{"startTime":130.664,"endTime":134.285,"body":"media. Next week, we're kicking off with the smart home revolution."},{"startTime":134.505,"endTime":138.185,"body":"What gadgets actually make life easier, and which ones just"},{"startTime":138.185,"endTime":141.96,"body":"end up as expensive paperweights? You don't wanna miss it."},{"startTime":142.12,"endTime":145.96,"body":"And thanks for tuning in for 2025. And remember,"},{"startTime":145.96,"endTime":149.8,"body":"in a world full of algorithms, it's always okay to unplug and take a"},{"startTime":149.8,"endTime":153.56,"body":"coffee break. I'm Greg Doig, and I'll see you next time unless"},{"startTime":153.56,"endTime":156.86,"body":"my Wi Fi goes down, in which case, send help. Seriously."}]}