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Episode 798: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 13, 2023

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Paul Lawler, Ian Kitajima

During this holiday edition of Bytemarks Cafe, we have a couple of our favorite gadget geeks, Paul Lauler, independent IT consultant and Ian Kitajima, tech sherpa at PICHTR here to tell us about new tech gadgets that they either bought or highly desire. We talk about the Bambu Lab 3D Printer, Linka Lasso Smart Lock, Oura Ring, Remarkable Writing Tablet, iPhone 15 Pro, ChargeASAP and the Tesla Model Y.

If you missed us live, you can always catch us on the HPR website, Google Podcasts, iTunes and Stitcher!

Episode 798: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 13, 2023

Episode 745: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 7, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Paul Lawler, Ian Kitajima

During this special membership campaign edition, we have favorite gadget geeks and weʻre here to help fill out your holiday shopping list. I welcome our favorite gadget Geeks, Ian Kitajima, tech sherpa and Paul Lawler, IT consultant to Bytemarks Cafe. Here is a list of the products we talked about:

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Episode 745: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 7, 2022

Episode 693: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 8, 2021

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Ian Kitajima, Paul Lawler

During this special membership campaign edition, we have our gadget geeks Ian Kitajima and Paul Lawler here to talk about their gift suggestions for this holiday season. We dedicate this show to our friend Ricky Li, one of original gadget geeks who is listening to us from beyond. Here are the gadgets talked about on the show:

  1. eufy Security Smart Lock, Touch & Wi-Fi, Fingerprint Scanner, Keyless Entry Door Lock, Smart Wi-Fi Lock, Bluetooth Electronic Deadbolt
  2. Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset
  3. Apple Air Pods Max
  4. Laekerrt’s Cold Brew Coffee Maker, biggest size is $89 on Amazon. 
  5. V1CE Smart Business Card.
  6. Jason Natural Body Wash and Shower Gel

If you missed us live, you can always catch us on the HPR website, Google Podcasts, iTunes and Stitcher!

Episode 693: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 8, 202

Episode 642: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 16, 2020

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Paul Lawler, Ian Kitajima

On our annual gadget show, we welcome two of my favorite gadget geeks, Ian Kitajima, tech sherpa at Oceanit and Paul Lawler, Principal at Net Results and they’re here to talk about their favorite tech gifts and stocking stuffers. Here are the items they shared:

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Episode 589: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 11, 2019

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Ricky Li, Ian Kitajima

During this special edition, we feature a couple of our favorite gadget geeks, Ricky Li, independent IT consultant and Ian Kitajima, tech sherpa at Oceanit here to tell us about new tech gadgets that they either bought or highly desire. We stick to several topics like travel tech, wifi mesh networks and streaming services.

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Episode 538: 2018 Gadget Roundup – Dec 19, 2018

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Cindy Matsuki, Ricky Li, Ian Kitajima

First, we hear from Cindy Matsuki from HTDC, about the upcoming Technology and Manufacturing Job Fair on Friday December 28th. Then, we hear from Ricky Li and Ian Kitajima, a couple of gadget geeks who will share what they spend all their money on this holiday season.

Ricky and his Osmo Pocket

List of Gadgets:

      1. DJI Osmo Pocket
      2. Amazon Echo
      3. Norton Core Router
      4. Deep Racer
      5. Amazon Fire TV Cube
      6. Travis Translator
      7. Tesla Model 3 (Ian’s gift to himself)

       

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Episode 486: 2017 Gadget Roundup – Dec 20, 2017

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Robbie Melton, Ricky Li, Brian Dote, Ryan Ozawa

First up, Robbie Melton from HTDC is here to tell us about the upcoming Holiday Tech Fair. Then we do our annual gadget roundup with our favorite gadget geeks Ricky Li, Brian Dote and Paul Lawler.

Ricky’s picks:

Brian’s picks:

Paul’s picks

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Episode 434: 2016 Gadget Show – Dec 21, 2016

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Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Eric Nakagawa, Brian Dote, Ricky Li, David Oyadomari, Anna Leonid, Ryan Ozawa

We kick off the show with a couple of upcoming events. Anna Leonid starts things off with a new “Creative Coding 4 Kids” holiday camp in Hawaii. Then Sandy Park from HTDC tells us about the upcoming Holiday Tech Job Fair. We then switch gears to talk with David Oyadomari from Bank of Hawaii to tell us about their “Cardless Cash” mobile banking app. Then, after the break, we dive into our geeky gift bag with a couple of fellow gadget lovers, Ricky Li, Brian Dote and secret guest Eric Nakagawa. We’ll talk about our favorite tech gifts for last-minute holiday shoppers.

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Episode 413: Emergency Preparedness Gadgets – July 27, 2016

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Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Cindy Matsuki, John Cummings, Wes Koga, Ryan Ozawa, Meli James (missing)

After some national tech headlines, we cover the local tech calendar. Meli James from the Hawaii Venture Capital Association returns to tell us about their August luncheon about the innovation economy. Also returning is Cindy Matsuki from the High Tech Development Corporation to give us a preview of the next WetWare Wednesday networking mixer — marking their 5th anniversary. Finally, after the break, we check in for this hurricane season and talk about new tech and gadgets to consider during a natural disaster. Joining us are John Cummings from the City’s Dept of Emergency Management and disaster preparedness instructor Wes Koga.

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Episode 328: Annual Gadget Show – Dec 10, 2014

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To begin we’ve invited Richard Wacker, President/CEO of American Savings Bank to tell us about the Hawaii Business Roundtable soon to be published Hawaii Innovation Assets Report. Then, after the break, we kick off our annual gadget and holiday geek gift show. Paul Lawler and Melissa Chang will share their picks and answer your calls for help when it comes to getting something for that special geek in your life.

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