Batteries Not Included is our weekly, geeky program for WOWO and WOWO.com and we know what you’re thinking, you’re thinking “NERDs!” Well yeah, kind of, everyone is a geek for something on Batteries Not Included… from your favorite Apple device, to those games you play on your iPhone, to new exiting technology like drones. Darrin Wright is keeping an eye on our increasingly connected world every week with new episodes on WOWO and at wowo.com.
Episodes
Batteries Not Included | Protecting your router from Russian Hackers
Yes, you read that right... a new report says Russian hackers have been using unsecured or outdated wireless routers to grab your information and...
Batteries Not Included | MIT is reading your mind, and Facebook is reading your...
On this week's episode, we delve more into Facebook's continued problems, take a look at a device created by MIT that can take "subvocal"...
Batteries Not Included | So about that new iPad…
This week, Darrin reviews the newest model of the iPad, plus the new Tomb Raider and Ready Player One films.Oh, and the universe is...
Batteries Not Included | Protecting yourself from Facebook
This week, Darrin continues to examine the fallout of the Facebook data scandal, what you can do to protect yourself, and how to do...
Batteries Not Included | Atari’s back
This week, Darrin blows the dust off your old cartridges and previews the new Atari VCS console. Yes, a new Atari gaming console in...
Batteries Not Included | Your vacuum, the spy
This week, Darrin tackles the question that everyone has asked themselves at least once:"Is my Roomba, or another brand of robot vacuum, spying on...
Batteries Not Included | GUEST: Tommy Tallarico
This week, Darrin speaks with Tommy Tallarico, one of the most influential names in the video game industry and basically the biggest reason most...
Batteries Not Included | The violent video game debate
This week's episode focuses on the ongoing debate over whether or not violent video games cause things like mass shootings. Darrin says they don't,...
Batteries Not Included | 5G, Black Panther, and growing teeth
This week's episode is all about telling you what the upcoming 5G cellular service means for your smartphone, a look at how scientists are...
Batteries Not Included | Amazon vs UPS
This week's podcast is a special one, as it's also the first full-length episode of the On-Air version of the show!Darrin takes a look...