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Prego's Dinner Recorder, Ask.com RIP, AI ROI, Passkeys and Windows Tips | 05-08-26


Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the week's top tech stories, including a pasta sauce company that wants to record your family dinners, the end of a 30-year search engine legacy, why businesses are finally demanding real returns on AI investments, the ongoing debate between two-factor authentication and passkeys, and some handy Windows keyboard shortcuts you probably didn't know. Sponsored by NetworkProvidersInc.com, your Utah-based IT partner for security, AI consulting, and managed services. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and show overview 1:52 - Prego's "Connection Keeper" dinner table recorder 9:55 - Plaud.ai as an AI-powered alternative 15:13 - Ask Jeeves shuts down after 30 years 16:05 - Break 21:31 - Enterprise AI shifts focus to real ROI 25:23 - AI governance and government regulation 16:31 - 2FA vs Passkeys: which security method wins? 23:32 - Windows keyboard shortcuts you should know Call to Action: If you found this episode useful, subscribe and share it with your fellow tech enthusiasts at NPITechGuys.com. Need IT support, AI consulting, or cybersecurity help? Visit NetworkProvidersInc.com for a free consultation, or grab the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook. Stay ahead of the tech curve; we'll keep an eye on it so you don't have to.