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Phones Tracking You, Me, Us All Together!? Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

This week's Tech Talk is an especially important one because it confirms what we have ALL been wondering: our phones are listening to us. David Snell of Act Smart I.T. in Wareham has let us know it is actually MORE than just listening: it's something called Ultrasonic Cross-Device Tracking. 
Here is how David defines it:
Ultrasonic cross-device tracking refers to a method of tracking users across multiple devices by leveraging ultrasonic signals, typically transmitted through the air. This technology can be used to link a user’s activity on one device, like a mobile phone, with their activities on another device, like a smart TV, based on proximity.
This definitely had Rob and Beth thinking of all the close encounters they've had with advertising popping up on their phone that has no explanation. Listen in to this important discussion below and click here to read David's full blog post: 

Your Guidance for the New Moon in Taurus...More Comfort Monday from Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston

It's hard to believe that Monday is a good day but it is a GREAT day for Rob and Beth from The South Shore's Morning News because Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston stops by to 'realign and readjust'. 
On this More Comfort Monday, Diane wanted to discuss this recent New Moon in Taurus. A lot of people see Taurus as the sign of leisure and luxury, but there are other elements to the sign of Taurus that we need to tune into this week with the new moon.
Listen in as Diane discusses: 

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, April 25th, 2025

In this week's episode, Rob and Beth first check in with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank. We talk about Financial Literacy Month and how much experience about money did we actually get growing up. Later, it's our tech guy, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, talking about Microsoft wanting you to buy new computers by October. Then, it's our South Shore Chamber of Commerce update with Tim Cahill and Joe Gratta. We'll talk about Joe's local businesses, Southpoint, and a special event he has coming up in May. 

Love Bites with Lifestyle Coach Francesca Luca - Amanda was Dumped, Replaced, and Reaching Out for Answers

Lifestyle coach Francesca Luca is on The South Shore's Morning News every Friday morning at 8:40 with Rob and Beth. She helps out with everything in the world of romance, relationships, and intimacy. This week, we are helping out listener Amanda who was dumped by her boyfriend of 4.5 years and is now grappling with the fall out of her past love already out on the dating scene with another beloved. Listen to what Francesca, Rob, and Beth have to say about this!

Microsoft Says: Buy Our NEW Computers... Or Else! Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

On last week's Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, he let us know about Microsoft telling us we NEED to upgrade to Windows 11, which you can refresh your memory with by clicking here. 
Well on this week's Tech Talk, David gave us even more information about Microsoft... and it will involve more money being spent (sad). This may involve buying a new computer, or paying another monthly subscription fee (ANOTHER one!?). Listen in as we discuss and you can read this week's blog post by clicking here. 

Should You Just 'Let Them'? Francesca Luca Explores This Theory on Love Bites

On this week's Love Bites, which airs Friday mornings at 8:40, Francesca Luca of The Francesca Luca Show received a question from a local listener about the "Let Them" Theory. Listen in as Rob, Beth, and Francesca discuss this theory and how, or if, you should implement it into you life. 

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, April 18th, 2025

Welcome to another episode! This week, we talked about the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution and how it started here in Massachusetts. South Shore author and local historian John Galluzzo joins us. Later, we talk with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. Finally, we check in with the founder of South Shore Gutter Monkey. 

A Steak is Great but is it GOOD for you!? Dr. John Hayes Explains on Living and Practicing by Design

Dr. John Hayes is back from his hiatus! Rob and Beth are relieved to have their weekly "check-up" with their favorite doctor.
Much to Rob's dismay, Dr. John Hayes talked about the health impact of eating certain foods, most notably red meat. 
Listen in as we discuss the ways to balance your diet and how certain life patterns could increase your chances of cancer. You can also click here to read the full blog post on it. 

Paws N' Claws with Emily Duff, Event and Social Media Manager at Quincy Animal Shelter

It was a pleasure having Emily Duff in studio this morning for our Paws N' Claws segment! Emily is the Event and Social Media Manager of Quincy Animal Shelter, which you can find their website by clicking here. 
There are some exciting updates happening soon for Quincy Animal Shelter: a new shelter! Also, their big fundraising golf tournament event will be happening again in the fall at Granite Links. Emily will be back on the morning show to talk about that closer to the date. There are also a couple of animals that still need to find their fur-ever homes. Listen in on our Paws N' Claws interview now and check out some of Quincy Animal Shelter's social media posts below so you can give them a follow!

Add Another Subscription to Your Life... Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham

There have been some recent changes with Windows 11 that Microsoft is rolling out and it's a blessing to have our weekly "software upgrade" tech lesson from the Tech Expert, David Snell, of ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham . 
On this week's Tech Talk, David let us know all about how Windows 11 will now need a Microsoft login. This could throw larger companies into disarray with handling their IT department and new computer upgrades. Listen in as we discuss that situation: