Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
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Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. (The podcast started as EdTech Examined in July 2020 with the goal of helping educators transition to online education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.)

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93: Ross ‘MEMPHIS’ Pambrun

Apr 01, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode, Erik and Kris chat with Ross "Memphis" Pambrun about his unique path across healthcare, firefighting, technology, music, and media. They discuss how Ross built a career that spans…

92: Walk It Back

Mar 28, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss how trust keeps becoming the real story in tech. They look at Paul Thurrott’s skepticism about Microsoft’s latest promises to improve Windows, Anthropic’s…

91: Is Neo the One?

Mar 18, 2026 54m

In this episode, Erik and Kris explore the growing gap between AI adoption and AI literacy, highlighting how institutions, governments, and workplaces are struggling to keep up. They discuss…

90: Sasha Ivanov - Maple Scan

Mar 04, 2026 33m

Kris and Erik speak with Sasha Ivanov, creator of Maple Scan, a mobile app that helps Canadians identify products made in Canada while shopping. Sasha explains the motivation behind the project, how…

89: AI Frenemies

Feb 11, 2026 47m

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the ongoing saga between Apple and Google, including the $20 billion deal that made Google the default search engine on Apple devices and the recent DOJ review…

88: Rewind - AI Soap Opera & Velcro Hacks

Feb 06, 2026 1h 34m

*This episode was originally published on December 8, 2023 In this episode, Erik and Kris tackle the unfolding drama at OpenAI and its implications. Kris discusses his recent AI panel discussion at…

87: Randall Herd—Arkhet

Jan 26, 2026 58m

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Randall Herd—VP Marketing at Arhket. Arhket is an AI driven prototyping tools that allows users to quicky get from ideation to prototype through a clever…

86: One Ring to Record It All

Jan 15, 2026 48m

In this episode Kris and Erik discuss Microsoft's latest report on global AI adoption trends, explore highlights from CES 2026 including LEGO's groundbreaking Smart Bricks, Samsung's triple-folding…

85: The AI Architects

Dec 17, 2025 42m

In this episode Kris provides a long-term review of the iPhone Air, our co-hosts discuss Time Magazine's person of the year—The AI Architects—and Erik discusses how to run AI locally using…

84: Windows 10 to Linux

Dec 03, 2025 27m

In this episode, Erik discusses Linux has never quite become the everyday desktop operating system, despite powering much of the modern Internet and having a passionate community behind it. He…

83: Why AI prompting is hard

Nov 20, 2025 12m

In this episode, Erik dives into why prompting AI is hard, especially for those of us who have spent twenty years being trained to search the web with short, concise queries. He unpacks the shift…

82: The Agentic Web

Nov 12, 2025 29m

In this episode, Erik talks about the rise of Agentic Web Browsers. These "next generation" web browsers are the new hotness, and companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft claim they can save…

81: Rewind - AI Hype

Nov 05, 2025 1h 11m

This episode was originally published on September 8, 2023 (Episode 60), during the AI hype cycle. What is still true today? Does Amazon still want to own the AI highway? Is higher education and…

80: Rewind- Digital Detox

Oct 29, 2025 1h 3m

This episode was originally published on February 1, 2022. In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work…

79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10

Oct 22, 2025 42m

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows…

78: Leaked from Orbit

Oct 16, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the new Sora 2 video generator from OpenAI and a startling Wired report about how public and government information was gathered from satellites using only $800…

77: Rewind - A World Without Email

Oct 08, 2025 35m

This episode was originally published September 21, 2021. ---- In this deep dive episode, Kris and Erik discuss Cal Newport's most recent book "A World Without Email." Newport argues that email and…

76: Fall 2025 Productivity Roundup

Oct 01, 2025 54m

In this episode, Erik and Kris do their Fall 2025 productivity tips roundup and summarize some advice from author David Pink. They also compare sleep tracking apps, cover some mindblowing Microsoft…

75: Liquid Glass Design

Sep 24, 2025 1h 1m

Following up on episode 74 on the September 2025 Apple event, Erik and Kris discuss Apple’s newly released operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and macOS. This year brings perhaps the…

74: Thin Air and Budget Devices

Sep 18, 2025 53m

In this episode, Kris and Erik break down the September, 2025 Apple event. Apple launched a new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, the iPhone Air, new Apple Watches (Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3),…

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