Brad Pitt is so besotted with his new family he uses podcasts to keep in touch when he's off shooting movies.

Though it's just been a few months since Brad Pitt adopted girlfriend Angelina Jolie's kids, but judging by the bond the actor shares with them, it seems they've been together for ages.

The doting dad and Jolie's son Maddox are reportedly so inseparable, that the two have found a hightech way of staying in touch with each other when Pitt is away filming.

The actor, 42, sends private internet podcasts to Maddox, and in turn Maddox, who'll turn five in a few days, sends films of his paintings and bicycle stunts.

"Brad and Mad are so inseparable they need a way to keep in touch when Brad's away," The Mirror quoted a source, as saying.

Brad isn't the first smitten star to turn to technology.

British babe Kate Beckinsale told Playboy magazine she and husband Len Wiseman chat via webcam when she's filming.

Rock chick Pink apparently revealed she and hubby Carey Hart enjoy steamy webcam sessions.