Tech Talk Y'all Smart Switches, Flirty AI, and Mozilla’s Email Ambitions
Apr 3, 2025
Discover the rise of LibreOffice as a budget-friendly alternative to pricey software. Dive into the quirky tale of a physicist's innovative bat for the Yankees and learn about NFL's new camera tech for measuring first downs. Explore Tinder's AI game that enhances flirting skills and Mozilla's ambitious launch of a new email service, Thundermail, to rival giants like Gmail. Plus, don’t miss the bizarre decision behind Warner Bros' sale of 'Coyote vs. Acme.' It’s a tech-filled journey with plenty of nostalgia and laughs!
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Free Office Alternatives
- Consider LibreOffice as a free alternative to Microsoft Office.
- Convert documents to Google Docs or use Dropbox's online Office editor.
Uninstall Honey
- Uninstall the Honey browser extension due to its shady tactics.
- They prioritize affiliate links over user savings and delete competing affiliate links.
Innovation in Baseball
- The Yankees' new torpedo bat, designed by an MIT physicist, is maximizing home runs.
- This highlights the importance of math and science in sports and how innovation can change outcomes.