Tech Talk Y'all

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Musk's X to pay legal bills of people 'unfairly treated' for posting on platform Twitter Gives Verified Users Option to Hide Their Checkmark of Shame France's AFP sues Musk's X social media, cites refusal to discuss payment for news Threads user count falls to new lows, highlighting retention challenges How Tesla’s yarn unspooled Hackers manage to unlock Tesla software-locked features worth up to $15,000 Google Takes a Page Out of Twitter's Book: Invites Employees to Sleep 'On Campus' for a Fee Google is making Reading mode settings slightly harder to access in Chrome Google Messages turning on RCS by default, group E2E encryption launches YouTube uses AI to summarize videos in latest test The remote work revolution is officially dead: Zoom just told employees to return to the office. End of an era: Zoom tells employees to return to office for work Zoom can now train its A.I. using some customer data, according to updated terms  New acoustic attack steals data from keystrokes with 95% accuracy True shape of lithium revealed for the first time City of Hope scientists develop targeted chemotherapy able to kill all solid tumors in preclinical research NASA Reaches Voyager 2 With a Last-Ditch ‘Shout’ Across the Void Weird and Wacky:  Mattel wants to pay you $277 an hour to play Uno Pay no attention to the USB port behind the “no USB” sticker Tech Rec: Adam - Benro SLIM Aluminum Lightweight Travel Tripod Kit Sanjay - Framework Laptop  Find us here: sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  'Blaze Your Glory!': Twitter Has a Bizarre New Slogan After 'X' Rebrand “Blaze your glory!”—Twitter’s “X” becomes first one-letter iPhone app Twitter’s Obnoxious 'X' Sign Is Gone Elon Musk and company take @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it. Google engineers want to make ad-blocking (near) impossible Google Docs brings line numbers to everyone's documents Multiview comes to YouTube and gets official YouTube TV launch, but with limits Need a friend? There’s an app for that EU passes law to blanket highways with fast EV chargers by end of 2025 The Power Station - Some Like It Hot  The World’s Largest Wind Turbine Has Been Switched On Ultra-fast niobium batteries boast 6-min charge for Lotus Elise-based EV A Room-Temperature Superconductor? New Developments A spectacular superconductor claim is making news. Here’s why experts are doubtful Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat Dude who made a USB-C iPhone is back with an AirPods case that has a replaceable battery U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations Pentagon hit by ‘critical compromise’ of US air force communications NASA is launching its own streaming service later this year NASA accidentally severs contact with Voyager 2 probe 12 billion miles from Earth Weird and Wacky:  Uber self-driving car test driver pleads guilty to endangerment in pedestrian death case You could win free sandwiches for life if you change your name to 'Subway’ Interactive map shows which US cities will be underwater in 2050 Tech Rec: Sanjay - Flash Museum Adam - Tactical Pen – Self Defense Pen & Multi-tool Pen - Flashlight Survival Pen Find us here: sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Twitter becomes X Musk Says Twitter Will Change Logo to X, ‘Bid Adieu’ to Bird Twitter's new 'X' logo looks suspiciously like a generic Unicode symbol The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name Twitter Announces Coming Restrictions on How Many DMs Non-Twitter Blue Users Can Send Your iPhone Can Now Decode the Warning Lights in Your Car iPhone 15 might not get a spectacular battery tech upgrade after all Meta cancels Quest Pro, stops development of Quest Pro 2 Threads Is Already Losing Its Allure for Users, Adding Urgency for New Features Scripps Research scientists develop AI tool to track the detailed evolution of viral pandemics India’s AI newsreaders are multilingual, cost-saving and ‘never tired’. Can they replace humans? Apple is already using its chatbot for internal work Sam Altman's Worldcoin eyeball-scanning crypto project launches IRS moves forward with a new free-file tax return system, supporters and critics mobilize Signal is finally getting a major feature Telegram launched four years ago Exotic New Silicon-Based Speakers Are Coming to Next-Generation Earbuds TikTok is adding support for text posts A battle of rickshaw apps shows the promise of India’s digital stack Amazon says it’ll ditch plastic padded mailers Reddit takes control of popular subreddit that protested API changes Weird and Wacky:  Scientists Stunned As Cracked Metal Heals Itself Before Their Eyes Tech Rec: Adam - OCEARCH Shark Tracker Sanjay - Batteryless jump starter Find us here: sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this episode:  Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Eluded Authorities, Is Dead at 59 The Biden administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label Meta is giving away its AI tech to try to beat ChatGPT WormGPT - The Generative AI Tool Cybercriminals Are Using to Launch BEC Attacks Apple Preps Ajax Generative AI, ‘Apple GPT’ to Rival OpenAI and Google The tech that could make the iPhone 15 last hours longer – and change phones forever First Tesla Cybertruck to Roll Off the Line Looks Like It Has a Misaligned Door The Quiet Rise of Real-Time Crime Centers France set to allow police to spy through phones Netflix’s Next Act Is Investing in Video Games Weird and Wacky:  Woman in France hit by suspected meteorite while drinking coffee on her porch AI resurrection of Brazilian singer for car ad sparks joy and ethical worries Hyundai put speakers in its new electric car so you can blast fake engine noises around your neighborhood — see it in action A surprisingly simple way to foil car thieves Bipartisan Measure Aims to Force Release of U.F.O. Records Tech Rec: Sanjay - CardPointers Adam - Pi.ai Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Something odd is happening when you try and search Twitter for Threads links How to join the Threads beta program and get new features early Taliban Endorses Twitter Over Threads US mother gets call from ‘kidnapped daughter’ – but it’s really an AI scam Google’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitals BMW introduces Smartglasses for Motorcycling Farmer owes $82,000 in contract dispute over use of a 'thumbs-up' emoji, judge says Selling Your Cellphone Location Data Might Soon Be Banned in U.S. for the first time Weird and Wacky:  This $3,000, 32-inch e-ink display brings newspaper front pages to your wall Japanese man travels 4,000 miles to spell ‘marry me’ on Google Earth The process of making traditional Japanese clothing. A Japanese factory that produces kimono. Humanoid robots address concerns at AI summit in Geneva Tech Rec: Adam - Learn.xyz Sanjay - Beeper Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived Threads, Instagram's Twitter competitor, is expected July 6 Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram Twitter isn't showing tweets unless you're logged in | Engadget Twitter's apps are breaking following Elon Musk's decision to cap tweet rates Twitter rate limits even dumber than we thought; Reddit winning continues The Reddit moderators who coordinate many celebrity AMAs will no longer do so A flying car that can also drive on the road was approved for testing Apple's Market Cap Reaches $3 Trillion The user-repairable Fairphone 4 is finally coming to the US Toyota announces solid-state battery discovery that may let it catch up with Tesla faster Firefox 115 can silently remotely disable my extension on any site Weird and Wacky:  Japan Airlines Will Rent You Clothes (Bizarre Sustainability Initiative) NASA just locked four people in a fake Mars base for a year Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions Tech Rec: Sanjay - Farmer's Fridge  Adam - True Link Financial  Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Lawyers fined $5K for using ChatGPT to file lawsuit filled with fake cases Meta to follow through on Facebook, Instagram block in Canada after content bill advances As Canada Passes Corrupt Link Tax, Meta Says No More News Links In Canada TikTok is discontinuing its BeReal clone Unicorn social app IRL to shut down after admitting 95% of its users were fake John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery America's largest EV charging network adopts Tesla's NACS connector The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway Nasa recovers 98% water from urine and sweat on ISS; breakthrough to help in long space missions First space factory is already testing how to make drugs in space DeepMind claims its next chatbot will rival ChatGPT House restricts congressional use of ChatGPT We've reached peak tech bro, with billionaires suggesting cage fights and bench-press contests Universal Analytics is going away Weird and Wacky:  Netflix to Stream Titanic on July 1 Following Submersible Tragedy, Draws Ire for Supposed 'Poor Taste' False 911 Calls Skyrocket During Bonnaroo as the iPhone Mistakes Dancing for Car Crashes Tech Rec: Mickey - Obsidian Adam - Marvel Snap --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Anker's new Solix home energy storage includes a modular solar battery system Virgin Galactic starts commercial spaceflights in two weeks Google Lens can now identify rashes and other skin conditions Samsung confirms Galaxy Watch 6 coming later this year with AFib notifications  You can download Instagram Reels now Netflix Tweaks Its Top 10 Rankings, Adds View Count Spotify's revamped desktop app lets you browse and organize your libraries like you do on mobile Spotify Plans New Premium Tier, Expected to Include HiFi Audio Twitter Hit With $250 Million Copyright-Infringement Lawsuit From Music Publishers Twitter is being evicted from its Boulder office over unpaid rent Squarespace Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Google Domains Assets Japan pushes for Apple and Google to allow sideloading Amazon shuts down customer’s smart home devices after delivery driver’s false racism claim FTC sues Amazon over 'deceptive' Prime sign-up and cancellation process Anti-Homeless Mayoral Candidate Uses AI to Create Fake Images of 'Blight' Now Rivian Is Adopting Tesla’s EV Charging Port, With Supercharger Access in 2024 Atlanta mayor's new official vehicle is a Rivian  Texas pulls reverse Tesla Magic Dock move as it mandates NACS connector on subsidized CCS charging stations European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batteries Every Louisiana driver’s license holder exposed in colossal cyber-attack Weird and Wacky:  Passenger brings projector on plane and plays film on overhead bin Apple Is Taking On Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle Mark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match Tech Rec: Sanjay - Ren Systems  Adam - Upwork  Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday WhatsApp’s new Channels feature brings social media to your messaging app Meta, King of Copycats, Grabs at Twitter Users With Instagram Spinoff Twitter Decides To Stop Paying Google, Despite Relying On It For Multiple Tools More affordable version of Apple Vision Pro expected to arrive in 2025 Netflix password crackdown boosts new subscribers to highest level since Covid began A First Look At The Impact of Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown A Toyota EV drove 1,200 miles without stopping to charge thanks to electric roads with wireless charging Toyota unveils electric roadmap that includes 600-mile range EVs, solid-state tech GM owners will be able to charge their EVs at Tesla Superchargers Uber Wants To Take Turo’s Whole Thing Weird and Wacky:  I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing Japan has a wild idea to launch a satellite made of wood in 2024 Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT Owner of ‘Area 51’ Nevada License Plate Flooded With Tickets Thanks to Novelty Tags The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist Tech Rec: Mickey - Kindle Scribe Adam - https://www.ooakfinder.com/ You can find Mickey's blog at https://www.mickmel.com/ Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode:  Apple Vision Pro is here and we're never leaving the house — 21 things it can do that'll wow you Apple Reveals Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Meta Quest 3 Launches Later This Year, Lower Prices + Improvements for Quest 2 Telly dual-screen TV first look: it’s free and may be the future BeReal is adding a messaging feature called RealChat Amazon Is in Talks to Offer Free Mobile Service to US Prime Members Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs Federal Judge Makes History in Holding That Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant BREAK Eating Disorder Helpline Disables Chatbot for 'Harmful' Responses After Firing Human Staff Artifact news app now uses AI to rewrite headline of a clickbait article Keyword Blocking, now on Artifact Airbnb sues New York City over short-term rental restrictions In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space Pentagon awards SpaceX with Ukraine contract for Starlink satellite internet SEC Says Binance Misused Customer Funds, Ran Illegal Crypto Exchange in US Don't store cash in Venmo and PayPal, US regulator warns Weird and Wacky:  Mark Zuckerberg wins gold and silver in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament Video shows moment Mark Zuckerberg lost controversial jiu jitsu match that sent Meta in a PR spin  We're Deeply Skeptical, But a Government Whistleblower Claims the US Has Recovered "Non-Human" Spacecraft Decoding small QR codes by hand  Tech Rec: Sanjay - The Most Dangerous Writing App Adam - Input Recorder Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message