

Tech Talk Y'all
Edgewise Media
Tech Talk Y'all is a weekly technology news show covering what has happened this week in tech, with hosts Sanjay Parekh and Adam Walker. Sanjay and Adam talk about technology, weird and wacky tech news, and make weekly tech recommendations (a fan favorite). Depending on your level of humor, episodes may or may not be funny (but they definitely are).
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2022 • 27min
Elon is backing out (but you knew that)
In this episode:
The Hummer EV produces more CO2 than a gas-powered sedan
Apple expands industry-leading commitment to protect users from highly targeted mercenary spyware
FIFA will track players’ bodies using AI to make offside calls at 2022 World Cup
Amazon is giving Prime subscribers a free year of Grubhub+ deliveries
TikTok is reportedly giving up on its live shopping plans in the US and Europe
Facebook Accessed Deleted User Data, Fired Screener Claims
Robocalls Are (Finally) Being Shaken Up
U.S. adds ‘Cryptoqueen’ to most-wanted list over alleged $4 billion fraud
AD BREAK
Hacker claims to have stolen 1 bln records of Chinese citizens from police
A HackerOne Employee Stole Vulnerability Reports From Security Researchers
British Army’s YouTube and Twitter accounts were hacked to promote crypto scams
Steve Jobs Posthumously Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
No bids on Chevy’s first NFT, even though it came with a free Corvette Z06
Tesla Is No Longer the World's Biggest Electric Vehicle Producer
Tesla EVs can now scan the road for potholes and adjust the suspension height
Weird and Wacky:
Chinese Company Under Fire Because Its Ice Cream Doesn’t Melt
Jeff Bezos’ $500 Million Superyacht Is Now Stuck In Rotterdam
Tech Rec:
Clara - The Story Graph
Adam - Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer
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Jul 4, 2022 • 27min
Would you put this wearable in your eye?
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In this episode:
Micron’s new 1.5TB microSD can record video for five years straight
Wearable muscles offer an impressive upper-body endurance boost
Sleep pods are coming for passengers flying economy
U.S. FCC commissioner wants Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores
AD BREAK
Tesla Cuts 200 Autopilot Workers as California Site Closes
Newly developed algorithm able to predict crime a week in advance with 90% accuracy
Avoiding USB-C on iPhones may get harder for Apple as Brazil considers mandate
Smart contact lens prototype puts a Micro LED display on top of the eye
How to survive the inevitable CD revival
Amazon agrees to drop Prime cancellation ‘dark patterns’ in Europe
Weird and Wacky:
Inside giant flying luxury hotel that can stay in the air for years
Engineer Designs Functional Bicycle With Back Wheel Split Into Two Half Wheels
Random: "Die-Hard Nintendo Fan" Reportedly Forked Out Over $40K To Ask For A New F-Zero
Tech Rec:
Clara - Swimply
Adam - Airthings Corentium Home Radon Detector
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Jun 28, 2022 • 29min
We agree Wayne Brady is Amazing!
In this episode:
Ted Sarandos Explains Why Netflix Will Add New Ad-Supported Tier to Streaming Service
Microsoft Thinks It Should Be Easier To Interrupt People During Meetings, And It's Kind of Brilliant
Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit
Apple Watch becomes ultimate lifeguard after calling 911 for swimmer trapped in cold river
The US needs a common charger, Dems say
AD BREAK
Israel Ministry of Defense to test drone-packing advanced robotic tank
Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to unionize
When Customers Say Their Money Was Stolen on Zelle, Banks Often Refuse to Pay
A NASA rover just found trash on Mars
A Single Beaver Caused Internet Outages in Canada
Weird and Wacky:
Scientists create tiny fish-shaped robot that ‘swims’ around picking up microplastics
Amazon's new pitch: let Alexa speak as your relatives from beyond the grave
Tech Rec:
Clara - https://alar.my/
Adam - EpocCam
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Jun 20, 2022 • 30min
Has AI come to life? Google suspended the guy that thinks so.
In this episode:
The Google engineer who thinks the company’s AI has come to life
Spotify comes for audiobooks
Sony’s new PlayStation Plus launches in US with over 800 games
Ready Life, Black-Owned Fintech Aimed at Economic Empowerment
Crypto Market Sinks Below $1 Trillion After Latest DeFi Blowup
Coinbase’s Hiring Freeze Shatters Crypto Hopefuls’ Career Plans
Convicted scammer Anna Sorokin says she is now selling NFTs
US releases new driver-assist crash data, and surprise, it’s mostly Tesla
MIT researchers uncover ‘unpatchable’ flaw in Apple M1 chips
Meta adds voice controls for Horizon Worlds, which defaults to live chat with strangers
Google Chrome’s on-device machine learning blocks noisy notification prompts
Peacock confirms a test that rewards paid subscribers with $15 movie tickets or $7 rentals
Netflix announces games tied to its popular shows
Microsoft is working on games for Microsoft Teams
Weird and Wacky:
Legendary Spanish galleon shipwreck discovered on Oregon coast
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Layoffs.fyi
Adam - This is a True Story - survival game
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Jun 13, 2022 • 35min
No one has ever said, “I want a sweaty robot”
In this episode:
The Jan. 6 Committee Wants Twitter’s Internal Slack Messages. Twitter Is Fighting It
Sheryl Sandberg was under investigation at Meta for using corporate resources to plan her wedding, report says
iHeartMedia and State Farm Enter the Metaverse
All Smartphones Must Use The Same Charger By 2024 Says EU, UK Will Not Follow
Yuga Labs Confirms Discord Server Hack; 200 ETH Worth of NFTs Stolen
Seth Green's Stolen NFT Ape 'Is Home,' Safe and Digitally Sound
Epic Games CEO Bashes Crypto Exchanges Over Fake Fortnite Token
Nasa forms independent team to study unexplained UFO sightings
NASA: Water Monitor Lakes and Reservoirs
Elon Musk’s Bot Problem on Twitter Is Extraordinary
Amazon urges consultant to ‘push’ message from minority groups
Microsoft to curb use of non-competes, drop NDAs from worker settlements, disclose salary ranges, launch civil rights audit
Amazon-Native Brand’s Anker Sales Hit $1B
Weird and Wacky:
Scientists make ‘slightly sweaty’ robot finger with living skin
A surgically implanted, 3D-printed ear marks a medical advance
A New Biogel Claims to Repair Heart Attack Damage

Jun 6, 2022 • 33min
I’m gonna say things about cats
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta after 14 years
U.S. charges OpenSea ex-employee in first NFT insider trading case
New York state passes first-ever 'right to repair' law for electronics
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says This Controversial Habit Makes Them Smarter
Amazon is launching an invite-based ordering option, starting with the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Dollar General piloting self-checkout-only stores
Graduates from Gwinnett high school receive Airbnb stocks from alum
Giant Deep Ocean Turbine Trial Offers Hope of Endless Green Power
DeLorean Alpha5 Electric Sports Car
Tesla Hollywood Drive-In Diner
The test run of Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing is not going well
American Girl Launches New Family-Friendly Podcast Network
Supreme Court puts Texas social media law on hold while legal battle continues
Twitter is building a tool for keyword alerts, in case you need more Twitter notifications
Dip in Dots is into cryogenics
Spotify Podcasters Are Making $18,000 a Month With Nothing But White Noise
Cats Memorize Their Friends' Names, Study Reveals
Sanjay - https://nathanfriend.io/inspiral-web/
Adam - https://www.monarchmoney.com/
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May 30, 2022 • 31min
This plane doesn’t need parachutes
In this episode:
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down from company's board of directors
Twitter jumps after Musk increases commitment in takeover bid to $33.5 billion, in talks for other funding
TikTok to launch LIVE creator subscriptions this week
Walmart expands its drone-delivery service to reach 4 million households
Hawaiian Airlines Plans to Fly Electric Planes That Glide Just Above the Water
Ukraine Is Using Quiet Electric Bikes to Haul Anti-Tank Weapons
Google’s foldable ‘Pixel Notepad’ has reportedly been postponed
AD BREAK
Teenager who rejected Elon Musk’s offer to stop tracking his private jet has now stumbled upon Mark Zuckerberg’s new jet
Someone Stole Seth Green's Bored Ape, Which Was Supposed To Star In His New Show
DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement
Amazon Opens First Physical Fashion Retail Store
NY State is giving out hundreds of robots as companions for the elderly
Weird and Wacky:
Tom Brady’s hole in one captured by a drone following the ball
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Curvy in HTML5
Adam - Use your iPhone to id plants
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May 23, 2022 • 32min
Taping your burrito closed is a fine idea
In this episode:
Musk says $44 billion Twitter deal on hold over fake account data
DeepMind researcher claims new ‘Gato’ AI could lead to AGI, says ‘the game is over!’
Exclusive: John Deere closes in on fully autonomous farming with its latest AI acquisition
Tech groups ask Supreme Court to block Texas social media law\
San Francisco Police Are Using Driverless Cars as Mobile Surveillance Cameras
Google opens its Bay View HQ, the first campus it designed itself
Apple Delays Plan to Have Staff in Office Three Days a Week
Apple Executive Who Left Over Return-to-Office Policy Joins Google AI Unit
Apple reportedly testing E Ink outer display for upcoming foldable
Apple Shows AR/VR Headset to Board in Sign of Progress on Key Project
Netflix Exploring Live Streaming For First Time; Plans To Roll Out For Unscripted Series & Stand-Up Specials
Google adds project management features to Docs and they're pretty cool
Google lets personal users stay on ‘no-cost Legacy G Suite’ with custom Gmail domain
Peloton teases new rower at Homecoming event
Framework’s new laptop means the promise of modular gadgets might be coming true
Report spotlights vast scale of adtech’s ‘biggest data breach’
Weird and Wacky:
Pizza on the move

May 16, 2022 • 30min
Words have lost all meaning!
In this episode:
Google teases smart glasses prototype that translates languages in real time
Starlink is coming to Hawaiian Airlines in a bid to try and fix in-flight Wi-Fi
The music lives on - iPod touch will be available while supplies last
Electrifying: This Startup’s Add-On Turns Trucks Into Hybrids in Minutes
Elon Musk may be temporary CEO of Twitter after deal closes, report says
Elon Musk Says He’d Allow Trump Back on Twitter, Get Rid of Permanent Bans
Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter's permanent Trump ban
Elon Musk Warns He May ‘Die Under Mysterious Circumstances’ After Threat From Russian Official
Google Play now blocks paid app downloads, updates in Russia
How millions of Russians are tearing holes in the Digital Iron Curtain
Ad Break
Netflix Tells Employees Ads May Come by the End of 2022
The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans
A family of 4 in GA qualifies for this if they are making $55,500 or less in household income.
California runs on 100% clean energy for the first time, with solar dominating
In 2020, California surpasse
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May 9, 2022 • 46min
Pack a lunch, this is a long one
In this episode:
Researchers find Amazon uses Alexa voice data to target you with ads
Bored Ape Yacht Club caused Ethereum fees to soar to astronomical levels
Undefined's next-gen "silent" ion propulsion drone: still noisy
Your iPhone can alert you to breaking glass, smoke alarms and other dangers
Chip shortage threatens mattresses: Sleep Number production suffering
Car buyers balk at monthly fees for add-on features
BMW took heat, for example, for trying to make heated seats available only by subscription.
Musk seeks to use less of his fortune with bid for more Twitter funding
Elon Musk Plans to Take Twitter Public a Few Years After Buyout
Will the next wildfire be prevented by a 14-year-old’s innovation?
Swarming drones autonomously navigate a dense forest (and chase a human)
U.S. Army To Test Networked Drone Swarms
Lego to expand online ambitions by tripling total of software engineers
Mental health apps have terrible privacy protections, report finds
This company wants to use carbon dioxide to store renewable power on the grid
GitHub users will be required to use two-factor authentication by 2023
Apple, Google, and Microsoft will soon implement passwordless sign-in on all major platforms
Disney+ may be next
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