

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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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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May 2, 2022 • 35min
The mockumentary werewolf horror movie
In this episode:
Twitter poised to agree $46.5bn takeover with Elon Musk, reports say
Twitter says mass deactivations after Musk news were ‘organic’
A quarter of all the electricity in this county is powering Bitcoin mining
Bored Ape Instagram account hacked: NFTs worth $2.8 million stolen
Facebook Doesn’t Know What It Does With Your Data, Or Where It Goes: Leaked Document
AD BREAK
Mini Cooper reveals new steel electric bikes with “unlimited range”
Google now lets you remove your phone number and email address from search results — here's how
The cost of Zoom
Airbnb Adopts Work-From-Anywhere Approach, Including Overseas
Weird and Wacky:
Cops fired for ignoring robbery to catch Snorlax in Pokemon Go denied court review
Episode 216
Snap launches a $230 flying camera called Pixy
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Netflix Codes
Adam - Ride with GPS
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Apr 25, 2022 • 39min
Burritos in the Microwave of life
In this episode:
Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down CNN+
Apple Store employees in Atlanta file for union election
Etsy sellers eye forming a union after going on strike
Ukraine Ramps Up Cyber Defenses to Slow Surge in Attacks
SpaceX shut down a Russian electromagnetic warfare attack in Ukraine last month — and the Pentagon is taking notes
Tesla says robotaxi is coming in 2024, and it won't have a steering wheel
AD BREAK
Netflix to introduce ad-supported plans in a major shift
Disney+ glitch is causing missing episodes for fan-favorite series
US Navy wirelessly beams 1.6 kW of power a kilometer using microwaves
Microwave (disaster) | SimCity
Muting your mic reportedly doesn’t stop big tech from recording your audio
BeReal, an app that focuses on authenticity, is surging
Weird and Wacky:
Tesla Tequila shows up in official store for $420, sells out immediately
MIT engineers introduce the Oreometer
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Journey.io
Adam - Insight Timer
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Apr 18, 2022 • 37min
Will he, won’t he, or is he just f-ing around?
In this episode:
The Twitter board is reportedly not interested in Elon’s takeover offer
Elon Musk is no longer Twitter's largest shareholder and says he is 'not sure' his takeover bid will be successful
Mark Cuban: Elon Musk is ‘f–king with the SEC’ with Twitter buy offer
Elon Musk Sued Over Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake
Tesla Has Reportedly Been Using Bots Since 2013 to Manipulate Stock Prices
‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280
Trump's Truth Social verifies Fox News account, but Fox says it's not theirs
AD BREAK
Why Your Home Needs Its Own Email Address
Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations
Ethereum Trader Bought $400K in Tokens on Coinbase Shortlist—Before It Was Public
Ethereum’s Highly-Anticipated Upgrade Will Be Later Than June
Avatar startup Genies hits $1 billion valuation in latest raise
Sony Goes Big On Epic Games With Whopping $1 Billion Investment
DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on Desktop
DuckDuckGo announces a new privacy-focused Mac web browser
Weird and Wacky:
More People Are Cloning Their Pets Despite the Cost
Can you live forever on a computer?
Anti-aging technology is coming. Here’s how you ca
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Apr 11, 2022 • 35min
Who’s got the right stuff? I have a life.
In this episode:
Why Apple Is Preparing to Let You Subscribe to Your iPhone
With Peloton Guide, the Fitness Company Bets Big on Body Tracking
Fast's collapse won't be unique
DeLorean Will Debut Its New Electric Model on Aug. 18 in Monterey
Amazon to Spend Billions on Space Launches as SpaceX Ramps Up Satellite-Internet Service
In a stunning victory, Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for a union
AD BREAK
Oops! Microsoft scraps embarrassing tweet that featured an M1 iMac
Fortnite raised $144 million for Ukraine relief
Epic’s new RealityScan app can make 3D models from smartphone photos
Epic and Lego partner to build a metaverse for kids
Elon Musk, Twitter's largest shareholder, asks users if they want an edit button
Twitter is dealing with harassment with a 'don't @ me' feature
Mailchimp says an internal tool was used to breach hundreds of accounts
Google Search’s new highly cited label helps you get to the source of a story
Weird and Wacky:
National Weather Service faces helium shortage for weather balloons
Spot goes to Pompeii: Why a robot dog is patrolling ancient ruins
300 Drones Formed a QR Code That Rick Rolled Dallas on April Fools' Day
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - skiff.org & occasionalwraps.com
Adam - https://typora.io/
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Apr 4, 2022 • 38min
Been there, done that, it’s a bad idea
In this episode:
Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting
Samsung is working on a Galaxy self-repair program with iFixit
Mojo Vision unveils latest augmented reality contact lens prototype
Otter's AI now spares you the pain of summarizing meetings
Dyson Zone Is Real: How the Air-Purifying Headphones Work
One-Third Of U.S. Netflix Subscribers Share Their Passwords, Survey Finds
NFT bloat results in a lot of dead mints, says new blockchain data
NFT Collection Failures Begin to Mount in Flashback to ICO Bust
AD BREAK
Microsoft is finally making it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11
Epic and Fortnite is now the single biggest corporate donor to Ukraine
He Built a $3 Billion Business to Solve Calendar Headaches. Here's His Vision for the Future of Meetings
New Google Calendar feature takes the back-and-forth out of scheduling
Hackers steal $620M in Ethereum and dollars from Axie Infinity maker Sky Mavis’ Ronin network
Weird and Wacky:
Demand for Safe Rooms Skyrockets in Los Angeles
Chalamet Coughs, Dune Wins: Predicting Best Picture Winners Using Coughs and Sneezes
The Internet Story Tale
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Ian's Shoelace Site
Adam - docs.new
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Mar 28, 2022 • 38min
Don't use less than 8 characters to describe your solar roof.
In this episode:
Epic is donating two weeks of Fortnite proceeds to Ukraine relief
Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died
Uber reaches deal to add all NYC taxi cabs to its app
Hyundai's solar car roof isn't as dumb as it sounds
Gas and go. Pay later. How some drivers are dealing with higher fuel costs.
YouTube to stream free, ad-supported TV shows for the first time
Roku OS 11 will let you set your own photos as a screensaver
AD BREAK
Twitter expands downvote test worldwide
Instagram launches chronological and 'favorites' feeds for all users, but they can't be the default
These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop
In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’
Snap buys mind-controlled headband maker, NextMind
If your passwords are less than 8 characters long, change them immediately, a new study says
Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges
Google's Android app will finally let you delete the last 15 minutes of your search history
Sick of constant sirens and construction noise? This sleek window gadget could block it out
Weird and Wacky:
BookTok Book List With 43 Billion Views Has Sent Barnes & Noble Sales Soaring
Zoom's new virtual avatars let you show up to your next meeting as a dog
The UK May
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Mar 21, 2022 • 37min
Am I a fanboy, or a flanboy?
In this episode:
Russian agents threaten Google, Apple representatives with prison time: report
YouTube blocks any and all content tied to Russian state media
Hacked News Channel and Deepfake of Zelenskyy Surrendering Is Causing Chaos Online
White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
U.S. clears way for truly driverless vehicles without steering wheels
The Magic Leap 2 blurs the line between AR and VR — and it’s beautiful
AD BREAK
Apple Made a Nine-Minute Ad About the Great Resignation and It's Awkwardly Brilliant
Facebook’s Parent Company Will Make Employees Do Their Own Laundry
Mark Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are coming to Instagram
Google's domain name registrar is out of beta after seven years
Netflix Will Prompt Subscribers to Pay for Users Outside Their Households in New Test to Address Unauthorized Password Sharing (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon completes $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM
Tile launches its anti-stalking safety feature in its mobile app
Elon Musk predicts date for first crewed landing on Mars
Weird and Wacky:
Worms and cockroaches inspired this robot that can unclog any pipe
Slack is down... to collaborate on these limited-edition sneakers
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Burst Oral Care
Adam - https://fast.com
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Mar 14, 2022 • 34min
Remember Radio Free Europe?
In this episode:
A new iron curtain is descending across Russia’s Internet
Twitter says it’s trying to fully restore service in Russia
PayPal shuts down its services in Russia citing Ukraine aggression
Visa and Mastercard Suspend Their Operations in Russia
Netflix Suspends Service in Russia Amid Invasion of Ukraine
Spotify bounces back as Discord hobbles back online after outage
Amazon launches a Clubhouse competitor that turns everyone into a DJ
Fraud Is Flourishing on Zelle. The Banks Say It’s Not Their Problem.
AD BREAK
Cloudflare, CrowdStrike and Ping Identity to provide free cybersecurity to vulnerable industries
Apple Sets April 11 Return-to-Work Deadline for Corporate Staff
Tech Companies Are Reopening Their Offices, but Tech Work Has Changed Forever
Washington became the second state to pass the Silenced No More Act
Disney+ to launch cheaper ad-supported tier later this year
Weird and Wacky:
Unique Floating Fire Station to Open on San Francisco Waterfront
A Data Hero Organized L.A.’s Taquerías Into a Taco Matrix Based On Cost and Reviews
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Heardle
Adam - DaisyDisk
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