Tech Talk Y'all

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: White House unveils Cyber Trust Mark program for consumer devices'Fundamentally wrong': Self-driving Tesla steers Calif. tech founder onto train tracksMeta to move content moderators to Texas as part of plan to end fact-checking programShark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Nearing Deal to Buy TikTokTikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can’t work from homeTiVo-powered TVs are coming to the USNo more needles! Tracking blood sugar on your wristHow ads are chewing through half of your mobile dataWeird and Wacky: Dell mocked at its own press launch for copying Apple’s naming conventionPhysicists magnetize a material with lightMicrosoft disguises Bing as Google to fool inattentive searchersKodak increases film production capacity to meet commercial, consumer demandTech Rec:Sanjay - Shelly Plus Plug Adam - WESTREE Dual Monitor Stand RiserFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Prisons in England and Wales record rapid rise in drones delivering drugsSpace debris weighing over 1,000 pounds reportedly crashes into village in KenyaCloudflare using lava lamps for secure SSL/TLS encryption US appeals court blocks Biden administration effort to restore net-neutrality rulesBill requiring US agencies to share custom source code with each other becomes law1-800-ChatGPT - Calling and Messaging ChatGPT with your phoneCFPB sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle payment fraud (episodes 239 and 224)NHTSA finally releases new rules for self-driving cars — but there’s a twistMullenweg Pauses WordPress Services - Hopes To Reopen Next Year (episode 361)Weird and Wacky: The Great Exhibition unveils the world's only office roller coaster in StockholmScientists Developed a Questionnaire to Identify if Your Cat Is a PsychopathThe Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human LanguageScientists Demonstrate 'Negative Time' In Groundbreaking Quantum ExperimentTech Rec:Sanjay - Orbit by Mozilla Adam - Kensington SlimBlade™ Pro Wireless TrackballFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Discover the surprising environmental impact of TikTok, with its carbon footprint surpassing that of an entire country. Learn about the hacking threats to digital license plates, opening a can of worms in toll collection security. Uncover the nuances of fundraising on platforms like GoFundMe and the rise of GitHub’s AI Copilot for developers. Plus, explore the intriguing dynamics between tech CEOs and politics amidst a backdrop of unique entertainment updates. Tune in for a blend of tech insights, humor, and unexpected revelations!

Amazon launches an online car dealership with Hyundai, revolutionizing car purchasing. An appeals court upholds a law targeting TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance. A cyberattack disrupts Krispy Kreme orders, raising concerns about security. Discussions on AI bias meters in journalism ignite debate, while GM halts robo-taxi efforts, creating industry buzz. The hosts also share amusing tales about mysterious drones in New Jersey and explore innovative tech products, all while keeping the conversation light and entertaining.

Episode 360: Intro Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: OpenAI’s o1 model sure tries to deceive humans a lot​​OpenAI strikes content deal with Tom’s Guide owner FutureSpotify Wrapped is always a mess for parents. The new AI 'podcast' version just makes it worse.A universal ‘Plug and Charge’ protocol for EV charging is coming in 2025Elon Musk Just Got Absolutely OwnedEmployee lawsuit accuses Apple of spying on its workersSundar Pichai says Google Search will ‘change profoundly’ in 2025Weird and Wacky: Runner's GPS Animation Stuns the InternetReal-life ‘invisibility cloak’ one step closer — scientists unveil cutting-edge camouflage material​​Mercedes claims new 'solar paint' could eliminate daily EV chargingTech Rec:Sanjay - Claude by AnthropicAdam - Ultrahuman Smart RingFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Judge rules SiriusXM’s annoying cancellation process is illegalBluesky is on the verge of overtaking Threads in all the ways that matterPokémon Go Data ‘Adding Amplitude to War Is Obviously an Issue,’ Niantic Exec SaysMicrosoft says it built an Xbox game store on Android but can’t launch itNintendo Files Court Documents To Target 200,000-Member Subreddit SwitchPirates​​Instead of AirPods, I'd recommend Meta Ray-Bans as the best tech deal of Black Friday 2024Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world, sources sayWeird and Wacky: Elon Musk Apparently Just Became The No. 1 ‘Diablo 4’ Player In The WorldTech Rec:Sanjay - Startup TrailAdam - ANDTOBO USB Switch Extension CableFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Discover the latest tech trends as Niantic reveals a geospatial model powered by Pokémon Go data. Microsoft Teams introduces a voice-mimicking AI that’s transforming communication. Explore the cultural clash over Airbnb's gladiator battles in the Colosseum and laugh at a tiny robot leading a cult of larger machines. The decline in tax filing shares hints at potential government interventions, while Bitcoin’s value continues to soar. Finally, ponder the future of AI-generated poetry and its growing popularity.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Alert, Dies at 74Amazon shutting down popular streaming service completelyAmazon Haul wants to be the new TemuExclusive-Amazon developing driver eyeglasses to shave seconds off deliveries, sources sayO2 unveils Daisy, the AI granny wasting scammers’ timeChatGPT saved my life, and I’m still freaking out about itChatGPT rejected more than 250,000 image generations of presidential candidates before Election DayTesla’s social media posts falsely implied that its cars are robotaxis, NHTSA warns 'Calm' Meditation App Jumps 100 Spots In App Store!!! ... After Election Night AdWill Donald Trump's Truth Social Merge With Elon Musk's X? Rumors SwirlStanding desks don’t do squat, per new studyMeta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitionsSatire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backingFox News Claims Satirical News Site 'The Onion' Has '4.3 Trillion Daily Readers' After Falling for Satirical DescriptionWeird and Wacky: 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant's hilariously wrong answer has people giving him a round of sausageInsurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costumeCoca-Cola has used AI to replace its iconic Christmas truck commercial Tech Rec:Sanjay - UGREEN RJ45 Coupler Adam - Elagota Keylight AirFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: MrBeast Investigation Reportedly Uncovers A "Long History" Of Insider TradingFacial Recognition That Tracks Suspicious Friendliness Is Coming to a Store Near YouDid OpenAI just spend more than $10 million on a URL?Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invest in robot startup Physical Intelligence at $2.4 billion valuationAmazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in ArizonaMozilla is eliminating its advocacy division, which fought for a free and open webLyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the appSales surge for dystopian books after Trump election victoryScientists uncover 'saltshaker' breakthrough in quest for limitless energy — here's how it could transform the futureWeird and Wacky: Thousands go to fake AI-invented Dublin Halloween parade‘Most Mysterious Song on the Internet’ Finally IdentifiedTech Rec:Sanjay - FNIRSI USB Tester Adam - ReaperFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI projectStudy finds LLMs can identify their own mistakesHow to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2​​The Strava problem: how the fitness app was used to locate the world’s most powerful peopleBodyguards inadvertently expose French President Macron’s location on StravaPutin's Whereabouts Exposed Via Bodyguards' Strava AppChick-fil-A targets families with entertainment-focused mobile appChick-fil-A isn’t launching a streaming service. It’s actually way bigger than thatOpenAI launches ChatGPT search, competing with Google and MicrosoftRussia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000Tesla on Full Self-Driving Mode Plows Through Deer Without Even Slowing DownWoman Annoyed When Tesla With No Driver Suddenly Smashes Into Her CarResearchers develop transparent solar cells that can supply energy from glass on buildings and cars — here's how it worksWeird and Wacky: Victory Is Sweet: We Can Now Fix McDonald’s Ice Cream MachinesGen Alpha keeps tripping and falling over their own Crocs, so schools are banning the shoes over safety concernsPhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accidentIs a Will Smith the key to winning the World Series?Tech Rec:Sanjay - Sense Energy Monitor (previously recommended in episode 21)Adam - ChatGPT Search (of course)Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.