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In this Episode: Managers turn to surveillance software, always-on webcams to ensure employees are (really) working from home Verizon says collaboration tools use up 1,200% during coronavirus Researchers control a game of Tetris using a breathable wearable sleeve Truly, what is up with Elon Musk - Elon Musk declared he’s selling all his possessions, and Tesla’s stock price dropped 10% in a matter of minutes. TikTok Crosses 2 Billion Downloads After Best Quarter For Any App Ever UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in Florida Weird and Wacky: Elon Musk’s newborn might have the strangest name you’ve ever heard A 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah on his way to California to try to buy a Lamborghini Invasive giant hornets have been spotted in the US for the first time Nickname 60ish people a year die from stings from these things A Boston nurse set out to spell 'Boston Strong' in a run to commemorate the Boston Marathon — but she spelled 'Boston Strog' instead Tech Rec: Sanjay - TiddlyRoam (Roam Research competitor) Adam - gulp - Outlook on IOS Shannon - Asana TV/Movie Rec: Sanjay - 10 Items or Less / Quick Draw Adam - SuperStore Shannon - Waco Links:Managers turn to surveillance software, always-on webcams to ensure employees are (really) working from homeVerizon says collaboration tools use up 1,200% during coronavirusResearchers control a game of Tetris using a breathable wearable sleeveTruly, what is up with Elon Musk - Elon Musk declared he’s selling all his possessions, and Tesla’s stock price dropped 10% in a matter of minutes.TikTok Crosses 2 Billion Downloads After Best Quarter For Any App EverUPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in FloridaElon Musk’s newborn might have the strangest name you’ve ever heardA 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah on his way to California to try to buy a Lamborghini

In this Episode: Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing Nextdoor and Walmart partner on a new neighborly assistance program Live Nation stock surges as Saudia Arabia buys $500M stake Tesla vehicles recognize and respond to traffic lights, stop signs with latest software update MIT Develops Wearable Sensors Sewn into Clothes That Monitor Vital Signs Facebook’s Messenger Rooms take on Zoom and Houseparty Zoom update now lets you transcribe calls in real time Amazon revealed to be behind mystery $310,000 donation to bookshops Magic Leap reportedly slashes 1,000 jobs and steps away from consumer plans Weird and Wacky: Pentagon declassifies and officially releases three UFO videos - including the infamous 'Tic Tac' clip - taken by US Navy pilots and confirms the aircraft are 'unidentified' The Pentagon Has Officially Released Three Videos Showing UFOs Prom 2020: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 4 $500K bet on rock paper scissors ruled invalid by Quebec court This cartoon explains why Elon Musk thinks we’re characters in a computer simulation. He might be right. Tech Recs: Sanjay - stacks.rocks Adam - Giphy App TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - Altered Carbon Adam - Time Trap on Netflix Links:Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing - ReutersNextdoor and Walmart partner on a new neighborly assistance program | TechCrunchLive Nation stock surges as Saudia Arabia buys $500M stakeTesla vehicles recognize and respond to traffic lights, stop signs with latest software updateMIT Develops Wearable Sensors Sewn into Clothes That Monitor Vital SignsFacebook's Messenger Rooms take on Zoom and HousepartyZoom update now lets you transcribe calls in real timeAmazon revealed to be behind mystery $310,000 donation to bookshops - CNN

In this Episode: NBA announces new multiyear partnership with Microsoft to redefine and personalize the fan experience Leaked pics reveal Google smart debit card to rival Apple’s Scoop: Google readies its own chip for future Pixels, Chromebooks Facebook invests $5.7B in India’s Reliance Jio Fortnite creator Epic Games just caved by putting its game on the Google Play Store for the first time ever – but it's not too happy about it Ticketmaster Refunds Postponed Concerts Events After Backlash from Customers and Lawmakers Google slashing international interns salary Weird and Wacky: Heroes of the pandemic: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of COVID-19 fight Put On A Shirt For Video Hearings, Judge Tells Attys Police department reminds residents to wear pants while checking mailbox Florida Gov. DeSantis declared WWE an “essential service.” His explanation doesn’t make much sense. Tech Rec: Sanjay - Guard Your ID Adam - Apple’s COVID-19 Shannon - Libby Links:Police department reminds residents to wear pants while checking mailboxLeaked pics reveal Google smart debit card to rival Apple’s | TechCrunchPut On A Shirt For Video Hearings, Judge Tells Attys - Law360Guard Your ID Advanced 2.0 Roller Identity Theft Protection for Confidential Security Stamp (Regular 3-Pack, Mixed Color: Turquoise, Green, White) : Office ProductsFlorida declares WWE pro wrestling an “essential service” in coronavirus pandemic - VoxHeroes of the pandemic: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of COVID-19 fight | National PostGoogle readies its own chip for future Pixels and Chromebooks - AxiosNBA announces new multiyear partnership with Microsoft to redefine and personalize the fan experience - Stories

In this Episode: These new vending machines in Hong Kong offer free medical-grade masks to people in need Porsche Auctioning Off The Final 911 (991) For Covid-19 Relief Efforts Apple and Google detail bold and ambitious plan to track COVID-19 at scale Google and Apple Are Jointly Developing Contact Tracing Software Android phones will get the COVID-19 tracking updates via Google Play Zoom will let paying customers pick which data center their calls are routed from Weird and Wacky: Chinese Professional Baseball League team will have robot mannequins fill in as fans at games It's a zonkey! Zebra gives birth to rare baby after mating with a donkey NASA is showing you the picture the Hubble Space Telescope took on your birthday This Man Owns The World's Most Advanced Private Air Force After Buying 46 F/A-18 Hornets Tech Recs: Sanjay - Logitech Brio Ultra Webcam Adam - Dashlane Shannon - Lendio TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - Blade Runner The Final Cut Adam - Good Girls Shannon - Parenthood Links:These new vending machines in Hong Kong offer free medical-grade masks to people in needPorsche Auctioning Off The Final 911 (991) For Covid-19 Relief EffortsApple and Google detail bold and ambitious plan to track COVID-19 at scaleGoogle and Apple Are Jointly Developing Contact Tracing Software Android phones will get the COVID-19 tracking updates via Google Play - The VergeZoom will let paying customers pick which data center their calls are routed from - The VergeChinese Professional Baseball League team will have robot mannequins fill in as fans at gamesIt's a zonkey! Zebra gives birth to rare baby after mating with a donkey

In this Episode: What you should know about Jack Dorsey’s surprising $1 billion commitment to charity “Even if only 10 percent of the money went to Covid work, though, Dorsey would become the country’s biggest public philanthropist during the crisis.” 28% of his net worth Getty Images is charging $499 to license the CDC’s public domain coronavirus image Volvo Valet lets owners get vehicle service without leaving home Apple Shares Assembly and Use Instructions for New Face Shields, Shipping 1 Million Per Week to Medical Workers Verizon canceling FiOS installs and telling customers to wait a few months Facebook's latest app experiment is a 'private space' for couples WeWork founder misses out on $1 billion as SoftBank cancels share buyout WeWork suing Softbank Netflix will allow parents to remove movies and shows, filter by rating in new update TCL launches self-branded smartphones at $449, $249 YouTube is working on a TikTok competitor called 'Shorts' Weird and Wacky: Driver wrecks $750G supercar on New York City street during coronavirus shutdown A Michigan dad duct-taped tent poles together to make a DIY social-distancing device UFC getting private island to hold weekly fights amid coronavirus crisis NASA astronaut's estranged wife charged with lying about space crime allegation Tech Rec: Sanjay - Mercury Bank Adam - Krisp Shannon - Clockify TV/Movie Rec: Sanjay - Kim’s Convenience Adam - The Expanse Shannon - Great British Baking Show Links:What you should know about Jack Dorsey’s surprising $1 billion commitment to charityGetty Images is charging $499 to license the CDC’s public domain coronavirus imageVolvo Valet lets owners get vehicle service without leaving home - SlashGearApple Shares Assembly and Use Instructions for New Face Shields, Shipping 1 Million Per Week to Medical WorkersVerizon canceling FiOS installs and telling customers to wait a few months | Ars TechnicaFacebook's latest app experiment is a 'private space' for couplesWeWork founder misses out on $1 billion as SoftBank cancels share buyout

In this Episode: Google is donating $800 million to help with the coronavirus crisis Lyft is referring drivers to jobs at Amazon after massive ridership decline Jeff Bezos sold $3.4bn of Amazon stock just before Covid-19 collapse Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses How China built facial recognition for people wearing masks Musk the Virus Skeptic Makes Reluctant Ventilator Offer After GM Toilet Paper Startup Ramps Up And Rolls In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic HQ Trivia is back less than two months after the app was shut down Zoom Meetings Aren’t End-to-End Encrypted, Despite Misleading Marketing Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky Weird and Wacky: Scientists Are Trying to Grow Buildings from Bacteria—and It Just Might Work Taking off: Spring-based technology could see Usain Bolt hit 50mph Tech Rec: Sanjay - Missile Command Adam - Peloton App TV / Movie Recs: Sanjay - Ozark Adam - Bless this MessLinks:Google is donating $800 million to help with the coronavirus crisisLyft is referring drivers to jobs at Amazon after massive ridership declineJeff Bezos sold $3.4bn of Amazon stock just before Covid-19 collapseCoronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital virusesHow China built facial recognition for people wearing masksMusk the Virus Skeptic Makes Reluctant Ventilator Offer After GMToilet Paper Startup Ramps Up And Rolls In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic : NPRHQ Trivia is back less than two months after the app was shut downZoom Meetings Do Not Support End-to-End EncryptionApple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky

Basic Tech Setup High speed Internet A good headset and microphone Good camera Lighting External monitor Good wifi router Go upscale with Ubiquiti (Super up with Meraki) Communication Tools Slack or Discord Zoom, Google Meet, Uberconference Signal / Keybase Email client Project Management App Basecamp Asana Teamwork Trello Personal Productivity Tools ToDoist Pomodoro timer / TomatoTimer (Android) Fun Netflix Party Kindle Paperwhite Charades/Lunch/Happy Hour over Zoom Discord Voice Line Slack or Discord meme channels Toilet paper calculator TV/Movie Recs Sanjay - Perfect Strangers Adam - West Wing Links:Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses - BBC News --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this Episode: Medical company threatens to sue volunteers that 3D-printed valves for life-saving coronavirus treatments AMC, Regal, Alamo Drafthouse, and Cinemark Are Closing Theaters Because of the Coronavirus Amazon to stop accepting all products other than medical supplies and household staples to its warehouses amid coronavirus crisis — read the memo it just sent sellers CO2-based vodka startup Air Co. fully redirects its tech to making hand sanitizer for donation LVMH will use its perfume and cosmetics factories to manufacture free hand sanitizer for France How to Tell if an iPhone Bug Is Eating Up Your Data Plan Google Translate launches Transcribe for Android in 8 languages Why are U-2 jet pilots wearing Garmin satellite navigation smartwatches? SoftBank may not complete $3 billion tender offer for WeWork, sources say Weird and Wacky: Bidet sales soar as toilet paper sells out amid coronavirus fears UK's sewage system in danger of gridlock from toilet paper substitutes The Wu-Tang Clan Would Like to Remind You to Wash Your Hands and Protect Ya Neck Tech Rec: Sanjay - Thunderbird Adam - Zoom Mobile App Shannon - TikTok TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - Devs Adam - Kim’s Convenience Shannon - Mindhunter Links:Medical company threatens to sue volunteers that 3D-printed valves for life-saving coronavirus treatmentsAMC, Other Chains Closing Theaters to Combat the CoronavirusCoronavirus: Amazon suspends all nonessential shipments to warehouses - Business InsiderCO2-based vodka startup Air Co. fully redirects its tech to making hand sanitizer for donation | TechCrunchLVMH will use its perfume and cosmetics factories to manufacture free hand sanitizerHow to Tell if an iPhone Bug Is Eating Up Your Data PlanGoogle Translate launches Transcribe for Android in 8 languagesWhy are U-2 jet pilots wearing Garmin satellite navigation smartwatches? | Ars Technica

In this episode: Big Tech Will Pay Its Hourly Workers Even as Full-Time Staff Stays Home During Coronavirus Outbreak How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer Google ‘aggressively Intervened’ To Block Coronavirus Misinformation Google tracked his bike ride past a burglarized home. That made him a suspect. Google’s AI-powered smart glasses help the blind to see Goodyear's Concept Tire Regenerates Burned-Off Rubber Sonos Will End Device-Bricking ‘Recycle Mode’ Tesla produces its 1 millionth electric car Amazon offers no-checkout technology to other retailers Uber rolls out text-to-911 feature across the US Weird and Wacky: The Nintendo Playstation sold for $360,000 to the original owner of Pets.com French mayor defends Smurf rally after outcry over virus Tech Rec: Sanjay - Substack Adam - MailChimp App Links:Big Tech Will Pay Its Hourly Workers Even as Full-Time Staff Stays Home During Coronavirus OutbreakMake Your Own Homemade Hand SanitizerGoogle ‘aggressively Intervened’ To Block Coronavirus MisinformationGoogle tracked his bike ride past a burglarized home. That made him a suspect.Google’s AI-powered smart glasses help the blind to seeGoodyear's Concept Tire Regenerates Burned-Off RubberSonos Will End Device-Bricking 'Recycle Mode' - ExtremeTechTesla produces its 1 millionth electric car - ElectrekFrench mayor defends Smurf rally after outcry over virusSanjay's Tech Rec - SubstackThe Nintendo Playstation sold for $360,000 to the original owner of Pets.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this Episode: Forget foldable phones. Large rollable displays are the way to go Facebook is suing a domain registrar for selling deceptive web addresses Facebook is giving free ads to the WHO and taking down ‘conspiracy theories’ about coronavirus Coronavirus: How to track the virus spread across the world CDC chart breaks down what mustaches do and don't work with respirator masks Make-A-Wish Foundation gets a fan into 'NBA 2K20' Siri and Google Assistant Hacked With Ultrasonic Waves Robinhood users miss stock rally as the trading platform seizes up SETI@home Search for Alien Life Project Shuts Down After 21 Years Turns out Uber and Lyft rides are not eco-friendly at all: study 'Konami Code' Creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto Dies At 61 Weird and Wacky: I Illustrated National Parks In America Based On Their Worst Review And I Hope They Will Make You Laugh (16 Pics) Your smartphone is 7 times dirtier than your toilet. Here's how to clean it. How a Hacker's Mom Broke Into a Prison—and the Warden's Computer Tech Rec: Sanjay - JustWatch Adam - Love Nudge Links:Forget foldable phones. Large rollable displays are the way to goFacebook is suing a domain registrar for selling deceptive web addresses - The VergeFacebook is giving free ads to the WHO and taking down ‘conspiracy theories’ about coronavirusCoronavirus: How to track the virus spread across the worldCDC chart breaks down what mustaches do and don't work with respirator masksMake-A-Wish Foundation gets a fan into 'NBA 2K20'Siri and Google Assistant Hacked With Ultrasonic Waves - ExtremeTechRobinhood users miss stock rally as the trading platform seizes up - Los Angeles Times