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In this Episode: Switzerland pilots a contact tracing app using Apple and Google's tech SpaceX is about to launch its first astronauts into orbit. Experts say it's a pit stop on a larger quest: 'Get Elon to Mars' Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane Magic Leap has apparently raised another $350 million, in spite of itself Trump signs an executive order taking direct aim at social media companies Rivian’s Amazon electric delivery van still on track as factory reopens Weird and Wacky: Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming bear into trap Audi drops driver for secretly using a ringer to compete in virtual race Tech Recs: Sanjay - Wealthfront Adam - Asana TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Adam - The 100 Links:Switzerland pilots a contact tracing app using Apple and Google's techSpaceX is about to launch its first astronauts into orbit. Experts say it's a pit stop on a larger quest: 'Get Elon to Mars'Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically SaneMagic Leap has apparently raised another $350 million, in spite of itselfTrump signs an executive order taking direct aim at social media companiesRivian’s Amazon electric delivery van still on track as factory reopensGlazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming bear into trapAudi drops driver for secretly using a ringer to compete in virtual raceWealthfront --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this Episode: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's $800,000 donation to their 8 favorite restaurants is like the median US family giving 13 cents to each Utah has rejected the Apple-Google approach to tracing coronavirus, and is using an app made by a social media start-up instead Utah’s governor’s office spent $2.75 million for the app and other improvements, and will pay $300,000 per month in maintenance fees, according to public records cited by Utahpolicy.com, a website focusing on local politics. Uber drivers will need to take selfies proving they’re wearing a mask This Online Calculator Shows How Likely a Person Is to Die During the Coronavirus Pandemic Lawmakers Demand a Vote to Stop FBI Collecting Web Browser History Without a Warrant The lawmakers go on to say that the internet activity “opens a window into the most sensitive areas of our private life” and that without protection, intelligence officials would have nearly unfettered access “to information such as our personal health, religious practices, and political views.” 'Apple Glass' Rumored to Start at $499, Support Prescription Lenses, and More Scoop: Facebook to buy Giphy for $400 million Elon Musk’s Boring Company finishes digging Las Vegas tunnels The Loop is supposed to be able to move more than 4,000 people per hour through the tunnels in a variety of Tesla vehicles, taking a cross-campus walk that normally takes at least 15 minutes and turning it into a ride that lasts less than two minutes. Weird and Wacky: Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app Tech Recs: Sanjay - JoinStream.io Adam - Apple Calendar (forget Outlook)o Shannon - Libre Office TV / Movie Recs: Sanjay - Princess Bride Adam - Lost in Space Shannon - Knives Out Links:Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's $800,000 donation to their 8 favorite restaurants is like the median US family giving 13 cents to eachUtah has rejected the Apple-Google approach to tracing coronavirus, and is using an app made by a social media start-up insteadUber drivers will need to take selfies proving they’re wearing a maskThis Online Calculator Shows How Likely a Person Is to Die During the Coronavirus PandemicLawmakers Demand a Vote to Stop FBI Collecting Web Browser History Without a Warrant'Apple Glass' Rumored to Start at $499, Support Prescription Lenses, and More

In this Episode: India’s contact-tracing app tops 100 million users in 41 days Democrats try to ban Internet shutoffs until pandemic is over Elon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately' after California county health official says factory CAN'T reopen - despite Gov Gavin Newsom giving it green light Twitter Will Allow Employees To Work At Home Forever Spotify launches a new party mode called Group Session Google's New 'Read Along' App Can Help Elementary School Kids Improve Their Reading Skills Google Lens can now copy and paste handwritten notes to your computer Weird and Wacky: AR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them real Microsoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares As the use of facial recognition rises, so do privacy concerns. These glasses are designed to block the technology. Tech Recs: Sanjay - Obsidian.md Adam - Nest Secure TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - King of Queens Adam - The RookieLinks:India’s contact-tracing app tops 100 million users in 41 days | TechCrunchDemocrats try to ban Internet shutoffs until pandemic is over | Ars TechnicaElon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately' after California county health official says factory CAN'T reopen - despite Gov Gavin Newsom giving it green lightTwitter Will Allow Employees To Work At Home ForeverSpotify launches a new party mode called Group Session - CNETGoogle's New 'Read Along' App Can Help Elementary School Kids Improve Their Reading SkillsGoogle Lens can now copy and paste handwritten notes to your computerAR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them realMicrosoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

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