

Tech Talk Y'all
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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).
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Mar 2, 2020 • 36min
Episode 124: Finger Guns Are The Best
In this episode:
The Computer Scientist Responsible for Cut, Copy, and Paste, Has Passed Away
Firefox turns encrypted DNS on by default to thwart snooping ISPs
AI discovers antibiotic that kills even highly resistant bacteria
'They lied to us': Mom says police deceived her to get her DNA and charge her son with murder
Tesla Teardown Scares Competitors: ‘We Cannot Do This’
Hackers can trick a Tesla into accelerating by 50 miles per hour
Flywheel owners found out that their bikes were bricked through Peloton
Apple may let people pick alternative default apps on the iPhone, marking a radical change of philosophy
Samsung blasts Galaxy phones worldwide with weird ‘1’ notification
MIT Spinoff WaveSense’s Ground-Penetrating Radar Looks Down for Perfect Self-Driving
Weird and Wacky:
Musician performs while surgeons remove brain tumour
62-year-old former Marine sets Guinness World Record by holding plank for over 8 hours
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Cloudflare ESNI Checker
Adam - Marco Polo
Links:The Computer Scientist Responsible for Cut, Copy, and Paste, Has Passed AwayFirefox turns encrypted DNS on by default to thwart snooping ISPs | Ars TechnicaAI discovers antibiotic that kills even highly resistant bacteria'They lied to us': Mom says police deceived her to get her DNA and charge her son with murderTesla Teardown Scares Competitors: 'We Cannot Do This' - ExtremeTechFlywheel owners found out that their bikes were bricked through Peloton - The VergeHackers can trick a Tesla into accelerating by 50 miles per hour - MIT Technology ReviewSamsung blasts Galaxy phones worldwide with weird ‘1’ notification - The VergeMIT's Ground-Penetrating Radar Looks Down for Perfect Self-Driving - ExtremeTech

Feb 24, 2020 • 36min
Episode 123: My Dogs Eat $200 Worth of Food a Day....
In this Episode:
An Indian politician used AI to translate his speech into other languages
To catch a thief, go to Google with a geofence warrant – and it will give you all the details
Internet's safe-keepers forced to postpone crucial DNSSEC root key signing ceremony – no, not a hacker attack, but because they can't open a safe
A Motorola Razr’s screen is reportedly peeling right on the fold
Jeff Bezos just made one of the largest charitable gifts ever
China's Coronavirus App Is Alerting Citizens When They're in Danger of Being Infected
Facebook cancels global marketing conference due to the coronavirus outbreak
Tech Waste Is a Danger to Us All
Bloomberg memes push Instagram to require sponsorship disclosure
Zuckerberg: Facebook content should be regulated, but under a new model
Weird and Wacky:
Rotary Cellphone Concept
Blind Woman Plays Video Game Thanks to Implant That Jacks Directly into the Brain
The drunken HQ Trivia finale before it shut down was insane
NYC Parks Are Using a Designer’s ‘Tree Font’ to Plant Secret Messages with Real Trees
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Fabriq
Adam - Pocket
Links:An Indian politician used AI to translate his speech into other languagesTo catch a thief, go to Google with a geofence warrant – and it will give you all the details • The RegisterInternet's safe-keepers forced to postpone crucial DNSSEC root key signing ceremony – no, not a hacker attack, but because they can't open a safe • The RegisterA Motorola Razr’s screen is reportedly peeling right on the foldJeff Bezos just made one of the largest charitable gifts everChina's Coronavirus App Is Alerting Citizens When They're in Danger of Being InfectedFacebook cancels global marketing conference due to the coronavirus outbreakTech Waste Is a Danger to Us AllBloomberg memes push Instagram to require sponsorship disclosure

Feb 17, 2020 • 29min
Episode 122: How Exactly Many is a Plethora?
In this Episode:
ICANN Allows .COM Price Increases, Gets More Money
Proposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement
Tesla Remotely Removed Autopilot Features from Used Model S After ‘Audit’
Apple fined $27 million in France for throttling old iPhones without telling users
At Long Last, Our Netflix Autoplay Nightmare Is Over
Meet the woman who made Netflix get rid of its most annoying feature
Google’s Unfinished AirDrop Clone Is Already Hiding on Your Phone
A new low-cost iPhone is coming in March—and it’s a smart move for Apple
Weird and Wacky:
Iranian Government Official Posts 'Space Suit' on Twitter That Turns Out to Be Kids Costume
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Raise.com
Adam - Gouletpens.com
Links:ICANN Allows .COM Price Increases, Gets More Money - Namecheap BlogProposed Amendment 3 to the .COM Registry Agreement - ICANNTesla Remotely Removed Autopilot Features from Used Model S After 'Audit' - ExtremeTechApple fined $27 million in France for throttling old iPhones without telling usersAt Long Last, Our Netflix Autoplay Nightmare Is OverNetflix is finally letting you turn off its autoplay feature - VoxGoogle's Unfinished AirDrop Clone Is Already Hiding on Your Phone - ExtremeTechA new low-cost iPhone is coming in March—and it’s a smart move for AppleIranian Government Official Posts 'Space Suit' on Twitter That Turns Out to Be Kids CostumeBuy & Sell Discounted Gift Cards - Save Today! | RaiseGouletpens.com
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Feb 10, 2020 • 29min
Episode 121: Honking the Lights and Flashing the Horn
In this Episode:
The Company That Botched the Iowa Caucus Was Formed Only Months Ago
The wait is over! Twitter to label fake, manipulating tweets from March 5
Alphabet’s Jigsaw unveils a tool to help journalists spot deepfakes and manipulated images
Amazon Ring now lets users opt out of receiving police video requests
Here's everything you need to know about Seat's new £18,000 Leon - including how the VW Golf rival can TALK to traffic lights
Researchers Say ‘Anti-Solar Panels’ Could Generate Power at Night
Apple Abandoned Encrypted iCloud Backups After FBI Intervened
Weird and Wacky:
Artist creates virtual traffic jam on Google Maps with 99 cellphones and a wagon
Tech Recs:
Sanjay - Wufoo
Adam - Sway
Links:Apple Abandoned Encrypted iCloud Backups After FBI Intervened - ExtremeTechResearchers Say 'Anti-Solar Panels' Could Generate Power at Night - ExtremeTechBerlin artist Simon Weckert causes virtual traffic jam on Google Maps - The Washington Post
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Feb 3, 2020 • 29min
Episode 120: Be Careful With Your Cows?
In this Episode:
Facebook will now show you exactly how it stalks you — even when you’re not using Facebook
Facebook’s Clear History tool is now available to everyone
Twitter Direct Messages Get Emoji Reactions Support
Saudi Crown Prince Hacked Jeff Bezos’s Phone, Analysis Suggests
Coronavirus leads to sales spike of Plague Inc., a game about pandemics
Airbnb Claims Its AI Can Predict Whether Guests Are Psychopaths
These Fridges Won't Dispense Filtered Water Unless You Pay Extra for 'Official' Filters With RFID Chips
Heathrow Airport Installs Anti-Drone System to Detect Threats
Google reportedly launching another messaging app, but this time might be different
Weird and Wacky:
Philip Pullman calls for boycott of Brexit 50p coin over 'missing' Oxford comma
US court rules being muted doesn’t violate civil rights
K-9 bites cow, SC deputy tases K-9, cow kicks deputy
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Libby
Adam - MileIQ
Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes
Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:New ’Off-Facebook Activity’ tool shows exactly how much the social network tracks your life - The Washington PostTwitter Direct Messages Get Emoji Reactions Support | Technology NewsJeff Bezos Phone Hacked by Saudi Prince via WhatsApp: Analysis - BloombergCoronavirus leads to sales spike of Plague Inc., a game about pandemicsAirbnb Claims Its AI Can Predict Whether Guests Are PsychopathsThese Fridges Won't Dispense Filtered Water Unless You Pay Extra for 'Official' Filters With RFID Chips - VICEHeathrow Airport (LHR) Gets Anti-Drone System to Detect Threats - BloombergGoogle reportedly launching another messaging app, but this time might be different

Jan 27, 2020 • 32min
Episode 119: Jump On It
In this Episode:
Twitter planning Bitcoin payments as tips on its platform
Microsoft CEO says encryption backdoors are a ‘terrible idea’
Jeff Bezos Reveals the Fully Electric Amazon Delivery Auto Rickshaws For India - Watch Video
Microsoft will be carbon negative by 2030
The Myth of the Young Startup Founder
Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable
This Sci-Fi-Inspired Device Could Replace Bulky, Expensive X-Ray Machines
Astronomers Detect Second Planet Orbiting Nearest Star
Weird and Wacky:
Meet the Chinese robot worm that could crawl into your brain
Spotify launches playlists for dogs left home alone
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Synology 6 Bay NAS DiskStation - DS1618+
Adam - Squoosh
Links:Twitter planning Bitcoin payments as tips on its platformMicrosoft CEO says encryption backdoors are a ‘terrible idea’ - The VergeJeff Bezos Reveals the Fully Electric Amazon Delivery Auto Rickshaws For India - Watch Video - News18Microsoft will be carbon negative by 2030 - The Official Microsoft BlogApple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable - BBC NewsThis Sci-Fi-Inspired Device Could Replace Bulky, Expensive X-Ray Machines - ExtremeTechMeet the Chinese robot worm that could crawl into your brain | South China Morning PostAstronomers Detect Second Planet Orbiting Nearest Star - ExtremeTechSpotify launches playlists for dogs left home alone - ReutersAmazon.com: Synology 6 Bay NAS DiskStation - DS1618+ (Diskless)Squoosh

Jan 20, 2020 • 37min
Episode 118: It's Heartwarming, like a Hallmark Movie
In this episode:
Bluetooth will support hearing aids, sharing, and a better audio codec
Japanese billionaire Maezawa in $9 million 'social experiment' giveaway
Tesla Motors is now America's most valuable car company
About one-in-five Americans use a smart watch or fitness tracker
Boeing's New CEO Readies for Bumpy Tenure
Best of the best: Our 10 favorite CES 2020 Best of Innovation award winners
Visa to acquire Plaid, the fintech powering Venmo and other banking apps, in $5.3 billion deal
Ring confirms it fired four employees for watching customer videos
Scientists Made a Nearly Invincible Lithium-Ion Battery
Weird and Wacky:
The African cocoa farmers who are taking on Big Chocolate
New York teen discovers new planet while interning with NASA
Kids with lazy eye can be treated just by letting them watch TV on this special screen
Tech Rec:
Adam - Joby JB01325 GripTight GorillaPod Stand for Large Phones
Sanjay - Samsung Watch Active2Links:Bluetooth will support hearing aids, sharing, and a better audio codec - The VergeJapanese billionaire Maezawa in $9 million 'social experiment' giveawayTesla Motors is now America's most valuable car companyAbout one-in-five Americans use a smart watch or fitness trackerBoeing's New CEO Readies for Bumpy TenureBest of the best: Our 10 favorite CES 2020 Best of Innovation awaVisa to acquire Plaid, the fintech powering Venmo and other bankiRing confirms it fired four employees for watching customer videoScientists Made a Nearly Invincible Lithium-Ion BatteryThe African cocoa farmers who are taking on Big Chocolate

Jan 13, 2020 • 32min
Episode 117: The One With the Incredibly Unuseful Tech Gadgets
In This Episode:
This rechargeable lunchbox uses steam to reheat your food
CES 2020: Juno 'reverse microwave oven' cools drinks in seconds
CES 2020: Manta5's electric bike rides on water
Samsung's Sero is a vertical 4K TV perfect for TikTok and Instagram
Segway’s latest EV prototype looks like Professor X’s wheelchair
For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now a hot commodity
DA: Technology links suspect to bloody Cobb County murder
Sonos Tries and Fails to Justify ‘Recycle Mode’ That Bricks Speakers
Weird and Wacky:
Astrophysicist Says He Knows How to Build a Time Machine
Y2K-type glitch is causing NYC parking meters to reject credit cards
Tech Recommendations:
Sanjay - APC Notebook Surge Protector
Adam - Medium
Links:This rechargeable lunchbox uses steam to reheat your foodCES 2020: Juno 'reverse microwave oven' cools drinks in secondsCES 2020: Manta5's electric bike rides on waterSamsung's Sero is a vertical 4K TV perfect for TikTok and InstagramSegway’s latest EV prototype looks like Professor X’s wheelchairFor tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now a hot commodity - StarTribune.comDA: Technology links suspect to bloody Cobb County murder | FOX 5 AtlantaAstrophysicist Says He Knows How to Build a Time MachineSonos Tries and Fails to Justify 'Recycle Mode' That Bricks Speakers - ExtremeTechY2K-type glitch is causing NYC parking meters to reject credit cards | Engadget

Jan 6, 2020 • 39min
Episode 116: New Year, Less Tech?
In this episode:
A bunch of people in tech are setting resolutions to spend less time using tech
TikTok app banned by US Army on work mobile phones
the sound shirt lets deaf people feel music on their skin
Spotify to ‘pause’ running political ads, citing lack of proper review
Snopes Raises Money to Weather Upcoming Misinformation Storm
Uber cofounder Travis Kalanick peaces out with $2.5 billion
GM requests green light to ditch steering wheel in its self-driving cars
VW's roving robot concept brings "battery wagons" to electric vehicles
Motorola delays foldable Razr because too many people want one
Unbanked, credit card-less riders can now rent scooters with cash
Weird and Wacky:
Electric DeLorean pushes the limits of self-driving tech with flawless drifting
A true Christmas story for Lamborghini’s Real Lover
Snoop Dogg Announces Lullaby Album Adapting His Greatest Hits For Babies
Tech Rec:
Adam - Peteme - Smart LED Light Bulb
Sanjay - Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Links:A bunch of people in tech are setting resolutions to spend less time using techTikTok app banned by US Army on work mobile phonesthe sound shirt lets deaf people feel music on their skinSpotify to ‘pause’ running political ads, citing lack of proper reviewSnopes Raises Money to Weather Upcoming Misinformation StormUber cofounder Travis Kalanick peaces out with $2.5 billionGM requests green light to ditch steering wheel in its self-driving carsVW's roving robot concept brings "battery wagons" to electric vehiclesMotorola delays foldable Razr because too many people want oneUnbanked, credit card-less riders can now rent scooters with cash

Dec 23, 2019 • 32min
Episode 115: Happy Tech Talk Y'all-idays to You!
In this episode:
Report: Ring Cameras Leak Location Details in Neighbors App
Hackers Openly Peddle Tools to Hack Ring Cameras
Yap is the best new chatroom
World-first mobile phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia
Cops see an encryption problem. Spyware makers see an opportunity.
You can now hear Samuel L. Jackson’s voice on your Amazon Echo
Lyft is rolling out a car rental service
Opinion: A major publisher is denying library users access to new e-books. That’s wrong
Of course Facebook can see your location even when you tell it not to
Weird and Wacky:
College student rescued after using ‘Hey Siri’ to call 911 from a sinking car
A new way to make quadratic equations easy
Mediocre Headphones on Wall
Passenger Duct-taped to Seat After Allegedly Trying to Break Into Cockpit (Video)
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Arcadia Power
Adam - Magnetic Car Phone MountLinks:Report: Ring Cameras Leak Location Details in Neighbors App - ExtremeTechHackers Openly Peddle Tools to Hack Ring Cameras - ExtremeTechYap is the best new chatroom - The VergeWorld-first mobile phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia | World news | The GuardianCops see an encryption problem. Spyware makers see an opportunity. - MIT Technology ReviewYou can now hear Samuel L. Jackson’s voice on your Amazon EchoLyft is rolling out a car rental serviceOpinion: No e-book access for library users? That's wrong - Los Angeles TimesOf course Facebook can see your location even when you tell it not toCollege student rescued after using ‘He
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