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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
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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
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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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
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Dec 16, 2019 • 38min

Episode 114: No Internet in the Whole Country? It's Nap Time

In this Episode: New airplane seat design will make it easier to sleep in economy Away’s founders sold a vision of travel and inclusion, but former employees say it masked a toxic work environment Brother of drug lord Pablo Escobar launches a $349 foldable smartphone Google Maps prepares to add a “Lighting” layer to highlight brightly lit streets for safer night travel Brookings Institute Suggests Congressional Action for Innovation Sectors AI-enabled assistant robot returning to the Space Station with improved emotional intelligence Interstellar Comet Borisov Makes Closest Approach to the Sun Algeria blocks internet to prevent students cheating during exams | World news | The Guardian Google Fiber drops its 100Mbps tier in favor of gigabit-only service Suspected Internet Cable Spy Ship Operating In Americas For Over A Month Weird and Wacky: A man ate $120,000 duct-taped banana art: 'I really love this installation. It's very delicious' Instagram influencer sentenced to 14 years for violent plot to steal domain name Tech Rec: Sanjay - Huskee Cup Adam - Truebill Links:New airplane seat design will make it easier to sleep in economyAway’s founders sold a vision of travel and inclusion, but former employees say it masked a toxic work environmentBrother of drug lord Pablo Escobar launches a $349 foldable smartphone - NeowinGoogle Maps prepares to add a "Lighting" layer to highlight brightly lit streets for safer night travelBrookings Institute Suggests Congressional Action for Innovation SectorsAI-enabled assistant robot returning to the Space Station with improved emotional intelligenceInterstellar Comet Borisov Makes Closest Approach to the SunAlgeria blocks internet to prevent students cheating during exams | World news | The Guardian
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Dec 9, 2019 • 36min

Episode 113: Shattered Windows?... Still Some Development To Do

In this Episode: WhatsApp Working on a Feature to Self-destruct Messages: Report. Twitter will remove inactive accounts and free up usernames in December Apple Pay works with Salvation Army’s famous red kettles Google Cloud Print will be shut down on December 31, 2020 Stranger hacks into baby monitor, tells child, 'I love you' Watch Tesla Accidentally Smash Cybertruck’s “Bulletproof” Window PayPal to acquire shopping and rewards platform Honey for $4B WeWork lays off 2,400 employees Doctors Are Testing Human Suspended Animation for the First Time Weird and Wacky: Would You Pay Someone $40 to Keep You Focused on Work? Ed Sheeran Apparently Hasn’t Had A Phone In Four Years Guy makes dating app that features just one guy -- himself Stay in a Japanese hotel room for $1 per night — as long as you're OK being livestreamed Fresh air for sale: The New Delhi oxygen bar offering respite from smog Tech Recs: Sanjay - MakerPad Adam - Focusmate Links:WhatsApp Working on a Feature to Self-destruct Messages: Report.Twitter will remove inactive accounts and free up usernames in December - The VergeApple Pay works with Salvation Army’s famous red kettlesGoogle Cloud Print will be shut down on December 31, 2020Stranger hacks into baby monitor, tells child, 'I love you'Watch Tesla Accidentally Smash Cybertruck’s “Bulletproof” WindowPayPal to acquire shopping and rewards platform Honey for $4BWeWork lays off 2,400 employeesDoctors Are Testing Human Suspended Animation for the First Time - ExtremeTechEd Sheeran Apparently Hasn’t Had A Phone In Four Years
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Dec 2, 2019 • 20min

Episode 112: TTY's 2019 Gift Guide

In this episode we share our picks for gifts this holiday season. *Stocking Stuffers * Anker USB C Charger, 18W ($25.99) iPhone Charger, [3 Pack] Anker Powerline Lightning Cable (3ft) ($23.99) JETech screen protectors ($5.99 - $11.99) URPOWER Tactical Flashlight Super Bright ($9.98) Amazon Smart Plug ($24.99) *Under $100 * Soundcore Anker Liberty Air True-Wireless Earphones ($79.99) Amazfit Bip Smartwatch ($67.99) Bluetooth Banana Phone ($40) Amazon Kindle ($59.99 ) Amazon Fire TV Stick ($19.99) Roku Premiere ($29.99) Lair: Radical Homes and Hideouts of Movie Villains ($54.95) * Smartphone Sanitizer ($80) *Splurges ($100+) * Halo Bolt 58830 mWh Portable Phone Laptop Charger Car Jump Starter with AC Outlet and Car Charger ($119.97 with $30 coupon on amazon) TCL 55S425 55 inch 4K Smart LED Roku TV ($279.99)
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Nov 25, 2019 • 35min

Episode 111: All about the Dolla Bills Y'all

In this Episode: You can share your Disney+ login with friends without repercussions Secretive energy startup backed by Bill Gates achieves solar breakthrough Elon Musk Just Tweeted a Response to Ford's New Electric Mustang Announcement, and It's Most Excellent Just When I Thought The 2010s Were Over Motorola Came Out With A New Razr Google to offer checking accounts Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data Mailchimp launches website builder Nine-year-old child genius to graduate university The world’s first Gattaca baby tests are finally here Uber plans to start audio-recording rides in the U.S. for safety EasyJet to Begin Offsetting Fuel Emissions Weird and Wacky Tech: Thousands flock to Wikipedia founder's 'Facebook rival' You got LUCK if your ATM catch this Virus! Bolivia's Morales a dictator? Apple's Siri says so (in Spanish) Tech Recs: Adam - Mpow 071 USB Headset Sanjay - [PopSockets PopMount: Car Dash and Windshield Mount](PopSockets PopMount: Car Dash and Windshield Mount) Shannon - TIJN Blue Light Blocking Glasses Links:You can share your Disney+ login with friends without repercussionsSecretive energy startup backed by Bill Gates achieves solar breakthroughElon Musk Just Tweeted a Response to Ford's New Electric Mustang Announcement, and It's Most ExcellentJust When I Thought The 2010s Were Over Motorola Came Out With A New RazrGoogle to offer checking accountsProject Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient dataMailchimp launches website builderNine-year-old child genius to graduate universityThe world’s first Gattaca baby tests are finally here - MIT Technology Review
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Nov 18, 2019 • 37min

Episode 110: Anything that is a Remote is Gonna Get Lost

In this Episode: Apple removes Instagram stalking app from App Store Amazon will launch new grocery store as alternative to Whole Foods Roku puts a remote on your wrist with new Apple Watch app Twitter drafts a deepfake policy that would label and warn, but not always remove, manipulated media A ton of people received text messages overnight that were originally sent on Valentine’s Day Self-driving Uber car that hit and killed woman did not recognize that pedestrians jaywalk Users Report Bias in Apple Card Application Algorithms Federal Court Rules Suspicionless Searches of Travelers’ Phones and Laptops Unconstitutional Weird and Wacky Tech: Florida man sues Madonna, saying her 10:30 p.m. concert start is too late T-Mobile says it owns exclusive rights to the color magenta Tech Recs: Sanjay - Lively HSA Adam - Disney+ Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:Apple removes Instagram stalking app from App StoreAmazon will launch new grocery store as alternative to Whole FoodsRoku puts a remote on your wrist with new Apple Watch appTwitter drafts a deepfake policy that would label and warn, but not always remove, manipulated mediaText messages delayed from February were mysteriously sent overnight - The VergeSelf-driving Uber car that hit and killed woman did not recognize that pedestrians jaywalkUsers Report Bias in Apple Card Application AlgorithmsFederal Court Rules Suspicionless Searches of Travelers’ Phones and Laptops Unconstitutional
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Nov 11, 2019 • 36min

Episode 109: James Bond, Sci-Fi, Alien Technology Kinda Stuff

In this Episode: Amazon Black Friday 2019 and holiday deals have begun Apple is reportedly working with Valve on a totally new type of product like nothing we’ve seen 4 things you should know about the AirPods Pro Google to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion to Boost Hardware Facebook Held Talks to Buy Fitbit Before Google Struck Deal With Garmin Autoland, small planes can land themselves if the pilot becomes incapacitated A Mom Has Gone Viral After Sharing The Heartbreaking Question Asked By Her Autistic Son Watch these robot blocks cluster together with a hive mind Genealogy Sites Have Helped Identify Suspects. Now They’ve Helped Convict One. Teen girl invents simple, yet innovative way to remove blind spots in cars A Lone Bitcoin Whale Likely Fueled 2017 Surge, Study Finds Weird and Wacky: Researchers Hack Smart Speakers with Lasers James Dean Reborn in CGI for Vietnam War Action-Drama (Exclusive) Tech Recs: Adam - Calendly Sanjay - CamelCamelCamel Shannon - Bubble.io Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/techtalkyall Links:Amazon Black Friday 2019 and holiday deals have begunApple is reportedly working with Valve on a totally new type of product like nothing we’ve seen4 things you should know about the AirPods ProGoogle to Buy Fitbit for $2.1 Billion to Boost HardwareWith Garmin Autoland, small planes can land themselves if the pilot becomes incapacitatedA Mom Has Gone Viral After Sharing The Heartbreaking Question Asked By Her Autistic SonWatch these robot blocks cluster together with a hive mindGenealogy Sites Have Helped Identify Suspects. Now They’ve Helped Convict One.Teen girl invents simple, yet innovative way to remove blind spots in cars
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Nov 4, 2019 • 43min

Episode 108: Age of the Mashup

In this Episode: Five months after returning rental car, man still has remote control A health care algorithm offered less care to black patients Photo battle between an iPhone 11 Pro and a $7,500 DSLR might surprise you Ford unveils release date for Mustang-inspired electric SUV Twitter admits that it showed more ads to less popular users Facebook and Congress Zuckerberg faces heat in Congress: “It’s almost like you think this is a joke” A false ad claiming Republicans back the Green New Deal tests Facebook's policy on lies This man is running for governor of California so he can run false Facebook ads Facebook launches a test run of its news service Man sues AT&T after fraudulent SIM swap led to $1.8M cryptocurrency theft Starbucks Will Accept Bitcoin in 2020, Thanks to Wall Street’s Bakkt Exclusive: Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit Google will replace Home devices bricked due to latest firmware update America’s nuclear forces finally drop ancient 8-inch floppy disk system Discovery and Amazon Serve Up New Cooking App Weird and Wacky: Rats taught to drive tiny cars to lower their stress levels Using your smartphone too much can make you go ‘temporarily blind’ Tech Recs: Adam - Google Calendar integration in Slack Sanjay - Firefox 70 Shannon - Nike Run Club Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:Five months after returning rental car, man still has remote controlA health care algorithm offered less care to black patientsPhoto battle between an iPhone 11 Pro and a $7,500 DSLR might surprise youFord unveils release date for Mustang-inspired electric SUVTwitter admits that it showed more ads to less popular usersZuckerberg faces heat in Congress: “It’s almost like you think this is a joke”A false ad claiming Republicans back the Green New Deal tests Facebook's policy on liesThis man is running for governor of California so he can run false Facebook ads

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