Tech Talk Y'all

The intriguing battle over John Deere's repair policies raises urgent right to repair issues affecting farmers and grocery prices. The innovative checkout-less Sam's Club offers a glimpse into the future of retail, while the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI detection in academia expose vulnerabilities for neurodivergent students. A quirky debate on locked phones embroils T-Mobile and AT&T, coupled with a hilarious segment about New Zealand's hug time limits at airports. The conversation wraps up with a look at a game-changing app that transforms the gift-giving experience.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Tesla’s Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi eventTesla Optimus bots were remotely operated at Cybercab event - Los Angeles Times Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi reveal prompts skepticism about tech, timelinesSpaceX’s Starship rocket completes fifth test flight, lands booster in dramatic catchGoogle’s AI podcast generator NotebookLM just got a major update – and now you can play the producerClick-To-Cancel: FTC Makes Cancelling Subscriptions EasierNetflix raises prices as password boost fades Student was punished for using AI—then his parents sued teacher and administratorsGoogle Flights adds a ‘cheapest’ tab in a huge assist to bargain hunters everywhereNASA has a problem, and it's offering up to $3 million if you have a solutionGoogle Chrome’s uBlock Origin phaseout has begunWeird and Wacky: Rivian halloween surprise update goes Back to the Future, Knight Rider, moreWinamp deletes entire GitHub source code repo after a rocky few weeksTech Rec:Sanjay - Going.comAdam - Supernatural FitnessFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

The podcast dives into the unexpected fallout from Hurricane Helene, impacting quartz mines vital for semiconductors and disrupting cell towers. It humorously discusses a new at-home flu vaccination and an unusual lawsuit involving Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX. Concerns arise over Uber's pricing and bans on Chinese vehicle tech. Tech absurdities include the backlash over Disney Plus password-sharing fees and Tesla's quirky Cybertruck antics. Innovations like a hover cart and a productivity app keep the conversation entertaining and thought-provoking.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Self-driving Waymo vehicles coming to Atlanta in Uber app in 2025FDA approves Apple AirPods as hearing aidsCraig Wright said he invented bitcoin — lawyers proved him wrongAmazon tells employees to return to office five days a weekMozilla exits the fediverse and will shutter its Mastodon server in DecemberUber to Verify Riders’ Identities in Driver Safety PushCraigslist Founder Pledges $100 Million to Boost U.S. CybersecurityDisney to Stop Using Slack Following Hack That Exposed Company DataWeird and Wacky: Police Department Spends $150,000 for a Tesla Cybertruck, Faces Instant BacklashTech Rec:Sanjay - Onton Adam - sunsama.comFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Discover WhatsApp's exciting upgrades for cross-platform messaging and the ethical concerns of Ford's new driver listening tech. Dive into Huawei's extravagant tablet-phone hybrid and laugh over a man faking AI bands. Unravel the humor behind SpaceX's latest spacewalk, while marveling at Lego F1 cars and robots solving Rubik’s Cubes. Plus, hear about Jon Bon Jovi’s touching rescue of a woman in distress and explore apps that make scheduling easier. It's a rollercoaster of tech, humor, and heart!

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: How “personhood credentials” could help prove you’re a human onlineThat Chase Bank ‘Glitch’ Was Actually Massive Check FraudChase warns against using system glitch to filch cash: it’s ‘fraud, plain and simple’People trying to access Elon Musk’s X in Brazil face daily fines greater than their annual wageMusk’s Starlink Defies Order to Block X in BrazilAfter seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warshipBluetooth 6.0 has more security and precision for tracking and findingStrange Noises Are Coming from Inside Boeing’s Starliner SpacecraftMicrosoft's 'Recall' feature can't be uninstalled after allApple, Nvidia Are in Talks to Invest in OpenAIIlya Sutskever’s startup, Safe Superintelligence, raises $1BWeird and Wacky: Did your car witness a crime? Police may be coming for your TeslaRussian 'spy whale' found dead off NorwayScientists Grew a Mushroom Into This Robot to Act as Its BrainTech Rec:Sanjay - Tailscale Adam - Basecamp (features similar to TogetherLetters)Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise Media!In this episode:Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden’s COVID “pressure” campaignInstagram Is Bringing Back Myspace's Profile Music​​Meta is working on mixed-reality glasses, but they’re probably years awayJustice Department Sues RealPage for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Millions of American RentersGoogle Chrome Hit by Yet Another Zero-Day Exploit, Update NowWho is Pavel Durov and what is Telegram?Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ laws are here. Does this mean no more work intrusions on personal time?Amazon launches annual grocery subscription planZoom Docs Is Here. Is It Any Good?NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsuleSpaceX 'go' to launch private Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission on farthest human spaceflight since ApolloBypassing airport security via SQL injectionTesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric CarsWhen EV startups shut down, will their cars still work?Weird and Wacky: Mayoral candidate vows to let VIC, an AI bot, run Wyoming’s capital cityStudy: Air purifier use at daycare centres cut kids' sick days by a thirdTech Rec:Sanjay - ChartDBAdam - Anker USB-C and USB 3.0 SD Card ReaderFind 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: Startup using blockchain to prevent copyright theft by AI is valued over $2 billion after fresh fundingExclusive: Apple, Google wallets to carry California driver's licensesEpic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App StoreRussia tells citizens to switch off home surveillance because the Ukrainians are comingX ordered to pay €550,000 to Irish employee fired for not replying to Elon Musk’s yes-or-resign ‘extremely hardcore’ ultimatumInstagram is testing vertical profile grids — and knows that might mess up layoutsChick-Fil-A Hatches Plans For Streaming Service As Reality TV Comes Home To RoostChick-fil-A to open first restaurant with 'elevated drive-thru': See what it looks like Weird and Wacky: No Joke: The Onion Thinks Print Is the Future of MediaAirbnb Guest Racks Up $1,500 Energy Bill by Mining $100K in CryptoBeastie Boys dismantled their ‘Paul’s Boutique’ gold record plaque to find it didn’t contain their own musicTech Rec:Sanjay - Storj Adam - Bracket Builder AppFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise Media!In this episode: Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive adsMy experience with Google's new 'Add Me' feature: Take a pic of your friends and end up in the group shotWaymo robotaxi parking lot is waking neighbors with nightly honkingAI Trained on Old Scientific Papers Makes Discoveries Humans MissedElon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existenceJudge orders CDC to stop deleting emails of departing staff, calling it ‘likely unlawful’We received internal Trump documents from ‘Robert.’ Then the campaign confirmed it was hacked.Researchers discover potentially catastrophic exploit present in AMD chips for decadesIntel issues statement on microcode update that addresses CPU instability and crashing errors — claims patch has negligible performance impacts, future processors not impactedWeird and Wacky: Electric bandages could heal wounds fasterChuck E. Cheese targets inflation-weary families with a bargain subscription programTech Rec:Sanjay - Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station Adam - Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless HeadphonesFind 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: ‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust CaseThe Google TV Streamer might be the Apple TV 4K rival we’ve been waiting forAfter nine years, Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat gets an AI makeoverElon Musk’s Neuralink Device Is Implanted in a Second PatientElon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman in federal courtX files antitrust suit against advertising groups over ‘systematic illegal boycott’Colin Kaepernick Pisses Off Comics Industry with AI Comics DealVideo game actors are officially on strike over AIAutomattic launches AI writing tool that aims to make WordPress blogs more readable and succinctNvidia Caught Stealing Mind-Boggling Quantity of YouTube Videos to Train AIApple’s new Safari feature removes distracting items from websitesMicrosoft fires back at Delta after massive outage, says airline declined ‘repeated’ offers for helpThird-party cookies have got to goThe Personal Check Is Disappearing. Here's What Comes NextWeird and Wacky: Saudi Arabia unveils 2034 World Cup stadium on The Line at NeomTech Rec:Sanjay - Magic Mirror Adam - Prehab AppFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.