Tech Talk Y'all

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May 13, 2019 • 31min

Episode 83: Special Episode: The Origin of Tech Talk Y'all

Sponsored By:The Woodruff Arts Center: The Woodruff Arts Center, the third largest arts center in the country, is home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. The Woodruff knows how to blend contemporary digital technology with artistic excellence. Just check out their new Coca-Cola stage, their live simulcasts that allow visitors to watch sold-out Atlanta Symphony Orchestra shows or their use of ArtClix, a program that features image-recognition technology to identify the art at the High Museum. Learn more at www.woodruffcenter.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
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May 6, 2019 • 39min

Episode 82: Brain Computers? That's a Nope From Us

In this Episode: Southwest and FAA officials never knew Boeing turned off a safety feature on its 737 Max jets (1:38) United Airlines says it’s now covering those surprise seatback webcam (3:15) Tobii uses PC cameras to keep people from peeking at your screen (updated) (4:44) Speeding tickets by mail? New cameras could soon catch speeders in metro Atlanta (7:19) Surgeons Just Sent a Tiny, Autonomous Bot Into a Heart Valve (11:54) Adidas is making a recyclable shoe (14:28) Blue Origin tweeted a cryptic photo of explorer Shackleton’s ship – here’s what it likely means (17:21) SpaceX’s test of its Crew Dragon Capsule has ended in smoke (19:44) Elon Musk and SEC reach an agreement over tweeting (20:19) Elon Musk Was Right: Cheap Cameras Could Replace Lidar on Self-Driving Cars (24:10) Weird & Wacky: Elon Musk Says an Update on His Brain-Computer Interface Is "Coming Soon" (28:09) Virginia man uses flamethrower to clear driveway of snow (30:00) Tech Recommendations: Sanjay - TabloTV Adam - SuperHuman Shannon - QuickBooks Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Sponsored By:The Woodruff Arts Center: The Woodruff Arts Center, the third largest arts center in the country, is home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. The Woodruff knows how to blend contemporary digital technology with artistic excellence. Just check out their new Coca-Cola stage, their live simulcasts that allow visitors to watch sold-out Atlanta Symphony Orchestra shows or their use of ArtClix, a program that features image-recognition technology to identify the art at the High Museum. Learn more at www.woodruffcenter.org.Links:Southwest and FAA officials never knew Boeing turned off a safety feature on its 737 Max jets, and dismissed ideas about grounding themUnited Airlines says it’s now covering those surprise seatback webcam Tobii uses PC cameras to keep people from peeking at your screen (updated)Speeding tickets by mail? New cameras could soon catch speeders in metro AtlantaSurgeons Just Sent a Tiny, Autonomous Bot Into a Heart Valve
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Apr 29, 2019 • 32min

Episode 81: It Only Took Til 2019... To Remove USBs Without Ejecting Them

In this Episode: Dialect Survey - Flying Insect with Rear Light (1:30) Google's Parent Has a Plan to Eliminate Mosquitos (2:52) Sri Lanka Blocks Social Media Amid Bomb Attacks (5:40) Utah Bans Police From Searching Digital Data Without A Warrant (7:50) Tesla investigates Model S explosion in Shanghai (9:30) Amazon demands selfies from delivery drivers (12:55) What Happens on Wall Street, Stays in San Francisco (15:22) Netflix's random play button is what we've all been waiting for (17:29) Weird & Wacky: Neuroscientists just brought pig brain cells back to life, changing our view of death (20:38) A Genius First-of-Its-Kind Device Has Created Electricity From Snowfall (23:47) Microsoft Has Announced We Can Finally Remove USBs Without Ejecting Them (25:35) Tech Recommendations (26:39): Sanjay - Dell Outlet Adam - Siri Shortcuts Shannon - Google Trends Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Sponsored By:The Woodruff Arts Center: The Woodruff Arts Center, the third largest arts center in the country, is home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. The Woodruff knows how to blend contemporary digital technology with artistic excellence. Just check out their new Coca-Cola stage, their live simulcasts that allow visitors to watch sold-out Atlanta Symphony Orchestra shows or their use of ArtClix, a program that features image-recognition technology to identify the art at the High Museum. Learn more at www.woodruffcenter.org.Links:Dialect Survey Results (Lighting Bug is the right answer)How to Kill Mosquitoes? Google and Verily Have a Plan - BloombergSri Lanka Blocks Social Media Amid Bomb AttacksUtah Bans Police From Searching Digital Data Without A Warrant, Closes Fourth Amendment LoopholeTesla investigates Model S explosion in Shanghai - The Washington PostAmazon demands selfies from delivery drivers - Business Insider
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Apr 22, 2019 • 35min

Episode 80: Facebook's Gonna Steal Your Grandpa's Pocket Watch

In this Episode: Facebook says it 'unintentionally uploaded' 1.5 million people's email contacts (1:13) Stratolaunch First Flight Video / World’s biggest airplane takes flight for the first time ever (3:20) We've been warned about AI and music for over 50 years (4:32) Verizon will now charge more money for in-store activations (6:43) Mutiny at HQ Trivia fails to oust CEO (10:35) Digital scan of Notre Dame offers hope for its restoration (14:28) Some Galaxy Fold review phones are breaking after a couple days of use (16:07) Blockchain has been unblocked, unchained and broken (19:27) A government department has shared the contact details of hundreds of journalists (21:52) Weird and Wacky Tech (22:40): Unnerving Footage Shows Boston Dynamics' Robot Dogs Casually Pulling a Truck Instagram Memers Are Unionizing Man receives prison sentence for shooting at fireflies he thought were ‘alien lasers’ Tech Recommendations (27:27): Sanjay - Blue Air 211+ Air Purifier Adam - AAA App Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:Facebook says it 'unintentionally uploaded' 1.5 million people's email contacts without their consentStratolaunch First Flight Video, ImagesWE’VE BEEN WARNED ABOUT AI AND MUSIC FOR OVER 50 YEARS, BUT NO ONE’S PREPAREDVerizon will now charge more money for in-store activations of new phonesMutiny at HQ Trivia fails to oust CEO | TechCrunchThis digital scan of Notre Dame offers hope for its restoration after the fire - MIT Technology ReviewSome Galaxy Fold review phones are breaking after a couple days of useSamsung responds to reviewer complaints about its Galaxy Fold phone | TechCrunch
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Apr 15, 2019 • 30min

Episode 79: A Black Hole... Or a Krispy Kreme Donut?

In this episode: The Event Horizon Telescope’s first black hole image, explained in 500 words Watch Samsung fold the crap out of the Galaxy Fold Amazon accused of abandoning 100% renewable energy goal Google’s Wing drones approved to make public deliveries in Australia New privacy assistant Jumbo fixes your Facebook & Twitter settings Facebook still tracks you after you deactivate account Reminder: Airbnb lets hosts put cameras inside your rental New app shows you all the e-scooters nearby in one handy map DCMS white paper: UK lays out proposed laws to regulate social media Weird and Wacky: Samsung Made a Flower Vase That’s a Throwable Fire Extinguisher The first research book written by an AI could lead to on-demand papers These Chinese sanitation workers have to wear location-tracking bracelets now Tech Recommendations: Adam - Private Internet Access Showhighlights, Chrome Extension Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Sponsored By:The Woodruff Arts Center: The Woodruff Arts Center, the third largest arts center in the country, is home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. The Woodruff knows how to blend contemporary digital technology with artistic excellence. Just check out their new Coca-Cola stage, their live simulcasts that allow visitors to watch sold-out Atlanta Symphony Orchestra shows or their use of ArtClix, a program that features image-recognition technology to identify the art at the High Museum. Learn more at www.woodruffcenter.org.Links:The Event Horizon Telescope’s first black hole image, explained in 500 words - VoxWatch Samsung fold the crap out of the Galaxy Fold | TechCrunchAmazon accused of abandoning 100% renewable energy goal | Technology | The GuardianGoogle’s Wing drones approved to make public deliveries in Australia - The VergeNew privacy assistant Jumbo fixes your Facebook & Twitter settings | TechCrunchFacebook still tracks you after you deactivate account - CNETReminder: Airbnb let --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
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Apr 8, 2019 • 27min

Episode 78: Special Episode: Tech We Can't Live Without

Adam’s Top 5: Apple Ecosystem Google Docs Slack Audible Podcast App Sanjay’s Top 5: Android Auto Entertainment (Harmony Remote / Roku / Tablo / Hulu / Netflix) Duck Duck Go Amazon Web Services Security (Bonsai Shredder / Private Internet Access / Authy / Yubikey) Shannon’s Top 5: Navigation Online Finance / Banking Amazon Google Spotify Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
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Apr 1, 2019 • 37min

Episode 77: Thunderbirdin' It Up

In This Episode: US computer science grads outperforming those in other key nations (2:05) How an 83-year-old found a new lease on life developing mobile apps (4:51) FTC Seeks to Examine the Privacy Practices of Broadband Providers (7:15) Google makes emails more dynamic with AMP for Email Teens have less face time with their friends – and are lonelier than ever (12:02) Here's everything Apple announced on Monday (15:09) Asus software updates were used to spread malware, security group says Doom Eternal Will Release On Google Stadia, More Games To Be Revealed Later Weird & Wacky Tech: What’s a Quick Detour When You’re Having Fun? Tesla car hacked at Pwn2Own contest Drunken online shopping is big business — especially for Amazon Tech Recommendations: Sanjay - Notes by Mozilla Adam - Google Meet Shannon - CodeAcademy Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:US computer science grads outperforming those in other key nations | Ars TechnicaHow an 83-year-old found a new lease on life developing mobile appsFTC Seeks to Examine the Privacy Practices of Broadband Providers | Federal Trade CommissionGoogle makes emails more dynamic with AMP for Email | TechCrunchTeens have less face time with their friends – and are lonelier than everHere's everything Apple announced on Monday Asus software updates were used to spread malware, security group says Doom Eternal Will Release On Google Stadia, More Games To Be Revealed LaterTesla car hacked at Pwn2Own contest | ZDNet
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Mar 25, 2019 • 36min

Episode 76: A Security Minded Soapbox

In this Episode: Google Stadia puts Xbox One, PlayStation 4 on notice Facebook Did Not Securely Store Passwords. Here’s What You Need to Know Deloitte Digital media trends survey, 13th edition NVIDIA’s AI Can Turn Doodles Into Landscape ‘Photos’ Crash avoidance tech is spreading - Axios Proposed bill would make it illegal for boss to contact employees after hours Nude photos, tax statements and more: Old USB drives contain highly sensitive info Weird & Wacky Tech: Mathematically perfect rings could soundproof the world China’s new social media craze: Paying random people to shower you with over-the-top compliments Armando, the 'Lewis Hamilton of pigeons' sells for record €1.25m - BBC News Scientists create liquid metal that stretches like Terminator Tech Recommendations: Adam - Timeshifter: The Jet Lag App Sanjay - Data Removal: Darik's Boot and Nuke - DBAN Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Sponsored By:The Woodruff Arts Center: The Woodruff Arts Center, the third largest arts center in the country, is home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. The Woodruff knows how to blend contemporary digital technology with artistic excellence. Just check out their new Coca-Cola stage, their live simulcasts that allow visitors to watch sold-out Atlanta Symphony Orchestra shows or their use of ArtClix, a program that features image-recognition technology to identify the art at the High Museum. Learn more at www.woodruffcenter.org.Prototype Prime: Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and development lab where hardware teams can utilize our 3D printers and our electronics manufacturing capabilities. In addition we've got a awesome podcast recording room where great shows like Tech Talk Y'all are recorded! Links:Google Stadia puts Xbox One, PlayStation 4 on noticeFacebook Did Not Securely Store Passwords. Here’s What You Need to KnowDeloitte Digital media trends survey, 13th editionNVIDIA’s AI Can Turn Doodles Into Landscape ‘Photos’Crash avoidance tech is spreading - Axios
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Mar 18, 2019 • 27min

Episode 75: Human Powered Jet... A Wingman

In this Episode: Philadelphia becomes first US city to ban 'cashless' stores, report says Myequifax.com has yet another security disaster A ‘Creepy’ Assignment: Pay Attention to What Strangers Reveal in Public Scientists Say They Can Recreate Living Dinosaurs Within the Next 5 Years The US Air Force’s jet-powered robotic wingman is like something out of a video game A doctor in California appeared via video link to tell a patient he was going to die. The man's family is upset MoviePass Changing Business Model Yet Again, Will Now Focus On Their Own Films Google has quietly added DuckDuckGo as a search engine option for Chrome users in ~ 60 markets Usain Bolt backs latest e-scooter company taking a run at New York City Weird and Wacky Tech: Mark Zuckerberg reportedly has an escape hatch in his office in case of emergency China completes world’s first 5G remote surgery in test on animal A Google employee broke the world record for calculating pi Tech Recommendations: Adam - Door Dash Jess - My Fitness Pal Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Special Guest: Jess Walker.Links:Philadelphia becomes first US city to ban 'cashless' stores, report saysMyequifax.com has yet another security disasterA ‘Creepy’ Assignment: Pay Attention to What Strangers Reveal in PublicScientists Say They Can Recreate Living Dinosaurs Within the Next 5 YearsThe US Air Force’s jet-powered robotic wingman is like something out of a video gameA doctor in California appeared via video link to tell a patient he was going to die. The man's family is upsetMoviePass Changing To Focus On MoviePass Films – /FilmGoogle has quietly added DuckDuckGo as a search engine option for Chrome users in ~60 markets | TechCrunch
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Mar 11, 2019 • 41min

Episode 74: Marky Mark Zuckerberg

In this Episode: Your iPhone Has a Hidden List of Every Location You’ve Been Facebook exploit – Confirm website visitor identities Facebook might launch a cryptocurrency in the first half of 2019 Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg says he’ll reorient the company toward encryption and privacy Amazon is shutting down all of its US kiosks in favor of expanding its physical stores Amazon's culture is reportedly so hard on working parents that some people don't mention their kids or display family pictures Using the Mate X made me a foldable phone believer Meet the inventive Uber driver that gives his passengers a menu of different ride types The Spielberg vs. Netflix Battle Could Mean Collateral Damage for Indies at the Oscars Smart lightbulbs could be exporting your personal data to China Lyft’s financials show a $911 million loss ahead of its IPO Weird & Wacky Tech: Apple Watch’s GPS helps track down burglars Middle School Teacher Fired for Playing Fortnite with his Students A German family couldn't pay its bills, so the city took their dog and sold it on eBay Tech Recommendations: Adam - Apple News App Sanjay - Paste Enabler Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Sponsored By:The Woodruff Arts Center: The Woodruff Arts Center, the third largest arts center in the country, is home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. The Woodruff knows how to blend contemporary digital technology with artistic excellence. Just check out their new Coca-Cola stage, their live simulcasts that allow visitors to watch sold-out Atlanta Symphony Orchestra shows or their use of ArtClix, a program that features image-recognition technology to identify the art at the High Museum. Learn more at www.woodruffcenter.org.Prototype Prime: Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and development lab where hardware teams can utilize our 3D printers and our electronics manufacturing capabilities. In addition we've got a awesome podcast recording room where great shows like Tech Talk Y'all are recorded! Links:Your iPhone Has A Hidden List of Every Location You’ve BeenFacebook Information Leak - Webpages can confirm a user's IDFacebook might launch a cryptocurrency in the first half of 2019Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg says he’ll reorient the company toward encryption and privacy - The Washington Post

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