

Tech Talk Y'all
Edgewise Media
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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Aug 27, 2018 • 31min
Episode 45: At 3 AM Every Echo Dot Plays Rick Astley
In This Episode:
DeepMind AI Reduces Google Data Centre Cooling Bill by 40% (3:05)
German Researchers Have Built a Quantum Transistor Using Just a Single Atom (5:01)
Hackers can seize practically all your online accounts, and it's your voicemail's fault (7:45)
Google tracks you even if you turn off 'location history': report (11:16)
NASA finds ice on the surface of the moon (14:36)
Weird & Wacky Tech:
This company embeds microchips in its employees, and they love it (16:45)
St. Louis University is putting Amazon Echo Dots into every dorm room this fall (18:32)
Weird Al Yankovic's new VR film will probably be weird (20:03)
UFC champ Robert Whittaker uses Excel, gaming to get into shape (21:24)
Tech Recommendations (23:55):
Sanjay - Miniature Pac Man cabinet
Adam - Living Wine Labels & Costco travel pants
Shannon - Seconds
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Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Sponsored By:Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:DeepMind AI Reduces Google Data Centre Cooling Bill by 40% | DeepMindResearchers Build Room-Temp Quantum Transistor Using a Single Atom | Fortune — German Researchers Have Built a Quantum Transistor Using Just a Single AtomHackers can use your voicemail to take over your online accounts — Hackers can seize practically all your online accounts, and it's your voicemail's faultGoogle tracks you even if you turn off 'location history': report — Google tracks you even if you turn off 'location history': report

Aug 20, 2018 • 38min
Episode 44: Healing Through Netflix
In this Episode:
Pellion Technologies selling lithium-metal batteries (2:36)
Common Wifi can detect weapons, bombs and chemicals in bags (4:55)
Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision? (8:08)
IBM-Maersk blockchain alliance cuts oceanic shipping times by 40% (11:00)
Telegram launched a feature that’s both terrifying and brilliant (13:45)
An 11-year-old changed election results on a replica state website in minutes (15:34)
Kroger begins tests of driverless grocery delivery in Arizona (19:05)
Twitter Explains API Changes to Employees (21:20)
Weird and Wacky:
World's First Space Mining Program Launches in Colorado (23:32)
Grabb-It wants to turn your car’s window into a trippy video billboard (25:43)
MoviePass Limits Movies and Showtimes Each Day in New Plan (28:08)
Amazon said to consider purchase of movie theater chain (30:14)
Tech Recommendations (32:10):
Sanjay - TeamViewer
Adam - Help Scout
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Weird and Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.Sponsored By:Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:The next major innovation in batteries might be hereCommon Wifi can detect weapons, bombs and chemicals in bags Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision? - American Academy of OphthalmologyIBM-Maersk blockchain alliance cuts oceanic shipping times by 40%Telegram just launched a feature that’s both terrifying and brilliantAn 11-year-old changed election results on a replica Florida state website in under 10 minutes

Aug 13, 2018 • 41min
Episode 43: $420 A Share... Snoop Dogg?
In this Episode:
Testing finds flaws with car electronic car safety systems
Tesla weighs taking company private, but no decisions made yet
SEC looking into Tesla after Elon Musk's tweets, reports say
German start-up trials solar car that can charge as you drive
Sorry, But Starbucks Will Not Be Accepting Bitcoin
West Virginia to introduce mobile phone voting for midterm elections
Pentagon tells troops: Turn off fitness tracker GPS when you head to warzones
Weird and Wacky Tech:
Piping Botnet - Turning Green Technology into a Water Disaster
Hacker swipes Snapchat's source code, publishes it on GitHub
Security flaws let hackers hit in-flight and at sea WiFi
Tech Recommendations:
Sanjay - TinEye
Adam - Grammarly
Seth - Bobby
Shannon - Moment
Ad music from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes.
Weird and Wacky theme music from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.Special Guest: Seth Radman.Sponsored By:Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:Testing finds flaws with car electronic car safety systemsTesla weighs taking company private, but no decisions made yetSEC looking into Tesla after Elon Musk's tweets, reports say - RoadshowGerman start-up trials solar car that can charge as you drive | ReutersSorry, But Starbucks Will Not Be Accepting Bitcoin - Motherboard

Aug 6, 2018 • 37min
Episode 42: Wolf Pack of Scientists Will Never Create Warmongering AI
In this Episode:
Apple hangs onto its historic $1 trillion market cap (2:15)
Huawei wants to release the world's first foldable phone in 2019 before Samsung does (5:00)
The London startup that solved one of the most annoying things about flying is now branching out into trains (8:44)
Five of the scariest predictions about artificial intelligence (13:15)
Weird and Wacky Tech:
China launches high-tech bird drones to watch over its citizens (24:07)
I used Apple's AirDrop to troll strangers with photos of space sloths (26:30)
Tech Recommendations (31:14):
Sanjay - IFTTT
Adam - Adobe Fill & Sign
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Weird and Wacky theme music from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.Sponsored By:Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:Apple hangs onto its historic $1 trillion market capThe London startup that solved one of the most annoying things about flying is now branching out into trainsHuawei wants to release the world's first foldable phone in 2019 before Samsung doesFive of the scariest predictions about artificial intelligenceChina launches high-tech bird drones to watch over its citizensI used Apple's AirDrop to troll strangers with photos of space sloths
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Jul 30, 2018 • 42min
Episode 41: Internet Satellites are the Levi's of the Space Rush
In This Episode:
Uber Drivers Are Committing 'Vomit Fraud' (2:12)
Google's new physical keys to secure your account (6:27)
Miles gives you rewards for almost everything (8:47)
“Waze of Parking” SpotAngels raises 2.3M (11:40)
Google owns Duck.com, but it'll give rival DuckDuckGo a shoutout anyhow (13:04)
A new digital divide: Young people who can’t use keyboards (16:19)
The Allure of Small Towns for Big City Freelancers (18:10)
How to Beat LinkedIn: The Game (21:03)
Facebook is working on a new internet satellite (23:56)
Weird and Wacky Tech (26:35):
Inventor Demonstrates His $443K ‘Iron Man’ Jet Propulsion Suit
This robot will draw and erase anything on your walls
Why there's finally a drug for smallpox even though the disease no longer exists
Pirelli made a tire-shaped Bluetooth speaker that isn’t actually made from tires
Tech Recommendations (34:47):
Sanjay - Here App
Adam - Argus
Shannon - LogiTech Mouse
Plus, an update on Adam's Go Ruck experience.
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Weird and Wacky theme music from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.Sponsored By:Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:Uber Drivers Are Committing 'Vomit Fraud' to Pocket Cleanup FeeGoogle wants you to use its new physical keys to secure your account Miles gives you reward miles for almost everything“Waze of Parking” SpotAngels raises 2.3M

Jul 23, 2018 • 49min
Episode 40: Bond, James Bond('s car)
In this episode:
12 new moons discovered around Jupiter (2:41)
Blue Origin lands booster and crew capsule after test launch (4:00)
Amazon is helping you find weird screws (6:40)
Uber's next big thing is Lime scooters (8:42)
California malls are sharing license plate tracking data with ICE (13:44)
HTC’s blockchain phone is real (17:11)
Three Breakthroughs That Will Disrupt The Tech World In 2019 (18:23)
EU hits Google with record $5 billion fine (24:27)
Weird and Wacky (26:35):
This concept gill garment will turn you into a mermaid
Study links frequent gadget use to increased ADHD symptoms in teens
Surprise! Top sites still fail at encouraging non-terrible passwords
Aston Martin reveals flying car that could hit 200 mph
Tech Recommendations (40:43):
Adam - Stockpile
Sanjay - Uber Conference
Shannon - Bird
Sponsored By:Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:12 new moons discovered around JupiterBlue Origin successfully lands both booster and crew capsule after test launchAmazon's Part Finder helps you find those weird screws you needUber's next big thing is Lime scooters to get around townCalifornia malls are sharing license plate tracking data with ICEHTC’s blockchain phone is real, and it’s arriving later this year

Jul 16, 2018 • 26min
Episode 39: Special Edition: Recorded from Earth all about Space
In this episode:
Building blocks of life found on Mars
NASA aims to "touch the sun" with new probe
Device Seeks Axions, Proposed Dark Matter Particles
1st Satellite Built to Harpoon Space Junk Begins Test Flight
Boeing's Hypersonic Vision: Hit Mach 5
Fighter Jet Is Testing 'Quiet' Supersonic Booms
Why Do We Need a Space Nation
Ad music from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes.
Weird and Wacky theme music from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.Sponsored By:Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:Building Blocks of Life Found on MarsNASA readies probe to touch the sun with 'cutting-edge heat shield'Super-Sensitive Device Seeks Axions, Proposed Dark Matter Particles1st Satellite Built to Harpoon Space Junk for Disposal Begins Test FlightBoeing's Hypersonic Vision: A Sleek Passenger Plane That Can Hit Mach 5Why a Fighter Jet Is Testing 'Quiet' Supersonic Booms Over Texas for NASAWhy Do We Need a Space Nation?
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Jul 9, 2018 • 45min
Episode 38: (Season 3) I Don't Run, I Only Walk
Welcome to Season 3! In this episode: Facebook gives up on building its own internet droneBitcoin Bloodbath Nears Dot-Com Levels as Many Tokens Go to ZeroBlockchain Voting Notches Another Success—This Time in SwitzerlandGoogle Duplex really works and testing begins this summerWireless speaker maker Sonos files for IPOCrypto Visa card company Monaco just spent millions to buy Crypto.comCalifornia’s new online cancellation law benefits many disgruntled subscribers in other places, tooKim Dotcom loses latest legal bid to avoid US extraditionWeird and Wacky:Scientists develop thermal camouflage that can fool infrared camerasADcase is a high-tech 'mobile airbag' for your falling smartphoneTech Recommendations: Adam - Daily YogaSanjay - AmpMeShannon - Quik - GoPro Editor Sponsored By:Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:Facebook gives up on building its own internet droneBitcoin Bloodbath Nears Dot-Com Levels as Many Tokens Go to ZeroBlockchain Voting Notches Another Success—This Time in SwitzerlandGoogle Duplex really works and testing begins this summerWireless speaker maker Sonos files for IPOCrypto Visa card company Monaco just spent millions to buy Crypto.com

Jun 25, 2018 • 42min
Episode 37: Blockchain is the Answer for Everything
In this episode:
Back on the air with Jamie Dupree 2.0 (1:47)
The Damage from Atlanta’s Cyber Attack is even worse than the city first thought (4:12)
Scientists Have Invented a Software That Can 'See' Several Minutes Into The Future (8:04)
New technology can see your body through walls (10:26)
Robo-cones could speed up roadworks and spell the end for traffic jams (13:30)
Airbnb Is Testing a New Service That Lets Hosts Offer Their Homes During Emergencies (17:29)
This DNA Genetic Scan Lets Parents Know if Their Child has an Incurable Disease (19:55)
US Armed Forces is getting a Space Force (22:38)
Weird and Wacky Tech (27:02):
Tesla Roadster may offer SpaceX package with actual rockets
This handheld self-defense device is like having your dad protect you
“Gaming Disorder” if officially recognized by the World Health Organization
Facebook can use AI to open your eyes in blinking selfies
Tech Recommendations (37:40):
Adam - Blinkist
Nicola - Alto's Odyssey & Monument Valley
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Weird and Wacky theme music from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.Special Guest: Nicola Smith.Sponsored By: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! Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. Links:Back on the air with Jamie Dupree 2.0The Damage from Atlanta’s Cyber Attack is even worse than the city first thoughtScientists Have Invented a Software That Can 'See' Several Minutes Into The FutureNew technology can see your body through wallsRobo-cones could speed up roadworks and spell the end for traffic jams

Jun 11, 2018 • 41min
Episode 36: Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers
In this episode:
Weed killing robots (1:45)
Blocking 500M users easier than following rules (4:22)
Microsoft buys GitHub (7:00)
Jeff Bezos talks moon colony plans (10:32)
Airpods get live listen features (14:06)
Ripple funding crypto research (17:06)
Game-changing car batteries (18:40)
Walmart text ordering service (22:30)
Weird and Wacky Tech (24:37):
Research-based caffine algorithm
Robotic hose dragon for burning buildings
Apple watch checking is distracted driving
Tech Recommendations (33:00):
Sanjay: Relay
Adam: RealizD
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Weird and Wacky theme music from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit.
"Developers" Remix by ViciousAloisius, remixed by our producer, ShannonSponsored By:Ticket Burner: TicketBurner can help your organization deliver the right information, to the right people, at the right time. Try it free for 30 days!Ten Rocket: Plan, build, and launch your app with speed and confidence. The ten rocket team works in ten day sprints - because building an app doesn't have to be frustrating. 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:Weed-killing robots are threatening giant chemical companies’ business models - MIT Technology ReviewBlocking 500 Million Users Is Easier Than Complying With Europe’s New RulesMicrosoft Buys GitHub for $7.5 Billion, Moving to Grow in Coding’s New Era Jeff Bezos details his moon colony ambitionsAirPods to get Live Listen feature in iOS 12Ripple is giving universities $50M to research cryptocurrency and blockchain