

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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Jan 22, 2018 • 42min
Episode 26: Careening Phone Vulnerable Water Sun
In this episode we talk about:
GM's driverless, steering wheel-less, and pedel-less autonomous vehicle.
iOS is heading to be bigger than the worldwide movie market.
iPhone will soon give you a choice between slowing down or risking an overheated phone.
Facebook is launching a home video chat device.
Google bought a startup that can make your entire mobile device screen into a giant speaker.
Samsung is working on a phone with a screen on both sides.
Qualcomm joins the other companies with processor vulnerabilities while a new vulnerability is discovered in AMD processors.
A small handheld device can tell you if the water you're about to drink is safe.
A new skin sticker will tell you when you have had enough sun.
Plus two great tech recommendations.Links:Look, Ma, No Steering Wheel Or Pedals In GM's Robo-Taxi, Coming In 2019iOS App Store will be bigger than entire worldwide movie industry sometime this year | 9to5MaciPhone Battery: Next update will let you disable intentional slowdown - Jan. 18, 2018EXCLUSIVE: Facebook Dives into Home Device Market with Video Chat Product Named "Portal" on CheddarGoogle quietly bought a UK startup that turns your screen into a speaker - The VergeSamsung is working on a phone with screens on both sides — here are three futuristic ideasQualcomm joins Intel, Apple, Arm, AMD in confirming its CPUs suffer hack bugs, too • The RegisterA new stack-based overflow vulnerability discovered in AMD CPUsSecurity AffairsLishtot’s TestDrop tells you whether water is safe to drink without even touching itSkin sticker lets you know when you've had enough sun

Jan 8, 2018 • 40min
Episode 25: Cancer Checkout Computer Charity Compromise Trivia
In this episode we talk about:
California recommending that you don't keep your smartphone anywhere near your body.
Kroger is trying to innovate in the retail space to keep ahead of Amazon and Walmart.
Google can now create a speaking bot that is indistinguishable from a real human.
A Bitcoin multi-millionaire is donating $85m in Bitcoin to charity.
Two major flaws have been discovered that affect nearly every computer, smartphone, and computing device in the world.
HQ Trivia has built a huge following and it's now available on Android too.
Netflix is watching you and is worried about some of your watching habits.
Plus two great tech recommendations.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! Links:Due to cell phone radiation, California recommends texting instead of talking — Quartz — California says the only safe way to talk on your cell phone is to textKroger lets customers check out without registers or cashiers - Business Insider — Kroger is taking a direct shot at Amazon and Walmart and making checkout lanes obsoleteGoogle's voice-generating AI is now indistinguishable from humans — QuartzMeet "Pine," the Bitcoin Philanthropist Who Set Up the $85 Million Pineapple FundHuge Intel CPU Bug Allegedly Causes Kernel Memory Vulnerability With Up To 30% Performance Hit In Windows And Linux | HotHardwareResearchers Discover Two Major Flaws in the World’s ComputersMitigations landing for new class of timing attackWhat is HQ Trivia, how to play, and how the app could take America by stormNetflix
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Dec 25, 2017 • 34min
Episode 24: Magic Leap takes security seriously while scheduling meetings and drinking heated coffee
In this episode:
Magic Leap: Founder of Secretive Start-Up Unveils Mixed-Reality Goggles
This crazy new system can detect motion anywhere in your home using nothing but Wi-Fi
REVIEW: Nest's new $499 home security system is simple to install and made me feel a lot safer
Apple: Yes, we're slowing down older iPhones
Google Pixel Buds review
5 Excellent Apps to Make This New Year Your Strongest Yet
Special Guest: Jeff Hilimire.Links:Magic Leap One MR Headset May Be As Big As The Internet - InStashLightwear: Introducing Magic Leap's Mixed Reality Goggles - Rolling StoneThis crazy new system can detect motion anywhere in your home using nothing but Wi-Fi – BGRNest Secure review, details, photos - Business Insider
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Dec 11, 2017 • 42min
Episode 23: Cryptocurrency Kittens Spying Artificial Meetings
In this episode we talk about:
Five cryptocurrencies that are on the rise
A game of virtual kittens that is crushing Ethereum
How blockchain will impact society outside of cryptocurrencies
Google spying on Android users even when you opt-out
Google's AI that warns you when people are spying on your screen
An AI that played chess by itself and then beat the world's best chess AI
WeWork is expanding out and acquiring Meetup
Plus two great tech recommendations.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! Links:5 Bitcoin Rivals That Are Rapidly on the Rise | FortuneEthereum’s First Killer App Is Here, and It’s a Game Where You Create Digital Cats3 Biggest Ways Blockchain Will Change Society | Inc.comGoogle collects Android users' locations even when location services are disabled — QuartzA Lightweight AI Could Stop Strangers from Spying on Your SmartphoneAlphaZero AI beats champion chess program after teaching itself in four hours | Technology | The GuardianWeWork To Acquire Meetup
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Nov 27, 2017 • 21min
Episode 22: Neutral giant batteries not $88 per month
In this episode we talk about:
The Uber hack that lost 57M people's data
The removal of Net Neutrality
Tesla just built the world's largest battery
The startup wanting to do braces for $88 per month
Scientists have used cells as a recording device
Plus two great tech recommendations.Links:Uber Paid Hackers to Delete Stolen Data on 57 Million People - BloombergUber's new chief knew about hack months before the publicFCC unveils plan to repeal net neutrality rules - The Washington Post1 Million FCC Comments Againt Net Neutrality Were Probably Fake | FortuneTesla just built the world's largest battery, thanks to a betCandid Co. teeth straightening orthodontics startup raises $15 million - Business InsiderScientists have used cells as a recording device for the first time - AxiosIt’s easy to save energy. | NestQuik - GoPro Video Editor on the App StoreQuik – Free Video Editor for photos, clips, music - Android Apps on Google Play
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Nov 13, 2017 • 41min
Episode 21: Balloons Pop Scam Killers Flying Cartoons
In this episode we talk about:
Balloons delivering Internet access in Puerto Rico
Amazon is opening up pop-up stores in Whole Foods
AI wasting email scammer's time
AI researchers want to ban killer robots
Uber plans to launch flying cars in Los Angeles by 2020
Disney is launching a streaming service to compete with Netflix (and others)
Plus two great tech recommendations and the return of our hidden reference game. The game is harder than it was last time so give it a try and tweet us with your guess!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! Links:Balloons deliever basic internet to Porta RicoAmazon is opening pop-up stores in Whole Foods for the holidaysAI’s latest application: wasting email scammers’ timeAI researchers want governments to ban killer robots, before it's too lateUber’s ‘flying cars’ could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here’s what it’ll be like to ride oneDisney's new streaming service to be priced "significantly lower" than NetflixSeries of tubes — dump
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Oct 30, 2017 • 18min
Episode 20: Browser Krack Phone Clear Power
In this episode we talk about:
How you're (unwittingly) helping people make money on your computer
How all your wifi is now vulnerable and what it means for you
A new technology that can ruin pictures and videos made from a smartphone
See through solar panels that could transform electricity generation
Tesla gets going in Puerto Rico to help the kids
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! Links:Cryptocurrency mining affects over 500 million people. And they have no idea it is happening.What Is The Krack WPA2 WiFi Hack And How Can You Protect Yourself?LiShield Can Block Smartphone Cameras for Privacy's SakeSee-Through Solar Panels Will Put Untapped Energy to WorkTesla Turns Power Back On At Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico : The Two-Way : NPR
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Oct 16, 2017 • 39min
Episode 19: Postal Gigs Amazon Forest Chat Corner Spies Default
In this episode we talk about:
The US Postal Service employing autonomous vehicles
How you can help make detailed 3D driving maps and get paid
Amazon launching a delivery service, delivering to your trunk or in your house, and trying to get the .amazon top-level-domain
AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down
Researchers have figured out a way to see around corners
Israel figured out that U.S. secrets were being leaked to the Russians via Kaspersky
An Australia defense contractor lost 30 gigs of classified defense data because they didn't cahnge the default password on their router
Two fantastic tech recommendations!
PLUS there is a game in each episode. Listen closely and if you win you'll get some cool TTY shwag (read: stickers). Details in this episode!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! Links:The US Postal Service Is Working on Self-Driving Mail TrucksYour Next Gig: Map the Streets For Self-Driving CarsAmazon Is Testing Its Own Delivery Service to Rival FedEx and UPS - BloombergAmazon is in talks with Phrame and is working on a smart doorbellThe Case of .Amazon and What It Means For ICANNAIM will be discontinued on December 15, 2017 - AOL HelpAn algorithm for your blind spotHow Israel Caught Russian Hackers Scouring the World for U.S. SecretsSensitive data stolen in Australia defence hack, China hand suspected
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Oct 2, 2017 • 42min
Episode 18: Amish Broadband Drones Skynet Malware Furniture Food
In this episode we talk about:
The Amish using computers
The FCC reclassifying broadband - and surprise, everyone has broadband now!
Origami drones, drone taxis, and shooting down drones with lasers
Super accurate GPS chips
Intel is making chips that think - SkyNet is real
CCleaner was infected by malware and it has affected a lot of people
Ikea bought TaskRabbit and, unrelated, put out a virtual reality app
Walmart wants to have their employees enter your house and stock your fridge
Two fantastic tech recommendations!Links:In Amish Country, the Future Is Calling - The New York TimesAjit Pai’s plan to lower broadband standards is “crazy,” FCC Democrat saysEPFL's Collapsable Delivery Drone Protects Your Package With an Origami Cage - IEEE SpectrumDubai starts testing crewless two-person ‘flying taxis’Dubai starts testing flying taxis | VentureBeatLockheed’s Laser Cannon Shoots Drones Out of the Sky, No FussSuperaccurate GPS Chips Coming to Smartphones in 2018Loihi is Intel's brainy chip designed to outthink your PC's Core CPUCCleaner Infection More Severe Than Thought, Targeted Microsoft, Google, SamsungIkea enters gig economy by buying freelance labour firm TaskRabbitDownload this: Ikea's AR app lets you preview furniture before you buy

Sep 18, 2017 • 50min
Episode 17: Escaping Electric Breach Suing Bluetooth Matrix Recycling
In this episode we talk about:
Tesla unlocking vehicle range ahead of hurricane Irma
China is focusing on only electric vehicles being sold there from 2030
Europe following suit and requiring new and remodeled homes in 2019 and beyond to have electric vehicle charging
Equifax got breached badly - now what should you do?
Hackers can take over your devices if Bluetooth is enabled
Using your blood to create electricity - yes, VampirePower
Rubicon Global hits unicorn status!
Three (what - there's a bonus one in this episode!) fantastic tech recommendations!Special Guest: Cara Kneer.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! Links:Tesla's Hurricane Irma Update Taps Into Our Deepest Fears Of 21st Century DrivingChina Fossil Fuel Deadline Shifts Focus to Electric Car RaceHere’s How to Speed Up the Electric-Car RevolutionWhy the Equifax breach is very possibly the worst leak of personal info everFailure to patch two-month-old bug led to massive Equifax breachChatbot lets you sue Equifax for up to $25,000 without a lawyerDoNotPayEquifax’s Instructions Are Confusing. Here’s What to Do Now.Hackers Could Silently Hack Your Cellphone And Computers Over BluetoothWe May Soon Charge Devices by Harnessing Electricity from Our Bloodstream