

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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Nov 22, 2024 • 32min
Gladiator Airbnb and AI's Latest Power Moves
Discover the latest tech trends as Niantic reveals a geospatial model powered by Pokémon Go data. Microsoft Teams introduces a voice-mimicking AI that’s transforming communication. Explore the cultural clash over Airbnb's gladiator battles in the Colosseum and laugh at a tiny robot leading a cult of larger machines. The decline in tax filing shares hints at potential government interventions, while Bitcoin’s value continues to soar. Finally, ponder the future of AI-generated poetry and its growing popularity.

Nov 16, 2024 • 35min
From Jake Paul to Amazon Haul: Tech Trends and Missteps
Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Alert, Dies at 74Amazon shutting down popular streaming service completelyAmazon Haul wants to be the new TemuExclusive-Amazon developing driver eyeglasses to shave seconds off deliveries, sources sayO2 unveils Daisy, the AI granny wasting scammers’ timeChatGPT saved my life, and I’m still freaking out about itChatGPT rejected more than 250,000 image generations of presidential candidates before Election DayTesla’s social media posts falsely implied that its cars are robotaxis, NHTSA warns 'Calm' Meditation App Jumps 100 Spots In App Store!!! ... After Election Night AdWill Donald Trump's Truth Social Merge With Elon Musk's X? Rumors SwirlStanding desks don’t do squat, per new studyMeta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitionsSatire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backingFox News Claims Satirical News Site 'The Onion' Has '4.3 Trillion Daily Readers' After Falling for Satirical DescriptionWeird and Wacky: 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant's hilariously wrong answer has people giving him a round of sausageInsurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costumeCoca-Cola has used AI to replace its iconic Christmas truck commercial Tech Rec:Sanjay - UGREEN RJ45 Coupler Adam - Elagota Keylight AirFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Nov 9, 2024 • 28min
A Fake Halloween Parade: How AI Trickery Brought Thousands to Dublin
Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: MrBeast Investigation Reportedly Uncovers A "Long History" Of Insider TradingFacial Recognition That Tracks Suspicious Friendliness Is Coming to a Store Near YouDid OpenAI just spend more than $10 million on a URL?Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invest in robot startup Physical Intelligence at $2.4 billion valuationAmazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in ArizonaMozilla is eliminating its advocacy division, which fought for a free and open webLyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the appSales surge for dystopian books after Trump election victoryScientists uncover 'saltshaker' breakthrough in quest for limitless energy — here's how it could transform the futureWeird and Wacky: Thousands go to fake AI-invented Dublin Halloween parade‘Most Mysterious Song on the Internet’ Finally IdentifiedTech Rec:Sanjay - FNIRSI USB Tester Adam - ReaperFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Nov 1, 2024 • 33min
ChatGPT's Google Rivalry and the Case of the Sacked Intern
Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI projectStudy finds LLMs can identify their own mistakesHow to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2The Strava problem: how the fitness app was used to locate the world’s most powerful peopleBodyguards inadvertently expose French President Macron’s location on StravaPutin's Whereabouts Exposed Via Bodyguards' Strava AppChick-fil-A targets families with entertainment-focused mobile appChick-fil-A isn’t launching a streaming service. It’s actually way bigger than thatOpenAI launches ChatGPT search, competing with Google and MicrosoftRussia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000Tesla on Full Self-Driving Mode Plows Through Deer Without Even Slowing DownWoman Annoyed When Tesla With No Driver Suddenly Smashes Into Her CarResearchers develop transparent solar cells that can supply energy from glass on buildings and cars — here's how it worksWeird and Wacky: Victory Is Sweet: We Can Now Fix McDonald’s Ice Cream MachinesGen Alpha keeps tripping and falling over their own Crocs, so schools are banning the shoes over safety concernsPhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accidentIs a Will Smith the key to winning the World Series?Tech Rec:Sanjay - Sense Energy Monitor (previously recommended in episode 21)Adam - ChatGPT Search (of course)Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Oct 26, 2024 • 31min
Hug Time Limit: Move Your PDA to the Parking Lot!
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.

Oct 18, 2024 • 33min
Starship’s Spectacular Landing and Elon’s Pointy Rocket: Progress or Play?
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.

Oct 7, 2024 • 40min
Double Decker Tech Dose: Hurricanes, Ice Cream, and AI
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.

Sep 20, 2024 • 23min
Slack Didn't Hack, You Just Left the Door Open
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.

Sep 13, 2024 • 28min
The $2,800 Tablet Phone: Perfect for Old People with Big Pockets
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!

Sep 6, 2024 • 28min
Personhood: Proving You're Not a Bot... or a Cylon!
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.


