
Tech Talk Y'all
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).
Latest episodes

Jul 21, 2023 • 43min
Could they be building evil Knight Rider?
In this episode:
Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Eluded Authorities, Is Dead at 59
The Biden administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label
Meta is giving away its AI tech to try to beat ChatGPT
WormGPT - The Generative AI Tool Cybercriminals Are Using to Launch BEC Attacks
Apple Preps Ajax Generative AI, ‘Apple GPT’ to Rival OpenAI and Google
The tech that could make the iPhone 15 last hours longer – and change phones forever
First Tesla Cybertruck to Roll Off the Line Looks Like It Has a Misaligned Door
The Quiet Rise of Real-Time Crime Centers
France set to allow police to spy through phones
Netflix’s Next Act Is Investing in Video Games
Weird and Wacky:
Woman in France hit by suspected meteorite while drinking coffee on her porch
AI resurrection of Brazilian singer for car ad sparks joy and ethical worries
Hyundai put speakers in its new electric car so you can blast fake engine noises around your neighborhood — see it in action
A surprisingly simple way to foil car thieves
Bipartisan Measure Aims to Force Release of U.F.O. Records
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - CardPointers
Adam - Pi.ai
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Jul 13, 2023 • 34min
Twitter…. I don’t even know what to say anymore
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In this episode:
Something odd is happening when you try and search Twitter for Threads links
How to join the Threads beta program and get new features early
Taliban Endorses Twitter Over Threads
US mother gets call from ‘kidnapped daughter’ – but it’s really an AI scam
Google’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitals
BMW introduces Smartglasses for Motorcycling
Farmer owes $82,000 in contract dispute over use of a 'thumbs-up' emoji, judge says
Selling Your Cellphone Location Data Might Soon Be Banned in U.S. for the first time
Weird and Wacky:
This $3,000, 32-inch e-ink display brings newspaper front pages to your wall
Japanese man travels 4,000 miles to spell ‘marry me’ on Google Earth
The process of making traditional Japanese clothing. A Japanese factory that produces kimono.
Humanoid robots address concerns at AI summit in Geneva
Tech Rec:
Adam - Learn.xyz
Sanjay - Beeper
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Jul 7, 2023 • 42min
What Thread are on?
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In this episode:
Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived
Threads, Instagram's Twitter competitor, is expected July 6
Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram
Twitter isn't showing tweets unless you're logged in | Engadget
Twitter's apps are breaking following Elon Musk's decision to cap tweet rates
Twitter rate limits even dumber than we thought; Reddit winning continues
The Reddit moderators who coordinate many celebrity AMAs will no longer do so
A flying car that can also drive on the road was approved for testing
Apple's Market Cap Reaches $3 Trillion
The user-repairable Fairphone 4 is finally coming to the US
Toyota announces solid-state battery discovery that may let it catch up with Tesla faster
Firefox 115 can silently remotely disable my extension on any site
Weird and Wacky:
Japan Airlines Will Rent You Clothes (Bizarre Sustainability Initiative)
NASA just locked four people in a fake Mars base for a year
Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Farmer's Fridge
Adam - True Link Financial
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Jun 28, 2023 • 35min
It’s gonna take something better than the speed of light
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In this episode:
Lawyers fined $5K for using ChatGPT to file lawsuit filled with fake cases
Meta to follow through on Facebook, Instagram block in Canada after content bill advances
As Canada Passes Corrupt Link Tax, Meta Says No More News Links In Canada
TikTok is discontinuing its BeReal clone
Unicorn social app IRL to shut down after admitting 95% of its users were fake
John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery
America's largest EV charging network adopts Tesla's NACS connector
The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are
The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway
Nasa recovers 98% water from urine and sweat on ISS; breakthrough to help in long space missions
First space factory is already testing how to make drugs in space
DeepMind claims its next chatbot will rival ChatGPT
House restricts congressional use of ChatGPT
We've reached peak tech bro, with billionaires suggesting cage fights and bench-press contests
Universal Analytics is going away
Weird and Wacky:
Netflix to Stream Titanic on July 1 Following Submersible Tragedy, Draws Ire for Supposed 'Poor Taste'
False 911 Calls Skyrocket During Bonnaroo as the iPhone Mistakes Dancing for Car Crashes
Tech Rec:
Mickey - Obsidian
Adam - Marvel Snap
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Jun 23, 2023 • 44min
Do you control your smart devices? If you anger Amazon, you might not.
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In this episode:
Anker's new Solix home energy storage includes a modular solar battery system
Virgin Galactic starts commercial spaceflights in two weeks
Google Lens can now identify rashes and other skin conditions
Samsung confirms Galaxy Watch 6 coming later this year with AFib notifications
You can download Instagram Reels now
Netflix Tweaks Its Top 10 Rankings, Adds View Count
Spotify's revamped desktop app lets you browse and organize your libraries like you do on mobile
Spotify Plans New Premium Tier, Expected to Include HiFi Audio
Twitter Hit With $250 Million Copyright-Infringement Lawsuit From Music Publishers
Twitter is being evicted from its Boulder office over unpaid rent
Squarespace Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Google Domains Assets
Japan pushes for Apple and Google to allow sideloading
Amazon shuts down customer’s smart home devices after delivery driver’s false racism claim
FTC sues Amazon over 'deceptive' Prime sign-up and cancellation process
Anti-Homeless Mayoral Candidate Uses AI to Create Fake Images of 'Blight'
Now Rivian Is Adopting Tesla’s EV Charging Port, With Supercharger Access in 2024
Atlanta mayor's new official vehicle is a Rivian
Texas pulls reverse Tesla Magic Dock move as it mandates NACS connector on subsidized CCS charging stations
European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batteries
Every Louisiana driver’s license holder exposed in colossal cyber-attack
Weird and Wacky:
Passenger brings projector on plane and plays film on overhead bin
Apple Is Taking On Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle
Mark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Ren Systems
Adam - Upwork
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Jun 15, 2023 • 31min
Reddit blackout, Twitter stops paying bills, and Uber making moves on Turo
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In this episode:
Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday
WhatsApp’s new Channels feature brings social media to your messaging app
Meta, King of Copycats, Grabs at Twitter Users With Instagram Spinoff
Twitter Decides To Stop Paying Google, Despite Relying On It For Multiple Tools
More affordable version of Apple Vision Pro expected to arrive in 2025
Netflix password crackdown boosts new subscribers to highest level since Covid began
A First Look At The Impact of Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown
A Toyota EV drove 1,200 miles without stopping to charge thanks to electric roads with wireless charging
Toyota unveils electric roadmap that includes 600-mile range EVs, solid-state tech
GM owners will be able to charge their EVs at Tesla Superchargers
Uber Wants To Take Turo’s Whole Thing
Weird and Wacky:
I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing
Japan has a wild idea to launch a satellite made of wood in 2024
Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT
Owner of ‘Area 51’ Nevada License Plate Flooded With Tickets Thanks to Novelty Tags
The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist
Tech Rec:
Mickey - Kindle Scribe
Adam - https://www.ooakfinder.com/
You can find Mickey's blog at https://www.mickmel.com/
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Jun 8, 2023 • 35min
Are we sure aliens can land?
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In this episode:
Apple Vision Pro is here and we're never leaving the house — 21 things it can do that'll wow you
Apple Reveals Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset
Meta Quest 3 Launches Later This Year, Lower Prices + Improvements for Quest 2
Telly dual-screen TV first look: it’s free and may be the future
BeReal is adding a messaging feature called RealChat
Amazon Is in Talks to Offer Free Mobile Service to US Prime Members
Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs
Federal Judge Makes History in Holding That Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant
BREAK
Eating Disorder Helpline Disables Chatbot for 'Harmful' Responses After Firing Human Staff
Artifact news app now uses AI to rewrite headline of a clickbait article
Keyword Blocking, now on Artifact
Airbnb sues New York City over short-term rental restrictions
In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
Pentagon awards SpaceX with Ukraine contract for Starlink satellite internet
SEC Says Binance Misused Customer Funds, Ran Illegal Crypto Exchange in US
Don't store cash in Venmo and PayPal, US regulator warns
Weird and Wacky:
Mark Zuckerberg wins gold and silver in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament
Video shows moment Mark Zuckerberg lost controversial jiu jitsu match that sent Meta in a PR spin
We're Deeply Skeptical, But a Government Whistleblower Claims the US Has Recovered "Non-Human" Spacecraft
Decoding small QR codes by hand
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - The Most Dangerous Writing App
Adam - Input Recorder
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May 31, 2023 • 33min
Chips in peoples’ brains, A lawyer in trouble for using AI, and much more
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In this episode:
Whistleblower Drops 100 Gigabytes Of Tesla Secrets To German News Site
Elon Musk's Neuralink says it has FDA approval for study of brain implants
Nvidia shares surge to record close with 24% rally
Scientists find way to make energy from air using nearly any material
PAUSE
These high-quality headphones can last years longer than Sony and Bose alternatives
YouTube removed dislike counts, so this guy made Rotten Tomatoes for YouTube videos
Lyft’s secret plan to take control of its maps — and its future
Weird and Wacky:
US to give away free lighthouses as GPS makes them unnecessary
Here’s What Happens When Your Lawyer Uses ChatGPT
A lawyer faces sanctions after he used ChatGPT to write a brief riddled with fake citations
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - PageProbe - Automatic Page Monitor
Adam - Opus Clip
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May 25, 2023 • 46min
Uber’s Updates, A new ESPN, and no the Pentagon is not on fire
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In this episode:
Ron DeSantis will launch his presidential bid with Elon Musk
Apple just dropped an unbelievable new iPhone feature like it's no big deal
Uber rolls out updates, including a way for teens to book rides
Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Launches Georgia Digital Driver’s License and ID in Apple Wallet
ESPN Plans to Stream Flagship Channel, Eyeing Cable TV’s Demise
Google will soon let Pixel phones double as dashcams
WhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messages
Here's your first look at San Antonio's new esports gaming center
BREAK
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison May 30
The Post Office Is Spying on the Mail. Senators Want to Stop It
Leaked Government Document Shows Spain Wants to Ban End-to-End Encryption
Fake Pentagon attack hoax shows perils of Twitter’s paid verification
Disney closing ultra-expensive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel
Google will disable third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users in Q1 2024
Hyundai will pay $200 million after a TikTok challenge exposed a huge security flaw
AT&T has some concerns about Starlink and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-cellular plans
The College Kid Who Tracks Elon Musk’s Jet Is Now Doing The Same Thing For Ron DeSantis
Weird and Wacky:
What the Beep? Die-Hards Refuse to Let Go of Their Pagers
To combat loneliness, Dutch supermarket chain has special checkout lane where one can chat with the cashier
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Omnivore
Adam - OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app for iOS
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May 18, 2023 • 3min
Updates from Uber
A quick breakdown of this article about the new updates from Uber.
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