The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture
Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, Terrance Gaines
The Tech Jawn is a weekly Tech podcast that covers technology news, with a focus on how tech impacts Black communities and culture. The show discusses major tech trends, gadgets, startups, AI, social media, and other innovations while also addressing issues like digital equity, privacy, and diversity in the tech industry.It is hosted by a group of Black tech enthusiasts: Robb Dunewood, Tech Life Steph (Stephanie Humphrey), and Terrance Gaines (a.k.a. BrothaTech). Their discussions often blend mainstream tech topics with culturally relevant perspectives, making the podcast unique in its approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 7min
The TikTok Ban That Wasn't
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we talk about the TicTok ban, the TicTok ban, and, Oh, did I say The TicTok ban? We also shine The Tech Jawn Spotlight on the Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum and STEM Research Center.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2025 • 60min
All Things CES: The Tech Jawn 161
In episode 161 of the Tech Jawn we discuss, New Year's catch-up and Steph's recap of CES, Meta ends fact-checking, DEI is dead at big tech companies, and Steph confirms the awesomeness of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
#159 The SCOTUS Is TikTok's Last Hope
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss an FBI warning about using end-to-end encrypted messaging apps, the ACLU making the argument that police departments shouldn’t allow officers to use AI to draft police reports, all the tech companies that appear to be kissing donald trump's ring, and the SCOTUS being the last chance for TikTok to avoid a ban in the US. Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2024 • 52min
#158 TikTok You Don't Stop
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss: A Federal Appeals Court upholding the TikTok divestment law that could see the social media platform banned in January.Washington DC suing Amazon for not delivering to Black neighborhoods, but, still charging customers for 2-day delivery. OpenAI may not have achieved AGI just yet, but, its o1 model is already lying to humans and trying to set itself free.And, enrollment at HBCUs continues to defy national college enrollment trends.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
#157 You Don't Own Your Social Media
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Australia's new under-16 social media ban, Kai Cenat turning down a $60 million bag and breaking subscription records on Twitch, a reminder that you don't own your social media accounts, and BlueSky is absolutely a thing, and Meta is worried about it.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
#156: Janky Robot Vacuums
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss why global mobile internet adoption is slowing down, MIT waiving tuition for all students whose families make less than 200,000 per year, the DOJ wanting Google to sell Chrome, and we've got a few Black Friday holiday deals for you as you head into the holiday weekend.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2024 • 44min
#155: The Tech Jawn's Tech Problems
Bluesky, Threads, and Spill running the users up in social media, ESPN integrating an AI avatar into its sports coverage, Spotify changing the name of Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators, and US workers aren't really trying to tell their managers they use AI.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2024 • 57min
#153: Done With Campaign Spam
In this episode of The Tech Jawn Amazon workers are appalled by AWS CEO Matt Garmin's return to office remarks and urge a policy reversal.Meta intends to use a proprietary software tool it calls an “adult classifier” to determine if users who say they are older than 18 might actually be children who are lying about their age.Who would have thought that dating apps were designed to make money, not matches?And, Microsoft Is struggling to retain Black, Latin, And Female Employees who seem to be leaving for more inclusive pastures.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2024 • 49min
#152: Just The Two Of Us
In this Just The Two of Us episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss the release of Apple Intelligence, Apple and Goldman's Sachs having to pay $89 million for Apple Wallet issues, Google, and Microsoft, and Perplexity promoting scientific racism in AI search results, and Congress thinks digital price tags could be problematic.Link To Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
#151: BrothaTech's Camera Can't Get Right
In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss new guidelines on pulse oximeters, easy-to-cancel subscriptions, Passkeys replacing passwords, and using AI to ace job interviews.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
