The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Apple, potentially increasing the price of iPhones, Congress pulling funding for free WiFi hotspots at schools and libraries, how to prove that you are a real person online, and Mark Zuckerberg thinks everyone should have AI friends.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Apple expects iPhone price hikes -- Read moreCongress pulls funding for free WiFi hotspots -- Read moreHow do you prove you are human online -- Read moreMark Zuckerberg wants you to make friends with AI -- Read moreSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…If Mobile Payments Are Yet A Thing, Microsoft phasing out Auhthenticator's password manager, Apple no longer being able to collect 3rd party app store fees, and no more Temu items from China.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Robb shows his Father-In-Law how to make mobile payments -- Read MoreMicrosoft phases out Authenticator's password manager — Read MoreApple can no longer collect 3rd party app store fees — Read MoreTemu stopped shipping items from China to the US -- Read MoreSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss:-- Social media as we know it being over-- Why we may not be able to find great deals on Amazon Prime Day-- The Milwaukee police straight trippin' with facial recognition-- Should folks like us be on Substack?Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechGuest Host:Michelle Jackson - @youramericanmoneyCreators Getting PaidStories Mentioned:Marc Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over — New YorkerWill There Be Cool Things To Buy On Prime Day? — ReutersMilwaukee PD Considers A Controversial Facial Recognition Deal — GizmodoSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta is using AI to flag teen accounts, is coding still a viable tech field to get into, OpenAI is getting into the social media game, and ChatGPT tried to gaslight Steph.We've got all this and more for you in episode 174 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Meta steps up use of AI to detect teen accounts -- The VergeIs code still a viable tech field to get into? -- Elite BrainsIs OpenAI getting into the social media game? -- The VergeSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss…The FCC vs. Meta trial kicking off, Gail King and nem going to space, two Yale juniors getting $3.1 mil in pre-seed funding for their AI social media platform, and Shopify saying you must prove AI can't do the work before you hire new folk.We've got all this, we're joined by special guest host Nica Montford, and more for you in episode 173 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechGuest Host:Nica Montford - @techsavvydivaStories Mentioned:— The FCC vs. Meta trial — The Verge— Gail King and ‘nem went to space — Bloomberg— Two Black Yale juniors raised $3.1 million in 14 days — POCIT— Shopify Can Only Hire If AI Can't Do The Work — The VergeSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…X.ai buying X, Meta stopping its fact-checking program, the TikTok ban deadline being extended again, and DOGE's planned IRS Hackathon.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:— X.ai buys X (formerly Twitter) for $45 billion — Forbes— Meta and ‘nem stopped fact-checking — CNET— The TikTok ban was extended another 75 days — NBC News— DOGE is planning an IRS hackathon — WiredSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss Black Project 2025, Message interactions from Android finally working in iOS, and, a bit later, Cierra Gross, founder, and CEO of Worklution stops by to talk about WrkReciepts, the first ever direct‑to‑consumer HR AI SaaS product.Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…23AndMe filing for bankruptcy, a facial recognition company tried to buy social security numbers for its database, and several Senators want to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:-- 23AndMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy -- The Verge-- Facial Recognition Company Clearview Attempted to Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots for its Database -- 404 Media-- Lawmakers want to repeal Section 230. Is this a good or bad thing? -- The VergeSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Apple soon supporting encrypted RCS communications, the email newsletter service Substack is on the come up, if a new LA Times AI tool pro-KKK, and Alexa Plus is going to start sending your voice to the cloud whether you want it to or not.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:– Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. — The Verge– Substack is on the "come up". — Hollywood Reporter– Did AI endorse the KKK or are people just stupid? — CNN– Alexa+ said "Eff Yo Privacy" — WiredSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we have no idea what's going on with the sale of TikTok, the Magnificent 7 tech stocks lead a market selloff, Tesla owners are replacing their hood ornaments, and removing call center worker's accents just don't seem right.We've got all this, a spotlight, and more in episode 169 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:– We Still Don't Know What's Happening With TikTok -- Axios– The "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Led A Market Selloff -- Yahoo Finance– Tesla Owners are Replacing Their Hood Ornaments -- TikTok– Removing Call Center Worker's Accents Seems Wrong -- The Times UKSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.