November 14, 2024

228: Exploring Blue Sky's Rise, Apple's Child Safety, and Tech Marvels: From AI Gardens to PS5 Pizza Warmers. New Segment "Say What" | Air Date: 11/10 - 11/16/24

53 minutes

What if a new social media platform could reshape the digital landscape? Join us on Tech Time Radio with Nathan Mumm as we unpack the rise of Blue Sky, which has attracted over 700,000 new users in just one week. With high-profile personalities like Taylor Swift making the switch, we examine the implications for established platforms and what it means for the future of online interaction. Meanwhile, Ody takes us to the Chelsea Flower Show, where an AI-powered garden is revolutionizing the way plants communicate their needs, merging green thumbs with green tech in an unexpected harmony.

Discover how Apple is taking bold steps to protect young users with their new initiative aimed at shielding children from explicit content. We discuss the innovative features rolling out in Australia and explore the balance between enhanced safety and potential privacy concerns. Gwen Wei, our gadgets and gear aficionado, introduces a fascinating purchase-ready gadget, while we reminisce about the iconic Elwood Edwards and his unforgettable "You've Got Mail" announcement that defined a generation's internet experience.

Prepare for a whirlwind of tech shenanigans as we explore the quirky intersection of fast food and technology with Pizza Hut Canada's PS5-powered Pizza Warmer and the Zephyro USB-C mouthpiece for music lovers. Plus, get the scoop on Microsoft's upcoming universal share button for Windows 11, poised to revolutionize how we share content. As we toast National Happy Hour Day with a tasting of Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, we ponder the mysterious movements of the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, proving once again that in tech, anything is possible.

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