Tech Talk Y'all

Tech Talk Y'all

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  • The mockumentary werewolf horror movie

    In this episode:

    • Twitter poised to agree $46.5bn takeover with Elon Musk, reports say
    • Twitter says mass deactivations after Musk news were ‘organic’
    • A quarter of all the electricity in this county is powering Bitcoin mining
    • Bored Ape Instagram account hacked: NFTs worth $2.8 million stolen
    • Facebook Doesn’t Know What It Does With Your Data, Or Where It Goes: Leaked Document
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      • Mini Cooper reveals new steel electric bikes with “unlimited range”
      • Google now lets you remove your phone number and email address from search results — here's how
      • The cost of Zoom
      • Airbnb Adopts Work-From-Anywhere Approach, Including Overseas
      • Weird and Wacky:

        • Cops fired for ignoring robbery to catch Snorlax in Pokemon Go denied court review
          • Episode 216
          • Snap launches a $230 flying camera called Pixy
          • Tech Rec:

            • Sanjay - Netflix Codes
            • Adam - Ride with GPS
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              36 min
            • Burritos in the Microwave of life

              In this episode:

              • Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down CNN+
              • Apple Store employees in Atlanta file for union election
              • Etsy sellers eye forming a union after going on strike
              • Ukraine Ramps Up Cyber Defenses to Slow Surge in Attacks
              • SpaceX shut down a Russian electromagnetic warfare attack in Ukraine last month — and the Pentagon is taking notes
              • Tesla says robotaxi is coming in 2024, and it won't have a steering wheel
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                • Netflix to introduce ad-supported plans in a major shift
                • Disney+ glitch is causing missing episodes for fan-favorite series
                • US Navy wirelessly beams 1.6 kW of power a kilometer using microwaves
                  • Microwave (disaster) | SimCity
                  • Muting your mic reportedly doesn’t stop big tech from recording your audio
                  • BeReal, an app that focuses on authenticity, is surging
                  • Weird and Wacky:

                    • Tesla Tequila shows up in official store for $420, sells out immediately
                    • MIT engineers introduce the Oreometer
                    • Tech Rec:

                      • Sanjay - Journey.io
                      • Adam - Insight Timer
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                        39 min
                      • Will he, won’t he, or is he just f-ing around?
                        In this episode:
                        • The Twitter board is reportedly not interested in Elon’s takeover offer
                        • Elon Musk is no longer Twitter's largest shareholder and says he is 'not sure' his takeover bid will be successful
                        • Mark Cuban: Elon Musk is ‘f–king with the SEC’ with Twitter buy offer
                        • Elon Musk Sued Over Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake
                        • Tesla Has Reportedly Been Using Bots Since 2013 to Manipulate Stock Prices
                        • ‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280
                        • Trump's Truth Social verifies Fox News account, but Fox says it's not theirs
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                          • Why Your Home Needs Its Own Email Address
                          • Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations
                          • Ethereum Trader Bought $400K in Tokens on Coinbase Shortlist—Before It Was Public
                          • Ethereum’s Highly-Anticipated Upgrade Will Be Later Than June
                          • Avatar startup Genies hits $1 billion valuation in latest raise
                          • Sony Goes Big On Epic Games With Whopping $1 Billion Investment
                          • DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on Desktop
                            • DuckDuckGo announces a new privacy-focused Mac web browser
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                              Weird and Wacky:
                              • More People Are Cloning Their Pets Despite the Cost
                              • Can you live forever on a computer?
                              • Anti-aging technology is coming. Here’s how you ca
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                                38 min
                              • Who’s got the right stuff? I have a life.

                                In this episode:

                                • Why Apple Is Preparing to Let You Subscribe to Your iPhone
                                • With Peloton Guide, the Fitness Company Bets Big on Body Tracking
                                • Fast's collapse won't be unique
                                • DeLorean Will Debut Its New Electric Model on Aug. 18 in Monterey
                                • Amazon to Spend Billions on Space Launches as SpaceX Ramps Up Satellite-Internet Service
                                • In a stunning victory, Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for a union
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                                  • Oops! Microsoft scraps embarrassing tweet that featured an M1 iMac
                                  • Fortnite raised $144 million for Ukraine relief
                                  • Epic’s new RealityScan app can make 3D models from smartphone photos
                                  • Epic and Lego partner to build a metaverse for kids
                                  • Elon Musk, Twitter's largest shareholder, asks users if they want an edit button
                                  • Twitter is dealing with harassment with a 'don't @ me' feature
                                  • Mailchimp says an internal tool was used to breach hundreds of accounts
                                  • Google Search’s new highly cited label helps you get to the source of a story
                                  • Weird and Wacky:

                                    • National Weather Service faces helium shortage for weather balloons
                                    • Spot goes to Pompeii: Why a robot dog is patrolling ancient ruins
                                    • 300 Drones Formed a QR Code That Rick Rolled Dallas on April Fools' Day
                                    • Tech Rec:

                                      • Sanjay - skiff.org & occasionalwraps.com
                                      • Adam - https://typora.io/
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                                        36 min
                                      • Been there, done that, it’s a bad idea

                                        In this episode:

                                        • Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting
                                        • Samsung is working on a Galaxy self-repair program with iFixit
                                        • Mojo Vision unveils latest augmented reality contact lens prototype
                                        • Otter's AI now spares you the pain of summarizing meetings
                                        • Dyson Zone Is Real: How the Air-Purifying Headphones Work
                                        • One-Third Of U.S. Netflix Subscribers Share Their Passwords, Survey Finds
                                        • NFT bloat results in a lot of dead mints, says new blockchain data
                                        • NFT Collection Failures Begin to Mount in Flashback to ICO Bust
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                                          • Microsoft is finally making it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11
                                          • Epic and Fortnite is now the single biggest corporate donor to Ukraine
                                          • He Built a $3 Billion Business to Solve Calendar Headaches. Here's His Vision for the Future of Meetings
                                          • New Google Calendar feature takes the back-and-forth out of scheduling
                                          • Hackers steal $620M in Ethereum and dollars from Axie Infinity maker Sky Mavis’ Ronin network
                                          • Weird and Wacky:

                                            • Demand for Safe Rooms Skyrockets in Los Angeles
                                            • Chalamet Coughs, Dune Wins: Predicting Best Picture Winners Using Coughs and Sneezes
                                            • The Internet Story Tale
                                            • Tech Rec:

                                              • Sanjay - Ian's Shoelace Site
                                              • Adam - docs.new
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                                                39 min
                                              • Don't use less than 8 characters to describe your solar roof.
                                                In this episode:
                                                • Epic is donating two weeks of Fortnite proceeds to Ukraine relief
                                                • Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died
                                                • Uber reaches deal to add all NYC taxi cabs to its app
                                                • Hyundai's solar car roof isn't as dumb as it sounds
                                                • Gas and go. Pay later. How some drivers are dealing with higher fuel costs.
                                                • YouTube to stream free, ad-supported TV shows for the first time
                                                • Roku OS 11 will let you set your own photos as a screensaver
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                                                  • Twitter expands downvote test worldwide
                                                  • Instagram launches chronological and 'favorites' feeds for all users, but they can't be the default
                                                  • These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop
                                                  • In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’
                                                  • Snap buys mind-controlled headband maker, NextMind
                                                  • If your passwords are less than 8 characters long, change them immediately, a new study says
                                                  • Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges
                                                  • Google's Android app will finally let you delete the last 15 minutes of your search history
                                                  • Sick of constant sirens and construction noise? This sleek window gadget could block it out
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                                                    Weird and Wacky:
                                                    • BookTok Book List With 43 Billion Views Has Sent Barnes & Noble Sales Soaring
                                                    • Zoom's new virtual avatars let you show up to your next meeting as a dog
                                                    • The UK May
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                                                      38 min
                                                    • Am I a fanboy, or a flanboy?

                                                      In this episode:

                                                      • Russian agents threaten Google, Apple representatives with prison time: report
                                                      • YouTube blocks any and all content tied to Russian state media
                                                      • Hacked News Channel and Deepfake of Zelenskyy Surrendering Is Causing Chaos Online
                                                      • White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
                                                      • U.S. clears way for truly driverless vehicles without steering wheels
                                                      • The Magic Leap 2 blurs the line between AR and VR — and it’s beautiful
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                                                        • Apple Made a Nine-Minute Ad About the Great Resignation and It's Awkwardly Brilliant
                                                        • Facebook’s Parent Company Will Make Employees Do Their Own Laundry
                                                        • Mark Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are coming to Instagram
                                                        • Google's domain name registrar is out of beta after seven years
                                                        • Netflix Will Prompt Subscribers to Pay for Users Outside Their Households in New Test to Address Unauthorized Password Sharing (EXCLUSIVE)
                                                        • Amazon completes $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM
                                                        • Tile launches its anti-stalking safety feature in its mobile app
                                                        • Elon Musk predicts date for first crewed landing on Mars
                                                        • Weird and Wacky:

                                                          • Worms and cockroaches inspired this robot that can unclog any pipe
                                                          • Slack is down... to collaborate on these limited-edition sneakers
                                                          • Tech Rec:

                                                            • Sanjay - Burst Oral Care
                                                            • Adam - https://fast.com
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                                                              37 min
                                                            • Remember Radio Free Europe?

                                                              In this episode:

                                                              • A new iron curtain is descending across Russia’s Internet
                                                              • Twitter says it’s trying to fully restore service in Russia
                                                              • PayPal shuts down its services in Russia citing Ukraine aggression
                                                              • Visa and Mastercard Suspend Their Operations in Russia
                                                              • Netflix Suspends Service in Russia Amid Invasion of Ukraine
                                                              • Spotify bounces back as Discord hobbles back online after outage
                                                              • Amazon launches a Clubhouse competitor that turns everyone into a DJ
                                                              • Fraud Is Flourishing on Zelle. The Banks Say It’s Not Their Problem.
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                                                                • Cloudflare, CrowdStrike and Ping Identity to provide free cybersecurity to vulnerable industries
                                                                • Apple Sets April 11 Return-to-Work Deadline for Corporate Staff
                                                                • Tech Companies Are Reopening Their Offices, but Tech Work Has Changed Forever
                                                                • Washington became the second state to pass the Silenced No More Act
                                                                • Disney+ to launch cheaper ad-supported tier later this year
                                                                • Weird and Wacky:

                                                                  • Unique Floating Fire Station to Open on San Francisco Waterfront
                                                                  • A Data Hero Organized L.A.’s Taquerías Into a Taco Matrix Based On Cost and Reviews
                                                                  • Tech Rec:

                                                                    • Sanjay - Heardle
                                                                    • Adam - DaisyDisk
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                                                                      35 min
                                                                    • I can use the lingo too

                                                                      In this episode:

                                                                      • Ukraine Turns to NFTs for War Funding After Raising $46M in Cryptocurrency
                                                                      • Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet turns his attention to Russian oligarchs
                                                                      • Google Turns Off Maps Features in Ukraine That Inadvertently Showed Russia’s Invasion
                                                                      • Western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT payments system
                                                                      • 'Heartbreaking.' Airbnb CEO promises free housing for Ukraine's refugees
                                                                      • No need to declare captured Russian tanks, other equipment of invaders as income – NAPC
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                                                                        • Google will ask employees to spend three days a week in the office starting April 4
                                                                        • Uber's Explore tab aims to create new excuses to go out
                                                                        • Amazon opens first Whole Foods equipped with cashierless technology
                                                                        • Facebook wants you to hold your next meeting in VR
                                                                        • Even in the metaverse, you can’t escape the taxman
                                                                        • Weird and Wacky:

                                                                          • Gold bars stolen from 1746 shipwreck returned to France from the US after decades-long investigation

                                                                          • Tech Rec:

                                                                            • Sanjay - GetDex.com
                                                                            • Adam - Duolingo
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                                                                              30 min
                                                                            • I have a container for you to buy, it’s better without air

                                                                              In this episode:

                                                                              • Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Blunt the Force of U.S. Sanctions
                                                                              • SEC Probes Trading by Elon Musk and Brother in Wake of Tesla CEO’s Sales
                                                                              • Slack is back online after an outage cut many users off
                                                                                • Salesforce’s Slack is fixed after 5-hour outage Tuesday
                                                                                • Trump's Truth Social tops downloads on Apple App Store; many waitlisted
                                                                                • Truth Social already censoring content, bans user who made fun of Trump Media CEO
                                                                                • QAnon founder may have been identified thanks to machine learning
                                                                                • These crypto enthusiasts are trying to raise $4 billion to buy the Denver Broncos
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                                                                                  • Linux developers patch security holes faster than anyone else, says Google Project Zero
                                                                                  • Virgin Hyperloop switches focus from passengers to cargo as it lays off half its staff
                                                                                  • Michelin and GM Working on Airless Tire for Next-Gen Bolt, Report Says
                                                                                  • Spotify's Car Thing available to all premium users
                                                                                  • Sports stadium aerial-camera technology is now being used to construct buildings
                                                                                  • Weird and Wacky:

                                                                                    • A dad took down a whole town's internet trying to limit kids' screen time
                                                                                    • Take a look at the most expensive and outrageous RV in the world – Its two-story, costs $3M+, it expands sideways, and has a pop-up nightclub
                                                                                    • Tech Rec:

                                                                                      • Sanjay - Bypass Paywalls Clean
                                                                                      • Adam - Skip Redirect Extension

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                                                                                      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…