Tech Talk Y'all

By Sanjay Parekh & Adam Walker

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 new... more

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Tech Talk Y'all episodes:

May 02, 2022The 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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36min
April 25, 2022Burritos 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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39min
April 18, 2022Will 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

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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38min
April 11, 2022Who’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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36min
April 04, 2022Been 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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39min
March 28, 2022Don'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

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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38min
March 21, 2022Am 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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37min
March 14, 2022Remember 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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35min
March 07, 2022I 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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30min
February 28, 2022I 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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35min

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