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- Reddit blackout, Twitter stops paying bills, and Uber making moves on Turo
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In this episode:
- Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday
- WhatsApp’s new Channels feature brings social media to your messaging app
- Meta, King of Copycats, Grabs at Twitter Users With Instagram Spinoff
- Twitter Decides To Stop Paying Google, Despite Relying On It For Multiple Tools
- More affordable version of Apple Vision Pro expected to arrive in 2025
- Netflix password crackdown boosts new subscribers to highest level since Covid began
- A First Look At The Impact of Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown
- A Toyota EV drove 1,200 miles without stopping to charge thanks to electric roads with wireless charging
- Toyota unveils electric roadmap that includes 600-mile range EVs, solid-state tech
- GM owners will be able to charge their EVs at Tesla Superchargers
- Uber Wants To Take Turo’s Whole Thing
Weird and Wacky:
- I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing
- Japan has a wild idea to launch a satellite made of wood in 2024
- Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT
- Owner of ‘Area 51’ Nevada License Plate Flooded With Tickets Thanks to Novelty Tags
- The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist
Tech Rec:
- Mickey - Kindle Scribe
- Adam - https://www.ooakfinder.com/
You can find Mickey's blog at https://www.mickmel.com/
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message31 min - Are we sure aliens can land?
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In this episode:
- Apple Vision Pro is here and we're never leaving the house — 21 things it can do that'll wow you
- Apple Reveals Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset
- Meta Quest 3 Launches Later This Year, Lower Prices + Improvements for Quest 2
- Telly dual-screen TV first look: it’s free and may be the future
- BeReal is adding a messaging feature called RealChat
- Amazon Is in Talks to Offer Free Mobile Service to US Prime Members
- Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs
- Federal Judge Makes History in Holding That Border Searches of Cell Phones Require a Warrant
BREAK
- Eating Disorder Helpline Disables Chatbot for 'Harmful' Responses After Firing Human Staff
- Artifact news app now uses AI to rewrite headline of a clickbait article
- Keyword Blocking, now on Artifact
- Airbnb sues New York City over short-term rental restrictions
- In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
- Pentagon awards SpaceX with Ukraine contract for Starlink satellite internet
- SEC Says Binance Misused Customer Funds, Ran Illegal Crypto Exchange in US
- Don't store cash in Venmo and PayPal, US regulator warns
Weird and Wacky:
- Mark Zuckerberg wins gold and silver in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament
- Video shows moment Mark Zuckerberg lost controversial jiu jitsu match that sent Meta in a PR spin
- We're Deeply Skeptical, But a Government Whistleblower Claims the US Has Recovered "Non-Human" Spacecraft
- Decoding small QR codes by hand
Tech Rec:
- Sanjay - The Most Dangerous Writing App
- Adam - Input Recorder
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message36 min - Chips in peoples’ brains, A lawyer in trouble for using AI, and much more
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In this episode:
- Whistleblower Drops 100 Gigabytes Of Tesla Secrets To German News Site
- Elon Musk's Neuralink says it has FDA approval for study of brain implants
- Nvidia shares surge to record close with 24% rally
- Scientists find way to make energy from air using nearly any material
PAUSE
- These high-quality headphones can last years longer than Sony and Bose alternatives
- YouTube removed dislike counts, so this guy made Rotten Tomatoes for YouTube videos
- Lyft’s secret plan to take control of its maps — and its future
Weird and Wacky:
- US to give away free lighthouses as GPS makes them unnecessary
- Here’s What Happens When Your Lawyer Uses ChatGPT
- A lawyer faces sanctions after he used ChatGPT to write a brief riddled with fake citations
Tech Rec:
- Sanjay - PageProbe - Automatic Page Monitor
- Adam - Opus Clip
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message33 min - Uber’s Updates, A new ESPN, and no the Pentagon is not on fire
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In this episode:
- Ron DeSantis will launch his presidential bid with Elon Musk
- Apple just dropped an unbelievable new iPhone feature like it's no big deal
- Uber rolls out updates, including a way for teens to book rides
- Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Launches Georgia Digital Driver’s License and ID in Apple Wallet
- ESPN Plans to Stream Flagship Channel, Eyeing Cable TV’s Demise
- Google will soon let Pixel phones double as dashcams
- WhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messages
- Here's your first look at San Antonio's new esports gaming center
BREAK
- Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison May 30
- The Post Office Is Spying on the Mail. Senators Want to Stop It
- Leaked Government Document Shows Spain Wants to Ban End-to-End Encryption
- Fake Pentagon attack hoax shows perils of Twitter’s paid verification
- Disney closing ultra-expensive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel
- Google will disable third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users in Q1 2024
- Hyundai will pay $200 million after a TikTok challenge exposed a huge security flaw
- AT&T has some concerns about Starlink and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-cellular plans
- The College Kid Who Tracks Elon Musk’s Jet Is Now Doing The Same Thing For Ron DeSantis
Weird and Wacky:
- What the Beep? Die-Hards Refuse to Let Go of Their Pagers
- To combat loneliness, Dutch supermarket chain has special checkout lane where one can chat with the cashier
Tech Rec:
- Sanjay - Omnivore
- Adam - OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app for iOS
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message46 min - Updates from Uber
A quick breakdown of this article about the new updates from Uber.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message4 min - A new Twitter CEO, Tesla Recall, Plane Crash, and Fun with AI
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In this episode:
- Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
- Tesla Recalls Virtually Every Car It Has Sold in China
- A Former Pilot On Why Autonomous Vehicles Are So Risky
- Toyota: Car location data of 2 million customers exposed for ten years
- IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax prep giants
Break
- Swiss startup edges closer to first-ever space debris collection
- Scientists Regenerate Hair Cells that Enable Hearing
- WhatsApp is getting locked conversations
- www.creedthoughts.gov.www/creedthoughts
- Attorney General James Secures $615,000 from Companies that Supplied Fake Comments to Influence FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules
- 47% of all internet traffic came from bots in 2022
Weird and Wacky:
- YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views
- ‘Friends’ characters transformed into toddlers with AI: ‘Adorable’
- Midjourney-Created Fake Ikea Bomb Shelter Furnishings Catalog - It is shockingly convincing
Tech Rec:
- Adam - Name That Thing - Word Game
- Sanjay - This Word Does Not Exist
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message34 min - ChatGPT can read your thoughts while Spotify rejects AI music
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In this episode:
- Scientists Use GPT AI to Passively Read People's Thoughts in Breakthrough
- Bard AI in Google Messages could be the writing assistant you never knew you needed
- Wendy’s, Google Train Next-Generation Order Taker: an AI Chatbot
- CKE partners with 3 drive-thru AI firms
- Spotify ejects thousands of AI-made songs in purge of fake streams
- Tucker Carlson partners with Twitter for new show
- Parler shuts down as new owner says conservative platform needs big revamp
Break
- Discord is growing up, so everyone needs to pick a new username
- Discord’s username change is causing discord
- Chrome has a solution for sites constantly asking to prove you're human
- Gen Zers Are Snapping Up Flip Phones. They Might Be Onto Something.
- Intel OEM Private Key Leak: A Blow to UEFI Secure Boot Security
- A New Startup Hopes to Let Property Owners Make Money From EV Chargers
Weird and Wacky:
- The Luvly O Is an $11,000 Flatpack Microcar
Tech Rec:
- Sanjay - Shop App
- Adam - HTML to Markdown Converter
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message41 min - Dumb tech bills, bankruptcy, and one tech company doing good
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In this episode:
- Senators unveil bipartisan legislation to ban kids under 13 from joining social media platforms
- BeReal says it has more than 20 million daily active users | Engadget
- New York’s MTA is abandoning bus and train alerts on Twitter
- Twitter's former CEO has a new app that looks a lot like Twitter
- Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted AirTag tracking
- Google on why Authenticator sync isn’t E2E encrypted, but option coming later
- Lookout sells its consumer cybersecurity business to F-Secure for $223M and goes all-in on the enterprise
- Earth.com files for bankruptcy, owing $5 million for domain name
- Microsoft quietly supported legislation to make it easier to fix devices. Here’s why that’s a big deal.
- AI Political Ads Are Here, and No One Knows How to Handle Them
- Canva AI can turn photos into a professional headshot
- AI Is Tearing Wikipedia Apart
- Fakespot is acquired by Mozilla
Weird and Wacky:
- Is your desk chair messing with your screen?
Tech Rec:
- Sanjay - News Minimalist
- Adam - Dropbox Capture
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message37 min - What is on your phone? (Subscribers Only)
Sanjay and Adam talk about their home screens and what they have, or don't have, on their screens.
---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message12 min - It’s the satellite’s fault we don’t have food
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In this episode:
- Amazon Adds Much-Needed Feature to Boost Dialogue in Movies and TV Shows
- Michelin Has Tested Its Uptis Airless Tires at 130 MPH, and Results Are Positive
- World's largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density
- MoviePass has landed a deal with Walmart to sell subscriptions in stores across the country
- Apple is reportedly building a paid AI health coach
- The iPhone 14 feature you never want to use saved three trapped BYU students
BREAK
- Google gives Bard the ability to generate and debug code
- Google's Authenticator App Just Got a Handy New 2FA Tool
- https://defcon.social/@mysk/110262313275622023
- German magazine fires editor over AI 'interview' with Michael Schumacher
- Farmers ‘crippled’ by satellite failure as GPS-guided tractors grind to a halt
- Mullvad VPN Hit With Search Warrant in Attempted Police Raid
- Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show
Weird and Wacky:
- Rural Americans are importing tiny Japanese pickup trucks
- Parrots taught to video call each other become less lonely, finds research
Tech Rec:
- Sanjay - 9 out of 10 Dentist
- Adam - A View From My Seat
Tech Talk Y’all is a production of Edgewise.Media---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message35 min
About Tech Talk Y'all
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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…
news, and make weekly tech recommendations (a fan favorite). Depending on your level of humor, episodes may or may not be funny (but they definitely are). Signup for episode show notes at: http://eepurl.com/cGevHD