Tech Talk Y'all

By Edgewise Media

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:

July 21, 2023Could they be building evil Knight Rider?
In this episode:
Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Eluded Authorities, Is Dead at 59
The Biden administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label
Meta is giving away its AI tech to try to beat ChatGPT
WormGPT - The Generative AI Tool Cybercriminals Are Using to Launch BEC Attacks
Apple Preps Ajax Generative AI, ‘Apple GPT’ to Rival OpenAI and Google
The tech that could make the iPhone 15 last hours longer – and change phones forever
First Tesla Cybertruck to Roll Off the Line Looks Like It Has a Misaligned Door
The Quiet Rise of Real-Time Crime Centers
France set to allow police to spy through phones
Netflix’s Next Act Is Investing in Video Games

Weird and Wacky:
Woman in France hit by suspected meteorite while drinking coffee on her porch
AI resurrection of Brazilian singer for car ad sparks joy and ethical worries
Hyundai put speakers in its new electric car so you can blast fake engine noises around your neighborhood — see it in action
A surprisingly simple way to foil car thieves
Bipartisan Measure Aims to Force Release of U.F.O. Records

Tech Rec:
Sanjay - CardPointers
Adam - Pi.ai

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44min
July 13, 2023Twitter…. I don’t even know what to say anymore
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In this episode:
Something odd is happening when you try and search Twitter for Threads links
How to join the Threads beta program and get new features early
Taliban Endorses Twitter Over Threads
US mother gets call from ‘kidnapped daughter’ – but it’s really an AI scam
Google’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitals
BMW introduces Smartglasses for Motorcycling
Farmer owes $82,000 in contract dispute over use of a 'thumbs-up' emoji, judge says
Selling Your Cellphone Location Data Might Soon Be Banned in U.S. for the first time

Weird and Wacky:
This $3,000, 32-inch e-ink display brings newspaper front pages to your wall
Japanese man travels 4,000 miles to spell ‘marry me’ on Google Earth
The process of making traditional Japanese clothing. A Japanese factory that produces kimono.
Humanoid robots address concerns at AI summit in Geneva

Tech Rec:
Adam - Learn.xyz
Sanjay - Beeper

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34min
July 07, 2023What Thread are on?
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In this episode:
Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived
Threads, Instagram's Twitter competitor, is expected July 6
Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram
Twitter isn't showing tweets unless you're logged in | Engadget
Twitter's apps are breaking following Elon Musk's decision to cap tweet rates
Twitter rate limits even dumber than we thought; Reddit winning continues
The Reddit moderators who coordinate many celebrity AMAs will no longer do so
A flying car that can also drive on the road was approved for testing
Apple's Market Cap Reaches $3 Trillion
The user-repairable Fairphone 4 is finally coming to the US
Toyota announces solid-state battery discovery that may let it catch up with Tesla faster
Firefox 115 can silently remotely disable my extension on any site

Weird and Wacky:
Japan Airlines Will Rent You Clothes (Bizarre Sustainability Initiative)
NASA just locked four people in a fake Mars base for a year
Giant kites could pull ships across the ocean – and slash their carbon emissions

Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Farmer's Fridge
Adam - True Link Financial

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42min
June 28, 2023It’s gonna take something better than the speed of light
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In this episode:
Lawyers fined $5K for using ChatGPT to file lawsuit filled with fake cases

Meta to follow through on Facebook, Instagram block in Canada after content bill advances
As Canada Passes Corrupt Link Tax, Meta Says No More News Links In Canada

TikTok is discontinuing its BeReal clone

Unicorn social app IRL to shut down after admitting 95% of its users were fake

John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery

America's largest EV charging network adopts Tesla's NACS connector

The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are

The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway
Nasa recovers 98% water from urine and sweat on ISS; breakthrough to help in long space missions

First space factory is already testing how to make drugs in space

DeepMind claims its next chatbot will rival ChatGPT

House restricts congressional use of ChatGPT

We've reached peak tech bro, with billionaires suggesting cage fights and bench-press contests

Universal Analytics is going away

Weird and Wacky:
Netflix to Stream Titanic on July 1 Following Submersible Tragedy, Draws Ire for Supposed 'Poor Taste'

False 911 Calls Skyrocket During Bonnaroo as the iPhone Mistakes Dancing for Car Crashes

Tech Rec:
Mickey - Obsidian

Adam - Marvel Snap

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35min
June 23, 2023Do you control your smart devices? If you anger Amazon, you might not.
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In this episode:
Anker's new Solix home energy storage includes a modular solar battery system

Virgin Galactic starts commercial spaceflights in two weeks

Google Lens can now identify rashes and other skin conditions

Samsung confirms Galaxy Watch 6 coming later this year with AFib notifications

You can download Instagram Reels now

Netflix Tweaks Its Top 10 Rankings, Adds View Count

Spotify's revamped desktop app lets you browse and organize your libraries like you do on mobile

Spotify Plans New Premium Tier, Expected to Include HiFi Audio

Twitter Hit With $250 Million Copyright-Infringement Lawsuit From Music Publishers

Twitter is being evicted from its Boulder office over unpaid rent

Squarespace Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Google Domains Assets

Japan pushes for Apple and Google to allow sideloading

Amazon shuts down customer’s smart home devices after delivery driver’s false racism claim

FTC sues Amazon over 'deceptive' Prime sign-up and cancellation process

Anti-Homeless Mayoral Candidate Uses AI to Create Fake Images of 'Blight'

Now Rivian Is Adopting Tesla’s EV Charging Port, With Supercharger Access in 2024

Atlanta mayor's new official vehicle is a Rivian

Texas pulls reverse Tesla Magic Dock move as it mandates NACS connector on subsidized CCS charging stations

European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batteries

Every Louisiana driver’s license holder exposed in colossal cyber-attack

Weird and Wacky:
Passenger brings projector on plane and plays film on overhead bin

Apple Is Taking On Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle

Mark Zuckerberg is ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage match

Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Ren Systems

Adam - Upwork

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44min
June 15, 2023Reddit 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/

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31min
June 08, 2023Are 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

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36min
May 31, 2023Chips 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

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33min
May 25, 2023Uber’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

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46min
May 18, 2023 Updates from Uber
A quick breakdown of this article about the new updates from Uber.
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