Trini TechCast

Trini TechCast

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Trini TechCast episodes

  • EP75 Interview with Cyan Sylvester

    We find out the journey that got her where she is now. Its quite interesting.


    We hear about the apps and tools she uses to get her work done.


    She does quite a lot but she love to do it.

    1 hr 39 min
  • EP 74 Interview with Johnny Tiu

    We find out that Johnny didn't even choose computer science. He was guided to it.

    Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnytiu?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

    We're not actually sure if he likes tech, but he is passionate about something.


    With his laid back attitude, how did he win a challenge?

    Johnny gets to ask us a question and put us on the spot

    1 hr 28 min
  • E73 Police feedback on a google form!

    Feedback boxes are so first century! But there is a google form!

    Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/erla-police-want-feedback-from-public/article_ed9ed204-3d46-11ef-8dda-e30d3b9cdbc4.html
    Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tcFuQpjkDLX3X22QuEZgBZsX6AsE-ypVRwcCupPPCe0/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VbbBiqwrn7r1uPnPiOAuhO69FLmCmNq_iMchARd6SSpqcY_66eiHlW74_aem_d_sqPw_mtR-LNlfNabObWQ



    Who's fault is it really that courtpay takes long.
    Article: https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/courtpay-issues-payments-taking-months-to-yrs/article_6f179a52-3a7f-11ef-8dc4-efa6ef3e3af0.html



    Is Tesla actually as dominant as it seems? Or it is just an American thing?

    Articles: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/29/teslas-dominance-of-evs-is-eroding-as-cheaper-cars-hit-the-market.html

    https://www.counterpointresearch.com/insights/global-electric-vehicle-market-share/


    We show you a real life click farm that you probably had an arguement with.
    Article: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8zUVjIRuUq/?igsh=emVucmVpNDNuNG81

    1 hr 11 min
  • E72 Work from home is coming!!

    The local government minister seems to be working hard to get reforms in place. One of them may be a bit hopeful but at least Mr. Charles has hope!

    Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/local-govt-ministry-moving-to-implement-workfromhome-6.2.2035846.859f987529



    The guys check out the online immigration forms that the other countries have. Why not Trinidad though?
    Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cal-shares-list-destinations-online-arrival-forms




    Why, really why do we want robots to look like us? Gex alpha may be the key.
    Article: https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/self-healing-living-skin-can-make-robots-more-humanlike-and-it-looks-just-as-creepy-as-youd-expect



    Peaceful life after tech may be a best kept secret.
    Article: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryuan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

    1 hr 16 min
  • E71 WiPay solving forex issues?

    Has WiPay found a way to deal with the forex issues and just testing out with Aeropost?

    Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-allows-skybox-shopping-with-tt-6.2.2034619.9bee8220f3


    In order for us to progress technologically we have to think about getting internet access to the people who don't even think they need it.
    Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/reliable-affordable-broadband-coming-communities-tobago


    Facebook wrongly flagging AI photos
    Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/24/24184795/meta-instagram-incorrect-made-by-ai-photo-labels

    1 hr 10 min
  • E70 Will we report local issues with an App?

    How would people be motivated to use an app to report local government issues?

    Article: https://www.ttt.live/go-local-app-launched/


    What would you need to have in place to get a tax break for cyber security.
    Article: https://www.igovtt.tt/?page_id=296


    How does one warn you when you are using a social media app that is dangerous.
    Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180005/surgeon-general-warning-labels-social-media-mental-health


    How do you get caught faking remote work?
    Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjll01220yeo

    1 hr 19 min
  • E69 Tobago internet should be better now

    Digicel has activated its tobago undersea fiber cable. How will it work and how will it help Tobago have some internet resiliency?

    Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/06/digicel-launches-new-subsea-fibre-cable-system/https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicels-deep-blue-one-subsea-fibre-cable-goes-live



    What would cause a company to do this?

    Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wellness-apps-can-improve-employee-behaviour-6.2.2022947.ce60cd0799


    The guys discuss how the process of keeping all your data would make sense.
    Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11rje1mrro


    Oracle Engineer or Full time cricketer?
    Article: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/oracle-engineer-helps-lead-us-224417187.html?guccounter=2

    1 hr 23 min
  • E68 We have a cyber security operations centre!

    The SOC seems like it is a good thing but is it really just a well crafted ad?

    Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-commends-launch-first-cyber-security-operations-centre-soc



    If they track who pays tax, who has to make the decision to act on the data?

    Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttra-chairman-data-analytics-centre-to-track-tax-evaders-6.2.2014207.f35c5917b7



    The guys seem to agree with the EU, but are they going overboard?
    Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/24/tech/meta-amazon-ai-fears-eu-law/index.html#:~:text=It%20imposes%20blanket%20bans%20on,as%20for%20education%20and%20hiring.

    1 hr 21 min
  • E67 No more grainy local tv!

    The guys discuss why digital over the air television doesn't really matter to Trinidad and Tobago, or does it? It's 20 year old technology that has come at a time when everyone has cable or is streaming.

    Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IlO-4X8OTghttps://tatt.org.tt/stakeholder/broadcasting/digital-terrestrial-television-dtt/



    Why would a cargo agency get ransomware that is not being sold. What data do they really have?

    Article:
    https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/cargo-agency-hacked/article_55b44504-1a33-11ef-8909-af0b62849f2b.html



    Windows laptops may have a chance, but no one who has a Mac is going to just decide to get a Window's pc again? Right?
    Article:
    https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24116587/microsoft-macbook-air-surface-arm-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-elite

    1 hr 14 min
  • E66 Who's fault is credit card fraud?

    The guys discuss why credit card fraud may be up and who is really at fault.

    Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/credit-card-fraud-up-but-bankers-not-worried-6.2.2003886.c166279337#google_vignette


    Apparently a few people fell for a credit card scam. Are we just ripe for this kind of cyber threat?

    Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ttpost-fighting-scammers-6.2.2005229.015beee293


    Google has AI everywhere and Open AI has a voice now!
    Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsEQjeZoEng

    1 hr 25 min

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