Trini TechCast

By makeITsimpleTT

Two Trinis talking about tech.

Hosted by Andre Charles @makeITsimpleTT and co-hosted by Akeem Deare @redbit_tech

Tune in each week as we take you on a journey through the world of technology, from th... more

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July 17, 2024 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
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1h 28min
July 12, 2024 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
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1h 11min
July 04, 2024 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
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1h 16min
June 26, 2024 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
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1h 10min
June 20, 2024 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
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1h 19min
June 12, 2024 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
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1h 23min
June 05, 2024 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.
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1h 21min
May 29, 2024 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
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1h 14min
May 22, 2024 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
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1h 25min
May 16, 2024 E65 SK Devs winners of D'Hub Challenge
We talk a bit with the winners of one of the D'Hub challenges. We get into their tech background and find out how the D Hub challenge was from their perspective.
What got you into tech?
What excites you about technology right now?
How was the D'Hub challenge for you?

Sinead Website: www.sineadhs.com
Kwasi Website: www.kwasi.dev
Sundae Bytes Website: www.sundaebytes.com
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1h 16min

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