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).

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Sep 14, 2020 · 38 min
Episode 152: The One About Alchemy
In this episode: Guy runs 'Doom' on a pregnancy test and wait, what? Xbox Series X launches on November 10th for $499 Epic says Apple's disabling 'Sign in with Apple' for Fortnite soon Epic says that Sign in with Apple for Fortnite will still work after all BLURtooth vulnerability lets attackers overwrite Bluetooth authentication keys Tech’s Next Big Task: Taking the Office Water Cooler Virtual Beyoncé’s Label Sony Music Bets Its Next Big Hit Will Be a Podcast Silicon Valley’s new stock exchange opens for business Dozens of Amazon's own products have been reported as dangerous -- melting, exploding or even bursting into flames. Many are still on the market Ex-Theranos CEO Holmes puts mental state at issue, to be examined by U.S. experts Weird and Wacky: Does ignoring robocalls make them stop? Here’s what we learned from getting 1.5 million calls on 66,000 phone lines Tech Rec: Sanjay - YubiKey 5C NFC, review from The Verge Adam - Automater on Mac --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Sep 7, 2020 · 25 min
Episode 151: Zoom Stocks to Medieval Times
In this episode, we talk about jetpacks, boneless wings, and many more fun things. In this Episode: Samsung’s Find My Mobile feature now works with offline devices Netflix Is Offering Free Access to Select Original Movies and Series, Even Without an Account Amazon wins FAA approval for Prime Air drone delivery fleet Zoom stock surges, market value tops Boeing, Starbucks This Tiny Nuclear Reactor Will Change Energy—and Now It's Officially Safe Weird and Wacky: Pilots report mysterious man with jetpack flying near planes Nebraska man's 'boneless chicken wings' rant goes viral. His ideas for a better name include 'wet tenders' or 'saucy nugs'. Tech Recs: Sanjay - Dots, Two Dots, Dots & Co. Adam - Vidyard --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Aug 31, 2020 · 37 min
Episode 150: Just Like the Rolling Stones?
In this episode: TikTok confirms it will sue the Trump administration TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer Resigns WordPress founder claims Apple cut off updates to his completely free app because it wants 30 percent Microsoft backs Epic against Apple in legal fight over Unreal Engine on iOS Gaming Engine Unity Software Files to Go Public on NYSE Unredacted suit shows Google’s own engineers confused by privacy settings Amazon’s Audible Debuts Cheaper Service With Hollywood Stars Amazon announces Halo, a fitness band and app that scans your body and voice Xiaomi will launch a phone with an invisible under-display camera in 2021 Weird and Wacky: Goldman Sachs Has Money. It Has Power. And Now It Has a Font The 50 Craziest Things That Have Happened In Florida In 2020 So Far Tech Rec: Sanjay - Syncthing Adam - Magnet - Mac App --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Aug 24, 2020 · 25 min
Episode 149: A Guided Tour of the Potato Museum
In this episode: The company behind Fortnite dared Apple to shutter its game on iPhones. Now Apple has gone ahead and sort of done that. American Express to acquire online lender Kabbage Fitbit Study Suggests Wearables Can Detect Covid-19 Before Symptoms Appear Exclusive: Amazon in talks to invest in cloud services company Rackspace, say sources PadSplit uses the Airbnb model to tackle the country’s affordable housing crisis Lyft will suspend its ride-hailing service in California A New ‘Franchise’ Model Could Help Uber and Lyft — but Not Their Driver The future of Uber and Lyft in California: What you need to know Weird and Wacky: Apple reportedly made a secret iPod with a Geiger counter for the U.S. government Tech Rec: Sanjay - Roadtrippers Adam - Headline Analyzer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Aug 17, 2020 · 39 min
Episode 148: I Work For Myspace
In this episode we talk about Jio, wireless charging, logo battles, and many more fun things. In this Episode: The Latest U.S. Tool to Fight Election Meddling: Text Messages Wireless Charging Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen Apple Takes Legal Action Against This Small Company’s Pear Logo TikTok Tracked User Data Using Tactic Banned by Google Mozilla Corporation to Lay Off 250 Staff Amazon and Mall Operator Look at Turning Sears, J.C. Penney Stores Into Fulfillment Centers MTA asks Apple’s help to solve iPhone mask issues Face-recognition respirator masks. Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down temporarily in California if it’s forced to classify drivers as employees Android is becoming a worldwide earthquake detection network Weird and Wacky: Scientists rename human genes to stop Microsoft Excel from misreading them as dates What Is Jio, and Why Are Tech’s Biggest Players Suddenly Obsessed With It? Tech Recs: Sanjay - Duplicati Adam - HeyMarket --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Aug 10, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 147: Keeping It Real
In this episode, we talk about Tik Tok, Reels, Kit Kat shops, and many more fun things. In this Episode: Three people have been charged for Twitter’s huge hack, and a Florida teen is in jail Google to buy stake in ADT in home security push for $450 million Google Will Begin Shutting Down Play Music Next Month Microsoft to continue discussions on potential TikTok purchase in the United States TikTok announces first data center in Europe Instagram launches Reels, its attempt to keep you off TikTok Virgin Galactic debuts design of future Mach 3 high-speed aircraft, signs deal with Rolls-Royce Weird and Wacky Tech: World’s first make-your-own KitKat shop opening in Tokyo Egypt tells Elon Musk its pyramids were not built by aliens Bill Gates on Elon Musk’s controversial coronavirus comments: Stick with electric cars and rockets The Evolution of Shark Week, Pop-Culture Leviathan Tech Recs: Sanjay - NextDNS Adam - Squoosh.app --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Aug 3, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 146: The Classic Internet Song (Never Gonna Give You Up)
In this episode, we talk about virtual fans, DJs, photo walls, and many more fun things. In this Episode: Universal’s Theatrical Releases Will Quickly Be Available in Homes Their Businesses Went Virtual. Then Apple Wanted a Cut. U.S. Revises Indictment of Ex-Twitter Workers Over Saudi Spying Spotify Premium users can now host a listening party with up to five friends — even if they live far away Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5 Charges Your Phone 50 Percent in 5 Minutes How Fox Sports will use virtual fans created in Unreal Engine to fill empty stadiums in MLB broadcasts Target stores to close Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic, following Walmart's holiday closing announcement The 5 biggest little lies tech CEOs told Congress — and us Weird and Wacky: David Solomon DJs in the Hamptons after reaching $3.9B 1MDB settlement A winning photo from a contest highlighting the best iPhone photography was taken on an iPhone 4 — a phone that's more than 10 years old Tech Recs: Sanjay - Samsung S20 Ultra Adam - iRobot Vacuum --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jul 29, 2020 · 30 min
Episode 145: Who's Getting a Temporary TTY Tattoo?
In this episode, we talk about delivery robots, UFOs, Gmail redesign, and many more fun things. In this episode: - Coinbase says it prevented over 1,000 customers from sending $280,000 worth of bitcoin to Twitter hackers - Banks Can Now Hold Cryptocurrencies, As a Treat - Gmail is getting a massive redesign to work more like Slack - Amazon is testing its Scout delivery robots in Georgia and Tennessee - How to Add Multiple Profiles on Amazon Prime Video - Google is quietly experimenting with holographic glasses and smart tattoos - Twitter says it's looking at subscription options as ad revenue drops sharply - Twitter admits hackers accessed DMs of dozens of high-profile accounts - Apple commits to be 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 - Uber acquires Routematch to make public transport ‘more accessible’ - Oppo’s 125W ‘Flash Charge’ Can Completely Recharge a Phone in 20 Minutes - T-Mobile's Scam Shield Is the Carrier's Latest Attempt to Shut Down Phone Spam Weird and Wacky Tech: - GitHub Archive Program: the journey of the world’s open source code to the Arctic - No Longer in Shadows, Pentagon’s U.F.O. Unit Will Make Some Findings Public Tech Rec: - Sanjay - HTTPS Everywhere and Privacy Badger - Adam - Fortnite on iPad with PS4 controller --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jul 20, 2020 · 32 min
Episode 144: What’s in the Water in Twin Cities?
In this episode, we talk about Wiz Khalifa, tracking rats, clever Gen Z'ers, and many more fun things. In this Episode: - Hackers targeted Twitter employees to hijack accounts of Elon Musk, Joe Biden and others in digital currency scam - Zoom introduces all-in-one home communications appliance for $599 - Amazon’s new smart shopping cart lets you check out without a cashier - Apple allocates more than $400 million toward its $2.5 billion commitment to combat California’s housing crisis - Investing in India's digital future - SiriusXM is buying Stitcher for $325 million - Linux team approves new terminology, bans terms like 'blacklist' and 'slave' - Coinbase is selling blockchain analytics software to the US Secret Service - Supreme Court gives nod for summons and legal notices to be sent via digital platforms Weird and Wacky: - Teenagers are dressing up as mask-wearing grandmas to try to score alcohol - Police Use Drones To Check For Nudity On Twin Cities Beach - Banksy unveils new pandemic-inspired art featuring rats in face masks Tech Recs: - Sanjay - Download Them All! - Adam - Dropbox Paper - Shannon - Rat Information Portal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jul 13, 2020 · 38 min
Episode 143: That's Why It's Called Skynet
In this episode, we talk about space travel, tech acquisitions, wearables, and many more fun things. In this Episode: Google offers $200 million in ad grants for nonprofits fighting coronavirus pandemic LOOK: NBA players can wear Oura ring to track potential COVID-19 symptoms when season resumes in Orlando Mmhmm turns your boring Zoom call into a Weekend Update-style TV show Tesla's 'jaw-dropping' second-quarter deliveries send shares surging Post Office Delivery Trucks Keep Catching on Fire Walkie, no talkie: Japan city launches pedestrian smartphone ban You may soon be able to ride to the edge of space from Alaska in a Balloon Loon is live in Kenya Weird and Wacky: Minimum Number of Settlers for Survival on Another Planet PULSE is a 3D-printed wearable device that pulses, or vibrates, when a person's hand is nearing their face. Oregon man driving stolen vehicle crashes into woman driving stolen car: police Tech Recs: Sanjay - Ubiquiti Dream Machine Adam - Nike Training Club --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jul 6, 2020 · 37 min
Episode 142: Face Swap
In this Episode: Microsoft is closing all of its stores Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy Microsoft and the city of Atlanta lead coalition of partners to close the digital skills gap and build a more inclusive workforce Apple Just Killed The MacBook As We Know It: ‘Don’t Buy A Mac’ Is Good Advice — MacBook Pro, MacBook Air On Hold Disney's face-swap technology is as impressive as it is unsettling YouTube TV sharply increases monthly subscription to $64.99 Amazon backing Seattle arena climate initiative Weird and Wacky: Tanzanian miner is overnight millionaire with large gem find $300G Lamborghini wrecked 20 minutes after leaving dealership Tech Rec: Sanjay - HomeSoap Adam - Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo True Wireless Earbuds TV/Movie Rec: Sanjay - The Politician on Netflix & Hamilton on Disney+ Adam - The Last Kingdom Links: Microsoft is closing all of its stores Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy Microsoft and the city of Atlanta lead coalition of partners to close the digital skills gap and build a more inclusive workforce Apple Just Killed The MacBook As We Know It: ‘Don’t Buy A Mac’ Is Good Advice — MacBook Pro, MacBook Air On Hold Disney's face-swap technology is as impressive as it is unsettling Amazon backing Seattle arena climate initiative Tanzanian miner is overnight millionaire with large gem find $300G Lamborghini wrecked 20 minutes after l --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jun 29, 2020 · 41 min
Episode 141: You Don't Look This Beautiful By Accident
In this Episode: Uber, Lyft algorithms charged users more for trips to non-white neighborhoods: study Google says it will no longer save a complete record of every search Google launched a Pinterest competitor called Keen TikTok grabbing clipboard contents continuously Exclusive: Segway, the most hyped invention since the Macintosh, ends production The Segway’s Inventor Has a New Project: Manufacturing Human Organs The 4 most exciting announcements from WWDC 2020 Weird and Wacky: Mark Hamill had a secret cameo in Disney's The Mandalorian A teenager had some hilarious 'additional instructions' for his Amazon delivery woman, and she followed them to a tee The Walmart 'Rona Shopper Old Dude Shoves His Way Past Employee ... LET ME IN, DAMMIT!!! Tech Rec: Sanjay - Samsung Buds+ Adam - Tempered Glass Screen Protectors Shannon - Joe App Links: Uber, Lyft algorithms charged users more for trips to non-white neighborhoods: study Google says it will no longer save a complete record of every search Google launched a Pinterest competitor called Keen TikTok grabbing clipboard contents continuously Exclusive: Segway, the most hyped invention since the Macintosh, ends production The Segway’s Inventor Has a New Project: Manufacturing Human Organs The 4 most exciting announcements from WWDC 2020 Mark Hamill had a secret cameo in Disney's The Mandalorian A teenager had some hilarious 'additional instructions' for his Amazon delivery woman, and she followed them to a tee The Walmart 'Rona Shopper Old Dude Shoves His Way Past Employee ... LET ME IN, DAMMIT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jun 22, 2020 · 43 min
Episode 140: It's Electric
In this Episode: ‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location Ditch These Racist Terms From Your Tech Vocabulary GitHub announced it will change the term “Master repository” to “Main repository” due to the former term’s references to slavery, and will be abandoning the terms “whitelist” and “blacklist” to remove any racial connotations from their use. Other organizations that have made similar pledges include: Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Apple, Drupal, Grammarly, Microsoft, Python The UK Government’s cybersecurity branch Netflix Chief Reed Hastings Donates $120 Million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities T-Mobile hit by phone calling, text message outage You can now pay thousands of dollars to talk to celebrities for 10 minutes. Thanks, Cameo Dog-like robots now on sale for $75,000, with conditions Bose shuts down AR development Lyft vows ‘100 percent’ of its vehicles will be electric by 2030 Twitter starts rolling out audio tweets on iOS Weird and Wacky: What the Cluck? KFC Announces New Video Game Console Tech Rec: Sanjay - Centriq Adam - DEPSTECH TV/Movie Rec: Sanjay - Trancers Adam - Get Smart Links: ‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location Ditch These Racist Terms From Your Tech Vocabulary Netflix Chief Reed Hastings Donates $120 Million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities T-Mobile hit by phone calling, text message outage You can now pay thousands of dollars to talk to celebrities for 10 minutes. Thanks, Cameo Dog-like robots now on sale for $75,000, with conditions Bose shuts down AR development Lyft vows ‘100 percent’ of its vehicles will be electric by 2030 Twitter starts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jun 15, 2020 · 36 min
Episode 139: Good Sci Fi Nerd Stuff
In this Episode: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition technology for one year IBM is exiting the face recognition business This bricklaying robot can construct a house in 48 hours Astronomers have found a planet like Earth orbiting a star like the sun Battery giant CATL ready to make million-mile, 16-year batteries for more than Tesla Twitter Locks Account That Posts Trump’s Tweets Verbatim After Less Than 3 Days Twitter to launch a revamped verification system with publicly documented guidelines SoftBank-backed Lemonade files to go public Elon Musk says Starship is SpaceX's 'top priority' from now on Weird and Wacky: Someone paid $2.6 million in fees to move $134 worth of crypto and oops Man tormented by mystery pizza deliveries to his house for almost a decade A treasure chest hidden in the Rocky Mountains for a decade has finally been found A teen who spent 10 hours cleaning up after a protest is rewarded with a car and a college scholarship Links: Twitter to launch a revamped verification system with publicly documented guidelines | TechCrunch Forrest Fenn treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains for 10 years has finally been found - CNN IBM is exiting the face recognition business - Axios Battery giant CATL ready to make million-mile, 16-year batteries for more than Tesla Astronomers have found a planet like Earth orbiting a star like the sun | MIT Technology Review Amazon bans police use of facial recognition technology for one year
Jun 8, 2020 · 47 min
Episode 138: The One About Signal
In this Episode: Google has a new Android tool that helps you stay 6 feet away from other people — here’s how to use it Jack Dorsey is giving millions to Colin Kaepernick’s criminal justice group Encrypted Signal app downloads skyrocket amidst nationwide protests Firefox gets picture in picture Snapchat removes Trump account from curated promotional section Lawsuit over online book lending could bankrupt Internet Archive Zoom won’t encrypt free calls because it wants to comply with law enforcement Zoom faces criticism for denying free users e2e encryption Google faces $5 billion lawsuit in U.S. for tracking 'private' internet use Weird and Wacky: Romanian cobbler keeps people apart with size 75 shoes Android: Why this photo is bricking some phones Tech Rec: Sanjay - Plex Adam - WhatsApp TV/Movie Rec: Sanjay - You’ve Got Mail Adam - OJ Simpson Drama on Netflix <- This is not a historical documentary! Links: Google faces $5 billion lawsuit in U.S. for tracking 'private' internet use - Reuters Romanian cobbler keeps people apart with size 75 shoes - Reuters Snap removes Trump account from curated promotional section - Reuters Zoom faces criticism for denying free users e2e encryption | TechCrunch Zoom won't encrypt free calls because it wants to comply with law enforcement Lawsuit over online book lending could bankrupt Internet Archive | Ars Technica Android: Why this photo is bricking some phones - BBC News Google has a new Android tool that helps you stay 6 feet away from other people — here’s how to use it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
Jun 1, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 137: To Infinity... and Beyond!
In this Episode: Switzerland pilots a contact tracing app using Apple and Google's tech SpaceX is about to launch its first astronauts into orbit. Experts say it's a pit stop on a larger quest: 'Get Elon to Mars' Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane Magic Leap has apparently raised another $350 million, in spite of itself Trump signs an executive order taking direct aim at social media companies Rivian’s Amazon electric delivery van still on track as factory reopens Weird and Wacky: Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming bear into trap Audi drops driver for secretly using a ringer to compete in virtual race Tech Recs: Sanjay - Wealthfront Adam - Asana TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Adam - The 100 Links: Switzerland pilots a contact tracing app using Apple and Google's tech SpaceX is about to launch its first astronauts into orbit. Experts say it's a pit stop on a larger quest: 'Get Elon to Mars' Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane Magic Leap has apparently raised another $350 million, in spite of itself Trump signs an executive order taking direct aim at social media companies Rivian’s Amazon electric delivery van still on track as factory reopens Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming bear into trap Audi drops driver for secretly using a ringer to compete in virtual race Wealthfront --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
May 25, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 136: Magic Engine Optimization
In this Episode: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's $800,000 donation to their 8 favorite restaurants is like the median US family giving 13 cents to each Utah has rejected the Apple-Google approach to tracing coronavirus, and is using an app made by a social media start-up instead Utah’s governor’s office spent $2.75 million for the app and other improvements, and will pay $300,000 per month in maintenance fees, according to public records cited by Utahpolicy.com, a website focusing on local politics. Uber drivers will need to take selfies proving they’re wearing a mask This Online Calculator Shows How Likely a Person Is to Die During the Coronavirus Pandemic Lawmakers Demand a Vote to Stop FBI Collecting Web Browser History Without a Warrant The lawmakers go on to say that the internet activity “opens a window into the most sensitive areas of our private life” and that without protection, intelligence officials would have nearly unfettered access “to information such as our personal health, religious practices, and political views.” 'Apple Glass' Rumored to Start at $499, Support Prescription Lenses, and More Scoop: Facebook to buy Giphy for $400 million Elon Musk’s Boring Company finishes digging Las Vegas tunnels The Loop is supposed to be able to move more than 4,000 people per hour through the tunnels in a variety of Tesla vehicles, taking a cross-campus walk that normally takes at least 15 minutes and turning it into a ride that lasts less than two minutes. Weird and Wacky: Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app Tech Recs: Sanjay - JoinStream.io Adam - Apple Calendar (forget Outlook)o Shannon - Libre Office TV / Movie Recs: Sanjay - Princess Bride Adam - Lost in Space Shannon - Knives Out Links: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's $800,000 donation to their 8 favorite restaurants is like the median US family giving 13 cents to each Utah has rejected the Apple-Google approach to tracing coronavirus, and is using an app made by a social media start-up instead Uber drivers will need to take selfies proving they’re wearing a mask This Online Calculator Shows How Likely a Person Is to Die During the Coronavirus Pandemic Lawmakers Demand a Vote to Stop FBI Collecting Web Browser History Without a Warrant 'Apple Glass' Rumored to Start at $499, Support Prescription Lenses, and More
May 18, 2020 · 41 min
Episode 135: Dumbledore... There's No Hindi Word for That
In this Episode: India’s contact-tracing app tops 100 million users in 41 days Democrats try to ban Internet shutoffs until pandemic is over Elon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately' after California county health official says factory CAN'T reopen - despite Gov Gavin Newsom giving it green light Twitter Will Allow Employees To Work At Home Forever Spotify launches a new party mode called Group Session Google's New 'Read Along' App Can Help Elementary School Kids Improve Their Reading Skills Google Lens can now copy and paste handwritten notes to your computer Weird and Wacky: AR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them real Microsoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares As the use of facial recognition rises, so do privacy concerns. These glasses are designed to block the technology. Tech Recs: Sanjay - Obsidian.md Adam - Nest Secure TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - King of Queens Adam - The Rookie Links: India’s contact-tracing app tops 100 million users in 41 days | TechCrunch Democrats try to ban Internet shutoffs until pandemic is over | Ars Technica Elon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately' after California county health official says factory CAN'T reopen - despite Gov Gavin Newsom giving it green light Twitter Will Allow Employees To Work At Home Forever Spotify launches a new party mode called Group Session - CNET Google's New 'Read Along' App Can Help Elementary School Kids Improve Their Reading Skills Google Lens can now copy and paste handwritten notes to your computer AR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them real Microsoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message
May 11, 2020 · 32 min
Episode 134: X Æ A-12
In this Episode: Managers turn to surveillance software, always-on webcams to ensure employees are (really) working from home Verizon says collaboration tools use up 1,200% during coronavirus Researchers control a game of Tetris using a breathable wearable sleeve Truly, what is up with Elon Musk - Elon Musk declared he’s selling all his possessions, and Tesla’s stock price dropped 10% in a matter of minutes. TikTok Crosses 2 Billion Downloads After Best Quarter For Any App Ever UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in Florida Weird and Wacky: Elon Musk’s newborn might have the strangest name you’ve ever heard A 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah on his way to California to try to buy a Lamborghini Invasive giant hornets have been spotted in the US for the first time Nickname 60ish people a year die from stings from these things A Boston nurse set out to spell 'Boston Strong' in a run to commemorate the Boston Marathon — but she spelled 'Boston Strog' instead Tech Rec: Sanjay - TiddlyRoam (Roam Research competitor) Adam - gulp - Outlook on IOS Shannon - Asana TV/Movie Rec: Sanjay - 10 Items or Less / Quick Draw Adam - SuperStore Shannon - Waco Links: Managers turn to surveillance software, always-on webcams to ensure employees are (really) working from home Verizon says collaboration tools use up 1,200% during coronavirus Researchers control a game of Tetris using a breathable wearable sleeve Truly, what is up with Elon Musk - Elon Musk declared he’s selling all his possessions, and Tesla’s stock price dropped 10% in a matter of minutes. TikTok Crosses 2 Billion Downloads After Best Quarter For Any App Ever UPS and CVS will use drones to deliver prescriptions in Florida Elon Musk’s newborn might have the strangest name you’ve ever heard A 5-year-old boy was pulled over in Utah on his way to California to try to buy a Lamborghini
May 4, 2020 · 47 min
Episode 133: May The 4th Be With You
In this Episode: Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing Nextdoor and Walmart partner on a new neighborly assistance program Live Nation stock surges as Saudia Arabia buys $500M stake Tesla vehicles recognize and respond to traffic lights, stop signs with latest software update MIT Develops Wearable Sensors Sewn into Clothes That Monitor Vital Signs Facebook’s Messenger Rooms take on Zoom and Houseparty Zoom update now lets you transcribe calls in real time Amazon revealed to be behind mystery $310,000 donation to bookshops Magic Leap reportedly slashes 1,000 jobs and steps away from consumer plans Weird and Wacky: Pentagon declassifies and officially releases three UFO videos - including the infamous 'Tic Tac' clip - taken by US Navy pilots and confirms the aircraft are 'unidentified' The Pentagon Has Officially Released Three Videos Showing UFOs Prom 2020: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 4 $500K bet on rock paper scissors ruled invalid by Quebec court This cartoon explains why Elon Musk thinks we’re characters in a computer simulation. He might be right. Tech Recs: Sanjay - stacks.rocks Adam - Giphy App TV/Movie Recs: Sanjay - Altered Carbon Adam - Time Trap on Netflix Links: Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing - Reuters Nextdoor and Walmart partner on a new neighborly assistance program | TechCrunch Live Nation stock surges as Saudia Arabia buys $500M stake Tesla vehicles recognize and respond to traffic lights, stop signs with latest software update MIT Develops Wearable Sensors Sewn into Clothes That Monitor Vital Signs Facebook's Messenger Rooms take on Zoom and Houseparty Zoom update now lets you transcribe calls in real time Amazon revealed to be behind mystery $310,000 donation to bookshops - CNN