

Tech Talk Y'all
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 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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Apr 18, 2022 • 37min
Will he, won’t he, or is he just f-ing around?
In this episode:
The Twitter board is reportedly not interested in Elon’s takeover offer
Elon Musk is no longer Twitter's largest shareholder and says he is 'not sure' his takeover bid will be successful
Mark Cuban: Elon Musk is ‘f–king with the SEC’ with Twitter buy offer
Elon Musk Sued Over Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake
Tesla Has Reportedly Been Using Bots Since 2013 to Manipulate Stock Prices
‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280
Trump's Truth Social verifies Fox News account, but Fox says it's not theirs
AD BREAK
Why Your Home Needs Its Own Email Address
Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations
Ethereum Trader Bought $400K in Tokens on Coinbase Shortlist—Before It Was Public
Ethereum’s Highly-Anticipated Upgrade Will Be Later Than June
Avatar startup Genies hits $1 billion valuation in latest raise
Sony Goes Big On Epic Games With Whopping $1 Billion Investment
DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on Desktop
DuckDuckGo announces a new privacy-focused Mac web browser
Weird and Wacky:
More People Are Cloning Their Pets Despite the Cost
Can you live forever on a computer?
Anti-aging technology is coming. Here’s how you ca
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Apr 11, 2022 • 35min
Who’s got the right stuff? I have a life.
In this episode:
Why Apple Is Preparing to Let You Subscribe to Your iPhone
With Peloton Guide, the Fitness Company Bets Big on Body Tracking
Fast's collapse won't be unique
DeLorean Will Debut Its New Electric Model on Aug. 18 in Monterey
Amazon to Spend Billions on Space Launches as SpaceX Ramps Up Satellite-Internet Service
In a stunning victory, Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for a union
AD BREAK
Oops! Microsoft scraps embarrassing tweet that featured an M1 iMac
Fortnite raised $144 million for Ukraine relief
Epic’s new RealityScan app can make 3D models from smartphone photos
Epic and Lego partner to build a metaverse for kids
Elon Musk, Twitter's largest shareholder, asks users if they want an edit button
Twitter is dealing with harassment with a 'don't @ me' feature
Mailchimp says an internal tool was used to breach hundreds of accounts
Google Search’s new highly cited label helps you get to the source of a story
Weird and Wacky:
National Weather Service faces helium shortage for weather balloons
Spot goes to Pompeii: Why a robot dog is patrolling ancient ruins
300 Drones Formed a QR Code That Rick Rolled Dallas on April Fools' Day
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - skiff.org & occasionalwraps.com
Adam - https://typora.io/
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Apr 4, 2022 • 38min
Been there, done that, it’s a bad idea
In this episode:
Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting
Samsung is working on a Galaxy self-repair program with iFixit
Mojo Vision unveils latest augmented reality contact lens prototype
Otter's AI now spares you the pain of summarizing meetings
Dyson Zone Is Real: How the Air-Purifying Headphones Work
One-Third Of U.S. Netflix Subscribers Share Their Passwords, Survey Finds
NFT bloat results in a lot of dead mints, says new blockchain data
NFT Collection Failures Begin to Mount in Flashback to ICO Bust
AD BREAK
Microsoft is finally making it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11
Epic and Fortnite is now the single biggest corporate donor to Ukraine
He Built a $3 Billion Business to Solve Calendar Headaches. Here's His Vision for the Future of Meetings
New Google Calendar feature takes the back-and-forth out of scheduling
Hackers steal $620M in Ethereum and dollars from Axie Infinity maker Sky Mavis’ Ronin network
Weird and Wacky:
Demand for Safe Rooms Skyrockets in Los Angeles
Chalamet Coughs, Dune Wins: Predicting Best Picture Winners Using Coughs and Sneezes
The Internet Story Tale
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Ian's Shoelace Site
Adam - docs.new
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Mar 28, 2022 • 38min
Don't use less than 8 characters to describe your solar roof.
In this episode:
Epic is donating two weeks of Fortnite proceeds to Ukraine relief
Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died
Uber reaches deal to add all NYC taxi cabs to its app
Hyundai's solar car roof isn't as dumb as it sounds
Gas and go. Pay later. How some drivers are dealing with higher fuel costs.
YouTube to stream free, ad-supported TV shows for the first time
Roku OS 11 will let you set your own photos as a screensaver
AD BREAK
Twitter expands downvote test worldwide
Instagram launches chronological and 'favorites' feeds for all users, but they can't be the default
These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop
In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’
Snap buys mind-controlled headband maker, NextMind
If your passwords are less than 8 characters long, change them immediately, a new study says
Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges
Google's Android app will finally let you delete the last 15 minutes of your search history
Sick of constant sirens and construction noise? This sleek window gadget could block it out
Weird and Wacky:
BookTok Book List With 43 Billion Views Has Sent Barnes & Noble Sales Soaring
Zoom's new virtual avatars let you show up to your next meeting as a dog
The UK May
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Mar 21, 2022 • 37min
Am I a fanboy, or a flanboy?
In this episode:
Russian agents threaten Google, Apple representatives with prison time: report
YouTube blocks any and all content tied to Russian state media
Hacked News Channel and Deepfake of Zelenskyy Surrendering Is Causing Chaos Online
White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
U.S. clears way for truly driverless vehicles without steering wheels
The Magic Leap 2 blurs the line between AR and VR — and it’s beautiful
AD BREAK
Apple Made a Nine-Minute Ad About the Great Resignation and It's Awkwardly Brilliant
Facebook’s Parent Company Will Make Employees Do Their Own Laundry
Mark Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are coming to Instagram
Google's domain name registrar is out of beta after seven years
Netflix Will Prompt Subscribers to Pay for Users Outside Their Households in New Test to Address Unauthorized Password Sharing (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon completes $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM
Tile launches its anti-stalking safety feature in its mobile app
Elon Musk predicts date for first crewed landing on Mars
Weird and Wacky:
Worms and cockroaches inspired this robot that can unclog any pipe
Slack is down... to collaborate on these limited-edition sneakers
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Burst Oral Care
Adam - https://fast.com
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Mar 14, 2022 • 34min
Remember Radio Free Europe?
In this episode:
A new iron curtain is descending across Russia’s Internet
Twitter says it’s trying to fully restore service in Russia
PayPal shuts down its services in Russia citing Ukraine aggression
Visa and Mastercard Suspend Their Operations in Russia
Netflix Suspends Service in Russia Amid Invasion of Ukraine
Spotify bounces back as Discord hobbles back online after outage
Amazon launches a Clubhouse competitor that turns everyone into a DJ
Fraud Is Flourishing on Zelle. The Banks Say It’s Not Their Problem.
AD BREAK
Cloudflare, CrowdStrike and Ping Identity to provide free cybersecurity to vulnerable industries
Apple Sets April 11 Return-to-Work Deadline for Corporate Staff
Tech Companies Are Reopening Their Offices, but Tech Work Has Changed Forever
Washington became the second state to pass the Silenced No More Act
Disney+ to launch cheaper ad-supported tier later this year
Weird and Wacky:
Unique Floating Fire Station to Open on San Francisco Waterfront
A Data Hero Organized L.A.’s Taquerías Into a Taco Matrix Based On Cost and Reviews
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Heardle
Adam - DaisyDisk
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Mar 7, 2022 • 29min
I can use the lingo too
In this episode:
Ukraine Turns to NFTs for War Funding After Raising $46M in Cryptocurrency
Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet turns his attention to Russian oligarchs
Google Turns Off Maps Features in Ukraine That Inadvertently Showed Russia’s Invasion
Western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT payments system
'Heartbreaking.' Airbnb CEO promises free housing for Ukraine's refugees
No need to declare captured Russian tanks, other equipment of invaders as income – NAPC
AD BREAK
Google will ask employees to spend three days a week in the office starting April 4
Uber's Explore tab aims to create new excuses to go out
Amazon opens first Whole Foods equipped with cashierless technology
Facebook wants you to hold your next meeting in VR
Even in the metaverse, you can’t escape the taxman
Weird and Wacky:
Gold bars stolen from 1746 shipwreck returned to France from the US after decades-long investigation
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - GetDex.com
Adam - Duolingo
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Mar 1, 2022 • 34min
I have a container for you to buy, it’s better without air
In this episode:
Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Blunt the Force of U.S. Sanctions
SEC Probes Trading by Elon Musk and Brother in Wake of Tesla CEO’s Sales
Slack is back online after an outage cut many users off
Salesforce’s Slack is fixed after 5-hour outage Tuesday
Trump's Truth Social tops downloads on Apple App Store; many waitlisted
Truth Social already censoring content, bans user who made fun of Trump Media CEO
QAnon founder may have been identified thanks to machine learning
These crypto enthusiasts are trying to raise $4 billion to buy the Denver Broncos
AD BREAK
Linux developers patch security holes faster than anyone else, says Google Project Zero
Virgin Hyperloop switches focus from passengers to cargo as it lays off half its staff
Michelin and GM Working on Airless Tire for Next-Gen Bolt, Report Says
Spotify's Car Thing available to all premium users
Sports stadium aerial-camera technology is now being used to construct buildings
Weird and Wacky:
A dad took down a whole town's internet trying to limit kids' screen time
Take a look at the most expensive and outrageous RV in the world – Its two-story, costs $3M+, it expands sideways, and has a pop-up nightclub
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - Bypass Paywalls Clean
Adam - Skip Redirect Extension
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Feb 21, 2022 • 31min
The David Hasselhoff of the Internet in France
In this episode:
The out-of-control rocket about to hit the moon is not a SpaceX Falcon 9, astronomers now say: report
MoviePass 2.0 plans summer relaunch with credits, theater partnerships but no unlimited movies
Coinbase’s bouncing QR code Super Bowl ad was so popular it crashed the app
Coinbase's Mystery QR Code Super Bowl Ad Is a Security Nightmare
A Floating QR Code Was the Best Ad of the Super Bowl. There Was Just 1 Problem
Gulfport property sells in historic NFT house auction
Revolutionary new solar panels don’t need sunlight to generate energy
AD BREAK
Israeli camera sees through walls from over 300 feet
Hackers Rigged Hundreds of Ecommerce Sites to Steal Payment Info
Cisco Made $20 Billion-Plus Takeover Offer for Splunk
Mozilla warns Chrome, Firefox ‘100’ user agents may break sites
Weird and Wacky:
Brain implant can wirelessly translate your thoughts to text with 94% accuracy
Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported
The adorable love story behind Wikipedia’s ‘high five’ photos
Growing MANGO Tree From Seed - ONE YEAR Time Lapse
Tech Rec:
Sanjay - MP02 cell phone from Punkt
Adam - Calendly’s share times via email feature
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Feb 14, 2022 • 34min
I’m crying in hi-def
In this episode:
Spotify CEO hints HiFi tier delay is related to licensing issues
Alfa Romeo unveils new electric-hybrid SUV with NFT, blockchain technology
Twitter’s direct DM test is a terrible idea
GoPro keeps recording as parrot steals it from tourists and flies off
IRS announces transition away from use of third-party verification involving facial recognition
America’s Bitcoin Miners See Georgia as the New U.S. Hot Spot
Feds arrest married couple, seize $3.6 billion in hacked bitcoin funds
New spinal implant gets paralyzed people up and walking
A giant donut-shaped machine just proved a near-limitless clean power source is possible
AD BREAK
MIT scientists create a super plastic that’s 2 times stronger than steel
Apple announces new Tap to Pay feature that turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals
People Are Selling AirTags with Disabled Speakers that Are Totally Not for Stalking
Apple Announces AirTag Updates to Address Unwanted Tracking
Gopuff stocks its warehouses with items purchased from Instacart, spending tens of thousands per month on the service
Stuck in KUOW purgatory: Seattle Mazda drivers can't change the radio dial
Weird and Wacky:
Watch robots perform ‘industrial origami’ to fold sheets of steel into an electric scooter
Nearly 500-Mile Lightning Bolt Crosses Three States, Sets World Record


