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Minimalist Tech News

David Larasnapchat.com
Minimalist Tech Talk dives into the world of technology with a focus on simplicity, practicality, and innovation. We explore how to streamline your digital life, prioritize privacy, and navigate the evolving tech landscape without the clutter. From breaking down complex topics to uncovering hidden practices in subscription services and digital ecosystems, we bring you a fresh, no-nonsense perspective on the tech that shapes our lives. Email: minimalisttechnews@gmail.com Podcast: Minimalisttech.news Mastodon: @ Zero@Allthingstech.social
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Vid - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Visits Mar-a-Lago at Donald Trump

In a significant move for American innovation, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accepted President-elect Donald Trump's invitation to dine at Mar-a-Lago. This meeting marks a notable shift in their previously strained relationship, with both leaders engaging in discussions about the incoming administration. NEW YORK POST Join us as we delve into the implications of this encounter and what it means for the future of tech and politics.

Dec 02, 202414 minSeason 8Ep. 4

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Visits Mar-a-Lago at Donald Trump

In a significant move for American innovation, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accepted President-elect Donald Trump's invitation to dine at Mar-a-Lago. This meeting marks a notable shift in their previously strained relationship, with both leaders engaging in discussions about the incoming administration. NEW YORK POST Join us as we delve into the implications of this encounter and what it means for the future of tech and politics.

Dec 01, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 8

86 - USD to Cryptocurrency will not be value

The world currency USD will not be taking over by a cryptocurrency. The idea behind all of this cryptocurrency is a method to pay off the United States debt. However, I have other thoughts and opinions about the currency and the Blockchain and utilization of it as a way to trackgovernment spending and not human spending

Nov 29, 202420 min

84 - Brazil and China are best friends

Make no mistake. China is consistently trying to influence the world by their world dominance ideology. And once again, China is added to try to make friendship in the form of trades with Brazil.

Nov 21, 202417 min

83 - Russia War Crime deeper then nukes

There’s a substantial threat to Ukraine. The bigger issue that we have to account for are the war crimes that were committed prior to leading up to the threat of nuclear attack. What we’re forgetting about this conversation is that Russia had committed several such as chemical warfare, additional manpower from other countries like China and Korea, and also the most egregious one is invading another country.

Nov 21, 202418 min

79 - Kamala will not make middle class better

Kamala Harris talks a strong game about making middle-class America better. But since she’s been in the administration, we could all guess warrior she’s going. Pull all of the Owens on those who work while those who are under the poverty line receive free services on the middle-class dime.

Sep 04, 202417 min

78 - Why Tictok? Another shutdown

The WHO might be suggesting precautions. However, TikTok views are saying another shut down. But why is this a thing on TikTok?

Sep 03, 202413 min

77 - Mass Layoff Again

What the media is not sharing with you. Job markets are definitely low and corporations are making decisions to layoff individuals so that they can have a better bottom line. I’m sharing with you my thoughts and opinions about the health Textor as they are being massively laid off.

Aug 30, 202413 minSeason 7Ep. 6

76 - The Facts are out for Facebook

Always wonder what happened in the previous election. Well….. the letter confirms what you all ready knew. The issue is narrative that is being pushed because of funding by the political opponents and completely disregard the consequences in the long run. Give the podcast a listen and we’ll find out together.

Aug 29, 202416 min

Bonus - Dave’s Mind

Changing gears on podcast. I want to change the current podcast to something I am passionate about. I still have a love for technology, but I found myself talk more about current events.

Aug 27, 20245 minSeason 7Ep. 6

75 - social Security protection for none

We look at the government for protecting us and keeping us safe. That’s no different than data. When this information is made regularly available, it makes it difficult to protect. I think that our information has always been available and this is just icing on the cake. Meaning that brokers already had this information. And is easily paid for on these websites like people.com.

Aug 27, 202411 minSeason 7Ep. 5

73 - Spotify raising prices consumers drop streaming apps

And today’s world we have to deal with a lot of inflation. Streaming services are getting completely brazen into the point of asking consumers to pay more for the same service and music that are not worth in my opinionpaying for. The prices of streaming services have risen so much that I am now taken a position of removing all types of streaming servicesfrom my daily use.

Jul 11, 202412 minSeason 7Ep. 3

72 - Galaxy Ring will take your information

We like to see devices improve our daily life. But the issue that I see with rings like this at a free service is that you are the product. There is no way to stop these companies from being intrusive. But yet we have to educate individuals to understand that the risk of having your information be taken from you and sold to insurance company can’t be a real thing.

Jul 10, 20247 minSeason 7Ep. 2

71 - per pay plan for electric cars in California

We live in an interesting world. Because California had wanted everyone to convert to electric vehicles. But with electric vehicles, there’s a difference in how they’re being taxed. Specifically, tax at the pump with those same taxes that money goes to and bridges and infrastructure in general. Now that electric vehicles are predominantly California. They’re finding themselves at the money is drying up. They came up with several different methods and one of which is a prepaid plan per mile for e...

Jun 14, 202412 minSeason 7Ep. 1

70 - Adobe Trains in your Documents with AI

Once again, we have another company that is also using your information to train itself. And on top of that you will not have the ability to opt out. As it is a terms and conditions change.

Jun 13, 20249 min

69 - Tech at a Discount

You ever wonder how you can obtain cheap technology or perhaps another method without having to pay full price. You could always look on Timu or all the Express. But the reality is there’s something else under line which is the reason why you’re getting these products out of cheap.

Jun 12, 202413 minSeason 6Ep. 9

68 - reporting on media integrity

We have to say that media companies have a responsibility for reporting things accurately, and with integrity. Some of the medias report on things in facts without having to do their due diligence. And what I’ve noticing a lot of from the media are half truths something that is not completely false, but stretch from the truth of what is true. And in this conversation, I talk about the misconceptions of Donald Trump.

Jun 11, 202413 minSeason 6Ep. 8

67 - airbnb surveillance on the rise

These Airbnb might be cheap and a best alternative to hotels. However, many of the Airbnb might be surveyed in manners in, which is intrusive to the person. Such as cameras in the bathroom, bathroom, bathroom, bedrooms, and any intimate place that you feel is not necessary.

Jun 10, 20248 minSeason 6Ep. 7

66 - you’re giving away your intellectual properties

It’s no surprise that other countries are having the same technology and also replicating things that they’re finding. Whether it be given to someone through illegal avenues or perhaps software like GitHub. We need to start looking at individual cases in hole to determine the cause of it. I figured out one major issue and that is GitHub open access to the code.

Jun 07, 20249 minSeason 6Ep. 6

65 - women’s health data at risk

Do you ever wonder if the applications that you’re using for tracking your menstrual cycle. And the information that is being collected about you is also being put together with other services. in this conversation, I talk about protecting yourself and how to do that correctly. So that you’re not providing too much information about your personal life application that simply tracks your cycle.

Jun 06, 202412 minSeason 6Ep. 5

64 - Home Owner’s insurance will drop you using Google maps

Yup with the help of satellite and drones insurance companies have weaponize the use satellite to determine you eligibility. Issuance companies with enter your property to take photos of your roof with the use use of drones to determine if it needs fixing. However, they are not giving home owners the opportunity to address their finding. Instead home owner are be dropped with no true reason.

Jun 05, 202415 minSeason 6Ep. 4

63 - according to the media we live in a scary world.

According to the internet we live a scary world and we are likely to encounter terrible things. However, the projection of the information is amplified by the media and the internet. We live a safe environment in the U.S. and not every day bad things like this happen. As mentioned in the podcast it pockets of areas that have issues.

Jun 04, 202411 minSeason 6Ep. 3

62 - Microsoft has a to compete with Linux

Microsoft has a bigger then the recall feature but of lost customers confidence. Yes Windows has a global dominance however the more MS continue to enclose on your privacy and ads, we are finding for folks switching to Linux. I believe Linux will be second os next to Apple os.

Jun 03, 20249 minSeason 6Ep. 2

61 - Temu unethical practice

The issue is not so much that it’s coming from overseas. But the major issues are the quality controls and the methods in which they force you to keeping your money once spent. As the economy, Titans, we look for products at a reasonable price if not better than what’s being offered in person. But yet right now this e-commerce conglomerate is taken advantage of buts.

May 31, 202414 minSeason 6Ep. 1
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