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Mint Techcetra

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The Mint Techcetra podcast is your navigator into the mesmerizing maze that is technology today. From decoding technologies, policies, enterprises, and legal decisions to sci-fi and pop culture, this podcast will cover it all. Every week hosts - Leslie D'Monte, Shouvik Das and Deepti Ahuja - will talk about important developments in tech and how they transform our lives, work and play as we know it. If you have any questions or suggestions you can reach out to the hosts on LinkedIn via their handles given below: Leslie D'Monte, Mint's Sr. Associate Editor: linkedin.com/in/leslie-d-monte-4985993 Shouvik Das, Mint's Assistant Editor, Mint: linkedin.com/in/shouvik-das-77a4bbba Deepti Ahuja, Content Head, HT Smartcast: linkedin.com/in/deeptea This is a Mint production brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Episodes

43: The new health tracker on the block: Dozee

In this episode, Mint's Prasid Banarjee @undertecher reviews the new sleep and health tracking device, Dozee. He talks about his experience of Dozee and its pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 20208 minEp. 43

41: New board set to mould Facebook content policies

On 6 May, Facebook announced the first 20 members of its Oversight Board, which will handle content takedown disputes on the platform. Prasid Banarjee takes a look at what it is likely to achieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 20208 minEp. 41

40: FB Supreme Court | Microsoft Surface Series | Xiaomi Under Display Camera

Facebook now has its own Supreme Court, Microsoft announced Surface Go 2, Book 3, Headphones 2 and earbuds, RealMe is ready to release its Narzo series and Xiaomi patents under-display camera. Tune in to this episode as @undertecher covers it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 07, 20206 minEp. 40

39: New video calling apps in the market

Video calling companies have been spurred by the government’s announcement of a 1 crore rupee challenge for building an indigenous solution for video calling. Tune in to this episode as @undertecher covers all the new video calling apps in the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 20207 minEp. 39

38: Aarogya Setu App | Eight person VC on Whatsapp | Contract tracking API | iFixit

Eight person video calling came to WhatsApp this week, Apple and Google have released the first version of their contact tracing API and Huawei seems to be working on a foldable phone. Tune in to this episode as @undertecher covers all this & other tech news in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 20207 minEp. 38

35: Privacy questions around contact tracking apps

In this episode, @undertecher covers all about the Aaorgya Setu app, how it works and privacy concerns about the apps. Should private companies be allowed to create a contact tracing app and other important questions around such apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 202010 minEp. 35

34: Apple's new iPhone SE | Aarogya Setu app | Github now free & other tech news

Apple has announced it's new iPhone SE, Aarogya Setu has become the most downloaded app in the world, Privacy concerns about contact tracing apps & GitHub is now free for teams. Tune in as @undertecher covers all these news in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 20209 minEp. 34

33: Discussion on video calling apps

Are video calling safe for your work purposes? Which video calling app should you use? What are the privacy concerns in using these apps? Our tech expert @undertecher will discuss everything about video calling apps in this episode. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 202010 minEp. 33

32: Viral app, Zoom banned by Google

Our tech expert @undertecher will talk about why Zoom has been banned by Google, measures WhatsApp took to stop the spread of fake news and Sony unveiled its duel-sense play station controller and Google and Samsung work together to develop Exynos processors. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 20207 minEp. 32

31: Folding@home COVID-19 projects

Are we really contributing to the fight against the coronavirus? What's that one thing we can do from our devices only? Our tech expert @undertecher will tell how you can use Folding@home COVID-19 projects for help. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 20206 minEp. 31

29: Phishing Scams around COVID

The number of phishing scam attempts around coronavirus has increased but @undertecher will tell you how you can keep your data safe. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20205 minEp. 29

27: Are we really working from home?

The userbase of games has gone up & fantasy sports games are struggling, all this because of COVID-19. Tune in as @undertecher covers insights of the gaming industry in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 20205 minEp. 27

26: The new MacBook Air & Ipad Pro, GST rates increased & other tech news

Apple unveiled 2 new apple devices- MacBook Air & Ipad Pro & Microsoft & Sony unveiled their new console for gaming purposes. Whatsapp spent money on fact-check & COVID-19 awareness. GST rates increased on mobile phones. Tune in as @undertecher covers all this news in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 20208 minEp. 26

25: Why will anyone prefer an expensive TV set these days?

With so many cheap TV options coming in, why will anyone prefer an expensive TV set? Are expensive TV sets really worth the cost? What actually matters in a TV set? What are the elements you should look for whenever you plan to buy a TV? Tune in as @undertecher explains everything about Television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 20207 minEp. 25

24: Impact of Coronavirus on the tech world & Apple's new experiment

Apple canceled its launch event because of the Coronavirus outbreak, Google & Facebook removed fake news related to Coronavirus on their platforms, Apple coming up with something very exciting. Tune in for all tech news by Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 20205 minEp. 24

23: A new streaming app on the block

Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher talks about a new streaming app launched by ByteDance - the company that owns TikTok - called Resso. He talks about its +ves and -ves. And why he prefers millennial music but not apps. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 20205 minEp. 23

22: Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak| Whatsapp's new dark mode & other tech news

Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher talks about the impact of Coronavirus outbreak in India on the tech world, Bytedance's new music streaming platform, Whatsapp's new dark mode & hike in prices of iPhone 11 series. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 20205 minEp. 22

21: Samsung S20+ review

Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher reviews Samsung's new mainstream flagship phone, the Samsung S20+ and tells you why you should consider this phone or why you should not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 20205 minEp. 21

20: Apple's selling platform in India| Indian GPS| iPhone 12 & other tech news

Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher talks about Apple's announcement of its online selling platform in India, iPhone 12 production may get delayed over coronavirus fears, Huawei to bring its second foldable smartphone, and other news from the tech world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20206 minEp. 20

19: Rumours around 5G technology

Two 5G phones are likely to be launched next month and the market is full of rumours and wrong information. In this episode, Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher cleared all the rumours around 5G technology & 5G phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 20206 minEp. 19

18: Launch of 5G phone| Samsung's S20+ announcement| Xiaomi's Bluetooth speaker

Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher talks about Samsung's launch of its first 5G smartphone, Coronavirus affects Apple's revenue, Samsung announced S20+, Xiaomi launched its Bluetooth speaker, Microsoft to say goodbye to its voice assistant Cortana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 20206 minEp. 18

17: Poco X2 review

Resident Tech-xpert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher reviews POCO X2 and tells you why you should consider this phone or why you should not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 20205 minEp. 17

15: Facial recognition!

How does facial recognition work? When it was first used? How the Delhi Police has been using it? What is the difference between mass surveillance or targeted surveillance? Our resident tech expert, Prasid Banerjee @undertecher answers all such questions in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 08, 20207 minEp. 15
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