In this episode: Weed killing robots (1:45) Blocking 500M users easier than following rules (4:22) Microsoft buys GitHub (7:00) Jeff Bezos talks moon colony plans (10:32) Airpods get live listen features (14:06) Ripple funding crypto research (17:06) Game-changing car batteries (18:40) Walmart text ordering service (22:30) Weird and Wacky Tech (24:37): Research-based caffine algorithm Robotic hose dragon for burning buildings Apple watch checking is distracted driving Tech Recommendations (33:00...
Jun 11, 2018•41 min
In this Episode: EFF Wins Over Podcasting Patent (2:18) Facebook to Create Its Own Crypto (4:07) ‘Almost Irresponsible’ to Not Invest in Bitcoin (6:17) New Variant on Spectre, Meltdown Security Flaws (12:00) Not So Pretty: E-Fail and the PGP Flaw (13:54) Blockchain as `Next Frontier' for Logistics (16:00) 3D Audio Headphones Startup Ossic Disappears (18:33) Weird and Wacky (21:30): Tesla Washed Their Cars With This Waterless Car Wash Microsoft acquires conversational AI startup Sony’s 10-inch di...
May 28, 2018•42 min
In this episode: Wall Street Warms to Crypto (2:43) MoviePass brings back movie-a-day subscription (5:01) Cambridge Analytica shuts down post Facebook scandal (8:43) Firefox is adding ads, because only insults are free (12:18) Self-driving minivan crashes in Arizona (18:08) One atom thick light paving the way for tiny switches and sensors (23:40) Weird and Wacky Tech: Bose Soundwear companion neck speaker (26:55) Stick-On Tags Attach Laser Beams to Eyeballs (31:22) Researchers create a cloaking ...
May 14, 2018•43 min
In this episode: Movie Pass is struggling (2:15) Netflix may buy a movie theater (2:42) Bill Gates is spying from space (3:50) Samsung's latest phone can't connect to the internet. On purpose. (5:39) Elon Musk pours 100M into Boring Company (7:43) Hackers build master key for hotel rooms (10:55) Amazon delivering packages to a trunk near you (13:50) A new Alexa skill can spy on you (17:38) Weird and Wacky Tech: Transition contact lenses are here (21:36) Google search tool will answer questions f...
Apr 30, 2018•34 min
In this episode: Theranos has laid off most of its remaining staff (1:43) ACE Submarine Cable Cut Impacts Ten Countries (4:56) Robots are not taking over, says head of UN body on autonomous weapons (9:37) California proposes new rules for self-driving cars to pick up passengers (12:24) FTC Warns Companies ‘Warranty Void if Removed’ Stickers Are Flatly Illegal (19:44) Announcing 1.1.1.1: the fastest, privacy-first consumer DNS service (26:18) Steve Wozniak drops Facebook (30:21) A long awaited IO...
Apr 16, 2018•53 min
In this episode: A cyber attack on Atlanta computers (2:48) Facebook is all kinds of out-of-whack (6:30) Russian court says Telegram must hand over encryption keys (10:45) Youtube is introducing your kids to conspiracy theories (13:30) HQ trivia lands Warner Brothers for a $3M ad deal (16:48) A Chinese space lab is falling to Earth in a fiery demise (21:47) Samsung has a patent out for over the air wireless charging (23:40) Amazon patent points to a future in which humanity is reduced to screami...
Apr 02, 2018•38 min
In this episode: We are one step closer to robot world domination Flying taxis, worth your trip to New Zealand The SEC is formally charging the founder of Theranos with fraud Bose AR sunglasses Earbuds that translate language in real time The New - Weird and Wacky Tech - segment Links: This cheap 3D-printed home is a start for the 1 billion who lack shelter - The Verge DeepMind's new robots learned how to teach themselves Larry Page’s Flying Taxis, Now Exiting Stealth Mode - The New York Times W...
Mar 19, 2018•40 min
In this episode we talk about: Uber wants to get you to your doctor appointment That microchipped e-passport you've got? US border cops still can't verify the data in it Net Neutrality Legal Battle Officially Begins: What You Need To Know Are You a Coinbase User? Your Data Could Be on Its Way to the IRS Someone Stole 7 Bitcoins from Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Rapper 50 Cent Says He Isn't Actually a Bitcoin Millionaire Sprint, Delta, Airbus work to bring high-speed Internet to the skies Amazo...
Mar 05, 2018•36 min
In this episode we talk about: A script that renders useless the marketing snoop by your ISP Electronics that can self destruct Adam quizzes Sanjay about security products Uber and Lyft are trying to stop you from using your autonomous vehicle in cities Waymo and Uber reach a settlement to end their ongoing legal battles Too much crypto means no aliens for you Instead of a paywall, Salon has rolled out a cryptomining-wall The Georgia Senate thinks they can fix online security with a bad law - a ...
Feb 19, 2018•42 min
This is the start of our second year of podcasting - yay! In this episode we talk about: The semi-realization of a real life tractor/levitation beam. Lots of talk about Bitcoin from Stripe, Robinhood, and 50 Cent. A disco ball satellite revolving around the Earth. US soldiers giving away their locations because of their addiction to fitness. And driverless cars are going to be careening through the streets of Atlanta! Plus FIVE (yes FIVE!) great tech recommendations. Special Guests: Adam Harrell...
Feb 06, 2018•49 min
In this episode we talk about: GM's driverless, steering wheel-less, and pedel-less autonomous vehicle. iOS is heading to be bigger than the worldwide movie market. iPhone will soon give you a choice between slowing down or risking an overheated phone. Facebook is launching a home video chat device. Google bought a startup that can make your entire mobile device screen into a giant speaker. Samsung is working on a phone with a screen on both sides. Qualcomm joins the other companies with process...
Jan 22, 2018•42 min
In this episode we talk about: California recommending that you don't keep your smartphone anywhere near your body. Kroger is trying to innovate in the retail space to keep ahead of Amazon and Walmart. Google can now create a speaking bot that is indistinguishable from a real human. A Bitcoin multi-millionaire is donating $85m in Bitcoin to charity. Two major flaws have been discovered that affect nearly every computer, smartphone, and computing device in the world. HQ Trivia has built a huge fo...
Jan 08, 2018•40 min
In this episode: Magic Leap: Founder of Secretive Start-Up Unveils Mixed-Reality Goggles This crazy new system can detect motion anywhere in your home using nothing but Wi-Fi REVIEW: Nest's new $499 home security system is simple to install and made me feel a lot safer Apple: Yes, we're slowing down older iPhones Google Pixel Buds review 5 Excellent Apps to Make This New Year Your Strongest Yet Special Guest: Jeff Hilimire. Links: Magic Leap One MR Headset May Be As Big As The Internet - InStash...
Dec 25, 2017•34 min
In this episode we talk about: Five cryptocurrencies that are on the rise A game of virtual kittens that is crushing Ethereum How blockchain will impact society outside of cryptocurrencies Google spying on Android users even when you opt-out Google's AI that warns you when people are spying on your screen An AI that played chess by itself and then beat the world's best chess AI WeWork is expanding out and acquiring Meetup Plus two great tech recommendations. Sponsored By: Prototype Prime : Proto...
Dec 11, 2017•42 min
In this episode we talk about: The Uber hack that lost 57M people's data The removal of Net Neutrality Tesla just built the world's largest battery The startup wanting to do braces for $88 per month Scientists have used cells as a recording device Plus two great tech recommendations. Links: Uber Paid Hackers to Delete Stolen Data on 57 Million People - Bloomberg Uber's new chief knew about hack months before the public FCC unveils plan to repeal net neutrality rules - The Washington Post 1 Milli...
Nov 27, 2017•21 min
In this episode we talk about: Balloons delivering Internet access in Puerto Rico Amazon is opening up pop-up stores in Whole Foods AI wasting email scammer's time AI researchers want to ban killer robots Uber plans to launch flying cars in Los Angeles by 2020 Disney is launching a streaming service to compete with Netflix (and others) Plus two great tech recommendations and the return of our hidden reference game. The game is harder than it was last time so give it a try and tweet us with your ...
Nov 13, 2017•41 min
In this episode we talk about: How you're (unwittingly) helping people make money on your computer How all your wifi is now vulnerable and what it means for you A new technology that can ruin pictures and videos made from a smartphone See through solar panels that could transform electricity generation Tesla gets going in Puerto Rico to help the kids Sponsored By: Prototype Prime : Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and devel...
Oct 30, 2017•18 min
In this episode we talk about: The US Postal Service employing autonomous vehicles How you can help make detailed 3D driving maps and get paid Amazon launching a delivery service, delivering to your trunk or in your house, and trying to get the .amazon top-level-domain AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down Researchers have figured out a way to see around corners Israel figured out that U.S. secrets were being leaked to the Russians via Kaspersky An Australia defense contractor lost 30 gigs of c...
Oct 16, 2017•39 min
In this episode we talk about: The Amish using computers The FCC reclassifying broadband - and surprise, everyone has broadband now! Origami drones, drone taxis, and shooting down drones with lasers Super accurate GPS chips Intel is making chips that think - SkyNet is real CCleaner was infected by malware and it has affected a lot of people Ikea bought TaskRabbit and, unrelated, put out a virtual reality app Walmart wants to have their employees enter your house and stock your fridge Two fantast...
Oct 02, 2017•42 min
In this episode we talk about: Tesla unlocking vehicle range ahead of hurricane Irma China is focusing on only electric vehicles being sold there from 2030 Europe following suit and requiring new and remodeled homes in 2019 and beyond to have electric vehicle charging Equifax got breached badly - now what should you do? Hackers can take over your devices if Bluetooth is enabled Using your blood to create electricity - yes, VampirePower Rubicon Global hits unicorn status! Three (what - there's a ...
Sep 18, 2017•50 min
In this episode we talk about: How the Docx Games are ruining the youth of the world Initial Coin Offerings burger King (Russia) gets into the crypto-currency craze Sonos cares more about their revenue than your privacy The DOJ backs down from their demands for data Pacemakers that can be hacked to make them (literally) kill Palm (as in Palm Pilot) is making a comeback Internet security problems visualized and exposed A body cam for everyone Two fantastic tech recommendations! Sponsored By: Prot...
Sep 05, 2017•39 min
In this episode we talk about: A sleep pod bus for long distance travel How new babies can have three parents instead of two A robotic "crib" that keeps you from getting out of bed Bitcoin's meteoric rise in value Dreamhost fighting back against a DOJ subpoena Quick recharging of car batteries Android malware that records what you're saying all the time AI that can go from awful to incredible in two weeks A way to watch movies at the theater every day and only paying $10/month Two fantastic tech...
Aug 21, 2017•41 min
In this episode we talk about: Softbank pours $250m into Atlanta startup Kabbage iRobot's plans to not sell your house data to others Microsoft is killing off and then not killing off Paint Bitcoin is not forking and then did fork - what the heck does that mean? A guy walks around with 20 wifi scanners and a car battery to see what he could find out Tubes are now shooting around at 192MPH via Hyperloop An incubator for podcasts opens up China takes to shaming debtors Amazon's Treasure Truck hook...
Aug 07, 2017•37 min
Sponsored By: Prototype Prime : Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and development lab where hardware teams can utilize our 3D printers and our electronics manufacturing capabilities. In addition we've got a awesome podcast recording room where great shows like Tech Talk Y'all are recorded! Links: Google Street View now lets you venture inside the International Space Station [Video] | 9to5Google Anti-drone radio wave startup ...
Jul 24, 2017•31 min
In this episode we talk about: Uber Driver Tipping This startup helps Uber drivers make extra cash by selling random stuff in their cars Drone fight club pits two quadcopters against one another for aerial supremacy Now there's a Bluetooth fidget spinner so you can keep track of all your sick combos Google's AI investment fund. It's betting on an app store for algorithms Google To Stop Scanning Inboxes Not a minimalist? Startups will gladly store, manage and deliver your items Two fantastic App ...
Jul 10, 2017•28 min
In this episode we talk about: China trying out crypto-currency in mock transactions NASA funding experimental fusion rocket technology A robot that is going to try to "guard" the Georgia Aquarium Firefox now does real multi-threading - which is a great thing Microsoft releases a new keyboard which looks a lot like their other keyboards - mostly Uber is now CEO-less MailChimp gets going on breaking out of the online inbox and into the real-world mailbox Facebook tries to go telepathic as they pu...
Jun 26, 2017•47 min
In this episode we talk about: AI that makes your camera do all the things you can't make it do A dynamic card to rule all your credit cards, etc. A phone that is only a phone A phone that is the next generation of phone Warby Parker lays out the facts on Adam Apple moves to make you safer while driving Your color printer is talking about you Blood is flying through the sky And two app recommendations. A big thanks to Lee Al-Taquan for the new intro and outro music. Find out more about him at al...
Jun 12, 2017•33 min
In this episode we talk about: Tires that make parking a joy Doomsday vaults that fail before doomsday events Senators can now Signal it up Save money and play a lottery for free, kind of Diversify your retirement investments with Bitcoins - not for the faint of heart Check your eyesight at home with Warby Parker Reserve a parking spot for yourself with Park Mobile And a discussion of productivity apps that you should try. Sponsored By: Prototype Prime : Prototype Prime is an incubator focused o...
May 29, 2017•31 min
Sponsored By: Prototype Prime : Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and development lab where hardware teams can utilize our 3D printers and our electronics manufacturing capabilities. In addition we've got a awesome podcast recording room where great shows like Tech Talk Y'all are recorded! Links: Atlanta I-85 bridge: Freeway set to reopen by May 15 Soylent Closes $50 Million round of funding Soylent Green (1973) Major Intel ...
May 15, 2017•38 min
In this episode we talk about: Delta offering a lot of money for you to give up your seat Disney's room filling power that auto charges phones Samsung Galaxy S8 Square getting Yik Yaks engineers Apple's self-driving cars Plastc got $9 million and vanished Edible water blob A $400 wifi enables juicer that squeezes bags of juice Special Guest: Jeff Hilimire. Sponsored By: Prototype Prime : Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and...
May 01, 2017•31 min
