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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEOpenAI Raises Record $122B at $852B Valuation as IPO Buzz IntensifiesAnthropic Says Its Latest AI Model Is Too Powerful for Public ReleaseAnthropic Debuts Preview of Powerful New AI Model Mythos in New Cybersecurity InitiativeMicrosoft Says Copilot Is for Entertainment Purposes Only, Not Serious UseUtah Lets an AI Chatbot Renew Some Psychiatric Prescriptions in New PilotGoogle Quietly Launched an AI Dictation App That Works OfflinePRIVACY & SECURITYLinkedIn Is Secretly Scanning Your Browser for 6,000+ ExtensionsRIGHT TO REPAIRDeere Settles US Right-to-Repair Lawsuit with $99 Million Fund and Repair CommitmentsTech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado's Landmark Right-to-Repair LawCULTURE & LIFESTYLEPhone-Free Bars and Restaurants Are on the Rise Across the U.S.WEIRD AND WACKYNASA Sends Outlook Around the Moon — Immediately Needs IT HelpThe Most Bizarre Tech Announced at CES 2026April Fool's 2026: The Most Ridiculous Tech Pranks We Saw This YearCambodia unveils a statue of famous landmine-sniffing rat Magawa Tech Rec:Sanjay - Split View in FirefoxAdam - Spark MailJoin TTY Live! Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: AI Models & Big MoneyAnthropic Is Testing 'Mythos,' Its Most Powerful AI Model YetAnthropic Leaked 500,000 Lines of Its Own Source CodeOpenAI Raises Record $122B at $852B ValuationGoogle Employees Have a New AI Tool Called 'Agent Smith'Meta Is Running Intensive AI Training Weeks for EmployeesAI Policy & National SecurityTrump Administration Unveils National AI Policy FrameworkSuper Micro Computer Co-Founder Charged With Diverting $2.5B in Nvidia AI Chips to ChinaPhiladelphia Courts Will Ban All Smart EyeglassesAI and Bots Have Officially Taken Over the InternetTech & InnovationFannie Mae to Accept Crypto-Backed Mortgages for the First TimeOrder Sunlight Whenever and Wherever You Want on DemandHumanoid Robotics Maker Sunday Reaches $1.15B ValuationWeird and WackyA Man Used AI to Call 3,000 Irish Bartenders to Track the Cost of GuinnessYouTuber Resolves Fraternal Disagreement With Excavator and Hilariously Large SwordHigh-Tech Olaf Animatronic Collapses Mid-Performance at Disneyland ParisApril Fool's 2026: The Most Ridiculous Tech Pranks of the YearTech Rec:Sanjay - ParachordAdam - CoPilot budgeting app

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: PRODUCTS AND PLATFORMSOpenAI Is Shutting Down Its Sora Video App Just Months After LaunchNew Ways to Create Faster with Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and DriveMozilla to Launch Free Built-In VPN in Upcoming Firefox 149BUSINESS AND MARKETSSpaceX to File for US IPO as Soon as This WeekClaude AI Maker Anthropic Said to Weigh IPO as Soon as OctoberGoogle AI Breakthrough TurboQuant Is Pressuring Memory Chip StocksTECH IN THE COURTROOMJury Finds Meta and YouTube Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction TrialJudge Dismisses X Corp Lawsuit Accusing Advertisers of Illegal BoycottNEXT-GEN ENERGYIs DC Power the Future of AI Data Centers?Sodium-Ion EV Battery Delivers 11-Minute Charging and 450 km RangeWEIRD AND WACKY'StravaLeaks': France's Aircraft Carrier Located in Real Time by Fitness AppMeta Buys Moltbook, a 'Social Media Network for AI'Tech Rec:Sanjay - Unfolded Circle Remote 3Adam - Claude Code to build appsFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

In this episode: AI, Military & PoliticsUS military reportedly used Claude in Iran strikes despite Trump calling Anthropic a 'Radical Left AI company' — The GuardianHundreds of Google and OpenAI employees sign open letter urging limits on military AI — TechRadarChatGPT Uninstalls Surge 295% After OpenAI Accepts Pentagon Contract — eWeekAI Industry & WorkforceBlock CFO confirms AI caused mass layoffs: What to know — Yahoo FinanceSalesforce CEO Marc Benioff: Software industry is going to radically expand in capability and scale — CNBCSam Altman says AI isn't very popular in the US right now — Business InsiderMusk's latest interview: AI has entered a self-evolutionary cycle — MEXCNetflix is buying Ben Affleck's AI startup — The VergeVal Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in 'As Deep as the Grave' — VarietyVenture dollars to female founders doubled to a record $73 billion — FortunePrivacy, Ethics & TrustGrammarly is using our identities without permission — The VergeGrammarly says it will stop using AI to clone experts without permission — The VergeAI error jails innocent grandmother for months in North Dakota fraud case — Grand Forks HeraldWorkers report watching Ray-Ban Meta-shot footage of people using the bathroom — Ars TechnicaFBI Is Buying Data to Track People — PoliticoTech & ProductsGorilla Glass Ceramic 3 is designed to hold up to years of drops, debuts on Razr Fold — 9to5GoogleApple launches $599 MacBook Neo powered by an iPhone chip — The VergeAnthropic's Claude AI can respond with charts, diagrams, and other visuals — The VergeDigg's open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bots — The VergeDigg — Thanks for being part of our beta. Stay tuned for what comes next. — DiggNASA's DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun — NASAWeird & WackyGermany Built AI-Powered Cyborg Cockroaches and NATO Is Testing Them — TechNowDJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robots — The VergeHow Pokémon Go is giving delivery robots an inch-perfect view of the world — MIT Technology ReviewSuperheat — Redefining Energy Infrastructure — SuperheatUnited Airlines can permanently ban passengers who don't wear headphones — The VergeTech Rec:Sanjay - DoNotNotifyAdam - Claude CoworkFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Several Meta employees have started calling themselves 'AI builders'Lovable-hosted app littered with basic flaws exposed 18K users, researcher claimsForget solid-state batteries – researchers have made a lithium-ion breakthrough that could boost range and drastically lower costsUber acquiring parking app SpotHero as it moves beyond ride-hailing and food deliveryHow a doomsday AI blog post wiped out billionsThis App Warns You if Someone Is Wearing Smart Glasses NearbyHands on: I’m super impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy DisplayTesla touts California robotaxis but does nothing to get permitsFedEx will refund customers for Trump’s tariffs — if there ever are any refundsAndroid’s Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking linksAnother Oracle outage is messing up US TikTokTech Rec:Sanjay - TogetherLettersAdam - Wisper FlowFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor, this man remotely accessed thousands of themWordPress.com adds an AI Assistant that can edit, adjust styles, create images, and moreOpenClaw founder Steinberger joins OpenAI, open-source bot becomes foundationExclusive: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute'If someone can inject instructions or spurious facts into your AI’s memory, they gain persistent influence over your future interactions': Microsoft warns AI recommendations are being "poisoned" to serve up malicious resultsNew nickel-iron battery charges in seconds, survives 12,000 cycles Weird and Wacky: This 14-Year-Old Is Using Origami to Imagine Emergency Shelters That Are Sturdy, Cost-Efficient and Easy to Deploy Kévin: "Q: I want to wash my car. The car wash is 50 meters away. Should I walk or drive?" In a blind test, audiophiles couldn't tell the difference between audio signals sent through copper wire, a banana, or wet mudTech Rec:Sanjay - Nextmug Plus Adam - https://eventpromokit.enablegood.io/Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newslettersAmazon Ring’s lost dog ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillanceHow did the FBI get Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest camera footage if it was disabled — and what does it mean for your privacy?Ring and Flock Safety cancel partnership amidst surveillance criticismWaymo admits that its autopilot is often just guys from the PhilippinesWaymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving carsAmazon delivery drone strikes North Texas apartment, causing minor damageGoogle is expanding AirDrop support to more Android devices ‘very soon’Google says attackers used 100,000+ prompts to try to clone AI chatbot GeminiIt took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision ProAnthropic raises another $30B in Series G, with a new value of $380BWeird and Wacky: Watch: YouTuber-built ‘world’s most efficient’ drone flies for 3.5 hours straightThe Most Expensive Party Balloon in HistoryFor $1M, you can pay Bryan Johnson (or BryanAI?) to teach you how to live longerTech Rec:Sanjay - Pdfwithlove Adam - Anker USB C Charger with Foldable Plug, 20W USB C Charger BlockFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Ikea’s next cheap Bluetooth speaker is a playful purple mouseHow does Lemonade Autonomous Car insurance work?Elon Musk's SpaceX to merge with xAIMusk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private companyChina bans all retractable car door handles, starting next yearRevolutionary Cryogenic Coolant Uses Abundant Elements, Eliminates Need for Rare-Earths in MRI and Quantum CoolingMeta Quest 3 Gets A Futuristic New FeatureSpotify Just Added Three New Lyrics Features, Including One I've Been Dying ForWeird and Wacky: NASA will finally allow astronauts to bring their iPhones to spaceTech Rec:Sanjay - Grayl Adam - Reading RefreshFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Iran’s internet blackout may become permanent, with access for elites onlyMicrosoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy FlawFBI says it's investigating Signal. Should users worry?TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest ChangesSamsung confirms Galaxy S26's insane 'pixel level' privacy featureAmazon shutters all of its physical Go and Fresh storesThermodynamic Computing Slashes AI-Image Energy Use Heat may be 10 billion times as efficient for randomizationTesla is committing automotive suicideElon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reportsAmazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50B in OpenAIWeird and Wacky: Behold, the Lego x Crocs footwear collab that dreams are made ofTech Rec:Sanjay - AnythingLLM Adam - SubstackFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: I can tell you personally that we are not getting out of VR," says Meta Developer Advocate just one week after the brand laid off more than 1,000 Reality Labs employeesReport: Apple plans to launch AI-powered wearable pin device as soon as 2027NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 — Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by GeminiHow bad was the Verizon outage? Really bad.Spotify is no longer running ICE recruitment adsSpotify launches AI-driven 'prompted playlist' for premium users in US, CanadaSesame Street finds a new home on YouTube with over 100 classic episodeChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversationsDevice that may be tied to Havana Syndrome obtained by U.S. governmentIkea’s $10 Kallsup speakers are tiny, colorful, and surprisingly loudWaymo passenger flees after car drives on Phoenix light rail tracksWaymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackoutMiami, Your Waymo Ride Is Ready Netflix is acquiring an avatar company as it moves into party gamesNew reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas TikTok deal finalized before Trump app ban kicks in Weird and Wacky: Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to let her out of prison earlyEmoji Use in the Electronic Health Record4,000 tons of potatoes to be given away for freeNYC phone ban reveals some students can't read clocksTech Rec:Sanjay - JetBack App Adam - DeepstashFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Firefox is becoming an AI browser and the internet is not at all happy about itDisney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generatorDisney Inks Blockbuster $1B Deal With OpenAI, Handing Characters Over To SoraOpenAI launches GPT-5.2 after 'code red' push to counter Google's Gemini 3OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as New Chief Revenue OfficerClaude and SlackInstacart and OpenAI partner on AI shopping experiences‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushbackTesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rulesRivian Will Add Lidar in 2026, Says Tesla’s Cameras Aren’t EnoughStellantis to bring tiny Fiat car to U.S. following Trump remarksICEBlock app sues Trump administration for censorship and 'unlawful threats'Verizon refused to unlock man’s iPhone, so he sued the carrier and wonElon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go PublicSpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 BillionYouTube TV to Launch More Than 10 Cheaper Genre-Specific Plans, Including a Sports Tier With ESPN UnlimitedWe Made $75 External Memory For Your Brain!Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027Weird and Wacky: This major cruise line just banned Meta Ray-Ban and other smart glasses — is this category already doomed?Tesla made a $350 pickleball paddleTrains cancelled over fake bridge collapse imageHow I discovered a hidden microphone on a Chinese NanoKVMTech Rec:Sanjay - Affinity Adam - Manus.ai for Social Media Image CreationFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Google cracked Apple’s AirDrop and is adding it to Pixel phonesKohler Can Access Data and Pictures from Toilet Camera It Describes as “End-to-End Encrypted”Tesla is recalling over 10,000 Powerwall 2 batteries due to burn risksPreserving code that shaped generations: Zork I, II, and III go Open SourceNotebookLM's killer new feature just made PowerPoint obsolete (and Canva too)Scientists create new bullet-proof fiber that is stronger and thinner than KevlarAmazon Rushes Out Latest AI Chip to Take On Nvidia, GoogleMKBHD is taking down his wallpaper appAll The HBO Max Shows That May Come To Netflix After Its Wild WB Purchase Code suggests that OpenAI may be close to introducing ads for ChatGPTOpenAI is under pressure as Google, Anthropic gain groundClaude for NonprofitsElon Musk says AI will end America's debt crisis within 3 yearsX Just Accidentally Exposed A Vast Covert Influence Network Targeting AmericansInternet Providers Can Monitor Their Own Cybersecurity Standards, Says Trump’s FCCWeird and Wacky: Driverless Waymo vehicle goes through tense police stop in L.A.Hundreds of Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System FailureSuperman copy found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12mCryptographers Held an Election. They Can’t Decrypt the Results.Tech Rec:Sanjay - RidwellAdam - Plaud Note Pro ReviewFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Claude’s Cyber Shadow: Inside Anthropic’s Claim of AI-Driven Espionage and Rising DoubtsAnthropic details how it measures Claude’s wokenessOpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problemLinkedIn is making it easier to search for people with AIExclusive: Maryland taps AI for housing and government benefitsMozilla announces an AI ‘window’ for FirefoxMicrosoft has issued an urgent warning to Windows 11 users: The new agentic OS features that allow AI agents to operate also open the door to malwarePaul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent trackShop Certified Pre-Owned Ford Vehicles Now on Amazon AutosZoox begins offering robotaxi rides in San Francisco, facing off with WaymoDriving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again. Yep, More Pieces Are Falling Off.Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precisionTicket Resale for Profit to Be Outlawed in United KingdomNetflix Tries Bringing Family Game Night to Your TVMeta wins landmark antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitionsYour online reservations are telling restaurants all about youWeird and Wacky: Microdramas Are Booming and Union Actors Are Looking for a Way InRussia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiledTech Rec:Sanjay - Anker Cable,4FT 2-in-1 USB C to USB C CableAdam - LovableFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: AI PowerPoint-killer Gamma hits $2.1B valuation, $100M ARR, founder says | TechCrunchWaymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix | TechCrunchInside Netflix House: A Big Bet On Experiential EntertainmentMatthew McConaughey, Michael Caine Team With ElevenLabs for AI-Generated Versions of Their VoicesWorld’s first transatlantic thrombectomy heralds new era of stroke treatmentOn November 13, 2026, Voyager Will Reach One Full Light-Day Away From EarthWeird and Wacky: Oreo Just Launched Thanksgiving Dinner-Flavored Cookies—But There's a CatchOpenAI CEO Sam Altman served with subpoena on stage in San Francisco event, watch what happened nextTech Rec:Sanjay - Anker Nano Travel AdapterAdam - Granola.aiFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Elon Musk Wades Into the Debate Over Robotaxis Killing Cats. Guess Which Side He's OnWaymo to expand robotaxi service to Las Vegas, San Diego and Detroit next yearNew national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farmsAmazon closes at record after $38 billion OpenAI deal with AWS Simple trick to increase coverage: Lying to users about signal strengthNew e-ink displays could reach "retina e-paper" status with pixel densities over 25,000 PPImRNA COVID vaccine during cancer therapy linked to 2x survival rateBreakthrough gel can regenerate tooth enamel within weeks  Weird and Wacky: Man spent 200 days building a solar-powered explorer yacht that can run foreverThe World's Biggest Electric Ship Charges Up Tech Rec:Sanjay - Automatic Soap Dispenser Foaming Touchless Adam - Casely Phone CaseFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

rought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: 1X launches new humanoid robot to ‘redefine life at home’Japanese convenience stores are hiring robots run by workers in the Philippines‘Phased Out’—Google Confirms Bad News For 3 Billion Chrome UsersA DNS error appeared to cause a major AWS outage, bringing down platforms from Reddit to SnapchatHow the AWS outage happened: Amazon blames rare software bug and ‘faulty automation’ for massive glitchAmazon Web Services outage shows internet users ‘at mercy’ of too few providers, experts sayAWS crash causes $2,000 Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck uprightEight Sleep adds ‘outage mode’ to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozenAura introduces a $499 e-ink digital photo frame that lets you go cordlessYouTube’s likeness-detection technology has officially launchedSamsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Undercuts Apple’s Vision Pro by $1,700Tesla’s “Mad Max” mode is now under federal scrutinyJeep Issues Emergency Recall for OTA-Bricked Wrangler 4xesUS Army general admits using AI for military decisions and is “really close” with ChatGPTGoogle Earth AI wants to help us spot weather disasters and climate issues before they happenSora update to bring AI videos of your pets, new social features, and soon, an Android versionMeet Mico, Microsoft’s AI version of ClippyWeird and Wacky: The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 YearsKohler unveils a camera for your toiletSonic Fire Tech - DemonstrationsArmed police swarm student after AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weaponShiitake-powered computer demonstrated by researchers — mushroom-infused chips a surprising alternative to using rare earths in memristorsSaudi Arabia plans a ‘sky stadium’ 350 metres above the desert for FIFA World Cup 2034Tech Rec:Sanjay - Chipolo LOOPAdam - Alfred 5Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping pushOpenAI just launched its own version of an app store, taking aim at Apple and GoogleKayak integrates AI chatbot directly into main platformPinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feedRing to partner with Flock, giving law enforcement easier access to home security camera footageJapan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry after cyber attackAsahi Resumes Beer Supplies in Japan After Crippling HackNIRS fire destroys government's cloud storage system, no backups available‘That’s Pretty Cool’: Road Tripper Stops At EV Charging Station In Ohio. Then She Sees It Has An Unprecedented FeaturePulse-Fi: A Low-Cost System for Accurate Heart Rate Monitoring Using Wi-Fi Channel State InformationNew California law bans loud ads on streaming services for ‘peace and quiet’TiVo has sold its last DVRWeird and Wacky: Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurityNew space debris shield? Satellites and astronauts could suit up in novel 'Space Armor'Tech Rec:Sanjay - CopperAdam - Fantik Slim V9 Mix Car VacuumFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads$55 Billion Deal for Electronic Arts Is Biggest Buyout EverEA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 BillionVibe working: Introducing Agent Mode and Office Agent in Microsoft 365 CopilotMicrosoft moves to the uncanny valley with creepy Copilot avatars that stare at you and say your nameOpenAI adds Instant Checkout shopping feature to ChatGPTOpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 modelAnthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacyGoogle is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementiaDoorDash launches delivery robot in latest push into autonomous technologyEpic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60%Elon Musk’s Wikipedia Competitor Is Going to Be a DisasterFCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secretsApple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI GlassesWeird and Wacky: Two Amazon delivery drones crash into crane in commercial area of Tolleson Retail Stores May Soon Use Drones to Chase ThievesThe man who's never owned a cellphoneNazi Symbols Found Hidden In James Gunn’s Peacemaker Dance, Now Being BannedTech Rec:Sanjay - Piloting Claude for Chrome \ Anthropic Adam - Ulanzi TripodFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Elon Musk sparks backlash after issuing 48-hour assignment to employees: 'This is due by noon on Thursday'Three crashes in the first day? Tesla’s robotaxi test in AustinTesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 milesTesla is looking to redesign its door handles following trapped-passenger reportsU.S. Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. General AssemblyThat Secret Service SIM farm story is bogusDisney Is Raising Streaming Prices to as Much as $19 a MonthApple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Google ChromeMLB will use robot umpires in 2026Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of data center buildoutNew cooling breakthrough nearly doubles efficiencyGoodwill CEO says he’s preparing for an influx of jobless Gen Zers because of AI—and warns, a youth unemployment crisis is already happeningTrump says Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and Murdochs will be involved in TikTok dealWeird and Wacky: NYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppostStartup uses AI to fight art forgeries—with hyper-realistic copiesScientists Create Clear Coating To Invisibly Turn Windows Into Solar PanelsSoftware update shoves ads onto Samsung’s pricey fridgesInventor of $399 Vibrating Chef's Knife Says It Requires '50% Less Force to Cut'Tech Rec:Sanjay - amFilm Privacy Screen Protector Adam - iPhone 17 ProFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Meta leaks its new smart glasses with a displayMeta unveils new smart glasses with a display and wristband controllerWomen use ChatGPT as much as menHow People Are Using ChatGPT: OpenAI StudyAmericans want AI to stay out of their personal livesAI Podcast Start Up Plans 5,000 Shows, 3,000 Episode a WeekExclusive: Anthropic's Claude is getting better at building itself, Amodei saysMicrosoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio CodeTesla's 'self-driving' software fails at train crossings, some car owners warnBessent: TikTok deal 'framework' reached with China, Trump and Xi will finalize it FridayDonald Trump signals US and China have struck TikTok dealA Solution to the C.I.A.’s ‘Kryptos’ Sculpture Goes Up for AuctionFramework Reveals Upgradable Laptop GPURobinhood Unveils New Fund To Open Private Markets To Everyday InvestorsKayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platformWeird and Wacky: Albania Names AI Chatbot as New Corruption MinisterLandlines are making a comeback… with childrenCan grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem?McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456’Massive Attack Turns Concert Into Facial Recognition Surveillance ExperimentTech Rec:Sanjay - Papermark Adam - Manus.imFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Tesla changes meaning of 'Full Self-Driving', gives up on promise of autonomyMusk's $1T pay package is full of watered-down versions of his own broken promisesLyft’s first ‘robotaxis’ are live in AtlantaAmazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launchInterim NASA head tells agency that it will beat China back to the moonUndersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the MideastGoogle reframes its statements about the "rapid decline" of the open webSam Altman says that bots are making social media feel 'fake'Grok can rewrite Wikipedia to remove falsehoods and add missing context: Elon MuskVirginia Tech adopts artificial intelligence into the admissions process“AI Inbreeding,” The Phenomenon Threatening Artificial IntelligenceOpenAI and Microsoft reach tentative deal to revise partnershipOpenAI Realignment to Give Nonprofit Over $100 Billion Stake - BloombergEx-WhatsApp cybersecurity executive says Meta endangered billions of users in new suitSignal’s first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backupsIntroducing Signal Secure BackupsRobinhood, a Broker Built for Social-Media Age, to Launch Its Own Social NetworkNetflix, Amazon Set Alliance to Broaden Connected-TV Impressions for Ad BuyersSpotify adds lossless streaming after 8 years of teasingWeird and Wacky: A Navajo weaving of an integrated circuit: the 555 timerE-Paper Display Refresh Rate Reaches New HeightsHow to make metals from Martian dirt - CSIROBurger King hacked, attackers 'impressed by the commitment to terrible security practices' — systems described as 'solid as a paper Whopper wrapper in the rain,’ other RBI brands like Tim Hortons and Popeyes also vulnerableOpenAI-Backed AI-Made Animated Movie Headed to TheatersThis 30-year-old CEO says his AI negotiator can successfully haggle down the price of a car by thousands of dollarsTech Rec:Sanjay - Submarine Cable MapAdam - Imprint AppFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: OpenAI is building an AI jobs platform that could challenge Microsoft’s LinkedInAtlassian agrees to acquire The Browser Co. for $610 millionWhat is a Clanker and why are people on social media using it as an anti-AI slang?Tokyo uses AI to warn residents to prepare for the worst with simulation of Mount Fuji eruptingTaco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 watersTesco trials avocado ripeness scannersGarmin Debuts High-End Sports Watch Ahead of Apple’s New ModelPolar Unveils Whoop-Like Fitness Band Without a Subscription FeeParamount and Activision partner on Call of Duty live-action filmJury slams Google over app data collection to tune of $425 millionGoogle stock jumps 8% after search giant avoids worst-case penalties in antitrust caseTrump announces that Space Command is moving from Colorado to AlabamaTrump Administration Moves to Ease Rules for Self-Driving CarsThis startup wants to sell a fully self-driving car you can own, no supervision requiredWho Needs a Pilot? This New Autonomous Air Taxi Can Fly Passengers Hundreds of MilesWho Owns, Operates, and Develops Your VPN Matters: An analysis of transparency vs. anonymity in the VPN ecosystem, and implications for usersWeird and Wacky: Brand new $1M luxury yacht tips over and sinks just minutes after launching — forcing crew to jump overboardCEO who snatched boy's hat at US Open says he made 'huge mistake'Anthropic tasked an AI with running a vending machine in its offices, and it not only sold some products at a big loss but it invented people, meetings, and experienced a bizarre identity crisisTech Rec:Sanjay - CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS Battery Backup Adam - ClockifyFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: U.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel, as Trump expands control over private sectorElon Musk is lying about Tesla’s self-driving and I have the DMs to prove itMusk’s xAI sues Apple, OpenAI alleging anticompetitive scheme harmed X, GrokPerplexity Will Share Revenue From AI Searches With PublishersApple in talks to use Google's Gemini AI to power revamped Siri, Bloomberg News reportsMalaysia Launches Ryt Bank -- The World's First AI-Powered BankMichigan Supreme Court Rules Unrestricted Phone Searches Violate Fourth AmendmentNothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samplesSpotify is adding DMsWhy MIT Study On Enterprise Market Is Pressuring AI StocksCanaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial IntelligenceWeird and Wacky: Mark Zuckerberg gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors because of the nonstop construction around his 11 homesWill Smith’s concert crowds are real, but AI is blurring the linesRestaurant battles fake deals offered by Google AI: ‘It’s coming back on us’Tech Rec:Sanjay - Claude CodeAdam - SafariFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Amazon now sells used Hertz rental carsBiometric ‘eGates’ to be tested at these US airports, CLEAR announces: How they work Wyoming launches first state-backed stablecoin on seven blockchainsWhite House launches TikTok account with Trump saying 'I am your voice'Class-action suit claims Otter AI secretly records private work conversationsWeird and Wacky: Bank forced to rehire workers after lying about chatbot productivity, union says Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contaminationHow Croatian freediver held breath for 29 minutesToothpaste made from hair provides natural root to repair teethA new generation is uncovering the tiny doodles left by engineers on old microchipsNetflix Launching Astrology Hub: Streamer to Recommend Shows Based on Your SignMarines managed to get past an AI powered camera “undetected” thanks to hiding in boxesTech Rec:Sanjay - Historical Tech Tree Adam - PikaPods.comFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Flipper Zero DarkWeb Firmware Bypasses Rolling Code SecurityDial-up Internet to be discontinuedAI Firm Perplexity Makes $34.5 Billion Bid For Google's Chrome Browser Anthropic offers Claude chatbot to US lawmakers for $1Sam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humansThe ‘godfather of AI’ reveals the only way humanity can survive superintelligent AI AI designs antibiotics for gonorrhoea and MRSA superbugs​​AI can make us UK's biggest firm, Rolls-Royce says​​An AI-powered coding tool wiped out a software company’s database, then apologized for a ‘catastrophic failure on my part’​​Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder caseIllinois bans AI therapy as some states begin to scrutinize chatbots​​Women with AI ‘boyfriends’ mourn lost love after ‘cold’ ChatGPT upgradeReddit will block the Internet ArchiveHow Wikipedia is fighting AI slop contentWikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rulesNet neutrality advocates won’t appeal loss, say they don’t trust Supreme Court California's wildfire moonshot: How new technology will defeat advancing flamesAmazon launches same-day delivery of meat, eggs, produce in more than 1,000 citiesAs Streaming Bills Pile Up, Sling TV Tries New Tactic: a Low-Cost One-Day PassWeird and Wacky: Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no jokeThe dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer saysPSA: YouTube will start guessing your age from today (Updated)Woman, 30, Says Oura Ring Detected 1st Sign She Had Stage 4 Cancer — 8 Months Before Doctors DidTech Rec:Sanjay - Cloudgazing Adam - CleanMyMacFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: GPT-5 is being released to all ChatGPT usersHiding secret codes in light protects against fake videos Amazon to Pay New York Times at Least $20 Million a Year in AI DealGoogle’s healthcare AI made up a body part — what happens when doctors don’t notice?High costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startupsChina’s Unitree R1 Is a Humanoid Robot Costing Less Than $6,000Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $240 million in Autopilot crash caseTesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crashHackers leak 13,000 user photos and IDs from the Tea app, designed as a women's safe spaceA Second Tea Breach Reveals Users’ DMs About Abortions and CheatingFuturehome smart hub owners must pay new $117 subscription or lose access Weird and Wacky: Vote for the stamp you want to bring back!Welcome to the Grocery Store Where Prices Change 100 Times a DayEarth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn't Happen.CCTV Footage Captures the First-Ever Video of an Earthquake Fault in Motion, Shining a Rare Light on Seismic DynamicsCoffeematic PCTech Rec:Sanjay - Linear ( Linear sent me down a local-first rabbit hole | Bytemash ) Adam - Gamma.appFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: OpenAI CEO tells Federal Reserve confab that entire job categories will disappear due to AIOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Warns Bankers, Regulators of Coming Fraud ‘Crisis’Netflix admits to using AI in one of its showsBelkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bricking customers’ stuffNews/Media Alliance Secures Takedown of Illegal Paywall Bypass Website 12ft.ioSurprising Science: How Electric Cars Quietly Transform Urban AirDelta moves toward eliminating set prices in favor of AI that determines how much you personally will pay for a ticketYour Android phone is getting better at warning you about earthquakesFCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband pricesWeird and Wacky: Two guys hated using Comcast, so they built their own fiber ISPJapanese Grandparents Create Life-Size Totoro With Bus Stop For Their GrandkidsTech Rec:Sanjay - Swappa Adam - AccuWeather AppFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: X ordered its Grok chatbot to ‘tell like it is.’ Then the Nazi tirade began.xAI and Grok apologize for ‘horrific behavior’OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeksPa. House passes ‘click-to-cancel’ subscription bills as court throws out federal ruleSF, Oakland cops illegally funneled license plate data to fedsUkrainian Hackers Cripple IT Infrastructure of Russian Drone Manufacturer — What We Know So FarCongress moves to reject bulk of White House’s proposed NASA cuts Linux Reaches 5% Desktop Market Share In USARoutine eye scan 'could predict 10-year heart attack and stroke risk', University of Dundee study suggestsWeird and Wacky: 7 Engineers Suspended After $2.3 Million Bridge Includes Bizarre 90-Degree TurnHumans Are Starting to Talk More Like ChatGPT, Study Claims NIST Ion Clock Sets New Record for Most Accurate Clock in the WorldLaser-wielding device is like an anti-aircraft system for mosquitoes We’ve discovered a new kind of magnetism. What can we do with it?Tech Rec:Sanjay - Anker SD Card Reader Adam - Scriveiner EDC Luxury Rollerball PenFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

In this episode: Tesla Robotaxi Hits Parked Car in First Recorded Accident Malcolm Gladwell on autonomous vehiclesWaymo at Krog Street Tunnel Waymo on Spring Street Star Wars - The Ghost's Apprentice (Fan Film)Joe Rogan's Latest Episode Will Make You Question Everything About AI  How the Owner of Hidden Valley Ranch Learned to Love AIRocket Scientists Hooked Up ChatGPT to the Controls of a Spaceship, and the Results Were Not What You Might Expect Netflix and SpaceX show how streaming space tourism is the new reality TVTesla CEO Elon Musk Confirms Wild Rumors As $37 Trillion ‘Emergency’ Predicted To Blow Up Bitcoin Price Colombia seizes first unmanned narco-submarine with Starlink antenna Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellationCloudflare: We Will Get Google To Provide A Way To Block AI OverviewsJack Dorsey Announces Bitchat Messaging App Belkin ending support for older Wemo ProductsIkea Bets Big On The Matter Smart Home Weird and Wacky: Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jetsEdible Microlasers Could Revolutionize Food Tracking and SafetyCommunity Confused by "Rizzbot" Walking Around With Cowboy Hat and Chain, Complimenting Their Outfits in Gen Alpha Slang Tech Rec:Sanjay - Harper Joe - MerossFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & casabona.org Tech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Elon Musk’s early birthday present to himself—the first Tesla just drove itself from its factory straight to the customerDenmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright to their own featuresMammals could regenerate damaged tissue by turning on ‘genetic switch’: Chinese teamGrammarly acquires AI email client SuperhumanCloudflare Introduces Blocking of A.I. Scrapers By DefaultICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam itBioprinted organs ‘10–15 years away,’ says startup regenerating dog skinWeird and Wacky: Someone Built an Ad Blocker for Real Life, and I Can't Wait to Try ItThe first autonomous robot football match happened in China and it's like watching drunk toddlers with fewer ethical setbacksTech Rec:Sanjay - NHTSA: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, EquipmentAdam - TrmnlFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Tesla officially launches robotaxis in Austin to a small group of users, charging a $4.20 flat fee per rideTesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactionsTesla Robotaxi Safety Monitor Forced to Clamber Into Driver's Seat and Take Over, Passenger SaysTesla shares soar after first robotaxi test rides hit the road in Austin, TexasTesla Stock Slips. This Is What Eclipsed the Robo-Taxi Hype.Waymo’s robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in AtlantaChatGPT Record just launched for Pro users — here’s why free users could get it nextFederal judge rules copyrighted books are fair use for AI trainingAnthropic now lets you make apps right from its Claude AI chatbotRakuten accelerates development with Claude CodeGoogle Drops a Terminal Bomb: Gemini CLI Hits 17K GitHub Stars OvernightThese 'autofocus' glasses could soon make bifocals obsolete – by tracking your eyes in real time​​Exclusive: Uber-backed electric bike startup Lime hires banks for US IPO, sources sayForget Starlink – this Chinese satellite internet tech is capable of 1Gbps speeds that are five times fasterGoogle launches Doppl, a new app that lets you visualize how an outfit might look on youAir traffic controllers in Florida briefly lost radar after fiber optic line was cutIconic job website files for bankruptcyWeird and Wacky: Jeopardy! contestant won thanks to wildest Final Jeopardy coincidenceMotorcycle Giant Unveils A Rideable Robot That Mimics A HorseTech Rec:Sanjay - Help ScoutAdam - Invideo AIFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: God help us, Donald Trump is launching Trump Mobile and plans to sell a phonePizza order shows the world is on the brinkMeta's AI memorised books verbatim – that could cost it billionsWorld’s first flying humanoid robot uses AI and jet thrust to hover in test flightRisk Expert Says "Learn to Code" Is Now Worse Advice Than "Get a Face Tattoo"James Webb telescope ups the odds that 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032Weird and Wacky: I let smart glasses read my emotions and watch what I eat — and now I can’t unsee the futureThis paint ‘sweats’ to keep your house coolWorld's largest game of red light, green light played in CaliforniaTech Rec:Sanjay - Ubiquiti Camera G6 InstantAdam - Alpine SleepDeep Multisize - Soft Ear Plugs for Sleeping and ConcentrationFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Anthropic’s AI is writing its own blog — with human oversightAnthropic’s AI-generated blog dies an early deathI Read All Of Cloudflare's Claude-Generated CommitsTop Google exec says AI will rival humans in just 5 years and predicts we’ll ‘colonize the galaxy’ in 2030—but he draws the line at robot nurses​​Apple Researchers Just Released a Damning Paper That Pours Cold Water on the Entire AI Industry'The illusion of thinking': Apple research finds AI models collapse and give up with hard puzzlesChatGPT Lost a Chess Game to an Atari 2600Your favorite AI chatbot is lying to you all the time ​​Google’s AI search features are killing traffic to publishersWalmart bringing drone delivery service to AtlantaMeta's tech chief says smart glasses will be the next smartphone — just don't expect it soonJapanese Researchers Develop ‘Transparent Paper’ as Alternative to Plastics; New Material Is…German Scientists Break Nuclear Fusion Record, Advancing Clean Energy FutureBYD’s Five-Minute Charging Puts China in the Lead for EVsJapanese Scientists Develop Artificial Blood Compatible With All Blood TypesThe Right to Repair Is Law in Washington StateFrom Word and Excel to LibreOffice: Danish ministry says goodbye to Microsoft Weird and Wacky: This corporal's 'reply all' email debacle went viral. When the memes blew up, a top Marine took notice.Buried for 16 Million Years, Scientists Unearth a Prehistoric Spider So Big, It Might Have Stalked DinosaursDeloitte's US employees can now buy $1,000 of Lego on the company's dime to boost their well-being432 Chinese robots moved an entire 7,500-ton neighborhood before returning it to its original spot to build a subway.Tech Rec:Sanjay - Merlin Bird IDAdam - Cable Matters 2 Pack USB On Off SwitchFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: The hottest new vibe coding startup may be a sitting duck for hackers​​Behind the Curtain: A white-collar bloodbathWindsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI modelsOpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chatsAfter groundbreaking CRISPR therapy, a homecoming​​Meta Apps Have Been Covertly Tracking Android Users' Web Activity for MonthsUsing AI to generate “UGC”Amazon set to test AI-powered humanoid robots for deliveries - reportWalmart is selling a $200 smartwatch for only $37, and shoppers say it's 'a great product for the money' WWDC is Upon UsThe Claude 4 System Card is a Wild ReadWeird and Wacky: 'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstaclesTech Rec:Joe - FlightyAdam - Zapiers new AI Agent BuilderFind us here:casabona.org & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps​​Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systemsiOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, iPadOS 26: Apple to Rebrand Device SoftwareTesla Is Hiring Humans To Control Its 'Self-Driving' RobotaxisChemical Modification of Acetaminophen To Reduce Liver Toxicity and Enhance Drug Efficacy Victoria’s Secret takes down website after security incidentTeleMessage customers include DC Police, Andreessen Horowitz, JP Morgan, and hundreds more​​DJT shares fall 10% as Trump Media says it's raising $2.5 billion to buy bitcoinTreasury Department to discontinue penny production“Microsoft has simply given us no other option,” Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall  By Default, Signal Doesn't RecallSecret chatbot use causes workplace riftsAnthropic Appoints Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings to BoardOpera’s new AI browser promises to write code while you sleep​​Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Why You Need This New Email AddressChatGPT Defies Orders For The First Time Ever—Elon Musk Calls It ‘Concerning’​​AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removedMedical errors are still harming patients. AI could help change that.Weird and Wacky: I found space station blueprints in my garage and took them to NASA​​Getting a Cease and Desist from Waffle HouseLeafal WeaponGroundbreaking new contact lens lets people see even in darkTech Rec:Sanjay - ofatlanta.com Adam - TMY Mini Projector, Upgraded Bluetooth Projector with ScreenFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Musk's xAI updates Grok chatbot after 'white genocide' commentsMoviePass Gets $100 Million Investment in Box Office Game Mogul"We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law‘Sesame Street’ Saved, Inks New Streaming Deal With NetflixBreakthrough stretchy battery moves like toothpaste and could power pacemakers and hearing aidsGoogle I/OLots more AI in search resultsXR Glasses, with Samsung and Warby Parker, coming later this yearVeo 3 - audio and video at the same timeGemini live - see what’s on your screen in real-timeDuolingo CEO says AI is a better teacher than humans—but schools will still exist ‘because you still need childcare’Pocket is shutting downMysterious Database of 184 Million Records Exposes Vast Array of Login CredentialsOpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billionSam Altman Tells Staff Plan to Ship 100 Million Devices That See Everything in Users' LivesFortnite is finally back on US iPhonesFortnite approved by Apple, returns to U.S. App Store 5 years after removalFortnite maker charged with unfair labor practice over AI Darth VaderWeird and Wacky: Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't ExistRobert’s listTech Rec:Mickey - Mac Stage ManagerAdam - ​​Cumrige Self Cleaning Litter BoxFind us here:mickmel.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: United’s Starlink-powered Wi-Fi is the end of airplane mode​​United Adds Caviar Service and Luxe Jammies in Race for Superpremium TravelersYou can book private chefs and personal trainers on Airbnb nowGoogle updating its ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 yearsGoogle announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theftCoinbase warns of up to $400 million hit from cyberattackCoinbase is replacing Discover on the S&P 500 stock market index: Here’s why and what that means​​Microsoft laying off about 6,000 people, or 3% of its workforce​​CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data BrokersAMC to Slash Movie Ticket Prices by 50% on WednesdaysPerplexity AI wrapping talks to raise $500 million at $14 billion valuationNew Lego-building AI creates models that actually stand up in real lifeALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at the Large Hadron ColliderWeird and Wacky: Family shows AI video of slain victim as an impact statement — possibly a legal firstMax was an all-time bad rebrandUniverse expected to decay in 10⁷⁸ years, much sooner than previously thoughtNASA keeps ancient Voyager 1 spacecraft alive with Hail Mary thruster fix Tech Rec:Sanjay - SensorPush (previously recommended on episode 106)Adam - HP Chromebook 14 LaptopFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: RIP SkypeMeta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines Facebook Allegedly Detected When Teen Girls Deleted Selfies So It Could Serve Them Beauty AdsHow cardinals are using social media ahead of the papal conclaveVatican to cut phone signal during conclave to elect new pope​​OpenAI says nonprofit will retain control of company, bowing to outside pressure​​The Signal Clone the Trump Admin Uses Was HackedMessaging app used by Trump official suspends operations after reported hackDespite misleading marketing, Israeli company TeleMessage, used by Trump officials, can access plaintext chat logsSay goodbye to traditional returns – Walmart, Amazon and Target will refund your money without asking for the product backE.P.A. Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star ProgramFTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12Weird and Wacky: MoviePass explores a daily fantasy platform for film buffsGoogle is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop Mode​​Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza childrenTech Rec:Sanjay - VERT.shAdam - Treehut WatchFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accountsAnthropic lets users connect more apps to ClaudeArizona laptop farmer pleads guilty for funneling $17M to Kim Jong UnApple (AAPL) Failed to Open App Store to Competition, Judge RulesRouter Maker TP-Link Faces US Criminal Antitrust InvestigationConfirmed – NASA warns International Space Station (ISS) is in critical condition and has no contingency planResearchers Warn of Ozone Risk With Deorbited Starlink SatellitesSpain will take 'all necessary measures' to prevent another blackout, says PM - live updatesThe $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreenBezos-backed Slate Auto unveils affordable EV truckLess Is More: Slate Brings Back HVAC Knobs, Crank Windows, and a Screenless Dash  Meta Is Turning Its Ray-Bans Into a Surveillance Machine for AI Weird and Wacky: Man buys WWI shipwreck for $400 on Facebook MarketplaceTech Rec:Sanjay - Awesome Screenshot Adam - The Official Bullet Journal Edition 2Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: A unique sound alleviates motion sickness Intuit, Owner of TurboTax, Wins Battle Against America’s TaxpayersAirbnb will now show users the total cost of their stay right awayWhy It’s So Difficult for Robots to Make Your Nike SneakersSaying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs millions of dollars, CEO saysStarbucks opens its first 3D-printed store. Is it cheaper than the real thing?Apple Watch Turns 10YouTube Turns 20Adam Neumann’s Flow More Than Doubles Valuation, Eyes Eventual IPO Weird and Wacky: Someone hacked Seattle crosswalk buttons to broadcast fake Jeff Bezos messages about tax dodgingHue new? Scientists claim to have found colour no one has seen beforeChinese robots ran against humans in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon. They lost by a mileTech Rec:Sanjay - GitHub Copilot Joe - Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds by AnkerFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & casabona.orgTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: The biggest trial in Meta's history starts Monday. Here's what to knowMeta trial: 5 key moments from Zuckerberg's testimonyGoogle loses online advertising monopoly caseAnthropic’s Claude can now read your GmailA small US city is experimenting with AI to find out what residents want​​How Dairy Robots Are Changing Work for Cows (and Farmers)Touchable 3D holograms are now a reality in world-first breakthroughTim Cook ‘cares about nothing else’ product-wise other than beating Mark Zuckerberg to a pair of truly smart glassesDoctors Say They’ve Found a Way to Clean the Microplastics Out of Your BodyWhistleblower org says DOGE may have caused 'significant cyber breach' at US labor watchdogTrump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffsChinese marketplace DHgate becomes a top US app as trade war intensifies‘Incredibly concerning’: Facebook black market groups offer rideshare and delivery driver accounts for sale, researchers sayBlue Origin mission with all-female crew, including Katy Perry, completes space tripAtlanta airport retains ‘world’s busiest’ crown in 2024Weird and Wacky: ‘End of an era’: The last RadioShack in Maryland is closing its doorsI Tested The AI That Calls Your Elderly Parents If You Can't Be BotheredGoogle’s newest AI model is designed to help study dolphin ‘speech’California cities are trying to figure out how fake voices mocking Musk and Zuckerberg were added to crosswalksA tweet asked for a simple finance app: Two hours later, it existedNASA Study Suggests No Astronaut Has Ever Left Earth's AtmosphereScientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planetTech Rec:Sanjay - The Fish DoorbellAdam - Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket - 2 Pack - Fire Suppression BlanketFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Apple Customers Dash to Stores to Buy iPhones Ahead of TariffsApple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India 'to beat' Trump tariffs, sources say The rise of ‘Frankenstein’ laptops in New Delhi’s repair marketsFramework Stops Selling Some of Its Laptops in the U.S. Due to TariffsNo Fakes Act Reintroduced in Congress With Support From Google, RIAA, MoreNotice of Data Breach | Blue Shield of CaliforniaRebooted Digg launches early-access community with $5 feeWeird and Wacky: The city said it would take three years to install a speed bump. So I bought my own on the Internet.Middle-Aged Man Trading Cards Go Viral in Rural Japan Town Stephen A. Smith considering 2028 presidential runRemember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphonesTech Rec:Sanjay - EWG Tap Water Database Joe - The BrickFind us here: sanjayparekh.com & casabona.org

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid subscription costsHoney has now lost 4 million Chrome users after shady tactics were revealedYankees have an MIT Physicist that built them the Torpedo Bat…Say goodbye to chain crews: The NFL will use camera technology to measure 1st downsWaltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal group chats for crises across the worldMozilla launching "Thundermail" email service to take on Gmail, Microsoft 365​​Mark Cuban backs Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s underlying technologyZelle is shutting down its app, but you probably don’t need to worryWeird and Wacky: Warner Bros Completes Worldwide Sale Of ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’Tinder’s new AI-powered game assesses your flirting skillsTech Rec:Sanjay - Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 Adam - LoomFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: OpenAI expects revenue will triple to $12.7 billion this year, source says​​Trapping misbehaving bots in an AI LabyrinthTrump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalistThe Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War PlansJPMorgan Says Quantum Experiment Generated Truly Random NumbersA Win for Encryption: France Rejects Backdoor MandateHow celebrities like Mark Wahlberg and Gwen Stefani are monetising spirituality through the Hallow appLyft to roll out robotaxis in AtlantaWeird and Wacky: Stephen Curry teams up with Michelle Obama to launch sports drinkCountry song dedicated to Elon Musk is completely ridiculous'We use them every day': In some parts of the US, the clack of typewriter keys can still be heardTech Rec:Sanjay - CalendarAdam - 3A 36W USB C to Lightning Adapter, USBC to Lightning AdapterFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Roku tests customer patience with startup video adsRoku Users Are Furious About New Pre-Home Screen Ads Company Says It Caught Corporate Spy With a Slack TrapBYD Shares Touch All-Time High After Unveiling New Charging TechTesla fans expose Tesla's own shadiness in attempt to defend Autopilot crashElon Musk’s Starlink internet service installed in White HouseClaude can now search the webJoby Aviation inches closer to getting full government approval for its electric air taxisDrones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount EverestWeird and Wacky: AI coding assistant Cursor reportedly tells a 'vibe coder' to write his own damn codeUBTech’s tough humanoid robot braves rough terrains at 6 mph speed Video: Chinese firm's obstacle-clearing robot redefines mobility with dual-wheel design Tech Rec:Sanjay - Control D Adam - tomtoc 5.5L X-Pac Sling BagFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: McDonald’s Gives Its Restaurants an AI MakeoverAI Thinks It Cracked Kryptos. The Artist Behind It Says No ChanceChina’s Autonomous Agent, Manus, Changes EverythingManus probably isn't China's second 'DeepSeek moment'Justice Dept. Doubles Down on Request to Break Up GoogleUndocumented commands found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devicesDodge Chargers Now Have Pop-Up Ads at Every Stoplight... Just What Nobody Asked For  Patients with long Covid regain sense of smell and taste with pioneering surgeryWeird and Wacky: The Surprisingly Difficult Mathematical Proof That Anime Fans Helped Solve'Cheetozard,' Viral Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto, Sells for Nearly $88K at AuctionBuffalo Wild Wings to offer multi-vision goggles in advance of March MadnessTech Rec:Sanjay - It is as if you were on your phone | 📱 Adam - Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff PackFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: Microsoft hangs up on Skype: Service to shut down May 5, 2025Mozilla responds to backlash over new terms, saying it's not using people's data for AIAn update on our Terms of Use | The Mozilla BlogMozilla rewrites Firefox's Terms of Use after user backlashThe New York City Subway Is Using Google Pixels to Listen for Track DefectsGlobal sales of combustion engine cars have peakedRemember Digg? It's Getting a Reboot, Thanks to Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Melbourne start-up launches 'biological computer' made of human brain cells Blood donor James Harrison, who saved 2 million babies, has diedA Surprising New Tool in the Fight Against Cancer: AspirinScientists discover new part of the immune systemWeird and Wacky: ‘So magical and cute’: Why an oddly-shaped Puppy Mountain in China is drawing crowdsWhat Is the $19 Strawberry From Erewhon?De-extinction scientists say these gene-edited ‘woolly mice’ are a step towards woolly mammothsTech Rec:Sanjay - LibreWolf Cara - Vestaboard Find us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y’all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.