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In this episode: Musk says $44 billion Twitter deal on hold over fake account data DeepMind researcher claims new ‘Gato’ AI could lead to AGI, says ‘the game is over!’ Exclusive: John Deere closes in on fully autonomous farming with its latest AI acquisition Tech groups ask Supreme Court to block Texas social media law\ San Francisco Police Are Using Driverless Cars as Mobile Surveillance Cameras Google opens its Bay View HQ, the first campus it designed itself Apple Delays Plan to Have Staff in Office Three Days a Week Apple Executive Who Left Over Return-to-Office Policy Joins Google AI Unit Apple reportedly testing E Ink outer display for upcoming foldable Apple Shows AR/VR Headset to Board in Sign of Progress on Key Project Netflix Exploring Live Streaming For First Time; Plans To Roll Out For Unscripted Series & Stand-Up Specials Google adds project management features to Docs and they're pretty cool Google lets personal users stay on ‘no-cost Legacy G Suite’ with custom

In this episode: Google teases smart glasses prototype that translates languages in real time Starlink is coming to Hawaiian Airlines in a bid to try and fix in-flight Wi-Fi The music lives on - iPod touch will be available while supplies last Electrifying: This Startup’s Add-On Turns Trucks Into Hybrids in Minutes Elon Musk may be temporary CEO of Twitter after deal closes, report says Elon Musk Says He’d Allow Trump Back on Twitter, Get Rid of Permanent Bans Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter's permanent Trump ban Elon Musk Warns He May ‘Die Under Mysterious Circumstances’ After Threat From Russian Official Google Play now blocks paid app downloads, updates in Russia How millions of Russians are tearing holes in the Digital Iron Curtain   Ad Break   Netflix Tells Employees Ads May Come by the End of 2022 The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans A family of 4 in GA qualifies for this if they are making $55,500 or less

In this episode: Researchers find Amazon uses Alexa voice data to target you with ads Bored Ape Yacht Club caused Ethereum fees to soar to astronomical levels Undefined's next-gen "silent" ion propulsion drone: still noisy Your iPhone can alert you to breaking glass, smoke alarms and other dangers Chip shortage threatens mattresses: Sleep Number production suffering Car buyers balk at monthly fees for add-on features BMW took heat, for example, for trying to make heated seats available only by subscription. Musk seeks to use less of his fortune with bid for more Twitter funding Elon Musk Plans to Take Twitter Public a Few Years After Buyout Will the next wildfire be prevented by a 14-year-old’s innovation? Swarming drones autonomously navigate a dense forest (and chase a human) U.S. Army To Test Networked Drone Swarms Lego to expand online ambitions by tripling total of software engineers Mental health apps have terrible privacy protections, report finds This company wants to

In this episode: Twitter poised to agree $46.5bn takeover with Elon Musk, reports say Twitter says mass deactivations after Musk news were ‘organic’ A quarter of all the electricity in this county is powering Bitcoin mining Bored Ape Instagram account hacked: NFTs worth $2.8 million stolen Facebook Doesn’t Know What It Does With Your Data, Or Where It Goes: Leaked Document AD BREAK Mini Cooper reveals new steel electric bikes with “unlimited range” Google now lets you remove your phone number and email address from search results — here's how The cost of Zoom Airbnb Adopts Work-From-Anywhere Approach, Including Overseas Weird and Wacky: Cops fired for ignoring robbery to catch Snorlax in Pokemon Go denied court review Episode 216 Snap launches a $230 flying camera called Pixy Tech Rec: Sanjay - Netflix Codes Adam - Ride with GPS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this episode: Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down CNN+ Apple Store employees in Atlanta file for union election Etsy sellers eye forming a union after going on strike Ukraine Ramps Up Cyber Defenses to Slow Surge in Attacks SpaceX shut down a Russian electromagnetic warfare attack in Ukraine last month — and the Pentagon is taking notes Tesla says robotaxi is coming in 2024, and it won't have a steering wheel AD BREAK Netflix to introduce ad-supported plans in a major shift Disney+ glitch is causing missing episodes for fan-favorite series US Navy wirelessly beams 1.6 kW of power a kilometer using microwaves Microwave (disaster) | SimCity Muting your mic reportedly doesn’t stop big tech from recording your audio BeReal, an app that focuses on authenticity, is surging Weird and Wacky: Tesla Tequila shows up in official store for $420, sells out immediately MIT engineers introduce the Oreometer Tech Rec: Sanjay - Journey.io Adam - Insight Timer ---

In this episode: The Twitter board is reportedly not interested in Elon’s takeover offer Elon Musk is no longer Twitter's largest shareholder and says he is 'not sure' his takeover bid will be successful Mark Cuban: Elon Musk is ‘f–king with the SEC’ with Twitter buy offer Elon Musk Sued Over Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake Tesla Has Reportedly Been Using Bots Since 2013 to Manipulate Stock Prices ‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280 Trump's Truth Social verifies Fox News account, but Fox says it's not theirs   AD BREAK   Why Your Home Needs Its Own Email Address Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations Ethereum Trader Bought $400K in Tokens on Coinbase Shortlist—Before It Was Public Ethereum’s Highly-Anticipated Upgrade Will Be Later Than June Avatar startup Genies hits $1 billion valuation in latest raise Sony Goes Big On Epic Games With Whopping $1 Billion Investment DuckDuckGo’s

In this episode: Why Apple Is Preparing to Let You Subscribe to Your iPhone With Peloton Guide, the Fitness Company Bets Big on Body Tracking Fast's collapse won't be unique DeLorean Will Debut Its New Electric Model on Aug. 18 in Monterey Amazon to Spend Billions on Space Launches as SpaceX Ramps Up Satellite-Internet Service In a stunning victory, Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for a union AD BREAK Oops! Microsoft scraps embarrassing tweet that featured an M1 iMac Fortnite raised $144 million for Ukraine relief Epic’s new RealityScan app can make 3D models from smartphone photos Epic and Lego partner to build a metaverse for kids Elon Musk, Twitter's largest shareholder, asks users if they want an edit button Twitter is dealing with harassment with a 'don't @ me' feature Mailchimp says an internal tool was used to breach hundreds of accounts Google Search’s new highly cited label helps you get to the source of a story Weird and Wacky: National Weather Service faces hel

In this episode: Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting Samsung is working on a Galaxy self-repair program with iFixit Mojo Vision unveils latest augmented reality contact lens prototype Otter's AI now spares you the pain of summarizing meetings Dyson Zone Is Real: How the Air-Purifying Headphones Work One-Third Of U.S. Netflix Subscribers Share Their Passwords, Survey Finds NFT bloat results in a lot of dead mints, says new blockchain data NFT Collection Failures Begin to Mount in Flashback to ICO Bust AD BREAK Microsoft is finally making it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11 Epic and Fortnite is now the single biggest corporate donor to Ukraine He Built a $3 Billion Business to Solve Calendar Headaches. Here's His Vision for the Future of Meetings New Google Calendar feature takes the back-and-forth out of scheduling Hackers steal $620M in Ethereum and dollars from Axie Infinity maker Sky Mavis’ Ronin network Weird and Wacky: Demand for Safe Rooms Skyrockets in

In this episode: Epic is donating two weeks of Fortnite proceeds to Ukraine relief Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died Uber reaches deal to add all NYC taxi cabs to its app Hyundai's solar car roof isn't as dumb as it sounds Gas and go. Pay later. How some drivers are dealing with higher fuel costs. YouTube to stream free, ad-supported TV shows for the first time Roku OS 11 will let you set your own photos as a screensaver   AD BREAK   Twitter expands downvote test worldwide Instagram launches chronological and 'favorites' feeds for all users, but they can't be the default These Smart Glasses Want to Replace Your Laptop In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’ Snap buys mind-controlled headband maker, NextMind If your passwords are less than 8 characters long, change them immediately, a new study says Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges Google's Android a

In this episode: Russian agents threaten Google, Apple representatives with prison time: report YouTube blocks any and all content tied to Russian state media Hacked News Channel and Deepfake of Zelenskyy Surrendering Is Causing Chaos Online White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of Ukraine U.S. clears way for truly driverless vehicles without steering wheels The Magic Leap 2 blurs the line between AR and VR — and it’s beautiful AD BREAK Apple Made a Nine-Minute Ad About the Great Resignation and It's Awkwardly Brilliant Facebook’s Parent Company Will Make Employees Do Their Own Laundry Mark Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are coming to Instagram Google's domain name registrar is out of beta after seven years Netflix Will Prompt Subscribers to Pay for Users Outside Their Households in New Test to Address Unauthorized Password Sharing (EXCLUSIVE) Amazon completes $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM Tile launches its anti-stalking safety feature in its mobile app Elon Musk

In this episode: A new iron curtain is descending across Russia’s Internet Twitter says it’s trying to fully restore service in Russia PayPal shuts down its services in Russia citing Ukraine aggression Visa and Mastercard Suspend Their Operations in Russia Netflix Suspends Service in Russia Amid Invasion of Ukraine Spotify bounces back as Discord hobbles back online after outage Amazon launches a Clubhouse competitor that turns everyone into a DJ Fraud Is Flourishing on Zelle. The Banks Say It’s Not Their Problem. AD BREAK Cloudflare, CrowdStrike and Ping Identity to provide free cybersecurity to vulnerable industries Apple Sets April 11 Return-to-Work Deadline for Corporate Staff Tech Companies Are Reopening Their Offices, but Tech Work Has Changed Forever Washington became the second state to pass the Silenced No More Act Disney+ to launch cheaper ad-supported tier later this year Weird and Wacky: Unique Floating Fire Station to Open on San Francisco Waterfront A Data Hero O

In this episode: Ukraine Turns to NFTs for War Funding After Raising $46M in Cryptocurrency Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s jet turns his attention to Russian oligarchs Google Turns Off Maps Features in Ukraine That Inadvertently Showed Russia’s Invasion Western allies agree to expel some Russian banks from SWIFT payments system 'Heartbreaking.' Airbnb CEO promises free housing for Ukraine's refugees No need to declare captured Russian tanks, other equipment of invaders as income – NAPC AD BREAK Google will ask employees to spend three days a week in the office starting April 4 Uber's Explore tab aims to create new excuses to go out Amazon opens first Whole Foods equipped with cashierless technology Facebook wants you to hold your next meeting in VR Even in the metaverse, you can’t escape the taxman Weird and Wacky: Gold bars stolen from 1746 shipwreck returned to France from the US after decades-long investigation Tech Rec: Sanjay - GetDex.com Adam - Duolingo --- Send in

In this episode: Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Blunt the Force of U.S. Sanctions SEC Probes Trading by Elon Musk and Brother in Wake of Tesla CEO’s Sales Slack is back online after an outage cut many users off Salesforce’s Slack is fixed after 5-hour outage Tuesday Trump's Truth Social tops downloads on Apple App Store; many waitlisted Truth Social already censoring content, bans user who made fun of Trump Media CEO QAnon founder may have been identified thanks to machine learning These crypto enthusiasts are trying to raise $4 billion to buy the Denver Broncos AD BREAK Linux developers patch security holes faster than anyone else, says Google Project Zero Virgin Hyperloop switches focus from passengers to cargo as it lays off half its staff Michelin and GM Working on Airless Tire for Next-Gen Bolt, Report Says Spotify's Car Thing available to all premium users Sports stadium aerial-camera technology is now being used to construct buildings Weird and Wacky:

In this episode: The out-of-control rocket about to hit the moon is not a SpaceX Falcon 9, astronomers now say: report MoviePass 2.0 plans summer relaunch with credits, theater partnerships but no unlimited movies Coinbase’s bouncing QR code Super Bowl ad was so popular it crashed the app Coinbase's Mystery QR Code Super Bowl Ad Is a Security Nightmare A Floating QR Code Was the Best Ad of the Super Bowl. There Was Just 1 Problem Gulfport property sells in historic NFT house auction Revolutionary new solar panels don’t need sunlight to generate energy AD BREAK Israeli camera sees through walls from over 300 feet Hackers Rigged Hundreds of Ecommerce Sites to Steal Payment Info Cisco Made $20 Billion-Plus Takeover Offer for Splunk Mozilla warns Chrome, Firefox ‘100’ user agents may break sites Weird and Wacky: Brain implant can wirelessly translate your thoughts to text with 94% accuracy Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported The adorable love stor

In this episode: Spotify CEO hints HiFi tier delay is related to licensing issues Alfa Romeo unveils new electric-hybrid SUV with NFT, blockchain technology Twitter’s direct DM test is a terrible idea GoPro keeps recording as parrot steals it from tourists and flies off IRS announces transition away from use of third-party verification involving facial recognition America’s Bitcoin Miners See Georgia as the New U.S. Hot Spot Feds arrest married couple, seize $3.6 billion in hacked bitcoin funds New spinal implant gets paralyzed people up and walking A giant donut-shaped machine just proved a near-limitless clean power source is possible   AD BREAK   MIT scientists create a super plastic that’s 2 times stronger than steel Apple announces new Tap to Pay feature that turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals People Are Selling AirTags with Disabled Speakers that Are Totally Not for Stalking Apple Announces AirTag Updates to Address Unwanted Tracking Gopuff sto

In this episode: Why did Meta lose $200B+ in value? Wordle Is Joining The New York Times Games Sony buys Halo-creator Bungie as video game wars go next level Google relents: Legacy G Suite users will be able to migrate to free accounts Tesla recall: ‘Full Self-Driving’ software runs stop signs Regulators Force Tesla to Recall 54,000 Vehicles Because They Are Programmed to Break the Law The gas station of the future will have treadmills, gardens, and solar panels—but no gas A Boeing 747 burns one ton of fuel while taxiing. This electric towing system could help Ember, known for keeping coffee hot, builds a shipping box to keep vaccines cold   AD BREAK   The FBI is urging Olympic athletes to use burner phones. Here's why. Suicide hotline shares data with for-profit spinoff, raising ethical questions SpaceX’s new Starlink Premium tier promises up to 500Mbps for $500 a month Frogs Regrow Limb With New Treatment Sold by Amazon Shut Down After Washington State Investiga

In this episode: Research shows gas stoves leak methane even when turned off Shell CCS Plant Emits More Greenhouse Gases Than It's Captured Life360 Says It Will Stop Selling Precise Location Data SpaceX signs a deal to rocket military cargo around the world Out-of-control SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon AD BREAK White House instructs government agencies to beef up cybersecurity, adopt ‘zero trust’ in new memo Biden Formally Backs Right-to-Repair Movement AMD, Nvidia GPU Prices Are Finally Beginning to Drop A Deepfake Phone Call Dupes An Employee Into Giving Away $35 Million Billionaire Mark Cuban launches online pharmacy aimed at lowering generic drug prices “One drug for diabetes patients, metformin, sells for $3.90 for a 30-day supply, compared to a retail price of $20, the pharmacy said. A 30-count of imatinib, which is used to treat leukemia and other cancers, goes for as low as $17.10 at Cuban's pharmacy compared with $2,502.60 at other pharmacies.” F

In this episode: Microsoft Buys Scandal-Tainted Activision in Bet on Metaverse $68.7 billion Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse Twitter brings NFTs to the timeline as hexagon-shaped profile pictures Major Twitter NFT implementation problem. An NFT restaurant opening in New York will serve up status with a side of seafood Is Tumblr on the road back to relevance? Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he’ll work remotely and stay in a new rental every 2 weeks Twitter thread from CEO Instagram launches early test of creator subscriptions in the US Locket, the #1 app in Apple’s App Store, uses a trick hiding in plain sight   AD BREAK   Google requiring all ‘G Suite legacy free edition’ users to start paying for Workspace this year Manslaughter charges follow Tesla driver’s Autopilot red light run Airlines Cancel Some Flights Ahead of U.S. 5G Wireless Launch Winnebago will reveal an electric motorhome at Florida RV super show next week 75 million gallo

In this episode: Drone carrying a defibrillator saves its first cardiac arrest patient in Sweden These “invisible headphones” sit on your desktop and beam sound directly (and only) to your ears Panasonic will start offering workers a four-day working week This company just decided to give employees a 4-day workweek permanently PayPal Is 'Exploring' Launching Its Own Stablecoin AP to launch NFT photography marketplace built by Xooa Magic Leap Goes After Medical Customers With Augmented Reality Headset Signal: New year, new CEO   AD BREAK   Uber driver who got a hotel room for teen passenger after being stuck on I-95 gets offered a new job A Google Street View car spotted a missing criminal and it led to an arrest Airbnb’s new experiment to reduce racism Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta has an ‘assertive’ driving mode that ‘may perform rolling stops’ Teen hacker finds bug that lets him control 25+ Teslas remotely So, I now have full remote control of over 20 Tesla’s in 10 countries and there s

In this episode: TikTok Got More Traffic Than Freakin' Google in 2021 Signal's Cryptocurrency Feature Has Gone Worldwide BMW debuts its new color-changing paint technology at CES: E Ink John Deere breaks new ground with self-driving tractors you can control from a phone DuckDuckGo says new desktop browser will help you ditch Chrome in 2022 Hackers Tried Recycled Passwords on More Than a Million Accounts AD BREAK YouTuber figured out Asus Z690 Hero motherboards melted down due to backward capacitor LastPass users warned their master passwords are compromised How Elon Musk’s Software Focus Helped Tesla Navigate Chip Shortage FCC prevails in 6 GHz court challenge led by AT&T After 50 Years, Scientists Set to Open Sealed Apollo Soil Sample Theranos Weird and Wacky: Scientists can now track animals using only air Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to touch live plug with penny Tesla owner blows up his Model S with dynamite over $22,000 battery replacement Tech Rec: Sanjay - Wordl