Best Robb Dunewood Podcasts (2024)

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Apple's Take On AI 1:11:52

4h ago1:11:52

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we cover Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference Keynote. Brothech breaks down the new hotness coming to visionOS 2, iOS and iPad OS 18, WatchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia. TechLifeSteph catches us up with the saga of the phantom system data on her new Macbook Air. To make a long story short, Steph had to make a trip to…

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Anybody Else Cancelling Amazon? The Tech Jawn 132 56:40

3d ago56:40

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A pair of studies published in the journal Science indicate that predominately older Republican women are responsible for the vast majority of the “fake news”. Spotify is raising its prices for the second time in as many years. Will the streaming music service be able to maintain the industry's best churn rate? The social media platform X has updat…

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An Hour With Black, Female, Mechanical Engineer, Cherish Samuels 57:04

10d ago57:04

57:04

We’ve got something special in this week’s episode of The Tech Jawn. We interview Cherish Samuels, a unicorn of unicorns, as she is a Black, female, mechanical engineer. We talk about everything from her journey getting into engineering at a young age, for years being the only face on the job that looks like hers, and how she has transitioned into …

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Deepfakes for Good? 55:17

17d ago55:17

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Political deep fakes are a thing in India, they generally aren’t nefarious, and most politicians approve. They probably need to do a better job at making sure folks know they are indeed fake, however. The latest iOS update, version 17.5, appears to in some instances resurface deleted content, including deleted nudes users thought were gone forever.…

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What Aren't We Using Bots For? 53:26

26d ago53:26

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Developer season is upon us with Google I/O kicking off, and, tech pettiness is on full display. Apple announced iOS 17.5 and there are rumors that ChatGPT is coming to iPhone. OpenAI took petty to trolling with an event Monday, the day before I/O, with a brand new version of its generative AI bot called ChatGPT-4o. Online dating site Bumble is bet…

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New Feature of Working: SMRpodcast 610 1:08:30

1M ago1:08:30

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Episode 610 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week we talk about it being cool to be a vegan, but, not cool to be intolerant of people who are not vegans. Hell must have frozen over because Chris "I'll never use Android" Ashley, is now using Android. And connecting two pairs of headphones to the same device via Bluetooth is k…

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Get That Community College AI Degree 51:41

1M ago51:41

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By the time you hear this Apple’s Let Loose iPad Event has happened. Here is all the new iPad hotness we think is going to be announced. The Supreme Court of The United States really wasn’t interested in hearing why Elon Musk thinks he no longer needs a “Twitter Sitter” to approve all of his Telsa-related social media posts. Jack Dorsey is no longe…

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Get Your TikTok Ish Together 58:17

1M ago58:17

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The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 along party lines to ban non-compete agreements for most employees allowing workers to switch jobs or start their own businesses more easily. A Baltimore area gym teacher has been arrested for using AI to make a deep fake recording of his principal making racist and antisemitic comments. Gunshot detection syst…

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Greasy Tech: SMRpodcast 609 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Episode 609 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Chris tell stories of how they destroy the same gadgets multiple times. Apple Care is awesome and Best Buy Total Tech is awesome-er. ByteDance must divest TikTok in the U.S. or be banned. Be a parent to your children and don't worry about being their friend. We've got all this…

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Don’t Allow Your Thumbprint To Snitch 57:38

2M ago57:38

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It appears that a lot of folks repeatedly sign up and cancel streaming services based on there being content on them we want to watch, and, they have a name for us. Serial Churners. The potential TikTok ban is picking up steam again as a revised bill mandating TikTok parent company ByteDance divest its US interest in the social media platform passe…

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Fiber Already Trippin' 57:21

2M ago57:21

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Hybrid work appears to be here to stay. Millennials are making it clear that they have no intention of returning to the office 5 days per week. Artificial Intelligence will allow artists to perform digitally long after they’ve passed away. The bigger question is how will the content be licensed and distributed. X may start charging new users a smal…

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Let Me Hold You Car Charger: SMRpodcast Episode 608 1:23:01

2M ago1:23:01

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Episode 608 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week, Rod and Robb kick the show off with talk about high school track before being joined by Chris and getting into a few of the tech topics. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Supervised Tr…

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All About AI 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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New York City’s city governance chatbot instructs citizens to break the law in some cases and government officials are a bit miffed journalists are telling the public about it. A University of North Georgia student says she was falsely accused of using AI to write a paper when she in fact only used Grammarly to spell-check it at the suggestion of h…

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Thank You April: SMRpodcast Episode 607 1:25:25

2M ago1:25:25

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After a 4 week hiatus, the full crew of the SMRpodcast is back with episode 607. We catch you up on what's been going on, talk a bit of tech, and we've got some pretty cool picks. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Elgato Prompter — Amazon Link Third Party Ego Battery Replacements — Amazon…

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Talking Tech With Dr. Tonya M. Evans 53:48

2M ago53:48

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A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences illustrates how AI fails to detect depression signs in social media posts by Black Americans as compared to their white counterparts. Joel Bervell, a.k.a., the Medical Mythbuster, has been saving lives by tackling racial and gender disparities in healthcare via social media. X…

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Florida Bans Social Media Until You're 16 57:14

3M ago57:14

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The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states accuse Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market in a landmark antitrust lawsuit. Online recruiting site Glassdoor abruptly changed its terms of service and has started adding users’ personally identifiable information to their profiles without consent. Florida Governor Ron Desantis signs a bill preven…

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Must TikTok Divest or Be Banned? 58:50

3M ago58:50

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The Federal Government is really pushing hard for TikTok to be sold. There is overwhelming bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, The President will sign a bill if it comes across his desk, and the full court press is on in the Senate. Apple is in talks with Google to let Gemini Power AI features on the upcoming iPhone. The Don Lemon S…

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Give Black Twitter Its Flowers 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Congress and the Whitehouse appear to be for real for real contemplating banning TikTok in the US if its parent company, ByteDance, does not sell the social media platform to a company based outside of China. Trump supporters attempt to swoon Black voters with AI-generated images of President Trump surrounded by Black people. Will Black Twitter wat…

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Companies Crying Over Billions 52:25

3M ago52:25

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Microsoft’s Copilot calls itself the Joker and suggests self-harm to a Meta data scientist. Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit from nearly 6000 Black workers for racial discrimination at its Fremont, CA, plant. Apple was hit with first-ever EU fine totaling nearly $2 billion five years after Spotify complained about its App Store practices. And…

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The EU Fines Apple Nearly $2 Billion: SMRpodcast 606 1:09:06

3M ago1:09:06

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Episode 606 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Rod aren't feeling automated customer service calls, the European Union fines Apple nearly $2 billion for its unfair rules for developers of music-streaming apps, and Ford EVs can now use Telsa Superchargers to power up, Chris launched the BBQ and Tech food truck in February. …

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Google's Gemini Really Is Color Blind 51:03

4M ago51:03

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Google hits the pause button on Gemini’s ability to generate images of people after a backlash to it creating historical depictions of white people as people of color. Tyler Perry halts plans of his $800 million studio expansion after seeing what could be done with Sora, OpenAI’s text-to-video generation engine. The FTC has cracked down on H&R Bloc…

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Give Me My Data Money 58:42

4M ago58:42

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Shomax, an African streaming service has dethroned Netflix for top spot in the motherland and all but made Amazon Prime Video quit with its vast library of local content. Many early adopters of the Apple Vision Pro have returned their devices citing reasons from discomfort to a lack of applications Social media platforms that collect vast amounts o…

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Credit Checking Dating Apps 1:11:33

4M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Meta won’t algorithmically share political content with you in Threads from accounts you don’t already follow. The question is do we trust Meta to determine what content is and is not political? Score is a new dating app conceived at last year's AfroTech and requires you to have a credit score of 675 or better in order to find a match. OpenAI CEO S…

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An Apple Vision Pro Review With Lamarr Wilson 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Although things aren’t as bad as last year, layoffs at big tech companies are dominating the news. Tech hiring at companies generally not thought of as tech companies, however, can’t seem to happen fast enough. Big tech, particularly, social media companies was on trial last week. CEO’s from Meta, TikTok, X, Snap, and Discord testified before Congr…

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Not Chicken Wings and Beer: SMRpodcast 605 1:15:55

4M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

Episode 605 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Only 2 of the crew are here this week, but, this is not a Chicken Wings and Beer episode as the two Rs, Robb and Rod bring you the tech they love. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to h…

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Black Twitter Is Not Bothered By X 1:14:58

4M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

Apple announced plans for alternative iPhone and iPad app stores in the EU, but, developers still feel some kind of way. Should linear television be concerned about live events moving to streaming platforms like Netflix and Peacock? Google Deepmind proposes a new AI to assist doctors with wellness checks. And Black Twitter is not bothered by all th…

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The Apple Decision with Allison Sheridan: SMRpodcast 604 1:30:31

5M ago1:30:31

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Episode 604 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week the crew is joined by Allison Sheridan of the Nosillacast Podast. We discuss Apple's alternative payment processor options in the United States and if Apple still taking up to 27% is justified. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsi…

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Using DNA To Draw Criminal Sketches? 48:51

5M ago48:51

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Fujitsu and the UK Postal Service knew about bugs in Fujitsu software that sent UK postal workers to jail from the time when the Postal Service started using it. Apple sold between 160,000 and 180,000 Vision Pro devices over the weekend and analysts believe Apple could sell as many as half a million units in 2024. The Police are using DNA to create…

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CES 2024 Picks: SMRpodcast Episode 603 1:27:22

5M ago1:27:22

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After a long winter holiday hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 603 of the SMRpodcast. Rod has a long conversation with his Polestar driving Uber Driver, Robb's high-efficiency furnace makes popping sounds only when he podcasts, we discuss the changes to Apple Podcasts in iOS 17 and how it is wrecking some podcasters metrics, and it's only a m…

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OpenAI Says Naw To GPT Girlfriends 56:38

5M ago56:38

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Meta will stop treating teens like adults by curbing harmful material and reducing unwanted interactions from their Facebook and Instagram timelines. Peacock’s AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins is the most viewed live-stream event in U.S. history. OpenAI removes military application limits, bans the use of its too…

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Apple Officially Announced The Vision Pro Release Date Slick Right Before CES 1:09:28

5M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

The Consumer Electronics Show, the largest tech show in the world kicks off this week and we’re excited about all the announcements, especially the things that actually exist. Apple officially announced the pre-order and launch dates of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset and guest host TechSavvyDiva is contemplating getting one. The Black tech ta…

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The SnobOS / Tech Jawn Feed Takeover 25:57

5M ago25:57

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Hey Folks, Robb Dunewood from The Tech Jawn here. Let me first wish everyone a Happy New Year and let you know that the crew from the Tech Jawn is off this week with our normal recording day falling on Monday. We didn’t want your feeds to be empty so we’re doing a feed drop of @BrothaTech’s and @TechSavvyDiva’s SnobOS Podcast. In this clip, Terranc…

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Interview With "The CEO Of Tech Unboxings", Lamarr Wilson 1:19:43

6M ago1:19:43

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In most of this episode of The Tech Jawn, we’ll be talking to our featured guest, but before we get to the interview we discuss another case of facial recognition misidentifying a person of color leading to their wrongful arrest. In our interview, we talk with Lamarr Wilson, the unofficial “CEO of Tech Unboxings” and Lifestyle Entertainer and Influ…

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Long Distance Towing with the F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 602 1:32:11

6M ago1:32:11

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SMRpodcast episode 602 is online and ready for download. This week Chris tells us the saga of towing a heavy trailer through the mountains with his Ford F-150 Lightning. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.…

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Kinfolk Keep Trying To Warn Companies About The Potential Harms AI Can Do To Underserved Communities - The Tech Jawn 111 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

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A DEI lead at Facebook has admitted to embezzling 4 million dollars in a scheme that involved fake expense reports, payments via CashApp, and all kinds of easily “firgureoutable” types of fraud. Elon Musk has declared that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives need to die and has even equated DEI to being a different type of discrimination. …

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The FDA Approves Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease: The Tech Jawn 110 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

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The FDA has approved the first-ever gene editing therapy we talked about in episode 106 that treats sickle cell disease which affects over 100,000 mostly Black Americans in the United States. Rumor has it that Apple’s iMessage will not be classified as a gatekeeper service under the EU’s Digital Markets Act and will not have to become interoperable…

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Dang, Colleges Collect A Lot Of Data On Students: The Tech Jawn 109 1:03:37

6M ago1:03:37

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Happy belated birthday to ChatGPT. OpenAI’s generative AI chatbot that kicked off the AI craze of 2023 officially turned 1 year old on November 30th. Spotify has laid off 17% of its workforce eliminating around 1500 jobs. This is the music streaming company’s third reduction in staff this year. Do we need to worry about NameDrop? All the concerns r…

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You Snooze You Lose: SMRpodcast 601 59:34

6M ago59:34

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After a brief hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 601 of SMRpodcast. While we were away, the big fella turned 50, Robb's and Rod's wives finally got to meet, and we actually talked a lot of tech. We had all this, our picks, and more in episode 601 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsi…

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Coding My Crown and Dove Launch A Guide For Coding Black Hair In Video Games: The Tech Jawn 108 1:12:00

6M ago1:12:00

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This is a public service announcement to check your old Google accounts because, starting this week, Google is deleting accounts that have not been accessed in over two years. Tech Life Steph has made the switch from PC to Mac, but, all is not well as she explains why she is not yet using her new hotness to record episodes of the show. Coding My Cr…

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OpenAI Is Trippin': The Tech Jawn 107 1:02:11

7M ago1:02:11

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Apple has finally decided to add RCS to the iPhone sometime in 2024, but, the company makes it clear that RCS is not coming to iMessage, thus the blue bubble vs. green bubble bullying will continue. OpenAI fired its CEO, failed at trying to rehire him less than 24 hours later, had most of its employees threaten to leave the company if it didn’t bri…

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The D.O.C. Uses AI To Release New Music: The Tech Jawn 106 1:03:17

7M ago1:03:17

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It looks like the Food and Drug Administration might be ready to approve the first gene-editing therapy, CRISPR, that cured sickle cell anemia symptoms in 97% of trial patients. Are we ready for the Humane AI Pin? A wearable AI assistant that kind of reminds you of a Star Trek TNG communicator badge. Rapper and Producer The D. O. C. may use AI to r…

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EVs Are Just Too Darn Expensive - The Tech Jawn 105 1:00:20

7M ago1:00:20

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Electric vehicle sales are actually up year over year but their increased cost compared to the ICE counterparts keeps consumers from adopting them at the rate auto manufacturers thought they would. Elon Musk’s generative AI company X.ai released its LLM Grok this week. The chatbot comes with an X Premium+ account and answers you in a snarky tone. R…

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Six Double 0: SMRpodcast 600 1:02:38

7M ago1:02:38

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Episode 600 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. It's just the two big fellas this week and Chris and Robb hit you with that Chicken Wings and Beer Vibe even though we didn't office call this a CWB episode... Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: AZFUNN Beverage Mug Cooling & C…

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Dr. Joy Buolamwini, The White House, And The UN On AI: The Tech Jawn 104 1:09:46

8M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Cruise’s robotaxi permit was immediately suspended in San Francisco after the company failed to report the whole story about a pedestrian-involved accident and two days later the company suspended service everywhere. Facebook and Instagram launched ad-free premium subscriptions in Europe. And X, formerly Twitter, launched Basic and Premium+ subscri…

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Do You Even Passkey: SMRpodcast 599 1:05:36

8M ago1:05:36

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Episode number 599 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew gets together and discusses Enchroma glasses, Cruise losing its permit in California, 1Passwords getting hacked, but, not like LastPass, Passkeys kind of becoming a thing, and Google upsetting Podcasters after announcing what it really doing by adding RSS support to Yo…

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Full Circle With The Fugees: The Tech Jawn 103 1:13:52

8M ago1:13:52

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A jury awards a female Google Cloud executive $1.1 million because the company gave higher pay to less-experienced male cohorts and later denied her promotions in retaliation for complaining about it. On the heels of the password-sharing crackdown and a 70% increase in ad-supported tiers, Netflix has a better-than-expected Q3. The company is still …

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Ya'll Started Using Passkeys Yet? - The Tech Jawn 102 1:01:44

8M ago1:01:44

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Microsoft, Apple, and now Google all have native support for passkeys, the next wave of authentication technology that doesn’t require you to remember passwords. A New York state bill has been proposed that would require everyone to register in order to buy certain 3-D printers because of their potential to print parts for guns. The European Union …

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Seven Years With Android SMRpodcast Episode 598 1:16:24

8M ago1:16:24

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Episode 598 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This is another Saturday edition of the show, but, this week we've got a full crew and we waste no time getting into the tech stories. With the official announcement of the Google Pixel 8, the company announced that Pixels, going forward, will get 8 years of updates. A real question on…

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Tesla Should Change The Name Of Autopilot - The Tech Jawn 101 59:19

8M ago59:19

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Midjourney is trippin' when it comes to using AI to draw Black African doctors helping white children. Would you pay $14 monthly or more to access Facebook and Instagram without ads? This is what Meta wants European Union users to pay if they opt out of targeted ad Amazon is being sued by the US Federal Trade Commission for illegally maintaining mo…

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An Appeals Court Pauses The Fearless Fund From Awarding Grants - The Tech Jawn 100 1:08:00

9M ago1:08:00

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iPhone 15 overheating issues have been widely reported, but, Apple is stating that the problem is not with hardware and lies with apps like Uber and Instagram. The Forbes Top Creators 2023 list is out and we discuss who made the list, why they made the list, and why so few African American women are on the list. After 25 years, Netflix’s DVD delive…

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