Best Tech Intrigued Podcasts (2024)

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AI Intrigues, Google's Hidden Features, and Revolutionary Tech Updates 32:25

14d ago32:25

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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Revolutionary New Google Feature Hidden Under 'More' Tab Shows Links to Web Pages Microsoft announces new PCs with AI chips from Qualcomm Android will be able to detect if your phone has been snatched Utah Locals Are Getting Cheap 10 Gbps Fiber Thanks To Local Governments Scarlett Johan…

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How is Online Grocery Shopping impacting Consumers? 28:19

8h ago28:19

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Urban Indians are increasingly buying groceries online. Shambhavi Naik, Ashwin Prasad and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss the good and bad of online grocery shopping and how it will impact the food industry and food habits All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on ou…

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10K CSR Marathon 34:52

17h ago34:52

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In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar & Ashwin Kak discuss about all things CSR. This year marks a decade since the CSR law was introduced. We talk about the CSR trajectory & what does it take for corporates to explore offbeat interventions. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. …

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Journey Through Tibet: Unlocking the Secrets of Transport Infrastructure 21:00

14m ago21:00

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Join us for an insightful episode of " Journey Through Tibet: Unlocking the Secrets of Transport Infrastructure," where Shreya Ramakrishnan, Programme Manager of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Advanced Public Policy) program at Takshashila Institution, interacts with Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at Tak…

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Episode 697: We call it Apple Intelligence, and you’re going to love it 1:07:08

1h ago1:07:08

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The team discusses the latest announcements from Apple’s WWDC conference, while Elon Musk drops his lawsuit against OpenAI and HP laments falling print volumes. Our Hot Hardware candidate is once more a piece of software, viz. the latest edition of Adobe Lightroom.By PC Pro

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Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The hidden risks of “hallucinations” in AI and the importance of context; plus breaking news on key industry moves. 38:47

2h ago38:47

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapients Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss groundbreaking advancements from Visier, 15Five and SAP, sharing their new initiatives aimed at enhancing people analyti…

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China at Shangri La Dialogue 2024 30:26

5d ago30:26

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss China's Representation at the recently concluded Shangri La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore. They further talk about remarks made by Dong Jun and Cui Tiankai at the Dialogue, and the internal debate in the Chinese party-state apparatus regarding China's vision for regional secur…

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S7 Ep10: Dissecting Federal Preemption Laws, Citibank Dodges Consumer Protections, and Why We Don’t Have a National Fintech Charter 1:08:46

3h ago1:08:46

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Summer’s almost here, and Kiah Haslett is braving the swarms of Tennessee cicadas to join Alex for another session of Bank Nerd Corner. First up on the docket, Alex and Kiah tackle the Supreme Court’s decision on Cantero vs. Bank of America. Bank of America contests that they don’t have to pay interest on escrow accounts in accordance with federal …

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Will the Coalition Government Witness Legislative Reforms? 37:00

2d ago37:00

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Indian politics has re-entered the coalition era with the new government under PM Narendra Modi being sworn in last week. Given that coalition governments tend to witness greater political bargaining and deliberation, the fate of critical legislative reforms such as one nation one election (ONOE), delimitation of constituencies, women’s reservation…

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Apple's AI Leap: Integrating Intelligence into Everyday Life 36:03

4d ago36:03

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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Signal Opposes UK Proposal New York passes legislation to ban 'addictive' social media algorithms for kids FCC’s $8 Billion Phone Subsidy Survives Supreme Court Challenge Tokyo hopes new Tinder-like match making app will curb population decline Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' …

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Innovation policy and private sector R&D 1:00:42

8m ago1:00:42

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There is a lot of focus worldwide and in India in spurring innovation and private sector R&D. Join Arindam Goswami and Ashwin Prasad in this episode of All Things Policy as they look at this from a public policy angle, and discuss various frameworks and ideas around this. Arindam had written about using IP-backed financing to unlock innovation in t…

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Kyle Kowalski: Mastering the Art of Living in a World Starving for Wisdom 1:04:49

6d ago1:04:49

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In this episode, Kyle Kowalski, founder of Sloww.co, discusses the Four Stages of Life and his Wise Walk Project, which emphasizes life-long learning and the benefits of slow living. He shares his personal journey of giving up alcohol and how it has contributed to his approach to a more deliberate and meaningful life. Kyle also delves into the Tran…

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How Xi Thinks of ‘Extreme Scenarios’ 23:04

14m ago23:04

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In 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that his country must be prepared for “worst-case and extreme scenarios” both at home and abroad. Is China simply trying to manage risks amid a difficult external and internal environment? Or is there something else going on? Manoj Kewalramani delves into Xi’s logic in conversation with Aditya Ramanathan…

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Foreign Policy And Strategic Priorities For The New Government 32:21

10m ago32:21

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As a new government takes shape in New Delhi, what are some of the key foreign policy and strategic challenges that lie before it? This question will no doubt be on top of the minds of several policy professionals who look forward to the next five years as one where India continues to play a major role in the Indo-Pacific as well as the rest of the…

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HR, We Have a Problem - The evolving landscape of performance management and the latest AI-powered tools to create positive change in employee performance, engagement and retention, support managers and ... 39:23

7d ago39:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Product Officer at 15Five — the strategic performance management platform designed to boost employee engagement, performance and retention. They discuss the relationship between business perfo…

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Episode 696: The sound of a million toothbrushes falling silent 1:04:39

1d ago1:04:39

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The team discusses growing security concerns over Microsoft’s new Windows Recall feature, a storm in a toothmug over Oral B’s discontinued smart bathroom products, and Intel and AMD’s latest salvoes in the unfolding TOPS war. As sometimes happens, our Hot Hardware candidate is actually a piece of software, namely the latest release of the free Libr…

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Protecting the welfare of farmed animals 42:01

1d ago42:01

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Do animals have a voice? Not many are aware that India's animal laws are actually forward looking. Come discover this and other empirical evidence that Malathi Renati unearths in her conversation with Shreya Swaminath: Director, Farm Animal Protection, HSI/India. While the focus is on farmed/ domesticaled animals, the concerns are similar across ot…

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S7 E9: Fintech Recap: Synapse vs. the World, Visa Flex Credential, Buy Now Pay Later Reclassified as a Credit Card 51:43

2d ago51:43

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We won’t lie— we’re exhausted. Are you exhausted from keeping up with one of the most tiring stories in financial services? Jason Mikula certainly is, and he’s summoning the strength to join Alex to chat about the current drama between Synapse, Evolve, and Tabapay yet again. Things have devolved on BaaS Island from Lord of the Flies to a straight-u…

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China, Russia, and the Balance of Power 29:28

3d ago29:28

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The China-Russia 'no limits partnership' has become part and parcel of deliberations on the nature of the world order today. Most recently, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met for the 43rd time, breaking a record for the number of times leaders of two countries have met. And especially since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022, the partnership b…

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From ICQ to Hypersonic Jets: Navigating Tech’s Surprises and Missteps 33:46

3d ago33:46

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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: ICQ, One of the Oldest Instant Messengers, Is Shutting Down Foursquare just laid off 105 employees Spotify offers Car Thing refunds as it faces lawsuit over bricking the streaming device Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process iPhone users may get AI-generated emo…

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Decreasing Usefulness of Online Ratings 37:34

9d ago37:34

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Anupam Manur discuss the decreasing quality of online reviews and ways in which vendors, platforms and websites game the system to the detriment of consumers. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our res…

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Hussain Abdul-Hussain: The Future of the Israel-Palestine War 1:04:09

4d ago1:04:09

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In this episode, Hussain Abdul-Hussain discusses recent events in Rafah and Hamas' role in the ongoing tragedy. He examines the narratives within the Arab-Muslim community and explores the possibility of a two-state solution. The conversation delves into Western misunderstandings of the Middle East and highlights Israel as democracy's last defense,…

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Anti-Satellite Warfare: Direct Ascent Missiles 19:05

10d ago19:05

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In this episode, Ashwin Prasad and Nandika Rohith explore India's Direct Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) missile technology, detailing its capabilities and offering a look at how India is shaping its stance in space defence and diplomacy. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.…

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Beyond boundaries: exploring India's space odyssey 55:52

8d ago55:52

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India has recently taken huge steps to open up the space sector to private entities. Join Arindam Goswami and Ashwin Prasad in this episode of All Things Policy as they look at the trajectory of private sector participation in the Indian space sector, especially in the context of the recent reforms to open up the space sector to private entities an…

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PC Pro Episode 695: Every kid needs a smartwatch, right? 1:02:34

10d ago1:02:34

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The team is split over Google's wisdom in selling a smartwatch - plus subscription fee - for kids. Plus, our take on what's going on at OpenAI, why iFixit has broken up with Samsung and what we can learn from the "leak" of Google's search algorithm. And our Hot Hardware candidate is the Panasonic Toughbook 55 Mk3, a semi-rugged but portable laptop.…

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Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The skinny on tech layoffs, leading with real-time data vs. the trickle-down effect of decisions made with the latest economic indicators and transforming workforce management ... 1:02:16

14d ago1:02:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner Stacey Harris and Sapients Insights Group Director of Research Cliff Stevenson discuss the latest trends and innovations in HR technology - highlighting the strategic implications of recent acquisitions by major…

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Drone Warfare: Eyes in the Air 28:22

19d ago28:22

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If you are curious to know about the evolution of drones & the way it's changing the landscape of Military Warfare, here's an episode put together for you. Sowmya and Lakshmi are in conversation with Anushka. They dwell into India's drone capabilities, technical details, materials used, AI & jobs. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public poli…

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S7 Ep8: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Kudos, Azimuth, Layer, and Carputty 56:48

10d ago56:48

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Another day, another credit card reward app to unpack. But this time, is it actually possible we’ve found the one reward app to rule them all? Alex and Simon Taylor discuss the promising rewards optimization app, Kudos, which helps users determine which credit card is optimal for maximizing points on purchases. Will Kudos change the rewards space f…

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Are Main Battle Tanks Obsolete? 26:49

10d ago26:49

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty quizzes Amit Kumar on the utility and relevance of MBTs in modern warfare in the context of heavy losses suffered by Russian armoured campaign against a weaker adversary. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more…

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Are Professions Noble? 38:47

11d ago38:47

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Professions in India such as doctors, advocates and teachers have been accorded an elevated status of nobility. The idea that professions are noble has a range of consequences in terms of their regulatory and judicial treatment. In this hard-hitting episode, Anupam Manur & Shrikrishna Upadhyaya question the idea of nobility attached to professions.…

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Moran Cerf: Neural Implants, Hacking The Mind, and the Future of Consciousness 1:11:13

18d ago1:11:13

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In this episode, Moran Cerf delves into the intricate world of dreams and their interpretations, discussing the potential of dream implants and how these could alter our understanding of sleep experiences. He further explores the identity changes that might occur with neural implants, elaborating on the various aspects of consciousness and how thes…

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Role of Indian states in driving bioeconomy 23:40

13d ago23:40

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India's growth in bioeconomy will require strong regional inputs. In this episode, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss why individual states should have dedicated biotechnology departments and a bioeconomy policy.

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China's Great Green Leap Forward 23:38

14d ago23:38

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In this episode of "All Things Policy," Rakshith explores China's remarkable rise as a green energy superpower with Wanyuan Song, a section editor at the China Desk at Carbonbrief. China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has set ambitious targets to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Wanyuan tra…

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Episode 694: Introducing the Copilot+ PC 59:29

25d ago59:29

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The team explores Microsoft’s new Arm-based, AI-focused vision for Windows PCs; we also discuss the postponement of the UK landline switch-off, and ask how worried we should be about old web pages dropping offline. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Pixel 8a, the cheaper, smaller version of Google’s flagship smartphone.…

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HR, We Have a Problem - Emerging HR tech trends focused on problem-solving over product demonstrations. 33:20

21d ago33:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper welcomes guest Nov Omana, Founder of Collective HR Solutions and Technology Review Council (TRC) — a platform that showcases emerging HR tech startups and provides valuable feedback to vendors. This discussion explores Nov’…

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Sports as an Accelerator of Social Change 53:38

15d ago53:38

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In this episode of All Things Policy, we are joined by Deepthi Bopaiah who is the CEO of GoSports Foundation, a National award winning non-profit organisation to support elite and emerging athletes across Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. Under her leadership in 2019, GoSports was bestowed with the prestigious ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar’ …

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All Things Climate Policy 23:01

24d ago23:01

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In this episode of "All Things Climate Policy," Rakshith explores the complexities of climate policy and its global impact with Dr Simon Evans from Carbon Brief. As we navigate through a potential shift in the U.S. political landscape, Dr. Evans elaborates on how a Donald Trump victory could significantly increase U.S. emissions by 2030 compared to…

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S7 Ep7: What Large Language Models Mean for the Future of Fintech, with Rohan Ramanath of Hyperplane 55:17

21d ago55:17

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You can’t read anything these days without seeing something about how Chat GPT and large language models are the future of technology. So if LLMs are the future, what exactly does this mean for fintech? And how is it any different from the AI that’s already been used to make financial decisions for years now? Alex chats with Rohan Ramanath, the co-…

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Hurdles to India's Domestic Mobile Manufacturing 22:07

18d ago22:07

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India is the second largest mobile phone market in the world and produces 97% of it's mobile phone demand locally. However, the sector is increasingly dependent on the imported components to manufacture it domestically. Mariam Azeemuddin and Anisree Suresh analyse whether the push towards domestic manufacturing is the right step to reduce the growi…

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Solo Episode: The Long Nap Is Over. 19:11

19d ago19:11

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Hello! A quick note to thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this solo edition of the podcast, please take 1-minute to share it with a loved one, and rate the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts -- your support does make more impact than you think! -- In this episode, we revisit Eric Weinstein's insights from four years ago, discussing their growing…

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What the Urban Heat Island effect means to us 35:01

19d ago35:01

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The year 2023 was globally the hottest on record. India was no different. Temperature spikes in 2024 are indeed worrying policymakers, but the common citizen is perhaps the worst affected. To understand what is happening in our cities, Dr Y Nithiyanandanam and Sachin Kalbag discuss the Urban Heat Island effect and its impact.…

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Nukes in Space? 22:01

22d ago22:01

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The United States has accused Russia of developing a space-based "nuclear device" capable of targeting other satellites. What could such a device be and why would states want such weapons? Ashwin Prasad and Aditya Ramanathan delve into the frightening rationales for waging nuclear warfare in our orbits.…

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