FluidTalks

On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje. The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us. This second episode covers students current thoughts on AI in the classroom. We’d like to sincerely thank Lancelot, Andrew &a...

On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje. The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us. This first episode covers Mr Machanje's thoughts on AI from a lecturer's perspective and his experience on how studen...

The release of the Pixel 8 series of phones saw the announcement of some AI-powered photo editing features. In this episode we talk about them and some interesting philosophical questions.   The weeks news: Dependabot Not So Dependable -> Read More Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Satellite -> Read More A brand new Windows App Store -> Read More An upgrade on Teams -> Read More Amazon joins th...

In this week’s episode, we look at the ongoing (as of the time of recording) antitrust case being faced by Google in the US. And is it a sign of more regulatory action to come against Big tech?   The weeks news: 1. You can find love on Tinder for $500 a month, if you qualify for its elite tier ->  Read More 2. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Press Release -> Read More 3. Unity has...

The world of super-apps is here with us, from WeChat to Mpesa. In this episode, Michael and Gloria dive into this subject, talking about Mpesa and the platform that powers its super-app.   The weeks news: 1. Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel -> Read More 2. PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze -> Read More 3. ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen...

In this episode, we take a look at the petition presented to the national assembly. Are they really being realistic with this?   The weeks news: 1. Sega Purchase of Rovio, Maker of Angry Birds -> Read More 2. Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app -> Read More 3. Microsoft AI Recommends Ottawa Food Bank as a Tourist Destination -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and...

In this episode, we take a look at the recent drama surrounding WorldCoin and demistify it.   The weeks news YouTube Blank homepage -> Read More Microsofts new default font -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share To Find Out More About FluidTech: FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Worldcoin Research Materials: The whitepaper link https://whitepaper.worldcoin.org/ The F...

After a lengthy break, co-hosts Michael and Gloria briefly discuss the saga around reddit, war between their CEO and developers, among other controversial decisions that are being made.   The weeks news WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minute -> Read More NFC technology is getting better range and charging capabilities -> Read More Amazon server outage makes some websites g...

The co-hosts, yet again, test their general knowledge on the vast world of Technology and its environs.   The weeks news How to spot an AI generated image - https://inews.co.uk/news/ai-generated-image-how-spot-tips-2236406 Apple Music Classical Shuffle in-availability - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213415 Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Video link - https://youtu.be/RMRhDl-rNmE FluidTech Glo...

“Anything that is thought to be convenient, will have a way to be misused for harmful purposes” Michaels favorite quote when talking about AI. This time around, Deepfakes is the topic of discussion amongst the hosts. The weeks news 1. Spotify Launches Major App Redesign With Vertical Feeds, Aimed at Driving Users to Discover New Content - Read More 2. GPT-4 is OpenAI’s most advanced system, produc...

Fun fact, Michaels intro to the topic was ChatGPT generated. The hosts delve into the AI arms race and its potential positive and negative effects. The weeks news TikTok sets 60-minute daily screen time limit for under-18s - Read More YouTube’s new head talks 2023 priorities, including AI, podcasting, Shorts and more - Read More Canada bans TikTok on government devices - Read More Volkswagen, Audi...

Why do some tech products require updates immediately after purchase? Is it possible for them to just come complete? Is there such a thing? Antony doesn’t think so. Have a listen to the co-hosts thoughts. The weeks news Microsoft ditches Yammer brand and goes all-in on Viva Engage - Read More What banning noncompetes could mean for the US workforce - Read More London has highest levels of working...

Their work can be daunting with a very high potential of negative psychological and emotional interference. The three co-hosts talk about some of the content moderators have to scheme through. The weeks news Google’s AI-powered ‘multisearch,’ which combines text and images in a single query, goes global -> Read More Hubble Finds Hungry Black Hole Twisting Captured Star Into Donut Shape - Read M...

The major Tech layoffs have rocked the headlines in the past few days, the co-hosts discuss their thoughts and opinions on the matter with some interesting facts. The weeks news 1. Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage - Read More 2. Twitter officially bans third party clients - Read More 3. Asteroid-Mining Startup AstroForge to Launch First Space Missions This Year - Read...

FluidTalks Ep86: How Smart Is Too Smart? Imagine your toilet flushing on voice command, or your fridge reminding you when a particular item is about to expire and should be consumed as soon as possible, the reality of smart homes is gaining popularity, to those who can afford it at least. Our co-hosts discuss smart homes and its pros and cons. The weeks news Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-g...

Since its release to users on the world wide web in November 2022 by OpenAI, its disruption in the market has well felt by now. From therapy related questions to code completion requests, users seem to be asking all possible questions to the trained AI for their personal use. The co-hosts discuss this game changing product. The weeks news More than 30 Cameroon players have now failed tests enforce...

On this week’s episode, the team talk about addiction focusing their attention specifically on Tech-Empowered Addiction (e-addiction). The weeks news How solar farms in space might beam electricity to Earth - Read More Meta Slapped with Nearly $300 Million Fine for Facebook Data Scraping Blunder - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collec...

On this week’s episode, the co-hosts discuss the saga around twitters acquisition by Elon Musk. The weeks news Bitcoin plunges as Binance walks away from FTX bailout. Is this the new crypto crisis? - Read More US programmer sues Microsoft and OpenAI for open-source piracy - Read More US Seizes 50K Bitcoins Related to Silk Road Marketplace - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share YouTube - YouT...

On this week’s episode, the co-hosts discuss a recently-published paper examining threats that face Business Collaboration Platforms, like Slack and Microsoft Teams, due to their third-party app model. While briefly addressing these threats, the co-hosts share their thoughts and address the question: Do third-party apps need stricter controls? The weeks’s news Next.js 13 -> Read More James Webb...

On this weeks episode: The co-hosts react to Microsoft's new Surface products and share their thoughts and sentiments. Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans

News Segment 1. Announcing Turnstile, a user-friendly, privacy-preserving alternative to CAPTCHA -> Read More 2. Spotify acquires firm that detects harmful content -> Read More 3. Instagram will increase its ad load as Meta battles a drop in income -> Read More 4. Google makes good on its $1B plan to support Africa’s digital economy, but there is a long way to go -> Read More 5. Musk’s...

News Segment 1. Credential stuffing accounts for 34% of all login attempts -> Read More 2. Humans now only make up 38.5% of internet traffic – The other 61.5% is non-human (bots, hacking tools, others) -> Read More 3. UK may fine TikTok $29 million for failing to protect children's privacy - Read More 4. TikTok experimenting with new ‘Nearby’ feed to promote local content -> Read More On...

FluidTalks Ep 78: The Merge News Segment 1. Months after Elon Musk meeting, Twitter loses hundreds of employees - Read More 2. FBI Probes Uber And GTA 6 Hacks, U.K. Teen Extortion Gang Leader Suspected - Read More 3. Apple is raising prices on App Store across multiple countries in Asia and Europe - Read More 4. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Are Vulnerable to Spell-Jacking: otto-js - Read More...

News Segment 1. Canva Create 2022: The Future is Visual - Read More 2. Twitter shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout offer - Read More 3. Instagram knows it has a Reels problem - Read More 4. South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Terra CEO Do Kwon: Report - Read More On this weeks episode: The co-hosts talk about how todays social media is a beast that is devouring many, as others ta...

On this weeks episode: The team decided to react Apples event and their take on the products released by the company, such as Airpods, iPhone & Apple Watch. Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Apple Audio source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux6zXguiqxM&t=1s Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans