Backyard Conversations

In this episode, we discuss some of the biggest news throughout the year. From the Oval Office embarrassment of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to war in Sudan, and the Louvre heist. We discuss how Artificial Intelligence is constantly shaping our world, and what will a world with Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. look like? This has been a year filled with ups and downs, some inspiring stories, as well as some...

Google say they've finally cracked their AirDrop headache. Seems a lot of their users have been clamoring for a way to share outside of Google and into the Apple walled garden. Their prayers may have been finally answered. PayStack is finally let go of their controversial co-founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after a series of old tweets resurfaced alongside recent allegations from an aggrieved ex....

Valve recently announced three new products to add to their family of Steam hardware. The reception has been mostly good, but with a release date of ‘early 2026’ and no price tag yet, will this slate of new devices live up to all the hype it’s been getting? Tesla and CarPlay have been like oil and water since forever. Now that rumors are circling that the car company has been internally testing a...

Terrorism against Christians has prevailed for quite some time now in parts of Nigeria. Recently, Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern'. What could this mean for the plight of Christians in the Nigerian north where these attacks are prevalent, as well as for Nigeria as a sovereign nation. The entire Affinity suite of software has gone free. For good. This form...

Civilians keep bearing the brunt in the ongoing war between the Sudan Military and the RSF. How does the involvement of the UAE in the conflict affect any hope for a ceasefire? NVIDIA are the first company to hit $5 Trillion market cap barely two years after Apple were the first company ever to get to $3.5 Trillion. Is this a bubble, and will it burst any time soon? Hurricane Melissa wrecked havoc...

Samsung have finally delivered their Galaxy XR headset into the hands of some users. How does it compare to the Vision Pro? Does it legitimize Apple’s approach to mixed reality, or is it just another niche product that could fail? ChatGPT announced a new browser. Is this just another chrome wrapper with built-in extensions, or is it an actual Google Chrome killer? Microsoft Studios may have just g...

Gold recently hit an all time high. What does this say about the world economy and who holds the bulk of the planet's gold reserves? How is the spat between US and China going? Who's instigating and who's going to come out on top? Israel-Gaza ceasefire means some respite at leas tfor now. How much more before the cycle of violence stops? Religious killings in Northern Nigeria is gainin...

Figure AI announced their 03 autonomous humanoid robot. It's supposed to help with culler around the house, as well as sorting packages in a warehouse? We discuss who the target audience is for this product. NVIDIA is currently the most valuable company in the world. Is this sustainable, or is this some AI bubble that will inevitably burst and catch everyone with their pants down? What if I to...

Platforms like Meta and OpenAI's Sora are hell bent on getting users addicted to AI generated mess. They're desperate enough to seemingly operate now without major guardrails. How do we avoid getting caught up in all of it? Xbox hiked GamePass prices and they're beginning to feel the wrath of their customers in real time. Amazon unveil new devices and tout Alexa+ as a the feature. Plus...

Temi is back on the podcast and he's here to share his experience on his recent trip to Asia. From the affordability to the complex organization of some of these old cities. We discuss Sony's State of Play and the highly anticipated Wolverine game. Microsoft's blocking of Israeli Military's access to some Azure services made headlines this week. Is it too little to late, or an insi...

Apple's annual phone launch sees a drastic new design with the iPhone Air. We discuss the implications of this new design as well as the accompanying iPhone 17 which now feels like a premium entry level phone, and of course the Pro iPhones.  The Nintendo Switch 2 is doing wonders in the market, but for how long. Surrounded by competition in a growing gaming handheld space, how will Nintendo re...

Africa's wealthiest man has some pressing issues with the Nigerian government. We tackle what could be going on, and what is the path forward for him as he tried to build a record-breaking oil refinery in his home country. President Joe Biden steps down and has now passed on the torch to Kamala Harris. What are her chances of defeating former President Donald Trump later this year in the Unite...

In a crazy development during the United State presidential campaign, Donald Trump almost gets killed as a bullet whizzes by his ear and draws blood. We discuss the strangeness of this situation on the pod as we continue to get more information on what happened. Samsung had a marquee event showcasing new products and services. Was it all original, or was there a lot of inspiration from a certain r...

A breakdown of some of the news coming out of Apple Park these past few weeks with their AI strategy. We discuss some impressive features and some that could come off as gimmicky. Figma had their annual conference and to no one's surprise, they also announced an AI feature alongside a UI redesign. Adobe has been raising a lot of eyebrows lately with legislators. We discuss what this could mean...

What's happening with Vision Pro sales, and why is Apple changing their forecast for the product? Is the Humane AI Pin really that bad, or is it just poorly executed? Why is there a new blue circle in every Meta app nowadays? We also discuss Tesla slashing vehicle prices in the wake of stiff competition, the significance of hybrid vehicles, rumors about a Xbox handheld console and what TV show...

In the most talked about news in tech in the past week, we see a reversal of fortune for Sam Altman in the eventful twists and turns of the Open AI drama. The Crypto world seems to be unable to rid itself of bad PR in 2023. This time it's Binance's CZ at the center of controversy. The EU has done a pretty good job in getting Apple to make compromises to its walled garden. This time it'...

Apple kicked off WWDC on Monday June 5th and there were a lot of announcements. Dapo and I discuss our favorites and the ones that were not as impressive as we'd hoped. We also go into what some of these announcements mean for the computing industry going forward and if there will be any changes, what role Apple will be playing.

After a long break, we're back to talking! What does Mason Greenwood's dropped charges mean for these types of cases going forward? How much of a mess is the new Naira bills rollout? How far can Apple go with their M-series chips in terms of performance? Who will win the upcoming Nigerian elections? Mason Greenwood attempted rape charges dropped - BBC Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2...

The biggest news in a while is of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We discuss some of the ongoing commentary about her life and legacy and you can be sure that it is not without controversy. Before Apple's September iPhone event was upstaged by much bigger news, it showcased some of their new devices. We talked about what we like and what we didn't. Nigeria is exporting oil at it's l...

A dark week for Nigerian fighters as both Anthony Joshua and Kamaru Usman lost their bouts. We look forward to what's next for them in the near future. The pilot for HBO's new series seems to be a success already. We talk about the inevitable competition and comparison with Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Manchester United needed a performance to remember as they faced...

Man U is in hot soup. They need goals, they need wins and lately it looks like they'll be getting a new owner. Elon Musk has entered the chat She Hulk Premieres on Disney+ this week. Anticipation is mixed, but it seems like we will definitely be watching it. Samsung just launched new generations of their foldable devices. Are we getting closer to a time when foldables will replace the current...

Hoping this episode isn't too much of a downer, we take a look at a good amount of bad news we've heard in recent times. From the mob lynching of an innocent christian woman, to the constant gun violence in the US as well as the market correction we've witnessed in the stock market recently.

Netflix is feeling the pinch from a lot of competition. It's time to see if their business model can survive the storm. How can the Biafra movement get their message across without sacrificing the legitimacy of their work? We discuss our recent interfacing with them at a football game. Severance is a really dope show on AppleTV+ which draws some parallels with reality and makes us question an...

In this episode we debut our first guest on the show. Shasha is a finance professional and fashion blogger based in Vancouver, BC. We dive into conversations about healthy money habits, trends in investing, and some excellent fashion tips. You can find her on all social media platforms @awahshasha and at her blog on https://www.awahshasha.com

Mask mandates are being lifted in many places. How will this affect the inevitable callback for office returns by many companies? What hybrid options are available? The Academy Awards are almost here. We discuss leading films and performances by lead actors. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spurned many sanctions and freezing of assets. We talk about how this has left some Chelsea supporters f...