Talk That Tech

In this episode of Talk That Tech,  Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith  breaks down the shocking news from Amazon 30,000 corporate employees laid off while the company pours $120 billion into artificial intelligence. The hosts unpack the paradox: record profits, massive AI spending, and thousands of people losing their jobs in the name of efficiency. They explore what Amazons C...

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down Amazons latest AI innovation, Help Me Decide. This new feature uses artificial intelligence to guide shoppers through tough buying decisions, combining customer reviews, specs, and user intent to recommend products almost like a personal shopping assistant. The hosts explore how this could reshape e-commerce, boost impulse b...

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith dive into one of the most surprising side effects of the AI boom rising rent prices. From tech workers moving into major cities to AI-powered rent algorithms driving prices up across neighborhoods, the hosts break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping housing and not always for the better. They also discuss humanoid robots like...

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down one of the craziest stories in the AI world, how a solo founder built an app in just six months and sold it to Wix for $80 million. The hosts unpack how he did it without investors, how AI acted as his engineering team, and what this means for the future of business. They also cover the rise (and controversy) of OpenAIs Sora...

Sora 2 by OpenAI just shook the internet again but not everyone is celebrating. In this episode of Talk That Tech, hosts Trey Scott (@techbagtrey) and Joseph Smith explore the controversy surrounding Sora 2, the AI video generation tool that's taking over timelines. From leaked footage to Hollywood outrage and deepfake dilemmas, we break down how Sora 2 is changing the creative landscape. We also...

The U.S. just approved a $14B deal for TikToks American operations, but is it a fair price or a political play? In this episode of Talk That Tech , we break down Trumps executive order, ByteDances reduced stake, Oracles role in controlling U.S. data, and why creators and businesses should be paying attention to this landmark deal. We also discuss the rise of TikTok Shops, how content creators can...

Oracle just landed a $20 billion deal to power Metas AI ambitions and it could reshape the entire tech industry. In this episode of Talk That Tech , Trey and Joseph break down: Why Meta is choosing Oracle over AWS or Google Cloud How Nvidia GPUs and data center locations played a critical role What this deal reveals about the future of cloud and AI infrastructure The real winners in the enterprise...

In this powerful episode of Talk That Tech the #1 tech morning show in the world we dive into the wild rise of AI-powered cybercrime , a new wave of ransomware built with Claude AI , and the concerning trend of boss scams targeting new hires via fake emails and texts. We also break down how AI is reshaping education , jobs, and even the way people get fired. Yup weve seen it all. From cloned voice...

In this episode of Talk That Tech, were unpacking the most insane developments in AI and big tech: - OpenAIs $1.1B acquisition of Rockset    - The $40B war chest from Microsoft    - Why data centers are now the hottest battleground   - And that *exclusive dinner* with Trump, Zuckerberg, Gates, and top tech CEOs We're talking power, politics, and how AI is reshaping EV...

Welcome back to Talk That Tech, the number one tech morning show in the world. In this Labor Day episode, we unpack a serious topic that every parent and digital creator needs to hear. Metas AI chatbots are being investigated after reports show they were encouraging teens to self-harm, sending romantic messages, and crossing serious boundaries. Over 485,000 reports of AI-generated child abuse mate...

Microsofts AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman just issued a major warning about the future of work and its not what most people expect. Its not about mass unemployment. Its about the millions of workers who wont adapt fast enough as AI transforms the job market. In this episode of Talk That Tech , we break down: The biggest risk of the AI revolution (and why it's not robots taking your job) The staggering st...

In this episode of Talk That Tech , Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down the hidden costs of the AI revolution , from your rising electric bill to billion-dollar power grabs across the globe. We cover: Why AI data centers are driving up electricity costs in U.S. cities The controversial X.AI project in Memphis and its potential environmental fallout South Koreas $49 billion national AI strategy...

IG Leaked My Location?! $250M Salary?! Vine is Back?! We cover it ALL in this weeks episode of Talk That Tech , your favorite tech morning show. Topics Covered IGs new maps feature and how it accidentally doxxed celebrities & everyday users How a 24-year-old landed a $250M offer from Meta (and turned down $125M first!) Elon Musks AI-powered reboot of Vine and what it means for creators Why now...

Today on Talk That Tech: The #1 Tech Morning Show in the World... $918M in the TRASH?! We break down the true story of a man who lost nearly a billion in Bitcoin from a mistake back in 2013. AI Arms Race: Claude terminates OpenAIs access ahead of GPT-5's launch. What does this mean for the future of AI tools? AI Is Replacing Entry-Level Jobs: Why college grads are struggling to find work and what...

In this episode of Talk That Tech , we break down what really happened inside the AI startup WinSurf, formerly known as Kodium. From achieving over $100M in annual revenue to losing a major deal at the last minute, this story is a raw look at startup life, founder culture, and the hard decisions that come with hypergrowth. You'll learn: How WinSurf pivoted from dev tools to AI agents The internal...

In this episode of Talk That Tech , we're diving into one of the hottest debates in tech and entertainment: Will AI-generated influencers replace real content creators? We explore how: Netflix is quietly hiring AI experts for its content pipeline Startups like Delphi are generating fully autonomous AI creators AI is reshaping Hollywood, TikTok, and your favorite podcasts Black creators and entrepr...

Agentic AI browsers are no longer science fictionthey're here. In this episode of Talk That Tech , we explore how tools like Perplexity's Comet , OpenAI's Web Agent , and Opera's Neon are quietly replacing traditional search as we know it. We also break down why Goldman Sachs just hired their first AI software engineer, "Devin" , and what that means for coders, companies, and your career in tech....

In this episode of Talk That Tech , were breaking down the 5 most future-proof tech careers you need to be thinking about right now. As AI and automation sweep through every industry, its getting clearer by the day: not all jobs will survive but some will thrive. We cover: Cybersecurity: Why digital protection is recession-proof Cloud Architecture: Building the internets infrastructure DevOps: Kee...

Has Nvidia officially passed Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world? In this episode of Talk That Tech , hosts Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) and Joseph Smith unpack Nvidias explosive rise, its $3.34 trillion valuation, and whether this AI-fueled growth is sustainable. We explore how Nvidia went from gaming GPUs to dominating the AI chip market, and what this shift means for the ent...

Hosts: Trey Scott (@techbagtrey) & Joseph Smith Call-In Guests: Tech Coach Ralph, OTTO In this episode of Talk That Tech , we break down one of the most heated debates in the AI and music space: Timbaland vs. K-Fresh. Did Timbaland steal a beat using Suno AI without permission, or was it simply creative experimentation gone too far? We also dive into: Teslas entrance into the RoboTaxi race (vs...

Cloudflare went down... and the internet paid the price. In this episode of Talk That Tech , hosts Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) and Joseph Smith dive into the massive Cloudflare outage that shook the web and what it reveals about our online infrastructure. We cover: What caused the Cloudflare outage Which major companies were affected Why centralized internet architecture is a vulnerability What this...

Is OpenAI secretly building a new AI device? From high-profile hires to mysterious patents, the writings on the wall and were here to connect the dots. In this episode of Talk That Tech, hosts Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) and Joseph Smith explore the rumors around OpenAIs upcoming hardware. Could it be a wearable? An AI phone? Or something we havent even imagined yet? What We Cover: - Who OpenAI just...

In this episode of Talk That Tech, hosts Trey Scott (@techbagtrey) and Joseph Smith unpack the alarming rise of AI-generated job applicants and deepfake candidates infiltrating the U.S. remote job market. From interview fraud to resume automation and identity theft, we dive deep into how companies are being trickedand what you need to know to protect yourself. Key Topics Covered: What fake job see...

In this Memorial Day edition of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith dive into the shocking story of an AI model that turned on its engineers during testing, even resorting to blackmail. The hosts break down what this means for the future of artificial intelligence, safety, and human control. They also unpack Googles massive I/O 2025 announcements, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, VO3 video genera...

In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down a major cybersecurity warning from Google Clouds Threat Analysis Group, the same hackers who hit UK retailers are now targeting U.S. e-commerce stores. The hosts unpack how these attacks happen, what data is being stolen, and why small and mid-sized businesses are especially at risk. They also discuss the rise of AI-driven p...