The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… Apple's reversal on possibly integrating Anthropic or OpenAI with Siri, Hertz using AI to scan for rental car damage, a US version of TikTok coming out Sept. 5th, and Black AI minstrel shows have begun. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned: Apple weigh...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss… ICE's new facial recognition mobile app, Tinder requiring new California users to use facial recognition to verify their accounts, Section 230 not sheilding Meta and TikTok in a "subway surfing" wrongful death suit, and if AI and robotics are coming for your braids. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Ter...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss WhatsApp adding ads to the platform, Black influencers shining on the Forbes Top Creators list, smartphone users paying for AI access on their devices, and if Apple should buy the AI startup Perplexity. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned: WhatsApp is...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss Google downsizing its search team, the Trump family starting a phone carrier, and what graduating seniors should do after high school. We've got all this and more in episode 182 of The Tech Jawn. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Guest Host: Lamarr Wilson - @LamarrWils...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… The key takeaways from WWDC, the permitless gas turbines powering Xai datacenters, and the lack of adequate high-speed internet access on most HBCU campuses. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned WWDC Keynote Recap —  Source X.ai is doing Memphis D...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… What we expect out of WWDC, why you shouldn't let AI write your legal briefs, if Android XR will be a thing, and will AI soon decimate most entry level white collar jobs? Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned What We Can Expect From WWDC —  Source...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss… Trump's Big Beautiful Bill allowing AI to run amok, the bookmarking/read-it-later service Pocket shutting down, OpenAI buying Jony Ive's hardware startup, and, how far are we prepared to go with AI? Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned Trump's One Big B...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss... Warner Bros. changing Max back to HBOMax, how automation threatens the future of Black workers, Duolingo's CEO being tone deaf on the use of AI, and why you simply cannot trust AI without citations, and even then... Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Guest Host Lamar...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… Apple, potentially increasing the price of iPhones, Congress pulling funding for free WiFi hotspots at schools and libraries, how to prove that you are a real person online, and Mark Zuckerberg thinks everyone should have AI friends. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… If Mobile Payments Are Yet A Thing, Microsoft phasing out Auhthenticator's password manager, Apple no longer being able to collect 3rd party app store fees, and no more Temu items from China. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned: Robb shows his Father-...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss: -- Social media as we know it being over -- Why we may not be able to find great deals on Amazon Prime Day -- The Milwaukee police straight trippin' with facial recognition -- Should folks like us be on Substack? Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Guest Host: Michelle...

Meta is using AI to flag teen accounts, is coding still a viable tech field to get into, OpenAI is getting into the social media game, and ChatGPT tried to gaslight Steph. We've got all this and more for you in episode 174 of The Tech Jawn. Hosts: Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines – @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned: Meta steps up use of AI to detect tee...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss… The FCC vs. Meta trial kicking off, Gail King and nem going to space, two Yale juniors getting $3.1 mil in pre-seed funding for their AI social media platform, and Shopify saying you must prove AI can't do the work before you hire new folk. We've got all this, we're joined by special guest host Nica Montford, and more for you in episode 173 of The Tech...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… X.ai buying X, Meta stopping its fact-checking program, the TikTok ban deadline being extended again, and DOGE's planned IRS Hackathon. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned: — X.ai buys X (formerly Twitter) for $45 billion —  Forbes — Meta and ‘ne...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss Black Project 2025, Message interactions from Android finally working in iOS, and, a bit later, Cierra Gross, founder, and CEO of Worklution stops by to talk about WrkReciepts, the first ever direct‑to‑consumer HR AI SaaS product. Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… 23AndMe filing for bankruptcy, a facial recognition company tried to buy social security numbers for its database, and several Senators want to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @BrothaTech Stories Mentioned: -- 23AndMe Files...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss… Apple soon supporting encrypted RCS communications, the email newsletter service Substack is on the come up, if a new LA Times AI tool pro-KKK, and Alexa Plus is going to start sending your voice to the cloud whether you want it to or not. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –  @TechLifeSteph Terrance Gaines –  @Brot...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we have no idea what's going on with the sale of TikTok, the Magnificent 7 tech stocks lead a market selloff, Tesla owners are replacing their hood ornaments, and removing call center worker's accents just don't seem right. We've got all this, a spotlight, and more in episode 169 of The Tech Jawn. Hosts: Robb Dunewood –  @RobbDunewood Stephanie Humphrey –&nbsp...

This week on The Tech Jawn we talk about how facial recognition continues to fail the citizens of Detroit, Amazon unveiled Alexa Plus, its revamped, now AI-powered virtual assistant which is exposing how far behind Apple is with Apple Intelligence. Some Apple insiders think it will be 2027 before it is anywhere close to where its competitors are today, and drone delivery to your house sounds cool,...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss why scientists are leaving X and Meta platforms for Bluesky, and we ponder if it is time to start creating our own digital platforms and communities where we own the relationship with our followers. We discuss the Black-owned social media platform Fanbase and why it and its founder/CEO are trending for all the wrong reasons. And we’ve got a guest for you...

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In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Google's ending of DEI extending to it ditching diverse calendar events like Black History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, new algorithms in Afro-textured hair in animation are coming to the forefront, and we have a guest… We interview Mumbi Dunjwa, Founder and CEO of Naturaz, a health and beauty company that formulates, manufactures, and distribut...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss how Meta is dismantling its DEI Programs while telling investors it still wants’ Cognitive Diversity. Rakim, the legendary MC from the hip/hop duo Eric B. and Rakim has launched an innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform that merges music, money, and knowledge for independent urban artists.  The new Treasury Secretary halts all Cons...

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss President Trump suspending "enforcement" of the TikTok ban, why you can still use TikTok if you already have it installed, but, you can't download it from the App Store or Google Play if you don't. We'll also talk about all the money Meta is spending to woo TikTokers over to Facebook and Instagram. It could be $5000 or $50,000 depending on who you are....

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we talk about the TicTok ban, the TicTok ban, and, Oh, did I say The TicTok ban? We also shine The Tech Jawn Spotlight on the Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum and STEM Research Center. Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.