Trini TechCast: Recent Episodes
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Two Trinis talking about tech.
Tune in each week as we take you on a journey through the world of technology, from the heart of Trinidad and Tobago to the rest of the globe. Our podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things tech, providing insightful and thought-provoking discussions on both local and international topics.
Join us as we explore the latest trends in the tech industry, from groundbreaking innovations to emerging technologies, and discover how they’re impacting our daily lives.
We spend a lot of time talking with an actual owner of an EV in Trinidad making sure we ask all the questions that everyone should know.
In the end will Andre be convinced that he should buy one?
Will Akeem sell his car to buy one also?
On the heels of not signing a contract with Grenada, WiPay signs a contract with Grenada. Digital disbursements seem to be the ticket in.Articles:
https://www.wipaycaribbean.com/blog/the-government-of-grenada-partners-with-wipay-caribbean-for-digital-student-grant-assistance-program
https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-signs-govpay-contract-with-grenada-6.2.2070779.d4176f7c66
The folks at mini are trying to see if they can convert the population to EV's. The big question is the maintenance.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/gas-savings-push-electric-interest-6.2.2068586.45a18b8c44
Google has been charged with being a monopoly. How fair is it and how will it affect everyone on the internet?Article: https://apnews.com/article/google-antitrust-search-engine-verdict-apple-319a61f20fb11510097845a30abaefd8
The stock market game is getting a lot of supportArticle: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wizdom-looks-to-change-stock-market-game-6.2.2062750.ed5a8e328e
WiPay seems to have had a lot of issues with Grenada but who is at fault?
Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-disputes-revocation-of-licence-in-grenada-6.2.2055517.cb791e1bc4
HP probably realized that it won't make sense to try to sell printer subscriptions.Article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2390252/hp-bails-on-always-online-printers-and-subscription-laser-ink.html
We find out the journey that got her where she is now. Its quite interesting.
We hear about the apps and tools she uses to get her work done.
She does quite a lot but she love to do it.
We find out that Johnny didn't even choose computer science. He was guided to it.Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnytiu?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
We're not actually sure if he likes tech, but he is passionate about something.
With his laid back attitude, how did he win a challenge?
Johnny gets to ask us a question and put us on the spot
Feedback boxes are so first century! But there is a google form!Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/erla-police-want-feedback-from-public/article_ed9ed204-3d46-11ef-8dda-e30d3b9cdbc4.htmlForm: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tcFuQpjkDLX3X22QuEZgBZsX6AsE-ypVRwcCupPPCe0/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VbbBiqwrn7r1uPnPiOAuhO69FLmCmNq_iMchARd6SSpqcY_66eiHlW74_aem_d_sqPw_mtR-LNlfNabObWQ
Who's fault is it really that courtpay takes long.Article: https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/courtpay-issues-payments-taking-months-to-yrs/article_6f179a52-3a7f-11ef-8dc4-efa6ef3e3af0.html
Is Tesla actually as dominant as it seems? Or it is just an American thing?Articles: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/29/teslas-dominance-of-evs-is-eroding-as-cheaper-cars-hit-the-market.html
https://www.counterpointresearch.com/insights/global-electric-vehicle-market-share/
We show you a real life click farm that you probably had an arguement with.Article: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8zUVjIRuUq/?igsh=emVucmVpNDNuNG81
The local government minister seems to be working hard to get reforms in place. One of them may be a bit hopeful but at least Mr. Charles has hope!Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/local-govt-ministry-moving-to-implement-workfromhome-6.2.2035846.859f987529
The guys check out the online immigration forms that the other countries have. Why not Trinidad though? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cal-shares-list-destinations-online-arrival-forms
Why, really why do we want robots to look like us? Gex alpha may be the key.Article: https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/self-healing-living-skin-can-make-robots-more-humanlike-and-it-looks-just-as-creepy-as-youd-expect
Peaceful life after tech may be a best kept secret.Article: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryuan?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Has WiPay found a way to deal with the forex issues and just testing out with Aeropost? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-allows-skybox-shopping-with-tt-6.2.2034619.9bee8220f3
In order for us to progress technologically we have to think about getting internet access to the people who don't even think they need it.Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/reliable-affordable-broadband-coming-communities-tobago
Facebook wrongly flagging AI photosArticle: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/24/24184795/meta-instagram-incorrect-made-by-ai-photo-labels
How would people be motivated to use an app to report local government issues?Article: https://www.ttt.live/go-local-app-launched/
What would you need to have in place to get a tax break for cyber security. Article: https://www.igovtt.tt/?page_id=296
How does one warn you when you are using a social media app that is dangerous.Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180005/surgeon-general-warning-labels-social-media-mental-health
How do you get caught faking remote work?Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjll01220yeo
Digicel has activated its tobago undersea fiber cable. How will it work and how will it help Tobago have some internet resiliency?Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/06/digicel-launches-new-subsea-fibre-cable-system/https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicels-deep-blue-one-subsea-fibre-cable-goes-live
What would cause a company to do this?Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wellness-apps-can-improve-employee-behaviour-6.2.2022947.ce60cd0799
The guys discuss how the process of keeping all your data would make sense.Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11rje1mrro
Oracle Engineer or Full time cricketer?Article: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/oracle-engineer-helps-lead-us-224417187.html?guccounter=2
The SOC seems like it is a good thing but is it really just a well crafted ad?Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-commends-launch-first-cyber-security-operations-centre-soc
If they track who pays tax, who has to make the decision to act on the data?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttra-chairman-data-analytics-centre-to-track-tax-evaders-6.2.2014207.f35c5917b7
The guys seem to agree with the EU, but are they going overboard?Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/24/tech/meta-amazon-ai-fears-eu-law/index.html#:~:text=It%20imposes%20blanket%20bans%20on,as%20for%20education%20and%20hiring.
The guys discuss why digital over the air television doesn't really matter to Trinidad and Tobago, or does it? It's 20 year old technology that has come at a time when everyone has cable or is streaming.
Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IlO-4X8OTghttps://tatt.org.tt/stakeholder/broadcasting/digital-terrestrial-television-dtt/
Why would a cargo agency get ransomware that is not being sold. What data do they really have?Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/cargo-agency-hacked/article_55b44504-1a33-11ef-8909-af0b62849f2b.html
Windows laptops may have a chance, but no one who has a Mac is going to just decide to get a Window's pc again? Right?Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24116587/microsoft-macbook-air-surface-arm-qualcomm-snapdragon-x-elite
The guys discuss why credit card fraud may be up and who is really at fault.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/credit-card-fraud-up-but-bankers-not-worried-6.2.2003886.c166279337#google_vignette
Apparently a few people fell for a credit card scam. Are we just ripe for this kind of cyber threat?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ttpost-fighting-scammers-6.2.2005229.015beee293
Google has AI everywhere and Open AI has a voice now!Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsEQjeZoEng
We talk a bit with the winners of one of the D'Hub challenges. We get into their tech background and find out how the D Hub challenge was from their perspective.
What got you into tech?
What excites you about technology right now?
How was the D'Hub challenge for you?
Sinead Website: www.sineadhs.com
Kwasi Website: www.kwasi.dev
Sundae Bytes Website: www.sundaebytes.com
We discuss the local development scene and how D'Hub has great potential. Will these developers do make a difference?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/top-local-developers-create-apps-to-transform-govt-services-6.2.1989721.3f1e162e0e
If a cheque clearing system goes wrong, who is at fault?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/imbert-electronic-cheque-clearing-system-led-to-26b-error-6.2.1988452.7eca9f200c
Mr. Charles puts on the tin foil hat about the robots again.Article: https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38634678/watch-teslas-optimus-robot-steps-up-game-by-inserting-battery-cells-into-tray-as-musk-promises-dexte
We have friend of the show Shivam Teelucksingh giving us the insider info on the pornography rings on telegram and WhatsAppArticle: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/porn-rings-still-active/article_5c660934-005a-11ef-a414-df6d3f91b8ea.htmlA single point of failure is always an issue in IT. We seem to have one with Tobago.Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/tobago-fibre-break-a-disaster-6.2.1986065.c1f68d9f4c
There seems to be a war between boston dynamics and Tesla for the best humanoid robot. But why do we want it to look like a human?Articles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqZsXkB9vxI
https://youtu.be/rj9JSkSpRlM?si=BnEaBD0wF-ODUCFH
https://youtube.com/shorts/lczKh7EdcAA?si=AdoKxRDIY-Do5lRo
We speak to Simon CEO of pe$h money Ltd about his tech history, where he got his desire for tech and what drives him.Article: https://www.peshmoney.com/
Simon gives us a breakdown of why he loves his Tesla more now and his fascination with the Humane Ai pin.
Why and how did he decide to take on such an ambitious project? We discuss with Simon how the dream became a reality.
The porn ring is made easier because of Telegram. What can we do?Articles:
https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cops-launch-probe-into-social-media-porn-ring-6.2.1531789.22c9412a7ehttps://www.guardian.co.tt/news/it-expert-online-tt-porn-ring-activity-hard-to-track-6.2.1971206.69d1a307e8Will we at wish of complex AI attacks or just phishing attacks?Article:
https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/can-ai-cause-disruptions-in-t-t/article_dd5e55d0-f6e3-11ee-afac-679f124e8091.html
Will you read a nutrition label for you modem? Do you even read them on food products?Article: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/starting-today-isps-must-display-labels-with-price-speeds-and-data-caps/
The TTPS is being trained on AI. How does that make us feel? Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/ai-integrated-into-ttps-training-curriculum/#98r2nsod0saTSTT is planning a network upgrade to make data faster and more reliable on mobile. Will it make a difference?Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tstt-to-invest-160m-in-network-upgrade/article_1571dd80-f3b9-11ee-950d-7388dbe9f28b.htmlAmazon lied to us
Article: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-ditches-just-walk-checkouts-155003014.html
It is said that if you don't jump on board now in 5 years you'll be dead.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/expert-embracing-ai-is-the-way-forward/article_8fd9d776-ebda-11ee-9a70-6ff50ab84311.htmlDigital acceptance in Latin America means us?Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/mastercard-digital-acceptance-growing-in-lac-6.2.1963780.47753538eaHow will that impact the Caribbean?Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/floridas-desantis-signs-law-restricting-social-media-people-under-16-2024-03-25/
The traffic lights change based on number of cars now, but does it make a difference?Articles: https://youtu.be/Rb4CyVCehQ4?si=6yu4aLtvaUnk1xp8https://www.wcctv.com/the-benefits-of-traffic-surveillance-cameras/The IMF money we spoke about may be going to something wise after all. We'll see.Articles: https://guardian.co.tt/business/central-bank-still-working-out-cybersecurity-approach-6.2.1957351.ac601b2632https://community.esri.com/t5/land-records-and-valuation-videos/trinidad-amp-tobago-s-first-valuation-roll/td-p/1319947The definition of broadband internet has finally been updatedArticle: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/14/24101313/fcc-new-broadband-definition-100mbps-20mbps#:~:text=That's%20what%20FCC%20commissioner%20Jessica,at%2025Mbps%2F3Mbps%20since%202015Control it with your mind!Article: https://www.unilad.com/technology/news/first-human-neuralink-implant-noland-arbaugh-128173-20240327
How will the TikTok ban really affect the Caribbean?Article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/13/will-us-ban-tiktokIf they could replace the restaurant workers they could replace software engineers? Right?Article: https://youtu.be/fjHtjT7GO1c?si=Ll0gw3zM4MUa7Qv7When you have enough money, you can eat sushi in the stratosphereArticle: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/dinner-in-space-by-michelin-starred-chef-to-cost-half-a-million-dollars-5253970
A school bomb threat affected 49 schools in south Trinidad. Can we do anything about this?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/49-south-eastern-schools-evacuated-after-bomb-threats-6.2.1942777.7769f9020bI don't know where the money wil go but, its a lot of money.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/us42-million-for-digital-transformation-in-tt-6.2.1943431.3243dddb0dHP is tired of taking ink money, now they have subscription service.Articles: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/hp-wants-you-to-never-own-a-printer-again-launches-rental/470541https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68497508.amp
How much AI is the Central Bank using? We take a guess.Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/central-bank-an-early-adopter-of-ai-6.2.1938274.e07a58da28
FLOW hiking up internet prices is nothing new, but what are the technical reasons?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/flow-hikes-its-rates-6.2.1939394.06d4da69e4Is online customer service dead as a career?Articles: https://www.klarna.com/international/press/klarna-ai-assistant-handles-two-thirds-of-customer-service-chats-in-its-first-month/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/03/paris-olympics-police-ai-security-cameras/
Apparently it costs a lot of money to retain a cyber security professionalArticles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/02/21/ministry-exceedingly-difficult-to-hire-retain-cybersecurity-experts/
https://parlcloud.ttparliament.org/index.php/s/fWPs9kxDxyWDiHX#pdfviewer
A TSTT admin was at fault for the hack?Articles: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/report-hackers-accessed-tstt-using-admin-s-credentials/article_41215060-d38d-11ee-8bdd-ab92c0ffcc5d.htmlhttps://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/lisa-blasts-tstt-board/article_a3d200d0-cf94-11ee-b87f-1bb16cc7a186.html
Reddit is rich...or are they?Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24080165/google-reddit-ai-training-data
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/23/tech/reddit-ipo-filing-business-plan/index.html
We talk about how cyber crime is going to be enforced, if it could be enforced, and who is going to enforce it.Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/hinds-assures-action-against-cybercrime/
OpenAI is breaking the internet with the AI videos, how will this change video content?Article: https://openai.com/soraHow? How do you use a gmail address for official ttps stuff when you have a domain?
We discuss a bit of the story of Keron Les Pierre. Where did he start?
We spend some time getting into the star network back story. How Keron saw it on his side.
Visa seems like they want to thelp us get this payments thing right. What can they realistically do?Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/visa-pleased-by-tts-digital-push-6.2.1913928.c597337b1eThe AI wars are taking shape. Will we benefit from it in the long run?Article: https://analyticsindiamag.com/googles-gemini-pro-beats-gpt-4/
The apple vision pro got mixed good reviews if that makes sense.Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/02/apple-vision-pro-headset-review/677347/
Digicel seems to want to keep their security team on their toes with some bold claims about their cyber security.Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/01/25/digicel-we-have-robust-cyber-secured-network/https://www.cnc3.co.tt/digicel-outage-caused-by-major-fibre-break/
What if.... someone leaked admin access in the tstt hack?Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/tstt-acting-boss-blames-office-of-the-ceo/article_2ad49226-ba11-11ee-a41b-47a6683c25c5.amp.htmlMrBeast may be betraying the creator model... or is he just exploring his options?Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/youtuber-mrbeast-reportedly-in-talks-competition-series-amazon-prime-videoHow can you copy a Pokemon game and make it better?Article: https://www.dexerto.com/palworld/palworld-datamine-uncovers-a-mewtwo-like-pal-as-pokemon-copycat-saga-continues-2502552/
The next 10 years will bring more revolution thatn the last 100. Are we ready for that?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/cdb-vp-keep-up-with-technology-6.2.1902894.78de69789a
Some people are talking about AI and its applications. Banking seems to be first.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/caribbean-companies-must-view-ai-as-positive-6.2.1902065.b2a0f593bfThis is the first big partnership we have seen OpenAI do outside of Microsoft. How will it work?Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/18/openai-announces-first-partnership-with-a-university.html
The guys discuss the first hack of the year and how it was handledArticles: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ransomware-attack-on-nib/article_d83eff6a-a51b-11ee-9f29-0fefcc4d4c67.html
https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/tstts-24-million-cyber-failure/article_e2d7fcf2-b280-11ee-a382-f7c1ba128c88.html
Will the GPT store make AI more accessible and cause less fear?Article: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-the-gpt-store
Are we actually seeing tech companies going back go the standard after COVID?Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034262/google-assistant-removes-17-features-layoffs-pixel-voice-commands
https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034705/discord-layoffs-17-percent-employees
Mr Charles discusses the expectations for Christmas gifts with his children.
Youths these days.....
Despite being hacked once a week, we must press on. Is this the kind of resolve we need?Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/imbert-we-must-press-on-with-digital-agenda/article_d8c437e4-85a8-11ee-aa3d-4395e7cda992.amp.html
There is a tech law folks! The guys discuss what it may entailArticle: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/full-proclamation-of-data-protection-law-coming-in-2024-6.2.1859736.8f601dd152#google_vignette
PESH finally launches, we look for it on the app store and see what is what.Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/pesh-money-launches-mobile-app-6.2.1858896.f9bbc09b37
The guys discuss the WiPay plans for a bank/payment/money transfer?
Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipays-colour-app-coming-to-tt-6.2.1853785.a99a8a30e3
How is T&T going to handle the cybercrime?
Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/swrha-battles-european-hacker-to-save-its-system-6.2.1852801.718fb8c20d
Apple might be being nice to Android messages or.... Still keeping the green bubbles.
Article: https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-rcs-2024-3386292/
The guys break down the TSTT data hack in more detail. Lots of new findings! They also discuss the implications of the leak for regular people.
Articles:
https://technewstt.com/pr-tatt-disturbed-by-tstt-data-breach/
https://trinidadexpress.com/news/yes-tstt-customers-your-personal-information-is-on-the-dark-web/article_5cb7bbde-7a55-11ee-a297-bb0a5fa01677.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/month-review-ransomware-attack-trinidad-alex-samm-k9ive/
TSTT seems to have been hacked according to the bad guys, but they say it was a failed attempt. The guys discuss and try to get to the bottom of it.Articles: https://technewstt.com/tstt-ransomexx-exploit/https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tstt-no-loss-of-data-from-cyber-attack-6.2.1839931.c5e2e524a7
What does online trading look like in Trinidad and Tobago? The guys discussArticle:https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/tt-stock-market-sees-rise-in-online-trading-6.2.1831622.682ee2932a
Does HUAWEI have a bigger plan?
Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/t-t-students-partake-in-huawei-conference/article_4e707606-6d44-11ee-9f3d-077649a670e3.htmlSports live streaming is the next big step. Will Apple crack the code, with their trillions of dollars?Article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/quality-over-quantity-how-apple-wants-to-lure-sports-fans-to-its-streaming-service-114510539.html?guccounter=1
The guys check out the statistics of cyber threats in Trinidad and Tobago. Seems like we are popular.Article: https://cybersafett.com/tt-csirt-cyber-threat-landscape-2023/https://youtu.be/rn0WlB9J0Lc
Everyone has e-money who will use it best?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/digicel-gets-provisional-emoney-approval-6.2.1823544.c89ee4a50f
Meta AI TrinsArticle: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/meta-confesses-using-post-train-ai
We see our friend of the show Shivam Teelucksingh giving some good advice.Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/10/05/budget-2024-digital-transformation-key-priority/
Mr. Charles has some views on this laptop thing.Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwFZUkXQ6sI&t=289sAI editing of photos can make something that was never there originallyArticle: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23906753/google-pixel-8-pro-photo-editing-tools-ai
Facebook glasses
Article: https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/27/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-livestream-to-instagram-and-facebook/amp/USB-C iPhone againArticle: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/28/iphone-15-usb-c-power-banks/
We check out the co-pilot demo for windowsArticle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDDcWA4dgGY
The guys discuss what kind of analytics are needed to help the region digitize betterArticle: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/idb-presents-first-digital-analytics-tool-for-region/article_696dddc4-5758-11ee-8b36-332617b3a66b.htmlThe guys find out that the AG office did actually give an update on the hack that took placeArticle: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=325262186537889&set=a.128771276186982Facebook is trying... yes they are trying.Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/24/23887773/meta-ai-chatbots-gen-ai-personas-young
The guys discuss if the USB-C disparity matters on the different iPhonesArticle: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/15/iphone-15-usb-c-port-completely-standard/
Too much radiation?Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/15/tech/apple-iphone12-france-update-radiation-levels/index.html
Why does FOREX matter? Because online shopping is a problem.Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/republic-cuts-us-credit-card-limit-in-half-6.2.1802428.5511f0e433https://www.cnc3.co.tt/imbert-to-discuss-demand-for-foreign-exchange/
We knew about paywise and TSTT. Who is PESH?Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/paywise-pesh-among-companies-registered-e-money-issuers
The basic flow of the conversation:
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Your background and history in technology
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State of Digital Transformation in Trinidad
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It seems like they just figured out drones are Illegal or something.Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/drones-to-be-confiscated-by-customs-and-excise/https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-trinidad-and-tobago/
Fill out the forms online, once the airport wifi works.Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/travellers-to-jamaica-to-complete-immigration-form-online-starting-september-1/https://newsday.co.tt/2019/06/25/passport-kiosks-working/Time to buy office 365, if you even know that WordPad exists.Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/3/23857331/microsoft-wordpad-windows-removal-end-of-support
The guys chat with Daren Dhoray about his IT life, the things he's currently interested in tech wise and cyber security in Trinidad and Tobago. Somewhere along the line they also find out his internet speed of course! https://cybersafett.com
Article:
https://cybersafett.com
TSTT goes down and everyone goes down? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/experiencing-call-issues-tstt-responds
AMCHAM has some ideas for use to move forward. The guys talk about it. Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/cybersecurity-strategy-go-after-tax-evaders-6.2.1772533.fb2aba3b6a
Disney Plus seems to feeling the pinch.
Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/09/disney-says-it-will-crack-down-on-password-sharing-following-netflixs-lead.html
Star Blue Network offering a new fixed line service but how? Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/08/04/star-blue-relaunched-as-fixed-line-service/
A lot of people still prefer cash. Online transactions went up though! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/37-7b-withdrawn-from-atms-last-year/article_c775e7f0-3259-11ee-9f04-f3064ba9e5c8.html
TikTok and the EU fight Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/4/23819878/tiktok-fyp-algorithm-eu-dsa-personalization-data-tracking https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2545
Topics discussed today with our special guest, the man himself, Shivam Teelucksingh:
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Internet connection
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His activism
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Random stuff
Meta threads generated so much news we had to talk about it from a Caribbean perspective.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/7/23787334/instagram-threads-news-politics-adam-mosseri-meta-facebook
https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/threads-no-eu-launch/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/06/twitter-threatens-to-sue-meta-over-its-new-threads-app/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/06/threads-delete-profile-instagram-meta/
The AG cyber attack seems to be kind of hush hush yet open at the same time.
Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/cyberattack-disrupts-operations-at-ag-s-office-legal-affairs/article_5d32d07a-1d2c-11ee-a4e3-bb10ade0970e.amp.html
Are you a prime day purchaser? Mr. Charles is.... Red Bit..... isn't. Articles: https://www.pcguide.com/deals/save-over-200-on-this-dell-rtx-3060-gaming-laptop-prime-day-early-deals/
We're not sure what twitter is trying to protect.
https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/01/twitter-imposes-limits-on-the-number-of-tweets-users-can-read-amid-extended-outage/amp/?guccounter=1
https://www.androidauthority.com/twitter-locks-out-the-public-3341190/
Ads make YouTube viable, but does it also make it annoying? Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/29/23778879/youtube-videos-disabling-ad-blockers-detection
Saying the nice words will get us .... somewhere.... slowly.....
https://tt.loopnews.com/content/govt-continues-digital-transformation-drive-improve-e-services https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cybersecurity-culture-key-digital-transformation
The guys discuss their thoughts on the new hub
Article: https://dhub.mdt.gov.tt/
Huawei wants to invest in our future?
Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/06/22/huawei-seeks-students-for-seeds-for-the-future-programme/
Would you watch ads if it saved you money?
Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/26/23773989/netflix-basic-ad-free-plan-canada-end-drop
What do you do to launch a network and get evicted? Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/star-network-ceo-evicted-after-failed-launch-6.2.1733165.5163cd47d1
Is this the AI that we have to worry about?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiQkeWOFwmk
Developers in Trinidad may have some hope... maybe. Article: https://mdt.gov.tt/solution.php?solution=Developers%27%20Hub
Trinidad is currently blue.... vex.... with the new mobile network
Articles: starnetworkblue.com
https://www.doogee.cc/products/x97-pro.html
Netflix subscribers went up....what?
Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehamilton/2023/06/09/netflix-password-crackdown-boosts-subscribers-stock-price/amp/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/9/23755156/netflix-subscriber-increase-paid-password-sharing-crackdown
This guy thinks you can manipulate google search.
Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttl-wants-google-to-post-positive-tt-stories-on-its-search-engines-6.2.1725666.e3cc9f8350
Does a regional data center make sense?
Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ministers-consider-regional-data-centre-6.2.1713990.91d46de177
TSTT Broadband strategy smart? We discuss
Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/contribute-to-broadband-costs-6.2.1713989.2b7160f9b3
Possible Extinction Risk with AI? Let's talk
Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/30/tech/ai-industry-statement-extinction-risk-warning/index.html
Netflix cracking down on password sharing. What's going to happen?
The guys discuss if having CXC fully online is plausible
Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cxc-moving-ahead-with-full-online-testing-6.2.1711993.cfa60d6f3e
https://www.ksl.com/article/50650872/wish-you-could-tweak-that-text-whatsapp-is-letting-users-edit-messages
First Citizens bank seems to be ready to move out of the magnetic strip card world. Is everyone ready?
Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/first-citizens-begins-deactivation-magnetic-strip-cards
We knew it was coming, how will it work out? Transfer money directly from your phone via WiPay might be a thing soon.
Articles:
https://guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-to-roll-out-remittance-service-in-tt-soon-6.2.1710257.62d08e62a4
https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/en-us/
This is one is for the geeks and the phishing attack champions. A new form of phishing is coming.
Article:
https://www.wired.com/story/google-zip-mov-domains-phishing-risks/
The two major internet providers raised their rates. Are they justified? Are there any options?
Articles: https://guardian.co.tt/business/cable-providers-face-long-struggle-6.2.1698017.142efb58f6https://newsday.co.tt/2023/05/04/digicel-disappointed-in-tatt-social-media-error/
The final report says the bomb threat was a hoax. How did they come to that conclusion?Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/bomb-threat-a-hoax-say-police/article_10a66a6c-eade-11ed-be7a-9b5fa6021883.amp.html
Is it actually going to work? Canada seems to have some good data.
Article: https://www.themanual.com/culture/netflix-password-sharing-cancel-reaction/#:~:text=Netflix%20is%20planning%20to%20crack,the%20program%20in%20other%20countries
What is a passkey and why should it matter?Article: https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-password/
The host used for the bomb threat emails is one of those secure email providers. What chance do they have of finding the source?
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cyber-experts-feel-bomb-threat-email-will-be-hard-to-trace-6.2.1694105.5ad511ee04
What is an online provisional permit and why is it online? The guys discuss.
https://www.ttt.live/online-provisional-permit-system-launched/
Twitter looks like it wants to be the next 4chan. How does the whole Super Mario Bros movie get streamed on twitter?
https://www.vulture.com/2023/04/the-entire-super-mario-bros-movie-was-on-twitter-for-hours.html
Trinidad seems to be serious about coming up with the work from home policy for the public sector. Will they actually pull it off?
Article: https://www.ttt.live/technology-driving-work-from-home-thrust/
Will AI robots eventually come for our restaurants? Maybe, maybe not
Article: https://guardian.co.tt/news/ai-robots-coming-soon-6.2.1688744.55f25dfa9e?fbclid=IwAR1_gb90jj3eDs8i4GPfYa99QcK5UlPHRPvf_1Hpxnvhs-AYo950EkdRJPE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Chat GPT vs Bard which one knows Caribbean Culture better?
AIs: chat.openai.combard.google.com
A very young man uses discord to leak pentagon documents and we don't know how he could be so stupid.
Article: https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/14/pentagon-leaks-how-discord-gaming-platform-landed-in-the-spotlight
Seems like the Airbnb market in Trinidad and Tobago is gaining Traction. Its about time.Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/airbnb-growing-in-tt-6.2.1681094.c3f1460363
Flow price incread justified? They guys discussArticle: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/flow-rates-to-increase-in-may-6.2.1680939.4b55ef48da
Apparently cheques are supposed to be clearing faster, but we aren't sure if it is actually working.
Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/cheque-processing-reduced-to-two-days-6.2.1679359.c3e43890c5
Who really wants an EV in Trinidad? We discuss the state of the EV and why someone wants charging stations.
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/businesses-urged-to-install-charging-ports-on-premises-for-electric-vehicles-6.2.1667088.1e153aedf3Will Elon be able to do it? Will he be able to make a all in one app?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2023/04/11/twitter-inc-no-longer-exists-as-elon-musk-inches-closer-to-x-everything-app-ambitions/?sh=2d83a872209b
The guys talk about the apparent attack on TikTok by the US congress and how it will affect TikTok
Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5nU4u6oAK0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Q6NXDCiEU
The guys break down the digital transformation address from the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Articles: https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-rowleys-address-at-the-launch-of-the-ministry-of-educations-digital-transformation-programme/ https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-rowley-digital-technology-tt-needs-change
Apparently the sting operation yielded results but the people could not be charged
Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/catching-the-predator/article_e85796a6-c6b8-11ed-a5f7-f3388e8bd942.html
The guys discuss the national electronic ID clip that was published. What are the implications are they going to walk the walk or just talk the talk?
Article: https://www.ttt.live/coming-soon-national-electronic-id/
A sting operation that took place on fb shows that there a lot of sexual predators in Trinidad and Tobago who use technology as their hunting ground.
Articles: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/police-go-after-predators/article_9dbb8c8a-c148-11ed-90e1-abb052ab0e12.html
https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/sex-predator-network/article_0556bd66-c602-11ed-bcb9-eff9feacb7d5.html
This company seems to want to keep cash alive since most people use it
http://tt.loopnews.com/content/tridium-brings-cash-automation-solutions-finance-retail-business
Sex Offenders Website:
https://sexoffenders.gov.tt/
TikTok in hot water:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64792894
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-64813981.amp
Nokia New Phone:
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/02/25/hmd-global-launches-nokia-g22-repairable-smartphone.html
TTPS Certificate of Character:
https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttps-announces-system-malfunction-certificates-of-character-on-hold-6.2.1633631.be79dae824?fbclid=IwAR3OXHIqKZF5LGAo3zchPfzaOdINk36__rOHvmKgayfq7w7jMMMk5tp8hpY&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
TSTT Cable Sabotage:
https://guardian.co.tt/news/sabotage-suspected-in-damage-to-tstt-cables-6.2.1642158.3c62ec8069
META Premium:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2023/02/19/meta-launching-12-per-month-verification-service-following-twitters-lead/
AI Wars:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo
Iron but not Copper:
https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/scrap-iron-dealing-to-resume-copper-ban-remains/article_760de4c6-a960-11ed-8303-076e2b2c5900.html
Layoffs at GitHub:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/09/github-lays-off-10-and-goes-fully-remote/?fbclid=IwAR27Ize8cA1qiCb57KO3uuoRiqYGtAA0X0ztaPNSTHLw4Pukjgqg2DYBBK8&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
TSTT Fibre network:
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tstt-invests-over-100m-in-its-fibre-network-6.2.1622541.80ef612146
TSTT e-money:
https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tstt-gets-go-ahead-to-issue-e-money/article_5220a718-a296-11ed-87a5-6f3c64f90725.html
Netflix Password sharing:
https://mashable.com/article/netflix-password-sharing-how-to
Internet governance forum
https://igf.tt/
https://trinbagotechie.blogspot.com/2023/01/TTIGF-2023.html?fbclid=IwAR18Ibd6BA6H5CGMAVrEv5O2tpBceK97ZMZoX_IJZB0ImP2ULOzpAYIa1cc
Google and AI for music
https://mashable.com/article/google-ai-bot-music
Jamaica coding
https://jamcoders.org.jm/
Registering a business in T&T down
https://www.cnc3.co.tt/no-new-companies-registered-following-system-crash-last-year/
Google in panic mode?
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/20/23563851/google-search-ai-chatbot-demo-chatgpt
https://singularityhub.com/2023/01/22/google-scrambles-to-catch-up-in-the-wake-of-openais-chatgpt/
Online vs Physical Shopping
https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/retail-dying-but-not-dead/article_b33b1b6e-96d4-11ed-8c89-a7c0e0c8cfa3.html
Solar in Trinidad and Tobago
https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/solar-panel-at-home-for-power-policy-soon/article_1d496938-825e-11ed-ab98-e71a5785f4c8.html
ChatGPT
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-to-add-chatgpt-ai-to-office-and-bing-according-to-reports
Scotia 1.50 for online transfers
https://www.cnc3.co.tt/scotiabank-introduces-1-50-fee-for-online-transfers-to-other-banks/
Digicel e-sims
https://support-tt.digicelgroup.com/hc/en-us/articles/9950628857485-Digicel-eSIM
Job cuts across tech
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/another-tech-bubble-bursts-2022-brutal-silicon-valley-workers-rcna56435
Meta layoffs
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/09/meta-to-lay-off-more-than-11000-thousand-employees.html
Twitter Exodus
https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/17/23465274/hundreds-of-twitter-employees-resign-from-elon-musk-hardcore-deadlinehttps://www.reuters.com/technology/after-elon-musks-ultimatum-twitter-employees-start-exiting-2022-11-18/https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1593899029531803649/photo/2
Facial Detection in Trinidad and Tobago
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ag-cop-facial-recognition-to-fight-crime-coming-soon-6.2.1565456.ad6427e451
https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/police-surveillance-bays-almost-complete/article_dadfedf4-b72d-56bc-972f-e7235280c51a.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/12/a-year-later-tech-companies-calls-to-regulate-facial-recognition-met-with-little-progress.html
https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2021/12/09/facial-recognition-software-racial-bias
http://proceedings.mlr.press/v81/buolamwini18a/buolamwini18a.pdf
Apple and USB-C
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-says-iphones-will-finally-get-usb-c-ports/
Elon Musk and Twitter
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/12/elon-musk-twitter-chaos-enleashed
This week we talk about:
Whatsapp Business Cost
https://m.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_launches_paid_subscription_for_businesses-news-56094.php
Netflix changes
https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/10/13/23402662/netflix-ads-7-subscribers-streaming-peter-kafka-column
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/netflix-password-policy-change-no-shared-passwords/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6j&linkId=186721563&fbclid=IwAR1UfchbRPmURNUg8K40LhGMOjU9vlPHwMW6X37Y-ajdX-m91YbcAUjO514&mibextid=c9cgR8#l9lypbfhy16pk1kqp1d
This week we talk about:
Massy Hack Info
https://guardian.co.tt/news/massy-stores-investigates-cyber-attack-information-leak-6.2.1560033.09a6c52664
https://technewstt.com/hive-ransomware-cyberattack-massy/
Jamaica Star Link:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/big-link/?fbclid=IwAR0AbL0KSC69afHPwoy4FRyH0J7vq0meqLlkKg2oKw_SwcTRY0mXxtEtUsY https://www.starlink.com/
This week we talk about:
TTPOST Phishing
https://cybersafett.com/ttpost-phishing-email/?fbclid=IwAR2Kvk5LzBFT63wlZeQp3xwuv5JtnTnXtvU9ifrQ87zjRFDTbhakaWlY1Uo
Nestle Work from Home
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/nestl-implements-hybrid-work-culture-6.2.1552985.40c0d61bb8
Internet Cafe in Tacarigua
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid034qvGyrXmSn6krwbTYrDnXeKArsC2UHpPKmSZFqLuGbWQkgzMqcE4ZUc3v9P6edE9l&id=377693645609