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Saqib Tahir, Khayyam Jafri
If you're wondering, whether tech can be fun? Why should you care as a Pakistani? Find out the answer! Tune in every week and listen to two fanatics explain, argue, learn and discuss how tech continues to shape the world around us. Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri - www.sknexus.com
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What makes any tech product an innovation? A question that requires basic understanding of how progress is made with tech around us. In this episode I go over why you should care about progressive vs disruptive tech, how it impacts your daily life, and what to look out for when considering which tech is in fact innovative.
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ChaptersTBA Further learning and referenceshttps://sknexus.com/tag/tech-blog/
https://www.britishcouncil.pk/library/digital-library
How the Internet of Things will explode in 5-10 years
IoT Devices - ARM
What Are Self-Driving Cars? The Technology Explained
The path to Autonomous Driving
Understanding Blockchain Technology
Web3 and NFTs Explained
NFTs, explained
Blockchain, explained
What Is a Transformer Model?
How Big Tech Coopts Disruption–and What to Do About It
Coopting Disruption - Stanford
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Shopping online has become a primary source of commerce for many in Pakistan. But it is riddled with problems, scams, misinformation, and much more. In this episode I go over what are the common issues you will face, how commerce works online, and what you can do to stay protected in the ever growing digital commerce landscape of Pakistan.
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ChaptersTBD
Further learning and references12 reasons Pakistanis avoid buying things online — and how that can change
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Apple's M1 has been the single biggest success in recent computing history. And now Windows wants a piece of that. In today's episode we go over why you should care about the forthcoming x86 to ARM transition....if it succeeds.
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Further learning and referencesARM vs x86: What's the difference?
Arm vs x86: Instruction sets, architecture, and all key differences explained
ARM vs. x86: Differences & similarities of both architectures
What is an ARM processor?
WHY X86 NEEDS TO DIE
Why x86 Doesn’t Need to Die
An AnandTech Interview with Jim Keller: 'The Laziest Person at Tesla'
Nvidia and AMD plan to launch Arm PC chips as soon as 2025, Reuters reports
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Apple's new "Apple Intelligence" suite introduces a range of AI features, including AI writing tools, an improved Siri, enhanced media search, and image generation capabilities. In this episode we go over what AI means for you as the Mango Person (Aam Janta) and why the way Apple did it is noteworthy.
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Further learning and references
Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence: every new AI feature coming to the iPhone and Mac
Apple Intelligence is the company’s new generative AI offering
Everything to know about Apple's AI features coming to iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system
Apple is putting ChatGPT in Siri for free later this year
Apple's AI for iPhone Just Showed Google How It's Done
Private Cloud Compute, Privacy & Security concernsApple is promising personalized AI in a private cloud. Here’s how that will work.
Private Cloud Compute: A new frontier for AI privacy in the cloud
Apple is building a high-security OS to run its AI data centers - here's what we know so far
A cryptographer’s look of the Apple Intelligence
WWDC: Apple’s Private Cloud Compute is what all cloud services should be
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Fintech has established itself as a permanent fixture in the Pakistani financial landscape, and its continued success relies on our collective efforts. The recent developments surrounding Sadapay being acquired, coupled with other industry advancements, have compelled me to highlight a crucial issue: the role tech enthusiasts play in shaping the future of fintech. In this episode, we'll explore ways to collectively improve the future of technology and ensure its positive impact on our world.
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Following are references for you to read
https://www.sbp.org.pk/dfs/Fintech.html
https://www.sbp.org.pk/ps/EMI.htm
https://www.sbp.org.pk/ps/PDF/List-of-EMIs.pdf
https://sadapay.pk/blogs/sadapayxpapara
https://www.neem.io/
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With Eid coming soon you need to learn how butchering works. Not the kind you are thinking of. Staying safe on the internet is becoming harder every day and in today's episode we will cover what's up with tech scams.
With a new format Tech Made Fun is back to inform you about what matters, in Pakistan - welcome back, back again.
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ReferencesUnmasking Pig-Butchering Scams And Protecting Your Financial Future
Pig butchering scams, how they work and how to avoid them
Hacker Lexicon: What Is a Pig Butchering Scam?
Past Pakistani Crypto Scams:FIA issues notice to crypto exchange Binance in multi-million dollar scam
Pakistan’s Investigation Agency Contacts Binance About $100M Scam
FIA chief orders arrest of culprits in crypto scam
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EU is being praised recently for many massive gamer moves against the tech giants. On one side, this was much needed, a kick to know that there are still bodies that can control when needed. But on the other hand are they stifling innovation? Let’s find out in this week's episode of Tech Made Fun.
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Main Topic Highlights:
A study by the European Union showed that four out of five influencers don’t bother to disclose sponsorships though required by EU law. The screening was conducted on posts on platforms like Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Twitch. The study concluded that out of the 576 influencers only 20% indicated the advertisements. The study also found that about a fifth of the influencers promoted activities like crypto trading, alcoholic beverages and gambling to name a few.
Most influencers fail to admit to advertising, EU study shows
An alarming 80% of influencers aren't disclosing sponcon, per new report
80% of Influencers Have Secret Sponsors - WAN Show February 16, 2024
Following are references for you to read:Apple Fined $2 Billion as Europe Sides With Spotify
Epic Games just got unbanned by Apple — again
Epic celebrates 'a big win' as Apple reverses course
Google apologizes for ‘missing the mark’ after Gemini generated racially diverse Nazis
Google’s Woke Image Generator shows limitations for AI
No, Google is not closing down Gmail — it's a hoax
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax
New ThinkPad T laptops get more repairable with help from iFixit
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 announced before Q2 2024 release with return to more modular and repairable design
Ridge CEO’s tweet
Marques Brownlee adds a corporate gig to his résumé at accessories company Ridge
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Open AI teased Sora - which led many to wonder if the age of video production using a camera is over. In this week’s episode of Tech Made Fun we go over why you should not sleep on Sora, why startups in Pakistan are kinda bound to fail, is Samsung ripping you off, and EU giving some love to messaging apps.
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Main Topic Highlights:
OpenAI introduces Sora, its text-to-video AI model
OpenAI teases an amazing new generative video model called Sora
Realism of OpenAI’s Sora video generator raises security concerns
App link: https://openai.com/sora
Dead Internet theory
"This could be the 'holy shit' moment of AI,"Tom Warren of The Verge
Following are references for you to read:|Turkish fintech unicorn Papara set to acquire SadaPay in possible
Framework Laptop 16: our exclusive hands-on
Framework Laptop 16 Review
Review: Framework’s Laptop 16 is unique, laudable, fascinating, and flawed
WhatsApp will soon let you chat with other messaging apps – here's how the company says it'll work
WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
Our unbiased take on Mark Zuckerberg’s biased Apple Vision Pro review
After trying the Vision Pro, Mark Zuckerberg says Quest 3 ‘is the better product, period’
“I don’t just think that Quest is the better value, I think Quest is the better product, period.” - Mark Zuckerberg
Samsung in Pakistan
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+ and S24 hands-on review
Samsung’s fancy new Galaxy AI features might not be free forever
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The podcast makes a return - 2 years later. In this much anticipated episode we go over the much anticipated product by Apple - the Apple Vision Pro (saying Apple is must, no joke).
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Main Topic Highlights:
Apple Vision Pro reviews are in.
Spec highlights:
- Apple M2 chip for OS and graphical processing
- Apple R1 chip for camera, sensors, and microphones processing
- Per eye 4k display - 3-4 feet focus distance
- Spatial audio system
- 3D cameras
- 2-3 hours of battery life
- Optic ID iris scanning
- More than a dozen camera and sensors
- 3,500 USD starting price
Following are references for you to read:
Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not
Apple Vision Pro Review: A Mind-Blowing Look at an Unfinished Future
Apple fans are starting to return their Vision Pros
Apple’s website stating out of USA terms - Read FAQs bottom of page
Important PSA for Pakistani audiences with a hole burning in their pocket willing to buy Apple Vision Pro is in the episode. Please listen through to be aware of the caveats of being a Pakistani Apple Vision Pro owner - timestamp 15:15
Google’s AI now goes by a new name: Gemini
The 25million USD$ deepfake scam
Feds Want to Ban the World’s Cutest Hacking Device. Experts Say It's a ‘Scapegoat’
The Canadian government wants to ban Flipper Zero-type hacker tools to combat car theft
Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media
As B2B startups shut shop or scale down, Bazaar too struggles to tide over current crisis
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It's been 2 years - and you need an explanation. In this extra episode, I will be going over the Solo return of the podcast - why we stopped, and why I want to bring it back.
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Apple had their event, released their products, and revealed their price tags - now we are here to discuss why you should care about it and why you should probably not buy anything just yet, this and much more in this week's episode of Tech Made Fun.
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References:**
- Apple Event Press Release
- Google sets return to the office for April with majority of work in-person
- Musk and Biden Twitter feud
- Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
- Azure may have finally toppled AWS in the global cloud battle
- Amazon announces 20-for-1 stock split, $10 billion buyback
- Startup NayaPay Raises Pakistan’s Biggest Fintech Funding Round
- Pakistan’s IT companies, freelancers get complete tax waiver
- NVIDIA DLSS Source Code Leaked
- Lapsus$ strikes again, this time Samsung
- Dev corrupts NPM libs 'colors' and 'faker' breaking thousands of apps
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We cover why you should rethink what war is in this day and age, join us in the special episode of Tech Made Fun covering what you need to know about modern warfare.
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Support the show: https://www.sknexus.com/support Chapters:00:00 Intro
01:20 Big companies like Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter ban state accounts for Russia
02:15 Musk activates Starlink for Ukraine internet needs while Apple, Nike and Google limit services in Russia
02:38 Swift payment protocol decides to delist Russia, ruble devalued almost 50%
04:42 CD Projekt Red decided to stop sales in Russia whereas EA will remove Russian teams from its games
05:45 Netflix will limit its access to Russian consumers and Spotify has removed its Russian based music and songs
06:24 Russian authorities attempt to ban Wikipedia
06:53 Crypto exchanges to ban Russian accounts
08:02 How wars in the future will be dependent on not just war tech but consumer tech
10:06 How will consumers be affected by new-aged wars
15:14 How not to depend on technology in emergency situations and how to protect your data
20:24 Ways to save and protect your online financial documentation
25:02 Importance of P2P network as an offline mode of communication and entertainment
27:45 Is there an offline mode of education for students in war-like conditions?
30:32 Can remote healthcare services help in emergency conditions like war?
References:
- Apple, Nike and Google join brands limiting services in Russia
- https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60579641
- Reddit bans links to Russian state media across the entire site
- https://www.engadget.com/reddit-restricts-russia-state-media-rt-sputnik-173155541.html
- CD Projekt Red will no longer sell games in Russia and Belarus
- https://www.engadget.com/cd-projekt-red-russia-belarus-ukraine-cyberpunk-2077-151853498.html
- Netflix Has Defied the Russian Government, for Now
- https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-russia-ukraine/
- Wikimedia says it ‘will not back down’ after Russia threatens Wikipedia block
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22960007/russia-wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-censorship-demand
- The world’s largest airline ticket-booking service cuts ties with Russia’s Aeroflot
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22959816/sabre-cuts-ties-aeroflot-russian-invasion-ukraine
- Spotify removes content from Kremlin-backed RT and Sputnik and closes Russia office
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22959636/spotify-removes-rt-sputnik-russia-kremlin-ukraine-conflict
- U.S. Treasury warns crypto firms on Russia cybersecurity threat - source
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-treasury-warns-crypto-firms-russia
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The world has a new the best, the most amazing, the greatest App - learn why you should care and why Trump isn’t in over his head. This and much more in today’s episode of Tech Made Fun.
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Support the show: https://www.sknexus.com/support Chapters:01:07 Intro
00:23 Donald Trump launches his own social media app called Truth Social
03:43 Is Trump’s Truth Social app getting the right traction?
10:25 Has Google Pixel 6 failed as a contemporary smartphone?
11:52 How has Samsung beaten its competitors to become the best android OS?
14:15 Taxes in Pakistan drastically affect the smartphone market
20:48 Facebook loses $250 billion in the biggest dip on stock in All American Tech History
25:00 Facebook groups might be the only valuable feature in Facebook now
33:08 DAO Proptech scaling to new heights
39:45 Forces behind zameen.com invest in Dafterkhwan coworking spaces
45:46 What does the Sehat Sahulat Program launched by Govt Pakistan offer?
51:06 Russia moves onto cyberattacks on Ukraine such as DDOS attack
55:17 The problem with fake discounts being offered by e-stores in Pakistan
1:01:52 Ragpickers in Islamabad selling tech gadgets References:
Trump Social Media App
- https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-truth-social-donald-trumps-social-network-explained
Pixel Bugs update
- https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-bug-tracker/
Samsung is the best OS now?
- https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-sets-the-new-standard-with-four-generations-of-os-upgrades-to-ensure-the-most-up-to-date-and-more-secure-galaxy-experience
Samsung S22 release
- https://www.theverge.com/22955139/samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-review
Facebook sees the biggest dip on the stock in All American Tech History
- https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60255088
DAO Proptech continues to grow
- https://startuppakistan.com.pk/pakistans-first-innovative-proptech-platform-expands-team/
EMPG invests in Dafterkhwan
- https://www.wamda.com/2022/02/uae-empg-invests-pakistani-daftarkhwan
Government health program that actually works
- https://www.pmhealthprogram.gov.pk/
Russia-backed hackers behind powerful new malware, UK and US say
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/23/russia-hacking-malware-cyberattack-virus-ukraine
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Touching on topics that keep PTA and Tesla in the news as well as learning why your computer might be able to mine Crypto behind your back - this and much more on the 10th episode of Tech Made Fun.
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00:24 How PTA tax and Sales Tax will affect the smartphone market in Pakistan
06:00 The main reason for introducing PTA Tax
07:55 PTA fines Jazz 30 million rupees
09:44 Government focuses on quantity not quality of websites and apps in Pakistan
16:48 Punjab Govt installs solar plants in 528 villages
21:51 German Teen hacks Tesla’s API through breaching third-party systems
24:20 Elon Musk offered teen $5K to stop tracking his private jet on Twitter
27:13 Podcast feedback
32:02 Oladoc Pakistan’s top Health Tech startup raises $1.8m in pre-Series A funding
34:16 The rise of Telehealth services across the globe
44:22 Why antivirus software are not good for you
48:04 Norton 360 uses a consumers system to mine crypto without consent
53:31 Now you can buy tea using cryptocurrency in London
54:33 Journalist uses Apple AirTags to identify an intelligence agency HQ
56:28 Dominos Pakistan’s extremely poor customer service References:
- PTA tax increased yet again
- PTA Rate List
- PTA fines 30 million to Jazz for poor service
- Punjab Govt instals solar plants in 528 villages
- Teen hacks tesla
- Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta has an ‘assertive’ driving mode that ‘may perform rolling stops’
- Elon Musk offered teen $5K to delete Twitter tracking his private jet
- Oladoc raises $1.8m in pre-Series A funding
- Norton AntiVirus mining your PCs
- Crypto Chai Ada in London
- Researcher claims to have found a secret intelligence agency with an apple device
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From discussing Pakistan Govt banning crypto, death of Blackberry to Theranos founder indictment - this and a lot more hot news on tech, we’ve covered it all on the 9th episode of Tech Made Fun.
P.S: This week’s episode again got delayed because of unforeseen circumstances, hoping to catch back up with everything in the next episode.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
Support the show: https://www.sknexus.com/support Chapters:00:00 Intro
00:53 Pakistan Government decides to ban crypto in Pakistan
05:17 The basics of crypto
06:47 Drawbacks of banning cypto in Pakistan
20:47 Blackberry is officially discontinued
21:15 Apple crosses 3 trillion dollar market evaluation
25:08 Samsung showcases its new TV remote that uses radio waves to charge at CES 2022
28:06 Realme Introduces its Most Premium Flagship Realme GT 2 Pro
29:47 Why is RAM called Random Access Memory
29:47 Why is RAM called Random Access Memory
33:10 Elizabeth Holmes founder of Theranos found guilty
35:40 Was Theranos a scam?
39:37 Pakistani startup providing Free WiFi service to cafes, restaurants etc
44:24 New technology parks being set up in Pakistan
47:10 Covering DevNation’s project Study Now, Pay When You Land a Job
57:38 Apple AirTags being misused by a criminal syndicate in Canada
1:00:51 Can you buy a 20,000 laptop? References:
- Govt decides to ban all cryptocurrencies
- Death of blackberry
- Apple crosses 3 Trillion Usd market evaluation
- Samsung new TV remote uses radio waves from the router to stay charged
- Realme Introduces its Most Premium Flagship Realme GT 2 Pro
- Theranos CEO found guilty
- Ezwifi 6 figure pre-seed funding
- First Electronic Technology park at National Institute of Electronics
- Study Now, Pay When You Land a Job – First Time in Pakistan
- https://www.techjuice.pk/study-now-pay-when-you-land-a-job-first-time-in-pakistan/
- https://www.thedevnation.com/grow
- Apple AirTags are being used to track luxury cars by a criminal syndicate in Canada
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Tasty TV, Smelly Glasses, Touchy Gloves - yes you read that right. Why having taxes can stifle innovation, Pakistan to launch another e-powered system, this and much more in this week’s Tech Made Fun.
P.S: This week’s episode got delayed by a week due to a new addition to the SK NEXUS family, more details on the next episode.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
Support the show: https://www.sknexus.com/support Chapters:0:00 Intro
01:36 Exploring immersive technologies like a lickable TV screen, Haptic Gloves and smell sensors
06:54 Will mixed reality take us humans away from reality?
13:28 KPK Government launches e-stamp paper
16:56 CDA to leverage drone technology for wildlife conservation and preservation
23:37 PTA introduces live fingerprint detection devices
24:40 How does the live fingerprint detection technology work?
29:22 Founder of OnePlus launches a new phone called nothing phone 1
33:10 Chikoo App receives multi-million dollar investment seed round led by the JS Group
35:20 Difference between e-commerce and marketplaces
39:47 Pakistan’s Airlink partners with Realme
48:04 TikTok launches a service for game streaming and its implications with OBS
50:13 How to start your streaming channel
51:54 How can content creators benefit from streaming using OBS
References:
Tasty TV, Smelly VR, Touchy Gloves - what will immersion tech do for the future
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/lick-it-up-japan-professor-creates-tele-taste-tv-screen-2021-12-23/
- https://www.pcmag.com/news/can-smell-o-vision-save-vr?amp=true
- https://www.euronews.com/green/2020/04/30/revolutionary-new-device-simulates-the-feeling-of-touch-in-virtual-reality
e-Stamping System to be Implemented in KPK
- https://pk.mashable.com/digital-pakistan/14385/kpk-to-implement-e-stamping-system
CDA to purchase Rs6.8 million worth of drones to monitor wildlife, forests
- https://www.techjuice.pk/cda-to-purchase-drones-to-monitor-wildlife-forests/
PTA to Introduce Live Fingerprint Detection Devices for SIM Issuance
- https://techburaq.com/2021/12/27/pta-to-introduce-live-fingerprint-detection-devices-for-sim-issuance.html
- http://kb.supremainc.com/knowledge/doku.php?id=en:tc_whitepaper_suprema_live_finger_detection
- https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-0-387-73003-5_68
OnePlus Returns? Kinda….
- https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/12/23/nothing-phone-1-breaks-the-ice-with-transparent-design-and-rear-fingerprint-sensor/
Chikoo App for retailers
- https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/915163-brandverse-launches-chikoo-app-to-enable-retailers-to-launch-ecommerce-store-in-one-minute
Pakistan’s Air Link announces distribution agreement with Realme
- https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistans-air-link-announces-distribution-agreement-with-realme/
Tech Ke Totkay
TikTok Enters Game Streaming and does illegal stuff
- https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/20/22847213/tiktoks-live-studio-obs-open-source-policy
- https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22839213/tiktok-live-studio-desktop-live-streaming-twitch
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From beating Google in terms of traffic to now turning viral food videos into meals - TikTok makes headlines, good budget smartphones with incredible camera quality, what mic to use? and a lot more in the 7th episode of Tech Made Fun.
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References:
Tiktok Delivers Food
- https://tcrn.ch/3pdX0TL
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-was-the-internets-most-visited-site-in-2021-even-beating-google-11640204147#:~:text=TikTok%20really%20was%20everywhere%20this,company%20that%20tracks%20internet%20traffic
Why is Pakistani innovation revolving around just food businesses
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg0J1qym3kA
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UurZ22wCL9Y
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM_OvWIb0qs
Pegasus NSO followup
Clickbait Farming and Misinformation
- https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/11/20/1039076/facebook-google-disinformation-clickbait/#:~:text=An%20MIT%20Technology%20Review%20investigation,information%20ecosystems%20around%20the%20world.
Blind Smartphone Camera Test
Smartphone Awards by MKBHD
Qisstpay secures Non-banking finance company licence by SECP
- https://qisstpay.com/
- https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/secp-grants-qisstpay-the-first-ever-buy-now-pay-later-license-in-pakistan/
Tech Ke Totkay:
Our first purchase due to a SK NEXUS supporter
ENRG Condenser Microphone Kit Adjustable Mic Suspension Scissor Arm, Shock Mount and Double-Layer Pop Filter for Studio Recording & Broadcasting Live steaming Gaming - Black
- https://bit.ly/3z292mo
How does naming convention screw up buying decisions
Hdmi 2.0 naming mess
- https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22833233/hdmi-2-1-fake-marketing-brand-frl-vrr-allm-bandwidth
USB confusion
- https://tidbits.com/2021/12/03/usbefuddled-untangling-the-rats-nest-of-usb-c-standards-and-cables/
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Elon promises internet for the masses of Pakistan, Jazz to support Elon’s venture - meanwhile, everything you know might be getting hacked. This and much more in this week’s episode of Tech Made Fun.
P.S Snapdragons might be breathing flames now.
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References:
- Starlink Coming to Pakistan
- Tribune Article for Jazz CEO Comments
- Gaming on STARLINK!!
- Log4J Flaw - Everything is hacked (Apple, Amazon, Cloudflare, Steam, Tesla, Twitter, Baidu)
- Kronos Ransomware Attack
- More References
- Even More References
- Is Log4J/Log4Shell really that bad?
- Minecraft Discovery
- Pinterest buys Vochi
- Apple Making a New Android App - Tracker Detect to stop AirTag stalkers
- App Download Link
- Jetson 1 Personal Aerial Vehicle
- Wipers are hard
- KraveMart
- Debt collectors can now text, email and DM you on social media
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- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheats in the Moto Edge X30
- OnePlus Finally pushes Color OS and it is bad
- And More Bugs
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Yes you read that right, there is a tree, which costs 25,000 USD, and is a smart tree - planned to be planted in Lahore, this and much more in this week’s episode.
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References:
- WhatsApp updates Disappearing Messages feature, lets users auto-delete messages by default
- AWS Server is down again
- Uber brings Audio Recording and other safety features to the US
- Lahore smart trees
- Pollution-sucking ‘smart’ trees bring clean air to London and Brussels
- Windows 11 makes it easier to set defaults
- Community feedback: Enablement Drive
My experience with Windows 11 and why I switched back to Windows 11
- Slower animations for common interactions
- Multitasking issues with no support for separated window tabs
- Rearranging the taskbar is not possible anymore
- The start menu is not custom and can’t group apps
- Extra steps for settings
- Control panel still exists, settings like mouse speed and mic settings are harder to access
- Game slowdowns with my existing installs
Chapters:00:00 Intro
01:03 WhatsApp introduces its new disappearing messages feature
03:40 Importance of WhatsApp for local businesses
06:46 Cons of the WhatsApp disappearing messages feature
09:50 WhatsApp end-to-end encryption
13:10 Amazon Web Services suffers an outage affecting platforms like Netflix
15:50 Google Playstore not working due to AWS downtime
17:40 Ubers introduces audio recording and ride check updates
24:52 Tech Made Fun Podcast feedback rundown
27:43 Smart Trees in Lahore to control increasing pollution
29:10 The biggest challenge with smart trees implementation: Feasibility
32:50 Issues with plastic-free initiatives in Pakistan
37:44 Why Windows 11 has a bad user experience
43:25 Bad news for Google Chrome users who wish to switch to Windows 11
46:05 SK NEXUS Enablement Drive
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Twitter has a new CEO, Samsung puts an end to the Note series, Pegasus spyware attacking iPhone users, and Pakistan to launch e-passport next year - just enough reasons for you to enjoy the 4th episode of Tech Made Fun.
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References:
- Jack Dorsey stepping down as Twitter CEO
- Samsung kills the Note line
- Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spyware
- Pakistan to launch E-passport next year
- Benefits of an E-passport
- New Snapdragon Processors - Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Chapters:00:00 Intro
00:45 Parag Agarwal replaces Jack Dorsey to become the new CEO of Twitter
02:11 Which tech giants are being run by Indian CEOs?
03:40 Why did Jack Dorsey step down?
07:10 How have Indians managed to dominate the Tech sector
22:02 Samsung puts an end to its Galaxy Note series
23:02 Why did Samsung end its Note series and how folding phones will replace this series?
28:28 What is a zero click spyware and is it affecting iPhone users
30:17 Is iOS less safe in comparison to Android?
33:13 e-Passport to be launched in Pakistan next year
34:30 The problems with e-Banking in Pakistan
42:10 Will e-Passports help reduce identity theft and solve other problems?
46:45 Qualcomm launches its new Snapdragon processor
48:15 How does reducing the nm (nanometre) transistor size of the chip affect performance?
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Apple launches its Self Repair Program, but is it a sincere contribution towards the right to repair the movement or just another marketing gimmick?
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References:
Apple Announces Self Repair Program
- Official Blog Post for Self Repair Program
- Verge Review
- Independent Repair Program News
- Apple Service Locator Link
- A practical guide to buying used smartphones within Pakistan
- Louis Rossmann YouTube channel
Microsoft Loop
- What is Loop?
- How does it work?
- Upcoming features
- 6 things on the Roadmap to Release
- A look into Microsoft SE product lineup
Rise of Startups in Pakistan
- Starting up: Unlocking entrepreneurship in Pakistan Global Report
- Invest2Innovate Investment Tracker
- Coworking spaces for startups
What to look for when getting a device repaired in Pakistan
- Right to repair and Pakistan, What to look out for?
Chapters:Available on YouTube and Website.
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What the big 3 in the automotive industry doesn’t want you to know? What did YouTube Co-founder have to say about the removal of the dislike counter? and can Pandas fly??? All this and much more in this week’s edition of Tech Made Fun.
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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References:
Rise of all car prices, possible reasons:
- https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/big3-kia-increased-car-prices/
- https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/31/22648372/willy-shih-chip-shortage-tsmc-samsung-ps5-decoder-interview
YouTube removes the dislike button:
- https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/update-to-youtube/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRteETs5x04&ab_channel=AltDadTech
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDqBeXJ8Zx8
Facebook Podcasts and Importance of Commenting (Currently you can't comment on podcasts anywhere):
- https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/16/22537023/facebook-podcast-rss-feed-publish-clips-pages
- https://about.fb.com/news/2021/06/live-audio-rooms-and-podcasts-on-facebook/
- https://blog.spreaker.com/how-to-promote-your-podcast-on-facebook/
- https://www.theverge.com/22743744/facebook-teen-usage-decline-frances-haugen-leaks
Foodpanda Pandafly:
- https://www.dawn.com/news/1657718
- https://www.foodpanda.com/2020/08/foodpanda-takes-to-the-skies-with-pandafly/
- https://www.dawn.com/news/1652493
Oneplus Nord Catching Fire:
- How To Take Better Care of your Battery: https://www.sknexus.com/battery-usage-and-health-for-mobile-phones/
- https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/oneplus-nord-2-battery-fire-turns-out-to-be-fake-oneplus-issues-statement-1839358-2021-08-11
- https://www.digit.in/news/mobile-phones/oneplus-nord-2-fire-explode-blast-60922.html
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 The rise in car prices
01:30 The real reason behind the shortage
10:12 Other reasons for the increase in car prices
14:03 Why did YouTube remove the dislike count from its platform?
19:25 What did YouTube Co-founder have to say about this
21:00 How is YouTube favouring traditional media as opposed to independent content creators
29:10 Is the new Facebook podcast feature available for users?
32:00 How can Facebook podcasts be revolutionary in comparison to other podcast platforms?
35:00 Will the youth like the new podcast feature on Facebook?
40:55 The new phenomenon of Pandas flying
42:47 Foodpanda introduces food deliveries through air
49:07 Why do food deliveries through drones seem impossible
51:50 Are phone batteries exploding?
53:46 But why are phone batteries exploding?
56:40 Tips for optimal phone battery usage
01:02:00 Where you can share your feedback with us
01:03:25 Exciting news for all listeners
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If you're wondering, whether tech can be fun? Why should you care as a Pakistani? Find out the answer! Tune in every week and listen to two fanatics explain, argue, learn and discuss how tech continues to shape the world around us.
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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References:
- Metaverse Wiki
- Introducing Meta: A Social Technology Company
- Zoom Plastic Surgery
- Daraz Live Article
Chapters:00:00 Intro
00:23 What is Tech Made Fun Podcast about?
01:19 The idea behind
02:57 The Tech in Technology
04:11 Who is this podcast for?
05:23 Platforms to share feedback
06:07 What is the metaverse
07:47 Why did Facebook become Meta
09:14 Is metaverse bad or good for the future
12:06 How metaverse can benefit the humans across the globe
13:27 Drawbacks of the metaverse
15:49 How zoom calls impact the demand for plastic surgeries
16:57 What does a day in the metaverse life look like
17:51 After much ado: Who are we
22:56 Message to our audience
23:40 Daraz Live with its shopping-tainment venture
25:50 The processes of software development
28:08 Overall experience of Daraz Live
30:06 What did Daraz gain from getting into the streaming business
31:26 Appeal to all the brands mentioned in this podcast: Sponsor Us
31:59 Eastern Apps vs Western Apps
34:21 What are some of the topics we should cover
35:33 Podcasts in Pakistan
37:22 Covering general tech discussion about everyday tech
38:24 Signing off - Follow us on @SKNEXUSPK
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