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The minimalist podcast of tech and news is a place to receive quick straight to the point news of today’s technologies from around the world

Minimalist Tech and News


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    Vid - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Visits Mar-a-Lago at Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 13:51


    In a significant move for American innovation, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accepted President-elect Donald Trump's invitation to dine at Mar-a-Lago. This meeting marks a notable shift in their previously strained relationship, with both leaders engaging in discussions about the incoming administration. NEW YORK POST Join us as we delve into the implications of this encounter and what it means for the future of tech and politics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Visits Mar-a-Lago at Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 18:12


    In a significant move for American innovation, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accepted President-elect Donald Trump's invitation to dine at Mar-a-Lago. This meeting marks a notable shift in their previously strained relationship, with both leaders engaging in discussions about the incoming administration. NEW YORK POST Join us as we delve into the implications of this encounter and what it means for the future of tech and politics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    86 - USD to Cryptocurrency will not be value

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 20:23


    The world currency USD will not be taking over by a cryptocurrency. The idea behind all of this cryptocurrency is a method to pay off the United States debt. However, I have other thoughts and opinions about the currency and the Blockchain and utilization of it as a way to trackgovernment spending and not human spending --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    85 - The logical story of Pete Hegseth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 22:10


    The news like CNN has a responsibility to report the new correctly. However, they don't provide the logical story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    84 - Brazil and China are best friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 16:59


    Make no mistake. China is consistently trying to influence the world by their world dominance ideology. And once again, China is added to try to make friendship in the form of trades with Brazil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    83 - Russia War Crime deeper then nukes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 18:28


    There's a substantial threat to Ukraine. The bigger issue that we have to account for are the war crimes that were committed prior to leading up to the threat of nuclear attack. What we're forgetting about this conversation is that Russia had committed several such as chemical warfare, additional manpower from other countries like China and Korea, and also the most egregious one is invading another country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    82 - Springfield, Ohio Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 38:17


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    81 - The Debate are is the Debate with no solution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 20:47


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    80 - Government will fix price gouging?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 13:39


    There's really no good solution to fixing the problem with price gouging. Inflation is a real thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    79 - Kamala will not make middle class better

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 16:39


    Kamala Harris talks a strong game about making middle-class America better. But since she's been in the administration, we could all guess warrior she's going. Pull all of the Owens on those who work while those who are under the poverty line receive free services on the middle-class dime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    78 - Why Tictok? Another shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 13:07


    The WHO might be suggesting precautions. However, TikTok views are saying another shut down. But why is this a thing on TikTok? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    77 - Mass Layoff Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 12:35


    What the media is not sharing with you. Job markets are definitely low and corporations are making decisions to layoff individuals so that they can have a better bottom line. I'm sharing with you my thoughts and opinions about the health Textor as they are being massively laid off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    76 - The Facts are out for Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 16:05


    Always wonder what happened in the previous election. Well….. the letter confirms what you all ready knew. The issue is narrative that is being pushed because of funding by the political opponents and completely disregard the consequences in the long run. Give the podcast a listen and we'll find out together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    Bonus - Dave's Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 4:42


    Changing gears on podcast. I want to change the current podcast to something I am passionate about. I still have a love for technology, but I found myself talk more about current events. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    75 - social Security protection for none

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 11:14


    We look at the government for protecting us and keeping us safe. That's no different than data. When this information is made regularly available, it makes it difficult to protect. I think that our information has always been available and this is just icing on the cake. Meaning that brokers already had this information. And is easily paid for on these websites like people.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavesmind/support

    74 - Resume went to a Ghost Jobs, but AI collected you info

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 14:05


    Resume went to a Ghost Jobs, but AI collected you info --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    73 - Spotify raising prices consumers drop streaming apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 11:45


    And today's world we have to deal with a lot of inflation. Streaming services are getting completely brazen into the point of asking consumers to pay more for the same service and music that are not worth in my opinionpaying for. The prices of streaming services have risen so much that I am now taken a position of removing all types of streaming servicesfrom my daily use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    72 - Galaxy Ring will take your information

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 6:44


    We like to see devices improve our daily life. But the issue that I see with rings like this at a free service is that you are the product. There is no way to stop these companies from being intrusive. But yet we have to educate individuals to understand that the risk of having your information be taken from you and sold to insurance company can't be a real thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    71 - per pay plan for electric cars in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 12:20


    We live in an interesting world. Because California had wanted everyone to convert to electric vehicles. But with electric vehicles, there's a difference in how they're being taxed. Specifically, tax at the pump with those same taxes that money goes to and bridges and infrastructure in general. Now that electric vehicles are predominantly California. They're finding themselves at the money is drying up. They came up with several different methods and one of which is a prepaid plan per mile for electric vehicles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    70 - Adobe Trains in your Documents with AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 8:36


    Once again, we have another company that is also using your information to train itself. And on top of that you will not have the ability to opt out. As it is a terms and conditions change. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    69 - Tech at a Discount

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 13:25


    You ever wonder how you can obtain cheap technology or perhaps another method without having to pay full price. You could always look on Timu or all the Express. But the reality is there's something else under line which is the reason why you're getting these products out of cheap. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    68 - reporting on media integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 13:23


    We have to say that media companies have a responsibility for reporting things accurately, and with integrity. Some of the medias report on things in facts without having to do their due diligence. And what I've noticing a lot of from the media are half truths something that is not completely false, but stretch from the truth of what is true. And in this conversation, I talk about the misconceptions of Donald Trump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    67 - airbnb surveillance on the rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 8:15


    These Airbnb might be cheap and a best alternative to hotels. However, many of the Airbnb might be surveyed in manners in, which is intrusive to the person. Such as cameras in the bathroom, bathroom, bathroom, bedrooms, and any intimate place that you feel is not necessary. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    66 - you're giving away your intellectual properties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 8:58


    It's no surprise that other countries are having the same technology and also replicating things that they're finding. Whether it be given to someone through illegal avenues or perhaps software like GitHub. We need to start looking at individual cases in hole to determine the cause of it. I figured out one major issue and that is GitHub open access to the code. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    65 - women's health data at risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 12:18


    Do you ever wonder if the applications that you're using for tracking your menstrual cycle. And the information that is being collected about you is also being put together with other services. in this conversation, I talk about protecting yourself and how to do that correctly. So that you're not providing too much information about your personal life application that simply tracks your cycle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    64 - Home Owner's insurance will drop you using Google maps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 14:38


    Yup with the help of satellite and drones insurance companies have weaponize the use satellite to determine you eligibility. Issuance companies with enter your property to take photos of your roof with the use use of drones to determine if it needs fixing. However, they are not giving home owners the opportunity to address their finding. Instead home owner are be dropped with no true reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    63 - according to the media we live in a scary world.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 10:53


    According to the internet we live a scary world and we are likely to encounter terrible things. However, the projection of the information is amplified by the media and the internet. We live a safe environment in the U.S. and not every day bad things like this happen. As mentioned in the podcast it pockets of areas that have issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    62 - Microsoft has a to compete with Linux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 9:19


    Microsoft has a bigger then the recall feature but of lost customers confidence. Yes Windows has a global dominance however the more MS continue to enclose on your privacy and ads, we are finding for folks switching to Linux. I believe Linux will be second os next to Apple os. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    61 - Temu unethical practice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 14:05


    The issue is not so much that it's coming from overseas. But the major issues are the quality controls and the methods in which they force you to keeping your money once spent. As the economy, Titans, we look for products at a reasonable price if not better than what's being offered in person. But yet right now this e-commerce conglomerate is taken advantage of buts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    60 - Apple Watch will not have blood oxygen available

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 13:26


    Apple is currently being sued and being told by the government that they are not allowed to patent the blood oxygen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    59 - Rabbit R1 has bigger issues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 10:36


    The tech device the was promised to deliver solutions to nothing was asked for. But the bigger issue in not snake oil but moreover collection of investment funds. We have to ask the questions, what is the company working for? How come it coming out now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    58 - Microsoft AI “Recall”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 11:53


    Do you ever wonder what applications are being put on that you never asked for I believe that the item that's being featured can't be of the benefit. However the privacy side of things can be a potential problem. in this episode will explore the good the bads and the uglies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    57 - Dating App with No Results

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 13:37


    Looking for love and all the right places. But is finding true love in an application the best way of finding your match. Did you ever think about how many bots are on the platform that make you think that you were engaging with the person and then to only find out that you've been ghosted by the bot. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    56 - New surveillance cameras public Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 16:20


    Ever wonder the new cameras that are being set up that points in the direction that you're traveling in. This system is being utilized to track your whereabouts in your vehicle. However, but in my opinion leads more questions than help solve the bigger problem --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    55 - Side Hustle is A must?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 14:11


    Why not consider a side hustle in today's world. However, have you thought of both sides of hustling e-commerce, and physical presents. I'm look at it from the standpoint that in order to survive in today's world we need to consider all sides of the coin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    54 - Google Blocks Trumps Ad, but why

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 17:11


    You ever wonder how much control certain companies have over you. And this particular case this is top level issues, whereas we are entering an era of micro aggression towards individuals. Also, it also shines a light on their political spectrum and their roots of working with political opponents. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    53 - Tesla encroaches on you

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 17:27


    You ever wonder what capabilities Tesla has until you see it with your own eyes. And this world of data privacy. It is consistently providing data back to the server, even when the car sitting. It gets a lot more interesting specifically when an individual shows up to do tech services and is able to open up the door which just one button. We have to look beyond the possibilities and in this conversation I go through that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    52 - Change Direction Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 12:56


    readjusting and change the podcast is a necessary element into progression. Changing how we do things in a manner that makes sense so that it is in line with your values and vision and what comes naturally to me. What I'm looking to do is explain a little bit of the change of gears specifically on this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    51 - search engines like Google have responsibility for your personal information

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 9:37


    The issue that we're having is that information about you is regularly available to individuals like you and I on the engine. The effort to try to discovers peoples personal information has become frictionless. I do believe that the government along with the search and just have a responsibility to remove personal identifiable information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    50 - Buy Now Pay Later Are You attorneys?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 13:42


    By now and pay later has become the staple for people that want to have things now with the ability to make increment payments towards the loan. There is something alarming about the privacy and the way they handle your bank account within these applications. Which they blatantly tell you that they're taking your banking information and providing it to a third-party. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    49 - US Car won't sell in China

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 12:15


    I wonder why this is? We could always guess on what the issue is. But I think it's more a symptom than it is anything else? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    48 - Teacher's Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 16:39


    we talk about how teachers are being laid off, but yet we forget that schools are understaffed which leaves 30 students to one teacher. Leading to the teacher's burned out and exhausted. and this discussion I talk about various things that go on in the school system that can provide you with a little bit of insight with a little bit of my opinion about the current situation regarding the layoffs. Not all layoffs are bad, which gives the teacher a break to do something different with their career That is a lot more satisfying --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    47 - IoT is data collection agency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 16:47


    Recently had problems with my Vizio smart TV. Customer service over the phone was able to remotely reboot my TV with only two pieces of information which was the serial number and the mac address. this is very alarming specifically because there is a lot of Internet of things being connected in our homes today. In which a lot of these devices are consistently collecting pieces of information of who you are. Drawn the connection between AI and also you as a person in your own home about the Internet devices that you are using. I want for individuals to be we form and to reconsider the ways that we're doing in order to make life easy. Just because the Internet of things are free doesn't mean that, you are safe and your information is private. Remember if it's free then some along the lines your information is being provided as data points to be sold. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    46 - Lead Cause Is not Just a Rual Area Problem News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 12:08


    ABC published an article on behalf of the CDC, pointing out the role America has serious problems with health. That there's a higher percentage of individuals with health issues linked to living out in the royal area. The number one issue that I have is the misleading percentages and nitpicking in a small population versus looking at it as a whole population issue. It's not false information but misleading information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    45 - Amazon clinic had a potential HIPAA violation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 12:34


    With the ever-changing and evolving technology, it's no surprise that services like health over the Internet exist. However, when it comes to a giant conglomerate such as Amazon offering clinical services. I can not help but wonder how much information they're looking to collect. This is no different from other companies collecting on information as you do with Amazon. There are other health services that are out there that are offering similar services, but we also have to ask the question in general how much is that information is being sold to the highest better. Essentially all I'm saying is are you giving up your privacy for convenience? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    44 - digital sanity and a complicated world

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 10:54


    43 - Setting the expectation with the team and boss in a digital environment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 10:45


    Ever felt the pressure to churn out reports in record time, only to have that expectation set permanently? In this episode, we're diving into the digital vs. human side of work expectations. Sometimes, supervisors and teammates can be out of sync with the real workload behind quick digital tasks. We'll talk about navigating varied projects, differing expectations, and shifting deadlines, shedding light on how speed in digital tasks doesn't always align with human capacity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    Open Invite to the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 1:39


    I'm asking for a huge favor for those who are listening to this podcast leave me alike and a follow on the platform that you're listening on. In addition, this is an open invitation for anybody who wants to join in on the conversation of tech. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    42 - A1C Teixeira Discorded the Discord with Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 11:27


    this is an opinion piece and I do not represent at the capacity of the Air Force. This is something that needs to be talked about, especially when technology meets today's world specifically in the world of constant access to the Internet and want to be famous just for the wrong reasons. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    41 - Effective Communication Through Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 13:00


    this episode talks about the importance of communication in remote work and team dynamics. With so many roles going remote, good communication is key. We talk about how to keep things positive and collaborative, avoiding toxic vibes and focusing on teamwork. Join us as we share tips on handling communication challenges, dealing with tricky behaviors, and understanding what we might miss sometimes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

    Bonus - Rabbit R1 has a big privacy troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 11:06


    it is no secret that AI is here to help individuals do things faster than what they normally would. However, this little device that is being offered to the masses at $200 is also transmitting to a foreign company. And on top of that the information is not protected. Also means that the information is regularly accessible to whomever has access to the API. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minimalisttechnews/support

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