Backyard Conversations

Abulé Park Studios Inc

Backyard conversations is a show about tech, culture and the arts that's focused on how we interact with all these facets of life and how they shape us. Created and hosted by Jide Ajide III alongside Temi Davis and Dapo Olaopa, this show is about listening and learning together.

  1. Google Pixel, say hello to AirDrop & Shoutout to making art with humans.

    30/11/2025

    Google Pixel, say hello to AirDrop & Shoutout to making art with humans.

    Google say they've finally cracked their AirDrop headache. Seems a lot of their users have been clamoring for a way to share outside of Google and into the Apple walled garden. Their prayers may have been finally answered. PayStack is finally let go of their controversial co-founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after a series of old tweets resurfaced alongside recent allegations from an aggrieved ex. This won't be the last we hear of this, as Ezra has shared that his legal team will be looking into the termination. Apple in their annual holiday tradition have dropped a new ad promoting indie creation with filmmakers and puppeteers making a film with the iPhone 17 Pro. This ad is a stark departure away from what other large tech companies are doing with doubling down on AI replacing artists, or even Coca Cola's recent attempt at AI mega slop. Abductions of children in Nigeria seems to have stuck around after all these years. This has plagued the country and it has recently gotten some deserved global attention. We question what happens to the kidnappers after the children are rescued, and if there's enough government effort in bringing this to an end. Donald Trump in the news again this week like he always is, had decided to halt immigration from some third world countries. This came after the shooting of National Guard members, and an Afghan national was named suspect. Google's AI chips seem to be the talk of the town, and Meta and OpenAI want some of that action. How is NVIDIA reacting to this, in a world where they've been the poster boys for more AI, more compute? On theme with Google, their recent announcements of Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro have been turning heads, and rightfully so. They just need to figure out how to market their products as well as the competition to stay top of mind. Paystack fires co-founder Ezra Olubi amid sexual misconduct controversy - Techpoint.Africa Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family - Google Blog The Making of The Apple Holiday Film - Greg Joswiak's Twitter Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction - BBC Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means - Al Jazeera How Google Finally Leapfrogged Rivals With New Gemini Rollout - The Wall Street Journal Nvidia plays down Google chip threat concerns - BBC Connect with us: @backyardconversations @iGbenga @TemiDavis @dpencilpusher

    51 min
  2. Steam Announcement, Tesla CarPlay & Trump vs. The BBC

    16/11/2025

    Steam Announcement, Tesla CarPlay & Trump vs. The BBC

    Valve recently announced three new products to add to their family of Steam hardware. The reception has been mostly good, but with a release date of ‘early 2026’ and no price tag yet, will this slate of new devices live up to all the hype it’s been getting? Tesla and CarPlay have been like oil and water since forever. Now that rumors are circling that the car company has been internally testing a way to incorporate Apple’s smartphone integration system  in their cars, what does this say about Tesla and also CarPlay? Especially now that GM is looking to veer away from it.  The BBC have been caught in Donald Trump’s crosshairs after they aired a documentary seemingly manipulating his speech and taking it out of context. The British Broadcaster has since apologized but it looks like a lawsuit or some settlement is looming.  Nigeria continue their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Gabon are the most recent challengers on their path and they seem to have been brushed off easily. But at what cost? If they are to make it to the promised land, they will need to take destiny into their own hands. Steam Hardware - Steam Tesla Is Working to Add Apple CarPlay in Bid to Boost Vehicle Sales - Bloomberg Trump says he will sue the BBC despite broadcaster’s apology - CNN Victor Osimhen double keeps Nigeria alive in WC playoff - ESPN Connect with us: @backyardconversations @iGbenga @TemiDavis @dpencilpusher

    28 min
  3. Trump's Eyes on Nigeria, Michael Jackson is Back!

    09/11/2025

    Trump's Eyes on Nigeria, Michael Jackson is Back!

    Terrorism against Christians has prevailed for quite some time now in parts of Nigeria. Recently, Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern'. What could this mean for the plight of Christians in the Nigerian north where these attacks are prevalent, as well as for Nigeria as a sovereign nation. The entire Affinity suite of software has gone free. For good. This former Serif, now Canva owned product is raising concerns in the creative community. Can something so shiny, so beautiful, and as powerful and the Affinity suite actually go free without repercussions down the road? The king of Pop is back to claim his throne. Michael Jackson has been brought back to our hearts and ears as reimagined by Antoine Fuqua. In an era of biopics selling out theater seats, how well can this film perform? Apple’s App Store on the web got a facelift and not much else, while the Grammys are looking to alter the future of awards in the country music category thanks to a little problem of Beyoncé winning best Country album that one time. US President Donald Trump declare Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern' - BBC Free Affinity app sparks huge debate among artists and designers - Creative Bloq Lionsgate’s ‘Michael’ Trailer Becomes Most-Watched Music Biopic Launch With 116.2M Views - The Hollywood Reporter Apple Launches App Store for the Web - MacRumors The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026 - Billboard Connect with us: @backyardconversations @iGbenga @TemiDavis @dpencilpusher

    29 min

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Backyard conversations is a show about tech, culture and the arts that's focused on how we interact with all these facets of life and how they shape us. Created and hosted by Jide Ajide III alongside Temi Davis and Dapo Olaopa, this show is about listening and learning together.