Savvy Tech Podcast

Moud And Sooma

A tech podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Sooma and Moud. We'll focus on interesting topics and the latest news about the cutting edge of technology, stay tuned!

Episodes

  1. 03/19/2021

    Genetic Engineering: The Key to Immortality, or the downfall of society?

    Genetic engineering may follow the theme of science fiction and Hollywood horror movies, but the truth is it's real. And it's here, now. So are we headed towards a utopian world without illness or aging? Or is this the beginning of the end as humans play with a fire they don't understand? In this episode of the Savvy Tech Podcast, we'll tackle the insane science behind genetic modification and the new world that we may wake up to any day now. Sources: Are GMOs Good or Bad? Genetic Engineering & Our Food Genetic engineering gave us COVID vaccines. Here's how they work, and why you shouldn't be frightened How mRNA Technology Gave Us the First COVID-19 Vaccines Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR  Will CRISPR Be Used to Prevent or Reverse Aging in Our Lifetime?

    Genetic Engineering: The Key to Immortality, or the downfall of society?

  2. 02/08/2021

    Was Steve Jobs a genius, or a psychopath? A deeper look at Apple Inc

    Apple is one of the biggest and richest companies of all time! With its eccentric founder Steve Jobs at the helm, they built some of the most sought after consumer electronics in the world, they certainly know how to attract and keep loyal customers. But how many of its successes and failures can be attributed to Steve Jobs? Are the tales of his unusual nature fact or fiction? Join us in this episode of the Savvy Tech Podcast to find out! Some Sources: The Innovative Success that is Apple, Inc. Legal - Apple Privacy Policy Privacy Privacy - Transparency Report Brand tribalism The Jonathan Ive, Steve Jobs lesson: Don't listen to your customers Apple Computer, Inc. (History). How Apple's Packaging gives buyers a sensory experience that strengthens the brand iOS App Store vs. Google Play Store Timeline of Apple Inc. products Wait, so Apple products are cheap, now?

  3. 12/31/2020

    Episode 7 - Are Social Media algorithms destroying society?

    In this episode of our social media series, we discuss social media algorithms and how they affect your experience of using social media apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...etc. We talk about the responsibility of tech giants towards their users, and what steps you can take as a user to reduce the negative effects that can come from these platforms. Sources: How Facebook News Feed Works Social media copies gambling methods 'to create psychological cravings' Google Deck on Digital Wellbeing 'A Call to Minimize Distraction and … Algorithms and the News: Social Media Platforms as News Publishers and Distributors Algoritmos y noticias: Redes sociales como e (PDF) Personality Predictions Based on User Behavior on the Facebook Social Media Platform Personality Prediction Based on Twitter Information in Bahasa Indonesia MIT Sloan research about social media, misinformation, and elections What ‘The Social Dilemma’ misunderstands about social networks

  4. 11/09/2020

    Episode 6 - Playstation 5 vs Xbox Series X, what should you buy?

    In this long-awaited episode, we pit the Sony Playstation 5 against Microsoft's competing console, the Xbox Series X. We delve into their features, their potential, and everything to keep in mind if you were ever to make a decision in acquiring one (or both) of the consoles

  5. 05/12/2020

    Episode 5 - The AI Controlled stores from the future, Amazon Go

    In this episode, we tackle automation and the future of your street's corner shop as the Amazon looms over the horizon. Amazon Go, Amazon's new AI powered store experience continues to grow and develop, is it the future? or is it a recipe for disaster? Sources: https://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/how-to-shop-at-amazon-go-the-cashierless-store-where-you-can-take-your-items-and-just/8l6r5by https://www.forbes.com/sites/andriacheng/2019/01/13/why-amazon-go-may-soon-change-the-way-we-want-to-shop/#60f7a4476709 https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilstern/2020/03/11/amazon-go-gets-going/#15d7b4347606

    Episode 5 - The AI Controlled stores from the future, Amazon Go

  6. 04/01/2020

    Episode 4 - How Technology Is Helping Us Defeat The Coronavirus

    The Coronavirus is the number one cause for anxiety in all of our lives at the moment, so we decided to dedicate an episode to a more uplifting aspect of the situation,  how technology and AI are being used to fight, and hopefully, crush this disease. Sources: https://medicalfuturist.com/how-digital-health-technology-can-help-manage-the-coronavirus-outbreak/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/03/13/coronavirus-how-artificial-intelligence-data-science-and-technology-is-used-to-fight-the-pandemic/#2f728ba05f5f

    Episode 4 - How Technology Is Helping Us Defeat The Coronavirus

  7. 03/16/2020

    Episode 3 - The man who mapped London on a bicycle

    In this episode, we talk to Mr. Davis Vilums, a man who made an ecstatic data visualization video by riding his bicycle every day to work using a different route each morning. We also talk to him about his work in tech as a web developer and the details that went into documenting his daily trips. Follow Mr Davis Vilums on twitter https://twitter.com/DavisVilums Check out his amazing map! https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/f87h84/this_is_how_londons_street_grid_reveals_using/

    Episode 3 - The man who mapped London on a bicycle

  8. 03/08/2020

    Episode 2 - Flying Cars, Folding Flip Phones and Fake People

    In this Savvy Tech episode, we go over some of the highlights of CES 2020, including flying taxies, Samsung's new folding phone and AI assistants that don't just try to sound like people but look like them too. Sources: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/tech/uber-hyundai-flying-taxis-trnd/index.html https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/tech/playstation-5-everything-we-know/index.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/01/16/samsung-galaxy-s11-galaxy-s20-release-date-design-camera-price-galaxy-s10-note10-upgrade/#63c15827613b https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/15/samsung-neon-star-labs-artificial-humans/ https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/15/21066767/microsoft-edge-chromium-new-browser-windows-mac-download-os

    Episode 2 - Flying Cars, Folding Flip Phones and Fake People

  9. 03/01/2020

    Episode 1 - Why Social Media might ruin kids' future

    In this episode, Moud and Sooma introduce this fun new podcast with an episode that discusses the massive effect that social media is having on kids today as well as its potential future implications. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/arts/international/photos-photos-everywhere.html https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614941/internet-that-never-forgets-bad-for-young-people-online-permanence/ https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614896/kids-digital-rights-offline/

    Episode 1 - Why Social Media might ruin kids' future
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About

A tech podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Sooma and Moud. We'll focus on interesting topics and the latest news about the cutting edge of technology, stay tuned!

Information

  • Creator
    Moud And Sooma
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Moud And Sooma
  • Show Website
    Savvy Tech Podcast