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Tech Made Fun Saqib Tahir, Khayyam Jafri
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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 - www.sknexus.com
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13 - Apples You Can't Buy
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.
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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Chapters:
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References:
Apple Event Press ReleaseGoogle sets return to the office for April with majority of work in-personMusk and Biden Twitter feud Man given genetically modified pig heart diesAzure may have finally toppled AWS in the global cloud battleAmazon announces 20-for-1 stock split, $10 billion buybackStartup NayaPay Raises Pakistan’s Biggest Fintech Funding RoundPakistan’s IT companies, freelancers get complete tax waiverNVIDIA DLSS Source Code LeakedLapsus$ strikes again, this time SamsungDev corrupts NPM libs 'colors' and 'faker' breaking thousands of apps
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12 - Put’in Tech In War
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.
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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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 sitehttps://www.engadget.com/reddit-restricts-russia-state-media-rt-sputnik-173155541.htmlCD Projekt Red will no longer sell games in Russia and Belarushttps://www.engadget.com/cd-projekt-red-russia-belarus-ukraine-cyberpunk-2077-151853498.htmlNetflix Has Defied the Russian Government, for Nowhttps://www.wired.com/story/netflix-russia-ukraine/Wikimedia says it ‘will not back down’ after Russia threatens Wikipedia blockhttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22960007/russia-wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-censorship-demandThe world’s largest airline ticket-booking service cuts ties with Russia’s Aeroflothttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22959816/sabre-cuts-ties-aeroflot-russian-invasion-ukraineSpotify removes content from Kremlin-backed RT and Sputnik and closes Russia officehttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22959636/spotify-removes-rt-sputnik-russia-kremlin-ukraine-conflictU.S. Treasury warns crypto firms on Russia cybersecurity threat - sourcehttps://www.reuters.com/technology/us-treasury-warns-crypto-firms-russia-cybersecurity-threat-source-2022-Support the show -
11 - Truth Behind Trump’s App
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.
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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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-experienceSamsung S22 release
https://www.theverge.com/22955139/samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-reviewFacebook sees the biggest dip on the stock in All American Tech History
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60255088DAO 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-daftarkhwanGovernment 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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10 - Buy iPhone 13, Get Nokia 3310
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.
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
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
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PTA tax increased yet againPTA Rate ListPTA fines 30 million to Jazz for poor servicePunjab Govt instals solar plants in 528 villages Teen hacks teslaTesla’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 jetOladoc raises $1.8m in pre-Series A fundingNorton AntiVirus mining your PCsCrypto Chai Ada in London Researcher claims to have found a secret intelligence agency with an apple deviceTech Made Fun By SK NEXUS
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9 - Ban Crypto, Save Pakistan
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
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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?
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Govt decides to ban all cryptocurrenciesDeath of blackberryApple crosses 3 Trillion Usd market evaluationSamsung new TV remote uses radio waves from the router to stay chargedRealme Introduces its Most Premium Flagship Realme GT 2 ProTheranos CEO found guiltyEzwifi 6 figure pre-seed fundingFirst Electronic Technology park at National Institute of Electronics Study Now, Pay When You Land a Job – First Time in Pakistanhttps://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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8 - Finger Lickin Good Television
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=truehttps://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_detectionhttps://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-policyhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22839213/tiktok-live-studio-desktop-live-streaming-twitch
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