Tech Made Fun | Tech Podcast By SK NEXUS

Saqib Tahir
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Pakistan’s numero uno podcast for your upkeep on tech. Tune in every ‘whenever I want to upload’ to catch up to the latest content on ever evolving tech. www.sknexus.org

  1. TMF 022 - What Counts as Innovation - Progressive vs Disruptive Tech

    07/30/2024

    TMF 022 - What Counts as Innovation - Progressive vs Disruptive Tech

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep22/ Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/progressive-vs-disruptive-tech/ Further learning and references https://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 Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    35 min
  2. TMF 021 - Shopping Online in Pakistan - Complete Guide For Aam Awaam (Average People/Mango Insaan)

    07/17/2024

    TMF 021 - Shopping Online in Pakistan - Complete Guide For Aam Awaam (Average People/Mango Insaan)

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep21/ Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/e-commerce-in-pakistan/ Chapters 0:00 - TMF 021 - Shopping Online in Pakistan - Complete Guide For Aam Awaam (Average People/Mango Insaan) 0:21 - My Background in Commerce and Selling Tech 0:52 - Emergence of Online Shopping during 2010-2020 2:55 - Transition to Marketplace platforms 3:54 - Important Disclaimer: There is no promotion in this episode 4:57 - Explanation 1: Marketplace vs Direct to Consumer vs Groups/Communities 7:12 - Explanation 2: What is Escrow? 8:47 - Explanation 3: What is COD (Cash on Delivery)? 9:36 - Explanation 4: What are Digital Wallets? 10:46 - Explanation 5: Difference in shipping services 12:23 - Issue 1: Fake reviews on Marketplaces 13:38 - Issue 2: Fake reviews on Direct to Consumer sites 14:12 - Issue 3: FOMO and fake discounts/pricing 16:05 - Issue 4: Fall of privacy and protection on Marketplaces 18:02 - Issue 5: Fake and generated product descriptions that spread misinformation 20:10 - Issue 6: Using SEO hacks to appear on top of search results 21:06 - Tip 1: How to find real reviews 22:14 - Tip 2: Finding actual discounted products 22:54 - Tip 3: Being safe using debit/credit cards to pay 23:28 - Tip 4: Being safe when dealing with new sellers 24:18 - Tip 5: Avoid direct contact with sellers on Marketplaces 24:49 - Tip 6: Make habit of leaving reviews, help others in need 26:01 - Why do sellers try to establish direct connection? 27:32 - Need to be a smarter buyer in this landscape 29:12 - Tip 7: Learn to verify existence of sellers 32:13 - Question for you 32:26 - After show - Tech ke Totkay: How TCL Smart TV SSO is abusing their access Further learning and references 12 reasons Pakistanis avoid buying things online — and how that can change Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    35 min
  3. TMF 020 - PCs Getting Arm'ed Up - Why You Should Care

    07/06/2024

    TMF 020 - PCs Getting Arm'ed Up - Why You Should Care

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep20/ Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/arm-vs-x86-for-dummies/ Further learning and references ARM 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 Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    36 min
  4. TMF 019 - Apple Intelligence - AI for the 'Best' of Us - All You Need to Know About AI in Pakistan

    06/26/2024

    TMF 019 - Apple Intelligence - AI for the 'Best' of Us - All You Need to Know About AI in Pakistan

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep19/ Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/apple-intelligience-for-the-average-person/ Further learning and references Apple Intelligence Apple 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 concerns Apple 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 Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    29 min
  5. TMF 018 - SadaPay No More Sadda Pay - The Fintech Landscape in Pakistan

    06/18/2024

    TMF 018 - SadaPay No More Sadda Pay - The Fintech Landscape in Pakistan

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ See full show notes at: https://sknexus.com/ep18 Chapters 0:00 - TMF 018 - SadaPay No More Sadda Pay - The Fintech Landscape in Pakistan 2:28 - Intro to Today's Topic 2:56 - News of SadaPay getting acquired by Papara 5:26 - Banking situation in Pakistan 7:18 - Introduction to EMI - Electronic Money Institution Style banking in Pakistan 9:42 - Why SadaPay and NayaPay succeeded 11:11 - The hypocrisy of us Tech Enthusiasts 14:15 - Why we need to support startups 16:00 - What is TAM? Total Addressable Market 17:08 - Intro to BaaS - Banking as a service 18:28 - Why we need to digitize financially 20:52 - After show: My financial setup and launch of a new podcast 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/ Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    25 min
  6. TMF 017 - Do Number Kasayi - Avoiding Tech Scams as a Pakistani

    06/12/2024

    TMF 017 - Do Number Kasayi - Avoiding Tech Scams as a Pakistani

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ See full show notes at: https://sknexus.com/ep17 Chapters: 0:00 - Where the hell were you for three months! 2:23 - Topic For Today - Scams in Tech 4:19 - Introduction to Pig Butchering Scams 4:31 - Stage 1 - Making a New Friend 6:18 - Stage 2 - Trust Built - Promises Made 8:18 - Stage 3 - Left for dead - Pig is headless 11:59 - Best Practices to Prevent Scams 17:17 - Personal Scam 1 - Daraz Sellers Selling Your Information 20:07 - Personal Scam 2 - Facebook Marketplace, home to scams 21:28 - Personal Scam 3 - Real Estate Files, A Scam within A Scam Question Mark??? 22:56 - Live as if everything about you is public References: Unmasking 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 Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    25 min
  7. TMF 016 - Jhoot Bolay EU Kattay

    03/20/2024

    TMF 016 - Jhoot Bolay EU Kattay

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ 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 Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    32 min
  8. TMF 015 - Me Sora Tha

    03/03/2024

    TMF 015 - Me Sora Tha

    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. Hosted by Saqib Tahir Support the show: https://support.sknexus.com/ 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 s**t' 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 Support the show As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com See you next time. Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

    40 min
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