TechTacToe

Iyanu Adelekan and Oyindamola Ajibike

Tech talk, decoded for everyday people. Every week, we break down the biggest stories in tech — from startup drama to product tea, gadget drops to global shake-ups.

  1. 25 jun

    Ep 14: Elon Musk is a Trillionaire, Apple’s Catch-Up Moment, and Meta’s Soul-Crushing AI Bet

    AI is getting bigger, richer, and messier. In this episode of TechTacToe, we break down the biggest stories shaping the future of tech: OpenAI’s reported IPO plans, SpaceX’s historic public market debut, Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire, Meta engineers reportedly calling their new AI work “soul-crushing,” Anthropic facing government restrictions over AI safety concerns, and Apple finally trying to catch up with Siri AI at WWDC 2026. We discuss whether the AI boom is creating the next generation of trillion-dollar companies, whether Big Tech’s AI race is starting to crack internally, and what happens when governments begin treating frontier AI models as national security assets. Also in this episode: - Anthropic’s AI safety warnings backfiring on Fable model - OpenAI’s path to a possible trillion-dollar valuation - SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO and retail investor frenzy - Meta’s chaotic AI reorganisation - Apple’s long-awaited Siri AI comeback - Whether the AI boom is innovation, a bubble, or both _____ Follow us: Instagram: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live #techtactoepod #artificialintelligence #techpodcast #wwdc2026

    37 min

  2. 4 jun

    Ep 13: Is Big Tech Going Too Far With AI? ft. Okiki Oyeleke

    This week in tech felt like one giant AI announcement. Google I/O’s latest announcements were heavily AI-focused. Figma introduced AI agents. Spotify is experimenting with AI-generated podcasts. Airbnb is expanding AI into customer experiences. We’re joined by software developer Okiki Oyeleke, who brings over a decade of experience building software products, to unpack what all of this means from a developer’s perspective. In this episode, we discuss: • Why AI fatigue is becoming real • Figma AI Agents and the future of creative work • Whether products like Google Search and Notion are getting worse from AI overload • Spotify, Airbnb, and whether AI is removing the human touch • Why developers should still focus on fundamentals • Junior talent, side projects, and staying competitive in tech We also discuss job fears, personal projects, and whether tech’s obsession with AI is helping or hurting products. Featuring software developer Okiki Oyeleke, creator of Dev Cards. Subscribe for weekly conversations about tech news, AI, startups, product thinking, and internet culture. _____ Follow us: Instagram: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live #techtactoepod #openai #artificialintelligence #techpodcast #softwareengineering

    44 min

  3. 21 may

    Ep 12: Fake Restaurants, OpenAI’s Phone Rumours & Apple’s Future Without Tim Cook

    This week’s episode feels like a glimpse into where the tech industry is heading next. From fake restaurants successfully getting approved on food delivery apps using stolen images and fake details, to major tech companies doubling down on AI while cutting jobs, the line between innovation and recklessness seems thinner than ever. We also discuss Tim Cook reportedly stepping down after 15 years as Apple CEO, what that could mean for Apple’s future in the AI race, and the growing rumours that OpenAI may be building its own smartphone with Jony Ive involved in the design. Plus: Anthropic partnering with SpaceX to power ClaudeCoinbase and Cloudflare layoffs amid the AI efficiency pushSamsung officially joining the trillion-dollar club thanks to demand for AI chips This episode connects the dots between AI ambition, corporate power, consumer trust, and the future of tech as we know it. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy thoughtful conversations around tech, AI, startups, and internet culture. _____ Follow us on: Instagram: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live #techtactoepod #apple #openai #artificialintelligence #claudeai #techpodcast #aitrends

    36 min

  4. 26 abr

    Ep 11: Claude Design Is Here; And Apple Smart Glasses May Be Next

    It feels like we’ve entered a new phase of AI, where tools aren’t just evolving, they’re starting to compete, overlap, and disrupt one another. From rumors about soon-to-be-released Apple smart glasses and AI regulation conversations, to Anthropic’s Claude Design and Claude Mythos, the “RIP Figma” discourse, and the growing question of whether premium subscriptions still make sense. This video connects the dots. We unpack: • The soon-to-be-released Apple products; Apple ecosystem lovers, this one is for you 🤭 • What Claude Design and Claude Mythos signal about the future of AI • Why AI is putting pressure on traditional software and subscription-based tools • Why tech leaders seem increasingly uneasy about where AI is headed This is a trend breakdown for anyone trying to understand where tech is actually going. Subscribe if you enjoy thoughtful takes on AI, startups, product shifts, and the future of the internet. @techtactoepod Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod http://twitter.com/techtactoepod Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live

    55 min

  5. 30 mar

    Ep 10: Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Is Here, Amazon Phone Next?

    In this episode, we're discussing Apple's budget-friendly move with the MacBook Neo, ChatGPT's new Shazam integration for music lovers, and Amazon's attempt at a new smartphone. Plus, we dive into privacy concerns regarding Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the legal saga between OpenAI and the DoD, and DoorDash's new AI data collection initiative. We also highlight the work being done for tech advancement by The Internet Society charity as part of the Podcasthon 2026. This particular episode is one that will have you glued to your screen! Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share this video. Support the Internet Society foundation: https://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/ ___ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ___ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod http://twitter.com/techtactoepod ___ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live

    54 min

  6. 4 feb

    Ep 8: What Is SRE, Really? (Explained Like You’re 5) + AI Agents, Robotaxis & More

    What is an SRE, really? In this episode, Iyanu and Dammy are joined by Opeyemi Onikute - a Senior SRE at Cloudflare - who breaks down Systems Reliability Engineering at three levels: explained like you’re 5, in high school, and a CS graduate. We then dive into some of the biggest tech stories right now: AI agents and agentic tools, AI assistants organising themselves online, PayPal’s return to Nigeria via Paga, and more. Chapters🎙️ 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - SRE 101 Crash Course 07:30 - What is Anthropic up to? 07:51 - Claude Cowork 10:49 - How Agentic tools can help everyday people 17:16 - What is Observability? 18:52 - OpenClaw and Moltbook 30:32 - Waymo under fire 34:49 - Amazon Layoffs 36:18 - Are we cooked? 38:43 - LLM's and ART...red flag 39:40 - Paypal returns to Nigeria 41:39 - Outro ___ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ___ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod http://twitter.com/techtactoepod ___ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live

    43 min

  7. 23 ene

    Ep 7: Meta Slashes 1,000+ Jobs, Apple’s AI Bet, and OpenAI Comes for Google

    Ladies and gents, welcome to episode 7. Big tech made three loud moves, and they all point to where AI is heading next. Meta cut 1,000+ jobs in Reality Labs (about 10%), with reports of multiple VR studios being shut down. Apple and Google confirmed a multi-year deal to base Apple’s next-gen foundation models on Gemini. And OpenAI quietly rolled out “ChatGPT Translate,” signalling a push into single-purpose consumer utilities. We also cover Wikimedia’s new AI partnerships, Paystack launching a microfinance bank in Nigeria, and OpenAI’s reported $10B+ compute deal with Cerebras. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Meta Layoffs 06:03 - Apple and Google collaborate on foundational models and cloud tech 08:51 - Open AI acquired Torch 11:15 - What is a 4-dimensional user flow? 12:39 - ChatGPT Translate 16:59 - GTA VI launch date is shifted again 18:54 - Wikipedia foundation to partner with AI platforms 20:34 - Paystack MFB 25:07 - Open AI purchases 750MW of computing power from Cerebras 27:04 - Outro ___ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ___ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod http://twitter.com/techtactoepod ___ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live

    28 min

  8. 16 ene

    Ep 6: Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Valuation, ChatGPT Health and Warner Bros Deal Update

    This week, Iyanu and Dammy unpack some of the biggest tech stories shaping the future of AI, media, and money. We discuss Alphabet becoming the world’s second most valuable company off the back of its AI bets, and why Warner Bros. is leaning toward Netflix over Paramount despite regulatory hurdles. The conversation also dives into OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health feature, exploring its potential, risks, and what it could mean for healthcare access globally. The episode rounds out with reactions to Disney+ testing short-form video, Spotify’s new messaging feature, X restricting Grok image generation to paying users, and Flutterwave’s acquisition of Mono, a major moment for open banking and fintech in Africa. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod http://twitter.com/techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live

    31 min
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Tech talk, decoded for everyday people. Every week, we break down the biggest stories in tech — from startup drama to product tea, gadget drops to global shake-ups.

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  • Creador
    Iyanu Adelekan and Oyindamola Ajibike
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    13
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Iyanu Adelekan and Oyindamola Ajibike