Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today, we're diving into the Panels app created by MKBHD, exploring its wallpaper offerings while questioning its annual subscription fee of $50. We later discuss privacy and data collection by apps, with a suggestion for a privacy score for apps similar to nutrition facts. We also touch on the challenges of age verification and advertising preferences for minors on social media platforms. The potential merger of Qualcomm and Intel, the implications of TSMC's relationship, and Google's move to make its own chips are newsworthy this week as well. We finish today's episode with a discussion on Elon Musk's compliance with legal demands in Brazil and the responsibility of social media companies regarding algorithms and harmful content.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today we discuss the iOS 18 update and its new features, including Apple Intelligence. We also delve into the updates made to the password app, which now functions as a password manager and allows for sharing and security updates, as well as Apple's focus on privacy and security, as well as the impact of the economy on Apple stock and iPhone sales. We compare Pro model iPhones to other phones like Google and discuss the relevance of Wi-Fi 7 at slower internet speeds. We also cover Neuralink's breakthrough in restoring vision, United's contract with SpaceX for free Wi-Fi on flights, OpenAI's measures to protect AI models, and the release of Snapchat Spectacles 2024 edition.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today we discuss various topics related to AI models, Apple's approach to AI, consumer choice, and the PlayStation 5 Pro. They mention Mistral's release of Pixtroll 12 B, a new multimodal model available under the Apache 2.0 license. Of course we chat about Hugging Face, a marketplace for AI models and data sets, and its Spaces feature for community-based AI applications. The complexity of AI systems and the evolution of AI models, including Open AI's new version and ongoing confusion about the naming of models and question Apple's approach to AI is an ongoing problem. We emphasize the importance of consumer choice in AI usage and language models. We discuss the lack of consumer choice in Apple products and the implications of locked components and activation lock on iPhones.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. In this episode we discuss the incremental changes in the new iPhone 16 lineup, including a new microphone for Siri AI experience and RAM improvements. We also talk about the importance of design changes for the iPhone experience and how visual differences impact people's desire to have the latest phone. We speculate on potential features for future iPhone models, such as a new selfie camera and a Touch ID sensor under the screen. Our discussion also touches on the transition to Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, the potential for a portless iPhone concept, and the hope for more states to support driver's licenses in the Apple Wallet. Additionally, we discuss the launch of the DevourGo food delivery app, highlighting its fair fee structure for restaurants and the benefits of the DevourGo Industry Pass. They mention that Devour supports Coinbase Pay and split payments, and we anticipate the transition to a subscription model after they eventually sell out of Industry Passes.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today we discuss the highly anticipated iPhone 16 event and share our initial impressions of the Google Pixel 9 Pro. We analyze Apple's promises compared to their results, the lack of enthusiasm for their AI, and the need for change in their device lineup. Design changes in the Pixel 9, uncertainty about the success of Apple Intelligence, and the requirements for Apple Intelligence to function on different iPhone models are also on the table. We explore the concept of interacting with multiple AI models and the benefits of running perplexity alongside other models.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today, we’re discussing the upcoming iPhone 16, focusing on its colors, user concerns, and its new graphene thermal system. We explore the controversy over Grok 2 and AI compensation, along with the impact of alternative app stores in the EU. Join us as we analyze Apple's marketing strategies, speculate on future iPhone releases, and uncover the subtle hints in their keynotes. Additionally, we explore the intersection of AI and content compensation, shedding light on the challenges faced by content creators in the age of generative AI. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on the race for AI dominance, the impact on various industries, and the global implications of technology misuse.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today we discuss the largest data breach ever, offering advice on how to protect your data. We also delve into the advantages of Passkeys and the challenges of data deletion. Then we shift the focus to Google's latest announcement of the Pixel 9 family, comparing it to the iPhone and exploring the subscription model for hardware upgrades. Later, we discuss Apple's pricing strategy and Google's branding issues.

Welcome to Tech Talk Live. We are live every Tuesday 6/9pm ET/PT on X at @tech_talk_live and YouTube at @techtalkliveshow. Subscribe for email updates on our website www.techtalklive.xyz. Today we delve into the challenges faced by electric vehicle (EV) companies like Rivian and Lucid Motors. We discuss the financial struggles, repair difficulties, and brand loyalty issues that impact the EV market. Additionally, we explore the latest tech news, including Google's rebranding efforts, Apple's AI prompts, and the potential of Chinese EV manufacturers. Join the conversation as we analyze the implications of these developments and share their insights on the future of technology.