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TechTacToeEp. 18: AI, Software Engineering & Building in 2026 with Nkechi.What does it mean to be a software engineer in 2026 when AI can already write code, solve complex problems and build software?In Episode 18, we sit down with Nkechi, a software engineer and tech founder, to talk about her journey from investment banking to backend engineering and building products of her own.We get into breaking into tech, what engineers should actually focus on now, product sense, AI, creativity, building products people care about, and what it really takes to build in today's tech world.The big question: If...
2026-10-0748 minTechTacToeEp. 17: Can You Trust Your Smartwatch? + GTA 6 Leaks, Cursor vs GitHub & MoreHow much should you actually trust the data coming from your smartwatch?This week, Dammy and Iyanu get into the questions behind the tech we use every day from how accurate health wearables really are, to whether companies are doing enough to tell us where their limits are.They also get into Cursor and GitHub’s battle for developers, the latest GTA 6 leaks, Stripe’s reported move into AI, and a new TechTacToe segment answering some of the internet’s most searched tech questions In this episode:• Can you trust your smartwatch’s health d...
2026-09-0332 minTechTacToeEp 16:Apple Sues OpenAI, Samsung’s Foldables & Vietnam social media banOpenAI has entered the hardware space, but Apple is already challenging the move with a lawsuit over alleged trade secret concerns involving former employees. We discuss OpenAI’s new device, Apple’s concerns, and whether this could become a bigger battle between two major tech companies.We also break down a surprising AI safety incident where an OpenAI model, during a sandboxed security test, found a vulnerability, escaped its isolated environment, and accessed Hugging Face. The incident raises a bigger question: as AI systems become more capable, how do we properly regulate and control them?
2026-08-0554 minTechTacToeEp 15: No More PlayStation Discs? Sony Goes All-Digital and WhatsApp Usernames Are HereWhatsApp is finally introducing usernames, allowing people to connect without sharing their phone numbers - but will the new system actually prevent impersonation?We also discuss Sony’s reported plan to stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from 2028, marking another major step towards an all-digital gaming future.Elsewhere, Anthropic is exploring a custom AI chip partnership with Samsung, the US government has suffered yet another cybersecurity breach, and OpenAI has reportedly considered offering the US government a 5% stake in the company.Plus, Lime has finally gone public af...
2026-07-2851 minTechTacToeEp 14: Elon Musk is a Trillionaire, Apple’s Catch-Up Moment, and Meta’s Soul-Crushing AI BetAI 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 wh...
2026-06-2536 minTechTacToeEp 13: Is Big Tech Going Too Far With AI? ft. Okiki OyelekeThis 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 w...
2026-06-0443 minTechTacToeEp 12: Fake Restaurants, OpenAI’s Phone Rumours & Apple’s Future Without Tim CookThis 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...
2026-05-2136 minTechTacToeEp 11: Claude Design Is Here; And Apple Smart Glasses May Be NextIt 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 pre...
2026-04-2654 minTechTacToeEp 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...
2026-03-3053 minTechTacToeEp 8: What Is SRE, Really? (Explained Like You’re 5) + AI Agents, Robotaxis & MoreWhat 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 - Intro01:47 - SRE 101 Crash Course07:30 - What is Anthropic up to?07:51 - Claude Cowork10:49 - How Age...
2026-02-0442 minTechTacToeEp 7: Meta Slashes 1,000+ Jobs, Apple’s AI Bet, and OpenAI Comes for GoogleLadies 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.Chapters00:00...
2026-01-2327 minTechTacToeEp 6: Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Valuation, ChatGPT Health and Warner Bros Deal UpdateThis 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 rest...
2026-01-1630 minTechTacToeEp 5: AI Dating Apps, Ring Surveillance, and the Future of Streaming PlatformsThis week on TechTacToe, Dammy and Iyanu unpack how tech is reshaping everyday life.From AI-powered dating and Amazon testing facial recognition on Ring cameras, to Google’s low-cost AI push in India and Adobe bringing real design tools into ChatGPT, the episode explores where innovation is heading and the trade-offs that come with it.They also dive into the streaming wars as Netflix and Paramount battle for Warner Bros., Instagram’s new algorithm customisation, rumours of a SpaceX IPO, and what Nigeria’s new national ID system and Starlink mean for in...
2025-12-1951 minTechTacToeEp 4: Instagram Ends Remote Work, ChatGPT Ads Leak, and Warner Bros in Acquisition WarsThis week on TechTacToe, we unpack a spicy lineup of global and African tech updates.Instagram wants everyone back in the office in 2026. OpenAI might be preparing to show ads inside ChatGPT. Apple is sending its earliest documents to auction and notifying the EU that Apple Maps and Apple Ads qualify as gatekeepers under the DMA. Spotify Wrapped also gets accolades.Closer to Africa, Verve eyes a contactless future after issuing one hundred million cards, the Central Bank of Nigeria mandates bank fraud refunds within sixteen working days, and DSTV could lose...
2025-12-0958 minTechTacToeEp 3: Inside Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package, Nvidia’s $5 Trillion Boom & Amazon Sues PerplexityWe kick off today’s episode with Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package win, before diving into Amazon’s escalating battle with Perplexity over agentic browsing. Next up, we break down Google’s $100 billion quarter, OpenAI’s push to dominate India with ChatGPT Go, and SpaceX’s 100th Starlink mission of the year. Plus: GTA VI’s delay and the biggest tech stories coming out of 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 u...
2025-11-1448 minTechTacToeEp 2: Microsoft Stock Skyrockets, OpenAI Drops ChatGPT Atlas, and More Meta LayoffsIn this episode, we talk about OpenAI launching “ChatGPT Atlas,” and two days later Microsoft clapped back with Copilot Mode in Edge. Meanwhile, Microsoft stocks are blazing, Meta cuts 600 AI staff, and Samsung drops a $1,800 Galaxy XR headset. Nigeria also bagged a $32.8 million win against Meta._____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
2025-10-3041 minTechTacToeEp 1: Figma Partners with Google, Sora Dominates the App Store, and Elon Settles UpFrom Google’s regulatory reckoning in the UK to Figma’s new AI superpowers, tech is not holding back. We’re breaking down what the CMA’s “special market status” means for Google Search, why Figma’s Gemini partnership could change how designers work, and how OpenAI’s Sora just sprinted past ChatGPT’s download record. Plus, Elon Musk settles up and Uganda joins the CBDC chat._____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_____Ta...
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