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techbytes.nz25Dec techbytes with an end of year panelEvery month we host conversations with people who are leaders in the digital technology and communications space. Some months we might be talking to them about new tech opportunities, or other weeks about developing as a leader in this fast changing environment.
It's the last episode of techbytes for 2025, and I thought we'd do something a little different for episode 54. I've gathered together a panel of "experts" including Ange Nash, Oliver Hill, and Paul Brislen to take a look back on the year that was in a not always overly serious manner. It was a lot of fu...
2025-12-0456 min
DAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 37 : TechBytes 10 : 2025 Music Technology Mid Year Review !TechBytes 10 : 2025 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We catch up again on what Pete and Chris have been up to since last show, get an overview of NAMM and Super Booth, Petes work on MIDI 2.0, WoA Dev, and the inbox Windows ASIO Driver, etc We do a general catch up and summary of the last 12 Months in DAWbench testing and development work. Revisit thread management on respective DAW's, highlighting the additional c...
2025-06-242h 15
ServiceNow PodcastsBuilding Trust in AI with ServiceNow's Now Assist GuardianIn this episode of TechBytes, AI Governance Product Manager at ServiceNow, Louis Philip Morin, discusses the critical aspects of trust in AI. The conversation delves into the challenges of creating AI experiences free from toxic and malicious language, highlighting the role of Now Assist Guardian in customizing user experiences. The episode explores the nuances of offensive language, prompt injections, and hallucinations in AI, emphasizing the importance of user control, transparency, and the ethical considerations in handling AI-generated content. Morin explains the importance of trust, user feedback, and the collaborative efforts between ServiceNow and its customers to ensure AI tools...
2024-11-2022 minServiceNow InsightsBuilding Trust in AI with ServiceNow's Now Assist GuardianIn this episode of TechBytes, AI Governance Product Manager at ServiceNow, Louis Philip Morin, discusses the critical aspects of trust in AI. The conversation delves into the challenges of creating AI experiences free from toxic and malicious language, highlighting the role of Now Assist Guardian in customizing user experiences. The episode explores the nuances of offensive language, prompt injections, and hallucinations in AI, emphasizing the importance of user control, transparency, and the ethical considerations in handling AI-generated content. Morin explains the importance of trust, user feedback, and the collaborative efforts between ServiceNow and its customers to ensure AI tools...
2024-11-2022 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 31 : TechBytes 09 : 2024 Music Technology Mid Year Review !TechBytes 09 : 2024 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We catch up on what Pete and Chris have been up to since last show, Petes overview of MS Build Event - CoPilot+, AI avalanche incoming, Recall, required TOPs - (Tera Operations Per Second), etc. We cover Computex and detail Intel, AMD and Apples response to the hype/hysteria of AI, AI, AI, AI....., Sigh ! We do a general catch up and s...
2024-08-012h 52
TechBytes PodcastBytes, Bites, and Beyond: Decoding the Digital Feast of Restaurant TechDive into the future of foodservice and retail technology with the latest TechBytes episode! Host Rob Grimes welcomes Courtney Radke, VP of Innovation at SageNet, for a fascinating discussion on the evolving world of managed network services. In this Spotlight, Courtney shares insights from his extensive career in restaurant technology, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Now at SageNet, he's focused on building solutions that address real customer needs with an outcome-based approach. Key topics discussed include:The growing bandwidth and security demands of AI-powered voice ordering and other emerging technologiesWhy rushing to implement new systems can...
2024-07-1536 min
TechBytes PodcastDomino’s is Changing the Game: Technology Sells PizzaThis TechBytes podcast episode features Christopher Thomas-Moore, Domino's Chief Digital Officer, discussing the intersection of retail and food service industries through data-driven innovation. Thomas-Moore explores global technology scaling, AI's potential in restaurants, and the importance of balancing automation with human relationships. He shares insights on industry trends, challenges like voice adoption, and the benefits of personalization across sectors. The conversation, which took place at NRF-Asia in Singapore, offers valuable perspectives on navigating digital transformation while considering regional preferences and maintaining human connections. This episode provides strategic insights for professionals in retail, food service, and other industries undergoing digital evolution.
2024-07-0142 min
TechBytes PodcastHow Location-Based Marketing is the Future of the Customer ExperienceThis TechBytes podcast episode features Asif Khan, CEO of the Location Based Marketing Association, discussing the impact of location data and proximity marketing across various industries. The conversation covers topics such as geospatial insights, personalized customer experiences, and recent technological developments like facial detection. While exploring innovative strategies in retail, tourism, and transportation, the discussion also addresses important concerns about data privacy and consumer trust. The episode highlights how different sectors are leveraging location data to create seamless, personalized experiences, including examples from airlines, airports, and retailers like Walmart experimenting with virtual storefronts and metaverse experiences.
2024-06-2435 min
TechBytes PodcastAI & Automation for Connected KitchensIn this week’s TechBytes Spotlight, host Rob Grimes sits down with Drew Holst, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, about Powerhouse Dynamics and their Open Kitchen platform. Connected kitchens and digital integrations are becoming more important to business operations - from reducing utility costs to optimizing equipment usage, these connections allow owners to remotely monitor and manage their operations more effectively. Drew also discussed how AI and automation will further advance connected kitchens in the future. Automation in the kitchen is the wave of the future and you don’t want to miss out. Tune into this week’s episode and le...
2024-06-1727 min
TechBytes PodcastThe ResTech Ecosystem; An Industry Leader’s PerspectiveIn this final episode recorded on the floor at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show TechBytes host Rob Grimes is joined by Kelly Esten, Head of Marketing & Partnerships at Toast. The pair discuss their experience walking the show, Kelly’s perspective on various partnerships and the technology ecosystem at large. Beginning with their show observations, the topics of robotics, AI and data are top of mind. When thinking of the future, data sharing is a key focus for Toast, who has over 200 application partners. “When you think of AI, data is the foundation… and POS can be that hub of data...
2024-06-0431 min
TechBytes PodcastThe Association Weighs In: Data, Research, Trends and Perspectives on Restaurant TechUnveiling the true potential of restaurant technology requires a blend of data analysis, research, accounting, and, most importantly, an understanding of the subject matter. From the floor of the 2024 National Restaurant Show, Rob is joined by Chief Information Officer Kevin Steele & Senior Vice President, Research & Knowledge Group, Hudson Riehle of the National Restaurant Association - two experts and perspectives from the association representing our industry.The trio start their conversation about the state of technology in the restaurant industry. According to an Restaurant Association survey, labor recruitment continues to be the biggest challenge for operators. And on the...
2024-06-0332 min
TechBytes PodcastTech From the Show Floor: The Industry Weighs InIn this special edition of TechBytes, 4 industry experts invited by the National Restaurant Association Show, sit down tor a conversation with Rob Grimes at the IFBTA’s TechDesk. Representing an association, an operator, and a technology supplier, each guest shares their thoughts on technology from varying points of view.The episode kicks off with Kelly Esten, Head of Marketing & Partnerships at Toast, and Kim DeCarolis, SVP of Strategic Growth with Craveworthy Brands who offer the supplier and operator perspective. The conversation concludes with a sneak peek of next week’s episode with the National Restaurant Association’s Hudson Riehle...
2024-05-2840 min
TechBytes PodcastThe Tech Beat: The Editors Weigh InIn the very first edition of TechBytes, Rob Grimes has a tech conversation from the floor of the National Restaurant Show 2024, with Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor of Nation’s Restaurant News & Joe Guszkowski, Senior Editor of Restaurant Business.The trio started the conversation by discussing the world of restaurant technology prior, during and after COVID - coming into present day. Joe mentions that QR codes is one technology that was non-existent almost a joke prior to COVID, but now they are omnipresent. Ghost Kitchens have had the opposite trajectory. During the early stages of COVID, Ghost Kitchens were se...
2024-05-2142 min
ServiceNow InsightsWriting and AI with Katie Ott - TechBytesOn this episode of TechBytes we discuss the significance of curiosity in understanding product use and the role of AI in technical writing. Our guest is Katie Ott, Senior Director, Content Operations and Experiences at ServiceNow, and shares her experience as a technical writer and manager, emphasizing the evolution of technical writing from formal to conversational style. She also highlights the value of AI as a tool to enhance efficiency and provide different perspectives. Katie also points out the importance of curiosity in technical organizations for seeking knowledge and gathering information.Guest - Katie Ott, Senior...
2024-04-2414 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 27 : TechBytes 08 : 2023 Music Technology in Review !TechBytes 08 : 2023 Music Technology In Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We cover whats been happening in the land of DAWbench, and whats in store for 2024. We discuss how far the session templates have grown over a 10 year period to cover the scaling in CPU performance , and revisit some alternate DAW benchmarking work being done by others. Pete gives a first hand round up of NAMM 2024 , we discuss the participation with the return of the show back t...
2024-03-152h 20
ABI PodcastABI TechBytes Concludes Cryptocurrency Series with Key Insights for Practitioners - Ep. 262The final installment of a series of TechBytes podcasts looking at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy provides key insights and takeaways that practitioners may encounter in these cases. Join Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLP (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, as she talks with John S. Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team (Nashville, Tenn.); Jordan S. Blask, the partner-in-charge at Frost Brown Todd's Pittsburgh office; and Jared M. Tully, who is vice chair of Frost Brown Todd's Business Litigation Practice Group and serves as the team leader for the...
2023-12-2026 min
ABI PodcastABI TechBytes Concludes Cryptocurrency Series with Key Insights for Practitioners - Ep. 262The final installment of a series of TechBytes podcasts looking at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy provides key insights and takeaways that practitioners may encounter in these cases. Join Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLP (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, as she talks with John S. Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team (Nashville, Tenn.); Jordan S. Blask, the partner-in-charge at Frost Brown Todd's Pittsburgh office; and Jared M. Tully, who is vice chair of Frost Brown Todd's Business Litigation Practice Group and serves as the team leader for the...
2023-12-2026 min
ABI PodcastABI TechBytes Podcast Examines Fiduciary Duties in Cryptocurrency Cases - Ep. 260This is the third and final installment of a series of TechBytes podcasts that looks at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy. On this episode, Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLP (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, talks with
John S. Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team (Nashville, Tenn.); Jordan S. Blask, the partner-in-charge at Frost Brown Todd's Pittsburgh office; and Jared M. Tully, who is vice chair of Frost Brown Todd's Business Litigation Practice Group and serves as the team leader for the firm’s Community Bank and Financial Institutions Te...
2023-12-0724 minABI PodcastABI TechBytes Podcast Examines Fiduciary Duties in Cryptocurrency Cases - Ep. 260This is the third and final installment of a series of TechBytes podcasts that looks at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy. On this episode, Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLP (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, talks with
John S. Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team (Nashville, Tenn.); Jordan S. Blask, the partner-in-charge at Frost Brown Todd's Pittsburgh office; and Jared M. Tully, who is vice chair of Frost Brown Todd's Business Litigation Practice Group and serves as the team leader for the firm’s Community Bank and Financial Institutions Te...
2023-12-0724 minABI PodcastABI TechBytes Podcast Examines Cryptocurrency and the Law - Ep. 257This is the second in a series of TechBytes podcasts that looks at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy. On this episode, Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLP (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, talks with John S. Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team (Nashville, Tenn.), and Jared M. Tully, who is vice chair of Frost Brown Todd's Business Litigation Practice Group and serves as the team leader for the firm’s Community Bank and Financial Institutions Team. They discuss the ways in which the law is and isn't developing to me...
2023-11-0719 min
ABI PodcastABI TechBytes Podcast Examines Cryptocurrency and the Law - Ep. 257This is the second in a series of TechBytes podcasts that looks at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy. On this episode, Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLP (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, talks with John S. Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team (Nashville, Tenn.), and Jared M. Tully, who is vice chair of Frost Brown Todd's Business Litigation Practice Group and serves as the team leader for the firm’s Community Bank and Financial Institutions Team. They discuss the ways in which the law is and isn't developing to me...
2023-11-0719 minABI PodcastABI's TechBytes Podcast Examines Cryptocurrency Basics - Ep. 255This is the first in a series of TechBytes podcasts that will look at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy. On this episode, Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLC (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, talks with John Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team. With his focus on technology-related commercial agreements with a particular interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, Wagster provides a brief primer on cryptocurrency and discusses some of the issues that arise in bankruptcy proceedings.
2023-10-1036 min
ABI PodcastABI’s TechBytes Podcast Examines Cryptocurrency Basics - Ep. 255This is the first in a series of TechBytes podcasts that will look at cryptocurrency and bankruptcy. On this episode, Patricia K. Burgess of Frost Brown Todd LLC (Nashville, Tenn.), the Special Projects Leader of ABI's Emerging Industries and Technology Committee, talks with John Wagster, who leads Frost Brown Todd's Technology Industry Team. With his focus on technology-related commercial agreements with a particular interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, Wagster provides a brief primer on cryptocurrency and discusses some of the issues that arise in bankruptcy proceedings.
2023-10-1036 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#53 Techbytes: Transforming Nigerian Teens to Tech BrosIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nigerian fintech PayDay is looking to sell the company six months after $3 million raiseSearch Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71%Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning from daughter’s birthday off a collapsed bridgeX/Twitter to discontinue Circles by Oct 31, 2023NCC to introduce new numbering scheme for fixed telephone linesWe also discussed the topic for the week: "Transforming Nigerian Teenagers to Becoming Tech Bros". We discuss this with Johnson Abbaly, Foudnr, The Smartan House, as he shares insights as to bringing te...
2023-09-2756 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#52 Techbytes: The New NUC Courses and Nigeria StudentsIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in AfricaMicrosoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of serviceNigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companiesJack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developerNigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schoolsWe also discussed the topic for the week: "NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university curriculum". We discuss the new courses introduced into Nigerian University through the National Universities Commission incl...
2023-09-1125 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#51 Techbytes: Navigating Being a Baddie and an Inspiring Tech Sis with Adora NwodoIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Donald Trump returns back to social mediaGbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable marketKenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin projectInstagram Threads launch web browserKenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of courtWe also discuss the topic for the week, "Balancing Roles: Navigating Social Media Influencing and an Inspiring Tech Sis" as we discuss the social media trend of underestimating female tech professionals based on their social media activities and how she has been ab...
2023-08-2858 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#50 Techbytes: Expectations for the new Tech Minister, Bosun TijaniIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPayFounders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in AfricaChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-SaggyMark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unseriousWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani" as we discuss what the appointment means fo...
2023-08-2150 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#49 Techbytes: Making Money on Elon Musk's App, XIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the appNYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technologyBolt introduces scheduled ride tripsAirtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across AfricaSpotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast networkWhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing featureWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program"
2023-08-2132 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of TechTechbytes 48: Anonymous Sudan, Starlink X South Africa and othersIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirms cutting electricity supply to Niger RepublicAnonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in NigerStarlink classifies South Africa as ‘low-priority’ as regulatory hurdles stall launchNIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licensesX (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they wantThreads to launch desktop version after losing more than 50% of its users
2023-08-0426 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of TechTechbytes 47: Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigerian’s problems?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything appBundle shuts down after 3 years of operationsCBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more NigeriansThe Kenyan government has been hit by numerous cyberattacks.We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigeria’s problems?" with Olusola Olanipekun, the founder of Fuel Credit, a digital platform that makes buying fuel on credit conveniently a reality, as we delve into the role technology can play and th...
2023-08-0455 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 25 : TechBytes 07 : 2023 Music Technology Mid Year Review !TechBytes 07 : 2023 Music Technology Mid Year Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We cover the release of DAWbench Suite 2023, detail the changes and additions and also discuss some alternate DAW benchmarking work being done by others. Pete and Chris give a first hand round up of their personal views and experiences at NAMM 2023 , while covering some cool new products and developing trends. We again cover the increasing trend of acquisitions and mergers, navigate and resolve co...
2023-08-022h 58
Jack XTechbytes: DecentralisationWelcome to episode three of Techbytes. We’re joined by Sebastien Jouhans, Creative Technology Director for the London office, and Tom Cassady, Creative Director from our Detroit office. This latest episode focuses on the topic of decentralisation – a topic which covers why you don’t have to rely on one company, cloud or data provider to hold your information, instead choosing multiple places to keep it. Listen to the pros and cons, the need to keep clients’ data secure and the importance of choice when it comes to staying in control of our data.
2023-07-2617 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#46 Techbytes: Nigeria to start producing electric vehiclesIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbotNigeria will start producing electric vehiclesJumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment recordsNigeria is planning to build a cybersecurity laboratory in 2024Chris Amani will replace Do Kwon as Terra's CEOThe number of Threads active users plunges 50% in one week as user engagement dipsNetflix posts 2.7% revenue growth and 5.9 million new subscribers in Q2 despite password-sharing crackdown...
2023-07-2441 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#38 Techbytes: Opportunities of being a tech teenIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflationBinance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenueOpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulatedAn Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google PlayUber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivalsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about...
2023-07-2150 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#45 Techbytes: Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions”Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBNThreads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launchFTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statementsMeta to launch its own version of ChatGPTWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?" with Ayodeji Agboola, the founder of Akowe. Listen now to understand why digital results might be the next step to curbing false...
2023-07-1941 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#44 Techbytes: The Threads vs Twitter SagaIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Twitter sues Meta over Thread appEx-manager who defrauded Amazon of nearly $10 million was jailed for 16 yearsThe new Apple AirPods Pro will also double as hearing aidsFIRS plans to collect VAT from market traders using technology.South Africa will admit Starlink if 30% of its equity is owned by women, blacks, and PLWDWe also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "Has Threads taken over Twitter?" spotlighting the newly released Threads app by Meta, which has been described as a Twitter killer. We explore if...
2023-07-0741 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#43 Techbytes: CBN and Social Media KYC for BanksIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.ChatGPT creator OpenAI sued $3 billion for stealing private data to train its AIOPay and MoniePoint dominate Nigeria’s agency banking, controlling 57.8% of 1.5m POS agentsPaga CEO rejects Arsenal partnership proposalFTX cryptocurrency exchange to relaunch sooner than expectedWe also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "CBN and Social Media KYC for Banks," following the release of the new circular mandating banks to collect the social media accounts of their customers.
2023-07-0324 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#42 Techbytes: Can I make it in Tech without Coding?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Spotify launches new Afrobeat platform to showcase the genre’s evolutionEgyptian fintech Agel secures 7-figure pre-seed funding for Sharia-compliant financingMalawi’s Yellow raises $14 million to broaden its solar system and smartphone financing offeringsIMF to launch global Digital Currency platform to facilitate international fund transfersTikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with a new e-commerce initiative.Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fightWe also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "Getting into tech without coding and making it in tech."
2023-06-2630 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#41 Techbytes: Navigating the CBN Forex Policy: Impact on Fintech CompaniesIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.‘Avoid offline trips because of accidents and emergencies’ – Bolt warns e-hailing drivers and passengers.Multichoice generated N277 billion from operations in Nigeria in one year.Over 45 Nigerian YouTube channels have more than 1 million followers, the most in any African country.Tinubu signs Data Protection bill into law.Bitcoin briefly drops below $25,000, Tether’s stablecoin falls under its dollar peg.We discuss our big story for the week, "Navigating the CBN Forex Policy: Impact on Fintech Companies." We speak to Godfrey Elimian, Socio-economic analyst and writer a...
2023-06-1943 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#40 Techbytes: Internet Shutdowns–A Threat to DemocracyIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world."Stop blackmailing us with passengers"—striking e-hailing drivers slam Bolt and Uber.NIBSS slashes electronic transfer fees from N5 to N3.75k, effective July 1.Haul247 secures $3 million in seed funding to drive innovation in Africa’s logistics industry.Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya rank among the top 100 for global online threats.Tingo Group denies fraud allegationsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Internet Shutdowns: A Threat to Democracy". We speak to Aisha Dabo, the co-founder of AfricTivistes, an African League of Bloggers and Cybe...
2023-06-0949 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#39 Techbytes: The challenges of being a gig economy worker in AfricaIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.e-Hailing drivers lament Uber and Bolt’s reluctance to increase fares, threaten to park vehiclesTwitter value reportedly drops to $15 billion, only a third of Elon Musk’s purchase priceGovernment, media websites in Senegal suffer cyberattacks amid political tensionsMultiChoice launches Moment to expand payment infrastructure for AfricansOpenAI is pursuing a new way to fight A.I. ‘hallucinations’We discuss our big story for the week, "Live talk: the challenges of being a gig economy worker in Africa". Omoleye, Dami and Tomiwo speak on the challenges that gig...
2023-06-0238 minTechbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#38 Techbytes: Opportunities of being a tech teenIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflationBinance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenueOpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulatedAn Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google PlayUber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivalsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about...
2023-05-2650 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#37 Techbytes: Sharing the experiences of digital nomads across AfricaIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Guinea’s interim government orders fresh internet shutdown ahead of 2-day anti-govt protest84.5% of Nigerians negatively affected by CBN’s Naira redesign policyNigeria to Invest N5.3bn in Digital Birth and death registration platformGoogle plans to use new A.I. models for ads and to help YouTube creatorsGTCO, CEO, Segun Agbaje said telcos are partly responsible for the 22% decline in GTCO's USSD valueWe discuss our big story for the week, "Sharing experiences of digital nomads across Africa" We speak with Ebovi Wali, the CEO of K...
2023-05-221h 05
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#36 Techbytes: Remote vs. Physical Business OperationsIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Telecom operators reject NITDA billThe AI takeover of Google Search starts nowTwitter to launch encrypted direct messages with voice and video chat to followMeta content review partner Sama was told by the court to pay moderatorsTinder-inspired Cala dares you to swipe left on useless meetingsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Remote vs. Physical Business Operations: Are you losing money or making even more revenue?" We speak with Babatola Awe, a Co-Founder (CEO) at Flowmono and Akintayo Okekunle, a Co-Founder (CFO) also at...
2023-05-1554 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#35 Techbytes: African expansion, the pros and challenges for African foundersIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nomba raises $30 million to drive payment solutions for African businesses.You no longer need a password to sign in to your Google account.Discord is making everyone need to pick a new usernameBuhari’s declaration overrides the new telecom tax policy.Crypto investors lost over $103 million to thefts in April. We discuss our big story for the week, "African expansion, the pros and challenges for African founders." We speak with Dr. Babatunde Obrimah, Chief Operating Officer of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, to talk ab...
2023-05-0853 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#33 Techbytes: Twitter’s blue check apocalypse is hereIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Thodex’s Farul Fatih Ozer jailed in Turkey two years after allegedly fleeing with $2bnTwitter’s blue check apocalypse is hereYellow Card rewards “A whole in Your Wallet” winner with 1 bitcoinApple launches its savings account with 4.15% interest rateGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai warns society to brace for impact of A.I. acceleration
2023-05-0422 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#34 Techbytes: How AI is affecting our lifestylesIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Dropbox will cut 16% of its staff as it seeks to take advantage of the new “AI era of computing.”Multichoice confirms Nigerians will pay more for DStv and GOtv subscriptions starting May 1st.Clubhouse is laying off more than half of its workforce.Lyft will cut 1,072 employees, or 26% of its workforce.US court fines South African CEO, Cornelius Steynberg paid $3.4 billion for Bitcoin fraud.We had an open mic to discuss our...
2023-05-0436 min
Jack XTechbytes: Generative AI in the Creative WorldTechbytes - a place for the Jack X team to explore, discuss and debate new and emerging tech in a bytesize format. In this episode, Carrie Mahoney, VP, Strategy Director and Seb Jouhans, Creative Technology Director discuss ChatGPT and generative AI in the creative world. They talk about how technology has changed throughout the years, the perks and fears of AI, and how AI models like ChatGPT are incredibly useful tools for creatives.
2023-05-0420 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#32 Techbytes: The resurgence of Bitcoin prices: are the brighter days here?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.African crypto payment startup, Lazerpay shuts downVC funding for the cryptocurrency sector drops by 80% in Q1 2023Paxful CEO, Ray Youssef responds to allegations of substance abuse, money-laundering in Coindesk report on Paxful’s unravellingOpenAI to pay users up to $20,000 for detecting ChatGPT bugsSubstack unveils the product that got it banned from TwitterWe discuss our big story for the week, "The resurgence of Bitcoin prices: are the brighter days here?" We speak with Elochukwu Okoye, Web3 Marketer and Content Creator, to discuss if there are br...
2023-04-1851 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#31 Techbytes: The aftermath of the CBN Naira policy. What next?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Ghanaian Uber and Bolt drivers decry ‘sudden and forceful’ digital taxCash App Founder Bob Lee stabbed to death in San FranciscoAfDB approves $525,000 grant to create a digital hub for African fintechsBitcoin platform with over one million Nigerian users shuts downWe discuss our big story for the week, "The aftermath of the CBN Naira policy. What next?" We speak with Elvis Christopher, a highly skilled Product Growth Executive, and Tunmise Omole, a financial analyst, to discuss the short-term and long-term impacts of the CBN Naira poli...
2023-04-1155 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#30 Techbytes: Overcoming gender stereotypes and biases in the tech industryIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Google says it removed over 5.2 billion bad ads in 2022Kaspersky prevents about 300,000 attacks on IoT devicesKora enables Africans to accept USD payments with new USD card-acquiringG7 calls for stricter regulations on cryptocurrenciesUK-Nigeria Tech Hub and Google for Startups offer $3M cloud credit to female foundersDuring our open mic session, we discussed the major topic of the week - "Overcoming gender stereotypes and biases in the tech industry". Our guest speakers included Ebere, an in-house tech writer who specializes in the "Women in Tech" series...
2023-04-0644 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#29 Techbytes: Are Nigerian banks/fintech companies ready for a cashless society?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Adobe is bringing generative AI features to Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere ProNigeria’s OPay crosses 30 million registered app usersFG cancels proposed 5% excise duty on telecom service operatorsTerra creator Do Kwon reportedly arrested Court stops Meta, Sama from firing 260 Kenyan content moderatorsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Are Nigerian banks/fintech companies ready for a cashless society?" We speak with Odiri Erusiafe, Growth Marketer and Ch...
2023-03-2758 minABI PodcastInaugural TechBytes Podcast: Evolution of Technology and ABI - Ep. 245The inaugural TechBytes podcast features ABI Emerging Industries and Technology Committee co-chair Matthew T. Faga, Esq. of Markus Williams Young & Hunsicker LLC (Denver) talking with ABI Chief Operating Officer Karim Guirguis about the evolution of his career at ABI and the technology that propels the organization forward.
2023-03-2124 min
ABI PodcastInaugural TechBytes Podcast: Evolution of Technology and ABI - Ep. 245The inaugural TechBytes podcast features ABI Emerging Industries and Technology Committee co-chair Matthew T. Faga, Esq. of Markus Williams Young & Hunsicker LLC (Denver) talking with ABI Chief Operating Officer Karim Guirguis about the evolution of his career at ABI and the technology that propels the organization forward.
2023-03-2124 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#28 Techbytes: The Cash crunch as it affects Nigeria and NigeriansIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Stripe raises $6.5B to provide liquidity for past and current employeesChipper Cash loses about $1m to Silicon Valley Bank closureMeta scraps NFT features from Facebook, Instagram amid crypto miseryFailed cashless transactions shrink e-payment in Nigeria by 4.8% in FebruaryWe discuss our big story for the week, "The Cash Crunch as it Affects the Citizenry." We speak with Jeffrey Williams-Edem, a fintech expert, and David Etido, Associate, Udo Udoma and Belo...
2023-03-201h 12
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#27 Techbytes: BVAS, IReV and the issue of election integrity in Nigeria (2)In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Flutterwave allays the fears of its users over N2bn hackGoogle celebrates IWD with 3 new initiatives, names 15 women-led startups for Africa acceleratorNigerian government blocked over 1.2 million attempted cyber attacks during 2023 electionsGoogle plans to catch ChatGPT by stuffing AI into everythingElon Musk apologizes after calling disabled Twitter employee who was laid off ‘the worst’We discuss our big story for the week, "BVAS, IReV, and the issue of elec...
2023-03-1044 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#26 Techbytes: BVAS, IReV and the issue of election integrity in NigeriaIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nigerians still overpay for sub-standard internet service in 2023Meta is experimenting with AI-powered chatbots on WhatsApp, InstagramJumia will now be held responsible for the sale of faulty products8.7% of African users experienced phishing attacks in 2022Twitter rolls out updated, zero-tolerance policy on violent speechWe discuss our big story for the week, "BVAS, IReV, and the issue of election integrity." We speak with Tomiwo Ojo, Editor, Technext, and Dennis Da-ala...
2023-03-1048 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#25 Techbytes: The Power of Media in ElectionsIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.NCC reveals dedicated toll-free number as 2023 presidential electionMore Nigerian states working to adopt the Nigeria Startup ActMeta is rolling out a paid verification subscription service for IG and Facebook usersInDrive raises $150m in unusual debt round to develop new servicesZambia experiments with technology to regulate cryptoWe discuss our big story for the week, "The Power of Media in Elections." We speak with Kola Muhammed, Editor, Pulse...
2023-02-2448 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#24 Techbytes: How far has Social Media Influenced the 2023 Elections with David HundeyinIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.MTN Group to invest $1 billion in GhanaA Founder sells his startup to Google then says the company has lost its missionMicrosoft’s Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week’s launch demoSmile Identity raises $20m to tackle increasing online fraud in AfricaWe discuss our big story for the week, "How far has social media influenced the 2023 elections?" We speak with Investigative Journalist, David Hundeyin, on how to e...
2023-02-2153 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#23 Techbytes: Tech, the Cash Scarcity and Elections in NigeriaIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Microsoft is integrating an AI-powered service into its Bing and EdgePartech, a global VC firm raised $263 million to Fund African startupsStarlink to Launch in its 2nd African Country, Rwanda in Q1 2023Twitter Blue users can now post longer tweets of up to 4000 wordsWe discuss our big story for the week and have an open mic session about the cash shortage and the impact of technology on the Nigerian elections.
2023-02-1347 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#22 Techbytes: Using Tech for Transport in NigeriaIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Egypt’s MNT-Halan raises $400M to become Africa’s latest unicornMTN sets new Nigerian record after posting over 2 trillion naira in revenueGoogle is testing a potential ChatGPT competitor called ‘Apprentice Bard’Netflix lists guidelines to prevent account sharing outside the householdWe discuss our big story for the week, "Powering transportation with tech." We speak with Afolabi Olamide, the co-founder and CEO of Touch and Pay Technologies, on how technology aims to make...
2023-02-0640 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#21 Techbytes: How to keep your data safe in 2023In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the major topics from last week in the tech world.We discuss our big story for the week, “Data Privacy: How to Stay Safe in 2023." We speak with cybersecurity expert Rock Adote about how employers, employees, and everyone else can keep their data safe in the face of rising cyber-attacks.
2023-02-0147 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 21 : TechBytes 06 : 2022 Music Technology in Review !TechBytes 06 : 2022 Music Technology in Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. Comeback show after an extended break. We cover the last batch of DAWbench and alternate testing results, and weigh up the +/- feedback from the assembled gallery. We discuss some recent acquisitions and mergers, and look back at some from the past that have prospered, and others that have gone south. We cover some of the major new DAW releases, and investigate...
2023-01-282h 57
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#20 Techbytes: The major tech stories of 2022In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the topics that had the most impact on the global tech ecosystem in 2022. We speak with Ganiu Oloruntade, our Writer on Policy and Regulations and our Editor, Tomiwo Ojo.Elon Musk purchases Twitter for $44bnDo Kwon’ Terra + LUNA crashThe season of layoffs in the tech spaceSam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s spectacular fallThe trails of Nigerian fintech startups in KenyaChronicles of bad bosses in Nigeria
2022-12-1639 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#18 Techbytes: The new CBN Withdrawal Policy and NigeriansIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Moove quietly “dismisses” employeesKenya’s CBK re-introduces charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and BanksBe Mobile Africa introduces Crypto Payments in South AfricaAirtel edges closer to 5G deployment in NigeriaGlobal VC Firm, Partech closes €120m fourth seed funding roundWe discuss our big story for the week, “Assessing the Effect of the CBN Revised Cash Withdrawal Limit." We speak with Jeffrey Williams-Edem, an expert in sales growth and...
2022-12-0947 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#17 Techbytes: TikTok, Policies and Online safetyIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.The lay-off session continuesFTX begins payments for staff and vendors after weeks of doubt14-year-old girl to become MTN Nigeria’s CEO for a dayBrazil approves legalization of cryptocurrency as a means of paymentNopeaRide EV taxi-hailing service shuts downBurna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid are Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artists in 2022We discuss our big story for the week, “Online Safety: A Look at TikTok’s #SaferTog...
2022-12-0240 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#16 Techbytes: Social Media and its Effect on Children's Mental HealthIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.Twitter agrees to negotiate severance pay with the laid-off Africa teamBlue Verified’s relaunch was suspended by TwitterReserve Bank of India to launch digital currency in DecemberHome cleaning startup SweepSouth pauses operations in NigeriaKenya’s ARA drops laundering charges against Korapay, Kandon We discuss our big story for the week, “Social Media & its Effect on Children's Mental Health." We speak with Dr Ayodele Renner, a doctor, consultant Paedia...
2022-11-2541 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#15 Techbytes: The role of corporate governance in tech startupsIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.Binance to start Recovery Fund for crypto projects in crisisTwitter suspends Twitter Blue amid controversiesKenya’s BasiGo raises $6.6 millionModus launches $75m fund for blockchain & AI startups in AfricaWe discuss our big story for the week, “From the Garage to the bourse: the role of Corporate Governance in tech" We speak with Austin Okere, Founder, CWG Plc and Entrepreneur in Residence, Ausso Leadership Academy, to discuss the importance of having corp...
2022-11-1841 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#14 Techbytes: How to Develop a career on the blockchainIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.Layoffs in the air - Twitter, Stripe, Meta, Lyft...Kuda expands to the UKBinance x FTX tangoUganda to start 3D bioprinting in spaceMeta wants to bring Nigeria’s top creators to the MetaverseWe discuss our big story for the week, “Prospects of Developing a Career on the Blockchain." We speak with Ayomide Shodipo, Global Head of Developer Advocacy, Polygon Technology, to discuss career prospects in Web3, blockchain, and...
2022-11-1148 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#13 Techbytes: Customer Acquisitions and Business ProfitsIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.Ibukun Awosika and Leslie Maasdorp were appointed to Binance’s advisory board.Kenya and Nigeria will drop out of the top 10 crypto countries in 2022.Nedbank goes to the MetaverseAdobe acquires Figma for $20 billion.We discuss our big story for the week, “Beyond acquisitions: building profitability through user retention in Africa”. We speak with Charles Ifedi, Chief Executive Officer at eBanqo, to discuss what the right path to profitability for businesses is.
2022-09-2651 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#12 Techbytes: Elon Musk and Twitter's Mexican StandoffIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech.Egypt's SWVL expansion into Mexico with the acquisition of UrbvanAfrican fintech company, Wave staff cut offSouth African Firm Launches 'Crypto Water Token', raises $150MFSB cryptocurrency regulation guideline release dateWe discuss our big story for the week, "The Elon Musk Acquisition impasse: What will Twitter do next?". We speak with Dr Gbenga Odegbami, CEO and Co-Founder, of Youverify, to discuss what is next for Twitter amidst Elon Musk's standoff
2022-07-1843 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#11 Techbytes: The Storm is Not Over for FlutterwaveIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech.Autochek acquisition of CoinAfriqueBolt opens Africa Head office in NairobiGoogle to merge Google Meet and DuoKenyan authorities Freeze Flutterwave’s accountsWe discuss our big story for the week, "The many travails of Flutterwave. What next?". We speak with Onyinye and Ruyi, our in-house writers to discuss What is next for Flutterwave amidst the different troubles.
2022-07-1148 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#10 Techbytes: To buy the dip or not to buyIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech.This includes:Amazon's expansion into Nigeria, South AfricaKenyan food tech startup Kune's shut downElon Musk denial of responsibility for his followers’ decision to invest in cryptoUganda's satellite launchNetflix lay off 300 employeesWe discuss our big story for the week, "The crypto meltdown: To buy the dip or not to buy". We speak with Dave Partner, a Software Developer and Tech Expert on what crypto in...
2022-06-2739 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#9 Techbytes: Rachael Akalia shares her experience working in the blockchain spaceIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech.This includes:The UK to integrate blockchain technology into traditional marketsKenya to introduce a 20% tax for digital lendersTwitter and Musk find a middle groundTikTok improves screen time featureWe discuss our big story for the week, "Women in Tech: Rachael Akalia shares her experience working in the blockchain space". We speak with Rachael Akalia, Brand Manager, Patricia on her journey and career helping Fintech startups
2022-06-1348 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#8 Techbytes: Celebrating WonderTeens in TechIn this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech.This includes:Starlink's launch in Nigeria and MozambiqueMeta COO, Sheryl Sandberg stepping downGoogle TV's launch in AfricaTerra 2.0: The launch and crashWe discuss our big story for the week, "Tech teens: celebrating kids doing wonders in the African tech space". We speak with Abigail Johnson Inyang, Junior Penetration Tester and Michael Nwuju, Software Engineer, Topship on their journey as teens creating solutions and working in tech.
2022-06-0648 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#7 Techbytes: Can Social Media Impact the Nigerian 2023 Elections?In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech.This includes:The Central African Republic to launch Africa’s 1st crypto investment hubGhana gets Low Earth Orbit satellite gateway stationInsider trading on Binance, CoinbaseAbeg, Flutterwave return as BBNaija sponsorsWe discuss our big story for the week, "The role of social media in electioneering in Africa". We speak with Onyinye and Dennis, our in-house writers to discuss this trend and how social media will affect the 2023 ge...
2022-05-3043 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#6 Techbytes: Still in the Winter of Cryptocurrency: What's next?In this episode of Techbytes, we discuss important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes Elon Musk's suspension of the Twitter purchase following the bots saga; GIGM's new CEO; Rwanda's new $1bn innovation hub; Netflix employees layoffs amid subscriber decline; and Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for Africa.We discuss our big story for the week, "Still in the Winter of Cryptocurrency: What Should We Expect". We speak with Osamede Arhunmwunde, COO, GIGX to discuss this trend and what investors should expect in the crypto market.
2022-05-2353 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#5 Techbytes: Crypto Winter and the Realities of Crypto InvestmentsIn this episode of Techbytes, we discuss important topics in the world of tech from last week. This includes the Interswitch raise of $110m and expansion plans; Ethiopia's Ethio Telecom 5G launch; El Salvador's winter bitcoin stash; Google's I/O developer conference; and Google Africa Developer Scholarship.We proceed to discuss our big story for the week, "Crashing prices of Bitcoin and the realities of crypto investments". We speak with Jonathan Emmanuel, Founder, of Zenith Chain to help us understand the downturn trend that is affecting the markets and how we should react.
2022-05-1428 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#4 Techbytes: Are Nigerian Uber/Bolt Drivers Workers or Partners?In this episode of Techbytes, we discuss major topics in the world of tech from last week. This includes the proposed price hike in calls, and messages by telecom companies in Nigeria; the proposed 5G launch in Nigeria; Airbnb's 70% revenue growth; and Binance's investment in Elon Musk's $44bn purchase of Twitter.We proceed to discuss our big story for the week, "The right of workers in a changing corporate system - the case of app-based drivers". We speak with Mr Ayoade Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Professional App-Based Workers to help us understand the challenges...
2022-05-0748 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#3 Techbytes: Musk, Twitter and the world of free speechIn this episode of Techbytes, we discuss major topics in the world of tech from last week. This includes Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter for $44bn, The Central African Republic's legalisation of crypto, Techstars expansion to Lagos and Eden Life's acquisition of Lynk and expansion to Nairobi, Kenya.We proceed to discuss our big story for the week, Musk, Twitter and the world of free speech. We speak with Damilare, our communications lead, as we discuss what the purchase means for Twitter and what users should be expecting to see as a result of the acquisition.
2022-04-2931 min
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#2 Techbytes: Insider Trading at Flutterwave?In this episode of Techbytes, we discuss major topics in the world of tech from last week. This includes Calendly billionaire black founder, the MTN PSB license by CBN, Elon Musk's bid to buy over Twitter. We proceed to discuss our big story for the week, the Flutterwave expose by David Hundeyin. We speak with David Etido, a private equity associate as we discuss the nitty-gritty of the revelations from the story on Africa's most valuable tech startup, Flutterwave.
2022-04-1557 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 17 : TechBytes 05 : 2022 Music Technology Quarter Time Review !TechBytes 05 : 2022 Music Technology Quarter Time Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio. We cover the results of the recent BETA testing results of the BUS extension test, and detail the performance variables experienced while we navigated the thread scheduling dips and curves across multiple DAW's. We follow up on the Cubase 12 release and the rollout of the transition from eLicenser, discuss some exciting new Music Tech releases , as well as revisit the continuing fallout of the chip...
2022-04-141h 54
Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech#1 Techbytes: CBN vs Banks vs CryptoIn this episode of Techbytes, we discuss major topics in the world of tech from last week. This includes the CBN fine for banks who have transacted crypto transactions, Elon Musk buying Twitter shares and joining the board, Equinix's acquisition of MainOne and Jack Dorsey's first tweet reselling for $48m.
2022-04-1119 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 15 : TechBytes 04 : 2021 Music Technology in Review !TechBytes 04 : 2021 Music Technology in Review ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-hosts Pete Brown of Microsoft and Chris Mann of Link Audio We discuss the final release of DAWbench 2021 Suite, the response, feedback and some of the usual dips and curves navigated after each release We summarise some hits and misses on predictions with the continuing CPU and Platform wars, cover the ongoing fallout of the AKM converter fire and its impact on the industry , and navigate some shifting dots with eLicenser, iLok, and copy protection in g...
2022-02-082h 04DAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 12: TechBytes 03 : 2021 Music Technology Mid Year !TechBytes 03 : 2021 Music Technology Mid Year ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown of Microsoft and special guest Chris Mann, who is the Co Owner and Director of Operations of Link Audio We cover our mutual history in the industry, Chris's early explorations of Computer and Music Technologies, his eventual journey through various chapters of being in the front line of the the music technology wave, to his current ongoing adventures. We bring everyone up to date on what has been happening behind the scenes and...
2021-08-012h 17techbytes.nz21Apr09 techbytes with Gerd LeonhardThis week on techbytes.nz we are looking into the future of tech with Gerd Leonhard. Gerd is a Futurist and a Humanist, a leading global Keynote Speaker (on stage as well as virtually), the Author of 5 books including ‘Technology vs. Humanity’ and a Film-Maker. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts in London, and the CEO of The Futures Agency in Zürich / Switzerland. “Embrace technology but don’t become it” is his credo.
2021-04-2623 mintechbytes.nz21Apr23 techbytes with Caity Butcher and Jarrod BrummShould you still be considering an O.E post-covid? Our third episode of our relaunched techbytes.nz series is maybe one more for our future leaders, but actually anyone who’s keen to hear what life and work has been like for our friends on their O.E. should join us for this one. We’re talking to two of our past members of FLINT leaderships teams, Caity Butcher and Jarrod Brumm.
2021-04-2326 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 08: TechBytes 02 : 2020 in Music Tech : Hits and Misses !TechBytes 02 : 2020 in Music Tech : Hits and Misses ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology , I am joined by guest co-host Pete Brown who is a Principal Program Manager for Windows & Devices / PAX at Microsoft. We cover the DAWbench 2020's non public show and the large changes made to the 2021 Suite , crown a new King in the audio interface LLP ratings, and give a summary of the new DAW releases from some of the major players. We also discuss the emerging CPU architecture wars involving x86 vs ARM, with Apple, Intel and AMD all...
2021-01-171h 56
The Frick'n Good PodcastTechBytes Episode 1: New Apple Watches, iPads, and the PlayStation 5Welcome to my first episode of TechBytes, a quicker version of my podcast that simply talks about the most important things happening with technology right now. On this episode, I talk about the new iPads and Apple Watches announced at this weeks event as well as the info we just received about the PlayStation 5.
2020-09-1722 minDAWbench Radio ShowEpisode 04: TechBytes 01 : DAWbench 2020 Suite, Decade in Music Tech !TechBytes 01 : DAWbench 2020 Suite, Decade in Music Tech ! Hosted by Vin Curigliano of AAVIM Technology, I am joined by guest co-host Leon Herbers of XI Machines. We cover the DAWbench 2020 Suite and Cubendo's exit from the default testing environment after 15 years, a summary of the last decade in Music Tech, the end of Windows 7 official support and what that means for those remaining on the platform. We also discuss the new Mac Pro, the current and emerging high core CPU landscape and how that is panning out regards DAW environments, touch on Linux, navigate...
2020-03-211h 27
Mind WavetechBytes (1) The Apple TaxJosh gets Nerdy on the Battle of the Century: Mac vs. PC, in a new Series we're calling techBytes :)
2020-02-2837 min
TechBytesMac VS PC: The True 90s Tale (Interviews with Apurbo Sagir and Ajay Wadhwa)We just put together a shortened version of the hour-long episode that went up yesterday. Centered around the 90s, this interview really brought out the true feeling of being tech savvy in the 1990s. Have a listen at the position of Macs and PCs amongst people in the 90s for this episode of TechBytes!
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2019-05-2325 minBytes Media » TechBytesTechBytes Episode 89: Back Into Season 5Direct download as Ogg (2:14:03, 59.0 MB) | High-quality MP3 (30.7 MB) Summary: An episode which focuses on the rise of Chromebooks, serious issues pertaining to privacy, media bias, and the demise of Windows This is the first show to have been recorded this year and hopefully the resumption of TechBytes as a weekly of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
2015-09-0400 minTechBytesEpisode 9 - Wait For The DropThis week on TechBytes:
Whole lotta Harlem Shaking going on, Destiny revealed, Hoppah in Hot Watah and all kinds of Google goodness.
The week's tech news in byte sized pieces, this is TechBytes!
2013-02-2609 minTechBytesEpisode 8 - iApologize
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I'm being charged for what?, Disney streaming on Netflix in 5 years, the Pope tweets and Apple sends people on a "spiritual journey".
AT&T Video Bills - ATT BILLS
Netflix secures rights to stream Disney starting 2016 - http://tpt.to/U8RvN
Facebook opens up messenger app to anyone with a number - http://tpt.to/U8Rw4
Kutcher as jOBS - http://tpt.to/U8RwP
eBay Now - http://tpt.to/U8Rx2
Pope tweets - http://tpt.to/U8Rx6
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2012-12-1800 minTechBytesEpisode 7 - Press C3 for Fish Eggs
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This week on TechBytes:
Bieber gets beat, $50 wasted, people really like turkey, convenient caviar and more!
Peter Jackson on shooting the Hobbit in 48fps - http://tpt.to/U8lqD
Amazon programmer buys random stuff - http://tpt.to/U8p92
Xbox tv - http://tpt.to/U8p9g
Star wars writer returns - http://tpt.to/U8p9b
Island on map, not in ocean - http://tpt.to/U8qVP
YouTab guitar and youtube - http://tpt.to/U8sbC
Facebook urges emplyees to switch to...
2012-12-0200 minTechBytesEpisode 6 - Online Wine
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This week on TechBytes: Jeff Bezos sells booze, Papa John's "Booty Texts", Xbox turns 10, Anti-Virus / Anti-Neighbor and foul-mouthed tweets.
All this and more on TechBytes. The week's tech news in "byte"-sized pieces,
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2012-11-2200 minTechBytesEpisode 5 - What's In Your Wallet?
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This week on TechBytes:
Apple sold iPads, Oakely hits the digital slopes, Google Plastic? and Pinterest keeps your secrets safe.
All this and more on TechBytes, the week's tech news in "byte"-sized pieces.
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2012-11-0800 minTechBytesEpisode 4 - Epcot Center is really a new Death Star!
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This week on TechBytes:
Apple shakes things up, Zynga makes cuts, Google quietly announces new Nexuses (Nexi?), and Halo 4 takes place in 'The Cloud"?
The week's tech news in "byte" sized pieces, this is TechBytes!
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2012-10-3100 minTech Bytes : WeblogFeedsUse feeds and Google Reader to make information on the web come to you. And don't forget to subscribe to Techbytes while you're at it!feeds.mp4 video/mp4Having trouble seeing what's in the movie? Click here to take a bigger bite of Tech Bytes! Subscribe to Techbytes
2008-09-0204 min