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Trini TechCastE97 TSTT going to use botsIf TSTT implements bots what will it look like? How will it affect customers? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tstt-to-introduce-bots-says-ceo/article_ce18d2e8-d082-11ef-9188-33f12041369e.html AI might do a lot more than we think very soon and I'm not sure we are prepared for it. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ai-will-not-soon-replace-human-intelligence-6.2.2205046.7844beb36a CES Robots Articles: https://startupnews.fyi/2025/01/13/ces-sets-the-stage-for-robot-vacuums-to-reach-new-heights/ https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/weird-wonderful-and-terrifying-robots-we-saw-at-ces-2025 2025-01-161h 14

Trini TechCastE96 Predictions for 2025The guys go back and see what they said for 2024 and what actually happened. Then they make some, not so bold predictions for 2025.2025-01-0827 min

Trini TechCastE95 2024 Trinidad and Tobago tech in reviewThey guys roll back the episode list and re-visit some of the things that happened during the year. Some fond and not so fond memories! Thanks for all the support in 2024. Don't forget to fill out the feedback survey. https://forms.gle/weZ51r3QmSHoFr869 2024-12-3148 min

Trini TechCastE94 EV Leasing and Taxi serviceWe promise this questionnaire is less than a minute: https://forms.gle/RRSzc5PtJkvRteCR8 What happens when two cricketers start an EV business? We don't know. We have to wait for the website. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/young-lauds-timely-ev-partnership-6.2.2183498.7e6cfdf53e Will Quantum computing change the world? Open the multiverse? Crack encryption? Article: https://blog.google/technology/research/google-willow-quantum-chip/2024-12-1951 min

Trini TechCastE93 Digital local TV is a thingPlease fill out this questionnaire: https://forms.gle/Q6LuNdwjkee6fwkb8 There may be some promise with the ATSC for people who watch normal TV Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/new-era-of-free-to-air-broadcasting-begins/article_67b2f0b0-b36d-11ef-906f-67af4c6a8d70.html The fact that there are many e-money registrations is a good thing they say. How good is it? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/central-bank-gets-plaudits-on-emoney-6.2.2180208.a4467bf6dd Meta is trying to make their...2024-12-111h 12

Trini TechCastE92 AI from a Trini Consultant, Interview with Gerard LlanosWhere and how can we apply AI? https://gnclabs.training Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-llanos-147b3016?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app End of year survey. https://forms.gle/8eS82ef1F3XHnVbr9 2024-12-051h 58

Trini TechCastE91 Can social media limits work?We aren't too sure how it will be implemented. The guys discuss what happens when we try to do this. Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/govt-could-set-age-limit-on-social-media-use/article_44010258-a222-11ef-a053-af0136842c32.html What would happen when the UTT gives us free courses geared toward cybersecurity? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/utt-signs-cyber-mou-6.2.2165516.c0362b77ee How to scam scammers with AI Article: https://www.pcmag.com/news/this-ai-granny-bores-scammers-to-tears 2024-11-271h 06

Trini TechCastE90 e-payments for doublesIt seems like the payment system that they want to implement is going to become a reality soon? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/buy-doubles-with-your-phone/article_e9fb3342-9be0-11ef-962d-2367d827f14a.html What happens when all the central banks of the Caribbean come together and talk about cyber security? Article : https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/combating-cyberthreats/article_107b7468-9ef8-11ef-919b-43c3d6cd821e.html The C C++ programming language may...2024-11-131h 08

Trini TechCastE89 One bank... for online property tax!You can pay property tax online. Mr. Charles tries to go into his FCB account to see if its really there as a payee. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/first-citizens-launches-online-property-tax-payments-6.2.2148705.ef38417ab3 Someone is earning their keep with the integration of the linx machines! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/taxes-now-payable-via-linx-at-revenue-offices/article_5a79faa4-992a-11ef-8bdf-c396bd67f00e.html We discuss the demo of Atlas 001 moving things in a factory setting. How impressive is it? Video: https://www.youtube.com...2024-11-061h 08

Trini TechCastE88 Mark the ChatGPT essay!There was some discussion about AI in schools. We aren't sure how it will work out but, lets see what they have to say. Article: https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/education-minister-essays-by-chatgpt/article_fd2ea66e-91aa-11ef-bde3-b30e22447183.html We seem to be getting hit a lot with attacks. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/steep-jump-in-cyber-attacks-in-tt-6.2.2142020.fc4e19f153 San Francisco has trains that are running on floppy discs and they are now thinking about upgrading them. Article: https...2024-10-311h 05

Trini TechCastE87 Do we shop online too much?We discuss what the implications of shopping online are for T&T citizens. Will a rise in taxes stop us? What will make us purchase locally? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/online-shopping-tax-generates-369-4m-for-govt/article_4271553e-8b69-11ef-9db9-53a2f254331e.html We have some insight on where the work from home policy is. It is three fifths done! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/west-work-from-home-policy-to-be-completed-next-year/article_d6f3cdaa-8a8c-11ef-82d7-e354b3daeb3a.html 2024-10-231h 05

Trini TechCastE86 Digital Transformation highlightsWe look at the highlights of the ministry of digital transformation on their instagram page. Some things we are proud of, some things not so much. Articles: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTransformationTT/ https://tatt.org.tt/universal-service/persons-with-disabilities-initiative/ https://8222662.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8222662/Web%20version%20E-Government%202022.pdf There is a regulatory body for the implementation of cashless payments. Will they make sure things go right? Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/10/10/cashless-society-trinidad-and-tobago-finance-centre-maps-ways-to-digital-payments/ Why does Elon Musk...2024-10-161h 14

Trini TechCastE85 eBudget breakdown! (Re-release)(There was a slight error with the first upload so this is the correct version) The guys look into the promises in the budget that have the letter “e” in front of them. Article: https://www.whoswhotnt.com/press-releases/highlights-of-2024-25-national-budget-presentation/ So what is really a smart city? Free WIFI? A digital form? An internet cafe? Articles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtPSc-RXio/?img_index=1 https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1115 The guys discuss if the port strike is valid and what is the future of port auto...2024-10-131h 22

Trini TechCastE85 eBudget breakdown!The guys look into the promises in the budget that have the letter "e" in front of them. Article: https://www.whoswhotnt.com/press-releases/highlights-of-2024-25-national-budget-presentation/ So what is really a smart city? Free WiFi? A digital form? A internet cafe? Articles: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtPSc-RXio/?img_index=1 https://www.iadb.org/en/project/TT-T1115 The guys discuss if the port strike is valid and what is the future of port automation. ...2024-10-091h 22

Trini TechCastE84 Digital payment promised againWhat is the payment platform going to do, where will it be applied? We take a dive in to to how other countries use it. Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/digital-transformation-ministry-signs-agreement-for-real-time-payment-platform/?#5iz5pbbzegp https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/upi/product-overview We don't know 1 Trini that uses a dating app. Do you know any? Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/grindr-meet-up-in-laventille-ends-in-robbery/ Well we found out that its not ready yet. Are people ready? Article: https...2024-10-021h 10

Trini TechCastE83 Wider digital inclusion...we hopeHow do we get wider digital inclusion in the country? Is it just a matter of giving them smart phones? Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP9R4bB92s https://www.iadb.org/en/project/RG-T4243 Using the cloud has been a problem for a while, but we should really decentralize. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/trinis-reluctant-to-use-the-cloud-6.2.2111908.13f927ad88 If Amazon requires everyone 5 days a week what are...2024-09-261h 13

Trini TechCastE82 Why can't you pay property tax online?It seems like the property tax system hasn't been coded yet. We don't know but everything else can be paid online .... right? Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/12/homeowners-can-we-pay-property-tax-online-not-in-line/ We are getting EV more charging stations Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/15/queens-hall-gets-ev-charge-stations-solar-lights/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2cs_enbvTTtrmzLUc2WtYKYmNyoDuKr5XDq-c5Sz6ix_dqUALxlfQ_jRQ_aem_I_LkNlfK9T1sQ4yBZUq0Qg Why a camera button Apple? Article: https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-iphone-16-got-a-camera-control-button-so-what-more-do-you-want 2024-09-191h 12

Trini TechCastE81 Is free Wi-Fi bad for business?The article seems to say things are growing but they aren't. One of the major issues with free wifi is that people just don't get it for their home. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/expert-fears-declining-internet-revenues-6.2.2099429.aa05b28a92 Would you rather use data? Article:https://tatt.org.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Market-Report-AMR-2023.pdf There is a marketing company that said they actually do listen to use for ad targeting. How an why are they allowed to do it? Articles: https...2024-09-111h 14

Trini TechCastE80 Free online courses!.... for Public ServantsThe government is offering these free online courses, we discuss who will actually use it and how it can be best utilized. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/free-uwi-courses-for-3000-public-servants-6.2.2089733.3ee81ec69c If you have a crashed car you can have it picked up. There's an app for it too! https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/crash-nation-tt-offers-alternative-for-salvaged-vehicles/article_2a9a2810-64ee-11ef-b4a5-6f456ee2ba29.html What would happen if your boss emails you after hours? https://www.npr.org/2024/08/26/nx-s1-5089792/australia-right-to-disconnect-workers-respond-after-work 2024-09-051h 04

Trini TechCastE79 Robots in the hospital!We got robots in the hospital now? Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/moh-gets-8-health-service-robots-from-indian-govt-6.2.2084931.4fe985420b https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrJ8Atk0H8U Cashless Trinidad? Is it possible? Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/08/20/updated-imbert-time-for-trinidad-and-tobago-to-go-cashless/ https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Final-FI-Report_June-2024.pdf Telegram CEO Arrested..... The guys discuss what this could mean Article: https://www.reuters.com/world...2024-08-281h 19

Trini TechCastE78 EVs in Trinidad, the hard questions!We spend a lot of time talking with an actual owner of an EV in Trinidad making sure we ask all the questions that everyone should know. In the end will Andre be convinced that he should buy one? Will Akeem sell his car to buy one also? 2024-08-211h 30

Trini TechCastE77 WiPay has a strange relationship with GrenadaOn the heels of not signing a contract with Grenada, WiPay signs a contract with Grenada. Digital disbursements seem to be the ticket in. Articles: https://www.wipaycaribbean.com/blog/the-government-of-grenada-partners-with-wipay-caribbean-for-digital-student-grant-assistance-program https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-signs-govpay-contract-with-grenada-6.2.2070779.d4176f7c66 The folks at mini are trying to see if they can convert the population to EV's. The big question is the maintenance. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/gas-savings-push-electric-interest-6.2.2068586.45a18b8c44 Google has been charged with being a monopoly...2024-08-141h 21

Trini TechCastE76 Stock market gameThe stock market game is getting a lot of support Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wizdom-looks-to-change-stock-market-game-6.2.2062750.ed5a8e328e WiPay seems to have had a lot of issues with Grenada but who is at fault? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-disputes-revocation-of-licence-in-grenada-6.2.2055517.cb791e1bc4 HP probably realized that it won't make sense to try to sell printer subscriptions. Article: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2390252/hp-bails-on-always-online-printers-and-subscription-laser-ink.html 2024-08-021h 09

Trini TechCastEP75 Interview with Cyan SylvesterWe find out the journey that got her where she is now. Its quite interesting. We hear about the apps and tools she uses to get her work done. She does quite a lot but she love to do it.2024-07-251h 38

Trini TechCastEP 74 Interview with Johnny TiuWe find out that Johnny didn't even choose computer science. He was guided to it. Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnytiu?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app We're not actually sure if he likes tech, but he is passionate about something. With his laid back attitude, how did he win a challenge? Johnny gets to ask us a question and put us on the spot 2024-07-171h 27

Trini TechCastE73 Police feedback on a google form!Feedback boxes are so first century! But there is a google form! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/erla-police-want-feedback-from-public/article_ed9ed204-3d46-11ef-8dda-e30d3b9cdbc4.html Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tcFuQpjkDLX3X22QuEZgBZsX6AsE-ypVRwcCupPPCe0/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VbbBiqwrn7r1uPnPiOAuhO69FLmCmNq_iMchARd6SSpqcY_66eiHlW74_aem_d_sqPw_mtR-LNlfNabObWQ Who's fault is it really that courtpay takes long. Article: https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/courtpay-issues-payments-taking-months-to-yrs/article_6f179a52-3a7f-11ef-8dc4-efa6ef3e3af0.html 2024-07-121h 10

Trini TechCastE72 Work from home is coming!!The local government minister seems to be working hard to get reforms in place. One of them may be a bit hopeful but at least Mr. Charles has hope! Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/local-govt-ministry-moving-to-implement-workfromhome-6.2.2035846.859f987529 The guys check out the online immigration forms that the other countries have. Why not Trinidad though? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cal-shares-list-destinations-online-arrival-forms Why, really why do we want robots to look like us? Gex alpha may be the key. Article...2024-07-041h 15

Trini TechCastE71 WiPay solving forex issues?Has WiPay found a way to deal with the forex issues and just testing out with Aeropost? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-allows-skybox-shopping-with-tt-6.2.2034619.9bee8220f3 In order for us to progress technologically we have to think about getting internet access to the people who don't even think they need it. Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/reliable-affordable-broadband-coming-communities-tobago Facebook wrongly flagging AI photos Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/24/24184795/meta-instagram-incorrect-made-by-ai-photo-labels 2024-06-271h 09

Trini TechCastE70 Will we report local issues with an App?How would people be motivated to use an app to report local government issues? Article: https://www.ttt.live/go-local-app-launched/ What would you need to have in place to get a tax break for cyber security. Article: https://www.igovtt.tt/?page_id=296 How does one warn you when you are using a social media app that is dangerous. Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180005/surgeon-general-warning-labels-social-media-mental-health How do you get caught faking remote work? Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjll01220yeo 2024-06-201h 18

Trini TechCastE69 Tobago internet should be better nowDigicel has activated its tobago undersea fiber cable. How will it work and how will it help Tobago have some internet resiliency? Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/06/digicel-launches-new-subsea-fibre-cable-system/https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicels-deep-blue-one-subsea-fibre-cable-goes-live What would cause a company to do this? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wellness-apps-can-improve-employee-behaviour-6.2.2022947.ce60cd0799 The guys discuss how the process of keeping all your data would make sense. Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11rje1mrro Oracle Engineer or Full time cricketer? ...2024-06-131h 22

Trini TechCastE68 We have a cyber security operations centre!The SOC seems like it is a good thing but is it really just a well crafted ad? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-commends-launch-first-cyber-security-operations-centre-soc If they track who pays tax, who has to make the decision to act on the data? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttra-chairman-data-analytics-centre-to-track-tax-evaders-6.2.2014207.f35c5917b7 The guys seem to agree with the EU, but are they going overboard? Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/24/tech/meta-amazon-ai-fears-eu-law/index.html#:~:text=It%20imposes%20blanket%20bans%20on,as%20for%20...2024-06-061h 20

Trini TechCastE67 No more grainy local tv!The guys discuss why digital over the air television doesn't really matter to Trinidad and Tobago, or does it? It's 20 year old technology that has come at a time when everyone has cable or is streaming. Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IlO-4X8OTghttps://tatt.org.tt/stakeholder/broadcasting/digital-terrestrial-television-dtt/ Why would a cargo agency get ransomware that is not being sold. What data do they really have? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/cargo-agency-hacked/article_55b44504-1a33-11ef-8909-af0b62849f2b.html 2024-05-301h 13

Trini TechCastE66 Who's fault is credit card fraud?The guys discuss why credit card fraud may be up and who is really at fault. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/credit-card-fraud-up-but-bankers-not-worried-6.2.2003886.c166279337#google_vignette Apparently a few people fell for a credit card scam. Are we just ripe for this kind of cyber threat? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ttpost-fighting-scammers-6.2.2005229.015beee293 Google has AI everywhere and Open AI has a voice now! Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsEQjeZoEng 2024-05-231h 24

Trini TechCastE65 SK Devs winners of D'Hub ChallengeWe talk a bit with the winners of one of the D'Hub challenges. We get into their tech background and find out how the D Hub challenge was from their perspective. What got you into tech? What excites you about technology right now? How was the D'Hub challenge for you? Sinead Website: www.sineadhs.com Kwasi Website: www.kwasi.dev Sundae Bytes Website: www.sundaebytes.com 2024-05-161h 15

Trini TechCastE64 D Hub is doing big thingsWe discuss the local development scene and how D'Hub has great potential. Will these developers do make a difference? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/top-local-developers-create-apps-to-transform-govt-services-6.2.1989721.3f1e162e0e If a cheque clearing system goes wrong, who is at fault? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/imbert-electronic-cheque-clearing-system-led-to-26b-error-6.2.1988452.7eca9f200c Mr. Charles puts on the tin foil hat about the robots again. Article: https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38634678/watch-teslas-optimus-robot-steps-up-game-by-inserting-battery-cells-into-tray-as-musk-promises-dexte 2024-05-091h 13

Trini TechCastE63 Inside the explicit video rings in Trinidad and TobagoWe have friend of the show Shivam Teelucksingh giving us the insider info on the pornography rings on telegram and WhatsApp Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/porn-rings-still-active/article_5c660934-005a-11ef-a414-df6d3f91b8ea.html A single point of failure is always an issue in IT. We seem to have one with Tobago. Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/tobago-fibre-break-a-disaster-6.2.1986065.c1f68d9f4c There seems to be a war between boston dynamics and Tesla for the best humanoid robot. But why do we want it to look...2024-05-021h 10

Trini TechCastE62 Interview with Simon Fortune of pe$h MoneyWe speak to Simon CEO of pe$h money Ltd about his tech history, where he got his desire for tech and what drives him. Article: https://www.peshmoney.com/ Simon gives us a breakdown of why he loves his Tesla more now and his fascination with the Humane Ai pin. Why and how did he decide to take on such an ambitious project? We discuss with Simon how the dream became a reality.2024-04-261h 32

Trini TechCastE61 Trinidad has explicit video rings on telegramThe porn ring is made easier because of Telegram. What can we do? Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cops-launch-probe-into-social-media-porn-ring-6.2.1531789.22c9412a7e https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/it-expert-online-tt-porn-ring-activity-hard-to-track-6.2.1971206.69d1a307e8 Will we at wish of complex AI attacks or just phishing attacks? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/can-ai-cause-disruptions-in-t-t/article_dd5e55d0-f6e3-11ee-afac-679f124e8091.html Will you read a nutrition label for you modem? Do you even read them on food products? Article: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/starting-today-isps-must-display-labels-with-price-speeds-and-data-caps/2024-04-181h 11

Trini TechCastE60 How much do the police know about AI?The TTPS is being trained on AI. How does that make us feel? Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/ai-integrated-into-ttps-training-curriculum/#98r2nsod0sa TSTT is planning a network upgrade to make data faster and more reliable on mobile. Will it make a difference? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tstt-to-invest-160m-in-network-upgrade/article_1571dd80-f3b9-11ee-950d-7388dbe9f28b.html Amazon lied to us Article: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/amazon-ditches-just-walk-checkouts-155003014.html 2024-04-121h 09

Trini TechCastE59 Use AI!It is said that if you don't jump on board now in 5 years you'll be dead. Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/expert-embracing-ai-is-the-way-forward/article_8fd9d776-ebda-11ee-9a70-6ff50ab84311.html Digital acceptance in Latin America means us? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/mastercard-digital-acceptance-growing-in-lac-6.2.1963780.47753538ea How will that impact the Caribbean? Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/floridas-desantis-signs-law-restricting-social-media-people-under-16-2024-03-25/2024-04-041h 14

Trini TechCastE58 Traffic light automation finally!The traffic lights change based on number of cars now, but does it make a difference? Articles: https://youtu.be/Rb4CyVCehQ4?si=6yu4aLtvaUnk1xp8 https://www.wcctv.com/the-benefits-of-traffic-surveillance-cameras/ The IMF money we spoke about may be going to something wise after all. We'll see. Articles: https://guardian.co.tt/business/central-bank-still-working-out-cybersecurity-approach-6.2.1957351.ac601b2632 https://community.esri.com/t5/land-records-and-valuation-videos/trinidad-amp-tobago-s-first-valuation-roll/td-p/1319947 The definition of broadband internet has finally been updated Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/14/24101313/fcc-new-broadband-definition-100mbps-20mbps#:~:text=That's%20what%20FCC%20commissioner%20Jessica,at%2025Mbps%2F3Mbps%20since%202015 Control it with your mind! Article: https...2024-03-301h 10

Trini TechCastE57 TikTok ban and the CaribbeanHow will the TikTok ban really affect the Caribbean? Article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/13/will-us-ban-tiktok If they could replace the restaurant workers they could replace software engineers? Right? Article: https://youtu.be/fjHtjT7GO1c?si=Ll0gw3zM4MUa7Qv7 When you have enough money, you can eat sushi in the stratosphere Article: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/dinner-in-space-by-michelin-starred-chef-to-cost-half-a-million-dollars-5253970 2024-03-211h 06

Trini TechCastE56 How do we deal with school bomb threats?A school bomb threat affected 49 schools in south Trinidad. Can we do anything about this? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/49-south-eastern-schools-evacuated-after-bomb-threats-6.2.1942777.7769f9020b I don't know where the money wil go but, its a lot of money. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/us42-million-for-digital-transformation-in-tt-6.2.1943431.3243dddb0d HP is tired of taking ink money, now they have subscription service. Articles: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/hp-wants-you-to-never-own-a-printer-again-launches-rental/470541 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68497508.amp 2024-03-141h 06

Trini TechCastE55 The central bank is using AI!How much AI is the Central Bank using? We take a guess. Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/central-bank-an-early-adopter-of-ai-6.2.1938274.e07a58da28 FLOW hiking up internet prices is nothing new, but what are the technical reasons? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/flow-hikes-its-rates-6.2.1939394.06d4da69e4 Is online customer service dead as a career? Articles: https://www.klarna.com/international/press/klarna-ai-assistant-handles-two-thirds-of-customer-service-chats-in-its-first-month/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/03/paris-olympics-police-ai-security-cameras/2024-03-071h 10

Trini TechCastE54 Cybersecurity is expensive!Apparently it costs a lot of money to retain a cyber security professional Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/02/21/ministry-exceedingly-difficult-to-hire-retain-cybersecurity-experts/ https://parlcloud.ttparliament.org/index.php/s/fWPs9kxDxyWDiHX#pdfviewer A TSTT admin was at fault for the hack? Articles: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/report-hackers-accessed-tstt-using-admin-s-credentials/article_41215060-d38d-11ee-8bdd-ab92c0ffcc5d.html https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/lisa-blasts-tstt-board/article_a3d200d0-cf94-11ee-b87f-1bb16cc7a186.html Reddit is rich...or are they? Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24080165/google-reddit-ai-training-data https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/23...2024-03-011h 09

Trini TechCastE53 Cybercime enforcement = crime enforcement in Trinidad?We talk about how cyber crime is going to be enforced, if it could be enforced, and who is going to enforce it. Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/hinds-assures-action-against-cybercrime/ OpenAI is breaking the internet with the AI videos, how will this change video content? Article: https://openai.com/sora How? How do you use a gmail address for official ttps stuff when you have a domain?2024-02-221h 13

Trini TechCastE52 Keron Les Pierre, who is he?We discuss a bit of the story of Keron Les Pierre. Where did he start? We spend some time getting into the star network back story. How Keron saw it on his side. 2024-02-141h 00

Trini TechCastE51 Digitized Licensing Office?Visa seems like they want to thelp us get this payments thing right. What can they realistically do? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/visa-pleased-by-tts-digital-push-6.2.1913928.c597337b1e The AI wars are taking shape. Will we benefit from it in the long run? Article: https://analyticsindiamag.com/googles-gemini-pro-beats-gpt-4/ The apple vision pro got mixed good reviews if that makes sense. Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/02/apple-vision-pro-headset-review/677347/ 2024-02-091h 02

Trini TechCastE50 Digicel talks bigDigicel seems to want to keep their security team on their toes with some bold claims about their cyber security. Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/01/25/digicel-we-have-robust-cyber-secured-network/ https://www.cnc3.co.tt/digicel-outage-caused-by-major-fibre-break/ What if.... someone leaked admin access in the tstt hack? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/tstt-acting-boss-blames-office-of-the-ceo/article_2ad49226-ba11-11ee-a41b-47a6683c25c5.amp.html MrBeast may be betraying the creator model... or is he just exploring his options? Article: https://www.ign.com/articles/youtuber-mrbeast-reportedly-in-talks-competition-series-amazon-prime-video How can you copy a Pokemon game and make it better? Article: https://www.dexerto.com/palworld...2024-02-011h 02

Trini TechCastE49 Can we keep up with tech?The next 10 years will bring more revolution thatn the last 100. Are we ready for that? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/cdb-vp-keep-up-with-technology-6.2.1902894.78de69789a Some people are talking about AI and its applications. Banking seems to be first. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/caribbean-companies-must-view-ai-as-positive-6.2.1902065.b2a0f593bf This is the first big partnership we have seen OpenAI do outside of Microsoft. How will it work? Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/18/openai-announces-first-partnership-with-a-university.html 2024-01-251h 06

Trini TechCastE48 NIB HackedThe guys discuss the first hack of the year and how it was handled Articles: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ransomware-attack-on-nib/article_d83eff6a-a51b-11ee-9f29-0fefcc4d4c67.html https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/tstts-24-million-cyber-failure/article_e2d7fcf2-b280-11ee-a382-f7c1ba128c88.html Will the GPT store make AI more accessible and cause less fear? Article: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-the-gpt-store Are we actually seeing tech companies going back go the standard after COVID? Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034262/google-assistant-removes-17-features-layoffs-pixel-voice-commands 2024-01-181h 11

Trini TechCastE47 2024 PredictionsThe boys talk about what they expect and hope to see in the new year. 2023-12-2733 min

Trini TechCastE46 Christmas SpecialMr Charles discusses the expectations for Christmas gifts with his children. Youths these days.....2023-12-2019 min

Trini TechCastE45 Recap of 2023The boys recap the highlights of this year 2023-12-091h 10

Trini TechCastE44 Imbert says forward ever!...basicallyDespite being hacked once a week, we must press on. Is this the kind of resolve we need? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/imbert-we-must-press-on-with-digital-agenda/article_d8c437e4-85a8-11ee-aa3d-4395e7cda992.amp.html There is a tech law folks! The guys discuss what it may entail Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/full-proclamation-of-data-protection-law-coming-in-2024-6.2.1859736.8f601dd152#google_vignette PESH finally launches, we look for it on the app store and see what is what. Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/pesh-money-launches-mobile-app-6.2.1858896.f9bbc09b37 2023-11-2900 min

Trini TechCastE43 How is T&T going to handle the cybercrime?The guys discuss the WiPay plans for a bank/payment/money transfer? Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipays-colour-app-coming-to-tt-6.2.1853785.a99a8a30e3 How is T&T going to handle the cybercrime? Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/swrha-battles-european-hacker-to-save-its-system-6.2.1852801.718fb8c20d Apple might be being nice to Android messages or.... Still keeping the green bubbles. Article: https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-rcs-2024-3386292/2023-11-231h 05

Trini TechCastE42 TSTT Hacked!.... we're sure about it nowThe guys break down the TSTT data hack in more detail. Lots of new findings! They also discuss the implications of the leak for regular people. Articles: https://technewstt.com/pr-tatt-disturbed-by-tstt-data-breach/ https://trinidadexpress.com/news/yes-tstt-customers-your-personal-information-is-on-the-dark-web/article_5cb7bbde-7a55-11ee-a297-bb0a5fa01677.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/month-review-ransomware-attack-trinidad-alex-samm-k9ive/2023-11-091h 00

Trini TechCastE41 TSTT Hacked!.... well maybeTSTT seems to have been hacked according to the bad guys, but they say it was a failed attempt. The guys discuss and try to get to the bottom of it. Articles: https://technewstt.com/tstt-ransomexx-exploit/ https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tstt-no-loss-of-data-from-cyber-attack-6.2.1839931.c5e2e524a7 2023-11-0338 min

Trini TechCastE40 TT Stock market and online tradingWhat does online trading look like in Trinidad and Tobago? The guys discuss Article:https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/tt-stock-market-sees-rise-in-online-trading-6.2.1831622.682ee2932a Does HUAWEI have a bigger plan? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/t-t-students-partake-in-huawei-conference/article_4e707606-6d44-11ee-9f3d-077649a670e3.html Sports live streaming is the next big step. Will Apple crack the code, with their trillions of dollars? Article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/quality-over-quantity-how-apple-wants-to-lure-sports-fans-to-its-streaming-service-114510539.html?guccounter=1 2023-10-2653 min

Trini TechCastE39 CSIRT Report for T&TThe guys check out the statistics of cyber threats in Trinidad and Tobago. Seems like we are popular. Article: https://cybersafett.com/tt-csirt-cyber-threat-landscape-2023/ https://youtu.be/rn0WlB9J0Lc Everyone has e-money who will use it best? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/digicel-gets-provisional-emoney-approval-6.2.1823544.c89ee4a50f Meta AI Trins Article: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/meta-confesses-using-post-train-ai 2023-10-1957 min

Trini TechCastE38 Digital Transformation and the 2024 BudgetWe see our friend of the show Shivam Teelucksingh giving some good advice. Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/10/05/budget-2024-digital-transformation-key-priority/ Mr. Charles has some views on this laptop thing. Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwFZUkXQ6sI&t=289s AI editing of photos can make something that was never there originally Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/7/23906753/google-pixel-8-pro-photo-editing-tools-ai 2023-10-121h 05

Trini TechCastE37 Facebook glassesFacebook glasses Article: https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/27/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-livestream-to-instagram-and-facebook/amp/ USB-C iPhone again Article: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/28/iphone-15-usb-c-power-banks/ We check out the co-pilot demo for windows Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDDcWA4dgGY 2023-10-0659 min

Trini TechCastE36 Digital analytics for the regionThe guys discuss what kind of analytics are needed to help the region digitize better Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/idb-presents-first-digital-analytics-tool-for-region/article_696dddc4-5758-11ee-8b36-332617b3a66b.html The guys find out that the AG office did actually give an update on the hack that took place Article: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=325262186537889&set=a.128771276186982 Facebook is trying... yes they are trying. Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/24/23887773/meta-ai-chatbots-gen-ai-personas-young 2023-09-2851 min

Trini TechCastE35 iPhone 15 and USB-CThe guys discuss if the USB-C disparity matters on the different iPhones Article: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/15/iphone-15-usb-c-port-completely-standard/ Too much radiation? Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/15/tech/apple-iphone12-france-update-radiation-levels/index.html Why does FOREX matter? Because online shopping is a problem. Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/republic-cuts-us-credit-card-limit-in-half-6.2.1802428.5511f0e433https://www.cnc3.co.tt/imbert-to-discuss-demand-for-foreign-exchange/ We knew about paywise and TSTT. Who is PESH? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/paywise-pesh-among-companies-registered-e-money-issuers 2023-09-211h 03

Trini TechCastE34 - Special guest SyphiftedThe basic flow of the conversation: 1. Your background and history in technology 2. Area in technology you’re passionate about right now 3. State of Digital Transformation in Trinidad 4. Promote your Services 2023-09-141h 01

Trini TechCastE33 Confiscation of DroneIt seems like they just figured out drones are Illegal or something. Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/drones-to-be-confiscated-by-customs-and-excise/ https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-trinidad-and-tobago/ Fill out the forms online, once the airport wifi works. Articles: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/travellers-to-jamaica-to-complete-immigration-form-online-starting-september-1/ https://newsday.co.tt/2019/06/25/passport-kiosks-working/ Time to buy office 365, if you even know that WordPad exists. Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/3/23857331/microsoft-wordpad-windows-removal-end-of-support 2023-09-0753 min

Trini TechCastE32 Special with Daren DhorayThe guys chat with Daren Dhoray about his IT life, the things he's currently interested in tech wise and cyber security in Trinidad and Tobago. Somewhere along the line they also find out his internet speed of course! https://cybersafett.comArticle: https://cybersafett.com 2023-08-211h 09

Trini TechCastE31 TSTT CrashTSTT goes down and everyone goes down? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/experiencing-call-issues-tstt-responds AMCHAM has some ideas for use to move forward. The guys talk about it. Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/cybersecurity-strategy-go-after-tax-evaders-6.2.1772533.fb2aba3b6a Disney Plus seems to feeling the pinch. Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/09/disney-says-it-will-crack-down-on-password-sharing-following-netflixs-lead.html 2023-08-1658 min

Trini TechCastE30 Star Blue AgainStar Blue Network offering a new fixed line service but how? Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/08/04/star-blue-relaunched-as-fixed-line-service/ A lot of people still prefer cash. Online transactions went up though! Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/37-7b-withdrawn-from-atms-last-year/article_c775e7f0-3259-11ee-9f04-f3064ba9e5c8.html TikTok and the EU fight Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/4/23819878/tiktok-fyp-algorithm-eu-dsa-personalization-data-tracking https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2545 2023-08-091h 01

Trini TechCastE29 Special - Internet ConnectionTopics discussed today with our special guest, the man himself, Shivam Teelucksingh: Internet connection His activism Random stuff 2023-07-1958 min

Trini TechCastE28 Meta ThreadsMeta threads generated so much news we had to talk about it from a Caribbean perspective.https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/7/23787334/instagram-threads-news-politics-adam-mosseri-meta-facebook https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/threads-no-eu-launch/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/06/twitter-threatens-to-sue-meta-over-its-new-threads-app/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/06/threads-delete-profile-instagram-meta/ The AG cyber attack seems to be kind of hush hush yet open at the same time. Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/cyberattack-disrupts-operations-at-ag-s-office-legal-affairs/article_5d32d07a-1d2c-11ee-a4e3-bb10ade0970e.amp.html Are you a prime day purchaser? Mr. Charles is.... Red Bit..... isn't. Articles: https://www.pcguide.com/deals/save-over-200-on-this-dell-rtx-3060-gaming-laptop-prime-day-early-deals/2023-07-121h 05

Trini TechCastE27 Twitter limiting accessWe're not sure what twitter is trying to protect.https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/01/twitter-imposes-limits-on-the-number-of-tweets-users-can-read-amid-extended-outage/amp/?guccounter=1 https://www.androidauthority.com/twitter-locks-out-the-public-3341190/ Ads make YouTube viable, but does it also make it annoying? Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/29/23778879/youtube-videos-disabling-ad-blockers-detection Saying the nice words will get us .... somewhere.... slowly..... https://tt.loopnews.com/content/govt-continues-digital-transformation-drive-improve-e-services https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cybersecurity-culture-key-digital-transformation 2023-07-0756 min

Trini TechCastE26 Trini Development HubThe guys discuss their thoughts on the new hub Article: https://dhub.mdt.gov.tt/Huawei wants to invest in our future? Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/06/22/huawei-seeks-students-for-seeds-for-the-future-programme/Would you watch ads if it saved you money? Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/26/23773989/netflix-basic-ad-free-plan-canada-end-drop 2023-06-3058 min

Trini TechCastE25 Star Blue Network EvictedWhat do you do to launch a network and get evicted? Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/star-network-ceo-evicted-after-failed-launch-6.2.1733165.5163cd47d1 Is this the AI that we have to worry about?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiQkeWOFwmk Developers in Trinidad may have some hope... maybe. Article: https://mdt.gov.tt/solution.php?solution=Developers%27%20Hub 2023-06-2456 min

Trini TechCastE24 Star Blue NetworkTrinidad is currently blue.... vex.... with the new mobile network Articles: starnetworkblue.comhttps://www.doogee.cc/products/x97-pro.html Netflix subscribers went up....what? Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehamilton/2023/06/09/netflix-password-crackdown-boosts-subscribers-stock-price/amp/https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/9/23755156/netflix-subscriber-increase-paid-password-sharing-crackdown This guy thinks you can manipulate google search. Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttl-wants-google-to-post-positive-tt-stories-on-its-search-engines-6.2.1725666.e3cc9f8350 2023-06-1652 min

Trini TechCastE23 Caribbean Data CenterDoes a regional data center make sense? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ministers-consider-regional-data-centre-6.2.1713990.91d46de177TSTT Broadband strategy smart? We discuss Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/contribute-to-broadband-costs-6.2.1713989.2b7160f9b3 Possible Extinction Risk with AI? Let's talk Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/30/tech/ai-industry-statement-extinction-risk-warning/index.html 2023-06-0944 min

Trini TechCastE22 Netflix password crackdownNetflix cracking down on password sharing. What's going to happen? The guys discuss if having CXC fully online is plausible Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cxc-moving-ahead-with-full-online-testing-6.2.1711993.cfa60d6f3e https://www.ksl.com/article/50650872/wish-you-could-tweak-that-text-whatsapp-is-letting-users-edit-messages 2023-05-3052 min

Trini TechCastE21 Magnetic Strip Cards GoneFirst Citizens bank seems to be ready to move out of the magnetic strip card world. Is everyone ready? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/first-citizens-begins-deactivation-magnetic-strip-cards We knew it was coming, how will it work out? Transfer money directly from your phone via WiPay might be a thing soon. Articles: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-to-roll-out-remittance-service-in-tt-soon-6.2.1710257.62d08e62a4 https://www.riamoneytransfer.com/en-us/ This is one is for the geeks and the phishing attack champions. A new form of phishing is coming.2023-05-2349 min

Trini TechCastE20 Internet rate increase backlashThe two major internet providers raised their rates. Are they justified? Are there any options? Articles: https://guardian.co.tt/business/cable-providers-face-long-struggle-6.2.1698017.142efb58f6 https://newsday.co.tt/2023/05/04/digicel-disappointed-in-tatt-social-media-error/ The final report says the bomb threat was a hoax. How did they come to that conclusion? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/bomb-threat-a-hoax-say-police/article_10a66a6c-eade-11ed-be7a-9b5fa6021883.amp.html Is it actually going to work? Canada seems to have some good data. Article: https://www.themanual.com/culture/netflix-password-sharing-cancel-reaction/#:~:text=Netflix%20is%20planning%20to%20...2023-05-1055 min

Trini TechCastE19 Email bomb threatThe host used for the bomb threat emails is one of those secure email providers. What chance do they have of finding the source? http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cyber-experts-feel-bomb-threat-email-will-be-hard-to-trace-6.2.1694105.5ad511ee04 What is an online provisional permit and why is it online? The guys discuss.https://www.ttt.live/online-provisional-permit-system-launched/ Twitter looks like it wants to be the next 4chan. How does the whole Super Mario Bros movie get streamed on twitter?https://www.vulture.com/2023/04/the-entire-super-mario-bros-movie-was-on-twitter-for-hours.html 2023-05-0348 min

Trini TechCastE18 Trinidad Work from homeTrinidad seems to be serious about coming up with the work from home policy for the public sector. Will they actually pull it off? Article: https://www.ttt.live/technology-driving-work-from-home-thrust/ Will AI robots eventually come for our restaurants? Maybe, maybe not Article: https://guardian.co.tt/news/ai-robots-coming-soon-6.2.1688744.55f25dfa9e?fbclid=IwAR1_gb90jj3eDs8i4GPfYa99QcK5UlPHRPvf_1Hpxnvhs-AYo950EkdRJPE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Chat GPT vs Bard which one knows Caribbean Culture better? AIs: chat.openai.com bard.google.com 2023-05-011h 02

Trini TechCastE17 Discord LeakA very young man uses discord to leak pentagon documents and we don't know how he could be so stupid.Article: https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/14/pentagon-leaks-how-discord-gaming-platform-landed-in-the-spotlight Seems like the Airbnb market in Trinidad and Tobago is gaining Traction. Its about time. Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/airbnb-growing-in-tt-6.2.1681094.c3f1460363 Flow price incread justified? They guys discuss Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/flow-rates-to-increase-in-may-6.2.1680939.4b55ef48da 2023-04-2541 min

Trini TechCastE16 Cheque Processing FasterApparently cheques are supposed to be clearing faster, but we aren't sure if it is actually working. Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/cheque-processing-reduced-to-two-days-6.2.1679359.c3e43890c5 Who really wants an EV in Trinidad? We discuss the state of the EV and why someone wants charging stations. http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/businesses-urged-to-install-charging-ports-on-premises-for-electric-vehicles-6.2.1667088.1e153aedf3 Will Elon be able to do it? Will he be able to make a all in one app? https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2023/04/11/twitter-inc-no-longer-exists-as-elon-musk-inches-closer-to-x-everything-app-ambitions/?sh=2d83a872209b 2023-04-1557 min

Trini TechCastE15 US Congress shouts at TikTokThe guys talk about the apparent attack on TikTok by the US congress and how it will affect TikTok Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5nU4u6oAK0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Q6NXDCiEU The guys break down the digital transformation address from the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Articles: https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-rowleys-address-at-the-launch-of-the-ministry-of-educations-digital-transformation-programme/ https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-rowley-digital-technology-tt-needs-change Apparently the sting operation yielded results but the people could not be charged Article: https...2023-03-2950 min

Trini TechCastE14 National Electronic IDThe guys discuss the national electronic ID clip that was published. What are the implications are they going to walk the walk or just talk the talk? Article: https://www.ttt.live/coming-soon-national-electronic-id/ A sting operation that took place on fb shows that there a lot of sexual predators in Trinidad and Tobago who use technology as their hunting ground. Articles: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/police-go-after-predators/article_9dbb8c8a-c148-11ed-90e1-abb052ab0e12.html https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/sex-predator-network/article_0556bd66-c602-11...2023-03-2148 min

Trini TechCastE13 Sex Offenders WebsiteSex Offenders Website: https://sexoffenders.gov.tt/ TikTok in hot water: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64792894 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-64813981.amp Nokia New Phone: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/02/25/hmd-global-launches-nokia-g22-repairable-smartphone.html 2023-03-0853 min

Trini TechCastE12 TTPS Certificate of CharacterTTPS Certificate of Character: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttps-announces-system-malfunction-certificates-of-character-on-hold-6.2.1633631.be79dae824?fbclid=IwAR3OXHIqKZF5LGAo3zchPfzaOdINk36__rOHvmKgayfq7w7jMMMk5tp8hpY&mibextid=Zxz2cZ TSTT Cable Sabotage: https://guardian.co.tt/news/sabotage-suspected-in-damage-to-tstt-cables-6.2.1642158.3c62ec8069 META Premium: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2023/02/19/meta-launching-12-per-month-verification-service-following-twitters-lead/2023-03-0251 min

Trini TechCastE11 AI WarsAI Wars: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo Iron but not Copper: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/scrap-iron-dealing-to-resume-copper-ban-remains/article_760de4c6-a960-11ed-8303-076e2b2c5900.html Layoffs at GitHub: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/09/github-lays-off-10-and-goes-fully-remote/?fbclid=IwAR27Ize8cA1qiCb57KO3uuoRiqYGtAA0X0ztaPNSTHLw4Pukjgqg2DYBBK8&mibextid=Zxz2cZ 2023-02-1450 min

Trini TechCastE10 TSTT Fibre NetworkTSTT Fibre network: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tstt-invests-over-100m-in-its-fibre-network-6.2.1622541.80ef612146 TSTT e-money: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tstt-gets-go-ahead-to-issue-e-money/article_5220a718-a296-11ed-87a5-6f3c64f90725.html Netflix Password sharing: https://mashable.com/article/netflix-password-sharing-how-to 2023-02-071h 30

Trini TechCastE09 Internet Governance ForumInternet governance forum https://igf.tt/ https://trinbagotechie.blogspot.com/2023/01/TTIGF-2023.html?fbclid=IwAR18Ibd6BA6H5CGMAVrEv5O2tpBceK97ZMZoX_IJZB0ImP2ULOzpAYIa1cc Google and AI for music https://mashable.com/article/google-ai-bot-music Jamaica coding https://jamcoders.org.jm/2023-02-0351 min

Trini TechCastE08 Servers down!Registering a business in T&T down https://www.cnc3.co.tt/no-new-companies-registered-following-system-crash-last-year/ Google in panic mode? https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/20/23563851/google-search-ai-chatbot-demo-chatgpt https://singularityhub.com/2023/01/22/google-scrambles-to-catch-up-in-the-wake-of-openais-chatgpt/ Online vs Physical Shopping https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/retail-dying-but-not-dead/article_b33b1b6e-96d4-11ed-8c89-a7c0e0c8cfa3.html 2023-01-3046 min

Trini TechCastE7 Solar in Trinidad and ChatGPT codeSolar in Trinidad and Tobago https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/solar-panel-at-home-for-power-policy-soon/article_1d496938-825e-11ed-ab98-e71a5785f4c8.html ChatGPT https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-to-add-chatgpt-ai-to-office-and-bing-according-to-reports Scotia 1.50 for online transfers https://www.cnc3.co.tt/scotiabank-introduces-1-50-fee-for-online-transfers-to-other-banks/2023-01-1748 min

Trini TechCastE6 Digicel e-sim flies under the radarDigicel e-sims https://support-tt.digicelgroup.com/hc/en-us/articles/9950628857485-Digicel-eSIM Job cuts across tech https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/another-tech-bubble-bursts-2022-brutal-silicon-valley-workers-rcna56435 2022-12-0537 min

Trini TechCastE5 Meta Layoffs and Elon destroying twitterMeta layoffs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/09/meta-to-lay-off-more-than-11000-thousand-employees.html Twitter Exodus https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/17/23465274/hundreds-of-twitter-employees-resign-from-elon-musk-hardcore-deadlinehttps://www.reuters.com/technology/after-elon-musks-ultimatum-twitter-employees-start-exiting-2022-11-18/https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1593899029531803649/photo/2 2022-11-2747 min

Trini TechCastE4 CCTV Facial Recognition in TrinidadFacial Detection in Trinidad and Tobago http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ag-cop-facial-recognition-to-fight-crime-coming-soon-6.2.1565456.ad6427e451 https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/police-surveillance-bays-almost-complete/article_dadfedf4-b72d-56bc-972f-e7235280c51a.html https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/12/a-year-later-tech-companies-calls-to-regulate-facial-recognition-met-with-little-progress.html https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2021/12/09/facial-recognition-software-racial-bias http://proceedings.mlr.press/v81/buolamwini18a/buolamwini18a.pdf Apple and USB-C https://www.wired.com/story/apple-says-iphones-will-finally-get-usb-c-ports/ Elon Musk and Twitter https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/12/elon-musk-twitter-chaos-enleashed 2022-11-1847 min

Trini TechCastE3 Would you pay for WhatsApp Business?This week we talk about: Whatsapp Business Cost https://m.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_launches_paid_subscription_for_businesses-news-56094.php Netflix changes https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/10/13/23402662/netflix-ads-7-subscribers-streaming-peter-kafka-column https://www.cbsnews.com/news/netflix-password-policy-change-no-shared-passwords/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6j&linkId=186721563&fbclid=IwAR1UfchbRPmURNUg8K40LhGMOjU9vlPHwMW6X37Y-ajdX-m91YbcAUjO514&mibextid=c9cgR8#l9lypbfhy16pk1kqp1d 2022-11-0137 min

Trini TechCastE2 Massy Hack and Starlink JamaicaThis week we talk about: Massy Hack Info https://guardian.co.tt/news/massy-stores-investigates-cyber-attack-information-leak-6.2.1560033.09a6c52664 https://technewstt.com/hive-ransomware-cyberattack-massy/ Jamaica Star Link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/big-link/?fbclid=IwAR0AbL0KSC69afHPwoy4FRyH0J7vq0meqLlkKg2oKw_SwcTRY0mXxtEtUsY https://www.starlink.com/2022-10-2644 min

Trini TechCastE1 - Wait? TTPOST sends emails?This week we talk about: TTPOST Phishing https://cybersafett.com/ttpost-phishing-email/?fbclid=IwAR2Kvk5LzBFT63wlZeQp3xwuv5JtnTnXtvU9ifrQ87zjRFDTbhakaWlY1Uo Nestle Work from Home http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/nestl-implements-hybrid-work-culture-6.2.1552985.40c0d61bb8 Internet Cafe in Tacarigua https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid034qvGyrXmSn6krwbTYrDnXeKArsC2UHpPKmSZFqLuGbWQkgzMqcE4ZUc3v9P6edE9l&id=377693645609 2022-10-1142 min

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