Digital Dash by Afdtechtalk
By Digital Dash by Afdtechtalk
Digital Dash by AfdtechtalkSep 16, 2020
S6:E13 “Unlocking Opportunities: How Kibo is breaking down barriers to higher education in Africa”
Kibo School of Technology is aiming to make high-quality STEM education accessible and affordable to people everywhere. Their mission is to provide education opportunities to those who have been traditionally locked out of it, as it can help promote inclusivity and diversity in the tech industry.
Selorm had a discussion with Jacob Dodoo, Director of Admissions and Outreach to learn more about how Kibo's personalized content, learning community, and mentorship can help ensure that students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed as online learning becomes more prevalent.
S6:E12 “The Bite-Sized Future: Navigating Information Overload in the Digital Age”
In today's digital age, we are inundated with a massive amount of information every day, making it challenging to keep up with everything. With so much to learn, but not enough time to learn it, we have resorted to consuming bite-sized forms of information.
In this episode, we'll discuss how information overload is affecting our ability to learn and process information. We'll explore the rise of bite-sized content, such as podcasts, social media posts, and short videos, and how it is changing the way we consume information.
We'll also examine the future of information consumption and how emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning, are playing a critical role in providing personalized and relevant content to users.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of information consumption and discover how we can adapt to the ever-changing digital landscape to stay informed and educated.
S6:E11 “A Conversation with an AI and Machine Learning Expert”
As everyone is talking about AI, there is a lot of misinformation and exaggeration. Join Kwamina as he sits down with Silas, an AI and machine learning developer with extensive experience in the industry, to demystify the applications and limitations of AI, and provide an accurate understanding of how AI actually works.
They dive into the latest advancements in AI and what these mean for the future of technology, discussing the impact on our daily lives. Silas shares his insights on cutting-edge technologies that are changing the game in AI development and explores the ethical considerations that arise from these advancements.
S6:E10 “The Gadget Graveyard: dissecting failed and gimmicky smartphone features that ultimately failed”
S6:E9 “App-solutely Productive: Streamlining your workflow with top apps”
S6:E8 “Bloody metals in our phones”
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S6:E7 “All you need to know about eSIM in Ghana”
S6:E6 “The Future of Google's AI-powered technology”
Join Kwamina, Selorm & Edudzi as they dive into Google's recent event in Paris, where the tech giant unveiled their latest AI-powered innovations. Get a rundown of Google's new AI-powered Maps, which promises to revolutionize the way we navigate the world. Also discussed is Google Search with Bard, a new feature that provides a more conversational search experience using natural language processing and an overview of Google Lens, an AI-powered visual search tool that can recognize objects and provide information about them on the spot. Finally, we'll take a look at Google Arts & Culture, an online platform that brings the world's greatest museums and cultural institutions to your fingertips. Tune in for an in-depth recap of Google's exciting event in Paris and get a glimpse into the future of AI-powered technology.
S6:E5 “Microsoft is reinventing search with a new AI-powered Bing and Edge”
In today's episode, Edudzi talks about how Microsoft is changing the game in the world of search with their new AI-powered Bing and Edge. Bing's AI-powered search promises to be faster and more accurate than ever before with a dedicated chatbot, Prometheus, built with the help of OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT) and touted as "more powerful" than ChatGPT. The new algorithms should understand the intent behind a search query and provide more relevant results.
S6:E4 “Satellites over Africa: Starlink and the future of internet access”
Starlink is the satellite-based internet service from Elon Musk's SpaceX. It's designed to provide fast and reliable internet access to even the most remote areas of the world. And now, Nigeria has joined the growing list of countries where Starlink is available. Today we're talking about that and what it means for the future of telecommunications in the country and in West Africa by extension.
Starlink has the potential to bypass traditional infrastructure and reach areas where traditional internet providers can't. This could level the playing field and allow new entrants to the market to compete with established players, so it's clear that the arrival of Starlink in Nigeria is a big deal.
S6:E3 “Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 Event Impressions”
S6:E2 “Chatting with ChatGPT: is this the next step after Google Search?”
Join Edudzi and Selorm as they delve into the world of ChatGPT in this informative and thought-provoking podcast. With their expert insights and knowledge of the subject, they will discuss the latest developments and trends surrounding this cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious, this is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to stay up to date on the world of ChatGPT.
S6:E1 “Welcome to 2023! But first, let's rewind”
Is it too late to say happy new year? It's not, right? On today's episode, Selorm & Edudzi recap big tech news and announcements that made the headlines in 2022 and how they will shape 2023. Enjoy!
S5:E10 “Heated debate: Big phones vs small phones”
Join Kwamina, Selorm, and Nii as they engage in a lively debate on the age-old question: are big phones or small phones better? With their diverse perspectives and knowledge of the latest tech trends, this trio will delve into the pros and cons of each option. From ease of use to portability, no stone will be left unturned in this entertaining and insightful discussion. So whether you're a fan of big screens or prefer a more compact design, tune in to this podcast for a must-hear debate on phone size. You can mention us on Twitter - our handle is @DigitalD_sh.
S5:E9 “Useful browser extensions you must install right now”
If you are listening to this podcast, then chances are that you have used your browser today. While you may have had a great browsing experience, Selorm is going to show you how to move it to the next level with free and useful browser extensions to increase your productivity.
S5:E8 “The next iPhone may have this feature required by law”
S5:E7 “Tech tips to make your international travel worry-free”
After a brief period in travel history, where international flights were grounded and countries closed their borders, we are now back to globetrotting again! If you are globetrotter like us, you'll be interested in today's podcast because we are here to give you travel tech tips to make your international travel stress-free. Join Selorm & Nii as they go through their travel checklist.
S5:E6 “How to save anything from anywhere (YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc)”
If you have been wondering how to save multimedia files on your device locally, listen on!
Disclaimer: Afdtechtalk Media is not responsible for how you use the tools discussed on this podcast. They are meant to be used to save memes, funny videos and public multimedia. Do not use the guide to download copyrighted materials. Private and personal photos are posted by users who intend for them to be viewed and not saved. Exercise an obscene amount of discretion when saving. Use legally and ethically.
YouTube
- Internet Download Manager - https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/
- Save From - https://en.savefrom.net/
- Loader - https://en.loader.to/1/1080p-video-downloader.html
- Save From - https://en.savefrom.net/
- Story Saver - https://www.storysaver.net/
- Shortcut (iOS only) - https://routinehub.co/shortcut/7823/
- Save From - https://en.savefrom.net/
- Internet Download Manager - https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/
- Shortcut (iOS only) - https://routinehub.co/shortcut/7912/
- Files by Google (Android only) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files&hl=en_GB&gl=US
S5:E5 “How I've kept my iPhone's Battery Health at 100% for almost a year”
Join Kwamina as he shares his secret to keeping his iPhone's battery health at 100% for nearly a year. In this informative and practical podcast, Kwamina will share his tips and tricks for maximizing battery life, from adjusting settings to using specific apps. Whether you're looking to extend the lifespan of your own device or simply curious about the subject, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to keep their iPhone's battery in top shape. So tune in and learn how to keep your phone charged and ready to go all day long
Check your charge cycles with any of the following apps:
- iMazing - https://imazing.com/
- coconutBattery - https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/
S5:E4 “Made by Google First Impressions: Pixel 7, Pixel Watch and a new tablet”
It is that time of the year again and Google has released their new generation of hardware devices that come with a whole new suite of software features and enhancements. Join Selorm and Kwamina as they discuss the major announcements and their first impressions.
S5:E3 “I like to Moove it”
Moove is an African-born, global mobility fintech that provides revenue-based vehicle financing and financial services to mobility entrepreneurs across ride-hailing, logistics, mass transit, and instant delivery platforms.
On today's episode, Selorm discusses examples of this model in Ghana, their performance and how this stacks up with Moove's mission.
S5:E2 “Do More With Mac at Work”
Alt Title: The USS Enterprise Mac.
Earlier this month, we joined iStore, an Apple authorised reseller and service provider in Accra, Ghana on the first Apple-recognised event in the country. Join Selorm and Kwamina as they bring you the highlights of the event.
S5:E1 “Bitsika: Using blockchain to help Africans receive and send money instantly”
Welcome to Season 5 of the Digital Dash podcast! To open up the season, we sat with Atsu Davoh to talk about how he is revolutionising the intra-Africa money transfer space with Bitsika.
S4:E24 “E-bae 2: Tinder Loving Care”
This week, Selorm, Edudzi and Jennifer wrap up their discussion on online dating apps.
S4:E23 “E-bae: The online dating marketplace”
Dating apps have basically become search engines that people use to facilitate romantic relationships in our ever-changing digital and internet space. With the use of machine learning and advanced matching algorithms, some couples swear by them. But all is not glamorous and rosy.
On today's episode, Selorm, Edudzi and Jennifer share their experiences with online dating apps.
S4:E21 “Nvidia's Keynote & a win for Windows 11”
On today's episode, we dial up the nerd volume a bit, but hang on, we are Afdtechtalk for a reason - you will still be able to follow.
Join Kwamina & Selorm as they discuss Nvidia's GTC'21 announcements including The Omniverse Replicator as well as new features and performance improvements from Microsoft on Windows 11.
Link to discussion on how startups are leading AI transformation in Africa (feat. Nii Osae Osae Dade): https://nvda.ws/3EPAVQ9
S4:E20 “Unleash the Pro Macs”
"Unleashed," Apple's second fall event this year saw the company announce new hardware -- new AirPods, new HomePod Mini colors, and the long-awaited new Macs equipped with the new Apple Silicon M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. There was also an unexpected service subscription option available for only $4.99/month.
Join Selorm & Kwamina as they discuss these products in detail.
S4:E19 “Facebook Meta - morphosis”
Yesterday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that that the social media giant will change the name of its holding company to Meta to better align its reach beyond social media into virtual reality (VR).
Join Kwamina & Selorm as they discuss the highlights of the announcement, links to pop culture, privacy & safety concerns, use cases & applications and the way forward.
S4:E18 “These are the Droids you're looking for!”
Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 6, is turning heads. The software giant has made very questionable choices on the Pixel line of devices in recent past leading to consumer churn and apathy, but it seems they are back with a big bang this year on what should have been Pixel 3.
Join Kwamina & Selorm as they discuss the new features of the Pixel 6 including quantum leaps in hardware specifications, Google's 5nm SoC Tensor and other software features like "Magic Eraser" which are straight up sorcery.
Will Google snatch more market share from fierce competitors who are not relenting? Your guess is as good as mine.
S4:E17 “Samsung's Galaxy of Premium Products”
On today's episode, we discuss some of the consumer electronics Samsung has for consumers in 2021.
- QN900A Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (2021)
- The Serif QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart TV
- The Premiere LSP7T 4K Smart Laser Projector
- WindFree, Wall-mount AC with Digital Inverter
- 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Touch Screen Family Hub in Tuscan Stainless Steel
Intro: Pink Soldiers from Squid Game (Original Soundtrack from The Netflix Series)
S4:E16 “2021: A Movie Podcast Odyssey”
This is the concluding episode of our sci-fi movie podcast series. Here, we talk about our top 5 favorite sci-fi movies, directors and tech from these movies we'd like to see materialized.
S4:E15 “Movie Wars: The Sci-Fi Menace”
Back in the late 1800s, the French cinematographer Georges Méliès who was well known for his work on cinema paved the way for practical and visual effects in movies when he accidentally discovered a nifty technique. For this and more, join Afua, Kwamina, Kyei, Nii, Selorm and Victor talk about their favorite sci-fi movies from conception to production and reception and why they love them.
S4:E13 “OnlyFans bans its only funds”
S4:E12 “Everything Samsung announced at its Unpacked 2021 Event”
Last week, Samsung unveiled the next generation of foldables, one that opens like a book called the Fold, and another that opens like a compact mirror called the Flip; two new smartwatches with enhanced capabilities; and wireless earbuds. Many expected to see the next iteration of Samsung's famous Note series but it seems Samsung's money is really on foldables and have dropped the Note in favor of it.
We spent some time with the devices announced and so on today's episode, we give our first impressions about each product and some of the groundbreaking tech that Samsung is shipping them with.
Preorders start on August 27.
Link to our Twitter coverage: https://twitter.com/afdtechtalk/status/1425450895043612676
S4:E11 “The Rise of Filewalker: Cloud storage and file-sharing services review”
With the proliferation of fast and stable internet, online file storage, syncing, and sharing services have come to stay. The days of losing files due to stolen or crashed hard disks are over as we have been steadily moving away from local storage to remote, server-based storage and processing — also known as the cloud.
Why use up valuable space on your computer, phone or tablet when you can safely store your files in the cloud and have it readily available anywhere at anytime?
On this episode, we discuss the best cloud storage and file-sharing services available and how to make the most out of them.
S4:E9 “Space Jam: Why are billionaires suddenly interested in leaving Earth?”
First, it was Elon Musk and his lofty ambition to colonize Mars. Now billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos "suddenly" seem interested in space exploration.
On this episode, we consider a few motivations, benefits and downsides of this recent billionaire trend.
S4:E8 “Closed DOS and 11 Open Windows”
On this episode, we deliver a blow by blow analysis of the Microsoft Windows 11 Livestream Event.
S4:E7 “Steady Player One: E3 2021 news & announcements and games to watch”
This year, because of obvious reasons, the worldwide broadcast of E3 was interactive.
Companies that participated at the event included Nintendo, Microsoft, Capcom, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Koch Media, Square Enix, Sega, Gearbox Software, Bandai Namco, Turtle Beach, Verizon, and Xseed Games.
Join our in-house "game gbees" Selorm & Nii as they break it all down.
S4:E6 “Twitter banned in Nigeria, Jack Ma's story & the Tech Regulatory framework in Africa and Asia”
A tweet from President Buhari was deleted for violating Twitter's policies. In less than 48 hours, the Nigerian government had banned Twitter, launched Crowwe (LOL), directed telcos to blacklist Twitter's APIs and instructed large companies to stop using Twitter for marketing and promotional activities.
Late 2020, Jack Ma made a comment that did not sit well with the Chinese government. At the time, Alibaba and Ant were worth $1.3 trillion, and Ant was on track to becoming the biggest IPO in the world at $34.5 billion. It was cancelled. Jack Ma then disappeared for several months and upon reappearance, has been mellow, which is a departure from the usual rock-star, attention-loving billionaire we know. Now the two companies are worth $696 billion.
On this episode we start the discussion on governmental & political interference on companies especially in Africa and Asia.
S4:E5 “The best time to buy Bitcoin, Dollar-cost averaging & NFTs”
The third and final episode in our crypto series. We try to figure out the best time to invest in cryptos, some technical analysis and considerations to make, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and some innovations powered by Blockchain.
S4:E4 “I turned $350 into $19,000. Two children of Crypton share their stories”
What are shitcoins? What are altcoins? What are stablecoins?
How much should I invest into cryptos? Which coins should I buy? Want answers to this and more?
Join us as we continue our Bitcoin series with another exciting episode with two cryptocurrency experts Ayeley and Miekel who have been immersed in Blockchain since 2017 and have traded and handled almost $300,000!
They also expand on most of the concepts and topics that we discussed last week and introduce new and interesting ones that will help guide anyone trade.
S4:E3 “Yesu Crypto, Satoshi Nakamoto & Elon Musk”
Bitcoin to the mooon!!! Today we talk about crypto, how it started and where it is going. We also discuss the difference between "mining" and "trading", how people make money off of it and things to note when dabbling in crypto.
Just in case you want to be an "investor", the general information we provide about apps you can install to get started and some popular coins you can consider will be very useful.
Stay tuned for the concluding episode next week.
S4:E2 “Twitter HQ in Ghana, Flutterwave & the future of payments in Africa, RIP LG Phone Division”
On this episode, we conclude a series of topics discussed last week including Twitter's decision to locate their Africa HQ in Ghana, Apple Special Event, Glovo, Showmax, Spotify's world availability, Flutterwave's collaboration with PayPal, and a host of others!
S4:E1 “Apple Special Event, Glovo, ShowMax and Spotify”
Welcome back to the Afdtechtalk podcast! On this episode, we discuss a series of topics including Twitter's decision to locate their Africa HQ in Ghana, Apple Special Event, Glovo, Showmax, Spotify's world availability, Flutterwave's collaboration with PayPal, and a host of others!
S3:E6 “Send Me MoMo”
On today's episode, we discuss payment options and aggregators available in Ghana through the lens of user experience; onboarding journey; services; charges; customer service responsiveness and others.
- MTN Mobile Money
- Vodafone Cash
- AirtelTigo Money
- expressPay
- SlydePay
- Jumia Pay
- MOVE
- Palm Pay
- Chipper Cash
S3:E5 “Black Friday - Coronavirus Edition”
It's that time of the month again - Black Friday!
Today's episode is a continuation (of sorts) of S2:E2: “11.11, Black Friday, Panic Saturday & Cyber Monday” and S2:E11 “M-commerce & international shipping”. We suggest you brush up on them first.
Today's discussion focuses on concierge services, payment options for online shopping & shipping, how to create virtual cards, bitcoin options, customer service experiences and so much more!
Services and platforms discussed: fishisfast; Shop2Ship; DHL Africa eShop; Stackry; Aquanto; MyUS; Vyking Shipping; Shipito; TransferWise; Bitsika; Payoneer; Skrill; Shipito.
S3:E4 “Brush Hour”
This is the concluding episode of the Art series started last week.
The famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." Human history has been interspersed with art and the earliest evidence of this is found in caves in Chauvet, whose paintings date about 30,000 years ago. Art is a means of preservation of expression. Right from the times of ancient civilization from Egypt & Mesopotamia, through to the Hellenistic civilization period that permeated the Roman and Greek empires until now with the post-modern movement and digital age, humans have evolved art to better tell their story.
Joining us today in the studio are two prolific Ghanaian artists, Bright Ackwerh & Peter Asare to discuss this all-important topic.
S3:E3 “From Dusk Till Drawn”
The famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." Human history has been interspersed with art and the earliest evidence of this is found in caves in Chauvet, whose paintings date about 30,000 years ago. Art is a means of preservation of expression. Right from the times of ancient civilization from Egypt & Mesopotamia, through to the Hellenistic civilization period that permeated the Roman and Greek empires until now with the post-modern movement and digital age, humans have evolved art to better tell their story.
Joining us today in the studio are two prolific Ghanaian artists, Bright Ackwerh & Peter Asare to discuss this all-important topic.
S3:E2 “Flash of the Titans”
To conclude, Enam (thegreyshutter) and Lawrence (Ghog) discuss photography terms (ISO, megapixels, SLR, etc), innovations in photography, software editors and other topics from the photography mixed bag.
Important links
- www.ghogphoto.com
- @_ghog on Instagram
- @ghog_ on Twitter
- @thegreyshutter on Instagram
- @aegeanblue on Instagram
- @thegreyshutter on Twitter
- @_aegeanblue on Twitter
S3:E1 “Big Click Energy”
Smartphone photography has come a long way. Flagship phones have at least 4 cameras - a front facing HD camera; a main camera; an ultrawide shooter and a telephoto lens. Many phones are able to shoot excellent lowlight footage with insane image stabilization. So now we are wondering: have smartphone cameras caught up with professional cameras? The John Legend "A Good Night" video was shot entirely on a Google Pixel 2; Eminem's "Venom" performance was shot entirely on a Google Pixel 3; the list goes on and on. If you compare pictures and videos from $1,000 smartphones and $4,000+ full frame mirrorless professional cameras, how similar can they get?
Today we are joined by Enam (thegreyshutter) and Lawrence (Ghog), two of the most talented photographers in Ghana for an exciting discussion.
Important links
- www.ghogphoto.com
- @_ghog on Instagram
- @ghog_ on Twitter
- @thegreyshutter on Instagram
- @aegeanblue on Instagram
- @thegreyshutter on Twitter
- @_aegeanblue on Twitter