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FluidTalks Ep 53: A Brief History of The Internet

FluidTalksJan 10, 2022

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FluidTalks Ep98: Why Do You Take Photos?

FluidTalks Ep98: Why Do You Take Photos?

The release of the Pixel 8 series of phones saw the announcement of some AI-powered photo editing features. In this episode we talk about them and some interesting philosophical questions.

 

The weeks news:

  1. Dependabot Not So Dependable -> Read More
  2. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Satellite -> Read More
  3. A brand new Windows App Store -> Read More
  4. An upgrade on Teams -> Read More
  5. Amazon joins the race -> Read More


To Find Out More About FluidTech:

FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/


Research Materials:

TechRadar: Read More

Wired: Read More

Tech Advisor: Read More

9to5Google: Read More

The Verge: Read More (The comment section is also worth a look)


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Oct 15, 202347:05
FluidTalks Ep97: The US vs. Google

FluidTalks Ep97: The US vs. Google

In this week’s episode, we look at the ongoing (as of the time of recording) antitrust case being faced by Google in the US. And is it a sign of more regulatory action to come against Big tech?

 

The weeks news:

1. You can find love on Tinder for $500 a month, if you qualify for its elite tier ->  Read More

2. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Press Release -> Read More

3. Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off -> Read More

4. TikTok to provide monetization training to Kenyan creators -> Read More


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To Find Out More About FluidTech:

FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/


Research Materials:

In addition to the links provided above, The Verge has an excellent stream on the case that can be found here: Read More

Microsoft antitrust: Read More



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Oct 06, 202345:29
FluidTalks Ep96: One App To Rule Them All…

FluidTalks Ep96: One App To Rule Them All…

The world of super-apps is here with us, from WeChat to Mpesa. In this episode, Michael and Gloria dive into this subject, talking about Mpesa and the platform that powers its super-app.

 

The weeks news:

1. Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel -> Read More

2. PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze -> Read More

3. ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen -> Read More

4. Apple Event - September 12 -> Watch

5. KFCB asks TikTok to disable live feature in Kenya -> Read More


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To Find Out More About FluidTech:

FluidTech Global - Our Site


Research Materials:

Mpesa App Details -> Read More


Mpesa launches a super app:

Read More

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Mini App (Program) Development

Read More

Read More

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Misc. Material

Read More



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Sep 19, 202338:30
FluidTalks Ep95: To Ban Or Not To Ban, That Is The Question

FluidTalks Ep95: To Ban Or Not To Ban, That Is The Question

In this episode, we take a look at the petition presented to the national assembly. Are they really being realistic with this?

 

The weeks news:

1. Sega Purchase of Rovio, Maker of Angry Birds -> Read More

2. Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app -> Read More

3. Microsoft AI Recommends Ottawa Food Bank as a Tourist Destination -> Read More


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To Find Out More About FluidTech:

FluidTech Global - Go to site


Research Materials:

1. Speaker Wetangula receives petition to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More

2. MPs receive petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More

3. The dark side of TikTok | How Kenyans have turned TikTok into Sodom and Gomorrah -> Read More

4. TikTok bans in other countries -> Read More

5. What are gifts on TikTok and how much do they cost? -> Read More

6. Kenya leads world in TikTok usage – Report -> Read More

7. TikTok Statistics In 2023 (Users, Revenue & Trends) -> Read More

8. Senegal suspends TikTok -> Read More

9. Canada TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More

10. Australia TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More


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Sep 02, 202330:43
FluidTalks Ep94: The Craze Of The (World)Coin

FluidTalks Ep94: The Craze Of The (World)Coin

In this episode, we take a look at the recent drama surrounding WorldCoin and demistify it.

 

The weeks news

  1. YouTube Blank homepage -> Read More
  2. Microsofts new default font -> Read More


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To Find Out More About FluidTech:

FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/




Worldcoin Research Materials:

The whitepaper link https://whitepaper.worldcoin.org/

The FAQs https://worldcoin.org/faqs

Tools for Humanity https://www.toolsforhumanity.com/

Some of the points that may be worth looking into are:

  • Who is the brains behind the coin?
  • What tech did it use/ is using?
  • Bio-metrics. Do the other apps collect this much?
  • Are there or should there be concerns regarding security of data?
  • How is it different from the other coins



Additional Links:

Tools For Humanity: https://www.toolsforhumanity.com/

Black Market Scans: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202305/worldcoin-may-have-a-biometric-data-black-market-problem

Orb Hacks: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/12/hackers-stole-passwords-of-worldcoin-orb-operators/

Communications Authority Statement: https://twitter.com/russellbrandom/status/1686727360006025216

Proof of Personhood App Fail(?): https://twitter.com/OurielOhayon/status/168636948073640755

Worldcoin in Kenya: https://worldcoin.org/blog/worldcoin/how-the-launch-works

Worldcoin Audits: https://worldcoin.org/blog/worldcoin/worldcoin-protocol-security-audit-reports



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Aug 12, 202346:38
FluidTalks Ep93: We Talk Reddit

FluidTalks Ep93: We Talk Reddit

After a lengthy break, co-hosts Michael and Gloria briefly discuss the saga around reddit, war between their CEO and developers, among other controversial decisions that are being made.

 

The weeks news

  1. WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minute -> Read More
  2. NFC technology is getting better range and charging capabilities -> Read More
  3. Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark -> Read More
  4. Millions of GitHub repos likely vulnerable to RepoJacking, researchers say -> Read More
  5. Meta forced to sell Giphy, takes 87% loss in Shutterstock deal -> Read More
  6. Google Domains to shut down as Squarespace prepares to take over -> Read More
  7. US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft’s attempt to buy Activision Blizzard -> Read More



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Jun 28, 202333:41
FluidTalks Ep92: Yet Another Trivia Night
Apr 16, 202354:37
FluidTalks Ep91: Deepfakes: Scary But Cool
Mar 19, 202332:55
FluidTalks Ep90: The AI Of Today

FluidTalks Ep90: The AI Of Today

Fun fact, Michaels intro to the topic was ChatGPT generated. The hosts delve into the AI arms race and its potential positive and negative effects.

The weeks news

  1. TikTok sets 60-minute daily screen time limit for under-18s - Read More
  2. YouTube’s new head talks 2023 priorities, including AI, podcasting, Shorts and more - Read More
  3. Canada bans TikTok on government devices - Read More
  4. Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche are getting their own in-car app store — and yes, that includes TikTok - Read More

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Mar 06, 202353:06
FluidTalks Ep89: What Happened To “Complete” Software???

FluidTalks Ep89: What Happened To “Complete” Software???

Why do some tech products require updates immediately after purchase? Is it possible for them to just come complete? Is there such a thing?

Antony doesn’t think so. Have a listen to the co-hosts thoughts.

The weeks news

  1. Microsoft ditches Yammer brand and goes all-in on Viva Engage - Read More
  2. What banning noncompetes could mean for the US workforce - Read More
  3. London has highest levels of working from home - Read More
  4. Ubisoft botched a ‘Division 2’ fix so badly it broke its ability to update the game - Read More
  5. The best use for AI eye contact tech is making movie stars look straight at the camera - Read More
  6. Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars - Read More

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Feb 19, 202339:41
FluidTalks Ep88: The Humans Behind Your Feed
Feb 15, 202339:19
FluidTalks Ep 87: Tech’s Moment Of Reckoning

FluidTalks Ep 87: Tech’s Moment Of Reckoning

The major Tech layoffs have rocked the headlines in the past few days, the co-hosts discuss their thoughts and opinions on the matter with some interesting facts.


The weeks news

1. Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage - Read More

2. Twitter officially bans third party clients - Read More

3. Asteroid-Mining Startup AstroForge to Launch First Space Missions This Year - Read More

4. Fortnite on iOS and Google Play will be 18+ starting on January 30 - Read More

5. Britain’s prime minister was fined because of this Instagram video - Read More

6. ExxonMobil accurately predicted climate change while publicly dismissing it - Read More


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Jan 27, 202335:10
FluidTalks Ep 86: How Smart Is Too Smart?
Jan 25, 202335:20
FluidTalks Ep 85: ChatGPT
Jan 16, 202340:37
FluidTalks Ep 84: Tech-Empowered Addiction

FluidTalks Ep 84: Tech-Empowered Addiction

On this week’s episode, the team talk about addiction focusing their attention specifically on Tech-Empowered Addiction (e-addiction).

The weeks news

  1. How solar farms in space might beam electricity to Earth - Read More
  2. Meta Slapped with Nearly $300 Million Fine for Facebook Data Scraping Blunder - Read More

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Purchase and watch exciting movie content from Philit Productions -> Link

Dec 03, 202244:29
FluidTalks Ep 83: Twitter Went Blue
Nov 23, 202239:22
FluidTalks Ep 82: Are Collaboration Tools More Vulnerable Than You Think?
Oct 31, 202242:28
FluidTalks Ep 81: Microsoft Surface Event Reaction
Oct 18, 202244:56
FluidTalks Ep 80: Are Keynotes Still Relevant?

FluidTalks Ep 80: Are Keynotes Still Relevant?

News Segment

1. Announcing Turnstile, a user-friendly, privacy-preserving alternative to CAPTCHA -> Read More

2. Spotify acquires firm that detects harmful content -> Read More

3. Instagram will increase its ad load as Meta battles a drop in income -> Read More

4. Google makes good on its $1B plan to support Africa’s digital economy, but there is a long way to go -> Read More

5. Musk’s Twitter deal back on: What you need to know -> Read More


On this weeks episode:

The co-hosts discuss the Tech Keynotes, their relevancy and exciting future? We’ll see.

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Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans

Oct 08, 202231:44
FluidTalks Ep 79: You Will Lose Your SIM Card

FluidTalks Ep 79: You Will Lose Your SIM Card

News Segment

1. Credential stuffing accounts for 34% of all login attempts -> Read More

2. Humans now only make up 38.5% of internet traffic – The other 61.5% is non-human (bots, hacking tools, others) -> Read More

3. UK may fine TikTok $29 million for failing to protect children's privacy - Read More

4. TikTok experimenting with new ‘Nearby’ feed to promote local content -> Read More


On this weeks episode:

The co-hosts talk about the introduction of eSim, that Apple have adopted and can also be enjoyed locally from Safaricom (a very easy process).

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Sep 30, 202237:43
FluidTalks Ep 78: The Merge

FluidTalks Ep 78: The Merge

FluidTalks Ep 78: The Merge

News Segment

1. Months after Elon Musk meeting, Twitter loses hundreds of employees - Read More

2. FBI Probes Uber And GTA 6 Hacks, U.K. Teen Extortion Gang Leader Suspected - Read More

3. Apple is raising prices on App Store across multiple countries in Asia and Europe - Read More

4. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Are Vulnerable to Spell-Jacking: otto-js - Read More

5. Adobe Buys Figma For $20 Billion - Read More


On this weeks episode:

The co-hosts talk about the technological feat that is the Ethereum Merge: the original Ethereum Mainnet merging with a separate proof-of-stake blockchain called the Beacon Chain, now existing as one chain.

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Sep 24, 202233:28
FluidTalks Ep 77: Ramblings on Social Media

FluidTalks Ep 77: Ramblings on Social Media

News Segment

1. Canva Create 2022: The Future is Visual - Read More

2. Twitter shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout offer - Read More

3. Instagram knows it has a Reels problem - Read More

4. South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Terra CEO Do Kwon: Report - Read More

On this weeks episode:

The co-hosts talk about how todays social media is a beast that is devouring many, as others tame it. Listen in on their ramblings.

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Sep 19, 202250:07
FluidTalks Ep 76: Apple’s ‘Far Out’ Event Reaction
Sep 12, 202201:34:10
FluidTalks Ep 75: Host Feud

FluidTalks Ep 75: Host Feud

News Segment

  1. The Merge - Read More
  2. Trump’s Truth Social App Blocked From Google Play Store - Read More
  3. Rhythm Nation - Read More
  4. ‘The Future Is Here’—Visa, Mastercard And Binance - Read More
  5. Epic Games Acquisition - Read More
  6. JS on the Webb - Read More
  7. Days of our lives - Read More
  8. The earth is spinning faster - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Michael, Antony and Gloria are tasked with answering fun, interesting Tech-based questions from the producer, “Guy-Behind-The-Mic” to test their knowledge. Have a listen and guess the answers along with them.

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Sep 01, 202201:18:41
FluidTalks Ep 74: Are Smart Phones Dead?

FluidTalks Ep 74: Are Smart Phones Dead?

News Segment

  1. Fewer Ransomware Victims Pay, as Median Ransom Falls in Q2 2022 -> Read More
  2. Thousands of Solana wallets drained in multimillion-dollar exploit -> Read More
  3. Dating app Tinder swipes left on chief executive -> Read More
  4. Africa: regulate surveillance technologies and personal data -> Read More
  5. Netflix Partners with Microsoft on Ads -> Read More
  6. Google Delays Chrome’s Third-party Cookies Ban to 2024 -> Read More
  7. Cristiano Ronaldo & Harry Maguire most abused players on Twitter - report -> Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Michael, Antony and Gloria talk about where the smartphones are heading, their limit and what people are tending towards these days.

(Michael was challenged to design a phone-look, let’s hope he delivers).

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Tinder episode Antony is talking about -> https://anchor.fm/fluidtalks/episodes/FluidTalks-Ep-12-Find-Singles-Near-You-Valentines-Edition-eq0a53

Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans

Aug 06, 202255:23
FluidTalks Ep 73: Post-Launch Struggles: The Techducate Story

FluidTalks Ep 73: Post-Launch Struggles: The Techducate Story

News Segment

  1. Flutterwave debunks money laundering allegations in Kenya, says ‘we did no wrong’ - Read More
  2. Elon Musk notifies Twitter he is terminating deal - Read More
  3. Nothing 1 phone quirky design aims to light up market - Read More
  4. Mr Eazi, Black Coffee and Ajebutter22: The African music artists backing startups - Read More
  5. Data breach of NFT marketplace OpenSea may expose customers to phishing attacks - Read More
  6. Japan’s SmartBank raises $20M Series A for its prepaid card and finance app - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Michael, Antony and Gloria talk with Mariachana Moturi, the founder of TechDucate Africa, a TechEd organization that equips and empowers primary school children from less privileged backgrounds with technology skills, enabling them to create and innovate solutions for their communities. Last time she mentioned an learning platform that they had In store for us, which shall be the main point of discussion today.

Website - https://techducateafrica.co.ke/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/TechducateA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/techducateafrica

IG - https://instagram.com/techducate_africa?igshid=NDBlY2NjN2I=

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Jul 19, 202201:00:08
FluidTalks Ep 72: The Future of Work Through AI Integration

FluidTalks Ep 72: The Future of Work Through AI Integration


News Segment

  1. EBay Acquires NFT Marketplace KnownOrigin for Undisclosed Amount - Read More
  2. Scotland trials use of drones to deliver school meals - Read More
  3. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Browser Is Officially Dead - Read More
  4. Report reveals half of Japan's businesses had yet to ditch Internet Explorer - Read More
  5. Cloudflare outage on June 21, 2022 - Read More
  6. Telegram has launched a paid version - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Michael, Antony and Gloria talk with Shirely Omari on the future of work through AI integration - BizMerlin

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Jul 04, 202201:05:11
FluidTalks Ep 71: Does Your Choice Of Programming Language Matter

FluidTalks Ep 71: Does Your Choice Of Programming Language Matter

News Segment

  1. Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past? - Read More
  2. Apple signs 10-year streaming deal with Major League Soccer - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Michael and Gloria talk about the limitations? Of programming languages in relation to the project being built… whether they matter or not.

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Jun 20, 202246:05
FluidTalks Ep 70: Targeted Advertising

FluidTalks Ep 70: Targeted Advertising

News Segment

  1. WWDC 2022 - Read More
  2. Students Revolutionary Innovations Hit New Milestones - Read More
  3. Use Word for the Web to Transcribe Audio and Video - Read More
  4. Broadcom to purchase VMware in deal valued at $61 billion - Read More
  5. Introducing Instagram’s Visual Refresh - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony, Michael and Gloria talk about targeted ADs and the ideology about it.

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Jun 16, 202259:07
FluidTalks Ep 69: Having An Experimental Mindset

FluidTalks Ep 69: Having An Experimental Mindset

FluidTalks Ep 69: Having an Experimental Mindset

News Segment

  1. Ampersand make its entry in the Kenyan market - Read More
  2. Airbnb says it will be removing all 150,000 of its listings in China. Local hosts and users don't seem to care - Read More
  3. Netflix Confirms It Is Adding Games And It Won't Cost You Any Extra - Read More
  4. Uber crosses 1 billion rides in Africa - Read More
  5. Gene Drives: The advanced sci-fi technology to fight malaria mosquito explained - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony and Gloria bounce ideas off each other on experimental tech ideas.

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Jun 03, 202201:06:28
FluidTalks Ep 68: Back In Time (Apple Discontinues The iPod After 20 years)

FluidTalks Ep 68: Back In Time (Apple Discontinues The iPod After 20 years)

News Segment

  1. npm package with 1.4M weekly downloads ditches npmjs.com for own CDN - Read More
  2. MARA raises $23M from Coinbase Ventures and FTX to build Africa’s portal to the crypto economy - Read More
  3. Microsoft open sources the code for 3D Movie Maker - Read More
  4. Apple to developers: if we deleted your old app, it deserved it - Read More
  5. Facebook sued in Kenya over work conditions for moderators - Read More
  6. Apple discontinues the iPod after 20 years - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony and Michael talk about their favorite childhood gadgets, beginning with the iPod and all its glorious memories.

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May 17, 202251:19
FluidTalks Ep.67: 2 Paths Same Destination

FluidTalks Ep.67: 2 Paths Same Destination

News Segment

  1. Nano ink solar cells allow tech to charge in any light - Read More
  2. Instagram's dark side: sexual harassers, crypto scammers, ID thieves - Read More
  3. World-first hub for flying taxis, Air-One, opens in Coventry, UK, heralding a new age of zero-emission transport - Read More
  4. Hetzner lost customer data and gave 20€ as compensation - Read More
  5. What would you do with this cool DIY haptic knob? - Read More
  6. The lickable-TV guy created electric chopsticks to make food taste saltier - Read More
  7. GitHub notifies owners of private repos stolen using OAuth tokens - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony, Michael and Gloria talk to two young and promising developers who took slightly different paths, but end up doing the same thing .

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May 04, 202250:16
FluidTalks Ep 66: You Are Being Tricked Into Saying YES!!

FluidTalks Ep 66: You Are Being Tricked Into Saying YES!!

News Segment

  1. Another Week, Another Hack - Read More
  2. Visa chooses Kenya over Nigeria as it opens first innovation hub - Read More
  3. Today in FinTech Ukraine: Epic Games Raises $144M for Humanitarian Effort - Read More
  4. GitLab Vulnerability - Read More
  5. Musk takes 9% stake in Twitter to become top shareholder, starts poll on edit button - Read More
  6. Big Companies - Read More

Other Links:

Nerdwriter Video - Read More

Dark Patterns (Further Reading) - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony, Michael and Gloria talk about how Tech Giant products cleverly design experience to trick users, also known as Dark Patterns.

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Apr 15, 202256:02
FluidTalks Ep 65: This Is A Developing Story: FlutterWave

FluidTalks Ep 65: This Is A Developing Story: FlutterWave

News Segment

  1. Tech firms face higher levies as Kenya plans to double digital service tax - Read More
  2. The full Windows 95 launch keynote is now viewable on YouTube - Read More
  3. Flutterwave: The African Unicorn Built On Quicksand - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony, Michael and Gloria talk about the drama surrounding the Flutterwave company expose.

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Apr 14, 202247:19
FluidTalks Ep 64: Why We Struggle With Solo Projects

FluidTalks Ep 64: Why We Struggle With Solo Projects

FluidTalks Ep 64: Why We Struggle With Solo Projects

News Segment

  1. Ubisoft confirms 'cyber security incident', resets staff passwords - Read More
  2. Australia sues Facebook over scam ads impersonating celebrities - Read More
  3. People are sending 7 billion voice messages on WhatsApp every day - Read More
  4. Glasgow scientists develop simple test for malaria in mosquitoes - Read More
  5. Stephen Wilhite, Creator of the GIF, Dead at 74 - Read More
  6. Visa launches NFT program as it considers the digital art a new form of e-commerce - Read More
  7. Spotify said out $7B in the year 2021 - Read More
  8. Dual use of artificial-intelligence-powered drug discovery - Read More
  9. Heineken launches virtual beer in self-mocking metaverse 'joke' - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony, Michael and Gloria talk about their personal projects and struggles thus far.

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Apr 06, 202251:35
FluidTalks Ep 63: Sci-Fi... It Got A Little Bit Philosophical

FluidTalks Ep 63: Sci-Fi... It Got A Little Bit Philosophical

News Segment

Instagram rolls out new safety tools for parents - Read More

Germany Warns Against Russia's Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software - Read More

META TO ADD NFTS ON INSTAGRAM, ACCORDING TO MARK ZUCKERBERG - Read More

Kenya: Kemsa Board Denies Fresh Graft Claims Over Missing Mosquito Nets, Condoms - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Co-hosts Antony and Gloria briefly talk about the possibility of Sci-Fi, how close we are to achieving it and how it affects us.

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Mar 25, 202201:02:17
FluidTalks Ep 62: Getting into Crypto

FluidTalks Ep 62: Getting into Crypto

News Segment

1. Apple launches Mac Studio with powerful, new M1 Ultra chip at 2022 event - Read More

2. A rogue rocket part collided with the moon - Read More

3. Fitbit recalls Ionic watch following skin burns - Read More

4. Hackers leak 190GB of alleged Samsung data, source code - Read More

5. Federal regulators accuse 2 siblings in $124M crypto scam - Read More

6. Spotify and Discord are back online after outages linked to Google Cloud - Read More

7. Twitter is launching a Tor service for more secure and private tweeting - Read More

8. People Loved This Cool Twitter Hack During Apple's Big Event - Read More

On this weeks episode:

Our three co-hosts continue with blockchain-related product, crypto, how to buy, sell and store.

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Mar 10, 202256:03
FluidTalks Ep 61: Defi Not Deify - Demystifying Block 1000

FluidTalks Ep 61: Defi Not Deify - Demystifying Block 1000

News Segment

Blockchain infra startup Tenderly raises $40M after seeing 500% YoY revenue growth - Read More

Toyota to close all 14 of its Japanese factories due to suspected cyber attack - Read More

Forza Horizon 5 Gets Sign Language Support - Read More

Airtags are dangerous — here’s how Apple could fix them - Read More

Netflix acquires another developer to build ‘world class games’ - Read More


On this weeks episode:

Our three co-hosts continue with blockchain-related products, Decentralized Finance (Defi) to be specific.


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Mar 09, 202252:20
FluidTalks Ep 60: Bitcoins

FluidTalks Ep 60: Bitcoins

News Segment

1. Dad takes down town's internet by mistake to get his kids offline - Read More

2. LinkedIn debuts its own podcast network - Read More

3. Scam victims get back Ethereum worth millions; FTX plans gaming unit - Read More

4. $1.7 million in NFTs stolen in apparent phishing attack on OpenSea users - Read More

5. Google Drive flags macOS '.DS_Store' files for copyright violation - Read More

6. Melania Trump Accused of Secretly Buying Her Own NFT to Avoid Disgrace - Read More

7. Trump’s social network has launched on iOS - Read More

8. Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account when setting up for the first time - Read More

9. A mischief of magpies defeated scientists' tracking devices - Read More


On this weeks episode:

Our three co-hosts talk about what Bitcoin is, why it exists and if you should own any.

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Mar 07, 202201:00:14
FluidTalks Ep 59: Crisis in Confidence

FluidTalks Ep 59: Crisis in Confidence

News Segment

Ticketmaster partners with Snapchat to match users with live events - Read More

Twitter expands its crackdown on trolling and hate - Read More

Google’s free Chrome OS Flex can turn an old PC into a Chromebook - Read More

Fintech startup Flutterwave raises $250 mln at over $3 bln valuation - Read More

Facebook lost daily users for the first time ever last quarter - Read More

Microsoft claims HoloLens is ‘doing great’ after reports version 3 was canceled - Read More


On this weeks episode:

Our three co-hosts talk about how crisis in the Dev world and a few solutions to combat it.

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Feb 28, 202251:38
FluidTalks Ep 58: TechLit Africa with Nelly Cheboi
Feb 21, 202243:50
FluidTalks Ep 57: Code Burn Out Syndrome

FluidTalks Ep 57: Code Burn Out Syndrome

News Segment

Zuckerberg’s dream of launching a cryptocurrency is officially over - Read More

Canva buys data visual firm Flourish - Read More

Sony to buy Destiny developer Bungie for $3.6bn - Read More

On this weeks episode:

The three co-hosts, talk about how to manage code burnout and their personal solutions on the matter.

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Feb 15, 202201:01:08
FluidTalks Ep 56: Software Engineering Myths

FluidTalks Ep 56: Software Engineering Myths

News Segment

1. Telegram is a hotspot for the sale of stolen financial accounts - Read More

2. First EV mass transit bus by Swedish-Kenyan startup Opibus begins operation amidst plans for regional launch by 2023 - Read More

3. IMF Urges El Salvador To Remove Bitcoin As Legal Tender - Read More

4. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics app bursting with privacy risks - Read More

5. Bataclan survivor finds NFT of her X-ray for sale online - Read More

6. Man who lost £150,000 in cryptocurrency scam by woman he thought he was in a relationship with - Read More

7. Safari bug leaks your Google account info, browsing history - Read More

8. Get to know the new Topics API for Privacy Sandbox - Read More

9. Google Drive flags nearly empty files for 'copyright infringement' - Read More

10. I bought the $19 Apple Polishing Cloth so you don't have to - Read More


On this weeks episode:

The three co-hosts, discuss some of the myths labeled on software engineers.

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Feb 02, 202253:51
FluidTalks Ep 55: The Future Internet

FluidTalks Ep 55: The Future Internet

News Segment

POA INTERNET announces first close of a $28M financing round led by AFRICA50 - Read More

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone, across every device - Read More

Select committee subpoenas social media companies for records related to January 6th attach - Read More

Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising - Read More

Google’s Sonos lawsuit dodge might let other phone makers do what Pixel cannot - Read More

On this weeks episode:

The three co-hosts, discuss their thoughts on where the internet is going.

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Jan 24, 202251:23
FluidTalks Ep 54: The Present Internet

FluidTalks Ep 54: The Present Internet

FluidTalks Ep 54: The Present Internet

News Segment

1. Google will spend 2022 trying to match Apple’s ecosystem integrations - Read More

2. Google's 'Fast Pair' announcement for Windows shows everything that's wrong with Google - Read More

3. One Day After Launch, OpenSea Competitor LooksRare Sells Over $100M in NFTs - Read More

4. Police fired for chasing Snorlax instead of robbers - Read More

5. Swiss Army Bans Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal Use for Staff, Recommends Threema - Read More

6. How Signal is playing with fire - Read More

7. Dev corrupts NPM libs 'colors' and 'faker' breaking thousands of apps - Read More

8. Resident of Queens home with suspected bomb-making materials charged - Read More


On this weeks episode:

The three co-hosts, discuss their thoughts on where the internet currently is.


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Jan 17, 202256:38
FluidTalks Ep 53: A Brief History of The Internet

FluidTalks Ep 53: A Brief History of The Internet

News Segment

1. mPharma raises $35 million in round joined by Tinder co-founder’s JAM fund, Bharti executive - Read More

2. Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts - Read More

3. Say hi to Car Thing. The smart player from Spotify that fills your car with music, news, entertainment, talk, and more. - Read More

4. Affordable and Portable Solar Powered Cold Storage - Read More

On this weeks episode:

The three co-hosts, lay bare some interesting facts about the internets origin and some early products as a result.

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Jan 10, 202257:31
FluidTalks Ep 52: Understandable Code

FluidTalks Ep 52: Understandable Code

News Segment

1. Twitter’s Highest-Profile Users Get VIP Treatment When Trolls Strike -> Read More

2. Kenyan startup Wowzi secures $3.2 million from 4DX Ventures, Andela co-founder to expand across Africa -> Read More

3. MultiChoice partners Udemy to empower customers -> Read More

4. Bored Ape NFT is accidentally sold for $3000 instead of $300,000 -> Read More

5. Oversight Board upholds Meta's original decision: Case 2021-014-FB-UA -> Read More

6. Hackers start pushing malware in worldwide Log4Shell attacks -> Read More

7. National Vulnerability Database -> Read More


On this weeks episode:

The three co hosts, who happen to all be software developers, talk about what it really means to write ‘understandable’ code.

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Dec 20, 202157:10
FluidTalks Ep 51: Remote Working with The Toffee Tribe Co-Founder Nginda Nganga

FluidTalks Ep 51: Remote Working with The Toffee Tribe Co-Founder Nginda Nganga

News Segment

1. Amazon says software problem was at root of huge Internet outage this week - Read More

2. Square, Inc. Changes Name to Block - Read More

3. Visa launches crypto consulting services in push for mainstream adoption - Read More

4. Facebook sets up a new website to circumvent app store fees - Read More

5. Elon Musk says ‘civilization is going to crumble’ if people don’t have more children - Read More

6. Protected Content, Delete by Date, Device Management and More - Read More

7. OneDrive sync for native ARM devices now in public preview - Read More

8. Antony’s NFT Collection - Read More


On this weeks episode:

The Toffee Tribe is a one-stop platform for remote workers and freelancers to find co-working spaces, workstations, and remote jobs. We are joined by the Co-Founder, Nginda Nganga who talks about their past, present and future.

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IG - https://www.instagram.com/thetoffeetribe/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thetoffeetribe/

Website - https://www.toffeetribe.com/

linktree - https://linktr.ee/ToffeeTribe

Dec 13, 202101:03:15
FluidTalks Ep 50: Half A Century In

FluidTalks Ep 50: Half A Century In

News Segment

1. Kasuku NFT - https://kasuku.app/kasuku/public/

2. Here are the first Android Flagships to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 - Read More

3. TikTok launches new tips feature powered by Stripe - Read More

4. Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK regulator - Read More

5. Twitter’s new CEO announces major reorganization of the social networking company - Read More

6. Expanding our private information policy to include media - Read More

7. Tanzania Plans to Launch CBDC After eNaira Launch: Report - Read More


On this weeks episode:

Marking our 50th episode, the hosts commemorate their favorite recording sessions, laughing at our mistakes, enjoying the progress and hopeful for the future.


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https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans

Dec 06, 202155:34
FluidTalks Ep 49: The Metaverse Pt.2

FluidTalks Ep 49: The Metaverse Pt.2

News Segment

- El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano -> Read More

- A look under the hood of the most successful streaming service on the planet -> Read More

- Cyber-flashing likely to become a criminal offence - Dorries -> Read More

- Biometric auth bypassed using fingerprint photo, printer, and glue -> Read More

- VR helps parents visualise child's surgery -> Read More

On this weeks episode:

Michael and GG follow up on the Metaverse part 1 discussion.

What do you think of Meta?

Enjoy this Part 2 on the teams thoughts on The Metaverse, what they think of it and it’s potential.

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Nov 26, 202153:09