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Backyard Conversations

Abulé Park Studios Inc

Backyard conversations is a show about tech, culture and the arts that's focused on how we interact with all these facets of life and how they shape us. Created and hosted by Jide Ajide III alongside Temi Davis and Dapo Olaopa, this show is about listening and learning together.

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21:38

Darfur Genocide, NVIDIA to the Moon, Hurricane...

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2025/11/01

Civilians keep bearing the brunt in the ongoing war between the Sudan Military and the RSF. How does the involvement of the UAE in the conflict affect any hope for a ceasefire?NVIDIA are the first company to hit $5 Trillion market cap barely two years after Apple were the first company ever to get to $3.5 Trillion. Is this a bubble, and will it burst any time soon?Hurricane Melissa wrecked havoc in Jamaica and left no stone unturned as it traveled through Haiti and Cuba. Aid is needed for recovery,

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24:20

Samsung Galaxy XR, ChatGPT Browser, Halo’s Back, Meta...

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2025/10/26

Samsung have finally delivered their Galaxy XR headset into the hands of some users. How does it compare to the Vision Pro? Does it legitimize Apple’s approach to mixed reality, or is it just another niche product that could fail?ChatGPT announced a new browser. Is this just another chrome wrapper with built-in extensions, or is it an actual Google Chrome killer?Microsoft Studios may have just given up the most sacred title in the Xbox catalog by announcing the release of Halo on the PS5. Surely the

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38:37

Gold All Time High, More Tariffs, Cease Fire, Tron...

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2025/10/18

Gold recently hit an all time high. What does this say about the world economy and who holds the bulk of the planet's gold reserves? How is the spat between US and China going? Who's instigating and who's going to come out on top? Israel-Gaza ceasefire means some respite at leas tfor now. How much more before the cycle of violence stops?Religious killings in Northern Nigeria is gaining international attention. Why now?Tron Ares is looking to end up a critical and commercial failure. What

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27:18

A Robotic Future, NVIDIA To The Moon, How To Spot AI...

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2025/10/10

Figure AI announced their 03 autonomous humanoid robot. It's supposed to help with culler around the house, as well as sorting packages in a warehouse? We discuss who the target audience is for this product. NVIDIA is currently the most valuable company in the world. Is this sustainable, or is this some AI bubble that will inevitably burst and catch everyone with their pants down? What if I told you that video of a cat on a treadmill is fake? How can you tell? We talk about how to distinguish

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25:00

AI Slop Pro Max, GamePass Price Hike, Amazon Echo &...

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2025/10/04

Platforms like Meta and OpenAI's Sora are hell bent on getting users addicted to AI generated mess. They're desperate enough to seemingly operate now without major guardrails. How do we avoid getting caught up in all of it?Xbox hiked GamePass prices and they're beginning to feel the wrath of their customers in real time.Amazon unveil new devices and tout Alexa+ as a the feature. Plus we get a new Avatar trailer.Sora 2 is Here - OpenAIMeta Launches 'Vibes' - TechCrunchAmazon

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38:12

Visiting Tokyo and Da Nang, Sony State of Play,...

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2025/09/27

Temi is back on the podcast and he's here to share his experience on his recent trip to Asia. From the affordability to the complex organization of some of these old cities.We discuss Sony's State of Play and the highly anticipated Wolverine game.Microsoft's blocking of Israeli Military's access to some Azure services made headlines this week. Is it too little to late, or an insignificant act in the grand scheme of things?EA Sports are looking to buy out investors in a $50 million

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90:49

New iPhones, Switch 2, KPop Demon Hunters & Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/20

Apple's annual phone launch sees a drastic new design with the iPhone Air. We discuss the implications of this new design as well as the accompanying iPhone 17 which now feels like a premium entry level phone, and of course the Pro iPhones. The Nintendo Switch 2 is doing wonders in the market, but for how long. Surrounded by competition in a growing gaming handheld space, how will Nintendo remain the most synonymous company with convenient on-the-go gaming?KPop demon hunters is arguably the

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43:50

Dangote is Unhappy, Kamala Disrupts, and The Olympics!

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2024/07/28

Africa's wealthiest man has some pressing issues with the Nigerian government. We tackle what could be going on, and what is the path forward for him as he tried to build a record-breaking oil refinery in his home country.President Joe Biden steps down and has now passed on the torch to Kamala Harris. What are her chances of defeating former President Donald Trump later this year in the United States Presidential Elections? The Olympics are upon us. How do the broadcasters plan to get our

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42:34

Donald Trump Assassination Attempt, Samsung Event,...

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2024/07/17

In a crazy development during the United State presidential campaign, Donald Trump almost gets killed as a bullet whizzes by his ear and draws blood. We discuss the strangeness of this situation on the pod as we continue to get more information on what happened. Samsung had a marquee event showcasing new products and services. Was it all original, or was there a lot of inspiration from a certain rival? Football has been all over our screens this past month. We talk about the grand closing of the

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58:48

WWDC, Apple Intelligence, Figma Config & Adobe

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2024/07/04

A breakdown of some of the news coming out of Apple Park these past few weeks with their AI strategy. We discuss some impressive features and some that could come off as gimmicky. Figma had their annual conference and to no one's surprise, they also announced an AI feature alongside a UI redesign. Adobe has been raising a lot of eyebrows lately with legislators. We discuss what this could mean for the company and the customer. Microsoft Nigeria have decided to exit the country leading to loss of

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43:03

Vision Pro, Humane AI Pin, Meta AI Everywhere

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2024/04/26

What's happening with Vision Pro sales, and why is Apple changing their forecast for the product? Is the Humane AI Pin really that bad, or is it just poorly executed? Why is there a new blue circle in every Meta app nowadays? We also discuss Tesla slashing vehicle prices in the wake of stiff competition, the significance of hybrid vehicles, rumors about a Xbox handheld console and what TV shows we're currently watching.

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53:08

OpenAI vs Sam Altman, Binance & CZ, RCS is coming to...

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2023/11/24

In the most talked about news in tech in the past week, we see a reversal of fortune for Sam Altman in the eventful twists and turns of the Open AI drama.The Crypto world seems to be unable to rid itself of bad PR in 2023. This time it's Binance's CZ at the center of controversy. The EU has done a pretty good job in getting Apple to make compromises to its walled garden. This time it's all about messaging.

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69:44

WWDC Edition

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2023/06/11

Apple kicked off WWDC on Monday June 5th and there were a lot of announcements. Dapo and I discuss our favorites and the ones that were not as impressive as we'd hoped. We also go into what some of these announcements mean for the computing industry going forward and if there will be any changes, what role Apple will be playing.

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34:24

Mason Greenwood, Naira Notes, M2 Macs, 2023 Predictions

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2023/02/04

After a long break, we're back to talking! What does Mason Greenwood's dropped charges mean for these types of cases going forward? How much of a mess is the new Naira bills rollout? How far can Apple go with their M-series chips in terms of performance? Who will win the upcoming Nigerian elections? Mason Greenwood attempted rape charges dropped - BBCApple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max - Apple

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49:32

Queen Elizabeth II, iPhone 14 Pro, Naija poor oil output

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2022/09/12

The biggest news in a while is of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We discuss some of the ongoing commentary about her life and legacy and you can be sure that it is not without controversy.Before Apple's September iPhone event was upstaged by much bigger news, it showcased some of their new devices. We talked about what we like and what we didn't.Nigeria is exporting oil at it's lowest capacity in over three decades. Can the country ever bounce back from this, and if so how?Queen

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34:56

Anthony Joshua and Kamaru Usman, House of The Dragon...

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2022/08/26

A dark week for Nigerian fighters as both Anthony Joshua and Kamaru Usman lost their bouts. We look forward to what's next for them in the near future.The pilot for HBO's new series seems to be a success already. We talk about the inevitable competition and comparison with Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Manchester United needed a performance to remember as they faced Liverpool this past weekend and boy did they deliver.M.I Abaga dropped a new album that is both a good

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45:20

Manchester United in Shambles, She Hulk, Samsung Z...

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2022/08/18

Man U is in hot soup. They need goals, they need wins and lately it looks like they'll be getting a new owner. Elon Musk has entered the chatShe Hulk Premieres on Disney+ this week. Anticipation is mixed, but it seems like we will definitely be watching it. Samsung just launched new generations of their foldable devices. Are we getting closer to a time when foldables will replace the current candy bar style phone? DALL-E2, Midjourney.ai - what is up with these machines trying to become artists

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31:57

Religious Extremism, Gun Violence, & The Economy

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2022/06/07

Hoping this episode isn't too much of a downer, we take a look at a good amount of bad news we've heard in recent times. From the mob lynching of an innocent christian woman, to the constant gun violence in the US as well as the market correction we've witnessed in the stock market recently.

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38:58

Netflix Woes, Biafra protests, Elon Musk & Twitter

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2022/04/26

Netflix is feeling the pinch from a lot of competition. It's time to see if their business model can survive the storm. How can the Biafra movement get their message across without sacrificing the legitimacy of their work? We discuss our recent interfacing with them at a football game. Severance is a really dope show on AppleTV+ which draws some parallels with reality and makes us question an ideal work/life balance. Twitter have finally accepted Elon Musk's bid for a takeover. We talk about

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26:47

Guest Edition: Finance & Fashion with Shasha

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2022/03/24

In this episode we debut our first guest on the show. Shasha is a finance professional and fashion blogger based in Vancouver, BC. We dive into conversations about healthy money habits, trends in investing, and some excellent fashion tips. You can find her on all social media platforms @awahshasha and at her blog on https://www.awahshasha.com

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