x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week"s Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

Robb Dunewood, Stephanie Humphrey, Terrance Gaines

The Tech Jawn is a weekly Tech podcast that covers technology news, with a focus on how tech impacts Black communities and culture. The show discusses major tech trends, gadgets, startups, AI, social media, and other innovations while also addressing issues like digital equity, privacy, and diversity in the tech industry.It is hosted by a group of Black tech enthusiasts: Robb Dunewood, Tech Life Steph (Stephanie Humphrey), and Terrance Gaines (a.k.a. BrothaTech). Their discussions often blend

news tech news

All Episodes

1:00:13

Hertz Really Wants You To Sign Up For Rental...

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Apple's reversal on possibly integrating Anthropic or OpenAI with Siri, Hertz using AI to scan for rental car damage, a US version of TikTok coming out Sept. 5th, and Black AI minstrel shows have begun.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal, Bloomberg News reports -- BloombergHertz Is Using AI to Scan Your

en

57:25

TechLifeSteph Is Not Verifying Her Face On Tinder

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/07/01

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss…ICE's new facial recognition mobile app, Tinder requiring new California users to use facial recognition to verify their accounts, Section 230 not sheilding Meta and TikTok in a "subway surfing" wrongful death suit, and if AI and robotics are coming for your braids.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:ICE Is Using a New Facial Recognition App to Identify People, Leaked Emails Show

en

1:05:40

Are People Stealing AI's Jargon?

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss WhatsApp adding ads to the platform, Black influencers shining on the Forbes Top Creators list, smartphone users paying for AI access on their devices, and if Apple should buy the AI startup Perplexity.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:WhatsApp is adding ads to the Status screen -- TechCrunch Forget YouTuber voice. People are talking like ChatGPT now, research finds -- PC

en

54:03

Is Trump Mobile Just Another Grift?

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss Google downsizing its search team, the Trump family starting a phone carrier, and what graduating seniors should do after high school. We've got all this and more in episode 182 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechGuest Host:Lamarr Wilson - @LamarrWilsonStories MentionedGoogle offers buyouts to employees across the company, including Search -- SourceTrump Mobile launches $47

en

1:02:08

Apple Barely Mentioned AI At WWDC

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/06/10

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…The key takeaways from WWDC, the permitless gas turbines powering Xai datacenters, and the lack of adequate high-speed internet access on most HBCU campuses.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories MentionedWWDC Keynote Recap —SourceX.ai is doing Memphis Dirty —Source82% of HBCUs Exist In Internet Deserts —SourceSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron –https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted

en

56:14

AI Is Coming For White Collar Jobs

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…What we expect out of WWDC, why you shouldn't let AI write your legal briefs, if Android XR will be a thing, and will AI soon decimate most entry level white collar jobs?Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories MentionedWhat We Can Expect From WWDC —SourceDon't Let AI Write Your Legal Briefs —SourceWill Android XR Be More Than Google Glass 2.0 —SourceAI Could Decimate Entry-Level White Collar

en

59:14

Decisions Were Made

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss…Trump's Big Beautiful Bill allowing AI to run amok, the bookmarking/read-it-later service Pocket shutting down, OpenAI buying Jony Ive's hardware startup, and, how far are we prepared to go with AI?Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories MentionedTrump's One Big Beautiful Bill —SourcePocket is Shutting Down —SourceOpenAI Buys Jony Ive's Hardware Startup —SourceHow Far Are We Prepared To Go

en

58:52

The Tech Jawn 178 With Lamarr Wilson

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss...Warner Bros. changing Max back to HBOMax, how automation threatens the future of Black workers, Duolingo's CEO being tone deaf on the use of AI, and why you simply cannot trust AI without citations, and even then...Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechGuest HostLamarr Wilson -- @LamarrWilsonStories MentionedMax will once again be HBO Max -- SourceAutomation Threatens The Future Of Black Workers

en

56:03

World ID Is Not For Me

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/05/13

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Apple, potentially increasing the price of iPhones, Congress pulling funding for free WiFi hotspots at schools and libraries, how to prove that you are a real person online, and Mark Zuckerberg thinks everyone should have AI friends.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Apple expects iPhone price hikes -- Read moreCongress pulls funding for free WiFi hotspots -- Read moreHow do

en

56:51

Show Your Elders How To Make Mobile Payments

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/05/06

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…If Mobile Payments Are Yet A Thing, Microsoft phasing out Auhthenticator's password manager, Apple no longer being able to collect 3rd party app store fees, and no more Temu items from China.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Robb shows his Father-In-Law how to make mobile payments -- Read MoreMicrosoft phases out Authenticator's password manager — Read MoreApple can no longer

en

1:17:31

Substack Is A Thing With Michelle Jackson

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/04/29

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss:-- Social media as we know it being over-- Why we may not be able to find great deals on Amazon Prime Day-- The Milwaukee police straight trippin' with facial recognition-- Should folks like us be on Substack?Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechGuest Host:Michelle Jackson - @youramericanmoneyCreators Getting PaidStories Mentioned:Marc Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over —New YorkerWill There Be

en

58:08

ChatGPT Gaslit Steph

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/04/22

Meta is using AI to flag teen accounts, is coding still a viable tech field to get into, OpenAI is getting into the social media game, and ChatGPT tried to gaslight Steph.We've got all this and more for you in episode 174 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechStories Mentioned:Meta steps up use of AI to detect teen accounts -- The VergeIs code still a viable tech field to get into? -- Elite BrainsIs OpenAI getting into the

en

1:00:12

Before You Hire See If AI Can Do IT

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/04/15

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss…The FCC vs. Meta trial kicking off, Gail King and nem going to space, two Yale juniors getting $3.1 mil in pre-seed funding for their AI social media platform, and Shopify saying you must prove AI can't do the work before you hire new folk.We've got all this, we're joined by special guest host Nica Montford, and more for you in episode 173 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –

en

59:46

TikTok Wasn't Bought

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/04/08

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…X.ai buying X, Meta stopping its fact-checking program, the TikTok ban deadline being extended again, and DOGE's planned IRS Hackathon.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:— X.ai buys X (formerly Twitter) for $45 billion —Forbes— Meta and ‘nem stopped fact-checking —CNET— The TikTok ban was extended another 75 days —NBC News— DOGE is planning an IRS hackathon —WiredSupport The

en

59:52

To 230 Or Not To 230

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/03/25

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…23AndMe filing for bankruptcy, a facial recognition company tried to buy social security numbers for its database, and several Senators want to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:-- 23AndMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy -- The Verge-- Facial Recognition Company Clearview Attempted to Buy Social Security Numbers and Mugshots

en

58:44

Alexa+ Said "Eff Yo Privacy"

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/03/18

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Apple soon supporting encrypted RCS communications, the email newsletter service Substack is on the come up, if a new LA Times AI tool pro-KKK, and Alexa Plus is going to start sending your voice to the cloud whether you want it to or not.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:– Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. —The Verge– Substack is

en

53:10

I Get It, But, It Still Seems... Wrong Somehow

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/03/12

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we have no idea what's going on with the sale of TikTok, the Magnificent 7 tech stocks lead a market selloff, Tesla owners are replacing their hood ornaments, and removing call center worker's accents just don't seem right.We've got all this, a spotlight, and more in episode 169 of The Tech Jawn.Hosts:Robb Dunewood –@RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey –@TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines –@BrothaTechStories Mentioned:– We Still Don't Know What's Happening With TikTok -- Axios–

en

1:01:38

No Delivery Drone Depots In My Neighborhood

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/03/05

This week on The Tech Jawn we talk about how facial recognition continues to fail the citizens of Detroit, Amazon unveiled Alexa Plus, its revamped, now AI-powered virtual assistant which is exposing how far behind Apple is with Apple Intelligence. Some Apple insiders think it will be 2027 before it is anywhere close to where its competitors are today, and drone delivery to your house sounds cool, but, nobody wants it in their neighborhood.Hosts:Robb Dunewood - @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey -

en

1:13:15

Technology for All: Interview With Richard Hicks

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/02/25

In this episode of The Tech Jawn we discuss why scientists are leaving X and Meta platforms for Bluesky, and we ponder if it is time to start creating our own digital platforms and communities where we own the relationship with our followers.We discuss the Black-owned social media platform Fanbase and why it and its founder/CEO are trending for all the wrong reasons.And we’ve got a guest for you this week. We talk with Richard Hicks, CEO of Inspire EDU, a Georgia-based non-profit working to bridge

en

54:39

TikTok Is All The Way Up

The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The... ·

2025/02/18

The Tech Jawn 166 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

213 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci