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Trini TechCast

Two Trinis talking about tech. Hosted by Andre Charles @makeITsimpleTT and co-hosted by Akeem Deare @redbit_tech Tune in each week as we take you on a journey through the world of technology, from the heart of Trinidad and Tobago to the rest of the globe. Our podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things tech, providing insightful and thought-provoking discussions on both local and international topics. Join us as we explore the latest trends in the tech industry, from groundbreaking innovations to

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All Episodes

01:12:46

E93 Digital local TV is a thing

Trini TechCast ·

2024/12/11

Please fill out this questionnaire: https://forms.gle/Q6LuNdwjkee6fwkb8There 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

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01:58:17

E92 AI from a Trini Consultant, Interview with Gerard...

Trini TechCast ·

2024/12/05

Where 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

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01:06:54

E91 Can social media limits work?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/11/27

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:

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01:08:58

E90 e-payments for doubles

Trini TechCast ·

2024/11/13

It 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 be on the

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01:08:52

E89 One bank... for online property tax!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/11/06

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

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01:05:57

E88 Mark the ChatGPT essay!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/30

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

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01:05:39

E87 Do we shop online too much?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/23

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:

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01:14:19

E86 Digital Transformation highlights

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/16

We 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

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01:22:03

E85 eBudget breakdown! (Re-release)

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/13

(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

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01:22:03

E85 eBudget breakdown!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/09

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

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01:10:40

E84 Digital payment promised again

Trini TechCast ·

2024/10/02

What 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

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01:13:02

E83 Wider digital inclusion...we hope

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/26

How 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 we leaving for the other companies? Article:

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01:12:23

E82 Why can't you pay property tax online?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/19

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

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01:14:58

E81 Is free Wi-Fi bad for business?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/11

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

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01:04:42

E80 Free online courses!.... for Public Servants

Trini TechCast ·

2024/09/04

The 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

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01:19:44

E79 Robots in the hospital!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/28

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:

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01:30:03

E78 EVs in Trinidad, the hard questions!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/21

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?

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01:21:19

E77 WiPay has a strange relationship with Grenada

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/14

On 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

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01:09:59

E76 Stock market game

Trini TechCast ·

2024/08/01

The stock market game is getting a lot of supportArticle: 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:

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01:38:21

EP75: Interview with Cyan Sylvester

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/25

We 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.

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