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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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01:27:02

EP 74: Interview with Johnny Tiu

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/17

We find out that Johnny didn't even choose computer science. He was guided to it.We're not actually sure if he likes tech, but he is passionate about something. With his laid back attitude, how did he win a challenge? Johnny gets to ask us a question and put us on the spot

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01:10:40

E73 Police feedback on a google form!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/12

Feedback boxes are so first century! But there is a google form!Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/erla-police-want-feedback-from-public/article_ed9ed204-3d46-11ef-8dda-e30d3b9cdbc4.html Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tcFuQpjkDLX3X22QuEZgBZsX6AsE-ypVRwcCupPPCe0/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1VbbBiqwrn7r1uPnPiOAuhO69FLmCmNq_iMchARd6SSpqcY_66eiHlW74_aem_d_sqPw_mtR-LNlfNabObWQ Who's fault is it really that courtpay takes long. Article:

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01:15:38

E72 Work from home is coming!!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/07/04

The local government minister seems to be working hard to get reforms in place. One of them may be a bit hopeful but at least Mr. Charles has hope!Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/local-govt-ministry-moving-to-implement-workfromhome-6.2.2035846.859f987529 The guys check out the online immigration forms that the other countries have. Why not Trinidad though? Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/cal-shares-list-destinations-online-arrival-forms Why, really why do we want robots

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01:09:54

E71 WiPay solving forex issues?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/26

Has WiPay found a way to deal with the forex issues and just testing out with Aeropost? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/wipay-allows-skybox-shopping-with-tt-6.2.2034619.9bee8220f3 In order for us to progress technologically we have to think about getting internet access to the people who don't even think they need it. Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/reliable-affordable-broadband-coming-communities-tobago Facebook wrongly flagging AI photos Article:

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01:18:15

E70 Will we report local issues with an App?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/20

How would people be motivated to use an app to report local government issues?Article: https://www.ttt.live/go-local-app-launched/ What would you need to have in place to get a tax break for cyber security. Article: https://www.igovtt.tt/?page_id=296 How does one warn you when you are using a social media app that is dangerous. Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/17/24180005/surgeon-general-warning-labels-social-media-mental-health How do you get caught faking remote work? Article:

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01:22:17

E69 Tobago internet should be better now

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/12

Digicel has activated its tobago undersea fiber cable. How will it work and how will it help Tobago have some internet resiliency?Articles: https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/06/digicel-launches-new-subsea-fibre-cable-system/https://tt.loopnews.com/content/digicels-deep-blue-one-subsea-fibre-cable-goes-live What would cause a company to do this? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/wellness-apps-can-improve-employee-behaviour-6.2.2022947.ce60cd0799 The guys discuss how the process of keeping all

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01:20:13

E68 We have a cyber security operations centre!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/06/05

The SOC seems like it is a good thing but is it really just a well crafted ad?Article: https://tt.loopnews.com/content/pm-commends-launch-first-cyber-security-operations-centre-soc If they track who pays tax, who has to make the decision to act on the data? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/ttra-chairman-data-analytics-centre-to-track-tax-evaders-6.2.2014207.f35c5917b7 The guys seem to agree with the EU, but are they going overboard? Article:

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01:13:28

E67 No more grainy local tv!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/05/29

The guys discuss why digital over the air television doesn't really matter to Trinidad and Tobago, or does it? It's 20 year old technology that has come at a time when everyone has cable or is streaming.Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IlO-4X8OTghttps://tatt.org.tt/stakeholder/broadcasting/digital-terrestrial-television-dtt/ Why would a cargo agency get ransomware that is not being sold. What data do they really have? Article:

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01:24:03

E66 Who's fault is credit card fraud?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/05/22

The guys discuss why credit card fraud may be up and who is really at fault.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/credit-card-fraud-up-but-bankers-not-worried-6.2.2003886.c166279337#google_vignette Apparently a few people fell for a credit card scam. Are we just ripe for this kind of cyber threat? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/ttpost-fighting-scammers-6.2.2005229.015beee293 Google has AI everywhere and Open AI has a voice now! Article:

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01:15:39

E65 SK Devs winners of D'Hub Challenge

Trini TechCast ·

2024/05/16

We talk a bit with the winners of one of the D'Hub challenges. We get into their tech background and find out how the D Hub challenge was from their perspective. What got you into tech? What excites you about technology right now? How was the D'Hub challenge for you? Sinead Website: www.sineadhs.com Kwasi Website: www.kwasi.dev Sundae Bytes Website: www.sundaebytes.com

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01:13:32

E64 D Hub is doing big things

Trini TechCast ·

2024/05/08

We discuss the local development scene and how D'Hub has great potential. Will these developers do make a difference? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/top-local-developers-create-apps-to-transform-govt-services-6.2.1989721.3f1e162e0e If a cheque clearing system goes wrong, who is at fault? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/imbert-electronic-cheque-clearing-system-led-to-26b-error-6.2.1988452.7eca9f200c Mr. Charles puts on the tin foil hat about the robots again. Article:

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01:10:46

E63 Inside the explicit video rings in Trinidad and...

Trini TechCast ·

2024/05/01

We have friend of the show Shivam Teelucksingh giving us the insider info on the pornography rings on telegram and WhatsAppArticle: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/porn-rings-still-active/article_5c660934-005a-11ef-a414-df6d3f91b8ea.html A single point of failure is always an issue in IT. We seem to have one with Tobago. Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/tobago-fibre-break-a-disaster-6.2.1986065.c1f68d9f4c There seems to be a war between boston dynamics and Tesla for the best

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01:32:01

E62 Interview with Simon Fortune of pe$h Money

Trini TechCast ·

2024/04/26

We speak to Simon CEO of pe$h money Ltd about his tech history, where he got his desire for tech and what drives him. Article: https://www.peshmoney.com/ Simon gives us a breakdown of why he loves his Tesla more now and his fascination with the Humane Ai pin. Why and how did he decide to take on such an ambitious project? We discuss with Simon how the dream became a reality.

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01:11:31

E61 Trinidad has explicit video rings on telegram

Trini TechCast ·

2024/04/17

The porn ring is made easier because of Telegram. What can we do?Articles: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/cops-launch-probe-into-social-media-porn-ring-6.2.1531789.22c9412a7e https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/it-expert-online-tt-porn-ring-activity-hard-to-track-6.2.1971206.69d1a307e8 Will we at wish of complex AI attacks or just phishing attacks? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/can-ai-cause-disruptions-in-t-t/article_dd5e55d0-f6e3-11ee-afac-679f124e8091.html Will you read a

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01:09:22

E60 How much do the police know about AI?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/04/11

The TTPS is being trained on AI. How does that make us feel? Article: https://www.cnc3.co.tt/ai-integrated-into-ttps-training-curriculum/#98r2nsod0sa TSTT is planning a network upgrade to make data faster and more reliable on mobile. Will it make a difference? Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tstt-to-invest-160m-in-network-upgrade/article_1571dd80-f3b9-11ee-950d-7388dbe9f28b.html Amazon lied to us Article:

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01:14:38

E59 Use AI!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/04/04

It is said that if you don't jump on board now in 5 years you'll be dead.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/expert-embracing-ai-is-the-way-forward/article_8fd9d776-ebda-11ee-9a70-6ff50ab84311.html Digital acceptance in Latin America means us? Article: https://guardian.co.tt/business/mastercard-digital-acceptance-growing-in-lac-6.2.1963780.47753538ea How will that impact the Caribbean? Article:

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01:10:11

E58 Traffic light automation finally!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/03/30

The traffic lights change based on number of cars now, but does it make a difference?Articles: https://youtu.be/Rb4CyVCehQ4?si=6yu4aLtvaUnk1xp8 https://www.wcctv.com/the-benefits-of-traffic-surveillance-cameras/ The IMF money we spoke about may be going to something wise after all. We'll see. Articles:

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01:06:32

E57 TikTok ban and the Caribbean

Trini TechCast ·

2024/03/21

How will the TikTok ban really affect the Caribbean?Article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/13/will-us-ban-tiktok If they could replace the restaurant workers they could replace software engineers? Right? Article: https://youtu.be/fjHtjT7GO1c?si=Ll0gw3zM4MUa7Qv7 When you have enough money, you can eat sushi in the stratosphere Article: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/dinner-in-space-by-michelin-starred-chef-to-cost-half-a-million-dollars-5253970

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01:06:54

E56 How do we deal with school bomb threats?

Trini TechCast ·

2024/03/13

A school bomb threat affected 49 schools in south Trinidad. Can we do anything about this?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/49-south-eastern-schools-evacuated-after-bomb-threats-6.2.1942777.7769f9020b I don't know where the money wil go but, its a lot of money. Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/us42-million-for-digital-transformation-in-tt-6.2.1943431.3243dddb0d HP is tired of taking ink money, now they have subscription service. Articles:

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01:10:53

E55 The central bank is using AI!

Trini TechCast ·

2024/03/07

How much AI is the Central Bank using? We take a guess.Article: http://www.guardian.co.tt/business/central-bank-an-early-adopter-of-ai-6.2.1938274.e07a58da28 FLOW hiking up internet prices is nothing new, but what are the technical reasons? Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/flow-hikes-its-rates-6.2.1939394.06d4da69e4 Is online customer service dead as a career? Articles:

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