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  • Amazon vs FedEx, AI Hype Experiment, Claude Mythos and AI Security Arms Race | 05-08-26

    Amazon vs FedEx, AI Hype Experiment, Claude Mythos and AI Security Arms Race | 05-08-26
    2026/05/08
    Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle a packed episode: Amazon opens its full logistics network to take on FedEx and UPS, the future of package tracking with AirTags and satellites, an eye-opening experiment using ChatGPT and Claude to iteratively rewrite an article, Apple's $250M AI lawsuit, a deep dive into Claude model tiers and when to use each, and the serious implications of Claude Mythos, the experimental AI cybersecurity model only available to government insiders. Sponsored by NetworkProvidersInc.com, Utah's IT partner for security, AI, and managed services. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and show overview 2:25 - Amazon opens logistics network to challenge FedEx and UPS 6:18 - Package delivery theft and the case for AirTag tracking 8:18 - Future of satellite-tracked package security 14:55 - Sam's AI article experiment: ChatGPT vs Claude back and forth 17:08 - Apple sued $250M over AI hype 22:25 - Break 27:03 - Claude model tiers: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus explained 17:03 - Claude Mythos: the AI too dangerous to release publicly 22:43 - AI companies letting the US government preview models 24:00 - The AI security arms race and what it means for you Call to Action: Enjoyed the show? Share it with a fellow tech watcher and subscribe at NPItechguys.com. Is your business protected against the latest cyber threats? Visit NetworkProvidersInc.com for a free IT consultation, or get the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to.
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  • Prego's Dinner Recorder, Ask.com RIP, AI ROI, Passkeys and Windows Tips | 05-08-26

    Prego's Dinner Recorder, Ask.com RIP, AI ROI, Passkeys and Windows Tips | 05-08-26
    2026/05/08
    Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the week's top tech stories, including a pasta sauce company that wants to record your family dinners, the end of a 30-year search engine legacy, why businesses are finally demanding real returns on AI investments, the ongoing debate between two-factor authentication and passkeys, and some handy Windows keyboard shortcuts you probably didn't know. Sponsored by NetworkProvidersInc.com, your Utah-based IT partner for security, AI consulting, and managed services. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and show overview 1:52 - Prego's "Connection Keeper" dinner table recorder 9:55 - Plaud.ai as an AI-powered alternative 15:13 - Ask Jeeves shuts down after 30 years 16:05 - Break 21:31 - Enterprise AI shifts focus to real ROI 25:23 - AI governance and government regulation 16:31 - 2FA vs Passkeys: which security method wins? 23:32 - Windows keyboard shortcuts you should know Call to Action: If you found this episode useful, subscribe and share it with your fellow tech enthusiasts at NPITechGuys.com. Need IT support, AI consulting, or cybersecurity help? Visit NetworkProvidersInc.com for a free consultation, or grab the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook. Stay ahead of the tech curve; we'll keep an eye on it so you don't have to.
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  • Claude Design Disrupts Web Design, EU Forces Social Media ID Checks | 04-24-26

    Claude Design Disrupts Web Design, EU Forces Social Media ID Checks | 04-24-26
    2026/04/24

    Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison cover the tech stories shaping your world. Anthropic's new Claude Design app is shaking up the web design industry and rattling Figma and Adobe stock prices. Then the EU's push for mandatory social media ID verification raises serious privacy red flags, especially after their own app got hacked in minutes. Plus a wild new tool that doom scrolls for you with AI summaries, and a quick look at Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI.

    Tech Watch keeps an eye on tech so you don't have to.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro and Sponsor

    1:49 Anthropic's Claude Design App Launches

    2:19 Figma and Adobe Shares Drop on the News

    11:07 France's Government Database Hacked: 19 Million Exposed

    13:55 EU Forces Mandatory Social Media ID Verification

    20:17 AI Takes Over Doom Scrolling So You Don't Have To

    20:36 Meet No Scroll: AI Summaries Replace Endless Feeds

    24:12 Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: $150 Billion Lawsuit Preview

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  • Elon vs. OpenAI, Meta's AI Layoffs, and the Future of ChatGPT 5.5 | 04-24-26

    Elon vs. OpenAI, Meta's AI Layoffs, and the Future of ChatGPT 5.5 | 04-24-26
    2026/04/24
    Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest tech stories you need to know. From Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI to Meta cutting 14,000 jobs in a massive AI bet, plus what ChatGPT 5.5 really means for everyday users, why AI courts are a dangerous idea, and whether the AI chip shortage is about to get worse. Tech Watch keeps an eye on tech so you don't have to. Sponsored by Network Providers Inc., your friend in the IT business. Strategic consulting, managed services, and more at networkprovidersinc.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Sponsor 0:47 Elon Musk's $150 Billion Lawsuit Against OpenAI 6:54 Should AI Run Our Courts? 10 Reasons Why Not 9:30 Meta Cuts 14,000 Jobs to Bet Big on AI 12:17 ChatGPT 5.5 Rolling Out to Millions 14:22 Second Half Kickoff 15:05 AI Chip Demand Surge and the Global Shortage 16:36 Generative AI and Project Cancellations 18:54 Chips vs. Software: The Real AI Bottleneck 22:24 What ChatGPT Model Are You Actually Using? Call to Action: If this broke down the tech world for you, subscribe and share with someone who needs to keep up. Check out all our episodes and resources at NPITechGuys.com. Need IT support for your business? Visit NetworkProvidersInc.com or grab the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyberplaybook. Let tech serve you, not the other way around.
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  • Fireproof Batteries, Amazon vs. Starlink, and AI's Double-Edged Sword | 04-17-26

    Fireproof Batteries, Amazon vs. Starlink, and AI's Double-Edged Sword | 04-17-26
    2026/04/17
    Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison cover the biggest tech stories of the week: a breakthrough sodium-ion battery that stops fires before they start, Amazon's $11.6 billion move to challenge SpaceX's Starlink, Netgear earning the first FCC trusted router certification, Microsoft ending phone activation for Windows, and why companies need to slow down and get strategic with AI before it becomes a liability. Call to Action: Subscribe to Tech Watch on YouTube at NPI Tech Guys and visit NetworkProvidersInc.com to partner with a strategic IT team that keeps your business secure and ahead of the curve. 0:00 Introduction and show overview 4:09 Fireproof sodium-ion battery breakthrough 6:15 Amazon buys GlobalStar to compete with Starlink 11:17 Netgear becomes first FCC-certified trusted router 16:08 Microsoft ends phone activation for Windows 19:21 AI integration surge: strategy over hype
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  • Is AI Secretly Going Socialist? Cybersecurity Threats and Faster Browsers | 04-17-26

    Is AI Secretly Going Socialist? Cybersecurity Threats and Faster Browsers | 04-17-26
    2026/04/17
    Sam and Jay break down the latest in tech: why AI chatbots like ChatGPT may be unknowingly biased toward socialism, how cybercriminals are using AI to craft undetectable phishing attacks, and Google's plan to speed up your browser with lazy loading in Chrome 148. Plus, quick tips to fix your WiFi interference problems at home. 0:00 Introduction and show overview 0:25 Cybersecurity warnings and AI-powered phishing attacks 3:00 Is AI going socialist? The ChatGPT experiment 14:33 Google Chrome lazy loading and faster browser speeds 20:42 WiFi interference: devices to keep away from your router Call to Action: Subscribe to Tech Watch on YouTube at NPI TechGuys. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. Visit NetworkProvidersInc.com to protect your business today.
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  • Telegram Fights Back, Gmail Reinvents Itself, Bitcoin's Creator Revealed? | 04-10-26

    Telegram Fights Back, Gmail Reinvents Itself, Bitcoin's Creator Revealed? | 04-10-26
    2026/04/10
    Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle a jam-packed episode of Tech Watch Radio. 65 million Russians are using Telegram in defiance of government bans, Gmail finally lets you change your email address after 20 years, Tesla's self-driving stats are blowing away human drivers, ChatGPT rolls out a new $100/month plan, and the FAA wants gamers to become air traffic controllers. Plus: new evidence may have finally unmasked the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. 0:00 : Intro 1:17 : Telegram Banned in Russia, 65M Still Using It 3:43 : Gmail Finally Lets You Change Your Email Address 6:33 : Tesla Full Self-Driving, 9x Safer Than Humans 9:51 : ChatGPT's New $100/Month Plan 15:59 : FAA Wants Gamers as Air Traffic Controllers 18:40 : Is Adam Back the Real Bitcoin Creator? Share this episode with a fellow tech watcher! Subscribe at NPITechGuys.com and join the conversation.
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  • Astronauts Can't Fix Outlook, Microsoft Won't Let You Say No & AI Wants Your Credit Card | 04-10-26

    Astronauts Can't Fix Outlook, Microsoft Won't Let You Say No & AI Wants Your Credit Card | 04-10-26
    2026/04/10
    It's a wild week in tech. Astronauts had Outlook problems in space (yes, really), Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 on everyone whether you like it or not, and AI is about to start spending your money for you. Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison cut through the noise so you don't have to. 0:00 — Intro + Flying Cars & Self-Driving Safety 6:53 — Hidden AI Cost Explosions 9:43 — Shopify Agentic Storefronts & AI Taking Action 18:22 — Hurricane Forecasting Gets an AI Upgrade 21:26 — Microsoft Forcing Windows 11 (No Opt-Out) 23:24 — Raspberry Pi Price Hike Due to AI RAM Demand Share this episode with a fellow tech watcher! Subscribe at NPITechGuys.com and join the conversation.
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