Tech Made Fun | Tech Podcast By SK NEXUS

What makes any tech product an innovation? A question that requires basic understanding of how progress is made with tech around us. In this episode I go over why you should care about progressive vs disruptive tech, how it impacts your daily life, and what to look out for when considering which tech is in fact innovative.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep22/Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/progressive-vs-disruptive-tech/Further learning and referenceshttps://sknexus.com/tag/tech-blog/https://www.britishcouncil.pk/library/digital-libraryHow the Internet of Things will explode in 5-10 yearsIoT Devices - ARMWhat Are Self-Driving Cars? The Technology ExplainedThe path to Autonomous Driving Understanding Blockchain TechnologyWeb3 and NFTs ExplainedNFTs, explainedBlockchain, explainedWhat Is a Transformer Model?How Big Tech Coopts Disruption–and What to Do About ItCoopting Disruption - StanfordSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Shopping online has become a primary source of commerce for many in Pakistan. But it is riddled with problems, scams, misinformation, and much more. In this episode I go over what are the common issues you will face, how commerce works online, and what you can do to stay protected in the ever growing digital commerce landscape of Pakistan.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep21/Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/e-commerce-in-pakistan/Chapters0:00 - TMF 021 - Shopping Online in Pakistan - Complete Guide For Aam Awaam (Average People/Mango Insaan)0:21 - My Background in Commerce and Selling Tech0:52 - Emergence of Online Shopping during 2010-20202:55 - Transition to Marketplace platforms3:54 - Important Disclaimer: There is no promotion in this episode4:57 - Explanation 1: Marketplace vs Direct to Consumer vs Groups/Communities7:12 - Explanation 2: What is Escrow?8:47 - Explanation 3: What is COD (Cash on Delivery)?9:36 - Explanation 4: What are Digital Wallets?10:46 - Explanation 5: Difference in shipping services12:23 - Issue 1: Fake reviews on Marketplaces13:38 - Issue 2: Fake reviews on Direct to Consumer sites14:12 - Issue 3: FOMO and fake discounts/pricing16:05 - Issue 4: Fall of privacy and protection on Marketplaces18:02 - Issue 5: Fake and generated product descriptions that spread misinformation20:10 - Issue 6: Using SEO hacks to appear on top of search results21:06 - Tip 1: How to find real reviews22:14 - Tip 2: Finding actual discounted products22:54 - Tip 3: Being safe using debit/credit cards to pay23:28 - Tip 4: Being safe when dealing with new sellers24:18 - Tip 5: Avoid direct contact with sellers on Marketplaces24:49 - Tip 6: Make habit of leaving reviews, help others in need26:01 - Why do sellers try to establish direct connection?27:32 - Need to be a smarter buyer in this landscape29:12 - Tip 7: Learn to verify existence of sellers32:13 - Question for you32:26 - After show - Tech ke Totkay: How TCL Smart TV SSO is abusing their accessFurther learning and references12 reasons Pakistanis avoid buying things online — and how that can changeSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Apple's M1 has been the single biggest success in recent computing history. And now Windows wants a piece of that. In today's episode we go over why you should care about the forthcoming x86 to ARM transition....if it succeeds.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep20/Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/arm-vs-x86-for-dummies/Further learning and referencesARM vs x86: What's the difference?Arm vs x86: Instruction sets, architecture, and all key differences explainedARM vs. x86: Differences & similarities of both architecturesWhat is an ARM processor?WHY X86 NEEDS TO DIEWhy x86 Doesn’t Need to DieAn AnandTech Interview with Jim Keller: 'The Laziest Person at Tesla'Nvidia and AMD plan to launch Arm PC chips as soon as 2025, Reuters reportsSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Apple's new "Apple Intelligence" suite introduces a range of AI features, including AI writing tools, an improved Siri, enhanced media search, and image generation capabilities. In this episode we go over what AI means for you as the Mango Person (Aam Janta) and why the way Apple did it is noteworthy.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Read full show notes here: https://sknexus.com/ep19/Read companion article here: https://sknexus.com/apple-intelligience-for-the-average-person/Further learning and referencesApple IntelligenceApple Intelligence: every new AI feature coming to the iPhone and MacApple Intelligence is the company’s new generative AI offeringEverything to know about Apple's AI features coming to iPhones, Macs, and iPadsIntroducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence systemApple is putting ChatGPT in Siri for free later this yearApple's AI for iPhone Just Showed Google How It's DonePrivate Cloud Compute, Privacy & Security concernsApple is promising personalized AI in a private cloud. Here’s how that will work.Private Cloud Compute: A new frontier for AI privacy in the cloudApple is building a high-security OS to run its AI data centers - here's what we know so farA cryptographer’s look of the Apple IntelligenceWWDC: Apple’s Private Cloud Compute is what all cloud services should beSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Fintech has established itself as a permanent fixture in the Pakistani financial landscape, and its continued success relies on our collective efforts. The recent developments surrounding Sadapay being acquired, coupled with other industry advancements, have compelled me to highlight a crucial issue: the role tech enthusiasts play in shaping the future of fintech. In this episode, we'll explore ways to collectively improve the future of technology and ensure its positive impact on our world.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/See full show notes at: https://sknexus.com/ep18Chapters0:00 - TMF 018 - SadaPay No More Sadda Pay - The Fintech Landscape in Pakistan2:28 - Intro to Today's Topic2:56 - News of SadaPay getting acquired by Papara5:26 - Banking situation in Pakistan7:18 - Introduction to EMI - Electronic Money Institution Style banking in Pakistan9:42 - Why SadaPay and NayaPay succeeded11:11 - The hypocrisy of us Tech Enthusiasts14:15 - Why we need to support startups16:00 - What is TAM? Total Addressable Market17:08 - Intro to BaaS - Banking as a service18:28 - Why we need to digitize financially20:52 - After show: My financial setup and launch of a new podcastFollowing are references for you to readhttps://www.sbp.org.pk/dfs/Fintech.htmlhttps://www.sbp.org.pk/ps/EMI.htmhttps://www.sbp.org.pk/ps/PDF/List-of-EMIs.pdfhttps://sadapay.pk/blogs/sadapayxpaparahttps://www.neem.io/Support the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

With Eid coming soon you need to learn how butchering works. Not the kind you are thinking of. Staying safe on the internet is becoming harder every day and in today's episode we will cover what's up with tech scams. With a new format Tech Made Fun is back to inform you about what matters, in Pakistan - welcome back, back again.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/See full show notes at: https://sknexus.com/ep17Chapters:0:00 - Where the hell were you for three months!2:23 - Topic For Today - Scams in Tech4:19 - Introduction to Pig Butchering Scams4:31 - Stage 1 - Making a New Friend6:18 - Stage 2 - Trust Built - Promises Made8:18 - Stage 3 - Left for dead - Pig is headless11:59 - Best Practices to Prevent Scams17:17 - Personal Scam 1 - Daraz Sellers Selling Your Information20:07 - Personal Scam 2 - Facebook Marketplace, home to scams21:28 - Personal Scam 3 - Real Estate Files, A Scam within A Scam Question Mark???22:56 - Live as if everything about you is publicReferences:Unmasking Pig-Butchering Scams And Protecting Your Financial FuturePig butchering scams, how they work and how to avoid themHacker Lexicon: What Is a Pig Butchering Scam?Past Pakistani Crypto Scams:FIA issues notice to crypto exchange Binance in multi-million dollar scamPakistan’s Investigation Agency Contacts Binance About $100M ScamFIA chief orders arrest of culprits in crypto scamSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

EU is being praised recently for many massive gamer moves against the tech giants. On one side, this was much needed, a kick to know that there are still bodies that can control when needed. But on the other hand are they stifling innovation? Let’s find out in this week's episode of Tech Made Fun.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Main Topic Highlights:A study by the European Union showed that four out of five influencers don’t bother to disclose sponsorships though required by EU law. The screening was conducted on posts on platforms like Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Twitch. The study concluded that out of the 576 influencers only 20% indicated the advertisements. The study also found that about a fifth of the influencers promoted activities like crypto trading, alcoholic beverages and gambling to name a few.Most influencers fail to admit to advertising, EU study showsAn alarming 80% of influencers aren't disclosing sponcon, per new report80% of Influencers Have Secret Sponsors - WAN Show February 16, 2024Following are references for you to read:Apple Fined $2 Billion as Europe Sides With SpotifyEpic Games just got unbanned by Apple — againEpic celebrates 'a big win' as Apple reverses courseGoogle apologizes for ‘missing the mark’ after Gemini generated racially diverse NazisGoogle’s Woke Image Generator shows limitations for AINo, Google is not closing down Gmail — it's a hoaxGoogle denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoaxNew ThinkPad T laptops get more repairable with help from iFixitLenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 announced before Q2 2024 release with return to more modular and repairable designRidge CEO’s tweetMarques Brownlee adds a corporate gig to his résumé at accessories company RidgeSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Open AI teased Sora - which led many to wonder if the age of video production using a camera is over. In this week’s episode of Tech Made Fun we go over why you should not sleep on Sora, why startups in Pakistan are kinda bound to fail, is Samsung ripping you off, and EU giving some love to messaging apps.Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Main Topic Highlights:OpenAI introduces Sora, its text-to-video AI modelOpenAI teases an amazing new generative video model called SoraRealism of OpenAI’s Sora video generator raises security concernsApp link: https://openai.com/soraDead Internet theory"This could be the 'holy s**t' moment of AI,"Tom Warren of The VergeFollowing are references for you to read:|Turkish fintech unicorn Papara set to acquire SadaPay in possibleFramework Laptop 16: our exclusive hands-onFramework Laptop 16 ReviewReview: Framework’s Laptop 16 is unique, laudable, fascinating, and flawedWhatsApp will soon let you chat with other messaging apps – here's how the company says it'll workWhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging AppsOur unbiased take on Mark Zuckerberg’s biased Apple Vision Pro reviewAfter trying the Vision Pro, Mark Zuckerberg says Quest 3 ‘is the better product, period’“I don’t just think that Quest is the better value, I think Quest is the better product, period.” - Mark ZuckerbergSamsung in PakistanSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+ and S24 hands-on reviewSamsung’s fancy new Galaxy AI features might not be free foreverSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

The podcast makes a return - 2 years later. In this much anticipated episode we go over the much anticipated product by Apple - the Apple Vision Pro (saying Apple is must, no joke).Hosted by Saqib TahirSupport the show: https://support.sknexus.com/Main Topic Highlights:Apple Vision Pro reviews are in.Spec highlights:- Apple M2 chip for OS and graphical processing- Apple R1 chip for camera, sensors, and microphones processing- Per eye 4k display - 3-4 feet focus distance- Spatial audio system- 3D cameras- 2-3 hours of battery life- Optic ID iris scanning- More than a dozen camera and sensors- 3,500 USD starting priceFollowing are references for you to read:Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s notApple Vision Pro Review: A Mind-Blowing Look at an Unfinished FutureApple fans are starting to return their Vision ProsApple’s website stating out of USA terms - Read FAQs bottom of pageImportant PSA for Pakistani audiences with a hole burning in their pocket willing to buy Apple Vision Pro is in the episode. Please listen through to be aware of the caveats of being a Pakistani Apple Vision Pro owner - timestamp 15:15Google’s AI now goes by a new name: GeminiThe 25million USD$ deepfake scamFeds Want to Ban the World’s Cutest Hacking Device. Experts Say It's a ‘Scapegoat’The Canadian government wants to ban Flipper Zero-type hacker tools to combat car theftFlorida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social mediaAs B2B startups shut shop or scale down, Bazaar too struggles to tide over current crisisSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

It's been 2 years - and you need an explanation. In this extra episode, I will be going over the Solo return of the podcast - why we stopped, and why I want to bring it back.by Saqib TahirSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Apple had their event, released their products, and revealed their price tags - now we are here to discuss why you should care about it and why you should probably not buy anything just yet, this and much more in this week's episode of Tech Made Fun.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportReferences:Apple Event Press ReleaseGoogle sets return to the office for April with majority of work in-personMusk and Biden Twitter feud Man given genetically modified pig heart diesAzure may have finally toppled AWS in the global cloud battleAmazon announces 20-for-1 stock split, $10 billion buybackStartup NayaPay Raises Pakistan’s Biggest Fintech Funding RoundPakistan’s IT companies, freelancers get complete tax waiverNVIDIA DLSS Source Code LeakedLapsus$ strikes again, this time SamsungDev corrupts NPM libs 'colors' and 'faker' breaking thousands of appsSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

We cover why you should rethink what war is in this day and age, join us in the special episode of Tech Made Fun covering what you need to know about modern warfare.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportChapters:00:00 Intro01:20 Big companies like Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter ban state accounts for Russia 02:15 Musk activates Starlink for Ukraine internet needs while Apple, Nike and Google limit services in Russia 02:38 Swift payment protocol decides to delist Russia, ruble devalued almost 50%04:42 CD Projekt Red decided to stop sales in Russia whereas EA will remove Russian teams from its games 05:45 Netflix will limit its access to Russian consumers and Spotify has removed its Russian based music and songs 06:24 Russian authorities attempt to ban Wikipedia  06:53 Crypto exchanges to ban Russian accounts 08:02 How wars in the future will be dependent on not just war tech but consumer tech 10:06 How will consumers be affected by new-aged wars 15:14 How not to depend on technology in emergency situations and how to protect your data  20:24 Ways to save and protect your online financial documentation  25:02 Importance of P2P network as an offline mode of communication and entertainment 27:45 Is there an offline mode of education for students in war-like conditions? 30:32 Can remote healthcare services help in emergency conditions like war?References:Apple, Nike and Google join brands limiting services in Russia https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60579641 Reddit bans links to Russian state media across the entire sitehttps://www.engadget.com/reddit-restricts-russia-state-media-rt-sputnik-173155541.htmlCD Projekt Red will no longer sell games in Russia and Belarushttps://www.engadget.com/cd-projekt-red-russia-belarus-ukraine-cyberpunk-2077-151853498.htmlNetflix Has Defied the Russian Government, for Nowhttps://www.wired.com/story/netflix-russia-ukraine/Wikimedia says it ‘will not back down’ after Russia threatens Wikipedia blockhttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22960007/russia-wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-censorship-demandThe world’s largest airline ticket-booking service cuts ties with Russia’s Aeroflothttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22959816/sabre-cuts-ties-aeroflot-russian-invasion-ukraineSpotify removes content from Kremlin-backed RT and Sputnik and closes Russia officehttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/3/22959636/spotify-removes-rt-sputnik-russia-kremlin-ukraine-conflictSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

The world has a new the best, the most amazing, the greatest App - learn why you should care and why Trump isn’t in over his head. This and much more in today’s episode of Tech Made Fun.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportChapters:01:07 Intro00:23 Donald Trump launches his own social media app called Truth Social 03:43 Is Trump’s Truth Social app getting the right traction?10:25 Has Google Pixel 6 failed as a contemporary smartphone?  11:52 How has Samsung beaten its competitors to become the best android OS?14:15 Taxes in Pakistan drastically affect the smartphone market  20:48 Facebook loses $250 billion in the biggest dip on stock in All American Tech History25:00 Facebook groups might be the only valuable feature in Facebook now 33:08 DAO Proptech scaling to new heights 39:45 Forces behind zameen.com invest in Dafterkhwan coworking spaces 45:46 What does the Sehat Sahulat Program launched by Govt Pakistan offer?  51:06 Russia moves onto cyberattacks on Ukraine such as DDOS attack 55:17 The problem with fake discounts being offered by e-stores in Pakistan 1:01:52 Ragpickers in Islamabad selling tech gadgets  References:Trump Social Media Apphttps://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-truth-social-donald-trumps-social-network-explained Pixel Bugs updatehttps://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-bug-tracker/Samsung is the best OS now?https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-sets-the-new-standard-with-four-generations-of-os-upgrades-to-ensure-the-most-up-to-date-and-more-secure-galaxy-experienceSamsung S22 releasehttps://www.theverge.com/22955139/samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-reviewFacebook sees the biggest dip on the stock in All American Tech Historyhttps://www.bbc.com/news/business-60255088DAO Proptech continues to growhttps://startuppakistan.com.pk/pakistans-first-innovative-proptech-platform-expands-team/EMPG invests in Dafterkhwanhttps://www.wamda.com/2022/02/uae-empg-invests-pakistani-daftarkhwanGovernment health program that actually workshttps://www.pmhealthprogram.gov.pk/Support the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Touching on topics that keep PTA and Tesla in the news as well as learning why your computer might be able to mine Crypto behind your back - this and much more on the 10th episode of Tech Made Fun.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportChapters:00:00 Intro00:24 How PTA tax and Sales Tax will affect the smartphone market in Pakistan 06:00 The main reason for introducing PTA Tax 07:55 PTA fines Jazz 30 million rupees  09:44 Government focuses on quantity not quality of websites and apps in Pakistan 16:48 Punjab Govt installs solar plants in 528 villages  21:51 German Teen hacks Tesla’s API through breaching third-party systems   24:20 Elon Musk offered teen $5K to stop tracking his private jet on Twitter 27:13 Podcast feedback 32:02 Oladoc Pakistan’s top Health Tech startup raises $1.8m in pre-Series A funding34:16 The rise of Telehealth services across the globe 44:22 Why antivirus software are not good for you48:04 Norton 360 uses a consumers system to mine crypto without consent53:31 Now you can buy tea using cryptocurrency in London 54:33 Journalist uses Apple AirTags to identify an intelligence agency HQ 56:28 Dominos Pakistan’s extremely poor customer service References:PTA tax increased yet againPTA Rate ListPTA fines 30 million to Jazz for poor servicePunjab Govt instals solar plants in 528 villages Teen hacks teslaTesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta has an ‘assertive’ driving mode that ‘may perform rolling stops’Elon Musk offered teen $5K to delete Twitter tracking his private jetOladoc raises $1.8m in pre-Series A fundingNorton AntiVirus mining your PCsCrypto Chai Ada in London Researcher claims to have found a secret intelligence agency with an apple deviceSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

From discussing Pakistan Govt banning crypto, death of Blackberry to Theranos founder indictment - this and a lot more hot news on tech, we’ve covered it all on the 9th episode of Tech Made Fun.P.S: This week’s episode again got delayed because of unforeseen circumstances, hoping to catch back up with everything in the next episode.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportChapters:00:00 Intro00:53 Pakistan Government decides to ban crypto in Pakistan 05:17 The basics of crypto 06:47 Drawbacks of banning cypto in Pakistan  20:47 Blackberry is officially discontinued   21:15 Apple crosses 3 trillion dollar market evaluation  25:08 Samsung showcases its new TV remote that uses radio waves to charge at CES 2022 28:06 Realme Introduces its Most Premium Flagship Realme GT 2 Pro29:47 Why is RAM called Random Access Memory29:47 Why is RAM called Random Access Memory33:10 Elizabeth Holmes founder of Theranos found guilty35:40 Was Theranos a scam? 39:37 Pakistani startup providing Free WiFi service to cafes, restaurants etc 44:24 New technology parks being set up in Pakistan 47:10 Covering DevNation’s project Study Now, Pay When You Land a Job57:38 Apple AirTags being misused by a criminal syndicate in Canada1:00:51 Can you buy a 20,000 laptop?  References:Govt decides to ban all cryptocurrenciesDeath of blackberryApple crosses 3 Trillion Usd market evaluationSamsung new TV remote uses radio waves from the router to stay chargedRealme Introduces its Most Premium Flagship Realme GT 2 ProTheranos CEO found guiltyEzwifi 6 figure pre-seed fundingFirst Electronic Technology park at National Institute of Electronics Study Now, Pay When You Land a Job – First Time in Pakistanhttps://www.techjuice.pk/study-now-pay-when-you-land-a-job-first-time-in-pakistanhttps://www.thedevnation.com/grow Support the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Tasty TV, Smelly Glasses, Touchy Gloves - yes you read that right. Why having taxes can stifle innovation, Pakistan to launch another e-powered system, this and much more in this week’s Tech Made Fun.P.S: This week’s episode got delayed by a week due to a new addition to the SK NEXUS family, more details on the next episode.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportChapters:0:00 Intro01:36 Exploring immersive technologies like a lickable TV screen, Haptic Gloves and smell sensors06:54 Will mixed reality take us humans away from reality? 13:28 KPK Government launches e-stamp paper16:56 CDA to leverage drone technology for wildlife conservation and preservation 23:37 PTA introduces live fingerprint detection devices 24:40 How does the live fingerprint detection technology work?29:22 Founder of OnePlus launches a new phone called nothing phone 133:10 Chikoo App receives multi-million dollar investment seed round led by the JS Group35:20 Difference between e-commerce and marketplaces 39:47 Pakistan’s Airlink partners with Realme 48:04 TikTok launches a service for game streaming and its implications with OBS50:13 How to start your streaming channel51:54 How can content creators benefit from streaming using OBSReferences:Tasty TV, Smelly VR, Touchy Gloves - what will immersion tech do for the futurehttps://www.reuters.com/technology/lick-it-up-japan-professor-creates-tele-taste-tv-screen-2021-12-23/https://www.pcmag.com/news/can-smell-o-vision-save-vr?amp=truehttps://www.euronews.com/green/2020/04/30/revolutionary-new-device-simulates-the-feeling-of-touch-in-virtual-realitye-Stamping System to be Implemented in KPKhttps://pk.mashable.com/digital-pakistan/14385/kpk-to-implement-e-stamping-systemCDA to purchase Rs6.8 million worth of drones to monitor wildlife, forestshttps://www.techjuice.pk/cda-to-purchase-drones-to-monitor-wildlife-forests/PTA to Introduce Live Fingerprint Detection Devices for SIM Issuancehttps://techburaq.com/2021/12/27/pta-to-introduce-live-fingerprint-detection-devices-for-sim-issuance.html http://kb.supremainc.com/knowledge/doku.php?id=en:tc_whitepaper_suprema_live_finger_detectionhttps://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-0-387-73003-5_68 OnePlus Returns? Kinda….https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/12/23/nothing-phone-1-breaks-the-ice-with-transparent-design-and-rear-fingerprint-sensor/Chikoo App for retailershttps://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/915163-brandverse-launches-chikoo-app-to-enable-retailers-to-launch-ecommerce-store-in-one-minute Pakistan’s Air Link announces distribution agreement with Realmehttps://www.techjuice.pk/pakistans-air-link-announces-distribution-agreement-with-realme/Tech Ke TotkayTikTok Enters Game Streaming and does illegal stuffhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/12/20/22847213/tiktoks-live-studio-obs-open-source-policyhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/12/16/22839213/tiktok-live-studio-desktop-live-streaming-twitchSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

From beating Google in terms of traffic to now turning viral food videos into meals - TikTok makes headlines, good budget smartphones with incredible camera quality, what mic to use? and a lot more in the 7th episode of Tech Made Fun.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportChapters:Available on YouTube and WebsiteReferences:Tiktok Delivers Foodhttps://tcrn.ch/3pdX0TLhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-was-the-internets-most-visited-site-in-2021-even-beating-google-11640204147#:~:text=TikTok%20really%20was%20everywhere%20this,company%20that%20tracks%20internet%20trafficWhy is Pakistani innovation revolving around just food businesseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg0J1qym3kAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UurZ22wCL9Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM_OvWIb0qs Pegasus NSO followupClickbait Farming and Misinformationhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2021/11/20/1039076/facebook-google-disinformation-clickbait/#:~:text=An%20MIT%20Technology%20Review%20investigation,information%20ecosystems%20around%20the%20world. Blind Smartphone Camera TestSmartphone Awards by MKBHDQisstpay secures Non-banking finance company licence by SECP  https://qisstpay.com/https://www.phoneworld.com.pk/secp-grants-qisstpay-the-first-ever-buy-now-pay-later-license-in-pakistan/Tech Ke Totkay:Our first purchase due to a SK NEXUS supporterENRG Condenser Microphone Kit Adjustable Mic Suspension Scissor Arm, Shock Mount and Double-Layer Pop Filter for Studio Recording & Broadcasting Live steaming Gaming - Blackhttps://bit.ly/3z292moHow does naming convention screw up buying decisionsHdmi 2.0 naming messhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/12/13/22833233/hdmi-2-1-fake-marketing-brand-frl-vrr-allm-bandwidthSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Elon promises internet for the masses of Pakistan, Jazz to support Elon’s venture - meanwhile, everything you know might be getting hacked. This and much more in this week’s episode of Tech Made Fun. P.S Snapdragons might be breathing flames now.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportReferences:Starlink Coming to PakistanTribune Article for Jazz CEO CommentsGaming on STARLINK!!Log4J Flaw - Everything is hacked (Apple, Amazon, Cloudflare, Steam, Tesla, Twitter, Baidu)Kronos Ransomware AttackMore ReferencesEven More ReferencesIs Log4J/Log4Shell really that bad?Minecraft DiscoveryPinterest buys VochiApple Making a New Android App - Tracker Detect to stop AirTag stalkersApp Download LinkJetson 1 Personal Aerial VehicleWipers are hardKraveMart Debt collectors can now text, email and DM you on social mediaTech Ke TotkaySnapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheats in the Moto Edge X30OnePlus Finally pushes Color OS and it is badAnd More BugsSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Yes you read that right, there is a tree, which costs 25,000 USD, and is a smart tree - planned to be planted in Lahore, this and much more in this week’s episode.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportReferences:WhatsApp updates Disappearing Messages feature, lets users auto-delete messages by defaultAWS Server is down againUber brings Audio Recording and other safety features to the USLahore smart treesPollution-sucking ‘smart’ trees bring clean air to London and BrusselsWindows 11 makes it easier to set defaultsCommunity feedback: Enablement DriveMy experience with Windows 11 and why I switched back to Windows 11Slower animations for common interactionsMultitasking issues with no support for separated window tabsRearranging the taskbar is not possible anymoreThe start menu is not custom and can’t group appsExtra steps for settingsControl panel still exists, settings like mouse speed and mic settings are harder to accessGame slowdowns with my existing installsChapters:00:00 Intro01:03 WhatsApp introduces its new disappearing messages feature   03:40 Importance of WhatsApp for local businesses06:46 Cons of the WhatsApp disappearing messages feature09:50 WhatsApp end-to-end encryption13:10 Amazon Web Services suffers an outage affecting platforms like Netflix15:50 Google Playstore not working due to AWS downtime17:40 Ubers introduces audio recording and ride check updates  24:52 Tech Made Fun Podcast feedback rundown27:43 Smart Trees in Lahore to control increasing pollution29:10 The biggest challenge with smart trees implementation: Feasibility32:50 Issues with plastic-free initiatives in Pakistan37:44 Why Windows 11 has a bad user experience43:25 Bad news for Google Chrome users who wish to switch to Windows 1146:05 SK NEXUS Enablement DriveSupport the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org

Twitter has a new CEO, Samsung puts an end to the Note series, Pegasus spyware attacking iPhone users, and Pakistan to launch e-passport next year - just enough reasons for you to enjoy the 4th episode of Tech Made Fun.Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam JafriSupport the show: https://www.sknexus.com/supportReferences:Jack Dorsey stepping down as Twitter CEOSamsung kills the Note lineApple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spywarePakistan to launch E-passport next yearBenefits of an E-passport New Snapdragon Processors - Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Chapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Parag Agarwal replaces Jack Dorsey to become the new CEO of Twitter02:11 Which tech giants are being run by Indian CEOs?03:40 Why did Jack Dorsey step down?07:10 How have Indians managed to dominate the Tech sector22:02 Samsung puts an end to its Galaxy Note series23:02 Why did Samsung end its Note series and how folding phones will replace this series?28:28 What is a zero click spyware and is it affecting iPhone users30:17 Is iOS less safe in comparison to Android?33:13 e-Passport to be launched in Pakistan next year34:30 The problems with e-Banking in Pakistan42:10 Will e-Passports help reduce identity theft and solve other problems?46:45 Qualcomm launches its new Snapdragon processor48:15 How does reducing the nm (nanometre) transistor size of the chip affect performance?Support the showAs always -Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.comSee you next time.Join The Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sknexus.org