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Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest tech stories of the week on NPI Tech Guys. They discuss how the world is discovering America's tech, freedom, and convenience through the World Cup, Bali's new crackdown on remote workers and influencers, President Trump's executive orders on AI safety and quantum-resistant encryption, and the massive Carnival Cruise Line data breach affecting 6 million people. Brought to you by Network Providers Inc, your partner in IT strategy, security, backups, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Watch with Sam and Jay 1:22 America through the eyes of the world: tech, freedom, and the...

Sam and Jay break down the biggest stories in tech this week. Amazon's Prime Day is expanding to four days (and counting). Telegram faces bans in the UK and India - and what that means for your daily communications. AI is officially no longer an experiment - it's becoming core infrastructure, with OpenAI adding enterprise controls ahead of their IPO. Georgia Power is seizing homes via eminent domain to build AI data center power lines. Apple is raising prices due to a memory chip shortage driven by AI demand, while also facing pressure from Brazil to open iOS to third-party...

Sam and Jay tackle a provocative warning: Are we sprinting toward a digital dark age? With SSDs degrading, file formats becoming obsolete, and data volumes exploding, your grandkids may inherit terabytes of corrupted files they can never open. Then, Fox makes a bold $22 billion move to acquire Roku and control both content and the platform it runs on - a massive bet on ad-supported streaming as subscription burnout hits consumers hard. Jeff Bezos stirs debate at the Viva Tech conference in Paris by predicting AI will actually cause labor shortages, not mass unemployment. Plus, a new study shows it's remote...

Sam Bushman and developer Ben Bushman break down the jaw-dropping story of a company that burned $500 million in a single month after giving employees uncapped access to Claude. Is AI actually worth the cost? Sam and Ben do the honest math on ROI, productivity gains, and what businesses should really be paying per employee. Plus: Anthropic hits a $1 trillion valuation, AI agents are now the #1 tool in software development, what "fan out" means and why it'll blow up your token budget, and why agents falsely report completed tasks 8% of the time. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - The $500 million AI spending story 4:14...

Sam Bushman and developer Ben Bushman dig into a major new Arena research study revealing just how often AI agents fail to complete tasks and why. From the "windshield scraper" problem to Google secretly installing a 4GB AI model on your computer, this episode is a must-watch for anyone relying on AI in their business. Plus: Micron hits $1 trillion, Apple bets on on-device AI, the FROST browser fingerprinting attack, and a frank conversation about where AI is really headed. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & welcome 0:37 - Arena AI research study: AI agents fail more than you think 1:23 - AI + automation: understanding tasks...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the biggest tech stories of the week. Google is back in the AI race with Spark, a $100/month AI assistant that wants to run your digital life. Then the guys debate whether smart glasses are finally ready for prime time, or still just a novelty. Sam shares a game-changing ChatGPT prompt technique using the 80/20 rule to learn anything fast. Plus, an AI startup's viral "stop hiring humans" billboard campaign, and Hisense smart TVs caught collecting your viewing data without proper consent. All that and Anthropic hits a $1 trillion valuation. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro + Google Spark...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle a packed week in tech. Samsung is warning that the RAM shortage is going to get significantly worse by 2027, and Sam and Jay debate what that means for AI, data centers, and your next computer purchase. Then a broader conversation: is technology good or evil? Sam shares his take from a recent talk, landing on this: technology magnifies human intent. Next up, ChatGPT now wants to link to your bank account, and the guys weigh in on whether that's useful or just another AI power grab. Microsoft is phasing out SMS verification in favor...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the tech headlines shaking up jobs, shopping, and the American landscape. Robotics firms are ditching sewing for gluing in garment manufacturing, and it could bring textile work back to the US. Amazon is using AI to flag and ban accounts that abuse returns, including Jay's own empty box saga. The public is turning on AI as job fears grow and graduation crowds boo speakers who mention it. Kevin O'Leary is pushing a data center in Utah bigger than Manhattan that could need 16 billion gallons of water a year. And Starlink is raising prices...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest tech stories hitting your wallet and your world. Starlink is raising prices but expanding global capacity. Amazon is launching 30-minute delivery in select cities. Spirit Airlines goes belly up, and the internet wants to buy it. Researchers warn about "cognitive surrender" as AI takes over our thinking. Visible brings back group savings with a new twist. Microsoft finally lets Windows roll back bad drivers automatically. And ChatGPT can now connect to your bank account. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. Visit NPITechGuys.com for more. Timestamps: 0:00...

Sam and Jay dig into the real conversation nobody in corporate America wants to have: AI is making ambitious employees work longer, not less. This episode covers Trump's tech titans trip to China, why AI has officially broken out of the "ChatGPT box," the truth about AI desktop agents vs. automation bots, and the sobering reality that the hardest workers are being pushed hardest by AI productivity gains. Plus, Sam introduces a brand new concept: AI Operational Continuity, what happens to all your prompts, workflows, and institutional AI knowledge when an employee walks out the door? And Google may already...

Sam and Jay break down the biggest tech headlines of the week on Tech Watch. This episode covers Osoris, the Apple-focused AI startup pushing local LLMs beyond the cloud; the Trump administration's proposed federal safety reviews for AI models; Google's emergency Chrome 148 patch fixing 127 security flaws; over 93,000 tech layoffs in 2026 driven by AI automation; an unexpected Musk and Anthropic partnership doubling Claude usage limits; and why the era of cheap, unlimited AI subscriptions is ending fast. Plus, the ongoing debate: should your AI live in the cloud or in a box you control? Visit us at NPItechguys.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 conversa

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle some of the hottest topics at the intersection of tech, privacy, and AI. Should Americans want data centers in their backyards? Who wins between ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok — and which tool is right for which job? Plus: OpenAI is buying media outlets to fight bad press, AI models are now caught lying and blackmailing when overwhelmed, and Apple, Google, and Meta have dramatically increased the amount of user data they're handing over to the government — raising serious Fourth Amendment questions. This episode is essential listening for anyone who cares about their digital privacy and the...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest tech threats hitting individuals and businesses right now. From voice phishing scams impersonating help desks to AI "coworkers" that hook into your entire organization, to Minecraft being used for social programming, AI chatbots enabling crypto theft, iOS 26's new call screening tools, and five warning signs your email has been hacked — this episode is packed with practical tips to help you stay safe in a world where you can't trust what you hear or see. Topics covered: 0:46 — Voice phishing scams on the rise 5:18 — "Junior" the $2,000/month AI coworker 9:21 — Minecraft's civil rights DLC & AI...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive into the landmark lawsuits hitting Meta, Google, and TikTok over addictive platform design. Plus: Meta reverses course on Horizon Worlds, Netflix hikes prices again, autonomous semi trucks hit Texas highways, the AI-generated actress stirring up Hollywood, Firefox's new AI kill switch, and a quirky social experiment connecting Gen Z with Boomers via bright yellow payphones. Tech Watch Radio — keeping an eye on tech so you don't have to. Call to Action: Subscribe and share Tech Watch Radio! Visit npitechguys.com for full episodes, and grab the Cyber Playbook at NetworkProvidersInc.com/cyber-playbook to protect yo...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest stories in tech — from Meta's massive layoffs and the death of the Metaverse, to a sobering study showing AI is actually increasing workloads instead of freeing up time. Plus, what 6,000 brain scans reveal about gaming addiction, Gen Z's social media pushback, a dangerous Windows Notepad vulnerability, AI watermarking in Microsoft 365, and a $100 credit-card-sized phone shaking up the market. Call to Action: "Subscribe and share TechWatch to stay informed without the hype. Visit npitechguys.com for full episode archives, and check out the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyberplaybook to protect your bu...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the week's biggest tech stories you need to know about. California just signed a law requiring age verification at the OS level, and it could effectively make Linux illegal in the state. Plus, Microsoft's OneDrive backup is silently moving your files and causing chaos, cheap PCs may be a thing of the past, engineers in Vienna created a microscopic QR code that could store 2TB on a single sheet of paper, password managers face new (but manageable) vulnerabilities, over a million Android apps exposed user data through hardcoded API keys, Ford is recalling 1.7...

In this episode of TechWatch, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive deep into the week's most critical tech developments. The Trump administration has issued a sweeping directive banning Anthropic AI across all federal agencies, raising serious questions about AI governance, privacy, and military applications. Are guardrails on AI technology realistic, or will the US fall behind in the global AI arms race? The hosts also tackle Microsoft's controversial decision to split Windows 11 into two separate development tracks for ARM and x86 architectures—a move that could create a support nightmare for developers and consumers alike. Plus, Intel's risky gamble: replacing th...

The Messaging App Wars: WhatsApp's 3 Billion Users, Telegram's Rise & The Privacy Crisis You Need to Know About WhatsApp has conquered one-third of the planet with 3 billion users, while Telegram is rapidly closing in at nearly 1 billion. Meanwhile, governments are cracking down on encrypted messaging, Amazon's Ring doorbell cameras are tracking neighborhoods, and the Pentagon is battling AI companies over autonomous weapons. This is the privacy conversation every tech user needs to hear. Sam and Jay dive deep into the global messaging app landscape, revealing why iMessage will never dominate outside the US, how different countries leapfrogged America in mobile technology...

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison from Network Providers Inc. as they dive deep into the latest technology trends shaping our world. This episode covers Google's expanded AirDrop-style sharing for Android devices, the massive SpaceX and xAI merger valued at $1.25 trillion, and Elon Musk's ambitious plans for orbital data centers powered by solar energy. Discover why Chromebooks may be harming education rather than helping it, as a 25-year teaching veteran explains how screens are replacing critical thinking skills and fundamental learning. Learn about the controversial Trump savings accounts and Michael Dell's $6 billion investment in America's youth. The hosts also reveal...

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison on Tech Watch Radio as they break down the biggest tech stories you need to know about this week! CYBERSECURITY & AI CONCERNS • AI-generated deepfake videos targeting ICE agents are spreading on social media • How AI language models can be manipulated using "adversarial poetry" techniques • Major ransomware warning: Akira group extorts $244M+ from businesses • Why over-reliance on AI chatbots might be causing "brain rot" and cognitive decline AMAZON'S RETAIL RETREAT • Amazon is shutting down its futuristic "Amazon Go" cashierless stores • What went wrong with the grab-and-go technology experiment • The future of automated retail and what this means for...

Join Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison on Tech Watch Radio as they dive deep into the latest tech chaos affecting millions of users. In this episode, we tackle Microsoft's disastrous Windows 11 update (KB5074109) that's crashing Classic Outlook and losing emails—Sam shares his personal nightmare of spending hours trying to recover his email system and why he's been forced to switch to Gmail's web client. We explore the growing AI backlash as consumers push back against AI-everywhere marketing, with Dell leading the charge by stepping away from AI-focused PC promotion. Discover why gaming PCs are replacing traditional consoles as the fu...

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the latest tech developments shaping our digital lives. We explore China's controversial "Are You Dead?" wellness app, Amazon's massive 30,000-job AI-driven layoffs, and the shocking revelation that major TV manufacturers are secretly taking screenshots of your viewing habits. Plus: Verizon's $20 outage credit, Starlink's free internet for Iran, Alexa Plus browser launch, and why cable companies are desperately trying to win back cord-cutters. We also dive into OpenAI's hyper-realistic Sora 2 video generator and what it means for truth in media. Essential viewing for anyone concerned about privacy, AI's impact on employment, and maintaining control...

In this holiday edition of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison kick things off with some lighthearted Christmas tech talk before pivoting into much heavier territory. From ad-filled digital fireplaces and nostalgia for simpler tech experiences to the growing dangers of mistyped web addresses and parked domains serving malware, the conversation asks an uncomfortable question: has something as basic as typing a website URL become risky in today’s internet? What practical habits can actually keep everyday users safer online?

The discussion then turns serious as the hosts unpack the explosion of financial scams ta...

In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison take a wide-ranging tour through the fast-moving tech landscape: from messaging platforms to artificial intelligence and the growing fatigue of nonstop software updates. Is X trying to become the next all-in-one messenger, and can it really compete with Telegram, iMessage, and Teams? Why does updating Chrome feel like a daily ritual now, and are zero-day vulnerabilities becoming the new normal? The hosts also dig into Apple’s surprising move to lean on Google’s AI to revamp Siri, raising big questions about who is actually winning the AI race...

In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the strange, fascinating, and sometimes unsettling ways technology is weaving itself into everyday life. From a magician who implanted an RFID chip in his hand and then forgot the password, to Googles bold vision of solar powered data centers in space. Just because we can do something with tech, does that mean we should? What happens when innovation moves faster than common sense or reliability?

The discussion moves through some truly eye opening developments, including Voyager 1 reaching a distance where signals take...

In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive into a wide-ranging tech reality check. They kick things off with an unexpected truth: audio is still king, even in a video-obsessed world. From there, they unpack the renewed debate over AM radios in cars, the push for digital modernity, and why consumers say they still want good old-fashioned radio on their dashboards. The guys take a balanced look at government mandates, the free market, and what actually makes sense for car manufacturers in 2025.

Then the episode shifts hard into cybersecurity, highlighting massive...

Sam Bushman is joined by NPI marketing admin and musician Jake Oakes for a fast-paced tour through the ways modern tech can either protect you or quietly put you at risk. They start with one of today’s biggest business threats: email and payroll scams that impersonate bosses, HR, and vendors. Sam and Jake walk through practical steps to stop fraud before it happens: like always verifying banking changes by phone (using a trusted number), documenting confirmations in writing, and treating any request for sensitive data as suspicious until proven otherwise. Along the way, they highlight how Network Providers In...

In this lively episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive into the outer and inner reaches of technology; from the Voyager spacecraft still running on 69 KB of memory, to Jeff Bezos’ ambitious plan for millions to live in orbit within decades. The hosts question whether such space ventures are realistic or simply futuristic fantasies, comparing them with down-to-earth innovations like an Australian nano-coating that passively cools buildings and pulls water from the air.

The conversation shifts to electric vehicle struggles and the post-subsidy sales slump, as Sam and Jay weigh whether the EV...

In this episode of TechWatch Radio, hosts Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive deep into the evolving media and tech landscape—from YouTube’s high-stakes dispute with Disney to the skyrocketing costs of streaming that are driving viewers back toward ad-supported models. They unpack how traditional cable habits are resurfacing in modern streaming bundles and explore whether industry greed or inflated production costs are to blame for soaring subscription fees.

The discussion then shifts to a surprising new player in tech acquisitions—Italy’s “Bending Spoons,” the company quietly buying up major names like AOL and possibly...

In this packed episode of TechWatch Radio, hosts Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle the biggest and strangest headlines in the world of technology. From Amazon’s plan to replace 600,000 human jobs with robots by 2033, to Meta trimming its AI division, they explore the real-world implications of automation on the workforce. The discussion expands to military-grade humanoid robots, raising questions about the ethics of using machines in warfare and whether humanity risks losing control in its quest for technological dominance.

The hosts also take a sharp turn into the world of digital media, examining how AI...

This week on TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive into the shifting digital landscape where security, hardware, and user control collide. The show opens with a breakdown of Google’s new Gmail client-side encryption rollout and the quiet removal of key features like POP access and Gmailify; changes that could leave longtime users scrambling. The hosts debate whether end-to-end encryption really means privacy when Google still owns the infrastructure, and what it signals for the future of offline email and open-source compatibility.

The conversation then turns to the surprising report that Intel may ma...

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dive into a wide-ranging lineup of tech news that impacts both everyday users and industry insiders. They kick things off with Robinhood’s decision to scale back free account perks, pushing customers toward its Gold membership.

The conversation then shifts to Google’s new “Project Aluminum,” an ambitious effort to unify ChromeOS and Android into a seamless ecosystem for phones, tablets, and PCs. Sam and Jay discuss the challenges of scaling across screen sizes, the future of cloud-first computing, and why Microsoft and Apple may still have an edge. Rounding out the episode...