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Tech Talk with Theunis : Apple looking at Perplexity to solve AI woes

Apple might be eyeing Perplexity like it’s the last Lightning cable in a USB-C world. Is Tim Cook planning to snag the hottest AI startup in town? Or is this just another episode of “Siri gets jealous and starts Googling ‘how to stay relevant,' Join Keeno Lee and Theunis Jansen…
18 Jul 3 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Xbox Goes Pocket-Sized?! well, sort of...

Hold onto your joysticks—Xbox might be shrinking, and we’re not talking screen resolutions. In this episode, we unpack the wild rumors and juicy details behind the new Xbox handheld collab that’s shaking up the gaming world. Who’s teaming up? Why now? And will your thumbs survive portable Halo? Tune in…
11 Jul 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Oakley x Meta’s Smart Specs...shady business?

Are your sunglasses watching you… or just helping you live your best cyborg life? In this episode, we dive face-first into the latest wearable wonder: Oakley and Meta have teamed up to slap some Silicon Valley smarts into your favorite sporty shades. Are they fashion-forward future-goggles or just another excuse…
4 Jul 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : New developements in early detection of Alzheimer's

What if your brain could whisper secrets about its future before you even forgot where you left your keys? In this episode, we dive into the latest tech turning heads—and neurons—in the fight against Alzheimer's. Join Keeno Lee and Theunis Jansen van Rensberg as they explore the cutting-edge science making…
30 May 3 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Samsung sharpens its edge

This week Keeno Lee and Theunis Jansen van Rensberg are going hands-on with Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy S25 Edge handset — the ultra-slim marvel that’s making waves in the smartphone world. From its razor-thin profile to its powerhouse performance, we break down what sets this device apart, what it means for…
23 May 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Aliens? Microscopic, Maybe… But Still Aliens?!

Cue the dramatic music. Dim the lights. Picture a lone scientist hunched over a screen, coffee in one hand, sheer disbelief in the other. And then… it happens. The blip. The signal. The microscopic clue that just might change everything. Theunis Jansen van Rensberg from Bandwidth Blog and Keeno Lee…
14 May 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : the new offroad 4-legged robot

From the land of precision engineering and the birthplace of mecha dreams... comes a new metallic marvel that’s about to strut into the future — one servo at a time. Ladies, gentlemen, and robo-enthusiasts of all configurations... meet Corlio, Kawasaki’s newest robot with enough charm, brawn, and brains to make…
30 Apr 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : de-extinction of extinct animals

Join Keeno Lee & Theunis Jansen van Rensberg from Bandwidth Blog as they explore the science and speculation behind the de-extinction of the direwolf. From ancient DNA to cutting-edge cloning technology, they unpack the myths, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of bringing back a Pleistocene predator. Stay tuned for a conversation…
23 Apr 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis ; new developments in charging tech for EV's

Join Theunis Janse van Rensberg and Keeno Lee as they explore one of the most talked-about components in the world of electric vehicles—batteries! As the backbone of EVs, these powerhouses are not only revolutionizing transportation but also raising important questions about their environmental impact, efficiency, and longevity. In this episode,…
8 Apr 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : New additions to the Apple watch

This week on Tech Talk, we’re talking about an exciting development from Apple—rumors are swirling that the next-generation Apple Watch could be getting its very own camera. From video calls to augmented reality, this new feature could change the way we interact with our wrist-worn devices. Join Keeno Lee &…
2 Apr 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : AI podcasts in our future...

Gather closely children,and let me tell of an antiquated practice...in-person conversation. Used to be that was all we did, pre-cellular phones and social media apps like Whatsapp and the like...people would talk to each other, face to face! Shocking as it may be, the popularity of text as a rapid…
26 Mar 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : the biggest crypto currency hack EVER!

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it. Initially regarded as a flash in the pan fad, it has proven to be a possibly lucrative way to…
14 Mar 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : new iPhone launched...

We often speak in hallowed tones of tech giants such as Samsung, Google or Apple, and whenever they launch a new handset, its usually preceded with much pomp & procedure, even the models made for a slightly less affluent LSM. Theunis Jansen van Rensberg explains to Keeno Lee whether or…
7 Mar 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Microsoft says quantum computing is closer than ever

Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level. It aims to uncover the properties and behaviors of the very building blocks of nature. While many quantum experiments examine extremely small objects, such as electrons and photons, quantum phenomena are all around us, acting on…
26 Feb 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Google & Samsung team-up

The world of VR headsets is a pricey one, ruled by the names you would expect in the tech game, with the exorbitant costs prohibiting the average gamer from exploring brave new world's. Theunis Jansen van Rensberg explains to Keeno Lee how the forthcoming collaboration between Google and Samsung might…
14 Feb 5 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : new device launch from Samsung

It's always interesting to see how the tech giants handle design language...do they make changes and risk far-ranging consequences, or maintain the status quo with a few tweaks? Well, Samsung recently launched their latest offerings in their "S" range, definitely choosing the latter of those options...Theunis Jansen van Rensburg from…
5 Feb 3 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : New entrant in the AI saga

Its been the dominating tech and science story for recent years, and AI is going nowhere anytime soon. We spoke about Chat GPT at length last year, even chronicling their mother company becoming one the richest companies in the world...until recently...Theunis Jansen van Rensburg from Bandwidth Blog spoke to Keeno…
3 Feb 4 min

Tech Talk with Theunis : Moon Base Missions

On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after reaching its surface in their Apollo 11 lunar module. The world rejoiced, we had dared to dream and had achieved a lofty goal. However it was apparently achieved at…
12 Dec 2024 4 min
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