Tech Made Fun | Tech Podcast By SK NEXUS

TMF 022 - What Counts as Innovation - Progressive vs Disruptive Tech

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/

TMF 021 - Shopping Online in Pakistan - Complete Guide For Aam Awaam (Average People/Mango Insaan)

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/

TMF 020 - PCs Getting Arm'ed Up - Why You Should Care

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/

TMF 019 - Apple Intelligence - AI for the 'Best' of Us - All You Need to Know About AI in Pakistan

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/

TMF 018 - SadaPay No More Sadda Pay - The Fintech Landscape in Pakistan

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/