The Tech Jawn: Black Tech Enthusiasts Covering The Week's Tech News And How Tech Affects Black Culture

Amazon's Ring Super Bowl ad upset a few folks, France and possibly other countries are seeking digital autonomy from the US., and Meta is reportedly working on Facial recognition for its smart glasses.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks:Amazon's Ring Super Bowl Ad upset literally everyone — The VergeFrance seeks "digital autonomy from the US — Fast CompanyMeta is working on facial recognition for its smart glasses — EngadgetBlack History Spotlight:Dr. George Robert Carruthers — NAASMSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

The four biggest tech companies in the world are spending $650 billion on AI infrastructure, Uber is being found liable in a sexual assault case against one of its drivers, and out of 160 companies in New York that did layoffs last year, not a single one of them said it was due to AI.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks:Big Tech Is Spending Big On AI Infrastructure — Morning BrewUber Found Liable In A Sexual Assault Case — CNNNo New York-based Company Laid Off Workers Due To AI — WiredSpotlight:Dr. David Harold Blackwell — The DigSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

Microsoft may dial back its Copilot everywhere in Windows 11 initiative, AI Agents are getting their own social media network, and Khaby Lame, the top TikToker in the world, sells his brand, likeness, and mannerisms for $900 to $975 million.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks: Microsoft may dial back Copilot across Windows 11apps -- PCMagKhaby Lame sells brand, likeness, and mannerisms for $900 to $975 million -- Business InsiderAI Agents Get Their Own Social Network -- BBCSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, Stephanie tells us about her new radio show, Life and Tech with TechLifeSteph, Silicon Valley CEOs respond to the Minnesota shootings, and we discuss ByteDance finalizing a deal to spin out TikTok USDS and the 200 million U.S.-based TikTok accounts.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss TechLife Steph's new studio and camera setup, Threads extending its global lead over X on mobile, and OpenAI is finally bringing ads to ChatGPT Free and Go accounts.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss Apple deciding to use Google's Gemini to power the new Siri, YouTube, despite the ridiculous growth the platform is having, creators feeling that the algorithm isn't working for them, and Robb tells us about all the robots and AI-powered tech he saw at CES 2026.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

Why does Substack have such a hard time saying no to racism?We also discuss the Trump Administration taking at 10% stake in Intel, Roblox not being safe for kids, social media's new anti-woke agenda, and the TeaOnHer app being just as lax on security as the Tea App.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks:Trump Weighs 10% Government Stake in Intel -- Read MoreRoblox Has Serious Safety Issues For Kids -- Read MoreWhy Doesn't Substack Say No To Racism? -- Read MoreTeaOnHer Learned Nothing From the Tea App -- Read MoreSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

In this holiday episode of The Tech Jawn, we sit down with Nica Montford, a.k.a, TechSavvyDiva, and talk about AI, AI, and more AI.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechGuest:Nica Montford – @TechSavvyDivaLinks:TechSavvyDiva.comSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon

Robb hangs out with his friend Corey Gumbs, Founder of The Black Podcaster's Association and BlKPodNews.com, to chop it up and talk about the tech stack used to run one of the largest communities for Black podcast professionals.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechGuest: Corey Gumbs - @CoreyGumbsLinks:Black Podcaster's Association -- A community of diverse Black podcast creatives and professionals who are dedicated to reshaping the podcasting landscape and establishing a foundation that fully supports our creative voices, brands, and unique perspectives.BlkPodNews -- The official newsletter of the Black Podcasters Association.Support The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon