Tech Talk with Amit & Rinat

Xsolis

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of Tech Talk, hosts Amit and Rinat are joined by Zach, the CTO of Xsolis, a 10-year-old healthcare company leveraging AI to optimize the interaction between hospitals and health insurance companies. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Xsolis has been using machine learning and predictive AI to analyse healthcare data, offering solutions that help reduce friction between healthcare providers and payers. Zach elaborates on the company's core product, Dragonfly, and how it processes almost 10 million HL7 messages daily to make real-time predictions on patient care levels and discharge needs. The episode explores data privacy, the importance of human oversight in AI applications, and discusses potential future advancements in AI technology in the healthcare sector. The conversation also touches on ethical considerations and the impact of AI on patient outcomes, emphasizing Xsolis' role in creating a cooperative relationship between payers and providers.

Canary Speech

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of Tech Talk, Henry O'Connell, co-founder and CEO of Canary Speech, discusses the inception, development, and applications of the company. Canary Speech specializes in using AI to analyse speech for diagnosing medical conditions. Henry recounts his collaboration with Jeff Adams, a pioneer in natural language processing, and their combined efforts to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics through vocal biomarkers. The discussion highlights the reliability, security, and ethical considerations of their technology. Henry also delves into potential uses beyond clinical settings, the importance of accurate and bias-free machine learning models, and future expansions into different languages and childhood conditions like ADHD and autism. The conversation emphasizes the transformative potential of AI in enhancing medical diagnostics and clinician support.

Vibe Coding

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #TechTalk, Amit and Rinat delve into 'Vibe Coding,' an approach in AI where coding is facilitated through conversational commands rather than traditional programming languages. We discuss how Vibe Coding simplifies the process by allowing users to instruct AI in plain English to generate code, enabling non-programmers and small business owners to create prototypes and simple applications effortlessly. We highlight the potential of Vibe Coding in rapid prototyping while acknowledging its current limitations in creating production-ready code.

AI Powered Humanoid Robots

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's #TechTalk, Amit and Rinat dive into the astonishing advancements in AI-powered humanoid robots. From the rapid progression in the last two years to the integration of AI making robots smarter and more capable, this discussion covers the anatomy of humanoids, their application in various industries, and their potential impact on jobs and society. They dive deep into the future of this technology, addressing concerns, potential safeguards, and the economic implications. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of robotics, AI, and how these technologies will shape our world!

AI Agents

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's #TechTalk, Amit and Rinat dive into the world of AI agents. They explore the rise of AI agents, their potential applications, and the revolutionary changes they bring to various industries. From simplifying daily tasks like travel booking to advanced project management and even self-driving cars, AI agents are at the forefront of the AI revolution. The hosts discuss the differences between generative AI models like Chat GPT and AI agents, address concerns about digital inequality, and ponder the future of AI in everyday life. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on how AI agents are shaping the future.

Data Broker

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's #TechTalk, Amit and Rinat dive deep into the world of data brokerage. Discover how your personal data is collected, categorized, and sold to big companies, often without your knowledge. Learn about the different types of data brokers, how they monetize data, and the implications on your privacy and daily life. From social media tracking to health data brokerage, this eye-opening discussion sheds light on the unseen forces driving targeted advertising and risk management. Tune in to understand the power dynamics at play and how you can navigate this intricate landscape more mindfully.

Post Quantum Cryptography

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's #TechTalk, Amit and Rinat dive into the intricate world of post-quantum cryptography. They discuss the basics of quantum computers, the principles of quantum mechanics, and the ground-breaking potential of quantum computing. The conversation then shifts to the importance of cryptographic algorithms in securing data, and how current methods could be rendered obsolete by future quantum computers. Amit explains the need for post-quantum cryptography, the new standards recently announced by NIST, and how organizations can future-proof their sensitive data. This podcast is an informative journey through the cutting edge of technology and its immense impact on the world.

Enterprise Software

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat dive deep into the world of Enterprise Software, exploring how it powers businesses by streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and driving scalability. From ERP systems that integrate core business processes to BPM tools that optimize workflows, we unpack the distinctions and complementary roles of these technologies. We also highlight examples across HRM, CRM, SCM, and more, providing insights into their advantages, challenges, and relevance in today’s digital landscape. Tune in to discover why enterprise software is essential for organizational success!

Datacentres

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:15:00 +0000

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat dive deep into the world of datacentres, a location where all the data we create or consume gets stored. We break down the different types—from enterprise and colocation to managed service and cloud data centers. We also compare the nuances between on-premises setups, managed services, and cloud solutions, helping you understand how businesses choose the right infrastructure to power their operations in a fast-evolving landscape. Join us in this exciting conversation.

Ransomware

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat dive deep into the world of ransomware, a type of malicious software that encrypts files or locks systems until a ransom is paid. We explore its various types, learn how ransomware typically infiltrates systems and discover the sophisticated evasion techniques attackers use to bypass antivirus defences. We also discuss essential preventive measures to protect against these evolving threats. Join us for an insightful discussion on ransomware.

Bitcoin Halving

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat dive deep into the phenomenon known as Bitcoin Halving. Join them as they unravel the mysteries behind this pivotal event in the world of digital currency.

From its history to its impact on the market, we leave no stone unturned in exploring the significance of Bitcoin Halving.

Whether you're a seasoned crypto investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology. Tune in now and stay ahead of the curve!

Impact of AI on Jobs

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's TechTalk, Amit and Rinat delve into the profound impact of AI on jobs. We discuss how AI is reshaping industries, leading to automation, and job displacement, but also creating new opportunities and roles. They provide insights into how individuals can adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape, emphasizing the importance of upskilling, reskilling, and embracing AI as a tool for innovation and growth. Tune in to learn more about navigating the intersection of AI and employment in the digital age.

Social Media Addiction

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Using social media can offer various benefits such as connectivity with friends and families, sharing information, networking, marketing, community building, creativity and self-expression, educational resources, activism, and entertainment. But it also comes with several drawbacks such as addiction and time consumption, negative impact on mental health, cyberbullying and harassment, privacy concerns, misinformation and fake news, comparison and envy, sleep disturbance, physical health issues, and impact on relationships.

It's essential for users to be aware of these drawbacks and practice mindfulness, moderation, and digital hygiene when using social media to mitigate their negative effects.

In this week's TechTalk, Amit and Rinat talk about social media addiction, their own struggles with it, some possible solutions and a lot more!

Reference URLs -

01. Social Media Addiction - https://socialmediavictims.org/social-media-addiction/

02. Social media addiction - https://www.ukat.co.uk/addiction/behavioural/social-media/

Orkes

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Imagine you're running a restaurant. You have a team of chefs, waiters, and dishwashers, each with their own tasks to complete. To ensure that your restaurant runs smoothly, you need a way to coordinate everyone's work. This is where a workflow orchestration system comes in. It is like a maestro conducting an orchestra. It takes a series of steps, or tasks, and makes sure they are completed in the right order and at the right time. This can help to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and free up your team to focus on more important work.

With Orkes, you can easily create, execute, and monitor workflows, even if they involve multiple microservices or systems. Orkes itself is a cloud-hosted version of Netflix Conductor, developed and maintained by the same team that created Netflix Conductor.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Boney Sekh & Dilip Lukose, founders of Orkes.

Bubble

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Building websites has always been considered a difficult thing, especially for people with no software development or coding experience. So one tends to hire either freelancers or an agency to build these. But technology has progressed to a point that you can now build web applications using no-code tools like Bubble. No-code tools help non-developers (i.e. business users who have vast domain knowledge but don’t know how to write code manually) create apps without using any code.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Josh Haas & Emmanuеl Straschnοv, founders of Bubble.

Digital Trading

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Trading of different types of goods has evolved from manual trading on the stock exchange floor to the high-speed, technology-driven ecosystem we see today. There are many things that we can trade with the click of a button. And it has revolutionised the world around us.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about digital trading, what is it, what platforms one can use and a lot more!!!

AI Companion

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In the ever-evolving world of AI, there is a fascinating realm of AI companions. It is reshaping our daily lives through virtual assistants, chatbots, and more. But what impact these AI companions have on our daily interactions and emotional well-being is something really interesting to think about.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about AI Companion, what they are, their diverse roles, ethical implications and a lot more!!!

Digital Immortality

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Digital immortality, the idea of preserving a person's consciousness or memories in a computer, is becoming a more realistic possibility thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. However, there are many ethical and technical challenges that need to be addressed before digital immortality can become a reality. These challenges include the cost of storing and maintaining digital copies of people's minds, the potential for abuse, and the question of whether or not a digital copy of a person is truly immortal.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Digital Immortality, what it is, what are its implications and a lot more!!!

WordPress

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Which content management system powers over 43% of all websites on the internet? With its user-friendly interface and extensive ecosystem of plugins and themes, WordPress makes website creation, management, and customization accessible to users of all skill levels. From bloggers and small businesses to large enterprises, WordPress offers a platform to build unique online experiences, whether it's a simple blog, an e-commerce store, a portfolio site, or even a community forum.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about WordPress, what it is, how to use it and a lot more!!!

Sportskeeda

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

A lot of people want to start their own company and become entrepreneurs. Some do some don't. Those that do face a lot of challenges and have to overcome them before becoming successful. One such story is that of Sportskeeda, a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and e-sports while serving over 80 million fans every month. Taking a simple sports blogging website and scaling it up to become such a giant media platform is a journey worth knowing.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Porush Jain, founder of Sportskeeda.

P2P Payments

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We normally transfer money to someone using their bank account details. But with the advent of newer payment technologies, we can now transfer money to someone using their email account or mobile number. How cool is that!!! This is what Peer-to-peer payments are all about.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about P2P Payments, what is it, the pros and cons of it and a lot more!

Generative AI

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

It seems AI has exploded into the world. With so many tools available now to generate anything from text, images, videos, voice, music, etc., it's quickly becoming the fastest-adopted technology in the world. What these tools do is generate something new based on a prompt provided by the user. And they do this generation after getting trained on vast amounts of training data using thousands of GPUs.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Generative AI, is it really game-changing, the ethical sides of it and a lot more!

Humanoid Robots

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Robots come in all shapes and sizes. They all perform different functions. But the robots that look like us are called humanoids and they are the most exciting robots currently. There are both advantages and disadvantages to having a bi-pedal robot. But still, there are applications where a robot looking like a human has far more acceptance from the general population than other types of robots. Such as assisting the elderly and disabled, working in dangerous environments, and providing companionship.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Humanoid Robots, why they are getting more popular, their applications and a lot more!

BIOS

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What happens when we switch on our computers, especially PCs? Have you ever thought of installing multiple operating systems on your computer? What happens if we want to install extra RAM on our laptop? How can we boot from a Pen Drive? For all this, we need something called a BIOS which is part of the motherboard.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about BIOS, what is it, why we need it, what is UEFI and a lot more!

Social Commerce

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Online shopping has been popular ever since we have the internet. It's so easy to buy products without ever leaving the comforts of your home. But there is a new way people are now buying online. And that's through the various social media platforms instead of buying from traditional websites. Social commerce is the intersection of social media and e-commerce, where businesses leverage social platforms to engage with customers, drive sales, and enhance the shopping experience.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Social Commerce, what it is, how we can use it, some examples and a lot more!

Tech in Japan

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We all read about Japan being technologically advanced but how advanced it really is? We don't see many software companies from Japan but a lot of hardware focussed companies. We know about also the big automobile manufacturers. Japan has an amazing mix of smart toilets, a remarkable railway system, widespread digital kiosks for ordering food and many more.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Tech in Japan, how you can see it, why is it the way it is, some examples and a lot more!

Data Visualization

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We are generating so much data these days that it is very difficult to make sense of it all. That's why visualising the data is very important. It helps us understand what the data is telling us and make predictions. Data visualization is a powerful technique to do just that.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Data Visualization, what it is, what are the different types, its applications and a lot more!

Formula E

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Motorsports has long been a playground for experimenting with new technologies to push into the consumer cars segment. And Formula 1 has been the pinnacle of motorsport engineering. But with the future going towards the electrification of cars, there was a need for an electric car motorsport. Enter Formula E which has slowly become one of the most exciting sports event to watch on the planet.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Formula E, what it is, why it is relevant, how it is different from F1 and a lot more!

Mobot

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Testing mobile apps can be slow and complicated. There are multiple vendors each with their own flavour of mobile OS. And testing with human gestures and the way humans use mobile apps can sometimes be very difficult. There are also some tests that can't be replicated using traditional test tools, like ordering an Uber, etc. This is where Mobot comes in. It's a robot that tests mobile apps.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Eden Full Goh, founder & CEO at Mobot.

Prompt Engineering

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

With the emergence of generative AI, we can now ask AI to do anything for us. But the way we ask and the way we instruct it is fast becoming an essential skill. With so many different tools available in the market, using the correct prompt efficiently becomes very important since asking AI costs money.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Prompt Engineering, what it is, why it is relevant, how people are using it and a lot more!

Solar Panels

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

With the recent energy crisis in Europe and many other nations, becoming energy independent has become very important. One of the most easiest ways to do that is to install solar panels in your house. Imagine sunlight meeting your electricity needs. It's crazy to think about this but even satellites use this form of energy to power themselves. But have you wondered how it works and how much it costs?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Solar Panels, how it works, where is it used, installation and a lot more!

Digital Divide

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We know that there is an unequal distribution of wealth in our society but did you know there exists a digital divide as well? Not all people in the world have equal access to digital services via the internet. This causes a loss of access to many of the services we take for granted.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Digital Divide, what it means, why it exists, how can it be fixed and a lot more!

ChatGPT

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The world of AI has been rapidly transforming and the latest tool to disrupt the world is ChatGPT from OpenAI in 2022. Imagine a tool that has also passed the Turing Test for chatbots. A tool that can give responses back like a human. A tool that can help answer all our questions in any language.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about ChatGPT, what are its use cases, its limitations and a lot more!

Cardiac Devices

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

When a human being is conceived inside a woman's womb, we first try to check for the baby's heartbeat. The heart is one of the most vital organs in our body and is also one of the first organs created. But hearts are also vulnerable to defects during birth and also later in our lives. In order to ensure a long life, there are various cardiac devices and procedures that have been created.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Cardiac Devices with Abhijit Mondal, a biomedical engineer and scientist with a specialization in bio-instrumentation whose work focuses on clinical translation and development of medical devices and technologies for cardiac and respiratory diseases.

Abhijit Mondal's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijitmondal

Abhijit Mondal's Twitter - https://twitter.com/abhijitmdl

Abhijit Mondal's Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vm3PCHsAAAAJ

BitTorrent

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Imagine a file-sharing protocol that has lasted more than 20 years. It can be used to download all kinds of files, is resistant to network failures and can auto-resume. It doesn't put a lot of load on a single server and is dependent on how many people are downloading the file simultaneously. The speed of the download increases as more people are trying to download the same file. This is BitTorrent a decentralized file-sharing protocol created in 2001.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about BitTorrent, how it works, what are its benefits and a lot more!

In-flight Wi-Fi

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

These days airline travel is the most popular means of global transport. But in a hyper-connected world, we all want access to fast internet even when we are in the air. So airlines have been working with various providers to provide us with in-flight Wi-Fi. But is it worth it? What speeds can you get? What are the limitations?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about In-flight Wi-Fi, how it works, what technologies are used and a lot more!

Electric Grid

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We all consume electricity every day. But do we know how is it generated? How is it sent to our homes? What happens during this transmission process? How is the increase/decrease in demand met? There are various aspects to electricity generation, transmission, distribution and consumption.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about the Electric Grid, the various aspects of it, how it works, and a lot more!

Wi-Fi

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In today's world, wireless communication is taken for granted. We use it as part of the mobile network used by our smartphones. And also as Wi-Fi to communicate with the internet using multiple devices. But have you ever wondered what are the different Wi-Fi standards, why are the speeds and frequencies different for each standard? Which standard are you using?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Wi-Fi, the various standards, its impact on our daily lives, and a lot more!

Ports

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Computers use a variety of ports to communicate, for power delivery and for data transfer. There are software ports and there are hardware ports. Software ports are used for communication between your computer and the internet or other computers in the network. Hardware ports come in various shapes and sizes and are used for multiple purposes.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Computer Ports, the different types, how they are used and categorized, and a lot more!

Dropshipping

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

What if you wanted to start your own shop but don't want to own or maintain the inventory? What if your orders could be taken by one system and fulfilled by some other system? This is what dropshipping is all about.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Dropshipping, how it works, why we should use it, and a lot more!

Fire Control System

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Fire has been humanity's greatest discovery and it has transformed the way we live throughout various civilizations. In the modern world, fire is used less and less and more stress is given to the usage of electricity as our main driver for everything. But we still use fire in many parts of our house which can cause potential hazards. In order to protect us from a fire we have certain systems in place. These are preventive as well as retarding.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Fire Control System, the different types, why we should use them, and a lot more!

GNSS

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Every day we use some kind of navigation to go from one place to another. We also use it to track our fitness routine like running or cycling or hiking. We sometimes use it where there are no roads or waymarkers. And we use it even without a mobile network. Have you ever thought about how this navigation works? Why do we need to activate location services on our mobile phone to receive our accurate position?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about GNSS, the different systems in the world, how it works, and a lot more!

MFA

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We all have been accustomed to passwords. Even SMS codes that come on our mobile phones. Some have gotten used to fingerprint scanners or facial recognition. Some use a code from an authenticator app. Some use hardware that generates a token. And even some use a hardware security key. All this combined together consists of MFA.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about MFA, the different factors, what it is based on and a lot more!

UTC

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We live on a planet that is constantly in motion. The things around the planet are constantly in motion. And the things on the planet are constantly in motion. So how does one keep track of where we are and what time it is? Well, you have standards for that. And one such standard for time is UTC. Is UTC a standard or a timezone, as many people might think? How does it work? Why do we need it?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about UTC, a standard for time, why it's needed, how it helps and a lot more!

Deepfake

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

How do you know what you watch on the Internet is real? How do you know what you are hearing over a phone call is real? Technology has come so far now that we can create a realistic fake video/audio and fool people into believing whatever we want. This can have some serious consequences, sometimes even pushing a country into violence.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Deepfake, why is it getting this much attention, what is it, how is it used and a lot more!

Digital Legacy

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0000

When we create our Will, we only think about our physical and financial assets. But what about our digital assets? Have you ever thought about what would happen to all your social media accounts, subscriptions, online investments, documents, photos, scanned files, etc.? Thinking about your digital legacy is more vital than ever and companies have already started thinking about it.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Digital Legacy, why we need to think about it, how we can plan for it and a lot more!

Biometrics

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Passwords and PINs have long been overshadowed by fingerprint scanners and facial recognition software in our smartphones. These new ways of authenticating a person are known as the Biometrics of a person. They make our lives easier, are unique and we don't have to remember anything. It does come with its own risks leading to identity theft, etc. but it's a far superior technology for authenticating someone physically in a digital world.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Biometrics, its various types, its applications and a lot more!

Bots

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:15:00 +0000

"Humans now only make up 38.5% of internet traffic. The other 61.5% is non-human (bots, hacking tools, etc)." [Source - https://twitter.com/stats_feed/status/1532427285332013056]. Imagine if this tweet is actually true then most of the internet we know of is fake. Everything we follow, like, or subscribe to may not come from a human at all. Leveraging code to automate a workflow or process to gain a significant advantage is what bots are all about. They were created to reduce repetitive tasks for humans and have now become the dominant source of traffic on the internet. Hence, we must all take everything with a pinch of salt.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Bots, the various types of it, their pros and cons and a lot more!

Noise Cancellation

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

There is noise all around us. Yet we hardly notice it. In today's world the ambient noise we are exposed to is immense. This causes irritation, sleep problems, hearing loss, decreased productivity, lack of concentration, miscommunication, etc. But we don't worry about it till its too late. Noise cancellation is a technology that's actively trying to reduce our ambient noise so that we can reclaim silence.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Noise Cancellation, what is it, what are its different types, how it works and a lot more!

Internet Browser

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We all use some kind of web browser to access the internet. The simple browser is one of the most important app in our lives right now and we know so little about all its features and functionalities. Its opened by almost everyone to access information over the internet.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Internet Browser, what does it do, what are the most popular web browsers, their features and a lot more!

Web 3.0

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We are currently living in an era where our identity, our data and our money are all organized by centralized organizations. But what if these could be managed by decentralized organizations over the internet. Imagine no one entity owns your identity, your data or your money. Welcome to Web 3.0. A web powered by blockchain, AI and DApps.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Web 3.0, what is it, what are the different decentralized examples, and a lot more!

Biotech

Sun, 29 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The living organisms on planet Earth have been there for more than a billion years. And the most intelligent and complex of all those living organisms are humans. We have evolved to a stage where we are rapidly modifying our surrounding world with technology. And now we have the power to modify the biology of living organisms through technology. This is what Biotech is all about.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Biotech, what is it, what are its different applications, and a lot more!

Fintech

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Finance is a word we have all heard of. Be it banking, loans, investments, insurance or payments, finance encompasses many areas of our lives. And for decades it was governed by highly old systems that never kept pace with increasing technology. All that changed with Fintech (Financial Technology). It has literally transformed the way we interact with different financial systems/products. Its made our lives so much easier.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Fintech, what is it, what are the different Fintech products, and a lot more!

Analytics

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Data is the new king of the internet and every company is competing for your data. But what they do with your data is the most interesting thing. They create track your activities, create a profile of you and then target you with personalized ads. All this happens in the background without any knowledge to you. And to interpret that data in various ways, there is something called Analytics.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Analytics, what is it, what companies use, how do they use it and a lot more!

Agile

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Software development used to follow the waterfall model for a long time before a group of people came together to create something better. This meeting happened in 2001 and it changed the world of software development forever. Agile has been the most popular method of software development for over two decades and it is showing no signs of slowing down but simply evolving to cater to even bigger challenges in software development.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Agile, what is it, why its so popular, what are the different agile principles/methodologies and a lot more!

NFT

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

When we buy a piece of art in the real world, its easy to verify its authenticity and prove ownership. But how do you verify digital ownership of a digital art, as one can easily create multiple copies of the same art? NFTs were created to solve this very problem of proving ownership. And its been possible now thanks to the blockchain.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about NFTs, what it is, what problem is it trying to solve, what can we do with it and a lot more!

Metaverse

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

We know about the universe. We also think we know about the multiverse. But what is this metaverse? Why did the company Facebook change its name? Well we are living most of our lives these days on our smartphones or in the digital realm. What if we could live there just like we see in the movies Tron and Ready Player One? Metaverse is coming here to stay and we better understand what it is now before we are hooked into it.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Metaverse, what it is, why it exists, what can we do in it and a lot more!

CBDC

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We are so used to the concept of cash and the anonymity it offers during every transaction that its impossible to think of something that can replace it one day. As more and more of our transactions are shifting online, its imperative that sooner or later we will come with a digital form of cash. Crypto currencies and other products offer some form of digital cash but there is something else on which many countries are working on. Its called the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It won't replace paper cash but compliment it.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about CBDCs, its various types, how it works, and a lot more!

Smart Vacuum

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Cleaning our houses take up a lot of our time normally. But its a necessary chore. With the advent of a washing machine and dishwasher, it was only time till we got our first robot vacuum and these days you can buy a smart one, with full capabilities from auto schedule, auto empty, etc. Imagine so many hours freed from your day.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about smart vacuums, its various types, how it works, and a lot more!

Starlink

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

What if you can get your internet wirelessly just like Cable TV? What if all you need for high speed internet is an access to a clear sky? What if you can post on social media from the remotest locations of Earth? This is what Elon Musk's company SpaceX is trying to do with Starlink. It's launching 1000s of satellites to provide high speed internet, with no data caps, anywhere in the world.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Starlink, its plans, how it works, and a lot more!

Chromebook

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000

The future of software is in the cloud. So what if we had the operating system (OS) on our laptops also hosted in the cloud? The most popular Google Chrome web browser led to the creation of Chrome OS. A cloud OS used to access all Google apps plus any other apps using their Play Store. Its a laptop but with a cloud OS installed. And chromebooks run Chrome OS.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about chromebooks, their features, why they are popular, and a lot more!

Unified Communications

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Collaboration and communication. That's what we think when people work together. But what happens when people have to work remotely without being together in the same office space. How do you collaborate and communicate with your peers? Do you use email, chat, voice call, video call, etc.? What can we achieve using these tools? Are there any more features that the companies in this space are thinking about?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Sabreena Ali, a Sales Engineer at Blue Jeans by Verizon, about unified communications, the different tools in UC, the different features of a UC product, the future trends, and a lot more!

Sabreena Ali's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabreena-ali-10282827/

How to start a Podcast

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We regularly consume information by reading text, by watching a video or by listening to an audio. But the consumption of content through podcasts (or audio) has increased a lot during the pandemic. People regularly listen to them while driving a car, while running or walking and while doing chores at home. But have you ever wondered what is a podcast? Why are people so crazy about podcasts? And how can you a create one?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about how to start a podcast, what tools do you need, where to host your podcast, and a lot more!

Robotics

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000

There will come a day soon when robots will do most of the mundane tasks on behalf of humans and we will be free of all drudgery. But have you ever wondered how these fascinating machines work? What can they actually do today? Are the robots we see in movies even possible in real life?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about Robotics, the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, the different types of robots, their uses, and a lot more.

A11Y Project

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In current times we are so accustomed to using the internet that we take it for granted. No matter what information you want to find, the internet has your answers. But does the internet work for everyone in the world? Does it work for people with disabilities, mental or physical or cognitive? How do we make the internet user friendly for all types of users?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Eric Bailey, one of the active maintainers on the A11Y project - a community-driven effort to make digital accessibility easier, about accessibility, why is it important, how can people make their websites accessible, and a lot more!

Eric Bailey's Website - https://ericwbailey.design/

Eric Bailey's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ericwbailey

Eric Bailey's Github - https://github.com/ericwbailey

Eric Bailey's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwbailey

A11Y Project - https://www.a11yproject.com/

A11Y Project's Checklist - https://www.a11yproject.com/checklist/

Lichess

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

When Netflix released the Queen's Gambit, it shone a bright light on the chess community and there was a sudden surge of chess players online and also a demand for chess boards on various online shops. In the world of the internet, chess.com has always been on top when it comes to playing chess online. But there is an open source chess server that has a clean interface, doesn't require you to register, there are no ads nor any plugins on the platform, and you can play chess without paying a single penny online. Do you know the name of this chess server?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Thibault Duplessis, the creator of Lichess - a free online chess server second only to chess.com, about how he started Lichess, what are the various features of Lichess, what has he seen with chess games over the years, and a lot more!

Thibault Duplessis's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ornicar

Thibault Duplessis's Github - https://github.com/ornicar

Thibault Duplessis's Lichess profile - https://lichess.org/@/thibault

Lichess homepage - https://lichess.org/

Lichess donation page - https://lichess.org/patron

Rapid Software Testing

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Software is everywhere. And good quality software has become very important and sometimes even critical as well. But with rapid progress in development cycle, testers don't often get enough time to test software. What if there is a better way to test software without compromising quality, which is more focused and which can be completed rapidly.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Michael Bolton, co-author (with James Bach) of Rapid Software Testing (RST), about software testing, context driven testing, Rapid Software Testing, and a lot more!

Michael Bolton's Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelbolton

Michael Bolton's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/

About RST - https://rapid-software-testing.com/about-rapid-software-testing/

RST Methodology - https://www.satisfice.com/rapid-testing-methodology

RST Courses - https://rapid-software-testing.com/rst-courses/

Raspberry Pi

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Do you know which device is the most popular after the PC and the Macintosh? Do you know which device has sold more than 40 million pieces worldwide and costs $35? Do you know which platform runs a 64-bit ARM processor and still consumes less than 15W of power? Do you know which device can control almost anything from a drone to a robot to a doorbell?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Eben Upton, the creator of Raspberry Pi and co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, about Raspberry Pi, how it all started, what you can do with it, about the Raspberry Pi foundation, and a lot more!

Eben Upton's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ebenupton

Eben Upton's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebenupton/

Raspberry Pi Foundation - https://www.raspberrypi.org/

Raspberry Pi YouTube - https://youtube.com/raspberrypi

Raspberry Pi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raspberrypi/

Raspberry Pi Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/raspberrypi

Raspberry Pi Twitter - https://twitter.com/Raspberry_Pi

Raspberry Pi Projects - https://projects.raspberrypi.org/

Raspberry Pi Donate - https://www.raspberrypi.org/donate/

Have I Been Pwned

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We regularly share a lot of information these days with various websites over the internet. Be it our email address or phone number. And we trust that the private information we share willingly stays with these websites. But sometimes, for various reasons, this data gets leaked to the public domain. It means anyone now has access to our data which we shared online with a trusted source. Now, how do we know what data was leaked and by which organisation? How do we protect ourselves in case our data is in that breach?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk with Troy Hunt, an Australian security researcher and founder of the data breach notification service, Have I Been Pwned, about his website, the various ways an individual can try protecting their data, and a lot more!

Troy Hunt's LinkedIn profile - https://au.linkedin.com/in/troyhunt/

Troy Hunt's blog - https://www.troyhunt.com/

Troy Hunt's Pluralsight courses - https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/troy-hunt

Have I Been Pwned website - https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Search Engines

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Search has become a very crucial part of the Internet when you have more than a billion sites. And Google has dominated this area really well. But search has been important ever since we started creating and storing information. There has always been a need to quickly search for something. But do you know how these search engines work? How do these websites quickly return information that you might find useful?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what are search engines, the history of search over the internet, their applications, and a lot more!

Building a PC

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We all work with computers these days. Be it for working or for gaming. Be it for editing videos or for storing pictures. There is a use case for desktop computers, even today, even when using a smartphone/tablet/laptop has become the defacto way. But how do you build one? Or do you buy a PC? Or do you buy a macPro?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about how to build a PC, the different components of a PC, its applications, and a lot more!

UAVs

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

As long as we have known the skies, humans have had the urge to fly. We looked at birds and wanted to fly like them. Thus, was born the aircrafts. But these were all operated by pilots sitting inside the aircraft. What if we could fly an aircraft without the pilot anywhere in the world. Enter UAVs.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what are UAVs, the different components of a UAV, its applications, and a lot more!

Electric Vehicles

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Electricity has transformed almost all aspects of our lives. It powers everything from smartphones to cars and from trains to factories. But there is one emerging category that will radically re-define the way we move and transport people and goods.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what are electric vehicles, what are the various benefits of using one, the different types of electric vehicles, and a lot more!

Digital Marketing

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

There used to be a time when we used to either watch TV or listen to radio or read newspapers & magazines to find out about new products and services. But with the advent of the internet, marketing has taken a whole new meaning.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is digital marketing, why is it so important, the different D's of digital marketing, and a lot more!

E-commerce

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Gone are the days when we needed to go to a brick and mortar shop to buy a product/service. With the advent of the internet everything can now be done online. We can buy/sell any product/service over the internet. But how is it possible? What are the channels for sales and discovery? What payment methods are allowed? Why is it important to have an online store?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is e-commerce, the different things we can sell online, the different channels of sales, e-commerce security and a lot more!

Computer Vision

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Humans can see really well. We can see millions of colors and we observe things in three dimensions. We also understand what we are looking at even when objects change with time. But how do we re-create the same vision for machines using software? How do we make computers understand what it sees?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is computer vision, why is it important, its applications and a lot more!

Big Data

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Data is the new currency. We pay Facebook, Google, TikTok, Whatsapp, etc. with our data. Around 90% of the world's data has been generated in the last two years alone. No wonder data has now become big data with the advent of the Internet and Internet of Things.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is Big Data, why is it called like that, the five V's of Big Data and a lot more!

3D Printing

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

We have all printed sheets of paper and even postcards but what if you could print an object itself, like a keychain, a toy car or even a real building!!! These are all the possibilities that 3D printing offers, but do you know what it is and why is it so important for our future?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is 3D printing, what are its different applications, what do you need to start 3D printing, and a lot more!

Internet of Things

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In a world of around 8 billion humans, we can have as many as 20 billion devices (2+ devices per human). What if all these devices are now connected to each other and can share data with each other! That is the power of the Internet of Things.

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is IoT, what are the different applications using IoT devices, what do we need to be aware of while using these devices, and a lot more!

Cloud Computing

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In recent times, especially during the pandemic, the use of cloud has accelerated. Internet usage has increased and more & more companies are offering their products or services over the internet. Lot of companies are also undergoing digital transformation and majority of them are moving to the cloud. But have you ever wondered what is cloud? Where is it located? How do we connect to it? What are its benefits? Are there any cons? What you need to be careful about?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is cloud, what are the different services available through cloud, things you need to be careful about, and a lot more!

Database

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The rate at which we are creating data today is unbelievable. Every time someone likes something on a social media platform, it needs to be stored, categorized and indexed. Every time a web page is launched, Google needs to index it. Every time a video is uploaded to the internet, it needs to be stored, categorized and indexed. But how do companies store data and how do they manage it?

In this week's talk, Amit and Rinat talk about what is data, what are the different data types, a DBMS, the different types of DBs and a lot more!

Software Automation

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Automation is always looked upon with sceptical eyes by people. Does it actually reduce labour cost? Does it actually get rid of people? Why are companies so adamant on automation and employees so afraid of it.

In this week's talk, Amit explains all about what is automation, what are its benefits, why is it needed, what is it not and a lot more!

VR & AR

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Reality is what we perceive and how we perceive it. But there are lots of other realities that are quite popular these days. They are namely virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality. Do you know what these are and how they enhance our existing reality?

In this week's talk, Rinat explains all about what is VR and AR, some of the applications of each, some devices available in the market, his experience using this tech and a lot more!

Tech for Travel

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Technlogy has encompassed all aspects of our lives and travel is one area where we see a lot of benefits. But do you know what tools and technologies are available these days for travel. In 2018, I backpacked South America, with my wife , for 5 months covering 8 countries across 2 continents.

In this week's talk, Amit explains all about what technologies can we use for travelling, how it makes our life easy, how to plan for travel using tech, and a lot more!

Cybersecurity with Mani

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In today's world information is power and keeping that information safe is crucial. That is where cyber security comes in, to protect our networks, applications and websites from hackers who want illegal access to it. But cyber security has many aspects to it and its important to understand that.

In this week's talk, Mani, our guest, explains all about what is security, how can we perform security testing, why is it important, what tools are available in the market, security testing certifications, and a lot more!

Mani's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manimaran-damodaran-568b6932/

Mani's HackerOne profile - https://hackerone.com/man4bob

CAD & Autodesk Inventor

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

In today's world we have a lot of machines around us improving our lives. A lot of engineers are also designing new and complex machines at a very rapid pace thanks to computer aided design. But are you aware of what these tools can do and how do computers aid in designing complex machines?

In this week's talk, Rinat explains all about what is computer aided engineering design, why is it important, what tools are available in the market, engineering standards body, and a lot more!

Software Testing

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Software is eating the world. And testing these software is increasingly becoming more important.

In this week's talk, Amit explains all about what is software testing, why is it important, the different types/methods/levels of testing, whose responsibility is it to ensure software quality, and a lot more!

Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Crypto currencies have become a global phenomenon but do you know what they are and how we can use them?

In this week's talk, Rinat explains all about what is a crypto currency, how & where can we buy them, how we can store them, what is a blockchain, and a lot more!

Beginner's Guide to Websites

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Websites are part of our daily lives but do you know how it all works and how we can build a website from scratch?

In this week's talk, Amit explains all about what is a website, why we need a website, how to create your own website, some website builders and a lot more!

AI & Genetic Algorithm

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is pushing forward with unbelievable progress!

In this week's talk, Rinat explains all about what is an AI, the different AI algorithms, what is a genetic algorithm, some practical applications and a lot more!

API & Postman

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The world of Application Programming Interfaces (API) has transformed the world and how we communicate over the Internet!

In this week's talk, Amit explains all about what is an API, the different API messages, the different tools for accessing APIs, some practical applications and a lot more!

RPA & UiPath

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000

The world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is pretty fascinating!

In this week's talk, Rinat explains all about what is RPA, the different RPA tools in the market, some practical applications and a lot more!