Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson

Foiling Car Thieves, Smart Surf Drones, Robot Cleaners, AI Beds and Hidden Risks in Modern Tech.

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson

Show Notes

World Cup Wristwatch Watch: Tracking Football Fever in Real Time. Aqua Aerial Adventures: The Self-Flying Surfside Scout. Pouch Protection: Foiling the Fob-Focused Car Thieves. Sunscreen Spin: Social Media’s Sun-Safety Scam. Privacy for Polishing: AI’s Free-Cleaning Future. Pompeii Panic Preserved: AI Recreates a Roman’s Final Run. Slumber Surveillance: Can AI Beds Buy Better Sleep? Cobot Conflict: Robots, Redundancies and the Road Ahead. Wi-Fi Whisks: Can Connected Kitchens Create Culinary Confidence?

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