Podcast
Trini TechCast
Hosted by makeITsimpleTT · EN
Two Trinis talking about tech.
Hosted by Andre Charles @makeITsimpleTT and co-hosted by Akeem Deare @redbit_tech
Tune in each week as we take you on a journey through the world of technology, from the heart of Trinidad and Tobago to the rest of the globe. Our podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things tech, providing insightful and thought-provoking discussions on both local and international topics.
Join us as we explore the latest trends in the tech industry, from groundbreaking innovations to emerging technologies, and discover how they’re impacting our daily lives.
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EP160: 1.5 million on OnlyFans from T&T | We finally have a UPI update | Vibe coding has issues
May 2001:08:48Tap to summarizeThe hosts dive into the eye-watering US$1.57 million Trinidad and Tobago spent on OnlyFans in 2025, questioning the priorities of a nation seemingly obsessed with digital subscriptions. They debate whether this massive outflow of foreign exchange is a sign of a burgeoning creator economy or just a very expensive way to keep the country's data plans active.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/t-t-spends-us-1-57m-on-onlyfans-in-2025/article_2c50bf48-4a77-4575-85ad-4708fe4dc500.htmlIn today's deep dive, we're looking at how India and Trinidad and Tobago are leveling up their relationship through a mix of UPI digital payments and a shared obsession with cricket. It seems like a fair trade-off: India brings the tech and agricultural grants, while everyone just agrees that meeting Brian Lara is the ultimate diplomatic win.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/digital-payments-culture-and-cricket-strengthen-india-t-t-ties/article_8319930b-a64a-4f75-aab2-f93a24cd9bfe.htmlSo, we are basically watching vibe coding turn "it works on my machine" into "it's broken in production" at record speed, thanks to AI consistently prioritizing flashy features over basic security like RLS or sanitized queries. It turns out that when you let a bot take the wheel without a proper audit, you're not just shipping code—you're shipping a VIP pass for hackers to walk right into your database.Article: https://www.pcmag.com/news/vibe-coding-is-causing-thousands-of-data-security-vulnerabilities-says
Transcribe →EP159: How do we attract influencers? | Did iShowSpeed help us? | Elon and Sam in court but why?
May 1401:06:27Tap to summarizeThe hosts break down how IShowSpeed’s whirlwind visit to Trinidad and Tobago left the government scrambling to turn viral chaos into an actual influencer strategy. While the streamer racked up millions of views, the conversation turns to whether the country truly gained lasting tourism value or just a very loud, high-octane weekend of traffic jams.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/maharaj-on-ishowspeeds-visit-govt-working-on-influencer-strategy-6.2.2579401.9006a1a31fSo, we’re looking at IShowSpeed essentially treating the Caribbean like his own personal stage, sparking a massive debate on whether this viral chaos actually helps local tourism or just pads his own view count. It’s the ultimate culture clash where 50 million subscribers get a crash course in Trini energy, leaving leaders wondering if they can turn a five-hour livestream into something more than just a temporary traffic jam.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/features/local/ishowspeed-stirs-a-digital-debate/article_0f36f587-d78c-4e23-935a-24e79acbfb58.htmlThe high-stakes legal drama between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has officially hit the courtroom, as the duo spars over whether OpenAI "stole the charity" to become a profit-driven giant for Microsoft. It is basically a billionaire's breakup playing out in public, with jurors now tasked to decide if the future of AI belongs to a nonprofit mission or a massive IPO.Article: https://rollingout.com/2026/05/10/how-did-musk-and-sam-altman-end-battle/
Transcribe →EP158: Digital bus tickets will work? | Digital pension payments? | Ticket the driverless cars
May 701:05:33Tap to summarizeThe hosts discuss how Trinidad and Tobago is finally ditching the paper trail by taking bus tickets and pension payments digital to help reduce those legendary transit lines. While they highlight the clear wins for efficiency and data, they also touch on the government's plan to make sure our senior citizens aren't left staring blankly at a smartphone screen.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/bus-tickets-pension-payments-set-to-go-digital-6.2.2570300.47a76b449aThe hosts discuss how bus tickets and pension payments are finally moving to digital platforms to phase out the old-school paper systems. It is a solid step toward a more efficient T&T, even if it means we have to find a new use for all those physical ticket stubs we've been hoarding.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/bus-tickets-pension-payments-set-to-go-digital-6.2.2570300.47a76b449aSo, California is finally letting cops ticket those 'ghost' cars starting in July, because apparently, even robots need a reality check when they block ambulances or blow through red lights," one host might say. The other would likely add, "Exactly, the DMV is basically telling manufacturers that if their tech acts up, the company is on the hook for the fine, proving that even in the future, you can’t outrun a traffic ticket.Article: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/californias-driverless-cars-will-be-subject-to-tickets-soon/
Transcribe →EP157: VerityTT seems good | AI text books | Bye Tim Cook
Apr 3001:07:23Tap to summarizeThe hosts dive into how VerifyTT is finally giving us a way to check if government documents are the real deal or just a convincing DIY project. It’s a solid move toward a digital T&T that might just make the local scammers a bit more stressed about their career path.Articles: https://verifytt.gov.tthttps://youtu.be/sGP10QD7yL4?si=AxOH2dgDy7PRwFDBThe hosts discuss how Trinidad's new AI-assisted digital textbooks are set to save parents up to $1,500, finally giving their wallets a much-needed break from the annual back-to-school beatdown. It is a major step for the "Smart Start" initiative, proving that replacing heavy, expensive books with offline AI avatars might actually be the smartest move the Ministry has made yet.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/parents-to-save-up-to-1-500-as-ai-textbooks-rolled-out/article_fbdba102-87e1-4df8-8fd3-ef7f0d6497ef.htmlThe hosts dive into Tim Cook’s decision to step down as CEO on September 1st, questioning if hardware expert John Ternus can finally fix Apple’s messy software and AI record. They joke that while the logistics era is ending, Ternus inherits the awkward task of managing a leadership churn and a "vibes-based" transition to executive chairman for Cook.Article: https://www.engadget.com/computing/engadget-podcast-tim-cooks-apple-era-and-what-lies-ahead-for-john-ternus-121853488.html
Transcribe →EP156: TTPS launches a cyber security podcast | Giving the elderly a Samsung phone | Anthropic is the villain now?
Apr 2201:02:03Tap to summarizeThe hosts discuss how the TTPS is moving from the streets to the studio with their new podcast aimed at tackling the rise of cyber security threats. It’s a practical step toward public education, showing that the police are trying to stay ahead of hackers even if it means mastering the art of the audio intro.Article: https://www.ttt.live/ttps-launches-cyber-security-podcast/It looks like Tobago is finally handing out tablets to seniors to close the digital divide, because apparently, you’re never too old to get ghosted by a software update. This partnership between TITL and TATT is a major step in making sure the island’s elders are actually online instead of just wondering why the remote has so many buttons.Article: https://www.ttt.live/tobago-seniors-first-to-receive-devices-under-e-care-initiative/The hosts dive into the chaos of the NSA reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos model for cyber ops, even though the Pentagon officially labeled the company a supply-chain risk. They weigh whether this "too powerful to release" AI is a revolutionary security tool or just a high-stakes marketing stunt that successfully spooked the White House and major banks.Article: https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-nsa-is-reportedly-using-anthropics-new-model-mythos-211502787.html
Transcribe →EP155: Where's my bus? | Interview with Demaria and Joseph
Apr 1501:25:49Tap to summarizeThis week's interview is with Demaria and Joseph. They are two Comp Sci students who are in the process of building an app to help track busses in Jamaica. Andre and Akeem talk to them about their history, schooling and why coding is so fun / challenging.Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/canto-caribbean_canto-cantoinnovationchallenge2025-digitalcaribbean-activity-7382029173189668864-dJxc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAEW7DMoB6xeyvZ9ykhxiawzyl80V5IygkR4
Transcribe →E48 NIB Hacked
Jan 18, 2024Tap to summarizeThe guys discuss the first hack of the year and how it was handled Articles: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/ransomware-attack-on-nib/article_d83eff6a-a51b-11ee-9f29-0fefcc4d4c67.html https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/tstts-24-million-cyber-failure/article_e2d7fcf2-b280-11ee-a382-f7c1ba128c88.html Will the GPT store make AI more accessible and cause less fear? Article: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-the-gpt-store Are we actually seeing tech companies going back go the standard after COVID? Articles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034262/google-assistant-removes-17-features-layoffs-pixel-voice-commands https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034705/discord-layoffs-17-percent-employees
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