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About TechTacToe
Tech talk, decoded for everyday people. Every week, we break down the biggest stories in tech — from startup drama to product tea, gadget drops to global shake-ups.
- Publisher
- Iyanu Adelekan and Oyindamola Ajibike
- Category
- news · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 22 Oct 2025
- Latest episode
- 7 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
7 Oct 2026
Ep. 18: AI, Software Engineering & Building in 2026 with Nkechi.
What does it mean to be a software engineer in 2026 when AI can already write code, solve complex problems and build software? In Episode 18, we sit down with Nkechi, a software engineer and tech founder, to talk about her journey from investment banking to backend engineering and building products of her own. We get into breaking into tech, what engineers should actually focus on now, product sense, AI, creativity, building products people care about, and what it really takes to build in today's tech world. The big question: If AI can do more of the technical work, what should humans get better at?
3 Sept 2026
Ep. 17: Can You Trust Your Smartwatch? + GTA 6 Leaks, Cursor vs GitHub & More
How much should you actually trust the data coming from your smartwatch? This week, Dammy and Iyanu get into the questions behind the tech we use every day from how accurate health wearables really are, to whether companies are doing enough to tell us where their limits are. They also get into Cursor and GitHub’s battle for developers, the latest GTA 6 leaks, Stripe’s reported move into AI, and a new TechTacToe segment answering some of the internet’s most searched tech questions In this episode: • Can you trust your smartwatch’s health data? • Oura and the questions around wearable accuracy • Can Cursor actually challenge GitHub? • What’s going on with the GTA 6 leaks? • The tech questions people are actually searching for Watch the full episode and tell us: what tech question have you always been too embarrassed to ask? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ______ Keep up with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod?igsh=MjBjYmQ0cmJ5emtn&utm_source=qr (https://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod?igsh=MjBjYmQ0cmJ5emtn&utm_source=qr) https://x.com/techtactoepod?s=11 (https://x.com/techtactoepod?s=11) _______ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live) #TechTacToe #TechNews #WearableTech #GTA6 #GitHub
5 Aug 2026
Ep 16:Apple Sues OpenAI, Samsung’s Foldables & Vietnam social media ban
OpenAI has entered the hardware space, but Apple is already challenging the move with a lawsuit over alleged trade secret concerns involving former employees. We discuss OpenAI’s new device, Apple’s concerns, and whether this could become a bigger battle between two major tech companies. We also break down a surprising AI safety incident where an OpenAI model, during a sandboxed security test, found a vulnerability, escaped its isolated environment, and accessed Hugging Face. The incident raises a bigger question: as AI systems become more capable, how do we properly regulate and control them? Elsewhere, we discuss Vietnam’s proposed restrictions on social media for users under 16, Samsung’s latest Unpacked event featuring new foldables and smart glasses, Google’s selfie identity verification, SpaceX’s Starlink updates, Amazon bringing games to Prime Video, and Anthropic’s latest Opus 5 model. In this episode: • OpenAI’s first hardware device • Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI • How an AI model escaped a sandboxed test and accessed Hugging Face • Vietnam’s social media restrictions for kids • Samsung’s new foldables and smart glasses • Google’s selfie verification system • SpaceX, Amazon gaming, and Anthropic Opus 5 ________ Follow us: Instagram: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod ___________ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live) #techtactoepod #technews #openai #apple #ai #techpodcast
28 Jul 2026
Ep 15: No More PlayStation Discs? Sony Goes All-Digital and WhatsApp Usernames Are Here
WhatsApp is finally introducing usernames, allowing people to connect without sharing their phone numbers - but will the new system actually prevent impersonation? We also discuss Sony’s reported plan to stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from 2028, marking another major step towards an all-digital gaming future. Elsewhere, Anthropic is exploring a custom AI chip partnership with Samsung, the US government has suffered yet another cybersecurity breach, and OpenAI has reportedly considered offering the US government a 5% stake in the company. Plus, Lime has finally gone public after years of uncertainty, but with around $1 billion in liabilities, is its IPO a fresh start or simply a financial lifeline? In this episode: • WhatsApp usernames and phone-number privacy • The end of physical PlayStation games • Anthropic’s potential Samsung AI chip • Another US government cyberattack • OpenAI’s reported 5% government stake proposal • Lime’s long-awaited IPO _____ Follow us: Instagram: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live) #techtactoepod #technews #anthropic #techpodcast #whatsapp
25 Jun 2026
Ep 14: Elon Musk is a Trillionaire, Apple’s Catch-Up Moment, and Meta’s Soul-Crushing AI Bet
AI is getting bigger, richer, and messier. In this episode of TechTacToe, we break down the biggest stories shaping the future of tech: OpenAI’s reported IPO plans, SpaceX’s historic public market debut, Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire, Meta engineers reportedly calling their new AI work “soul-crushing,” Anthropic facing government restrictions over AI safety concerns, and Apple finally trying to catch up with Siri AI at WWDC 2026. We discuss whether the AI boom is creating the next generation of trillion-dollar companies, whether Big Tech’s AI race is starting to crack internally, and what happens when governments begin treating frontier AI models as national security assets. Also in this episode: - Anthropic’s AI safety warnings backfiring on Fable model - OpenAI’s path to a possible trillion-dollar valuation - SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO and retail investor frenzy - Meta’s chaotic AI reorganisation - Apple’s long-awaited Siri AI comeback - Whether the AI boom is innovation, a bubble, or both _____ Follow us: Instagram: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live) #techtactoepod #artificialintelligence #techpodcast #wwdc2026
4 Jun 2026
Ep 13: Is Big Tech Going Too Far With AI? ft. Okiki Oyeleke
This week in tech felt like one giant AI announcement. Google I/O’s latest announcements were heavily AI-focused. Figma introduced AI agents. Spotify is experimenting with AI-generated podcasts. Airbnb is expanding AI into customer experiences. We’re joined by software developer Okiki Oyeleke, who brings over a decade of experience building software products, to unpack what all of this means from a developer’s perspective. In this episode, we discuss: • Why AI fatigue is becoming real • Figma AI Agents and the future of creative work • Whether products like Google Search and Notion are getting worse from AI overload • Spotify, Airbnb, and whether AI is removing the human touch • Why developers should still focus on fundamentals • Junior talent, side projects, and staying competitive in tech We also discuss job fears, personal projects, and whether tech’s obsession with AI is helping or hurting products. Featuring software developer Okiki Oyeleke, creator of Dev Cards. Subscribe for weekly conversations about tech news, AI, startups, product thinking, and internet culture. _____ Follow us: Instagram: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live) #techtactoepod #openai #artificialintelligence #techpodcast #softwareengineering
21 May 2026
Ep 12: Fake Restaurants, OpenAI’s Phone Rumours & Apple’s Future Without Tim Cook
This week’s episode feels like a glimpse into where the tech industry is heading next. From fake restaurants successfully getting approved on food delivery apps using stolen images and fake details, to major tech companies doubling down on AI while cutting jobs, the line between innovation and recklessness seems thinner than ever. We also discuss Tim Cook reportedly stepping down after 15 years as Apple CEO, what that could mean for Apple’s future in the AI race, and the growing rumours that OpenAI may be building its own smartphone with Jony Ive involved in the design. Plus: Anthropic partnering with SpaceX to power Claude Coinbase and Cloudflare layoffs amid the AI efficiency push Samsung officially joining the trillion-dollar club thanks to demand for AI chips This episode connects the dots between AI ambition, corporate power, consumer trust, and the future of tech as we know it. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy thoughtful conversations around tech, AI, startups, and internet culture. _____ Follow us on: Instagram: @techtactoepod Twitter/X: @techtactoepod TikTok: @techtactoepod _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live) #techtactoepod #apple #openai #artificialintelligence #claudeai #techpodcast #aitrends
26 Apr 2026
Ep 11: Claude Design Is Here; And Apple Smart Glasses May Be Next
It feels like we’ve entered a new phase of AI, where tools aren’t just evolving, they’re starting to compete, overlap, and disrupt one another. From rumors about soon-to-be-released Apple smart glasses and AI regulation conversations, to Anthropic’s Claude Design and Claude Mythos, the “RIP Figma” discourse, and the growing question of whether premium subscriptions still make sense. This video connects the dots. We unpack: • The soon-to-be-released Apple products; Apple ecosystem lovers, this one is for you 🤭 • What Claude Design and Claude Mythos signal about the future of AI • Why AI is putting pressure on traditional software and subscription-based tools • Why tech leaders seem increasingly uneasy about where AI is headed This is a trend breakdown for anyone trying to understand where tech is actually going. Subscribe if you enjoy thoughtful takes on AI, startups, product shifts, and the future of the internet. @techtactoepod Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
30 Mar 2026
Ep 10: Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Is Here, Amazon Phone Next?
In this episode, we're discussing Apple's budget-friendly move with the MacBook Neo, ChatGPT's new Shazam integration for music lovers, and Amazon's attempt at a new smartphone. Plus, we dive into privacy concerns regarding Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the legal saga between OpenAI and the DoD, and DoorDash's new AI data collection initiative. We also highlight the work being done for tech advancement by The Internet Society charity as part of the Podcasthon 2026. This particular episode is one that will have you glued to your screen! Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share this video. Support the Internet Society foundation: https://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/ (https://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/) ___ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ___ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) ___ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
4 Feb 2026
Ep 8: What Is SRE, Really? (Explained Like You’re 5) + AI Agents, Robotaxis & More
What is an SRE, really? In this episode, Iyanu and Dammy are joined by Opeyemi Onikute - a Senior SRE at Cloudflare - who breaks down Systems Reliability Engineering at three levels: explained like you’re 5, in high school, and a CS graduate. We then dive into some of the biggest tech stories right now: AI agents and agentic tools, AI assistants organising themselves online, PayPal’s return to Nigeria via Paga, and more. Chapters🎙️ 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - SRE 101 Crash Course 07:30 - What is Anthropic up to? 07:51 - Claude Cowork 10:49 - How Agentic tools can help everyday people 17:16 - What is Observability? 18:52 - OpenClaw and Moltbook 30:32 - Waymo under fire 34:49 - Amazon Layoffs 36:18 - Are we cooked? 38:43 - LLM's and ART...red flag 39:40 - Paypal returns to Nigeria 41:39 - Outro ___ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ___ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) ___ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
23 Jan 2026
Ep 7: Meta Slashes 1,000+ Jobs, Apple’s AI Bet, and OpenAI Comes for Google
Ladies and gents, welcome to episode 7. Big tech made three loud moves, and they all point to where AI is heading next. Meta cut 1,000+ jobs in Reality Labs (about 10%), with reports of multiple VR studios being shut down. Apple and Google confirmed a multi-year deal to base Apple’s next-gen foundation models on Gemini. And OpenAI quietly rolled out “ChatGPT Translate,” signalling a push into single-purpose consumer utilities. We also cover Wikimedia’s new AI partnerships, Paystack launching a microfinance bank in Nigeria, and OpenAI’s reported $10B+ compute deal with Cerebras. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Meta Layoffs 06:03 - Apple and Google collaborate on foundational models and cloud tech 08:51 - Open AI acquired Torch 11:15 - What is a 4-dimensional user flow? 12:39 - ChatGPT Translate 16:59 - GTA VI launch date is shifted again 18:54 - Wikipedia foundation to partner with AI platforms 20:34 - Paystack MFB 25:07 - Open AI purchases 750MW of computing power from Cerebras 27:04 - Outro ___ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod ___ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) ___ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
16 Jan 2026
Ep 6: Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Valuation, ChatGPT Health and Warner Bros Deal Update
This week, Iyanu and Dammy unpack some of the biggest tech stories shaping the future of AI, media, and money. We discuss Alphabet becoming the world’s second most valuable company off the back of its AI bets, and why Warner Bros. is leaning toward Netflix over Paramount despite regulatory hurdles. The conversation also dives into OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health feature, exploring its potential, risks, and what it could mean for healthcare access globally. The episode rounds out with reactions to Disney+ testing short-form video, Spotify’s new messaging feature, X restricting Grok image generation to paying users, and Flutterwave’s acquisition of Mono, a major moment for open banking and fintech in Africa. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
19 Dec 2025
Ep 5: AI Dating Apps, Ring Surveillance, and the Future of Streaming Platforms
This week on TechTacToe, Dammy and Iyanu unpack how tech is reshaping everyday life. From AI-powered dating and Amazon testing facial recognition on Ring cameras, to Google’s low-cost AI push in India and Adobe bringing real design tools into ChatGPT, the episode explores where innovation is heading and the trade-offs that come with it. They also dive into the streaming wars as Netflix and Paramount battle for Warner Bros., Instagram’s new algorithm customisation, rumours of a SpaceX IPO, and what Nigeria’s new national ID system and Starlink mean for internet access across Africa. Tech news, context, and honest takes for everyday people. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
9 Dec 2025
Ep 4: Instagram Ends Remote Work, ChatGPT Ads Leak, and Warner Bros in Acquisition Wars
This week on TechTacToe, we unpack a spicy lineup of global and African tech updates. Instagram wants everyone back in the office in 2026. OpenAI might be preparing to show ads inside ChatGPT. Apple is sending its earliest documents to auction and notifying the EU that Apple Maps and Apple Ads qualify as gatekeepers under the DMA. Spotify Wrapped also gets accolades. Closer to Africa, Verve eyes a contactless future after issuing one hundred million cards, the Central Bank of Nigeria mandates bank fraud refunds within sixteen working days, and DSTV could lose channels like CNN and Cartoon Network if a stalled deal drags on. Tune in as we break the stories down, debate the implications, and ask what it all means for tech, money, and everyday users. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
14 Nov 2025
Ep 3: Inside Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package, Nvidia’s $5 Trillion Boom & Amazon Sues Perplexity
We kick off today’s episode with Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package win, before diving into Amazon’s escalating battle with Perplexity over agentic browsing. Next up, we break down Google’s $100 billion quarter, OpenAI’s push to dominate India with ChatGPT Go, and SpaceX’s 100th Starlink mission of the year. Plus: GTA VI’s delay and the biggest tech stories coming out of Africa. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
30 Oct 2025
Ep 2: Microsoft Stock Skyrockets, OpenAI Drops ChatGPT Atlas, and More Meta Layoffs
In this episode, we talk about OpenAI launching “ChatGPT Atlas,” and two days later Microsoft clapped back with Copilot Mode in Edge. Meanwhile, Microsoft stocks are blazing, Meta cuts 600 AI staff, and Samsung drops a $1,800 Galaxy XR headset. Nigeria also bagged a $32.8 million win against Meta. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
22 Oct 2025
Ep 1: Figma Partners with Google, Sora Dominates the App Store, and Elon Settles Up
From Google’s regulatory reckoning in the UK to Figma’s new AI superpowers, tech is not holding back. We’re breaking down what the CMA’s “special market status” means for Google Search, why Figma’s Gemini partnership could change how designers work, and how OpenAI’s Sora just sprinted past ChatGPT’s download record. Plus, Elon Musk settles up and Uganda joins the CBDC chat. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with us on social media: http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod (http://www.instagram.com/techtactoepod) http://twitter.com/techtactoepod (http://twitter.com/techtactoepod) _____ Talk to us at hello@techtactoe.live (mailto:hello@techtactoe.live)
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