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Talk Techie To Me® is a bi-weekly tech podcast that explores the latest and greatest technology and how this tech impacts your life. Some of the coolest tech can be confusing, and Host Tasia Custode understands this, as she dives deep into the tech world to bring you the information that matters most, in a relatable, straightforward way.

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June 2, 2026Episode 2214 min

Episode 22: Fitbit Air for All | Why Google Went Screenless with Rishi Chandra, Google VP of Health and Home

In this episode of Talk Techie To Me®, I sit down for a chat with Rishi Chandra, VP of Health and Home at Google. We cover a lot of ground, all centered around the new Fitbit Air and Google Health Coach. Rishi shares why Google made a screenless device, how he’s using the device, what Google is doing with your data, and more. This was a wonderful chat, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I’m sending a huge thank you to the Google team for the opportunity to chat with Rishi. And of course, thank you, Rishi, for your time. If you want even more Fitbit Air content, be sure to check out my YouTube review here: https://youtu.be/eA8cVuM3cw8 Support me here: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/TasiaCustode

January 13, 2026Episode 2118 min

Episode 21: The Future of Gmail is Powered by Gemini | A Conversation with Blake Barnes, Google VP of Product at Gmail

I sit down for a chat with Blake Barnes, VP of Product for Gmail. We cover a lot of ground, all centered around the new Gemini in Gmail features that Google recently announced. Blake walks us through the three new Gmail AI features: Proofread, AI Overviews, and AI Inbox. Plus, he shares what Gmail will look and function like in the future and what it means for users. Hint: AI Inbox is about to change the way you use Gmail. This was a wonderful chat, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I’m sending a huge thank you to the entire Google Workspace team for the opportunity to chat with Blake. And of course, thank you, Blake, for your time. If you want even more Gmail and Gemini content, be sure to check out my YouTube Channel for more content than your heart could desire. And if you'd rather watch this convo, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/1v8RrQ3-aSM Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TasiaCustode Support me: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode

January 16, 2024Episode 208 min

Episode 20: The Best of CES 2024 | The Most Useful Tech at CES

It's CES 2024 recap time! In this Talk Techie To Me episode, I'm sharing my top 5 picks for the best of CES 2024. What makes my top picks? This is the tech I've deemed actually useful. From a laptop, to AI-powered everything, these products are the best of CES 2024. Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TasiaCustode Support me: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode Want to learn more about Rabbit's R1? Here's a link to the Verge article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/9/24030667/rabbit-r1-ai-action-model-price-release-date

January 2, 2024Episode 199 min

Episode 19: The YouTube Invalid Traffic Bug is Back | YouTube is Stealing My Money Again

The YouTube Invalid Traffic bug is back in a big way and this time my revenue is down about 54%. I made less money in 2023 from YouTube than I made in 2022 - even with more subs, views, and watch time. Go figure. So, in this episode of Talk Techie To Me, I'm providing an update on the invalid traffic issue, sharing the growing list of affected YouTube Creators, and asking anyone who is a lawyer or journalist to please get in touch with me. We need all hands on deck. If you or someone you know has been hit by the YouTube invalid traffic bug, you can find the list here: https://pnuk.com/youtube/category/INVALID-TRAFFIC?country=&page=1 Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TasiaCustode Support me: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode

October 10, 2023Episode 1833 min

Episode 18: AI Named This Show | An AI a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Surprise! I've been working on an AI-focused podcast with friend and fellow tech enthusiast Tristan Jutras called AI Named This Show. So, I'm sharing one of my favorite episodes of AI Named This Show with you here! In episode 4 of AI Named This Show, Tristan and I examined the power of AI in medicine, including how ChatGPT diagnosed a boy's chronic pain and how a paralyzed woman regained her voice through brain signal decoding. Find AI Named This Show here: https://www.ainamedthisshow.com/ Follow Tristan here: https://twitter.com/tristanjutras?lang=en Join my Patreon: patreon.com/TasiaCustode Support me: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode Listen to AI Named This Show here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-named-this-show/id1705810269

September 26, 2023Episode 1722 min

Episode 17: Bill C-18 Update with Graye Williams | Meta Officially Blocks News in Canada

In this episode, I sit down with tech expert Graye Williams to further discuss Canada's Bill C-18, their Online News Act. Meta has officially blocked news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada, and we chat about what this actually means for Canadians. Listen now! Follow Graye here: https://www.instagram.com/threepio/?hl=en Read the Michael Geist Article: The Lose-Lose-Lose Bill C-18 Outcome https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2023/08/metablockslinks/ Join my Patreon: patreon.com/TasiaCustode Support me: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode Listen to AI Named This Show here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-named-this-show/id1705810269

September 12, 2023Episode 1611 min

Episode 16: YouTube Invalid Traffic Bug Update | Is Google in Hot Water with Advertisers?

Does the YouTube invalid traffic bug run deeper than we thought? It turns out Google may be in breach of their own advertising policies and it’s landing them in hot water with their advertisers. But why does this matter and what's the connection to the invalid traffic message many creators have received? In this episode of Talk Techie To Me, I attempt to connect the dots. I provide an update on the invalid traffic bug that's decimating YouTube creators' ad revenue, plus I share my theory as to what I think is really going on behind the scenes. If you're interested in reading the entire The Verge article, you can do so here: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23777196/google-video-ads-policy-violation-sanctions Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TasiaCustode Support me: https://ko-fi.com/tasiacustode Listen to AI Named This Show here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-named-this-show/id1705810269

August 30, 2023Episode 1557 min

Episode 15: YouTube Invalid Traffic Bug | The Ad Revenue Crash That’s Destroying Livelihoods

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the YouTube invalid traffic bug that's drastically impacting creators' ad revenue. I'm sharing my personal journey through the chaos, shedding light on the frustrations, uncertainties, and lessons learned. But this episode isn't just about my story. Instead, I'm taking you on an exploration of the wider creator community's experiences, featuring insightful interviews with fellow content creators who've faced the same challenges. Listen now to hear firsthand accounts of the initial confusion, the communication hurdles with YouTube's support team, and the emotional toll it can take on those who rely on their creative work for a living. Joining the conversation are: Nikki (@NikkiConnected) from https://nikkiconnected.com/ Aaron (@AaronJayjack) from https://www.youtube.com/@AaronJayjack Jamie (@JamieFenn) from https://www.youtube.com/@JamieFenn Christian (@Craylor) from https://www.youtube.com/@Craylor If you want to join the conversation about YouTube's invalid traffic bug, please reach out to Talk Techie To Me Host, Tasia Custode (@TasiaCustode).

July 4, 2023Episode 1448 min

Episode 14: Canada’s Bill C-18 | What is Bill C-18 and What Does it Mean for Canadian Consumers?

In this episode, I sit down with tech expert Tristan Jutras to discuss Canada's Bill C-18, their Online News Act, and what it means for Canadians. Plus, we dive into whether or not Bill C-18 is misguided and what could happen to Canadian's access to information online. Listen now! Follow Tristan Jutras here: https://twitter.com/tristanjutras?lang=en

April 11, 2023Episode 136 min

Episode 13: Battle of the Chatbots | ChatGPT vs Bard

In this episode of Talk Techie To Me, I compare two of the most powerful AI language models: ChatGPT and Bard. Will ChatGPT continue to dominate the AI language model landscape, or will Bard rise to the challenge? Listen to find out and watch on YouTube.