Tech, Productivity and Things

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Tech, Productivity and Things… your weekly dose of tech news, updates and gadgets keeping you up to date with all the exciting developments and advancements in the tech space. A space of sharing productivity tips, hacks and apps to help declutter your mind and focus on what is most important. We will also be discussing the FUTURE of tech (don’t worry, we aren’t heading towards a robot apocalypse just yet, lol).

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October 26, 2026Episode 4014 min

Ep 40: Life Update, iPhone Duo, Figure 03 & Minimalism in Tech

In episode 40 of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we talk about where I've been for the past year, the iPhone Duo having an incomplete user experience duo to unoptimised third-party apps, the Figure 03 humanoid robot and the decommissioning of the Figure 02 humanoid robot. We also talk about minimalism in tech and how it is doing a disservice to design. Links: iPhone Duo: https://www.apple.com/iphone-duo/ Apple HomeView: https://www.apple.com/apple-homeview/ Figure 03: https://www.figure.ai/figure Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Features & Sponsorships: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za

June 29, 2025Episode 3915 min

Ep 39: iOS 26 Developer Beta 2, New Smartphones & The Impact of AI Chatbots on Human Connections

In episode thirty nine of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing the release of iOS 26 Developer Beta 2, the upcoming Nothing Phone(3) and Galaxy Fold, plus Tesla finally launching what seems to be a test pool of their self driving Robotaxis. We will also chat about AI chatbots and their effect on Human connections as we delve into the future of tech. Links: iOS 26: https://www.apple.com/os/ios/ Nothing: https://intl.nothing.tech/ Galaxy Unpacked: https://youtu.be/5fszOn1_VDs?si=m5ObeuBOnAmtuvN7 Tesla Robotaxi: https://youtu.be/GU16hXSSGKs?si=pck33IqiDjSU3Dv3 Aneu (App): https://www.aneu.ai/ Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Feature & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

June 16, 2025Episode 3819 min

Ep 38: WWDC25 Recap - Software Announcements, Liquid Glass & First Developer Beta

In episode thirty eight of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we discuss a recap of some of the key features that were announced at this year’s WWDC, Apple's first flagship event of the year. Links: WWDC25 Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/live/0_DjDdfqtUE?si=4y200TCg7FaJ9EYo Liquid Glass: https://youtu.be/jGztGfRujSE?si=zdD9yQnYk4n_QQji iOS 26 Features Preview: https://www.apple.com/os/ios/ Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Feature & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

April 6, 2025Episode 3711 min

Ep 37: The Landscape of Generative AI in Marketing

In episode thirty seven of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing the landscape of Generative AI in Marketing. Links: OpenAI's SORA : https://openai.com/index/sora/ GPT-4o Image Generation: https://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/ Meta Advantage+: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/733979527611858 Google Performance Max: https://ads.google.com/intl/en_za/home/campaigns/performance-max/ AUDI AI-Generated Ad Campaign: https://www.audi.co.za/en/keep-up-to-date/audi-news/local-news/audi-south-africa-launches-ground-breaking-ai-powered-advertising-campaign-for-special-edition-models/ Toys R Us AI-Generated Ad: https://youtu.be/V1bnVxqb1pQ?si=8IBQW_qRbGUXXzvA Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Feature & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

March 30, 2025Episode 3622 min

Ep 36: WWDC25 Announcement, GPT-4o Image Generation & Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

In episode thirty six of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing the WWDC25 announcement, iOS 19 and the iOS 18.4 Release Candidate. We will also discuss the Light Phone III, OpenAI's GPT-4o Image Generation model as well as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Links: WWDC25: https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=a425w48j iOS 18.4: https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/28/new-ios-18-4-rc-build-now-available-ahead-of-imminent-launch/ Light Phone III: https://www.thelightphone.com/lightiii Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-general-intelligence AGI-ARC: https://arcprize.org/blog/announcing-arc-agi-2-and-arc-prize-2025 Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Feature & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky⁠ Gumroad Store: ⁠https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/⁠

March 24, 2025Episode 3517 min

Ep 35: NVIDIA GTC 2025 Recap, new Google Pixel 9a & the Huawei Pura X

In episode thirty five of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing the launch of the latest budget range Pixel, the Pixel 9a and its rather interesting design, as well as Huawei launching a new foldable, the Huawei Pura X and a recap of the latest NVIDIA GTC event. Links: NVIDIA GTC 2025: https://www.youtube.com/live/_waPvOwL9Z8?si=WKGhagFAlqufmNar Pixel 9a: https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_9a_specs?hl=en-US Huawei Pura X: https://reframed.co/huawei-pura-x-a-bold-new-foldable/ TaskTree: https://www.tasktree.org/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYehDcSSQedaNxSTO_ZduU-q4R_CIFHph0E7xw6bH4nJG0nLGIwxAY9aZc_aem_LCnFJ9-9vfwR6XzYvMU03g Pomodoro Technique: https://www.todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Feature & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

March 17, 2025Episode 3422 min

Ep 34: MWC2025 Recap, myforevernotes and iOS 19 Rumours

In episode thirty four of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing all the concept tech that was showcased at this year’s Mobile World Conference as well as leaks and rumours regarding the release of iOS 19. We will also be discussing the myforevernotes framework for Apple Notes. Links: MWC2025 Recap: https://www.theverge.com/news/623755/mobile-world-congress-mwc-2025-smartphones-laptops-headphones Newnal Ai phone: https://www.newnal.com/ Xiaomi 15 Ultra: https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-15-ultra Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro: https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-buds-5-pro Samsung’s folding handheld console: https://www.theverge.com/news/623574/samsung-display-concept-foldable-gaming-handheld-briefcase-mwc-2025 Lenovo Yoga Solar PC: https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/expanding-boundaries-ai-powered-creativity-productivity-and-innovation/ iOS 19 updates: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/12/everything-rumored-for-ios-19-so-far/ myforevernotes framework: https://www.myforevernotes.com/ Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu (Follow on Medium ) Researcher & Writer: Cheri-lee Fisher (Follow on IG ) For App Features & Sponsorship: Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

March 9, 2025Episode 3320 min

Ep 33: Nothing Phone (3a) & (3a Pro) launch, new Apple Products & landscape of Humanoid Robot development

In episode thirty three of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing the latest releases by Apple with the new iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Air & Mac Studio, Nothing launching the 3a lineup of phones, and a discussion on the landscape of humanoid robots. Links: iOS 18.4 Beta 2: https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/04/ios-184-public-beta-2-now-available-heres-whats-new/ M3 iPad Air: https://www.apple.com/za/ipad-air/ A16 iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad-11/ MacBook Air: https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/ Mac Studio: https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/ Nothing Phone 3a & 3a Pro: https://youtu.be/ZizbGaSnIUE?si=Eig1MKMM0ZViMjLh Clone Robotics: https://clonerobotics.com/#clone P.A.R.A Method: https://fortelabs.com/blog/para/ Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Features & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

February 24, 2025Episode 3217 min

Ep 32: iPhone 16e, iOS 18.4 Beta 1 & HP acquires Humane AI

In episode thirty two of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing the last release by Apple with the iPhone 16e, HP acquiring the Humane AI Pin and shutting it down plus the release of iOS 18.4 Beta 1 & and its features. Links: iPhone 16e Launch: https://www.apple.com/iphone-16e/ HP acquires Humane AI Pin: https://humane.com/media/humane-hp iOS 18.4 Beta 1: https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/21/ios-18-4-beta-1-heres-everything-new/ Einsenhower Matrix: https://asana.com/resources/eisenhower-matrix# Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Features & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvckyEmail: hello@konceptagency.co.zaBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/

February 17, 2025Episode 3115 min

Ep 31: PowerBeats Pro 2, Other Apple Updates & My Updated Second Brain Brain System

In episode thirty one of the Tech, Productivity & Things Podcast, we are going to be discussing PowerBeats Pro 2, released earlier this week, some updates with Apple apps and a new event announcement. We will also be discussing some updates I made to my second brain system for productivity. Links: PowerBeats Pro 2 : https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2 Apple TV+ on Android : https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/android-users-apple-tv-plus-is-now-here-for-your-mobile-device/ Second Brain System Apps : - P.A.R.A Method : https://fortelabs.com/blog/para/ - Craft Docs (App) : https://www.craft.do/ - Notion (App) : https://www.notion.com/ - Joi Planner (App) : https://joi.software/ - Flowmino (App) : https://abunchofhumans.com/flowmino - Focus (App) : https://meaningful-things.com/focus Podcast Crew: Host & Producer: Lucky Malefu For App Feature & Sponsorship: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.am.lvcky Email: hello@konceptagency.co.za Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/i.am.lvcky Gumroad Store: https://iamlvcky.gumroad.com/