Episodes 161
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
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Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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63%
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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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EP159: How do we attract influencers? | Did iShowSpeed help us? | Elon and Sam in court but why?

May 14, 2026 1h 6m

The 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…

EP158: Digital bus tickets will work? | Digital pension payments? | Ticket the driverless cars

May 07, 2026 1h 5m

The 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…

EP157: VerityTT seems good | AI text books | Bye Tim Cook

Apr 30, 2026 1h 7m

The 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…

EP156: TTPS launches a cyber security podcast | Giving the elderly a Samsung phone | Anthropic is the villain now?

Apr 22, 2026 1h 2m

The 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,…

EP155: Where's my bus? | Interview with Demaria and Joseph

Apr 15, 2026 1h 25m

This 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…

EP154: TTPS website down and no one cared | Ministry of AI has a town hall meeting | Attacking data centers is a thing

Apr 09, 2026 1h 4m

The TTPS website went dark because of some overdue bills, which is a pretty awkward look for our national security service. It's a tough pill to swallow that the police are out here patrolling the…

EP153: Local delivery dilemmas | Social Media investment schemes again | DLSS 5 backlash

Mar 25, 2026 1h 5m

Odeliver is making a big push for same-day delivery to stay competitive, though we have to wonder if our infrastructure is actually ready for that kind of speed. It is a bold move to modernize local…

EP152: Online departure forms! | T&T Laws to officially be put online | The EU bans nudification apps

Mar 18, 2026 1h 8m

It is about time Trinidad and Tobago joined the digital age by moving arrival and departure forms online, though one has to wonder if "at last" really means the end of those tiny pencils and crumpled…

EP151: Health Ministry approved drug database | Contactless payments up is good right? | Macbooks are cheap now

Mar 11, 2026 1h 9m

It’s interesting how this article highlights that while the public is finally getting a look at the drug database, the real challenge is whether the information is actually accessible enough for the…

EP150: Who cares about what they upload? | Did Flava Village open digital payments? | The AI wars have begun

Mar 04, 2026 1h 13m

It’s interesting how this article highlights that while the internet never forgets, our local laws are still catching up to the consequences of a single viral mistake. It really sounds like a wake-up…

EP149: YouTube monetization in the Caribbean | St. Lucia going through the Uber drama | Seedance 2.0 coming for Hollywood

Feb 26, 2026 1h 10m

So, we’re finally seeing some movement on YouTube monetization in the Caribbean, but the real question is whether local creators can actually navigate the complex tax and eligibility hurdles…

EP 148: INTERVIEW EPISODE | Angeline Azeez | Abstract Artist

Feb 18, 2026 1h 1m

Who is Angeline?We find out how she got into art, what her motivations and what shaped her.Digital Art with AngelineWe talk about how digital art is evolving and how much she dabbles in it.The AI and…

EP147: We saw the school laptops! | Public Servants AI Academy | Spain social media ban for under 16

Feb 12, 2026 1h 4m

I mean, you'd think after all the fanfare, the distribution of these new AI-enabled laptops wouldn't have 60% of schools still waiting for devices well into the new term. And the bigger question…

EP146: OpenAI government partnership | How do ban social media under 12? | US TikTok is here!

Jan 28, 2026 1h 4m

Okay, so Trinidad and Tobago just went big, partnering with OpenAI to pilot their "Education for Countries" program, making them the first in the Caribbean to officially embed AI tools like ChatGPT…

EP145: FB Marketplace sting operation | TikTok threats for a school | Pay for Tesla Self Driving

Jan 21, 2026 1h

This story out of Trinidad is wild; what was supposed to be a standard Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into a lethal police sting operation, and now two men are dead. We really need to…

EP144 (Re-release): Newsday closing down | Licensing office technology experience | Grok image generation abuse

Jan 16, 2026 1h

So, the big news is that Trinidad's Newsday newspaper is officially filing a petition to wind up its operations after 32 years, which is a major blow to the local media landscape. We've got to wonder…

EP143: Finally online immigration form! | Google pay feedback in T&T| The rise of vibe coding

Jan 07, 2026 1h 14m

Welcome back to the show, where the big travel news is that Trinidad and Tobago have finally said goodbye to the tiny pen and the endless paper trail, moving their arrival and departure forms fully…

EP 142 Predictions for 2026

Jan 01, 2026 39m

Intro: https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=tj_8u2c_v_06cp8a&t=815Andre's 1st prediction: https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=1ipo7PoRRgVCjFBC&t=877Andre's 2nd…

EP 141 We're closing off for the year

Dec 17, 2025 1h 31m

Year in Recap

EP140: Another MOU for AI | AI Deepfake laws in Denmark | Air Drop to Android!

Nov 28, 2025 1h 17m

So, the big news this week is that Trinidad and Tobago is teaming up with the UAE to finally get serious about their digital future—because apparently, 'connected, efficient, and inclusive' isn't…

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