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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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!

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Read the Michael Geist Article: The Lose-Lose-Lose Bill C-18 Outcome https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2023/08/metablockslinks/

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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

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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).