All Things Techie Podcast · Xtreme Media / Xtreme Technology Solutions

All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 122

·51 min·3 clips

YouTube was secretly using AI to edit people's videos without their knowledge or permission.

Justin Dawson kicks off Episode 122 with a survey about internet dependence in Ireland. He treats it less like a headline and more like a sign of how normal constant connection has become. The show then settles into its familiar loose rhythm. Dawson checks in with listeners, points them to his social channels, and talks through the different ways the podcast reaches people. He also spends time on his camera setup and the visual side of the production. A security segment comes next, focused on phishing-style attacks and a Google warning tied to ShinyHunters. Dawson keeps it practical rather than dramatic, which helps the segment stay grounded. He then shifts to TikTok and its new direct-message tools. Voice notes are now part of the platform. Users can also share up to nine images or videos in one-to-one and group chats. The feature feels like another step toward making TikTok a place for everyday conversation, not just short clips. The tone stays conversational throughout. He keeps reminding listeners where to find the show and how to follow him across platforms. The episode also makes room for the sort of side details that usually turn up here: gadgets, cameras, and the wider tech ecosystem. Near the end, the show points toward upcoming tech events in Dublin and teases more surprises for January 2026. It feels loose, but not random. More like a live tech catch-up than a polished bulletin. The episode ends with the usual nudge to tune in again.

As heard by us

A practical tech roundup with security warnings, platform updates, and a conversational host style.

Episode 122 of All Things Techie starts with a pointed look at internet dependence in Ireland, then moves into Google's warning about phishing-style attacks and TikTok's new DM features.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

You want a quick, chatty scan of gadgets, security, and platform updates.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from All Things Techie Podcast