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0091: Google Is Washed

“Google is washed” sounds like a joke, but it points to something a lot of us feel: Google Search doesn’t hit the way it used to. We kick things off by unpacking why researching restaurants, travel, recipes, and even IT fixes is drifting toward TikTok and Instagram, where you get proof fast instead of digging through pages of ads, SEO junk, and half-helpful AI summaries. From there we zoom into what Google is doing to fight back, including Android updates and Gemini becoming the new starting point for search, directions, and quick research. We talk about where Google is still untouchable (hello, Maps) and where people are genuinely frustrated, plus what that means for creators and businesses trying to stay discoverable in a video-first world. Then we get painfully practical: AI emails. One of us gets called out at work for sending something that reads “straight out of ChatGPT,” and we break down the tells, the etiquette, and how to make your message sound like you again. We even cover a tool that “un-AIs” your writing by adding human imperfections. We wrap with a career gem that matters right now: data center technician and infrastructure roles, the certs and Linux skills to start, and why hands-on tech work is one of the safest bets in the AI era. Subscribe for more tech takes that are actually useful, share this with a friend who still “Googles everything,” and leave a review with your hottest take: is Google really washed, or are we just searching differently now? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/support] 🚀 Join the Hustle! * 👥 Join Our Community [https://www.skool.com/thetechhustle/about] – Dive into our Discord, where the tech talk never stops.   * 💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://thetechhustle.substack.com/] – Your monthly dose of tech, culture, and community insights.   * 💻 Contribute on GitHub [https://github.com/thetechhustle]– Got code? Join our projects and make a difference.   * 🎤 Book a Speaker [https://oayl61iizth.typeform.com/to/LBQ8slhm] – Bring #TheTechHustle's fire to your event.   * 📚 Explore Our Courses [https://thetechhustle.gumroad.com/] – Level up with our expert-led tech courses.   * 💼 Advertise with Us [https://forms.gle/v5o9EQRTAvnxK3wD9]  – Become a Sponsor or Partner with #TheTechHustle!  * 💖 Make a Donation [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/supporters/new] – Support the movement that's reshaping tech.

0090: AI Cameras Everywhere

Those solar panel camera poles you keep spotting are not just “traffic cameras” anymore, and once AI gets plugged in the stakes change fast. We dig into the rise of Flock Safety and similar surveillance networks, how license plate readers and facial recognition can track movement across cities, and why the idea of “rewinding the tape” on anyone should make even law abiding people pause. We’re not arguing against public safety, we’re asking who controls the data, how it gets used, and whether privacy rights are quietly shrinking without a real public vote. We also keep it Tech Hustle with fresh product talk. D Hustle reviews the Samsung Galaxy A37 as an affordable smartphone option, calling out what you get for the money and what you give up. Then we jump into the rumor mill around a possible OpenAI phone targeted for the future, tied to ex Apple design talent, and debate what would make an “AI phone” more than a marketing label. Would you switch platforms for exclusive assistant features, or does the ecosystem lock in win every time? Raymond brings the curveballs: a company doing an NFL style “draft” to announce new hires, the weird hotel trend of removing bathroom doors, and a quick review of the Michael Jackson biopic that fans love and critics challenge. We wrap with sports, sponsor shoutouts, our newsletter plug, and some family love for Mother’s Day and May birthdays. If you like tech news with real opinions and real life context, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. Where do you draw the line between safety and surveillance? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/support] 🚀 Join the Hustle! * 👥 Join Our Community [https://www.skool.com/thetechhustle/about] – Dive into our Discord, where the tech talk never stops.   * 💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://thetechhustle.substack.com/] – Your monthly dose of tech, culture, and community insights.   * 💻 Contribute on GitHub [https://github.com/thetechhustle]– Got code? Join our projects and make a difference.   * 🎤 Book a Speaker [https://oayl61iizth.typeform.com/to/LBQ8slhm] – Bring #TheTechHustle's fire to your event.   * 📚 Explore Our Courses [https://thetechhustle.gumroad.com/] – Level up with our expert-led tech courses.   * 💼 Advertise with Us [https://forms.gle/v5o9EQRTAvnxK3wD9]  – Become a Sponsor or Partner with #TheTechHustle!  * 💖 Make a Donation [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/supporters/new] – Support the movement that's reshaping tech.

0089: Apple Vision Pro In The Operating Room

A surgeon doing real procedures with Apple Vision Pro sounds like sci-fi until you think through the practical benefits: mixed reality displays, hands-free data, and the ability to bring another expert into the operating room without flying them across the country. We break down why XR in healthcare could be genuinely useful, where it could go wrong, and the one simple rule we all agree on: it can’t be a flex or a distraction. If it makes doctors safer, smarter, and more connected, we’re listening. Then the tone shifts, because the internet is doing what it does. We talk about looksmaxing and the extreme “bone smashing” behavior some teens are copying to chase a new beauty standard pushed by dating apps and social media. We keep it real about the risks doctors are warning about, and we offer better, healthier ways for young men to build confidence that actually lasts. We also hit quick tech culture gems, like ShopYourTV.com for finding outfits and items worn on shows, plus our reaction to the Clayface trailer as a DC horror villain movie. And if you want industry tea with real stakes, we unpack the OpenAI vs Elon Musk lawsuit, why nonprofit origins matter, and how competition in the trillion-dollar AI market shapes everyone’s moves. Tap in, share this with a friend who loves tech and culture, and if you rock with the show, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/support] 🚀 Join the Hustle! * 👥 Join Our Community [https://www.skool.com/thetechhustle/about] – Dive into our Discord, where the tech talk never stops.   * 💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://thetechhustle.substack.com/] – Your monthly dose of tech, culture, and community insights.   * 💻 Contribute on GitHub [https://github.com/thetechhustle]– Got code? Join our projects and make a difference.   * 🎤 Book a Speaker [https://oayl61iizth.typeform.com/to/LBQ8slhm] – Bring #TheTechHustle's fire to your event.   * 📚 Explore Our Courses [https://thetechhustle.gumroad.com/] – Level up with our expert-led tech courses.   * 💼 Advertise with Us [https://forms.gle/v5o9EQRTAvnxK3wD9]  – Become a Sponsor or Partner with #TheTechHustle!  * 💖 Make a Donation [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/supporters/new] – Support the movement that's reshaping tech.

0088: Modular Phones And Apple’s Next Move

A $170 modular phone that can snap on a battery, camera lens, mic, or speaker without getting thicker sounds like sci-fi, but it’s already being shown off and it forces a real question: why are we still replacing entire devices for one missing feature? We kick off with that modular smartphone conversation, then zoom out to what it says about the future of affordable hardware, sustainability, and how fast the midrange market can move when it isn’t stuck protecting a premium lineup. Then we get into Apple’s leadership shakeup. Tim Cook steps down after steering Apple from roughly $350B to about $4T in market cap, and John Ternus, the longtime hardware engineering leader, is set to take the wheel. We talk wins like AirPods, Apple Watch, services growth, and Apple Silicon, and we keep it honest about the iPhone design fatigue. The most interesting angle is AI: did Apple miss the wave, or are they quietly building the best on-device AI platform through M-series performance and tight hardware-software control? Raymond drops practical gems too, from youfreetools.com for quick browser-based utilities to a spicy debate around Meta’s free four-week fiber optics technician course. We break down the pros, the travel and contract concerns, and why physical infrastructure work might be one of the most durable “tech” careers as AI automates more desk tasks. We also throw in a Crime 101 watch recommendation, hit a full sports rundown, and welcome new ads to the show. Subscribe for more tech news, career talk, and culture, and if this one sparked an opinion, share it and leave a review. Would you rather upgrade your phone with modules or just buy a new one every year? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/support] 🚀 Join the Hustle! * 👥 Join Our Community [https://www.skool.com/thetechhustle/about] – Dive into our Discord, where the tech talk never stops.   * 💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://thetechhustle.substack.com/] – Your monthly dose of tech, culture, and community insights.   * 💻 Contribute on GitHub [https://github.com/thetechhustle]– Got code? Join our projects and make a difference.   * 🎤 Book a Speaker [https://oayl61iizth.typeform.com/to/LBQ8slhm] – Bring #TheTechHustle's fire to your event.   * 📚 Explore Our Courses [https://thetechhustle.gumroad.com/] – Level up with our expert-led tech courses.   * 💼 Advertise with Us [https://forms.gle/v5o9EQRTAvnxK3wD9]  – Become a Sponsor or Partner with #TheTechHustle!  * 💖 Make a Donation [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/supporters/new] – Support the movement that's reshaping tech.

0087: We Debate Robot Doctors And The AI That Finds 3,000 Security Holes

A robot cart rolls into your hospital room, a screen lights up, and the “doctor” is suddenly a remote face with a joystick. That one image sets off a real debate: does telemedicine-on-wheels solve doctor shortages, or does it turn healthcare into something colder and less trustworthy? We dig into what patients actually need when they’re scared and sick: hands-on exams, privacy, human judgment, and confidence that someone is truly accountable for the call being made. From there, we zoom out to the bigger question hanging over modern tech: capability is moving faster than guardrails. I break down a report tied to Anthropic research and an advanced AI model that allegedly uncovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across major platforms. That’s incredible for cybersecurity defense and patching, but it’s also a blueprint for what happens if bad actors get similar tools. We talk through what “zero-day” means, why this changes the pace of security work, and why companies may need to design systems assuming AI-powered discovery is the new normal. We also keep it fun and practical with tech current events: the Vivo X300 Ultra and the rise of smartphone photography rigs, the eyebrow-raising Trump Mobile T1 chatter, a Street Fighter trailer that hits pure nostalgia, and a useful shopping gem with Amazon’s outlet page for overstock deals. If you like conversations that mix technology, engineering, culture, and real-world consequences, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your take: would you accept a robot doctor in your room? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/support] 🚀 Join the Hustle! * 👥 Join Our Community [https://www.skool.com/thetechhustle/about] – Dive into our Discord, where the tech talk never stops.   * 💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter [https://thetechhustle.substack.com/] – Your monthly dose of tech, culture, and community insights.   * 💻 Contribute on GitHub [https://github.com/thetechhustle]– Got code? Join our projects and make a difference.   * 🎤 Book a Speaker [https://oayl61iizth.typeform.com/to/LBQ8slhm] – Bring #TheTechHustle's fire to your event.   * 📚 Explore Our Courses [https://thetechhustle.gumroad.com/] – Level up with our expert-led tech courses.   * 💼 Advertise with Us [https://forms.gle/v5o9EQRTAvnxK3wD9]  – Become a Sponsor or Partner with #TheTechHustle!  * 💖 Make a Donation [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2282128/supporters/new] – Support the movement that's reshaping tech.