AI Is Taking Over, Local vs. Cloud, Layoffs, Google Chrome Emergency Patch & More | 05-15-26

RAM Shortages, ChatGPT and Your Bank, Microsoft Passkeys, and Windows 11 Is Broken | 05-30-26

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle a packed week in tech. Samsung is warning that the RAM shortage is going to get significantly worse by 2027, and Sam and Jay debate what that means for AI, data centers, and your next computer purchase. Then a broader conversation: is technology good or evil? Sam shares his take from a recent talk, landing on this: technology magnifies human intent. Next up, ChatGPT now wants to link to your bank account, and the guys weigh in on whether that's useful or just another AI power grab. Microsoft is phasing out SMS verification in favor of passkeys, but is forcing its own Authenticator app. And finally, a serious Windows 11 update bug has been silently blocking security patches since January, and Microsoft has left users with vague guidance and no easy fix. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro + Show Overview 1:38 Samsung RAM Shortage Warning: It Gets Worse in 2027 8:39 Is Technology Good or Evil? Technology Magnifies Human Intent 10:48 ChatGPT Wants Access to Your Bank Account 17:21 Microsoft Drops SMS Verification, Pushes Passkeys 20:39 Windows 11 Update Bug: Your Computer May Stop Booting Call to Action: If you found this episode useful, subscribe and share Tech Watch Radio with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Visit npitechguys.com for video, audio, and more. And if your business needs a real strategic IT partner, networkprovidersinc.com is where to start.

Robots, Amazon Bans, and the Data Center Bigger Than Manhattan | 05-22-26

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the tech headlines shaking up jobs, shopping, and the American landscape. Robotics firms are ditching sewing for gluing in garment manufacturing, and it could bring textile work back to the US. Amazon is using AI to flag and ban accounts that abuse returns, including Jay's own empty box saga. The public is turning on AI as job fears grow and graduation crowds boo speakers who mention it. Kevin O'Leary is pushing a data center in Utah bigger than Manhattan that could need 16 billion gallons of water a year. And Starlink is raising prices again. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. NPITechGuys.com. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 1:13 - Robots Replacing Sewers in Garment Manufacturing 7:56 - Amazon Is Banning Accounts for Return Abuse 14:28 - AI Is Losing the PR Battle with the Public 19:50 - Utah Approves Data Center Bigger Than Manhattan 24:09 - Starlink Raising Prices Again Call to Action: Enjoyed the show? Subscribe and share it with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Visit NPITechGuys.com to catch every episode on audio and video. Need IT help for your business? Go to NetworkProvidersInc.com or get the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook.

Starlink Price Hike, Amazon 30-Minute Delivery, and ChatGPT in Your Bank Account | 05-22-26

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest tech stories hitting your wallet and your world. Starlink is raising prices but expanding global capacity. Amazon is launching 30-minute delivery in select cities. Spirit Airlines goes belly up, and the internet wants to buy it. Researchers warn about "cognitive surrender" as AI takes over our thinking. Visible brings back group savings with a new twist. Microsoft finally lets Windows roll back bad drivers automatically. And ChatGPT can now connect to your bank account. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. Visit NPITechGuys.com for more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 1:08 - Starlink Price Increase: What You're Actually Getting 9:52 - Amazon Now: 30-Minute Delivery is Here 14:52 - Crowdfunding to Buy Spirit Airlines 18:23 - Cognitive Surrender: Is AI Making Us Dumber? 21:14 - Visible's Inner Circle Group Savings Plan 23:00 - Microsoft Cloud Driver Recovery for Windows 24:35 - ChatGPT Can Now Access Your Bank Account Call to Action: Enjoyed the show? Visit NPITechGuys.com to catch every episode on audio and video. Subscribe to YouTube and Rumble, and share this episode with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Need IT help for your business? Head to NetworkProvidersInc.com.

AI Is Making You Work MORE (The Corporate Trap) |05-15-26

Sam and Jay dig into the real conversation nobody in corporate America wants to have: AI is making ambitious employees work longer, not less. This episode covers Trump's tech titans trip to China, why AI has officially broken out of the "ChatGPT box," the truth about AI desktop agents vs. automation bots, and the sobering reality that the hardest workers are being pushed hardest by AI productivity gains. Plus, Sam introduces a brand new concept: AI Operational Continuity, what happens to all your prompts, workflows, and institutional AI knowledge when an employee walks out the door? And Google may already have the answer. Visit us at NPItechguys.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & sponsor: NetworkProvidersInc.com 1:11 Trump takes tech titans to China 2:43 AI is breaking out of the box 3:03 AI desktop agents: What they can (and can't) do 4:28 AI automation bots vs. agents — the real difference 6:01 The corporate AI trap: More output expected, not less 11:47 Break (Cyber Playbook ad) 13:26 Back: Are AI-powered employees working more, not less? 15:30 Sam's case study: 20-hour document done in 2 21:47 What happens to your AI knowledge when an employee leaves? 21:47 AI Operational Continuity — a new category is born 23:00 Google Workspace archiving & Google LM explained 24:50 Outro Call to Action: If today's episode made you think differently about AI in the workplace, subscribe so you don't miss a single Tech Watch. Head to NPItechguys.com for more, and leave us a comment: Is your company making you work more because of AI, or less? Make it a great tech day.

AI Is Taking Over, Local vs. Cloud, Layoffs, Google Chrome Emergency Patch & More | 05-15-26

Sam and Jay break down the biggest tech headlines of the week on Tech Watch. This episode covers Osoris, the Apple-focused AI startup pushing local LLMs beyond the cloud; the Trump administration's proposed federal safety reviews for AI models; Google's emergency Chrome 148 patch fixing 127 security flaws; over 93,000 tech layoffs in 2026 driven by AI automation; an unexpected Musk and Anthropic partnership doubling Claude usage limits; and why the era of cheap, unlimited AI subscriptions is ending fast. Plus, the ongoing debate: should your AI live in the cloud or in a box you control? Visit us at NPItechguys.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Tech used to be nerdy, now tech is cool 2:16 Osoris: Apple's local AI startup pushing LLMs off the cloud 10:28 Cloud vs. local AI: The VHS vs. Beta debate 12:49 Trump administration proposes federal AI safety reviews 13:47 Break 14:50 Google's emergency Chrome 148 patch (127 security flaws fixed) 19:47 93,000+ tech layoffs in 2026 driven by AI 22:00 Musk and Anthropic surprise partnership: Claude limits doubled 22:39 The cheap AI boom is ending: Your bill is going up 24:47 Outro Call to Action: If this episode made you think twice about where your data is going and who controls your AI, hit subscribe so you never miss a Tech Watch episode. Visit NPItechguys.com for more, and leave a comment below: Cloud AI or local AI? Where do you stand? Make it a great tech week.