#TBOT 19: Flock Off AI Cameras, You Will Own No RAM and Be Happy, 5G is Coming Soon, a Tree’s Response to Love

#TBOT 19: Flock Off AI Cameras, You Will Own No RAM and Be Happy, 5G is Coming Soon, a Tree’s Response to Love

Author: The most important weekly tech news + solutions. December 11, 2025 Duration: 38:14

Here are this week’s stories:

Flock Off AI Cameras: New AI enhanced license plate readers are making their way to your town. We take a look at how they look and what they really are in today’s show. Own No RAM & Be Happy: Project Stargate has shifted the world’s manufacturing capacity from consumer computers to AI data centers. Does this signal the future of computing?

5G is Coming Soon: The new American Broadband Deployment Act makes it impossible to reject 5G installation in your local community. Find out why in today’s show.

A Tree’s Response to Love: A new Heartmath study shows what happens when we focus our love towards a tree. Are we connected to trees?

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Hakeem Anwar hosts The #TBOT Show, a weekly podcast dedicated to cutting through the noise of the tech world. Instead of just reporting headlines, this show focuses on the technology news that actually shapes your daily routine, privacy, and digital freedom, explaining why it matters in clear terms. Each episode is designed to be concise and actionable, wrapping up in under twenty minutes. You’ll hear informed analysis and straightforward recommendations on how to navigate the week’s developments. True to its mission, every installment also provides a practical takeaway: this might be a powerful open-source tool you can use, a privacy-enhancing skill to learn, or a sustainable tech solution to implement. It’s a blend of necessary context and usable insight, making it a resource for anyone who wants to understand and take back control of their tech life. Tune in for a focused, efficient update that prioritizes depth over duration, ensuring you stay informed without being overwhelmed. This podcast delivers exactly what its author promises: the most important weekly tech news paired with tangible solutions.
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