# Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #171 (07/16/2026)

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Podcast: [Tech Talk Thursdays](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-talk-thursdays-3034885)
Published: 2026-07-17T05:08:11+00:00
Episode link: https://techtalkthursdays.net/@TechTalkThursdays/episodes/tech-talk-thursdays-episode-171-07-16-2026
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Duration seconds: 9025

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