Main Show starts at 6:00
Trish Hershberger is here with a first hand review of Asus’s ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming machine. Is it a portable Xbox Series, a handheld gaming PC, or does it even matter? Plus companies note a rise in fraudulent and fake expense receipts with the advent of generative AI. GM is letting go of 1,200 employees at its Detroit EV plant, 550 at its Ohio battery spot, and furloughing another 850 in Ohio and 700 in Tennessee. And Threads lets you publish disappearing posts.
Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe
Top 3:
https://www.theverge.com/news/808717/youtube-automatic-ai-upscaling-shopping-updates
https://www.theverge.com/news/809532/xbox-sales-continue-to-tank
Discussions:
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/27/threads-disappearing-ghost-posts/
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/gm-layoffs-michigan-ohio-ev-plant-rcna240580
More Discussions:
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ally-x-vs-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/ai-generated-receipts-make-submitting-fake-expenses-easier/
https://www.ft.com/content/0849f8fe-2674-4eae-a134-587340829a58
Mailbag:
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Trisha Hershberger
https://www.trishahershberger.com
https://www.instagram.com/thatgrltrish
https://www.twitch.tv/trishahershberger
https://www.youtube.com/trishahershberger
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Main Show starts at 9:19
Is the Xbox hardware long for this world? Recent moves by Microsoft seem to suggest it may not be. Can fitness trackers really help you reach your fitness goals? Mattress company Eight Sleep added an “outage mode” to its smart beds after an AWS outage left thousands of users unable to adjust temperature or incline settings. And OpenAI launched, ChatGPT Atlas, its chromium based web browser this week.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Headset Debuts at Half the Price of Apple’s Vision Pro
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-10-22/samsung-s-galaxy-xr-headset-costs-1-800-undercutting-apple-s-vision-pro
Microsoft’s Mico is a ‘Clippy’ for the AI era
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/23/microsofts-mico-is-a-clippy-for-the-ai-era/
YouTube will help you quit watching Shorts
https://www.theverge.com/news/804113/youtube-shorts-time-limit-pause-feeds
Discussions
Eight Sleep smart bed, AWS outage, overheating — what happened when your connected mattress lived in the cloud
https://www.theverge.com/news/804289/eight-sleep-smart-bed-aws-outage-overheating-offline
OpenAI Atlas: inside the next-generation AI web browser
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/21/openai-atlas-new-ai-web-browser-release-date
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/well/move/fitness-watch-tracker-wearable-data.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20d3r7p5do
https://www.the-independent.com/news/health/fitness-tracker-study-problem-shame-sleep-b2849834.html
https://www.womanandhome.com/health-wellbeing/are-fitness-trackers-worth-it/
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2025/oct/22/future-fitness-app-review
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oura-ring-sleep-tracker/
Mailbag
https://www.patreon.com/posts/rogers-0-02-so-141892183?cid=191345767&utm_id=2f198263-3576-42ad-bf6b-f0cc4e4ab1a1&utm_medium=email
https://www.theverge.com/sonos/666059/why-on-earth-would-ants-pick-a-speaker-of-all-things-to-nest-in
https://amateurtraveler.com/
https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step
Today’s guest:
Nicole Lee
http://buttondown.email/nicolelee
https://linktr.ee/nicolenerd
https://x.com/nicole
https://xoxo.zone/@nicole
http://nicolelee.pro
nicolelee.bsky.social
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Main Show starts at 5:09
Pinterest added new feed controls, including limiting AI-generated content in their recommendations. Windows 10 officially went out of support on Tuesday, October 14th. What does this mean for folks still using Windows 10? Allison Sheridan explains why you should consider getting a USB Cable tester and a multimeter. Plus is Netflix trying to steal some of YouTube’s market share by bringing video podcasts to the platform?
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it
https://www.theverge.com/news/799768/microsoft-windows-ai-copilot-voice-vision-launch
The Galaxy S25 Edge failed so badly that Samsung might give up on thin phones
https://9to5google.com/2025/10/16/the-galaxy-s25-edge-failed-so-badly-that-samsung-might-give-up-on-thin-phones/
Apple TV+ rebrands its streaming service
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/apple-tv-plus-rebrands-streaming-service-1236551345/
Discussions
Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of AI ‘slop’ in your feed
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/pinterest-adds-controls-to-let-you-limit-the-amount-of-ai-slop-in-your-feed/
Windows 10 support ends today — here’s how to get an extra year for free
https://www.engadget.com/computing/windows-10-support-ends-today-but-heres-how-to-get-an-extra-year-for-free-125118540.html
Microsoft is removing known mechanisms for creating a local account
https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-is-removing-known-mechanisms-for-creating-a-local-account
Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 — here’s what still works
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-just-blocked-a-popular-way-to-set-up-a-local-account-in-windows-11-heres-what-still-works/
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USB-cable tester / multimeter
https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2025/10/usb-cable-tester-multimeter/
Netflix, Spotify strike video + podcast deal
https://www.theverge.com/news/799582/netflix-spotify-video-podcast-deal
(Thread post)
https://www.threads.com/@profgalloway/post/DP4JhdBgOyV?xmt=AQF0Rt2blPnHbTw7tb_7_eDCVXpl-_kzwzVyTv6kEW62zw
Podcasts are not television
https://defector.com/podcasts-are-not-television
Mailbag:
https://bbqandtech.com/
https://amateurtraveler.com/
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/technology/ai-goes-mainstream-in-travel-planning-new-report-finds
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
https://patreon.com/len
https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Allison Sheridan
https://podfeet.com
https://podfeet.com/mastodon
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Main Show starts at 7:15
New York City files a lawsuit against Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis. During OpenAI Dev Days keynote, CEO Sam Altman announced a few new products for ChatGPT users and developers. Discord says around 70,000 global users may have had their government ID photos, names, usernames, emails, the last four digits of credit cards, and IP addresses exposed. And Synology walks back its policy of forcing users of its Plus series of NASs to use Synology branded drives.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Intel unveils Core Ultra series 3 chip in major test for ailing chipmaker
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/intel-unveils-core-ultra-series-3-chip-in-major-test-for-ailing-chipmaker-130039118.html
DoorDash to use Serve Robotics’ sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/09/doordash-to-use-serve-robotics-sidewalk-robots-for-deliveries-in-los-angeles/
Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino
https://www.theverge.com/news/794452/qualcomm-arduino-acquisition-uno-q
Discussions
New York City sues social media companies, alleging they addict children
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/new-york-city-sues-social-media-companies-allegedly-addicting-children-2025-10-08/
OpenAI wants to make ChatGPT into a universal app frontend
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/openai-wants-to-make-chatgpt-into-a-universal-app-frontend/
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Discord government ID leaks, user data impacted
https://www.theverge.com/news/797051/discord-government-ids-leaked-data-breach
Synology walks back some drive restrictions on upcoming NAS models
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/synology-caves-walks-back-some-drive-restrictions-on-upcoming-nas-models/
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
https://patreon.com/len
https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Show Links:
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https://x.com/sarahlane
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https://masto.ai/@sarahlane
https://havesuchagoodday.com
Tom Merritt Links:
https://tomsnewbook.com
https://swordandlaser.com/store
https://www.cordkillers.com
https://awordpodcast.com
Main Show starts at 3:41
How could AI powered real time sports player tracking impact sports betting? Amazon and Google announce their fall lineups of smart home and entertainment devices. Mark Gurman’s sources say Apple is redirecting resources away from a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro headset towards AI-powered smart glasses. And is OpenAI’s Sora 2 just made for copyright infringement?
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
It’s official: EA is selling to private equity in $55 billion deal
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/09/its-official-ea-is-selling-to-private-equity-in-55-billion-deal/
OpenAI is the world’s most valuable private company after private stock sale
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/02/openai-is-the-worlds-most-valuable-private-company-after-private-stock-sale/
Perplexity’s Comet available to everyone for free
https://www.theverge.com/news/790419/perplexity-comet-available-everyone-free
Discussions
Apple shelves Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/02/apple-shelves-vision-pro-overhaul-to-focus-on-ai-glasses/
OpenAI’s Sora 2 copyright infringement machine features ‘Nazi SpongeBobs’ and criminal Pikachus
https://www.404media.co/openais-sora-2-copyright-infringement-machine-features-nazi-spongebobs-and-criminal-pikachus/
OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/01/openais-new-social-app-is-filled-with-terrifying-sam-altman-deepfakes/
OpenAI staff grapples with the company’s social media push
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/01/openai-staff-grapples-with-the-companys-social-media-push/
Sora (chat service)
https://sora.chatgpt.com/
https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_68de973738fc8191a787514b881526cd
https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_68ddaf845d38819188da42615c806924
https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_68dec5b693f08191abc5b1e3a68b964a
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Amazon AWS to power AI-driven NBA stats coverage
https://www.theverge.com/news/790187/amazon-aws-ai-nba-stats
Amazon’s AWS strikes AI cloud partnership with NBA
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazons-aws-strikes-ai-cloud-partnership-with-nba-2025-10-01/
Amazon’s Fall 2025 hardware announcements: Echo, Alexa, Kindle, Ring
https://www.theverge.com/news/788297/amazon-fall-2025-hardware-announcements-echo-alexa-kindle-ring
Google teases new Gemini-powered Google Home speaker for spring 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/01/google-teases-its-new-gemini-powered-google-home-speaker-coming-in-spring-2026/
Google unveils AI-powered Nest indoor and outdoor cameras and a new doorbell
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/01/google-unveils-ai-powered-nest-indoor-and-outdoor-cameras-and-a-new-doorbell/
Today’s guest:
Nica Montford
https://techsavvydiva.com
https://www.snoboscast.com
https://www.instagram.com/techsavvydiva
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Main Show starts at 7:05
It looks like a divestment of TikTok in the US. What does that look like and what would it mean? Neon Mobile pays users to record their phone calls and then sells that audio to AI companies to train models. Would you sign up? Is Apple finally giving in and bringing touchscreens to the MacBook Pro? And Nate Lanxon gives us a first-hand review of the new Apple AirPods Pro 3.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nate Lanxon, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 claims to be the ‘world’s fastest’ mobile chip
https://www.androidpolice.com/qualcomms-latest/
Amazon will pay $2.5 billion to settle the FTC’s Prime lawsuit
https://www.theverge.com/news/785744/amazon-ftc-prime-subscription-settlment
Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/apple-blames-eus-digital-markets-act-for-feature-delays/
Discussions
Trump says TikTok deal with China will move forward
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-tiktok-deal-sale-china-rcna233524
TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight — social media expert explains how the For You Page works
https://theconversation.com/tiktok-sale-puts-apps-algorithm-in-the-spotlight-a-social-media-expert-explains-how-the-for-you-page-works-and-what-changes-are-in-store-265658
Trump’s TikTok deal: What we know about Oracle/Murdoch involvement, user impact
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-22/trump-s-tiktok-deal-what-we-know-about-oracle-murdoch-involvement-user-impact
TikTok deal U.S.–China details emerge
https://www.wsj.com/tech/tiktok-deal-us-china-details-b383abe4?mod=rss_Technology
Neon pays users to record calls, sells data to AI firms
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/24/neon-the-no-2-social-app-on-the-apple-app-store-pays-users-to-record-their-phone-calls-and-sells-data-to-ai-firms/
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Introducing AirPods Pro (3rd generation): The ultimate audio experience
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experience/
AirPods Pro (Apple product page)
https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/
Rumors of MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen swirl
https://www.theverge.com/news/779759/apple-macbook-pro-oled-touchscreen-rumors
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
https://patreon.com/len
https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Nate Lanxon
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https://www.uktechshow.com
https://natelanxon.com
https://x.com/natelanxon
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Main Show starts at 7:30
Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain what data sets say about how misinformation is consumed and shared and who’s responsible for making it. Plus we discuss the results of an OpenAI study detailing how people utilize ChatGPT. Meta unveiled its $799 Ray Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect. And a viewer is curious about our take on Australia’s social media ban on those 16 years of age or younger.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
U.S. Investors, Trump Close In on TikTok Deal With China
https://www.wsj.com/tech/details-emerge-on-u-s-china-tiktok-deal-594e009f
Robotaxis as public transit? Waymo thinks so
https://www.theverge.com/news/780156/waymo-via-robotaxi-microtransit-chandler-flex
California’s age verification bill for app stores and operating systems takes another step forward
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/californias-age-verification-bill-for-app-stores-and-operating-systems-takes-another-step-forward-214339759.html
Discussions
Meta unveils new Ray-Ban glasses as it aims to get ahead of Apple
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/18/meta-unveils-new-ray-ban-glasses-as-it-aims-to-get-ahead-of-apple
Australia news live: Sydney airport social media ban, Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen, climate crisis, carbon emissions, PNG treaty
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/sep/16/australia-news-live-sydney-airport-social-media-ban-anthony-albanese-chris-bowen-climate-crisis-carbon-emissions-png-treaty-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-68c8adbf8f084793c7c1605c#block-68c8adbf8f084793c7c1605c
Australia wants minimally invasive age checks in social media
https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-wants-minimally-invasive-age-030308875.html
Australian social media ban set to allow some age check errors
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-16/australian-social-media-ban-set-to-allow-some-age-check-errors
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https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aau4586
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19401612241311886
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563225000974
https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.aay3539
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-025-02223-4
OpenAI releases first-of-kind study revealing how people use ChatGPThttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/17/openai-releases-first-of-kind-study-revealing-how-people-use-chatgpt.html
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
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https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Andrea Jones-Rooy
http://behindthedatashow.com
http://www.jonesrooy.com
https://x.com/jonesrooy
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Tom Merritt Links:
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Main Show starts at 9:40
YouTube has launched its multi-language audio feature. We find out how much Awe Apple’s event inspired, and if anyone pre-ordered anything announced at the event. Shannon gives us the highlights from this year’s IFA Europe’s largest technology and consumer appliance tradeshow. And a podcasting startup is aiming to create a network of AI generated shows hosted by AI personalities maintained by the company. Would you pay for it?
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
OpenAI, Oracle Sign $300 Billion Computing Deal, Among Biggest in History
https://www.wsj.com/business/openai-oracle-sign-300-billion-computing-deal-among-biggest-in-history-ff27c8fe
Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203pedz58go
Nova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbroken
https://www.androidauthority.com/nova-launcher-shutdown-3595611/
Discussions
YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/10/youtubes-multi-language-audio-feature-for-dubbing-videos-rolls-out-to-all-creators/
Multi-language audio
https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/multi-language-audio/
New Apple devices announcement event
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/09/tech/new-apple-devices-announcement-event
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The BEST NEW TECH at IFA 2025!
https://youtu.be/-MZ100BvTxM?si=7Kui-hcTENttORgl&t=197
Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro projector
https://www.seenebula.com/soundcore-nebula-x1-projector
https://youtu.be/Jgrb2Yem3n8?si=NAk4kECGcTViGj7Y&t=48
https://youtu.be/Jgrb2Yem3n8?si=0iHaI1AukiPZXReP&t=280
AI podcast startup shows fresh inroads into digital broadcasting
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ai-podcast-start-up-plan-shows-1236361367/
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
https://patreon.com/len
https://lenperaltastore.com
https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta
https://x.com/lenperalta
https://mstdn.party/@lenperalta
Shannon Morse
https://www.youtube.com/shannonmorse
https://x.com/snubs
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https://masto.ai/@sarahlane
https://havesuchagoodday.com
Tom Merritt Links:
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https://www.cordkillers.com
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Main Show starts at 5:26
C-SPAN makes a deal for carriage on YouTube TV and Hulu. Justin has the details. Philips Hue launched a big product refresh at IFA 2025, with cheaper smart bulbs, revamped light strips, and a new Bridge Pro hub. Apple plans to launch a search tool in iOS 26.4 in March, integrated into Siri called “World Knowledge Answers.” We examine how different companies are and aren’t complying with state level regulations on age-verification. And we compare the creative chops of two popular LLMs ChatGPT and Gemini as we play a little game of executive producer.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Judge bars Google from exclusive search deals, orders data sharing
https://www.wsj.com/tech/judge-bars-google-from-exclusive-search-deals-orders-data-sharing-e65a2191
Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later
https://www.theverge.com/news/769460/instagram-ipad-app-launch-reels The Verge
Adobe is launching a free version of its Premiere video editor for iPhone
https://www.theverge.com/news/771236/adobe-premiere-iphone-ios-video-editor-android
Discussions
Philips Hue reveals new Essentials Bridge Pro and light strip with Matter at IFA Berlin
https://www.theverge.com/ifa-berlin/769934/philips-hue-essentials-bridge-pro-light-strip-matter-ifa-launch
Newest Philips Hue products
https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/products/promotions/newest-philips-hue-products#collection
Apple plans AI search engine for Siri to rival OpenAI, Google, as Siri talks advance
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-03/apple-plans-ai-search-engine-for-siri-to-rival-openai-google-siri-talks-advance
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C-SPAN ramps up media streaming of Congress
https://apnews.com/article/cspan-media-streaming-congress-923888f09d0ecb6d7762bd4f972bc543
Mastodon says it doesn’t have the means to comply with age-verification laws
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/mastodon-says-it-doesnt-have-the-means-to-comply-with-age-verification-laws/
Bluesky blocks service in Mississippi over age-assurance law
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/24/bluesky-blocks-service-in-mississippi-over-age-assurance-law/
YouTube AI will automatically restrict users under 18
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/youtube-ai-age-verification-automatically-restrict-under-18-users-1236488309/
UK online safety act: Age-verification reactions
https://www.theverge.com/analysis/714587/uk-online-safety-act-age-verification-reactions
Australia bans social media for kids under 16—age assurance tech on the spotlight
https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/07/as-australia-bans-social-media-for-kids-under-16-age-assurance-tech-is-in-the-spotlight
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Len Peralta
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Justin Robert Young
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Main Show starts at 7:54
Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict that held it partly liable for a fatal crash involving its Enhanced Autopilot system. YouTube TV and Fox Corp. have reached an agreement to keep Fox channels available on the platform. Patrick Norton explains why the Nvidia 5060 weirdness. And it's Friday we test your knowledge of Fast Food and technology.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.
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Top 3
Diablo developers form union under Microsoft’s Blizzard Entertainment
https://www.theverge.com/news/767944/diablo-developers-form-union-blizzard-entertainment
The Verge
UK still demanding global access to iCloud user data, filings suggest
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/29/uk-still-demanding-global-access-icloud-user-data/
Financial TimesMacRumors
Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/28/threads-tests-a-way-to-share-long-form-text-on-the-platform/
TechBooky
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Tesla appeals Benavides verdict over Autopilot crash
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/29/tesla-appeal-benavides-verdict-autopilot-crash.html
YouTube TV, Fox Corp extend deal, averting blackout
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/youtube-tv-fox-corp-deal-extension-fox-news-blackout-1236498996/
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Nvidia reports Q2 2026 earnings
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/27/nvidia-nvda-earnings-report-q2-2026.html
RTX 5070 vs RTX 4090: performance and price compared
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/8/24338999/nvidia-rtx-5070-vs-rtx4090-performance-price
Nvidia allegedly suppresses RTX 5060 reviews — appears successful
https://www.theverge.com/news/767175/nvidias-attempt-to-suppress-rtx-5060-reviews-appears-to-have-been-a-success
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Main Show starts at 8:10
Google rolls out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. AI generated crowds was apparently used in Will Smith’s latest concert video. How Taco Bell is rethinking its voice AI ordering system after negative feedback from customers. Kodak Digitizing pitches a new mail-in service to convert old media; including VHS, Hi8, Betamax, MiniDV, film reels, photos, and audio, into digital formats.
Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Early blogging service Typepad is shutting down for good
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/early-blogging-service-typepad-is-shutting-down-for-good-130033731.html?src=rss Engadget
YouTube reaches short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption
https://www.reuters.com/business/youtube-reaches-short-term-extension-with-fox-prevent-disruption-2025-08-27/ Reuters
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers
https://www.theverge.com/news/766762/microsoft-xbox-cloud-gaming-game-pass-core-standard-pc-games The Verge
Discussions
Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/27/google-launches-new-device-protection-program-called-pixel-care/
Google Pixel Care Plus: device protection
https://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-care-plus-device-protection/
Horrifying AI crowds apparently used in Will Smith concert video
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/horrifying-ai-crowds-apparently-used-in-will-smith-concert-video/
Will Smith AI concert signs
https://futurism.com/will-smith-ai-concert-signs
TikTok video
https://www.tiktok.com/@davejorgenson/video/7543389642406628638
YouTube dismisses creators’ concerns — secretly used AI to edit videos?
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/youtube-dismisses-creators-concerns-secretly-used-ai-edit-videos-rcna227096
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Taco Bell Rethinks Future of Voice AI at the Drive-Through
https://www.wsj.com/articles/taco-bell-rethinks-future-of-voice-ai-at-the-drive-through-72990b5a?mod=rss_Technology
Kodak Digitizing
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Main Show starts at 8:36
Plaud.ai released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro two years after the original Plaud Note was released. Ars Technica has a review of Corsair’s secondary touchscreen monitor, called the Xeneon Edge. How is Sony working to secure its place in the videogame console business? And Framework Laptop 16s latest refresh adds a new GPU option, the modular mix!
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Anthropic Warns of New ‘Vibe-Hacking’ Attacks Using Claude AI
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/anthropic-warns-of-new-vibe-hacking-attacks-that-use-claude-ai/
Apple Music Radio Stations Now Available Outside the Apple Music App
https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/27/apple-music-radio-stations-tunein/
Google Vids Adds AI Avatars to Its Video Editor and Launches a Consumer Version
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/27/google-vids-adds-ai-avatars-to-its-video-editor-and-launches-a-consumer-version/
Discussions
Plaud Launches a New AI Hardware Note-Taker, the $179 Note Pro
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/27/plaud-launches-a-new-ai-hardware-notetaker-the-179-note-pro/
Plaud.ai
https://www.plaud.ai/
Corsair’s PC-Dockable Screen Helped Me Monitor My PC Components and News Feeds
https://www.arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/corsairs-pc-dockable-screen-helped-me-monitor-my-pc-components-and-news-feeds/
Corsair Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch LCD Touchscreen (Product Page)
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/monitors/cc-9011306-ww/xeneon-edge-14-5-lcd-touchscreen-cc-9011306
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Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/d5859ffc-c4d7-4480-98a6-c1cff07af299
Sony is building a vast games empire: Can it keep control?
https://ai.ftchinese.com/interactive/226796/en
Framework Laptop 16 Gets a 2025 Upgrade: Modular Notebook Gets RTX 5070 Graphics, Zen 5 CPU Options, and 240W Type-C Charger
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/framework-laptop-16-gets-a-2025-upgrade-modular-notebook-gets-rtx-5070-graphics-zen-5-cpu-options-and-240w-type-c-charger
Introducing the New Framework Laptop 16 with Nvidia (Blog Post)
https://frame.work/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidia
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Silvia Speaks
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SpanishDict
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Scott Johnson
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Main Show starts at 6:35
Framework adds NVIDIA RTX 5070 support to its modular Laptop 16, Apple sets a September 9th event for iPhone 17 and more, and reports say Apple may buy Perplexity or Mistral AI.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3
Framework Laptop 16 update brings Nvidia GeForce to the modular gaming laptop
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/framework-laptop-16-update-brings-nvidia-geforce-to-the-modular-gaming-laptop/
Apple Event Announced for September 9: ‘Awe Dropping’
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/26/apple-september-2025-event/
Apple is Reportedly Considering a Perplexity or Mistral AI Acquisition
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/325048/apple-is-reportedly-considering-a-perplexity-or-mistral-ai-acquisition
Discussions
AI is eating entry-level coding and customer service roles, according to a new Stanford study — junior job listings drop 13 % in three years in fields vulnerable to AI
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-is-eating-entry-level-coding-and-customer-service-roles-according-to-a-new-stanford-study-junior-job-listings-drop-13-percent-in-three-years-in-fields-vulnerable-to-ai
Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/google-geminis-ai-image-model-gets-a-bananas-upgrade/
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Spotify Messages: DMs audio-sharing feature
https://www.theverge.com/news/765771/spotify-messages-dms-audio-sharing-feature
Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language-learning tools
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/google-translate-takes-on-duolingo-with-new-language-learning-tools/
Language Learning Live Translate (Google Blog)
https://blog.google/products/translate/language-learning-live-translate/
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Scott Johnson
https://frogpants.com
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Main Show starts at 10:33
Silicon Valley firms establish a new PAC, Political Action Committee. Justin is here to explain it all to us. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters finds surprising success in the movie theaters. Is there a lesson here? Apple is reportedly planning its first foldable iPhone for 2026 with touch ID. And Robomart announced its RM5 robot, a bus-sized level 4 vehicle that can carry up to 500 pounds and has 10 climate-controlled lockers.
Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3:
Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-requirements-3590911/
Musk sues Apple and OpenAI over alleged monopoly in AI—private equity among defendants
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/25/musk-lawsuit-apple-openai-monopoly.html
AMD mobile CPU roadmap leak claims Zen 6 arrives in 2027
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-mobile-cpu-roadmap-leak-claims-zen-6-arrives-in-2027
Discussions:
Apple will reportedly bring back Touch ID on a foldable iPhone
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apple-will-reportedly-bring-back-touch-id-on-a-foldable-iphone-135831748.html
Robomart unveils new delivery robot with $3 flat fee to challenge DoorDash, Uber Eats
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/robomart-unveils-new-delivery-robot-with-3-flat-fee-to-challenge-doordash-uber-eats/
This new delivery robot will bring the entire grocery store to you
https://www.theverge.com/news/765167/robomart-autonomous-food-delivery-locker-rm5
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Chinese express delivery associations call to end price wars amid industry strain
https://bricscompetition.org/news/chinese-express-delivery-associations-call-to-end-price-wars-amid-industry-strain
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Silicon Valley launches pro-AI PACs to defend industry in midterm elections
https://www.wsj.com/politics/silicon-valley-launches-pro-ai-pacs-to-defend-industry-in-midterm-elections-287905b3?st=beGTwg&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
K-pop ‘Demon Hunters’ gives Netflix its first box-office win
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/25/kpop-demon-hunters-gives-netflix-its-first-box-office-win.html
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Justin Robert Young
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Jenn and Roger share their personal favorites for games that keep them in a Zen state of mind. After all, real-life is stressful enough, the games you play shouldn't add to it.
Starring Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang
Amos catches up with DTNS crew emeritus Jennie Josephson and Rich Stroffolino to find out what they’ve been doing since their time on Daily Tech News Show.
Starring Amos, Jennie Josephson, Rich Stroffolino
Android Faithful's Florence Ion and Ron Richards are joined by special guest Juan Bagnell for the very first edition of Android Faithful live coverage of a product announcement event for Made By Google 2025! After the rollout of the Pixel 10 line, Google drafter a star studded lineup of Jimmy Fallon, The Jonas Brothers, Stephan Curry and more to help bring the Pixel 10 lineup and Gemini AI functionality to the masses. Was it a success or was it cringe? Tune in to see what we thought!
Starring Florence Ion, Ron Richards, Juan Bagnell
Nica Montford from SnobOS Podcast and DTNS Live takes a deep dive into beauty related tech products & how it’s changing culture behind traditional beauty by making it more accessible.
Staring Nica Montford
Roger interviews Adam Sessler host of TechTV/G4TV's Extended and later X-Play video game review show. We explore his experience at the network and the changing landscape of video game journalism.
Starring Adam Sessler, Roger Chang.
Main Show starts at 8:42
Tasia Custode is here with a walkthrough of Google Photo’s new create toolbox! Dead EV batteries contain useable lithium, and a report says we should recover it. And it's Friday and we have a Quiz about the non-tech things Tech companies make to help close out the week.
Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.
Link to the Show Notes.
Top 3:
Sam Altman on GPT-5, the future of ChatGPT and the AI race
https://www.axios.com/2025/08/15/sam-altman-gpt5-launch-chatgpt-future
Google is testing customizable calling cards for Android that show up when your friends call
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/google-is-testing-customizable-calling-cards-for-android-that-show-up-when-your-friends-call-123038875.html
WhatsApp now lets you schedule group calls
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/whatsapp-now-lets-you-schedule-group-calls-155001583.html
Discussions:
Unlocking the power of recycling lithium batteries for a sustainable future
https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-power-recycling-lithium-batteries-sustainable.html
Internet Archive
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Google Photos starts testing new ‘Create’ tab on Android & iOS
https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/google-photos-create-tab/
https://9to5google.com/2025/08/13/google-photos-remix-feature-how-to-use/
https://chromeunboxed.com/i-just-tried-the-new-photo-to-video-feature-in-google-photos-and-im-blown-away/
Today’s guest:
Len Peralta
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Tasia Custode
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