9to5’s reviewer noticed that the M2 MacBook Pro’s storage is slower than that in the M1 version it replaces. We breakdown all the big news from Xbox/Bethesda’s first Developer Direct event. And Nvidia Broadcast has a new update appropriately called “Eye Contact” that puts virtual eyes on video hosts so it always looks like they’re looking at the camera. Creepy?
Step Up to the Plate and Bunt a Metaphor - GDI 4443 starts at 30:32
Why doesn't ChatGPT not ...
2023-01-25 22:21:59 +0000 UTC
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Can ChatGPT help you with your next job application? Is Amazon’s new generic prescription drug service really a deal? And what is LastPass’s parent company, GoTo, saying about a data breach late last year where customers’ encrypted backups were stolen.
It's Disconcerting That You Don't Own a Sports Team - GDI 4442 starts at
Megan has thoughts on her...
2023-01-24 22:48:23 +0000 UTC
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Can ChatGPT help you with your next job application? Is Amazon’s new generic prescription drug service really a deal? And what is LastPass’s parent company, GoTo, saying about a data breach late last year where customers’ encrypted backups were stolen.
It's Disconcerting That You Don't Own a Sports Team - GDI 4442 starts at 30:48
Megan has thoughts on her recent LinkedIn experience. How much friction do you want in your social apps? Social apps talk takes ov...
2023-01-24 22:22:14 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft’s new OpenAI exclusive maybe isn’t so exclusive, podcasts are dead, long live podcasts, and Super Nintendo World is open. Lamar Wilson joined Tom in attendance for the Technical Rehearsal.
Banana bread or Talk for an Hour - GDI 4441 starts at 30:35
The podcasting down trending discussion continues. Did you think about starting a podcast over the ...
2023-01-23 22:49:06 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft’s new OpenAI exclusive maybe isn’t so exclusive, podcasts are dead, long live podcasts, and Super Nintendo World is open. Lamar Wilson joined Tom in attendance for the Technical Rehearsal.
Banana bread or Talk for an Hour - GDI 4441 starts at 30:31
The podcasting down trending discussion continues. Did you think about starting a podcast over the past few years? Roger has thoughts on TikTok. There are plenty of crimes. Do we need a new podcast that ta...
2023-01-23 22:23:37 +0000 UTC
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We go over Netflix’s earning reports and the news that Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO, how Google might attempt to meet the challenge of ChatGPT on its business, and explain the latest friction between Twitter and third-party apps developers.
Chris is ICE'd While Charging, But Not in the Usual Way - GDI 4440 starts at 34:25
Do you remember what G...
2023-01-20 22:51:06 +0000 UTC
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We go over Netflix’s earning reports and the news that Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO, how Google might attempt to meet the challenge of ChatGPT on its business, and explain the latest friction between Twitter and third-party apps developers.
Chris is ICE'd While Charging, But Not in the Usual Way - GDI 4440 starts at 34:23
Do you remember what Groundhog day is? Chris gives his thoughts on the Ford Lighting after using it for 6 months. New fiber project m...
2023-01-20 22:26:22 +0000 UTC
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Nature reports scientists disapprove of the use of ChatGPT on research papers as the article points to at least four research papers list ChatGPT as an author. Scientists have grown atom-thin materials on industrial silicon wafers leading to the possibility of even greater semiconductor efficiencies and higher performance. Instagram introduces “Quiet Mode”. A feature that silence...
2023-01-19 22:37:10 +0000 UTC
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Nature reports scientists disapprove of the use of ChatGPT on research papers as the article points to at least four research papers list ChatGPT as an author. Scientists have grown atom-thin materials on industrial silicon wafers leading to the possibility of even greater semiconductor efficiencies and higher performance. Instagram introduces “Quiet Mode”. A feature that silences notifications, auto-replies to DMs, and lets your contacts know you’re in “quiet Mode.”
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2023-01-19 22:13:01 +0000 UTC
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The word "computer" has a much longer history than you may think. Tom ventures through its long and calculated past.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript:
My uncle said my grandma worked as a computer and I said you mean ON a computer and he said no, AS a computer and I said what was she a robot and he said I didn't know anything
Confused, don't be
Let's help you know a little more about the word Computer.
The Oxford English Dictionary says the fi...
2023-01-19 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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TikTok rolls out a ‘state-controlled media’ label that will identify accounts whose content is subject to state influence. Apple announces a second-gen HomePod speaker and Bloomberg Marc Gurman uncovers more details about Apple’s mix reality headset. Plus Mozilla has found a way to keep ad-blockers working within the controversial Manifest V3 or MV3, browser extensions standard...
2023-01-18 22:47:33 +0000 UTC
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TikTok rolls out a ‘state-controlled media’ label that will identify accounts whose content is subject to state influence. Apple announces a second-gen HomePod speaker and Bloomberg Marc Gurman uncovers more details about Apple’s mix reality headset. Plus Mozilla has found a way to keep ad-blockers working within the controversial Manifest V3 or MV3, browser extensions standard.
That's a Spicey Rackis!! - GDI 4438 starts at 31:18
The spice is supposed to flo...
2023-01-18 22:17:27 +0000 UTC
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Apple reveals new M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs and the Mac models that’ll go into, the UK passes an online safety bill that increases penalties for violation to include jail time, and Microsoft announced Monday that Azure OpenAI Service is available to businesses.
Private Codes the Olds Can't Understand - GDI 4437 starts at 31:56
The OpenAI and Azure discussi...
2023-01-17 22:47:16 +0000 UTC
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Apple reveals new M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs and the Mac models that’ll go into, the UK passes an online safety bill that increases penalties for violation to include jail time, and Microsoft announced Monday that Azure OpenAI Service is available to businesses.
Private Codes the Olds Can't Understand - GDI 4437 starts at 31:53
The OpenAI and Azure discussion continues. Could this be a win-win for consumers and business? So much scuttlebutt. What are you looking for...
2023-01-17 22:20:45 +0000 UTC
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CES 2023 was a major showcase for EVs. Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt EV podcast is here with his favorites from this year’s show. Plus how conflict in Ukraine might spur the development and adoption of high-speed satellite based internet. And the US National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy raises concerns about the growing weight of EVs.
Note to Sel...
2023-01-13 22:48:06 +0000 UTC
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CES 2023 was a major showcase for EVs. Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt EV podcast is here with his favorites from this year’s show. Plus how conflict in Ukraine might spur the development and adoption of high-speed satellite based internet. And the US National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy raises concerns about the growing weight of EVs.
Note to Self: Hire an Electrician - GDI 4436 starts at 34:08
The EV home battery discussion continues. Do y...
2023-01-13 22:23:19 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse
A researcher found an issue in the Google Home branded smarthome speakers that could allow an attacker to listen to audio from the mic. Specifically, a third party could add a new account to the Google Home and send commands to it via a cloud API.
Researcher Matt Kunze found the issue on his own Google Home mini speaker. He used an Nmap scan to find the local HTTP API port fo...
2023-01-13 16:59:46 +0000 UTC
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We delve into the latest news regarding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the termination of the naming rights deal between FTX and Miami-Dade County for the sports arena used by the Miami Heat. Explore how CNET is using AI to write many of its articles under the “CNET Money Staff” label. And the POTUS pens an opinion on the threat of big tech poses on the broader society.
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2023-01-12 23:01:16 +0000 UTC
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We delve into the latest news regarding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the termination of the naming rights deal between FTX and Miami-Dade County for the sports arena used by the Miami Heat. Explore how CNET is using AI to write many of its articles under the “CNET Money Staff” label. And the POTUS pens an opinion on the threat of big tech poses on the broader society.
Cup-o-Pizza - GDI 4435 starts at 32:14
They did not sink too far down the hole. Ca...
2023-01-12 22:28:38 +0000 UTC
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What is nuclear fusion, how does it differ from nuclear fission, and why is it all the rage for clean energy? Tom explains.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Link to full transcript:
I saw back to the future and the car ran on banana peels in a thing called Mr. Fusion
So where are our fusion reactors?
I heard we figured it out or something. No?
Confused?
Don't be. Let's help you Know A little more about nuclear fusion.
To solve… everything… we need mor...
2023-01-12 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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We explain what exactly caused the FAA to temporarily ground flights across the US. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is now available for Netflix subscribers on Mobile platforms. And we unpack a recently published study in Nature which concluded disinformation campaigns on Twitter in 2016 had little to no effect.
Coachella on Tom's Terms - GDI 4434 sta...
2023-01-11 22:45:00 +0000 UTC
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We explain what exactly caused the FAA to temporarily ground flights across the US. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is now available for Netflix subscribers on Mobile platforms. And we unpack a recently published study in Nature which concluded disinformation campaigns on Twitter in 2016 had little to no effect.
Coachella on Tom's Terms - GDI 4434 starts at 31:04
Tom wants to get back into the swoosh. Do you watch the SAG awards? So many guild a...
2023-01-11 22:19:58 +0000 UTC
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We explain all the latest TV tech trends from CES, DoNotPay’s Joshua Browder will test out an algorithmic system for defendants in a real-life court setting, and the number of states offering the option of digital license plates grows.
Home, Home on the High Dynamic Range - GDI 4433 starts at 33:23
Robert continues his CES experience. He might need som...
2023-01-10 22:40:02 +0000 UTC
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We explain all the latest TV tech trends from CES, DoNotPay’s Joshua Browder will test out an algorithmic system for defendants in a real-life court setting, and the number of states offering the option of digital license plates grows.
Home, Home on the High Dynamic Range - GDI 4433 starts at 33:21
Robert continues his CES experience. He might need some more comfortable shoes. Have you experienced Concrud? Maybe the manufacturers wanted to just stay in the suite...
2023-01-10 22:15:12 +0000 UTC
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We check in to see if people are still flocking to Mastodon from Twitter. Why are old digicams the latest retro trend with Gen Z? And we follow-up with Rich on his favorite technologies and products from this year’s CES.
Geothermal Cars, the New Hot Rods - GDI 4432 starts at 29:58
Rich talks about holding the Razer Edge gaming handheld. Are you ex...
2023-01-09 22:53:22 +0000 UTC
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We check in to see if people are still flocking to Mastodon from Twitter. Why are old digicams the latest retro trend with Gen Z? And we follow-up with Rich on his favorite technologies and products from this year’s CES.
Geothermal Cars, the New Hot Rods - GDI 4432 starts at 29:52
Rich talks about holding the Razer Edge gaming handheld. Are you excited for more portable gaming devices? Rich actually had one. Camera talk takes over. All you need is a set of...
2023-01-09 22:20:22 +0000 UTC
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Rich Stroffolino talks to CES Spokesperson Tina Anthony about CES 2023 attendance, trends in vendors and the types of products consumers can expect to hear about later this year.
2023-01-07 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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It’s Friday at CES 2023. We checkout the Archer e-VTOL, RAM’s EV pickup, Samsung’s Bespoke AI Oven, and smart home products from EcoFlow and Eve Systems.
Who Watches Short Shorts?? - GDI 4431 starts at 35:55
What did Shannon bring to CES? YouTube shorts talk takes over. What are your thoughts on Thinkpads? Is Tom going to Coachella? When was the la...
2023-01-06 22:43:57 +0000 UTC
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It’s Friday at CES 2023. We checkout the Archer e-VTOL, RAM’s EV pickup, Samsung’s Bespoke AI Oven, and smart home products from EcoFlow and Eve Systems.
Who Watches Short Shorts?? - GDI 4431 starts at 35:55
What did Shannon bring to CES? YouTube shorts talk takes over. What are your thoughts on Thinkpads? Is Tom going to Coachella? When was the last time you went to a music festival? They never seem to have enough Porta Potties. Have you been Glamping...
2023-01-06 22:24:40 +0000 UTC
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Today is CES 2023 official opening day. We detail Sony’s press event last night, examine all the latest Matter IoT announcements, and on the computing front we cover the latest announcements from AMD and Lenovo. Plus Rich tells us what caught his eye at this year’s show.
CES Has Plans for Your Wallet - GDI 4430 starts at 39:53
What is the most you wo...
2023-01-05 22:51:41 +0000 UTC
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