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Hosted by Steve Kern and Ben Warner, this podcast offers content that examines science, technology and culture in our modern, 21st century world and the way they are changing our lives.
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Steve and Ben discuss OpenAI’s announcement of the Sora 2 video generator and AI actress Tilly Norwood, and their implications of their use as AI tools. Steve and Ben also discuss why installing a dual-boot macOS can be useful in certain situations.
Steve and Ben discuss the improved ergonomics of the new iPhone 17 Pro Max compared to previous iPhones, NASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance finding the best potential evidence yet of ancient life, and how aliens could eavesdrop on our radio communications via an Earth-Mars orbital alignment.
Steve and Ben discuss Apple’s announcement of the new iPhone 17 Series, including the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Steve and Ben also celebrate their 350th episode, and recording it 11 years to the date from the first episode of SciTech Culture.
Steve and Ben discuss how easy it is to produce fake imagery using AI tools, which is simultaneously impressive and concerning for the future as we are inundated with more content than ever making it harder to discern fact from fiction. Steve and Ben also discuss the environmental impacts of AI.
Steve and Ben discuss how piracy is making a comeback as the cost and fragmentation of streaming services become higher and more prevalent, as well as how music is becoming more generic in a world where digital stools and AI are taking the craft out of the artistry.
Steve and Ben discuss the basic top 3 tips to save money and manage your finances, advances in healthcare using AI tools, and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the cinematic release of the Steven Spielberg classic film, Jaws.
Steve and Ben discuss the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas on older devices, Apple suing Jon Prosser for infringing on their trade secrets by leaking early screenshots of their iOS software, why your friends have stopped posting on social media, and how the Earth has started spinning faster on its axis.
Steve and Ben discuss the incredible capabilities of Google’s new Veo 3 AI Video Generator and its potential to displace traditional film and video production. Steve and Ben also touch on internet reactions to Superman.
Steve and Ben discuss how potential uses of AI can either enhance productivity or lead people to outsource their thinking and work, with implications for re-wiring the brain in to lazy habits. Steve and Ben also discuss how Superman has soared critically and at the box office, while Jurassic World Rebirth may be one too many films in that franchise.
Steve and Ben discuss how AI is fast becoming capable enough to generate advertisements for major companies as well as generating new episodes of podcasters talking about their topics without their involvement.
Steve and Ben discuss a recent poll of Hollywood executives where a majority predicted that the traditional movie-going experience would not survive as a viable business model within twenty years, all against the backdrop of the impact of social media and technology on the erosion of culture.
Steve and Ben discuss Apple’s recently announced Liquid Glass visual overhaul of its operating systems, whether or not it qualifies as an actual re-design, potential issues with its visual accessibility, as well as how the new visual design may potentially lead to the rumoured significant re-design for the iPhone on its 20th anniversary in 2027.
Steve and Ben discuss the prospect of Human-AI relationships and its impacts as artificial intelligence becomes a greater part of our lives. Steve and Ben also discuss the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the concerning situation around the Trump-Musk feud.
Steve and Ben discuss the AI announcement video by Sam Altman and Jony Ive that does not actually say anything about what they are announcing other than the promise of a piece of AI hardware that will change our lives when it arrives at some point in the future.
Steve and Ben discuss how the joy of discovering new places and experiences has been both helped and hindered by aggregated user rating systems via apps and the web.
Steve and Ben discuss how fast food chain Burger King is being sued for false advertising over the size of its flagship product, the Whopper. Steve and Ben also discuss the widespread use of group chats and how they have become the new digital exclusive clubs for people to connect.
Steve and Ben discuss the curious cookbook war story of online social media influencers Brooke Bellamy and Nagi Maehashi of Receiptin Eats with the latter claiming the former plagiarised their recipes through their social media platforms. The story became big enough for it to spread amongst online and traditional media. Steve and Ben also discuss the rumours of new multitasking features coming to iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 which may finally make the iPad more of a computer replacement despite years of unfulfilled promises by Apple to deliver on this idea.
Steve and Ben discuss the significant impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall on the east coast of Australia through south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales, as well as the disturbing trend of individuals posting AI generated fake videos about the cyclone and its impacts.
Steve and Ben discuss the upcoming end date of May 5 for Skype, with Microsoft killing the software in favour of Microsoft Teams. Steve and Ben also discuss how ageing may not be as progressive as one might think, with two ageing spurts occurring at mid-40s and early-60s.
Steve and Ben discuss the new iPhone 16e and how it is setting up a potential reconfiguration of the iPhone line-up after years of arguable stagnation. Steve and Ben also discuss Amazon’s creative take over of the James Bond franchise, and the curious precedent set in India where a man has successfully sued a cinema chain for misleading session times and wasting his time with ads ahead of the movie.
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