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Steve and Ben discuss the apparent disappointing sales number for the iPhone Air and what it could mean for the product line, as well as the apparent cancellation of the Samsung Galaxy Edge. Steve and Ben also discuss the implications from the recent AWS outage, as well as the surprising association between the COVID-19 mRNA […]
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. Listen to the audio version of this episode at this […]
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. Listen to the audio […]
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. Listen to the audio version of this episode at this link: MP3 Audio (RSS)
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. Listen to the […]
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. Listen to the audio version […]
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. Listen to the audio version of this episode at […]
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. Listen to the audio version of this […]
Steve and Ben discuss the immense size of the universe and how contemplating its vastness can bring a new perspective to our smaller sized issues as human beings, especially in light of cosmic events such as the Andromeda Milky Way galaxy collision. Steve and Ben also discuss how a new iPhone is about to be […]
Steve and Ben discuss the prevalence of health advice on the internet, navigating the topics of the pros and cons of alcohol and improving brain health, as well as healthier eating habits, while reviewing videos from the Glucose Revolution channel. Listen to the audio version of this episode at this link: MP3 Audio (RSS)
Steve and Ben discuss the impact of the impending bankruptcy of DNA ancestry test company 23andMe and what will happen to the DNA data of over 15 million people who used their service to learn of their DNA lineage. Steve and Ben also discuss how file and folder structures are concepts newer generations find foreign, […]
Steve and Ben discuss a list of the top ten countries for sugar consumption and how sugar is in so many foods that we eat, even the ones we do not suspect. Steve and Ben also discuss the internet archive being hacked, and how Apple may be moving away from an annual release cycle for […]
Steve and Ben discuss how experts have described the difference between psychopaths and sociopaths, and two health studies suggesting that cutting back imperial pints of beer to two thirds size can reduce consumption and improve health outcomes, and that a half hour of moderate to intense physical activity can offset ten hours of sitting down. […]
Steve and Ben discuss the reaction to Apple’s Glowtime event with the sentiment being that it was the most dull iPhone event Apple has presented. Steve and Ben also discuss Kamala Harris’ social media team trolling the Trump campaign, and the first ever private space walk conducted by SpaceX. Listen to the audio version of […]
Steve and Ben discuss the amusing story of social media comment chatbots being called out online by responding with instructions to provide non-related comments which they proceeded to do. Steve and Ben also discuss how astronomers have discovered more about the dawn of the universe thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as […]
Steve and Ben discuss how hybrid vehicles are outselling electric vehicles in Australia and whether or not this demonstrates a reluctance by the public to accept EVs. They also discuss the use of NASA tech in the latest Olympic swimwear, as well as new studies looking at the long term impact on the body of […]
Steve and Ben discuss Open AI’s announcement of GPT-4o, the new version of its generative AI tool that appears to be much more conversational and interpersonal in its interactions with users. Steve and Ben also discuss Bumble using AI to assist in making the perfect couple, Microsoft’s Be My Eyes AI tool to assist blind […]
Steve and Ben discuss Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poet’s Department and the reaction by the internet, the leaking of carbon and oxygen from Venus, Apple’s plan to open up the NFC chip on the iPhone to third party payment providers and banks, and the furore generated by MKBHD’s negative review of the Humane […]
Steve and Ben discuss how the recent solar eclipse led to a spike in Google searches on why people’s eyes were hurting. They also discuss the Jewel at Singapore Changi Airport, the fallout from the Kate Middleton photo controversy, late stage Simpsons episodes still packing a cultural punch, and Microsoft and Qualcomm promising new PCs […]
Steve and Ben delve further in to the latest developments in AI, including Google’s deal with Reddit to lift the latter’s search information for new data, Nvidia’s incredible boost in its valuation due to its AI chip future, and the arrival of Sora which promises to generate high quality usable videos simply from a text […]
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