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Tech Gumbo

We started Tech Gumbo in Nov 2014 as a conversational show of news, information & updates about the past, present & future of all things technology in a topical, interesting and digestible way.

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22:04

Pope Leo's AI Encyclical, Vatican AI App, Bezos on AI...

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2026/06/04

News and Updates:Pope Leo's AI Encyclical: Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calls for AI to be "disarmed" from monopolistic control and refocused toward humanity's common good, citing Tolkien's Gandalf. Vatican AI Translation: St. Peter's Basilica debuts an AI-powered real-time translation system, allowing Mass attendees to follow liturgical celebrations in up to 60 languages via their smartphones. Bezos on AI & Jobs: Jeff Bezos urges workers to embrace AI like a bulldozer

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22:09

OS Age Verification, Vanguard Strikes Back, Waymo...

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2026/06/01

News and Updates:OS Age Verification Laws: California's Digital Age Assurance Act (2027) requires operating systems to collect and share user age ranges with apps, sparking major privacy concerns nationwide. Vanguard Bricks Cheaters: Riot Games' latest Vanguard anti-cheat update permanently disables DMA cheat firmware on PCs, forcing full OS reinstalls — Riot's response was unapologetic and blunt. Waymo Flooding Woes: Waymo suspended robotaxi operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after vehicles

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22:08

AI Backlash Goes Mainstream, Musk Loses in Court, and...

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2026/05/28

News and Updates:American Rebellion Against AI: Public opposition to AI and data centers is surging, with 48 projects worth $156 billion blocked last year and isolated acts of violence reported against data center supporters. AI May Actually Be Creating Entry-Level Jobs: A survey of 1,500 employers found nearly three times as many companies using AI are increasing junior hiring in 2026 as those cutting back, as AI handles more routine tasks. Jury Sides with OpenAI Over Musk: A nine-person jury

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22:08

Microsoft Kills SMS Login, Hackers Harass...

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2026/05/25

News and Updates:Microsoft Ditches SMS Two-Factor Authentication: Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based login codes, citing fraud vulnerability, and pushing users toward more secure passkeys using biometrics or device PINs. Faulty Drivers Secretly Draining Windows 11 Batteries: Microsoft admits third-party drivers have silently prevented laptops from entering hibernation for years, announcing stricter driver evaluation and automatic rollback via Windows Update. ShinyHunters Targets Cybersecurity

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21:57

Hackable Lawn Mowers, Talking to AI In A Whisper,...

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2026/05/21

News and Updates: Yarbo Robot Security Nightmare: A security researcher remotely hijacked thousands of Yarbo robot lawn mowers worldwide, exposing owners' Wi-Fi passwords, GPS coordinates, and live home camera feeds through critical firmware vulnerabilities. Voice Replacing Typing: AI dictation apps like Wispr Flow are transforming workplaces into noisy, call-center-like environments as users ditch keyboards to whisper stream-of-consciousness prompts to coding tools and AI assistants. Bumble Kills

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22:06

AI Taxes, Screenless Wearables, and Google's...

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2026/05/18

News and Updates:AI Compute Tax Debate: Economists and policymakers are debating taxing AI processing power to offset job displacement and fund social services, though critics argue it's too blunt a tool. AI Dividend Proposal: NY congressional candidate Alex Bores unveiled an "AI Dividend" plan funding direct payments to Americans through a token tax on AI consumption and equity stakes in frontier AI firms. Screenless Fitness Trackers Surge: Screenless wearables like Oura Ring and Whoop are

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22:00

Dating App Lawsuit, Meta Smart Glasses Scandal, N.M....

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2026/05/14

News and Updates:Dating App Steals Student's Image: A Tennessee college student sued dating app Meete for allegedly taking her TikTok video without consent and geofencing it as a "friends with benefits" ad to nearby men. Meta Glasses Workers See Too Much: Kenyan data workers reviewing Meta smart glasses footage reported seeing graphic content, including nudity. Meta then cancelled its contract with their employer, Sama. Meta Loses $375M Child Safety Case: New Mexico won a landmark $375 million

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22:15

Photoshop's Origin, Gemini in Cars, Samsung Smart...

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2026/05/11

News and Updates:Photoshop's Accidental Origin: A 1987 PhD student's grayscale display fix evolved into Adobe Photoshop, launching commercially in 1990 and reshaping photography, publishing, and design forever. Gemini Hits the Road: Google is rolling out its Gemini AI to millions of cars with Google built-in, enabling natural, conversational interaction for navigation, tasks, and hands-free responses. Gemini Ads Coming Soon: Google's chief business officer signaled openness to placing ads inside

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22:20

Claude's Mythos Too Powerful, DeepSeek, OpenAI Misses...

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2026/05/07

News and Updates: Claude Mythos Finds Thousands of Flaws: Anthropic's unreleased Claude Mythos AI autonomously discovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities, including a 27-year-old OpenBSD flaw and critical Linux kernel exploits, without human assistance. DeepSeek V4 Goes Public: Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released V4, an open-source model matching top closed-source competitors at a fraction of the cost, with a 1-million-token context window and dramatic memory efficiency gains. OpenAI Misses

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21:57

Tim Cook's Apple Exit, Facebook Scam Billions,...

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2026/05/04

News and Updates: Tim Cook Retires as Apple CEO: Cook's 15-year tenure ends Sept. 1; his supply chain discipline built a trillion-dollar company. Incoming CEO John Ternus faces pressure to sustain both innovation and operational excellence. Apple's Succession Question: New CEO John Ternus is a proven hardware engineer, but analysts question whether he can manage Apple's complex global supply chain the way Cook did. Facebook Leads Social Scam Losses: Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams

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22:08

AI Index Trust Gap, Orbital Compute Cluster,...

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2026/04/23

News and Updates:Stanford AI Trust Gap: The 2026 AI Index reveals a widening divide: while 56% of experts feel positive about AI, only 10% of the public agrees. Orbital Compute Launch: Canada’s Kepler Communications successfully launched an orbital cluster of 10 satellites using Nvidia processors, proving software can operate effectively in space. Compute Power Shortage: Soaring demand for autonomous "agentic" AI is causing severe compute rationing, forcing companies like OpenAI to scrap products

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22:04

Roblox Safety Tiers, Netgear FCC Exemption, Meta Ad...

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2026/04/20

News and Updates: Roblox Age Tiers: Roblox is introducing "Roblox Kids" and "Roblox Select" tiers in June, implementing strict chat and content restrictions based on age-specific maturity labels. Roblox now requires video selfies or ID uploads for chat usage, despite concerns over biometric data privacy and the resale of verified accounts. Netgear FCC Exemption: The FCC granted Netgear a temporary exemption from the foreign-made router ban after the Defense Department found no national security

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22:15

Kalshi Legal Wins, Microsoft’s AI Roadmap, Claude...

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2026/04/16

News and Updates: Kalshi Prediction Markets: Kalshi is a federally regulated exchange where users trade "yes/no" contracts on real-world events like elections and interest rates, recently valued at $22B. A federal court ruled Kalshi’s sports bets are "swaps," giving the federal government exclusive jurisdiction and preventing states like New Jersey from banning them. Copilot "Entertainment" Clause: Microsoft faced backlash over terms calling Copilot "for entertainment purposes only." Officials

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22:08

6G Readiness, In-Car Meetings, Space iPhones, and the...

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2026/04/13

News and Updates: The 6G Hype Cycle: Industry leaders at MWC heralded 6G’s 2029 launch, pitching it as an AI-driven necessity despite technical hurdles and unclear benefits for average consumers. Future 6G networks aim to integrate AI at every level, offering "Integrated Sensing and Communication" (ISAC) to create real-time 3D maps of entire cities. Experts warn that 6G’s precise sensing capabilities could be weaponized by authoritarian regimes to create a "surveillance panopticon," potentially

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22:01

The Jetson’s vs. Reality, Maga Dream Girl, OpenAI’s...

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2026/04/09

News and Updates:The Jetsons Predicting 2062: As we approach the show’s fictional 2062 setting, modern tech like eVTOLs (flying cars) and video calling have arrived, though the "nine-hour workweek" remains a distant dream. AI Attention Harvesting: Viral "MAGA dream girl" accounts like Jessica Foster use AI-generated imagery of fake soldiers to gain millions of followers, funneling users toward paid adult content sites. Adult Mode Shelved: OpenAI has "indefinitely" paused plans for an erotic

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21:59

Social Media Negligence Rulings, Utility...

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2026/04/06

News and Updates:Historic Liability Verdict: A California jury awarded $6 million to a plaintiff, ruling Meta and Google were negligent in designing addictive platforms that caused mental health issues. Big Tobacco Comparison: Legal experts view these verdicts as a "bellwether," potentially triggering a wave of litigation similar to the 1990s crusade against the tobacco industry. New Mexico Penalties: A separate New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for failing to protect young users

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22:02

Interview: Dr. Andrew Dalovisio with Director...

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2026/04/02

Interview:Andrew Dalovisio with Director Cellular Therapy w/ Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Immunotherapy: How immunotherapy intersects with technology CAR-T cell therapy Long Term: Potential future of cancer treatments using technology

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22:10

Meta Liability Verdict, Australian Ban Gaps, NY AI...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/30

News and Updates: Meta Liable in New Mexico: A jury found Meta violated state law by failing to protect children from predators, ordering the company to pay $375 million. This marks the first time Meta has been held accountable in a jury trial regarding child safety and deceptive trade practices. Encryption Rollback: Following pressure regarding law enforcement's ability to track predators, Meta announced it will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram later this year. Addiction

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22:02

Apple’s 50-Year Legacy, Gemini’s Office Overhaul, and...

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2026/03/19

News and Updates:Wozniak on Apple at 50: Steve Wozniak reflects on Apple’s start, noting they didn’t predict the future but focused on being one step ahead of the competition. Apple’s Biggest Hits: From the Apple II to the iPhone, Apple revolutionized tech by mastering the human interface and maintaining absolute control over its ecosystem. Apple’s Biggest Misses: Not every bite was sweet; products like the Apple III, Pippin, and the recent Vision Pro struggled due to high costs and

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22:02

BYD Battery Breakthrough, Windows 12 Rumors, and...

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2026/03/16

News and Updates:BYD’s Next-Gen Battery: BYD revealed its second-generation Blade battery, featuring 5% higher energy density and significantly improved efficiency compared to the original lithium iron phosphate packs. Windows 12 Speculation: Rumors suggest a late 2026 Windows 12 launch focused on AI and modular design, though experts remain skeptical of this aggressive release timeline. Server 2016 Sunset: Microsoft announced that extended support for Windows Server 2016 ends January 2027, urging

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