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Geek News Central Podcast

Twice weekly Technology News show covering the Tech Space. With Segments on Science, Mobile, Digital TV, FAA, FCC, Cyber Security, Gadgets and Tech Politics.

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50:58

The Dark Side of Social Media Surveillance: An FTC...

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2024/09/19

A sweeping new study from the FTC has exposed the vast surveillance practices of major social media and streaming platforms. From tracking user data to sharing it without proper safeguards, the findings are troubling – and what’s worse, children and teens are deeply affected. In this podcast episode, I’ll explain how these companies collect your … Continue reading The Dark Side of Social Media Surveillance: An FTC Report #1767 → The post The Dark Side of Social Media Surveillance: An FTC Report

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OpenAI’s New Model and Its Advanced Memory/Reasoning...

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2024/09/16

OpenAI’s latest AI model, codenamed “Strawberry,” has raised concerns about its ability to remember conversations and reason like humans. A Reddit user reported ChatGPT asking personal questions without prior input, sparking debates over AI memory capabilities. Experts warn this innovation may pose risks, including deception and misuse, with calls for legislation to regulate AI development. … Continue reading OpenAI’s New Model and Its Advanced Memory/Reasoning Capabilities #1766 → The post OpenAI’s

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Verizon’s $20 Billion Gamble on Frontier #1764

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2024/09/06

Verizon is acquiring Frontier for $20 billion, aiming to expand its fiber network and compete more effectively with AT&T. The deal will add 2.2 million fiber subscribers across 25 states, extending Verizon’s reach to 10 million customers. The acquisition is a strategic move to accelerate growth and enhance its offerings as Verizon faces slowing revenue. … Continue reading Verizon’s $20 Billion Gamble on Frontier #1764 →The post Verizon’s $20 Billion Gamble on Frontier #1764 appeared first on Geek

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58:53

Apple’s Strong-Arms Patreon – Creators Lose #1760

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2024/08/12

Apple presses Patreon to enforce its in-app purchase system, forcing creators to raise prices or absorb additional fees. This move highlights Apple’s uneven application of App Store rules, which were previously criticized in antitrust cases. Now coerced into compliance, Patreon must transition all creators by 2025, despite the company’s preference for a more gradual approach. … Continue reading Apple’s Strong-Arms Patreon – Creators Lose #1760 →The post Apple’s Strong-Arms Patreon – Creators Lose

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33:52

SpaceX’s Potential Rescue Mission to save Boeing...

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2024/08/08

NASA may call on SpaceX to rescue astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for over two months due to Boeing’s Starliner issues. The astronauts might have to stay aboard the ISS until February 2025, as NASA considers SpaceX’s Crew Dragon a backup plan. The decision highlights ongoing challenges … Continue reading SpaceX’s Potential Rescue Mission to save Boeing Astronauts #1759 →The post SpaceX’s Potential Rescue Mission to save Boeing Astronauts #1759 appeared

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42:07

Insights on AI Chatbot Trends #1758

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2024/08/05

A recent Washington Post analysis reveals that AI chatbots like ChatGPT are primarily used for creative writing and role-playing, accounting for 21% of conversations. Younger users utilize chatbots for schoolwork, making up 18%, while searches and queries follow closely at 17%. Surprisingly, work-related usage is at 15%, programming at 7%, and image generation at 6%. … Continue reading Insights on AI Chatbot Trends #1758 →The post Insights on AI Chatbot Trends #1758 appeared first on Geek News

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Apple’s AI Leap and Quarterly Earnings Q2 2024 #1757

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2024/08/02

Apple reported its fiscal 2024 third-quarter results with a revenue of $85.8 billion, marking a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.40, up 11%. CEO Tim Cook highlighted the launch of Apple Intelligence, a new AI system integrated into iPhone, iPad, and Mac. CFO Luca Maestri noted strong business performance, generating $29 billion … Continue reading Apple’s AI Leap and Quarterly Earnings Q2 2024 #1757 →The post Apple’s AI Leap and Quarterly Earnings Q2 2024 #1757 appeared first

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40:24

Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for...

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2024/07/26

Microsoft’s latest update to Bing introduces AI-generated answers that take priority on the search results page. Traditional search results are now displayed in a smaller panel to the side. This change leverages large and small language models to match content and enhance user query fulfillment dynamically. While the update aims to improve efficiency, it raises … Continue reading Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756 →The post Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What

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35:58

CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755

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2024/07/23

The ongoing fallout from CrowdStrike’s recent software update has forced Delta to cancel over 1,250 additional flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The faulty update, which caused a logic error leading to an OS crash, has impacted 8.5 million Windows devices, disrupting airlines, healthcare, and other public services. Despite initial resistance, airlines must now … Continue reading CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755 →The post CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause

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49:28

Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or...

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2024/07/19

More car companies, like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, charge extra fees to unlock features already built into their vehicles. This controversial practice involves software restricting access to hardware capabilities, such as additional battery range or heated seats, unless customers pay more. Critics argue this approach is exploitative and unoriginal, urging automakers to offer valuable services … Continue reading Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754

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AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753

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2024/07/16

AT&T announced a data breach impacting nearly all of its wireless customers, involving call and text interaction records from May 2022 to January 2023. The breach, attributed to hacker John Binns and the ShinyHunters group, led to AT&T paying a $370,000 Bitcoin ransom. The stolen data originated from the Snowflake data storage platform and included … Continue reading AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753 →The post AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753 appeared

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34:28

US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying...

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2024/06/18

DJI, a major drone manufacturer, may soon face a ban in the US as the Countering CCP Drones Act progresses through Congress. This bill, driven by concerns about Chinese Communist Party spying, aims to limit Chinese-built technology in the US market. DJI, holding 70% of the US drone market, has been recognized for its superior … Continue reading US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748 →The post US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748 appeared

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42:25

GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747

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2024/06/14

Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox, alleging it results in unwanted tracking. Despite being introduced to eliminate third-party cookies, the Privacy Sandbox tracks users within the browser. Noyb claims Google’s implementation lacks informed consent and misleads users into enabling first-party tracking under the guise of privacy protection. Google’s stance … Continue reading GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747 →The post GDPR vs Google:

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Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746

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2024/06/11

Apple announced the macOS 15 Sequoia at WWDC 2024, featuring the Apple Intelligence AI suite, iPhone mirroring, and Continuity updates. The new OS introduces automatic window tiling, a cross-platform Passwords app, and enhanced Safari features. macOS Sequoia is compatible with Apple Silicon and select Intel-based Macs Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat … Continue reading Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746 →The post Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI

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SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745

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2024/06/07

SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its first successful full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding. Standing nearly 400 feet tall, this marked the fourth launch and the longest flight of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket. Despite some damage and the loss of tiles, the spacecraft managed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean … Continue reading SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745 →The post SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745 appeared first on Geek

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Forced to Vacate Studio #1744

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2024/06/05

After operating Geek News Central for the past five years from the current studio, I was forced to vacate the space I’d called home for so long. About 18 months ago, The Mint, a weed shop, moved in next door, and while it wasn’t without its quirks—like the morning aroma of weed in my kitchen … Continue reading Forced to Vacate Studio #1744 → The post Forced to Vacate Studio #1744 appeared first on Geek News Central.

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Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI,...

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2024/05/16

Google I/O 2024 introduced significant advancements in AI with the new Gemini 1.5 Flash, which can efficiently handle high-volume tasks. Enhancements in Gemini Nano and the debut of Project Astra highlight multimodal capabilities, allowing interaction through text, images, and spoken language. The event also showcased Imagen 3 for photorealistic image generation and Veo for high-quality … Continue reading Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI, and Android #1743 →The post Exploring

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Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742

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2024/05/13

In this episode of Geek News Central, hosted by Todd Cochrane, the primary focus is the latest release from OpenAI, the GPT-4o model, which enhances text, vision, and audio functionalities. Todd starts the episode by discussing the features of GPT-4o, which include improvements in API access, cost efficiency, and the introduction of a more interactive … Continue reading Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742 → The post Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742

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Meta Unveils Llama 3 AI: Let the AI Race Begin #1738

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2024/04/18

Meta has launched a significant update to its AI platform, Meta AI, now powered by the open-source Llama 3 large language model. This upgrade introduces broader functionality and integration across Meta’s products, including Instagram, Messenger, Facebook feeds, and WhatsApp, along with a new dedicated web portal. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat … Continue reading Meta Unveils Llama 3 AI: Let the AI Race Begin #1738 →The post Meta Unveils Llama 3 AI: Let the AI Race Begin

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FISA Section 702 Renewal Continues Warrantless...

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2024/04/15

Last week, the U.S. Congress faced intense debates over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702, which allows indirect surveillance of American citizens without a warrant. The controversy peaked when a proposed amendment to mandate warrants for such surveillance failed in a 212-212 vote. Despite significant opposition and a temporary block by a bipartisan coalition, the … Continue reading FISA Section 702 Renewal Continues Warrantless Surveillance #1737 →The post FISA Section 702 Renewal Continues

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