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Artifactor

Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak

A weekly podcast about tech hosted by two former TechCrunch editors turned startup operators, Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak. It"s a fun, casual chat about the latest and greatest in AI, apps, gadgets, gaming and software featuring the occasional guest from the industry and the tech media landscape. Come hear about the latest and greatest from two longtime tech fanatics with experience at YC, Apple and Shopify in addition to their combined decades of time writing about startups, venture and

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01:18:49

iPhone Air vs 17 Pro: Which Should You Buy? (Plus...

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2025/09/15

Labubu unboxing meets Apple event analysis! Darrell and Greg break down Apple's September announcements including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch updates, and the complete iPhone 17 lineup. They dive deep into the new ultra-thin iPhone Air, debate Pro model features, discuss color choices, and explore why this event showcased Apple's hardware engineering prowess. Plus Darrell's phone upgrade decision and thoughts on the missing AI features. And a Labubu unboxing.

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00:58:34

The Hiring Paradox: OpenAI's Job Platform and the...

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2025/09/09

In this episode, Darrell and Greg dive into OpenAI's latest headline grab - a LinkedIn-style hiring platform complete with AI certifications that's coming next year. They explore the weird irony of the company that's supposedly destroying jobs now helping people find them, plus discuss whether AI-powered hiring could actually be more fair than current brutal filtering systems. The conversation meanders through Waymo's rapid expansion, concerns about AI seeming too conscious for our

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01:09:34

Nano Banana Takes Over: Google's AI Image Revolution

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2025/09/02

In this episode, Darrell and Greg dive deep into Google's impressive new AI image generation tool, Nano Banana (officially Gemini 2.5 Flash Image), which has been making waves for its ability to maintain subject consistency and perform sophisticated edits. Darrell demonstrates the technology's power by sharing an AI-generated red carpet photo of himself that completely fooled Greg, while also showcasing examples of film emulation, colorization, and creative compositing that rival

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00:53:50

Google's Pixel Event Gets Weird (+ AI Psychosis Fears)

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2025/08/26

Google's Made by Google event gets the cringe treatment with Jimmy Fallon hosting. We discuss new Pixel features like natural language photo editing and live call translation. Plus: Microsoft's AI CEO warns about AI pseudo-consciousness risks, the simulation theory implications of training AI inside AI, and Greg shows off his hack week creation - a physical embodiment of his company's AI mascot that rewards office check-ins. Features the regular "Two Truths and AI" game with

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00:51:03

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman, and Google's slow-burn AI...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of Artifactor, Darrell and Greg dive into Google's surprising AI comeback, with Darrell revealing he's actually considering switching from iPhone to Android – and he's already canceled his ChatGPT subscription in favor of Google's Gemini. They explore Google's impressive new Imagen 4 image generator and the ultra-efficient Gemma 2B model that can run locally on devices with minimal battery usage, discussing the growing potential of small, specialized AI models for

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01:15:18

Is GPT-5 bad, actually? Plus Grok Imagine and...

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2025/08/11

Hey there, Artifactor fans! In this episode, Darrell and Greg are back at it, diving into the buzz around GPT-5's launch from OpenAI. They chat about all the cool new features, how it’s shaking things up in the AI world, and share their own experiences with the model. Spoiler alert: it’s got some serious upgrades, but it might not be living up to its pre-launch hype.They also spill the tea on Anthropic's Claude and the mind-blowing Genie 3 from DeepMind, which can whip up immersive 3D

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01:04:37

Zuckerberg’s Personal AI, Cat Attacks & Arcade Repairs

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2025/08/04

Darrell and Greg dive into Meta's vision for "personalized superintelligence" and discuss whether it’s revolutionary, or just confusing. They talk about AI work tools, how AI agents are replacing tedious research, and why "cat facts" might mess up an AI math query. Plus, they explore Apple's quiet moves in AI, and Google's new gemini deep-think model. Stick around for the return of “Two Truths and an AI,” featuring potatoes and vinyl... and maybe a ghost or

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00:59:42

GPT-5 is Coming and My 3D Printer Actually Works Now

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2025/07/28

Join Darrell and Greg as they dive into the latest AI developments, including OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release and what makes it different from previous models. The hosts discuss Microsoft's new AI companion with personality and memory, Google's Opal coding app, and an unofficial Apple Health integration that lets you query your health data with natural language.In their regular segments, they explore practical AI applications from the week - from Darrell's custom podcast

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00:39:07

Waifus, Snow Delivery, and AI Agents

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2025/07/22

Artifactor Podcast - Episode Show NotesDarrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak dive into Grok's controversial AI companion launch featuring anime characters designed to appeal to specific demographics, the rise of AI-generated music that's disrupting the lo-fi scene, and OpenAI's new Agent system that can browse the web and take actions on users' behalf. They debut their new segment "Two Truths and AI" where Greg challenges Darrell to identify fake AI-generated companies

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00:49:26

Grok's extremist turn, AI talent wars and new...

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2025/07/14

In this conversation, Darrell and Greg talk about new segments, and delve into the recent Grok update regarding AI moderation. The discussion then shifts to the competitive landscape of AI talent acquisition and how it's becoming increasingly like professional sports contract negotiations, and the emergence of AI browsers, including Perplexity's new Comet, exploring the implications and potential future of these technologies.

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00:42:01

Claude Artifacts, an AI vending machine, and Nothing...

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2025/07/02

In this episode, Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak explore a variety of tech topics, including the latest innovations in AI, travel experiences, and the evolution of gadgets. They discuss Claude's new features, the future of coding, and the importance of creativity in technology. The conversation also touches on the significance of photo storage and the value of memories in the digital age, culminating in reflections on the need for continued innovation in tech.Josh McConnell's review of

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00:48:01

The Real (?) First Episode: The Emotional Side of AI...

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2025/06/23

SummaryIn this episode of Artifactor, hosts Darrell Etherington and Greg discuss the latest developments in AI, including the red teaming process by Anthropic, which reveals potential risks in AI behavior. They explore the emotional attachments users develop with AI, the implications of AI memory and user interaction, and the cultural significance of niche audiences in the digital age. The conversation highlights the importance of transparency in AI development and reflects on the changing landscape

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00:32:01

The Prologue Episode

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2025/06/16

Welcome to Artifactor: Episode Zero (which might say 'One' in your podcast app)TechCrunch veterans Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak reunite for an unfiltered dive into tech, media, and nostalgia-fueled chaos. In this debut episode, they riff on WWDC, the Switch 2, and why they decided to hit record in the first place. It’s part therapy, part industry insight, and fully a work in progress.

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