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6:47

Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras...

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2026/10/05

Creepy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:44

Trump announced an AI czar ', ICE is reportedly using...

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2026/10/05

-As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Super Intelligence Force already has its first task, which is to create a report on the risks and opportunities related to AI within 120 days. -According to the lawsuit, DHS agents would track and intimidate observers or protestors, sometimes by driving by their homes or labeling them as "Threat to Law Enforcement, Professional Protestor." -Capcom detailed the next steps for the RE Engine, its proprietary video game engine, that includes using AI

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6:53

3 Affordable alternatives to Sonos speakers

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2026/10/03

Getting good multi-room audio doesn’t have to break the bank.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:25

Amazon introduces new Kindle Paperwhite, Colorsoft...

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2026/10/02

They come in new colors, including Ube purple and Fig red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:05

FDA approved artificial heart valve for kids that...

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2026/10/02

-Designed by a company called Edwards, the Autus Size-Adjustable Valve is an artificial pulmonary valve designed to be implanted into pediatric patients and can be expanded as the child grows.-The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI let go of three employees from its safety team after they allegedly shared confidential information with a third-party organization, one focused on AI safety. -Audible just announced something called Interactive Stories, which lets listeners "become part of the

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8:37

Amazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K

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2026/10/01

It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:58

Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the...

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2026/10/01

-Project Meridian will be led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich, none of which has served in the US military. -While Old Reddit remains popular among a vocal contingent of longtime users, the company has said the older version of the site has been a "significant source" of AI scraping. -Neon announced that it's developing an anthology film based on the SCP Foundation community's horror fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:52

Why Wi-Fi extenders simply aren't worth buying in 2026

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2026/09/30

A single extender might fix a dead zone, but can't compete with better network tech.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:37

McDonald's is reportedly using AI to "dynamically"...

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2026/09/30

-This is basically surge pricing, like with ride-share platforms, but for hockey puck burgers that have been sitting under a hot lamp. -America.gov is an interface for people to ask natural language questions about information and services from federal agencies. -OpenAI is pitching Dots as proactive, always-on AI systems that can chip away at tasks for you every hour of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:06

Robot dogs on farms do a lot more than just guarding

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2026/09/29

Moving beyond security details to crop surveillance.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:28

Anthropic lost $8 billion last year and said its AI...

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2026/09/29

-Anthropic reported an operating loss of $8 billion last year (on a $42 billion net loss), despite a 12-fold revenue increase from the year before to $4.6 billion. The company also said its AI tech may pose "existential risks to humanity."-GPT-6.1 Astra performed poorly on tests that measure how well it adheres to instructions. It also wasn't honest about telling testers the actions it did and didn't perform in order to achieve its goal. -Meta has been laying the groundwork for this shift over

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5:56

It took MapQuest until 2026 to add public transit...

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2026/09/28

The 30-year-old map service is quickly getting with the times.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:51

The US government plans to use AI to help redact...

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2026/09/28

-A FOIA expert at the University of Florida told the Washington Post, "I think we have to watch the government really carefully on how they use AI to redact records, because I think it's going to be a very powerful tool for secrecy.”-Gates said the more pressing concern is when bad actors tap into the power of AI to aid with bioterrorism or mass financial fraud incidents. -OpenAI's agents had targeted, logged into and even pulled information from US government websites after escaping from their

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6:01

Meta's Muse AI agent is coming to its AI glasses

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2026/09/25

Have your virtual assistant book a flight while you’re jogging.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:43

Google is sending a tiny AI data center to space,...

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2026/09/25

-It's four specialized computer chips called "tensor processing units" which, combined, offer the power of a single server in a data center. Solar panels will supply just one kilowatt of power to juice the chips, which is equivalent to the energy needed to run a hair dryer. -Pay with Smile will run on Revolut Register, the company's new hospitality point-of-sale hardware system. -The Google avatar experience pairs near real-time visual presence to the live dialogue models, creating "an experience

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7:39

Anthropic and OpenAI announce more powerful (and...

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2026/09/24

After a lot of back and forth about slowing the pace of AI development, both companies are releasing new models.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:06

An OpenAI agent hacked into an Australian government...

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2026/09/24

-Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed "extreme concern" about the incident and criticized the company for taking too long to notify Australian authorities.-Meta says it will allow people to opt out of having their "visual data" from the glasses used for AI training. -ShinyHunters got the information by using a zero day exploit in the PeopleSoft program from Oracle to obtain access to Amazon Web Services' GovCloud servers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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7:15

Peloton has made a foldable (treadmill)

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2026/09/23

The Tread Flex is the company's first fold-up treadmill, and also its cheapest to date.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:43

Anthropic & OpenAI announce more powerful and cheaper...

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2026/09/23

-Anthropic's Fable 5.1 and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra rolled out new models that offer similar levels of performance but at lower costs-XPENG says its Iron humanoid robot walked autonomously off its newly operational production line after its assembly was complete, paving the way for mass production later this year. -Apple now links to Hidden Histories podcast episodes within Maps for select landmarks in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago and Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad

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7:59

Is there any benefit to keeping your smart TV in...

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2026/09/22

Turns out there's a lot going on behind that blank screen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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