Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Old's Cool — A Retro Tech Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New School | 20 Apr 2026 | 01:01:24 | |
Daniel and Stephen are back, freed of corporate shackles, to talk all things tech — old and new. This week, they dive into the murky world of rising gadget prices, AI ascendency, and... who the next James Bond should be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| AI can't solve your laziness problem | 11 May 2026 | 00:56:03 | |
In this week's episode, Stephen and Daniel delve into the evolution of fitness trackers by looking at the Fitbit Air; Google’s new universal AI-powered health platform; and the negative implications of smart glasses with cameras. Plus, Daniel gets addicted to vibe coding (it was only a matter of time) and Stephen teaches us how to bowl like a pro. AI-generated timestamps and descriptions:
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| Nostalgic for a time when smartphones didn't rot our brains | 04 May 2026 | 00:57:07 | |
This week, Stephen and Daniel reminisce over the early days of smartphones and compare them to today's more technologically advanced but creatively bankrupt offerings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Googlebook can't be real, can it? | 15 May 2026 | 00:54:43 | |
This week on the show, Stephen and Daniel dive into wonderful world of Google's Android Show, where they discuss the Googlebook; Android 17's Agentic AI transformation; and whether AI art is ever actually satisfying. Plus, a primer on cognitive surrender, and why Daniel always finds himself getting existential at around the three-quarter mark of every episode. AI-generated time stamps: 02:02 - Geopolitical headlines: Elon Musk, China, and the semiconductor ghost town 10:17 - Android’s latest: What Google announced last week and the significance of the Pixelbook upgrade 14:34 - Google's Gemini AI: Automating everyday tasks and system-wide AI integration 16:54 - The evolving interface: Background AI automation and user experience dilemmas 20:31 - Ambient computing and privacy fears: When AI starts 'knowing' too much 26:19 - The rise and fall of Apple's AI ambitions and Siri’s future 28:48 - Practical AI: From organizing photos to making your newsletter easier 30:10 - Deepfakes and AI-generated avatars: Ethical questions and emotional reactions 33:01 - Cognitive surrender: When we start trusting AI over our own thinking 35:12 - The ethics of AI art, fan creations, and the uncanny valley 41:24 - Nostalgia trip: Remembering early laptops like PowerBooks and ThinkPads 44:34 - How AI transforms niche content creation and micro-podcasts 51:17 - The long game: AI's role in consumer devices and the future of multitasking 55:20 - Will AI replace creative jobs? Perspectives on art, audio, and design 58:07 - Google’s new Google Book platform: A premium take on Chromebooks and ecosystem integration 64:10 - Hardware dreams: Combining the power of smartphones, Chromebooks, and desktop modes 65:50 - The dangers of AI-automated shopping and personal assistants 71:26 - Podcast consumption: Long form, background listening, and future trends 73:00 - Wrapping up: Reflections on trust, nostalgia, and the path ahead Resources & Links:
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| I'm a Pisces and you're a Gemini (model) | 24 May 2026 | 00:52:24 | |
This week on the show, we dive into the many, many announcements from Google I/O 2026, including new Gemini models, how ads will inevitably end up in Google's AI products, and whether the singularity is nigh (derogatory). Plus, our feelings on reality TV and 90s daytime television. We miss you, Bob Barker. Get your pets spade or neutered! Resources & Links:
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| Friction-maxxing and the rebirth of physical media | 30 May 2026 | 01:11:50 | |
On this week's show, Stephen and Daniel dive into their childhoods full tape decks and portable CD players, their shared love of MiniDiscs, and how today's rise of friction-maxxing is bringing them all back (well, except maybe MiniDiscs). Plus, Daniel shares a deep dark secret he's never shared before, and Stephen tell us about his time as a DJ. Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Copy! That! Floppy! | 11 Jul 2026 | 01:19:15 | |
On this week's show, Stephen and Daniel talk about archiving floppy discs in a digital age; the newest AI models from OpenAI, Meta, and others; Sony's old school Vaio laptops; how AI is destroying the way we teach and learn, particularly in university; and whether generative AI can really make you a better fiction writer. Plus, the best AI benchmark is a pelican riding a bicycle. Seriously. This episode's a long one, and it's all over the place, but it's better for it. Show notes and links:
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| Napoleon would've loved AI | 04 Jul 2026 | 01:10:37 | |
This week, Stephen and Daniel celebrate Independence Day the only way they know how: talking about an alternative history where Napoleon defeated the English at Waterloo. It's good stuff. Also: Sony is discontinuing physical PlayStation discs in 2028, and the bots are taking over the Internet. Plus, an e-paper Game Boy? It's a thing. Show notes and links:
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| The death of cheap tech | 26 Jun 2026 | 01:15:06 | |
On this week's show, Stephen and Daniel talk about how the rise of AI is killing cheap tech, and that may not be entirely a bad thing (though it's still mostly a bad thing). They talk about the Steam Machine's exorbitant price, and how intra-generational price increases have never really happened like this. Unprecedented times, indeed. Finally, they talk about forming human bonds with AI and how to negotiate that strange and uncomfortable place. Oh, and there's a bit of talk at the beginning about bowling. If you want to avoid that, skip ahead to 7:39. Show notes and links:
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| The proper way to cash in on nostalgia | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:07:39 | |
This week, Stephen and Daniel compare their delicate wrists while showing off the Pebble Time 2, and debate nostalgia projects done right versus *very* wrong. Plus, can chatbots actually be made safe for kids? These parents aren't so sure. Show notes and links:
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| Retro games and a brand new Siri | 14 Jun 2026 | 01:03:30 | |
This week, Stephen and Daniel chat through their favorite childhood games, consoles, and controllers, and share what they think are the best games of all time. Then, in the second half of the show, they dive into the biggest announcement from WWDC 2026, Siri AI, and the impact (or lack thereof) it will make on Apple's hardware business. Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| AI may be the only way to save obsolete tech | 08 Jun 2026 | 01:07:33 | |
This week, Stephen and Daniel dive into the choppy waters of AI writing, and whether it's ever OK to consume AI-made media. And how AI-based coding tools may be the only way to fix obsolete machines that lack proper documentation. Plus, is the Pope a friction-maxxer? Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.com Find us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Samsung and Apple are blowing the phone market wide open — again | 25 Jul 2026 | 00:53:58 | |
On this episode, Stephen and Daniel dive into Samsung's recent Unpacked event where it launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. What makes the new Fold 8 so interesting, and why does it matter that it's launching just months before Apple's rumored iPhone Ultra foldable? That's not a rhetorical question, we're asking you. Show notes and links:
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| Sam Altman's all good, very bad week | 18 Jul 2026 | 01:03:48 | |
This week, Stephen and Daniel recount OpenAI's highs (GPT 5.6's success) and lows (being sued by Apple) over the past week. Plus, Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro is delayed and the company risks falling too far behind the competition, particularly as Chinese competitors like Moonshot's Kimi K3 are catching up to Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol. Finally, we talk smartphones and the many pressures of competing in the US. With OnePlus closing up shop and Google's Pixel line struggling for market share, are we resigned to a two-horse race? Show notes and links:
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