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Geek News Central Podcast

Todd Cochrane

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Science

Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 40

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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🇨🇦 Canada - techNews
14/07/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - techNews
03/01/2026
#83
🇬🇧 Great Britain - techNews
03/01/2026
#94
🇬🇧 Great Britain - techNews
17/11/2025
#96

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https://geeknewscentral.com/2024/03/07/google-under-fire-for-alleged-role-in-gift-card-scams/
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https://geeknewscentral.com/2024/03/11/airbnbs-indoor-camera-ban-a-win-for-privacy/
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https://geeknewscentral.com/2024/03/18/vid2pod-transform-youtube-playlists-into-a-podcas/
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The Dark Side of Social Media Surveillance: An FTC Report #1767

Episode 1767

Thursday, September 19, 2024 • Duration 50:58

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 →

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OpenAI’s New Model and Its Advanced Memory/Reasoning Capabilities #1766

Episode 1766

Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 01:03:25

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 →

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

Episode 1757

Friday, August 2, 2024 • Duration 51:16

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 →

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Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756

Episode 1756

Friday, July 26, 2024 • Duration 39:07

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 →

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CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755

Episode 1755

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 • Duration 35:28

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 →

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Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754

Episode 1754

Friday, July 19, 2024 • Duration 49:25

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

Episode 1753

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 44:22

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 →

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The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752

Episode 1752

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 • Duration 51:55

A new report from Google experts warns that AI-generated content could distort reality and erode trust in digital information. The report highlights the misuse of AI for manipulation and profit, requiring minimal technical skill by bad actors. Google’s own AI Overviews feature faced backlash for inaccuracies, leading to decreased mobile searches. Despite concerns, AI Overviews … Continue reading The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752 →

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AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751

Episode 1751

Friday, June 28, 2024 • Duration 32:55

YouTube is negotiating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records to license music for its AI tools. The platform, which previously launched the Dream Track feature, aims to expand its AI music capabilities by paying lump sums for song licenses. Despite YouTube’s efforts, artists and labels are wary … Continue reading AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751 →

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Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750

Episode 1750

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 33:42

Following a European Union investigation, Apple faces significant fines, potentially up to 10% of its global revenue. The EU’s preliminary findings suggest Apple violated the Digital Markets Act by restricting App Store developers from informing users about alternative payment methods outside Apple’s ecosystem. If found guilty, fines could escalate to tens of billions of dollars, … Continue reading Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750 →

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