Best Computing Made Easy Podcasts (2025)

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Waymo Recall: Robotaxis Head to the Shop After 3,000 Vehicles Violate School Bus Laws 1:45

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Waymo, the autonomous taxicab company owned by Alphabet , is recalling more than 3,000 self-driving sedans due to the software issue that caused the robotaxis to illegally pass stopped school buses. This voluntary software recall follows a major investigation by the NHTSA into over 19 incidents where cars passed buses with stop signs deployed—in on…

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ChatGPT and Adobe Merge: Free AI Editing Now in Photoshop, Acrobat & Express 1:45

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The massive new integration between OpenAI's ChatGPT and Adobe's popular apps: Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat. This integration allows users to perform professional work—from editing photos and creating social media graphics to organizing PDF documents—simply by asking ChatGPT to do the work. The apps are available for free to users via the …

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Listener Questions #24 48:34

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about Jupiter and circadian rhythms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Congress Scrutinizes AI Chatbots: Lawmakers Question Medical Experts on Safety & 'AI Psychosis' 1:45

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House lawmakers questioned medical professionals about the serious risks and benefits of AI chatbots used for health and therapeutic purposes. Fox on Tech breaks down the key concerns raised by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, including instances of "AI psychosis" and the lack of proper response from chatbots to mental health crises, esp…

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The AI Cyber Arms Race: Anthropic Thwarts First Large-Scale AI-Orchestrated Attack 1:44

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AI company Anthropic (makers of the Claude model) says it stopped what is likely the first large-scale cyberattack primarily executed by artificial intelligence. The operation, which targeted about 30 organizations globally (tech firms, financial institutions, and government agencies), used a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group to manipulate Anth…

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How do we predict the weather? 1:00:24

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Daniel and Kelly explain how physics predicts the future rain and shine, and all of the incredible science involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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That Was Easy: The Hidden Cost of Frictionless AI 1:02:30

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In this episode of Modem Futura, Sean and Andrew dive deep into the rising cultural tension between generative AI’s promise of instant production and the human need for meaningful creative friction. Prompted by frustrations with “AI slop” — low-effort, machine-generated content flooding professional and social spaces — the hosts examine why the “ea…

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Feds Demand Answers After Robotaxis Illegally Pass School Buses 19 Times 1:45

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A serious safety crisis facing Waymo , the autonomous taxicab company owned by Alphabet. Federal regulators (NHTSA) have launched an investigation after documented video evidence showed Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses 19 times in Atlanta and Austin, sometimes while children were actively crossing. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Holiday Gift Guide : XBOX Crkd Guitars, Hyperkin Pro Controller & The ASUS ROG Ally 1:45

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FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Xbox fan! We spotlight the ASUS ROG Ally handheld, the perfect Game Pass companion, and the new CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller for the Fortnite Festival rhythm game. We also recommend the affordable Hyperkin Competitor Pro Controller, which combats stick drift with Hall-Effect st…

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Holiday Gift Guide: DualSense Edge, PS Plus Premium Streaming & The Portal Upgrade 2025 1:45

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FOX on Games presents the essential Holiday Gift Guide for the PlayStation fan! We cover hardware and services that maximize the PS5's value, including the PS Plus Premium streaming catalog (making the PlayStation Portal truly portable) and the durability of the DualSense Edge Pro Controller. The DualSense Edge is hailed as the top console controll…

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European Commission Probes Meta AI Practices 1:44

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Regulators in the European Union are investigating whether Meta is gaining an unfair advantage in the artificial intelligence space by freezing out third-party apps and developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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Israeli Researchers Use AI to Read Ancient Documents 1:45

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Researchers in Israel are using artificial intelligence to decode the Cairo Genizah, a trove of ancient documents recovered in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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How do we control mosquito populations? 1:06:38

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Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine chat about how mosquitos find us, and what we can do to protect ourselves from the diseases they transmit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Samsung Debuts Galaxy Z TriFold 1:44

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A new device from Samsung can fold up to allow users to switch between a tablet and phone experience on the fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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Data Centers Don't Create Lasting Jobs 1:44

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Data centers are being built at breakneck speed, but there are concerns that many of the related jobs disappear once the bulldozers are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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Listener Questions #23 55:59

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about fingerprints, particle beam accidents, tickles and yawns! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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AI Toys: Datafied Childhoods and the Future of Play 1:06:54

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In this toy-themed episode of Modem Futura, Sean Leahy and Andrew Maynard start with an overnight stay aboard the USS Midway before segueing into the holiday toy season and a very 2020s concern: AI-powered toys. From chatty teddy bears running GPT-4 that cheerfully explain how to light matches and sexual kinks to kids, to the long lineage of “intel…

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Senate Agriculture Committee Considers Crypto Regulation 1:45

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Amid volatility in the cryptocurrency market, the Senate Agriculture Committee released a highly-anticipated draft of its portion of a bill which would give more clarity on regulation of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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Holiday Gift Guide: Ohsnap! MCON & PUK Gaming Joystick for Your Smartphone 2025 1:45

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FOX on Games continues its holiday gift guide, focusing on the rapidly growing mobile segment. We review the innovative, Kickstarter-funded Ohsnap! MCON Controller, which uses a magnetic, foldable design for secure phone connectivity and protection. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Dylan Burgess (@PUKGaming), the creator of the PUK Gaming sil…

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Holiday Gift Guide: Best Controllers and Headsets for Gamers in 2025 1:45

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FOX on Games presents the ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for gamers! We recommend the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 as the perfect Switch 2 Pro Controller (featuring Hall-Effect sticks and trigger stops), the cross-console friendly Hyperkin controller for Xbox, and the affordable, low-latency Logitech G321 wireless headset for PC. We detail the advanced features …

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OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over ChatGPT Suicides 1:44

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An artificial intelligence company is facing legal action over claims its chatbot encouraged kids to commit suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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Senators Want Answers on AI Layoffs 1:45

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With companies blaming artificial intelligence for tens of thousands of white-collar layoffs, lawmakers in Washington are trying to get a handle on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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The physics of shadows 51:57

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Daniel and Kelly shine a light on the mysterious every day physics of shadows, including whether they can move faster than light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Spotify Raising Prices 1:45

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Music and podcast streaming service Spotify says customers in the US will pay more for the service next year, amid rising costs from features like lossless audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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Introducing : Inner Cosmos with Host David Eagleman and Guest Daniel Whiteson 1:03:22

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Hello Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe listeners. We want to share a great show, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman. ( Neuroscientist and Author) Join David and Daniel as they explore the Brain and the Universe. “Imagine we eventually meet some alien scientists. If they can see electrons or smell photons, would their science look like ours? …

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New Graduates Turn to Trade Schools 1:45

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Companies across the board are laying off tens of thousands of white-collar workers, citing artificial intelligence as a reason even when it’s not completely the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Podcasts

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How long have we been human? (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon) 1:03:32

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Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. Scott Solomon about ancient hominid species, and how we learn about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Made by Humans: Inside the New Apple TV Logo 29:53

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In this episode of Modem Futura, Sean and Andrew dive deep into the surprising story behind the new Apple TV logo and mnemonic—and why it matters in a world overrun by “AI slop.” They unpack how, in an age where everyone assumes animations are spun up in seconds by generative tools, Apple chose a radically different path: a practical, physical fros…

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CrowdStrike Fires Employee Who Leaked Data to Hackers 1:45

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The story of the shocking insider threat at cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, confirming they fired an employee who shared sensitive internal screenshots (including Okta workflows) with the notorious hacking syndicate, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters. While CrowdStrike states its systems and customer data were never breached, the incident highlights th…

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The Game Awards Deep Dive: Best Direction |Narrative| Ongoing Game Nominees 1:45

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Coverage of The Game Awards 2025 continues, analyzing the highly competitive categories of Best Game Direction and Best Narrative. Direction nominees feature giants like Hideo Kojima (Death Stranding 2) and Sony's Ghost of Yotei versus the surprise indie hit Clair Obscur. For Narrative, Silent Hill f joins the Roman RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. …