Best Pixelated Geek Podcasts (2025)

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721: Pixel Predators 1:08:29

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This episode proves that nothing gold can stay, especially your 401k, as we kick things off with the revelation that October saw the worst tech layoffs since 2003, all while "Big Short" genius Michael Burry decided to bet a billion dollars on the inevitable AI bubble bursting. The villains of the week are legion: the FCC is officially making it eas…

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#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor 2:38:24

8h ago2:38:24

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A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the Galaxy S26. Sony announced a new camera sensor. Valve's Steam Machine will be priced similarly to a mini pc. OnePlus 15 clears the FCC FINALLY! And we ca…

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I just want AI to rename my photos 1:03:57

23h ago1:03:57

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Raycast is an unusual app with an unusual amount of access: it's a launcher and application platform that can directly interact with all the files and apps on your computer. Raycast didn't start as an AI-centric product, but Thomas Paul Mann, the company's co-founder and CEO, thinks AI is the key to making Raycast even better. For this episode, the…

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724: Sam Altman’s Boutique 1:08:57

3d ago1:08:57

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After surviving Thanksgiving and the subsequent biting cold, we jumped into the FOLLOW UP with news that Malaysia is joining the trend by taking steps to ban social media for children under 16, mirroring similar actions in Australia and Denmark—it seems the world is finally realizing the internet is a toxic wasteland for the kids. We also discussed…

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Binary System Podcast #483 – Mayor of Kingstown and Star Trek: Lower Decks 27:40

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The theme of this week’s episode of Mayor of Kingstown is paranoia. Is Frank Moses playing a long game and setting Bunny up for failure? Is the Warden playing an even longer game and hoping her secret connections will protect her? Is Mike’s new friend/lover/it’s complicated Cindy getting close to Mike for her own nefarious... The post Binary System…

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Time Pals Minis: Fallout 4- Nukes, Nonsense, and Another Settlement Needs Your Help! 39:59

3d ago39:59

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Send us a text The Time Pals return with a mini-blast from post-apocalyptic Boston: “Fallout 4: Nukes, Nonsense, and Another Settlement Needs Your Help!” 💥 Join ShadoSpartan and Underscore as they dive into the chaos of Fallout 4 — talking about their most memorable vaults, the worst companions, the recent remake controversy, and watch as ShadoSpar…

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Scaling with Stability: Building a Resilient Agency with Karen & JC Hite 1:15:20

21h ago1:15:20

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68 - Scaling with Stability: Building a Resilient Agency with Karen & JC Hite In this insightful episode of the HighLevel Experience Podcast, host Vit Muller sits down with Karen and JC Hite, the dynamic duo behind one of the fastest-growing agencies in the U.S., Hite Digital. From starting their business in a garage to making the INC 5000 list, Ka…

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The geek's guide to running faster 1:10:42

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It's a holiday week for many of us, which means a lot of Turkey Trots and a lot of TV. We have something for both in this episode! First, Nick Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic and author of the new book, The Running Ground, joins the show to talk about his lifelong journey as a runner, and all the tech — from smartwatch to shoes to custom GPTs — h…

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#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let's Chat About AirDrop on Android... 2:31:10

2d ago2:31:10

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We're on the road! Keeping this week's show a little leaner. For the last Monday of the month, let's talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we'll let the chat decide where to go next. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Z_ Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing…

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Version History: Vine 1:21:26

9d ago1:21:26

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Vine was the original short-form video platform, and pioneered so many of the ideas we now take for granted in reels and TikToks. It was a cultural engine whose executives clashed with the creators who made it famous, before everybody decamped for other platforms. Marina Galperina, Sarah Jeong and Mia Sato join David Pierce to revisit their favorit…

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723: Don’t Want No Samsung 1:13:36

10d ago1:13:36

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We open by tracking our video money and mocking the chef who quit Elon’s "epic" bacon diner, before diving into the IN THE NEWS segment where plummeting crypto and Nvidia stocks confirm everything is a sham; we cover Bezos’s new $6.2 billion AI flop, a sleeping Tesla Robotaxi driver, and why OpenAI’s new school tools are a Recipe for Idiocracy with…

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AI agents are invading your PC 1:33:53

11d ago1:33:53

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Like it or not, you may not be able to avoid the AI agents for long. David and Nilay discuss the ways Microsoft is pushing agents to practically every corner of Windows, and where Google plans to put Gemini 3 now that it's confident it makes the best model. After that, the hosts dig into the ruling in Meta's monopoly case, which has a lot to say ab…

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HTG 509: Best Type of Center Speaker - The Central Hero of Home Theater Sound 17:48

11d ago17:48

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Listener Jason asks which is better for the center channel: a speaker designed for that purpose, or the same speaker as the front left and right? What are the pros and cons of each approach? Also, same question for the surround speakers. Scott Wilkinson has some answers. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://t…

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Binary System Podcast #482 – WTNV #278 “How to Solve a Murder”, and Mayor of Kingstown 29:24

10d ago29:24

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On this week’s Night Vale recap THERE’S BEEN A MURDER. It’s the same murder we heard about last week, but as Cecil points out it’s still true, and it’s a heck of a hook for a radio program. Here’s hoping the WikiHow article can show Cecil how to solve it before someone else gets murdered... The post Binary System Podcast #482 – WTNV #278 “How to So…

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From Pixels to Profits: Cathy Olson’s Secrets to High-Converting Funnels 1:41:35

13d ago1:41:35

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67 - From Pixels to Profits: Cathy Olson’s Secrets to High-Converting Funnels In this engaging episode of the HighLevel Experience Podcast, host Vit Muller sits down with Cathy Olson, a visionary in the world of digital marketing and design. Known for her work with billion-dollar brands like Apple and Disney, Cathy is also the creative force behind…

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It's not your job to fix the internet 1:04:25

14d ago1:04:25

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Enshittification. It's fun to say, hard to spell, and a useful descriptor of exactly how the internet has gone wrong. Cory Doctorow, the author and activist who coined the term a few years ago, recently published a book on the subject, called Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. He was on Decoder a few weeks …

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#SGGQA 420: Tim Cook Stepping Down and, I'm Still Geeking Out on Steam Frame 2:36:09

14d ago2:36:09

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Tim Cook might be stepping down as CEO of Apple, while a court rules Apple must pay penalties on infringing Apple Watch patents. Trumps tariffs might be ruled invalid, which would cost the country billions. Roomba might be going bankrupt, which would kill all those robot vacuums. Google has some big plans for gaming, and will allow "experienced" pe…

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Version History: LimeWire 1:13:50

16d ago1:13:50

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You wouldn't steal a car. You wouldn't steal a handbag. But plenty of people used LimeWire and other file sharing services to share music, movies and more. If Napster was the beginning of the piracy story, LimeWire may have been the final chapter. Nilay Patel and Sarah Jeong join David Pierce to chart the history of LimeWire and the legal cases tha…

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722: Does a Podcaster Shit in the Woods? 1:19:42

17d ago1:19:42

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The inevitable decline of civilization takes center stage as the show kicks off with the miserable results of the FACEBOOK SETTLEMENT, confirming Brian's $4.01 payout, followed by a discussion of the SPORTS BETTING SCANDAL, where MLB players are rigging games over prop bets, confirming that gambling is now actively killing sports; moving to the new…

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Valve made Microsoft's dream console 1:40:16

18d ago1:40:16

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The console wars are back on. This week, Nilay Patel sits down with Jake Kastrenakes, Sean Hollister, and special guest Joanna Stern, senior columnist at The Wall Street Journal, to talk about Valve's return to the living room gaming race with the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Then, Joanna discusses her time putting t…

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HTG 508: LG Multi-View Mode - Are Dual HDMI Inputs Possible? 11:33

18d ago11:33

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Michael S wonders about his LG B7A OLED TV's Multi-View (side-by-side) mode. Apparently, one of the side-by-side images must be from the TV's internal tuner. Is that normal? Scott Wilkinson has the answer. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video a…

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Binary System Podcast #481 – Mayor of Kingstown and Star Trek: Lower Decks 29:31

19d ago29:31

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This week we’re recapping episode 3 of the last season of Mayor of Kingstown, where pretty much everything is spiraling out of Mike’s control. Rival gang members are murdering each other and setting their hangouts on fire, Kyle’s falling under the influence of a dangerous inmate, Robert is a drunk time bomb ready to explode,... The post Binary Syst…

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Fer Patel on AI, SaaS, and Building a Successful Agency 1:44:23

18d ago1:44:23

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66 - Fer Patel on AI, SaaS, and Building a Successful Agency In this engaging episode of the HighLevel Experience Podcast, host Vit Muller welcomes Fer Patel, a seasoned expert in SaaS, FinTech, and AI, who has been at the forefront of these industries for nearly two decades. Fer shares his journey from launching startups and leading strategies at …

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Extreme smart home makeover 1:22:46

21d ago1:22:46

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David has a new house, and no idea what to do with it. So he taps The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to help him make the place a lot smarter. Jen and David go room by room, figuring out how to improve everything from his lighting to his fridge to his front door. Some of the decisions are easy, like betting on Matter. Some are more complicated: wh…

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Streaming Wars, Old Movies, & Star Trek Legacy 1:20:51

21d ago1:20:51

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Dive into the latest geekdom with Steve Megatron Phillips! This week, we explore the surprising shift in streaming, where old movies are becoming major moneymakers for platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Max. Discover why licensed library titles are generating two-thirds of movie revenue and how streamers are prioritizing classic film…

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#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here! 2:35:49

21d ago2:35:49

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We're back with a new batch! Apple is paying for Google's AI chops! Meta earns a fortune through fraud in ads. AT\&T's iPhone ads falsely promised everyone a free iPhone! Someone studied fast charging! Details surface on Samsung malware. Moto might bring out another premium phone! And we have both the OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro IN HAND! Let's get…

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Version History: Fire Phone 1:22:53

23d ago1:22:53

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In 2014, the tech world was abuzz with the prospect of a phone made by Amazon. When the Fire Phone arrived, it was chock full of ideas — a "dynamic perspective" feature that created 3D illusions, an image-recognition feature called "Firefly," and many, many opportunities to buy Amazon products. Allison Johnson and Sean O’Kane join David Pierce to d…

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Bring back the iBook, you cowards 1:48:49

25d ago1:48:49

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The DoorDash problem just became Amazon's problem. Perplexity's Comet browser is allegedly stealthily shopping on the internet's largest mall, and the folks in Seattle want it to stop. It's just one example of the fast-moving power dynamics on the internet, as AI companies try to change the way we search, shop, and do everything else. Lots of compa…

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HTG 507: Listener's Room Transformation - Home Theater of the Month 16:18

25d ago16:18

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In episode 492, Scott Wilkinson answered a question from listener Andy Z about placement options for his new JMGO N1 Ultra projector in a room he was remodeling to be a dedicated home theater. Now, the project is finished, and the results are impressive! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home…

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Binary System Podcast #480 – WTNV #277 “The Big Game”, and Mayor of Kingstown 37:46

26d ago37:46

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This week’s Night Vale is the kind of murder mystery that can only happen in this weird little town, with dead angels, no suspects, surprise bats, and an autopsy report that’s just the coroner stabbing the notebook with a pencil while yelling “IT’S FULL OF STARS.” After the recap we jump right into the second... The post Binary System Podcast #480 …

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Time Pals Minis: Botch to the Future 45:03

27d ago45:03

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Send us a text This week, Time Pals co-host ShadoSpartan brings back Mini-Episodes and takes hilarious dive into the world of pro wrestling botches — from debut disasters to matches that went completely off the rails. Fellow Time Pal Underscore and Special guest Twitch streamer MrBortman (twitch.tv/mrbortmanttv) cover the infamous Sting vs. Jeff Ha…

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Reputation First: The Agency Growth Hack No One Talks About 1:52:07

25d ago1:52:07

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65 - Reputation First: The Agency Growth Hack No One Talks About Gandhi, a former head chef turned SaaS innovator. Alok shares his fascinating journey from the bustling kitchens of India and Australia to becoming a co-founder of High Level Freaks and the mastermind behind several AI-powered tools like Local Ranker AI, Leadcon AI, and Loyalty App. T…

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Your smart home questions, answered 1:05:33

28d ago1:05:33

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Here at The Vergecast, we get a lot of questions. Questions from you, which we love! Questions that, for some reason, often tend to be about the smart home and why it's often not so very smart. So on this episode, the first in a two-part series, The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy helps us answer a whole bunch of your questions. Questions like: wha…

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Version History: Zune 1:17:18

30d ago1:17:18

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In 2006, Microsoft came for the iPod's throne with an innovative MP3 player called the Zune. It had a bunch of features the iPod didn't: WiFi, music sharing, a bigger screen, a beautiful UI, even an FM radio. And to hear Microsoft describe it, it was even kind of a social network. Nilay Patel and Victoria Song join David Pierce to break down why, d…

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720: Sad Max Mode 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

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This week’s episode started with the usual existential sigh before tumbling straight into the corporate bloodbath. Amazon chopped 14,000 jobs under the noble banner of “embracing AI,” which CEO Andy Jassy insists isn’t about money—despite swimming Scrooge McDuck–style in profit. GM’s cutting 1,700 workers, YouTube’s dangling “voluntary” buyouts, an…

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Streamer Ads, Instagram Ratings, MTV's End, and YouTube Shorts! 52:25

29d ago52:25

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Join Steve Megatron Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in Geekdom! This week, we're talking about California's stance on noisy streamer ads, Instagram's new PG-13 rating, the end of an era as MTV shuts down its music channels, and the new "Pause the Feed" feature on YouTube Shorts. Plus, we explore how old movies are becoming stre…

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God will be declared by a panel of experts 1:43:29

1M ago1:43:29

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If you want to understand the full spectrum of AI software, from "straightforward problem-solving tool" to "never-ending slop machine," all you need to do is pay attention to everything Adobe launched at its conference this week. David and Nilay run through the news, which will change how people use Photoshop but also maybe change our social feeds …

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HTG 506: TV as Computer Monitor - Smart Move or Pixel Overload? 13:32

1M ago13:32

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John Hunter asks about using high-end TVs as computer monitors. It's certainly possible, but there are several considerations to keep in mind. Scott Wilkinson explains. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a membe…

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Binary System Podcast #479 – We watched Heretic (and Mayor of Kingstown) 28:46

1M ago28:46

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In our continuing series “Elizabeth And Kathryn Watch Things That Are Less Than A Year Old”, this week we watched 2024’s Heretic (came out last November, just under a year, still counts!) It’s a brilliantly creepy, slow burn of a film, Hugh Grant somehow manages to be charming and terrifying at the same time, and... The post Binary System Podcast #…

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From Reviews to Retention: Elevate Your Agency's Game 1:42:07

1M ago1:42:07

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64 - From Reviews to Retention: Elevate Your Agency's Game In this episode of the HighLevel Experience Podcast, host Vit Muller sits down with Jason Orban, a seasoned entrepreneur and the mastermind behind GHL Power Tools. Jason shares his journey from web design and digital marketing to creating innovative tools for the HighLevel platform. The dis…

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An Apple Shortcuts masterclass 1:24:35

1M ago1:24:35

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Meta's smart glasses have been a hit in part because they don't try to do too much. With the new Display glasses, though, Meta is trying to do... a lot more. The Verge's Victoria Song joins the show to tell us about her experience with the glasses, from the impressive but very first-gen hardware to the somewhat underwhelming set of things you can d…

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#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies! - PJ POD 3:17:08

1M ago3:17:08

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Last Monday of the month, RIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN!Some news to cover as we wrap the month off, and I was hoping we could spend some time chatting about scary movies for the season.Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4ST Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: http…

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Version History: Guitar Hero 1:16:53

1M ago1:16:53

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Millions of basements have fake plastic guitars in them thanks to the 2005 smash hit Guitar Hero. Chris Grant and Ash Parrish join David Pierce to rock out with a game created over a matter of months by a niche developer and a peripheral manufacturer, fueled by word-of-mouth and viral videos on a nascent YouTube. You probably don’t play Guitar Hero…

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719: Uniquely Devoid of Feeling 1:22:02

1M ago1:22:02

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We open with a sobering follow-up: the future is less about AI toast (though Red Dwarf predicted it) and more about a soul-stripping "infrastructure of meaningless" after an AWS outage proved how fragile the internet is. Corporate overlords, like Elon Musk, are taking note: he finally addressed Starlink's use by Asian scam syndicates, but his atten…

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ChatGPT enters the browser wars 1:39:33

1M ago1:39:33

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The era of the AI browser is here, and OpenAI is finally in the game. Nilay, Jake, and Hayden sit down to chat about what it means to have ChatGPT in your browser and able to control your cursor and surf the web for you. Also this week: Nilay's warning about using old surge protectors, the devastating and inevitable outcome of the Warner Bros. Disc…

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HTG 505: Tron: Ares in IMAX 3D - Jaw-Dropping Visuals Meet a Confounding Story 16:18

1M ago16:18

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Tron: Ares is the third installment in the Tron franchise from Disney, which spans over 40 years. Scott Wilkinson saw it in IMAX 3D and gives his review here. Is it worth $25 or more to see it in IMAX? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and e…

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Binary System Podcast #478 – WTNV #276 “The Big Game”, Wednesday, and random horror 15:48

1M ago15:48

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It’s a short episode this week because we decided we weren’t going to spoil the ending of Night Vale’s latest episode: it’s such a quiet, subtle story, perfect for an autumn day, and you really should give it a listen. We still manage to fit in some random ramblings of course, including Wednesday (surprisingly good),... The post Binary System Podca…

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The new Xbox is not an Xbox 1:19:43

1M ago1:19:43

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We're very bullish on the handheld future of gaming. But we're not bullish on the new ROG Xbox Ally. The Verge's Sean Hollister joins the show to explain why this Xbox-branded device barely feels like an Xbox, and why it's definitely not a threat to the Steam Deck, before he and David debate whether the future of Xbox is even in good hands. After t…

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#SGGQA 417: AI is Gross and Floundering, Apple and Samsung Thin Phones Flop 2:42:09

1M ago2:42:09

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Two main topics this week! Checking in on the failures of the AI market, from lawsuits to lousy revenue.Also, consumers seem to be voting with their wallets and skipping thin phones!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4SL Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: h…

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Time Pals: Your Favorite TV Character SUCKS! 1:18:45

1M ago1:18:45

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Send us a text This week, co-host Jon shatters his fellow Time Pals’ fragile egos with a brutal truth bomb: “Your Favorite TV Character SUCKS!” 💥 Join your Pals in chaos as they rant about: Is JD from Scrubs worse than Ted Mosby or Ross Geller? Is Data from Star Trek: TNG basically Kyle Broflovski from South Park? Did Bron from Game of Thrones get …