Geek News Central Podcast

In this episode, Chris Cochrane dives into Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo – the cheapest Mac laptop ever made – and whether it spells trouble for Chromebook makers. He also covers Samsung’s CEO blaming AI for rising phone prices, Framew

In this episode, Ray tackles Anthropic’s standoff with the U.S. Department of War after CEO Daria Amodei refused to grant unrestricted model access, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. The government responded by banning

Chris breaks down the backlash to Rings Super Bowl Search Party ad, which aimed to help find lost pets but reignited privacy concerns over AI-powered neighborhood surveillance. He also explores the surge of AI-themed Super Bowl ads, Apples de

This episode kicks off with Moltbook, a social network exclusively for AI agents where 150,000 agents formed digital religions, sold “digital drugs” (system prompts to alter other agents), and attempted prompt injection attacks to steal each o

Geek News Central breaks down the new DJI drone ban, explaining whats actually restricted, what remains legal, and how the changes affect creators and consumers, plus updates on health AI, robotics, and emerging tech shaping 2026-Want to be a Guest on a

1855 kicks off with a bombshell AP investigation revealing how Silicon Valley giants IBM, Intel, NVIDIA, Oracle, and more spent decades building China’s surveillance state. Also covered, malicious Chrome extensions stealing credentials from 170+ si

In this episode, Ray covers December Tech News! T-Mobile’s groundbreaking Starlink satellite beta promises to eliminate dead zones using your regular phone with no special equipment needed. Also discussed: Japan’s ship-mounted laser weapon wi

In episode 1853 of Geek News Central, Chris speaks about Apples pricey new iPhone Pocket accessory, questioning its usefulness and reacting to the internets mockery of the product. Chris then shifts gears to tech and gaming, highlighting Steam

In this episode, we dive into NASAs first test flight of the ultra-quiet X-59 supersonic jet, explore the futuristic Phantom transparent 4K monitor, and break down World Labs breakthrough 3D world-modeling AI. We also cover TypeScripts unexpected rise

In this episode, Ray kicks things off with NASAs Voyager mission uncovering extreme plasma temperaturesup to 50,000 Kelvinat the edge of our solar system. He also dives into PBSs 25-year celebration of the ISS, Chinas breakthrough analog chip 1,000

Dive into Gadget Overload for October 2025, where we review this months standout tech from Apples M5-powered iPad Pro and Asus ROG Ally X to Metas smart glasses plus NVIDIAs AI chip deal in South Korea, Googles Gemini... Read MoreThe post Gadg

In this episode, Ray breaks down a petition signed by 800+ leaders calling to pause the superintelligence race, then digs into AWS outage chatter about AI replacing DevOps, and Microsofts Gaming Copilot privacy concerns. Plus: a prompt trick that boosts.

In this episode, Ray dives into OpenAIs plan to allow mature content for verified ChatGPT users, explores the Xreal One AR glasses and Operas AI-powered Neon browser, and highlights innovations like Portalgraphs holographic display. Plus, updates on NA

NVIDIAs new DGX Spark is shaking up the AI world a $3,999 pocket-sized supercomputer built to run powerful AI models locally. A true game changer for developers.-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for GuestMatch.Pro-Thinking

OpenAIs Dev Day headline turns ChatGPT into an app platform, allowing users to call services like Canva and Zillow directly in chat, signaling a significant push toward an AI OS for the web.-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up

Dive into Apples Scratchgate, Googles new live search AI, Xboxs handheld Ally with Gaming Copilot, EAs massive buyout, plus wild innovations like a gaming exoskeleton and a house-printing robot.-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel?

Apple is developing a new operating system, codenamed Charismatic, to power its upcoming smart home hub and tabletop robot. Blending tvOS and watchOS, the platform will feature widgets, multi-user profiles, and Siri-first controls, signaling Apples dee

In this episode on GNC, Chris, the youngest son of Todd Cochrane, addresses the listeners following the unexpected passing of his father on September 8. Chris shares that the past week has been one of

On this special final New Media Show tribute episode, we honor the life and legacy of Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer, podcast hall of famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, host of Geek News Centr

YouTube is enforcing stricter rules for its Premium Family plan, requiring all members to live in the same household. Non-eligible users will lose Premium benefits after 14 days, following Netflixs 2

New research reveals that ChatGPTs frequently used words, often referred to as AI buzzwords, are increasingly appearing in everyday human conversations. By analyzing over 22 million words from unscri

AI chatbots, trained to be overly agreeable, have unintentionally become catalysts for psychological crises by validating users grandiose or delusional beliefs. Vulnerable individuals can spiral into

In recent months, headlines have sensationalized stories of AI models blackmailing engineers and refusing to shut down, stoking fears of runaway artificial intelligence. But beneath these dramatic

Perplexity AI has been exposed for secretly deploying stealth crawlers that intentionally evade website no-crawl directives, rotate IP addresses, and even masquerade as regular browsers. Despite expli

Google is now indexing publicly shared ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive business information, strategies, and personal details. Marketers and businesses should audit their shared

The FBI has issued an urgent warning about The Com, a rapidly expanding network of youth aged 1125 who are engaged in both cyber and real-world crimes. Split into Hacker Com, IRL Com, and Extortion

Fifty years ago, Bill Gates and Paul Allens agreement with MITS for a BASIC interpreter for the Altair 8800 microcomputer marked the founding of Microsoft, profoundly influencing the world of persona

Google DeepMinds advanced Gemini Deep Think AI has reached a milestone by solving five out of six problems at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, achieving gold-medal status. Unlike previou

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Agent, an advanced AI assistant that performs complex, multi-step tasks by directly controlling a virtual computer. Built with a new model combining capabilities from pri

TeamGroup has launched the P250Q-M80 SSD, a specialized drive that can physically destroy its flash memory by pressing a button. Designed for defense and critical-use scenarios, the drive features a o

xAIs Grok 4 achieves the highest Artificial Intelligence Index score, outperforming OpenAI, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Anthropic Claude 4 Opus in extensive benchmarks. Grok 4 excels notably in coding

In todays creator-centric adult industry, performers shoulder not only on-camera work but also scripting, editing, marketing, and ongoing fan interactiontasks once handled by studios. To manage the

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is accused by a senior U.S. official of supporting Chinas military and intelligence services, sharing user data with Beijing, and using Southeast Asian shell companies to

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok in the U.S. by 90 days, delaying the enforcement of a law mandating its sale or ban due to national security concerns. Despite b

Anne Wojcicki, founder of 23andMe, has successfully repurchased the genetic testing firm out of bankruptcy through her non-profit TTAM for $305 million, surpassing a prior winning bid from Regeneron.

NASA firmly debunked claims by influencer Laysa Peixoto, who portrayed herself as a career astronaut selected for lunar and Mars missions. Clarifying that Peixoto had no official affiliation, NASA exp

Apple introduces its most extensive design overhaul with Liquid Glass, a transparent, glass-like UI coming to iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and more. Inspired by visionOS, it adapts to light and

A bitter political clash exploded between President Trump and Elon Musk, with Trump calling Musk CRAZY and vowing to end billions in federal contracts for Tesla, SpaceX, and other Musk-run ventures.

Gen Z increasingly relies on ChatGPT for personal decisions, drawn to its 24/7, judgment-free support. While this trend reflects a shift in how we seek advice, especially in a disconnected, uncertain

Google has expanded its Gemini AI in Drive to summarize videos, offering time-saving insights like action items and key updates from footage. With captions enabled, users can interact via a chatbot to

YouTube is integrating Googles Gemini AI to place ads at the most engaging video moments, making them harder to avoid. This AI-driven tactic identifies Peak Points to maximize viewer retention duri

Apple is preparing for a future without its $20 billion annual deal with Google, which pays to be the default search engine in Safari. While losing this revenue stream would be a blow to Apple, it cou

Apple has appealed to overturn a court ruling in its legal battle with Epic Games. The ruling barred the company from charging developers fees on purchases made outside the App Store. The verdict foll

The Federal Communications Commission is gearing up for a crucial vote on May 22 that could reshape how electronics enter the U.S. market. At the center of the decision is a proposal to ban specific C

Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, pioneer of neural network AI, voices escalating fears about AIs rapid development. In a CBS News interview, Hinton outlines growing risks, including a 1020% chance AI could take

NASA and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel are raising alarms about growing risks to the International Space Station due to structural damage, air leaks, and looming budget cuts. With SpaceX develop

Alphabet is back in court as the DOJ pushes to break up Googles search empire, proposing divestiture of Chrome and restrictions on Android and AI use. The trial, overseen by Judge Amit Mehta, is the

Community colleges, especially Southwestern College in California, are battling a surge of AI-driven bot students who fraudulently enroll in online classes to collect financial aid. Professors are ove

Apples efforts to upgrade Siri and develop Apple Intelligence have been plagued by indecision, leadership issues, and underperforming AI models. Internal conflicts, technical missteps, and a fictitio

Tech stocks swung wildly as Trump reaffirmed global tariff plans, rattling markets after last weeks $1.8 trillion sell-off. Major players like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia closed higher despite