In this episode, we dive into NASA’s 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 TypeScript’s unexpected rise in the AI era, the world’s first mass delivery of humanoid factory workers, and how you can now run powerful open-source AI models locally. It’s a packed show full of aviation, robotics, and cutting-edge tech that’s reshaping the future.

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In episode 1852 of the Geek News Central podcast, host Ray Cochrane welcomes listeners back after a brief hiatus, explaining the delay due to personal and professional commitments. He kicks off the show by discussing an exciting breakthrough from NASA: the successful test flight of the X-59, an experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, potentially paving the way for commercial supersonic flight over land.

Ray notes that the X-59, which resembles a swordfish, recently completed its first test flight in California, focusing on functionality rather than speed. It is intended to gather data on the aircraft’s noise impact on communities, indicating a significant step towards improving commercial travel times.

After this, Ray thanks the podcast’s sponsor, GoDaddy, highlighting their hosting services and mentioning various promotional offers. He encourages listeners to support the show directly through the GoDaddy links, emphasizing their reliability in supporting the podcast.

Following the sponsor message, Ray transitions into another topic, discussing a new prototype transparent 4K monitor named the Phantom developed by Virtual Instruments. The monitor is designed to allow users to see their environment through the screen while achieving remarkable brightness levels.

Next, he introduces an innovative AI model called Marble developed by Fei Fei Li’s startup, World Labs. Ray explains that this platform enables users to generate 3D worlds from simple prompts, marking a shift towards spatial intelligence in AI, which is essential for gaming, robotics, and visual effects.

Ray then moves on to discuss TypeScript’s rise in the programming world, which has overtaken JavaScript and Python as the most used language on GitHub due to its compatibility with AI-assisted coding.

He continues with news about UbiTech’s Walker S2 humanoid robots, which have begun mass delivery to factories, signifying a major milestone in manufacturing automation and the potential implications for the labor market.

Ray finishes with information on the growing trend of running local open-source AI models on personal computers. He emphasizes the privacy advantages of using models like Llama and Mistral locally without relying on cloud providers.

In closing, Ray reflects on the episode’s diverse topics and invites listener feedback regarding the content. He expresses gratitude for their support and encourages them to send comments or suggestions for future episodes. Ray ends by wishing everyone a good night and promising to return with more episodes soon.

Show Links

1. NASA X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Flight
2. Phantom Transparent 4K Monitor
3. Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs Launches Marble
4. TypeScript’s Rise in the AI Era (Hejlsberg Interview)
5. UBTECH’s First Large Delivery of Humanoid Workers
6. How to Run Your Own Local Open-Source AI Model

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In this episode, Ray kicks things off with NASA’s Voyager mission uncovering extreme plasma temperatures—up to 50,000 Kelvin—at the edge of our solar system. He also dives into PBS’s 25-year celebration of the ISS, China’s breakthrough analog chip 1,000× faster than NVIDIA’s GPUs, and new AI and hardware innovations shaping the tech world. Plus, updates on MRAM advances, AMD’s latest gaming bundle, and Microsoft’s Windows 10 security extension.

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In this episode of the Geek News Central podcast, hosted by Ray Cochrane, the discussion kicks off with a lead story about NASA’s Voyager spacecraft and its recent findings regarding extreme temperatures at the edge of the solar system, specifically in the heliosphere. Cochrane elaborates on an article from IFL Science detailing how the twin probes, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, launched in 1977, have been exploring this boundary. He explains that they measured temperatures ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 Kelvin, described as a “wall of fire,” which is more informally a region of extreme plasma conditions rather than a solid wall. Cochrane appreciates the longevity and ongoing research contributions of these missions.

After discussing the Voyager missions, Cochrane shares some personal updates about his week, including hardware issues with recording his podcast and his academic experiences with midterms. He mentions switching devices for recording and working through technical problems due to an activation lock on his dad’s Mac Studio. Despite these challenges, he expresses excitement about trying out new editing software called Auto Edit to improve his podcast quality.

Cochrane then transitions to expressing gratitude towards sponsors, specifically GoDaddy, for their support, highlighting various hosting services they offer, including affordable website solutions. He emphasizes how listener support through using the promo codes directly impacts the podcast’s continuation.

The episode proceeds to a segment on recent news articles, starting with a PBS feature celebrating 25 years of the International Space Station (ISS), featuring a new series titled “Operation Space Station.” Cochrane notes the ISS’s impressive safety record of zero fatalities and discusses the significance of its contributions to space research.

The next article discusses a breakthrough from researchers at Peking University who developed a new analog computing chip that functions a thousand times faster than high-end NVIDIA GPUs. Cochrane outlines the advantages of this new chip, particularly its potential implications for AI training and other standard computing processes.

Following this, Cochrane mentions Anthropic’s expansion of their cloud coding tools to web and mobile platforms, making it easier for developers to use AI-powered coding assistance. He also dives into prompts for AI research, providing several examples that listeners may find useful.

He then discusses a paradigm shift in RAM technology through a new laser-based technique for controlling magnetic states, leading to advancements in magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM).

The episode continues to cover various tech topics, including AMD bundling games with the Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC, Microsoft’s announcement of free security updates for Windows 10 for an additional year, and reflections on the broader implications of these developments.

Cochrane wraps up the episode with thanks to the audience for their support and encourages listener feedback through email. He expresses hope for a better week ahead and signs off, wishing everyone a great week.

1. NASA’s Voyager Spacecraft Found a 30,000–50,000 Kelvin Wall at the Edge of Our Solar System
2. PBS Celebrates 25 Years of the ISS with NOVA’s “Operation Space Station” on Nov 5
3. China Solves Century-Old Problem with New Analog Chip That Is 1,000 Times Faster Than High-End NVIDIA GPUs
4. Anthropic Claude Code
5. I Use Anthropic’s AI Assistant Claude to Save Me Hours of Research — These Are My 4 Go-To Prompts
6. Claude Is Coming to Your Spreadsheets — But Is It Enough to Make You an Emperor of Excel, and What Will Microsoft Copilot Think?
7. Apple Mac Pro and Mac Mini Clones Launch with AMD Ryzen CPUs — Perfect Mini PCs for Those Who Love Apple’s Aesthetics but Still Need Windows or Linux
8. MRAM Discovery Computing
9. AMD Bundles Four Steam Games with Lenovo Legion Go 2 — Costco Only
10. Microsoft Confirms Free Windows 10 Security Updates — How to Get Them

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Dive into “Gadget Overload for October 2025,” where we review this month’s standout tech — from Apple’s M5-powered iPad Pro and Asus ROG Ally X to Meta’s smart glasses — plus NVIDIA’s AI chip deal in South Korea, Google’s Gemini AI upgrades, new non-lethal drone defenses, and a 7-billion-year-old interstellar comet discovery.

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In this episode of Geek News Central, titled “Gadget Overload for October 2025,” centers around a detailed overview of the latest gadgets released in October 2025. Chris begins by highlighting several standout devices, noting that the month saw a wealth of new technology, including mobile devices, smart wearables, and AR smart glasses. He mentions impressive upgrades like the Apple iPad Pro with the new M5 chip and various gaming devices, such as the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X.

Chris provides insights on the various gadgets, explaining that while the M5-equipped devices may not warrant an upgrade for those with M3 or M4 models, the iPad Pro stands out due to its rapid storage speeds. He compares the Asus handheld gaming device with alternatives like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, expressing skepticism about its high price point.

He also discusses the Meta Ray-Ban display smart glasses, praising their screen quality and control features, although noting that they still lack sufficient app support.

Following the gadget discussion, Chris shifts to news about NVIDIA supplying over 260,000 Blackwell AI chips to South Korea. He highlights the significance of this delivery for advancements in AI infrastructure within the country, affecting smart factories and autonomous vehicles.

Next, Chris covers Google’s upgrades to their Gemini AI for Android enterprise apps, emphasizing the benefits of faster responses and enhanced privacy in app functionality.

The episode also touches on security innovations against drone threats, where Chris describes new non-lethal methods to disable drones, signaling a shift in defense strategies.

Finally, he shares space news about the interstellar comet 31 Atlas, believed to be over 7 billion years old, and discusses its unique composition, drawing connections to the broader understanding of planet formation in the universe.

Links:

• • The Best Gadgets of October 2025 — Gizmodo

  • Nvidia to Supply Over 260,000 Blackwell AI Chips to South Korea — Reuters

  • Google Upgrades Gemini AI for Android Enterprise Apps — Developer Tech

  • Drones: Non-Lethal Response to Neutralize Threats — Interesting Engineering

  • 3I ATLAS: The Oldest Comet Ever — Interesting Engineering

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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 Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot privacy concerns. Plus: a prompt trick that boosts LLM accuracy, a 2-billion-FPS camera that visualizes light, and JAXA’s HTV-X cargo launch to the ISS.

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In this episode of the Geek News Central podcast, host Ray Cochrane opens by welcoming listeners to episode 1849. He leads with the new story about over 800 tech leaders, including figures like Steve Wozniak and Richard Branson, signing a petition to pause the development of superintelligent AI due to concerns that its rapid advancement could exceed human control. Cochrane reflects on this unified public statement, highlighting concerns about AI’s societal implications and the need for regulatory oversight, especially given the current inability of infrastructure to support extensive AI supercomputing facilities.

Following this segment, Ray shares personal updates about a busy week at school and some beta testing at Blubrry. He then thanks the sponsor, GoDaddy, and encourages listeners to take advantage of exclusive deals on their website. He reminds listeners about supporting the podcast by signing up for newsletters and becoming insiders.

Transitioning to tech news, Ray discusses an AWS outage that occurred after Amazon ALLEGEDLY replaced a significant portion of its DevOps team with AI, according to internal Slack messages and communications that were “removed”. He conveys skepticism towards the news, stressing the dangers of relying solely on automation without human intervention in critical infrastructure roles. Though it’s currently unconfirmed whether this piece of gossip is genuine, the implications could be concerning, particularly given the idea of large-scale automation of systems that once required significant human oversight.

Ray continues with more news about AI, referencing another article about Microsoft’s gaming Copilot facing privacy backlash after failing privacy audits that revealed it continued to record user data despite being disabled. He further highlights that this new ‘Feature’ is installed without confirmation or request, silently added in the background. This type of invasive behavior continues to highlight privacy issues and the related mass exodus of users from Microsoft OS to Linux this year.

The conversation then moves to research showing improvements in LLM accuracy through a simple prompt that enhances language model responses. This research shows how language models generate outputs based on probability distributions. The prompt can significantly increase the diversity of LLM reactions, according to the study. If you want to know the prompt, tune in!

We then move on to discuss a potential new trend in software development, where a software platform called Woz, a production-ready coding framework, is looking to replace Vibe coding as a successor that actually works. The platform emphasizes creating stable software with human oversight, countering the vagueness often associated with vibe coding.
(I mistakenly thought this product was related to Wozniak, but I guess I just had all my wires crossed since I was talking about him earlier in the show. This Woz platform is not related to Wozniak as far as I can tell.)

Additionally, Ray highlights an exciting development by Brian Haidet of the AlphaPhoenix YouTube Channel, who built a camera capable of capturing video at 2 billion frames per second, enabling visualization of light movements. Haidet’s video shows recording of a laser beam’s travel in a room.

Ray moves on to some space news, mentioning Japan’s successful launch of the advanced cargo spacecraft HTV-X to the ISS and details its implications for future space missions.

Toward the end of the episode, Ray expresses gratitude to listeners, discusses plans for the podcast’s posting schedule, and encourages audience feedback on show content. He acknowledges a heavy focus on AI topics in this episode and wraps up by wishing listeners a safe and pleasant day.

Show Links

1. Hundreds of public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin’s Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban (CNBC)

2. Amazon Allegedly Replaced 40% of AWS DevOps Workers with AI Days Before Crash (80.lv)

3. Microsoft builds on Recall with Gaming Copilot — fails basic privacy tests (DoublePulsar)

4. Researchers find adding this one simple sentence to prompts makes AI models way more creative (VentureBeat)

5. As Vibe Coding Fades, Woz Offers Production-Ready Alternative (The New Stack)

6. Man Builds Two Billion FPS Camera That Literally Records at the Speed of Light (PetaPixel)

7. Japan launches advanced new cargo spacecraft to ISS for 1st time (Space.com)

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In this episode, Ray dives into OpenAI’s plan to allow mature content for verified ChatGPT users, explores the Xreal One AR glasses and Opera’s AI-powered Neon browser, and highlights innovations like Portalgraph’s holographic display. Plus, updates on NASA’s ISS retirement, YouTube’s “second chance” policy, and reflections on balancing life and podcasting.

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In this episode of the Geek News Central podcast, hosted by Ray Cochrane, the discussion begins with a significant update from OpenAI. They are set to allow mature content access for verified adult users of ChatGPT starting in December 2025. This change aims to relax content restrictions and allow for a broader range of conversations. The host shares thoughts on the implications of this decision, questioning the balance of AI in generating content and addressing mental health concerns.

The first article discussed after the sponsorship focuses on OpenAI’s announcement about the age verification process and its intent to allow more mature topics for adult users. Ray reflects on the past restrictions and how they might impact the user experience, especially for those without mental health issues.

Next, the episode reviews the X Real ONE AR glasses, highlighting their ability to provide a virtual floating monitor for laptop users, particularly useful for those with limited space on flights. The host provides details about the pricing and functionality of the glasses, expressing excitement about the potential of augmented reality in everyday use.

The third topic is about a new AI-enabled browser called Neon from Opera, which merges features of existing browsers while introducing agentic AI tools that allow for a more interactive experience. This section discusses the functioning and potential of such browsers in the evolving digital landscape.

Following that, there’s a presentation of BelieveVision’s Portal Graph, a headset-free immersive display technology. This innovation can turn any screen into a 3D VR display, allowing viewers to engage with content in a novel way without isolating themselves from their surroundings.

The conversation then shifts to NASA’s announcement regarding the retirement of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030, discussing the transition to commercially operated space stations. This segment reflects on the history of the ISS and its scientific contributions, as well as the future of space research.

Finally, Ray covers YouTube’s new second chance policy for banned creators. This policy allows former banned users to request reinstatement of their channels under stricter guidelines, excluding those banned for copyright violations, detailing how feedback from the community may lead to changes in enforcement.

The episode wraps up with Ray reflecting on his busy week balancing personal responsibilities with podcast production, inviting feedback from listeners and encouraging them to reach out through various channels. He expresses gratitude for the community’s support and signs off, promising to return with more content in the next episode.

Links

• OpenAI allows mature content for verified adult users (starting Dec 2025) — Reuters
  https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-allow-mature-content-chatgpt-adult-verified-users-starting-december-2025-10-14/

• Opera Neon aims to replace Chrome and Comet with next-gen AI browser — XDA Developers
  https://www.xda-developers.com/opera-neon-replacing-chrome-and-comet/

• Xreal One AR glasses review — The Guardian
  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/09/xreal-one-ar-glasses-review

• Holographic TV is here: Portalgraph turns any screen into a 3D/VR display — The Debrief
  https://thedebrief.org/holographic-tv-is-here-award-winning-portalgraph-instantly-turns-any-screen-into-a-3d-vr-display/

• NASA to retire the International Space Station in 2030, welcoming the age of commercial stations — The Conversation
  https://theconversation.com/nasa-will-say-goodbye-to-the-international-space-station-in-2030-and-welcome-in-the-age-of-commercial-space-stations-264936

• YouTube explains how banned creators can get a second chance — Ars Technica
  https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/youtube-explains-how-banned-creators-can-get-a-second-chance/

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NVIDIA’s 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.

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In this episode of Geek News Central, titled “The Future of AI on Your Desktop,”

The main topic of discussion centers around NVIDIA’s DGX Spark, described as the world’s smallest AI computer, which costs $3,999 and weighs only 2.6 pounds. Chris explains that this mini AI supercomputer can run advanced AI models locally, making it a game changer for AI developers who typically rely on expensive cloud servers. He highlights its capabilities to democratize AI development, allowing smaller teams and individuals to innovate more efficiently.

Shifting topics, Chris discusses potential upcoming announcements from Apple regarding their M5 powered iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro. He notes improvements expected in performance and battery life, while pointing out that the announcement might be via press release rather than a large event. He then shares his opinions on Apple’s strategies and the potential release of Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset, which aims to compete with Apple’s Vision Pro.

In keeping with the podcast’s space news segment, he explores the proposal by Reflect Orbital to use solar power from orbiting mirrors to beam sunlight to Earth, highlighting the potential for energy revolution but also raising concerns about light pollution and its effects on astronomy and ecosystems.

Chris concludes by mentioning Amazon’s recent hardware event, where they introduced new Echo devices and improvements to their smart home AI assistant, Alexa Plus

Links:

• NVIDIA launches DGX Spark mini AI supercomputer — Interesting Engineering
  https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/nvidia-dgx-spark-mini-ai-supercomputer-launch

• Apple may launch M5-powered iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro this week — Times of India
  https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/apple-may-launch-m5-powered-ipad-pro-vision-pro-and-macbook-pro-this-week/articleshow/124520824.cms?utm_

• Android Central News Weekly – October 11, 2025 — Android Central
  https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/news-weekly-oct-11-2025?utm_

• Scientists propose giant space mirrors to harvest solar power — Interesting Engineering
  https://interestingengineering.com/space/space-mirrors-for-solar-power

• Amazon’s Fall 2025 hardware event: new Echo, Alexa, and Kindle lineup — The Verge
  https://www.theverge.com/news/788297/amazon-fall-2025-hardware-announcements-echo-alexa-kindle-ri

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OpenAI’s 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.

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In the episode titled “OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT App Platform,” host Ray Cochrane begins by welcoming listeners to the Geek News Central podcast, introducing the lead story about OpenAI’s announcement that ChatGPT will evolve from a chatbot into an app platform at Dev Day 2025. The new ChatGPT apps SDK allows developers to build plug-and-play apps that can operate within ChatGPT, providing users access to tools like Canva, Zillow, Spotify, and Coursera without leaving the chat interface.

Ray discusses a live demonstration by OpenAI, showcasing how ChatGPT can interact with these apps, using examples such as creating a dog walking business poster with Canva and searching for homes in Pittsburgh using Zillow. He expresses excitement about the potential of these integrations, noting that the functionality represents a significant advancement over existing Google integrations.

Ray then shifts to personal updates, sharing his experiences as he starts his senior year at Portland State University, focusing on a challenging visual programming class. He also mentions updates at Blubrry, teasing a forthcoming change to their PowerPress plugin and promoting their sponsor, GoDaddy, while highlighting exclusive deals for listeners.

The discussion continues with news about the Mesa project, which powers Linux graphics drivers, noting an incident where an AI-generated code patch created confusion among developers and led to a new requirement for contributors to demonstrate an understanding of their submissions. Ray highlights the ongoing debate about the quality of AI-generated code and the challenges it presents for open-source projects. The episode then moves to discuss Google’s new AI-powered tools, Jules Tools, detailing their integration into coding workflows and the competitive landscape of AI-assisted software development tools. Ray underscores the importance of these tools while noting ongoing concerns about the integrity of AI-generated code. Further segments cover updates from Perplexity AI, which has launched a free version of its Comet browser, designed to combine search, chat, and reasoning into one platform. The host expresses enthusiasm for this new release, which had previously been offered at a high subscription price.

The conversation shifts to a significant breakthrough in quantum computing achieved by researchers from Harvard and MIT, who have successfully built a quantum computer that ran continuously for over two hours, marking a notable improvement over previous devices. Ray emphasizes the implications this has for future quantum computing capabilities.

The episode concludes with exciting news from ARC Aerospace regarding a hypersonic reusable spacecraft capable of delivering payloads globally within sixty minutes. Ray reflects on the potential impact of such technology on logistics and emergency response while addressing associated costs and safety concerns

Finally, he touches upon theoretical research indicating that galaxies with high radio emissions could be home to advanced civilizations, sharing insights from scientists engaged in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The episode ends with Ray thanking listeners for their support and encouraging them to reach out via email for feedback or questions.

Links:

• OpenAI will let developers build apps that work inside ChatGPT — The Verge (The Verge)
  https://www.theverge.com/news/793039/openai-chatgpt-apps-developers-sdk-canva-zillow-devday-2025
• Mesa adds “code comprehension” rule after AI slop incident — Hackaday (Hackaday)
  https://hackaday.com/2025/10/01/mesa-project-adds-code-comprehension-requirement-after-ai-slop-incident/
• Google’s “Jules” coding agent gets CLI & public API — TechCrunch (TechCrunch)
  https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/02/googles-jules-enters-developers-toolchains-as-ai-coding-agent-competition-heats-up/
• Perplexity’s Comet browser now free worldwide — CNBC
  https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/02/perplexity-ai-comet-browser-free-.html
• Harvard/MIT quantum machine runs for two hours — Tom’s Hardware (Tom’s Hardware)
  https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/quantum-computing/harvard-researchers-hail-quantum-computing-breakthrough-with-machine-that-can-run-for-two-hours-atomic-loss-quashed-by-experimental-design-systems-that-can-run-forever-just-3-years-away
• ARC spacecraft aims one-hour global cargo delivery — Ars Technica (Ars Technica)
  https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/meet-the-arc-spacecraft-it-aims-to-deliver-cargo-anywhere-in-the-world-in-an-hour/
• Radio-bright galaxies may host many advanced civilizations — Universe Today (Universe Today)
  https://www.universetoday.com/articles/galaxies-with-high-radio-emissions-could-be-home-to-many-advanced-civilizations

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Dive into Apple’s “Scratchgate,” Google’s new live search AI, Xbox’s handheld Ally with Gaming Copilot, EA’s massive buyout, plus wild innovations like a gaming exoskeleton and a house-printing robot.

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In this Episode of Geek News Central host Chris Cochrane discusses several current tech topics, starting with the recent Apple scandal known as “Scratchgate.” He explains that this controversy is similar to the earlier “Antennagate” incident and revolves around the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, which were reported to show scratches while on display in Apple stores. Apple claimed that what appeared to be scratches was actually material transferred from the MagSafe risers used to hold the devices. As a response, Apple is making changes to the display units and cleaning protocols to maintain their pristine appearance.

Chris then transitions to Google’s new AI updates, discussing a feature known as “live search” that allows users to share their camera feeds for real-time interactions with Google Search. This development enhances user experience by providing instant answers, effectively acting like an AI chatbot.

Following this, Chris promotes their long-time sponsor, GoDaddy, encouraging listeners to take advantage of deals offered through the podcast.

He then shifts to gaming news, highlighting Xbox’s new handheld device called the Xbox Ally, which includes a feature called Gaming Copilot that assists players with challenges. He notes the varying prices of the console and expresses curiosity about its performance in comparison to competitors like the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch.

Chris also covers a significant development regarding EA Sports, which is undergoing a large private equity buyout. He discusses the implications of this move, particularly regarding microtransactions in gaming.

The episode includes intriguing news about a YouTuber who created a robotic exoskeleton for improved gaming aim, as well as a new robot from Australia capable of 3D printing a house in just one day, potentially aiding in construction both on Earth and in space.

• Apple Fixing “Scratchgate” on iPhone 17 Pro Demo Models – PhoneArena

• Google’s Gemini “Live Search” Enhances User Experience – Yahoo Tech

• Xbox September Update + Handheld Launch Details – Xbox News

• Saudi-Backed Silver Lake Eyes Electronic Arts Stake – AP News

• YouTuber Builds Robotic Exoskeleton for Low-Latency Aim Upgrade – Interesting Engineering

• Australia’s New Robot 3D Prints Entire Home – Interesting Engineering

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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 Apple’s deeper push into the connected home space.

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In this episode of Geek News Central, Ray Cochrane discusses Apple’s development of a new operating system called Charismatic, which is expected to power a smart home hub and a tabletop robot in the coming years. He cites a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, emphasizing that the new OS will blend elements of tvOS and watchOS, featuring a hexagonal grid of apps similar to the Apple Watch. Ray considers the potential for a more integrated Apple ecosystem in the smart home space, drawing connections to the legacy of devices like Nest and Tony Fadell’s work.

The conversation then shifts to the operating system’s interaction methods, which will mainly rely on Siri voice commands, with touch support also available. Pre-installed apps are expected to include calendar, camera, music reminder, and notes, with a front-facing camera enabling user recognition to personalize interactions.

The episode continues to address cybersecurity issues, specifically focusing on malicious Rust crates found to be stealing Solana and Ethereum keys. Ray explains how these crates disguised themselves as legitimate packages and the danger they pose to developers, highlighting a broader discussion of trust and security in open-source software. Next, he discusses the Rust Foundation’s commitment to supporting open-source infrastructure, highlighting the importance of financial backing to keep vital open-source projects alive. He notes that many companies depend on open-source technologies without contributing enough back to those who maintain them.

Moving on, Ray introduces a FOSS email client, Mailspring. He highlights its unique features, such as modern design, link tracking, and email analytics, which, although mainly useful for marketing, can also help non-marketers with job hunting or managing support emails. The discussion continues with an update on Python 3.13.5’s patch release, covering improvements such as the updated interactive shell and an experimental free-threaded mode that allows threads to run more efficiently.

Lastly, Ray reviews the newly open-sourced Vibe SDK by Cloudflare, a full-stack coding platform that makes it easy to deploy AI applications. He expresses concerns about relying on AI-driven coding tools, wondering if traditional coding’s hands-on problem-solving will be lost.

Links to Articles

• Apple Rumored to Launch a New Operating System – MacRumors

• Malicious Rust Crates Steal Solana & Bitcoin Wallet Keys – The Hacker News

• Rust Foundation Signs Joint Statement on Open Source Stewardship – Rust Foundation

• DocuSeal: Open Source E-Signature Platform – GitHub

• Favorite Linux Email Client That’s Not Thunderbird – How-To Geek

• Python 3.13.5 Patch Release Brings Stability Boosts – Linux Journal

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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 the most challenging times in his life, but gathering with family in Michigan provided some comfort. He expresses the difficulty of the situation, recounting the moment he received the news of his father’s heart attack, the subsequent calls to family members, and the emotional conversation he had with his dad over the phone before he passed away.

Chris reflects on the support from the podcasting community, highlighting the outpouring of love and recognition of Todd’s impact through comments on Facebook posts dedicated to him. Chris emphasizes the importance of family and his father’s love for them, stating that this experience has served as a wake-up call for them to spend more time together in the future.

Moving forward, Chris expresses the desire to honor his father’s legacy by continuing the Geek News Central podcast, with plans to work alongside his siblings to reach 2,000 episodes. He reassures listeners that the podcast isn’t ending, but may feature a slightly different approach. Chris intends to carry on Todd’s model of ensuring the podcast remains fun and engaging. He finishes the episode by thanking the audience for their support over the years and expresses hope to continue the legacy Todd built.

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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 Central podcast, author of one of the first podcasting books, and co-host on The New Media Show for 13 years.

Todd’s influence on podcasting was profound: from launching one of the earliest shows in 2004, to creating the Podcast Awards, to championing open RSS and independent podcasters. His voice, conviction, and generosity shaped the medium and inspired countless creators.

Joining host Rob Greenlee Podcast Hall of Famer are Adam Curry is also a Podcast Hall of Famer, Mike Dell, VP at Blubrry, and Rob Walch, VP at Libsyn who is also a Podcast Hall of Famer as we reflect on Todd’s extraordinary journey and life, from Navy service to podcasting leader, and discuss his impact on the industry, his unwavering advocacy for creators, and the lessons he leaves for the future of podcasting.

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