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  • Yesterday · 1 min

    GTA 6 Requires 212GB and 30 FPS

    Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19, 2026. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know before launch day. Pre-loading is now live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with the game requiring up to 212 GB of storage space.

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  • Tuesday · 2 min

    Amazon s Risky Satellite Race Against Starlink

    Can Amazon build a satellite network big enough to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink? In this episode, we look at the upcoming launch of Amazon’s satellite internet project, now called Amazon Leo. On November 13, 2026, a ULA Vulcan rocket will lift off...

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  • Monday · 2 min

    Nvidia CEO Caught in Chinese Spy Scandal

    Can a personal mistake put national security and the world’s biggest chipmaker at risk? In this episode, we explain the major investigation launched by Nvidia’s board of directors into founder and CEO Jensen Huang. The investigation follows reports...

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  • Friday · 2 min

    Sony Relaunches Walkman Headphones With USB-C

    Can retro tech win over modern music lovers? In this episode, we explore Sony's surprise return to 1979 with the new Sony MDR-3R wired headphones. Inspired by the original MDR-3 model that shipped with the legendary TPS-L2 cassette Walkman, these...

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  • November 3 · 2 min

    NASA's Swift Telescope Falls to Earth

    NASA's Swift space telescope is falling back to Earth after 20 years in space. Learn why the rescue mission failed and why the risk to people on the ground is extremely low.

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  • November 2 · 1 min

    The 6.3 Billion Dollar Binance Heist

    Binance reopens account withdrawals after a 6.3 billion dollar hack, and customers quickly move their money off the platform.

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  • October 29 · 1 min

    DeepMind Genie 4 Builds Playable AI Worlds

    Google DeepMind unveils Genie 4, a photorealistic AI world model that generates interactive, steerable virtual simulations with real-time audio.

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  • October 28 · 2 min

    Apple Responds to iPhone Duo Crackgate

    Apple officially acknowledges inner display cracks on the new iPhone Duo, offering free hardware replacements via AppleCare as tests reveal hinge vulnerabilities.

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  • October 26 · 2 min

    Why iPhone Duo Screens Are Cracking

    iFixit disassembles Apple's iPhone Duo, giving it a 5/10 repair score as users report sudden inner screen cracks along the hinge. Is Apple’s first foldable smartphone suffering from a major launch-day flaw? In this episode, we break down the teardown...

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  • October 23 · 2 min

    1Password hides passwords from AI agents

    Can you trust personal AI agents with your account passwords? In this episode, we explore the launch of 1Password for Agents, a new security platform that allows AI assistants—including Meta’s Muse, OpenAI’s Dots, Anthropic’s Claude Duet, and...

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  • October 21 · 1 min

    Next-Gen Xbox Price Shock: Project Helix Could Cost Up to $1,800

    Microsoft plans a 2027 handheld and 2028 Project Helix console, but skyrocketing memory costs could push prices between $1,200 and $1,800.  Could the next generation of console gaming cost as much as $1,800? In this episode, we unpack the major...

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  • October 20 · 1 min

    Japan s Mission to Sample Phobos

    JAXA’s MMX spacecraft blasts off on an H3 rocket to explore Phobos and Deimos and return the first Martian system samples to Earth by 2031. How were the mysterious moons of Mars formed, and could they hold clues to the origin of life? In this...

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  • October 16 · 2 min

    How Apple s iPhone Duo Boosts Samsung

    The iPhone Duo Effect: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Searches Surge 300% Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, sparks a 300% spike in Samsung foldable searches and boosts Galaxy Z Fold 8 demand by 16%.Full Show Notes (Long Description): Does Apple...

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  • October 15 · 1 min

    Is Apple TV 4K Worth 299

    Apple unveils its 4th-gen Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri AI, A19 processor, Find My remote, and a $299 price point. Is Apple's new streaming box worth the $299 price tag? In this episode, we break down Apple's official announcement of the...

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