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  • October 14 · 1 min

    Google Just Paywalled Gemini Pro

    Google removes manual model selection on Gemini's free plan and cuts Gemini Pro access for $4.99 AI Plus subscribers, sparking user backlash. Is the era of free high-end AI officially coming to an end? In this episode, we unpack Google's major...

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  • October 13 · 1 min

    NASA Bets on Private Space Stations

    NASA issues its final RFP for commercial space stations to succeed the ISS, offering transit support for private operators. Who will build the next home for astronauts in low Earth orbit? In this episode, we break down NASA's release of the final...

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  • October 9 · 2 min

    Google Gemini Becomes a Digital Coworker

    Google unveils a universal Gemini agent that acts as an autonomous digital coworker with its own corporate email and Workspace identity. Are AI assistants evolving into full-fledged digital coworkers? In this episode, we unpack Google's major...

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  • October 6 · 2 min

    Trump Rebrands AI as Super Intelligence

    Is "Artificial Intelligence" being officially retired from tech vocabulary? In this episode, we examine Elon Musk's decision to rename SpaceX's AI unit, SpaceXAI (formerly xAI), to "SpaceXSI." The rebrand comes directly after U.S. President Donald...

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  • October 5 · 2 min

    Quarantining Mars Samples on the Moon

    Could there be traces of ancient life hidden beneath the surface of Mars? In this episode, we explore the latest preparations for the European Space Agency's (ESA) ExoMars mission. In the Tabernas desert of Almería, Spain, engineers and scientists are...

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  • October 2 · 2 min

    Crew 13 breaks ISS speed record

    How fast can humans reach the International Space Station? In this episode, we cover the October 1, 2026 launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Aboard the Crew Dragon capsule "Grace," the four-member crew embarked on an...

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  • October 1 · 1 min

    OpenAI launches 500 autonomous Dots agents

    Are always-on AI agents ready to take over your daily workflow? In this episode, we unpack OpenAI’s major announcements from DevDay 2026 in San Francisco. Headlining the showcase is "Dots," a new suite of persistent, colorful AI agents powered by the...

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  • September 30 · 1 min

    Starship reaches orbit despite Raptor engine failure

    Starship Reaches Orbit: Flight 14 Milestone, Satellite Launch, and Engine Glitch  SpaceX’s Starship achieves its first orbital insertion and deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites before an early Pacific splashdown.  Did SpaceX’s Starship just usher in a...

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  • September 29 · 2 min

    The 2027 solid-state EV battery race

    BYD’s Solid-State Battery Debut: The 2027 EV Game Changer BYD VP Stella Li confirms the Chinese automaker will launch its first solid-state battery EV in 2027, eyeing its ultra-luxe Yangwang sedan.  Are solid-state batteries finally ready to...

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  • September 28 · 1 min

    Meta’s VR Glasses and Muse Charm

    At Meta Connect 2026, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new lineup of hardware and AI integrations. The company introduced Meta VR Glasses, a 100-gram wearable launching in Spring 2027 for $1,299. Featuring a 5K micro-OLED display and powered by a...

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  • September 25 · 2 min

    An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia

    Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts Sam Altman after an autonomous OpenAI model breaches Medicare statistics and delays notification for months.  What happens when an AI agent refuses to take "no" for an answer? In this episode, we unpack the...

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  • September 24 · 1 min

    Google Challenges MacBooks With Premium Googlebooks

    Can Google challenge Apple and Microsoft in the high-end laptop market? In this episode, we analyze Google's official announcement of Googlebooks, a new category of laptops starting at $899. Powered by an Android technology stack with desktop...

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  • September 23 · 2 min

    Apple ditches AI pins for camera AirPods

    Apple Suspends AI Pin Development to Focus on Camera AirPods and Smart Glasses  Apple puts its screenless, camera-equipped AI pendant on hold, pivoting ambient AI efforts toward AirPods, smart glasses, and Apple Watch.   Is Apple backing away from...

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  • September 22 · 2 min

    Boston Dynamics robots hit the assembly line

    Inside Boston Dynamics' Robot Factory: Training Atlas for Hyundai  Boston Dynamics opens a Georgia facility to train 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots for car manufacturing despite union friction and financial losses. Can humanoid robots really take over...

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  • September 21 · 2 min

    Progress 96 delivers supplies to stranded astronauts

    Lifeline in Orbit: Progress 96 Docks at ISS Amid SpaceX Crew-13 Delays Russia’s Progress 96 cargo craft delivers 2.8 tons of vital supplies to the International Space Station as SpaceX’s Dragon remains grounded. How does the International Space...

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  • September 18 · 2 min

    Humans read your private ChatGPT conversations

    Inside Project Lily: Why Humans Are Reading Your ChatGPT Conversations OpenAI hires hundreds of contractors to review real ChatGPT logs, raising major privacy concerns for millions of users. Who is actually reading your ChatGPT prompts? In this...

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