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#814
Thursday · 1 hr
Episode 814: Freezers are so hot right now
Real-Worlder Rois Ni Thauma rejoins the podcast as we discuss a cyber-attack that caused shop freezers to overheat, Microsoft’s efforts to make Windows 11 feel more responsive on systems with 8GB of RAM and Google’s admission that its AI summaries are less profitable than traditional search. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Asus ZenWiFi BN12, a new wireless mesh with Wi-Fi 8.
#813
October 29 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 813: They said macOS wouldn’t work on a touchscreen, and now we have the proof
The team discusses the surprisingly low-key debut of the touchscreen MacBook Pro and ponders reports of mechanical problems with the first batch of iPhone Duo handsets. We also ask whether it’s wise to buy shares in Anthropic, and whether 60,000 Microsoft employees would do well to accept the company’s “voluntary exit offer”. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Leatherman Wave Plus, a stylish but pricey pocket tool.
#812
October 22 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 812: This week it’s PHP’s turn to be disastrously compromised
The team discusses a major vulnerability in the ubiquitous PHP utility, mulls over the fallout of a Google Cloud outage in the UK and looks forward to a world where most AI workloads take place on our own devices rather than in data centres. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Synology DS925neo+, a desktop NAS appliance aimed at small businesses on a tight budget.
#811
October 15 · 59 min
Episode 811: In which Barry takes a dim view of HomeView
The team discusses Apple’s multi-pronged foray into AI smart home devices, welcomes Amazon’s new range of Google Play-enabled tablets and laments technology failures that could have prevented music students from getting the grades they deserved. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Jackery Explorer 2000 V2, a heavyweight portable power bank with enough juice to roast a whole chicken.
#810
October 8 · 54 min
Episode 810: It's good to TalkTalk
This week, the team chews over BT's potential rescue bid for TalkTalk and OpenAI's agents running amok on Wikipedia. We also chat about ArtCraft's similarities to Adobe Creative Cloud and the security vulnerability discovered in the ASOS shopping app. Our Hot Hardware of the Week candidate is the Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer.
#809
October 1 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 809: We guess they’re called “Dots” because “Minions” was taken
The team tries to figure out what the hell ChatGPT’s new “Dots” are supposed to be, bids farewell to the Copilot+ PC and shares concerns over the rise of AI-powered dynamic pricing. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Acer Swift Air 14, a laptop offering a premium feel and decent performance for a penny under £700.
#808
September 24 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 808: Are you enthused by Muse?
The team gives a puzzled welcome to Google’s new “Googlebook” laptops, and a more cautious one to Meta’s new Muse AI assistant. We also explore why mobile coverage is actually getting worse in major UK cities, and look at a possible way to reduce the energy consumption and cooling requirements of data centres. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the iPhone 18 Pro Max, so calibrate your expectations accordingly.
#807
September 17 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 807: Let's throw social media through the round window
This week, Barry Collins, Jon Honeyball and Lee Grant decide if the brakes need to be deployed on AI development. We also look at a study saying that teenage reading standards have dropped and then debate Baroness Benjamin's bill to apply licensing to social media. Our Hot Hardware of the Week candidate is the OpenRun Pro 2 from Shokz
#806
September 10 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 806: An unfolding story
The team discusses the newly unveiled iPhone Duo, along with other announcements from John Ternus’ first major event as Apple CEO. We also ponder whether employers are right to incentivise the use of AI, and debate whether OpenAI acted properly in the way it went about solving a major mathematical puzzle. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the TP-Link Archer BN800, a new high-end router with an integrated power supply.
#805
September 3 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 805: Apple Inc. has been updated to CEO 8.0
The team welcomes incoming Apple boss John Ternus, ponders warnings that AI could wreck financial systems and gapes incredulously at Sony’s attempt to argue in court that digital assets cannot be owned. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Coros Pace Pro, a serious sports watch with a long battery life and plenty of premium features.
#804
August 27 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 804: Don’t tell mum the babysitter’s Facebook
The team discusses Meta’s $18bn settlement over claims its platforms are harmful to children, welcomes LinkedIn’s battle against “AI slop” and ponders a major new partnership for the privacy-focused GrapheneOS smartphone platform. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Asus ROG Strix GS-BE7200, a gamer-oriented router that’s fast and versatile enough to power any home network.
#803
August 20 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 803: AI watermarks CouLd be Almost UnDetectablE
The team reveals what excited them from last week’s Google Pixel Event (spoiler: not much), engages in a thoroughly depressing game of The Price is Right and discusses how subtle word choices may expose AI-generated text. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Ugreen magnetic NVMe SSD enclosure, a neat little caddy that snaps onto the back of your iPhone for top-quality video capture.
#802
August 13 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 802: Alexa, can you smell gas?
This week the team discusses Google’s AI staffing shakeup, NVIDIA’s latest funding round and Amazon’s new gas-powered data centre. We find out what happens when you email noreply.net, why Meta glasses are under threat and examine the new EU Right to Repair Directive. Our Hot Hardware of the Week nominee is Valve’s Steam Machine.
#801
July 30 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 801: What secret code do you have to enter to erase this podcast?
The team discusses the case of a US citizen who tricked border agents into wiping his seized phone; new ways to prove your identity with a video selfie; and a new generation of scam calls powered by frighteningly believable AI agents. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Home Assistant Green, a little box that brings together all your smart home services into one convenient, open-source platform.
#800
July 23 · 55 min
Episode 800: I am begging Sam Altman to read just one Isaac Asimov book
In a landmark episode the team discusses an alarming AI jailbreak, the EU’s continuing efforts to weaken Google’s monopolies and LG’s ingenious but deplorable trick of using Windows Update to distribute adware. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Devolo BE6500, the cheapest 6GHz Wi-Fi 7 router we’ve ever seen.
#799
July 16 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 799: Will Windows’ solution for searching finally be a searching solution?
This week the team discuss proposed improvements to Windows Search, Apple goes to war against OpenAI, Meta's AI HR wrangle, social media curfews and a moratorium on data centres in New York. There is also a lot of talk about Lego. The link to the Microsoft Blog mentioned in our first story is here. Our Hot Hardware of the Week nominee is the Pebble Time 2 smartwatch.
#798
July 9 · 1 hr
Episode 798: Want to be anonymous online? Start by ditching Windows
The team discusses a hidden ID code in Windows that could be used to track your online activity; updated regulations that make it harder for Brits to object to new data centres; and a fine for Virgin, for making it unreasonably difficult for subscribers to cancel. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Lenovo Yoga Pro 27UD-10 QD-OLED monitor, a 4K OLED display with a clever adjustable webcam.
#797
July 2 · 53 min
Episode 797: Windows 10 refuses to die...again
This week the team discusses Microsoft's stay of execution for Windows 10, a worrying report on social media's safety features and the return of Fable 5. We also chat about Epson's day in court to answer questions relating to planned obsolescence. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the FixHub Soldering Toolkit from iFixit. The two links mentioned in the show are: Broken, Buried or Missing Help with HOP's legal fees
#796
June 25 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 796: Can EU regulation really make it easier to switch clouds?
The team discusses reports that AWS and Microsoft Azure may be classed as “gatekeeper” services by the European Commission; we also look at the first court case won by an AI-assisted legal firm, a new social-media addiction lawsuit and Google’s big investment in AI-powered film-making. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Ubiquiti Vape Detection & Air Quality Sensor – it’s more technically interesting than it sounds, we promise.
#795
June 19 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 795: I’m-a let you finish, but these are 50 of the best apps of all time
In a deviation from our usual format, the team sets out to nominate the top 50 apps of all time, with help from our live listeners on Discord. Listen in on the debate, and look out for our rundown of the final 50 in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

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