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Google’s new top model is out and Jason’s been trying it. Plus, Anthropic has a new top model and one of the makers of Cyanogen is developing an AI-based version of Linux.Starring Tom Merritt and Jason HowellShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Huang is which, who knew what when, and what we think might happen to NVIDIA. Plus Googlebook got a firmware update. Can it change Robb’s heart?Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell and Dan Berte.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Niki explains why work on optogenetics won the Nobel Prize. It can turn neurons on and off with light. She also makes a case for the jellyfish winning the Nobel Prize next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eileen is looking for new headphones. She has a her eye on Nothing's Headphone (1) Pro but is also considering the; Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Wireless Headphones, and the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones. Patrick Starring Roger Chang, Eileen Rivera, Patrick NortonProduct LinksNothing Headphone (1) Pro https://link.amazon/B0c2oA42FSony WH-1000XM6https://link.amazon/B0ebXfuEVBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)https://link.amazon/B0dRmcklFSennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphoneshttps://link.amazon/B07nZootR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data center opposition became a powerful campaign issue in this week’s midterms, with several winning candidates promising restrictions. The days following the election results, tech stocks suffered their worst beating since April 2025, raising the question: Will data center restrictions slow tech adoption, or is the tech bubble finally about to pop? Plus Robert Heron is here with advice on what should shoppers look for in a deal for a new TV as the gift buying season starts to warm up. And finally our third question of the week is could and or should Google offer schools a version of google search without Gemini?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI shares the many ways that it plans to build out its data centers in ways that respect residents nearby, and Kamyl Bazbaz from DuckDuckGo shares that schools have options in the shadow of Google removing search with AI from students.Starring Jason Howell, Sarah Lane, and Kamyl Bazbaz.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 40 data center measures were on the ballot across 10 states and restrictions won almost every time Plus, Apple thinks you want to record yourself doing karaoke. Two hosts who have done public karaoke weigh in. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google came very close to giving schools true control over how they use AI. Also, Apple faces a supply crunch, and it looks like Open Weight models are the best nove for big business. Starring Tom Merritt and Jason HowellShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another round of food getting spoiled by hacks on freezers. And a cool DIY kit to make a cheap e-paper display.Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Dr. Niki.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Merritt and authors Mallory O'Meara, Philip Fracassi and J-F Dubeau talk about the tech they use in their writing, from the low to the high. From composing to submission to publishing, how does tech help or hinder the writing process?Storyisthttps://storyist.com/Scrivenerhttps://scrivener.app/Final Drafthttps://www.finaldraft.com/Notes ( like stickys)https://betterstickies.com/blog/best-sticky-notes-apps-2026Mind MappingThe Dark Word Philip Fracassihttps://pfracassi.com/the-dark-wordJ-F Dubeau websitehttps://www.jfdubeau.com/https://www.jfdubeau.com/a-dash-of-demonMallory O’Meara - Daughter of Daringhttps://www.malloryomeara.com/https://www.malloryomeara.com/daughter-of-daring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.