Geek News Central Podcast
Geek News Central Podcast

Geek News Central Podcast

Todd Cochrane

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Twice weekly Technology News show covering the Tech Space. With Segments on Science, Mobile, Digital TV, FAA, FCC, Cyber Security, Gadgets and Tech Politics.

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From NASA’s X-59 to Humanoid Workers: The Future Is Getting Weird #1852
NOV 24, 2025
From NASA’s X-59 to Humanoid Workers: The Future Is Getting Weird #1852
<p data-wp-editing="1"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-107789 size-large" src="https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GNC1852.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="360" /></p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for <a class="keychainify-checked" href="http://GuestMatch.Pro">GuestMatch.Pro</a></li> <li>Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my <a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1615095-70985-71">link</a> to support the show.</li> <li>Don&#8217;t tell me you&#8217;ve been using the same password for every site? You&#8217;ll thank me later, <a href="https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3590583-15734885" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get 1Password</a>.</li> <li>Subscribe to the <a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://geeknewscentral.com/newsletter/">Newsletter</a>.</li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="mailto:[email protected]">Email Ray</a> if you want to get in touch!</li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/">Like and Follow Geek News Central&#8217;s Facebook Page</a>.</li> </ul> <i>Support my Show Sponsor: <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/godaddy-promo-codes/"><i>Best Godaddy Promo Codes</i></a><br /> $11.99 – For a New Domain Name <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3590583-12200160" rel="nofollow"> cjcfs3geek </a><br /> $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200154-1430254188000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1h</a><br /> $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12242416-1439241078000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1w</a><br /> Support the show by becoming a <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/insider">Geek News Central Insider</a><br /> </i> <p><span id="more-107863"></span></p> <h3>Full Summary</h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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&#8217;s noise impact on communities, indicating a significant step towards improving commercial travel times.</p> <p>After this, Ray thanks the podcast&#8217;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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Ray then moves on to discuss TypeScript&#8217;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.</p> <p>He continues with news about UbiTech&#8217;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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In closing, Ray reflects on the episode&#8217;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.</p> <h3>Show Links</h3> <ol> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/engineering/nasas-new-ultraquiet-supersonic-flying-swordfish-plane-makes-history-with-first-test-flight" rel="nofollow">NASA X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Flight</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/the-phantom-claims-to-be-the-worlds-first-transparent-computer-monitor-touts-5-000-nits-of-hdr-brightness-24-inch-4k-panel-from-virtual-instruments-launches-q4" rel="nofollow">Phantom Transparent 4K Monitor</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/fei-fei-lis-world-labs-speeds-up-the-world-model-race-with-marble-its-first-commercial-product/" rel="nofollow">Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs Launches Marble</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://github.blog/developer-skills/programming-languages-and-frameworks/typescripts-rise-in-the-ai-era-insights-from-lead-architect-anders-hejlsberg/" rel="nofollow">TypeScript’s Rise in the AI Era (Hejlsberg Interview)</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/worlds-first-large-delivery-of-humanoid-workers" rel="nofollow">UBTECH’s First Large Delivery of Humanoid Workers</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://decrypt.co/348129/running-your-own-local-open-source-ai-model-easy-heres-how" rel="nofollow">How to Run Your Own Local Open-Source AI Model</a></li> </ol> <p>The post <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/2025/11/24/from-nasas-x-59-to-humanoid-workers-the-future-is-getting-weird-1852/">From NASA’s X-59 to Humanoid Workers: The Future Is Getting Weird #1852</a> appeared first on <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com">Geek News Central</a>.</p>
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NASA’s Voyager Probes the Mysteries of the Heliosphere #1851
NOV 10, 2025
NASA’s Voyager Probes the Mysteries of the Heliosphere #1851
<p data-wp-editing="1"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-107789 size-large" src="https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1851.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="360" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for <a class="keychainify-checked" href="http://GuestMatch.Pro">GuestMatch.Pro</a><br /> -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my <a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1615095-70985-71">link</a> to support the show.</p> <p>Subscribe to the <a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://geeknewscentral.com/newsletter/">Newsletter</a>.<br /> <a class="keychainify-checked" href="mailto:[email protected]">Email Ray</a> if you want to get in touch!<br /> <a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/">Like and Follow Geek News Central&#8217;s Facebook Page</a>.</p> <i>Support my Show Sponsor: <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/godaddy-promo-codes/"><i>Best Godaddy Promo Codes</i></a><br /> $11.99 – For a New Domain Name <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3590583-12200160" rel="nofollow"> cjcfs3geek </a><br /> $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200154-1430254188000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1h</a><br /> $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12242416-1439241078000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1w</a><br /> Support the show by becoming a <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/insider">Geek News Central Insider</a><br /> </i> <a href="https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3590583-15734885" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get 1Password</a> <p><span id="more-107809"></span></p> <h3>Full Summary</h3> <p>In this episode of the Geek News Central podcast, hosted by Ray Cochrane, the discussion kicks off with a lead story about NASA&#8217;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 &#8220;wall of fire,&#8221; 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.</p> <p>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&#8217;s Mac Studio. Despite these challenges, he expresses excitement about trying out new editing software called Auto Edit to improve his podcast quality.</p> <p>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&#8217;s continuation.</p> <p>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 &#8220;Operation Space Station.&#8221; Cochrane notes the ISS&#8217;s impressive safety record of zero fatalities and discusses the significance of its contributions to space research.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Following this, Cochrane mentions Anthropic&#8217;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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>The episode continues to cover various tech topics, including AMD bundling games with the Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC, Microsoft&#8217;s announcement of free security updates for Windows 10 for an additional year, and reflections on the broader implications of these developments.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.iflscience.com/nasas-voyager-spacecraft-found-a-30000-50000-kelvin-wall-at-the-edge-of-our-solar-system-81411" rel="nofollow">NASA’s Voyager Spacecraft Found a 30,000–50,000 Kelvin Wall at the Edge of Our Solar System</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.space.com/entertainment/pbs-celebrates-25-years-of-the-iss-with-novas-operation-space-station-on-nov-5" rel="nofollow">PBS Celebrates 25 Years of the ISS with NOVA’s “Operation Space Station” on Nov 5</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/china-solves-century-old-problem-with-new-analog-chip-that-is-1-000-times-faster-than-high-end-nvidia-gpus" rel="nofollow">China Solves Century-Old Problem with New Analog Chip That Is 1,000 Times Faster Than High-End NVIDIA GPUs</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.infoq.com/news/2025/10/anthropic-claude-code/" rel="nofollow">Anthropic Claude Code</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-use-anthropics-ai-assistant-claude-to-save-me-hours-of-research-and-these-are-my-4-go-to-prompts" rel="nofollow">I Use Anthropic’s AI Assistant Claude to Save Me Hours of Research — These Are My 4 Go-To Prompts</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.techradar.com/pro/claude-is-coming-to-your-spreadsheets-but-is-it-enough-to-make-you-an-emperor-of-excel-and-what-will-microsoft-copilot-think" rel="nofollow">Claude Is Coming to Your Spreadsheets — But Is It Enough to Make You an Emperor of Excel, and What Will Microsoft Copilot Think?</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-pro-and-mac-mini-clones-launch-with-amd-ryzen-cpus-perfect-mini-pcs-for-those-who-love-apples-aesthetics-but-still-need-windows-or-linux" rel="nofollow">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</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a69164560/mram-discovery-computing/" rel="nofollow">MRAM Discovery Computing</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-bundles-four-steam-games-with-lenovo-legion-go-2-costco-only" rel="nofollow">AMD Bundles Four Steam Games with Lenovo Legion Go 2 — Costco Only</a></li> <li><a class="keychainify-checked" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/11/01/microsoft-confirms-free-windows-10-security-updates---how-to-get-them/" rel="nofollow">Microsoft Confirms Free Windows 10 Security Updates — How to Get Them</a></li> </ol> <p>The post <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/2025/11/10/nasas-voyager-probes-the-mysteries-of-the-heliosphere-1851/">NASA&#8217;s Voyager Probes the Mysteries of the Heliosphere #1851</a> appeared first on <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com">Geek News Central</a>.</p>
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46 MIN
Gadget Overload for October 2025 #1850
NOV 3, 2025
Gadget Overload for October 2025 #1850
<p data-wp-editing="1"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-107789 size-large" src="https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1400x1400-3-360x360.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="360" srcset="https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1400x1400-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1400x1400-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1400x1400-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1400x1400-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1400x1400-3.jpg 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /></p> <p>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.</p> <p>-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for <a href="http://GuestMatch.Pro">GuestMatch.Pro</a><br /> -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my <a href="https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1615095-70985-71">link</a> to support the show.</p> <p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/newsletter/">Newsletter</a>.<br /> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email Chris</a> if you want to get in touch!<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/">Like and Follow Geek News Central&#8217;s Facebook Page</a>.</p> <i>Support my Show Sponsor: <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/godaddy-promo-codes/"><i>Best Godaddy Promo Codes</i></a><br /> $11.99 – For a New Domain Name <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3590583-12200160" rel="nofollow"> cjcfs3geek </a><br /> $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200154-1430254188000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1h</a><br /> $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12242416-1439241078000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1w</a><br /> Support the show by becoming a <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/insider">Geek News Central Insider</a><br /> </i> <p><span id="more-107787"></span></p> <h3>Full Summary</h3> <p>In this episode of Geek News Central, titled &#8220;Gadget Overload for October 2025,&#8221; 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Next, Chris covers Google&#8217;s upgrades to their Gemini AI for Android enterprise apps, emphasizing the benefits of faster responses and enhanced privacy in app functionality.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Bitter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 22px">Links:</span></p> <ul> <li data-start="201" data-end="378"> <ul> <li data-start="140" data-end="246"> <p data-start="142" data-end="246"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://gizmodo.com/best-gadgets-october-2025-2000680185?utm_source=" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="142" data-end="244" rel="nofollow">The Best Gadgets of October 2025 — Gizmodo</a></p> </li> <li data-start="247" data-end="447"> <p data-start="249" data-end="447"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/nvidia-supply-more-than-260000-blackwell-ai-chips-south-korea-2025-10-31?utm_source" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="249" data-end="445" rel="nofollow">Nvidia to Supply Over 260,000 Blackwell AI Chips to South Korea — Reuters</a></p> </li> <li data-start="448" data-end="615"> <p data-start="450" data-end="615"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.developer-tech.com/news/google-upgrades-gemini-ai-for-android-enterprise-apps?utm_source=" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="450" data-end="613" rel="nofollow">Google Upgrades Gemini AI for Android Enterprise Apps — Developer Tech</a></p> </li> <li data-start="616" data-end="790"> <p data-start="618" data-end="790"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/drones-non-lethal-response-neutralize-threats?utm_source=" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="618" data-end="788" rel="nofollow">Drones: Non-Lethal Response to Neutralize Threats — Interesting Engineering</a></p> </li> <li data-start="791" data-end="927"> <p data-start="793" data-end="927"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://interestingengineering.com/space/3i-atlas-the-oldest-comet-ever?utm_source=" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="793" data-end="925" rel="nofollow">3I ATLAS: The Oldest Comet Ever — Interesting Engineering</a></p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/2025/11/03/gadget-overload-for-october-2025-1850/">Gadget Overload for October 2025 #1850</a> appeared first on <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com">Geek News Central</a>.</p>
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Tech Leaders Demand a Pause on Superintelligence #1849
OCT 27, 2025
Tech Leaders Demand a Pause on Superintelligence #1849
<p data-wp-editing="1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-107753 size-large" src="https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GNC-1849.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="360" data-wp-editing="1" />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.</p> <p>-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for <a href="http://GuestMatch.Pro">GuestMatch.Pro</a><br /> -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my <a href="https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1615095-70985-71">link</a> to support the show.</p> <p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/newsletter/">Newsletter</a>.<br /> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Email Ray</a> if you want to get in touch!<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geeknews/">Like and Follow Geek News Central&#8217;s Facebook Page</a>.</p> <i>Support my Show Sponsor: <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/godaddy-promo-codes/"><i>Best Godaddy Promo Codes</i></a><br /> $11.99 – For a New Domain Name <a href="https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3590583-12200160" rel="nofollow"> cjcfs3geek </a><br /> $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200154-1430254188000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1h</a><br /> $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12242416-1439241078000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1w</a><br /> Support the show by becoming a <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/insider">Geek News Central Insider</a><br /> </i> <p><span id="more-107763"></span></p> <h3>Full Summary</h3> <p>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&#8217;s societal implications and the need for regulatory oversight, especially given the current inability of infrastructure to support extensive AI supercomputing facilities.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 &#8220;removed&#8221;. He conveys skepticism towards the news, stressing the dangers of relying solely on automation without human intervention in critical infrastructure roles. Though it&#8217;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.</p> <p>Ray continues with more news about AI, referencing another article about Microsoft&#8217;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 &#8216;Feature&#8217; 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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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.<br /> (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.)</p> <p>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&#8217;s video shows recording of a laser beam&#8217;s travel in a room.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Toward the end of the episode, Ray expresses gratitude to listeners, discusses plans for the podcast&#8217;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.</p> <h3 data-start="134" data-end="155"><strong data-start="141" data-end="155">Show Links</strong></h3> <ol data-start="156" data-end="1537"> <li data-start="156" data-end="362"> <p data-start="159" data-end="362"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/22/800-petition-signatures-apple-steve-wozniak-and-virgin-richard-branson-superintelligence-race.html" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="159" data-end="360" rel="nofollow">Hundreds of public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin’s Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban (CNBC)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="363" data-end="556"> <p data-start="366" data-end="556"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://80.lv/articles/amazon-allegedly-replaced-40-of-aws-devops-workers-with-ai-days-before-crash" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="366" data-end="554" rel="nofollow">Amazon Allegedly Replaced 40% of AWS DevOps Workers with AI Days Before Crash (80.lv)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="557" data-end="743"> <p data-start="560" data-end="743"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://doublepulsar.com/microsoft-builds-on-recall-with-gaming-copilot-fails-basic-privacy-tests-52988576bcc8" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="560" data-end="741" rel="nofollow">Microsoft builds on Recall with Gaming Copilot — fails basic privacy tests (DoublePulsar)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="744" data-end="930"> <p data-start="747" data-end="930"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://venturebeat.com/ai/researchers-find-adding-this-one-simple-sentence-to-prompts-makes-ai-models" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="747" data-end="928" rel="nofollow">Researchers find adding this one simple sentence to prompts makes AI models way more creative (VentureBeat)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="931" data-end="1112"> <p data-start="934" data-end="1112"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://thenewstack.io/as-vibe-coding-fades-woz-offers-production-ready-alternative/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="934" data-end="1110" rel="nofollow">As Vibe Coding Fades, Woz Offers Production-Ready Alternative (The New Stack)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="1113" data-end="1319"> <p data-start="1116" data-end="1319"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://petapixel.com/2025/10/20/man-builds-two-billion-fps-camera-that-literally-records-at-the-speed-of-light/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1116" data-end="1317" rel="nofollow">Man Builds Two Billion FPS Camera That Literally Records at the Speed of Light (PetaPixel)</a></p> </li> <li data-start="1320" data-end="1537"> <p data-start="1323" data-end="1537"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-japans-advanced-new-cargo-spacecraft-launch-to-the-iss-for-the-1st-time-today" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1323" data-end="1537" rel="nofollow">Japan launches advanced new cargo spacecraft to ISS for 1st time (Space.com)</a></p> </li> </ol> <p>The post <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/2025/10/27/tech-leaders-demand-a-pause-on-superintelligence-1849/">Tech Leaders Demand a Pause on Superintelligence #1849</a> appeared first on <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com">Geek News Central</a>.</p>
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ChatGPT Set to Unlock Mature Content for Verified Users #1848
OCT 19, 2025
ChatGPT Set to Unlock Mature Content for Verified Users #1848
<p data-wp-editing="1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-107753 size-large" src="https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GNC-1848.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="360" data-wp-editing="1" /></p> <p data-start="126" data-end="509">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.</p> <p>-Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for <a href="http://GuestMatch.Pro">GuestMatch.Pro</a><br /> -Thinking of buying a Starlink? 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Promo Code: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3590583-12200154-1430254188000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1h</a><br /> $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (<b>Free domain</b>, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: <a href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3590583-12242416-1439241078000" rel="nofollow">cjcgeek1w</a><br /> Support the show by becoming a <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/insider">Geek News Central Insider</a><br /> </i> <p><span id="more-107757"></span></p> <h3>Full Summary</h3> <p>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.</p> <p>The first article discussed after the sponsorship focuses on OpenAI&#8217;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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Following that, there’s a presentation of BelieveVision&#8217;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.</p> <p>The conversation then shifts to NASA&#8217;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.</p> <p>Finally, Ray covers YouTube&#8217;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.</p> <p>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&#8217;s support and signs off, promising to return with more content in the next episode.</p> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li data-start="124" data-end="341"> <p data-start="127" data-end="341"><strong data-start="127" data-end="204">OpenAI allows mature content for verified adult users (starting Dec 2025)</strong> — <em data-start="207" data-end="216">Reuters</em><br data-start="216" data-end="219" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-allow-mature-content-chatgpt-adult-verified-users-starting-december-2025-10-14/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="222" data-end="341" rel="nofollow">https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-allow-mature-content-chatgpt-adult-verified-users-starting-december-2025-10-14/</a></p> </li> <li data-start="343" data-end="512"> <p data-start="346" data-end="512"><strong data-start="346" data-end="418">Opera Neon aims to replace Chrome and Comet with next-gen AI browser</strong> — <em data-start="421" data-end="437">XDA Developers</em><br data-start="437" data-end="440" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.xda-developers.com/opera-neon-replacing-chrome-and-comet/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="443" data-end="512" rel="nofollow">https://www.xda-developers.com/opera-neon-replacing-chrome-and-comet/</a></p> </li> <li data-start="514" data-end="651"> <p data-start="517" data-end="651"><strong data-start="517" data-end="548">Xreal One AR glasses review</strong> — <em data-start="551" data-end="565">The Guardian</em><br data-start="565" data-end="568" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/09/xreal-one-ar-glasses-review" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="571" data-end="651" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/09/xreal-one-ar-glasses-review</a></p> </li> <li data-start="653" data-end="875"> <p data-start="656" data-end="875"><strong data-start="656" data-end="733">Holographic TV is here: Portalgraph turns any screen into a 3D/VR display</strong> — <em data-start="736" data-end="749">The Debrief</em><br data-start="749" data-end="752" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://thedebrief.org/holographic-tv-is-here-award-winning-portalgraph-instantly-turns-any-screen-into-a-3d-vr-display/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="755" data-end="875" rel="nofollow">https://thedebrief.org/holographic-tv-is-here-award-winning-portalgraph-instantly-turns-any-screen-into-a-3d-vr-display/</a></p> </li> <li data-start="877" data-end="1158"> <p data-start="880" data-end="1158"><strong data-start="880" data-end="980">NASA to retire the International Space Station in 2030, welcoming the age of commercial stations</strong> — <em data-start="983" data-end="1001">The Conversation</em><br data-start="1001" data-end="1004" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://theconversation.com/nasa-will-say-goodbye-to-the-international-space-station-in-2030-and-welcome-in-the-age-of-commercial-space-stations-264936" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1007" data-end="1158" rel="nofollow">https://theconversation.com/nasa-will-say-goodbye-to-the-international-space-station-in-2030-and-welcome-in-the-age-of-commercial-space-stations-264936</a></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-start="1160" data-end="1351"> <p data-start="1163" data-end="1351"><strong data-start="1163" data-end="1227">YouTube explains how banned creators can get a second chance</strong> — <em data-start="1230" data-end="1244">Ars Technica</em><br data-start="1244" data-end="1247" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/youtube-explains-how-banned-creators-can-get-a-second-chance/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1250" data-end="1351" rel="nofollow">https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/youtube-explains-how-banned-creators-can-get-a-second-chance/</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com/2025/10/19/chatgpt-set-to-unlock-mature-content-for-verified-users-1848/">ChatGPT Set to Unlock Mature Content for Verified Users #1848</a> appeared first on <a href="https://geeknewscentral.com">Geek News Central</a>.</p>
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