Our thoughts on the Ford Fathom and Stop panicking about AI

Our thoughts on the Ford Fathom and Stop panicking about AI

Author: Calling All Platforms August 11, 2026 Duration: 1:17:44

Google: 01:05

- ESPN Unlimited now rolling out to YouTube TV subscribers

- Made By Google to be hosted by Trevor Noah

- Google Assistant is being killed

- YouTube Premium is getting an extra perk

General Tech: 14:40

- Stop panicking about “super AI models” breaking containment

- Galaxy Fold 8 proving to be very popular

Doom: 34:30

- Doom on a Modular Synth

- Doom in MS Paint

- Doom on the Commodore 64

The Bright Side of Life: 41:48

- Caleb: DCI Finals

- Landen: Camp Snap 2

One More Thing: 54:45

- Ford Fathom

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Ever find yourself scrolling through tech headlines or gaming forums and wish you had a few friends right there to hash it out with? That’s the feeling you get with Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News. Hosts Wes Hardy, Caleb Spendlove, and Landen Hardy bring their distinct, sometimes conflicting, passions to every conversation, turning the week’s news into a lively debate among experts. Landen champions the Google ecosystem and is deeply invested in mobile tech, though you’ll find him on an Apple computer running Windows. Caleb provides the dedicated Apple perspective, but don’t let that fool you-his gaming rig is pure Windows PC. Then there’s Wes, the Microsoft devotee who still rocks a Windows Phone and brings a serious gamer’s intensity to every console and PC discussion. This podcast thrives on those contrasting viewpoints, ensuring that whether the topic is a new processor, a controversial app update, or the latest blockbuster game, you’re hearing a rounded discussion, not a single-company echo chamber. It’s like pulling up a chair at a table where the tech talk is genuine, informed, and fueled by a real love for the details. Tune in for a weekly dose of analysis that cuts through the hype, because when these three start talking platforms, you get the whole picture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Calling All Platforms Tech and Gaming News
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WWDC 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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