Geek News Central Podcast (Video)

Geek News Central Podcast (Video)

Author: Todd Cochrane Language: English Episodes: 38
For nearly two decades, the Geek News Central Podcast (Video) has been a reliable source for understanding the rapid shifts in our digital world. Host Todd Cochrane, inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame and recognized as one of the medium's earliest pioneers, brings both historical perspective and current insight to each conversation. Rather than just skimming headlines, this podcast digs into the implications of tech news, scientific developments, and the often-complicated politics surrounding agencies like the FCC and FAA. You'll find discussions that connect the dots between mobile technology, entertainment, and the broader societal impact, all delivered with the ease of a veteran broadcaster who has seen it all evolve since 2004. Tuning in feels like having a knowledgeable friend unpack complex topics, making them accessible and genuinely engaging. Each episode is crafted to be that learning experience, saving you time by curating and explaining the essential stories from the realms of science and technology. This long-running video and audio podcast remains a must for anyone who wants to stay informed without getting lost in the noise.
Episodes
Extraordinary Signal Chat Breach Tops Trump Officials #1809 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:18
In an extraordinary breach, a journalist was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat where top Trump officials coordinated upcoming military strikes on Yemen. Using Signal—a public messaging app—rather than burdensome…
Apple and Google Push Back Against EU’s Digital Markets Act #1808 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:41
Apple and Google are rebelling against the EU’s Digital Markets Act, claiming new interoperability and openness rules hurt consumers and innovation. The European Commission says these tech giants are abusing market domin…
US Astronauts Return Home After Nine-Month Stranded Stay on ISS #1807 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stranded on the ISS for nine months due to a Boeing Starliner malfunction, will return to Earth on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. Initially planned as a short trip,…
OpenAI Pushes for Copyright Flexibility and  Light AI Regulations #1806 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
OpenAI’s latest push for influence in Washington. With President Trump revoking Biden’s AI executive order, OpenAI is making its case for light regulations, copyright flexibility, and a stronger U.S. stance against Chine…
Meta’s Censorship Deal with China #1805 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:07
A shocking new whistleblower complaint reveals that Meta, formerly Facebook, went to extreme lengths to gain access to the Chinese market, even agreeing to censorship demands from the Chinese Communist Party. According t…
The AGI Standoff Is Already Happening #1804 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:10
Today, we’re diving into a major policy paper co-authored by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, and AI safety expert Dan Hendrycks. They’re pushing back against the idea of a ‘Manhattan Project’…
ChatGPT 4.5 Unveiled and My Experience with it! #1803 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:40
Today, OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5, its newest AI language model, promising enhanced writing skills, better knowledge, and a more refined, human-like interaction. Despite impressive upgrades, OpenAI admits GPT-4.5 isn’t groun…