Episode 2026-03-04

Episode 2026-03-04

Author: Adrian North March 4, 2026 Duration: 5:39
This episode covers disinformation flooding X during military strikes on Iran, a county health department using ChatGPT to solve a Salmonella outbreak at a beer tent, and the return of Mobile World Congress where experimental phones get wonderfully weird. Adrian North walks through how information moves — and breaks — when things happen fast.

Signal Check is a fast-paced news podcast from Adrian North that connects the dots between tech, hacking, security, and the endurance world of running and climbing. Each episode dives into the latest digital risks and breakthroughs, then shifts gears to explore how athletes push their limits on trails, roads, and rock. Listeners can expect sharp breakdowns of security stories, practical takeaways to stay safer online, and honest reflections on training, racing, and adventure. Adrian brings a curious, no-nonsense style, blending headline analysis with personal insight and a dose of "why not?" energy. Whether you are a tech professional, a runner logging miles, a climber chasing your next route, or just news-obsessed, Signal Check gives you something to think about on every run or commute. Tune in and listen episodes that challenge how you see both your devices and your body in motion.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 35

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Episode 2026-02-27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Episode 2026-02-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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All that AI but is it safe?