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Every week the team behind the UK's biggest technology monthly discusses the latest news and issues in computing and mobile tech.
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Episode 689: Never mind AI PCs, we’ve got smart NPCs
The team discusses new adverts popping up in Windows, an attempted deepfake attack on LastPass and the latest AI gaming innovations from Nvidia. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Asus RT-AX57 Go, a fully functional Wi-Fi 6 router that fits in your pocket.
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Episode 688: New Google projects, AI and more, live from the departure lounge
The team discusses Google’s new video presentation tool, AI-based exam marking and how the UK police plan to use facial recognition to crack down on shoplifting. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Gurgle Apps Wi-Fi Word Clock, a fun and (just about) practical project based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
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Episode 687: Hacking hotel door locks, Spotify's price rise and why Samsung's Bixby lives on.
The team refuses to talk AI this week, instead focusing on a hack that bypasses hotel door locks, the latest Spotify price rises and why Samsung believes that Bixby is still worth backing. Plus, how much it costs to keep Windows 10 running, 20 years of Gmail and Barry tries to convince the panel that a pair of smart glasses should be Hot Hardware of the Week.
Links mentioned in this week's episode:
https://predr.ag/blog/wifi-only-works-when-its-raining/
https://ee.co.uk/smart-tech/smart-tech/tcl-nextwear-s-plus
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Episode 686: Microsoft AI Surface, Oregon’s Right-To-Repair and X prepares to unleash Grok.
The team discusses Microsoft's Surface devices with AI capabilities, Oregon's new right-to-repair legislation, Affinity software's acquisition by Canva and X’s upcoming chatbot, Grock. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Seagate's 20TB Exos X20 enterprise hard drive.
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Episode 685: More AI machinations, and Lee talks plastics
The team discusses Microsoft’s appointment of a new CEO of AI, the shocking story of a SIM-swapper and the truth about recyclable plastic packaging. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the HP Spectre Fold 17, a tablet-cum-laptop with a huge folding screen that can be yours for just cough-mumble pounds.
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Episode 684: Apple finally opens up its app platform – sort of, grudgingly
The team discusses Apple’s plans to lower the fences on its walled garden, Airbnb’s ban on surveillance cameras and Tim Berners-Lee’s future tech predictions. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Synology BeeStation, a simple, low-cost NAS appliance designed to replace Google Drive and other cloud storage services.
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