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  1. 2D AGO

    AirDrop Support Expands Beyond Pixel Phones

    AirDrop for All? Google Confirms Massive Android Expansion The "walled garden" is crumbling. On February 5, 2026, Google’s VP of Engineering, Eric Kay, confirmed in Taipei that AirDrop interoperability via Quick Share is officially expanding beyond the Pixel 10 series to the broader Android ecosystem this year. In this episode, we break down how Google spent 2025 proving this tech works seamlessly not just with iPhones, but also with iPads and MacBooks. We discuss the technical "magic" behind the scenes: how Google turned Quick Share into a Play Store-updatable APK, allowing them to bypass slow carrier updates and bring Apple-compatible sharing to "a lot more devices" very soon. We also touch on the rumors of upcoming announcements at Samsung Unpacked and MWC, and how this move aims to make switching from iPhone to Android easier than ever. Google, AirDrop, Android, Quick Share, Eric Kay, iPhone, Pixel 10, Interoperability, File Sharing, Samsung Unpacked, MWC 2026 This episode includes AI-generated content.

    2 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Hydrogen Leaks Delay Artemis II Launch

    Artemis II Delayed: The Hydrogen Leak Headache & The Path to March NASA’s historic return to the Moon has hit a familiar snag. On February 3, 2026, following a critical "wet dress rehearsal" (WDR), NASA officially postponed the Artemis II launch from February to at least March 6, 2026. Despite successfully filling the Space Launch System (SLS) tanks with 700,000 gallons of propellant, a persistent hydrogen leak at the T-5 minute mark forced an early termination of the test. In this episode, we break down the technical challenges facing the crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen—who have now exited medical quarantine in Houston. We explore why these "bespoke" components continue to leak after three years of lessons from Artemis I and whether the repairs can truly be finished right on the launch pad. Plus, we discuss the ongoing debate over the Orion capsule’s heat shield safety. NASA, Artemis II, Moon Mission, SLS Rocket, Hydrogen Leak, Space Exploration, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen, Orion Capsule, Wet Dress Rehearsal. This episode includes AI-generated content.

    2 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Disney Bets on Parks Chief Josh D Amaro

    Disney’s New Era: Josh D’Amaro Takes the Helm The search is over. On February 3, 2026, Disney’s board unanimously voted for Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. D’Amaro, a 28-year Disney veteran who turned the theme parks into the company's biggest profit engine, will officially take power on March 18, 2026. In this episode, we analyze why the "Parks Chief" was the chosen one over other internal heavyweights. We also discuss the historic appointment of Dana Walden as Disney’s first-ever companywide Chief Creative Officer. From the massive $60 billion expansion of Disney Experiences to the strategic deal with OpenAI and Sora, we explore how D’Amaro plans to navigate the "colossal industry upheaval" of streaming and artificial intelligence. Is Disney becoming a travel company or a tech giant? We break down the future of the House of Mouse. Disney CEO, Josh D’Amaro, Bob Iger, Dana Walden, Disney Succession, Disney Parks, OpenAI, Sora, Streaming, Entertainment Business This episode includes AI-generated content.

    2 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Sony Patents Shape-Shifting Buttonless Controller

    PS6 Revolution? Sony’s Radical New Buttonless Controller Is the era of physical buttons over? In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking patent recently granted to Sony for a futuristic PlayStation controller that ditches traditional buttons for a fully customizable touchscreen surface. With the PS5 turning six years old this year, all eyes are on the PS6. We analyze how this new design uses haptic feedback and deformable surfaces to simulate the feel of real buttons, allowing players to move, resize, or even remove inputs like the D-pad and joysticks to fit their hand size or specific game needs. We also discuss the potential for accessibility, the use of heat and pressure sensors to prevent accidental clicks, and whether gamers will embrace a "smartphone-like" interface or miss the tactile click of the classic DualSense. This episode includes AI-generated content.

    2 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Claude AI Pilots Perseverance on Mars

    Claude AI Pilots Perseverance on Mars Can an artificial intelligence navigate the treacherous terrain of another planet?. In a historic milestone, NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully completed its first drives on Mars planned entirely by Anthropic’s Claude AI. Moving through the Jezero Crater in December 2025, the rover covered approximately 400 meters using waypoints generated by Claude’s vision-language models. We dive into how Claude analyzed high-resolution orbital imagery and terrain-slope data to identify hazards like boulder fields and sand ripples. Discover the rigorous safety protocols used by JPL engineers, including a "digital twin" simulation that verified over 500,000 telemetry variables before commands were sent 225 million kilometers away. We also discuss how this breakthrough could cut route-planning time in half, a critical shift as NASA faces budget constraints and looks toward the Artemis program and a permanent human presence on the Moon and Mars. This episode includes AI-generated content.

    2 min

  6. JAN 30

    Apple Bets Billions on Silent Voice

    Apple Bets Billions on Silent Voice This episode includes AI-generated content.

    2 min

  7. JAN 29

    Chrome Adds Auto Browse and Nano Banana

    Chrome Adds Auto Browse and Nano Banana

    2 min

  8. JAN 28

    Doudna’s Startup and AI CRISPR Off-Switches

    Doudna’s Startup and AI CRISPR Off-Switches This episode includes AI-generated content.

    1 min
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