Geek News Central Podcast

Geek News Central Podcast


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Crypto Scam Targets Elderly Globally #1801
February 20, 2025

Two men, aged 54 and 36, were arrested in England for a cryptocurrency fraud that cost a 75-year-old Aberdeen resident a six-figure sum. Police Scotland, with assistance from West Midlands and South Y

Celebrating 1800 Episodes of Geek News Central #1800
February 17, 2025

In the 1800th episode of Geek News Central, host Todd Cochrane marks a major milestone by reflecting on the evolution of podcasting and the shows journey over two decades. He dives into 30 major tech

Federal Workers Shift to Encrypted Messaging to Hide Communications #1799
February 13, 2025

As trust in platforms like Facebook declines, federal employees are increasingly turning to encrypted apps like Signal for private communication. Concerns over surveillance by the Trump administration

T-Mobile Offers Free Starlink Satellite Texting Beta Until July #1798
February 10, 2025

T-Mobile is rolling out its Starlink satellite texting feature in beta, free until July. Compatible iPhone and Android users, even on rival networks, can apply. After July, premium T-Mobile plans will

USPS Reverses China Parcel Ban Amid Tariff Confusion #1797
February 06, 2025

Today, I explore a significant shake-up in international shipping. Just hours after the U.S. Postal Service halted parcels from China, it suddenly reversed course. This move follows President Trumps

Starlink 12 Billion in Revenue in 2025? #1796
February 03, 2025

SpaceXs Starlink has seen explosive growth, with revenue nearly tripling in two years, reaching $8.2 billion in 2024. Analysts project it could surpass $12 billion in 2025, generating $2 billion in f

DeepSeek Security Lapses #1795
January 30, 2025

DeepSeek, the AI platform thats taken the world by storm, is now under fire for a significant security lapse. Researchers at Wiz discovered that DeepSeek left a critical database exposed, potentially

DeepSeek 10 Reason To Not Use it #1794
January 27, 2025

In todays episode, we dive into the groundbreaking rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup thats shaking up the industry. With its latest release, the DeepSeek-R1 model, this free AI chatbot rivals C

OpenAI’s Operator: AI Agent Automates Web Tasks #1793
January 23, 2025

OpenAI unveils Operator, an AI agent in research preview for ChatGPT Pro users in the U.S. This browser-based tool automates tasks like filling forms, ordering groceries, and planning trips by inter

TikTok Ban Drama: Trump’s Executive Order #1792
January 20, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the TikTok ban saga. With President-elect Donald Trump pledging an executive order to delay the ban, we discuss the legal battles, national security concerns, and what th