NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, equipped with Deep Space Optical Communications technology, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully transmitting data from over 140 million miles away using space lasers. This achievement, which included sending ultra-high-definition video and engineering data at unprecedented speeds, marks a significant advancement in deep-space communication technologies. Such capabilities pave the way for more complex and faster data transmission, which is crucial for future missions, including potential human trips to Mars.

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In this episode of Geek News Central, host Todd Cochrane discusses several topics, with the highlight being NASA’s Psyche spacecraft and its achievement in transmitting data from over 140 million miles away using space lasers. This feat marks a significant advancement in deep-space communication technologies.

The episode starts with a shout-out to the primary sponsor, GoDaddy, and an acknowledgment of the show’s supporters. Todd mentions the show’s availability on modern podcast apps and encourages listeners to become GNC insiders.

Todd informs listeners that this will be the last show before a break due to his upcoming trip to the Philippines for Podfest Asia. He explains that he will be absent for a week and a half, resulting in no new episodes until his return.

The deep space communication story breaks down the details of NASA’s experiment, including transmitting ultra-high-definition video and engineering data at unprecedented speeds.

In a brief diversion from the main topic, the host touches on Mercedes Benz’s decision not to allow Apple CarPlay to take over all vehicle screens, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a holistic software architecture.

The episode delves into various news items, including Google Play Store updates, NASA’s call for public input on technological shortfalls, and a data breach that affected Kaiser Permanente.

Todd encourages listener engagement by sharing a feedback email from a listener named Brad, who had listened to all past podcast episodes during his recovery from a brain tumor. Todd also reads an email from Bob regarding the earning model on the Fountain app and addresses pronunciation feedback from Keith, who corrected Todd’s pronunciation of “Maita.”

Other topics covered include a hit piece on Apple over fraudulent apps, the risk of AI in critical infrastructure, a price hike for Peacock, and a leaked iPhone 16 case model. Todd also touches on the investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise system following a fatal crash. He rounds out the news with discussions about Getir’s focus shift, Verizon’s smartwatch plans price increase, FCC fines for carriers, GitHub’s new AI-powered software engineering tool, and a potential new feature for the Apple Pencil.

Towards the end of the show, Todd discusses the importance of media companies like The Onion and the vital role of AI in education, referencing an article from MIT about using generative AI in the classroom.

The episode concludes with an update on upcoming episodes, prompting users to subscribe to the newsletter for future content and thanking listeners and sponsors for their support.

The title of this episode reflects the innovative technology demonstrated by NASA’s spacecraft and its promising implications for future space communications.

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•  You can download two apps at once from the Google Play Store
  
• Mercedes-Benz and Apple’s CarPlay
  
• NASA seeks input
  
• Kaiser Permanente data breach
  
• Prime deliveries are getting much faster
  
• Apple under fire
  
• DDoS attacks
  
• USPS phishing sites
  
• 2.28 million apps blocked from the Play Store
  
• CISA rolls out new guidelines
  
• Peacock is getting a price increase
  
• Leaked iPhone 16 case models suggest bigger sizes for the Pro and Pro Max
  
• BlueCruise under investigation
  
• OpenAI and the Financial Times
  
• Walmart and Roblox
  
• MIT experimenting with AI
  
• What’s new on Prime Video
  
• NASA receives deep-space laser messages millions and millions of miles away
  
• Methane gas coming out of the ground on Mars?
  
• The next Apple Pencil
  
• Meta to face the EU
  
• ‘Killer Robots’
  
• Getir shuts down
  
• Twilio buys The Onion
  
• Verizon smartwatch plans get price hikes
  

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