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ChatGPT 4.5 Unveiled and My Experience with it! #1803
Today, OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5, its newest AI language model, promising enhanced writing skills, better knowledge, and a more refined, human-like interaction. Despite impressive upgrades, OpenAI admits
Protoclone Unveiled Put Some Pants On! #1802
Clone Robotics Protoclone features synthetic muscles, a polymer skeleton, and advanced sensors. It moves like a human. Future uses may include household chores but my god put some pants on the ugly t
Crypto Scam Targets Elderly Globally #1801
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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