Geek News Central Podcast

Geek News Central Podcast


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AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751
June 28, 2024

YouTube is negotiating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records to license music for its AI tools. The platform, which previously launched the

Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750
June 24, 2024

Following a European Union investigation, Apple faces significant fines, potentially up to 10% of its global revenue. The EUs preliminary findings suggest Apple violated the Digital Markets Act by re

Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Mini Dish: Affordable, Portable, and Powerful #1749
June 21, 2024

Elon Musk has confirmed the release of a new Starlink Mini dish, which will be half the price of the standard model and easily portable in a backpack. Despite its smaller size, the Mini dish promises

US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748
June 17, 2024

DJI, a major drone manufacturer, may soon face a ban in the US as the Countering CCP Drones Act progresses through Congress. This bill, driven by concerns about Chinese Communist Party spying, aims to

GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747
June 14, 2024

Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against Googles Privacy Sandbox, alleging it results in unwanted tracking. Despite being introduced to eliminate third-party cookies, the Privacy Sa

Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746
June 11, 2024

Apple announced the macOS 15 Sequoia at WWDC 2024, featuring the Apple Intelligence AI suite, iPhone mirroring, and Continuity updates. The new OS introduces automatic window tiling, a cross-platform

SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745
June 07, 2024

SpaceXs Starship rocket completed its first successful full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding. Standing nearly 400 feet tall, this marked the fourth launch and the longest flight of t

Forced to Vacate Studio #1744
June 04, 2024

After operating Geek News Central for the past five years from the current studio, I was forced to vacate the space Id called home for so long. About 18 months ago, The Mint, a weed shop, moved in ne

Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI, and Android #1743
May 16, 2024

Google I/O 2024 introduced significant advancements in AI with the new Gemini 1.5 Flash, which can efficiently handle high-volume tasks. Enhancements in Gemini Nano and the debut of Project Astra high

Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742
May 13, 2024

In this episode of Geek News Central, hosted by Todd Cochrane, the primary focus is the latest release from OpenAI, the GPT-4o model, which enhances text, vision, and audio functionalities. Todd start