Best Idg Podcasts (2024)

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After 10 years of progress, does mixed reality (XR) have a future? | Ep. 147 45:34

2h ago45:34

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Companies like Apple and Meta are grabbing the headlines for augmented and virtual reality technology (or calling it ‘spatial computing’), but is there still a market for the idea of mixed reality, which merges both technology into an augmented and virtual experience? Keith chats with Mark Day, CEO of AlensiaXR, about the history of XR’s ups and do…

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Episode 881: Apple to 'Let Loose' on May 7; FineWoven finished? Will the iPhone 16 buttons be touch-sensitive? Calculator upgrade, and more 36:47

31m ago36:47

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Apple announces a May 7 event. Is FineWoven done for? Is there a big change in store for the Calculator app? We talk about the latest rumors and news bits in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Episode 298: The Ethics Of Reviews, Mini PC Popularity & More 2:16:20

39m ago2:16:20

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by @RetroGameCorps to discuss the ethics behind reviews, the state of mini PCs, and more. And as always we answer your questions live! References: - https://youtu.be/TitZV6k8zfA?si=VxhlIQLMwd091ggM - https://youtu.be/O5FpLSTAjQ0?si=4m6fUlUGpV_…

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More tech layoffs as AI takes hold | Ep. 146 55:47

4h ago55:47

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While some company layoffs at companies like Tesla and Rivian indicate a lower demand for electric vehicles, companies like Google and Best Buy may have said the quiet part out loud – investments in AI might be one of the reasons they are letting people go. Keith and Chris talk with guest co-host Brandon Mahne about the reasons behind the latest bu…

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2024 State of the CIO Report, with Rachael Ferranti, VP Corporate Marketing, Foundry 43:33

5h ago43:33

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Join Rachael Ferranti, VP Corporate Marketing at Foundry as she discusses the 2024 State of the CIO Report. Host Lee Rennick and Rachel reflect on technology themes within the report that coincide with issues discussed with guests on the CIO Leadership Live show.By IDG

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Has the hype around ‘Internet of Things’ paid off? | Ep. 145 36:03

7h ago36:03

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Before we all got obsessed with generative artificial intelligence, the technology world was obsessed with connecting everything to “the Internet of Things” – street lights, water sensors, buildings, locks, cameras, etc. Disruptions from the pandemic era quelled a lot of that movement, so where are IoT deployments happening now? Keith chats with Da…

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Episode 880: The A18 and M4 are all about AI 36:17

7d ago36:17

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This year, Apple wants to make a big impression with its AI efforts, and we’re starting to get a peek as to what we could expect, and it starts with Apple’s chips. We talk about the upcoming A18 Pro and the M4 chips and Apple’s plans, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.By IDG

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Episode 297: Intel Crashing Reports, Lunar/Arrow Lake, Gaming FPS Targets & More 2:00:09

2d ago2:00:09

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the continued reports of high-end Intel CPU crashes, Lunar Lake details and Arrow Lake leaks, the best gaming frame rates to target, and more. And as always we answer your questions live! References: - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/9/24125036/i…

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Why the world will be wearing more technology in the future | Ep. 144 30:12

2d ago30:12

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Advances in battery performance, design, form factors and lightweight materials are all contributing to a potential boost in wearable computing devices that move beyond the smart watch. Whether devices will be worn on your face, neck, hands or even feet, companies are looking to find new ways for users to monitor their health or provide other data …

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Episode 296: AM5+ Microcode, PCIe 7.0 Specs, Snapdragon X Elite & More 2:04:29

9d ago2:04:29

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the AM5+ socket potentially showing up in microcode (and why you shouldn't freak out), the newly announced PCIe 7.0 spec, Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X push, and more. And as always we answer your questions live! References: - https://www.pcwo…

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Voice cloning, song creation via AI gets even scarier | Ep. 142 43:53

10d ago43:53

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OpenAI announces a tool that can clone a person’s voice based only on a 15-second audio clip, while a song generator can now generate a three-minute song from natural language prompts. Brandon Mahne joins the crew as guest co-host as they also discuss Amazon ditching its ‘Just Walk Out’ grocery technology, and we find out who was really responsible…

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Is AR/VR set for another growth spurt?| Ep. 142 38:08

10d ago38:08

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With the arrival of the Apple Vision Pro and renewed interest in virtual reality offerings by Meta, it looks like shipments of the devices will grow in 2024 and beyond. Keith chats with IDC’s Ramon Llamas about the impact of Apple’s entrance into the market, and what the future holds for the augmented reality / virtual reality / mixed reality / spa…

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Episode 124: Eaton CIO Katrina Redmond on optimizing AI and digital services 1:02:21

20d ago1:02:21

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Katrina Redmond, CIO at global power management company Eaton, joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss intelligent power management, optimizing AI, ML and digital services, advancing the BrightLayer ecosystem, enabling IT skillset growth and more.By IDG

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The link between smartphones and social media addiction | Ep. 141 27:21

15d ago27:21

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The rise of social media addiction and behavioral issues has also corresponded with the rise of smartphone usage, especially among adolescents. When talking about the behavioral issues caused by social media addiction, how much of this can also be attributed to a device that we have attached to our hip almost 24 hours a day? Keith chats with Profes…

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Episode 295: FSR 3.1, RIP Consoles, Windows 10 Sub & More 2:02:23

15d ago2:02:23

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers AMD's FSR 3.1 update, Xbox's chief on the future of consoles, whether or not we are in a handheld bubble, and more. And as always we answer your questions live! References: - https://www.pcworld.com/article/2276173/amds-upgraded-fsr-3-1-graphic…

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Episode 879: The U.S. versus Apple 58:20

19d ago58:20

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Apple has filed a civil lawsuit against Apple, and it’s a big one. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the case–what it’s about, why was it filed, what this means to Apple, what it means for users, and more.By IDG

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Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison | Ep. 140 53:42

25d ago53:42

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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried will be in federal prison for a very long time for his role in conspiracy and fraud charges from the collapse of the crypto exchange he started. Guest co-host Brandon Mahne joins Keith and Chris to discuss these and other tech stories of the week, including the under-the-radar rise of NVIDIA and Anthropic, as well a…

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How to combat social media addiction | Ep. 139 45:17

25d ago45:17

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Parents and end users who are worried about the potential effects of social media addiction can take more proactive steps to help stave off potential behavioral issues as a result. Keith chats with John Paul Simon, director of clinical interventions in schools for CarePlus New Jersey, about how to recognize the signs of social media addition, as we…

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Special Edition: Nvidia Talks ACE & AI In Gaming 1:54:53

28d ago1:54:53

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this special episode the gang is joined by Seth Schneider, Senior Product Manager at NVIDIA, to talk about ACE and how the company is pushing AI in gaming. And as always we answer your questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https:/…

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How social media companies are addicting adolescents | Ep. 138 44:22

27d ago44:22

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Using tactics like how Las Vegas casinos keep customers in their seats, big social media companies are designing interfaces to keep users on the platform for longer periods of times. This can be very problematic for younger users, who have brains that are still developing and can be seriously affected by addiction behavior. Keith chats with Dr. Lis…

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Imagining reality and beyond | with Phoebe Tickell, Imagination Activist | S4E3 32:48

23d ago32:48

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Living within us all, imagination has no small role to play in rethinking the world of today and tomorrow. But how do we harness its phenomenal power? That is the question at the heart of this month's episode of the Inner Green Deal podcast. Phoebe Tickell, founder of Moral Imaginations and former scientist, talks about the importance of imaginatio…

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Tech layoffs continue, while AI prevents them from getting new jobs quickly | Ep. 137 49:58

25d ago49:58

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The last two years has seen more than 310,000 layoffs from more than 200 tech companies, indicating an issue with employment in the technology sector. While some experts say there are plenty of open technology positions at companies, anecdotal evidence suggests that it’s becoming harder to find work. AI-based hiring tools that often screen out qual…

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Episode 123: Gilbane CIO Karen Higgins-Carter on genAI pilots in construction 59:43

28d ago59:43

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Karen Higgins-Carter, CIO of Gilbane Corp., joins host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss fostering tech-driven innovation, genAI pilots in construction work, building cyber resilience, mentoring next-gen leaders, cross-industry CIO benefits and more. This episode is sponsored by Saviynt, a leading provider of ide…

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Episode 878: What's happening with AI and Apple? 37:43

29d ago37:43

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Apple has been making moves lately in the world of AI. Let's find out what it means for Apple users.By IDG

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Episode 294: Gordon's Back! 14900KS Unleashed, MSI Claw Impressions & More 2:12:08

1M ago2:12:08

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers Intel's Core i9-14900KS launch, Adam's first impressions of the MSI Claw, and more. And as always we answer your questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on Twit…

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A closer look at the lawsuit against social media titans| Ep. 135 50:44

1M ago50:44

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A multi-district lawsuit against the major social media companies (Meta, TikTok, Google, Snapchat) alleges their algorithms are defective because they are designed to maximize screen time, which can encourage addictive behavior in adolescents. Keith chats with Jayne Conroy, a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, about the lawsuit, its origins and poten…

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Why AI will make clickbait and junk content worse| Ep. 136 33:19

1M ago33:19

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While news publishers have often used ‘clickbait’ and other misleading headlines to sell newspapers and content for years, the rise of generative artificial intelligence means that we can expect even more “junk content” that could be misleading, fake or otherwise unreliable. Add in other AI-based generation such as voice content, images and videos …

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Is the clock ticking for TikTok? | Ep. 134 43:08

1M ago43:08

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The U.S. Congress takes the first step against a potential ban or sale of TikTok through House legislation, but will this mean the end of the social media app as we know it? Meanwhile, Europe begins adding safeguards around artificial intelligence technology to help protect the privacy of its citizens. Guest co-host Paul Desmond from Saratoga B2B G…

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Will AI overload and errors doom the technology? | Ep. 133 41:15

1M ago41:15

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With more AI models and tools coming out from companies on a weekly basis, we are beginning to wonder whether this will turn many companies away from the technology as they look for the ‘best tool possible.’ Meanwhile, continued errors and AI hallucinations have companies holding back on fully deploying the technology. Keith chats with Rebecca Pars…

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Episode 877: Why we like the M3 MacBook Air 34:49

1M ago34:49

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Apple’s latest addition to its Mac lineup is the M3 MacBook Air, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about why the Air is probably the best laptop for you!By IDG

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Natural instinct: Criminals do crime things, dinosaurs do dinosaur things| Ep. 132 51:32

1M ago51:32

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The BlackCat ransomware gang, which attacked a large U.S. healthcare company that delivers prescription drug services, has apparently received a $22 million payment and then stiffed their affiliates. Guest co-host Paul Desmond joins the Today in Tech crew to discuss this story and other technology news, including why it’s a bad idea for scientists …

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Episode 876: New MacBook Air, iPads, and more coming this month 46:25

1M ago46:25

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Apple just released a MacBook Air update, but what else can we expect this month? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the very busy spring season that Apple has in store.By IDG

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Episode 293: Ethical Hacker Talks Windows Security, AI Concerns, Future Trends & More 2:18:58

2M ago2:18:58

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang is joined by CEH and CISSP Mike Danseglio to talk about all things security, including Windows 11, AI, BitLocker, and so much more. And as always we answer your questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://d…

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LockBit feud with law enforcement feels like a TV drama | Ep. 131 55:39

2M ago55:39

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The ongoing saga between the LockBit ransomware gang and law enforcement officials feels like a made-for-TV movie with back-and-forth ‘trolling’, while at the same time the FBI provides warnings about ransomware aimed at hospitals. Paul Desmond joins the crew for another week of guest co-hosting on the show, where they also talk about ongoing AI mi…

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Looking for gold: Where will the next OpenAI come from? | Ep. 129 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Over the past 20 years, innovation and new products seemed to come mainly from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and other venture capitalist investments. But that may be changing, as research labs, academics and research and development groups come up with new ways to develop “what’s coming next.” In this episode, Keith chats with Chris Shaw, CMO at NT…

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Episode 875: iOS 18 rumors! iPad rumors! Apple Ring rumors! Rumors! Rumors! Rumors! 33:18

2M ago33:18

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A lot of rumors have been running through the mill, and we discuss what seems feasible, what seems unlikely, and more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!By IDG

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Episode 292: RX 7900 GRE Reviews, Intel CPU Crashes, New Nvidia App & More 1:36:58

2M ago1:36:58

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE reviews, reports of high-end Intel CPUs crashing, and Nvidia's new application that replaces GeForce Experience and control panel. And as always we answer your questions live! *This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsor…

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AI-generated video provides opportunities, job threats | Ep. 130 52:58

2M ago52:58

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OpenAI has fired its opening salvo in the burgeoning AI-generated video space with the announcement of its Sora tool that can generate short video clips based on text prompts. Guest co-host Paul Desmond joins the show to discuss what this could mean for video-related jobs and how misinformation could result from this. Also: law enforcement cracks d…

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How resilience can shape the future | with Daria Nashat, Resilience and Leadership Trainer | S4E2 33:19

2M ago33:19

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What is the future without Resilience? In this month's podcast we ask Daria Nashat (she/her) how resilience can be cultivated to benefit not only individuals but also communities, societies and the planet. Daria, a Resilience and Leadership trainer, talks about how to strengthen our resilience, what the role of stories and community is in cultivati…

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Episode 291: Juicing Benchmarks, Anti-Lag+ Returning, PSU Changes & More 1:51:26

2M ago1:51:26

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers SPEC accusing Intel of juicing benchmarks, AMD bringing back Anti-Lag+, and changes to PSU designs. And as always we answer your questions live! *This episode of The Full Nerd is sponsored by Falcon Northwest. Head over to http://www.falconnort…

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Will ‘AI overload’ disrupt its adoption by consumers, businesses? | Ep. 128 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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With more AI models and platforms and updates coming on a regular basis, we’re starting to wonder whether businesses and consumers will start suffering from “AI overload”, which could slow or disrupt adoption of the technology. Guest co-host Jack Gold joins the crew to discuss this and other technology news of recent weeks, including whether it’s t…

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Episode 122: AMB Sports and Entertainment CTO on digitally engaging 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

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Karl Pierburg, Chief Technology Officer at AMB Sports and Entertainment, and Jeremy Duvall, founder of 7Factor Software, join host Maryfran Johnson for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss digitally engaging Falcons fans, why data architecture rules, how to keep top developer talent, facial recognition advances, the CTO as chief tech or…

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Apple Vision Pro: Useful for business or just an expensive toy? | Ep 127 51:29

2M ago51:29

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The ‘spatial computing’ Apple Vision Pro has been out for a few weeks now, and reviews have been mixed about whether this is the future of computing or just a really expensive gadget. Keith chats with Macworld’s Mike Simon and Jason Cross, and Computerworld contributing writer Michael deAgonia about their impressions of the device and whether busin…

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Episode 874: Should you buy the Apple Vision Pro? 39:39

2M ago39:39

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In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we continue our discussion of the Apple Vision Pro--whether it’s worth your money and its place in Apple’s ecosystem.By IDG

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Episode 290: CableMod Recall, Upcoming Windows Changes & More 1:58:52

2M ago1:58:52

1:58:52

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers the CableMod 12VHPWR adapter recall and a bunch of changes that could be coming to future version of Windows. And as always we answer your questions live! Sources: - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/GPU-Angled-Adapters-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and…

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Scammers use AI video to nab $25M from worker | Ep. 126 51:47

2M ago51:47

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In our latest technology news roundup, we discuss how scammers were able to grab $25 million from a Hong Kong company’s finance employee by using deepfaked AI video; the rise of dumb people using Apple Vision Pro devices in not-so-smart ways, and whether a mega-sports streaming service will mean the death of the cable TV industry.…

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Business tech in 2024: 6 trends you can’t ignore | Ep. 125 1:10:19

3M ago1:10:19

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While generative AI dominated the headlines last year, there are some other amazing macro-trends in the world of technology that will have a big impact this year. Keith chats with Mike Bechtel, chief futurist and managing director at Deloitte Consulting, about the big trends for the year, as identified in the company’s Top Tech Trends report.…

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Episode 873: Up close with the Apple Vision Pro 43:24

2M ago43:24

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The Apple Vision Pro is in the house! And in this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to use the new headset.By IDG

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Episode 289: Odd New GPUs, AM4 Longevity, Custom Keyboard Variety & More 1:52:07

2M ago1:52:07

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Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. In this episode the gang covers some of the odd new GPUs like the RTX 3050 6GB version, how the Ryzen 7 5700X3D reviews show the longevity of AM4, and what kind of custom keyboards are out there for newbs and freaks alike. And as always we answer your questions live! Sources:…

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Choosing the right LLM for your AI project | Ep. 124 34:23

3M ago34:23

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Whether companies are at the beginning or in the middle of their generative AI projects, getting the correct large language model (LLM) as a basis for the project is a key decision. Keith chats with Peter Pezaris, chief strategy officer at New Relic, about some of the decisions that companies need to make when exploring LLMs.…

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