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Xbox replaces its leadership. Is this a sign that Microsoft is looking to sunset its gaming division or is there something else afoot? Samsung unveils its new Galaxy S26 lineup. We ask local Galaxy fan, Robb Dunewood, what he thinks of the new phone line? And Josh asks us “Do you think Meta is moving to close down Messenger?… Are they trying to get everyone on Facebook again OR are they planning to consolidate messaging into WhatsApp? Besides making it easier to maintain just one product, it might move to lock-in WhatsApp as the de facto world messaging app?”Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Tom, Huyen and Hammond prep, then record the audio episode of Daily Tech News Show. 

Shannon Morse helps us deal with the rising cost of RAM, storage and more. Plus, how Google might have recovered images from Nest doorbells, and Roger's inflation-themed tech quiz!Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Charlie joins an all-star cast of podcasters to talk about what gear he needs to get more video content going. "I'm a teacher whose supervisor is encouraging me to have more video interactions with students: meetings, lectures, discussions, grade feedback, and so on. What equipment do I need to make myself sound better and more professional? I have a basic Logitech webcam and headphone mic. Also, I have no budget from work, so I would like to improve my AV setup as cheaply as possible. Lastly, I use a Windows machine but I'm OS agnostic."

What do analysts mean when they say that the AI boom is a circular economy, and is that bad thing? Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg explains. Plus We discuss what Discord’s demand for identification to unlock all its features means for anonymity on the web? And we have a trivia game that will test your knowledge of the intersection between technology and British musicians.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Just Tom and Scott this time, talking about all the prep he’s going through for Nerdtacular.

We share our feelings about Moltbook, a Reddit-like site for AI agents from popular AI assistant platform OpenClaw. Komei asked what steps any of us have taken to make provisions for our accounts after we die. And the Information reports Nvidia will not be introducing any new GPUs in 2026. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the DIY PC enthusiast hobby?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

Tim and Jared join us to talk about their use of Starlink, fixed wireless and other alternative internet services both in rural locations and on the road. Tim's spreadsheetJared's Website Jaredontech.com

A study by SEO tools company SE Ranking found that Google’s AI Overview relied heavily on YouTube channels as “trusted medical sites” over traditional medical sites to pull information to answer user queries. Is this a cause for concern and should the company be more transparent on where its AI tools are pulling answers from? Robb shares his experience with Samsung’s Dex since getting back from CES. Is it ready to replace his main laptop? Tesla says it will stop producing the Model S and Model X to free up factory space for its Optimus humanoid robots.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.