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We look over the largely growing reviews of the iPhone 18 Pro, plus what Flock Cameras actually capture and a security industry perspective on securing agents.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Steam Frame reviews say that the VR headset is ambitious and expensive with limited games support, and newly developed perovskite solar cells can charge more efficiently underwater than traditional silicon solar cells.Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Code spotted inside of iOS27 shows how real AI model choice might present itself inside the OS, and Justin Robert Young talks about how AI has become the top political issue heading into the US midterms.Starring Jason Howell, Robb Dunewood, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.Show notes can be found here.

Apple just unveiled its latest lineup: the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, the much-anticipated iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5. But the big question is: is Apple’s first foldable iPhone actually worth the hype? Jenn Cutter and SnobOS Podcasters Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines join us to break down Apple’s boldest iPhone yet—and whether the iPhone Duo changes the game.Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Jenn Cutter

Scott Johnson joins us to talk about Apple's ever-growing list of iPhones and whether we still want or need game consoles. Plus, if AI is unsafe, what do we want done to make it safe? It's the Friday BIG TECH QUESTIONS episode. Join us!Show notes found here.

It’s a small chance, but still. At least autonomous vehicles are safer for us. And poor Instagram. Making it “safer” makes it less fun.Starring: Tom Merritt and Sarah LaneShow notes found here.

Apple also has a new watch and more. Sarah Lane joins us to break it all down. Plus, an Anthropic engineer quits over AI safety fears.Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Dr. Niki reviews and calls out the IgNobel prizes, the silliest achievements in science, and Google Search is now very different in the EU as the company complies with the Digital Markets Act.Starring Tom Merritt, Jason Howell, and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

Dr. Niki looked at the numbers and tells us why this year’s number of recalls is not that different than previous ones, but is notable in one important way.Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.