Episodes

  • 45 Days to Zero: The Rapid Fall of Highguard

    45 Days to Zero: The Rapid Fall of Highguard
    Mar 8 2026
    It was supposed to be the next big shadow-drop success, but Highguard is officially entering its final days. Wildlight Entertainment has announced the servers will go offline on March 12th—just six weeks after a high-profile launch. From a 2-million player start to a concurrent peak that struggled to hit 500 in its final weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Meta’s Smart Glass Scandal: Privacy, AI, and the Human Lens

    Meta’s Smart Glass Scandal: Privacy, AI, and the Human Lens
    Mar 7 2026
    A new lawsuit filed in New Jersey and California alleges that Meta’s AI-enabled glasses have violated privacy laws in a graphic way. Reports indicate that subcontractors in Kenya were able to view private photos and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Apple Announces New Product Lineup

    Apple Announces New Product Lineup
    Mar 6 2026
    Among the new offerings from Apple are the iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4, and the MacBook Neo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Cities Use AI to Keep Streets Plowed

    Cities Use AI to Keep Streets Plowed
    Mar 5 2026
    Syracuse, New York is partnering with artificial intelligence company Samsara to more efficiently keep the streets brined, salted and plowed during the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • White House Fights AI Regulation

    White House Fights AI Regulation
    Mar 4 2026
    The White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar is stressing the importance of the United States staying ahead, amid mounting backlash to the economic and environmental costs of the new technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Meta’s New Alert: Instagram to Notify Parents of High-Risk Searches

    Meta’s New Alert: Instagram to Notify Parents of High-Risk Searches
    Mar 3 2026
    Meta is adding a new layer of intervention to its parental supervision tools. Starting this week, parents enrolled in the Family Center will receive automated alerts—via the app, WhatsApp, text, or email—if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms associated with suicide or self-harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Wolverine’s Date with Destiny & Overwatch Goes Top-Down

    Wolverine’s Date with Destiny & Overwatch Goes Top-Down
    Mar 1 2026
    Huge news for Marvel fans and mobile gamers alike. Insomniac Games has officially "cut to the chase," announcing a Srelease date for Marvel’s Wolverine. We also look at Blizzard's surprise reveal of Overwatch Rush. It’s not a port, but a built-for-mobile 4v4 top-down hero shooter that looks to bring a MOBA-style perspective to the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Slipknot’s Clown: Fighting Real-Life Demons in Minecraft

    Slipknot’s Clown: Fighting Real-Life Demons in Minecraft
    Mar 2 2026
    Shawn "Clown" Crahan is known for the chaotic energy of Slipknot, but his latest project is all about zen and healing. We go inside Vernearth, a custom-built Minecraft universe inspired by Crahan’s family and his mother’s love of science fiction. We explore how Crahan is using voxel-based building as a therapeutic tool for players to combat "real-life demons" and his ambitious plans for the platform—including a massive pyramid stage for live in-game concerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins