Best Electric Cloud Podcasts (2025)

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[Q&A] Landing on Venus, Neutron Stars Going Boom, Shape of the Oort Cloud 18:32

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Can neutron stars create an equivalent of Type 1a supernovae? Can you land on Venus without a parachute? How do we know the shape of the Oort cloud? And in Q&A+, what's going on with 3I/ATLAS' weird tail situation? 🔴 [Q&A+] No YT ads. Bonus Question. For FREE https://www.patreon.com/collection/116942 🟣 [Overtime] Even more Q&A https://www.patreon.c…

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Nothing to spin off its affordable CMF brand; plus Y Combinator's ‘Early Decision’ is for students who want to graduate first, build later 6:49

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Hardware startup Nothing said Thursday that it plans to make its affordable device brand, CMF, into an independent subsidiary with India serving as its headquarters for manufacturing and R&D. The company first launched CMF in 2023 with a pair of earbuds and a smartwatch. Since then, it has introduced smartphones under the brand as well. Also, the a…

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Fibre, the carnivore diet & drunk hamsters 42:00

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How does boiling water affect tea? What is the instant smell from a packet of salt and vinegar chips? And how do carbohydrates and protein interact in our digestive system? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Scicomm student takeover: elephants and ravens

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A recent study suggests elephants have nicknames for each other. Find out more with Jessica on this week's episode. Photo by Nam Anh on Unsplash In this week's episode we welcome two students from the University of Melbourne's Science Communication program. Jessica and Niqi discuss the amazing communication styles of elephants, and try to quash bad…

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Ted Vanderfeen, space and mechatronics

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Stu talks to Ted Vanderfeen, a Palawa man from Peerapper lands in Northern Tasmania who has shifted his sights to space exploration. He tells us about his work in the US at the NASA jet propulsion laboratory through the Australian National Indigenous Space Academy and his current work on mechatronics with CSIRO.…

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Cohere hits $7B valuation a month after its last raise, partners with AMD; plus, Waymo is getting into the corporate travel business 5:58

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On Wednesday, Enterprise AI model-maker Cohere said it raised an additional $100 million in an extension to a round announced in August, bumping its valuation to $7 billion. The company said at the time that the August round was an oversubscribed $500 million round at a $6.8 billion valuation. Also, Waymo’s ever-expanding robotaxi aspirations have …

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Kevin Kucera with RPM Electric 24:25

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Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Kevin Kucera, CEO at RPM Electric about "Hardening the Grid and Electrical Safety". Scott Mackenzie hosts Kevin Kucera on the Industrial Talk Podcast, discussing safety and innovation at the Distribute Tech event in Dallas, Texas. Kucera highlights the importance of grid hardening techno…

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Oracle Manages USTikTok Security, EU Probes Big Tech, Global Coalition Sets AI Rules, Apple Stock Surges, and more... 11:01

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(0:10): Oracle to Run TikTok in U.S., Ensuring Security Amid U.S.-China Deal (2:16): EU Investigates Tech Giants Over Online Fraud Prevention Under Digital Services Act (3:56): Global Coalition Urges AI 'Red Lines' by 2026 to Prevent Pandemics and Unemployment (6:18): Apple Stock Soars to $310 on iPhone 17 Demand, Boosts Production Amid Supply Chai…

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Telo raises $20 million to build tiny electric trucks for cities; also, Sila opens U.S. factory to make silicon anodes for energy dense EV batteries 10:40

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The US loves trucks. So is the key to making them love electric trucks… a very small one? That’s the bet that California-based startup Telo has been making since its inception in 2022. The company has designed a bite-sized truck called the MT1 with an admittedly not-so-small starting price of around $41,000. Also, Sila, the battery materials startu…

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[Q&A] Huge Problem with YouTube, Inter-Species Communication, Earth to Jupiter 18:40

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Could we turn Earth into Jupiter by just adding more atmosphere? Can we train to communicate with aliens by talking to animals? How's YouTube destroying itself and it's getting really dangerous? And in Q&A+ will Vera Rubin find an asteroid on a collision course with Earth? 🔴 [Q&A+] No YT ads. Bonus Question. For FREE https://www.patreon.com/collect…

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Tim Chen has quietly become of one the most sought-after solo investors; and AI company Superpanel raises $5.3M seed to automate legal intake 8:51

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Tim Chen, solo VC at his firm Essence VC, said he just closed his fourth fund, a fresh $41 million, without even trying. Limited partner investors were so eager to invest, they preempted it, he told TechCrunch. He didn’t even have time to generate a pitch deck. Also, For Julien Emery, the problem has always been personal. He’s the CEO and co-founde…

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MediaTek Launches Dimensity 9500, US Approves Meta's Llama AI, Google Unveils Gemini AI for TCL TVs, Oracle Names New Co-CEOs, and more... 11:08

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(0:10): MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9500: A Game-Changing Chip for AI, Gaming, and Power Efficiency (2:24): US Government Approves Meta's Llama AI for Federal Use: A Milestone in AI-Driven Governance (4:40): Google Launches Gemini AI on TCL QM9K TVs, Expands Smart TV Capabilities (6:31): Oracle Appoints New Co-CEOs Amid AI-Driven Cloud Growth and Ti…

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351. See the World - Legend of the Shadow Zoo (LIVE from San Diego) 1:15:03

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Music Box in San Diego on July 24th 2025! It features the entire fam band (Scott Passarella, Brett Morris and Dana Wickens) on their respective keys, frets, and sticks. Have you ever wondered about the Shadow Zoo? The zoo BEHIND the zoo? How much do you want to know? How much are you WILLING to know? Want to s…

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[Interview] Fighting Moon and Mars Dust with An Electric Shield 34:28

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Dust is a big problem for Moon and Mars. It sticks to everything, breaks things, covers solar panels. So, how do you solve this problem? One possible solution is an electric shield that uses charged surfaces to repel the dust. 👉 [Interview+] No YT ads https://www.patreon.com/universetoday 🟣 Guest: Luca Scifoni https://www.researchgate.net/profile/L…

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Bluesky says it’s getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement, also, Oura ring maker raising $875M Series E 6:31

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In a new blog post, the company said it received comments from more than 14,000 community members and that it “especially heard from community members who shared concerns about how the guidelines could impact creative expression and traditionally marginalized voices.” The company said, “after considering this feedback, and in a return to our experi…

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Microsoft Fixes Critical Entra ID Flaw, Seattle Tech Layoffs Expand, Nvidia's AI Growth Slows, Google Must Share Search Data, and more... 11:17

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(0:10): Microsoft Patches Major Entra ID Flaw: Actor Tokens Exposed Tenant Data to Attackers (1:58): Seattle Tech Layoffs Surge: 100,000 Jobs Lost Nationwide, Economic Impact Deepens (4:41): Nvidia's AI Revenue Boom Faces Challenges Amid Slowing Growth and Rising Competition (7:00): Court Orders Google to Share Search Data with Competitors to Boost…

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Drew Walts with IRISS 36:06

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Scott Mackenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Drew Walts from IRISS, discussing their ultrasound technology for identifying electrical challenges before failure. Drew, with 25 years of experience in ultrasound and infrared, highlights IRISS' Sonus product line, including the compact Sonus XT and the cloud-based SonusVIZ for data analysis. T…

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Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve, also, UK fintech Tide becomes a TPG-backed unicorn 8:00

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang descended on the United Kingdom this week, armed with a pledge to invest $2.6 billion to supercharge the country’s AI startup ecosystem. Wayve, the U.K.-based self-driving tech startup, could be one of those to receive funds from Nvidia’s AI investment commitment. Also, U.K.-based fintech Tide has entered the unicorn club wi…

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Indian fintech Jar turns profitable by enabling millions to save in gold 6:03

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Jar, an Indian fintech startup that allows users to invest in gold, has turned profitable by helping millions of first-time savers use its app to build digital gold holdings. While many consumer fintechs focus on affluent urban users or credit products, Jar has gained traction by offering a culturally familiar asset — gold — as a low-barrier entry …

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[Space Bites] Moon Infrastructure // End of Breakthrough Starshot // Moon Lava Tube Robots 20:04

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Building infrastructure on the Moon, Earth gets a new quasi-satellite, a black hole has wandered away from the center of its galaxy, and a tour through star forming nebulae thanks to Gaia. And on Space Bites+, China’s new neutrino detector comes online. 🔴 [Space Bites+] No ADS. BONUS Story. For FREE: patreon.com/collection/116942 👉 Vote for the bes…

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Tata Electronics Boosts Apple Supply, Adobe Uses Luma AI, Microsoft Launches AI Agents, Nvidia Unveils Rubin CPX, and more... 10:44

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(0:10): Tata Electronics Thrives as Apple's Key iPhone Supplier Amidst China's eSIM Approval Delays (2:07): Adobe Integrates Luma AI's Ray3 to Revolutionize Cinematic Video Creation on Firefly Platform (4:25): Microsoft Unveils AI Agents in Teams to Revolutionize Workplace Collaboration (6:46): Nvidia Launches Rubin CPX AI Accelerator, Promising 30…

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Jim Vinoski with the Manufacturing Talks Web Show and Podcast 43:21

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Industrial Talk is talking to Jim Vinoski, Founder and Host of the Manufacturing Talks Web Show and Podcast about "Passion voice, powerful advocate, manufacturing success". Scott Mackenzie interviews Jim Vanoski on the Industrial Talk Podcast, discussing the importance of amplifying industrial voices and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Ji…

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How AI startups are fueling Google’s booming cloud business, also, Numeral raises $35M to automate sales tax with AI 8:10

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On Thursday, Google Cloud announced it added fast-rising AI coding startups Lovable and Windsurf to its roster of customers. Both companies have chosen Google Cloud as their primary cloud computing provider, the latest sign of Google’s rising prominence against larger rivals AWS and Microsoft Azure. Also, Sam Ross, the co-founder and CEO of Numeral…

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Airbuds is the music social network Apple and Spotify wish they had built 6:19

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Airbuds, a music social app aimed at Gen Z, raises $5M as the app reaches 5 million monthly users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Zoom Launches AI Companion, Reddit Explores Google Partnership, Waymo and Lyft Launch Robotaxi, Groq Raises 750M for AI Chips, and more... 11:54

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(0:10): Zoom Unveils AI Companion 3.0: Revolutionizing Remote Work with Advanced AI Avatars and Tools (2:16): Reddit Eyes Deeper Google Partnership, Seeks New AI Licensing Model Amid Revenue Surge (4:44): Waymo and Lyft Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Nashville, Boosting Urban Transportation Innovation (6:42): Groq Secures $750M to Challenge …

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[Q&A] 3I/ATLAS Comet Special 21:15

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How can we realistically tell if 3I/ATLAS is an alien spaceship or not? Can we turn an interstellar comet into a transmitter? Would the government suppress information about a dangerous asteroid? And in Q&A+, why aren't there more asteroids outside the solar system? 🔴 [Q&A+] No YT ads. Bonus Question. For FREE https://www.patreon.com/collection/116…

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Smelly sneezes, stress seizures & sound proofing 39:00

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What's the correlation between black holes and time travel? Do batteries weigh less when they are empty? Why do some people develop indigestion later in life? Dr Karl answers these questions and more on triple j Mornings with Lucy Smith.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Google Ventures doubles down on dev tool startup Blacksmith just 4 months after its seed round; also, Icarus raises $6.1M to take on space’s “warehouse work” with embodied-AI robots 9:16

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As speed becomes the defining currency in an AI-driven software world, Blacksmith has raised another round led by Google Ventures — just four months after its initial seed round — to accelerate how code gets shipped. Icarus Robotics cofounders Ethan Barajas and Jamie Palmer spent hours interviewing astronauts about what it was like working in space…

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Amazon Becomes Masters Broadcaster, OpenAI Launches GPT-5 Codex, Microsoft Xbox App Expands Gaming, Figure AI Secures 1B, and more... 11:26

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(0:10): Amazon Joins Masters Coverage: 2026 Tournament Embraces Digital Streaming Revolution (2:28): OpenAI Unveils GPT-5-Codex: Revolutionizing Software Development with Autonomous AI Coding and Robust Safeguards (4:50): Microsoft Xbox App Unifies PC Gaming: Launches Games Across Steam, Epic, and More (6:48): Figure AI Raises $1B for Humanoid Robo…

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Kenneth Munson with Rhythmos.io 18:08

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Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Ken Munson, Founder and CEO at Rhythmos.io about "Grid-Edge solutions to respond to the increase electrification devices". Ken Munson, a serial entrepreneur and former private equity professional, discussed his company Rhythmos, which focuses on grid edge technologies. He highlighted the…

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Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months, and more 9:16

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Amazon made same-day delivery the benchmark on Earth. Impulse Space is pitching a similar concept for satellites bound for geostationary orbit about 22,000 miles above Earth, compressing what is typically a months-long transit into a matter of hours. Also, CodeRabbit is helping companies like Chegg, Groupon, and Mercury, along with over 8,000 other…

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MicroFactory built a tabletop manufacturing kit the size of a s dog crate; also, Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global 8:29

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While many robotics companies are building human-sized robots, or working to automate entire factories, MicroFactory is instead trying to think big by building small. Also, Smartphone startup Nothing announced today that it closed its Series C round of $200 million, which was led by the investment firm Tiger Global. With this round, the consumer el…

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[Q&A] Naming Planet X, Cats in Space, Stars Blocking Galaxies 21:08

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Who will name Planet X if/when it is discovered? How will cats deal with the toilet situation if they go to space? Can a star block an entire galaxy? And in Q&A+ what happens if we find proof that there's no life elsewhere? 🔴 [Q&A+] No YT ads. Bonus Question. For FREE https://www.patreon.com/collection/116942 🟣 [Overtime] Even more Q&A https://www.…

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Xbox Controller Gets New Feature, NBA Embraces Tech Innovation, Apple Smart Glasses to Launch, India IT Firms Reduce Graduate Hiring, and more... 13:53

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(0:10): Microsoft Enhances Xbox Controller Functionality on Windows 11 with New Task View Feature (2:36): NBA's Tech Leap: AI, Hawk-Eye, and Smart Arenas Revolutionize Basketball Experience and Analytics (4:35): Apple's Smart Glasses Set to Revolutionize Tech With Ecosystem Integration by 2027 (6:33): India's IT Giants Slash Graduate Hiring by 70% …

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Robinhood plans to launch a startups fund open to all retail investors 7:22

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Robinhood announced Monday it has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new publicly traded fund that will hold shares of startups. The idea behind the “Robinhood Ventures Fund I” is to allow every retail investor access to make money on the hottest startups before they go public. Also, Rodatherm Energy, …

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Xpeng Ventures into Europe, Hala Secures 157M Series B, LSEG Launches Private Market Blockchain, North Korea Exploits AI, and more... 13:53

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Xpeng Expands into Europe with Austrian Production Line, Aiming for Market Edge Hala Secures $157M Series B to Revolutionize SME Financial Services in Saudi Arabia LSEG Unveils Blockchain Platform to Revolutionize Private Market Transactions, Boosts UK Blockchain Finance Growth AI Tools Exploited by North Korean Hackers for Phishing and Cyber Espio…

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Harvard Law to AI: MarqVision lands $48M to combat brand abuse ... and OpenAI's board chair says we’re in an AI bubble (but that’s okay) 8:10

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When Mark Lee was a law student at Harvard, a trademark class exposed him to the staggering scale of counterfeiting, an illicit industry worth more than $3 trillion annually, and set him on an unexpected path to entrepreneurship. Bret Taylor, board chair at OpenAI and CEO of AI agent startup Sierra, was asked in a recent interview with The Verge wh…