Best ORBIS Podcasts (2025)

1
Nagging Me Gently to Be Healthy - DTNS Live 5102 1:10:17

Play Pause

4d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Main Show starts at 9:19 Is the Xbox hardware long for this world? Recent moves by Microsoft seem to suggest it may not be. Can fitness trackers really help you reach your fitness goals? Mattress company Eight Sleep added an “outage mode” to its smart beds after an AWS outage left thousands of users unable to adjust temperature or incline settings.…

1
67 - John and Blittle League Blaseball 1:48:04

5d ago1:48:04

1:48:04

John tells us about his actual play show, Blittle League Blaseball! The show is based on the now passed internet phenomenon, Blaseball. In Blaseball, baseball teams play against each other while using magical and technological powers. Their furious battles satisfy the Elder Ones and prolong the time before the Antediluvians rise and consume the wor…

1
Windows 10, Now With Insecurity Complex - DTNS Live 5101 1:04:15

11d ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Main Show starts at 5:09 Pinterest added new feed controls, including limiting AI-generated content in their recommendations. Windows 10 officially went out of support on Tuesday, October 14th. What does this mean for folks still using Windows 10? Allison Sheridan explains why you should consider getting a USB Cable tester and a multimeter. Plus is…

1
We Know Where You Lived Last Summer - DTNS Live 5100 1:03:23

18d ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Main Show starts at 7:15 New York City files a lawsuit against Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis. During OpenAI Dev Days keynote, CEO Sam Altman announced a few new products for ChatGPT users and developers. Discord says around 70,000 global users may have had their government …

1
66 - KC and Liara 1:54:14

19d ago1:54:14

1:54:14

KC Broadhead is a certified life coach who uses D&D and other TTRPGs as a motivational force for his clients, mostly young men and boys. He meets with each person weekly to check on their goals for self improvement. Based on their progress each client is rewarded some building points that can be spent on their character in their weekly session. Peo…

1
Apple Rumored to Be Inventing Google Glass - DTNS Live 5099 1:04:13

25d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Main Show starts at 3:40 How could AI powered real time sports player tracking impact sports betting? Amazon and Google announce their fall lineups of smart home and entertainment devices. Mark Gurman’s sources say Apple is redirecting resources away from a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro headset towards AI-powered smart glasses. And is OpenAI’s Sora 2…

1
Getting Touchy About MacBooks - DTNS Live 5098 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Main Show starts at 7:05 It looks like a divestment of TikTok in the US. What does that look like and what would it mean? Neon Mobile pays users to record their phone calls and then sells that audio to AI companies to train models. Would you sign up? Is Apple finally giving in and bringing touchscreens to the MacBook Pro? And Nate Lanxon gives us a…

1
Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System - Live With It 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

Thinking about upgrading your home Wi-Fi to a mesh network? Sarah shares her experience with the Netgear Orbi 850 Series Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System—and whether a similar setup might be a good fit for your home or office. Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang Highlights - Coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,50…

1
65 - Al and The Backrooms 1:25:57

1M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

Al from the Point of Insanity Game Studio and Podcast is here to talk about a couple of different things! We started off by discussing the Dark Sun campaign setting, which was a post-apocalyptic campaign setting released for D&D in 1991. Next was the changes in D&D over the editions/years. After that was Al's Point of Insanity Network podcast, a va…

1
Miss Misinformation 2025 - DTNS Live 5097 1:07:36

1M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Main Show starts at 7:30 Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain what data sets say about how misinformation is consumed and shared and who’s responsible for making it. Plus we discuss the results of an OpenAI study detailing how people utilize ChatGPT. Meta unveiled its $799 Ray Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect. And a viewer is curious about…

1
Live With It! - XReal One Pro AR 16:31

1M ago16:31

16:31

Tom lived with the XReal One Pro AR glasses for months and here's what he found. Find out whether these sleek AR specs are worth your eyes (and your cash). Starring Sarah Lane and Tom Merritt. Link to the Show Notes Highlights: USB-C external monitor Comes w?/USB-C cable with bent angle for glasses end, nose pad, cleaning cloth, hard case Equivalen…

1
Artificial Podcasting - DTNS Live 5096 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Main Show starts at 9:40 YouTube has launched its multi-language audio feature. We find out how much Awe Apple’s event inspired, and if anyone pre-ordered anything announced at the event. Shannon gives us the highlights from this year’s IFA Europe’s largest technology and consumer appliance tradeshow. And a podcasting startup is aiming to create a …

1
Live With It! - Moggie Cat Tracker 15:54

2M ago15:54

15:54

Any cat owner can tell you that tracking a feline's behavior can be tricky at the best of times. Enter the Moggie cat tracker. It claims to offer a detailed recording of your cat's activities, health and weight changes. Does it live up to the claims? Dr. Niki tells us all about it. Starring Sarah Lane and Dr. Nicole Ackermans Show Notes Here Hosted…

1
64 - Kevin and Orbis 1:44:31

2M ago1:44:31

1:44:31

Kevin tells us about his setting and TTRPG, Orbis. It's a crunchy mech combat game! Central to Orbis is the Ion Tempest storm. It started long ago and afflicts the world with electrical storms, cold snaps, heat waves, and odd magnetic and gravitational fields. History of the world before the arrival of the Ion Tempest is lost. Some sort of apocalyp…

1
The Age of Age Verification - DTNS Live 5095 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Main Show starts at 5:26 C-SPAN makes a deal for carriage on YouTube TV and Hulu. Justin has the details. Philips Hue launched a big product refresh at IFA 2025, with cheaper smart bulbs, revamped light strips, and a new Bridge Pro hub. Apple plans to launch a search tool in iOS 26.4 in March, integrated into Siri called “World Knowledge Answers.” …

1
Live With It! - Cuckoo High Pressure Rice Cooker 17:15

2M ago17:15

17:15

Sarah shares her experience living with Cuckoo's Model CRP-P0609S - High Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer and details why she went from rice cooker skeptic to a rice cooker fan! Starring Sarah Lane and Roger Chang Show Notes are Here. Highlights: Can handle 6 cups of uncooked rice - around 10 cups cooked. Has glutinous rice, brown rice, and GABA ric…

1
Hot Wings for Teacher - DTNS Live 5094 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Main Show starts at 7:54 Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict that held it partly liable for a fatal crash involving its Enhanced Autopilot system. YouTube TV and Fox Corp. have reached an agreement to keep Fox channels available on the platform. Patrick Norton explains why the Nvidia 5060 weirdness. And it's Friday we test your knowledge of F…

1
Measuring Authenticity - DTNS Live 5093 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Main Show starts at 8:10 Google rolls out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. AI generated crowds was apparently used in Will Smith’s latest concert video. How Taco Bell is rethinking its voice AI ordering system after negative feedback from customers. Kodak Digitizing pitches a new mail-in service to convert old media; including VH…

1
Sony Makes What Sony Wants - DTNS Live 5092 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Main Show starts at 8:37 Plaud.ai released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro two years after the original Plaud Note was released. Ars Technica has a review of Corsair’s secondary touchscreen monitor, called the Xeneon Edge. How is Sony working to secure its place in the videogame console business? And Framework Laptop 16s latest refresh…

1
63 - John and Dalteria 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

John tells us about his setting and TTRPG system he's developing, Dalteria. Dalteria the world was originally lifeless. Long ago on Earth, magic existed. When God flooded Earth, the wizards took all the magic with them. Noah built his ark while the wizards left Earth to settle and terraform Dalteria with their magic. Millenia later the people of Ea…

1
Slide Into Spotify's DMs - DTNS Live 5091 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Main Show starts at 6:35 Framework adds NVIDIA RTX 5070 support to its modular Laptop 16, Apple sets a September 9th event for iPhone 17 and more, and reports say Apple may buy Perplexity or Mistral AI. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
The McDLT of Robots - DTNS Live 5090 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Main Show starts at 10:38 Silicon Valley firms establish a new PAC, Political Action Committee. Justin is here to explain it all to us. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters finds surprising success in the movie theaters. Is there a lesson here? Apple is reportedly planning its first foldable iPhone for 2026 with touch ID. And Robomart announced its RM5 rob…

1
Behind The Data: How to Be Happier According to Data - Experiment Week 5089 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

What's the happiest country in the world? What are the ingredients to a happy life? What are things we can do, today, to increase our own happiness -- and why aren't we already doing them? Join us for a conversation with Lara Aknin, an editor of the World Happiness Report and leader of the Helping and Happiness Lab to find out the answers to all th…

1
Jenn and Roger Play Games: Zen - Experiment Week 5088 28:12

2M ago28:12

28:12

Jenn and Roger share their personal favorites for games that keep them in a Zen state of mind. After all, real-life is stressful enough, the games you play shouldn't add to it. Starring Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Where Are They Now - Experiment Week 5087 33:29

2M ago33:29

33:29

Amos catches up with DTNS crew emeritus Jennie Josephson and Rich Stroffolino to find out what they’ve been doing since their time on Daily Tech News Show. Starring Amos, Jennie Josephson, Rich Stroffolino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Android Faithful LIVE Coverage Google Pixel 10 Event - Experiment Week 5086 1:23:21

2M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Android Faithful's Florence Ion and Ron Richards are joined by special guest Juan Bagnell for the very first edition of Android Faithful live coverage of a product announcement event for Made By Google 2025! After the rollout of the Pixel 10 line, Google drafter a star studded lineup of Jimmy Fallon, The Jonas Brothers, Stephan Curry and more to he…

1
beauTECHfication – Experiment Week DTNS 5085 19:34

2M ago19:34

19:34

Nica Montford from SnobOS Podcast and DTNS Live takes a deep dive into beauty related tech products & how it’s changing culture behind traditional beauty by making it more accessible. Staring Nica Montford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
TechTV Scrapbook: Adam Sessler – Experiment Week DTNS 5084 55:50

2M ago55:50

55:50

Roger interviews Adam Sessler host of TechTV/G4TV's Extended and later X-Play video game review show. We explore his experience at the network and the changing landscape of video game journalism. Starring Adam Sessler, Roger Chang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Way Way Back to the Future - DTNS Live 5083 1:13:55

2M ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Main Show starts at 8:42 Tasia Custode is here with a walkthrough of Google Photo’s new create toolbox! Dead EV batteries contain useable lithium, and a report says we should recover it. And it's Friday and we have a Quiz about the non-tech things Tech companies make to help close out the week. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Tasi…

1
Smart Podcast Arm - DTNS Live 5082 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Main Show starts at 6:00 Apple is hoping to regain relevancy in the AI space with a table-top robotic arm with a tablet for a face. A study reveals significant privacy vulnerabilities in popular generative AI web browser assistants. Google has a new AI-powered feature in Google Flights called Flight Deals.. to help flexible travelers find cheaper f…

1
Amazon is Letting Them Cook - DTNS Live 5081 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Main Show starts at 8:00 Google is updating Gemini to automatically remember past conversations without prompting. Eric Migicovsky is bringing back the Pebble watch, e-paper screen, and everything. Rumors abound regarding the next version of the Xbox gaming console becoming more PC like. Scott Johnson is here to explain. Amazon is expanding its sam…

1
62 - Deor and Black Noon 1:03:55

3M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Deor tells us about his game system and setting, Black Noon. Interesting fact about Deor is that he has never GMed a game of his own. Black Noon should end up very player-facing in how its written and how it plays. The Black Noon system is a 2d6 system. Rolls are modified by adding more dice or with bigger modifiers. When adding more dice you alway…

1
Cafe Cubicles – DTNS Live 5080 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Main Show starts at 8:12 Starbucks Korea implemented a ban on customers bringing desktop PCs, desk partitions, printers and power strips to the coffee stores. Google is rolling out “preferred sources” in Search, enabling users to pick news outlets they want featured most. Sling TV will now sell access to its service on a 24-hour, weekend, or weeklo…

1
AOL Might Let You Cancel Your Account Now - DTNS Live 5079 1:05:21

3M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Main Show starts at 8:51 ESPN and Fox Sports are both offering new streaming sports packages. After 34 years, AOL pulls the plug on its dial-up internet service. Reddit blocks most of archive.org’s “Wayback Machine” from indexing its content. And Nvidia unveiled new AI models and infrastructure for robotics, including Cosmos Reason. Starring Sarah …

1
Black Hat & AI Tales - DTNS Live 5078 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Main Show starts at 7:30 Black Hat 2025 roundup with David Spark with highlights from the annual InfoSec event in Las Vegas. Edison Research finds podcast listening has grown across all age groups especially among people aged 18-29. And its Friday David shares one of his popular Security Games with the show. Can you guess the right answer before we…

1
Bike and Subscribe! - DTNS Live 5077 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Main Show starts at 9:21 Will the integration of ads into the prompt results from LLM ChatBots eventually degrade the quality of their output? OpenAI announced GPT-5, the latest model and successor to GPT-4. On Wednesday Duolingo announced it beat its quarterly revenue estimates despite backlash earlier in the year when it’s CEO would replace contr…

1
See Plus+ - DTNS Live 5076 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Main Show starts at 9:30 Disney plans to shut down the standalone Hulu app and merge it into the Disney+ app next year. Google says internal findings contradict a Pew Research report saying people clicked on fewer links when using Google’s AI overviews. Scott gives us the highlights from Augmented World Expo 2025. And does toxic social media impact…

1
Reasonable Storage Isn't - DTNS Live 5075 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Main Show starts at 7:50 Google unveiled Genie 3 for interactive 3D worlds, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.1, and Roku introduced a new $2.99 streaming service. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
The Vine Might Grow Again - DTNS Live 5074 1:05:56

3M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Main Show starts at 6:18 X is working to restore the Vine video archive according to CEO Musk. Lenovo’s rollable screen laptop is real and you can buy it. Amazon is splitting up its podcast acquisition Wondery. And does AI have a place in memorializing loved ones who’ve passed on? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, …

1
You Reddit Here First - DTNS Live 5073 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Main Show starts at 5:55 Reddit wants to position itself as a search engine. On its latest earnings call Apple appears to be ready to go all in on AI. Fast Company reported ChatGPT users noticed their private chats were showing up in search engine results. And it's Friday and we end the week with three questions designed to stoke thoughtful and int…

1
Do These Lights Make Me Look Fake? - DTNS Live 5072 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

Main Show starts at 5:47 Researchers from Cornell University came up with a way to watermark videos with light to verify the authenticity of video. How startup Fable’s Showrunner AI video generation is catching the confidence of Amazon. A new study shows how cat attacks can easily make LLM go off the rails. And Uber Eats releases a new “Live order …

1
Meta AI for the Little Guy – DTNS Live 5071 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Main Show starts at 8:23 Ahead of Meta’s Q2 earnings, Mark Zuckerberg published a vague vision for “personal superintelligence”. Sensor Tower shows an increase in downloads for generative AI apps. Are the days of console exclusivity for games coming to a close? And with the release of Windows on Arm versions of Adobe’s popular creator apps is there…

1
61 - Helix and RPG Major 3:00:14

3M ago3:00:14

3:00:14

Today's guest is Helix, the GM of the actual play podcast, RPG Major. RPG Major is a detective show in a fantasy version of modern Seattle. The show is half RPG/half musical improv, setting it apart from many other actual plays. The game is run using the Genesys system. Every few minutes a song drops in to cover the group's activities and emotions.…

1
ChatGPT: “No, I’ll Ask the Questions!” – DTNS Live 5070 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Main Show starts at 5:13 Cash App launches a new payment option that supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time. Elgato has launched the Facecam 4K webcam that allows users to attach 49mm lens filters. OpenAI introduces a new Study Mode feature that lets students be queried by an LLM instead of just regurgitating information. And we test …

1
Manifestive AI - DTNS Live 5069 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Main Show starts at 7:10 Tom finds a way to turn MP3 files into a podcast. Justin discusses the idea behind the trend of AI assisted manifestation. Visualizing success in order to be successful. Microsoft launches a new experimental “Copilot Mode” in its Edge browser. And how OpenAI and Google are making shopping the next frontier for their LLM pla…

1
Happy as a Hacker in Slop! – DTNS Live 5068 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Main Show starts at 6:20 X is testing to see if Community Notes can help find the posts everyone likes. App developers are pushing back against Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature. How is AI slop impacting the infosec world? And it's Friday and Tom has conjured up a new Quiz to help end the week. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood…

1
Remote Working From Prison - DTNS Live 5067 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Main Show starts at 5:46 iRobot unveiled the Roomba Max 705 Combo, a roller mop-equipped robovac. We look at how remote work can help rehabilitate persons serving out their sentences behind bars. Apple released public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, introducing a new design language called Liquid Glass. And new…

1
OneXSugar: More Than Meet$ the Eye - DTNS Live 5066 1:02:24

3M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Main Show starts at 6:05 A research team discovers that AI models can inherit risky behaviors from other models. Common Sense Media asked 1060 US teens how they used AI. We examine and discuss their responses to high profile questions. What’s the buzz surrounding the latest crowdfunded gaming handheld, the OneXSugar – Sugar 1. And a research team a…

1
Wi-Fi Body Shaping - DTNS Live 5065 1:05:13

3M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Main Show starts at 6:03 Researchers at La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy have developed “WhoFi,” a method to identify individuals based on how their physical bodies alter Wi-Fi signals. The UK government has signed a statement of intent to use OpenAI’s products in public services. Nate Lanxon is here to detail his journey to moving his digital…

1
Micro-soft on Security? - DTNS Live 5064 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Main Show starts at 9:48 Google just added a video of the Pixel 10 to the page about its upcoming August 20th announcement. Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Watkins recently vacating an order based on fake AI generated citations. RISC-V is having a moment and why that’s important. And Microsoft issues emergency SharePoint patches to fix exploits…