Best Wallet As A Service Podcasts (2025)

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Smart Wallets and the Shifting Boundaries of Trust in Decentralized Finance

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Kate Zogaj can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/06/smart-wallets-and-the-shifting-boundaries-of-trust-in-decentralized-finance/. About the post: This article explores how smart wallets not only reflect changing technological norms but also reveal deeper social a…

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258: ALERT: 16 billion Credentials Leaked, don't panic! We break down why this isn't new at all. Executives from OpenAI, Meta, join the Army Reserve as Lieutenant Colonels. Gaming gets Bizarre with "Date ... 56:51

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Cybersecurity headlines might have you worried about the so-called "new" 16 billion credential leak, but don't panic! We break down why this widely-reported security breach isn't actually new at all—we covered it on Tech Time Radio six months ago. Learn why two-factor authentication is your best defense and how this compilation of previously leaked…

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Submarine Cyborgs: At Sea with Haraway and Jue

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Elexis Williams Gray can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/06/submarine-cyborgs-at-sea-with-haraway-and-jue/. About the post: The history of human relations with the Earth’s oceans and seas is an old one, set back into deep time. As long as humans have been livin…

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Crypto Accounting and Compliance for Finance Teams 14:55

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Cryptocurrency has rapidly transformed from a niche technology pursuit to a mainstream corporate asset class appearing on balance sheets worldwide, creating unprecedented challenges for finance and accounting teams unprepared for this shift. We explore the complex accounting treatment differences between US GAAP and IFRS standards, highlighting pra…

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257: Meta using tactics similar to those of digital criminals, AI models being developed for US national security, and Spaceballs 2 announced for 2027. with Guests James Riddle, and Nick Espinosa | Air ... 58:40

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Privacy invasions, robot surveillance, and the surprising return of beloved cult classics dominate this week's tech landscape. Meta has been caught red-handed using tactics similar to digital criminals to secretly harvest web browsing data from Android devices through a backdoor approach that even Google wasn't aware of. The technique mirrors malic…

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STS Academic Publishing As a Work of Service and Hope: A Conversation with Vivette García-Deister

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Vivette García-Deister can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/06/sts-academic-publishing-as-a-work-of-service-and-hope-a-conversation-with-vivette-garcia-deister/. About the post: I believe that my job as an editor is to encourage conversations and foster a dialog…

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Monthly Crypto Roundup by CoinsDo: May 2025 15:40

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Crypto experienced a paradoxical May 2025 as Bitcoin hit $112,000 while DeFi suffered a massive $223 million exploit, highlighting the sector's dual identity as both a maturing macro asset and experimental technology frontier. • Bitcoin's surge driven by a weakening US dollar and progress on stablecoin regulation • The GENIUS Act cleared its first …

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Peasant Reserve Zones as Techno-socio-environmental Assemblages

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Julián Medina-Zárate and Nicolas Lara-Rodriguez can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/06/peasant-reserve-zones-as-techno-socio-environmental-assemblages/. About the post: Peasant Reserve Zones (Zonas de Reserva Campesina, or ZRCs in Spanish) constitute a legal fr…

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256: Stapling Your Way to Tech Disaster: GameStop's Switch 2 Fiasco, We Explore Nintendo's Power Play: Ownership, Privacy, and the Future of Gaming as Renter Instead of Owners | Air Date: 6/10 - 6/16/2025 ... 55:32

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The concept of ownership is rapidly changing in our digital world, raising alarming questions about whether we truly own the technology we purchase. This episode dives deep into Nintendo's controversial Switch 2 terms of service, which grant them the power to render your console "permanently unusable" if you modify it in ways they don't approve. We…

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Homecoming: Tasting Death in a Vietnamese Forensic Laboratory

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Tiên-Dung Hà can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/06/homecoming-tasting-death-in-a-vietnamese-forensic-laboratory/. About the post: This sacred obligation to the dead allows the Vietnamese forensic scientists and technicians to think beyond the dichotomies of ma…

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255: AI Revolution in Gaming: How Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Change Everything, Plus, A Crypto Kidnapping. Then Amazon's Secret "ZeroOne" Team, and our Feature "LETTERS" Navigating the World of Digital Scams ... 1:01:33

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Step into the future of gaming as we explore Rockstar's groundbreaking AI development for Grand Theft Auto 6. This isn't just another game upgrade—it's a fundamental shift in how virtual worlds respond to players. Imagine NPCs that remember your conversations, environments that evolve organically, and gameplay that adapts to your personal style. We…

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The Sugar Library

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Katie Ulrich can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/06/the-sugar-library/. About the post: The making of the online sugar library has unfolded amid growing discussions around Open Science, increasing concerns about AI training on stolen materials accessed online, …

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Top 5 MPC Wallets in 2025 14:10

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We explore the cutting edge of digital asset security in 2025, examining how multi-party computation (MPC) and account abstraction (AA) are transforming crypto wallets to be more secure, flexible, and user-friendly. • MPC distributes "key shares" across multiple parties or devices, eliminating the single point of failure • Top MPC wallet providers …

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The Porosity of Promise: Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and the New Science of Technofixation

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Aaron Gregory can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/05/the-porosity-of-promise-metal-organic-frameworks-mofs-and-the-new-science-of-technofixation/. About the post: Amidst the proliferation of material technologies developed to solve the problems of planetary cli…

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254: Military Veterans Are Becoming Cybersecurity's New Frontline Defenders, AI Claude Opus 4 Model Resorts to Bribery, Netflix's Rescue of Sesame Street, With "Two Truths and a Lie" as our Main Segment ... 58:42

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Ready for a technological revolution in how we buy and sell stocks? X Stocks emerges as the disruptor traditional financial institutions fear most. This blockchain-powered trading system allows investors to purchase tokenized versions of real stocks with one-to-one backing, enabling 24/7 global trading regardless of when traditional markets close. …

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Understanding Gasless Blockchain Transactions 13:30

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We explore the game-changing potential of gasless transactions as a solution to one of blockchain's biggest barriers to mainstream adoption. By removing the friction of transaction fees, this technology aims to make decentralized applications accessible and intuitive for everyone, not just crypto enthusiasts. • Gas fees exist as incentives for vali…

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253: AI Gone Wild - Google quietly unveils AI and accessibility upgrades. Phil Hennessy breaks down the unseen power of Large Language Modules. In the nugget, we dig into the secrets behind the upcoming ... 58:03

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The boundary between technological innovation and absurdity blurs in this fascinating exploration of AI's growing influence on our lives. We kick off with Google's latest accessibility features for Android and Chrome, where Gemini AI now helps visually impaired users understand images and captures not just what people say, but how they say it—recog…

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What if We’ve Been Thinking About Wildfire Smoke the Wrong Way?

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Arielle Milkman can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/05/what-if-weve-been-thinking-about-wildfire-smoke-the-wrong-way/. About the post: Wildfire smoke toxicity is linked with multisystemic adverse health effects. Scientists are increasingly studying wildfire hea…

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Ultimate Guide to Crypto Treasury Management 12:17

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Crypto treasury management is evolving beyond a niche interest into a strategic financial practice for modern businesses, offering solutions to problems like inflation, currency volatility, and cross-border payment complexity. We explore how traditional businesses, VCs, and nonprofits are adopting digital asset strategies to gain financial agility …

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252: The Arctic World Archive, a place for your data? Who misused $40,000 to fund mobile gaming addictions. Handbags using reconstructed T-Rex DNA. Gwen Way shares the "Interrupt" device, a network testing ... 58:39

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Deep beneath the frigid Arctic landscape, humanity's digital legacy sleeps in a vault carved into frozen rock. The Arctic World Archive, nestled in a decommissioned coal mine near the North Pole, represents our most ambitious attempt to preserve crucial data against time itself. With deposits from over 30 countries—including Vatican manuscripts and…

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April 2025 Crypto Market and Regulatory Roundup 12:17

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April 2025 marked a turning point for cryptocurrency as market stability combined with major regulatory shifts to signal a move toward mainstream financial integration. We explore how these developments could transform the relationship between digital assets and traditional finance. • Bitcoin traded steadily between $82,000-$86,000, showing 3.1% gr…

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251: OpenAI CEO Warns Courtesy is Costly. Apple Suffers a Courtroom Defeat over App Store Policies. Scammers Weaponize QR Codes to Hijack Phones. Visa Revolutionizes Payments with AI-Driven Wallet Access ... 1:00:26

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A federal judge has just delivered a stunning blow to Apple's App Store dominance, permanently banning the tech giant from charging commissions on purchases made outside their walled garden. This landmark ruling in Epic Games' ongoing legal battle against Apple not only paves the way for Fortnite's return to iOS but signals a fundamental shift in h…

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The Ecosystem Multiple: Navigating the Transatlantic Fate of Biosphere 1 ½

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Elie Danziger can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/05/the-ecosystem-multiple-navigating-the-transatlantic-fate-of-biosphere-1-%c2%bd/. About the post: Experimental "ecosystems" emerge from the relation between facilities. The DSE case shows how ecosystems are de…

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“It's like... 'You’re welcome. Love, science'”: On Doing Critical Anthropology when the Enterprise is Under Attack

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Aaron Neiman can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/05/its-like-youre-welcome-love-science-on-doing-critical-anthropology-when-the-enterprise-is-under-attack/. About the post: Should we refrain from kicking science when it is down? Ought the level of our critique …

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250: Navigating Digital Dangers: From Russian Hacks to Privacy Concerns. TikTok-Driven Phenomenon of "Grounding Sheets" to Nick Espinosa's Breakdown of WhatsApp's Misleading "Privacy Features" along with ... 59:37

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The digital landscape is constantly shifting beneath our feet, and this week's deep dive into technology's most pressing issues reveals just how unprepared many of us are for what's coming next. Remember when you bought something and actually owned it? Google's decision to end support for Nest thermostats reminds us that in today's connected world,…

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Laughter and Dreaming of Wins in Recovery

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Hannah Ali can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/laughter-and-dreaming-of-wins-in-recovery/. About the post: At Alliance Wellness, I also noticed how young Somali American men turn to humor and laughter to socialize experiences of sobriety or resist the struct…

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Ethereum Gas Limits: Understanding Transaction Fees 10:43

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Gas limits are a crucial yet often misunderstood element of Ethereum transactions that determine the maximum computational work allowed for any operation on the network. We break down how this mechanism protects the network while ensuring your transactions complete successfully without unnecessary costs. • Gas limits represent the maximum computati…

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249: Will We Have an AI Avatar Revolution? Digital Deception Happens With a New Wave of Scams in Person, Then Google is on Trial: Monopolies and Innovation. A New Amazon Holiday: "Amazon Primed, Squared ... 1:00:36

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The line between technological innovation and dehumanization grows increasingly blurred as companies embrace AI solutions that fundamentally alter human interaction. At the forefront of this shift is Otter AI founder Sam Liang, who has developed an AI-powered avatar that attends 90% of his business meetings, complete with voice synthesis mimicking …

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EP 248: Klarna has partnered with DoorDash to roll out Buy Now, Pay Later, and it’s stirring up serious debate. OpenAI is suing Elon Musk. Our main segment —LETTERS— is back! A false X post sent the market ... 1:01:40

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When AI turns deadly, who's responsible? This week we explore how a simple "vibe coding" project led to an app generating lethal recipes like cyanide ice cream – highlighting the terrifying lack of safety guardrails in our rush to AI innovation. Meanwhile, financial technology continues its troubling evolution as Swedish firm Klarna partners with D…

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Toward a Linked Data Approach to Shifting Identities and NULL Values in Data Sets

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Andrew Wiebe can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/toward-a-linked-data-approach-to-shifting-identities-and-null-values-in-data-sets/. About the post: Acknowledging shifting identities and embracing NULL values complicates data analysis but can ultimately prod…

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Data Centers, Transnational Collaborations, and the Differing Meanings of Connection

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Ana Carolina de Assis Nunes and Felipe Figueiredo can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/data-centers-transnational-collaborations-and-the-differing-meanings-of-connection/. About the post: As anthropologists researching data centers, one of our goals is to poi…

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FourthStar Buys LunaOne Scam Assets, Offers Worthless Tokens in Bid to Win Back the Crypto Community 1:31:02

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LunaOne promised the moon—and delivered dust. Now, a rebranded company called FourthStar claims it has bought the “intellectual property” from LunaOne and wants to start fresh, while distancing itself from the failed crypto metaverse scheme that allegedly scammed thousands. But the crypto community isn’t buying the redemption arc, especially when t…

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EP 247: TechTime with Nathan Mumm: Gaming Economics with Nintendo Switch 2's Detail, 1.5 Billion Crypto Heists, and Social Media Evolution with Guest Gwen Way Gadget "The Ring Mouse" | Air Date: 4/8 ... 55:27

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The battle for TikTok's future heats up as Trump grants a second 75-day extension while major players like Microsoft, Blackstone, and Amazon circle the bidding arena. With 170 million US users hanging in the balance, we unpack the complex negotiations complicated by recent tariffs and international approvals. Nintendo Switch 2's announcement brings…

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From Bin to Bank: Recycling Household Waste in Urban Indonesia

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Jiwon Kim can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/from-bin-to-bank-recycling-household-waste-in-urban-indonesia/. About the post: Environmental activists and industry professionals were hesitant to view them more than “housewives’ plaything (main-mainan).” The q…

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Who Will Protect Andean Potatoes in the Near Future? Uncertainties About the Next Generation of Native Potato Conservationists

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Sebastian Zarate can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/who-will-protect-andean-potatoes-in-the-near-future-uncertainties-about-the-next-generation-of-native-potato-conservationists/. About the post: While potato farmers have been referred to as “guardians” of …

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EP 246: How an AI Tool Helped Uncover a Rare Disease, 23andMe To Sell DNA Data. Then, Elizabeth Bieniek, joins us to share her journey and insights about her book. Plus, we'll explore Signal in depth ... 56:26

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A groundbreaking AI application helped pull a hospice-bound patient back from the brink by identifying an unexpected treatment for a rare disease. By analyzing thousands of existing medications for potential side effects that could treat idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease, researchers discovered a path to remission that human analysis migh…

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Bodies as Proxies, or The Stratigraphic Evidence of Our Appetites, at Metabolic Scales from the Human to the Planetary, on the Occasion of the Anthropocene’s Ongoing Debate About Itself

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Allie E.S. Wist can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/bodies-as-proxies-or-the-stratigraphic-evidence-of-our-appetites-at-metabolic-scales-from-the-human-to-the-planetary-on-the-occasion-of-the-anthropocenes-ongoing-debate-about-itself/. About the post: In a l…

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Witnessing the Porous World

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Misria Shaik Ali can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/04/witnessing-the-porous-world/. About the post: This blog series emerges from porous interventions at the intersections of environmental humanities and science and technology studies whereby scientized objec…

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EP 245: ChatGPT Has Fabricated Horrific False Claim, Our "Letters Segment" and Tech Scams Exposed: PayPal Exploitations That Bypass Spam Filters. Finally, Why Humans Fall for Digital Deception | Air Date ... 59:47

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When technology goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating. This episode dives into the disturbing case of a Norwegian man who discovered ChatGPT had fabricated horrific false claims about him—specifically that he had murdered his two sons and served a 21-year prison sentence. His legal complaint against OpenAI raises profound questions about …

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Following Primates

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Virendra Mathur and Aarjav Chauhan can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/03/following-primates/. About the post: If the langurs moved to the agricultural fields or crossed the village, no data could be collected for a couple hours or more. In those moments, we wo…

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EP 244: How Mark Zuckerberg's Actions in China Reveal Big Tech's True Priorities, Guest Nick Espinosa, Waymo + Uber Is This Combination Going to Work? Plus, Microsoft's Game AI, and New Portable Game Unit ... 58:02

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Ever wondered what happens when technology designed to serve us starts serving other masters? This week's episode dives deep into the troubling intersection of technological advancement and corporate interests that often leave users vulnerable. Uber's rollout of Waymo autonomous vehicles in Austin marks an exciting milestone in driverless technolog…

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The Limits of Identity: How Race and Gender Constructs in Biometric Technology Narrow Who We Are

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Brittany Fields can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/03/the-limits-of-identity-how-race-and-gender-constructs-in-biometric-technology-narrow-who-we-are/. About the post: Identification through technologically assisted vision is therefore not revolutionary or tra…

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The Hidden Danger: TON Bounce Scams Explained 12:41

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We examine the TON bounce scam, a clever exploit that uses the TON blockchain's bounce feature to trick exchanges into crediting accounts without actually receiving funds. This digital sleight of hand demonstrates how important it is to understand blockchain mechanics and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cryptocurrency scammers. • Scammers …

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EP: 243 The DOJ Makes Headlines, Gwen Way Returns with a new Gadget and Gears Segment, Scientists tease a Jurassic-style comeback, HP shakes up its policies, and YouTube reveals a new subscription tier ... 56:20

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The battle for AI dominance takes a dramatic turn as the Department of Justice abandons its push for Google to divest from artificial intelligence firms like Anthropic. While still pursuing Chrome browser divestiture, this strategic shift acknowledges the complex balance between antitrust enforcement and maintaining America's competitive edge in th…

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Experimental Methodologies for Listening to the Present: An Interview with Alejandra Osejo-Varona

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Alejandra Osejo-Varona, Karina Aranda and nicolás gaitán-albarracín can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/03/experimental-methodologies-for-listening-to-the-present-an-interview-with-alejandra-osejo-varona/. About the post: Feminist critiques and environmental an…

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The Politics of Civic Education

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Elif Memis can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/03/the-politics-of-civic-education/. About the post: Educational institutions promote civic education through various simulations, to inform communities about democracy and citizenship. Although such practices inde…

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Crypto Market: February 2025 Roundup 12:25

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February 2025 was cryptocurrency's wildest month in recent memory, featuring the record-breaking $1.5 billion Bybit hack and Bitcoin plummeting below $80,000. The unprecedented market volatility revealed both the vulnerability of digital assets to security breaches and their potential to reshape our financial future through innovations like governm…

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EP 242: A Secret Base Hidden Beneath the North Pole, Meta's Apology After Violent Content Was Recommended to Thousands of Instagram Users. Nathan's Top 8 Sci-fi TV shows worth a revisit, and our Top 5 ... 1:01:17

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Prepare for a whirlwind journey through the latest in technology on this week’s episode, where we uncover surprising secrets, confront pressing issues, and have a little fun along the way. Join us as we dive into the remarkable discovery of a secret military base hidden beneath the North Pole, revealed by NASA’s high-tech radar. As we discuss the h…

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What are “Walking Simulators,” Ethnographically?

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This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Yifan Xia can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/03/what-are-walking-simulators-ethnographically/. About the post: “Gaming” is conceptually branching out. It “virtually” overlaps with museum visuals and actively engages with lived cultures and heritage. Both devel…

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Bybit Hack: Anatomy, Prevention, and Self-Custody Imperative 11:11

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The Bybit hack serves as a crucial lesson in the world of cryptocurrency, highlighting the importance of self-custody. We explore practical tips for taking control of your crypto, emphasizing that self-custody isn't just for the tech-savvy. • What self-custody means and why it's essential for cryptocurrency holders • Details on the Bybit hack that …