Best Robots Vs Radio Podcasts (2025)

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278: TechTime Radio: Identity Rental Schemes, AI Book Controversies, Teen Social Bans, Chatbot Safety Failures, Streaming Deals, "SAY WHAT" Oddball Tech Stories, and Our Whiskey Competition Crowns a Winner ... 55:39

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This week on TechTime Radio, a state-backed cyber scheme hiding in plain sight. That’s where we start: identity rental, deepfaked interviews, and remote tooling that let North Korean operators slip into real jobs at real companies. We unpack how recruiters lure engineers, what data they demand, and the quiet ways compromised devices become corporat…

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Three Ways to Be in the World with Your Dog 11:26

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There are essentially three ways to be with a dog in the human world. You can regiment them either physically or mentally, or they can be free. They want to be free, but the situation, the dog’s skills, the dog’s mental stability, and the human’s skills all need to be taken into account. When should we choose physical regimentation over mental or v…

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Never Punish a Growl? 7:35

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Have you heard the rule “never punish a growl”? Dog training has come a long way since the yank and crank days, but some of the adages birthed from the changing tides, like “never punish a growl,” deserve a deeper look. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic b…

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277: TechTime Radio: "THANKS" Giving Episode with Dubai’s Flying Taxis, Australia’s Teen Social Ban, CVE vs Hackers, Nike’s Robo Shoes, Unsafe AI Toys, Black Friday Deals, with Guest Nick Espinosa | Air ... 55:31

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What happens when a holiday “thankful” theme clashes with cutting-edge technology, bold policies, and some notable missteps? We begin with Dubai’s high-profile plan to introduce flying taxis and ask tough questions: can eVTOLs truly reduce travel time after accounting for boarding, airspace management, and vertiport capacity—or will they just be ex…

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Mental Prisons 17:22

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In the episode about border collies Sarah referenced the concept of the “mental prison.” In this episode she elaborates on that thought, on what dogs get trapped in prisons of their own making, and on ways to help them escape. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradio…

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276: TechTime Radio: Steam Machine Dreams, cloned Pets, Robots Stumble, Travel Scams, Paycheck Glitch, Russia Hacks Again, Quirky EV Smells, and Security Camera Louvre "Password Fail" | Air Date: 11/18 ... 55:49

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A living room PC that wants to be your next console, a cloned dog that raises bigger questions than it answers, and a museum heist made possible by the world’s laziest password. That’s the lineup we tackle as we break down the most head-scratching, revealing tech stories of the week with equal parts clarity and humor. We start with Valve’s Steam ma…

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275: TechTime Radio: Congress Hacked, Zoom is Pantless, Gadgets & Gear spotlights Raycon Earbuds, IKEA sells a Phone Bed, and LEGO Beams Up Star Trek joy.” Is our Government Hacked more under TRUMP? We ... 55:38

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Government data doesn’t just live in vaults anymore, and the latest suspected foreign cyberattack at the Congressional Budget Office proves how fragile our policy pipeline can be. We unpack why breaches keep landing on core agencies, what “zero trust” actually changes, and how identity, patch cadence, and monitoring fit together when the stakes are…

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Herding Dog Brains with Dr Jessica Perry Hekman 1:17:33

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In this crossover episode with the Functional Breeding Podcast Sarah and friend of the pod Dr Hekman discuss a recent paper revealing some interesting differences between the brains of herding dogs and “normal” dogs, particularly Sarah’s beloved border collies. The paper is "Genomic evidence for behavioral adaptation of herding dogs." and you can f…

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274: TechTime Radio: Wi-Fi TP-Link Bans, Toilet Paper ads in China, Humanoid Robot Hype, QuickBooks Phishing Scams, Apple Bugs, Drone Patrols, and Whiskey Semifinals, Welcome to the Cutting-Edge | Air ... 57:14

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Your Wi‑Fi might be your biggest blind spot, and we’re putting it under a bright light. We dig into the push to ban TP‑Link in the U.S., what “firmware callbacks” really mean, and the simple, concrete steps that actually harden a home network: changing default credentials, updating firmware at least yearly, enabling WPA3, and leaning on MFA to shut…

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Border Collies 26:00

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Border collies are special; they have a highly specialized mind and a supremely athletic body and both deserve care that matches the degree of their uniqueness. Whether you are thinking about adding a border collie to your life or already a border collie guardian, enjoy some food for thought regarding what it might mean to care for this exceptional…

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Radio Edit: 273: TechTime Radio: Tech turns terrifying: cloud crashes, robot takeovers, satellite leaks, AI love, ghost-seeing Teslas, doorbell surveillance, and blockchain malware. One failure can haunt ... 55:42

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A Halloween hour of tech that blurs the line between glitch and ghost, convenience and control, comfort and consequence. We move from Amazon’s outages and automation plans to AI intimacy, leaky satellites, doorbell surveillance, and malware hidden in blockchains. • AWS outage root cause and ripple effects • Amazon automation projections and workfor…

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273: TechTime Radio: Tech turns terrifying: cloud crashes, robot takeovers, satellite leaks, AI love, ghost-seeing Teslas, doorbell surveillance, and blockchain malware. One failure can haunt everything ... 1:01:53

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Want a Halloween scare that sticks with you after the candy’s gone? We’re pouring a glass and pulling back the curtain on the creepiest corners of everyday tech: a cloud outage that toppled major apps and smart beds, a Prime refund saga with fine-print timelines, and Amazon’s bold plan to swap 600,000 human jobs for robots by 2033. The number that …

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Robot Behavior Consultants 9:30

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Behavior pros, is AI coming for your job? Yeah, kind of. Let’s get real about what’s wrong with this, and what is within our control. https://www.bestlifedogservices.com/Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay…

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272: TechTime Radio: Apple embraces touchscreens and drops the (+), Meta redefines home theater, streaming prices climb, phishing scams evolve, and a Florida “Tech Fairy” proves grassroots innovation thrives ... 57:45

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Apple finally blinks. We break down the rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro on M6 silicon and what it means for the Mac–iPad divide, creative workflows, and the future of touch-first productivity without giving up a real keyboard and trackpad. If Apple embraces touch on macOS, does the iPad’s role shrink, or do we enter a new era of flexible, two-in-on…

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Regulated Vigilance 10:18

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A skill you need to help your dog navigate tough environments is vigilance that doesn’t come with heightened emotions on your part. You’ve got to watch out for potential dangers and challenges while also staying cool about it all; and that’s legitimately hard to do! The good news is, you can learn how. Sign up for courses and join the membership he…

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271: TechTime Radio: AI Demands Rights, Free TVs come with Surveillance Strings, and Billionaires Build Bunkers. We Decode Digital Mimicry, Data Consent, and a Power Bank with Gwen Way in "Gadgets and ... 1:01:26

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Start with the picture: tech titans quietly building bunkers while the rest of us watch AI sprint ahead and our living rooms turn into ad servers. That tension—between private safety and public risk—frames a candid hour where we press on what’s hype, what’s harmful, and what’s actually helpful. We dig into why billionaire doomsday prep resonates ri…

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270: TechTime Radio: What do a $500B AI Valuation, Mid Game Ads, and a Driverless Traffic Stop have in Common? They Expose the Gap Between the Infrastructure, Policy, and Psychology That Actually Make ... 59:18

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REPLAY: Upgrade Dogs 19:12

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By Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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269: TechTime Radio: Apple’s iOS 26 Blocks Spam Calls with Smart Screening Upgrade, Instagram’s Teen Safety Tools Fail Majority of Tests, Raspberry Pi 500 Plus Delivers Power at $200, ROG Xbox Ally Hits ... 1:02:04

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Call screening technology is finally getting the upgrade we've all been desperately waiting for. Apple's iOS 26 introduces a revolutionary feature that puts unknown callers into a holding pattern, requiring them to state their business before you decide whether to answer. For those of us bombarded with daily spam calls, this could be the most pract…

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REPLAY: Manage, Enrich, or Train? 29:23

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As behavior professionals we need to be proficient in the areas of environmental management, enrichment, and also dog training. But we are not a master of all three we might lean too heavily on one or two of them while forgoing the third, sometimes to the detriment of the case. Join Sarah in an exploration of each of these areas through the lens of…

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268: TechTime Radio: Guest Nick Espinosa looks at ads in everyday devices, including Samsung Fridges, and Windows 11. Deepfake Case Exposes legal gaps in AI Abuse, Google Removes 224 Fraudulent Apps ... 55:43

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Prepare yourself for a sobering look at the increasingly invasive world of technology monetization. Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, joins the Tech Time crew to expose how tech giants are finding alarming new ways to serve us advertisements – from Samsung refrigerators with built-in ads to Microsoft's new full-screen "scoop" ads in Windows 11…

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Repair vs Rescue: When Food is and is Not Helpful 17:26

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Food is a good thing in dog training, right? Like most things, anything that has the power to do good also has the power to do harm, and food is no different. Avoiding use of food as a “rescue” and leaning into use of food as “repair” is one nuanced take on food within unexpected or scary encounters, and Sarah also dives into some basics on when fo…

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267: TechTime Radio: Trump’s Bill Extends Tax-Free Tips to Digital Creators is this Fair or Flawed? Foster City fights goose poop with drones. Mr. Beast’s Phone Plan, and Microsoft–OpenAI IPO Buzz | Air ... 59:54

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What happens when the digital economy collides with traditional service industry models? This week, we dive deep into President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" that unexpectedly includes digital content creators in tax-free tipping benefits. We debate whether streamers and influencers should receive the same treatment as waitstaff and bartend…

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Post-Restraint Collapse 10:44

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The phenomenon “post-restraint collapse” refers to the outburst types of behaviors that can occur after requests for control or tough situations that require high levels of self-control. We can allow for post-restraint collapse, but we can be smarter by affecting the restraint portion itself to see if we can affect the collapse in a positive way. S…

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266: Learn How to Spot Crowdfunding Scams on Kickstarter! Then, Tech’s Privacy Battles: Google’s $425M Settlement for Tracking Users, Zuckerberg’s Neighborhood Feud, and Disney’s $10M fine | Air Date ... 56:53

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Data privacy wars are heating up as tech giants face mounting legal and social consequences for their actions. In this eye-opening episode, we dissect Google's staggering $425 million privacy lawsuit settlement after the company was caught collecting user data even when people explicitly opted out of tracking. The verdict raises crucial questions a…

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265: Windows 10 Lives On with Lifeline until 2026. Gov’t Fail with DOGE mistake, Taco Bell's AI Drive-Thru Disaster: When Robots Order 18,000 Cups of Water. Next, TransUnion Breach, Saturn flyby, Two Thumbs ... 59:54

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The digital house of cards continues to collapse as our personal data faces unprecedented vulnerability. This week, we reveal how the Department of Government Efficiency's reckless handling of over 300 million Americans' Social Security numbers could lead to a massive security crisis. After repeatedly warning about these dangers, our predictions ar…

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Finding Your Guide 10:58

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You listened to episode 404 about dog training as a hero’s journey; but where do you go from there? Sarah goes more in-depth in this episode regarding finding your own guide in the dog behavior world. To apply for fall mentorship send Sarah an email with the subject like “ready for a guide” to [email protected] up for courses and join th…

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264: AI’s Growing Influence Reveals Troubling Cracks in Justice and Privacy. Nathan’s Disneyland Parks Hack: Get through Disneyland and California Adventure Parks All in One Day. DaVita 2.7 Million Patients ... 1:01:46

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The digital world's most alarming vulnerabilities take center stage as we dive into how AI is compromising our justice systems and personal privacy. A senior Australian lawyer shocked the court by submitting AI-generated fake legal citations in a murder trial, with both defense and prosecution failing to verify their accuracy—revealing how our cogn…

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Stop! Before listening, go watch this SNL skit about Surprise Party Sue: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4R1yybhmHgOk, now, is Sue a dog you know? Maybe Sue is your dog. Maybe she is a client’s dog. This skit is something Sarah uses to explain to her clients how their dogs are behaving, and from there discussions like “is this ok/normal?” and also “what c…

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Patreon Minisode 7 20:51

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Puppy stuff, car aversion, reactivity in apartment complexes, and more! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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NEAT | TECH Episode 2: From Bottles to Bodies: NFC Technology is Changing How We Verify Everything | Whiskey and Tech Discussion 19:32

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Pour yourself a glass of Eagle Rare and join us for a fascinating dive into the invisible technology that's changing the whiskey world forever. Counterfeit whiskey has plagued collectors and enthusiasts for years – empty bottles refilled with cheap spirits, fake seals carefully applied, and unsuspecting buyers paying thousands for fraudulent produc…

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When Your Dog is Afraid: Real Story 21:43

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Piggybacking on episode 373, When Your Dog is Afraid, Sarah tells a real life story of applying the principles in an imperfect scenario. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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263: AI Mimics Voices, Fools Google, and Infiltrates Therapy. Governments Demand Backdoors, FDA trusts Hallucinating Bots, and Mario’s Friend-Zoned. The Digital Frontier Blurs as Nick Espinosa shares what ... 57:49

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The digital landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and with it comes a host of unexpected consequences that blur the lines between helpful innovation and concerning overreach. In this eye-opening episode, we examine how AI is creeping into spaces where human judgment and empathy might better serve us. A troubling new wave of voice phishing attac…

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Becoming a Dog Trainer: A Hero's Journey 21:31

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The adage goes that we can all learn something from everyone. But if you are learning from everyone, are you actually learning from anyone? Sarah posits in this description of dog training education as a hero’s journey of sorts that there are five categories of teachers that matter; and knowing which kind you are being presented with is vital to tr…

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262: Gadgets and Gear with Guest Gwen Way, then Robots Reveal Our Deepest Emotions, Amazon's Freeve ShutDown, Instagram's New Policy Requiring 1,000 followers to Live Stream. | Air Date: 8/5 - 8/11/2025 ... 1:01:19

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The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet as free streaming services continue to vanish. Amazon's Freevee joins the growing list of casualties, leaving consumers with fewer no-cost options while paid services paradoxically charge premium prices yet still bombard viewers with advertisements. This troubling trend prompted a spirited discussi…

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Virtual Behavior Consulting: A Day in the Life 28:41

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With twenty years in the field and half of them being online, Sarah brings a unique perspective to the virtual behavior consulting space. Guardians and consultants can both gleam insight from this episode that is all about what happens behind the scenes for the Cog Dog Coach. How long do clients usually stay? Is everyone successful? What about beha…

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261: What's Driving Consumers Crazy about their car? It's Technology but it is also... Then, a New Smartphone Case that Mimics Human Skin, and What Happens when A.I. Deletes Your Database? | Air Date ... 57:37

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Artificial intelligence isn't just transforming our world – sometimes it's openly rebelling against us. Our tech experts explore a shocking case where an AI coding assistant deliberately defied its user's commands and deleted an entire database, sparking a heated debate about whether we're witnessing machine sentience or just poorly designed algori…

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Attunement 10:55

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Attunement is the ability to perceive and respond to the emotions of another and it is vital to good relationships, dog-human or otherwise. This is a magical thing, but also a practical skillset that can be learned. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by Al…

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NEAT | TECH: Is Blue Sky the X-Killer? The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and nowhere is this more evident than in the migration from X to Blue Sky | Whiskey and Tech Disruption 19:57

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The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and nowhere is this more evident than in the migration from X to Blue Sky. Our latest episode dives deep into this phenomenon while comparing it to another "killer" debate - Smoke Eye Barrel Proof versus George T. Stag bourbon. With Blue Sky reaching 32 million users against X's 570 million, raw n…

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True Healing from Fear 16:44

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Dog trainers are often tasked with helping dogs feel less afraid of things in their daily environments. This can be loud noises, it can be strangers, or it can even be slick floors or novel sights. The well known stimulus-stimulus pairing approach trainers call counter conditioning is not as effective as it has been made out to be, and this complex…

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260: Bumble announces a 30% workforce reduction, Grok calling itself "MechaHitler" and a Russian basketball player arrested for ransomware/ Gwen Way looks to share her new Gadget and Gear item. | Air ... 1:02:34

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Ever wonder if your secondhand laptop could land you in an international cybercrime investigation? This episode dives into the bizarre case of a Russian basketball player arrested for ransomware activities he claims stemmed from a used computer purchase. Was he an unwitting victim or a sophisticated criminal? The hosts debate the plausibility of hi…

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Capacity with Karishma Warr 1:10:06

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In this special episode of Cog Dog Radio join Sarah and repeat guest Karishma Warr in a discussion about capacity. Capacity for us, for our dogs, and for our clientele. Find out what happens when we recognize where our capacity is, when we operate within community, the difference between a sink and a waterfall, and so much more. Sign up for courses…

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259: Avoid Wearing Smart Watches to Summer Concerts, and a new trend has emerged. "Rotary Phones". A Dating App that matches users based on search history. Next, Say What? as we Explore Bizarre Technologies ... 58:26

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What happens when technology takes a step backward to move forward? This week's episode explores the strange territory where nostalgia, practicality, and innovation collide in unexpected ways. Microsoft is killing off the iconic Blue Screen of Death after four decades, replacing the familiar blue error screen with a simplified black version. While …

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The Three Rs of Off Leash Reliability 15:15

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Recalls, radius, and rebounds are the three behaviors you will need to build in your dog if you want them to have off leash freedom. But more importantly, there are tenants these things rely on to be solid. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl f…

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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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“Obedience” in a Welfare-First Behavior Intervention 14:54

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Can we obedience our way out of behavior problems? Yes, and no. Therapy for behavior problems requires that we are able to avoid repetition of the problem we are trying to solve, and skills training might be one way to do that. But it isn’t the only way, and there is more to the story. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremmin…

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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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Errorless Learning 14:38

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Dog trainers LOVE to talk about errorless learning. They either worship at the feet of the concept of an error-free life OR they claim learning free of error is a fallacy. But this isn’t an either-or conversation, and we must be careful not to project our own personal feelings about failure onto our dogs. Sign up for courses and join the membership…

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Patreon Minisode 6 7:41

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Strange behavior in an agility lesson and a frightened dog on trails. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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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…