Podcasts are a big deal, but are they still a big deal? What's new in podcasting? What do the numbers look like? We will discuss that and then get into all the other tech news this week. We've got a rousing round of Just the Headlines, and plenty of other witty banter to help you get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

MAIN TOPIC: The State of Podcasts (04:50)

Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?

Podcast Statistics & Industry Trends 2024: Listens, Gear, & More

12 Top Podcasting Industry Trends In 2024

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Disable "Share Across Devices" (23:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:10)

Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people

Microsoft unveils a large language model that excels at encoding spreadsheets

Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water

Amazon says it hit a goal of 100% clean power. Employees say it's more like 22%

German Navy to replace aging 8-inch floppy drives with an emulated solution for its anti-submarine frigates

Nike is killing the app for its $350 self-tying sneakers

Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane

TAKES:

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked products and AI (30:55)

Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro (34:05)

Apple Vision Pro unlikely to hit 500K sales this year says IDC - Apple CEO Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day (35:55)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Editon (37:05)

AT&T paid a hacker $370K to delete stolen phone records (38:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Wiby Search Engine (40:30)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: SmallRig Tripod for iPhone Desktop Mini Tripod - Aluminum Alloy 20 inches/ 50 cm with 360 Degree Ball Head, 1/4 inch Quick Shoe Plate for Vlogging DSLR Camera Video, Load up to 11 pounds-3033 (43:25)

Nate: MySit Office Chair Armrest Replacement Arm Pads Universal 4" 5.5" Mounting Hole (Set of 2) Black (46:00)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:05)

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