The PC Pro Podcast

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The PC Pro Podcast episodes

April 18, 2024 Episode 689: Never mind AI PCs, we’ve got smart NPCs
The team discusses new adverts popping up in Windows, an attempted deepfake attack on LastPass and the latest AI gaming innovations from Nvidia. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Asus RT-AX57 Go, a fully functional Wi-Fi 6 router that fits in your pocket.
1 hr 5 min
April 11, 2024 Episode 688: New Google projects, AI and more, live from the departure lounge
The team discusses Google’s new video presentation tool, AI-based exam marking and how the UK police plan to use facial recognition to crack down on shoplifting. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Gurgle Apps Wi-Fi Word Clock, a fun and (just about) practical project based on the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
1 hr 4 min
April 04, 2024 Episode 687: Hacking hotel door locks, Spotify's price rise and why Samsung's Bixby lives on.
The team refuses to talk AI this week, instead focusing on a hack that bypasses hotel door locks, the latest Spotify price rises and why Samsung believes that Bixby is still worth backing. Plus, how much it costs to keep Windows 10 running, 20 years of Gmail and Barry tries to convince the panel that a pair of smart glasses should be Hot Hardware of the Week.
Links mentioned in this week's episode:
https://predr.ag/blog/wifi-only-works-when-its-raining/
https://ee.co.uk/smart-tech/smart-tech/tcl-nextwear-s-plus

And finally, our thanks to Nick Gassman for his much-needed help with the recording!
58 min
March 28, 2024 Episode 686: Microsoft AI Surface, Oregon’s Right-To-Repair and X prepares to unleash Grok.
The team discusses Microsoft's Surface devices with AI capabilities, Oregon's new right-to-repair legislation, Affinity software's acquisition by Canva and X’s upcoming chatbot, Grock. Our Hot Hardware candidate is Seagate's 20TB Exos X20 enterprise hard drive.

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1 hr 5 min
March 21, 2024 Episode 685: More AI machinations, and Lee talks plastics
The team discusses Microsoft’s appointment of a new CEO of AI, the shocking story of a SIM-swapper and the truth about recyclable plastic packaging. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the HP Spectre Fold 17, a tablet-cum-laptop with a huge folding screen that can be yours for just cough-mumble pounds.
1 hr 7 min
March 14, 2024 Episode 684: Apple finally opens up its app platform – sort of, grudgingly
The team discusses Apple’s plans to lower the fences on its walled garden, Airbnb’s ban on surveillance cameras and Tim Berners-Lee’s future tech predictions. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Synology BeeStation, a simple, low-cost NAS appliance designed to replace Google Drive and other cloud storage services.
1 hr 3 min
March 07, 2024 Episode 683: Linux on the up, Apple smacked down
The team discusses a new milestone in Linux adoption, Apple’s bad-tempered compliance with new EU gatekeeping law and the latest spats in the world of AI. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Keychron C3 Pro keyboard; honestly, I can’t remember what’s supposed to be special about this one but Barry loves it.
59 min
February 29, 2024 Episode 682: Tim’s back from MWC, Nvidia’s CEO says kids shouldn’t code and there’s trouble in Wonkaland
The team discusses the latest product launches at MWC in Barcelona, the end of Apple’s long-rumoured electric car project, AI coding predictions and a chocolate-themed disaster in Glasgow. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Millennium Falcon Multi-Tool, a compact multi-tool in the shape of – well, you figure it out.
1 hr 1 min
February 22, 2024 Episode 681: AI goes bonkers, the DoJ hacks your router and Amazon unveils the new Echo Hub
The team discusses Microsoft’s new chipmaking deal with Intel, and rounds up the latest developments in the world of AI. We also discuss the DoJ’s controversial “white-hat” hacking of infected routers, and Amazon’s new Echo Hub smart-home controller. Our Hot Hardware candidate is the Cetaitun Firewall Mini PC, a cheap, compact, silent computer with six Ethernet ports…

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1 hr 1 min
February 15, 2024 Episode 680: No, Mark, the Meta Quest 3 isn't better than the Apple Vision Pro
In a week where Mark Zuckerberg declares the Meta Quest 3 is better than the Apple Vision Pro, the team - Rois, Jon, Barry and Tim - beg to disagree. Plus, why proving that you’re the creator of Bitcoin is tricky, Barry’s take on Otter’s attempt to usurp Copilot in Teams and Barry attempts to persuade everyone (including himself) that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 should be Hot Hardware of the Week.
1 hr 1 min