GizmoSapiens Podcast

Chris and Matt discuss the Cult of Coscto, what kicked off the upgrade of PC hardware, GM laying off workers, and more. We want to hear from our listeners!  Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com See you on the digital flip side! The Cult of Costco: https://slashdot.org/story/26/01/01/1752221/the-cult-of-costco?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Windows 11, Not AI, Kick-Sta...

In this week’s transport-tech roundup, Chris and Matt discuss a sector under pressure from regulation, economics, and real-world safety debates. On the EV side, the UK is moving toward a mileage-based tax, Ford is trimming its EV ambitions, and new U.S. rules are forcing automakers to strip out some Chinese software dependencies. Autonomous vehicle headlines are also getting sharper: Waymo is back...

Chris and Matt explore how ordinary tools—browsers, smart speakers, cameras, police gadgets, and even robotaxis—have quietly turned into powerful surveillance and attack platforms. They look at data exfiltration via simple copy‑paste, police use and abuse of AI-powered systems like Flock license plate readers, security disasters in both consumer and government tech, and the growing backlash agains...

In this episode, Chris and Matt explore four stories that show what happens when AI, automation, and gadgets step off our screens and into the physical world. First, we look at a live demo where security researchers hijacked a commercially available humanoid robot using nothing but spoken commands, then used short‑range wireless to spread the exploit to an offline robot—turning embodied AI into a...

Chris and Matt discuss school and university systems are quietly rethinking some of their biggest bets of the last two decades. In K‑12, districts that spent billions on laptops and tablets during the pandemic are now limiting screen time or putting devices away in response to parent concerns about distraction, mental health, and academic performance. At the same time, Kansas City Public Schools i...

In this episode, Chris and Matt break down a wave of new laptop and PC news that’s reshaping the platform landscape for the next few years. Nvidia’s N1X Arm chips are finally headed to consumer Windows gaming laptops, with a next‑gen N2 platform already on the roadmap for 2027. Intel is firing back at Apple’s MacBook Neo with its new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs, while Microsoft doubles down on Intel...

Chris and Matt discuss various legal technology issues across various states and the Federal Government! Please send feedback to gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you not eh Digital Flip-side!

Chris and Matt discuss: Changes in Apple Leadership 80k Tech company layoffs AI - Pros and Cons Privacy in the AI Age Individual Power Independance We want to hear form you!  Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com See you not he Digital Flipside!

Chris and Matt discuss more of what is going on in SPACE!   Artemis III Space Suits Space Leisure Wear Space Stations etc. Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com See you not he Digital Flipside!

Chris and Matt discuss the future of Star Trek, Streaming Services, Analog to ATSC Television to ATSC 2.0 and now ATSC 3.0, Cable Television, a brief anecdotal history of Netflix and Hulu.   We want to hear from you!  Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you not he Digital Flip-side!  

Chris and Matt talk on a variety of subjects starting off with Microslop and moving on through Entertainment.   Please send Feedback to Gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you on the Digital Flipside!

Chris and Matt talk about the return of the Artemis II mission and things going on in the Space World! Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you on the Digital Flipside!

Chris and Matt talk about tech. Macbook Neo Microslop Windblows SlowPilot 265 AI and other items Send feedback to gizmosapiens@gmail.com See you on the Digital Flipside!

Chris and Matt talk about all of the going on in Space including the Artemis Program, Space-X, Rocketlab, Blue Origin and others!   Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you on the spacial flip-side!!!

Chris and Matt discuss the first Season of Star Trek Starfleet Academy and its maybe demise! Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you on the Digital Flip-side!!!

Chris and Matt talk SPACE!   Get caught up on what is going on in the Space Race and get Lost in finding out where we are going! Please send feedback to gizmosapiens@gmail.com See you on the Digital Flip-Side!

Chris and Matt talk Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! Let us know what you think!  Send us feedback to gizmosapiens@gmail.com. See you on the digital flip-side!

Chris and Matt continue their discussion about the poor quality of Microsoft Products and the reactions/repercussions going through the greater tech industry because of the Slop in the Micro! Please send feedback to: gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you on the Digital Flipside!

Chris and Matt wish everyone a Happy New Year and discuss current events in relation to Technology and Entertainment! Please send feedback to: GizmoSapiens@gmail.com   See you on the Digital Flipside!

Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year! This is the last show of 2025 for GizmoSapiens and we wanted to do a quick show talking about what we plan on doing in 2026. We really appreciate our listeners and want to thank you for a great 2025. Please send any comments or feedback to gizmosapiens@gmail.com   See you in the New Year!