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Today's show features Laura Rutledge, Dan Orlovsky, Andrew Hawkins, and Field Yates. They will discuss J.J. McCarthy's recent performance, with Dan heading to the touchscreen to provide a detailed breakdown. Additionally, there will be another installment of Wideout Wednesday, and POVR returns with Dan wearing the VR headset. Don't miss all this and more on NFL Live Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is booming, VR is evolving, and AR is exploding into the real world—but most of it still feels underwhelming.On this week's episode of TechMagic, host Lee Kebler welcomes Andrew Schwartz while host Cathy Hackl is away. Andrew is the Director of Metaverse Engineering at Nike, and together, they unpack the realities behind today's AI hype cycle, revealing why generative AI can feel both astonishing and underwhelming. They explore brand risks in AI-driven content, the fight against AI slop in music distribution, and the long road to mainstream VR and AR adoption. Andrew and Lee also break down Pokémon GO's execution-first success and the rise of identity-based tech, from digital product passports to personalized, location-aware experiences, offering a clear-eyed look at what truly comes next in immersive technology.Come for the tech and stay for the magic!Andrew Schwartz BioAndrew Schwartz is a technology strategist and the Director of Metaverse Engineering at Nike, where he pioneered emerging technology integration within the Technology Innovation Office. Having coined the title "godmother of the metaverse" for industry luminary Cathy Hackl, Andrew brings deep expertise in blockchain identity, XR/AR/VR technologies, and spatial computing. Andrew Schwartz on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics: [00:00] Intro[00:00] Welcome to Tech Magic with Andrew Schwartz[00:01] How "Godmother of the Metaverse" Became Cathy Hackl's Defining Title[00:03] Nike's Metaverse Engineering and Emerging Technologies[00:06] Technology First vs. Outcome First: The Real AI Hype Cycle Challenge[00:13] Why Coca-Cola's 70,000-Prompt AI Christmas Ad Reveals a Deeper Problem[00:16] Imperfection as Strategy: When Flaws Build Brand Trust[00:21] The AI Music Crisis: How Spotify and CD Baby Protect Indie Artists[00:27] Copyright, Authenticity, and the Future of AI-Generated Content[00:31] VR Headsets Are Impressive—But Where's the Killer App?[00:34] Apple Vision Pro: Great Technology, Missing Experience[00:36] Why Beat Saber Succeeded Where Other VR Games Failed[00:38] Content Over Hardware: Lessons from iPhone, iPod, and Atari[00:40] Pokemon Go Wasn't About AR—It Was About the Brand[00:42] Super Nintendo World Shows How to Make Technology Invisible[00:44] The Future of Identity: Digital Product Passports and NFC Activation[00:47] Music Recommendation: SAULT, Neo-Soul, and the Mystery of AI[00:49] Key Takeaways: Where Tech Magic Actually Happens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWe dig into Valve's new Steam Machine, controller, and VR headset and weigh whether Steam can finally crack the living room. Then we unpack COD Black Ops backlash, indie momentum in the Game Awards, a candid look at inmate remote‑work programs, and GameStop's odd “trade anything” day.• holiday check‑in and concert recap• kitchen mandolin cautionary tale• Steam Machine specs, price, and positioning• Linux usability and console market education• portability, ecosystem play, and emulation talk• COD campaign controversy and identity drift• indie studios dominating awards and mindshare• streamer cycles versus game longevity• inmate remote‑work program, restitution, reentry• GameStop trade anything rules and reactionsMake sure you follow us on all socials TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, Carolina Otakus for everything https://www.carolinaotakus.com/

Over 200 Rockstar North staff sign letter demanding "immediate reinstatement" of fired colleagues, Valve announces a new Steam ‘console' and controller and VR headset, everything announced in last week's PlayStation State of Play, everything announced in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct, Activision confirms Black Ops 7 uses gen-AI tools for assets, and more! GAMES DISCUSSED: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Lumines Arise, Dispatch, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, ARC Raiders, Vampire Survivors But It's In Virtual Reality.   SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

Valve makes a trio of announcements this week, with a Gabecube... excuse me, a Steam Machine set to release in the near future along with a new controller and VR headset. Could Valve actually announce THE game to go along with these releases? And what might the release of this device do to shake up the console landscape? We discuss this and much more on another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!   OLR: The Final Episode will air on 23, November 2025.   Also in the News: * Sony State of Play for Japan * Funko Pop in Massive Debt * Fallout 4 10th Anniversary Issues * AI In Black Ops 7 and Anno?   All this and more on the show where EVERY gamer has a voice-- Orange Lounge Radio! LIVE on the VOG Network, Sunday nights at 6 Pacific, 9 Eastern www.vognetwork.com Mailbag: participate (at) orangeloungeradio dot com

We are excited and enthusiastic about Valve's new Linux hardware, and then angry and disappointed about Mozilla's latest nonsense.   News Steam Machine, controller, VR headset incoming from Valve Say hi to Kit Introducing AI, the Firefox way: A look at what we're working on and how you can help shape it Mozilla Connect thread... Read More

Is Alice autotuned this episode? Or is her voice just all mangled due to a recent illness? And, if the latter, *should* we have autotuned her? Elsewhere, hear about how Alice and Doug almost kinda potentially could have sorta possibly considered getting another cat (maybe). But they apparently already have a pet radioactive spider, so that should be good for now.Other discussion topics may include:- The need to brush up on one's animated fish trivia- Tomatoes vs. Roses: Which would you rather have thrown at you?- Attending one's teacher's birthday event- A nonsense TV theme song- How to get your ribs virtually(?) crushed in VR

We are excited and enthusiastic about Valve's new Linux hardware, and then angry and disappointed about Mozilla's latest nonsense.   News Steam Machine, controller, VR headset incoming from Valve Say hi to Kit Introducing AI, the Firefox way: A look at what we're working on and how you can help shape it Mozilla Connect thread... Read More

In a week full of news, Valve perhaps delivered the most shocking one with the announcement of a Steam controller, a VR headset, the Steam Frame, and the return of the Steam Machine. Can the new, more powerful, and proprietary versions of these devices finally spark a living room movement for PCs? Could this actually be in retail stores? And how much does this hurt Xbox being beaten to the space? The Game Awards 2025 Nominations are out, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the way with 12 nominations, including for Game of the Year and both of the Indie GOTY awards as well. They are also nominated for Indie Game of the Year at the Indie Awards. So, is it really an indie? And what about the rest of the lineup? Were there some major snubs? Plus, Sean tried the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign, and he was not happy with it being always online. Red Dead Redemption is finally appearing on current consoles, Pokemon Pokeopia gets a release date, but also a reveal that its a Game Key Card. Ubisoft canceled a Splinter Cell game, and more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/qmMqWRntfeY

With Dirtybird's Flight Week Brasil just around the corner and a new EP out on Dirtybird Records, Brasil's Ribguga takes the decks at Dirtybird Radio to show off some of the underground's freshest sounds. VR warm-up set:Cour T. - "TRiPPPY" [Dirtybird Records]Simas - "Benja" [Dirtybird Records]DJ Glen & Bruno Furlan - "Another Planet (Bruno's VIP Mix)" [Dirtybird Records]Plastic Robots - "Tell Me Something" [Dirtybird Records]Ribguga guest set:Ribguga, Micah - Flex (UNR [DRT RECORDS])Buogo - Apagão (UNR)Ribguga - Work It (UNR)Ribguga - Bring It Back [SHOUT! LABEL]Ribguga, Carvalho (BR) - President [DIRTYBIRD]Ribguga, Balanka - Talkin' Too Much [DIRTYBIRD]Balanka - In The Lights (UNR)Balanka - Rockstar [TAKE NOTES]Ribguga - Bass Bass (UNR)Louis Millne - Touched (UNR)Omri - Nothing Wrong (AYYBO REMIX)

We dig into the biggest Linux hardware news of the year, then fire up our new-to-us 1L PC server.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and secure, it can't log into your cloud apps. CrowdHealth: Discover a Better Way to Pay for Healthcare with Crowdfunded Memberships. Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 for your first three months using UNPLUGGED.Unraid: A powerful, easy operating system for servers and storage. Maximize your hardware with unmatched flexibility. Support LINUX UnpluggedLinks:

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a stacked episode talking all the latest VR news! Including the announcement of the Steam Frame - the next VR headset from Valve! We also saw a slew of new game trailers at last week's VR Games Showcase including the release date of Deadly Delivery and How to God. As well the announcement of games like Espire: MR Missions, Knights of Fiona, Orcs Must Die! By the Blade, Pocket Lands, Full Steam Undead, The Lightkeepers, and more! We also saw the full launch date for Banners and Bastions, the release of Vampire Survivors VR, the announcement of Men in Black: Most Wanted, an incredible Meta Quest 3S sale, and much more! Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/0:00 - Episode Start13:00 - Steam Frame announcement31:00 - Deadly Delivery launch date34:30 - Smash Drums new campaign mode37:50 - Espire: MR Missions40:30 - Vampire Survivors VR46:30 - Orcs Must Die! By the Blade48:30 - Men in Black: Most Wanted51:05 - The Lightkeepers52:40 - How to God launch date55:15 - Knights of Fiona56:45 - Banners and Bastions full launch58:55 - Pocket Lands1:01:05 - Full Steam Undead1:03:05 - Quest 3S $250 sale1:05:15 - Bootstrap Island sale1:07:45 - Tin Hearts VR on Meta Quest1:09:30 - Upcoming VR GamesSupport the show

On this week's Arcade, Uno and Chugs blast through Time Crisis with the G‘AIM'E Plug & Play light gun setup. They also share their thoughts on Little Nightmares 3, Ninja Gaiden 4 on the ROG Ally X, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.In gaming news, Valve unveils a new mini-PC, controller and VR headset, Pokemon Legends Z-A becomes the top-selling physical game in the U.S., new Elden Ring NightReign DLC is on the horizon, a Hungarian man played DDR for six days to claim the longest video game marathon and the boys review their nominees for the 2025 Indie Game Awards. Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Valve kick off a new revolution in living-room PC gaming? Should Microsoft and Sony be sweating? This week, Valve announced a trio of new hardware coming in 2026: the Steam Controller loaded with trackpads and gyro aiming, the next standalone wave of VR with the Steam Frame, and what will be destined to be known forever as “The GabeCube” a Steam Machine PC for the living room. Well I guess GabeN64 could also work? Press B To Cancel now on YouTube! For updates and more episodes please visit our website www.pressbtocancel.com, or find us on Twitter @pressbtocancel Press B is a member of the SuperPod Network; a gaming collective of fellow podcasters and shows. Special thanks to The Last Ancient on SoundCloud for our podcast theme. Find out more at http://pressbtocancel.com

(00:00) Ogłoszenie i Chiny(07:10) Where Winds Meet(12:53) Assetto Corsa Rally(14:25) Bestia we mnie - Netflix (17:00) Nowe sprzęty od Valve
(18:43) Steam Frame(26:26) Steam Controler
(30:21) Steam Machine(34:20) Specyfikacja i wydajność Steam Machine
(42:20) Ile może kosztować Steam Machine i dla kogo jest?(52:38) SteamOS i ekosystem(54:57) Gry usługi na linuxie
(01:08:45) Problemy SteamOS
(01:19:15) Half-Life 3ASSETTO CORSA RALLY EARLY ACCESS TRAILER - OUT NOW
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What's up Gamers?In this week's episode, John and Dean engage in lively banter before diving into the games they've played recently, including Fallout: New Vegas and Fortnite. They discuss the latest gaming news, including free titles from Epic Games and major announcements from Valve, such as the new Steam Controller and Steam Machine. The conversation shifts to the Steam Frame, a new VR headset, and speculations about its pricing. They also touch on industry controversies, including Rockstar's employee unrest and Ubisoft's financial troubles. The episode concludes with a matchup discussion between Tartarus from Halo and Raam from Gears of War, exploring their backgrounds and motivations. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the powers and abilities of Tartarus and Raam, exploring their military strategies and their epic showdown. The discussion highlights the unique traits of each character, their rise to power, and the tactical decisions that define their battles. The conversation culminates in a detailed analysis of the fight results, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of both characters.Don't forget to subscribe and give us your thoughts in the comments below. Get out there and level up, Kombatants!

Welcome back to Pursuing Pixels, and welcome back to another edition of 'Save it for the 'cast!' Kevin keeps the theme from the last SIFTC episode rolling, and gets things started off with another batch of $3 indie game recommendations — plus a bonus indie arcade gem that is 100% FREE to play (in the good kind of way)! John & Randall jump into the conversation after that, as we discuss a whole slew of gaming goodies — including Kevin's increasing urge to upgrade to a PS5, games that have remained "stranded" on the PS3, racing games in VR, and much more...   Timestamps: Spitkiss  -  00:01:36 Asteroid Drift  -  00:03:44 Neophyte  -  00:05:35 Evil Egg  -  00:07:17   Thanks for taking the time to listen!  If you'd like to find us elsewhere on the Internet, you can find us at:   

"Le bal de Paris" de Blanca Li est un spectacle qui abolit la frontière entre la scène et les spectateurs, mais c'est aussi une expérience où le public, équipé d'un casque de réalité virtuelle est invité à danser dans un décor féérique. Cette histoire d'amour en 3 actes a obtenu un Lion de la meilleure expérience VR à la Mostra de Venise 2021. Blanca Li, insatiable créatrice, du flamenco au ballet en passant par le hip hop, vous invite à (re)découvrir ce spectacle à la Seine Musicale. La chorégraphe Blanca Li était l'invitée de Nathalie Amar.    ► Chronique Les pionnières Marjorie Bertin nous parle de Lucie Eyenga, surnommée « Maman Eyenga », une pionnière de la rumba congolaise.   ► Reportage Tom Malki s'est rendu à la Nouvelle Seine qui a fait parlé d'elle il y a un an en ratifiant une charte des comedy clubs pour lutter contre le sexisme dans le monde du stand-up.   ► Playlist du jour - Daft Punk - Around the world. - Mom'lo Siwaju du Star Féminine Band - Benin.

Xbox's big bet for bringing PCs to the living room has officially been undercut. This week, Valve announced three (!) different pieces of hardware. First, there is the Steam Machine, which serves as the strongest competitor to consoles. While still very much a PC, the Steam Machine packs a lot of punch for a small device and could be a force if priced well. Second, a brand new VR headset in the Steam Frame. Despite Meta having massive first-party support, Valve has decided to challenge a space that many of us thought was finished growing. Third, and finally, is a Steam Controller. It's horrendous looking and makes the Duke look ergonomic. How does Valve's aggressive hardware plans disrupt Xbox and does any lingering appeal for the PC in the living room by Xbox remain? The Dukes unite and dive straight in. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:08:49 - The Hair Crisis0:13:57 - Halo Infinite support is ending0:21:59 - Former Nintendo President opens up on Xbox and Switch 20:31:59 - State Of Play Japan reactions0:47:15  Arc Raiders is a smash hit0:57:04 - GTA 6 has been delayed1:09:02 - Take Two proves great narrative games sell well1:13:02 - Borderlands 4 sales are soft1:18:58 - Dispatch sells over 1 million copies1:20:47 - Ghost Of Yotei sells over 3 million copies1:23:00 - BioWare and EA recommit to Mass Effect1:42:28 - Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra has been delayed1:44:35 - Silent Hill 2's Xbox release date leaks1:48:42 - Nintendo first party are using game key cards1:51:07 - Square Enix undergoes layoffs and drops new roadmap2:03:02 - Trails In The Sky Remake 2 confirmed for 20262:05:54 - What We're Playing3:00:07 - Valve announces Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller3:28:55 - Todd Howard interview3:42:30 - Avowed 2 is in the cards, but not Outer Worlds 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It seems like this week's big salvo of Valve hardware announcements is all anyone's talking about right now, particularly the Steam Machine, and who better to fill in a bunch of hands-on details with that li'l box, plus the new Steam Frame VR headset and refreshed Steam Controller, than our old friend Norm Chan of Tested.com, who went up to Valve to see it all. If you want to hear about everything from the Steam Machine's performance and potential price to the Frame's x86 emulation and foveated remote streaming, plus a ton of stuff in between, listen to this podcast!Tested's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tested Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

Like a phoenix rising from the bargain bin of a Fry's electronics, Steam Machines are back.  And they've brought controllers and VR glasses with them.  This week we debrief on the latest Valve hardware announcements and review what is shaping up to be an exceedingly strange time in the video game hardware market.

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Valve just announced a new Steam Machine, a new VR headset, and a new Steam Controller. That is one hell of a way to wrap things up.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley,Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. Episode 395 discusses VisionOS 26.2, Apple's new immersive F-18 video, third-party VR content, iOS/macOS beta features, CarPlay tweaks, and frustrations with notifications. The team reviews five years of M-series chips, explores new satellite features, tests out the digital passport ID in Wallet, debates the bizarre iPhone Pocket, reacts to Tesla adopting CarPlay, and covers Apple TV's plans to stream MLS for free in 2026. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In Episode 395, the panel kicks off with a hilarious "tinfoil hat convention" after Guy reveals his "Hat of Intelligence." The group jokes about aliens, mental shielding, and Guy's emergency hat deployment skills before shifting into the week's Apple news. They begin with VisionOS 26.2 Beta, noting incremental improvements such as fixes for stylus pressure, stability updates, and lingering bugs in AirDrop visibility, SharePlay DRM playback, and subscription syncing. The panel agrees the update feels like a tightening pass while everyone waits for the next major feature drop. Apple's newest immersive video, "Flight Ready," filmed with Navy F-18s, sparks lively discussion. The group praises the cinematic quality—especially nighttime carrier deck landings and aerial shots—but several mention Apple's signature issue with immersive content: the feeling that "people are way too close to your face." The panel also highlights the increasing amount of third-party immersive Vision Pro content, including music videos, training simulations, and niche experiences created in tools like DaVinci Resolve, signaling that spatial content creation is slowly becoming more accessible. Eric shares his in-store test of the Vision Pro M5, where he focused on widgets, Safari multitasking, virtual displays, and system responsiveness. He intentionally pushed the device hard to see if it stutters—and it didn't. Dave walks through updates in iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/tvOS 26.2 betas, pointing out UI refinements such as expanded Liquid Glass styling, an improved Alarm interface, app sorting options in Game Library, and message-pinning in CarPlay. CarPlay itself becomes a heated topic—Dave explains how answering a call sometimes instantly hangs up afterward. Marty expresses frustration over automotive UI "reactions" in group chats while driving. The general consensus: CarPlay is great… except when it isn't. The group digs into macOS 26.2 (Tahoe) with mixed reactions. While some see improvements, Jeff notes memory issues and audio stack quirks still need addressing. 1Password's new behavior—unlocking automatically after system login—splits the panel. Some appreciate fewer prompts, while others insist on strict manual unlocking for security. A retrospective on five years of Apple's M-series chips follows. Marty mentions real-world benefits moving from M4 to M5, Jeff feels his M2 Pro is still strong, Dave says his M4 Pro Mac mini is now his main machine, and Guy jokes that old Intel Macs were basically "space heaters with keyboards." Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  visionOS 26.2 Beta 2 Release Notes Apple Releases Second visionOS 26.2 Beta Flight Ready film brings immersive F-18 fighter pilot footage to Apple Vision Pro Apple now selling the PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers for Apple Vision Pro  Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to Developers Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 2 iOS 26.2 Available Next Month With These 8 New Features - MacRumors iOS 26.2 Adds New CarPlay Setting  iOS 26.2 Adds Alarms for Reminders iOS 26.2 Adds Three New Features to Podcasts App iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Gets Liquid Glass Slider iOS 26.2 Expands Live Translation on AirPods to EU iOS 26.2 lets you disable new CarPlay feature in Messages In Touch With Mac this week Second macOS Tahoe 26.2 Beta Now Available to Developers macOS Tahoe 26.2 Gets Edge Light Feature for Video Calls 1Password Simplifies Access With New Unlock Setting Five Years of Apple Silicon: M1 to M5 Performance Comparison  News Apple Developing These 5 New Satellite Features for iPhone Apple Announces Launch of U.S. Passport Feature in iPhone's Wallet App  Apple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone Apple Debuts iPhone Pocket, a Limited Edition iPod Sock-Style Accessory Tesla Working to Add Apple CarPlay Support to Vehicles - MacRumors Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV starting in 2026 Major League Soccer paywall on Apple TV is now gone | Macworld Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they're ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X has already been announced July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. 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This binge contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Stillness and the Burr (November 10, 2025)2. Opening Pleasantries (November 11, 2025)3. The Vote (November 12, 2025)4. Chaos in the Council (November 13, 2025)5. Escape From Harvest House (November 14, 2025)---Episode 1: The Stillness and the BurrIn a rare moment of peace at the Tower, Maela struggles with the unfamiliar comfort of domestic life alongside Darla. What should be a perfect respite becomes a source of internal conflict when a simple request to help the mysterious Prosper reveals deeper tensions.Episode 2: Opening PleasantriesVesper and his allies arrive at Harvest House for a crucial guildmaster council, only to face immediate resistance at the door. When Tim, the Harvest guard at the entrance, attempts to block their entry based on selective rule enforcement, Karch demonstrates his mastery of political maneuvering with a calculated power play. But that is merely a prelude to the surprises and political lies that occur as the council dinner begins.Episode 3: The VoteDuring a tense dinner gathering of guild leaders, Ralan discovers that Captain Rogers has masterfully infiltrated multiple powerful guilds while secretly serving the Thieves. As allegiances blur and tensions rise, suspicious glances between Rogers and the supposedly unshakeable Guildmaster Quinto hint at deeper conspiracies. While Karch seethes with barely contained fury and Vesper watches the chaos with calculated interest, Ralan must make his choice: The loyal captain Rogers or the former Blade that tried to assassinate him.Episode 4: Chaos in the CouncilA crucial vote for the new guildmaster explodes into near-violence when Polo demands Ralan's arrest. As swords are drawn and guards advance, only the respected Quinto's intervention prevents bloodshed in the guild hall. While immediate conflict is avoided, the simmering tensions set the stage for a political powder keg that could re-ignite the city in violence at any moment.Episode 5: Escape From Harvest HouseAlard plays a masterful long game, fooling his captors with weeks of calculated deception. As he finally makes his move, slipping through Harvest House's defenses with the grace of a predator returning to its hunting grounds, he ponders the new era of peace now secured for Ness' future with Rogers installed as Guildmaster Craft.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

The console wars are back on. This week, Nilay Patel sits down with Jake Kastrenakes, Sean Hollister, and special guest Joanna Stern, senior columnist at The Wall Street Journal, to talk about Valve's return to the living room gaming race with the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Then, Joanna discusses her time putting the Neo robot to the test and seeing whether it's capable of loading a dishwasher. Finally, it's time for the Lightning Round, where the crew is talking the YouTube/Disney spat, Apple's new mini apps, and letting Waymo speed down the highway. Further reading: Our first look at the Steam Machine, Valve's ambitious new game console  Valve enters the console wars  Valve just built the Xbox that Microsoft is dreaming of  Valve's new Steam Controller might be my dream controllerThe Steam Frame is a surprising new twist on VR  Steam Machines have returned: all the news about Valve's new hardware universe  The Steam Frame has two speakers on each side of your face for vibration cancellation  Valve's new VR streaming trick won't just work with its own headset  How the Steam Frame compares to other VR headsets  Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential' for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more  Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam  Valve has stopped manufacturing its Index VR headset Valve has no news about Steam Deck 2 — because it's still waiting for the right chip  We tried Valve's new VR headset, PC, and controller — ask us anything!  I Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird Know Your Meme  1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation  Meet NEO, the AI-Driven Robot That's Coming to Lend a Hand Around the House — for a Steep Price The Problem with this Humanoid Robot Samsung brings a generative AI-powered Bixby to its TVs  Gemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today  Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great  Google Photos lets iPhone users edit images by describing changes  Disney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout Disney is “trying really hard” to get ESPN back on YouTube TV Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves With Bob Iger Interview Apple made a $230 crossbody… sock  Steve Jobs introduces iPod socks in 2004 Mini apps Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers ⁠Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming on its Fire TV Stick ⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willam and Wes discuss the privacy implications of smart glasses with cameras, the misreported death of iPhone Air 2, and watching jets take off from the USS Nimitz in Apple Vision Pro on this week's AppleInsider Podcast. The bonus topic for paid subscribers covers everyday carry and the tech replacing it.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider by December 10, 2025, and use coupon code blackfriday20 to get a 20% discountCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:Passports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID featureLimited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion houseWhy camera-equipped smart glasses are already a privacy disasterMoving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI planiPhone Air 2 won't be out in 2026, claims questionable reportLeaker backtracks: iPhone Air not canceled, is getting two cameras insteadYou can now buy Sony's VR controllers for the Apple Vision ProStreaming live sports to Apple Vision Pro is a pipe dream a startup cannot easily solveLaunch in an F-18 from the USS Nimitz in the new Apple Vision Pro immersive experienceBentel Studio - Untitled Folder WalletSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - iPhone Socks (11:01) - Smart glasses and privacy (25:17) - Apple Fitness+ moving to Health+ (33:52) - iPhone Air 2 (43:35) - USS Nimitz in Immersive Video ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Rizwan Virk -  MIT-trained computer scientist, video-game pioneer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis - to explore one of the most provocative ideas of our time: could our reality itself be a simulation? Rizwan brings a uniquely broad background to the table. At MIT and Stanford, he studied the fundamentals of computation and management, then went on to found and lead game- and VR-related ventures, incubate startups at MIT's “Play Labs”, invest in emerging technology, and produce films. In his landmark book, he connects quantum physics, artificial intelligence, video-game evolution, and ancient mystical traditions to argue for the simulation hypothesis.  In our conversation, we go deep into: What exactly the simulation hypothesis means — and why it's more than sci-fi speculation. How the evolution of video games and virtual reality helps illuminate the possibility of a simulated reality. The philosophical and ethical implications of living inside a simulation (or treating our world as if we might). Why this idea resonates not only with computer science, but with mysticism, consciousness studies, and quantum weirdness. Practical takeaways: if reality is less “solid” than we assume, how might that change how we live, meaning-make, and design our lives? Whether you're a tech innovator, spiritual seeker, science enthusiast, or simply curious about what's really “real,” this episode will challenge your assumptions, expand your thinking, and invite you to play at a higher level of awareness. Tune in, question the system — and maybe you'll never look at your life the same way again. Resources: Books: - Wisdom of a Yogi - https://amzn.to/4dYWjEY - Simulation Hypothesis - https://amzn.to/3yBkOYP - Simulation Multiverse - https://amzn.to/4bzUz3z Podcast Interviews:  - Interview from the Joe Rogan Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/031mtxfwvp01AsiZKtxjjc Contact Rizwan Virk: www.zenentrepreneur.com X - @rizstamford IG - @rizcambridge Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button on the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Welcome to the Show, Mr. Rizwan Virk 4:36 - MIT Days, and how did interest in the Simulation Hypothesis begin? 7:52 - Ten Stages of Tech Development to the Simulation Point 17:34 - Why are some people gifted with open curiosity and some not in the simulation? 24:53 - All thighs considered, what then is our purpose? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider anti-intellectualism. In the news, Valve has new hardware including a new VR headset Rym is going to get, and you should learn about the 1981 Air Traffic Controller strike. We will be live at PAX Unplugged 2025!Related LinksForum ThreadAnti-IntellectualismDiscord ChatAnti-IntellectualismBluesky PostAnti-IntellectualismThings of the DayRym - Jesus Didn't Have Long Hair....So Why does Jesus Have Long Hair?Scott - Using OSINT to track US military murders at sea

Washington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad hosts the VA's CTO and Chief AI Officer Charles Worthington for a special Veteran's Day episode on how AI is transforming one of the largest and most complex organizations in the nation.  Worthington discusses how the VA is equipping both Veterans and providers with AR, VR, and wearables to provide better care and outcomes for our nation's bravest men and women.

What happens when classical learning meets cutting-edge technology? In this episode, we sit down with Kim Abel, the visionary behind Optima Academy, to find out. She shares how VR, AI, and intentional design create unforgettable student experiences, the leadership lessons learned along the way, and the stories that fuel her passion.Tune in as Kim shares the story of Optima Academy's founding, the innovative practices that make their model stand out, and how her team leverages emerging technologies and intentional design to craft learning experiences students love and remember. Packed with ideas, inspiration, and actionable insights, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of K–12 education.---ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Kim Abel serves as Head of School at Optima Academy Online (OAO), a pioneering virtual reality K-12 (and growing) school. Passionate about cultivating rich and rewarding thinking among students and faculty, Kim brings to the role a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Utah State University, a Master's in Education from William Carey University, National Board Teacher Certification, and an Ed.D. in Learning and Leadership Organizations from Vanderbilt University. Kim's dedication to educational excellence and continual learning is unwavering. Her vision is to make quality education accessible to all students.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with futurist Kevin Cirelli talking about personal robots coming to homes. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show and talks about rain and how to prepare your home for the wet weather. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pelegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News entertainment correspondent Will Ganss with the ‘Entertainment Report.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaks suur uudist, mille üle arutada. GTA VI lükati poole aasta võrra edasi ja Valve kuulutas välja enda konsooli, puldi ja uue VR-peakomplekti.  Väiksematest uudistest käime kiiresti üle, aga mängudest kiidab Martin taevani Dispatchi, Rein on mänginud Battlefield 6 Redseci ja Escape From Duckovit. Rainer on mänginud uut Luminesi ja Trasherit, lisaks veel Ball X Pit ja Keeper. Soovituseks on Immortals Fenix Rising, mille Ubisoft annab ära tasuta ja Sherlock Holmesi mängud Humble Bundle'is. Lingid:  https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/ak3ak31a49a221/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-now-set-to-launch-november-19-2026 https://www.eurogamer.net/this-is-a-blatant-unapologetic-act-of-vicious-union-busting-hundreds-of-rockstar-employees-sign-letter-to-management-demanding-fired-colleagues-get-reinstated https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-machine-everything-we-know-about-valves-new-console https://www.eurogamer.net/tech-steam-frame-preview-a-long-awaited-standalone-vr-headset-that-runs-steam-games-on-arm https://www.eurogamer.net/tech-steam-controller-preview-a-smart-touch-centric-gamepad-that-also-packs-in-traditional-controls https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-state-of-play-november-2025-everything-announced https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-f-gets-a-fresh-update-that-addresses-combat-concerns-by-introducing-a-much-easier-casual-option https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fallout-4-flooded-with-negative-steam-reviews-as-players-slam-anniversary-edition-for-pc-performance-issues-breaking-mods https://www.eurogamer.net/turns-out-halo-infinite-isnt-infinite-at-all-as-halo-studios-ends-active-development-after-just-four-years https://www.eurogamer.net/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-gets-its-first-trailer-revealing-rosalina-and-bowser-jrs-voice-actors https://youtu.be/zYcLSX6RAQ0 https://www.uploadvr.com/unloop-steam-early-access-release-date/ https://www.uploadvr.com/vampire-survivors-vr-announcement/ https://www.uploadvr.com/syberia-vr-quest-3-launch/

Alard plays a masterful long game, fooling his captors with weeks of calculated deception. As he finally makes his move, slipping through Harvest House's defenses with the grace of a predator returning to its hunting grounds, he ponders the new era of peace now secured for Ness' future with Rogers installed as Guildmaster Craft.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

What if the key to healing the brain wasn't in a pill or a surgery, but in a headset? By stepping into immersive digital worlds with virtual reality (VR), scientists are discovering new ways to enhance neuroplasticity. But with such power to reshape the mind, VR also raises big questions: how real should “virtual” therapy get, and who can access this kind of therapeutic strategy? Join us as we journey through the science, the promise, and the ethical puzzles of healing in a virtual world. This episode is sponsored by the Connected Minds program. Connected Minds, funded by the Canadian First Research Excellence Fund, is a 7-year collaborative program between York University and Queen's University that focuses on interdisciplinary, ethical, and socially responsible research and technology development. The program offers funding for trainees, researchers, and artists. To learn more and get involved, visit the Connected Minds website. Website: https://www.yorku.ca/research/connected-minds/a Authors: Eve Racette, Golnar Taheri Email: thinktwicepodcast@outlook.com Instagram: @thinktwice_podcast LinkedIN: Think Twice Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThinkTwicePodcast Disclaimer: Think Twice is a podcast for general information and entertainment purposes only. The content discussed in the episodes does not reflect the views of the podcast committee members or any institution they are affiliated with. The use of the information presented in this podcast is at the user's own risk and is not intended to replace professional healthcare services.

This is it: the final Death Stranding 2 spoilercast. Lumines Arise is also out, and that game is an extreme banger. Valve crashes back into the hardware market with a new Steam Machine, VR headset, and controller. Grand Theft Auto VI gets yet another delay. We even hear from someone who's had both the McDonald's Pizza and the Street Fighter burgers. Real action-packed week on the ol' Nextlander Podcast! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:09) Intro (00:02:15) Alex has some big news for everyone (00:07:51) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Jun 26, 2025 (00:08:23) [SPOILERS] All the Death Stranding spoilers are here. (01:31:13) First Break (01:31:17) Lumines Arise  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, SteamVR]  |  Nov 11, 2025 (01:44:27) Thrasher  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Linux]  |  Nov 07, 2025 (01:49:54) Dispatch  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 22, 2025 (01:53:22) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025 (01:54:21) Hollow Knight: Silksong  |  [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One]  |  Sep 04, 2025 (01:57:17) Second Break (01:57:21) Initial thoughts on the Valve hardware dump (02:21:09) Grand Theft Auto is delayed... again (02:22:34) More about the firings from Rockstar (02:27:48) Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra also delayed (02:33:28) Emails (02:39:44) Wrapping up and thanks (02:43:55) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:46:26) See ya!

Valve is taking on gaming consoles and creating a new type of VR headset, all at the same time. GPT-5 gets “warmer.” Cursor's new raise means it has 10x'd its valuation in the span of a year. And we're one step closer to your phone completely replacing your wallet. Valve brings back Steam Machine and Steam Controller — hands-on with Valve's new AMD-based living room gaming hardware (Tom's Hardware) The Steam Frame is a surprising new twist on VR (The Verge) Microsoft to Use OpenAI's Custom Chip Work to Help In-House Effort (Bloomberg) OpenAI says the brand-new GPT-5.1 is ‘warmer' and has more ‘personality' options (The Verge) The AI Coding Startup Favored by Tech CEOs Is Now Worth $29.3 Billion (WSJ) Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints (TechCrunch) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC  BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y  Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s  This week on The Trophy Room:  A PlayStation Podcast hosts Teegan, Kyle, and Joe talk about dive deep into the massive PlayStation and gaming news cycle. Rockstar Games has officially delayed Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026, and fans are split between hype and frustration. We also break down the shocking union-busting allegations against Rockstar after the firing of 31 employees in the UK and what this means for the developer's reputation ahead of GTA 6's release. Then, we cover Sony's latest State of Play Japan, featuring major reveals like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Fatal Frame II Remake, Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. We discuss which titles might come West and which ones highlight PlayStation's renewed focus on Japan. We also unpack Sony's Q2 FY2025 earnings, revealing PS5 sales have now surpassed 84 million units, with 119 million active users. Sony claims the PS5 is only “midway through its lifecycle,” refusing to comment on PS6 rumors — though new reports point to a 2027 hybrid console with Switch-style docking. Plus: New details leak about the Horizon MMO: Steel Frontiers from NCSoft. A new Steam console and VR headset (“Steam Frame”) leak — can Valve finally challenge Xbox and PlayStation? Crash Team Racing comeback rumors ignite after a Beenox banner leak. New PS Plus Extra & Premium lineup for November 2025 featuring GTA V, Pacific Drive, and Tomb Raider Anniversary. Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble officially revealed for mobile. All that and more in this week's PlayStation-centric discussion full of news, hot takes, and community questions!

We've digitized sound. We've digitized light. But touch, maybe the most human of our senses, has stayed stubbornly analog.That might be about to change, thanks to programmable matter. Or programmable fabric.In this TechFirst episode, I speak with Adam Hopkins, CEO of Sensetics, a new UC Berkeley/Virginia Tech spinout building programmable fabrics that replicate the mechanoreceptors in human fingertips. Their technology can sense touch at tens of microns, respond at hardware-level speeds, and even play back touch remotely.This could unlock enormous change for: • Robotics: giving machines the ability to grasp fragile objects safely • Medical training and surgery: remote palpation and high-fidelity haptics • Industrial automation: safer and more precise manipulation • VR and simulations: finally adding the missing digital sense • E-commerce: touching clothes before you buy them • Remote operations: from hazardous environments to deep-sea machineryWe talk about how the technology works, the metamaterials behind it, why touch matters for AI and physical robots, the path to commercialization, competitive landscape, and what comes next.00:00 – Can we digitize touch?00:45 – Introducing Synthetix01:10 – How programmable touch fabrics work02:15 – Micron-level sensing and metamaterials04:00 – The “programmable matter” moment06:05 – Why touch matters more than we think07:30 – Emulating human mechanoreceptors09:30 – What digital touch unlocks for robotics10:40 – Medical simulations and remote operations12:45 – Why touch is faster than vision14:20 – Humanoids, walking, stability, and tactile feedback15:30 – Engineering challenges and what's left to solve17:00 – Timeline to first products18:20 – Manufacturing and scaling19:30 – First planned markets21:00 – Durability and robotic hands22:20 – Consumer applications: e-commerce and textiles24:00 – Will we one day have touch peripherals?25:15 – Competition in tactile sensing and haptics27:00 – Why today is the right moment for digital touch28:00 – Final thoughts

In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale meets up with friends and fellow podcasters KiKi L'Italien, Dave Will (PropFuel), and Joanna Pineda (Matrix International) for a lively roundtable recorded live at ASAE Annual 2025 in Los Angeles. The group dives into the intersection of technology, culture, and brand in associations, exploring how tools like AI and VR can either enhance or hinder human connection. From frustrating banking apps to virtual mini-golf team building, they share candid stories, laughs, and lessons on how to implement tech that truly serves people.Themes and Topics:Tech That Builds, or Breaks, TrustPoorly implemented tech can damage brand perception and member confidence.Frustrating digital experiences (like banking apps or chatbots) drive people offline.Associations must prioritize usability and member experience from the start.AI, Anxiety, and AdoptionAI can amplify human connection, but only when introduced with clarity and care.Staff need reassurance and transparency about how AI will impact their roles.Leaders must model curiosity and create space for experimentation.Play, Curiosity, and CultureWeekly AI showcases and VR mini-golf are helping teams stay creative and connected.Playful, low-stakes experimentation builds confidence and sparks innovation.Culture thrives when leaders encourage curiosity and celebrate learning.Usability Testing: The Missing LinkMany associations skip or underinvest in user testing, leading to failed rollouts.Even minimal testing can reveal major usability issues before launch.

We discuss Valve's official announcement of Steam Frame, a streaming-first standalone VR headset, and our hands-on impressions after trying it. We also dig into Valve's goal of increasing the value of your Steam library with this device and what it means that Valve isn't currently working on a new VR game.

This week in a special early release of NPC, the guys dig into Valve's announcement of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Stream Controller, a trio of SteamOS devices poised to make a big splash in 2026. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Valve's Announcements Valve's Announcement of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller More on the New Hardware The Steam Machine is the Future | Wavelengths Valve enters the console wars Our first look at the Steam Machine, Valve's ambitious new game console Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam Valve rejoins the VR hardware wars with standalone Steam Frame Steam Deck minus the screen Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware Cary Colomb on X Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the "regular" NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa start your Thursday by talking all about Valve's newest announcement being a fleet of new things. We got a Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and their new VR headset: The Steam Frame. We also tie off today by hitting a couple other headlines.

durée : 00:04:49 - Le Billet politique - par : Stéphane Robert - C'est un retour en arrière inédit sous la Vᵉ République. La réforme des retraites de 2023 a été suspendue par les députés deux ans après son adoption et entrée en vigueur. Cette suspension est le signe de la très grande difficulté politique qu'il y a à réformer le système des retraites en France.

In today's Daily Fix:Valve's Steam Machine announcement sent ripples through the gaming industry this week, and Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has weighed in. Spencer congratulated Valve and said in a tweet that Microsoft is one of Steam's biggest game publishers, and they welcome the new addition to gaming hardware. Valve also announced a new controller and the Steam Frame, a new VR headset. In other news, Sony and NCSoft have announced Horizon Steel Frontier, an MMO for mobile devices set in Sony's Horizon franchise. And finally, Apple has revealed the first real trailer for season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the show set in the Godzilla x Kong universe.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are giving an early review of the early access launch of Forefront! Made and published by developers Triangle Factory, this game brings gameplay similar to Battlefield to VR! With 16v16 matches, big maps, land air and sea vehicles, this game has all the potential to be the next big shooter! Listen for our full thoughts and review!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

In this our second episode discussing work from poet Eli Karren, we're shifting timelines, story lines, wine time, and coffee time. We welcome special guest, Tobi Kassim, as part of the podcast team for the day. (We'll be “sprinkling” special guests throughout the upcoming season!)   We dig into Eli's richly detailed poem “Franchise Reboot” which nods to David Lynch's nineties TV phenom, Twin Peaks, along with the Museum of Popular Culture, Ikea furniture, Matthea Harvey's poem “The Future of Terror,” and Wandavision, among other touchstones.   The team questions some of the advice we've received on what should or should not be included in poems: dreams, color lists, center justification, cicadas. It's an airing of pet peeves, Slushies. And then we decide to get over ourselves. Tune in with a slice of cherry pie. As always, thanks for listening.   At the table: Tobi Kassim, Kathleen Volk Miller, Marion Wrenn, Lisa Zerkle, and Lillie Volpe (Sound Engineer)    @eli.james.karren on Instagram  Eli Karren is a poet and educator based in Austin, TX. His work can be found in the swamp pink, At Length, Palette Poetry, and the Harvard Review.   Franchise Reboot     We sat at the diner in Snoqualmie  quoting lines back and forth to each other. Saying what we could remember,  without fidelity, without  choosing a character or a scene.  We got the coffee, the cherry pie,  took pictures with a piece of wood  that the waitress passed across the bar,  cradling it like a newborn.    Earlier, we had gone to the waterfall,  and I confessed that I had been falling in love with a coworker.  Or rather, that it felt that way.  Melodramatic. Full of will they  won't they tension. You said, expertly, that that  was probably the only exciting thing about it.  That not everything in life  has to be a soap opera.    Later that night, when you went off  to chaperone a high school dance I saw a movie  about a woman who fucks a car.   Outside the theater, some guys smoked cigarettes and wondered aloud if originality was dead.  I told them that the only glimmer of the original is the terroir,  the local language, the dialect and vernacular.  All the shit you suppress when you move away from your childhood home. The things  you pay a therapist to excise from you in a room comprised only  of Ikea furniture.        On the long Uber back to your house I thought about the future of nostalgia, the car careening through downtown Seattle, past the Shawn Kemp Cannabis shop,  and the Museum of Pop Culture,  which held a laser light show on its lawn.    The whole drive I had the words  tangled in my brain and was trying to recite  Matthea Harvey's “The Future of Terror.”  I remembered only the generalissimo's glands  and the scampering, the faint sounds of its recitation humming below the car's looping advertisements  for Wandavision. In my head  the possibility of infinite worlds thrummed.   Once, at a farmers market,  I watched an elderly man wander through the stands,  past the kids playing with pinwheels and eating ice cream,  a VR headset strapped  to his face, his hat in his hand, the muffled sound of tears in his vicinity. I always wondered what he had seen.  What reduced him to tears on a May afternoon,  his hands splayed forward, a little drunk with sun  and regret, reaching out  towards something.   III.   This, I tend to gussy up at parties.  A lie I tell myself because I want  to believe in true love. As I say  in the diner the owls are not  what they seem. But at what point  does the false supercede the real?    When you came home, I was crying  on the couch, rewatching  its rejection of closure. Its protagonist catatonic  for sixteen hours, a walking  talking middle finger.  Just so we can have this moment  where he says the line  and has the suit and we hear the famous song  and are embraced again.  Seeing you, seeing old friends this is how I always feel.    Reminded of this pond deep in the woods. Somewhere I went to only once  but keep returning to  in dreams.  I remember how we hiked  an hour out and slipped below the water as the sun began to set. In the dream, sometimes  there is an island. Sometimes  we swim to its surface.  Sometimes the moon arises, its gravity pulling us deeper out above the blackness where the shale slips to the bottom. I'm never sure if it is when I sink into the water or exit  that I become someone else. Wake always with a lyric  on my lips. This  is the me I've missed.    The one that survives the factory reset, the franchise reboot. The one I dreamt of every morning when closure was something to be evaded, treated  like the cars in a Frogger game.  But not here, with you,  halfway across the country. If I grasp gently,  I can take the headset from my eyes.  I can almost see  where the red curtains part and the sycamores begin. 

Neo The Home Robot: The future is here! Or is it? A new AI robot dubbed NEO has been announced but is it just an Indian guy using VR to control him. Zoom Court Fails: A cop shows up to Zoom court with no pants. Are we going to just let this happen!? Andy Richter and Adrien Skye: Andy Richter survives another night during the Halloween episode! How far can the Fandy's go!? We also get an alert that the Adrien Skye listening party is going on! THE BEAR!, FUCK YOU, WATCH THIS!, MICHAEL JACKSON!, THRILLER!, HALLOWEEN!, THIRSTY THURSDAY!, THRILLER DANCE!, ZOMBIE MJ!, MEMORIES!, FAVORITE PART!, MAKING OF VHS!, RICK BAKER!, BEHIND THE SCENES!, COREYWEEN HANG!, HOME ROBOT!, TECHNOLOGY!, NEO!, PUPPET!, REMOTELY RUN!, INDIA!, MAID!, VR HEADSET!, GOGGLES!, SCARY ACCENT!, NORWEGIAN!, ROBOT ATTACKED!, EGG CHARGER!, GAY AS HELL!, GLEB!, FIRE A GUN!, VIOLENCE!, POSSESSOR!, ADS!, REDWOOD AI!, DR ANDY SKILONAKIS!, TURING!, ZOOM COURT FAILS!, DRAG RACING!, DISORDERLY!, BLUNT!, DANCING WITH THE STARS!, ANDY!, HALLOWEEN NIGHT!, STILL ALIVE!, FOG!, DANCING!, HIDE!, FANDY!, GO HOME!, MORMON WIVES!, BABY!, DANCE!, RSV!, HOSPITAL!, HALLOWEEN!, GOTHSPEL!, CIRCUS QUEEN!, PLASTIC STANDARDS!, VAMPIRES BALLAD!, I'M DOWN!, PITTS OF HELL!, BETTER NOW!, LIVE!, CLUB!, BAR!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!