I didn’t become an Apple fanboy until I began programming for the platform. Apple has a knack for crafting beautiful products while making things that just…work. The internals are just as beautifully designed as the externals, and this week’s Apple event won’t disappoint fans. Cruise on down to your local Internet and plug in to...
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Scientist Grow First Replicant, Big Tech Industry Gains, Drone Boy the Tank Killer
When I was 15 I was starting to get into girls, and dreamed of driving when I got in those 8 months. I have a story that will make you wonder about your own teenage years. Click on your local Internet an listen to me, Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew. This week’s hot...
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FN Meka First AI to Sign with a Major Label (Then Dropped), Apple Announces New Devices, Twitter Drama Unfolds
I’m telling you, this Twitter deal is filled with drama and intrigue. It has everything we need for a Lifetime Network drama. Bots, billionaires, and money. Let’s get into it for this week’s top tech stories. Make sure you open up your local Internet an listen to me, Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew....
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Triller Verzuz Timbaland & Swizz Beats in Lawsuit, Chinese Tech Companies Hand Algo Data to Government, VPNs Safe Unless You’re on iOS
Hello, hello, hello and it’s another Thursday! Guys, I have to thank you so much for your support of this weekly blog and for your ears. The Cloud has consistently provided an uptick in listens across these first three months, and has caught the attention of a major blog platform. Thanks! We’ll see what happens...
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Elon Sells a Chunk-a-Tesla, Michigan Brings in Rural Broadband, Fraudsters Launder a Cool Half Billion
I’m worn out again, good people! I spent the earlier part of this week at NAMPI, a Medicare Program Integrity conference, talking about data, AI, and algorithms. It’s good to be back serving up this week’s tech news. Tune into me, Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew. This week’s top tech news: a Michigan...
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AT&T Runs Up Your Bills, Surgeons Separate Conjoined Twins, a New Semiconductor Shortage
I’m worn out y’all! I’m prepping for a big conference in Baltimore, and I’ve already hit 40. So, I’m running late on production for The Cloud. But the show must go on, because the tech world can’t stop, won’t stop. Another week with Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew. This week’s top tech news:...
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EU Staff Hacked by Pegasus, Manchester City Knits Smart Scarf, Game Time not Linked to Wellbeing
We’re back! Mark was out last Friday, and we’re back in the saddle with hot news. Since, the hiatus the court is going to force Elon Musk to trial in his will-I-won’t-I takeover of Twitter. Either way, it’s Thursday and I’m on with Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew. This week’s non-Elon stories: an...
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Predictably Elon Musk Welches on Twitter Deal, Tesla Head of AI Out, James Webb Delivers View Into the Past
Happy Thursday! Last Friday, as me and my friends were basking in the glow of Blerdcon, someone looking down at their phone blurted out, “yo! Elon Musk is backing out of the Twitter deal. Like everyone didn’t see that coming.” It’s true. Either way, it’s Thursday and I’m on with Mark Starling, John, and the First News...
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Rivian Delivers More Electric Trucks, Meta Open Sources AI Translator, US Announces New Quantum Proof Crypto
It’s Blerdcon Thursday, y’all. It’s time for the Top Tech News of the Week! I’m on with Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew. It’s another week, without Elon dominating the headlines. This week’s top tech stories: the US government announces new post-Quantum encryption, Rivian finally delivers its trucks, and Meta open sources bold language...
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Shirtless Hacker Pleads Guilty, AirBnb Bans House Parties Forever, Atari Turns 50
It’s Thursday, y’all. It’s time for the Top Tech News of the Week! I’m on with Mark Starling, John, and the First News 570 crew. It’s another week, without Elon dominating the headlines. This week’s top tech stories: a shirtless Canadian hacker pleads guilty in Florida, a new Atari collection is released in time for its 50th...