#520 – Alternate Batman

Tom reports from the Matt Dinniman book event in LA, we kick off our Interview with the Vampire read, and share our last spoilery thoughts on The Hexologists and why we think the writing doorway is the strongest one for this book.

Microsoft Is Offering Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates In The EU – DTH

DTH-6-150x150Microsoft is offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area, Search Live, a new AI-powered feature, is now available to Google app users in the U.S., and Waymo has introduced “Waymo for Business” in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix.

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Android is coming for Windows and Mac Now – DTNS 5111

Google has plans for full desktop PCs based on Android and running on Qualcomm. And Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next year.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Google says more on desktop Android, Qualcomm ‘excited’
Google is coming for Microsoft’s lunch with new Android PCs | Windows Central
The Science Behind Scratchgate and What It Means for Repairing the iPhone 17 Pro – iFixit
iFixit puts a microscope on the iPhone 17 Pro scratch problem | The Verge
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a hidden upgrade that most people seem to have missed – NotebookCheck.net News
iOS 26.1 beta suggests iPhones will soon support third-party smartwatches
Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports
YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for spreading misinformation | TechCrunch
Pocket Casts is showing ads to people who paid for an ad-free app | The Verge
Major League Baseball will adopt an automated challenge system in 2026
AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity
Spotify now directly integrates with DJ software
Alibaba Shares Soar After Hiking AI Budget Past $50 Billion – Bloomberg
Alibaba to offer Nvidia’s physical AI development tools in its AI platform | TechCrunch
Qwen3-VL: Sharper Vision, Deeper Thought, Broader Action
Logitech launches a new Solar-powered slim wireless keyboard for Mac users – 9to5Mac
Pixel 10 Pro XL: New DxOMark analysis finds Google’s latest flagship has the best smartphone display of all time – NotebookCheck.net News
Walmart’s India Payments App PhonePe Files for $1.5 Billion IPO – Bloomberg
Trump administration proposes overhauling H-1B visa process for higher-paid workers
US EIA FAQ on electricity from natural gas
US EIA natural gas reserves
Guardian coverage: Elon Musk’s xAI Memphis project

Major League Baseball Adds Robot-Umpires for 2026- DTH

DTH-6-150x150Australia’s eSafety Commission expands reach of social media ban for under-16s to more services, Google Photos on Android can now edit photos with AI in natural language, and robo-umpires are joining Major League Baseball.

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Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System – Live With It


Thinking about upgrading your home Wi-Fi to a mesh network? Sarah shares her experience with the Netgear Orbi 850 Series Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System—and whether a similar setup might be a good fit for your home or office.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Highlights

– Coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. with each additional satellite (sold separately, can be bundled)
– Supports wifi 6 (wifi 7 for newer versions will run you about $2000 for the same setup)
– Compatible with ISPs up to 2.5Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber and DSL. Connects to your existing cable modem, replaces your WiFi router
– 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports on both the router and each satellite
– Orbi app for management and speed tests
– Price- $680 on Amazon, refurbished models come down to around $400


Cordkillers 568: Kimmel Unplugged (By Nexstar & Sinclair)

ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live after jokes about the Charlie Kirk assassination, sparking tensions with affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair who refused to air the show’s return. Meanwhile, Disney+ greenlights a Muppets special, Baywatch gets a reboot, ESPN and Fox One rack up subs fast, and Disney hikes prices again.

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Nvidia Plans To Invest Up To $100 Billion In OpenAI – DTH

DTH-6-150x150Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, Google is integrating its Gemini assistant into specific Google TV smart TVs, and Meta created a new super PAC to combat restrictive AI.

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Google Play Gets a Gemini Sidekick for Gaming – DTNS 5110

Nvidia is set to invest $100 billion in OpenAI as it works toward a gigawatt of new infrastructure per week, and GitHub is rolling out new security controls for NPM.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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Major Details Emerge in the US TikTok Deal – DTNS 5109

Oracle names major changes at the top of its C-Suite, including new co-CEOs, and the Apple iPhone Air is pretty darn repairable, according to iFixit.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

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Meta’s Llama AI Approved For US Government Use – DTH

DTH-6-150x150The US government adds Meta’s Llama AI to the approved AI tools list for federal agencies, Montblanc announces a Digital Paper writing tablet, and more price hikes to come for Xbox units in the US.

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