Steve and Ben discuss the Microslop meme that has taken on a life of its own despite Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella’s best attempts to argue against its use. Steve and Ben also discuss Dell realizing the XPS brand was valuable and that people do not care about AI, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shows off how much he likes to take note with pen and paper.

Steve and Ben wrap up 2025 with a quick chat of how AI tech and AI enthusiasm may have different paths in the next twelve months.

Steve and Ben discuss Microsoft’s recent announcements about turning Windows 11 in to an agentic OS, as well as the introduction of AI agents to help coders build apps in the Microsoft Power Platform. Steve and Ben also touch on Paramount’s proposed hostile takeover of Warner Brothers.

Steve and Ben discuss the implications of Netflix taking over Warner Brothers Discovery, on Hollywood more broadly, and the future of cinema. Steve and Ben also discuss the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold Phone.

Steve and Ben discuss how the quest to build more data centres to service AI is leading to a shortage of critical components such as RAM chips which is causing those RAM chip prices to skyrocket. Steve and Ben also discuss the Hubble crisis, and the Mars Rover Perseverance recording thunder sounds on Mars.

Steve and Ben discuss the concept of agentic AI tools arriving in the travel agent space, with AI being able to research, book, and pay for your trips end to end based on simple prompts, with the theory being that you will not have to worry about the hassle of all the work that normally would go in to booking your dream vacations. Steve and Ben also discuss the recently announced iPhone Pocket from Apple.

Steve and Ben discuss the apparent disappointing sales number for the iPhone Air and what it could mean for the product line, as well as the apparent cancellation of the Samsung Galaxy Edge. Steve and Ben also discuss the implications from the recent AWS outage, as well as the surprising association between the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and helping to fight cancer.

Steve and Ben discuss OpenAI’s announcement of the Sora 2 video generator and AI actress Tilly Norwood, and their implications of their use as AI tools. Steve and Ben also discuss why installing a dual-boot macOS can be useful in certain situations.

Steve and Ben discuss the improved ergonomics of the new iPhone 17 Pro Max compared to previous iPhones, NASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance finding the best potential evidence yet of ancient life, and how aliens could eavesdrop on our radio communications via an Earth-Mars orbital alignment.

Steve and Ben discuss Apple’s announcement of the new iPhone 17 Series, including the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Steve and Ben also celebrate their 350th episode, and recording it 11 years to the date from the first episode of SciTech Culture.

Steve and Ben discuss how easy it is to produce fake imagery using AI tools, which is simultaneously impressive and concerning for the future as we are inundated with more content than ever making it harder to discern fact from fiction. Steve and Ben also discuss the environmental impacts of AI.

Steve and Ben discuss how piracy is making a comeback as the cost and fragmentation of streaming services become higher and more prevalent, as well as how music is becoming more generic in a world where digital stools and AI are taking the craft out of the artistry.

Steve and Ben discuss the basic top 3 tips to save money and manage your finances, advances in healthcare using AI tools, and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the cinematic release of the Steven Spielberg classic film, Jaws.

Steve and Ben discuss the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 betas on older devices, Apple suing Jon Prosser for infringing on their trade secrets by leaking early screenshots of their iOS software, why your friends have stopped posting on social media, and how the Earth has started spinning faster on its axis.

Steve and Ben discuss the incredible capabilities of Google’s new Veo 3 AI Video Generator and its potential to displace traditional film and video production. Steve and Ben also touch on internet reactions to Superman.

Steve and Ben discuss how potential uses of AI can either enhance productivity or lead people to outsource their thinking and work, with implications for re-wiring the brain in to lazy habits. Steve and Ben also discuss how Superman has soared critically and at the box office, while Jurassic World Rebirth may be one too many films in that franchise.

Steve and Ben discuss how AI is fast becoming capable enough to generate advertisements for major companies as well as generating new episodes of podcasters talking about their topics without their involvement.

Steve and Ben discuss a recent poll of Hollywood executives where a majority predicted that the traditional movie-going experience would not survive as a viable business model within twenty years, all against the backdrop of the impact of social media and technology on the erosion of culture.

Steve and Ben discuss Apple’s recently announced Liquid Glass visual overhaul of its operating systems, whether or not it qualifies as an actual re-design, potential issues with its visual accessibility, as well as how the new visual design may potentially lead to the rumoured significant re-design for the iPhone on its 20th anniversary in 2027.

Steve and Ben discuss the prospect of Human-AI relationships and its impacts as artificial intelligence becomes a greater part of our lives. Steve and Ben also discuss the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the concerning situation around the Trump-Musk feud.