With the news that the US has expanded collection of DNA information, Dr. Niki talks to Tom about what DNA is, how it’s collected and what you can tell from it.

Starring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.

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Apple sues Jon Prosser over leaked iOS26 screens, plus new emojis!

Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.

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Google’ announced the date for its big Made By Google event in New York, and Dr. Niki gives an update on science funding in the US.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

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Plus, the new Zelda movie gets its Link and Zelda, and both ethically sourced AI and cement.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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Reddit implements age verification checks in the UK, and Google strikes a deal with Brookefield for hydropowering a few of its AI facilities in Pennsylvania.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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But do we want it? And the Commodore 64 is back for real this time. Not an emulator!

Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood.

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But not all the time. Plus, Comcast gets rid of data caps.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

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Samsung says it’s Trifold smartphone is expected sometime this year, and Dr. Niki talks about Colossal's plans to genetically engineer moa birds. [23:06]

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.

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