Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-25-2026

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-25-2026

From Computer Talk Radio by Benjamin Rockwell

April 25, 2026 · 1h 30m

About this episode

This episode covers various technology topics including cloud costs, Apple leadership changes, and social media scams.

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Ubisoft, Black Flag, Allbirds, Parents, Netflix, Microsoft - 11:00 - Hidden costs of cloud everything - Benjamin details out how Cloud has hidden costs everywhere - 22:00 - Tim Cook replaced by John Ternus - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changes in Apple leadership - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty bemoans AI flattery and additional distractions - 39:00 - Scam Series - social media scam - Benjamin shares of the Social Media Verification Scam - 44:00 - Keske talks exploring space - Steve covers the idea of using robots to explore outer space - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - NAB 2026 - Doreen covers the National Association of Broadcasters show - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smart appliances - Tasha asks why companies release smart appliances that aren't - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 376 - Benjamin explores the psychology of 'it worked yesterday' - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - energy saving - Carlos asks Benjamin about smart thermostats and schedules

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Rockwell

Topics covered

  • Nerd News
  • Cloud Computing
  • Apple Leadership Changes
  • AI and Distractions
  • Social Media Scams
  • Space Exploration
  • Smart Appliances

Keywords

  • Nerd News
  • Cloud Costs
  • Apple Leadership
  • AI Distractions
  • Social Media Scam
  • Space Exploration
  • Smart Appliances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ubisoft, Netflix, Microsoft, National Association of Broadcasters, Allbirds

Places: Apple

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