Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent this week! Tech titans are investing millions into genetically engineered babies. A lot of those who worry about data privacy feel like their actions make no difference. Comments from Windows lead Pavan Davuluri on the future of Windows received a lot of blowback online. And Valve announced a trio of new hardware for.
• Jacob discusses tech billionaires funding companies that are pursuing genetically engineered babies, raising concerns about the commercialization of polygenic screening.
• Mikah talks about how a lot of Americans do worry about data privacy, but feel helpless in that any actions they may take make no real difference.
• Zac Bowden from Windows Central joins the show to talk about comments made recently online from Windows lead Pavan Davuluri on the future of Windows “evolving into an agentic OS,” which received plenty of pushback.
• And Scott Stein of CNET stops by to share his hands-on experience with Valve’s recently announced new Steam hardware, set to launch in 2026.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward
Guests: Zac Bowden and Scott Stein
Tech News Weekly Episode 413
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