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2025

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Remembering Dad and What’s Next for GNC

In this episode on GNC, Chris, the youngest son of Todd Cochrane, addresses the listeners following the unexpected passing of his father on September 8. Chris shares that the past week has been one of the most challenging times in his life, but gathering with family in Michigan provided some comfort. He expresses the difficulty of the situation, recounting the

Remembering Todd Cochrane – Podcast Hall of Famer and Blubrry CEO and, GNC Host

On this special final New Media Show tribute episode, we honor the life and legacy of Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer, podcast hall of famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, host of Geek News Central podcast, author of one of the first podcasting books, and co-host on The New Media Show for 13 years. Todd’s influence on podcasting was profound: from

Geek News Central Mourns the Loss of Todd Cochrane

Geek News Central is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our host Todd at the age of 61. Todd passed away suddenly on the morning of Sept. 8, while traveling after spending cherished time with family on the West Coast. Todd was a pioneer in the podcasting industry. Since founding RawVoice and Blubrry in 2005, he dedicated his

LinknLink eMotion Max and Pro mmWave Presence Sensors Review

Every smart home owner is likely to be familiar with "passive infra red" (PIR) motion sensors as they're an easy way to start off making a home a little smarter They're quite distinctive too, with the slightly opaque domed window on the front. While they're popular and inexpensive, their downfall is in their name, i.e. motion sensor. If someone's in

Microsoft Says Clients Of Azure Cloud Platform May Experience Increased Latency

Microsoft Corp. said Saturday it’s no longer detecting issues with its Azure cloud platform after multiple international cables in the Red Sea were cut, Engadget reported. Microsoft said its Azure cloud platform has returned to normal service after an incident of cut underwater cables that played out over Saturday. The tech giant reported “undersea fiber cuts” in the Red Sea

Anthropic Agrees To Pay $1.5 Billion To Settle Lawsuit With Book Authors

In a landmark settlement, Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to a group of authors and publishers after a judge ruled it had illegally downloaded and stored millions of copyrighted books, The New York Times reported. The settlement is the largest payout in the history of U.S. copyright cases. Anthropic will pay $3,000 per