Episode
Gadgets & Gizmos: Nagging toothbrushes, fonts to defeat AI & shopping without spending a penny
- Podcast
- Hrkn to .. Gadgets & Gizmos
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- Aug 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1566
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Summary
Steve Caplin is not inclined to get Philips new high-tech toothbrush, showing the teeth you've missed. He's more impressed by a font that can be read by humans but not by AI. Google Maps introduced a new feature offering AI overlays but didn't reckon with the mischievousness of the public so it's been withdrawn. Robotaxis have a licence to operate in London but there must be a driver ready to take over, unlike Zoox robotaxis which are expanding beyond Las Vegas in the US. There's a method of hacking the digital firewalls of modern cars. Also a way of navigating a computer using your tongue. Opera lovers at the Bayreuth Festival booed the AI visuals. And if you find yourself spending too much online, try the virtual shopping experience at dopamine-shop.com where all manner of products can be delivered "to your imagination". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices