Gemini 3.0 Unveiled: Google’s Latest Multimodal AI Outshines GPT-5.1
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the highly anticipated launch of Google’s Gemini 3.0, a game-changing AI model trained across text, images, audio, and video. The new multimodal engine has set new benchmark highs, surpassing previous models such as GPT-5.1, and has caused a significant stir in the industry. Key players […]
Checkout.com Takes a Bold Stance, SolarWinds Case Dismissed, and FCC Reverses Mandate
In this episode, host David Shipley discusses some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today. Checkout.com refuses to pay a ransom to cyber extortion group Shiny Hunters and instead donates to cybersecurity research. The U.S. SEC ends its long-standing case against SolarWinds and their CISO Tim Brown, highlighting ongoing debates about cybersecurity accountability. Additionally, […]
Understanding Cybersecurity Threats: Insights from Intelligence Experts
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love welcomes retired intelligence officer Neil Bisson and regular guest David Shipley for an in-depth discussion on current cybersecurity threats facing both Canada and the US. They explore the roles of major state actors like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea in cyber espionage and sabotage, alongside […]
Gemini 3.0 Rocks! Project Synapse on Hashtag Trending
In this episode, the hosts discuss the impressive capabilities of Google’s latest AI advancements: Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro. They delve into how these tools provide a comprehensive, multimodal solution that integrates across text, images, and video, showcasing their potential for creative projects, coding assistance, and business applications. The episode highlights the seamless integration […]
Words You Can’t Say Online
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses recent significant events impacting the tech world. Cloudflare faced major outages affecting platforms like Amazon and Microsoft 365, leading to multiple disruptions over several days. Simultaneously, the Tokyo District Court ruled against Cloudflare in a major manga piracy case, ordering them to pay 500 million […]
Peter Thiel Sells Nvidia Shares Amid AI Market Concerns, TikTok Tests ‘See Less AI’ Option
Peter Thiel sells his entire Nvidia stake, raising concerns about the AI market’s sustainability amid a surge in circular investment patterns. A Vancouver startup addresses AI’s power consumption issues with new technology. TikTok tests a ‘less AI’ feature in response to content overload, signaling potential user fatigue. An Nvidia GPU worth $10,000 breaks in transit […]
AI Bubble Concerns, Cloudflare Outage & AI Toy Warnings – Hashtag Trending
In today’s episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google’s Sundar Pichai’s remarks on the irrationality within the AI boom, a major Cloudflare outage that disrupted key platforms, Google’s quiet launch of Gemini 3, and the alarming issues with AI-powered toys generating inappropriate responses. Stay tuned for insights on these major tech developments and […]
Tim Cook Retirement Rumors and Tesla’s Chip Fabrication Ambition
This episode of Hashtag Trending covers speculation about Apple CEO Tim Cook’s potential retirement and succession plans, alongside Elon Musk’s hint at Tesla building its own chip fabrication plant. Additionally, the podcast explores Jeff Bezos stepping into a CEO role for a mysterious AI startup called Project Prometheus. Finally, a viral story about a manager […]
Exploring AI Adoption, Misconceptions, and Electric Vehicle Experiences – Project Synapse
In this episode of ‘Project Synapse,’ hosts Marcel Gagne, John Pinard, and Jim discuss a range of topics from AI technology and adoption trends to the evolution and future of electric vehicles. The session opens with a light-hearted discussion on nostalgic TV shows before delving into a serious conversation about AI brand recognition and the […]
OpenAI’s GPT-5.1, iPhone Phishing Scam, Tesla’s Demanding Year, and Starlink’s New Plan
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the launch of OpenAI’s GPT-5.1 with new tone controls and model variants designed for different tasks. A new phishing scam targets lost iPhone owners by imitating Apple recovery texts to steal credentials. Tesla warns employees of an exceedingly demanding 2026 amid senior staff departures and […]
