In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison kick things off with the bizarre auction of a Martian meteorite that fetched over $5 million -- sparking a humorous and skeptical conversation about how anyone can really verify the origins of a space rock. From meteorites to million-dollar dinosaur skeletons and NFTs, the duo explores the strange world of brag-worthy collectibles and the blurred line between value and hype in today’s economy.
Then it’s back to tech as Microsoft and Mozilla take center stage in the renewed browser wars. Microsoft boasts massive speed improvements in Edge, while Firefox rolls out support for WebGPU, boosting graphics performance by tapping into local GPUs — ushering in a new wave of browser-based gaming and AI processing. Jay and Sam discuss how this shift will demand newer hardware and faster internet, raising concerns about lag, energy consumption, and the widening gap between cutting-edge software and aging systems. With warnings about future energy shortages and the rising costs of staying current; this episode delivers humor, insight, and a healthy dose of tech reality.
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