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The Next Byte

By: Daniel Scott Mitchell Farbod Moghaddam
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 We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.2025 - The Next Byte Science
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  • 239. The Saucies: 2025 Recap & TNB Turns Five!

    239. The Saucies: 2025 Recap & TNB Turns Five!
    Jan 6 2026

    (05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling

    (08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing

    (10:38) Intersection: 233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots

    (12:58) The Pleaser: 224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid

    (16:08) Novel: 219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table

    (19:10) The Rocker: 210. Origami-Inspired Concrete Construction

    (22:15) Farb’s Favorite: 226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions

    (27:38) The Showstopper: 237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System

    (31:18) Honorable Mention: 212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI

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    43 mins
  • 238. Humanoid Robots Can Now Punch... What's Next?

    238. Humanoid Robots Can Now Punch... What's Next?
    Dec 30 2025

    (03:30) Unitree’s Boxing Robots

    (05:25) The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics

    (11:34) Technical Implications and Safety Concerns

    (16:09) The Future of Robot Sports and Entertainment

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    20 mins
  • 237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System

    237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System
    Dec 23 2025

    (4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics

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    17 mins
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