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The Digital Focus Podcast

The Digital Focus Podcast

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Welcome to Digital Focus — The Future-Ready Podcast. Hosted by John Suder and Bart Mroz, each week we break down the trends, tools, and transformations shaping the digital world — and what it means for you. Stay curious! Stay future-ready.Digital Focus by 1459pm Politics & Government
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  • Robot Jailbreak in Shanghai, The Smart Toilet That Knows You Too Well, Inside Miami’s AI Police Car
    Nov 20 2025

    The Digital Focus Podcast: AI Rebellion, High-Tech Toilets, and Autonomous Police CarsIn this episode of The Digital Focus podcast, hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz discuss the latest in AI technology including Google's Gemini, new AI functionalities for prospecting research, and the experience of juggling between AI tools like OpenAI and Copilot.

    They explore a fascinating, albeit staged, robot jailbreak incident in Shanghai and delve into the implications of AI's autonomous decision-making.

    The hosts humorously assess Kohler's $599 Dekota toilet-mounted health tracker, and wrap up with a deep dive into Miami-Dade County's autonomous police car, known as Pug. Join us for an intriguing discussion on these futuristic tech developments!00:00 Introduction and Weekly Highlights00:28 Exploring Google's New Gemini AI02:03 TV Show Recommendations for Cold Weather04:03 Robot Jailbreak in Shanghai08:14 Kohler Dekota: The High-Tech Toilet15:35 Miami's AI Police Car: The Pug20:33 Closing Remarks and Announcements


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    23 mins
  • When the Cloud Crashes Your Bed, ChatGPT Debuts Atlas Browser, Grok Takes Over X
    Oct 23 2025

    Cloud Outage Chaos, Future of AI Browsing, Grok Takes Over X | Digital Focus Podcast

    In this episode of the Digital Focus Podcast, hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz cover a range of topics, starting with a celebration of the Eagles' recent win and Brandon Graham’s return. They share their weekly highlights, including John’s recommendation of the Netflix series 'The Diplomat'.

    The main discussion centers on a widespread AWS outage affecting various online services, including smart beds, leading to widespread disruptions.

    The conversation transitions to the introduction of OpenAI's Atlas browser and its implications for the future of web browsing, comparing it with other AI-driven browsers and highlighting the shift towards conversational browsing.

    Lastly, they address Elon Musk's announcement that X (formerly Twitter) will integrate Grok AI to overhaul the platform's feed algorithm, eliminating traditional engagement signals. The episode wraps up with opinions on Grok AI's potential and the decision about whether to stay on the platform.

    00:00 Introduction and Weekly Highlights

    00:43 Netflix and TV Show Recommendations

    02:26 AWS Outage and Its Impact

    09:15 ChatGPT Atlas Browser Launch

    13:19 Changing Browsing Habits

    14:03 The Rise of AI Browsers

    15:35 Atlas and Other AI Browsers

    17:16 Grok Takes Over X

    22:08 The Future of Social Media Strategy

    25:14 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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    27 mins
  • ChatGPT Gets Spicy!, Walmart Sells on ChatGPT, Europe Builds a ‘Drone Wall
    Oct 16 2025

    ChatGPT Goes Spicy & Walmart Embraces AI: Exploring the Future of Tech on The Digital Focus

    Join hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz on The Digital Focus podcast as they discuss the latest in tech, from ChatGPT's new adult conversation features to Walmart's innovative AI-driven shopping experience.

    They dive into the implications of OpenAI's policy shift, the challenges of age-gating, and the emotional impacts of AI dependency.

    Also, they explore Walmart's partnership with OpenAI for seamless shopping experiences, and Europe's ambitious drone defense strategy.

    With humor and expertise, John and Bart navigate the evolving landscape of AI and its societal impacts. Tune in for insights into these groundbreaking developments.

    00:00 Welcome and Weekly Highlights

    00:10 Kevin from The Office and Barbecue

    01:05 Netflix Series 'Boots' Review

    02:19 ChatGPT Gets Spicy

    10:20 Walmart Teams Up with ChatGPT

    17:32 Europe's Drone Wall

    22:46 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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    24 mins
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