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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A bipartisan bill that would significantly change child custody law passed the Ohio Senate last week, drawing both praise and dispute about parental rights. Senate Bill 174 would widely adjust how Ohio courts handle custody agreements. The bill's sponsors, Senators Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) and Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green), said the bill [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With refinery maintenance wrapping up and demand low due to an expected decrease in holiday traffic, central Ohio gas prices have plummeted leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in and around Columbus, Ohio, gas prices have dropped 37.6 cents from last week, erasing two [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recent report has revealed the retailers that will offer the largest discounts on Black Friday this year.  WalletHub, a personal finance company, analyzed more than 3,100 deals from Black Friday ads for 13 of the largest American retailers. The website calculated the average discount each retailer plans to offer while [...]

The weather early this week will feature a large storm coming from the Southwest on Monday and moving through the central Plains and Midwest Tuesday, spreading rain across the midsection of the country.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio House passed the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" last week, progressing legislation to teach the "positive influence of religion" in public school history classes. Formally known as House Bill 486, the bill allows public school teachers to incorporate the positive impacts of religion, particularly Christianity, in American history lessons. [...]

In this episode, we dive into NASA’s first test flight of the ultra-quiet X-59 supersonic jet, explore the futuristic Phantom transparent 4K monitor, and break down World Labs’ breakthrough 3D world-modeling AI. We also cover TypeScript’s unexpected rise in the AI era, the world’s first mass delivery of humanoid factory workers, and how you can now run powerful open-source AI models locally. It’s a packed show full of aviation, robotics, and cutting-edge tech that’s reshaping the future.

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Full Summary

In episode 1852 of the Geek News Central podcast, host Ray Cochrane welcomes listeners back after a brief hiatus, explaining the delay due to personal and professional commitments. He kicks off the show by discussing an exciting breakthrough from NASA: the successful test flight of the X-59, an experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, potentially paving the way for commercial supersonic flight over land.

Ray notes that the X-59, which resembles a swordfish, recently completed its first test flight in California, focusing on functionality rather than speed. It is intended to gather data on the aircraft’s noise impact on communities, indicating a significant step towards improving commercial travel times.

After this, Ray thanks the podcast’s sponsor, GoDaddy, highlighting their hosting services and mentioning various promotional offers. He encourages listeners to support the show directly through the GoDaddy links, emphasizing their reliability in supporting the podcast.

Following the sponsor message, Ray transitions into another topic, discussing a new prototype transparent 4K monitor named the Phantom developed by Virtual Instruments. The monitor is designed to allow users to see their environment through the screen while achieving remarkable brightness levels.

Next, he introduces an innovative AI model called Marble developed by Fei Fei Li’s startup, World Labs. Ray explains that this platform enables users to generate 3D worlds from simple prompts, marking a shift towards spatial intelligence in AI, which is essential for gaming, robotics, and visual effects.

Ray then moves on to discuss TypeScript’s rise in the programming world, which has overtaken JavaScript and Python as the most used language on GitHub due to its compatibility with AI-assisted coding.

He continues with news about UbiTech’s Walker S2 humanoid robots, which have begun mass delivery to factories, signifying a major milestone in manufacturing automation and the potential implications for the labor market.

Ray finishes with information on the growing trend of running local open-source AI models on personal computers. He emphasizes the privacy advantages of using models like Llama and Mistral locally without relying on cloud providers.

In closing, Ray reflects on the episode’s diverse topics and invites listener feedback regarding the content. He expresses gratitude for their support and encourages them to send comments or suggestions for future episodes. Ray ends by wishing everyone a good night and promising to return with more episodes soon.

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1. NASA X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Flight
2. Phantom Transparent 4K Monitor
3. Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs Launches Marble
4. TypeScript’s Rise in the AI Era (Hejlsberg Interview)
5. UBTECH’s First Large Delivery of Humanoid Workers
6. How to Run Your Own Local Open-Source AI Model

The post From NASA’s X-59 to Humanoid Workers: The Future Is Getting Weird #1852 appeared first on Geek News Central.

A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The famed Griffin family took some time recently to reflect on their legacy, just days before one of the most iconic rivalries in college football. The 11-0 Ohio State Buckeyes take the field Saturday at the Big House to face the 9-2 Michigan Wolverines. Trash will be talked, housed divided, friendships [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A $9.6 million extension of the Olentangy Trail just opened, but according to some trail users, the new crossing at West North Broadway and the State Route 315 ramps is causing major safety concerns. "I think there's a huge risk of a pedestrian getting struck or a kid or a dog or [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – There’s one game left before the high school football state championships, and 28 teams hope to be playing in Dayton next week. The state semifinal games are all scheduled for Friday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at neutral sites chosen by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. State championship games are [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on the Sunday Briefing: “This is a time when people are starting to unite,” Acton said. “We’ve seen that energy on the ground everywhere we go.” What can give Acton’s campaign coffers a boost? “It’s just asking for what the voters already approved, said this is what the use [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the longest win-streak in the nation, Ohio State has once again secured the No. 1 spot in college football. Fresh off a 42-9 win over Rutgers, Ohio State is gearing up for its final regular season game against Michigan at No. 1 in the coaches' poll once again. Ohio State [...]

On Thanksgiving Day, most postal carriers, public transportation, library services, and government offices will be closed, with some services such as FedEx and UPS having modified hours or being closed on certain days, while trash collection will be delayed by one day and parking will be free.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A suspect arrested in 2023 in the death of a recent high school graduate the year before could serve over two decades in prison. According to court records, Tyshawn Jenkins pleaded guilty this month to lesser charges stemming from the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ayanta Jarman, who was struck and wounded [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus Division of Fire responded to two structure fires Saturday night into Sunday morning, including a blaze at an apartment building that injured two. Two people were injured Saturday night when a structure fire broke out at the East Townhomes and Apartments. A fire broke out in one unit of [...]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Homicide detectives have made an arrest in connection with the 2020 fatal stabbing of a woman found in a truck on the Southeast Side. According to court documents, Dominique Edwards was arrested Wednesday and charged in the murder his wife, Infhon’e Edwards, who was found in a pickup truck parked at [...]