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Ever wondered why we have leap seconds? Are we about to lose the leap second forever? Well, the world’s timekeepers are about to make a massive move that could change how we measure every second of our lives. Steve and Ben discuss the leap second and its utility and implications for how we measure and perceive time on Earth.

Elon Musk is building more than just cars and rockets. From the neural interfaces of Neuralink to the orbital dominance of Starlink, a pattern is emerging. Steve and Ben peel back the layers of the Musk Endgame. Is he trying to save humanity from extinction, or is he architecting a new form of techno-feudalism? We also discuss Alex Gibney’s new documentary on Elon Musk, as well as the curious case of a Sydney trader being sacked for working from Singapore without permission.

Thinking about a new M6 Mac mini? You might be surprised how much power the M6 base chip holds. Steve and Ben break down why the latest Mac mini is seriously powerful for most users and discuss how tech hype and online recommendations can lead to costly unnecessary upgrades and promotes irresponsible and excessive consumption of tech devices.

Recent major headlines centered around concerned AI industry practitioners warning that AI could potentially kill us all if it is not slowed down and regulated by governments stirred up a lot of controversy about the future of AI and its underlying technology, but is it a genuine concern or a ploy by the tech bros to control the narrative? Steve and Ben discuss the possibility that AI will apparently kill us all, or not.

Steve and Ben dive into surveillance from camera glasses accidentally recording private factory life in China, to a new Android app that can detect if someone is wearing smart glasses nearby. We also explore whether Meta's addiction settlement will actually help Australian teens, and Apple’s surprise announcements of the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac minis, and the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio.

The glow of success on social media often hides a dark reality. For millions, becoming an influencer was the dream, but for many, it became a nightmare. In this video, Steve and Ben dive into the devastating truth: how online fame attracts trolls, stalkers, and mental health epidemics. We explore the pressure cooker of content creation, the severe risks influencers face, and the growing legal battles trying to hold platforms like Meta accountable for their users' safety. Is being famous worth the danger?

If you've been on the fence about upgrading your tech, or if your decision-making process has become fraught with uncertainty, it’s not just you. The smartphone and tech hardware market is facing price rises due to the RAMpocalypse, forcing users to reconsider their options. Steve and Ben wade through the technical weeds to answer one question, is it worth buying right now? We discuss the recent Pixel 11 series and its seeming hardware downgrades, the new Samsung Z Fold 8, and how the iPhone 17 right now may be a better deal than waiting for the iPhone 18 series. And in amusing news, we touch on the Count Binface vs Nigel Farage election battle in Clacton.

Just days after OpenAI faced scrutiny for models going rogue during security evaluations, Anthropic has revealed that its advanced Claude AI models accidentally gained unauthorized access to real-world systems during testing, compromising three outside organizations. On this episode of the SciTech Culture podcast, Steve and Ben discuss Anthropic’s recent disclosure and its implication. They also discuss Sony’s recent re-confirmation that they would be ending production of physical media for Sony Playstation games.

In this episode, Steve and Ben cover: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: Why did this epic blockbuster spark hilarious internet wars? Cult Classic Throwback: A nostalgic trip with Masters of the Universe. Behind-the-Scenes Drama: How Ian Shaw brought the chaotic creation of Jaws to life in the hit stage production The Shark Is Broken.

Steve and Ben discuss their excitement about following the World Cup and Australia’s progress, as well as whether or not technology has had an adverse impact on the world game.

Steve and Ben discuss Apple’s new price hikes for several of its product categories including the Mac, the iPad, and more, and how this signals a canary in the coal mine warning about the impacts of AI on hardware component pricing. Steve and Ben also discuss how Anthropic employees an ethicist to ensure its models are trained appropriately.

Steve and Ben discuss the Snow Leopard style updates to Apple’s new operating systems announced at WWDC 2026, Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire following the SpaceX IPO, the mysteries surrounding the release of information about UAPs, and Steven Spielberg’s new film, Disclosure Day.

Steve and Ben discuss the SpaceX IPO and it putting Elon Musk on course to be a trillionaire, SpaceX’s pre-IPO deal to provide AI computing to Google, and round out the discussion with a debate on whether Star Wars A New Hope is better or worse then The Empire Strikes Back.

Steve and Ben discuss the landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google where the two tech giants were found liable of creating social media platforms that were deceptively addictive. Steve and Ben also discuss the Elon Musk Vs Open AI trial, and how we may need to just ignore the tech bros when they peddle their hype about technologies they are selling.

Steve and Ben discuss the recent announcement of John Ternus to step in to the CEO role at Apple, replacing Tim Cook from September. Steve and Ben also discuss retirement advice online, how it can focus on specific tropes, and how its important to properly take in to account your own personal circumstances when deciding what your retirement should look like.