Radical greetings chrononauts Bea Scott here zooming in from the totally tubular year of 2075 where the future is a neon dream and the past is like our ultimate playground Todays wicked podcast is brought to you by our pals at iConnectIT the folks who say Automate what matters focus on what you love So buckle up as we dive into some gnarly tech stories that shaped our world including the rise of Deepseek R1 the nocode revolution gaming breakthroughs and how AI is giving education a serious upgradeFirst up lets hit the main news Back in 2025 the tech landscape was buzzing about an absolute gamechanger in the AI sector Deepseek R1 This opensource reasoning model was giving OpenAIs O1 a run for its money strutting its stuff with impressive results in various benchmarks When it tackled the 2024 American Invitational Mathematics Examination R1 nailed an astonishing 798 of the problems on its first attempt just edging out OpenAIs offering But wait it gets even cooler R1 was costing developers a fraction of the price at just 14 cents per million tokens This made it the rockstar choice for businesses wanting advanced reasoning capabilities without blowing the budgetFast forward to 2075 and were reaping the benefits of that innovation The tech landscape is now awash with affordable AI models that empower developers everywhere The societal shift has been monumentalsmall businesses can now harness cuttingedge AI without the need for a Wall Streetsized budget Its like everyones got their very own genius at their fingertips The result A world buzzing with creativity and innovation leaving no one behind in the tech raceNow lets surf over to the nocode news In 2025 Microsoft Power Apps unveiled a major upgrade making it easier for anyone to whip up applications without needing to know a single line of code This update was a total gamechanger featuring enhanced data connectors and prebuilt templates that simplified app development for SMEs By integrating seamlessly with Microsoft services Power Apps became the goto for nontechies looking to automate processes and boost productivity without diving into the deep end of codingBy 2075 the nocode movement transformed the landscape of innovation Imagine a world where anyone from teachers to artists could create digital solutions without the need for coding knowledge This massive shift has led to a flourishing economy of citizen developers sparking a wave of creativity thats reshaped industries and communities alike Society now thrives on collaboration and innovation with diverse voices contributing to the digital ecosystemNow lets flip the cartridge and dive into gaming news Back in January 2025 Meta Quest was gearing up to launch some rad new titles including Beyond Blue After the Storm and Filthy Hands VR These games were pushing the boundaries of virtual reality offering immersive experiences that were a feast for the senses With NVIDIAs DLSS 4 technology revolutionising the gaming scene highquality gaming became accessible to all ensuring that even those with less powerful hardware could enjoy stunning visuals and smooth gameplayFast forward to 2075 and gaming has become a universal language Society is now enriched by diverse gaming experiences that connect people from all walks of life With VR and AR technologies fully integrated into daily life education and social interaction gaming is no longer just a pastimeits a vital part of culture that fosters community creativity and collaboration Players can embark on journeys that teach valuable life skills while having a blastAnd now lets round out our journey with some education tech news Pearson made waves in 2025 by launching AIpowered study tools within its etextbook platforms providing personalized help to students and making learning more engaging This integration of AI was a gamechanger with tools offering everything from stepbystep guidance to tailored assignments for educators It was a real boost for students struggling with complex concep
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