Podcast Rewind: AI Browsers and the Return of Thor

This week, Federico and John look at the hype surrounding AI browsers to see if there’s any there there.

On AppStories+, Federico explains his experiments with lightning fast alternative AI models in Typing Mind.

NPC: Next Portable Console

This week, the big story is Retroid’s dual announcement of the Pocket 6 alongside the Pocket G2 and the ensuing drama. Then, the guys return to the Ayn Thor for Brendon and Federico’s first impressions.

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On NPC XL, Brendon is grilled by John and Federico about the MCON mobile phone controller that looks like a PSP Go.

AppStories, Episode 459, ‘Exploring AI Browsers’ Show Notes

What’s the Deal with AI Browsers?

The Browsers

ChatGPT Atlas

Perplexity Comet

Dia

Deta Surf

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge

Security

The lethal trifecta for AI agents private data, untrusted content, and external communication

2503.18813 Defeating Prompt Injections by Design

CaMeL offers a promising new direction for mitigating prompt injection attacks

AppStories+ Post-Show

Federico’s Typing Mind Experiments

Typing Mind

Kimi K2 from Moonshot AI

M2 from Minimax

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NPC, Episode 55, ‘Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor’ Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld

Retroid Pocket G2 Handheld

The $229 Retroid Pocket 6 handheld has a 120 Hz AMOLED display & Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Retroid Crowdsources Pocket 6 Design After Community Pushback

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EnergyFlow | Joy-Con Charging Dock for Switch 2

JoyVerse | Dual Joy-Con Grip for Switch 2

RGB Docking Station

The Return of Thor

Ayn Thor

Dual Screen Handheld Starter Guide

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