{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Really Useful Podcast","title":" France Pulls iPhone 12, USB Cables Explained, and the Best Linux Distros for Old PCs","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7791691b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2019,"description":"This week's podcast looks at the MGM Resorts casino cyberattack and France's iPhone 12 radiation concerns. Meanwhile, did you know that headphone splitters are still a thing? We explain how they work, and there's chat about USB cables, Linux distros, and recommendations.This week, we've got the following tech news:France Bans Sale of the iPhone 12\"Overwhelming Consensus\" on AI RegulationBill Gates Congressional Deposition, 1998Las Vegas Casino Subject to CyberattackWe've also got these tips and explainers:What Is a Headphone Splitter and How Does It Work?How Long Can a USB Cable Be?Lightweight Linux Distros for an Old PCWe finish the show with the following recommendations:Carpio 2 Ergonomic Wrist RestSoundcore Space One headphonesVantrue Nexus 5 ReviewChristian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible, Player FM, or copy the RSS feed into your podcast player.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MCOOcIzGkhlXRTQrIaZoHweVCstLo3Wukg5WCseqJ5U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk5Ni8xNjg3NDM5/MjczLWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}