Google's Space AI Ambitions, Mumps Outbreak Hits SDSU Football
Episode notes
Friday October 02, 2026
In this episode, we delve into Google's ambitious Project Suncatcher, which marks a groundbreaking step in the tech giant's exploration of AI data centers in space. With a refrigerator-sized satellite now orbiting Earth, Google aims to test solar-powered AI capabilities using specialized Tensor Processing Units. This initiative could redefine the future of machine learning and data processing, with significant capital expenditures projected for AI services this year.
Turning to local news, a mumps outbreak has hit the San Diego State University football team hard, affecting 17 players and leaving the Aztecs' roster thin as they prepare to face Texas State. In San Francisco, the surf conditions at Ocean Beach promise clean waves throughout the weekend, making it an ideal time for local surfers to hit the water.
We also highlight the culinary scene with the opening of Kaiyo Handroll Bar in Cow Hollow, offering a unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. Finally, we touch on the latest developments in cryptocurrency markets, where Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen modest gains. Tune in for these stories and more from San Francisco and beyond.
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