Steve Caplin explains the problems Apple's customers are having with the new iPhone Duo. Chinese scientists have found a way to make salt saltier so we don't need to consume as much. There are clips from Elon Musk's Grok-created version of Odysseus, which he thinks is better than the cinema version. A smart treadmill is aimed at those who use standing desks. Steve is impressed by TwinGrip pliers which, with an irregular tooth layout, can handle some jobs far better than the standard sort. Sony have produced a gold-plated Walkman which is expensive but unavailable to buy. There's an e-ink self-charging canvas. And the French supermarket fridge attack has been followed by something similar targeting US military bases.

Guests: Steve Caplin

Published: Thu 29 October 2026