First Ring Daily

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By: Paul Thurrott and Brad Sams

First Ring Daily is a podcast featuring Paul Thurrott and Brad Sams where they dive into tech news of the day with insight and humor.

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First Ring Daily 2052: The Build and Outs
Today at 3:32 PM

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft cuts data center budgets, OpenAI has a valuation thing, and probably too deep for a Friday.


First Ring Daily 2051: Missed Connection
Yesterday at 3:04 PM

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a controller with a connection, a controller that hasn't shipped, and a feature we don't use much.


First Ring Daily 2050: Borrow Your Compute
Last Wednesday at 2:56 PM

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul helps Brad, Brad releases things, and we run it short.


First Ring Daily 2049: Remote Access
Last Tuesday at 2:26 PM

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has money, Paul has remote compute, and we put the RAM under the bed.


First Ring Daily 2048: Don't Eat the RAM
Last Monday at 2:45 PM

On this episode of First Ring Daily, RAM is not for eating, GPUs are being stored, and happy thoughts for a Monday.


First Ring Daily 2048: Slowing for the Weekend
10/30/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, making videos takes time, COD is good, and a casual walk into a weekend.


First Ring Daily 2047: Touching Money
10/29/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft made money, Apple ships just a screen, and a very expensive way to use your money.


First Ring Daily 2046: Eventful Day
10/28/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has an event, Microsoft has earnings, and we have a podcast.


First Ring Daily 2045: M60,000
10/27/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has a new M6 device, Microsoft has 60,000 notifications, and Duo gets a bad joke.


First Ring Daily 2044: The Price Makes Cents
10/26/2026

On this episode of Frist Ring Daily, iPad Mini is here, Anthropic files paperwork, and we consider an EMP.


First Ring Daily 2043: Risky Purchase
10/22/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad makes a purchase he doesnt want, Paul tries to do a thing but it starts anyway, and local AI is a thing.


First Ring Daily 2042: Local Xbox
10/21/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, an Xbox in 2027, a console in 2028, and a price that won't win.


First Ring Daily 2041: A Good Campaign
10/19/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, COD goes well, Paul is traveling, and we drag it out.


First Ring Daily 2040: Wifi-less Controlling
10/15/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a purchase not made, a wifi not shipped, and an Elite we hope shows up soon.


First Ring Daily 2040: Not Jealous
10/14/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, it's a screen, an order, and jealousy. 


First Ring Daily 2039: It's the Home View
10/13/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has a new view and we talk about its home.


First Ring Daily 2038: A Friday Show, Today
10/12/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, it's Monday but we talk about Friday.


First Ring Daily 2037: RTX Sparky
10/08/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a bad keynote joke, an RTX Spark conversation, and Windows has things to talk about again.


First Ring Daily 2036: RTX Days
10/07/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft has an event, RTX Spark is here-ish, and Brad continues to be a local AI enthusiast. 


First Ring Daily 2036: RTX Days
10/07/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft has an event, RTX Spark is here-ish, and Brad continues to be a local AI enthusiast. 


First Ring Daily 2035: Drilling for Support
10/06/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul struggles with a thing, a Google Book, and a stream.


First Ring Daily 2035: Drilling for Support
10/06/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul struggles with a thing, a Google Book, and a stream.


First Ring Daily 2034: It Ends with S
10/05/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a charger, an NFL team, and reading out loud.


First Ring Daily 2033: Almost Made It
10/01/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a joke not told, a TV not connected, and we drag this out somehow.


First Ring Daily 2032: Tots and Dots
09/30/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, OpenAI has a release, Apple will have one soon too, and a little fun with technology.


First Ring Daily 2031: A Theory
09/29/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, a theory about a date, a camera falls in the woods, and Paul makes a point.


First Ring Daily 2030: A Future Game
09/28/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad decides to build a game and Paul tells it like it is.


First Ring Daily 2029: Super Pilot
09/25/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Copilot has the Super, we have a discussion, and it's a Friday podcast.


First Ring Daily 2028: Back for Halo and Snap
09/24/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad talks Summit, Halo is also moving, and a longer look at where it's headed.


First Ring Daily 2027: A Touch of Hack Here
09/18/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, OpenAI pays a small price, limited showing next week, and a photo event in October.


First Ring Daily 2026: Didn't Buy
09/17/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, no iPhones were harmed in the recording of this episode.


First Ring Daily 2025: A Surprise Surface Event
09/16/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft goes back to Surface, local AI will be a theme, and Windows will have a feature.


First Ring Daily 2024: It's Around Here Somewhere
09/15/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has a new update, Microsoft has a new update, and we do the next best thing.


First Ring Daily 2023: Lucky Start
09/14/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, the PC updated, AI is still around, and solving hard computer science problems.


First Ring Daily 2022: Zoo Calls
09/11/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Verizon app is opened, Paul answers the call, and more power for AI.


First Ring Daily 2021: Apple Event Aftermath
09/10/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple announced a duo, a pro, and a pod.


First Ring Daily 2020: You (Probably) Don't Need It
09/09/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has the event, speakers need adjusting, and that's about that.


First Ring Daily 2019: Folding Tomorrow
09/08/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has an event, Paul is back, and the short, long week, is here.


First Ring Daily 2018: Project Zenith is Here?
09/04/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Microsoft changes reporting, Zenith is a new Windows thing, and a bench in Berlin.


First Ring Daily 2017: The Beta is Over
09/02/2026

On this episode of First Ring Daily, the beta is over, the stickers were an op, and no podcast tomorrow.