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Good morning, everyone.
大家早上好。
Welcome to TalkCast, your daily digest of the most interesting news from around the world, explained
欢迎收听 TalkCast，为您带来每日全球最有趣新闻的文摘与精彩
in clear English.
用通俗易懂的英语。
I am Chloe.
我是克洛伊。
And I am Owen.
我是欧文。
It is wonderful to have you with us on this beautiful morning of September 27th, 2026.
能在 2026 年 9 月 27 日这个美好的早上有您的相伴真是太棒了。
We hope you have your morning coffee ready because we have some fascinating stories to share today.
希望您已经准备好了晨间咖啡，因为我们今天有一些迷人的故事要与您分享。
Before we dive into today's exciting updates, we have a quick but very important announcement.
在深入了解今天的精彩更新之前，我们有一个短暂但非常重要的公告。
We are officially inviting all of our wonderful listeners to join the TalkCast membership.
我们正式邀请所有优秀的听众加入 TalkCast 会员。
This show is made possible entirely by your incredible support.
本节目的制作完全得益于您难以置信的支持。
And joining our membership helps us keep bringing you high quality content every single day.
加入我们的会员能帮助我们每天继续为您带来高质量的内容。
That is right.
一点没错。
Your support means the world to us.
您的支持对我们来说意味着一切。
Now let's take a quick look at what is coming up on today's show.
现在让我们快速预览一下今天节目中的精彩内容。
First, we look at Google's ambitious new project to send AI data centers into outer space.
首先，我们来看看谷歌将人工智能数据中心送入外太空的雄心勃勃的新项目。
Then we discuss why Walmart is promising never to use AI for personalized pricing.
然后我们讨论为什么沃尔玛承诺绝不将人工智能用于个性化定价。
In our news briefs, we will cover TikTok's historic state settlement and Tesla's long -awaited
在我们的新闻简报中，我们将报道 TikTok 历史性的州级和解协议以及特斯拉期待已久的
delivery of its electric semi -trucks.
电动半挂卡车的交付。
Finally, we will end with a couple of lighter stories, including a common kitchen ingredient that
最后，我们将以几个轻松的故事结束，包括一种常见的厨房食材
could boost your brain power and a viral debate about job interview etiquette.
它能提升你的脑力，以及一场关于求职面试礼仪的热门讨论。
An AI data center in space?
太空中的人工智能数据中心？
That sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie.
这听起来就像是科幻电影里的情节。
I cannot wait to hear more about that one.
我等不及想了解更多关于那个项目的信息了。
It certainly does, Owen.
确实如此，欧文。
Let us start right there.
让我们就从那里开始吧。
Google is officially entering the AI space race with Project Suncatcher.
谷歌凭借 Suncatcher 项目正式进入人工智能太空竞赛。
On October 1st, which is just a few days from now, Google is scheduled to launch its first orbital
在距离现在仅剩几天的 10 月 1 日，谷歌计划发射其首个轨道
data center test.
数据中心测试。
Wait, let's take a step back.
等等，让我们后退一步。
What exactly is a data center and why would we want to put one in space?
数据中心究竟是什么，为什么我们要把它放在太空里？
Great question.
好问题。
Data centers are essentially the brain of the modern internet.
数据中心本质上是现代互联网的大脑。
They are massive facilities filled with thousands of powerful computers called servers that store,
它们是庞大的设施，配备有数千台被称为服务器的高性能计算机，用于存储、
process, and distribute all our digital information.
处理和分发我们所有的数字信息。
On Earth, these facilities are giant buildings that consume huge amounts of electricity and water to
在地球上，这些设施是巨大的建筑物，需要消耗大量的电力和水资源来
keep the computers cool.
保持计算机冷却。
Ah, I see.
啊，我明白了。
So they are extremely energy intensive.
所以它们是极度能源密集型的。
And putting them in space is an attempt to solve that problem? Exactly.
把它们放在太空里是解决这个问题的一种尝试？完全正确。
By placing these servers in low Earth orbit, Google hopes to utilize direct solar power.
通过将这些服务器放置在近地轨道上，谷歌希望利用直接的太阳能。
Out in space, there is a constant supply of sunlight, which can be captured by solar panels without
在太空里，有持续不断的阳光供应，可以被太阳能电池板捕获而没有任何
any atmospheric interference.
任何大气干扰。
This project is called Suncatcher because the satellite is designed to catch this solar energy directly.
这个项目被称为 Suncatcher，因为该卫星旨在直接捕获这种太阳能。
That is brilliant.
那太出色了。
It's like putting a solar -powered hard drive in space.
这就像在太空里放了一个太阳能硬盘。
But how do they keep it cool?
但是他们如何保持它冷却呢？
I imagine space can get incredibly hot when the sun is shining directly on it.
我想象当太阳直接照射时，太空可能会变得异常昂热。
You are absolutely right.
你完全正确。
Temperature regulation is one of the biggest challenges.
温度调节是最大的挑战之一。
Google is testing advanced thermal management systems to handle the extreme conditions of space.
谷歌正在测试先进的热管理系统，以应对太空的极端条件。
The prototype satellite will be carried by a SpaceX rocket.
这颗原型卫星将由 SpaceX 火箭搭载运送。
If the test succeeds, it could pave the way for a whole new era of sustainable cloud computing.
如果测试成功，它可能会为可持续云计算的新时代铺平道路。
That is a huge leap forward.
那是巨大的飞跃。
It takes cloud computing quite literally into the clouds, or rather far above them. Indeed.
它把云计算真正字面意义上带入了云端，或者说远在云端之上。确实如此。
Now, speaking of AI and data, let's bring our focus back to Earth and look at how these technologies
现在，说到人工智能和数据，让我们把注意力拉回地球，看看这些技术
are affecting our daily shopping habits.
是如何影响我们日常购物习惯的。
Oh, are we talking about those smart shopping carts that scan your items automatically?
哦，我们说的是那些能自动扫描商品的智能购物车 吗？
Not quite.
不完全是。
We are talking about how prices are set.
我们讨论的是价格是如何制定的。
Recently, Walmart's chief executive officially ruled out the use of personalized pricing, even as AI
最近，沃尔玛首席执行官正式排除了使用个性化定价的可能性，尽管人工智能
continues to transform the retail industry. Wait.
正在继续重塑零售业。等等。
Personalized pricing?
个性化定价？
That sounds a bit suspicious.
这听起来有点可疑。
What does that mean exactly?
这确切是什么意思？
It refers to a retail strategy where a store uses AI algorithms to analyze a customer's personal
它是指一种零售策略，商家利用人工智能算法来分析客户的个人
data, like their shopping history, estimated income, or how desperately they need a certain product,
数据，比如他们的购物历史、预估收入，或者他们多么迫切需要某种商品，
and then charges them a unique price.
然后向他们收取专属价格。
So if the algorithm knows I love chocolate and have a decent job, it might charge me $8 for a box of
所以如果算法知道我喜欢巧克力并且有一份不错的工作，一盒
chocolates while charging someone else only $5 for the exact same box? Exactly.
巧克力它可能会收我 8 美元，而其他人买完全相同的巧克力只需要 5 美元？确实如此。
Critics call this surveillance pricing.
批评人士称这种做法为监控定价。
It has caused a lot of anxiety among consumers and politicians.
这引发了消费者和政界人士的巨大焦虑。
In fact, Senator Elizabeth Warren recently raised serious concerns over Walmart's pricing patents,
事实上，参议员伊丽莎白·沃伦最近对沃尔玛的定价专利提出了严重关切，
fearing that they could be used to exploit shoppers.
担心这些专利可能会被用来剥削消费者。
That sounds like a complete nightmare.
这听起来简直是一场噩梦。
It would destroy consumer trust.
这会摧毁消费者的信任。
When I go to a store, I want to know that the price on the shelf is the same for everyone.
当我走进商店时，我想知道货架上的价格对每个人都是一样的。
And that is exactly why the Walmart CEO spoke out.
而这恰恰是沃尔玛 CEO 公开发声的原因。
He made it clear that while they are investing heavily in AI to improve supply chains and make
他明确表示，虽然他们正在对人工智能进行大量投资以改进供应链并提供
product recommendations, they will not use dynamic or personalized pricing to squeeze more money out
产品推荐，但他们不会利用动态或个性化定价来榨取更多钱
of individual shoppers.
从单个购物者身上。
They want to maintain transparency and protect consumer trust.
他们希望保持透明度并保护消费者的信 任。
That is a big relief.
这太令人宽慰了。
I think AI should be used to make supply chains more efficient and lower prices overall, not to turn
我认为人工智能应该用于提高供应链的效率并降低整体价格，而不是把
every trip to the grocery store into a stressful guessing game.
每次去杂货店购物都变成一场充满压力的猜谜游戏。
I agree completely.
我完全同意。
Now, let's move on to our news briefs for some quick updates on other major stories.
现在，让我们来看看新闻简报，快速了解其他重大新闻的最新动态。
What is first on the list, Chloe?
清单上的第一项是什么，克洛伊？
First, TikTok has agreed to pay $100 million to the state of Alabama to settle a historic lawsuit.
首先，TikTok 已同意向阿拉巴马州支付 1 亿美元，以达成一项历史性诉讼的和解。
$100 million?
100 百万美元？
That is a significant amount of money.
那是一笔相当可观的资金。
What was the state's complaint?
该州的控诉是什么？
The state of Alabama accused TikTok of deliberately designing addictive features that harm the
阿拉巴马州指控 TikTok 故意设计成瘾性功能，损害了
mental health of young users.
年轻用户的心理健康。
Under this settlement, which is the first of its kind with a U .S.
根据这项和解协议（这也是首个与美国
state, TikTok must implement strict safety features and set limits on daily child usage in Alabama.
州达成的此类协议），TikTok 必须实施严格的安全功能，并对阿拉巴马州儿童的每日使用时间设定限制。
This is a massive milestone.
这是一个巨大的里程碑。
It shows that governments are becoming much more serious about holding social media companies
这表明政府在让社交媒体公司
accountable for user safety. Absolutely.
对用户安全负责方面变得更加认真。绝对如此。
Next up, let's look at a major update from the automotive world.
接下来，让我们关注来自汽车领域的重大更新。
Tesla has finally begun delivering its electric semi -trucks to commercial customers after years of delays.
经过多年的拖延，特斯拉终于开始向商业客户交付其电动半挂卡车。
Ah, the Tesla semi.
啊，特斯拉的半挂卡车。
I feel like we have been hearing about this truck for nearly a decade.
感觉我们听到这款卡车的消息已经近十年了。
Why did it take so long to actually reach customers?
为什么花了这么长时间才真正交付到客户手中？
Battery supply and production scaling were the main bottlenecks.
电池供应和生产规模化是主要的瓶颈。
However, Tesla is now poised to scale up production at its Nevada factory.
不过，特斯拉现在已准备好在其内华达工厂扩大生产规模。
This is incredibly important because heavy -duty trucks make up a small percentage of vehicles on the
这极其重要，因为重型卡车虽然只占路上车辆的一小部分，
road, but they contribute a massive share of transportation emissions.
但却占了交通排放的大部分。
So replacing traditional diesel trucks with electric ones is a huge win for the environment.
因此，用电动卡车取代传统柴油卡车对环境来说是一个巨大的胜利。
Plus, with diesel prices rising significantly lately, shipping companies must be very eager to
此外，随着最近柴油价格显著上涨，运输公司一定非常迫切地
transition to electric fleets to save on fuel costs. Exactly.
转型为电动车队以节省燃料成本。一点没错。
Now, let's transition to some lighter lifestyle stories to start your morning with a smile. Excellent.
现在，让我们转向一些轻松的生活方式故事，用微笑开启你的早晨。太棒了。
I am always ready for some good news.
我随时准备好 听一些好消息了。
First, a fascinating health study has revealed that a common kitchen staple can significantly
首先，一项引人入胜的健康研究揭示，一种常见的厨房日常主食可以显著
sharpen your brain focus and processing speed.
提高你的大脑专注力和处理速度。
And the best part is, you only need two tablespoons of it a day.
最棒的是，你每天只需要吃两汤匙。
Two tablespoons.
两汤匙。
Let me guess.
让我猜猜。
Olive oil? Honey?
橄榄油？蜂蜜？
Please tell me it is chocolate syrup.
请告诉我那是巧克力糖浆。
Actually, it is tomato paste.
实际上，是番茄酱。
Researchers recently conducted a study where participants consumed about 35 grams, which is roughly
研究人员最近进行了一项研究，参与者食用了大约35克（大约
two tablespoons, of tomato paste every day.
两汤匙）的番茄酱。
Tomato paste?
番茄酱？
Wow, that is surprising.
哇，这真令人惊讶。
What did the scientists find?
科学家们发现了什么？
After three months, brain scans showed a noticeable improvement in cognitive focus and processing speed.
三个月后，脑部扫描显示认知专注力和处理速度有明显改善。
Scientists believe this is due to the high concentration of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found
科学家认为这是由于高浓度的番茄红素，这是一种强效抗氧化剂，存在于
in cooked tomatoes that helps protect brain cells from damage.
熟番茄中，有助于保护脑细胞免受损伤。
Well, that is a wonderfully simple health hack.
嗯，这真是一个妙极了且简单的健康妙招。
I guess I will be adding a lot more tomato paste to my pasta sauces from now on.
我想从现在开始，我会往意面酱里加更多的番茄酱。
Me too.
我也是。
And finally, our last story is about a viral debate that is currently dividing the internet.
最后，我们的最后一个故事是关于一场目前在网络上引发分歧的爆火辩论。
It is all about job interviews and a very popular beverage, iced coffee.
这完全与求职面试和一种非常受欢迎的饮料——冰咖啡有关。
Iced coffee?
冰咖啡？
Don't tell me drinking iced coffee makes you bad at interviews.
别告诉我喝冰咖啡会让你的面试表现变差。
Not the drinking, but bringing it with you.
不是喝咖啡本身，而是随手带着它。
A career expert recently sparked a huge online debate by asking whether it is unprofessional to
一位职业专家最近通过询问带咖啡是否不专业而引发了一场巨大的网络争论：
carry a cup of iced coffee into a job interview.
带一杯冰咖啡去参加求职面试。
Are you serious?
你是认真的吗？
Why would carrying a coffee be a problem?
带咖啡为什么会是个问题？
Well, some traditional recruiters argue that bringing any outside drink, especially something casual
嗯，一些传统招聘官主张，携带任何外来饮料，尤其是像冰咖啡这样随意的
like an iced coffee, makes a candidate look too relaxed, unprepared, or even disrespectful.
饮料，会让求职者看起来过于随意、毫无准备，甚至不礼貌。
They believe candidates should focus entirely on the interview without any distractions.
他们认为求职者应该全神贯注于面试，没有任何干扰。
But I assume younger job seekers disagree?
但我推测年轻的求职者会不同意吧？
Oh, absolutely.
哦，绝对是的。
Gen Z and millennial job seekers have pushed back strongly.
Z世代和千禧一代的求职者发起了强烈的反驳。
They argue that carrying a coffee is just a normal, everyday habit.
他们主张带咖啡只是一种日常的普通习惯。
That helps them stay alert and calm.
这有助于他们保持清醒和冷静。
They feel that judging someone's professional capability based on a cup of coffee is outdated and unfair.
他们觉得仅仅凭一杯咖啡来判断某人的专业能力是过时和不公平的。
Honestly, I agree with them.
老实说，我同意他们的观点。
If someone showed up to interview with me holding a delicious iced coffee, I would probably just be
如果有人拿着一杯美味的冰咖啡来找我面试，我可能只会
jealous that they did not bring one for me.
嫉妒他们没有给我带一杯。
It really highlights how professional etiquette is changing between different generations.
这确实凸显了不同世代之间职场礼仪的变化。
It certainly does.
确实如此。
What was once considered a sign of being too casual is now just a normal part of life for many young professionals.
曾经被认为过于随意的举动，如今已成为许多年轻职场人日常生活的一部分。
This brings us perfectly to our daily question for our listeners.
这完美地引出了我们今天给听众提出的每日一问。
Yes, we want to hear from you.
是的，我们非常想听听大家的看法。
If you were interviewing someone for a job, would you mind if they brought an iced coffee to the interview?
如果你在面试求职者，你会介意他们带一 杯冰咖啡来面试吗？
Or do you think it is unprofessional?
或者你认为这样很不专业？
Please write down your answers in the comment section below.
请在下方的评论区写下你的答案。
Or check out what other listeners are saying.
或者看看其他听众是怎么说的。
We always love reading your different perspectives.
我们总是很喜欢阅读大家不同的观点。
And before we sign off, we want to thank all of our listeners and especially our members for
在节目结束之前，我们要感谢所有的听众，特别是我们的会员，
supporting us.
感谢大家对我们的支持。
If you enjoy our show and want to help us grow, please subscribe, share, and leave us a review.
如果你喜欢我们的 节目并想帮助我们成长，请订阅、分享并给我们留下评价。
As a quick reminder, the full English text and audio for every episode are regularly published on
温馨提醒，每一集的完整英文文本和音频都会定期发布在
our website at www .talkcast .top, as well as on our WeChat official account, which is also named Talkcast.
我们的网站 www.talkcast.top 上，以及我们的微信官方公众号（同名 Talkcast）上。
Be sure to check them out to help with your English reading and listening practice.
一定要去看看，以便提升你的英语阅读和听力练习。
Thank you so much for joining us this morning.
非常感谢大家今天早晨加入我们。
Have a wonderful day ahead, and we will see you tomorrow.
祝您度过美好的一天，我们明天见。
Goodbye, everyone.
再见，大家。
Bye -bye.
拜拜。
