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Good morning, everyone.
大家早上好。
You are listening to TalkCast, your daily companion for the freshest updates in technology, culture,
您正在收听 TalkCast，它是您获取科技、文化领域最新动态的每日伴侣，
and science.
以及科学领域。
I am Ethan, and I am glad to be with you on this beautiful morning.
我是伊森，很高兴在这个美 好的早晨与大家在一起。
And I'm Chloe.
我是克洛伊。
Good morning, Ethan, and a very warm welcome to all our listeners joining us on this Tuesday,
早上好，伊森，非常热烈地欢迎在今天这个星期二收听我们的所有听众，
September 8th, 2026.
2026年九月8日。
If you are sipping your morning coffee or commuting to work, we have got some incredible stories to
无论您是在抿着晨间咖啡，还是在通勤上班的路上，我们都有一些精彩的故事
kickstart your day. Absolutely.
来开启您的全新一天。绝对如此。
But before we dive into the news, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing TalkCast members.
但在我们深入新闻之前，我们要向我们出色的 TalkCast 会员表达最深切的感激。
Your support keeps this show running every day. Yes.
您的支持让这个节目每天保持运转。是的。
Thank you so much, guys.
感谢大家。
And if you are not a member yet, please consider joining the TalkCast family.
如果您还不是会员，请考虑加入 TalkCast 大家庭。
Your support helps us keep the show going and makes it possible for us to deliver easy -to -understand
您的支持有助于我们保持节目的继续，并使我们能够传递易于理解的
news for English learners everywhere.
新闻给各地的英语学习者。
Now, let us take a quick look at what is making headlines this morning.
现在，让我们快速浏览一下今天早上的头条新闻。
First up, Apple is entering a brand new era under its new CEO, John Ternus, and rumors are swirling
首先，苹果公司在新任 CEO 约翰·特纳斯的带领下正进入一个全新时代，各种传闻正在流传
about a revolutionary, ultra -premium foldable iPhone.
关于一款革命性的、超高端可折叠 iPhone。
However, competitors like Xiaomi and Huawei are already jumping ahead with their own impressive
然而，像小米和华为这样的竞争对手已经凭自身令人印象深刻的
folding devices.
折叠设备遥遥领先了。
Meanwhile, we have a chilling warning for LG Smart TV owners.
与此同时，我们为 LG 智能电视用户带来了一个令人不寒而栗的警告。
Researchers have revealed that these TVs might be listening in on your private conversations and
研究人员揭露称，这些电视可能会偷听您的私人对话并
scanning your home network, even when the screen is turned off.
扫描您的家庭网络，即使屏幕已经关闭。
And in the gaming world, Nintendo Switch 2 is in the spotlight, with leaked designs showing a
而在游戏界，任天堂 Switch 2 处于聚光灯之下，泄露的设计显示出
removable battery, a bizarre false ban wave that locked out innocent players, and rumors of a
可拆卸电池，一场古怪的错误封号潮锁定了无辜玩家，以及关于
massive Zelda 40th anniversary broadcast.
一场盛大的塞尔达 40 周年广播活动的传闻。
We'll also discuss a bold claim from a Microsoft engineer who says typing code is absolutely over
我们还将讨论一位微软工程师的大胆言论，他声称敲代码已经彻底结束了
thanks to autonomous AI agents.
这归功于自主 AI 智能体。
It's packed morning, so let's get started.
这是一个内容丰富的早晨，让我们开始吧。
Let us start with the big shakeup at Apple.
让我们从苹果公司的重大重组开始。
This week marks a historical moment for the tech giant as it kicks off the John Ternus era.
本周是这家科技巨头具历史性的时刻，因为它开启了约翰·特纳斯时代。
This is his first major product launch event as the new chief executive officer, and all eyes are on
这是他作为新任首席执行官的首次重大产品发布会，所有人的目光都聚焦于
how he will guide the company's innovation.
他将如何指引公司的创新。
John Ternus definitely has big shoes to fill after taking over the role, but it sounds like he's
约翰·特纳斯在接任这一角色后肯定面临巨大挑战，但听起来他
launching with a massive statement.
正在以一项重大的声明拉开序幕。
What is this rumor about a $2 ,000 foldable iPhone?
关于这款 2000 美元可折叠 iPhone 的传闻是怎么回事？
Yes, the rumors are pointing towards an ultra -premium model called the iPhone Ultra, which could be
是的，传闻指向一款名为 iPhone Ultra 的超高端机型，它可能是
Apple's first ever foldable smartphone.
苹果有史以来首款可折叠智能手机。
Analysts and tech industry commentators are already wagering that this device will easily cross the
分析师和科技行业评论员已经下注，该设备将轻松超过
$2 ,000 mark.
2000 美元关口。
It's being described as Apple's ultimate weapon to regain momentum against high -end Android foldables.
它被描述为苹果对抗高端 Android 折叠屏手机、重拾势头的终极武器。
$2 ,000 for a phone?
一部手机要 2000 美元？
Wow, that's a steep price.
哇，这真是个昂贵的价格。
I may need to save up for a lifetime.
我可能需要攒一辈子的钱。
But wait, how does a foldable screen actually work without cracking in the middle?
但是等等，可折叠屏幕究竟是如何做到中间不破裂而正常工作的呢？
It uses highly advanced, flexible glass and a complex hinge system that allows the screen to bend
它使用了高度先进的柔性玻璃和复杂的铰链系统，允许屏幕弯曲
seamlessly without breaking.
无缝地且不破裂。
But Apple is not alone in this race.
但在这一竞争中，苹果并非孤立。
Xiaomi has just announced a massive rival, the Xiaomi 18 Fold.
小米刚刚发布了一个强劲的对手，即小米 18 Fold。
Tech reviewers are calling it a passport smartphone because when folded, it has the exact shape and
科技评论家称其为护照智能手机，因为折叠时，它的形状和尺寸与护照完全一致
size of a passport.
护照大小。
Oh, I love that concept.
噢，我喜欢那个概念。
A passport -sized phone that opens up into a mini tablet.
一款护照大小的手机，展开后是一台微型平板电脑。
It sounds so compact and functional.
听起来非常紧凑且实用。
But didn't Huawei also launch something similar recently? Indeed.
但华为最近不是也推出了类似的产品吗？确实如此。
Both Huawei and Xiaomi have strategically launched their new foldables right before Apple's big event.
华为和小米都在苹果发布会之前战略性地推出了他们的新款折叠屏手机。
They want to steal Apple Spotlight and show the world that they can innovate just as fast, if not faster.
他们想要抢走苹果的关注焦点，向世界证明他们的创新速度即使不更快，也同样迅速。
Xiaomi's new release has actually got people questioning what a compact phone should look like and
小米的新品实际上让人开始质疑紧凑型手机究竟应该是什么样子，以及
how much we should be paying for them, especially as general smartphone prices keep creeping up due
我们应该为其支付多少费用，尤其是随着智能手机整体价格因零部件短缺而不断悄然上涨
to component shortages.
由于零部件短缺。
Well, it certainly feels like the era of the boring flat screen rectangle is finally coming to an end.
嗯，确实感觉无趣的平板长方形屏幕时代终于要走向终结了。
But that high price tag makes me hesitate.
但昂贵的价格标签让我有些犹豫。
I think I'll stick to my classic flat screen for a little while longer.
我想我还是再用一段时间我那经典的平板屏幕吧。
That's fair.
这很合理。
Speaking of screens, let us talk about the ones sitting in your living room.
说到屏幕，我们来聊聊你客厅里的那些屏幕吧。
If you own an LG smart TV, you might want to pay close attention to this next report.
如果你拥有 LG 智能电视，你可能需要密切关注接下来的这条 报道。
Security researchers have issued a strong warning, advising users to disconnect their LG TVs from
安全研究人员发出了强烈警告，建议用户断开其 LG 电视与
the internet immediately.
互联网的连接，立即执行。
Whoa, hold on a second.
哇，稍等一下。
Disconnect my TV from the internet?
将我的电视从网络断开？
But how am I supposed to stream my favorite shows and movies?
但我该怎么在线播放我最喜欢的剧集和电影呢？
What's going on?
到底发生了什么？
Well, multiple cybersecurity reports have uncovered serious privacy flaws in LG smart TV software.
嗯，多份网络安全报告揭露了 LG 智能电视软件中存在的严重隐私缺陷。
Apparently, these TVs are capable of logging audio, recording voice data, and even scanning local
显然，这些电视能够记录音频、录制语音数据，甚至扫描局域
network devices, all while the screen is completely black.
网络设备，而这一切都是在屏幕完全黑屏的情况下进行的。
Wait, even when the screen is off?
等等，甚至在屏幕关闭的时候？
That's incredibly creepy.
这简直太诡异了。
Is it like a sleeping spy in the middle of our living rooms? Exactly.
这难道就像是一个沉睡在我们客厅中央的间谍吗？一点没错。
It operates in what we call standby mode.
它在我们所说的待机模式下运行。
Standby mode is when your TV looks like it is off, but it is actually in a low power state, waiting
待机模式是指你的电视看起来关机了，但它实际上处于低功耗状态，等待
for you to press the power button on your remote.
你去按下遥控器上的电源按钮。
The reports show that during this standby time, the TV can still record audio and scan other devices
报告显示，在待机期间，电视仍然可以录制音频并扫描其他设 备
connected to your home Wi -Fi network.
连接到你家庭 Wi-Fi 网络的设备。
One tech executive was even quoted saying, we know who is in the household.
甚至有一位科技公司高管被引用说：我们知道谁在家里。
We own the glass.
我们掌控着那块屏幕。
We own the glass?
我们掌控着那块屏幕？
That sounds like a line from a science fiction movie.
这听起来就像是科幻电影里的台词。
So they are scanning our local networks to see what other devices we have?
所以他们是在扫描我们的局域网络，看我们还有什么其他设备？
Yes, they can identify your phones, laptops, and smart home gadgets.
是的，他们可以识别你的手机、笔记本电脑和智能家居设备。
LG executives have made comments about gathering data to better understand household behaviors.
LG 高管发表评论称，收集数据是为了更好地了解家庭行为。
While they claim it is to improve user experience and deliver targeted advertisements, privacy
虽然他们声称这是为了改善用户体验并投放定向广告，但隐私
advocates are calling it a massive invasion of personal privacy.
倡导者称这是对个人隐私的巨大侵犯。
That does it.
真受够了。
I am unplugging my TV's internet cable as soon as I get home.
我一到家就要拔掉电视网线。
I do not need my television gossiping about my daily routines.
我不需要我的电视八卦我的日常作息。
Smart move, Chloe.
很明智的举动，克洛伊。
Now, let us move over to some lighter news from the world of gaming.
现在，让我们来看看游戏界的一些更为轻松的新闻。
Nintendo has been making major waves this week, and it's a mix of exciting leaks and a bit of system drama.
任天堂本周掀起了巨大的波 澜，其中既有令人兴奋的爆料，也有一些系统风波。
First, let's talk about the design of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
首先，让我们聊聊备受期待的任天堂 Switch 2 的设计。
Oh, the Switch 2.
噢，Switch 2。
I have been waiting for this console for years.
多年来我一直期待着这款游戏机。
What do the latest leaks reveal about it?
最新的爆料揭露了关于它的哪些信息？
Recent teardown videos and reports suggest that Nintendo has redesigned the Switch 2 to feature a
最近的拆解视频和报告表明，任天堂已经对 Switch 2 进行了重新设计，使其具有
simplified, easily removable battery.
简化且易于拆卸的电池。
Oh, that is actually a huge deal.
哦，那实际上可是一件大事。
Most modern electronics have their batteries glued shut inside, which makes them almost impossible
大多数现代电子设备的电池都被封死在内部，这使它们几乎不可能
to fix by yourself.
由你自己来维修。
Why the sudden change from Nintendo?
任天堂为什么会做 出这种突然的改变？
It's mostly due to new regulations in Europe.
这主要是由于欧洲出台的新法规。
The European Union has passed laws requiring all handheld electronic devices to have user
欧盟已通过法律，要求所有便携式电子设备必须具备用户
-replaceable batteries to reduce electronic waste and promote the right to repair.
-可替换电池，以减少电子垃圾并促进维修权。
Nintendo is adapting to this, which is fantastic news for the longevity of the console.
任天堂正在适应这一点，这对游戏机的寿命来说是个好消息。
That is wonderful.
那太棒了。
But you mentioned some system drama, too.
但你也提到了系统层面的一些波折。
What happened? Yes.
发生了什么？是的。
A rather stressful incident occurred where a massive wave of Switch 2 owners suddenly found
发生了一起相当令人焦虑的事件，大批 Switch 2 玩家突然发现
themselves banned from Nintendo's online services.
自己被任天堂的在线服务封禁了。
They received a terrifying error code, 2124 -4508, which usually means your console is permanently
他们收到了一个可怕的错误代码 2124-4508，这通常意味着你的游戏机已被永久
blocked for violating terms of service.
因违反服务条款而被封锁。
Oh, no.
噢，不。
Imagine buying a brand new console only to get banned for no reasonable reason.
想象一下，买了一台全新的游戏机，却毫无合理理由地被封号。
People must have been absolutely furious.
人们当时一定感到非常愤怒。
They were.
他们确实很生气。
Thankfully, Nintendo quickly realized it was an accidental system glitch and is currently reversing
幸运的是，任天堂很快意识到这是一个意外的系统故障，目前正在解除
the bans.
这些封号。
But it definitely caused a temporary panic in the gaming community.
但它肯定在游戏社区中引起了暂时的恐慌。
Oh, what a relief.
哦，真是让人宽慰。
I guess even tech giants have bad days at the office.
我想即便是科技巨头也有日子不好过的时候。
And what is this about Zelda's 40th anniversary?
那关于塞尔达 40 周年纪念是怎么回事？
Ah, yes.
啊，是的。
There are very strong rumors from prominent industry insiders that a Legend of Zelda 40th
来自知名的行业内部人士的传闻非常强烈，称《塞尔达传说》40周年
Anniversary Nintendo Direct is happening very soon.
纪念任天堂直面会很快就会举行。
It's expected to feature a complete remake of the legendary game Ocarina of Time, along with other
预计将推出传奇游戏《时之笛》的完全重制版，以及其他
creative projects beyond just gaming.
游戏之外的创意项目。
Ocarina of Time?
《时之笛》？
That is widely considered one of the greatest video games of all time.
这被广泛认为是有史以来最伟大的电子游戏之一。
If they remake that with modern graphics, they can take all of my money.
如果他们用现代画质重制那款游戏，我愿意掏出所有的钱。
Well, save some of that money, because our next story is about how technology is changing the way we work.
嗯，省点钱吧，因为我们的下一个故事是关于科技如何改变我们的工作方式的。
A senior engineer at Microsoft recently made a bold statement that has sent shockwaves through the
微软的一位资深工程师最 近发表了一项大胆的声明，在整个
tech world.
科技界引起了震动。
He declared that typing code is absolutely over. Wait.
他宣称手动敲代码彻底结束了。等等。
Typing code is over?
敲代码结束了？
But coding is one of the most popular and highly paid skills in the world right now.
但编程是目前世界上最热门且高薪的技能之一。
How can it be over?
怎么可能结束呢？
Who is going to write the software?
谁来编写软件呢？
According to him, AI agents are completely changing how software is built.
据他所说，AI 智能体正在彻底改变软件的构建方式。
Instead of a human programmer writing lines of code character by character, AI agents can now
不再需要人类程序员逐个字符地编写代码行，AI 智能体现在可以
understand what the user wants, write the code, test it, and deploy it automatically.
理解用户的需求，编写代码，测试代码，并自动部署它。
Windows 11 itself is already being developed using some of these methods.
Windows 11 本身已经在采用其中的一些方法进行开发了。
Okay, hold on.
好吧，稍等一下。
You use the term AI agent.
你使用了 AI 智能体这个术语。
I know what standard AI is, like chatbots, but what exactly is an AI agent?
我知道标准 AI 是什么，比如聊天机器人，但 AI 智能体到底是什么？
That is a great question.
那真是个绝妙的问题。
Think of a standard AI, like a chatbot, as a smart dictionary.
把标准的 AI（比如聊天机器人）想象成一本智能词典。
You ask it a question, and it gives you an answer.
你问它一个问题，它给你一个答案。
But an AI agent is more like an economist assistant.
但 AI 智能体更像是一位经济学家助手。
If you tell it, book a flight to Paris, find a hotel under $100, and email my schedule to my boss,
如果你对它说：预订去巴黎的机票，找一家100美元以下的酒店，并将我的日程发邮件给老板，
the AI agent does not just tell you how to do it.
AI 智能体并不仅仅是告诉你怎么做。
It actually goes online, compares prices, books the flight, and sends the email for you.
它实际上会上网比较价格、预订机票，并为你发送电子邮件。
It has the agency to perform tasks on its own.
它拥有独立执行任务的自主权。
Ah, so it's like a digital autopilot.
啊，所以它就像一个数字自动驾驶仪。
Instead of me writing the actual code, I just tell the AI agent, make an app that tracks my daily
无需我自己编写实际代码，我只需告诉 AI 智能体，制作一个能追踪我每日
water intake, and it builds the whole thing while I sit back and watch? Exactly.
饮水摄入量的应用，在我坐着旁观时它就能构建出整个东西？确实如此。
It shifts the human's role from being a writer of code to being an architect or a supervisor.
它将人类的角色从代码编写者转变为架构师或监督者。
You focus on the big ideas and logical flow, and the AI agent does the heavy lifting.
你专注于宏大构想和逻辑流程，而 AI 智能体则承担繁重的实际工作。
That is both incredibly exciting and slightly terrifying for computer science students.
对于计算机科学专业的学生来说，这既令人无比兴奋，又有点令人害怕。
But I suppose it opens up software creation to people who do not know how to program. Precisely.
但我认为它让不懂编程的人也能参与软件开发。一点没错。
It democratizes technology, allowing anyone with a good idea to build software.
它使技术平民化，允许任何有好的创意的人都能构建软件。
That is fascinating.
那太迷人了。
Now, to wrap up our morning digest, I found a really amusing article about science facts that sound
现在，在结束我们早间简报之际，我发现了一篇非常有 趣的文章，关于一些听起来
completely made up, but are actually true.
完全是捏造的，但实际上却是事实。
Oh, give me one.
哦，给我讲一个。
Let us see if you can break my brain this morning.
让我们看看今天早上你能不能震撼我的大脑。
Okay, here is one.
好的，这儿有一个。
Did you know that time actually passes faster at your head than it does at your feet?
你知道吗，时间在你头部流逝的速度实际上比在你脚部更快？
No way!
绝不可能！
Time is constant, right?
时间是恒定的，对 吧？
How is that physically possible?
这在物理上怎么可能？
It is all thanks to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
这完全要归功于阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的相对论。
Gravity warps time.
重力会扭曲时间。
Because your feet are closer to the Earth, gravity is slightly stronger there, which slows time down
因为你的脚离地球更近，那里的重力稍微更强一些，从而拉慢了时间
ever so slightly compared to your head.
与你的头部相比，减慢的幅度极其微小。
It is an incredibly tiny difference, but atomic clocks have actually proven it. Wow.
这是极微小的差异，但原子钟已经证实了这一点。哇。
So technically, my head is older than my feet?
所以严格来说，我的头部比我的脚年龄更大？
That is mind -blowing. Right?
那太令人震撼了。对吧？
And here's another quick one.
这儿还有一个简短的。
There are more trees on Earth than there are stars in our entire Milky Way galaxy. Seriously?
地球上的树木数量比我们整个银河系中的恒星还要多。认真的吗？
I thought space was infinite and filled with stars.
我以为太空是无限的，布满了恒星。
Space is huge, but our galaxy has about 100 billion to 400 billion stars.
太空很大，但我们的银河系大约只有 1000 亿到 4000 亿颗恒星。
Meanwhile, scientists estimate there are over 3 trillion trees on Earth.
与此同时，科学家估计地球上有超过 3 万亿棵树。
That is incredibly reassuring.
那真是非常令人安心。
It makes you realize how precious and lively our little green planet is.
这让你意识到我们这颗绿色小星球是多么珍贵而充满生机。
It really does.
它确实如此。
What an amazing note to end our morning digest on. Indeed.
作为早间简 报的结尾，这真是个绝佳的落脚点。的确如此。
That is all for today's News Digest on Talkcast.
以上就是今天 Talkcast 新闻简报的全部内容。
Before we sign off, we have a fun question for all of our listeners today.
在播音结束前，今天我们给所有听众准备了一 个有趣的问题。
If you could have an AI agent do any one daily chore or task for you, what would it be?
如果你能让 AI 智能体为你做任何一项日常家务或任务，那会是什么？
Would it be organizing your inbox, planning your weekly meals, or maybe writing your daily reports?
是整理你的收件箱、规划你每周的饮食，还是撰写你的每日报告？
Let us know in the comments section.
请在评论区告诉我们。
We love reading your creative answers, and you can see what other listeners are saying there too.
我们喜欢阅读你富有创意的回答，你也可以在那里看看其他听众是怎么说的。
Do not forget to subscribe to Talkcast and share this episode with your friends who are learning
别忘了订阅 Talkcast，并把本期节目分享给正在学习
English, or who just love staying updated on technology and lifestyle trends.
英语，或者只是热衷于关注科技与生活方式趋势的朋友们。
We truly appreciate your warm feedback and support.
我们真心感谢大家热情的反馈与支持。
And a quick reminder for our learners, the full English transcript of this episode will be posted on
顺便提醒一下我们的学习者，本期节目的英文完整逐字稿将发布在
our official WeChat public account, Talkcast.
我们的官方微信公众号 Talkcast 上。
Make sure to check it out to boost your English reading and listening skills.
一定要记得去看看，以提升你的英语阅读和听力技能。
Thank you for listening, everyone.
谢谢大家收听。
Have a productive and wonderful Tuesday.
祝大家度过一个高效而美好的星期二。
Have a great day, and we'll see you tomorrow morning.
祝大家拥有美好的一天，我们明天早晨见。
Bye -bye.
再见。
