Welcome to The Sideload episode 16, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes PC Mag reporter James Peckham to the show to discuss the biggest news stories and trends from throughout 2025. From some complicated feelings on AI to serious optimism towards the world of gaming handhelds, James and Will look back on a surprisingly up-and-down year for the world of consumer technology.

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https://youtu.be/6qe6bfJyG54 Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:02:27 - AI
• 00:21:23 - Gaming
• 00:45:37 - Streaming
• 01:10:09 - What about 2026?
• 01:16:49 - Wrap-up

Hosts

• Will Sattelberg
• James Peckham

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