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Mon. 03/18 – Apple To Partner With Google For AI On iOS?

3/18/2024
I did NOT have on my bingo card Apple turning to Google to power its first big foray into modern AI on its hardware. Even while a new Apple AI model might be pointing to breakthroughs in AI reasoning. One of the biggest e-sports competitions in the world has been hacked by cheaters. And some pretty bearish news for the VR industry. Links: Apple Is in Talks to Let Google Gemini Power iPhone AI FeaturesApple researchers achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI as company ramps up investments xAI open-sources base model of Grok, but without any training codeMusk’s Grok AI goes open sourceMassive ‘Apex Legends’ Hack Disrupts NA Finals, Raises Serious Security ConcernsSony Hits Pause on PSVR2 Production as Unsold Inventory Piles UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:44

(Bonus) Aravind Srinivas Of Perplexity AI

3/16/2024
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas tell Chris and I to expect more partnerships like the recent one with Yelp; how Perplexity thinks of search differently than Google does; and the competition Perplexity fears beyond Google. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:10

Fri. 03/15 – Apple’s Quiet AI Acquisition

3/15/2024
Remember that Apple has quietly made more AI acquisitions than anyone else? They quietly made another one. The FCC has a new definition for broadband. Looks like everybody knows the EU is a stick they can beat Apple with now. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions. Sponsors: Robinhood.com/boost Links: Apple Buys Canadian AI Startup as It Races to Add FeaturesFCC scraps old speed benchmark, says broadband should be at least 100MbpsSpotify says its iPhone app updates in the EU are getting held up by ApplePornhub Disables Website in Texas Over Age-Verification Law Weekend Longreads Suggestions: Can Reddit Survive Its Own IPO?One Big Reason Gen Z Is Still on Facebook: To Save MoneyHow Nvidia beat everyone else in the AI raceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:19

Thu. 03/14 – Who Wants TikTok?

3/14/2024
If this TikTok bill is actually going to become law, who would actually be in the running to take it over? A bunch of announcements from Microsoft. Hard data on how we listen to music these days. And estimates for how much AI could cut into the traditional web search business. Sponsors: Ramp.com/techmeme Links: House passes TikTok bill that could ban app in the U.S., spawning Senate supportMicrosoft has added the GPT-4 Turbo LLM to the free version of CopilotMicrosoft says new AI security chatbot pricing model lets customers ‘buy what they need’Microsoft Teams is finally moving to a single app for personal and workAnthropic releases Claude 3 Haiku, an AI model built for speed and affordabilityMusicWatch Reports Results of 2023 Annual Music Study: Record Numbers of Music Streamers and Paid SubscribersGoogle's Gen AI Search Threatens Publishers With $2B Annual Ad Revenue Loss YouTube Video Of The Perplexity CEO Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:37

Wed. 03/13 – TikTok On The Brink?

3/13/2024
The TikTok legislation has passed the House, but it’s path through the Senate is uncertain to say the least. The first real AI regulation has passed, in Europe, of course. Arm’s new chips for self-driving cars. Did Cerebras just break Moore’s Law with its new AI chips? Spotify has music videos. And Perplexity continues to try to become Google Search faster than Google search can become them. Sponsors: Shopify.com/rideNutrafol.com/men code: RIDEHOME Links: TikTok bill, racing toward House passage, faces a minefield in the SenateHow TikTok Was Blindsided by U.S. Bill That Could Ban ItWorld’s first major act to regulate AI passed by European lawmakersStripe in ‘no rush’ to go public as cash flow turns positiveArm unveils first chip design to power self-driving carsAI startup Cerebras unveils the WSE-3, the largest chip yet for generative AISpotify adds music videos in some countriesPerplexity brings Yelp data to its chatbotSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:34

Tue. 03/12 – Is TikTok Coming For Instagram?

3/12/2024
More App Store changes from Apple will allow developers to offer apps via their website. In Europe only, of course. Some of you can file your taxes online, for free, starting today. Why bitcoin has been breaking records. An interesting AI raise. Is TikTok about to launch an Instagram competitor? Though maybe the reason they need to is their user numbers are flatlining. Sponsors: Shopify.com/ride Links: Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule changeThe IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 statesCrypto Product Inflows Soar to Record High, CoinShares SaysAirbnb is banning indoor security camerasGold-Medalist Coders Build an AI That Can Do Their Job for ThemExclusive: Tiktok is working on a new Photo Sharing platform to compete with InstagramTikTok's growth rate has collapsed. 'Life' may be getting in the way for its younger users.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:28

Mon. 03/11 – Your Car Is Spying On You, Example 212

3/11/2024
Epic got Apple to blink! Sam Altman got back on OpenAI’s board of directors. Reddit finally gets to IPO. Elon Musk says X.ai is going open source. And once again, you won’t believe the degree to which your car and your driving is the new data treasure trove for companies to monetize. Sponsors: 1password.com/rideArcticWolf.com/techmeme Links: Epic says Apple will reinstate developer account, clearing path for Epic Games Store on iPhoneSam Altman returns to OpenAI's boardSam Altman rejoins OpenAI’s board after investigation into sudden firingOpenAI’s Sam Altman Returns to Board After Probe Clears HimElon Musk says xAI will open-source Grok this weekReddit to raise nearly $750 million in upcoming IPOTelegram hits 900mn users and nears profitability as founder considers IPOAutomakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance CompaniesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:53

(Bonus) Guy Kawasaki On His New Book And Learning From Steve Jobs

3/9/2024
Guy Kawasaki shares key insights on how to have a successful career, found in his new book: Think Remarkable. Also, some fun Apple and Steve Jobs story, such as: what kind of a***ole boss WAS Steve Jobs, exactly. The kind you want, Guy says. Buy the book: Think Remarkable See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:24:35

Fri. 03/08 – TikTok In Peril?

3/8/2024
Did TikTok overplay its hand yesterday? The potential legislation against them is suddenly moving quickly. How Temu might be single handedly responsible for the tech advertising turnaround. More drama behind the whole Sam Altman ouster business. And, of course, the weekend longreads suggestions. Links: Furious Congress plows forward with TikTok bill after user revoltChina Readies $27 Billion Chip Fund to Counter Growing US CurbsTemu’s Push Into America Pays Off Big Time for Meta and GoogleKey OpenAI Executive Played a Pivotal Role in Sam Altman’s Ouster Weekend Longreads Suggestions: The Nvidia Chips Inside Powerful AI SupercomputersAmid explosive demand, America is running out of powerHow Netflix’s Massive Paydays, COVID and TikTok Caused ‘Explosion of Comedians’See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:56

Thu. 03/07 – The Epic/Apple Fight Gets Gnarly

3/7/2024
On the first day of the DMA regime, the whole battle between Apple and Epic Games has gotten hella weird. Rumors of the US government going after TikTok again are swirling, again. What if we see a foldable Macbook before a foldable iPhone? And why the job of AI Prompt Engineer might be made redundant by… AI. Sponsors: Kolide.com/ride Links: Apple kills Epic’s iOS game store plans over App Store criticismApple Set to Be Quizzed by EU Over ‘Fortnite’ Maker ShutoutBig Tech howled over E.U. antitrust law. The White House declined a rescue.W.H. works with Hill to ban TikTok Kuo: Apple actively working on 20.3-inch foldable MacBookAI Prompt Engineering Is Dead Long live AI prompt engineeringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:22

Wed. 03/06 – OpenAI Claps Back At Elon’s Lawsuit

3/6/2024
Apple shows how it is complying with the DMA. We’ve got a Microsoft hardware event coming up. I wonder if they’ll mention AI? Has BlackCat been defeated, or is this a clever ruse to rebrand? And OpenAI has clapped back at Elon’s lawsuit. Links: Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and MoreEXCLUSIVE: Microsoft will unveil OLED Surface Pro 10 and Arm Surface Laptop 6 this spring ahead of major Windows 11 AI update'Exit scam' - hackers that hit UnitedHealth pull disappearing actOpenAI Fires Back at Musk Allegations With Trove of EmailsSam Altman tells staff OpenAI investigation will 'soon' close, as employees brace for more surprises YouTube Video Of The Guy Kawasaki Interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:17

Tue. 03/05 – The Linux Phoenix?

3/5/2024
The big DMA deadline is mere hours away. A big Twitter related lawsuit has arrived that I kind of can’t believe took this long. Nothing releases a pretty compelling cheap phone. Waymo is bringing its driverless taxi service to Los Angeles. And is Linux quietly having a moment? Links: Google rolls out changes for users, apps developers as EU tech rules loomInstagram now lets you edit DMs up to 15 mins after sending themM3 MacBook Pro will gain multi-display support in software updateFormer Twitter Executives Sue Musk Over Unpaid SeveranceThe Nothing Phone 2A proves thoughtful design can come at a budget priceWaymo can now charge for robotaxi rides in LA and on San Francisco freewaysLinux Crosses 4% Market Share WorldwideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:54

Mon. 03/04 – EU Brings The Hammer Down On Apple

3/4/2024
The EU Commission has fined Apple for stifling music streaming competition. New Macbook Airs with the M3 chip. Why the Apple Car was doomed from day one. Anthropic releases Claude 3 in three different flavors. And if 5G isn’t floating your boat, can I interest you in 5G Advanced? Links: Apple hit with €1.8bn fine for breaking EU law over music streamingApple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-FiApple’s Car Was Doomed by Its Lofty Ambitions to Outdo TeslaAnthropic unveils Claude 3, surpassing GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in benchmark testsGoogle-backed Anthropic debuts its most powerful chatbot yet, as generative AI battle heats upTelcos are barely done rolling out 5G networks — and they’re already talking about ‘5.5G’ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:58

Fri. 03/01 – Elon Sues Sam Altman And OpenAI

3/1/2024
Elon is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI. Meta continues to get out of the news business, especially when it’s being pushed. A new AI deepfake supertool. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions. Links: Elon Musk sues OpenAI over AI threatMeta to Wind Down Its News Feature in the US and AustraliaMicrosoft introduces Copilot AI chatbot for finance workers in Excel and OutlookAlibaba’s new AI system ‘EMO’ creates realistic talking and singing videos from photos Weekend Longreads Suggestions: Wait. Why is Reddit losing so much money?The 9-Month-Old AI Startup Challenging Silicon Valley’s GiantsWhat a Major Solar Storm Could Do to Our PlanetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:19

Thu. 02/29 – What If The Vision Pro Is Selling Better Than We Think?

2/29/2024
The SEC has subpoenaed OpenAI. What if the Vision Pro is selling better than even Apple thought? Beware of the repo attack affecting GitHub. Beware of the video doorbells that are ridiculously easy to take over. And is robotics the next big tech industry we need to be paying attention to? Links: SEC Investigating Whether OpenAI Investors Were MisledEA to lay off 5% of workforce, or about 670 employeesVision Pro demand higher than expected; returns down to 1% – KuoKuo: Apple Vision Pro on Track to Launch in More Countries Before WWDC in JuneApple Vision Pro return rate is about the same as the iPhone 15 ProStarCoder 2 is a code-generating AI that runs on most GPUsGitHub besieged by millions of malicious repositories in ongoing attackThese Video Doorbells Have Terrible Security. Amazon Sells Them Anyway.Humanoid robot startup Figure AI valued at $2.6 billion as Bezos, OpenAI, Nvidia join fundingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:47

Wed. 02/28 – The Apple Car Project Is Dead

2/28/2024
The Apple car project is dead. Really, this time. We think. Google is working to fix Gemini. If you’re using Tumblr, your posts might soon be training OpenAI’s models. Klarna’s AI is doing the work of hundreds of humans. And another fever dream of the most recent boom years might be over. Links: Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong OdysseyApple's Scrapped Car Project Means AI and Headset Bets Are More UrgentGoogle CEO calls AI tool’s controversial responses ‘completely unacceptable’Tumblr and WordPress to Sell Users’ Data to Train AI ToolsKlarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it laid off 700 peopleThrasio, once king of e-commerce aggregation, files for Ch.11See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:17:06

Tue. 02/27 – Gaming Continues To Be A Bloodbath

2/27/2024
If you can believe it, MOAR layoffs in gaming. Big layoffs at Sony. We might see Meta’s first AR glasses later this year. The big hack affecting US pharmacies. Hopin enters the Deadpool. And yet another startup takes at swing at the delayed gratification gimmick for social media. Sponsors: Hims.com/ride Links: Sony is laying off 900 PlayStation employeesMicrosoft’s Mistral AI Investment to Be Examined by EU WatchdogMeta aims to reveal and demo Orion, its first true AR glasses, during its fall developer conferenceUS pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources sayNetflix confirms it’s cutting off Apple billing for legacy subscribersHopin's UK business enters liquidation as it transfers HQ to the USThe Supreme Court is about to decide the future of online speechSupreme Court Fears ‘Land Mines’ in Social Media Debate Over Free SpeechLapse, the app turning your phone into an old-school camera, snaps up $30MSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:08

Mon. 02/26 – Mobile World Congress Is All About AI This Year (Corrected)

2/26/2024
Mobile World Congress kicks off this week, and I bet you can guess what the big theme this year is. All the hardware that is being announced to allow you to do AI on your existing devices. Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Ring, but Apple wants you to know it could do a ring too if it wanted to. And Lenovo’s see-through laptop is cool looking, but also, looking for a use case. Links: Samsung unveils the Galaxy Ring as a way to 'simplify everyday wellness'Apple Ponders Whether to Develop Smart Glasses, Fitness RingHere’s why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensiveAu LargeNvidia launches RTX 500 and 1000 Ada Generation laptop GPUs for AI on the goLenovo’s laptop concept is fully transparent, but the point isn’t entirely clearPeering through Lenovo’s transparent laptop into a sci-fi futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:39

(Bonus) Ed Zitron On The Social Landscape

2/24/2024
Catching you up on the great Substack controversy and who is winning the race to be the new Twitter? Ed's new podcast is called Better Offline, which you can find wherever fine podcasts are found. And his newsletter is called: Where's Your Ed At? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:25:09

Fri. 02/23 – Reddit To IPO And Nvidia To The Moon

2/23/2024
We have all the details of the Reddit IPO. And Sam Altman of all people makes an appearance in the S1! What that big cell phone outage yesterday was all about. Can Mark Zuckerberg be held personally liable in some of these Meta lawsuits? And given this weeks’ news, in the longreads, a long interview with Nvidia’s CEO predicting the future of computing. Sponsors: Robinhood.com/boost Links: Reddit files to list IPO on NYSE under the ticker RDDTReddit is going public and inviting power users to investAT&T outage caused by software update, company saysMeta’s Zuckerberg Seeks Out of Lawsuits Blaming Him for Instagram AddictionBluesky opens up federation, letting anyone run their own serverOnlyFans is the most lucrative side hustle, tax service shows Weekend Longreads Suggestions: Tech Job Interviews Are Out of ControlNvidia Hardware Is Eating the World See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:08