Tech Talk Y'all is a weekly technology news show covering what has happened this week in tech, with hosts Sanjay Parekh and Adam Walker. Sanjay and Adam talk about technology, weird and wacky tech news, and make weekly tech recommendations (a fan favorite). Depending on your level of humor, episodes may or may not be funny (but they definitely are).
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Airbnb Guest Mines Crypto and Installs a Tesla Charger: What Could Go Wrong?
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Startup using blockchain to prevent copyright theft by AI is valued over $2 billion after fresh funding Exclusive: Apple, Google wallets to carry California driver's licenses Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store Russia tells citizens to switch off home surveill…
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AI's Nightly Honking and the Chuck E. Cheese Survival Guide
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads My experience with Google's new 'Add Me' feature: Take a pic of your friends and end up in the group shot Waymo robotaxi parking lot is waking neighbors with nightly honking AI Trai…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: ‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case The Google TV Streamer might be the Apple TV 4K rival we’ve been waiting for After nine years, Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat gets an AI makeover Elon Musk’s Neuralink Device Is Implanted in a Second Patient Elon Musk r…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Google Olympics ad sparks new ire over generative AI Delta CEO says CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage cost the airline $500 million Cyberattack hits blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood There is no fix for Intel’s crashing 13th and 14th Gen CPUs — any damage is permanent Intel Will Cut Over 15,…
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CrowdStrike's Rollout Fail: Lessons in Software Updates
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: CrowdStrike Explains What Went Wrong Days After Global Tech Outage CrowdStrike global outage to cost US Fortune 500 companies $5.4bn CrowdStrike broke Debian and Rocky Linux months ago, but no one noticed CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage After years of …
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Blue Screen of Death: CrowdStrike's Epic Fail
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Major airlines, medical systems affected by mass IT outage for Windows users Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world How false nostalgia inspired noplace, a Myspace-like app for Gen Z Google near deal to acquire cybersecurity st…
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AI Takes Over Volvo Ads: The Future of Commercials
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: UChicago Prof. Shirley Meng’s Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion creates world’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery – a breakthrough in inexpensive, clean, fast-charging batteries NASCAR shows off an EV prototype Microsoft’s Notepad gets spellcheck and autocorrect 40 …
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From TikTok Twins to Solar Death Stars: A Tech Talk Journey
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: American researchers built world's most precise and sturdy atomic clock ever Tech company unveils tiny spheres that outperform solar panels using both sun and artificial light — and the company says they could hit 60 times the current capacity Kien, the most-delayed video game in histor…
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AI Discovers We’re Dumb (But Good at Magnets)
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Threads finally launches its API for developers Gilead Shot Prevents All HIV Cases in Trial of African Women AI Develops "Ground-Breaking" New Magnet Free Of Rare Earth Metals How the laptop could become the battery — new revolutionary carbon-based material means your laptop chassis cou…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: It’s time to BeAcquired for €500 million Metallica is headlining Fortnite’s next concert China Introduces Photonic Chip Capable of Processing Hundred Billion Pixels in Just 6 Nanoseconds Artifact’s DNA Lives on in Yahoo’s Revamped AI-Powered News App LinkedIn’s AI job coach can write yo…
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Apple's AI Leap: Integrating Intelligence into Everyday Life
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Signal Opposes UK Proposal New York passes legislation to ban 'addictive' social media algorithms for kids FCC’s $8 Billion Phone Subsidy Survives Supreme Court Challenge Tokyo hopes new Tinder-like match making app will curb population decline Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' …
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From ICQ to Hypersonic Jets: Navigating Tech’s Surprises and Missteps
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: ICQ, One of the Oldest Instant Messengers, Is Shutting Down Foursquare just laid off 105 employees Spotify offers Car Thing refunds as it faces lawsuit over bricking the streaming device Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process iPhone users may get AI-generated emo…
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AI Intrigues, Google's Hidden Features, and Revolutionary Tech Updates
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Revolutionary New Google Feature Hidden Under 'More' Tab Shows Links to Web Pages Microsoft announces new PCs with AI chips from Qualcomm Android will be able to detect if your phone has been snatched Utah Locals Are Getting Cheap 10 Gbps Fiber Thanks To Local Governments Scarlett Johan…
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Gay Furry Hackers, AI Music, and Tech Giants’ Office Drama
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In this episode, Adam and Mickey dive into the latest and most intriguing tech news. They discuss the advancements and concerns surrounding ChatGPT’s new capabilities, Google’s AI vision, and controversial moves by major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and SpaceX. They also cover fascinating stories about AI music creation, TikTok’s legal bat…
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The UDio Playlist Prank: Musical Memories or Mere Background Noise?
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production World's 1st 'tooth regrowth medicine' to be tested in Japan from Sept. 2024 Washed Out’s new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora? Florida Becomes First State to Ban the Sale of Lab-Grown Me…
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Elon's Tweets on Trial: Free Speech or Free Falls
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Claiming high user satisfaction, IRS will decide on renewing free tax site FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data Supreme Court gives SEC a win over Elon Musk In surprise move, Musk axes the team building Tesla’s EV charging…
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Future Rides and Rogue Robots: The Tech That's Shaping Tomorrow
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: All New Atlas | Boston Dynamics The Next Android Update May Add a New Way to Charge Wirelessly Elon Musk’s X Launches TV App as It Pushes Video Ambitions Amazon launches a new grocery delivery subscription in the US After 6-year hiatus, Stripe to start taking crypto payments, starting w…
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From Gold Rushes to Data Crushes: A Tech Tsunami
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Proton has acquired the encrypted note-taking app Standard Notes Early Reviewers of Humane AI Pin Aren’t Impressed Meta will auto-blur nudity in Instagram DMs in latest teen safety step Substack now allows podcasters to sync and distribute their episodes to Spotify Ubisoft is deleting T…
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Unveiling the Future: Meta’s Controversies and Disney’s Living Cartoons
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In this episode: Yahoo is buying Artifact, the AI news app from the Instagram co-founders Amazon Ditches 'Just Walk Out' Checkouts at Its Grocery Stores Apple’s new AI: 3 ways Siri could beat ChatGPT Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators Exclusive: Google parent Alphabet weighs offer for HubSpot EXCLUSIVE: Xbox President Sarah Bond has …
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When AI Goes Rogue: From Healthcare Heroes to Culinary Innovators
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria NYC AI Chatbot Touted by Adams Tells Businesses to Break the Law ChatGPT no longer requires an account — but there’s a catch Instagram co-founders’ AI-powered news app Artifact may not be shutting down after al…
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The Unusual Suspects: Pranksters, Unknown Millions, and Time-Bending Climate Change
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n this episode: Reddit pops 48% in NYSE debut after selling shares at top of range Reddit sinks below opening price in second day of trading LinkedIn is experimenting with a TikTok-like video feed in its app The US Department of Justice is suing Apple — read the full lawsuit here U.S. Sues Apple, Alleges Tech Giant Exploits Illegal Monopoly US DOJ’…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Apple Is in Talks to Let Google Gemini Power iPhone AI Features MrBeast Strikes Amazon Deal For Biggest Competition Series in TV History Dell Says Remote Employees Won't Be Eligible for Promotions: Report Coca-Cola unveils all-new bottles — sort of Users ditch Glassdoor, stunned by site…
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I’m running at 300Mbks, and other tech stories for less nerdy individuals
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Google, Apple, and Firefox release new Speedometer 3.0 browser benchmark Google says Chrome can now protect you better while preserving your privacy Tor’s new WebTunnel bridges mimic HTTPS traffic to evade censorship The Tor Project introduces WebTunnel to help you bypass Tor network ce…
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The moon lander has fallen and it can’t get up
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Facebook, Instagram, and Threads were all down Red Sea cables have been damaged, disrupting internet traffic Google Pauses Gemini’s Image Generator After It Was Accused of Being Racist Against White People Impressive Capacity and Extended Lifespan – Scientists Have Invented Recyclable “…
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Bitcoin is up, another To-Do app, and more stories on AI
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Bitcoin regains $1 trillion market cap as the cryptocurrency hits over two-year high $13M and 3 years later, Superlist hopes to become a decacorn. But will it? DuckDuckGo’s privacy browser adds built-in password syncing Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Numb…
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Sometimes a robot wants to take a swim too
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Snap shares drop 30% after company's revenue miss and weak guidance Cyclist hit by driverless Waymo car in San Francisco, police say Waymo driverless car set on fire, destroyed by San Francisco crowd Sony is erasing digital libraries that were supposed to be accessible “forever” Wi-Fi j…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Snap shares drop 30% after company's revenue miss and weak guidance Google Maps is getting a major AI upgrade — what you need to know Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ Mozilla Monitor’s new service removes your personal info fro…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Nintendo’s Next Switch Coming This Year With LCD, Omdia Says Games are helping the New York Times thrive amid media chaos Mozilla says Apple’s new browser rules are ‘as painful as possible’ for Firefox 26 billion private records leaked in 'mother of all breaches’ Amazon’s Ring will stop…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Tesla charging woes in the Arctic cold snap blamed on inadequate battery preconditioning Result of Cybertruck's 'carrot test' is leaving people concerned for their safety Harvard Claims 'Holy Grail' EV Battery Breakthrough. But When Will We See It? The US Postal Service’s new EV charger…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: I demoed Bluetooth's Auracast, and its going to be a big deal. Here’s Why What if You Never Had to Charge Your Gadgets Again? Tesla Optimus robot can't build cars yet, but it is folding clothes Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: 'A bunch of dead …
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Nothing makes me more angry than slow electrons
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In this episode: Chipotle and Strava team up to help fans achieve wellness goals all January Twilio is killing off the Authy desktop app, but Mac users have a work-around Meet ‘Link History,’ Facebook’s New Way to Track the Websites You Visit YouTube demonetizes public domain 'Steamboat Willie' video after copyright claim SpaceX launches first sate…
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All the tech news you missed in the last two weeks
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Google Maps is ditching cloud-based location history for a more private solution Google Just Killed Warrants That Give Police Access To Location Data Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs are here — and they all come with silicon dedicated to AI Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for Ap…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: How Mark Cuban forced the biggest US pharmacy to upend its business Engineers Shatter Fiber Optic Speed Record at 22.9 Petabits Per Second Google Fiber is offering early access to $250 per month 20-gig service OLED breakthrough could mean cheaper TVs Bose discontinues its Frames line of…
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Shut downs, predicted shut downs, geothermal energy, and more
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Mailchimp is shutting down TinyLetter Google’s new geothermal energy project is up and running It's official: Evernote will restrict free users to 50 notes Google Agrees To Pay Canadian News Outlets $100M Annually in Rare Win for Media Industry Microsoft secures nonvoting board seat at …
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Don’t be the beta tester - or go on a cruise
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: It's never been a better time to switch to Firefox NVIDIA sued for stealing trade secrets after screensharing blunder showed rival company's code ‘This is insane.’ Swedish workers are getting under Elon Musk’s skin Apple Pulls Plug on Goldman Credit-Card Partnership Amazon turns Fire TV…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: OpenAI Drama Timeline: All The Twists And Turns, Starring Sam Altman Sam Altman returns to OpenAI in a bizarre reversal of fortunes Sam Altman joins Microsoft as OpenAI names its third CEO in 3 days Sam Altman is still trying to return as OpenAI CEO Everything You Need to Know About the…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Court rules automakers can record and intercept owner text messages Rivian blames “fat finger” for infotainment-bricking software update Waze will start warning drivers about the most dangerous roads Prime members can now get a One Medical membership for $9/month Aliro could unlock a ne…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Surprise Discovery Reveals a Whole New Source of Evaporation An AI just negotiated a contract for the first time ever — and no human was involved WeWork, once valued at $47 billion, files for bankruptcy The WeWork soap opera’s latest episode includes filing for bankruptcy Meta CEO Mark …
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Amazon considers offering veterinary telehealth as it looks to compete with Walmart Spotify is changing its royalty model to crush streaming fraud Samsung’s Moon photos are fake — but so is a lot of mobile photography Google Maps is becoming more like Search — thanks to AI Google Fiber …
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Apple Issues, Robots and AI, X Valuation, and so much more
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: The Problem with Jon Stewart cancellation highlights a problem for Apple’s Content Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+ Receiving Price Increases Apple lines up to support nationwide right-to-repair legislation Royal College mulls no confidence move after Excel disaster Town Repeate…
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Netflix stores, AI crashes, Bitcoin, Ferrari, and more
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Netflix to Open Stores Where Fans Can Play, Shop and Eat in 2025 Netflix hikes prices again New Device Turns Hot Summer Air Into Drinking Water IRS to offer free 'Direct File' pilot to some taxpayers in 13 states for 2024 tax season. Here’s who qualifies Comcast starts squeezing 2 Gbps …
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Gmail for Android rolling out emoji reactions, coming to iOS and web Google wins reprieve from $32.5 mln verdict in Sonos patent fight Google’s AI Is Making Traffic Lights More Efficient and Less Annoying Tom Hanks calls out dental ad for using AI likeness of him How an AI deepfake ad o…
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Space junk, more audio books, and exciting blood tests
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: First Blood Test for Dozens of Hereditary Cancers Approved by FDA WeWork says it will skip $95 million in interest payments, tanking shares US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network Spotify Makes Audiobooks Free to Paid Subscribers Zoom Docs arrives to take on Google Docs…
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Artifact becoming Twitter? X in decline. And why Meta’s smart glasses look interesting.
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Spotify launches Jam, a real-time collaborative playlist controlled by up to 32 people TikTok debuts new tools and technology to label AI content Artifact is becoming Twitter, too Elon Musk Says X Users Are Posting Fewer Posts Per Day Than People Had Been Tweeting Neuralink is recruitin…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: ‘Toy Story’-Themed Animated Simulcast Of NFL Game Set To Stream On Disney+ And ESPN+ Spotify launches 'daylist' because it knows your music taste varies throughout the day Single-bladed floating wind turbine promises half the cost, more power Scientists Invented a Super-Slippery Toilet …
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AI Maps, Robot Surgeons, and Smart Coffee Mugs
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: This AI-powered app wants to optimize Google Maps' multi-stop routes A bumper sticker mocking Elon Musk is sparking a polarizing debate about what it means to drive a Tesla Person Dies After Cruise Robotaxi Blocks San Francisco Ambulance, Fire Department Says Facebook is getting rid of …
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Season 12 - Episode 300: Intro Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Apple lends support to California State Right to Repair bill Why some people are buying MacBook Pros with broken displays Magic Leap AR headset that set the stage for Apple Vision Pro will ‘cease to function’ Why Streaming Services Are Pushing Subscribers …
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It didn’t break, it was aggressively disassembled
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: A long term vision for YouTube’s medical misinformation policies Linear TV Viewing Drops Below 50% of U.S. Television Usage for First Time, Streaming Hits Record High: Nielsen Netflix finally streams video games, too American Airlines sues a travel site to crack down on consumers who us…
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Author discovers AI-generated counterfeit books written in her name on Amazon CNET is deleting old articles to try to improve its Google Search ranking Google is helping pilots route flights to create fewer contrails, which is better for the climate Amazon Cuts Dozens of House Brands as…
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Zoom in office, but not getting paid to play Uno
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Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise! In this episode: Musk's X to pay legal bills of people 'unfairly treated' for posting on platform Twitter Gives Verified Users Option to Hide Their Checkmark of Shame France's AFP sues Musk's X social media, cites refusal to discuss payment for news Threads user count falls to new lows, highlighting ret…
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