Best Big Red Talent Podcasts (2024)

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TechCheck+ Big Tech’s AI Talent Raid 8/30/24 9:12

18m ago9:12

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Megacaps including Microsoft, Google and Amazon have been getting creative with how they’re poaching talent from top AI startups. Google with Character.ai, Microsoft with Inflection and Amazon’s faux-acquisition of Adept. They hire away prominent founders and talent and cut a deal to license technology… without actually buying the startups. It’s a …

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Klarna to Halve Workforce with AI, Plus Box CEO Post-Earnings 8/28/24 14:16

6m ago14:16

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Salesforce earnings tonight a major test of AI's impact on the software winter, especially after the CEO of Buy Now Pay Later giant Klarna said he aims to use AI to cut his workforce in half, and that he's shutting down a lot of SaaS providers, including Salesforce and Workday. Plus, Box shares are jumping after beating on the top and bottom lines …

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Tech Divided Over AI Regulation 8/27/24 5:36

10m ago5:36

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Elon Musk has now come out in support of a California bill to regulate AI safety, in stark contrast to big names including Google, Meta, OpenaAI and Andreessen Horowitz, which are all opposed. It represents a larger divide within big tech, which is split on whether AI should be regulated and who should be the ones doing it.…

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Telegram CEO Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate 8/26/24 8:27

1h ago8:27

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Telegram CEO Arrest Sparks Free Speech Debate Description: The founder of the Dubai-based app Telegram was arrested in France this weekend as part of an investigation into criminal activity on the encrypted messaging platform. It has broader implications for U.S. social apps as they gear up for an unprecedented election, the first with easily-acces…

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Chinese E-commerce Headwinds, Plus AI’s Copyright Crisis 8/21/24 7:22

43m ago7:22

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There were more headwinds today for China’s already-slumping consumer and e-commerce demand, after Walmart announced it was completely offloading its stake in JD.com and bargain retail giant Shein hit Temu with a lawsuit. Plus, the AI startup darling Anthropic is now facing a new class-action lawsuit, accusing it of copyright infringement and steal…

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Weighs on Bank Lenders, Plus Shein Sues Temu 8/20/24 7:10

8d ago7:10

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Some of the world’s biggest banks loaned Elon Musk $13 billion to secure the social platform Twitter, now X. But according to new data from Pitchbook, the Twitter takeover now represents the worst buyout for banks since the Great Financial Crisis, as the platform struggles to retain advertisers and has been marked down by more than 70% from one of …

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Google’s IPO 20 Years Later 8/19/24 7:02

32m ago7:02

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20 years ago today, Google debuted on the Nasdaq with a $23 billion market cap as a mere search engine company. Today, it’s now ballooned to a $2 trillion megcap with its hands in cloud, chips, AI and more. It also used an unconventional listing method: a Dutch auction, which let employees and retail investors participate more in the IPO. We spoke …

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TechCheck+ Big Tech: Too Big to Split 8/16/24 7:17

1h ago7:17

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After losing a landmark antitrust case over its dominance in the search market, Google is now facing the real threat of a court-mandated breakup of the search giant. But on the heels of a flashy ‘Made by Google’ event showcasing new phones and AI features, Google is now more deeply integrated than ever – an ecosystem within search, cloud, streaming…

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Waymo’s Speed Bumps 8/15/24 6:44

42m ago6:44

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Waymo’s self-driving cars are all over San Francisco roads. But at night, they park themselves and recently have been honking and keeping one neighborhood’s residents up at night. Waymo tells us they’ve fixed the issue through a software update, but the rollout over the last few years has been bumpy, with safety concerns and backlash.…

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Google’s Tries to Meet the AI Moment 8/13/24 7:01

9d ago7:01

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Google’s hardware event, Made by Google, kicked off today where the megacap unveiled new AI-focused features including Gemini Live, a conversational voice chatbot that will be integrated into all its devices. As investors try to balance the growing concern of surging AI spending and little actual revenue and profits, the event is a key moment for G…

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Tech’s Outsized Role in the 2024 Election 8/12/24 6:37

17h ago6:37

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As election campaigning heats up, tech has been playing an outsized role in the elections. For Vice President Harris, who has deep roots to San Francisco, tech donors are front and center, especially after she made a campaign stop in the Bay Area this weekend and raised more than $12 million. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign is dealing with a differen…

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The Megacap Startup Diet 8/7/24 6:14

9d ago6:14

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GenAI startup darlings are dropping like flies. Some of the most promising are increasingly being swallowed up by megacaps as they struggle to find viable business models and big tech firms look to skirt the regulatory scrutiny of outright acquisitions.By CNBC

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Big Tech’s $1 Trillion Wipeout 8/5/24 6:25

8d ago6:25

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The extent of the tech sell-off today has been staggering, with billions of dollars wiped out from the Magnificent 7 alone in just the first two hours of trading, and trillions over the last week. Part of the reason is a fundamental story investors have been worried about – just when will the high costs of AI begin to pay off? Valuations have also …

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Dupre: Ryan's Last Name, Enjoy Your Stay, Austin's Favorite, Rhyme and Reason, 1-800-Suede, Touring As Well 1:08:11

24d ago1:08:11

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Blending harmonies of neo-soul music with distorted hip-hop drums and 808s, 25 year-old music producer Ryan Dupre has developed a unique sound that transcends genres, while ultimately finding its roots in hip-hop. Since moving to Austin, Texas in 2020, Dupre has grown a deep passion for bringing out the greatest in the ever-growing hip-hop communit…

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Intel Shares Freefall on Q2 Miss, Massive Cost-Cutting Plan 8/2/24 10:46

11d ago10:46

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Shares of Intel are on pace for their worst day in 50 years after a tough second-quarter result. The chipmaker also announced a massive, $10 billion cost-savings program that will include thousands of layoffs and a half on dividend payments. CNBC’s Jon Fortt spoke to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on the turnaround plan, modest CPU demand and areas to be …

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Apple Earnings on Deck: What to Watch 8/1/24 4:10

12d ago4:10

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Some key themes to watch ahead of Apple earnings include signs the iPhone sales slump is coming to an end, whether new AI features will drive an upgrade cycle, how the AI rollout in China will play out, and, of course, capex concerns that are looming over all of big tech.By CNBC

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JD Vance Visits Silicon Valley 7/29/24 6:27

15d ago6:27

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In Palo Alto, the epicenter of tech and VC money, JD Vance is headlining a fundraiser tonight hosted by a cryptocurrency executive where tickets are going for as much as $50,000. It's another sign of Silicon Valley elites, which have traditionally backed the left, now opening their pocketbooks for the Trump-Vance ticket.…

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SearchGPT Takes on Google, Plus Tech Tumble Pressures Earnings 7/26/24 4:36

27d ago4:36

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OpenAI just announced the prototype of a search engine called SearchGPT that now puts the pressure on Google, with what the startup says are more natural and intuitive results that include sources, similar to a product from Perplexity AI. The announcement alone yesterday was enough to send shares of Google down 3% after it had already been bruised …

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Streaming’s Role in Sports Rights, Plus Capex Concerns Weigh on Semis 7/25/24 5:42

29d ago5:42

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The NBA is announcing a $76 billion TV rights deal with ESPN, Amazon and NBC Sports, essentially a snub to NBA’s longtime partner Warner Bros Discovery. We break down how this deal will transform the future of sports streaming. Plus, chip stocks have been riding the AI wave this year. But with the recent sell-off, AI beneficiaries like Nvidia, Qual…

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ShapeShift, Changing Form, Q Tip, Ominous, RapPad Legend, Meme Rap, Producer 1:09:42

20d ago1:09:42

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This is the interview of a dream. He's 29. 14 years in the industry. RapPad legendary. Producer. Rapper. Antisocial. Makes underground Hip Hop songs and instrumentals. He's everything you'd love and more. He's ShapeShift. We are talking about how he started, topics he raps about, the processes of writing and mixing, future projects, year updates, 1…

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Google’s Capex Problem, Plus Semis Drag On Market 7/24/24 5:20

1M ago5:20

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One lesson from Alphabet earnings that we can expect from all megacaps this season: it's not cheap to be a hyperscaler in the age of AI. CEO Sundar Pichai told investors he'd rather spend too much than too little to meet Google's AI moment – but that still leaves uncertainty around how long it’ll take until these massive investments show a return. …

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Wiz Walks from Google Deal 7/23/24 5:28

28d ago5:28

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The cloud security startup Wiz is now walking away from a monster $23B deal to be bought by Google, telling employees it'll opt instead to pursue an IPO. Anti-trust and investor concerns also reportedly played a factor, which could signal a win for Jonathan Kanter, Lina Khan and even JD Vance.By CNBC

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TechCheck+ AI’s trillion dollar time bomb 7/19/24 9:51

25d ago9:51

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There’s a time bomb ticking in the AI space: spending is too high, and returns are too low. Megacaps like Meta, Google and Amazon have seen capex spending surge as they throw cash at building out the infrastructure to stay ahead of the AI game. Microsoft in particular has spent billions at a premium valuation, and shelled out $13 billion investing …

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Sam Altman’s $27M “lemon” 7/18/24 5:34

2M ago5:34

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Something that AI apparently can't do yet: inspect your home. OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman might've found that out the hard way, now suing the developer of a mansion that he paid $27 million for claiming shoddy workmanship, mold, raw sewage on the property and more.By CNBC

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Influential VCs Turn to Trump 7/17/24 6:54

2M ago6:54

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The latest in Silicon Valley to come out for former President Trump are Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, two of the most influential names in the startup ecosystem. They point to overregulation of tech and take issue with Biden’s proposal on taxing unrealized capital gains, and say they believe that a Trump administration would help innovation flo…

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JD Vance’s Silicon Valley Ties 7/16/24 8:16

2M ago8:16

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Former President Trump’s newly announced running mate has longtime ties to Silicon Valley as a former venture capitalist -- but any optimism that another Trump administration would be friendlier to big tech deserves another look. His past statements show him aligning more with what insiders are increasingly calling “little tech.”…

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Dreamrr, Martin Luther King Jr. Once Said and This Artist Carried 1:04:04

30d ago1:04:04

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Dreamrr (El-Captain, Aloof) Is an artist from Los Angeles, CA. Known for his deep voice, instrumental versatility, comedic lines and smooth delivery. He strives to fuse the genre that he is captivated by (Trap) with his musical influences (Neo-Soul, Jazz & Blues). He calls this fusion “Neo-Trap” or “Trap-Blues”. Damaged Goods Inc Head honcho Member…

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Exclusive with SailGP CEO Russell Coutts 7/12/24 9:00

2M ago9:00

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A new, high-stakes sport is gaining traction here in the U.S. SailGP, co-founded by Oracle’s Larry Ellison, is the Formula 1 of sailing, featuring ten teams from around the world racing on the most iconic waterfronts in the world. Avenue Capital’s Marc Lasry also has taken an interest, leading the investing group that acquired the U.S. team for mor…

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Tesla Delays Robotaxi & Google Calls Off Deal with Hubspot 7/11/24 3:55

2M ago3:55

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CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa shares details about Tesla’s delay of its robotaxi, the market impact to ride-share companies, and more. Plus, Google has reportedly backed away from acquiring marketing software firm, HubSpot.By CNBC

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Yung N.U.: Troublemaker, Musician, Podcaster, Sports Guy, Opposite of One-Trick Pony 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

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Indio, CA. Co-host of Creative Collective. Host of 'End Zone Emcees' podcast. Yung N.U. has a lot on his plate. He embodies moving from sports to music. He's a college graduate as well. He's grown and developed within himself, his business, creations, and himself. This episode highlights his music journey, how it started, his artist-networking busi…

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OpenAI’s Undisclosed Hack, Plus Threads Turns One 7/5/24 6:15

2M ago6:15

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CNBC confirms that OpenAI was hacked in April of last year, and never told law enforcement or the public. It raises of question how much genAI companies should be sharing about security incidents, and how transparent OpenAI is as its influence grows. Plus, the Meta-owned social media app Threads is celebrating its one year anniversary today, and ha…

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What a Second Trump Presidency Would Mean for Tech 7/1/24 6:03

2M ago6:03

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Between last week’s debate and today’s Supreme Court ruling, Silicon Valley is thinking more than ever about what another Trump presidency would mean for the tech industry. A friendlier deal environment could benefit megacaps and the small to midcap software names. Gig economy names and American e-commerce would also get some relief from a lighter …

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Solokips, It's Solo Season and We Need An Umbrella 1:17:18

2M ago1:17:18

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It's not soloskips. It's not solar eclipse. IT'S SOLOKIPS. Get it right. This interview is packed with the meaning of 'Solokips': the complete lore, ELEMENT - single, Anarchy - EP, year goals, collaborations, music production, personal and business life balance, past experiences, music update in regard to Ireland, rap culture, and his relationship …

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TechCheck+ You don’t know Nvidia 6/28/24 7:16

2M ago7:16

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The world has gone crazy for Nvidia -- or at least, Wall Street has. The stock has almost single-handedly lifted the entire market due to its monster valuation and latest, monster quarter. But the largest companies in the world are also typically the most well-known… and Nvidia is far from being a household name. And the last time a tech company wi…

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Softbank Backs Perplexity at $3B valuation 6/27/24 6:38

2M ago6:38

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The Japanese tech investor Softbank is now backing Perplexity with a $10 million to $20 million fresh round of funding, valuing Perplexity AI at $3 billion and making it one of the most valuable startups in the space. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, since Masayoshi Son and his team have been saying for months now that they’re going on the AI offen…

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TechCheck+ Figma CEO Dylan Field 6/26/24 6:35

2M ago6:35

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CNBC's Dierdre Bosa is at Figma's "Config" Conference in San Francisco with Figma CEO Dylan Field. Following a regulatory block of Adobe’s $20 billion acquisition of Figma last December, the San Francisco software design firm received a $1 billion breakup fee and is forging ahead with product launches and further software partnering with Google.…

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EU Regulators Take Aim at Big Tech 6/25/24 6:49

2M ago6:49

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Another major antitrust charge is coming out of the European Union today, saying that Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with other software like Office 365 is an unfair distribution advantage. It comes a day after the EU hit Apple with the first charge under the new Digital Markets Act, accusing its App Store policies of violating competition rules. In…

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Apple’s AI Ecosystem: EU’s DMA Charge and Potential Meta Partnership 6/24/24 7:27

2M ago7:27

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Apple is being hit with the first charge under the EU’s new Digital Markets Act, with regulators accusing the tech giant of preventing app store customers from being steered to customers alternative, cheaper options. It could have key implications for Apple’s AI strategy, as it reportedly holds talks with longtime rival Meta to form an unlikely all…

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Softbank Back on the AI Offensive 6/21/24 6:31

2M ago6:31

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As Nvidia turns lower today, Softbank's Masayoshi Son expressed regret over selling his shares too soon - a stake that would have been worth $160B today. He also doubled down on the narrative that he's now going on the AI offensive, with a new strategy built around the company’s crown jewel and largest holding, Arm.…

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bADD KarmaL, Sol For Sale and He's Selling Cement As Well 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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He's been on this show 3 times. He lives in New York. He's done music and looking for featurs. We are talking about his new album, S0L 4 Sale, Hey Cement (2 Decades of Bullshit), year goals, thoughts on current music, point of view, and life updates. This is bADD KarmaL. Learn it, memorize it, love it. Link to music and socials: https://linktr.ee/b…

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Retail Investors Crowd into the Magnificent 7 6/20/24 5:17

2M ago5:17

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Retail investors have been crowding into a few pockets of big tech, including the Mag 7, Nvidia, and riskier, turbo-charged Nvidia plays through long-leveraged semiconductor ETFs like NVDL and SOXL, according to new data from Vanda. So far, this narrow strategy has been working, with retail outperforming the S&P, but there is risk in being so index…

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Social Media Warning Labels, Plus Deepfakes’ Impact on the Election 6/17/24 10:48

3M ago10:48

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The U.S. Surgeon General is now calling for a warning label to be applied to social media apps, similar to those on alcohol and tobacco products. He says immediate action is needed to protect young people from the potential mental health harms of social media. But the demand would require congressional action, which historically has not acted to cu…

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JBT-JD (JustBossTalkJD), Lost and Scared To Love But Then He Was Found In Thoughts 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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HipHop, Trap and R&B Artist Joshua Desmond (JBT-JD), 23, Guysborough/Antigonish area. Joshua's presence in the music scene was apparent from a young age when he helped write and perform on his local church youth gospel album, “God Is Love”. His early inspirations along with gospel music, were RnB, and Hip-Hop. He began to emerge in the Hip-Hop musi…

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TechCheck+ Apple's AI killer is... the iPhone 6/14/24 9:33

3M ago9:33

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Apple has now leapfrogged leaders Microsoft and Google in the high-stakes AI race by promising the first killer use of AI - a true personal assistant, in the form of.... the iPhone. Even the stock, once a laggard, has jumped to historic highs, anchored by Apple's singular combination of hardware, software and data. But its biggest edge over AI devi…

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Apple’s AI Deal Reshuffles Rankings 6/13/24 7:22

3M ago7:22

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Shares of Apple are hitting fresh highs today after showcasing at WWDC that it is not only catching up to the other megacaps, but may actually have leapfrogged the leaders. Its edge is its 2.2 billion install base and its focus on making AI usable by integrating it with your personal information. A slew of bullish commentary from the Street is also…

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Apple’s AI Edge 6/11/24 10:14

3M ago10:14

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Shares of Apple are hitting fresh highs today after showcasing at WWDC that it is not only catching up to the other megacaps, but may actually have leapfrogged the leaders. Its edge is its 2.2 billion install base and its focus on making AI usable by integrating it with your personal information. A slew of bullish commentary from the Street is also…

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The AI Debut and Backlash Cycle 6/10/24 4:32

3M ago4:32

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Apple just debuting its generative AI system Apple Intelligence, integrated with chatGPT that can look across your apps to retrieve, compile and take action on information. But after some of the other tech giants’ flagship products faced backlash, such as Microsoft’s Recall and Google’s AI Overviews, should Apple proceed with caution?…

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jerrard, The Houston Native That Started It All And Still Did It 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

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jerrard is a thought provoking artist raised outta Houston who's music is based on self awareness and growth. rooted in hip hop and soul, jerrard uses vulnerability mixed with wordplay to allow listeners to really connect with his spirit and personal growth. We are starting Season 4 right. Topics tonight include, Sittin Sideways - single, Here's wh…

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TechCheck+ Tech for Trump: Silicon Valley investors turn against Biden 6/7/24 10:41

3M ago10:41

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Silicon Valley investors held a mega fundraiser for former President Trump in the heart of San Francisco - what was once an overwhelmingly liberal bastion of America. It’s the most visible sign yet of a growing circle of tech elites switching camps -- and they’re vocal, emboldened and rich. This week on a special edition of TechCheck, we go to Davi…

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Silicon Valley’s Political Shift 6/6/24 8:17

3M ago8:17

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A mega-fundraiser for former president Trump is about to kick off in the heart of San Francisco, what was once a liberal bastion of America, and could raise more than $12 million. Hosted by the prominent venture capitalists David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya, the event is an example of a growing circle of tech elites now switching camps – turning…

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