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GREY Journal Daily News Podcast

From our Manhattan news studio, welcome to the GREY Journal Daily News Podcast! We bring you digestible news and business insights tailored for ambitious entrepreneurs and CEOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:33

How Ultrahuman's Acquisition Transforms Cycle Tracking

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2025/08/15

Ultrahuman acquired viO HealthTech and launched the Cycle and Ovulation Pro plug-in for its Ring AIR wearable, enabling users to track menstrual cycles, confirm ovulation, and log health data using a temperature-sensing algorithm developed from over 260,000 cycles. The plug-in addresses diverse cycle patterns, including those associated with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and is available for $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year in several regions, with plans for further expansion. The

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3:10

Are Tech Layoffs Reshaping the Future of Innovation?

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2025/08/15

In 2025, over 22,000 technology workers have been laid off in the first half of the year, following more than 150,000 job cuts in 2024. Major companies including Microsoft, Intel, Google, Amazon, Meta, Atlassian, and Salesforce have announced substantial workforce reductions. Startups and mid-sized firms such as Kaltura, Yotpo, Rivian, Klue, Playtika, Zeen, and Beam have also implemented layoffs or shut down. Many companies attribute these actions to increased adoption of artificial intelligence and

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3:24

Why Are Shoppers Racing to Buy Before Tariffs Hit?

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2025/08/15

Retail sales in the United States increased by 0.5 percent in July, with auto dealerships, home furnishings, and online retailers reporting strong gains as consumers accelerated purchases ahead of new tariffs and anticipated price hikes. Electronics stores saw decreased sales, and restaurant spending declined as more people ate at home. Economists attribute much of the sales surge to consumers seeking to avoid higher prices from tariffs, with companies like Walmart and Warby Parker raising prices on

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2:16

Why Is PETA Upset with Mario Kart's New Star?

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2025/08/14

Nintendo released Mario Kart World featuring a new character, Cow, who wears a brass nose ring. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a formal letter to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, objecting to the depiction of the nose ring due to its association with animal control practices in the meat and dairy industries. PETA requested the removal of the nose ring from the character, stating it could influence public perception of animal welfare. Nintendo has not publicly responded,

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3:25

How Transak's $16 Million Boost Could Transform...

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2025/08/14

Transak raised $16 million in a funding round led by Tether Holdings and IDG Capital, with participation from several venture firms. The company, founded by Yeshu Agarwal and Sami Start, provides fiat-to-crypto payment infrastructure across 75 countries and is integrated into over 450 digital wallets and platforms. Transak will use the new capital to expand its stablecoin payments stack and enter new markets, focusing on regions where dollar-pegged tokens are used as alternatives to volatile local

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2:53

Why Are Porsche and Deutsche Telekom Betting on Defense?

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2025/08/14

Porsche Automobil Holding and Deutsche Telekom are in talks to anchor a €500 million venture capital fund managed by DTCP that will invest in European defense technology companies. The fund targets startups and businesses in the defense sector as European governments increase military spending in response to security concerns. Porsche SE has removed its previous restriction to only invest in dual-use technologies, allowing direct investment in defense-focused companies. DTCP, previously a Deutsche

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3:01

How MolmoAct is Transforming Robotics with 3D Reasoning

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2025/08/13

The Allen Institute for AI launched MolmoAct, an open-source robotics system that enables robots to convert 2D images into 3D visualizations, preview and adjust movements in real time, and interpret natural language commands. All code, data, and training methods are publicly available. MolmoAct is designed for use in unstructured environments such as homes, warehouses, and disaster response, and builds on Ai2’s existing multimodal AI model by adding 3D reasoning and robotic control. The initiative

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3:38

Can Anduril Disrupt the Defense Industry's Duopoly?

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2025/08/13

Anduril opened a solid rocket motor factory in Mississippi with plans to produce up to 6,000 tactical motors annually by 2026, aiming to become the third major U.S. supplier alongside two established defense contractors. The facility has already tested over 700 motors. Rising global demand for advanced weaponry has led the U.S. Department of Defense to fund new entrants like Ursa Major and X-Bow Systems, but all manufacturers depend on ammonium perchlorate, currently supplied at scale by only one

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10:55

What Secrets Will Taylor Swift Reveal on 'New Heights'?

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2025/08/13

Taylor Swift announced her twelfth studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' following a series of teasers and digital marketing campaigns, including a podcast guest appearance tease and themed social media posts. Her website allowed fans to preorder the album in multiple formats, though the official release date was not confirmed. Swift is scheduled to appear on the 'New Heights' podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce, where further album details and insights into her relationship with Travis Kelce may

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2:56

Is Benchmark's Minimalist Strategy Failing in a...

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2025/08/12

Benchmark Capital, known for its small team investment model, has experienced the departure of three key general partners since March 2024, including Miles Grimshaw, Sarah Tavel, and Victor Lazarte. The firm has traditionally maintained a partnership of five or six general partners and invested around $500 million per fund, focusing on selectivity over scale. As the venture capital industry shifts with larger funds and new entrants, Benchmark's position as a leading Series A investor faces

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3:21

Are AI Algorithms Ghosting New Tech Grads?

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2025/08/12

Recent computer science and data science graduates are encountering increased difficulty securing tech jobs as companies implement AI-driven recruitment processes, including automated resume screening and video interviews. Some graduates report submitting thousands of applications with minimal response, while firms reduce junior engineering roles and rely on AI to streamline hiring. Despite these challenges, major employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google continue to hire significant

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3:32

Can Worldcon 2025 Revive Seattle's Sci-Fi Legacy?

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2025/08/12

Seattle hosts Worldcon 2025 at the Seattle Convention Center, featuring a five-day program with panels, workshops, and the Hugo Awards. Headliners include Martha Wells, Donato Giancola, Bridget Landry, Alexander James Adams, and George R.R. Martin. The event addresses controversy over the use of generative AI in speaker vetting, leading to an apology and process changes. An alternative event, ConCurrent Seattle, is organized in response, rejecting generative AI in programming. The convention

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2:45

Is the Housing Market Power Shifting Back to Buyers?

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2025/08/11

Active housing inventory in 80 of the 200 largest U.S. metro areas has returned to or surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels, primarily in the Sun Belt, where builders are offering price reductions and incentives to maintain sales. These regions, which experienced significant growth during the pandemic, now see increased supply and more negotiating power for buyers. In contrast, the Midwest and Northeast maintain tight inventory and stable prices due to less new construction and lower migration. Markets

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2:36

Why Did Tesla Abandon Its Dojo Supercomputer?

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2025/08/11

Tesla discontinued its Dojo AI supercomputer project after Elon Musk determined that the initiative was an evolutionary dead end. The company will now focus on developing AI5 and AI6 chips, produced by TSMC and Samsung, to support its Full Self-Driving system and large-scale artificial intelligence training. Tesla had previously invested in Dojo for autonomous vehicle and robotics ambitions, including a $500 million facility in Buffalo, New York. The strategic shift comes as Tesla faces declining

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2:47

Can Mario's Face Spark a New Wave of Interactive Play?

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2025/08/08

Nintendo announced the Hello, Mario! app, a free mobile application for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch that allows children to interact with Mario’s face through touch-based controls. The company also introduced the My Mario collection, a series of Mario-themed products for young children, including plush toys, dinnerware, teething toys, clothing, an interactive board book, and wooden building block sets with Amiibo functionality. The app and collection will launch in Nintendo’s Japanese stores

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2:41

What Secrets Does the Sturgeon Moon Hold?

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2025/08/08

The August 2025 Sturgeon Moon will reach peak illumination on August 9 at 3:55 a.m. Eastern Time, coinciding with the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks August 12-13. The Sturgeon Moon is named after lake sturgeon that were once abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Conservation efforts have helped restore lake sturgeon populations, and they are not currently listed under the Endangered Species Act. The brightness of the full moon is expected to reduce visibility of the Perseid meteors

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2:48

Can Wild Zebra's AI Tutor Revolutionize Student...

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2025/08/07

Wild Zebra, a Seattle-based startup, developed an AI-powered tutor that uses a Socratic approach to guide students through lessons tailored to their interests and learning styles. The platform has been piloted in four schools, serving over 6,000 students, and focuses on math and reading comprehension. Wild Zebra employs multiple large language models for accuracy and privacy, partners with the Educational Records Bureau for anonymized data, and provides teachers with dashboards for tracking student

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2:16

Will Ads in AI Chatbots Change the Game?

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2025/08/07

Elon Musk announced that X will introduce advertisements into Grok's AI-generated responses to create new revenue streams after the departure of CEO Linda Yaccarino. Advertisers will be able to pay for their solutions to appear as suggestions when users interact with Grok. The company will use technology from xAI, which acquired X for $45 billion, to improve ad targeting and relevance. This initiative is designed to offset the high operational costs of running advanced AI and to strengthen X's

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2:49

Which Jobs Are Most Vulnerable to AI Disruption?

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2025/08/06

Microsoft analyzed 200,000 anonymized Bing Copilot conversations to determine which jobs are most susceptible to AI automation. The research found that roles involving information gathering and communication, such as interpreters, historians, sales representatives, writers, and customer service representatives, are most at risk. Occupations requiring manual skills or specialized expertise, including phlebotomists, nursing assistants, hazardous materials removal workers, and surgeons, are least

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2:36

Is AI the New Gold Rush for Startups?

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2025/08/06

As of mid-2023, approximately one in four U.S. venture capital dollars funds startups using artificial intelligence, following the widespread adoption of generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Microsoft’s Bing. Venture capital activity has accelerated, with companies such as fintech Rillet raising $70 million in a Series B round shortly after a $25 million Series A. AI is being integrated across industries, major tech companies are advancing new solutions, and ethical

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