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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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2:03

Is Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 Price Cut a Game-Changer?

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2025/05/15

Samsung reduced the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, offering a $350 discount, up to $1,000 in trade-in value for select devices, and additional discounts on accessories and Samsung Care Plus. Trade-in values are highest for recent Samsung models, while Apple and Google devices receive lower amounts. The promotion also includes free subscriptions to services such as Peacock Premium, SiriusXM, and Adobe Lightroom. The offer is available ahead of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch.Learn more on this

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2:41

Could Siri's Eavesdropping Lead to a Payday?

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2025/05/15

Apple agreed to a $95 million settlement after allegations that Siri voice assistant unintentionally recorded private conversations, with claims that these recordings were used to target ads. Eligible users in the United States who owned Siri-enabled Apple devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and experienced unintended Siri activations can file claims for up to five devices, capped at $20 per device. Apple denies using Siri data for advertising and emphasizes its privacy

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3:00

How Will Trump's Tariffs Reshape Elon Musk's Business...

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2025/05/14

Elon Musk’s companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, face potential operational and financial impacts from proposed Trump administration tariffs, which could raise costs for imported components, disrupt supply chains, and affect pricing strategies. Tesla has expanded manufacturing internationally to mitigate tariff exposure, but shifting production is complex and time-consuming. Tariffs may also impact smaller suppliers and startups connected to Musk’s businesses, prompting companies to reassess

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3:41

Why Are Tesla Owners Facing a Surge in Vandalism?

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2025/05/14

Nearly half of surveyed Tesla owners report intentional vehicle damage, with the highest rates in southern states. Sixty-one percent of owners have seen insurance premiums rise, averaging $340 annually, and younger owners face higher repair costs. Seventy-two percent believe they are more likely targets for vandalism than other car owners, and over half have installed video surveillance. Forty-three percent report experiencing road rage. Used Tesla values have dropped by over ten percent in the past

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2:25

Hamdi Ulukaya Bets Big on Idaho Expansion

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2025/05/13

Hamdi Ulukaya announced a $500 million expansion of his company’s Idaho operations, increasing production capacity, introducing advanced manufacturing technologies, and creating hundreds of new jobs. The expansion includes workforce development initiatives and partnerships with local organizations, aiming to build employee skills and support regional economic growth. The strategy focuses on reinvesting in core operations, leveraging regional strengths, and prioritizing practical solutions and

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4:51

Is AI the New Internet Revolution?

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2025/05/13

Artificial intelligence and cloud native technologies are driving changes in business IT strategies, with companies adopting platforms like Kubernetes for flexibility and efficiency. Gartner identifies AI and cloud native as central to emerging technology trends, and over 60 percent of organizations have implemented Kubernetes to manage AI workloads and resources. Companies are deploying AI models on Kubernetes clusters to support rapid development, deployment, and scaling. Industry leaders predict

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3:11

Startups Are Raising Millions and You Won't Believe...

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2025/05/09

Startups raised over $500 million across various sectors in one week. Anysphere secured $900 million, reaching a $9 billion valuation, driven by interest in AI solutions and recent funding. Wonder raised $600 million for its food delivery app, valuing the company at over $7 billion. Atlas Data Storage obtained $155 million for its DNA data storage technology. NewLimit raised $130 million for its cellular programming biotech aims. Unrivaled Sports raised $120 million for expansion, while HubSync and

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3:36

What Did Seed Investors Miss That Changed Everything

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2025/05/09

Reviewing seed funding data from ten years ago reveals insights into past investor sentiment. In 2015, marketplaces emerged as a prominent trend, with over 400 companies raising capital. Startups aimed to disrupt industries, evident in sectors like insurance and meal planning. Autonomous driving also gained attention, though many companies in this space faced challenges. OpenAI stands out as a significant success from that period, achieving a post-money valuation of $300 billion, despite its

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2:07

Coinbase Makes A Bold Move In The Crypto World

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2025/05/08

Crypto dealmaking sees notable activity. Coinbase plans to acquire derivatives exchange Deribit for $2.9 billion, the largest deal in the crypto sector, comprising $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase stock. This acquisition aims to enhance Coinbase's position in the crypto options market and integrate with Deribit to influence crypto markets. The trend of mergers and acquisitions continues in the industry, driven by the re-election of President Donald Trump and expectations for

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3:25

Why are big-name investors holding back this spring

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2025/05/08

In April 2025, startup funding decreased as major investors reduced their activity. Andreessen Horowitz led with 13 deals, including a $200 million Series B for Base Power and over $100 million for residential real estate startup Flow, co-founded by Adam Neumann. Khosla Ventures followed with 10 deals, notably investing in a $104 million round for biotech firm Science and substantial funding for Cyberhaven and Mainspring Energy. General Catalyst participated in 9 deals, marking a slowdown from the

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3:10

Unlocking the Secrets to Thriving Amid Supply Chain...

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2025/05/07

In early 2020, a critical shipment missing revealed supply chain challenges that influenced management practices at Copper Compression. Key takeaways for other founders include:1. **Communicate effectively**: Maintain proactive communication with suppliers and customers to prevent issues and foster loyalty.2. **Diversify suppliers**: Incorporate redundancy in the supply chain to adjust production quickly when delays occur, viewing diversification as essential.3. **Strategically stock inventory**:

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2:10

Why are venture capitalists pulling back from...

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2025/05/07

Uber invests $100 million in the Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide, strengthening their partnership and enabling WeRide to expand services to 15 additional cities over five years. This investment enhances a previous collaboration that began with a commercial robotaxi service launched in Abu Dhabi. Concurrently, venture capital investment in autonomous vehicle startups declines significantly, totaling only $1.1 billion in the current year, down from $12.1 billion last year. The largest recent

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4:46

Will Venture Capital Investment Double Again With The...

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2025/05/07

Startup investment reached approximately $300 billion annually, doubling over the past decade. Since 2014, three key trends emerged:- Investment spread globally, with over half occurring outside the U.S. after 2016, though the U.S. captured 56% of funding last year due to substantial AI investments.- Megarounds, defined as funding deals of $100 million or more, represented more than half of total funding last year, a rise from 40% in 2016.- Funding to AI-related companies exceeded $100 billion in

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4:25

What secrets are driving the surge in identity...

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2025/05/06

Identity management attracts significant investment as startups secure over $300 million, and a major eyeball-scanning service launches in the U.S. Persona leads a Series D funding round with $200 million to enhance identity verification tools amid rising AI trends. Veza follows with $108 million in Series D funding, focusing on identity security tailored for an AI-dominant environment. The U.S. launches World, co-founded by Sam Altman, offering iris scan-based identity verification across five

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3:16

Is the Cybersecurity Market Ready for a Major Comeback

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2025/05/06

The RSA Conference in San Francisco attracted a large number of attendees and generated positive sentiments among venture capitalists regarding dealmaking and the IPO market. Notable deals included a $32 billion partnership between Wiz and Alphabet. In 2023, 32 VC-backed cyber startups were acquired, reflecting ongoing activity despite challenges. The acquisition pace slightly lagged behind last year’s high of 105 cyber startups. Investors noted the impact of global conflicts and economic

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1:47

The surprising journey of Anysphere from startup to...

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2025/05/05

Anysphere, known for its Cursor application, raised $900 million at a $9 billion valuation, led by Thrive Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Accel. In December, Anysphere secured a $105 million Series B at a $2.6 billion valuation, following a $60 million Series A. Since its founding in 2022, the company raised $1.1 billion in total. Investors show interest in artificial intelligence-powered coding tools that enhance developer productivity. OpenAI is negotiating to acquire AI

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3:14

Why did global venture funding drop after a record month

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2025/05/05

Global venture funding totaled $23 billion in April 2025, unchanged from the previous year but down from $68 billion in March. April marked one of the slowest months for funding in the past year. The decline followed a strong March, which experienced a record $40 billion financing for an AI company. The largest funding deal in April was $2 billion for an AI research lab, raising its valuation to $32 billion.The artificial intelligence sector dominated startup funding in April, attracting about $7

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5:13

Investors Are Betting Big on Space and Defense

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2025/05/02

During the week of April 26 to May 2, 2025, significant funding rounds occurred in the space, defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, and data orchestration sectors. Chaos Industries secured $275 million in Series C funding, valuing the company at $2 billion. True Anomaly raised $260 million in a Series C round to enhance satellite asset protection. Apex closed a $200 million Series C funding round. Persona, an identity verification platform, raised $200 million in Series D funding, also valuing it at

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3:26

The shift towards mega funding rounds is changing the...

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2025/05/02

Venture capital investment trends show a significant shift towards large financing rounds for established companies. In the first quarter of 2025, OpenAI secured $40 billion, nearly half of all U.S. startup funding. This trend reflects an inclination to direct larger portions of funding to the top deals, with a steady increase in funding allocated to the ten largest financing rounds annually. The generative AI sector attracts substantial investments, with companies like OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic

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4:45

Why is AI diverting attention from the real issues in...

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2025/05/02

The Secretary of Education's reference to AI as "A1" shifted attention away from substantive education discussions. President Trump signed an executive order promoting AI in K-12 schools, directing funding toward AI initiatives through the Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. Despite the potential for AI in education, underfunded schools face mounting challenges that technology alone cannot solve. Investment in teachers and classrooms stands as a critical need, as current

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