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7:20

OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar...

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2026/01/29

Sora's mobile app downloads fell 45% in January, and consumer spending dropped.Originally, these music publishers had filed a lawsuit against Anthropic over its use of about 500 copyrighted works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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5:15

Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid

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2026/01/29

An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was "substantially higher" than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been circling a bid, but it's not clear he was behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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5:41

SFPD investigating Zoox collision with a parked car;...

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2026/01/28

The investigation is looking into a January 17 crash where a Zoox robotaxi hit the driver's side door of a parked car, which Zoox said was "suddenly opened."Also, once symbolic of a mid-2010s San Francisco tech bro, Allbirds is cutting costs to "support the long-term health of the business." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:02

Amid Trump weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to...

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2026/01/28

European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the United States.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:55

Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving...

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2026/01/27

Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases.Also, a new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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5:43

Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI;...

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2026/01/27

Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI. Also, information from the conservative-leaning, AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s xAI is beginning to appear in answers from ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:43

What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of...

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2026/01/26

Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:02

TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration...

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2026/01/26

TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:04

Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption...

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2026/01/23

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities. Also, the factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration's tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:40

Are AI agents ready for the workplace? A new...

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2026/01/23

New research looks at how leading AI models hold up doing actual white-collar work tasks, drawn from consulting, investment banking, and law. Most models failed.Also, Ring says the new feature will identify if video edits have been made, even if they're minor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:47

Google DeepMind CEO ‘surprised’ OpenAI is rushing...

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2026/01/22

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the tech giant isn't pressuring him to insert ads into the AI chatbot experience.Also, Substack's move comes as the company has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:46

An interactive AI-powered learning app for kids;...

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2026/01/22

Big tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating. Also, if Apple's wearable materializes, it could be released as early as 2027, according to a report on the device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:54

Zanskar thinks 1 TW of geothermal power is being...

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2026/01/21

Zanskar has raised $115 million to find about a dozen geothermal resources that could help power the grid throughout the U.S. West.Also, consumers spent more money in mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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9:07

Well, there goes the metaverse!

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2026/01/21

The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that's not the only thing that went wrong for Meta's VR ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6:32

Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature; SpaceX...

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2026/01/20

Netflix said it the feature will be available globally and it will tally votes in real-time Also, OSHA hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven "serious" violations during its investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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7:25

BioticsAI gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal...

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2026/01/20

TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, Biotics AI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images. Also, Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same

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6:23

A privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT; plus...

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2026/01/19

Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can't be used for training or advertising. Also, Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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5:10

Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing...

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2026/01/19

If you’ve been following the billionaire exodus from California with some confusion, here’s what’s actually driving the nervousness: it’s not the 5% rate. As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4:17

Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor...

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2026/01/16

The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Also, OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4:23

Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest...

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2026/01/16

Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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