Episodes

  • OpenAI’s Restructuring Plans and NASA Astronauts’ Resilience

    OpenAI’s Restructuring Plans and NASA Astronauts’ Resilience
    Sep 15 2024
    OpenAI could shake up its nonprofit structure next year, potentially aligning more closely with a for-profit business model. NASA astronauts express understanding and support for Boeing's spacecraft issues. Plus, LinkedIn's surprising success with gaming and the promising advancements in fusion power startups. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/openai-could-shake-up-its-nonprofit-structure-next-year/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/14/24244790/nasa-starliner-astronauts-suni-williams-butch-wilmore-press-conference-boeing https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/the-linkedin-games-are-fun-actually/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/every-fusion-startup-that-has-raised-over-300m/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) OpenAI could shake up its nonprofit structure next year (00:02:46) NASA’s Starliner astronauts don’t feel ‘let down’ by Boeing’s spacecraft (00:05:57) The LinkedIn games are fun, actually (00:08:21) Every fusion startup that has raised over $300M
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    12 mins
  • Startup Disrupts Vision Care, Unity Cancels Controversial Fee

    Startup Disrupts Vision Care, Unity Cancels Controversial Fee
    Sep 13 2024
    XP Health offers affordable vision care to employees, while Unity makes a significant change in its pricing model. Also, Google DeepMind teaches robots new skills, and Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/xp-health-grabs-32m-to-bring-employees-more-affordable-vision-care/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242937/unity-runtime-fee-cancelled-subscription-pricing https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/google-deepmind-teaches-a-robot-to-autonomously-tie-its-shoes-and-fix-fellow-robots/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24243230/google-android-desktop-window-resize-multitasking-tablets Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) XP Health grabs $32M to bring employees more affordable vision care (00:02:50) Unity has eliminated its controversial runtime fee (00:06:06) Google DeepMind teaches a robot to autonomously tie its shoes and fix fellow robots (00:08:59) Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets
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    12 mins
  • Steam Families Launches, Amazon Tests Ads in Rufus Chatbot

    Steam Families Launches, Amazon Tests Ads in Rufus Chatbot
    Sep 12 2024
    Valve introduces Steam Families, allowing parents to share games and manage parental controls. Amazon starts testing sponsored ads in its Rufus chatbot. Plus, Klipsch unveils the Flexus Core 300 soundbar with customizable sound, and Nuro expands into robotaxis and personally owned autonomous vehicles. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/11/24242377/valve-steam-improved-family-sharing-out-now https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/amazon-starts-testing-ads-in-its-rufus-chatbot/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/11/24241980/klipsch-soundbar-home-theater-flexus-core-300-dirac-live-room https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/11/24241353/nuro-robotaxi-personal-owned-autonomous-vehicle-license Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Steam’s improved family sharing is out now for everyone (00:02:43) Amazon starts testing ads in its Rufus chatbot (00:05:20) You can customize the sound of Klipsch’s new soundbar for exactly where you sit (00:08:03) Nuro is branching out into robotaxis and personally owned autonomous vehicles
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    12 mins
  • InMobi Secures $100M for AI Acquisitions, Google’s Game-Changing CO2 Deal

    InMobi Secures $100M for AI Acquisitions, Google’s Game-Changing CO2 Deal
    Sep 11 2024
    InMobi secures $100 million for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO. Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2 at an incredibly low cost. Plus, Sony's new PS5 heralds the end of disc drives, and Beats makes iPhone 16 cases now. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/inmobi-secures-100-million-for-ai-acquisitions-ahead-of-ipo/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24240882/google-holocene-carbon-removal-direct-air-capture-deal https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241265/sony-ps5-pro-game-console-disc-drive-end https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/beats-makes-iphone-16-cases-now/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:38) InMobi secures $100 million for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO (00:02:46) Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2 (00:05:17) Sony’s new PS5 heralds the end of disc drives (00:08:38) Beats makes iPhone 16 cases now
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    11 mins
  • Google vs DOJ: Battle for Control, AI Revolutionizes Cardiovascular Treatment

    Google vs DOJ: Battle for Control, AI Revolutionizes Cardiovascular Treatment
    Sep 10 2024
    Google and the US Justice Department are locked in a high-stakes antitrust trial over control. CardiaTec, a Cambridge University spinout, is using AI to find new treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Also, Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth and online platforms overtake TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, according to Ofcom. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/9/24240386/google-doj-ad-tech-antitrust-trial-court-day-one https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/heart-disease-is-the-worlds-biggest-killer-this-cambridge-uni-spinout-is-using-ai-to-find-new-treatments/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/techcrunch-space-boeings-starliner-returns-to-earth/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/online-led-by-social-media-overtakes-tv-as-the-most-popular-source-of-news-in-the-uk-ofcom-says/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Google and DOJ’s ad tech fight is all about control (00:02:56) Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — this Cambridge Uni spinout is using AI to find new treatments (00:05:33) TechCrunch Space: Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth (00:09:07) Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says
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    11 mins
  • Nanoleaf Launches Game-Changing Smart Switch, Boeing Starliner Returns Safely

    Nanoleaf Launches Game-Changing Smart Switch, Boeing Starliner Returns Safely
    Sep 9 2024
    Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying. Boeing Starliner completes its lonely return to Earth. Plus, Astro Bot becomes the must-have game for PlayStation 5, and payroll startup Warp disavows an 'affiliate' who posted about white superiority. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-plus-smart-switch-thread-matter-litewave https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238245/boeing-starliner-landing-nasa-astronauts-stranded-iss https://www.theverge.com/24237778/astro-bot-review-ps5-game-of-the-year https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/payroll-startup-warp-disavows-affiliate-who-posted-about-white-superiority/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:38) Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying (00:02:54) Boeing Starliner has completed its lonely return to Earth (00:05:57) Astro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 for (00:09:09) Payroll startup Warp disavows ‘affiliate’ who posted about white superiority
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    13 mins
  • Nanoleaf Launches Game-Changing Smart Switch, Telegram Inundated with Illegal Activity

    Nanoleaf Launches Game-Changing Smart Switch, Telegram Inundated with Illegal Activity
    Sep 8 2024
    Nanoleaf introduces the highly anticipated Sense Plus Smart Wireless "Anywhere" Switch, revolutionizing smart lighting control. Telegram faces a surge of illegal and extremist content on its platform. Plus, how to watch Apple's 'Glowtime' iPhone 16 event and the challenges faced by Coinbase in the cryptocurrency market. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-plus-smart-switch-thread-matter-litewave https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/telegram-reportedly-inundated-with-illegal-and-extremist-activity/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238537/apples-glowtime-iphone-16-event-how-to-watch-ios-18-apple-intelligence-ai https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24237697/coinbases-lawsuits-regulation-stock Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying (00:02:34) Telegram reportedly ‘inundated’ with illegal and extremist activity (00:05:19) How to watch Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event (00:08:15) Coinbase’s no-good, very bad summer
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    12 mins
  • Doom on a Volumetric Display, Boeing Starliner’s Return, Google’s Antitrust Battle, and ChatGPT’s Rise

    Doom on a Volumetric Display, Boeing Starliner’s Return, Google’s Antitrust Battle, and ChatGPT’s Rise
    Sep 7 2024
    Experience Doom on a mesmerizing volumetric voxel display. Witness the historic return of the Boeing Starliner to Earth. Stay updated on Google's antitrust case and its potential impact on the internet. Explore the global sensation of OpenAI's ChatGPT and its revolutionary impact on AI chatbots. Join us for a captivating journey through the latest advancements in gaming, aerospace, technology, and AI. Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24238004/doom-volumetric-voxel-display-ancient-james-brown https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24238125/boeing-starliner-is-about-to-return-to-earth-watch-here https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/06/google-to-receive-punishment-for-search-monopoly-by-next-august-says-judge/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/06/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) The man who put Doom in a Lego brick is now playing it on a volumetric voxel display (00:02:49) Boeing Starliner is about to return to Earth, watch here. (00:04:58) Google to receive punishment for search monopoly by next August, says judge (00:07:23) ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot
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    10 mins