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Microsoft is turning Windows into an "agentic OS", Google has launched Gemini 3, and Microsoft and Nvidia are partnering with Anthropic.Show Notes:Cloudflare Outage Exposes Internet’s Hidden Weak Point Read MoreWindows Becomes an AI-First “Agentic OS” Read MoreGoogle Unleashes Gemini 3 to Take On OpenAI Read MoreGrok 4.1 Rolls Out With Major Personality Upgrade Read MoreMicrosoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic Strike Massive AI Power Deal Read MoreMeta Launches New Tool to Protect Reels Creators Read MoreNetChoice Sues Virginia Over Social Media Limits for Minors Read MoreRussia Imposes New Electronics Tax to Boost Defense Tech Read MoreSnapchat Launches Topic Chats for Interest-Based Communities Read MoreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google DeepMind announces WeatherNext 2, Jeff Bezos signs on as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, Sky Sports shut down women-targeted TikTok channel Halo.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Berkshire Hathaway takes $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, OpenAI tests group chats in ChatGPT, Tesla tests Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mozilla is creating a user-controlled AI browsing feature called "AI Window” for Firefox, Jack Dorsey is funding diVine, a Vine revival project that includes 100,000 archived videos, and Disney+ is exploring the addition of short-form, user-generated AI video content.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has built a one-million-square-foot "AI Super Factory" near Atlanta, OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1, and Spotify is preparing to launch music videos in the U.S.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google filed a federal lawsuit against "Lighthouse", a massive phishing-as-a-service provider, Amazon will crack down on side-loaded piracy apps on Fire TV Sticks, and Sony announced a cheaper PlayStation 5 exclusive to Japan. Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has delayed the launch of the 2nd-gen iPhone Air, the European Commission is set to classify WhatsApp as a "Very Large Online Platform", and Google is investing approximately €5 billion to expand its infrastructure and data center capacity in Germany.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A draft proposal leaks of the EU's plans regarding changes to the GDPR, analytics firm EchoTik estimates the TikTok shop is approaching the size of eBay, and Denmark will ban social media access for those under 15 years old.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moonshot releases Kimi K2 Thinking, multiple lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of causing mental health crises, US Congressional Budget Office confirms hack. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. reportedly won’t allow Nvidia to sell its B30A chip to China, Tesla shareholders approve a $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk, and Amazon introduces an AI-powered translation service for Kindle Direct Publishing authors.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple nears deal to pay Google $1 billion for a custom version of Gemini to power Siri, Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley launched an AI-powered social app for iPhone, and Microsoft's AI CEO will lead the company's new superintelligence team.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google and Epic Games have reached a possible settlement to the ongoing legal battle that began in 2020, Amazon filed a lawsuit against Perplexity over the Comet browser's AI agent making purchases, and the Australian eSafety Commission adds Reddit and Kick to list of sites to be age-restricted in social media ban for under-16s.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China subsidizes energy costs for companies that use home-grown AI chips, OpenAI refutes claims that ChatGPT will no longer provide medical or legal advice, and Microsoft acknowledged incorrect end-of-support dates for Windows 10. Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China suspends export control on rare earth metals, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will continue the investigation on proposed merger of Getty Images and Shutterstock, and the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build introduces 'Shared Audio' to enable two Bluetooth devices to connect at the same time.Check out the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon CEO says recent layoffs weren’t driven by AI, Denmark drops mandatory scanning CSAM plan, Samsung and Nvidia parter on AI Megafactory"Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple plans to integrate more third-party AI tools into Siri, Netflix explores acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming business, and Uber and Kroger partner to expand restaurant and grocery delivery services.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beijing will cooperate with Washington to "properly resolve" issues regarding the divestiture of TikTok's U.S. operations, WhatsApp is introducing passkey support for encrypted chat backups, and UMG and Stability AI have partnered to create AI-powered music creation tools.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Character.AI will block open-ended chats for users under 18-years-old, Cameo sues OpenAI over brand dilution, and YouTube will AI-upscale videos on tv for content uploaded below 1080p.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has acquired a 27% stake in OpenA and approves its for profit restructuring, Apple reached a market value of over $4 trillion, and Grokipedia launches with 885,000 articles.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to bring advertising to Apple Maps, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission announced legal action against Microsoft over hidden pricing options, and ads on Samsung smart fridges launch November 3rd.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix shuts down Boss Fight Entertainment, new Firefox extensions must disclose any user data collection, OpenAI developing AI model for music from text or audio prompts.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission has accused Meta and TikTok of violating the Digital Services Act, Intel's revenue rose 3% year-over-year to $13.7 billion, and a federal court has ordered Meta to release internal documents related to teen harm.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has set a challenging 30% profit margin goal for its Xbox Gaming division, OpenAI has revealed a series of upcoming features for ChatGPT Atlas, and Amazon has relaunched its Luna game streaming service.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas web browser, public figures sign "Statement on Superintelligence”, Apple reportedly cuts orders for the iPhone Air.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon plans to automate 600,000+ US jobs by 2033, NASA is considering reopening the lunar lander contract competition, and HBO Max has increased prices for all its plans.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adobe launches Adobe AI Foundry, X launches a new username marketplace, iPhone 17 sales 14% higher than iPhone 16.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple signs 5-year deal with Formula 1, WhatsApp tests sending limits to curb spam, Lyft announces technology hub in Toronto.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A U.S. Representative voiced “Very Serious” concerns about licensing TikTok’s algorithm, Meta is implementing new AI safety features for teens, and Micron will stop providing server chips to Chinese data centers.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple updates the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip, Threads now includes group messaging for up to 50 individuals, and Microsoft introduces new Copilot AI features.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify announces a partnership with Netflix to bring video podcasts to the streaming network, OpenAI to allow more mature conversations with ChatGPT for "verified adults", and Waymo plans to launch its driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TiVo has ceased sales of its DVR set-top boxes, Apple is rebranding its streaming service, Apple TV Plus, to "Apple TV", and SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy rocket successfully completed a test launch.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dutch Government takes control of Netherlands-based Chinese Chip Manufacturer using the "Goods Availability Act", Taiwan expects no significant impact from China's updated rare earth export rules, and Apple discontinues social media video editing app Clips.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple hikes bug bounty program payouts, Austria rules Microsoft violated EU privacy law, Microsoft sells Windows XP-themed Crocs.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) designated Google as having "strategic market status" in search, China's State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) will investigate Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks, and Bloomberg reports Instagram is exploring a dedicated TV app. Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discord reported that 70,000 users’ data may have been compromised, Verizon is acquiring the millimeter wave specializing ISP Starry, and OpenAI is expanding its affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Asia.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla's new "affordable" Model Y and 3 face skepticism due to high costs, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase is paused in specific markets, and Google's new Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model helps AI agents interact with user interfaces more effectively.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI unveils Interactive Applications directly within ChatGPT, Anthropic and IBM teamed up to put Anthropic's Claude AI models into IBM's software, and India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will allow payments to be approved using facial recognition and fingerprints.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI announced a partnership with AMD to provide six gigawatts of computing power for AI datacenters, video generation app Sora adds protections for user cameos, and Discord disclosed a third-party customer service data breach.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple and Google pull the Red Dot app from stores, Indonesia suspends TikTok's electronic systems registration, Meta to use onversations with AI chatbots for ads. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has removed the ICEBlock app and similar applications from its App Store, Indonesia has suspended TikTok's electronic systems registration, and Instagram is testing a new home tab featuring Reels prominently.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is shifting its focus from a Vision Pro overhaul to smart glasses development, OpenAI completed a $6.6 billion secondary share sale, and Meta plans to use user conversations with its AI chatbots to personalize ads.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK government has again ordered Apple to create a backdoor for British users' cloud data, a federal judge denied requests from Apple, Google, and Meta to dismiss lawsuits over gambling apps, and PayPal and Venmo users will be able to send money to each other.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman, CoreWeave has announced a $14 billion agreement with Meta to provide computing power, and OpenAI is reportedly developing a new social media app, similar to TikTok.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Government supports a loan for Jaguar Land Rover to aid recovery from a cyberattack, EA announced a definitive agreement to be acquired for approximately $55 billion, and Microsoft brings "vibe working" to Microsoft 365 Copilot.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US approves $14B deal to transfer TikTok’s U.S. operations to new joint venture, Microsoft Edge beefs up security, Anthropic triples international workforce. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An executive order has been signed approving the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, Meta is introducing ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in the UK for a monthly fee, and OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area, Search Live, a new AI-powered feature, is now available to Google app users in the U.S., and Waymo has introduced "Waymo for Business" in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's eSafety Commission expands reach of social media ban for under-16s to more services, Google Photos on Android can now edit photos with AI in natural language, and robo-umpires are joining Major League Baseball.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, Google is integrating its Gemini assistant into specific Google TV smart TVs, and Meta created a new super PAC to combat restrictive AI.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US government adds Meta's Llama AI to the approved AI tools list for federal agencies, Montblanc announces a Digital Paper writing tablet, and more price hikes to come for Xbox units in the US.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.