KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report
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Discussing one of the latest fitness scales and realistic approaches on utilization
Netflix looking to utilize AI to enhance user recommendations
Cash App introduces a wand with tap-to-pay capabilities
NeeDoh squishies are going viral, but are they more than a trend?
Shoppers are spending less on groceries and household goods
TikTok is shaking up its approach to music distribution branch
The FAA is assessing the safety of new business class suites
We discuss the prediction market and suspicious cases
The rise of honey as it becomes the sweetener of choice
Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for a potentially monumental stock market debut
Meta avoids landmark trial by reaching settlement with Kentucky school district
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace
The Open AI landmark trial comes to a close
How AI could be helpful for hospital operations and healthcare workers
OpenAI allegedly plotting legal action against Apple surrounding ChatGPT
We talk about how Charles Schwab is making AI available for more clients
The beef industry is facing tough times and consumers are seeing it in the price
Gamestop is attempting to purchase Ebay despite doubtful funds
We're taking a look at how frozen food companies are accommodating for those on GLP-1s
Uber is another tap closer to offering you everything on demand
Amazon is expanding it's supply chain distribution services
An Open AI (ChatGPT) "app-less" smartphone is in development
Cybersecurity concerns push NSA to begin testing AI products
We discuss aerospace and drone makers amid global conflicts
Amazon is bolstering its business model selling office software powered by AI
Artificial Intelligence researchers are against AI use in the military
AI driving more enrollment in trade schools? How people are beating the bots
Microsoft offers employees deal to voluntarily leave their jobs
Court documents claim Amazon involved in money scheme with other brands
QVC files for bankruptcy after racking up billions in debt
Anthropic releases Opus 4.7 model and more powerful Mythos software
Google releases 'Gemini AI" app for Mac users to use right from their desktop
We take a look at concert prices and whether your main source has monopolized supply
Apple's impending venture into the smart glasses market
'Move to California' recommends Nvidia's CEO given tech industry and tax benefits
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Eliyahu Kamisher. Nvidia's CEO is encouraging people to move in to California; this after a group of billionaires exited the state because of high taxes and threats of a new levy.
U.S. housing market might be securing more relief as war in Iran continues
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Paulina Cachero. Mortgage rates have fallen for the first time since the beginning of the War in Iran. This decline could bring some relief to the U.S. housing market just as the spring selling season gets underway.
Anthropic holding back "Mythos" wide release due to fears of security breach
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg's Margi Murphy . Anthropic says its new AI model Mythos is so powerful its holding it back from a wide release because it might allow hackers to breach some of the world's most sensitive cyber defenses. Instead, the company says its forming an initiative known as "Project Glasswing" with a select group of large corporations allowing them access to Mythos, so they can use it to test their own systems for weak points.
OpenAI seeking justice after Elon Musk blocks their for-profit title
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Peter Blumberg. Open AI is asking the Attorneys General of California and Delaware to look into Elon Musk's efforts to block Open AI from becoming a for-profit company.
Going green and affordability with gas prices hitting highs
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS' Holly Quan spoke with Todd Woody Skyrocketing gasoline prices, as a result of the war in Iran, aren't helping states like California that want to encourage the use of renewable energy. The concern is that climate action isn't affordable right now.
Discussing labor union's growing concerns over AI and a push for policy change
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Emily Birnbaum. As the US government attempts to solidify its position on AI big tech and labor unions are trying to push federal policy in different directions. Labor Unions such as AFL-CIO generally want more guardrails and regulation whereas big tech favors a more Laissez-Faire approach. Both groups met with lawmakers last week.
Open AI is looking to compete with Apple but it's not working out as planned
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung Open-AI may be a competitor for Apple's app-store. The A-I company is continuing to appeal to third-party apps like Spotify to launch mini apps inside Chat-GPT but it's not taking off the way the company planned.
Behind Sony's decision to raise prices on PlayStation 5
A PlayStation 5 console will cost you more these days. Sony announcing today that it's raising the price of all editions of the system, effective next week.
How influencers are revamping cruises
Influencers are taking to the seas, and revamping cruise lines. During Covid, cruises developed a reputation for being super-spreaders. but now they're trying to bounce back using social media
Almost everyone is utilizing Artificial Intelligence including cows
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Rebecca Torrence Almost everyone is adopting AI these days and now cows are too. A startup out of New Zealand has created artificial intelligence-powered collars for cows to help farmers.
Are gas stations taking advantage of the increase in fuel prices?
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Nathan Risser. With gas prices averaging 5-67 a gallon here in California, state regulators say they're keeping an eye out to make sure gas stations aren't taking advantage of the situation to try and make an extra buck.
Rapidly rising gas prices and the impact on consumers' wallets
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg reporter Mark Niquette. As the Iran war goes on, drivers are lining up to find the cheapest gas. With the national average reaching nearly $4 a gallon and the Bay Area seeing prices of over $7 a gallon, consumers are keeping their wallets shut and spending less outside of the gas station.
Should social media be banned for users under 16?
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, we're joined by Bloomberg Reporter Alicia Clanton. California may be the social media capital, but new legislation is seeking to restrict its access. A bill is looking at banning social media accounts for users under the age of 16, but the debate is ongoing
Apple announces the next generation of AirPod Max headphones
Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Bloomberg reporter Chris Welch joins us to tell us more. Apple is offering some snazzy and helpful features on the next generation of AirPods Max. The headphones are set to come with live-translation, upgraded noise cancellation, and more.
Peloton implements new upgrades and uses for their stationary bikes
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Samantha Kelly. Peloton is hoping to work-out better in the fitness market. The exercise company, known for their stationary bikes and virtual classes, is vowing to make some adjustments to their business model.
Ultrawealthy in Silicon Valley launch "California Renewal" multimillion fund
This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Scott Cohn spoke with Bloomberg's Biz Carson. A group of Silicon Valley billionaires is banding together to create a fund to protect their political interests.