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xAI’s next-gen AI model didn’t arrive on time
Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available Telegram rolls out third-party account verification, filters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nonprofit group joins Elon Musk’s effort to block OpenAI’s for-profit transition
Plus, Apple TV+ is free this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI just announces new o3 models
"Plus, Google is expanding Gemini’s in-depth research mode to 40 languages." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tesla is courting Texas cities to test its promised robotaxi service
Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos; Google releases its own ‘reasoning’ AI model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
App downloads decline in 2024
Plus - OpenAI brings ChatGPT to your landline; Instagram Threads adds ‘Use Media’ feature for resharing photos and videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Threads now has 100M daily active users
Plus - Grubhub to pay $25M for ‘deceptive’ practices against customers, drivers; OpenAI says it has no plans for a Sora API — yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
YouTube will let creators opt in to third-party AI training
Plus - Meta updates its smart glasses with real-time AI video; Instagram now lets you schedule DMs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI fires back against Musk
"Plus, UnitedHealth’s Optum left an AI chatbot exposed to the internet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ChatGPT now understands real-time video
Threads rolls out its own version of Bluesky’s ‘Starter Packs’; DOJ asks court to reject TikTok’s bid to temporarily block sell-or-ban law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cruise employees ‘blindsided’ by GM’s plan to end robotaxi program
Apple reportedly developing AI server chip with Broadcom; Snapchat users can now keep messages in a chat for a week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instagram rolls out ‘trial reels’
Plus - Yelp adds AI-powered review insights to restaurants; Amazon is officially in the online car sales business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI’s Sora has launched
Plus - X says its new image generator will launch for all users within the week; Bluesky teases paid subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US appeals court upholds TikTok ban
"Plus, Meta unveils a new, more efficient Llama model." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI confirms new $200 monthly subscription
TikTok partners with Nielsen to track cross-media ad campaign performance; Google says its new AI models can identify emotions — and that has experts worried Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spotify users are disappointed by an underwhelming Wrapped
Plus - Threads users can now follow profiles from other fediverse servers; TikTok adds new ways for creators to raise money for charities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Walmart completes $2.3B acquisition of Vizio
Walmart completes $2.3B acquisition of Vizio; Amazon announces Nova, a new family of multimodal AI models; AWS’ new service tackles AI hallucinations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Crunch Special: The Spotify Wrapped Copycats
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is almost here, but first let’s explore all the copycats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canadian news companies sue OpenAI
Plus, Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI’s Sora video generator appears to have leaked
Plus, the FTC finds that smart device makers failed to make clear how long their products will be supported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Prosecutors request 5-year jail sentence for Samsung chief Jay Lee
Plus, Tesla appears to be building a teleoperations team for its robotaxi service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK regulators hit Apple and Google, again
Plus, Revolut to launch mortgages, smart ATMs and business credit products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopoly
Plus - Threads adjusts its algorithm to show you more content from accounts you follow; SpaceX signs second commercial deal for Starship lunar lander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Threads begins testing custom feeds
Plus - Messenger gets HD video calls and AI backgrounds; Amazon debuts its largest Echo Show yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bluesky tops 20M users
Plus - Microsoft will soon let you clone your voice for Teams meetings; Google Lens can now check prices and inventory when shopping in the real world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mastodon sees a boost from the ‘X exodus’
Plus - Mistral unveils new AI models and chat features; DoorDash’s app can now import your grocery list for faster shopping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bluesky says 1 million people signed up for the platform in last 24 hours
Plus, Microsoft bets a carbon removal bake-off will help offset its skyrocketing AI emissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
YouTube chases TikTok with new gifting feature
Plus: ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl launches an AI-powered dating advice app; ChatGPT can now read some of your Mac’s desktop apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
YouTube gets a new AI song remix feature
Plus - Amazon takes on Temu and Shein with discount ‘Amazon Haul’ store; Spotify will start paying video podcast hosts based on how well their videos perform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TikTok launches integration with Lemon8
Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried is coming back...to the big screen; Apple reportedly shipping a security camera in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The top apps Gen Z young adults downloaded this year
Plus: X is testing a free version of AI chatbot Grok; Amazon confirms employee data stolen after hacker claims MOVEit breach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump included Elon Musk on call with Zelenskyy
"Plus, the FBI says hackers are sending fraudulent police data requests to tech giants to steal people’s private information." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TikTok’s latest music feature
Plus: Anthropic teams up with Palantir and AWS; Yelp just spent $80M on a site for car repair estimates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI acquires Chat.com
Plus: Apple iOS 18.2 public beta arrives with new AI features; Lyft partners with May Mobility, Mobileye to bring autonomous vehicles to the app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta extends political ad ban past Election Day
Plus: Amazon begins delivering select products via drone in Phoenix; Google Cloud to make multi-factor authentication mandatory in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Threads now has 275M monthly active users
Plus: Amazon brings generative AI-powered recaps to Prime Video; Bluesky gears up for Election Day as X goes pro-Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales
Plus, Instagram upgrades DMs with focus on creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search
Plus: Meta is making a robot hand that can ‘feel’ touch; Google Maps is getting new AI features powered by Gemini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X makes its basic API tier more costly
Plus: Apple upgrades MacBook Pro with M4 chips; Dropbox is laying off 20% of its staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LinkedIn launches its first AI agent
Plus: Threads is testing the ‘trending now’ view in Japan; Amazon brings its Rufus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instagram is lowering video quality for unpopular videos
Apple Intelligence goes live with iOS 18.1 update; Google expands AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI says it won’t release a model called Orion this year
Plus, Apple upgrades TestFlight with redesigned invites, testing criteria, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google adds new disclosures for AI photos
Plus: Apple Vision Pro production reportedly scaled back due to disappointing demand; Anthropic’s AI can now run and write code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TikTok will now show its STEM feed to adults
Plus: Amazon adds gasoline discounts for Prime members; How ChatGPT integration works for Apple Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI hires its first chief economist
LinkedIn confirms the ‘follower purge’ was just a bug that’s now resolved; Spotify now lets you create custom cover art for your playlists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X rolls out its real-time search tool
Plus: A creative, AI-powered messaging app for Gen Z, is blowing up prelaunch; xAI launches an API Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bluesky surges into the top 5
Plus, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is under investigation by a federal safety regulator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta lays off employees across multiple teams
Plus: Apple Music’s latest feature lets artists create dedicated playlists for concerts and tours; Apple says support for redeeming rewards with more partners is coming to Apple Pay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Airbnb's new Co-Host feature
Plus: Amazon Kindle finally gets color; Google will now help you find the cheapest flights available for your trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X still struggles to grow subscription revenue
Plus: Threads will start showing others when you’re online by default; X rival Mastodon has started selling toys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Billionaire Robinhood co-founder launches a space-based solar power startup
It’s been the stuff of science fiction for decades: to provide gigawatts of cheap, clean power anywhere on Earth, day or night, using satellites that collect and transmit solar energy directly on orbit. Aetherflux, a new startup emerging from stealth Wednesday, says it is developing a novel design for space-based solar to unlock this energy source for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices