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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 Notes Support 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 Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

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 Notes Support 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.

China approves a deal to separate TikTok from ByteDance? Technical mishaps behind Meta’s Ray Ban Display demos? OpenAI poaching Apple talent?   Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nvidia Corp. announced a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) investment to bolster the UK's artificial intelligence sector, Google is preparing a significant Chrome update that will integrate Gemini-powered AI features throughout the browser, and Hyundai’s CEO distanced the company from an ICE raid at an LG Energy Solutions battery factory in Georgia. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.ac...

Nvidia has invested $5 billion in Intel, becoming a major shareholder, Meta's new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are now available for pre-order, and Google Nano Banana is a hit in India. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cyberspace Administration of China orders tech firms to cancel orders of Nvidia chips, Nvidia and Google announce investment in the UK, and LimeWire purchases Fyre Festival branding off eBay. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. version of TikTok may continue to use the Chines version of the Algorithm, a U.S. Court of Appeals denied Google's request to pause Play Store reforms, and Microsoft is integrating Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 into Visual Studio Code for GitHub Copilot. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penske Media Corporation, publisher of The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone, sued Google over AI summaries, OpenAI publishes a study on users and use cases of ChatGPT, and Spotify adds features for free users. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastodon set to roll out quote posts next week, Apple announces iPhone Air, Anthropic agrees to pay at least $1.5B to authors.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission has closed its antitrust investigation into Microsoft's bundling of Teams with Office 365, Gmail rolls out a new “Purchases” tab, and OpenAI and Microsoft have reached a revised partnership agreement. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI signed a 5-year, $300 billion cloud computing contract with Oracle, Samsung gains smartphone market share in the U.S., and DoorDash is expanding drone delivery tests to San Francisco. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple's got a thinner phone than Samsung but it also has a thinner premium marketshare thanks to... Google? Show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A judge rejected Anthropic’s $1.5 billion piracy settlement, OpenAI refutes claims of a California exit due to regulatory issues, and the U.S. has ended agreements with European nations to counter disinformation from countries like Russia, China, and Iran. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropic agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion dollars to authors over training models on copyrighted books without permission, Vodaphone Germany features AI Influencer on TikTok, and select Porsche and Audi vehicles can now use the Tesla Supercharger network. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The EC fines Google €2.95B for abusing adtech dominance, Lenovo unveils the Legion Go 2, OpenAI may produce its own AI chips in 2026.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok announced that it has over 200 million users in Europe, Tesla proposed a $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk, and OpenAI plans to produce its own chips. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlassian acquires The Browser Company, JetBlue partners with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 series. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DC District Court rules Google will not have to sell the Chrome browser or Android OS, Disney reaches settlement over COPPA violations on YouTube, and Wordpress releases a vibe-coding AI prototype. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI adds new safety measures to ChatGPT, Amazon cuts Prime free shipping sharing outside the household, Google says 2.5 billion Gmail users were NOT at risk from a major attack.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Online Safety Act implementation creates unintended consequences for adult site traffic, OpenAI seeks to build data center in India with 1-gigawatt capacity, and a new AI stethoscope can detect heart issues in 15 seconds. Check out the show notes here Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intel secured $5.7 billion from the U.S. government as part of the administration’s 10% investment, Google's Phone app is rolling out "Calling Cards", and China plans to regulate its burgeoning artificial intelligence sector… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google warned all 2.5 billion Gmail users about a password hack, ByteDance's share buyback program values TikTok at over $330 billion, and Samsung’s next Unpacked event is September 4th. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.