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AI is getting bigger, richer, and messier. In this episode of TechTacToe, we break down the biggest stories shaping the future of tech: OpenAI’s reported IPO plans, SpaceX’s historic public market debut, Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire, Meta engineers reportedly calling their new AI work “soul-crushing,” Anthropic facing government restrictions over AI safety concerns, and Apple finally trying t...

This week in tech felt like one giant AI announcement. Google I/O’s latest announcements were heavily AI-focused. Figma introduced AI agents. Spotify is experimenting with AI-generated podcasts. Airbnb is expanding AI into customer experiences. We’re joined by software developer Okiki Oyeleke, who brings over a decade of experience building software products, to unpack what all of this means from...

This week’s episode feels like a glimpse into where the tech industry is heading next. From fake restaurants successfully getting approved on food delivery apps using stolen images and fake details, to major tech companies doubling down on AI while cutting jobs, the line between innovation and recklessness seems thinner than ever. We also discuss Tim Cook reportedly stepping down after 15 years as...

It feels like we’ve entered a new phase of AI, where tools aren’t just evolving, they’re starting to compete, overlap, and disrupt one another. From rumors about soon-to-be-released Apple smart glasses and AI regulation conversations, to Anthropic’s Claude Design and Claude Mythos, the “RIP Figma” discourse, and the growing question of whether premium subscriptions still make sense. This video con...

In this episode, we're discussing Apple's budget-friendly move with the MacBook Neo, ChatGPT's new Shazam integration for music lovers, and Amazon's attempt at a new smartphone. Plus, we dive into privacy concerns regarding Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the legal saga between OpenAI and the DoD, and DoorDash's new AI data collection initiative. We also highlight the work being done for tech advancement...

What is an SRE, really? In this episode, Iyanu and Dammy are joined by Opeyemi Onikute - a Senior SRE at Cloudflare - who breaks down Systems Reliability Engineering at three levels: explained like you’re 5, in high school, and a CS graduate. We then dive into some of the biggest tech stories right now: AI agents and agentic tools, AI assistants organising themselves online, PayPal’s return to Nig...

Ladies and gents, welcome to episode 7. Big tech made three loud moves, and they all point to where AI is heading next. Meta cut 1,000+ jobs in Reality Labs (about 10%), with reports of multiple VR studios being shut down. Apple and Google confirmed a multi-year deal to base Apple’s next-gen foundation models on Gemini. And OpenAI quietly rolled out “ChatGPT Translate,” signalling a push into sing...

This week, Iyanu and Dammy unpack some of the biggest tech stories shaping the future of AI, media, and money. We discuss Alphabet becoming the world’s second most valuable company off the back of its AI bets, and why Warner Bros. is leaning toward Netflix over Paramount despite regulatory hurdles. The conversation also dives into OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health feature, exploring its potential, risks...

This week on TechTacToe, Dammy and Iyanu unpack how tech is reshaping everyday life. From AI-powered dating and Amazon testing facial recognition on Ring cameras, to Google’s low-cost AI push in India and Adobe bringing real design tools into ChatGPT, the episode explores where innovation is heading and the trade-offs that come with it. They also dive into the streaming wars as Netflix and Paramou...

This week on TechTacToe, we unpack a spicy lineup of global and African tech updates. Instagram wants everyone back in the office in 2026. OpenAI might be preparing to show ads inside ChatGPT. Apple is sending its earliest documents to auction and notifying the EU that Apple Maps and Apple Ads qualify as gatekeepers under the DMA. Spotify Wrapped also gets accolades. Closer to Africa, Verve eyes a...

We kick off today’s episode with Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package win, before diving into Amazon’s escalating battle with Perplexity over agentic browsing. Next up, we break down Google’s $100 billion quarter, OpenAI’s push to dominate India with ChatGPT Go, and SpaceX’s 100th Starlink mission of the year. Plus: GTA VI’s delay and the biggest tech stories coming out of Africa. _____ Su...

In this episode, we talk about OpenAI launching “ChatGPT Atlas,” and two days later Microsoft clapped back with Copilot Mode in Edge. Meanwhile, Microsoft stocks are blazing, Meta cuts 600 AI staff, and Samsung drops a $1,800 Galaxy XR headset. Nigeria also bagged a $32.8 million win against Meta. _____ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow weekly tech news: @techtactoepod _____ Keep up with...

From Google’s regulatory reckoning in the UK to Figma’s new AI superpowers, tech is not holding back. We’re breaking down what the CMA’s “special market status” means for Google Search, why Figma’s Gemini partnership could change how designers work, and how OpenAI’s Sora just sprinted past ChatGPT’s download record. Plus, Elon Musk settles up and Uganda joins the CBDC chat. _____ Subscribe to our...