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Alibaba announces new cloud computing investment, Google plans to replace SMS authentication with QR codes, Prosus plans to acquire Just Eat for $4.3 billion.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection encryption feature in the UK, OpenAI is expanding the rollout of Operator AI Agent to other countries, and DeepSeek announced plans to open-source parts of its online services’ code. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft claims a major breakthrough in quantum computing, Amazon is shutting down its Android app store, and Google is removing Gemini from the standard Google App in iOS. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HP acquires AI startup Humane, Niantic looks to sell gaming division, Crunchbase pivots to a prediction engine model.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

xAI Introduce Grok-3, Google uses digital fingerprinting to track all your devices, and The New York Times has approved the use of AI for both its product and editorial teams. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

X blocks Signal.me links, Perplexity launches Deep Research tool, South Korea’s PIPC blocks DeepSeek downloads.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple and Google reinstated TikTok in their U.S. app stores, Apple's artificial intelligence features for iPhones could be available in China as early as May, and Paramount Global and YouTube TV agreed to continue negotiations. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple TV is now available on Android, GPT 5 will be available to free users, and Honda and Nissan scrap their $60 billion merger. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple allows account consolidation for digital purchases, Eskimi suspected to be source of sold US military data, Adobe releases Ai-powered Generate Video tool in public beta.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV screens are now the primary device for watching YouTube in the United States,  Apple and Google remove over 19 apps containing SparkCat malware from their app stores, and US VP JD Vance warns that substantial AI regulations could stifle the technology. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

T-Mobile announces Starlink pricing, Apple may not be done with AR glasses, Discord adds a new “ignore” feature.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to create a backdoor for encrypted iCloud backup access, newly unsealed emails provide “the most damning evidence yet against Meta in a copyright infringement case with authors, and Apple is set to unveil the iPhone SE. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ARM has withdrawn its threat to terminate Qualcomm's license agreement, ChatGPT search is available to all without a login, and Amazon appears primed to launch its new Alexa with AI. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voldex acquires Roblox game Brookhaven, Gartner data shows record global semiconductor growth, Figure AI severs ties with OpenAI for humanoid robot development.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global smartphone revenue increased by 5% year-over-year, Australia has banned DeepSeek from government devices, and a District Court judge rejects Apple's request to halt the Google Search monopoly trial. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI announces “Deep Research” Microsoft cancels free VPN from Defender, The Beatles win a Grammy with AI song.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google offers its US Platforms and Devices team voluntary buyouts, Amazon increasing spending on Mississippi data centers by 60%, and Mark Zuckerberg explains why Meta was slow to adapt to TikTok. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announced new Intel-powered Surface PCs for Business, Waymo Expanded to 10 new cities, and Microsoft integrated DeepSeek's R1 model into Azure and GitHub. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iOS 18.3 lets some T-Mobile users access Starlink, Comcast rolls out new Xfinity low-latency feature, US Copyright Office says AI-generated content alone isn’t eligible for protection.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov, Visa and X partner to facilitate payments for X users, and Apple patched an actively exploited zero-day affecting multiple devices. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Perplexity still gunning to buy Tiktok? Kiwi Browser for Android is shutting down, WhatsApp’s latest beta shows support for multiple accounts in the iOS app. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta plans to invest $60 to $65 billion into AI infrastructure this year, President Trump signed an executive order to advance crypto and potentially develop a national stockpile, and the EU is conducting its first social media stress test. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stargate Project highlights rift between OpenAI and Microsoft, the UK’s CMA investigates Apple and Google over DMCC, DeepSeek releases DeepSeek-R1.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has revised its multiyear agreement with OpenAI, OpenAI has announced a partnership with SoftBank and Oracle to launch the Stargate Project, and President Trump stated that he would be open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration will not enforce the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act for 75 days, Instagram is offering creators cash bonuses of $10,000 to $50,000 per month to exclusively post to Reels before other platforms, and WhatsApp is heading to Meta’s Account Center. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See...