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Plus, some clarity on the adult game-credit card processing controversy. Starring  Tom Merritt  and  Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Message filters are not making political fundraisers happy. And OpenAI removes the ability for search engines to index your published chat logs.  Starring Tom Merritt , Huyen Tue Dao , and Justin Robert Young . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft joins the $4 trillion club with Nvidia, and Dr. Niki talks about using computer models for the discovery of archeological history. Starring Jason Howell , Huyen Tue Dao , Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Apple slaps back at US antitrust claims, and are passkeys in a wallet insecure? Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is closing one of its stores in China for the first time, and Tom’s getting the new Elgato Facecam 4k with 49mm lens support. Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Jason Koebler. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can get a VPN or get more creative and use a video game. Plus, why Web apps are better than native apps. Starring  Tom Merritt  and  Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft’s CEO of AI seems to think so. Plus, Meta says no to political ads, and Samsung crushes a source of UI leaks. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is bringing Veo video generation to Google Photos, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest selling game console of all time. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Mistral AI discloses its environmental impact and Nuclear Fusion gets closer. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucid Air finally gets access to the Tesla Supercharger network but with a catch , and Nothing announces a brand new budget smartwatch called the CMF Watch Pro 3. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the new Meta Oakley smart glasses are out and may be better than the Ray-Bans. Starring  Tom Merritt  and  Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the news that the US has expanded collection of DNA information, Dr. Niki talks to Tom about what DNA is, how it’s collected and what you can tell from it. Starring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans. https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-and-doj-face-new-pressure-over-collecting-childrens-dna/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple sues Jon Prosser over leaked iOS26 screens, plus new emojis! Starring Tom Merritt , and Huyen Tue Dao . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google’ announced the date for its big Made By Google event in New York, and Dr. Niki gives an update on science funding in the US. Starring Jason Howell , Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt , and Dr. Niki . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the new Zelda movie gets its Link and Zelda, and both ethically sourced AI and cement. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit implements age verification checks in the UK, and Google strikes a deal with Brookefield for hydropowering a few of its AI facilities in Pennsylvania. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But do we want it? And the Commodore 64 is back for real this time. Not an emulator! Starring  Tom Merritt , and  Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But not all the time. Plus, Comcast gets rid of data caps.  Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung says it’s Trifold smartphone is expected sometime this year, and Dr. Niki talks about Colossal's plans to genetically engineer moa birds. [23:06] Starring Jason Howell , Huyen Tue Dao , Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And Andy Beach tells us if the ad industry can survive the next wave of AI.  Starring Tom Merritt , Jenn Cutter , Ron Richards and Andy Beach . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung and Epic Games reach a settlement ahead of Unpacked, and Tom breaks down the mystery behind the major Bitcoin transfer from the weekend. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok makes preparations for a US-only app, and Windows 11 is officially the most popular version of Windows now. Starring  Tom Merritt  and  Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robb Dunewood has a second brain he uses to stay organized and productive. Find out how he does it.  •What is a Second Brain? •What led you to create one? •How does a Second Brain work? •What tools do you use to manage your Second Brain? •Does your Second Brain make you more productive? https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/  fortelabs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Sony is bringing one of its exclusive titles to the Xbox Series X|S for the first time, and Dr. Niki talks about why we should welcome biodegradable robot overlords.  Starring Jason Howell , Huyen Tue Dao , Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki . Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We round up the new Honor foldable, Nothing’s new flagship phone and headphones and Andy Beach talks about a complicated new idea for revenue sharing from AI. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach. Links to stories in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.