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Threads now has more than 400 million monthly active users 13.08.2025 8:52

Plus - Google will now let you pick your top sources for search results; Anthropic offers Claude to ‘all three branches of government’ for $1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iPhone 17 and everything else we’re expecting out of Apple’s hardware event. 12.08.2025 7:24

Apple usually announces its new hardware in the fall, and this year is likely no different. The event is reported to be on September 9th, and Apple is expected to release its iPhone 17 lineup, along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA and Google are building an AI medical assistant to keep Mars-bound astronauts healthy 09.08.2025 7:53

Plus, Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI’s GPT-5 is here 08.08.2025 9:24

OpenAI has launched GPT-5, a new flagship AI model that will power the company’s next generation of ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram takes on Snapchat with new ‘Instagram Map’ 07.08.2025 9:29

Plus - Tinder explores a redesign to boost engagement; Google takes on ChatGPT’s Study Mode with new ‘Guided Learning’ tool in Gemini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI launches two ‘open’ AI reasoning models 06.08.2025 6:22

Plus - Spotify expands audiobooks access to family plan members in the US for the first time; Google’s NotebookLM is now available to younger users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI says ChatGPT is on track to reach 700M weekly users 05.08.2025 5:55

Plus - Elon Musk says he’s bringing back Vine’s archive; Spotify raises subscription prices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon's CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations 02.08.2025 7:49

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Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines 01.08.2025 7:59

Plus, Ford to reveal more about its new low-cost electric vehicles on August 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok adds new parental controls, tools for creators 31.07.2025 8:13

Plus - YouTube loosens profanity rules for monetized videos; Zuckerberg signals Meta won’t open source all of its ‘superintelligence’ AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future 30.07.2025 8:41

Plus - YouTube rolls out age-estimation tech to identify US teens and apply; Cash App users can now pool money for group payments — even with non-users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips 29.07.2025 6:44

Plus - Anthropic unveils new rate limits to curb Claude Code power users; Amazon disputes report that it raised prices of popular items since Trump took office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is testing a vibe-coding app called Opal 26.07.2025 7:13

Plus, Lyft is adding autonomous shuttles in 2026 as Uber inks more self-driving deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify takes a swing at gaming with a mini golf game 25.07.2025 9:19

Plus - Snapchat will now let your friends know you’ve made it home safe; X to test using Community Notes to find the posts everyone likes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool 24.07.2025 6:59

Plus - Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer; Uber is finally letting women riders in the US match with women drivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators 23.07.2025 9:14

Plus - Etsy faces user boycott over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ branded products; Amazon acquires Bee, the AI wearable that records everything you say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

72% of U.S. teens have used AI companions 22.07.2025 6:28

Plus -Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money; ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix starts using GenAI in its shows and films 19.07.2025 6:12

Plus - Meta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practice; Perplexity sees India as a shortcut in its race against OpenAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features 18.07.2025 6:30

Plus - Twitch starts testing vertical video streams; OpenAI launches a general purpose agent in ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google rolls out AI-powered business calling feature 17.07.2025 8:30

Plus - xAI is hiring an engineer to make anime girls; Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Discover adds AI summaries 16.07.2025 6:38

Plus - xAI says it has fixed Grok 4’s problematic responses; Meta fixes bug that could leak users’ AI prompts and generated content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is building a 5GW AI data center 15.07.2025 6:53

Plus - The latest in startup business news in about 1 minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants 12.07.2025 6:16

Plus - RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology; Samsung is exploring new wearable form factors such as earrings and necklaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X usage is down and competition is growing 11.07.2025 6:24

Plus - Cameo’s birthday reminder app, Candl, is a weak attempt at a comeback; Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos 10.07.2025 5:58

Plus - OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks; Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices