Tech Talk Y'all Countdown to 404: Free TVs, Paid Privacy, and Dad Dancing in the Sora-verse
Oct 3, 2025
Discover the bizarre world of Telly, a free TV bombarded with ads, and the implications of EA's staggering $55 billion buyout. Dive into Microsoft's eerie AI avatars that unnervingly greet users by name, and explore OpenAI's revolutionary Instant Checkout feature for seamless online shopping. The launch of the Sora app promises to shake up social media as a TikTok contender. Plus, hear about DoorDash's delivery robots, the accidental leakage of iPhone schematics, and a peculiar tale about a man who's never owned a cellphone.
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Free TV With Constant Ads
- Sanjay described using a Telly TV that is always on and driven by ads and an AI news voice, which he found intrusive.
- He said he wouldn't keep one in his household and prefers paying more to avoid constant ads.
Big Buyouts Risk Gaming Competition
- Sanjay warned that large buyouts like EA's can push private equity to extract profits at gamers' expense.
- He feared consolidation could reduce competition and raise prices for players.
Use Agent Mode To Automate Office Tasks
- Try using Microsoft 365 Copilot agent mode inside Office apps to automate document tasks and slide creation.
- Let the agent draft and refine content to save time, then review and condense the results yourself.