Tech Brew Ride Home (Omnibus) Week Of 03/03/2025
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Mar 8, 2025 The podcast dives into the implications of a potential U.S. national crypto reserve and its impact on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Key developments in AI, including the rapid growth of infrastructure providers like CoreWeave, are explored alongside innovative tech launches like the new iPad. The tensions surrounding OpenAI's conversion plan and Google’s antitrust challenges are highlighted, as well as breakthroughs in defense tech and cryptocurrency investments. The discussion also touches on advancements in digital privacy and AI-driven startups transforming the industry.
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Crypto Reserve Surprises
- President Trump added Bitcoin and Ethereum to the US strategic crypto reserve after initially omitting them.
- This caused significant price surges in other mentioned cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
TSMC's US Chip Investment
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) plans to invest $100 billion in US chip manufacturing.
- This aims to revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry and address concerns about TSMC's near-monopoly on advanced chips.
New Gemini Features
- Google demoed Gemini features, including screen share for asking questions based on phone screens and video search.
- Project Astro aims to make finding information easier both on phones and in the real world using Gemini Live.