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Nov 21, 2025 Google has cleverly integrated AirDrop compatibility for Pixel users, shaking up the platform barriers. Sam Altman's memo highlights Google's accelerating AI advancements. A quantum internet is on the horizon as IBM and Cisco team up, promising a leap in connectivity. The latest fundraising news shines a light on Kalshi's skyrocketing valuation in the prediction market. Plus, Brian shares intriguing longread recommendations that delve into tech trends and creative insights.
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Android-AirDrop Interoperability Arrived
- Google engineered Quick Share to interoperate with Apple's AirDrop on Pixel 10 phones without Apple's involvement.
- This direct peer-to-peer implementation aims to preserve privacy by not routing data through servers.
OpenAI Feels Competitive Pressure
- Sam Altman warned OpenAI staff that Google's AI gains could create short-term headwinds for the company.
- Altman said OpenAI is catching up fast but expects "rough vibes" as rivals narrow the lead.
Pre-Training Is A Critical Battleground
- Google's Gemini 3 shows strength at pre-training, enabling superior capabilities in coding and design automation.
- That caught many by surprise and exposed pre-training gaps OpenAI must address.
