The Vergecast The Google breakup is looming
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Oct 11, 2024 
Lauren Feiner, a legal reporter specializing in Google's antitrust battles, joins the hosts to unravel the complexities of Google's legal challenges. They discuss the aggressive stance the DOJ is taking against Google, revealing plans that could potentially lead to a breakup of the tech giant. The conversation dives into the implications for competition in the search engine market and innovative app distribution. Other intriguing topics include exciting new gadgets like Nintendo's Alarmo clock and the evolving role of AI in workplaces.
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Tesla's Self-Driving Promises
- Elon Musk has repeatedly overpromised on Tesla's self-driving capabilities since 2016.
- Deadlines have been pushed back multiple times, with features like sleeping while driving failing to materialize.
Timeline of Missed Deadlines
- Andy Hawkins documented Tesla's self-driving timeline, highlighting repeated missed deadlines and evolving claims.
- Full Self-Driving has been renamed to "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)", reflecting its limitations.
Waymo's Measured Approach
- Waymo's approach to self-driving involves focusing on specific problems like left turns, prioritizing safety and reliability.
- They operate in limited areas with favorable conditions and have earned customer trust, unlike Tesla.