Daily Tech News Show OpenAI, Xbox Prices and Smart Home-a-palooza - DTNS October in Review
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Nov 1, 2025 This month, major tech shifts are on the table as OpenAI transitions to a public benefit company, hinting at an IPO. Delve into the launch of OpenAI's Sora video platform and the new Atlas browser features. The price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate raises questions about value, while rumors of an ad-supported tier swirl. Hear insights on the performance of Xbox handhelds and a roundup of new gadgets from Amazon, Google, Apple, and Samsung. Also, Tom shares experiences with updated Echo Studio features and the implications of Amazon's Fire TV stick.
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OpenAI Restructuring Expands Growth Options
- OpenAI restructured into a public benefit company and removed its profit cap to attract broader investment.
- The nonprofit still controls the for-profit, preserving mission while enabling potential IPO and growth.
Microsoft-OpenAI Deal Balances Control And Freedom
- Microsoft kept exclusives while OpenAI gained freedom to work with other cloud providers.
- The deal balances Microsoft's interests with OpenAI's need for investment and operational flexibility.
Personal Sora Experience And Limits
- Tom tried Sora and hit a daily credit limit, which made him pull back from heavy use.
- He also struggled getting Sora to convincingly include himself in generated videos due to copyright checks.