In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee break down the most significant shifts in tech, from Nintendo’s Switch 2 delays to the EU’s bold €20B AI infrastructure push. They unpack Honor’s deepfake detection breakthroughs, Kawasaki’s quadrupedal robot horse, and tariffs disrupting major product launches. With a live update from Cathy Hackl from TED2025, the episode also explores the future of AR wearables and why four-legged robots might outpace their humanoid counterparts. Whether you're into cutting-edge gadgets or global tech policy, this episode offers a sharp, fast-paced look at what’s shaping our digital future.

What you will learn:

Why Nintendo's Switch 2 anti-scalping measures represent a new approach
How the EU's €20 billion AI gigafactory initiative signals a shift in global tech
The evolution of deep fake detection technology into a $15.7 billion market by 2026
Why Kawasaki's robotic horse represents a practical approach to autonomous mobility
The significance of Honor's AI deep fake detection technology
Why quadrupedal robots may prove more practical than bipedal designs
How companies like Meta and Google are approaching AR glasses development

Come for the tech and stay for the magic!

Key Discussion Topics:

00:00 Welcome to Tech Magic with Lee Kebler
03:20 Nintendo Switch 2: Fighting Scalpers with Smart Pre-Orders
13:02 Gaming Price Evolution: From Game Boy to $80 Games
15:15 Valve's New VR Headset: The $1200 Deckard Revolution
22:37 Google Debuts AR Glasses at TED: Meta's New Competition
34:42 EU's €20B AI Investment: Building Europe's Tech Future
38:21 Honor's AI Deep Fake Detection Goes Global
44:05 Kawasaki's Robo-Horse: The Future of Quadruped Robotics
56:06 Wrap-Up: Next Week with Cathy Hackl

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Switch 2 Strategy, Deepfake Detection, Robotics Redefined, Google’s AR, and EU’s €20B AI Bet with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee