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Emma Watson makes waves by investing in Hurtility, focusing on women's reproductive health. Meanwhile, Tesla's head of vehicle programs has jumped ship to Waymo, stirring excitement ahead of an upcoming robotaxi reveal. The tech landscape is further shaken as a US judge orders Google to open up its Play Store to competitors, signaling major shifts for developers and users alike.

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Plus: YouTube takes on TikTok with longer Shorts, templates, trends, and more; Tesla’s Cybertruck racks up fifth recall in under a year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dive into the future of clean tech with the rise of hydrogen fuel cells, as BMW teams up with Toyota for zero-emissions cars. Discover Starlink's impressive growth, boasting 4 million subscribers and a booming revenue stream. On the AI front, Google enhances its note-taking assistant, Notebook LM, with new features that summarize multimedia and boost collaboration. Plus, catch the latest buzz in startup funding, especially in fusion energy and subscription management sectors!

Amazon employees beg management to reverse 5-day RTO mandate; Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Spotify’s AI playlist feature rolls out to the US and more markets; ByteDance is shutting down TikTok Music globally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices