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A deep dive into an OpenClaw rebrand and a new Reddit‑style MultBook where AI agents mingle and raise security questions. A surge in US gas projects tied to data centers gets covered. Google’s Project Genie rattles videogame stocks. Belkin’s WeMo cloud shutdown and Amazon’s major layoffs make the list. NVIDIA, OpenAI funding moves and Gemini in Maps also feature.

Coverage of Apple’s record $85B iPhone quarter and which regions drove the surge. A look at OpenAI accelerating IPO plans and the stakes around funding and leadership. New AI health research that lowered late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12%. Google’s Project Genie subscription and its consumer-facing world-model demos.

News about Tesla repurposing a factory for humanoid robot manufacturing. Google's proposed $135M settlement over Android data collection. Meta plans to charge for WhatsApp AI chatbot messages in Italy. A Honda and DriveOhio pilot uses edge AI to detect road damage and prioritize repairs. Gemini features arrive in Maps and Chrome while big investors talk funding OpenAI.

Big tech layoffs and a grocery restructure at Amazon make headlines. A biometric service shutdown and deletion of stored data are discussed. A Chromium leak hints at a desktop-style Android build. Autonomous trucking and robo-taxi deals land major partnerships. Snap spins off an AR glasses unit into a new company. A soft-bodied humanoid robot and LinkedIn’s verified AI tool skills also get coverage.

New paid subscription plans for major social apps aim to add AI-driven perks and exclusive features. EU regulators push Google to open Android and Search data to rival AI developers. Google Photos gains generative tools like text-to-video and easier sharing. France debates banning under-15s from social media amid mental health concerns. Lawsuits and scrutiny swirl around AI training and moderation.

Apple reveals a revamped tracking tag with better UWB, longer range and a louder speaker plus pricing details. The EU launches a probe into deepfake misuse on a major social platform. Microsoft teases a new 3nm AI chip rollout. Nvidia debuts three Earth-2 weather models for nowcasting and medium-range forecasts. Reports surface about AI helping draft U.S. regulatory text.

New US privacy rules for a major short-video app now log precise locations, AI prompts and share ad data beyond the app. Google Photos will generate selfie-based memes using Gemini. Amazon rolls out Alexa Plus early access in Mexico with Spanish support. Tesla tests fully driverless paid rides and puts lane-centering behind a monthly subscription. Meta limits AI characters for teens amid safety tweaks.

A deep dive into Oracle and Silver Lake taking majority control of TikTok's U.S. operations and the data safeguards involved. Coverage of a judge probing a potential conflict in the Epic–Google settlement. Discussion of Netflix’s confident all-cash WBD bid versus a debt-heavy rival. Intel’s shift to AI chips and its impact on low-end PC supply are also highlighted.

Apple is reportedly revamping Siri into a more advanced chatbot with the help of Gemini technology. In legislative news, a bipartisan bill aims to give Congress the power to block NVIDIA's AI chip sales to China. Anthropic has released an extensive revision of Claude's ethical guidelines, enhancing its operational clarity. Meanwhile, Ubisoft is undergoing a major restructuring, cancelling multiple games and closing studios. The podcast also touches on Microsoft bringing Xbox to ARM Windows PCs and Waymo launching its robo-taxi service in Miami.

Snap recently settled a social media addiction lawsuit just before it was set to go to trial, leaving other defendants in limbo. OpenAI is rolling out a global age verification feature in anticipation of its new adult mode. Exciting innovations from Adobe allow users to generate AI podcasts directly from documents. Meanwhile, Netflix has seen a significant increase in advertising revenue, with projections suggesting continued growth. YouTube is also stepping up with tools to combat low-quality AI content.