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X suffers a major DDoS attack causing multiple outages, AI chatbots cannot be trusted to cite factual information, and Bluesky now allows 3-minute video uploads.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US administration in multiple talks for TikTok sale, Apple reportedly delays smart display, Foxconn introduces FoxBrain AI. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump establishes a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” In The U.S., a newly discovered botnet is believed to be behind one of the largest denial-of-service attacks ever recorded, and Brazil says Apple must allow sideloading within 90 days.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is challenging UK’s iCloud encryption backdoor order, the U.K. government appears to have quietly removed encryption advice from its web pages, and a US federal judge denies Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI from converting to a for-profit company.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube announces Premium Lite for $8/month, Nintendo wins against Dstorage, more than 1 million 3rd-party Android devices said to be infected with malware. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has introduced new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models featuring the M3 chip, TSMC announced an additional $100 billion to expand U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, and Waymo and Uber have launched a robotaxi service in Austin.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deutsche Telekom and Perplexity announce an upcoming AI phone, Lenovo announces new AI-powered laptops, Google shows off new Screenshare feature for Gemini. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta is launching MetaAI as a standalone app, marking a significant innovation in the AI landscape. Meanwhile, Microsoft is bidding farewell to Skype after 23 years, signaling a shift in communication tools. The podcast also touches on TikTok's strategic investments in Southeast Asia and Apple's exciting collaborations with the NHL. Plus, it examines challenges in work management platforms and highlights user-friendly solutions like Monday.com.

Instagram is considering launching Reels as a standalone app to take on TikTok. Meanwhile, AWS introduces its first quantum-computing chip, named Ocelot. A recent glitch on Instagram caused a surge of violent content in users’ feeds, prompting swift fixes. The rise of podcasts on YouTube is gaining momentum, while eBay works on enhancing buyer experiences. In India, Uber rolls out a new ride-sharing service, and Google introduces a simpler way for users to remove personal data from search results.

Amazon reveals an exciting new AI tool designed for Echo Show devices, showcasing their commitment to innovation. Meanwhile, Meta unveils plans for a new AI data center in the U.S., marking a significant investment in AI infrastructure. The discussion also tackles the closure of Warner Bros. game studios and the latest product from Framework. Additionally, major players like OpenAI and Microsoft are making waves in AI and cloud tech, hinting at future trends and industry shifts.