Daily Tech Headlines

Robot vacuum maker iRobot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Starlink reports a near-miss collision with newly launched Chinese satellite, and Amazon rolls out AI-feature 'Ask This Book' with no way for authors to opt-out. Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube embraces payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, Apple’s foldable phone expected to boost Samsung profits, Amazon pulls AI recap video for Fallout S1. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI just unleashed its GPT-5.2, showcasing impressive features and claiming superiority over Gemini 3. YouTube has revamped its TV watch screen for a smoother viewing experience. In a significant move, the U.S. president signed an executive order limiting state control over AI. Apple faces setbacks in the Epic case, losing an appeal regarding payment links. Lastly, concerns rise over AI toys providing unsafe instructions, prompting calls for enhanced testing and transparency.

Google is piloting a new commercial partnership program in Google News, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general warns AI companies about delusional outputs, and US Customs and Border Protection proposes requiring 5 years of social media data to travel to the U.S.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is now in effect, a study shows Instacart presents variable prices for the same items in the same stores, and Instagram is AI-generating titles for photos showing up in web searches.Check out the show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. greenlights Nvidia's H200 chip sales to vetted Chinese buyers, marking a careful balance in tech diplomacy. Meanwhile, Google's facing an EU antitrust probe for potential AI misuses. Microsoft plans a massive $17.5 billion investment in India's AI landscape, while Reddit enhances global teen safety with new content restrictions. Additionally, Spotify is set to roll out music videos for premium subscribers, intensifying the battle with YouTube.

Paramount has launched a $108.4 billion hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, raising regulatory questions and sparking comparisons to Netflix's strategies. In other news, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan earned recognition from Time magazine, showcasing the platform's significant content deals. IBM's acquisition of Confluent aims to enhance its AI data streaming capabilities. Meanwhile, a study links social media to children's inattentiveness, and pay TV subscriptions saw an unexpected rise as market dynamics shift.

The European Commission has fined X €120 million for violations regarding verification and ad access. Waymo is planning a voluntary software recall following incidents involving school buses. In major acquisitions, Netflix has struck an $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner Bros., raising antitrust concerns. Meanwhile, Meta has acquired Limitless, aiming to enhance its AI wearable technology. Additionally, SpaceX is eyeing a 2026 IPO as they plan to enter the public market.

A blockbuster deal is underway as Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, raising eyebrows over potential antitrust issues. Meta unveils a unified support hub for Facebook and Instagram, enhancing user recovery with AI tech. X faces a €120 million fine from EU regulators for content transparency failures. Meanwhile, Meta strikes new licensing agreements with major news outlets for its AI chatbot content. High-profile departures from Apple signal a shift toward AI rivals, fueling curiosity about the tech giant's future.

YouTube adopts new Australian law banning social media accounts for users under 16, Night mode in Portrait is absent on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and Alan Dye, former Apple VP of Human Interface Design, joins Meta to lead a new hardware design studio.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.