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Apple considered swapping Google's search engine for Microsoft Bing. London's Capital Economics assessed countries benefiting most from AI technologies. Google announced support for extended flag in websites' robots.txt file to exclude sites from being used to train Google's AI models. The podcast also includes casual conversation, community discussion, and a fun guessing game.

This podcast episode covers various tech demos showcasing devices like the mouse, audio and video collaboration, and the importance of demos. It also discusses the origin of free preview week and highlights exclusive content for patrons. The hosts address a listener question about the identity of a person named Pat and explore the inclusive nature of the name Pat. They discuss using 'Pat' as a gender-neutral tool and when to have conversations about gender.

The podcast discusses stem cell derived human embryo models, Apple's legal battle with Epic, the importance of video call backgrounds, the future of transportation, the specifications of Raspberry Pi 5, and the impact of appearances on social interactions.

The podcast discusses Microsoft buying Nokia's phone business, Sony's potential VR headset, Valve introducing SteamOS, Twitter filing for an IPO, and the pros and cons of digital license plates. They also explore the evolution of slow-motion video and touch ID in smartphones, the inadequacy of passwords and the need for additional security measures, and recommend a podcast called 'The Briefing Room'.

This podcast covers topics such as the role of AI and streaming in the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers agreement, FTC's efforts to challenge the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger, and Meta's unveiling of the Quest 3 headset. They also discuss CNN Max, horror movies, and favorite cuisines.

Google announces service discontinuations, US FCC proposes reclassification of broadband providers, LG reveals foldable-screen laptop. Hosts discuss grading systems, phone lifespan, and rotary phones. Frustration with Google Podcasts expressed. Debate on net neutrality and non-neutrality. Latest tech updates and potential use cases of foldable laptops explored. Gratitude expressed to supporters.

iFixIt's teardown of iPhone 15, Getty Images partnering with Nvidia for generative AI, OpenAI's new version of ChatGPT, communication etiquette on phone calls and texting, potential use of virtual avatar assistants for answering calls

Tech news topics covered include Amazon's plan to show limited advertisements on Prime Video, the debate over the design of circular screens on foldable phones, and the increase in zero-day vulnerabilities for Apple's iPhones. The podcast also promotes their YouTube channel, collaborations with Plex, and upcoming Friday debates.

The podcast covers Microsoft's Surface and AI event, including new AI integration into Bing and new Surface Go models. It also discusses Apple's failed modem chip development, Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, and YouTube's new features. The hosts express disappointment with Apple's fine woven iPhone cases and caution against design flaws in Apple and negative experiences with Amazon Basics products.

Amazon's latest 'Devices and Services' announcements discussed by Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, and Joe. OpenAI's new version of its image generator DALL-E, improvements to Amazon's voice assistant, Wi-Fi 7 support, tap-to-pay for mass transit, and a celebration of 10 years of the podcast, Film Sack.