In this episode, John unpacks the rapid changes shaping technology, finance, and open-source communities in mid-2024. From the soaring valuations (and risks) around AI giants, to Ubuntu’s latest release and Intel’s changing stance on open collaboration, we cover what matters most. Plus: new Linux distro highlights, Discord’s data breach, updates to the X app user settings, and microcontroller innovation. Tune in to grasp the forces transforming our digital world.