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Signal offers an alternative to Zoom, why the Mac Mini power button is on the bottom, and Meta won't track you in Europe but you won't be able to skip ads.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Amos, and Joe.

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As Google pushes Gemini AI into its developer tools we ask what do developers think? Plus TikTok launched a feature Thursday which lets you share a song from Apple Music or Spotify into TikTok. And Apple has expanded High Power Mode to Macs with the M4 Pro chip.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Australia’s PM proposes a law that would ban social media for anyone under the age of 16. Plus a feature in iOS 18.2 developer beta could let users share the location of lost or missing items through Find My app. And Canada’s government has ordered TikTok to cease operations in the country.

Starring Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Why is Netflix delisting its interactive titles and what does it say about the company’s video gaming ambitions? Plus Nintendo outlines backward compatibility with the 2nd generation Switch. And why has OpenAI bought Chat.com?

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Amazon announced it will start drone delivery tests in the Phoenix Metro Area after receiving FAA approval for its new MK30 drone. Plus Amazon has also launched a new Prime Video AI-powered tool called X-Ray Recaps that generates personalized summaries of TV seasons, episodes, or even specific parts of episodes. And Perplexity CEO causes a stir after suggesting AI could replace striking NYT workers.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Are the fire risks of EVs overblown? Tim Stevens is here to clear away the FUD. Plus why did GM ditch support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its upcoming EVs? And why is X unblocking people from following accounts they've been blocked from?

Starring Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Windows 10 support ends October next year. So what are your options if you want to keep it running past that date? Plus the EU has signed a contract to build its own Satellite broadband network. And Apple reported its fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results, achieving a record revenue of $94.9 billion, 6% up over the previous year.

Starring Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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500 Amazon.com employees have written a letter asking for a reversal of the company’s return to a five day a week office policy. Plus Meta reported its Q3 revenue was up 19% YoY to $40.59B with Meta’s AI seeing over 500 million users. And OpenAI has finally announced search capabilities with an enhanced ChatGPT for pro users.

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Ubisoft has released a blockchain game. Plus following announcements for new M4 powered iMacs and Mac Minis, Apple announces new M4 MacBook Pros. And why has Ubisoft stock dropped 39% in the past quarter and what does it mean for the health of the company?

Starring Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How has Tubi managed to build an audience that rivals Disney+ while spending less money with little to no exclusive content? Plus right after the announcement of new M4 iMacs, Apple has revealed M4 powered Mac Minis. And Meta is working on an AI-powered search engine to decrease its dependence on Google and Microsoft.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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