What is an “open-weight” language model and is it the same as an open-source model? Jason Howell explains. Can Samsung’s new HW-Q990F with its 23 speakers redefine the performance expectations from a soundbar? And what are the motivations behind Amazon’s new theatrical ambitions.

Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI startup, Runway, released its Gen-4 model claiming generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes. Why are AI generated fake movie trailers generating controversy on YouTube. Amazon launched Alexa Plus in early access. And Substack is launching a TikTok-style video feed in its app.

Starring Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Chinese leaker says Apple’s upcoming “iPhone Fold” will feature a foldable screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Microsoft is phasing-in a new passwordless sign-in experience for over 1 billion user acounts, with a focus on eliminating passwords. DOGE plans to migrate Social Security’s legacy code base to something more modern over a few months. Is that enough time to ensure the system’s integrity stays intact? And its Friday. We test everyone’s knowledge of failed or bankrupted tech brands.

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

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WhatsApp is available as the default call and message app for iPhones, Instacart will start paying customers to record store shelves, and Signal downloads are on the rise.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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Amazon announced a new AI 'Interests' feature which uses personalized shopping prompts "in everyday language" to track down current and new products, AI web crawlers are consuming too much bandwidth, and that which is old is new again.

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Amos, and Joe.

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Napster finds new virtual life, Signal finds itself in the middle of a storm, and why is Apple okay with AppleTV+ losing money?

Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Amos, and Joe.

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What the 23 and Me bankruptcy means for its customers, new features coming to Apples top of the line AirPod Max, and FuriosaAI has turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, and Joe.

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Can AI provide help to patients with rare illnesses using repurposing existing medication? Is Google’s conclusion that news has little to no value to its ad business in Europe a self-interested negotiating tactic? GM seems like really not want people installing Apple CarPlay upgrade kit in its EVs, citing safety concerns and potential warranty issues. And its Friday we a have new end of week Quiz with Sound!

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple TV+ Losing is reportedly losing $1 Billion annually. Does that matter? ChatGPT is hit with privacy complaint over defamatory hallucinations in the EU. Are kids having too much screen time in the classroom? TikTok is planning to display real-time Amber Alerts in US users’ For You feeds.

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

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Yum Brands, owner of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, is partnering with Nvidia to integrate AI into its restaurants. Global shipments of VR headsets are declining? Have we passed peaked consumer VR? How are YouTube gaming influencers impacting video game companies? And Netflix presents its vision for video gaming at GDC.

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

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