This week, it’s all about AI. In Episode 67, we dive deep into the drama, disruption, and big bets being made in the world of artificial intelligence:

🔥 OpenAI vs Microsoft Tensions are flaring between OpenAI and Microsoft. Is this the beginning of a messy breakup? We unpack the Wall Street Journal exclusive and what it means for the future of both giants.

🍎 Apple’s Big AI Move? Rumors swirl that Apple is in talks to acquire Perplexity AI. Can this late-stage pivot save Apple’s lagging AI strategy—or is it too little, too late?

🕶️ Meta Doubles Down on Smart Glasses Zuck flexes new Oakley-branded Meta smart glasses, bringing sports stars like Mahomes and Mbappé into the spotlight. Is this Meta’s next big play for wearable dominance?

📉 Crypto Stock Rants & Regrets Circle, COIN, and a whole lot of missed opportunities—this week’s trading tales bring catharsis, chaos, and a few well-placed puts.

💬 Plus:

• The growing battle for AI dominance

• Why Apple might be heading for a disruption cliff

• A subtle voice change in ChatGPT you probably missed

• Why we didn't talk about Tesla… (but kind of did)
  

🔔 Like, subscribe, and tell us what you think—especially if you're one of the 3 people not trying to sell us something in the comments. 😅

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:13 AI News: OpenAI and Microsoft Tensions

13:06 Apple's AI Strategy and Potential Acquisition

17:36 Apple's Future and Financial Leverage

18:12 Perplexity's Market Position and Potential Acquisition

21:39 Meta's Expansion into Smart Glasses

23:12 Meta's Oakley Glasses: Features and Market Impact

26:46 Investment Strategies and Market Trends

28:21 Voice Changes in AI and Upcoming Events

This week, we're diving into some big stories in the tech world:

- Google introduces a voluntary exit program amid search & ads unit issues—what does this mean for the tech industry?

- Meta's insane $100M pay packages for AI talent—what qualifies as AI talent nowadays?

- WWC Recap—liquid glass design, iOS 26, Vision OS updates, and what's new with CarPlay.

- Elon Musk's ambitious Robo Taxi service launching in Austin—are we ready for fully autonomous vehicles?

- Apple's updates to Messages, phone calls, and security features—are they hitting the mark? Another packed episode—layoffs, AI, Apple updates, and autonomous vehicles—all here.

Let’s get into it! 👇

00:00 Google's Voluntary Exit Program

00:33 The AI Talent Race

01:21 Episode 66 Introduction

01:34 WWDC Recap and Reactions

02:48 Liquid Glass Design

06:58 Vision OS Updates

13:24 CarPlay Enhancements

18:47 Tesla's Robo Taxi Service

23:10 Father's Day Sign-Off

This week, we're diving into some of the most talked-about events in tech and politics. Here's the breakdown:

🇺🇸 The fallout from Elon Musk's Oval Office speech and his public spat with Donald Trump.

📈 Impact on Tesla stock and the potential implications for its future.

🚀 Robo-taxi launch: What's next for Tesla amidst all this drama?

🍏 What to expect from Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference, including potential iOS and hardware updates.

🖥️ Speculations about new features in Apple's operating systems and tech, including rumors of a possible flip phone and advancements in AI. Join us as we navigate through a week filled with exciting developments in tech and politics! Don't miss out! 📱💡🍎

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview

00:30 Trump and Musk Drama Unfolds

03:19 Elon's Tweets and Market Impact

05:32 Political Implications and Speculations

10:59 Tesla's Future and Upcoming Projects

13:55 Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference

15:16 Apple's AI Strategy and Flip Phone Predictions

17:27 Apple Watch: Evolution and Current Limitations

20:11 Vision OS and Future Apple Products

20:46 Mac OS and Photo App Updates

24:58 Digital Storage and the Importance of Backups

27:57 Final Thoughts and WWDC Predictions

📊 Tariff tensions—what's happening with US-China and US-UK trade deals? How are these changes affecting businesses and the stock market?

🔍 Apple vs Google—how Apple's AI search news is shaking up the tech giant and impacting Google’s market value.

🏦 Warren Buffett announces his retirement—what does this mean for Berkshire Hathaway and the financial markets? Tune in for an in-depth look at the latest in trade deals, tech industry shifts, and investment insights.

Let’s dive in! 👇

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview

00:41 Stock Market Insights and Retail Trends

02:24 Warren Buffett's Retirement Announcement

04:39 Impact of US-China Trade Tariffs

06:53 US-UK Trade Deal Analysis

16:27 Apple's AI Search and Google's Response

25:35 Netflix's Market Position and New Features

26:51 Conclusion and Sign-Off

🎉 Episode 60 is here! This week, we dive into the earnings reports of tech behemoths like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple.

We discuss Meta's surprising launch of a standalone AI app, Microsoft's impressive revenue figures, and Apple's plans to shift iPhone production to India.

We also touch on Elon Musk's recent announcements about stepping back from Doge to focus more on Tesla, amidst rumors of a CEO search.

Plus, what's happening in the stock market this week? Find out all the latest tech updates and more in this jam-packed episode! 👇

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:47 Market Recap and Economic Insights

03:01 Earnings Reports: Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple

11:29 Meta's Standalone AI App Launch

16:21 Meta AI and Rebrand Glasses: First Impressions

17:32 Meta AI App vs. ChatGPT: A Comparison

20:23 Tesla and Elon Musk: CEO Succession Rumors

25:13 Tesla's Autonomous Vehicle Push

28:57 Elon Musk and Doge: Stepping Back

31:04 Conclusion and Market Outlook

This week, we delve into a whirlwind of tech news and developments, including:

📈 A brief earnings recap featuring Tesla's surprising stock movements despite a significant earnings miss and Google's strong performance enhanced by a massive buyback announcement.

🚗 The latest on self-driving technology, with updates on Tesla's robotaxi ambitions, Waymo's expansion, and Uber's partnerships with VW for autonomous mini-buses.

📉 Apple AI's ongoing struggles, highlighted by the demotion of their AI head and the slow progress on Apple Intelligence.

🎬 Instagram takes on TikTok's CapCut with its new video editing app, Edits by Instagram, aimed at enhancing Reels creation.

Get all the details and our take on these stories and more as we navigate through another exciting week in tech. Let's dive in! 👇

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:48 Earnings Recap: Tesla and Google

02:39 Self-Driving and AI Developments

08:52 Uber's Strategy in Autonomous Vehicles

16:00 Instagram's New Video Editing App

19:01 Apple's Struggles with AI

23:05 Conclusion and Sign-Off

This week, we have a lighthearted mix of news and discussions, including: 

🍿 Netflix kicks off the tech earnings season with a strong performance, with shares rising 2.7% after beating earnings and a significant shift in leadership roles. 

🌌 Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin sends an all-female crew to the edge of space, featuring some high-profile names like Katy Perry and Gail King, despite public skepticism and mixed reactions. 

📱 OpenAI's rumored move into the social media space, aiming to leverage their AI-generated image capabilities and compete with major platforms like X, YouTube, and Spotify. 

Get the latest insights on these topics and more, as we keep it simple and engaging this week. Let's dive in! 👇00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:16 Netflix Kicks Off Earnings Season

12:41 OpenAI's Social Media Ambitions

18:06 Blue Origin's All-Female Space Crew

22:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🚀 A wild ride this week—here’s what we’re breaking down: 

📉 Trade tariffs & market manipulation—how recent events have impacted major stocks like Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft. 

🤔 The drama behind reciprocal tariffs & the power struggle between the US and China. 

🌐 Tariffs' effect on companies and the speculation of insider trading. 

💡 Latest on tech: Toshiba’s portable vinyl player & its retro tech vibes.

🤖 AI spotlight: OpenAI's ex-CTO Mira Murti’s massive $2B seed round without a product! 

An episode packed with geopolitics, tech trends, and market insights. Tune in below to explore the chaos and some exciting tech news!👇

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:10 Tariffs and Market Manipulation

02:02 Impact on Major Companies

04:34 Market Reactions and Insider Trading

06:08 Weekend Trading Strategies

11:58 Tariff Exemptions and Manufacturing

15:40 Crypto Market Moves

16:20 Solana's Potential

16:48 Tariff Troubles

17:25 Toshiba's Portable Vinyl Player

20:41 Product Reviews and Tariffs

24:39 AI Startup News

27:29 Concluding Thoughts

🚀 This week has been a rollercoaster for the stock market. We are diving into the chaos caused by new tariffs that wiped out $3 trillion in value, taking major indices into bear territory. 

📉 We'll also explore Trump's 'Liberation Day,' the intricate web of tariffs against multiple countries, and how the markets are reacting. 

🌍 Plus, TikTok's sale hit a snag amid the U.S.-China tariff war, and we explore the list of heavy-hitter bidders vying to acquire it. 

📱 Lastly, we touch on Elon Musk's potential departure from Dogecoin and the public's reaction to recent government controls. Buckle up for a jam-packed episode filled with financial insights and more! 👇

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:22 Market Turmoil and Tariffs Impact

03:04 Trump's Liberation Day and Tariff Breakdown

04:42 Reciprocal Tariffs Explained

13:56 Global Reactions and Market Consequences

16:45 Long-term Market Outlook and Trump's Legacy

19:30 Speculations on Political Moves

20:15 China's Reaction and TikTok Bidders

21:31 OnlyFans and Content Policies

25:50 Impact of Tariffs on Tech and Semiconductors

27:47 Market Predictions and Strategies

32:09 Elon Musk and Dogecoin

33:27 Health Warnings and Final Thoughts

Another wild one this week—Episode 55 dives into:

🧠 Elon’s megamerger – X.AI acquires X (yes, Elon bought his own company... again). 📺 The viral Fox interview – Musk’s DOJ talk sparks controversy, confusion, and conspiracy. 📉 Government “efficiency” or mass exaggeration? We break down the big claims vs. reality. 🖼️ OpenAI’s new image model – major upgrades to ChatGPT’s image generation powers. 🤖 What this means for creators, automation, and your next robot assistant.

A mix of tech, politics, and AI evolution—buckle up for a spicy one! 👇

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:55 Elon Musk's XAI Acquisition

08:43 Department of Government Efficiency

26:59 AI Advancements in Image Generation

33:41 Closing Thoughts and Personal Updates