OpenAI is planning to release a new hardware device that will be a movable, screenless speaker built as an AI companion. OpenAI is also fending off a lawsuit from Apple accusing former employees, who now work for OpenAI, of stealing Apple's trade secrets. AI is also revamping Apple's plans for how it's going to release its next set of chips for its devices. AI is demanding more power for every generation of chips. New York has become the first state to impose an AI Data Center ban, citing enormous power usage as one reason.

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Show Notes:

• Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer Goes Live in the US

• OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion

• Apple Sues OpenAI for Stealing Trade Secrets to Build AI Hardware

• Apple chip plans and new Apple Pencil

• Once Unimaginable, Publishers Are Preparing to Opt Out of Google Search

• New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban

• Apple Plans AirPods-Like Pairing for Meta's Glasses and Quest

• Samsung to require consent to use your Health data to train their AI or you are out

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