Episode #43 — This episode of MikeCast covers a groundbreaking neuro-symbolic AI advancement reducing energy use by 100 times, the Artemis II mission's historic lunar milestone, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions including a fighter jet incident and threats to OpenAI's data center, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's shareholder letter on geopolitical risks, Nvidia's $2 billion investment in Marvell, Tesla's stock decline, and Apple's potential phased iPhone 18 release.

Episode #42 — Google releases Gemini 3, intensifying the AI race with Microsoft and OpenAI; Microsoft revises its OpenAI deal and sees increased Copilot AI adoption; Galaxea AI secures $290 million in funding; the Iran conflict spikes U.S. inflation and impacts AWS data centers; Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary; and Meta appoints Xu Rui to lead AI hardware.

Episode #41 — This episode covers Meta's layoffs amid an AI investment pivot, Microsoft's $10 billion investment in AI data centers in Japan, OpenAI's leadership change with Greg Brockman stepping in for Fidji Simo, Apple's 2026 product roadmap unveiling, Blue Owl's stock drop due to massive fund redemptions, and the Artemis II mission's successful progress towards the Moon.

Episode #40 — This episode of MikeCast covers Google's release of Gemma 4 open models, the rise of Chinese chip companies amid U.S. tech curbs, Microsoft's new AI models challenging OpenAI and Google, OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN, President Trump's aggressive stance on Iran and firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, JetBlue's increased bag fees, Amazon's datacenter drone hits, Tesla's stock drop, Meta's Bay Area layoffs, Microsoft's $10 billion investment in Japan, and the Yankees' game against the Miami Marlins.

Episode #39 — This episode of MikeCast covers the record-breaking $300 billion in Q1 2026 startup investments driven by AI, SpaceX's confidential IPO filing targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation, NASA's successful Artemis II Moon mission launch, the Claude Code leak's impact, President Trump's speech on the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting oil prices, Tesla ending Model S and X production, Apple's 50th anniversary with new AirPods Max 2, Meta's efforts to attract creators, and labor developments involving DHL and Amazon.

Episode #38 — This episode covers OpenAI's $852 billion valuation following a $122 billion funding round, Salesforce's AI enhancements to Slack, a source code leak at Anthropic, a judge blocking an order to end PBS and NPR funding, Eli Lilly's acquisition of Centessa Pharmaceuticals, McCormick's merger with Unilever's food unit, Amazon's partnership with Delta Air Lines for in-flight Wi-Fi, and Apple's 50th anniversary.

Episode #37 — This episode covers Microsoft's launch of Copilot Cowork for workplace productivity, California's new AI regulations under Governor Gavin Newsom, OpenAI's security patch for ChatGPT, Jimini Health's AI chatbot funding for mental health care, oil price spikes due to Iran tensions and Trump's threats, Uber's acquisition of Blacklane, Apple's privacy rules update, Meta's Instagram subscription test, and Netflix's potential NFL game package.

Episode #36 — This episode of MikeCast covers Eli Lilly's $2.75 billion deal with Insilico for AI-developed drugs, OpenAI's shutdown of its Sora video-generation tool, Microsoft's introduction of ads in GitHub and GitLab pull requests, surging oil prices due to Middle East tensions, Apple's $400 million investment in U.S. chipmaking, and Spencer Jones' home run in New York sports.

Episode #35 — This episode of MikeCast covers the White House app's privacy concerns, a new AI benchmark for physics, Fraunhofer's adhesive-free paper packaging, and persistent memory in AI systems; it also discusses the impact of the Iran war on Aluminium Bahrain and global energy markets, Uber's robotaxi expansion, Apple's AI challenge, Microsoft's privacy debate, and Toyota's EV strategy, along with updates on the Yankees and Devils in New York sports.

Episode #34 — This episode of MikeCast covers OpenAI's $94 million investment with Isara for AI agent swarms, Microsoft's employee backlash over Windows 11 account requirements, a cybersecurity breach involving the FBI director's email, and Wall Street's downturn amid rising oil prices and Meta's legal challenges, along with updates on Apple's product delays and Microsoft's hiring freeze.