Episode #78 — In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT 5.5 Instant, Maryland's $2 billion power grid upgrade for AI data centers, Sony's AI-driven game production surge, Anthropic's concerns about AI influenced by fictional narratives, Tesla's stock rise and Cybertruck recall, oil price surges due to U.S.-Iran tensions, and the Yankees' close game against the Brewers.

Episode #77 — In this episode of MikeCast, we explore Nvidia's $40 billion investment in AI, a data center's massive water usage causing a crisis, Kevin O'Leary's controversial AI data center proposal in Utah, Wispr Flow's success with Hinglish voice AI in India, the Federal Reserve's inflation forecast, Saudi Aramco's profit surge, and the Knicks' playoff victory over the 76ers.

Episode #76 — Tesla secures a $100 million deal for 370 semi trucks in California, OpenAI introduces GPT-5-class reasoning for voice applications, Anthropic signs a $1.8 billion cloud deal with Akamai, the Knicks lead 3-0 in their playoff series against the 76ers, and Meta deploys AI to enforce age restrictions on its platforms.

Episode #75 — OpenAI has launched new voice intelligence features in its API, Cloudflare is cutting over 1,100 jobs to streamline operations, Nvidia's CEO announced a partnership with Corning to boost U.S. manufacturing, oil prices are rising due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and Apple stock hits a record high ahead of their developers conference.

Episode #74 — This episode of MikeCast covers OpenAI's launch of GPT-5.5 Instant, Anthropic's partnership with SpaceX to boost AI capabilities, Shell's profit surge amid the Iran conflict, Nvidia's stock challenges, Apple's legal settlement, Meta's AI-driven account verification, and updates on New York sports, including the Knicks' playoff setback and Russell Wilson's contract deliberations with the Jets.

Episode #73 — This episode covers OpenAI's release of GPT-5.5 Instant, Samsung's $1 trillion valuation milestone, Pennsylvania's lawsuit against an AI company over chatbots, Anthropic's $200 billion deal with Google, oil price drops due to U.S.-Iran negotiations, Novo Nordisk's raised outlook from Wegovy sales, and Apple's potential chip partnership with Intel and Samsung.

Episode #72 — This episode covers Anthropic's $1.5 billion AI venture with Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, OpenAI's Codex giveaway, potential Fed rate hikes amid inflation, oil price surges due to Middle East tensions, Apple's record Q2 2026 performance, Amazon's new logistics services, Microsoft's projected stock growth, and the Knicks' playoff success against the 76ers.

Episode #71 — This episode covers Google's launch of Gemini Pro 3.1 to compete with AI rivals, Mercedes-Benz's return to physical car buttons, OpenAI's o1 outperforming doctors in ER diagnostics, GameStop's $56 billion bid for eBay, oil price spikes due to Middle East tensions, Bitcoin's rise past $80,000, and Amazon's new Supply Chain Services.

Episode #70 — This episode of MikeCast covers OpenAI's launch of AI-generated pets for its Codex app, the Oscars' decision to exclude AI-generated actors and scripts from awards, Maryland's ban on AI-driven grocery price hikes, Tesla's pivot to robotics, Meta's legal trial in New Mexico, Spirit Airlines' shutdown, Israel's military jet purchase, and Google celebrating its best month since 2004.

Episode #69 — This episode of MikeCast covers Uber's expansion into hotel bookings, OpenAI's new model sparking debate over AI resources, the closure of Ask.com, the GUARD Act's advancement in the Senate, economic insights from Neel Kashkari amid the Iran conflict, Tesla's diverse revenue streams, and the Knicks' historic NBA playoff lead against the Hawks.