From TikTok's beauty filter restrictions for teens to the EU's focus on scaling startups, we've got the latest. Plus, Big Time's PvP mode launch, a suspected Chinese ship cable-cutting incident, TuSimple's liquidation drama, Roblox's app store fee bypass, Eyewa's eyewear expansion, and a DIY synth kit from Teenage Engineering.

Leaked AI video tech, antitrust raids, e-bike parking crackdowns, social media account disputes, satellite internet deals, music industry feuds, zero-day exploits, and next-gen battery breakthroughs.

Tesla is building a teleoperations team for its robotaxi service, and we explore the journey of Exploding Kittens from Kickstarter to Netflix. Plus, we'll discuss a new app that aggregates links from Bluesky and Mastodon, California's plan for EV rebates, ServiceTitan's IPO deadline, legal trouble for Samsung's chief, Rocket Lab's record-breaking launches, an SMS blasting gang in Bangkok, the new Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W, and YouTube Music's 2024 recaps.

Today we explore alternatives to Big Tech, discuss navigating the seed funding landscape, uncover the curious case of Nebius, delve into AI agent safeguards, and look at the future of fintech in Latin America.

From EU tech policy shake-ups and record-breaking video game sales to a Mexican fintech defying tariff threats, this episode covers the latest in global tech. We'll also delve into the takedown of notorious hackers, Tesla's legal battles, and the future of AI agents.

From AI morality and human washing machines to a Monopoly Go ad campaign starring Jason Momoa and Chris Pratt, we've got the latest in tech. Plus, we'll dive into Y Combinator's strategy of backing similar startups, Texas AG's investigation into X's advertiser boycott, and new UK crypto regulations.

From AI breakthroughs in scientific research with OpenScholar to last-mile delivery solutions from OneRail, we've got the latest. We'll also cover WhatsApp's new anti-spam measures, Northvolt's bankruptcy filing, Tubi's venture into short-form video, Star Wars Outlaws' updates, OneCell Diagnostics' cancer detection funding, Kairos Power's nuclear reactor approval, Palo Alto Networks' security alert, and FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel's resignation.

OpenAI launches teacher tools amid skepticism, a fintech crackdown, Reddit's outage, a peculiar San Francisco property, gaming web shops, new game console playtests, Amazon's Echo Show expansion, Comcast's cable spin-off, and advancements in colorectal cancer care and critical care technology.

Microsoft dominates the AI agent market, while Oura's valuation soars after a deal with Dexcom. Plus, a look at remote work trends, Instagram's algorithm reset, and new security threats for Mac users.

Mistral AI challenges ChatGPT with new features and open-source model, Roblox updates safety systems for kids, and the Justice Department targets Google's Chrome browser. Plus, The Game Awards nominees are revealed, Peter Moore reflects on his gaming career, Beyoncé's Christmas Day NFL performance on Netflix, and a data breach at space tech giant Maxar.