Introduction: In this episode, we explore five compelling tech stories shaping the future today. Waymo celebrates a major milestone with 10 million paid robotaxi trips across multiple U.S. cities, highlighting rapid progress in autonomous transportation. China’s battery powerhouse CATL makes headlines with the largest IPO of the year, raising $4.55 billion as it expands globally despite geopolitical challenges. Google teams up with Warby Parker in a $150 million partnership to create stylish, AI-powered smart glasses that could redefine wearable tech. We also cover a significant cybersecurity incident where a young hacker pleaded guilty to breaching PowerSchool, compromising data of millions of students and teachers. Finally, we delve into a heated dispute as the actors’ union challenges Epic Games over the unauthorized use of an AI-generated Darth Vader voice in Fortnite, raising important questions about AI and performers’ rights.Content and Timestamp: 00:01:02 Waymo Hits 10 Million Paid Robotaxi Trips, Doubling in Just Five Months 00:02:59 CATL’s Hong Kong IPO Soars as Global EV Battery Giant Expands Amid US-China Tensions 00:04:55 Warby Parker Shares Surge 16% Following $150 Million Google Smart Glasses Partnership 00:06:36 Massachusetts Hacker to Plead Guilty in Massive PowerSchool Data Breach 00:08:20 Actors' Union Challenges Fortnite Over AI-Generated Darth Vader Voice Powered by voieech.com, producing personalized content just for you.