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Mark Wahlberg talks about using AI in film ‘the right way’
Oct 17, 2026
Plus - Meta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Flock CEO defends surveillance technology
Oct 16, 2026
Plus - Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US; YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff
Oct 15, 2026
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm; Deezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bumble agrees to a $1.3B acquisition deal
Oct 14, 2026
Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music without having to say ‘on Spotify’; Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed
Oct 13, 2026
They cast the wrong lead in “Good Will Hunting,” apparently, because it’s Ben Affleck who is the secret genius, as it turns out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Flock cuts staff
Oct 10, 2026
Plus - President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes; Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Google brings agentic AI to Gemini
Oct 09, 2026
Plus - Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference; OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets
Oct 08, 2026
Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell; How to find out if Amazon thinks you have ‘flat buttocks’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance
Oct 07, 2026
Plus - Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits; Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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TikTok rolls out an AI shopping assistant and one-click checkout
Oct 06, 2026
Plus - Hot Girl Hotline is like ‘Dear Abby’ for the AI era; OpenAI launches visual ads that appear alongside image generation results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Shopify debuts Canvas
Oct 03, 2026
Plus - Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to become Skydance Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Google releases Gemini 4 Argon
Oct 02, 2026
Plus - Amazon introduces Kindle Click; Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Airbnb adds AI search and more social features
Oct 01, 2026
Plus - Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature; OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
Sep 30, 2026
Plus - OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns; Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman
Sep 29, 2026
Plus - Meta launches enterprise AI platform; ElevenLabs’ new v4 speech model supports more expression control and 90 languages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse
Sep 26, 2026
Plus - Tesla finally moves to electrify trucking after a decade of work and delays; Anthropic’s founders seek voting control ahead of IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
Sep 25, 2026
Plus - Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Big Announcements from Made on YouTube 2026
Sep 24, 2026
YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app; YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts; YouTube adds new creator tools like video A/B testing…
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Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
Sep 23, 2026
Plus - Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 with lower prices and Fable-level performance; TikTok’s US arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini
Sep 22, 2026
Plus - A new California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads; ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The fix for rogue AI agents could be more AI
Sep 19, 2026
As companies hand off longer and more complex tasks to AI agents, they are running into an oversight problem: Agents can act faster, longer, and at greater volume than humans can realistically…
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Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Sep 18, 2026
Spotify expands its partner program for podcasts to 35 new countries; After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera Learn more about your ad choices…
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The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry
Sep 17, 2026
Plus - Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour; Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Sep 16, 2026
Plus - Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo; AI agents now have a place to snitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards
Sep 15, 2026
Plus - Larry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stock; OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Scammers target hundreds of thousands of crypto owners after Trezor confirms data breach of email provider
Sep 12, 2026
Plus - OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand; Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Apple Watch’s new AI features are normalizing the idea that technology is always listening
Sep 11, 2026
Plus - There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Meta debuts its Muse AI agent
Sep 10, 2026
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What to expect from the upcoming Apple launch
Sep 09, 2026
Apple’s annual iPhone release events are always interesting in one way or another, but this year’s presentation is one of the most anticipated in a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Oura files to go public
Sep 08, 2026
Plus - Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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