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  1. 1 day ago • Subscribers Only

    Apple Upgrade Leasing, AI Leaders Warn Washington, Apple's $5T Milestone

    Apple's new leasing program for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Watch, top AI labs urging the government to act on automated AI, and Apple becoming the first company to reach a $5 trillion market cap. Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/28/apple-upgrade-leasing-program-debuts-how-it-works/ AI leaders sign statement asking the government to do something about automated AI https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/972161/ai-leaders-us-government-openai-anthropic-google-meta Apple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/28/apple-has-three-new-smart-home-products-nearly-ready-to-launch-per-report/ Apple just hit $5 trillion market cap for first time https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/28/apple-just-hit-5-trillion-market-cap-for-first-time/ HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new 'Shorts' feed https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/hbo-max-embraces-vertical-video-with-a-new-shorts-feed/

    Apple Upgrade Leasing, AI Leaders Warn Washington, Apple's $5T Milestone

  2. 2 days ago • Subscribers Only

    Amazon Leo Satellite Phones, Nvidia’s AI Security Alliance, Claude Chats Leak

    Amazon’s plan for a direct-to-device global satellite cellphone network by 2028, Nvidia and Microsoft forming an open AI security alliance without OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic, and shared Claude chats and Artifacts turning up in Google search results. Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028 https://www.theverge.com/tech/971437/amazon-leo-direct-to-device-satellite-network Nvidia, Microsoft launch open AI security alliance — without OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/971281/nvidia-open-secure-ai-alliance-cybersecurity PSA: your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/psa-your-claude-shared-chats-and-artifacts-may-have-ended-up-on-google/ Apple on Verge of Becoming $5 Trillion Company https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/apple-nearly-5-trillion-dollar-company/ YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year https://www.theverge.com/streaming/971452/youtube-premium-peacock-streaming-deal

    Amazon Leo Satellite Phones, Nvidia’s AI Security Alliance, Claude Chats Leak

  3. 5 days ago • Subscribers Only

    Claude Opus 5 Arrives, Facebook Verified Goes Free, Qualcomm Price Hike

    Anthropic's Opus 5 debut and its Fable 5-level claims, Meta rolling out free Facebook verification alongside a dedicated Marketplace seller app, and Qualcomm's coming price increases that could ripple across the phone market. Anthropic releases Opus 5 promising Fable 5-like capabilities https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/970105/claude-opus-5-announced-anthropic-ai-model-release Meta Launches Free 'Facebook Verified' Badge to Confirm Real Users https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/24/meta-launches-free-facebook-verified-badge/ Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers, adds a free verification system https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/facebook-launches-a-dedicated-marketplace-app-for-sellers-adds-a-free-verification-system/ As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/as-us-weighs-response-to-chinese-ai-industry-urges-against-broad-open-weight-restrictions/ Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/970910/qualcomm-raising-prices-bloomberg

    Claude Opus 5 Arrives, Facebook Verified Goes Free, Qualcomm Price Hike

  4. 6 days ago • Subscribers Only

    EU Fines Google $1B, Selfie Account Keys, Ford Picks Apple Maps

    The EU's $1 billion fine against Google over search bias and app store restrictions, Google's new selfie-video account recovery feature, and Ford choosing Apple Maps for its next EV platform and BlueCruise update. Google Fined $1 Billion by EU for Search Bias and App Store Restrictions https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/23/google-fined-1-billion-by-eu/ Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key https://www.wired.com/story/google-turns-a-selfie-video-into-your-accounts-spare-key/ Ford picks Apple Maps for its next EV platform and updated BlueCruise https://www.theverge.com/transportation/969919/ford-apple-maps-bluecruise-driver-assist Lawmakers prepare bill requiring AI ‘kill switch’ https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/969939/lawmakers-ai-kill-switch-proposal Patreon is laying off 20 percent of workers https://www.theverge.com/tech/970211/patreon-layoffs-ai

    EU Fines Google $1B, Selfie Account Keys, Ford Picks Apple Maps

  5. 22 Jul • Subscribers Only

    Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, AMD Backs Anthropic, Samsung Smart Glasses

    Samsung unveils its most advanced foldable yet with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, AMD commits up to $5 billion to Anthropic's AI infrastructure, and Samsung reveals its first smart glasses in partnership with Google. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung's 'most advanced' foldable yet https://9to5google.com/2026/07/22/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-goes-official/ AMD commits up to $5 billion to Anthropic https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/969285/amd-anthropic-ai-infrastructure-deal WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/whatsapp-adds-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-upgrades-ipad-sign-ups-and-more/ Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/google-is-making-it-easier-to-switch-from-iphone-to-android/ Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like https://www.theverge.com/tech/969382/samsung-google-smart-glasses-gentle-monster-warby-parker

    Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, AMD Backs Anthropic, Samsung Smart Glasses

  6. 21 Jul • Subscribers Only

    Apple’s Upgrade Program, New Gemini Models, US-China AI Sanctions

    Apple’s rumored lease-to-own Upgrade program for iPhones and Macs, Google’s trio of new Gemini models without a 3.5 Pro, and the US threatening sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft. Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads https://www.theverge.com/tech/968750/apple-upgrade-program Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/google-releases-three-new-gemini-models-but-no-3-5-pro/ US threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/us-threatens-sanctions-against-chinese-ai-models-over-ip-theft/ Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/instagram-now-lets-you-swap-out-the-music-in-your-old-posts/ Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/21/tesla-spins-up-robotaxi-pilots-in-orlando-and-tampa-ahead-of-q2-earnings/ Apple Chipmaker TSMC Plans Price Hikes of Up to 10% in 2027 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/21/apple-tsmc-price-hikes-2027/

    Apple’s Upgrade Program, New Gemini Models, US-China AI Sanctions

  7. 20 Jul • Subscribers Only

    China's AI Surge, Paramount-WBD Paused, iPhone Multi-Battery

    China's open-source Kimi K3 and Alibaba Qwen models challenging US AI dominance, a judge halting Paramount's bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, and iOS 27 beta hinting at a new iPhone with a multi-battery feature. China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/967781/chinese-ai-models-open-source-moonshot-kimi-k3-alibaba-qwen Judge pauses Paramount’s attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery https://www.theverge.com/business/968055/paramount-wbd-merger-pause-tro iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model with multi-battery feature https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/ios-27-beta-4-mentions-new-iphone-model-with-multi-battery-feature/ Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI https://www.theverge.com/tech/967791/adobe-indigo-camera-app-ai-playground-update Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/hackers-are-exploiting-recently-patched-wordpress-bugs-putting-millions-of-websites-at-risk/

    China's AI Surge, Paramount-WBD Paused, iPhone Multi-Battery

  8. 17 Jul • Subscribers Only

    Apple Price Hikes, Nudify App Ban, Meta-Anthropic Deal

    Apple raising prices on Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions, Apple and Google ordered to purge 'nudify' apps from their App Stores, and Meta in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential $10 billion deal. Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/apple-raises-prices-for-apple-music-and-apple-one-subscriptions/ Apple and Google ordered to purge 'nudify' apps from App Stores https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/apple-and-google-ordered-to-purge-nudify-apps-from-app-stores/ Apple sends legal letters to former employees now at OpenAI https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/apple-sends-legal-letters-to-former-employees-now-at-openai/ Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/apple-doj-antitrust-settlement/ Meta in Talks to Lease Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/technology/meta-anthropic-ai-computing-power.html

    Apple Price Hikes, Nudify App Ban, Meta-Anthropic Deal
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    Primary Technology
  • Creator
    Stephen Robles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    302
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