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Alexa Phone Rumors, AI Law Reset, WordPress Agent Publishing

Amazon’s reported Alexa phone ambitions, the Trump administration’s AI framework overriding state rules and shifting child-safety responsibility to parents, and WordPress.com enabling AI agents to write and publish posts. Amazon is making an Alexa phone https://www.theverge.com/tech/897915/amazon-transformer-alexa-phone Trump's AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/trumps-ai-framework-targets-state-laws-shifts-child-safety-burden-to-parents/ WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/wordpress-com-now-lets-ai-agents-write-and-publish-posts-and-more/ Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines https://www.theverge.com/tech/896490/google-replace-news-headlines-in-search-canary-coal-mine-experiment OpenAI is building a desktop ‘superapp’ for macOS - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/20/openai-is-building-a-desktop-superapp-for-macos/

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Uber Backs Rivian Robotaxis, Adobe Trains on Your Art, Bluesky’s $100M Raise

Uber’s $1.25 billion Rivian robotaxi investment, Adobe Firefly’s new ability to train image models on your own artwork, and Bluesky securing a $100 million Series B after its CEO transition. Uber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of new robotaxi deal https://www.theverge.com/transportation/897105/uber-rivian-robotaxi-investment-deal Adobe’s AI image generator can now be trained on your own art https://www.theverge.com/tech/897243/adobe-firefly-ai-custom-models-image-public-beta Bluesky announces $100M Series B after CEO transition | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/bluesky-announces-100m-series-b-after-ceo-transition/ Polymarket continues its partnership spree with a Major League Baseball deal | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/polymarket-continues-its-partnership-spree-with-a-major-league-baseball-deal/ Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/meta-rolls-out-new-ai-content-enforcement-systems-while-reducing-reliance-on-third-party-vendors/

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iPhone Hacking Tool, iOS 26.4 RC, Anthropic Deemed a Risk

A new hacking tool threatening hundreds of millions of iPhones, Apple seeding iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 release candidates, and the Defense Department calling Anthropic an unacceptable national security risk. Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild https://www.wired.com/story/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild/ Apple Seeds iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 Release Candidates https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/18/apple-seeds-ios-26-4-release-candidate/ DOD says Anthropic’s ‘red lines’ make it an ‘unacceptable risk to national security’ | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/dod-says-anthropics-red-lines-make-it-an-unacceptable-risk-to-national-security/ FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/fbi-is-buying-location-data-to-track-us-citizens-kash-patel-wyden/ Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/facebook-launches-a-new-monetization-program-to-attract-popular-creators-from-tiktok-youtube/

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Google Personal Intelligence, Amazon Faster Delivery, GPT-5.4 Mini

Google expanding Personal Intelligence to all US users, Amazon adding new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across the US, and OpenAI launching GPT-5.4 mini and nano with near-flagship performance at lower cost.

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Britannica Sues OpenAI, AirPods Max 2, Big Tech’s Scam Pact

Encyclopedia Britannica suing OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT memorization, Apple unveiling AirPods Max 2 with an H2 chip and upgraded noise canceling, and major tech companies joining forces in a new pledge to fight global scams. Encyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/895372/encyclopedia-britannica-openai-lawsuit Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and more - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/16/apple-unveils-airpods-max-2-with-h2-chip-live-translation-more/ Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of popular Final Cut Pro plugins and more - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/16/apple-acquires-motionvfx-maker-of-popular-final-cut-pro-plugins-and-more/ Elon Musk's xAI faces child porn lawsuit from minors Grok allegedly undressed | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/16/elon-musks-xai-faces-child-porn-lawsuit-from-minors-grok-allegedly-undressed/ Exclusive: Big Tech companies sign pledge to work together to stop global scams https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/tech-companies-scam-accord-google-meta-amazon

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13 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Adobe Subscription Settlement, Prime Video Price Hike, Steam Malware

Adobe’s $75M cancellation fee settlement, Amazon Prime Video’s ad-free 4K price hike, and Spotify’s new Taste Profile controls headline this episode as we unpack the biggest shifts in digital media, alongside the FBI’s Steam malware probe and iFixit’s praise for the MacBook Neo’s repair-friendly battery. Adobe will pay $75 million to settle US cancellation fee lawsuit https://www.theverge.com/tech/894555/adobe-75-million-doj-settlement-subscriptions Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video https://www.theverge.com/tech/894466/amazon-prime-video-ultra-ad-free-price-hike Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/spotify-will-let-you-edit-your-taste-profile-to-control-your-recommendations/ The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/valve-steam-malware-games-fbi/ iFixit Teardown: MacBook Neo Has Most Accessible Mac Battery in Over a Decade https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/13/ifixit-macbook-neo-teardown/

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12 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Google Maps Gets AI, R2 Launch Details, Copilot Health

Google Maps’ new AI-powered Ask Maps and immersive navigation upgrades, Rivian’s R2 launch and what $57,990 buys drivers, and Microsoft’s Copilot Health connecting medical records and wearables into one AI assistant. Google Maps is getting an AI 'Ask Maps' feature and upgraded 'immersive' navigation | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/google-maps-is-getting-an-ai-ask-maps-feature-and-upgraded-immersive-navigation/ Rivian R2 launch: Here's what $57,990 gets you | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/rivian-r2-launch-heres-what-57990-gets-you/ Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables https://www.theverge.com/tech/893594/microsoft-copilot-health-launch Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like 'Verts' short-form video feed | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/disney-is-rolling-out-its-tiktok-like-verts-short-form-video-feed/ Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/tinder-tries-to-lure-people-back-to-online-dating-with-irl-events-virtual-speed-dating/

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11 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Meta’s Scam Shields, TikTok X Apple Music, AltStore PAL Joins Fediverse

Meta’s new scam detection tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger, TikTok’s Apple Music integration for full in-app song playback, and Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold with iPad-style multitasking—plus a quick look at AltStore PAL joining the fediverse and WhatsApp’s new parent-linked accounts for pre-teens. Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/meta-rolls-out-new-scam-detection-tools-to-facebook-whatsapp-and-messenger/ TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/tiktok-now-lets-apple-music-subscribers-play-full-songs-without-leaving-the-app/ Alternative app store AltStore PAL joins the fediverse | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/alternative-app-store-altstore-pal-joins-the-fediverse/ WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/whatsapp-is-launching-parent-linked-accounts-for-pre-teens/ iPhone Fold to Feature iPad-Style Multitasking and Layouts https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/11/iphone-fold-ipad-style-multitasking/

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Tech news that matters for everyone to understand. Our hosts break down the most important stories, from consumer tech and gadgets, to AI and beyond. Stephen Robles is a content creator with over 150K on YouTube, and Jason Aten is a technology columnist at Inc.com having written in the past for Business Insider and The Chicago Tribune. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.

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