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Apple Maps Ads, Epic Layoffs, Router Import Ban

Apple bringing ads to Maps as it expands business tools, Epic Games cutting 1,000 jobs amid falling Fortnite engagement, and the FCC banning imports of new overseas-made consumer routers over security concerns. Ads are coming to Apple Maps, as Apple expands its business offerings | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/apple-maps-ads-apple-business/ Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/epic-games-cuts-1000-jobs-says-fortnite-engagement-is-down/ FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/fcc-bans-import-of-new-consumer-routers-made-overseas-citing-security-risks/ Apple planning standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, per report - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/24/apple-planning-standalone-siri-app-for-ios-27-and-macos-27-per-report/ Apple launches iOS 26.4 with AI playlists, purchase sharing, and more https://youtu.be/YJueyoj-j1k

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2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

WWDC 2026, Apple Maps Ads, Nvidia Claims AGI

Apple setting June 8th for WWDC 2026 and its next AI-Siri push, Apple reportedly bringing ads to Maps as soon as this summer, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declaring that the industry has effectively reached AGI. Apple’s WWDC 2026 event starts June 8th https://www.theverge.com/news/898997/apple-wwdc-2026-june-8-ios-27-ai-siri Apple could put ads in Maps as soon as this summer https://www.theverge.com/tech/899053/apple-maps-advertising-rumor Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/sam-altman-openai-fusion-energy-board-helion/ Samsung adds native AirDrop support to Galaxy S26 devices https://www.theverge.com/tech/898815/samsung-quick-share-airdrop-support-galaxy-s26 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says ‘I think we’ve achieved AGI’ https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/899086/jensen-huang-nvidia-agi

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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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18 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

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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17 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

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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16 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

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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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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