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Apple TV X Netflix Deal, Burger King’s AI Assistant, Nvidia Stock Drop

Google DeepMind’s launch of Nano Banana 2 for advanced image generation, Burger King’s rollout of its Patty AI assistant for employees, and Nvidia’s stock decline despite strong earnings. Nano Banana 2: Google’s latest AI image generation model https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/nano-banana-2/ Burger King will use AI to check if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/884911/burger-king-ai-assistant-patty Nvidia blowout earnings report disappoints Wall Street as stock sinks 5% https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/nvidia-nvda-stock-price-q4-earnings.html AI Videos Pushed to Kids https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/ai-videos-children-youtube.html New ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ season is coming to Apple TV - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/26/new-f1-drive-to-survive-season-is-coming-to-apple-tv/

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2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Samsung Galaxy S26 Launch, Gemini 3 Task Automation, Perplexity Computer Release

Galaxy S26 series debut and its new AI and Privacy Display features, Google Gemini 3’s expanded task automation on Android, and Perplexity’s launch of its multi-model AI platform, Perplexity Computer. I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and need the Privacy Display feature on my iPhone ASAP | ZDNET https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-unpacked-2026/ Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you with new agentic AI features | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/884210/google-gemini-samsung-s26-pixel-10-uber Perplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View https://www.thedeepview.com/articles/perplexity-may-have-built-a-better-openclaw The Mac is about to get a new AAA game in rare day-one launch - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/25/the-mac-is-about-to-get-a-new-aaa-game-in-rare-day-one-launch/ Carrot Weather adds The Weather Channel data, new dynamic interface, more - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/25/carrot-weather-adds-the-weather-channel-data-new-dynamic-interface-more/

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3 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Mac Mini U.S. Production, Pentagon Pressure on Anthropic, YouTube Premium Lite

Apple shifting some Mac Mini manufacturing to Texas, the Pentagon’s push for full access to Anthropic’s Claude AI, and YouTube expanding Premium Lite with offline downloads and background playback. Mac mini U.S. Manufacturing https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-plans-to-manufacture-mac-mini-in-houston-c9b4c23c?st=hTZi2q&reflink=article_copyURL_share Exclusive: Hegseth gives Anthropic until Friday to back down on AI safeguards https://www.axios.com/2026/02/24/anthropic-pentagon-claude-hegseth-dario YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/24/youtube-beefs-up-its-7-99-month-lite-subscription-with-downloads-and-background-play/ 1Password is going up in price | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/883837/1password-price-increase DJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/883734/dji-fcc-lawsuit-drone-import-ban Sonos plans to fix its biggest iOS hurdle with a new Live Activities feature - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/24/sonos-plans-to-fix-its-biggest-ios-hurdle-with-a-new-live-activities-feature/

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4 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Pentagon-Anthropic Tensions, Acme Weather, RCS E2EE

Anthropic’s accusations against Chinese AI companies for large-scale model distillation, the Pentagon’s escalating conflict with Anthropic over military access to Claude, and takeover interest in PayPal following a steep stock decline. Scoop: Hegseth to meet Anthropic CEO as Pentagon threatens banishment https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/hegseth-dario-pentagon-meeting-antrhopic-claude Apple releases videos from AI Reasoning and Planning workshop - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/23/apple-releases-videos-from-its-2025-ai-reasoning-and-planning-workshop/ PayPal Attracts Takeover Interest After Stock Slump - Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/paypal-attracts-takeover-interest-after-stock-slump New ‘Acme Weather’ app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps’ biggest problem - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/23/new-weather-app-from-dark-sky-forecasts/ iOS 26.4 Beta Adds End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android RCS Texts - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/23/ios-26-4-beta-2-android-iphone-e2ee/

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20 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

MSFT Gaming Chief Retires, OpenAI Hardware, ChatGPT Youth Usage

End of an era for Xbox as Phil Spencer steps down, OpenAI’s bold move into the smart speaker market with Jony Ive, and the massive surge of Gen Z users driving ChatGPT's dominance in India. Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer retires, Asha Sharma replacing https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/microsoft-gaming-chief-phil-spencer-retires-asha-sharma-replacing.html OpenAI Plans to Price Smart Speaker at $200 to $300, as AI Device Team Takes Shape — The Information https://www.theinformation.com/articles/inside-openai-team-developing-ai-devices OpenAI says 18- to 24-year-olds account for nearly 50% of ChatGPT usage in India | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/20/openai-says-18-to-24-year-olds-account-for-nearly-50-of-chatgpt-usage-in-india/ FCC calls on broadcasters to air ‘pro-America content’ for the country’s 250th anniversary | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/policy/882250/fcc-brendan-carr-pro-america-content-250-anniversary macOS 26.3 references two new Studio Display models, per report - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/20/macos-26-3-references-two-new-studio-display-models-per-report/

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19 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Google Gemini 3.1 Pro, Ring Privacy Debate, Amazon Tops Walmart

Gemini 3.1 Pro, Ring’s Super Bowl ad and the privacy concerns surrounding its Search Party feature, and Amazon surpassing Walmart as the largest company by revenue. Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro for complex problem-solving https://9to5google.com/2026/02/19/google-announces-gemini-3-1-pro-for-complex-problem-solving/ Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/business/ring-super-bowl-ad-privacy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.NVA.t8OD.78ib3VLjIE6p&smid=url-share Amazon Dethrones Walmart as World’s Biggest Company by Sales - Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/amazon-dethrones-walmart-as-world-s-biggest-company-by-sales Perplexity bringing its AI Comet browser to iPhone next month - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/perplexity-bringing-its-ai-comet-browser-to-iphone-next-month/ Rivian Releases Apple Watch App - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/19/rivian-introduces-apple-watch-app/

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18 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

TP-Link Lawsuit, OpenAI Creative Hire, Google Lyria 3 Launch

Texas sues TP-Link over alleged security and privacy violations tied to Chinese hackers. OpenAI hires Charles Porch to lead global creative partnerships. Google launches Lyria 3, its latest generative music model, on the Gemini app. Texas sues TP-Link, alleging it allows China to hack into routers | The Record from Recorded Future News https://therecord.media/texas-sues-tp-link-china-allegations Exclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram’s Celebrity Whisperer | Vanity Fair https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/openai-hires-charles-porch-instagram Use Lyria 3 to create music tracks in the Gemini app https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/lyria-3/ Pixel 10A hands-on: More like a slightly better Pixel 9A | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/880400/pixel-10a-hands-on-a-little-too-much-like-pixel-9a iOS 26.4 adds support for a new category of CarPlay apps - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/18/ios-26-4-adds-support-for-voice-based-ai-apps-to-carplay/ iOS 26.4's Major New CarPlay Feature Revealed - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/18/ios-26-4-major-new-carplay-feature-revealed/

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17 FEB • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Google I/O 2026, Pixel AirDrop Expansion, Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Google’s I/O announcement and new Pixel AirDrop support, along with updates on Warner Bros. Discovery’s ongoing acquisition negotiations with Paramount and Netflix. Google I/O 2026 set for May 19-20 https://9to5google.com/2026/02/17/google-io-2026-date/ Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/880210/google-pixel-9-airdrop-quick-share Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ‘best and final’ offer | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/879947/warner-bros-discovery-reopen-talks-paramount-netflix-merger tvOS 26.4 removes iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps from Apple TV 4K - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/17/tvos-26-4-removes-itunes-movies-and-tv-shows-apps-from-apple-tv-4k/ iOS 26.4 adds more Sleep and Vitals data to Apple Health - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/17/ios-26-4-adds-more-sleep-and-vitals-data-to-apple-health/ Apple Working on Three AI Wearables: Smart Glasses, AI Pin, and AirPods With Cameras - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/17/apple-ai-wearable-development/

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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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