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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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1 DAY AGO • 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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2 DAYS AGO • 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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5 DAYS AGO • 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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6 DAYS AGO • 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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10 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

MacBook Neo Reviews, Gemini at Work, AI’s Trust Problem

Apple’s MacBook Neo review as an accessible new Mac, Google expanding Gemini across Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and YouTube widening its AI deepfake detection tools as the industry grapples with more powerful AI platforms. MacBook Neo: Can It Handle Pro Apps? https://youtu.be/d-VOt9559Gk?si=ZNVdvD42ZTuPAiHq I used the MacBook Neo for 72 hours https://youtu.be/Mo6o8RKn7jE?si=bPQzUhLsny0I2wnc MacBook Neo review: the Mac for the masses https://www.theverge.com/tech/891741/apple-macbook-neo-a18-pro-review Google’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides https://www.theverge.com/tech/890996/google-workspace-gemini-ai-docs-sheets-drive Meta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-like network for AI agents https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/892178/meta-moltbook-acquisition-ai-agents YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/891678/youtube-is-expanding-its-ai-deepfake-detection-tool-to-politicians-and-journalists Sonos just launched Play, a new $299 portable speaker https://www.theverge.com/tech/891755/sonos-announces-play-era-100-sl-speakers

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9 MAR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Anthropic Sues DoD, Bluesky’s Shakeup, OpenAI’s Agent Security

Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Department of Defense over a supply-chain-risk designation, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber’s departure, and OpenAI’s acquisition of Promptfoo to bolster AI agent security. Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain-Risk Designation https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-sues-department-of-defense-over-supply-chain-risk-designation/ Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down https://www.wired.com/story/bluesky-ceo-jay-graber-is-stepping-down/ Live Nation settles government antitrust suit — and dodges a breakup https://www.theverge.com/policy/891379/live-nation-antitrust-settlement-ticketmaster Apple's Smart Home Hub Won't Launch Until September as Siri Remains Unfinished https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/09/apple-smart-home-hub-september/ OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/openai-acquires-promptfoo-to-secure-its-ai-agents/

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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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