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What's happening with Vision Pro sales, and why is Apple changing their forecast for the product? Is the Humane AI Pin really that bad, or is it just poorly executed? Why is there a new blue circle in every Meta app nowadays?
We also discuss Tesla slashing vehicle prices in the wake of stiff competition, the significance of hybrid vehicles, rumors about a Xbox handheld console and what TV shows we're currently watching.

In the most talked about news in tech in the past week, we see a reversal of fortune for Sam Altman in the eventful twists and turns of the Open AI drama.
The Crypto world seems to be unable to rid itself of bad PR in 2023. This time it's Binance's CZ at the center of controversy.
The EU has done a pretty good job in getting Apple to make compromises to its walled garden. This time it's all about messaging.

Apple kicked off WWDC on Monday June 5th and there were a lot of announcements. Dapo and I discuss our favorites and the ones that were not as impressive as we'd hoped. We also go into what some of these announcements mean for the computing industry going forward and if there will be any changes, what role Apple will be playing.

After a long break, we're back to talking! What does Mason Greenwood's dropped charges mean for these types of cases going forward? How much of a mess is the new Naira bills rollout? How far can Apple go with their M-series chips in terms of performance? Who will win the upcoming Nigerian elections?
Mason Greenwood attempted rape charges dropped - BBC
Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max - Apple

The biggest news in a while is of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We discuss some of the ongoing commentary about her life and legacy and you can be sure that it is not without controversy.
Before Apple's September iPhone event was upstaged by much bigger news, it showcased some of their new devices. We talked about what we like and what we didn't.
Nigeria is exporting oil at it's lowest capacity in over three decades. Can the country ever bounce back from this, and if so how?
Queen Elizabeth II - BBC
Apple Event: The full recap on iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and much more - 9To5Mac
Nigeria's oil output at 32-year low as thieves hobble output - Reuters

A dark week for Nigerian fighters as both Anthony Joshua and Kamaru Usman lost their bouts. We look forward to what's next for them in the near future.
The pilot for HBO's new series seems to be a success already. We talk about the inevitable competition and comparison with Amazon's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Manchester United needed a performance to remember as they faced Liverpool this past weekend and boy did they deliver.
M.I Abaga dropped a new album that is both a good listen and an all round dope body of work.
Joe Biden's camp are trying to relieve some Americans of their student loan debt. We discuss who this affects and what the discussions are around this type of initiative.
Nigeria’s Usman Kamaru, British Anthony Joshua Lose Titles To Opponents - National Insight
‘House of the Dragon’ gets renewed for season 2 after setting an HBO record with premiere episode - CNBC
Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool: Erik ten Hag gets big calls right as Manchester United stun Liverpool - BBC
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Who Need It Most - The White House
M.I. Abaga - The Guy - M.I. Abaga