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Welcome to "It Takes Two - E&N Show" where hosts Ethan and Naomi break down the latest in business and technology with our unique perspectives and infectious energy!

  1. 05/24/2025

    Apple Found in 'Willful Violation' of App Store Order, Faces Criminal Contempt Probe

    A US federal judge has ruled that Apple violated a previous court order in the Epic Games antitrust case, aimed at increasing competition in its App Store. The judge found Apple failed to allow developers to properly steer users to alternative payment methods and illegally imposed a new 27% commission on external purchases. The tech giant and one of its executives have been referred to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt.", "slug": "apple-willful-violation-app-store-order-criminal-contempt

    22 min

  2. 05/09/2025

    Vibe Coding - Are we confused?

    This episode dives into the term 'vibe coding,' explaining its main definition coined by Andrej Karpathy in 2025, where AI generates code from natural language prompts, raising exciting possibilities but also significant concerns about quality and security. We contrast this with the unrelated vibe.d framework, a robust asynchronous web framework for the D programming language. Get ready to unravel the confusion and see which 'vibe' is which!

    13 min

  3. 05/06/2025

    Verizon's Shockingly Complex Rise to Telecom Giant

    Verizon, a global telecommunications leader and the largest US wireless provider, didn't just grow—it was born big from a complex series of mergers following the AT&T breakup. Key deals involved Baby Bells like NYNEX and Bell Atlantic, a joint venture with Vodafone, and acquiring GTE, all within a short period. The company further expanded through major acquisitions like Alltel, the rest of Verizon Wireless, AOL, Yahoo, TracFone, and Frontier, cementing its massive scale. #ittakestwo #podcast #technology #business #politics #trending

    11 min

  4. 04/30/2025

    Duolingo: The Green Owl's Global Domination

    Duolingo's journey from a university project by founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker to a global EdTech giant valued in billions. It explores the 'secret sauce' behind its addictive success, rooted in a freemium model, masterful gamification, and the iconic, meme-famous mascot, Duo the Owl. Duolingo's expansion beyond languages into subjects like math, music, and chess, alongside its integration of cutting-edge AI, positions it as a formidable force aiming to make 'one app to learn anything' a reality. #ittakestwo #podcast #technology #business #politics #trending #duolingo #secondlanguage

    30 min

  5. 04/27/2025

    From Aussie Accountant to UGG Billionaire: The Brian Smith Story

    Unhappy accountant Brian Smith moved from Australia to California, noticing a gap in the market for comfortable post-surf footwear. He founded UGG based on Australian sheepskin boots, overcoming initial struggles and slow sales through persistent branding and marketing. After selling UGG to Deckers Outdoor Corp., the brand exploded into a global phenomenon, while Smith became a mentor sharing lessons of perseverance and adaptability.

    12 min

  6. 04/26/2025

    Tesla's Self-Driving Dreams: Promise vs. Reality

    Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised technology has evolved significantly over the past few years, with version 13 bringing noticeable improvements through end-to-end AI implementation. While enthusiasts praise the system's progress and Elon Musk promises unsupervised driving capabilities by late 2025, safety experts remain concerned about Tesla's approach of beta testing on public roads with untrained consumers. The controversy continues as Tesla aims to launch a RoboTaxi service amid regulatory challenges and ongoing questions about safety data transparency.

    11 min

  7. 04/17/2025

    TikTok Shop: The Social Commerce Revolution

    In just one year since its US launch in September 2023, TikTok Shop has outpaced competitors by converting more users to shoppers than any legacy platform, with 47 million shoppers spending an average of $32 million daily in 2024. The platform has become crucial for small businesses and creators, with its algorithm-driven 'shoppertainment' approach creating a closed-loop shopping experience that keeps buyers in the app ecosystem. However, TikTok faces an uncertain future due to federal legislation requiring ByteDance to divest from the app and sell to a US-based company by April 5, 2025.

    9 min

  8. 04/05/2025

    Starbucks' Struggle for Dominance in China's Evolving Coffee Market

    Once the poster child of international expansion, Starbucks now faces significant challenges in China despite adding thousands of stores. Domestic competitor Luckin Coffee has surpassed Starbucks in store count with its grab-and-go model and aggressive discounting strategy. Economic pressures, rising Chinese nationalism, and changing consumer preferences have further complicated Starbucks' position in what remains a largely untapped coffee market.

    8 min
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