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  1. 13 HR. AGO

    AI Innovations: Reddit’s Search Overhaul and OpenAI’s Free Speech Pledge

    Explore how Reddit plans to transform its search capabilities with AI by 2025, aiming to answer complex questions using user-generated content. Meanwhile, OpenAI commits to ensuring its models engage with diverse viewpoints without bias, amidst political scrutiny. Discover the implications of these AI advancements on user experience and public discourse, offering insights into the future of technology-driven interactions.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/reddit-hints-at-expanded-ai-powered-search/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/openai-pledges-that-its-models-wont-censor-viewpoints/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/meta-in-talks-to-acquire-ai-chip-firm-furiosaai-according-to-report/https://www.theverge.com/news/610308/apple-health-study-wearables-iphone-apple-watch-airpodsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Reddit hints at expanded AI-powered search(00:03:29) OpenAI pledges that its models won't censor viewpoints(00:06:16) Meta in talks to acquire AI chip firm FuriosaAI, according to report(00:08:44) Apple launches wide-ranging health study to help develop future features

    13 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    AI Creativity, Solar Power, and E-commerce Innovations: A Tech Revolution

    Explore the latest in tech as Google expands its AI image tool Whisk to over 100 countries, Microsoft powers its AI ambitions with a massive solar purchase, and Amazon tests a new feature to enhance customer satisfaction by redirecting to competitors. Plus, Tumblr's integration with the fediverse marks a new era in social media connectivity. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments shaping the future of technology and digital experiences.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/google-whisk-an-image-remixing-tool-is-now-available-in-100-countries/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/microsoft-powers-ai-ambitions-with-400-mw-solar-purchase/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/amazon-tests-sending-customers-directly-to-brands-websites-when-it-doesnt-stock-their-products/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/tumblr-to-join-the-fediverse-after-wordpress-migration-completes/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Google Whisk, an image remixing tool, is now available in 100+ countries(00:03:47) Microsoft powers AI ambitions with 400 MW solar purchase(00:07:03) Amazon tests sending customers directly to brands' websites when it doesn't stock their products(00:09:51) Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes

    13 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Google’s AI Expansion, Child Safety Alliance, and Apple’s Security Push

    Explore Google's expansion of NotebookLM Plus to individual users, offering advanced AI tools for personal productivity. Discover the new child safety group formed by Google, OpenAI, Roblox, and Discord to enhance online safety. Plus, learn about Apple's latest security updates to combat hacking tools and Lyft's ambitious robotaxi plans for 2026. This episode delves into the intersection of technology, safety, and innovation, providing insights into the future of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous transportation.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/google-expands-notebooklm-plus-to-individual-users/https://www.theverge.com/news/609367/roblox-discord-openai-google-roost-online-safety-toolshttps://www.theverge.com/news/609546/apple-iphone-ipad-usb-restricted-mode-zero-day-exploit-patchhttps://www.theverge.com/news/609371/lyft-robotaxi-mobileye-marubeni-dallas-2026Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Google expands NotebookLM Plus to individual users(00:03:41) Roblox, Discord, OpenAI, and Google found new child safety group(00:06:27) Apple releases security updates to block hacking tools, again(00:09:28) Lyft eyes robotaxi launch in 2026

    13 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    AI Vulnerabilities, Apple’s Strategic Launch, and OpenAI’s Super Bowl Splash

    Explore the alarming vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's AI model, Apple's anticipated launch of the iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2, and OpenAI's bold $14 million Super Bowl commercial debut. This episode delves into the ethical challenges of AI, Apple's strategic market moves, and the transformative potential of AI technology, offering insights into the future of tech and its global implications.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/deepseeks-r1-reportedly-more-vulnerable-to-jailbreaking-than-other-ai-models/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/apple-could-launch-a-new-iphone-se-and-powerbeats-pro-2-on-february-11/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/09/saudis-brkz-closes-17m-series-a-for-its-construction-tech-platform/https://www.theverge.com/openai/608476/openai-super-bowl-chatgpt-commercialOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) DeepSeek’s R1 reportedly ‘more vulnerable’ to jailbreaking than other AI models(00:03:52) Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2 on February 11(00:07:14) Saudi's BRKZ closes $17M Series A for its construction tech platform(00:10:43) Inside OpenAI’s $14 million Super Bowl debut

    14 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Apple’s Robotic Vision, TikTok’s Bold Move, and AI Policy Insights

    Explore Apple's innovative approach to consumer robotics inspired by Pixar, TikTok's strategic app distribution outside Google Play, and AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li's call for science-based AI policies. Plus, a hands-on look at Zoox's robotaxi, highlighting the future of autonomous transportation. Join us as we delve into these pivotal tech stories shaping the future of technology and society.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/08/apples-new-research-robot-takes-a-page-from-pixars-playbook/https://www.theverge.com/news/609008/tiktok-now-offershttps://techcrunch.com/2025/02/08/ai-pioneer-fei-fei-li-says-ai-policy-must-be-based-on-science-not-science-fiction/https://www.theverge.com/autonomous-cars/608564/zoox-robotaxi-rider-experience-hands-on-amazonOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Apple’s new research robot takes a page from Pixar’s playbook(00:03:30) TikTok now offers its Android app for download outside of Google Play(00:05:40) AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says AI policy must be based on ‘science, not science fiction’(00:08:15) Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging

    12 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Meta’s Internal Strife and PlayStation Network Outage

    Explore the internal culture war at Meta as it battles leaks and employee unrest amidst looming layoffs. Meanwhile, the PlayStation Network faces a major outage, affecting millions of gamers worldwide. Plus, delve into DeepMind's AI surpassing International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalists and Google's controversial removal of cultural events from its calendar. Join us for an in-depth look at these pivotal tech industry stories and their broader implications.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/608933/meta-war-with-leakers-bosworthhttps://www.theverge.com/news/608946/playstation-network-down-outagehttps://techcrunch.com/2025/02/07/deepmind-claims-its-ai-performs-better-than-international-mathematical-olympiad-gold-medalists/https://www.theverge.com/news/608858/google-calendar-missing-events-holidaysOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Meta goes to war with leakers(00:04:06) PlayStation Network is down(00:06:49) DeepMind claims its AI performs better than International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalists(00:09:46) Google Calendar removed events like Pride and BHM because its holiday list wasn’t ‘sustainable’

    13 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Tech Giants Bet Big on AI, Google Enhances Image Authenticity, and Nintendo’s Innovative Controllers

    Explore how Amazon and other tech giants are investing heavily in AI for 2025, with Amazon alone planning a $100 billion spend. Discover Google's new digital watermarking for AI-edited images, enhancing authenticity in digital media. Plus, get a sneak peek at Nintendo's potential game-changing Joy-Con controllers for the Switch 2, which may function as computer mice. Finally, learn about RPLY, an AI assistant designed to manage your iMessage inbox, and its implications for digital communication. Stay ahead with Simply Tech as we delve into these groundbreaking developments shaping the future of technology.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/06/amazon-doubles-down-on-ai-with-a-massive-100b-spending-plan-for-2025/https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/06/google-is-adding-digital-watermarks-to-images-edited-with-magic-editor-ai/https://www.theverge.com/news/608018/nintendo-switch-2-patents-joy-con-pro-controller-mouse-magnetshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/02/06/rply-is-a-new-ai-assistant-that-responds-to-missed-texts/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Amazon doubles down on AI with a massive $100B spending plan for 2025(00:03:42) Google is adding digital watermarks to images edited with Magic Editor AI(00:06:13) Nintendo patents show the Switch 2 Joy-Con may indeed work like a mouse — and so might a new controller(00:08:47) RPLY is a new AI assistant that responds to missed texts

    12 min

  8. FEB 6

    AI Breakthroughs, Malware Threats, and Gaming Innovations

    Explore the democratization of AI as researchers develop a powerful model for under $50, challenging tech giants. Uncover the alarming discovery of screenshot-reading malware infiltrating the iOS App Store, raising cybersecurity concerns. Discover how Trace.Space is revolutionizing product design with AI, and learn about Steam's new feature to protect gamers from 'abandonware.' This episode dives into the latest tech advancements and challenges, offering insights into the future of innovation and security.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/05/researchers-created-an-open-rival-to-openais-o1-reasoning-model-for-under-50/https://www.theverge.com/news/606649/ios-iphone-app-store-malicious-apps-malware-crypto-password-screenshot-reader-foundhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/02/05/aiming-to-accelerate-product-design-with-ai-trace-space-raises-a-seed-round/https://www.theverge.com/news/607095/steam-early-access-abandonware-warningOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Researchers created an open rival to OpenAI's o1 'reasoning' model for under $50(00:03:53) iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first time(00:06:36) Aiming to accelerate product design with AI, Trace.Space raises a Seed round(00:09:57) Steam now warns you if an ‘early access’ PC game might be abandoned

    13 min
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