Windows 11 now requires a Microsoft account just to load. Intel’s roadmap comes into view. Is Meta’s metaverse play already getting traction? Next week might be the biggest regulatory week for Crypto ever. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.
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Nov 21
The iOS Walls Are Crumbling In The Garden
Google phone users can now work with Airdrop on the iPhone cause Google cleverly found a way. Google might have jumped ahead in the AI race and Sam Altman knows it. I’ve heard of quantum computing, but a quantum internet? The Weekend Longreads suggestions, and at the end, a long ... Show More
31m 19s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: Where Europe Fits In a Tech-Powered World
A reading of two pieces on Europe, technology and regulation.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On this edition of “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:
On the EU Giving Up - Punk6529
Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Th ... Show More
16m 24s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: The World's Biggest ‘Free Speech’ Experiment Has Begun
Can Elon Musk fix Twitter’s original sin?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
Elon Musk is officially buying Twitter. In today’s show, NLW argues that the debate and discussion around the move is largely focused on content moderation policies, when the mor ... Show More
23m 57s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: Big Banks Are Entering the Metaverse
Plus a look at recent news from around the crypto industry.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW looks at recent crypto industry news, including:
Yuga Labs’ purchase of CryptoPunks and Meebits
A leak deck about Yuga’s metaverse amb ... Show More
18m 13s
Mar 2022
BREAKDOWN: BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Ukraine Conflict Could Accelerate Digital Currencies
Plus a look at other key institutional, geopolitical and industry stories.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On this edition of the “Weekly Recap,” NLW looks at recent comments from the leader of the world’s largest asset manager on Ukraine and digital ... Show More
14m 50s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: Would a Private Twitter Owned by Elon Musk Be Better for Free Speech?
The Tesla billionaire has made a $40B+ offer to buy the company.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
The Elon Musk-Twitter saga continues! Today, Musk announced an offer to buy 100% of Twitter at $54.20 a share, saying that it was important for free speech ... Show More
22m 14s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: The Geopolitics of Crypto, With Jill Gunter
The Expresso Systems strategist joins to discuss bitcoin, macro, politics and more.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
Today on “The Breakdown,” NLW is joined by Espresso Systems co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jill Gunter. She is also an investor w ... Show More
55m 36s
Apr 2022
BREAKDOWN: The UK’s New Push to Be a Global Crypto Hub
A big shift in tone, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW explores the seeming about-face by the British government on crypto. He first explores the recent tension around a March 31 reg ... Show More
17m 40s
May 2024
Microsoft is in its AI PC era
Today on the flagship podcast of Arm-based chipsets: 03:08 - The Verge’s Tom Warren and David Pierce discuss the announcements from Microsoft’s Surface event, including the new Arm-powered Surface Laptop, and Copilot Plus PCs. Microsoft’s Surface AI event: news, rumors, and lots ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2024
Why Microsoft bet on Surface
Today on the flagship podcast of open smart home standards: 03:25 - Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, leader for Windows and Devices, joins the show to discuss the future of the AI PC and what’s next for Microsoft’s hardware Microsoft’s new Windows chief on the future of the OS, Surfac ... Show More
1h 25m