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Yesterday

X usage is down and competition is growing

Plus - Cameo’s birthday reminder app, Candl, is a weak attempt at a comeback; Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 24s

Jul 10

YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos

Plus - OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks; Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 58s

Jul 9

ChatGPT is testing a mysterious new feature called ‘study together’

Plus - Apple COO Jeff Williams to step down later this month; Gmail’s new ‘Manage subscriptions’ tool will help declutter your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 42s

Mar 2024

Pint-size pickup startup Telo Trucks finds unexpected niche in fleet customers

The young automotive company raised $5.4 million and added a Tesla co-founder to its board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 34s

May 2024

Why EV Startup Fisker Failed to Become the Next Tesla

Famed car designer Henrik Fisker set out to build a company that could upend the auto industry. But, Fisker Inc. is struggling to keep its promise to investors and could be close to shutting down. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what happened. Plus, cybe ... Show More

13m 30s

May 2024

TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Plans Major Shake-Up of Videogame Strategy

Plus, AI cloud-computing startup raises one of the largest-ever private debt financings. And Elon Musk’s X completes its rebrand. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2m 34s

May 2023

Elon Musk says Tesla might ‘open source more code’ to other automakers

Elon Musk suggested Thursday during a Twitter Spaces with Ford CEO Jim Farley that Tesla might open up some of its automotive operating system code to other automakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4m 51s

Jan 2024

TikTok Wants to Be Amazon & Elon Denied $56 Billion Pay Package

Episode 247: Neal and Toby explain TikTok's massive push to be an online market place and why a judge denied Elon Musk a $56 billion payout. Plus, GM cannot seem to make up their mind on EV hybrids. The guys have latest on layoffs around the tech world and Tom Brady merges his TB ... Show More

29 m

Apr 2023

Twitter blue check chaos and CarPlay squabbles

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the end of Twitter and the future of infotainment. Links: The color quiz Twitter tried to hide who pays for their checkmark, but life finds a way. https://twitter.com/AlexBlechman/status/1641905502043926530 Substack is ... Show More

1h 24m

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