Yesterday

The best big tech gifts for $100 or less

Even the big guys have affordable gadgets that make great gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 34s

Yesterday

Anthropic's Opus 4.5 model is here to conquer Microsoft Excel, Trump's Genesis Mission aims to build a centralized AI platform, and OpenAI can't use the term 'Cameo' in Sora

-Now at version 4.5, the new system offers state-of-the-art performance in coding, computer use and office tasks. -President Donald Trump has issued a new Executive Order that launches the “Genesis Mission,” an AI-focused initiative that will be led by the Department of Energy. ... Show More

8m 38s

Nov 24

iOS 27 will reportedly focus on performance improvements and AI upgrades

Apple is taking the Snow Leopard approach, according to Mark Gurman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 29s

Jun 2025

Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Zevo is a new peer-to-peer car-sharing startup, which is broadly similar to Turo, but focused exclusively on electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 26s

Jul 2024

Ford’s EV plans are in flux once again as it invests $3B into its biggest trucks

Ford is still pushing forward on electrification, notably by increasing hybrid options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 7s

Aug 26

YC-backed Oway raises $4M to build a decentralized ‘Uber for freight’

The thousands of trucks zipping along U.S. highways are often only about half full -- something Oway wants to change with its 'ride-share for freight' software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 2s

Jun 2025

Bill Gates-backed AirLoom begins building its first power plant

Wind power has run into some headwinds, and not the kind that spin its turbines. Recently, President Trump has decided to wage war against the technology, an unwelcome bit of friction that coincides with rising costs in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas ... Show More

3m 38s

Feb 2025

We can’t quit electric cars — or robotaxis

Robotaxis: in. EVs: Out? The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to talk about the goings-on in the transportation industry, including the reasons car makers are slowing down on EV production (but not giving up entirely) and why suddenly everyone's back in on robotaxis. Then, The ... Show More

1h 12m

Sep 24

Telo raises $20 million to build tiny electric trucks for cities; also, Sila opens U.S. factory to make silicon anodes for energy dense EV batteries

The US loves trucks. So is the key to making them love electric trucks… a very small one? That’s the bet that California-based startup Telo has been making since its inception in 2022. The company has designed a bite-sized truck called the MT1 with an admittedly not-so-small star ... Show More

10m 40s

Aug 22

New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone

Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 15s

Jun 2025

XRobotics’ countertop robots are cooking up 25,000 pizzas a month

XRobotics recently raised a $2.5 million seed round to help it produce more of its countertop pizza robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 7s

Postal Service’s electric mail trucks pl...