Episodes

Oct. 28, 2023

(Bonus) Did Tech Recover This Year? With Big Technology

We started this year with layoffs and the whole "Tech Recession" narrative. So, as we wind up the year, did tech recover this year, and if so, how? Also, self-driving cars and speculation on Monday's Apple event.
Oct. 27, 2023

Fri. 10/27 – SBF Takes The Stand

Amazon wraps up tech earnings week. Microsoft raises the alarm about a really sophisticate new hacking group. SBF actually takes the stand. OpenAI sets up a system to keep their AI from, you know, blowing up the world. And, …
Oct. 26, 2023

Thu. 10/26 – A Complete AirPods Revamp

Meta earnings from yesterday. Apple seems to be planning a complete revamp of the AirPods lineup. Spotify plans major changes to how it does royalties. X rolls out video and audio calls. And a look at how those new gesture c…
Oct. 25, 2023

Wed. 10/25 – Boo! Tech Earnings Snuck Up On Us!

Meta got sued by most the States. California has forced Cruise to stop its autonomous vehicle testing. Will earbuds be key in any AI future? Tech earnings season snuck up on me at least. And is Sam Bankman Fried going to hav…
Oct. 24, 2023

Tue. 10/24 – Nvidia Is Gunning For Intel

Nvidia wants to get into the ARM CPU game. Somebody is taking a run at some high value targets via Okta. A new version of maybe the most advanced smart glasses out there. Are you seeing ads when you press pause on streaming?…
Oct. 23, 2023

Mon. 10/23 – Apple Caught Flat-Footed By Generative AI?

Mark Gurman suggests Apple is scrambling to go all in on Generative AI. Also, will there be a mini Mac event by the end of this month? Okta had a breach. Worldcoin is dogfooding its own token. Would you let your family pick …
Oct. 21, 2023

(Bonus) The Language AI Experiment

Remember, the order of the languages is Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and German.
Oct. 20, 2023

Fri. 10/20 – Net Neutrality Is Probably Coming Back

More on the crypto/terrorism allegations. The FCC is freeing up spectrum for use by AR and VR devices. They’re also laying the groundwork to bring net neutrality back. AMD’s latest chips designed to rival Nvidia. And, of cou…
Oct. 19, 2023

Thu. 10/19 – A Setback For OpenAI?

Is crypto being used for terrorism in the current war? Netflix has good earnings and raises prices. Again. Again I ask why tech layoffs have returned. What does it mean if OpenAI had to completely scrap a new AI model? And i…
Oct. 18, 2023

Wed. 10/18 – For Elon, The War On Bots Never Ends

Elon has a fresh idea for fighting bots and maybe making some money. The IRS is finally moving ahead of cheap online tax filing. What are the odds Netflix can muscle its way into the gaming industry. And should I release thi…
Oct. 17, 2023

Tue. 10/17 – Is LinkedIn… Good Now?

A new “affordable” Apple Pencil. Several “fog of war” stories surrounding major tech players. Why are tech layoffs suddenly back? Are Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses good? And is LinkedIn actually the social network you should be inv…
Oct. 17, 2023

Mon. 10/16 – Nikola Tesla’s Dream Now A Reality

Mark Gurman already has details on a cheaper Vision Pro. Minecraft passes 300 million units sold. Why prompt injection is THE security issue of the AI era. And what if Nikola Tesla’s dream of sending electrical energy over d…
Oct. 16, 2023

Mon. 10/16 – Nikola Tesla’s Dream Now A Reality?

Mark Gurman already has details on a cheaper Vision Pro. Minecraft passes 300 million units sold. Why prompt injection is THE security issue of the AI era. And what if Nikola Tesla’s dream of sending electrical energy over d…
Oct. 14, 2023

(Bonus) Pixel Review

If my reviews don't float your boat, here are some more detailed ones: Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust? (The Verge) Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch (The Verge)
Oct. 13, 2023

Fri. 10/13 – The Activision Acquisition Goes Through

Microsoft wins its big prize. The EU officially opens and X investigation. VC investment activity has reached its lowest level in years. Netflix dips its toe into the IRL experience business. And, of course, the weekend long…
Oct. 12, 2023

Thu. 10/12 – The IRS Wants A Word With Microsoft

That thing where the IRS says you’ve underpaid your taxes to the tune of almost $30 billion dollars. Adam Mosseri says Threads is NOT coming for the breaking news crown. Those kids today, they love YouTube and they REALLY lo…
Oct. 11, 2023

Wed. 10/11 – The Greatest DDoS Attack By Far

The EU is warning Elon Musk over X content related to the Israel-Hamas war. The biggest DDoS attack of all time, by, like, 8x. New image models from Adobe. New PS5s from Sony. New rules from the FTC to help you avoid hidden …
Oct. 10, 2023

Tue. 10/10 – The Veil Between Online And IRL Is Thin

That whole bungled pricing thing has cost the Unity CEO his job. The big 23andMe breach is a different kind of hack. And it turns out if you fall victim to a scam, it’s probably because you were online. Can you charge enough…
Oct. 10, 2023

Listener Meetup Emergency Message!

Holy crap! Anyone coming to the listener meetup tonight, I hope you see this! Turns out Johnny Foley's is closed on Mondays! We will instead try to meet at the Kan Pai lounge in the Hotel Nikko! It's on the 2nd floor. Go up …
Oct. 8, 2023

(Portfolio Profile) Mimoto

Find out more at Mimoto.ai
Oct. 6, 2023

Fri. 10/06 – Microsoft Looks To Close

Looks like Microsoft is inches away from getting the Activision acquisition over the line. Hardware ambitions are one thing, but OpenAI might also design its own silicon. Microsoft’s new version of Teams is finally not the m…
Oct. 5, 2023

Thu. 10/05 – Now The Regulators Are Coming For The Cloud Providers

A new front in the regulation battle is opening up for major cloud platforms. What is the point of removing article headlines in X posts? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is launching… literally. And is the new camera on the iPhone 1…
Oct. 4, 2023

Wed. 10/04 – The New Pixels

All the headlines from the Made By Google event this morning. Samsung also announced their low end lineup of phones. Gmail is taking some big new steps to combat spam. And what if I told you Netflix is about to raise prices.…
Oct. 3, 2023

Tue. 10/02 – Time To Pay For Social Media?

Snapchat has led the way, but are we going to see everybody in social media offering subscription plans? An interesting raise for AI investing. Satya Nadella was on the stand yesterday at the Google trial. And what’s up with…