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July 11, 2025
AI Slows Down Coding – DTNSB -5058
But not all the time. Plus, Comcast gets rid of data caps.
Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.
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https://metr.org/Early_2025_AI_Experienced_OS_Devs_Study.pdfhttps://metr.org/about
Study: Apple’s newest AI model flags health conditions with up to 92% accuracy
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/intel-ai-robotics-realsense.html
RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology
Samsung is exploring new wearable form factors such as earrings and necklaces
https://www.theverge.com/news/705046/hmd-global-nokia-scaling-back-us-market
https://therecord.media/russian-basketball-player-arrested-in-france-ransomware
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-and-openais-agi-fight-is-bigger-than-a-contract/
https://www.semafor.com/article/07/11/2025/singapore-esim-startup-raises-220-million
Goldman Sachs Is Integrating An Autonomous AI Software Engineer Named Devin – DTH
Meta Platforms is unlikely to alter its “pay-or-consent” model further, which could lead to new EU antitrust charges, Goldman Sachs is integrating an autonomous AI software engineer named Devin, and a new study found that using AI coding assistants actually slowed down developers by 19%.
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July 10, 2025
Scrapping the Scrapers – DTNS Live 5057
Is Cloudflare positioning itself as the new Sheriff in town when it comes to AI bots scraping sites? Intel admits it’s further behind its competitors in fab and AI technologies. After catching OpenAI’s bot telling users about a fake music notation feature, sheet music platform Soundslice built it. And YouTube is making changes to stop the spread of AI slop and plans on closing the platform’s Trending section.
Starring Robb Dunewood, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.
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The FULL 24 Experience: Last (824 – “Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.”)
Is it great? No. Is it particularly intriguing? Also no. Is it at least *24*? Oh, definitely.
Next week: Land of the Lost (101 – “Cha-Ka”)
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Veo 3 image-to-video comes to Gemini – DTNSB 5057
Samsung says it’s Trifold smartphone is expected sometime this year, and Dr. Niki talks about Colossal’s plans to genetically engineer moa birds. [23:06]
Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.
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Google adds Photo-to-Video Feature to Gemini and It’s Actually Mind-Blowing Samsung says its trifold phone should launch ‘this year’ Grok 4 is live — here’s what makes it Elon Musk’s most advanced AI yet Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription Meta Poached Apple’s Pang With Pay Package Over $200 Million Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches You can own the GameStop stapler that broke Nintendo Switch 2 consoles Exclusive: OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome Report: Apple M4, more comfortable strap will headline first major Vision Pro update MLB will test its robot umpire system at the next All-Star GameYouTube Is Set To Update Its Monetization Policies On July 15 To Combat AI Slop – DTH
YouTube is set to update its monetization policies on July 15 to combat “inauthentic” content, Apple’s former head of its foundational models team was poached by Meta for $200 million, and Major League Baseball will introduce a robot umpire challenge system at the All-Star Game.
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July 9, 2025
Foldables For Families – DTNS Live 5056
Robb unpacks Samsung’s Unpacked event. New foldable phones anyone? And speaking of foldables. Their adoption is less than anticipated although it’s still growing. Would lower prices help goose that number up? Why is drawing ad dollars so much more difficult for video gaming versus other media formats? And did an AI scanner really charge a rental car customer $440 for a scuff on the tire?
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Samsung Foldable News is Thin – DTNSB 5056
And Andy Beach tells us if the ad industry can survive the next wave of AI.
Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Ron Richards and Andy Beach.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 official price & specs | 9to5Google
AI Mode and gaming come to Circle to search | The Verge
Samsung launches the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | 9to5Google
Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic price, specs & release date | 9to5Google
Gemini is coming to Wear OS 4+ | 9to5Google
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are the first phones to launch with Android 16 | Engadget
Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots | TechCrunch
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X | TechCrunch
Apple COO Jeff Williams to retire, Sabih Khan to replace | Bloomberg
Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year | 9to5Mac
Ikea ditches Zigbee for Thread going all in on Matter smart homes | The Verge
US court cancels FTC rule that would have made canceling subscriptions easier | Ars Technica
Activision pulls Call of Duty: WWII after PC players are hacked | The Verge
Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser | TechCrunch
A U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down “Click-to-Cancel” Rule – DTH
A Federal appeals court overturned the “click-to-cancel” rule, which mandated easy cancellation matching sign-up ease, Warner Bros. has officially reverted its streaming service branding to HBO Max, and Gmail’s new “Manage Subscriptions” feature allows users to easily control and unsubscribe from unwanted emails.
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July 8, 2025
Cordkillers 558: F1-nally a Win for Apple
Apple’s *F1* movie crossed the finish line with a massive debut, sparking serious conversations about Apple’s film strategy. Meanwhile, Netflix breaks records with a new season everyone hates, Superman soars with a fresh face, and Downton Abbey prepares its final bow.
This week on The FULL Experience: 24 (824 – “Day 8: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.”)
Next week: Land of the Lost (101 – “Cha-Ka”)
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