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Microsoft’s New Smaller, Lighter Surface Lineup – DTNSB 5013

OpenAI opts to keep its nonprofit in control of its business, and Bodie Grimm details the environmental impact of electric vehicles.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm.

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Microsoft shrinks its Surface Laptop down to 13 inches, priced at $899Microsoft’s smaller Surface Pro has a 12‑inch display and starts at $799Microsoft unveils “new generation of Windows experiences” — what’s coming to Windows 11 & Copilot+ PCsOpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will remain in control of its business operationsEvolving OpenAI’s structure | OpenAIOpenAI abandons plan to become a for‑profit company | The VergeOpenAI Says Company to Remain Under Nonprofit Control – WSJGoogle just leaked Android’s new design languageAmazon now has a “Get book” button in its iOS Kindle appYouTube is experimenting with a Premium plan for two peopleAurora launches commercial self‑driving truck service in Texas“Uber, WeRide expand robotaxi rollout to 15 cities”Instacart debuts ‘Fizz’ alcohol‑ordering app to target Gen Z usersSoftware update makes HDR content “unwatchable” on Roku TVsSignal clone used by Trump official stops operations after report it was hacked

Microsoft Is Updating The Windows 11 Start Menu – DTH

Microsoft is updating the Windows 11 Start Menu, OpenAI halted its transition to a for-profit structure, and YouTube is piloting a two-person YouTube Premium subscription.

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Knob and Order: Special Car Unit – DTNS Live 5012

Automakers are rediscovering the benefits of control knobs and buttons for their cars. Waymo plans to add 2000 more robotaxis in 2026. Google launches a new film and TV production initiative, called 100 Zeros. We examine why they aren’t tasked with making movies or TV shows for YouTube or other Google outlets. And is over reliance on ChatBots for self-help a recipe for disaster.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TeleMessage Breach Using Modified Versions of Signal Leaks Chats, Contacts – DTH

Waymo expanding fleet in the US, Apple appeals App Store court ruling, South Korea in development on Hypertube.

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Humans Are the Weakest Link in Signal – DTNSB 5012

Plus, Apple may change up the pattern it uses to announce iPhones.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

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https://micahflee.com/the-signal-clone-the-trump-admin-uses-was-hacked/

https://siliconangle.com/2025/05/04/signal-app-clone-used-trumps-administration-hacked-less-30-mins/

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/05/kuo-apple-launch-iphone-19-air-larger-display-2027/

https://bgr.com/tech/iphone-fold-will-bring-a-massive-change-to-apples-iphone-release-schedule/

https://www.theverge.com/news/660739/apple-may-stagger-next-years-iphones-to-make-way-for-a-foldable

https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/quantum-miracle-material-can-store-information-in-a-single-dimension-thanks-to-newly-discovered-magnetic-switching

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-02/apple-anthropic-team-up-to-build-ai-powered-vibe-coding-platform

https://www.engadget.com/ai/leading-deepfake-porn-site-is-shut-down-for-good-120018413.html

https://www.techinasia.com/news/foxconn-sees-25-54-revenue-growth-in-april

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-05/eutelsat-replaces-ceo-as-europe-pushes-to-create-starlink-rival

https://www.theverge.com/news/661025/waymo-fleet-size-factory-arizona-jaguar-robotaxi-zeekr

https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/05/skype-shuts-down-in-may-these-are-the-best-alternatives/

https://www.theverge.com/news/661032/apple-epic-games-app-store-antitrust-ninth-circuit

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Meta se enfoca en la publicidad – NTX 409

Retrasan el nuevo Grand Theft Auto, multas para Apple, y Zuckerberg se enfoca en la publicidad.

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-Apple multado por cobro de comisiones
-Francia acusa a Rusia de ciber ataques
-Tesla niega búsqueda de sucesor de Elon Musk
-Meta se enfoca en la publicidad

Análisis: La (falsa) democratización de la creatividad

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AI – Me – Anything! – DTNS Live 5011

Producer of the CISCO Series podcasts, David Spark, is here with a roundup of the big topics from the 2025 RSA Conference. Plus Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar. Something that already has a million users a week. Plus we discuss how Microsoft is celebrating World Passkey Day. And we end the week with a security quiz and games from David Spark.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, David Spark, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How Journalism Will USe AI – DTNSB 5011

The first apps under Apple’s new permissive payment guidelines hto the store and a soccer game that doesn’t have as much soccer in it as you might thing.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

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Apple updates App Store Guidelines to allow links to external payments – 9to5Mac

Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links – TechCrunch

Apple AAPL earnings report Q2 2025 – CNBC

Apple Says Most of Its Devices Shipped Into U.S. Will Be From India, Vietnam – WSJ

Apple (AAPL) to Source 19 Billion Chips from US Factories, Cook Says – Bloomberg

Apple says Trump import tariffs will increase its costs by $900 million this quarter – 9to5Mac

Apple Estimates $900 M in Tariff Costs for June 2025 Quarter – Variety

GTA 6 delayed: May 2026 is new release date for Rockstar’s sequel – BBC

GTA 6 release delayed to May 2026 – The Verge

Microsoft makes passkeys the default authentication method for all new accounts – Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts – The Verge

Microsoft Surface team has “something new” coming next week – Engadget

Epic Games targets Apple with zero‑commission plan and App Store workaround – 9to5Mac

Amazon (AMZN) Q1 earnings report 2025 – CNBC

Amazon’s ad business grew 19% in first quarter, topping estimates – CNBC

Amazon posts weak cloud revenue, income; shares slide – The Economic Times

Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+ – TechCrunch

Amazon, Apple Earnings Show Trump Tariffs Are Coming for Big Tech, Too – Bloomberg

Despelote Is A Small Game About How Big Soccer Can Be – AftermathChinese EV makers sell more plugin‑hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says – MSN

Temu to stop selling goods from China directly to US customers – BBC

Trade War Exposes China’s Dependence on U.S. for Auto Chips – WSJ

Kakao launches Korea’s first multimodal AI – Tech in Asia

Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for pre‑order – TechCrunch

Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar – Engadget

Reddit Q1 earnings report 2025 – CNBC

TikTok Fined $600 Million in Europe Over China Surveillance Risks – WSJ

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Would You Like a Price Increase With That? – DTNS Live 5010

Xbox prices are going up? Is the first time in home video gaming where prices increase as a system gets older? Meta has plans to overhaul the advertising business from top to bottom, but will it work?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos

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The FULL Moonlighting Experience: Lowest (309 – “The Straight Poop”)

Alright, let’s just start, continue, and finish with wild speculation and a universal journey through boredom to intrigue.

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