welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, may 22nd! here's what we're discussing today: alt carbon funding: the climate-tech startup secures $12 million to enhance carbon removal in india through innovative rock weathering techniques, aiming to remove 5 million tons of carbon by 2030. u.s.-china tensions over huawei: the chinese commerce mi…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for wednesday, may 21st! explore today's key tech developments: luminar layoffs: following ceo austin russell's resignation amid an ethics inquiry, luminar announces layoffs as part of a restructuring effort, incurring cash charges of $4-5 million. google's investment in warby parker: google commits up to $150 mi…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for tuesday, may 20th! today’s episode covers key developments in the tech world: waymo's expansion: approval from the california public utilities commission allows waymo to broaden its commercial robotaxi service in silicon valley, with potential access to san francisco international airport. apple vs. epic game…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for monday, may 19th! dive into today's top tech stories: apple and alibaba deal scrutiny: u.s. lawmakers express concerns over apple integrating alibaba's ai features in iphones sold in china, raising questions about data-sharing practices amid rising u.s.-china tensions. cryptocurrency executive safety: increas…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for sunday, may 18th! join us as we unpack today's most pressing tech news: microsoft's ai transformation: ceo satya nadella shares how he's shifting to ai-driven chatbots, using microsoft copilot ai to engage with podcast transcripts during commutes; highlights a trend toward increased ai-generated code followin…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, may 17th! today's episode features key updates and discussions in the tech world: openai's massive data center: plans for a new facility in abu dhabi covering 10 square miles, utilizing energy from five nuclear reactors, aimed at enhancing global ai infrastructure. google i/o 2025 countdown: set for…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, may 16th! here's what's making headlines in the tech world: x.ai controversy: discussion on grok chatbot's unauthorized modifications leading to sensitive topics, including an incident linking to "white genocide in south africa." x.ai responds with plans for transparency and monitoring. openai's chatg…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, may 15th! here’s what we’re covering today: luminar leadership shake-up: billionaire founder austin russell steps down as ceo amid an ethics inquiry, with paul ricci appointed as his successor. youtube's interactive advertising: introduction of a new connected tv ad format allowing viewers to browse…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for wednesday, may 14th! today, we cover the latest developments in the world of technology: chime ipo filing: digital consumer bank chime has filed for an ipo seeking to raise approximately $1 billion, alongside a $33 million sponsorship deal with the dallas mavericks. google's ai mode: google is testing a new "…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for tuesday, may 13th! today's episode features key updates and insights from the tech world: microsoft build developer conference: anticipation builds for the annual event, highlighting new ai integrations in copilot, potential new ai models, and software price adjustments. google i/o 2025 preview: ceo sundar pi…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for monday, may 12th! join us as we explore today's most pressing tech topics: 23andme bankruptcy: the genetic testing company files for chapter 11, alerting millions about eligibility to file claims due to a substantial data breach affecting nearly 7 million users and raising privacy concerns in congress. trump …

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, may 10th! today, we cover crucial developments in the tech industry: benchmark's investment in manus ai: the u.s. treasury department reviews the implications of benchmark's $75 million investment in the chinese ai startup, amidst compliance concerns with 2023 restrictions. google i/o 2025 preview: …

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, may 9th! let's dive into today's top tech stories: legal battle in silicon valley: josh raffaelli sues brookfield asset management over wrongful termination after whistleblowing on pandemic-related fraud and bribery allegations, highlighting internal strife in the tech sector. microsoft's stance on da…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, may 8th! today, we delve into the latest breakthroughs and challenges in the tech and finance industries: stripe's ai foundation model: unveiling an innovative model designed to enhance payment processing and fraud detection, achieving a remarkable 64% increase in fraud detection rates for large bus…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for wednesday, may 7! today’s episode covers the latest in tech developments and industry updates: hugging face's new open computer agent: introduction of a free ai tool for executing tasks on a cloud-hosted linux vm, along with insights on its performance limitations. rivian delivery forecast revision: the elect…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for tuesday, may 6th! join us as we dive into today's most pivotal technology developments: waymo's expansion: the autonomous driving leader ramps up production at a new arizona factory with over 1,500 commercial robotaxis and a partnership with magna to produce 2,000 jaguar i-pace vehicles. uber's global robotax…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for monday, may 5! join us as we dive into today’s most pressing tech stories: duolingo’s ai-first strategy: the language learning platform shifts from contractors to ai, indicating a growing trend of automation in the job market and raising concerns about an ai jobs crisis. trump and tiktok: former president don…

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for sunday, may 4th! here are today's top tech stories: warren buffett's leadership transition: legendary investor announces plans for greg abel to become ceo of berkshire hathaway by the end of 2025 while reaffirming his continued involvement. temu shifts strategy: chinese retailer stops direct shipments to the …

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, may 3rd! in today's episode, we explore the latest insights and developments in the world of technology: kevin systrom on ai chatbots: insights from the instagram co-founder regarding the risks of prioritizing engagement over quality responses in ai chatbots, highlighting a need for the industry to …

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, may 2! join us as we dive into today's key tech stories: amazon's alexa+ launch: ceo andy jassy reports over 100,000 users are now utilizing the upgraded digital assistant, which employs generative ai technology. the future functionalities of alexa+ remain in development. apple's financial resilience:…