welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, november 7th! today's discussion covers major developments from the tech world: tesla's roadster 2 delay: the highly anticipated roadster 2 production has been postponed to april 1, 2026, with ceo elon musk hinting at a demonstration featuring spacex-designed thrusters. reservation holders will be invited to the reveal event. musk's new compensation package: shareholders have approved...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, november 6! here's what we're covering in today's episode: blue origin's glenn mega-rocket launch: details on the upcoming launch scheduled for november 9, carrying crucial cargo including nasa's escapade spacecraft and a viasat tech demonstrator. apple and google partnership: insights into apple's potential $1 billion deal with google for a custom gemini ai model to enhance siri wi...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for wednesday, november 5th! today, we're diving into some significant developments in technology and business: nasa leadership shakeup: former president donald trump re-nominates billionaire jared isaacman to lead nasa, following a period of criticism for secretary of transportation sean duffy. amazon vs. perplexity: amazon issues a cease-and-desist letter to perplexity over alleged terms violat...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for tuesday, november 4th! today's episode covers significant updates in the tech landscape: andreessen horowitz pauses txo fund: the venture capital firm halts its talent x opportunity fund aimed at supporting underserved founders, coinciding with staff layoffs and raising concerns about diversity in the tech industry. openai's partnership with amazon: openai secures a $38 billion deal for cloud...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for monday, november 3rd! in today's episode, we explore key developments in the tech world: kevin rose on ai hardware investments: advice on evaluating emotional resonance and social acceptability of ai devices; a caution against investing in wearables that may complicate human interaction. alphabet's x moonshot factory: pivoting to spin out ambitious projects as independent entities supported b...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, november 1st! today's highlights include: bluesky user milestone: social network bluesky surpasses 40 million users and tests a new "dislikes" feature to enhance content personalization. community engagement improvements: tweaks to conversation control are introduced on bluesky amid user concerns about moderation practices. meta's renewable energy initiatives:

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, october 31st! today, we cover some significant developments in the tech world: navan's ipo struggles: corporate travel and expense platform navan experiences a 20% drop on its nasdaq debut, valuing the company at approximately $4.7 billion amid regulatory uncertainties. nvidia's investment in poolside: nvidia plans to invest up to $1 billion in ai startup poolside, as part of a larger...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, october 30th! here’s what we covered today: microsoft azure service disruption: significant downtime affecting microsoft 365, xbox, and minecraft, attributed to an “inadvertent configuration change,” impacting various business sites including costco and starbucks. youtube's voluntary exit program: ceo neal mohan announces a restructuring initiative aimed at reorganization without im...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for wednesday, october 29th! here are today's top stories in the tech world: tata motors security update: significant vulnerabilities in the e-dukaan portal exposed sensitive customer data, including financial reports and 70 terabytes linked to fleet-tracking software, now resolved by tata motors. apple and microsoft hit market milestones: both companies surpass $4 trillion valuations, joining nv...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for tuesday, october 28! join us as we explore today's key highlights in the tech world: roelof botha's venture capital insights: sequoia capital's managing partner questions the notion of venture capital as an asset class, highlighting the rapid growth of u.s. venture firms and the uncertainty of investment returns. amazon's potential layoffs: reports suggest amazon could cut 30,000 corporate jo...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for monday, october 27th! here’s what we’re diving into today: accel and prosus partnership: in a groundbreaking collaboration, these investors are supporting early-stage indian startups, focusing on indigenous business models to tackle key challenges in automation and energy transition. u.s.-china tiktok deal: treasury secretary scott bessent confirms that a pivotal agreement regarding tiktok is...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for sunday, october 26th! today we cover a range of exciting developments in the world of technology: openai's generative music tool: explore the new tool enabling users to create music from text and audio prompts, with collaboration from juilliard students to enhance training data. ai-driven browser agents: discussion on privacy concerns surrounding new tools like chatgpt atlas and perplexity’s ...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, october 25th! today, we delve into key developments in the tech sector: ongoing layoffs in tech: over 22,000 job cuts reported in 2025, with rivian cutting 600 jobs and applied materials reducing their workforce by 1,400 due to industry challenges. regulatory scrutiny for meta and tiktok: the european commission identifies both companies for violations of the digital services act, a...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for friday, october 24th! today, we discuss key developments shaping the tech landscape: big tech's funding for the white house: private donations from amazon, apple, google, and meta help finance a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom amid a government shutdown threat. intel's recovery: the chip giant reports third-quarter earnings of $4.1 billion, supported by significant investments, while ...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for thursday, october 23rd! today, we're diving into some of the most pressing topics in tech: tesla's challenges: despite delivering a record 497,099 vehicles in q3 and generating $21.2 billion in revenue, elon musk faces a 37% profit decline, prompting a shift towards an ambitious “robot army” initiative. amazon's innovative glasses: the company reveals ai-powered smart glasses for delivery dri...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for wednesday, october 22nd! today, we dive into the latest in tech and ai news: netflix and generative ai: the streaming giant commits to enhancing creativity with generative ai, featuring projects like 'the eternaute' and 'happy gilmore 2' while raising questions about ai's impact on storytelling and jobs in creative fields. openai's atlas browser launch: a surprise introduction of a new browsi...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for tuesday, october 21st! get ready for today's exciting tech updates: apple's new customization feature: introduction of a liquid glass interface update allowing users to choose clear or tinted settings, enhancing visibility with upcoming ios 26, ipados 26, and macos 26 updates. periodic labs funding: a new startup founded by ex-openai and google brain researchers secures $300 million in seed f...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for monday, october 20th! in today's episode, we delve into the latest in tech news: kohler's dekoda camera: a $599 toilet bowl camera that analyzes waste for health insights, complete with a subscription fee and privacy measures. openai's gpt-5 controversy: openai faces backlash over misunderstood claims of its model's mathematical prowess, as experts dispute its ability to solve complex problem...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for sunday, october 19th! today's episode covers significant happenings in the tech world: whatsapp vs. nso group: a federal judge issues a permanent injunction against israeli firm nso group, blocking targeting of whatsapp users, following a reduced fine from over $167 million to $4 million. whatsapp business api changes: new policy to prohibit general-purpose chatbots set to take effect in janu...

welcome to echo-pod's tech briefing for saturday, october 18th! today, we delve into critical topics shaping the tech landscape: ai safety controversy: a heated exchange occurs as david sacks and jason kwon challenge claims from ai safety advocates, prompting discussions on political motivations and silencing dissent in silicon valley. deepfake video ethics: senate republicans share a misleading deepfake of chuck schumer, stirring ...