Скачать или смотреть Ep. 530: Apple's Billions with a B + more tech news and tips

Apple made a big acquisition this week, released some big numbers on their quarterly results, and updated the very big number of active devices worldwide this week. Amazon and Spotify also had some big numbers to share this week, one of them not so great. Plus plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple Vision Pro launched two years ago today (04:30)

‘Reddit for bots’ Moltbook (probably) isn’t being used to plot an AI uprising (06:40)

MAIN TOPIC: Apple’s Billions (09:25)

Apple acquires Q.ai for a reported $2 billion
Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world
Apple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales
Apple shares trailer for new Top Dogs immersive ‘doguseries’ coming to Vision Pro

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Persistent proxy icon finder windows (19:35)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:30)
The LEGO Group and Crocs enter multi-year global partnership
Scientists create programmable, autonomous robots smaller than a grain of salt
SoundCloud data breach impacts 29.8 million accounts
Seven of the world’s ten best=selling smartphones in 2025 were iPhones
An AI toy exposed 50,000 logs of its chats with kids to anyone with a Gmail account
Los Angeles aims to ban single-use printer cartridges
‘Reverse Solar Panel’ generates electricity at night

TAKES:
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email (30:20)
Amazon shuts down controversial payment method (33:15)
Spotify paid out $11B in royalties to music industry in 2025 (37:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: One Minute Park (40:40)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Twinings Earl Grey Black Tea Individually Wrapped Bags, 100 Count (Pack of 1), Flavoured with Citrus & Bergamot, Caffeinated, Enjoy Hot or Iced, 100 Teabags (45:00)

Nate: Memory Foam Replacement Ear Tips Compatible with AirPods Pro 2nd/1st Generation,with Noise Reduction Hole & Built-in dust Guard Screen,for USB-C Charging Case with Cleaner kit -Black (51:10)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:00)
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