Episodes

  • Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers

    Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers
    Feb 20 2026
    The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business; plus, Toyota hires seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory

    An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business; plus, Toyota hires seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory
    Feb 20 2026
    Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company. Plus, Toyota's robots will be unloading totes full of auto parts from an automated warehouse tugger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal; SoftBank spending $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant; and New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion

    OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal; SoftBank spending $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant; and New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion
    Feb 19 2026
    OpenAI is reportedly getting close to closing a $100 billion deal, with backers including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft. The deal would value the ChatGPT-maker at $850 billion. SoftBank's project would be among the largest and most expensive natural gas power plants. And, New York pulled a robotaxi expansion proposal that was viewed as a win for Waymo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months; plus, Mastodon plans to target creators with new features

    Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months; plus, Mastodon plans to target creators with new features
    Feb 19 2026
    Amazon said Blue Jay's core tech will be used for other robotics projects and the employees who worked on it were moved to other projects. Also, Mastodon is looking to grow its open source, decentralized social network with new features aimed at creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your with Kindle; plus, X continues to bet on vertical video

    Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your with Kindle; plus, X continues to bet on vertical video
    Feb 18 2026
    Audible's feature will require customers to buy discounted versions of both versions of the title. Also, X's new immersive video player is designed to offer a more mobile-friendly experience, optimized especially for portrait-oriented videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use; plus, Apple may be cooking up a trio of AI wearables

    Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use; plus, Apple may be cooking up a trio of AI wearables
    Feb 18 2026
    An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more inclined to overuse social media. Also, as the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Running AI models is turning into a memory game

    Running AI models is turning into a memory game
    Feb 17 2026
    When we talk about the cost of AI infrastructure, the focus is usually on Nvidia and GPUs -- but memory is an increasingly important part of the picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn

    Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn
    Feb 17 2026
    According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins