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Google Maps just got a whole lot more talkative — and smarter. In today's episode of FLYTECH Daily, Nick and Michelle break down how Gemini AI is transforming Maps into a conversational copilot that plans routes, suggests restaurants, and even spots landmarks for you. Then, we dive into Epic Games' massive settlement with Google — a deal that could reshape the global app-store economy for years to come.   Next, Elon Musk's xAI faces controversy for allegedly forcing employees to hand over biometric data to train its flirty "Ani" chatbot. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola's new AI-generated holiday ad is back — and somehow even stranger than last year's. Finally, the Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop calling Instagram "PG-13," sparking a surprisingly cinematic legal fight.   It's a packed Friday lineup filled with AI ethics, creative chaos, and big wins for developers.  

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model. Mikah talks about a new AI-powered smart ring in development that you can speak into to record & ask questions. Ryan Whitwam of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the changes Google has been ordered to make to its Play Store to better accommodate third-party apps following Epic Games' lawsuit against the company. And Mikah shares a story about a group of employees at a company that specializes in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms who were indicted for, ironically, running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guest: Ryan Whitwam Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com spaceship.com/twit zscaler.com/security zapier.com/tnw

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model. Mikah talks about a new AI-powered smart ring in development that you can speak into to record & ask questions. Ryan Whitwam of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the changes Google has been ordered to make to its Play Store to better accommodate third-party apps following Epic Games' lawsuit against the company. And Mikah shares a story about a group of employees at a company that specializes in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms who were indicted for, ironically, running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guest: Ryan Whitwam Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com spaceship.com/twit zscaler.com/security zapier.com/tnw

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model. Mikah talks about a new AI-powered smart ring in development that you can speak into to record & ask questions. Ryan Whitwam of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the changes Google has been ordered to make to its Play Store to better accommodate third-party apps following Epic Games' lawsuit against the company. And Mikah shares a story about a group of employees at a company that specializes in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms who were indicted for, ironically, running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guest: Ryan Whitwam Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com spaceship.com/twit zscaler.com/security zapier.com/tnw

Timestamps: 0:00 AI makes me anxious 0:14 Google, Epic Games Play Store settlement 1:37 YouTube behaving badly... then fixing it 2:41 Stop Killing Games UK debate 4:25 War Thunder! 5:19 QUICK BITS INTRO 5:31 Google space data centers, Gemini in Maps 6:20 Apple making budget Macbook 7:00 Amazon sues Perplexity 8:00 PS5 / PC Cross-buy, PS Portal cloud streaming 8:40 Jeep PHEV recall NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/iVhr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/541 http://relay.fm/material/541 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini. Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini. clean 2829 Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini. Links and Show Notes: Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they're settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store Apple Nears $1 Billion-a Year Deal to Use Google AI for Siri Support

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model. Mikah talks about a new AI-powered smart ring in development that you can speak into to record & ask questions. Ryan Whitwam of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the changes Google has been ordered to make to its Play Store to better accommodate third-party apps following Epic Games' lawsuit against the company. And Mikah shares a story about a group of employees at a company that specializes in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms who were indicted for, ironically, running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guest: Ryan Whitwam Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com spaceship.com/twit zscaler.com/security zapier.com/tnw

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model. Mikah talks about a new AI-powered smart ring in development that you can speak into to record & ask questions. Ryan Whitwam of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the changes Google has been ordered to make to its Play Store to better accommodate third-party apps following Epic Games' lawsuit against the company. And Mikah shares a story about a group of employees at a company that specializes in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms who were indicted for, ironically, running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guest: Ryan Whitwam Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com spaceship.com/twit zscaler.com/security zapier.com/tnw

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model. Mikah talks about a new AI-powered smart ring in development that you can speak into to record & ask questions. Ryan Whitwam of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the changes Google has been ordered to make to its Play Store to better accommodate third-party apps following Epic Games' lawsuit against the company. And Mikah shares a story about a group of employees at a company that specializes in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms who were indicted for, ironically, running their own cyber-extortion scheme. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Guest: Ryan Whitwam Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: veeam.com spaceship.com/twit zscaler.com/security zapier.com/tnw

In 2006, Epic Games released Gears of War, a brutal and cinematic reinvention of the third-person shooter. In this episode, we trace Cliff Bleszinski's journey from teenage shareware designer to creative director at Epic, and how his vision helped transform a scrapped Unreal prototype into one of gaming's most iconic franchises. We explore the birth of the Lancer, the evolution of cover-based combat, and how Epic's technical mastery of Unreal Engine 3 changed console gaming forever. Our conversation covers Gears' critical and commercial success, its influence on modern shooters, and how it became a defining moment for the Xbox 360. Join us as we reload, rev up, and fight through the Locust Horde on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.Read transcript

Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Papier-Comeback droht: Was ist los beim E-Rezept? – Kassenärzte warnen vor einem möglichen Kollaps des E-Rezept-Systems wegen fehlender Heilberufsausweise. Droht tatsächlich die Rückkehr zum Papierrezept? Welche technischen und organisatorischen Probleme stecken hinter der Krise? Und was bedeutet das für Patienten und Apotheken? - Neue Spielregeln: Wie sich der Google-Epic-Deal auswirkt – Google und Epic Games haben sich auf weltweite Änderungen bei Android geeinigt. Was umfasst die Vereinbarung konkret? Welche Auswirkungen hat das auf App-Stores und Entwickler, auch bei Apples App Store? Und profitieren am Ende auch die Nutzer davon? - Hoch hinaus: Was ist nach 25 Jahren ISS geblieben? – Die Internationale Raumstation feiert ihr 25-jähriges Jubiläum. Welche wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse hat die ISS in einem Vierteljahrhundert gebracht? Wie geht es mit der Station in den kommenden Jahren weiter? Und welche Rolle spielt sie für künftige Weltraummissionen? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Papier-Comeback droht: Was ist los beim E-Rezept? – Kassenärzte warnen vor einem möglichen Kollaps des E-Rezept-Systems wegen fehlender Heilberufsausweise. Droht tatsächlich die Rückkehr zum Papierrezept? Welche technischen und organisatorischen Probleme stecken hinter der Krise? Und was bedeutet das für Patienten und Apotheken? - Neue Spielregeln: Wie sich der Google-Epic-Deal auswirkt – Google und Epic Games haben sich auf weltweite Änderungen bei Android geeinigt. Was umfasst die Vereinbarung konkret? Welche Auswirkungen hat das auf App-Stores und Entwickler, auch bei Apples App Store? Und profitieren am Ende auch die Nutzer davon? - Hoch hinaus: Was ist nach 25 Jahren ISS geblieben? – Die Internationale Raumstation feiert ihr 25-jähriges Jubiläum. Welche wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse hat die ISS in einem Vierteljahrhundert gebracht? Wie geht es mit der Station in den kommenden Jahren weiter? Und welche Rolle spielt sie für künftige Weltraummissionen? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

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Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Papier-Comeback droht: Was ist los beim E-Rezept? – Kassenärzte warnen vor einem möglichen Kollaps des E-Rezept-Systems wegen fehlender Heilberufsausweise. Droht tatsächlich die Rückkehr zum Papierrezept? Welche technischen und organisatorischen Probleme stecken hinter der Krise? Und was bedeutet das für Patienten und Apotheken? - Neue Spielregeln: Wie sich der Google-Epic-Deal auswirkt – Google und Epic Games haben sich auf weltweite Änderungen bei Android geeinigt. Was umfasst die Vereinbarung konkret? Welche Auswirkungen hat das auf App-Stores und Entwickler, auch bei Apples App Store? Und profitieren am Ende auch die Nutzer davon? - Hoch hinaus: Was ist nach 25 Jahren ISS geblieben? – Die Internationale Raumstation feiert ihr 25-jähriges Jubiläum. Welche wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse hat die ISS in einem Vierteljahrhundert gebracht? Wie geht es mit der Station in den kommenden Jahren weiter? Und welche Rolle spielt sie für künftige Weltraummissionen? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

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We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses and the real story behind OpenAI's ballooning deficit.26H1! Now confirmed by the release notes of a Windows Update And the Dev channel will soon switch over to 26H1 testing, with Beta moving to 25H2 (from 24H2) Expectations? All three versions will be functionally identical except for some Copilot+ PC-specific features that may be briefly only on Snapdragon X2. And then there will be a 26H2 for everyone More Windows 11 Microsoft (over) simplifies its Windows Update naming scheme, and then has to backtrack a bit because of admin/IT backlash October Preview Update screwed up Task Manager a little bit Dev/Beta update noted above included a new build with Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Full-screen experience for Xbox gaming handhelds, Shared audio over Bluetooth LE in preview, and improvements to the WOA Prism emulator (which partially explains the expectations bit above) Microsoft Edge password manager can now save and sync passkeys, but you should still use a third-party password/identity manager Microsoft Store gets a bulk installer but only on the web Earnings learnings Microsoft earnings: Revenues up 18 percent to $77.7 billion but cost of AI is spiraling out of control and will only get bigger this FY Productivity and Business Processes revenues up 17 percent YOY to $33 billion Intelligent Cloud revenues of $30.9 billion, a gain of 28 percent YOY More Personal Computing delivered $13.8 billion in revenues, up 4 percent YOY. CapEx/AI infrastructure build-out costs are $34.9 billion (vs. $20 billion one year ago), plus a $4.1 billion loss attributed to OpenAI that was mentioned in a 10-Q (SEC) filing but not in its earnings reports Paul's analysis sticks mostly to Wall Street complicity in Microsoft's earnings non-transparency shenanigans. This is getting weird, given the amounts of money we're now talking about This isn't a first, but Spotify's earnings announcements includes a few BS sleights of hand too AMD: 36 percent revenue growth isn't enough for Wall Street Alphabet/Google: Up 16 percent to $102.3 billion, ads are 72.5 percent of revenues Amazon: Up 13 percent to $180 billion in revenues, $30 from AWS Apple: Up 8 percent to $102.5 billion, this quarter will be its best ever AI, antitrust, & dev Epic Games and Google announce settlement in Epic v. Google, a dramatic common-sense move that Apple should (but won't) emulate Regulatory filings tied to Microsoft earnings suggest OpenAI lost $12 billion in most recent quarter Freed from Microsoft, OpenAI immediately signs $38 billion infrastructure deal with AWS .NET 10 to launch next week at .NET Conf 2025 Xbox & games Xbox Game Pass getting Call of Duty Black Ops 7, five more Day One games in coming days (with an *) Xbox October Update rolls out with game shader preloading on Xbox Ally, new modules in Game Hubs on console, more games to stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming, more Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a blockbuster first year with T These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/957 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows framer.com/design promo code WW 1password.com/windowsweekly auraframes.com/ink

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses and the real story behind OpenAI's ballooning deficit.26H1! Now confirmed by the release notes of a Windows Update And the Dev channel will soon switch over to 26H1 testing, with Beta moving to 25H2 (from 24H2) Expectations? All three versions will be functionally identical except for some Copilot+ PC-specific features that may be briefly only on Snapdragon X2. And then there will be a 26H2 for everyone More Windows 11 Microsoft (over) simplifies its Windows Update naming scheme, and then has to backtrack a bit because of admin/IT backlash October Preview Update screwed up Task Manager a little bit Dev/Beta update noted above included a new build with Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Full-screen experience for Xbox gaming handhelds, Shared audio over Bluetooth LE in preview, and improvements to the WOA Prism emulator (which partially explains the expectations bit above) Microsoft Edge password manager can now save and sync passkeys, but you should still use a third-party password/identity manager Microsoft Store gets a bulk installer but only on the web Earnings learnings Microsoft earnings: Revenues up 18 percent to $77.7 billion but cost of AI is spiraling out of control and will only get bigger this FY Productivity and Business Processes revenues up 17 percent YOY to $33 billion Intelligent Cloud revenues of $30.9 billion, a gain of 28 percent YOY More Personal Computing delivered $13.8 billion in revenues, up 4 percent YOY. CapEx/AI infrastructure build-out costs are $34.9 billion (vs. $20 billion one year ago), plus a $4.1 billion loss attributed to OpenAI that was mentioned in a 10-Q (SEC) filing but not in its earnings reports Paul's analysis sticks mostly to Wall Street complicity in Microsoft's earnings non-transparency shenanigans. This is getting weird, given the amounts of money we're now talking about This isn't a first, but Spotify's earnings announcements includes a few BS sleights of hand too AMD: 36 percent revenue growth isn't enough for Wall Street Alphabet/Google: Up 16 percent to $102.3 billion, ads are 72.5 percent of revenues Amazon: Up 13 percent to $180 billion in revenues, $30 from AWS Apple: Up 8 percent to $102.5 billion, this quarter will be its best ever AI, antitrust, & dev Epic Games and Google announce settlement in Epic v. Google, a dramatic common-sense move that Apple should (but won't) emulate Regulatory filings tied to Microsoft earnings suggest OpenAI lost $12 billion in most recent quarter Freed from Microsoft, OpenAI immediately signs $38 billion infrastructure deal with AWS .NET 10 to launch next week at .NET Conf 2025 Xbox & games Xbox Game Pass getting Call of Duty Black Ops 7, five more Day One games in coming days (with an *) Xbox October Update rolls out with game shader preloading on Xbox Ally, new modules in Game Hubs on console, more games to stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming, more Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a blockbuster first year with T These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/957 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows framer.com/design promo code WW 1password.com/windowsweekly auraframes.com/ink

Google and Epic Games have reached a possible settlement to the ongoing legal battle that began in 2020, Amazon filed a lawsuit against Perplexity over the Comet browser’s AI agent making purchases, and the Australian eSafety Commission adds Reddit and Kick to list of sites to be age-restricted in social media ban for under-16s. MP3Continue reading "Google and Epic Propose A Settlement – DTH"

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses and the real story behind OpenAI's ballooning deficit.26H1! Now confirmed by the release notes of a Windows Update And the Dev channel will soon switch over to 26H1 testing, with Beta moving to 25H2 (from 24H2) Expectations? All three versions will be functionally identical except for some Copilot+ PC-specific features that may be briefly only on Snapdragon X2. And then there will be a 26H2 for everyone More Windows 11 Microsoft (over) simplifies its Windows Update naming scheme, and then has to backtrack a bit because of admin/IT backlash October Preview Update screwed up Task Manager a little bit Dev/Beta update noted above included a new build with Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Full-screen experience for Xbox gaming handhelds, Shared audio over Bluetooth LE in preview, and improvements to the WOA Prism emulator (which partially explains the expectations bit above) Microsoft Edge password manager can now save and sync passkeys, but you should still use a third-party password/identity manager Microsoft Store gets a bulk installer but only on the web Earnings learnings Microsoft earnings: Revenues up 18 percent to $77.7 billion but cost of AI is spiraling out of control and will only get bigger this FY Productivity and Business Processes revenues up 17 percent YOY to $33 billion Intelligent Cloud revenues of $30.9 billion, a gain of 28 percent YOY More Personal Computing delivered $13.8 billion in revenues, up 4 percent YOY. CapEx/AI infrastructure build-out costs are $34.9 billion (vs. $20 billion one year ago), plus a $4.1 billion loss attributed to OpenAI that was mentioned in a 10-Q (SEC) filing but not in its earnings reports Paul's analysis sticks mostly to Wall Street complicity in Microsoft's earnings non-transparency shenanigans. This is getting weird, given the amounts of money we're now talking about This isn't a first, but Spotify's earnings announcements includes a few BS sleights of hand too AMD: 36 percent revenue growth isn't enough for Wall Street Alphabet/Google: Up 16 percent to $102.3 billion, ads are 72.5 percent of revenues Amazon: Up 13 percent to $180 billion in revenues, $30 from AWS Apple: Up 8 percent to $102.5 billion, this quarter will be its best ever AI, antitrust, & dev Epic Games and Google announce settlement in Epic v. Google, a dramatic common-sense move that Apple should (but won't) emulate Regulatory filings tied to Microsoft earnings suggest OpenAI lost $12 billion in most recent quarter Freed from Microsoft, OpenAI immediately signs $38 billion infrastructure deal with AWS .NET 10 to launch next week at .NET Conf 2025 Xbox & games Xbox Game Pass getting Call of Duty Black Ops 7, five more Day One games in coming days (with an *) Xbox October Update rolls out with game shader preloading on Xbox Ally, new modules in Game Hubs on console, more games to stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming, more Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a blockbuster first year with T These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/957 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows framer.com/design promo code WW 1password.com/windowsweekly auraframes.com/ink

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses and the real story behind OpenAI's ballooning deficit.26H1! Now confirmed by the release notes of a Windows Update And the Dev channel will soon switch over to 26H1 testing, with Beta moving to 25H2 (from 24H2) Expectations? All three versions will be functionally identical except for some Copilot+ PC-specific features that may be briefly only on Snapdragon X2. And then there will be a 26H2 for everyone More Windows 11 Microsoft (over) simplifies its Windows Update naming scheme, and then has to backtrack a bit because of admin/IT backlash October Preview Update screwed up Task Manager a little bit Dev/Beta update noted above included a new build with Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Full-screen experience for Xbox gaming handhelds, Shared audio over Bluetooth LE in preview, and improvements to the WOA Prism emulator (which partially explains the expectations bit above) Microsoft Edge password manager can now save and sync passkeys, but you should still use a third-party password/identity manager Microsoft Store gets a bulk installer but only on the web Earnings learnings Microsoft earnings: Revenues up 18 percent to $77.7 billion but cost of AI is spiraling out of control and will only get bigger this FY Productivity and Business Processes revenues up 17 percent YOY to $33 billion Intelligent Cloud revenues of $30.9 billion, a gain of 28 percent YOY More Personal Computing delivered $13.8 billion in revenues, up 4 percent YOY. CapEx/AI infrastructure build-out costs are $34.9 billion (vs. $20 billion one year ago), plus a $4.1 billion loss attributed to OpenAI that was mentioned in a 10-Q (SEC) filing but not in its earnings reports Paul's analysis sticks mostly to Wall Street complicity in Microsoft's earnings non-transparency shenanigans. This is getting weird, given the amounts of money we're now talking about This isn't a first, but Spotify's earnings announcements includes a few BS sleights of hand too AMD: 36 percent revenue growth isn't enough for Wall Street Alphabet/Google: Up 16 percent to $102.3 billion, ads are 72.5 percent of revenues Amazon: Up 13 percent to $180 billion in revenues, $30 from AWS Apple: Up 8 percent to $102.5 billion, this quarter will be its best ever AI, antitrust, & dev Epic Games and Google announce settlement in Epic v. Google, a dramatic common-sense move that Apple should (but won't) emulate Regulatory filings tied to Microsoft earnings suggest OpenAI lost $12 billion in most recent quarter Freed from Microsoft, OpenAI immediately signs $38 billion infrastructure deal with AWS .NET 10 to launch next week at .NET Conf 2025 Xbox & games Xbox Game Pass getting Call of Duty Black Ops 7, five more Day One games in coming days (with an *) Xbox October Update rolls out with game shader preloading on Xbox Ally, new modules in Game Hubs on console, more games to stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming, more Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a blockbuster first year with T These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/957 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows framer.com/design promo code WW 1password.com/windowsweekly auraframes.com/ink

It's Election Night in the US and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are abuzz with the world of Android ranging from Android Developer updates to AI powered Robots and phones with physical keyboard.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:07 - NEWSWell, it's happened - Google has opened up the Play Store's gates in the US after the Epic Games court rulingAndroid Developers take note as Google announces new tools and programs for Google Play plus new AI experiences on The Android ShowA leaker reveals exactly how Cellebrite can hack into Pixel phonesPatron Pick: Why don't the best Android phones ever make it to the US?00:44:58 - HARDWAREExperience the LOOI Robot which turns your phone into an AI Powered, desktop robot!Hands on with the Unihertz Titan 2 and it's elegant physical keyboardThe Samsung Galaxy S26 will be unveiled in San Francisco next February along with so much more AI stuffA new gaming phone is teased by Ayaneo10 years later, we get more looks at Project Ara's modular smartphone01:09:13 - APPSAndroid 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone's always-on displayLineage0S now supports the Pixel 9A and the OnePlus 13Home screen widgets are coming to Android Auto!01:18:13 - FEEDBACKChuck in Thousand Oaks follows up with what he did with that free phone number from VerizonWill from Oregon points out that Nova Launcher just released an update, what's up with that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses and the real story behind OpenAI's ballooning deficit.26H1! Now confirmed by the release notes of a Windows Update And the Dev channel will soon switch over to 26H1 testing, with Beta moving to 25H2 (from 24H2) Expectations? All three versions will be functionally identical except for some Copilot+ PC-specific features that may be briefly only on Snapdragon X2. And then there will be a 26H2 for everyone More Windows 11 Microsoft (over) simplifies its Windows Update naming scheme, and then has to backtrack a bit because of admin/IT backlash October Preview Update screwed up Task Manager a little bit Dev/Beta update noted above included a new build with Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Full-screen experience for Xbox gaming handhelds, Shared audio over Bluetooth LE in preview, and improvements to the WOA Prism emulator (which partially explains the expectations bit above) Microsoft Edge password manager can now save and sync passkeys, but you should still use a third-party password/identity manager Microsoft Store gets a bulk installer but only on the web Earnings learnings Microsoft earnings: Revenues up 18 percent to $77.7 billion but cost of AI is spiraling out of control and will only get bigger this FY Productivity and Business Processes revenues up 17 percent YOY to $33 billion Intelligent Cloud revenues of $30.9 billion, a gain of 28 percent YOY More Personal Computing delivered $13.8 billion in revenues, up 4 percent YOY. CapEx/AI infrastructure build-out costs are $34.9 billion (vs. $20 billion one year ago), plus a $4.1 billion loss attributed to OpenAI that was mentioned in a 10-Q (SEC) filing but not in its earnings reports Paul's analysis sticks mostly to Wall Street complicity in Microsoft's earnings non-transparency shenanigans. This is getting weird, given the amounts of money we're now talking about This isn't a first, but Spotify's earnings announcements includes a few BS sleights of hand too AMD: 36 percent revenue growth isn't enough for Wall Street Alphabet/Google: Up 16 percent to $102.3 billion, ads are 72.5 percent of revenues Amazon: Up 13 percent to $180 billion in revenues, $30 from AWS Apple: Up 8 percent to $102.5 billion, this quarter will be its best ever AI, antitrust, & dev Epic Games and Google announce settlement in Epic v. Google, a dramatic common-sense move that Apple should (but won't) emulate Regulatory filings tied to Microsoft earnings suggest OpenAI lost $12 billion in most recent quarter Freed from Microsoft, OpenAI immediately signs $38 billion infrastructure deal with AWS .NET 10 to launch next week at .NET Conf 2025 Xbox & games Xbox Game Pass getting Call of Duty Black Ops 7, five more Day One games in coming days (with an *) Xbox October Update rolls out with game shader preloading on Xbox Ally, new modules in Game Hubs on console, more games to stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming, more Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a blockbuster first year with T These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/957 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows framer.com/design promo code WW 1password.com/windowsweekly auraframes.com/ink

This Day in Legal History: Saddam Hussein Sentenced to DeathOn November 5, 2006, Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity. The charges stemmed from the 1982 massacre of 148 Shiite men and boys in the town of Dujail, an act of collective punishment after an assassination attempt on Hussein. The verdict came after a year-long trial before the Iraqi High Tribunal, a special court established to prosecute former members of Saddam's regime. The proceedings were highly controversial, drawing criticism for their fairness, security lapses, and political interference.Saddam's defense team faced threats and attacks, with several lawyers murdered during the trial. International human rights organizations expressed concern over the tribunal's procedures, noting a lack of due process protections. Despite these criticisms, the court found Hussein guilty and sentenced him to death. His co-defendants, including his half-brother Barzan al-Tikriti and former judge Awad al-Bandar, also received death sentences. Saddam remained defiant throughout the trial, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of the court and accusing it of being a tool of occupation.The sentence was upheld on appeal and carried out swiftly, with Saddam Hussein executed on December 30, 2006. His execution, filmed and leaked online, sparked outrage and deepened sectarian tensions in Iraq. Many saw the trial and its aftermath as exacerbating divisions rather than promoting justice and reconciliation. The event marked a pivotal moment in Iraq's post-invasion legal and political reconstruction, highlighting both the possibilities and limits of transitional justice in a conflict-ridden environment.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law not originally intended for such use. The case stems from lawsuits by affected businesses and 12 mostly Democratic-led states, claiming Trump's application of IEEPA to impose tariffs violated constitutional limits, as Congress—not the president—holds the power to levy taxes and tariffs. The law has traditionally been used to freeze assets or impose sanctions during national emergencies, not to regulate routine trade.Trump's administration has defended the tariffs as a national security measure and emphasized their economic impact, having generated nearly $90 billion in revenue. The president has pressured the Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, to uphold his interpretation of IEEPA, warning that overturning the tariffs would leave the nation vulnerable. If struck down, the administration intends to pursue the tariffs through other legal avenues.Critics argue the case reflects broader concerns about Trump's expansion of executive power, as IEEPA does not explicitly mention tariffs. The Federal Circuit Court ruled against Trump, stating that Congress likely did not intend to hand the president such broad trade authority and invoking the “major questions” doctrine, which limits executive power absent clear congressional approval. The justices' decision will test their willingness to check presidential overreach and could reshape the boundaries of executive authority in economic policy.Supreme Court weighs legality of tariffs in major test of Trump's power | ReutersSupreme Court Confronts Trump's Power to Disrupt World Trade (1)The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Joshua Dunlap, to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, marking a significant shift for the Boston-based court that had, until now, consisted solely of judges appointed by Democratic presidents. The confirmation vote was 52-46, largely along party lines. This is Trump's first successful appointment to the 1st Circuit, long viewed as a legal roadblock to many of his policies due to its liberal composition.Dunlap, a conservative litigator from Maine, has a background in challenging progressive state laws, including Maine's ranked-choice voting system and paid family leave policies. He previously interned with the conservative legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom and has expressed personal views critical of abortion and same-sex marriage in past public writings. During his confirmation hearing, he maintained that his personal beliefs would not influence his judicial decisions.The vacancy Dunlap fills opened when Judge William Kayatta, an Obama appointee, assumed senior status in late 2024. President Biden had nominated Julia Lipez for the seat, but her confirmation stalled before the end of his term. With this appointment, Trump gains a foothold in a court that has played a central role in legal challenges against his administration, and which could now shift incrementally rightward.Senate confirms Trump's pick to join liberal-majority US appeals court | ReutersA federal appeals court appeared doubtful of Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence tied to the collapse of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange. During oral arguments, judges on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals questioned whether the trial judge's exclusion of certain defense evidence truly compromised the fairness of the proceedings. One judge asked if, by not disputing the strength of the evidence, Bankman-Fried was effectively conceding its sufficiency.Bankman-Fried's legal team argued that even if the jury had enough evidence to convict, the judge's decisions about what evidence to allow still denied him a fair trial. Specifically, they claimed the jury never saw key materials that could have supported Bankman-Fried's belief that FTX had the funds to honor customer withdrawals.Prosecutors pushed back, emphasizing that the government's case was overwhelming. They noted that three insiders testified they conspired with Bankman-Fried to misappropriate customer funds, and documents corroborated their accounts. Bankman-Fried, once a billionaire and crypto industry figurehead, was convicted in 2023 on seven counts, including fraud and conspiracy, for stealing $8 billion from users.At sentencing, the judge said Bankman-Fried knowingly acted illegally but underestimated the risk of being caught. Though some close to him have reportedly sought a presidential pardon, Trump has not commented. Bankman-Fried is currently incarcerated in a low-security facility in California and is eligible for release in 2044.Appeals court skeptical of Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to toss crypto fraud conviction | ReutersGoogle and Epic Games announced a settlement in their years-long legal dispute over app distribution and payment systems on Android devices. While the full terms were not made public, the agreement follows a 2023 jury verdict in favor of Epic, which found that Google had engaged in anticompetitive behavior by securing exclusivity deals with phone makers and app developers to lock them into its Play Store.The settlement arrives as Google was already under a court order to restructure aspects of its app store. U.S. District Judge James Donato had previously mandated that Google stop favoring its own services and allow developers more freedom, including steering users to cheaper payment options outside the Play Store. He also required Google to provide app catalog access to rivals to support competition.Under the new agreement, many of Donato's requirements remain, but with modifications. Instead of full catalog access, “registered app stores” will now receive equal treatment to the Play Store, and commission fees for off-store purchases are capped at either 9% or 20%, depending on the transaction. Both companies told the court that negotiations involved top executives and were prompted by the court's pressure.The settlement also resolves Epic's related litigation against Samsung. Executives from both companies described the agreement as a step toward greater developer freedom and a more open Android ecosystem. Google emphasized user safety and developer flexibility, while Epic praised the deal as a return to Android's open platform roots.Google, Epic Games Settle Yearslong Legal Fight Over App Store This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Ce mercredi 5 novembre, François Sorel a reçu Fanny Bouton, directrice du quantique chez OVHcloud, Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business, et Cyril de Sousa Cardoso, président du groupe Polaria. Ils se sont penchés sur l'arrivée de la traduction en direct avec l'AirPods d'Apple en Europe et la préparation d'un MacBook à bas prix pour contrer les Chromebook, ainsi que le règlement du conflit antitrust entre Epic Games et Google pour redessiner l'avenir d'Android, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez-la en podcast.

We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did with the early release of 24H2 last year for the first-generation Snapdragon X. Also, Microsoft's latest earnings call left analysts baffled as execs dodged questions about multibillion-dollar AI losses and the real story behind OpenAI's ballooning deficit.26H1! Now confirmed by the release notes of a Windows Update And the Dev channel will soon switch over to 26H1 testing, with Beta moving to 25H2 (from 24H2) Expectations? All three versions will be functionally identical except for some Copilot+ PC-specific features that may be briefly only on Snapdragon X2. And then there will be a 26H2 for everyone More Windows 11 Microsoft (over) simplifies its Windows Update naming scheme, and then has to backtrack a bit because of admin/IT backlash October Preview Update screwed up Task Manager a little bit Dev/Beta update noted above included a new build with Ask Copilot in the Taskbar, Full-screen experience for Xbox gaming handhelds, Shared audio over Bluetooth LE in preview, and improvements to the WOA Prism emulator (which partially explains the expectations bit above) Microsoft Edge password manager can now save and sync passkeys, but you should still use a third-party password/identity manager Microsoft Store gets a bulk installer but only on the web Earnings learnings Microsoft earnings: Revenues up 18 percent to $77.7 billion but cost of AI is spiraling out of control and will only get bigger this FY Productivity and Business Processes revenues up 17 percent YOY to $33 billion Intelligent Cloud revenues of $30.9 billion, a gain of 28 percent YOY More Personal Computing delivered $13.8 billion in revenues, up 4 percent YOY. CapEx/AI infrastructure build-out costs are $34.9 billion (vs. $20 billion one year ago), plus a $4.1 billion loss attributed to OpenAI that was mentioned in a 10-Q (SEC) filing but not in its earnings reports Paul's analysis sticks mostly to Wall Street complicity in Microsoft's earnings non-transparency shenanigans. This is getting weird, given the amounts of money we're now talking about This isn't a first, but Spotify's earnings announcements includes a few BS sleights of hand too AMD: 36 percent revenue growth isn't enough for Wall Street Alphabet/Google: Up 16 percent to $102.3 billion, ads are 72.5 percent of revenues Amazon: Up 13 percent to $180 billion in revenues, $30 from AWS Apple: Up 8 percent to $102.5 billion, this quarter will be its best ever AI, antitrust, & dev Epic Games and Google announce settlement in Epic v. Google, a dramatic common-sense move that Apple should (but won't) emulate Regulatory filings tied to Microsoft earnings suggest OpenAI lost $12 billion in most recent quarter Freed from Microsoft, OpenAI immediately signs $38 billion infrastructure deal with AWS .NET 10 to launch next week at .NET Conf 2025 Xbox & games Xbox Game Pass getting Call of Duty Black Ops 7, five more Day One games in coming days (with an *) Xbox October Update rolls out with game shader preloading on Xbox Ally, new modules in Game Hubs on console, more games to stream on Xbox Cloud Gaming, more Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a blockbuster first year with T These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/957 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows framer.com/design promo code WW 1password.com/windowsweekly auraframes.com/ink

In this episode, the guys discuss Microsoft's bold new direction for Xbox. Matt Booty recently claimed that “our biggest competition isn't another console,” as Xbox doubles down on its multiplatform “play anywhere” strategy. But is this a smart pivot—or a sign that the console wars are officially over?We also break down reports about the next-generation Xbox, which may play your entire Xbox library, integrate Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games, and drop pay-to-play multiplayer entirely. Is Xbox turning into the ultimate hybrid between console and PC?Plus, we make Game of the Year 2025 predictions, looking at the current front-runners and surprise challengers on the horizon.And finally, Matt's Video Game Fun Fact dives into Driver (1999)—the revolutionary PS1 classic that helped define open-world driving games long before GTA III changed the genre forever.

Ben Feder has done it all: CEO of Take-Two Interactive during the GTA and Red Dead years, President of Tencent's International Partnerships, and board member at Epic Games and Bad Robot. Now he's turned investor, running Tirta Ventures, a fund at the intersection of AI and gaming.In this conversation, Ben and Michail Katkoff explore what makes a great founder, why “operational VC” is a myth, and where the next billion-dollar gaming companies will come from. They discuss how AI is reshaping creativity, why talent is shifting away from the West, and what the next Walt Disney of interactive entertainment might look like.

In dieser Folge spricht Robin mit Danielle Haastert (Senior Kampagnen-Managerin im Newsroom der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe) und Kevin Claus (Client Service Director bei Jung von Matt SPORTS). Gemeinsam werfen sie einen Blick hinter die Kampagne „Schwein gehabt“, das erste Horror-Spiel der Sparkassen, spielbar in Fortnite. Im Zentrum steht eine ungewöhnliche Idee: Das Sparkassen-Schwein Berta flieht vor der kleinen Tilda, die an ihr Erspartes will. Ein Escape-Abenteuer zwischen Nostalgie, Grusel und Markenstrategie und zugleich ein Experiment, wie Finanzmarken in Popkultur sichtbar werden können. Themen der Folge: – Warum Gaming heute das wichtigste Kulturfeld für junge Zielgruppen ist. – Wie Branded Entertainment klassische Werbung ablöst und Nähe statt Reichweite schafft. – Warum Horror funktioniert, wenn man als Marke Mut zur Irritation hat. – Wie das Spiel aufgebaut ist: Atmosphäre, Easter Eggs, Creator-Integration. – Was die ersten Zahlen sagen: Reichweite, Spielzeit, Community-Sentiment. – Und wie die Sparkassen mit „Schwein gehabt“ den Schritt vom E-Sport ins Gaming-Mainstream-Universum geschafft haben. Danielle und Kevin sprechen darüber, wie das Projekt entstanden ist, warum Fortnite als Plattform der logische Ort war, wie eng mit Epic Games, Beyond Creative, Passion Pictures und German Wahnsinn zusammengearbeitet wurde – und was passiert, wenn eine Bank plötzlich selbst zum Teil der Entertainment-Industrie wird. Zum Schluss wird's spielerisch: Im kleinen Format „Level Up oder Game Over“ bewerten Danielle und Kevin aktuelle Trends von KI über Creator-Marketing bis Twitch.

Antitrust: May Apple be barred from charging commissions for purchases made outside of its App Store? - Argued: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:38:4 EDT

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 69th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week's show we discuss:A US judge grants Google a one-week extension to comply with Epic Games injunction to enable rival stores and payment options.The big Amazon Web Services crash that impacted Clash Royale, Pokémon Go, Fortnite, Roblox and more.The UK's Competition and Markets Authority's decision to label Apple and Google with strategic market status.Unity's direct-to-consumer play and how it could play into its Vector ambitions.HoYoverse's next big game: Petit Planet.How games design their opening levels, tutorials and onboarding.** Let's Connect **

This Day in Legal History: US Naval Blockade of CubaOn October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered a televised address announcing that the United States would impose a naval “quarantine” on Cuba. This action followed the discovery of Soviet nuclear missile installations on the island, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. The announcement marked the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a 13-day standoff that brought the world closer to nuclear war than ever before. In his address, Kennedy framed the deployment of Soviet missiles in Cuba as a direct threat to American national security and international peace. He warned that any nuclear missile launched from Cuba would be considered an attack by the Soviet Union, prompting a full retaliatory response.The legal foundation for the blockade, while not formally declared an act of war, was justified under the collective security framework of the Organization of American States (OAS). The U.S. sought and received OAS backing to frame the blockade as a multilateral action rather than a unilateral act of aggression. Over the next six days, the world watched as U.S. Navy ships encircled the island, intercepting Soviet vessels bound for Cuba. Behind the scenes, intense diplomatic negotiations unfolded between the White House and the Kremlin.Ultimately, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to dismantle the missile sites in exchange for a U.S. public pledge not to invade Cuba and a secret agreement to remove American missiles from Turkey. The crisis ended without military conflict, but it exposed the fragility of Cold War-era deterrence. The blockade, while effective, raised unresolved legal questions about executive war powers, international law, and the role of regional organizations in legitimizing force. It also led directly to the establishment of the “hotline” between Washington and Moscow and spurred negotiations for the 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.President Donald Trump responded to reports that he is seeking $230 million from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for legal costs tied to federal investigations, stating he is not personally involved in the request but would donate any awarded money to charity. The New York Times reported that Trump is pursuing compensation, alleging the investigations against him were politically motivated. Trump claimed he has not been in direct contact with his lawyers about the matter but believes the DOJ owes him for what he called unfair treatment related to election interference investigations.Trump has filed two administrative claims—typically a precursor to a lawsuit. One challenges the FBI and special counsel's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The other concerns the FBI's 2022 search of his Mar-a-Lago residence, during which classified documents were seized, and accuses the DOJ of malicious prosecution and privacy violations.The filings mark a notable reversal, as Trump now leads the federal government that previously investigated him. A DOJ spokesperson stated that any potential conflicts in reviewing the claims would be handled according to ethics guidance from career officials.Trump says Justice Department owes him money, vows to donate any payout to charity | ReutersThe state of Arizona has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. House of Representatives over the delay in swearing in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to replace her late father, Representative Raul Grijalva. Although Speaker Mike Johnson has said she will be sworn in when the House reconvenes, he has not called lawmakers back to Washington, citing the ongoing government shutdown and the Senate's failure to pass a resolution.Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes argues in the suit that the delay violates the Constitution by preventing a duly elected representative, who meets all legal qualifications, from assuming office. The state is asking a judge to recognize Grijalva as a House member upon taking the oath, even allowing someone other than Johnson to administer it if necessary.Speaker Johnson dismissed the lawsuit as “absurd,” insisting the House controls its own procedures and accusing Mayes of seeking publicity. With three vacancies, the current House makeup is 219 Republicans to 213 Democrats. Once sworn in, Grijalva would slightly narrow that margin to 219-214.Arizona contends the delay is politically motivated, aimed at stopping Grijalva from supporting a petition that would force a vote on a bill requiring the release of all unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein from the Trump administration. Grijalva herself has accused Johnson of silencing her district to protect political allies and obstruct justice for Epstein survivors.Arizona sues US House over delay in swearing in Democrat Grijalva | ReutersApple has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to overturn a lower court ruling that restricts its ability to collect commissions on certain app purchases. The request follows a contempt finding by District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who ruled in April that Apple had violated her previous 2021 order by continuing to impose indirect restrictions on alternative payment systems for app developers. That earlier order came out of a lawsuit filed by Fortnite creator Epic Games, which sought to loosen Apple's control over in-app transactions.In the appeals hearing, Apple's attorney argued that the district judge went too far by expanding the original injunction, and insisted that Apple deserves to be compensated for developers' access to its ecosystem. Apple claims it followed the original court order but maintains it has a right to impose a fair commission, including on external purchases. After Apple removed prior restrictions, it introduced a new 27% fee on purchases made outside its App Store if the user clicked a link within the app—prompting Epic to argue that Apple is still undermining the court's intent.Judge Smith of the appellate panel expressed concern about the potential financial impact of the new injunction, suggesting the stakes run into billions of dollars. Epic's attorney countered that Apple shouldn't get another chance to justify its commission practices after allegedly misleading the lower court. The district judge also referred Apple and an executive to federal prosecutors for a potential criminal contempt investigation.A decision from the appeals court is expected in the coming months, and the case could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if further appealed.Apple asks US appeals court to lift app store restrictions in Epic Games case | ReutersSEC Chairman Paul Atkins is advancing a fast-track strategy to implement deregulatory changes without going through the full rulemaking process, which often takes a year or more and is vulnerable to legal challenges. Appointed under President Trump, Atkins is using policy statements, guidance memos, and interpretations of existing law to relax corporate disclosure rules, restrict shareholder proposals, and expand companies' ability to divert investor fraud claims into mandatory arbitration.For instance, the SEC recently issued guidance allowing companies to include arbitration clauses in their filings—avoiding formal rulemaking while significantly altering investor rights. Similarly, Atkins has encouraged companies to reject environmental and social shareholder proposals under Delaware law, without a formal vote by SEC commissioners. Critics, including Democratic Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, argue this approach sidesteps transparency and due process.While Atkins plans to propose new rules on shareholder resolutions and corporate disclosures by April 2026, current changes are being made through interpretations and enforcement discretion. This comes amid a government shutdown that has furloughed most of the SEC's staff, further limiting the agency's capacity to pursue traditional rulemaking.Atkins has also voiced support for eliminating quarterly reporting and scaling back executive compensation disclosures. However, even if rules are adopted, their durability is uncertain. Previous SEC rules—such as Biden-era climate disclosures and Gensler-era hedge fund regulations—have faced legal reversals. Experts note that rules with bipartisan support and grounded in market efficiency are more likely to survive than politically motivated ones.SEC Chief Fast Tracks Agenda, Averting Slog Through Rule Changes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the spine-chilling world of Fortnitemares 2025 with Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect! In this segment, I react live to the latest Gameplay Trailer, breaking down the haunting new horrors, twisted map transformations, and eerie weapon upgrades that Epic Games is unleashing this Halloween season. From ghostly invasions to blood-curdling boss fights, discover how these updates amp up the battle royale terror while blending seamless co-op chaos. Whether you're a Fortnite veteran hunting for meta-shifting strategies or a newcomer craving that adrenaline rush, my raw, unfiltered takes reveal hidden Easter eggs, pro tips for surviving the nightmare, and predictions on how Fortnitemares 2025 will redefine seasonal scares. Join Analytic Dreamz as we dissect every frame—don't miss the frights that could change your next drop! Tune in now for expert insights on gaming's darkest delights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"If the age of AI is anything, it's the age of relationship." Nichol Bradford Nichol Bradford shares her love's everyday radius with us - the arc of how the deep work she's done throughout her life now informs the impactful work she's doing in the world. At the forefront of human potential and AI, Nichol's work is accelerating human transformation through technology investments, research, and global thought leadership. In this conversation with Drew, she weaves together technology, AI, and the Hoffman Process. Nichol has done a great deal of transformational work. The Hoffman Process was one of her chosen healing modalities. Nichol is passionate about her quest to advance human potential through ethical and empowering AI. In this conversation, she calls us forth to the inner work necessary so we can each be part of a movement to create technology that supports the thriving of humanity and the greater world. "...where we're going is that work is going to be about human beings creating things together. That's what jobs will be. That's where we'll be. And in that place, like, you know, the way to be irreplaceable is it's really all about, are you adaptable? Can you adapt? Can you change? ... it has everything to do with who you are being and who you're being stands right on top of the types of things that Hoffman gets right at, as well as other deep work." This aligns with the impetus behind Love's Everyday Radius. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to attend Hoffman have experienced profound personal change. That change now ripples out into the world through how we share our gifts with others. And it will ripple out in how we create the future together. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation with Nichol and Drew. More about Nichol Bradford: Nichol Bradford stands at the forefront of human potential and AI, accelerating human transformation through technology investments, research, and global thought leadership. Currently, Nichol serves as Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI at The Society for Human Resource Management, shaping global thinking on human-AI collaboration. She is also Co-Founder and Partner of Niremia Collective, an early-stage venture fund focused on human potential technologies, and she co-founded TransformativeTech.org, the largest global ecosystem of founders, investors, and innovators building tech for human flourishing. Previously, as a senior interactive entertainment executive, Nichol held strategy, operations, marketing, and production roles at major brands including Epic Games, Activision-Blizzard, Vivendi Games, and Disney. She led operations for World of Warcraft China and Blizzard properties in China, played a key role on the Vivendi team responsible for the landmark $18B Activision-Blizzard merger deal, and helped produce record-breaking events in the metaverse at Epic Games. Nichol has an MBA from The Wharton School, is on the Faculty at Singularity University, a Trustee at CIIS, and has been a Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at Stanford University. Moving forward, Nichol is focused on advancing human potential through ethical and empowering AI -- catalyzing a global ecosystem of innovators to create technology for human thriving. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify As mentioned in this episode: Human tech is the evolution of transformative tech: Human + Tech Week - Where Human Potential and AI Innovation Converge. •   Human Tech Week 2026:  April 27 - May 2, San Francisco  - How do we help humans heal, grow, and thrive? Six focus areas: 1. Vital - Preventive health and wellness, "because you can't separate the mind of the body." 2. Mesh - Mental, emotional, and social health. 3. Peak - Individual and organizational performance. 4. Sync - Collective intelligence, collaborative collaboration at scale, digital well-being, "How can we make sure that we can be well with all of these tools that we have?" 5. Soul - Purpose, meaning, and consciousness,

This week in games: Ilke's open letter to the EU stirs the industry pot, AppLovin faces an SEC probe, and Epic drops its new Web Shops like it's 2012 all over again. Ubisoft's management drama continues, Istanbul's gaming boom is no joke, and we wrap with a spicy take on the new wave of AI business slop.00:00 Welcome01:00 Intro & Shills07:58 Ilke's Open Letter on EU Regulations21:38 AppLovin Under Fire: SEC Probe and Stock Volatility29:19 Epic Games' Web Shops Launch36:50 Ubisoft's Management and Future41:47 Istanbul's Gaming Industry Boom51:32 AI Business Slop01:01:00 EOS

The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:setup.exe /product server command line. Windows 11 25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet) New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc. Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs Also, Brave has over 100 million users now AI OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits Xbox and gaming Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans? Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month Tips & picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware App pick of the week: Opera Neon RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows

The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:setup.exe /product server command line. Windows 11 25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet) New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc. Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs Also, Brave has over 100 million users now AI OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits Xbox and gaming Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans? Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month Tips & picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware App pick of the week: Opera Neon RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows

The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:setup.exe /product server command line. Windows 11 25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet) New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc. Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs Also, Brave has over 100 million users now AI OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits Xbox and gaming Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans? Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month Tips & picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware App pick of the week: Opera Neon RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows

The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:setup.exe /product server command line. Windows 11 25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet) New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc. Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs Also, Brave has over 100 million users now AI OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits Xbox and gaming Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans? Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month Tips & picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware App pick of the week: Opera Neon RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows

The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:setup.exe /product server command line. Windows 11 25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet) New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc. Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs Also, Brave has over 100 million users now AI OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits Xbox and gaming Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans? Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month Tips & picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware App pick of the week: Opera Neon RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows

The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:setup.exe /product server command line. Windows 11 25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet) New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc. Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs Also, Brave has over 100 million users now AI OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits Xbox and gaming Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans? Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month Tips & picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware App pick of the week: Opera Neon RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows

Join Pedro and Mike on Comic Misfits as they break down Marvel Studios' boldest animated swing yet, Marvel Zombies! 

-Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple's new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60 percent decrease in drop-offs. On Wednesday, Wikimedia Deutschland announced a new database that will make Wikipedia's wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models. The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UGC is about to change forever. In the same way all technologies govern and enable the creative, MTX will do the same for Fortnite. Or will it? Alex Seropian (Look World North, The Forth Curtain) joins the cast to discuss UEFN's ability to enable creators to monetize islands directly.  We discuss: What new games will emerge with MTX? Is UGC IP defensible?  What exactly is the endgame for UGC studios? What's the maximum a Roblox studio earns? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to UEFN and Guest Background 03:48 UEFN's New Features and Developer Impact 07:22 Comparing UEFN with Roblox 10:23 The Future of IP in Gaming 17:47 Epic's Strategic Vision and Development Tools 21:04 The Evolution of UGC Platforms 22:53 Challenges in User-Generated Content 26:27 Monetization Models in Gaming 28:01 The Joy of Game Development 30:46 The Future of Fortnite's Economy 39:16 China's Role in UGC Development 41:40 Feedback Loops in Game Development Chapters (00:00:00) - He Was The Math Pirate(00:00:33) - Utility and the UEFN Platform(00:01:01) - Biased Interview: The Math Pirate(00:03:25) - Epic's UCLUE Announcement(00:07:32) - UEFN vs. Roblox: What's The Difference(00:12:30) - Phil Jackson on Roblox's Ephemeral IP(00:17:24) - Unveiling UE6 & Epic's Vision(00:21:23) - GTA: The Dark Horse in the UGC Wars(00:23:31) - The Witcher 3 and Overwolf(00:26:12) - How Will Monetization Change the Game Industry?(00:27:43) - What Was It Like Developing a Halo 2 on UEFN(00:31:21) - Epic's Fortnite Economy Announcement(00:35:34) - Epic Games' Developer Revenue Share(00:36:38) - Fortnite's Incentive Determinism(00:39:30) - Where Is China in the UGC Race?(00:41:46) - What's It Like to Develop on PC and Mobile?(00:44:22) - Interview(00:45:39) - Meet Alex the Economics Student

No Jen this week — just the boys. Phil loses it on Supercell and Google Play, we wade into the “brain rot” panic, and Simon Hay somehow still gets a shoutout. From Newzoo's latest report to Supercell's IPO pipe dreams, Discord going offline, Xbox hiking prices, and Epic trying to AI their way out of irrelevance…Chapters00:00 Introduction00:27 Jen's Neuralink Update00:41 Phil's Rant on Supercell and Google Play01:48 Brain Rot Controversy03:59 Shoutout to Simon Hay and Space Ape04:52 New Zoo Gaming Market Report05:22 Upcoming Events and Conferences09:07 Supercell's Struggles and IPO Speculations18:52 Discord's Decline and Google Play's New Features27:15 Xbox Game Pass and Price Hikes29:35 Microsoft's Struggles and FTC Concerns31:15 Epic Games' Monetization Shift35:52 Epic's New Announcements and AI Integration38:54 European Lottery Giant Acquires Prize Picks45:55 Lingo Kids' Funding and Strategy50:51 Take-Two's Puzzle Game Success54:28 Borderlands 4 Release and Performance Issues

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about Sonic Racing and Trails in the Sky getting good initial reviews, two new characters headed to Marve's Cosmic Invasion, Epic selling more Fortnite UGC, and even more!

Queridos Curiosinautas, en este CuriosiMartes 249 traigo un episodio cargado de noticias intensas, polémicas y avances tecnológicos que nos hacen reflexionar sobre el presente y el futuro:⚠️ Nuevas denuncias contra Roblox y Discord por inseguridad y grooming: un caso que terminó de la peor manera y que abre el debate sobre la adicción digital y la verdadera responsabilidad de padres, plataformas y sociedad.⚖️ Epic Games recibe un juicio por monopolio, luego de haber denunciado a otros gigantes.

One of the most common questions I get is about programming—what it looks like, how to structure it, and what actually makes it effective.In this episode, I break down the 3-Part Programming Framework I've used across youth sports, high school, college, and the pro level to create intentional, impactful programming athletes don't just attend—they remember.You'll discover:Why starting with a Talk brings clarity and sets the toneHow bringing in a Guest Speaker provides the outside expertise athletes needWhy ending with an Activity makes the program practical and actionableI even share an example from Duke Football's Leadership Week, where athletes capped off the experience with a trip to Epic Games—the creators of Fortnite—for real-world career discovery.If you've ever struggled to make your programming stick, this episode will give you a proven framework you can plug in right away.-The Player Development Guide → https://amzn.to/3TtnaA8Player Development Accelerator Assessment → https://edward-jones-po11g9mt.scoreapp.comIs Your Program Player Development READY? → https://edward-jones-0amn1dyi.scoreapp.comPlayer Development Newsletter → https://substack.com/@btfprogram100 Tips of Player Development → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/09c6129dc1Player Development 101 → https://beyond-the-field-player-development.kit.com/pd101

GTR Retro revisits 2014: Mandy and Patrick discuss Microsoft's Gears of War acquisition, the series' evolution, and concerns about gaming's future, including the need for new IPs and challenges in sequel-driven markets. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.