Podcasts about Optimus

We're absolutely pumped to welcome a true industry disruptor to the show today, John Tozer from Optimus, who is completely changing the game in logistics!  In this episode, John gets straight to the facts about his journey from the military to co-founding a digital freight matching marketplace, and why he's now driving the charge at Optimus.  We talk about why the old "spray and pray" automated outreach is dead and how Optimus is revolutionizing transportation technology by empowering freight brokers with hyper-targeted, lane-level shipper data.  If you're about leveling up your supply chain sales, closing more capacity loops, and building genuine, data-driven shipper relationships instead of just blasting out generic emails, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear. Tune in to find out how you can leverage the absolute best sales product in the market to dominate your regional lanes and grow your freight brokerage the right way!   Connect with John Website: https://www.getoptimus.ai/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tozer-3b217828/  Email: john.tozer@getoptimus.ai  

Sazan is back with a life update that somehow includes Nantucket highs and lows, a SEVEN-hour flight delay, an airport fight, and making it home just in time for her gestational diabetes test.

Day Break | THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA: Trump's Crackdown and the Midterm Showdown --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:04 – Susan Kokinda, author and organizer with Promethean Action. Kokinda discusses President Trump's oil agreement with Venezuela, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and energy trade between the United States and Canada. She also examines the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to the conflict, America's energy strategy, and why she views the 2026 midterms as an economic battle over the country's future. 38:05 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:06 – James Fitzpatrick, Director of the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA). Fitzpatrick discusses reports involving a former Biden Pentagon official who promoted transgender-related initiatives while the U.S. military was struggling with recruiting. He examines the debate over military priorities, personnel policy, readiness, and recruitment. 57:20 – Jess Kramer, EPA Assistant Administrator for Water. Kramer discusses a new investment in America's water workforce and the people responsible for keeping safe drinking water flowing to communities across the country. She explains the need to recruit and train the next generation of water professionals and strengthen the workforce behind America's critical water infrastructure. 1:06:17 – Dave Bovee, conservative author, energy-industry veteran, and founder and CEO of FourG Media LLC. Bovee challenges the argument that data centers are responsible for problems facing America's electrical grid. He examines the underlying causes of grid strain, rapidly increasing electricity demand, and the energy policies and infrastructure needed to support AI and data-center growth. 1:16:35 - Monologue 1:25:35 – Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute. Isaac discusses President Trump's oil agreement with Venezuela and what it could mean for America's long-term energy security. He examines Venezuela's enormous petroleum reserves, domestic energy production, global oil markets, and whether the agreement could help reduce energy costs for American consumers. 1:35:34 – Christopher Ruddy, CEO and Chairman of Newsmax. Ruddy joins Steve for a wide-ranging political and foreign-policy discussion covering the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump, the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, and the latest developments involving Iran. 1:44:26 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the remarkable story of a 91-year-old completing the Appalachian Trail. They also turn to the future of robotics, discussing Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot and what it might be like to have a general-purpose robot helping around the home. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

On today's episode, Legal Tuesday runs almost two hours with a surprise road-crew call-in from Ben. The panel works Northern Louisiana Medical Center's Medicare clock (Oct 1), voter-fraud sweeps and Dominion machines, Mamdani's NYC prayer-street closures, and a SCOTUS block on activist judges and standing. Second half is energy math (Henry Hub, Venezuela crude, the EV road-fee fight), Optimus and Chinese robots from Terminators to pecan trees, Shapiro's Amish measles blame game, and the White House ballroom standing fight. Don't miss it!

The Nerdpocalypse opens with a tribute to Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime, who passed away at 85. We discuss his massive legacy across generations of Transformers fans. Then some serious news: a lawsuit alleges Elon Musk's xAI used child sexual abuse material to train its Grok models, a disturbing allegation we break down along with its implications.On the lighter side: Ryan Gosling has publicly thrown his name in the ring for Warner Bros.' live-action Flintstones reboot centered on Bamm-Bamm, we discuss whether that idea makes any sense. Dave Bautista's casting as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series is now official. Miami Vice '85 rounds out its cast with Danny Ramirez, Michael B. Jordan, and Austin Butler. Amazon's RoboCop series casts its Alex Murphy. Ridley Scott is reportedly returning to the Alien franchise to complete the David trilogy. "Hooters: the movie" is apparently happening, because someone thought that was necessary. Plus trailers for Get Jiro and The Social Reckoning.The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Peter Cullin passed away - voice of Optimus Prime. So DeHuff gave the Transformers franchise an idea for the replacement voice for Optimus.A truck loaded with approximately 50,000 cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer has been stolen, and the beer company says it won't ask questions if they return it within a specified time frame. DeHuff thinks it may be a big publicity stunt by PBR.Dr. Krista Edelman went viral after she told her story of a bat trying to enter her mouth while she was sleeping.UK Dog walker ‘distressed' after seeing man put carrot up his bum at nature reserve.A man had a leaking problem with his “junk”, so he tried to fix it on his own instead of seeking medical help. A week later he had surgery to fix what he had done.The NFL put their Pro Bowl games in the garbage, and will now only use “pro Bowl” as an honorary achievement.A man named Daejon Love masqueraded as a 49ers player (which he is not), is now facing federal charges in an alleged wire fraud scheme that exploited women. Now, actual NFL players are bagging on Love by reenacting his videos.

**The Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1285**   with Creston Berch and Andrew Gasser Clay, Creston, and Andrew cover a packed weekend and the stories that actually matter. Jason Aldean packed Brandon with a sold-out, no-drama night that included “Try That in a Small Town.” College football's Week 0 delivered the usual early-season weirdness: Dan Mullen's UNLV squad lost at home to Memphis and the coach blamed the crowd for being too loud on offense; USC's big stadium looked half-empty against San Jose State, sparking talk about whether some programs should take non-conference games to smaller venues that actually look full on TV. NASCAR delivered a strong Daytona race. Combat sports went full circus—BKFC in Fenway Park plus a chaotic Orlando card that featured Mike Perry's shoulder injury on short notice, internet personalities, and one of the strangest post-main events you'll ever see. The biggest story of the hour: a Nigerian national was extradited to Mississippi and arraigned in Oxford on charges tied to the 2022 online sextortion of 16-year-old Starkville Academy football player Walker Montgomery, who died by suicide. The suspect had been in Nigerian custody since a 2023 FBI-led operation (Artemis) that netted more than 20 suspects linked to a wave of financially motivated schemes against American teenage boys. Charges include sexual exploitation of a minor resulting in death. The Montgomery family has spent years pushing internet-safety legislation through Walker's Promise. Clay and Creston give law enforcement and the feds their roses for finally getting the case into a U.S. courtroom after three years of extradition fights. Hour two turns to companies voting with their feet. Buc-ee's CEO said life is too short to build in places that don't want you and that conservative, business-friendly states with a real workforce make the difference—prompting Democrat boycott noise and a quick “welcome” from Ron DeSantis. That conversation rolls into SpaceX's massive Louisiana plans, Starship cadence, Starlink evolution, talk of orbital data centers, Neuralink, Optimus, and whether medical advances like stem-cell therapies and brain-computer interfaces can stay on the right side of “playing God.” They close with an observation that's been eating at Clay: AI has made everyone a graphic designer overnight, but the internet now looks the same. Flyers, thumbnails, and scripts are starting to feel interchangeable. The theory on the table is that audiences will start craving the opposite—plain, human, imperfect, and obviously not generated. Real talk, real topics, no filter.

"Your entire life will change when you realize energy is the most attractive human trait. Not looks, wealth, or status. Energy. Start walking into rooms with genuine enthusiasm, curiosity, and interest. Watch what happens. You become a magnet for the highest quality people. Energy is contagious. Spread the kind you'd want to catch."RIP Dolly Parton Music Intro!Clint Eastwood retires at 96. Good Bad and Ugly. Markets and RetirementGood luck planning if on your own. VERY difficult100's hours building a retirement forecast model. Changing small things like inflation or investment returns by 1% has huge ramifications. Meaning its an ongoing challenge. Markets UpSaaS AcololypseSalesforce Earnings letterWebcast. Up 22% Thursday. Low $150 now $250.~70% up. Claude ForceClaude/Anthropic uses Salesforce and Slack. They are not replacing them. Sales force combining with Claude.NVIDIAPress Release Jensen reminds me of Elon in that he disregards and has NO worry about competition because he is so confident in his team, mission and trajectory. $5T companyUp 4% after hours. $210. 1 year up 17%. 5 yr 850%Americas great opportunity 1000000's of jobs First time in century that we can fix energy grid. This is the new industrial revolution. Autonomous DrivingIts happening! AmazonAmazon Zoox - No steering wheel or pedals - taking the roads in Las Vegas! This is GOOD! Toaster-shaped taxis that don't have a driver or a steering wheel have started rolling across San Francisco and charging for rides in Las Vegas.The all-electric cars are the first robotaxis offering rides on the roads without standard driver features like a dashboard and pedals. They can drive in either direction and hold up to four passengers who sit facing each other. Windows stretch across much of the sides. The vehicles are called Zoox.TeslaHUGE from a media standpoint, article from WSJ on Tesla and FSD.TeslaRobotsJC talking about seeing the robots. Play entire clip. From the latest All In Pod. Thinks it will be best selling product of all time. Better than any video you've seen! Hardware 1.5 generations ahead, and mind 5x more. Optimus will be the greatest product ever made. Says in 10 years will be 1b in 2036From Ashok. Flooding the streets of Austin. Wouldn't say this in public without high confidence. From Elon: Both SpaceX and Tesla building 100gw/yr solar and supplementing with Nat Gas, and to increase rate of production will manufacture the blades and vanes at SpaceX! Will probably take 2-3 years. 100gw/yr is enough to power ~18,000,000 US homes. YES 18m. So together should be 36m homes. SpaceX $3.5T by 2033 per Elon. At modest 10x sales that is 35 trillion. AI DataCenters are Coming. Only question when? Partnering with NVIDIA on new chips/tech for space.Per Elon “Our design is significantly simpler, lower cost, denser and lighter than a traditional rack” You believe him?Play. Video of Elon and team discussing datacenters in Space.  Do people know (1) this was Elon's car and (2) first falcon heavy launch (3) expected to fail and (4) if it didn't fail, wanted to have fun! And (5) orbiting between Earth and Mars. Expects at least 10m years life. JP Morgan on SpaceX Catalysts: SpaceX just bought APR energy. Per Elon aiming for 30 Starship launches per day. By 20301 million people on Mars, plus tranches to 7.5t in Market cap. 30/day is 10800 or ~10k annual. StarBase LouisianaOfficial SpaceX video.3000 direct jobs, 10,000 jobs to Luisiana8 launch towers.Crazy states/politicans are not inviting them to build in their state.  Open letter from Elon to staff. Eliminat bureaucracy. Math to get to 1m people on Mars. Public PolicyCalifornia Tires

(0:00) Bestie intros: Recapping recent interviews and the state of American science (3:31) China's Robot Olympics, Optimus update, Grok Bot (9:05) Nvidia and Salesforce rip after big earnings: AI Capex Bubble and SaaSpocalypse narratives get reversed (33:32) Bessent gets called out by Druckenmiller for bond market interference (1:01:33) AI writing controversy: Druck used AI to write his WSJ Op-ed (1:15:00) CIA Chief visits Moscow, Meta's settlement and new teen rules (1:22:52) Science Corner: Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine Come hang with the Besties at the All-In Summit | September 13-15: http://theallinsummit.com Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allin Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/27/nvidia-nvda-q2-earnings.html https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/how-nvidia-silenced-the-bears-105017893.html https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-announces-financial-results-for-second-quarter-fiscal-2027 https://polymarket.com/event/largest-company-end-of-december-2026 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/treasury-yields-.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/bessent-1-trillion-treasury-general-account-bond-buybacks.html https://seekingalpha.com/news/4636322-wall-street-sees-bessent-putting-fear-of-god-into-bond-vigilantes https://www.wsj.com/opinion/let-the-bond-market-speak-81529d74 https://www.wsj.com/world/cia-director-john-ratcliffe-makes-surprise-trip-to-moscow-c1c68fa6 https://polymarket.com/event/russia-x-ukraine-ceasefire-agreement-by

Listen Now to 023 WTFuture Watch Now 023 WTFuture We kick this episode off catching up with Bobby and Katya’s great North West road-trip. From there, the conversation weaves through the underground peptide boom embraced by college students, the high-stakes  duel between Google Maps, Waze, and Apple for navigation, and the prospect of running 1-bit Gemma AI models locally on your smartphone without an internet connection.   With a little domestic comedy, Sun confesses a wildly lucrative trading blunder.  Turning toward the horizon, the hosts explore Peter Diamandis’s prediction that collapsing technology costs will grant the majority of humanity a millionaire’s standard of living by 2031 via dirt-cheap humanoid labor and free AI education. Following a  debate on historical servitude versus artificial labor, they include their resident AI, Ara, who seemingly embraces taking over humanity’s dirtiest, most repetitive chores. The show hits maximum entertainment as they review blooper reels from China’s World Humanoid Robot Games—featuring bipedal machines that use padded walls as brakes, trip over each other in soccer, and crawl through obstacle course.  We take a closer look at the biggest humanoid contenders like Tesla’s Optimus, Unitree’s budget G1, and the Nvidia Thor-powered Booster T2. Wrapping up the show, they marvel at NASA’s wide-field Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope joining the James Webb at Lagrange Point 2, and spotlight experimental lanosterol eye drops that could soon dissolve cataracts without surgery, a treatment already turning heads in the canine world.  Enjoy!

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Good Enough to Keep Watching, Not Good Enough to Stop Complaining This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl take a somber look back at three icons we lost this week with Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, and the massive mark each left on pop culture. Then it's back to the weekly watchlist as Ted Lasso tries to bring the Greyhounds together, Reacher digs deeper into an increasingly dangerous conspiracy, and Lanterns pushes Hal Jordan and John Stewart further into a mystery that is getting a whole lot more cosmic. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Celebrity Deaths This Week: 4:46 Ted Lasso Season 4 Episode 4: 16:20 Reacher Season 4 Episode 5: 24:40 Lanterns Season 1 Episode 2: 3240 Celebrity Deaths Dolly Parton January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026 | Age 80 Country music icon, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died August 25 after what her representatives described as a brief battle with cancer. Her six-decade career produced classics including “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You,” while her film career included 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias. Parton's legacy extends far beyond music. She helped build Dollywood into one of Tennessee's biggest attractions and founded the Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of millions of free books to children. Dollywood announced that the park would remain open following her death, honoring her belief that “the show must go on.” Infamous angle: One of those genuinely rare celebrities who seemed to transcend genre, politics, generations, and even celebrity culture itself. Tim Curry April 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026 | Age 80 Actor, singer, and voice performer Tim Curry died peacefully at his Los Angeles home following a period of ill health. Curry became a cultural icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but his ridiculously versatile career also included Clue, It, Home Alone 2, Muppet Treasure Island, Legend, The Three Musketeers, and decades of stage and voice work. He received three Tony nominations and continued working after suffering a major stroke in 2012 that left him using a wheelchair. For an entire generation of genre fans, Curry was basically the patron saint of unforgettable villains and weirdos. Peter Cullen July 28, 1941 – August 26, 2026 | Age 85 Legendary Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen died peacefully at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family. No cause of death has been announced. Cullen became inseparable from Optimus Prime, originating the character’s voice in the 1984 Transformers animated series and returning repeatedly across animation, games, and the live-action films. He also voiced Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh and contributed memorable vocal work to Predator, Knight Rider, G.I. Joe, and numerous animated series. The voice and personality he created for Optimus were inspired in large part by his older brother Larry, a decorated Marine veteran, whose advice to Peter was essentially that a real hero should be strong enough to be gentle. That philosophy became fundamental to Optimus Prime. Infamous angle: For anybody who grew up in the ’80s, this one hits differently. Optimus Prime wasn’t merely a cartoon voice. Ted Lasson (Apple TV) Network: Apple TV Genre: Comedy / Sports / Drama Developed By: Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift Season: 4 Episode: 4 Episode Title: “Greyhounds’ Day Off” Release Date: August 26, 2026 Episode Summary Ted, Beard, and Coach Alice try to break up the cliques developing within the new team by canceling practice and sending everyone out for some forced bonding, eventually leading the group to pub trivia and considerably more trouble than Ted probably planned. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Keeley attend a women’s football business summit where they encounter eccentric sports investor Zelda Southport, played by Tracey Ullman. Zelda’s aggressive approach to investing in women’s sports gets Keeley’s attention while Rebecca remains considerably more skeptical. Roy and Keeley’s increasingly complicated relationship also continues, with Keeley challenging Roy to actually date other women before the two seriously consider getting back together. Rating Out of 5, Boots Ain’t Messing Around Brian: 3.3/5 Darryl: 3.1/5 Reacher (Amazon Prime) Network: Prime Video Genre: Action / Crime / Thriller Based On: Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child Developed By: Nick Santora Starring: Alan Ritchson, Sydelle Noel, Agnez Mo, Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette, Kevin Corrigan Season: 4 Episode: 5 Episode Title: “Bridge” Release Date: August 26, 2026 Rating: TV-MA Series Summary A seemingly random encounter aboard a Philadelphia subway pulls Jack Reacher into a conspiracy involving a missing flash drive, government operatives, hired killers, and information powerful people are desperate to keep buried. Season four adapts Lee Child's Gone Tomorrow and drops Reacher into an increasingly tangled political and intelligence conspiracy. Episode Summary After a misunderstanding turns Reacher into Philadelphia's most wanted man, he spends much of the episode doing what Reacher does best: escaping situations that should probably be impossible to escape. Meanwhile, Jacob, Tamara, and Plum recover the flash drive Anna mailed before her death, along with her phone, but their attempt to finally get some answers turns into a violent confrontation with Lila and Amisha. Jacob gets his first genuine opportunity to strike back at the people responsible for his sister's death. The recovered evidence also starts bringing the larger conspiracy into focus. A photograph connects Congressman Sampson to a disgraced Indonesian general, but Reacher suspects another person in the image may actually be more important to the mystery. Anna's phone also gives the group stronger evidence tying Lila directly to the killings. By the end, Reacher and Tamara's investigation leads them toward another confrontation while Jacob is taken hostage, leaving Tamara with a pretty awful decision to make. And this one definitely supports the subtitle vibe we were talking about: there's plenty of entertaining Reacher insanity here, but the season is getting increasingly dependent on everyone accepting some wildly convenient and increasingly ridiculous shit to keep the plot moving. Rating Out of 5, How Many Ways Can One Person Escape the Police? Brian: 3.2/5 Darryl: 3.25/5 Lanterns (HBO Max) Lanterns Network: HBO / HBO Max Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi / Action / Mystery Created By: Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King Starring: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, Jason Ritter Season: 1 Episode: 2 Episode Title: “Trust Fall” Release Date: August 23, 2026 Rating: TV-14 Series Summary Veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan is assigned to train former Marine and newly recruited Lantern John Stewart. Their relationship begins badly enough before the two are dragged into an investigation surrounding a bizarre killing in rural Nebraska. What initially resembles an Earthbound murder mystery steadily exposes a much larger extraterrestrial conspiracy connected to the history of the Green Lantern Corps. Episode Summary Hal and John investigate a deadly shooting in an attempt to prove that an alien force was responsible, with their investigation increasingly pointing toward one of the Green Lantern Corps’ oldest mistakes: the Manhunters. The episode digs deeper into the mystery surrounding Rushville while separating Hal and John enough to develop both characters individually. Sheriff Kerry also reveals that she originally came from Gotham, quietly expanding the show’s connections to the larger DCU.And then the episode drops the considerably bigger comic-book bomb: Sinestro, played by Ulrich Thomsen. The imprisoned former Lantern is positioned almost like the show’s Hannibal Lecter, someone Hal doesn’t trust but may need because Sinestro understands both Hal and the threat they are facing better than almost anyone. Rating Out of 5, I Want My Bird (In Micky Roark Weird Russian Accent) Brian: 3.4/5 Darryl: 3/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! ¿Cómo consiguió una pequeña startup californiana poner contra las cuerdas a una industria con más de cien años de historia? En este episodio de La Ola Eléctrica recorremos la historia completa de Tesla, desde su fundación en 2003 y la llegada de Elon Musk hasta convertirse en uno de los fabricantes más influyentes del planeta. Hablamos del Tesla Roadster, los momentos en los que la compañía estuvo al borde de desaparecer, el nacimiento del Model S, el infierno de producción del Model 3, la expansión de las Gigafactorías, el éxito mundial del Model Y y la importancia de la red Supercharger. Pero la historia de Tesla no puede entenderse sin mirar también a los otros proyectos de Elon Musk. Analizamos la relación entre la filosofía de Tesla y SpaceX, el nacimiento de The Boring Company y cómo esa obsesión por cuestionar industrias tradicionales se repite una y otra vez. También llegamos hasta la Tesla de 2026, en plena batalla contra BYD y los fabricantes chinos, con una estrategia que empieza a mirar mucho más allá del automóvil: Robotaxi, Cybercab, inteligencia artificial, Optimus y almacenamiento energético. Una historia llena de éxitos, fracasos, promesas incumplidas, riesgos enormes y decisiones que terminaron obligando a Volkswagen, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford y prácticamente toda la industria a acelerar su transición hacia el coche eléctrico. ¿Tesla ganó la batalla o simplemente consiguió que todos los demás empezaran a correr? Descúbrelo en este nuevo episodio de La Ola Eléctrica.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Somos Eléctricos. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/627406

Space Nuts: Moon impact, Roman Observatory launch, and Neptune's odd moonsAndrew Dunkley is joined by Professor Jonti Horner, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southern Queensland, for a wide-ranging astronomy update. They cover SpaceX's out-of-control rocket body hitting the Moon, the imminent launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Observatory, and a new result that may explain the strange origin of some of Neptune's moons.We discuss why lunar impacts matter far beyond the Moon itself, how Roman will study exoplanets and dark energy, and why clay minerals on Neptune's small moons are such a big clue about a violent early solar system.Key topicsSpaceX's rocket body impacted the Moon after being left in a long, uncontrolled orbitWhy lunar impacts are a real concern for future habitats, infrastructure, and Apollo heritage sitesThe sheer scale of human-made objects that have already hit or landed on the MoonElon Musk's vision for lunar factories, rail-gun launches, and large-scale off-Earth manufacturingWhy the same company could end up both creating the risk and needing to solve itThe Nancy Grace Roman Observatory launching around 9 months ahead of scheduleRoman's 2.4 metre mirror, 300 megapixel wide-field camera, and hydrazine-fueled journey to L2How Roman will study dark energy, gravitational lensing, exoplanets, and free-floating planetsNew James Webb observations of Neptune's moons showing clay-type minerals on Larissa and GalateaWhy those clays suggest a much older, more violent system shaped by Triton's capture and moon-to-moon collisionsTimestamps:00:00 - Studio prep, muting phones, and getting ready to record01:53 - Episode intro: SpaceX lunar impact, Roman Observatory, and Neptune moons03:00 - Jonti Horner joins the show04:26 - SpaceX rocket body crashes into the Moon07:03 - Predicted impact plume and expected crater size08:54 - Korean spacecraft Danuri captures post-impact images10:19 - Why Moon impacts matter for future lunar bases11:47 - Protecting Apollo landing sites and lunar archaeology12:15 - More than 3,000 human-made objects have hit the Moon14:32 - Law, responsibility, and the problem of cleanup beyond Earth16:07 - Musk's plans for Moon factories and Starlink-style expansion18:12 - Rail guns, Optimus robots, and scaling lunar industry19:34 - SpaceX's own industry could be threatened by its own debris21:24 - Balancing commercial benefits and environmental costs23:46 - The Nancy Grace Roman Observatory launch approaches26:03 - Roman's orbit, hydrazine fuel, and five-year mission plan27:57 - From WFIRST to Roman: how the telescope evolved29:23 - Roman's mirror, 300 megapixel camera, and survey power30:14 - Exoplanets, microlensing, and the coronagraph33:29 - Roman's launch status and the excitement ahead34:17 - Neptune's moons and the role of TritonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

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Watch for it on UH channels. https://t.co/SRC8RbapKL" / X New Tab (21) Glenn Beck on X: "UPDATE: THE LAKE AMERICA TROLL JUST BECAME AN EXECUTIVE ORDER" / X Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war (17) Dr. Simon on X: "Four months later, the Epstein Files still have vanished from the conversation, as if one of the biggest scandals in American and Israeli politics never happened." / X New Tab Controlled Political Leak Pipeline Exposed, Trump's Mystery Beef & The Control Grid Materializes (21) Daniel McAdams on X: "Just like Tulsi told him not to attack Iran. Point is, Trump just doesn't care." / X USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer – The White House EDC's Are Not Conspiracy Theory, Hotez Meltdown, Lab-Grown Meat, Your Dark AI-Modulated Future Israel's Redefine Meat serves up plant-based whole cuts of beef | Reuters Robert Kadlec Claims "Vaccine Research" Caused COVID, Tick Bioweapons & Vaccines To Stop Meat Eating New Tab (17) The Last American Vagabond on X: "For those who have not yet noticed, this is NOT Wikileaks. This is a malicious account trying to manipulate people." / X US11107588B2 - Methods and systems of prioritizing treatments, vaccination, testing and/or activities while protecting the privacy of individuals - Google Patents Compulsory moral bioenhancement should be covert - PubMed Google & Oracle to Monitor Americans Who Get Warp Speed's Covid-19 Vaccine for up to Two Years New Tab The Anarchism Solution, Trump's Gavi Lie, FBI Manufactures Another Plot & US Military Censorship (21) MintPress News on X: "Activists Exposed An IDF Soldier Who Was Posing In Kuffiyeh At Columbia University He was exposed as a Sergeant that participated in the Gaza genocide. According to reports he was telling people he was a Hamas fighter & showing October 7 footage, attempting to trick people and https://t.co/LMdT8vEKiv" / X (17) GenXGirl on X: "Don't worry Israel, he will be on a flight back to you shortly." / X The Violent Crime Story Missing From the Transgender Prison Lawsuit - NH Journal Senior Israeli official flees US following arrest over paedophilia | Middle East Eye New Tab (21) Optimus on X: "@DougAMacgregor @_whitneywebb Below the in the interview @_whitneywebb explains it all. How israeli firms control the water system, electrical grid, nuclear facilities and other infrastructure. But why would israeli companies have contract with US critical infrastructure? Sometimes AI does come in handy https://t.co/Mx9lYinZpH" / X She's EXPOSING the WEF false flag coming in 2024, Journalist Whitney Webb | Redacted - YouTube New Tab Trump Order Aims to Block Foreign Backdoors in US Power Grid Gear - SecurityWeek Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a National Emergency to Secure America's Bulk-Power System – The White House Declaring a National Emergency to Secure the United States Bulk-Power System – The White House6) (21) Grok / X Countries with biggest political cyberattacks launch share 2026 | Statista Trump Makes It Easier For Foreign Governments To Secretly Operate US Companies The Unit That Ate Cybersecurity: From Stuxnet to a $32 Billion Exit, How Israel's 8200 Became the Backbone of Global Cyber Defense — and a 'Critical' Threat | Breached.Company Trump Creates State-Backed Private Cyberattack Force Trump Deputizes Private Companies for Offensive Cyber Strikes Against Foreign Criminals Palantir Partners w/ Major News Orgs To Use Your Data As "Actionable Intelligence" Army embeds active-duty PSYOPS soldiers at local TV stations - Yahoo Sports Justice Department records confirm PROMIS scandal's ties to Israel • MuckRock Israel accused of planting mysterious spy devices near the White House - POLITICO Israeli NSO Spyware Found on Phones of U.S. State Department Officials - Israel News - Haaretz.com SignalGate Meets WordPress: Outgoing National Security Adviser's Phone Dumps Messages via Israeli App - UNICORN RIOT State Dept Revealed To Be Using Israeli Intelligence-Linked Chat App Involved In Trump Admin Hack Shady Companies With Ties to Israel Wiretap the U.S. for the NSA | WIRED Ice obtains access to Israeli-made spyware that can hack phones and encrypted apps | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) | The Guardian (17) The Last American Vagabond on X: "Well this is Shlomi Lior, Algorithm & Systems Engineer for Flock, and he spent 7 years with Israeli Military Intelligence before ending up with Flock. https://t.co/JY2Es2eDLn https://t.co/4Bvyo4u1Eg" / X Israeli Firm Plans Expanding Its Deployment of Video-Altering Tech | Truthout New Tab Meet Toka, the Most Dangerous Israeli Spyware Firm You've Never Heard Of Meet Toka, the Most Dangerous Israeli Spyware Firm You've Never Heard Of a16z-backed Toka wants to help US agencies hack into security cameras and other IoT devices | TechCrunch Toka Deepens Engagement with U.S. and Allied Government Partners, Names Gregg Smith CEO | Toka JEHhjLPyZOvyEuX_.mp4 The Prince and The Spy - The Last American Vagabond Trump Makes It Easier For Foreign Governments To Secretly Operate US Companies (17) International Cyber Digest on X: "‼️ BREAKING: Blackwater founder Erik Prince launched a company selling air defense by subscription to protect data centers, military bases, shipping lanes and refineries. The founder has launched Vectus Air Defense Systems — jammers, cannons and interceptors sold as-a-service to https://t.co/yvOp6J8ZSN" / X The founder of the American private military company Blackwater, Eric Prince, has created a company that will offer air defense by subscription, writes Axios - Pravda USA Erik Prince and Swarmer Announce Formation of Vectus Air Defense Systems - Swarmer Israel Expands Cooperation with Ukrainian Drone Manufacturers for Defense Collaboration - Oj Nigeria is the second most targeted country in Africa for cyber attacks. Most business owners are still not taking it seriously - Businessday NG Nigeria's Cybersecurity Reckoning: The Breach Wave and the Council Racing to Catch Up The State Of Data Protection In Nigeria | Web Security Lab Chile suffered 27.6 billion cyberattack attempts in 2024 - Mundo en Línea 8 months after the cyber attack on GTD parent company of Telefónica del Sur: The consequences of the impact – Hour12 Entel Digital report warns of rise in ransomware, data leaks and cyberespionage in 2025 | Financial Journal AUMENTO CRÍTICO DE RANSOMWARE EN CHILE Revealed: leak uncovers global abuse of cyber-surveillance weapon | Surveillance | The Guardian Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During Trump's 2nd Term Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Group Found Liable for Hacks of WhatsApp Users Trump Releases White House App With Dangerous Spyware & Israeli Spyware's Quiet Comeback Under Trump Smartphones Worldwide Silently Infected With Israeli Spyware & The "Peace President" War State Peter Thiel-Funded Company Anduril to Triple the Number of Autonomous Surveillance Towers Along the US-Mexico Border Oracle and the Rise of the AI Surveillance State Under Trump The Technocratic Trump Administration New Tab (17) Ben Norton on X: "Bombshell: a former electoral counselor in Honduras has published leaked recordings proving his country's 2025 election was stolen. The US helped put in power far-right politician Nasry "Tito" Asfura, who is closely linked to drug trafficking. Trump personally interfered in" / X HondurasGate & The Technocratic Takeover Of South America The Technocratic Regime Change: Under The Guise Of Freedom Technocrats Are Slowly Taking Control Trump & The Zionist/Globalist Technocrats Are Building Your New Society Whether You Like It Or Not The Network State Coup And The Engineered Transition To "Tech Zionism" The Israeli Election Interference and Psychological Operation Industrial Complex Revealed: the hacking and disinformation team meddling in elections | Technology | The Guardian Erik Prince wants to sell you a "secure" smartphone that's too good to be true | MIT Technology Review   Bitcoin Donations Are Appreciated: www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/bitcoin-donation (3FSozj9gQ1UniHvEiRmkPnXzHSVMc68U9f)

This Week In Startups is made possible by: Odoo https://Odoo.com/twist Quo https://quo.com/TWiST Conservation Fund https://conservationfund.org how old a movie has to be for me to be able to show a part of it on youtube Generally 10 seconds or less of a film clip can fall under fair use for commentary or criticism — which is how most podcasts and talk shows use clips without issue. But there's no hard legal rule based on age. What actually matters more than age is fair use, which considers: Purpose — commentary, criticism, education = stronger fair use case Amount used — shorter = safer; a 5-10 second clip for reaction/discussion is generally fine Effect on market — your clip shouldn't replace the original In practice for YouTube specifically: Most major studios have Content ID systems that will flag clips regardless of movie age — even 100-year-old films if the rights holder has registered them Public domain is the real safe zone — films from 1927 or earlier are generally in the public domain in the US. Some films from the 1928-1963 range are also public domain if copyright wasn't renewed Disney, Warner Bros., Universal etc. actively enforce even very old films For a show like TWiST showing a short reaction clip — 5-10 seconds with clear commentary context is the industry standard and rarely gets actioned. But age alone won't protect you. Today's show: *A humanoid robot ran the 100m in 9.39, breaking the human Usain Bolt's world record, while an entire stadium cheered. Jason thinks Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games aren't a science fair, or a fun exhibition, but the best AI PR campaign on Earth. While Americans debate the data centers that train the robot brains, China is already turning them into a spectacle and world-class entertainment. Find out what Jason thinks America can do to catch up… and why he believes there will be 1 billion Optimus robots deployed by the year 2036. PLUS on an all-news TWiST, hot takes on the potential $13B Hugging Face sale (to a mystery buyer), why founders should always "buy the threat," analyzing Sam Altman's "I'm listening and I hear you" face, and are kill drones already in operation around the world? We're digging in to how close the real world is to mirroring the "Terminator" films. Relevant Links CBS coverage of World Humanoid Robot Games: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-robot-usain-bolt-sprint-run-record-faster/ Bloomberg coverage of World Humanoid Robot Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lsrUAdcPPE X-Humanoid: https://www.x-humanoid.com/ Tesla Optimus on X: https://x.com/Tesla_Optimus Trailer for Spielberg's "A.I. Artificial Intelligence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_19pRsZRiz4 Bloomberg: Hugging Face exploring sale: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-23/hugging-face-gauging-interest-for-potential-sale-business-insider-says Fortune: Stripe acquires OpenRouter: https://fortune.com/2026/08/16/stripe-7-billion-deal-ai-firm-openrouter-acquisition/ InfoWorld: OpenAI acqui-hires OPenClaw founder: https://www.infoworld.com/article/4132731/openai-hires-openclaw-founder-as-ai-agent-race-intensifies-2.html David Senra podcast w/ Sam Altman: https://www.davidsenra.com/episode/sam-altman Harvey Tenet Research Preview: https://www.harvey.ai/blog/post-training-update-harvey-tenet David Sacks comments on Harvey's Tenet (from X): https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/2090790063047168473 CNBC: Iran linked to UK cyberattack: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/23/small-uk-power-plant-shut-down-after-iran-linked-cyberattack-report.html NYT: A drone killed 3 Ukrainians: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/world/europe/russia-drones-autonomous-ai-kill-ukraine-war.html Forbes: Eric Schmidt secretly testing AI drones: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahemerson/2024/06/06/eric-schmidt-is-secretly-testing-ai-military-drones-in-a-wealthy-silicon-valley-suburb/ Restream: https://restream.io/ Kimbal Musk's Nova Sky Stories: https://novaskystories.com/ IKEA: Plug-in Solar Panels: https://www.ikea.com/be/en/energy-services/plug-in-solar/ Deadline: "Mandalorian and Grogu" box office: https://deadline.com/2026/08/star-wars-mandalorian-grogu-disney-release-date-1237040464/ THR: Dave Filoni leading Lucasfilm: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-mandalorian-grogu-box-office-franchise-low-1236604973/ Star Wars: Starfighter first look: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-starfighter-ryan-gosling Star Wars Theory: "Vader" fan series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey68aMOV9gc Timestamps: 0:00 Jason got a fresh Optimus demo 1:35 Robots are breaking human sports records 3:39 America's messaging problem vs. China's elite PR machine 11:07 Odoo - The all-in-one business platform. Your first app is free! Get started today at https://Odoo.com/twist 12:08 Jason got a fresh Optimus demo 19:21 Quo (formerly OpenPhone) - Quo gives you a clean, modern way to handle every customer call, text, and thread all in one place. Try it free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/TWiST 28:09 Who's going to buy Hugging Face and why? 28:56 Conservation Fund - Find out more about how the Conservation Fund is protecting land, wildlife, and our shared access to the great outdoors while also providing economic opportunities. Visit https://conservationfund.org 31:35 How OpenAI killed OpenClaw 39:08 Sam Altman wants to make a platform, not a product 41:19 The "Castles and Keeps" metaphor for sovereign AI 49:27 UBI isn't happening but we could raise the minimum wage 58:47 Embracing redundancy and self-reliance 1:10:53 Is Star Wars at a historic low point (and Lon's Worst Take) Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp   Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons   Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis Check out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/   Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland   Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis   Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com

Steeljaw's plan comes to its conclusion and Optimus gets swole. Contact John on Bluesky or email Paul and John at transformersnitpickers@gmail.com. Full episode archive

El peso mexicano rompe los 17 por dólar mientras aumentan las tensiones comerciales en Norteamérica y los mercados empiezan a exigir mayores rendimientos a la deuda estadounidense. En México, la crisis en Sinaloa escala después de que Rubén Rocha Moya vuelve a pedir licencia y Claudia Sheinbaum afirma que su retiro es “lo mejor para Sinaloa”. También analizamos el impacto económico de la guerra entre EE.UU. e Irán, el encarecimiento de la infraestructura de IA, la compra de Círculo de Crédito por Equifax y las principales noticias de deportes y entretenimiento.OPTIMUS es una experiencia presencial en Guadalajara para líderes, empresarios y ejecutivos que quieren mejorar sus habilidades de persuasión, problem solving estratégico y alineación de equipos.

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan — Episode Notes Episode: "Trimming Your Neighbor's Bush" Hosts: Tom and Dan | Guest: Aimee LeCours Sponsors / Ad Reads Modern Plumbing Industries (modernpi.com) — Mention Tom and Dan for 10% off service calls: drain/sewer, water heaters, water quality, custom projects, repipes, and emergency calls. Serves Seminole, Orange, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola counties. Bear Cat THC Seltzer (drinkbearcat.com, promo code BDM420) — 20% off a 5% THC / 20mg CBD seltzer with a mushroom blend; no recommendation needed, must be 21+. Available at Gravity Taproom (Orlando), a bar in Winter Park, Legacy Wine and Liquors (Sanford), Rock Brew (Sanford), and One Utopia (Clermont), with tastings announced on their social media. Streamline Mortgage Solutions (streamlineflorida.com) — Contact Brian for free mortgage guidance; he tracks changing mortgage programs/laws and alerts clients when it's worth refinancing. Segment Rundown Cold open: Orlando Weekly wins — Tom and Dan thank listeners for voting them #1 podcast in the Orlando Weekly awards again (won every year but one), explain why the recognition matters for their small business, praise Will's Pub owner Will Walker for leaning into similar local promotion, and tease a story they're saving for Monday's BDM-only show. Nobody has it figured out — After a bit riffing on an adult-film parody, the group discusses chasing money and fame with Aimee, including the story of Pauly Shore once calling them for business advice and George Wallace still hustling decades into his career — the takeaway being that no one, however successful, ever fully "figures it out." Selling 10% of the show — Inspired by NFL teams selling ownership stakes (the Atlanta Falcons' $1.6B sale of 10%) and Mark Cuban's rise, the hosts joke about selling 10% of Tom and Dan and using AI to preserve their likenesses after death. Aimee's job buyout — Aimee shares that she's taking a voluntary severance from her 12-year job at a Medicaid-based insurance company, effective by May 2027, and has already lined up new therapy and contract work; the hosts joke about her stealing office supplies and the three of them starting an affiliate partnership. Neighbor bush feud advice — Aimee asks for help with an 11-year feud with an elderly neighbor over a shared, overgrown bush encroaching on her house; the group runs through escalating "solutions" (hiring a surveyor since overhanging branches can legally be trimmed, plant diseases/whiteflies, popping tires, a kindness gift basket) while Aimee also vents about the same neighbors letting their dogs bark late at night. Aimee's upcoming shows (first plug) — Plugs for Aimee's long-running Shit Sandwich comedy show (15 years, first and third Fridays, with Rue co-hosting), a free family show/class Aug 29 at the Melrose Center, an improv jam that same night at Stigma Tattoos through the Florida Comedy Collective, and a Sept 26 West End Live show opening for Johnny Pemberton (Fallout, Superstore, Pickle and Peanut). Marching band car wash fundraiser — Tom plugs his niece's Lake Howell Marching Band charity car wash, comparing it to his own high school band fundraiser days, and the group riffs on whether kids doing donation-based fundraisers should just be tipped for playing their instruments instead, plus a jab at cheap oversized "big check" charity photo ops. AI voice-translation app demo — Dan shows off an AI app that translates a video into other languages (French, Mandarin, Swedish) in the speaker's own voice with matching lip movement, demoed using Tom & Dan Cruise 2027 promo clips, sparking discussion of how fast real-time translation tech is advancing. Optimus robot speculation — Riffing on a detail from Tesla's Aug 5 earnings call (robots reportedly getting chips before cars), the hosts imagine owning a humanoid Optimus robot to drive any car and handle housework and yard work, while questioning Elon Musk's track record on self-driving promises. Costa Concordia documentary recap — Tom recaps a Netflix documentary on the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster (the captain's unauthorized close "salute" pass, the reef strike, 32 deaths, his botched response and prison sentence), tying it back to their own upcoming Tom & Dan Cruise announcement. Poop stories and Concrete Mike call — A riff on awkward public-pooping stories (a "poop cruise" documentary, past guests improvising with towels) leads into a call from regular listener "Concrete Mike," who talks about using job-site dumpsters instead of portable toilets, becoming a new grandfather the night before, and hitting his 50th birthday. Aging radio personality tangent — A riff on an old colleague/bit going "full radio" and speculation about the declining health of an unnamed public figure known for hormone-replacement therapy abuse. Grave-niche theft follow-up — Dan describes keeping his parents' and family dog's ashes in an urn box in his wife's office, following up on a prior story about robbers stealing from cemetery niches. Caller: Tom's mom — Tom calls his mom live on air to ask, hypothetically, whether she'd help him commit various crimes (grave robbing, fake pest-control scams, driving a getaway car); she affectionately confirms she'd always back him, contrasted with Aimee's mom, who Aimee says would turn her in. Penn State cocaine ring story — Discussion of a news story about a cocaine trafficking ring run out of two Penn State fraternities, the alleged ringleader facing decades in prison, and a broader riff on drug legalization versus criminalization and treatment-based drug policy. Portland, Oregon tangent — A brief detour recalling an unsettling encounter with an intimidating stranger during a past trip to Portland, comparing its street culture to Orlando's. World's oldest person story — Discussion of the new Guinness World Record holder for oldest living person (a British woman turning 117) and the extraordinary span of history she's lived through — the Great Depression, WWII, the moon landing, the invention of the internet, two pandemics, and the Titanic sinking. Aimee's C-section story — Aimee shares her emergency C-section experience, including the surgical team nicking her breech baby's toe and playing an unwanted song during the procedure, plus a listener's story about a relative's more serious, complicated C-section. Future medicine and tech nostalgia — Closing speculation about longevity advances (cancer vaccines, genetic screening at birth) alongside early-technology nostalgia, including Dan's dad's status-symbol car phone. Show close and plugs — Final recap of Aimee's upcoming shows, a tease that BDM members will hear a special story on Monday's show, and a note that a full Tom & Dan Cruise announcement is coming soon. Key Dates / Plugs Mentioned August 29, 1:30 PM — Aimee LeCours' free family show/class at the Melrose Center (Orange County Library System). August 29, 6:30 PM — Aimee's improv jam at Stigma Tattoos (Downtown Orlando) with the Florida Comedy Collective. September 26 — Aimee LeCours opens for Johnny Pemberton at West End Live. Monday (following this episode) — A special story teased exclusively for BDM members. Coming soon — Full Tom & Dan Cruise 2027 announcement (TomandDanCruise2027.com). Ongoing — Shit Sandwich comedy show, first and third Fridays, 15 years running. Ongoing — Sign up for BDM membership at tomanddan.com/registration. Ongoing — Follow Aimee LeCours on Instagram and sign up for the Florida Comedy Collective email list at floridacomedycollective.com. Notable Guests/Callers Aimee LeCours — In-studio guest; comedian, host of Shit Sandwich, and licensed therapist. Concrete Mike — Phone-in caller and regular listener, calling in on his 50th birthday. Tom's mom — Phone-in call. ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ App: https://tomanddan.com/app Become a BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tomanddanshow Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/tomanddan ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss

- Hyundai Workers Strike in South Korea - Vegas Approves Thousands of New Robotaxis - Tesla Integrates ByteDance AI in China - Tesla Targets 2027 Optimus 3 Sales - Chery's AiMOGA Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots - Porsche Audio Uses Gallium Nitride Tech - Audi Brings Microplastic Filters to F1 - Nissan Plans New Body-On-Frame Family - Body-On-Frames VS. Uni-Body Frames - U.S. Tool and Die Industry Declining

- Hyundai Workers Strike in South Korea - Vegas Approves Thousands of New Robotaxis - Tesla Integrates ByteDance AI in China - Tesla Targets 2027 Optimus 3 Sales - Chery's AiMOGA Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots - Porsche Audio Uses Gallium Nitride Tech - Audi Brings Microplastic Filters to F1 - Nissan Plans New Body-On-Frame Family - Body-On-Frames VS. Uni-Body Frames - U.S. Tool and Die Industry Declining

Play NowThe Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast starts out episode 407 by reflecting on new announcements from Takara Tomy for upcoming Transformers toys, and these begin with a look at the New Legends line which will provide an avenue for the release of the hard-to-find Earthspark Soundwave and the Earthspark Cosmos which Hasbro previously canceled. After that, Missing Link Soundwave and two new cassette molds to go with it are discussed, with the cast also providing their thoughts on the very high suggested retail price of the release as compared to previous entries in the Missing Link lineup. Listener questions come up next with a fun question about Optimus Prime's greatest shame, followed by one that prompts the team for their highlights of the Transformers: Energon toyline. At the end, the recurring "Bragging Rights" segment brings the episode to a close as the cast shares their most recent Transformers toy and product acquisitions.

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Optimus!! Listen up as Will's pick for the week has the podcast duo examining all things BAYHEM with the ludicrous absurdity of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Shia LaBeouf? Megatron? The Pyramids? John Turturro? Words?!?! All becomes meaningless as we finally talk about the cinema of Michael Bay.

Lightsabers, Collectibles, and Comic-Con Recaps Dive into our latest sci-fi exploration featuring epic collectibles and events. In this week's episode of Podcast for Sci-Fi, Moose and Game God dive deep into the world of collectibles, touching on everything from Star Wars lightsabers to the latest happenings from Comic-Con. Old Favorites and New Finds Moose kicks off the episode with a playful tease, asking, “What if I told you that we’re talking about the ninth Jedi from Star Wars?” The excitement doesn’t stop there. The duo showcases some impressive new collectibles, including a stunning Optimus Prime figure and a classic Megatron. Game God shares his thoughts on the importance of these characters, saying, > “They need Optimus. Just so you know. You know who they didn’t bring back? Megatron.” Lightsaber Disappointments Game God recounts his recent trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios, where he was determined to purchase a lightsaber. He recalls, “I came cash in hand, right? Like, here, take my money.” Unfortunately, the selection was underwhelming, prompting him to create his own lightsaber at Savvy’s Workshop. He proudly reveals, “This is a temple guard… and yes, I got the purple Kyber crystal!” Comic-Con Buzz As the conversation shifts, the hosts reflect on the recent San Diego Comic-Con. The buzz surrounding the event continues, with mentions of upcoming Spider-Man releases and other exciting news that fans can look forward to. Closing Thoughts As they wrap up, Moose and Game God remind listeners to cherish the collectibles they love, no matter how big or small, and to stay tuned for more sci-fi excitement in future episodes. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, there's always something new to explore in the world of sci-fi. Catch the full episode here. The post Episode 522 – Spider-Man Brand new day, 9th Jedi Star Wars, Universal Epic appeared first on Podcast4Scifi.

OpenPunta de Mita Mexico. Pure heaven. AC/DCWorldCup Play at 0.15.  Videos of foreigners talking about America. Awesome.Play Feynman at 10.29 minMarketsSCHD and VOO ATH. VGT And QQQ off ~5%. 1 year 30% SCHD, 32% VGT and 24% VOO.Leopold LeverageThe fund had gained about 270% after fees this year through May. At that point, it was up more than 1,000% after fees since inception. It had ballooned to well over $20 billion under management, reaching the size of other well-known hedge funds that took decades to build.Example: you have $1000. Borrow $1000. Buy $2000 of stocks. Stocks go down 50%. Your broke.NetflixEarnings letter. TeslaBiggest one day loss EVER. Down 14.5%. One concept keeps me calm: The US needs Tesla and its Robotics for national security. Revenue GrowthSo many changes in last 2 years. Revenue should grow steadily now:  Model YL (sleeper hit), Energy, Semi, Robotaxi (finally!), Optimus (~9 months), Services (up 50% YoY). CyberTruck basic config (delivery in 2027...huge demand!Earnings Deck here. $100b annual run-rate.$28b revenue quarter. Record. 1.48m FSD subscriptions. TeraFAbThis is why we're building the largest chip manufacturing facility ever, with the goal of producing over 1 terawatt of compute per yearAILetter from companies/CEO's urging allowing Open Weights AI models. SpaceXThis tweet if off the charts” ‘https://x.com/stevederico/status/2084779469647266042Play Elon$100 billion ARR by December 2026 (they get here doing "nothing")$1 trillion in revenue as early as 2029Starship heat shield "solved"1 year payback on AI Data Center CapEXEnd of 2027 data center capacity will upwards of 5x (or more)NVIDIA exclusive chip partner for data centers on ground and spaceThey are using learnings from building rockets to build data centers, and it turns out data centers are way way way easier than rockets (means they can go extremely fast)Starlink commercial will be much bigger than consumer and Starlink should deliver most of the world's internetAI will be able to do almost anything in digital world by end of 2027V3 satellites will 10x the bandwidth and will be launched 10x as many as V2.Connectivity demand will explode due to physical AI (self driving cars/humanoid robots)PoliticsFlorida's budgetNewsom Pay to Play from WSJDave Friedberg on CA Tax. Billionaire TaxHoover Institute VideoPodcasts Really enjoyed Tim Robins on spotify. Advice: Never give up. Just show up. Everyone gets a job. Be AI literate.I don't think its hard to be successful in America. Hard = show up everyday, care about your job and your duty. That'st it. Great Coscto example here

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier. OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies Altman says he supports AI regulation Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Phillip Shoemaker Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: rippling.ai/machines

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier. OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies Altman says he supports AI regulation Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Phillip Shoemaker Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: rippling.ai/machines

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier. OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies Altman says he supports AI regulation Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Phillip Shoemaker Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: rippling.ai/machines

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier. OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies Altman says he supports AI regulation Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Phillip Shoemaker Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: rippling.ai/machines

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier. OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies Altman says he supports AI regulation Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Phillip Shoemaker Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: rippling.ai/machines

瑤池金母吸金破3000億！建倉機器人股「上銀」時機巧妙 Optimus V3出貨拉一波？ - 姚惠珍 封開平 張禹宣 劉寶傑《寶傑點兵》20260804

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier. OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies Altman says he supports AI regulation Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Phillip Shoemaker Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: rippling.ai/machines

All Hail Unicron Episode 122: Oscar and Robert's Milky Love Child   INTRODUCTION Anybody Get Anything? Movie/Show/Gaming News "General Hawk, do you read me? This is Doc at Headquarters. Great news, Optimus has come out of his coma!" "Looks like we made it! Men, Doc says Optimus is gonna be a-okay???" https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/25/hasbro-and-fathom-entertainment-reveal-an-all-new-chapter-for-the-transformers-the-movie-570046 "No games for you!" -Hasblo (circa 2026) https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/22/hasbro-cuts-down-gaming-ambitions-after-56-million-impairment-charge-569147 Third Party Cang Toys must have been too late to TFCon Canada for their original Dinobot design reveals... https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/24/cang-toys-ct-longyan-grandspino-trusaurus-masterpiece-scale-dinobots-volcanicus-prototypes-569719 Official: TRU China Seeker 3-pack exclusive in hand images https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/16/toysrus-china-exclusive-transformers-studio-series-86-seekers-3-pack-in-hand-images-568831 Hasbro Hong Kong battle damaged exclusive repaints of SS Grimlock and Megatron https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/18/acghk-2026-hasbro-hong-kong-fan-expo-exclusive-studio-series-battle-damage-grimlock-megatron-revealed-568901 Missing Link Grimlock in hand gallery https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/26/takara-tomy-missing-link-c-12-grimlock-in-hand-images-570458 Expensive repaint time from Takara! https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/27/takara-tomy-t-spark-adamas-machina-am-t02ex-magna-regulus-announced-570537 They're not from Tron, but they look like they are https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/23/transformers-age-of-the-primes-energon-optimus-prime-dark-energon-megatron-cybertread-cybertronic-pre-orders-live-569419 SDCC Threezero booth pics https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/23/san-diego-comic-con-2026-theezero-booth-569390 SDCC Blokees booth https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/23/san-diego-comic-con-2026-blokees-booth-569412 SDCC Hasbro news (2 links) https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/24/san-diego-comic-con-2026-hasbro-transformers-panel-coverage-age-of-the-primes-studio-series-reveals-569807   https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/25/san-diego-comic-con-2026-hasbro-booth-display-age-of-the-primes-studio-series-aoe-titan-scorn-energon-universe-shredhead-robosen-and-more-570221 Remember that time Ultra Magnus turned into a... um.. a uhhhh... well I don't know what the in the fuck this is supposed to be... Maybe a Goblin Glider? https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/07/15/transformers-cyberworld-ultimate-cyber-changers-ultra-magnus-first-look-568777 Questions? Discussion: Email your questions to: Hailunicroncast@gmail.com    Special Shoutouts: Dustmightz for providing the beats for the theme song! Check the Realm of Collectors on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/realmofcollectors   Everyone who followed us from Shattered Cast Uncut, we are grateful to each and everyone of you for joining us on this journey!   Hosts: T2RX6 http://www.youtube.com/user/T2rx6 Rich “Preordered” H. Oscar Alonso https://www.youtube.com/user/oscarnjboy Robert Duyjuy-sabado-gigante

Those Long-Term Chip Deals May Not Be as Secure as Investors Are Led to Believe When you listen to memory chip companies like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology discuss their businesses, they often make it sound like customer contracts—some extending as long as five years—are essentially set in stone. Unfortunately, that's not entirely true. Yes, these companies have long-term agreements in place, but contracts in this industry are often renegotiated when market conditions change. If demand for memory chips weakens significantly, chip manufacturers have a strong incentive to work with their customers rather than strictly enforce every contractual commitment. The reason is simple: preserving long-term customer relationships is often far more valuable than maximizing short-term revenue. Imagine a customer that suddenly doesn't need as many chips because its own sales have slowed. If a supplier forces that customer to accept unwanted inventory, those chips may simply sit in a warehouse until demand recovers. By the time the customer needs additional chips, it may choose to reduce future orders or move business to a competitor that proved to be more flexible during difficult times. Competitors are always looking for opportunities to gain market share. If one supplier refuses to work with its customers, another is usually willing to offer better pricing or more favorable terms. Losing a major customer over a rigid interpretation of a contract can cost far more in future profits than making temporary concessions during a downturn. This isn't just theory and it has happened before. During the COVID-era, many long-term agreements were adjusted as demand shifted. Rather than forcing customers to take products they no longer needed, suppliers often renegotiated delivery schedules and purchasing commitments to preserve long-term partnerships. The same principle applies across many industries. Companies frequently modify or delay large commercial agreements when business conditions change. While contracts provide a framework, successful businesses understand that maintaining trust with key customers is often more important than enforcing every clause to the letter. Investors should remember that a signed contract does not necessarily guarantee future revenue will be recognized exactly as originally planned. Management teams often emphasize the value of their long-term agreements during earnings calls, but those agreements can evolve if market conditions deteriorate. At the end of the day, great businesses understand that customer relationships are built over years but can be damaged in a matter of weeks. In many cases, giving a customer flexibility during a downturn is a much better investment than insisting on strict contract enforcement. That's why investors should view long-term chip contracts as valuable, but not invincible.   Why Index Investing Could Leave You Disappointed Long Term I often hear people say, "Just buy the S&P 500 and forget about it. You'll be fine." While that sounds simple, investing is rarely that easy. Many investors don't fully understand how an index works or why it has performed so well in recent years. The S&P 500 has been driven largely by a handful of technology and AI companies. By blindly investing in the index, many people are simply participating in a momentum strategy without realizing it. Very little thought is given to what those 500 companies are actually worth. There is no effort to trim positions that have become extremely expensive or overly concentrated. As valuations climb, the index simply gives those companies an even larger weighting, leaving investors with greater exposure to the stocks that have already gone up the most. Some people respond by saying, "I won't put everything in the S&P 500. I'll diversify into other index funds." But once you go down that road, investing becomes much more complicated and you'll likely underperform the S&P 500. Should you own an international index? A European index? A bond index? A growth index? A value index? Small-cap funds? REITs? There are hundreds of ETFs and mutual funds to choose from. Now you have another challenge: deciding how much to allocate to each one. When your portfolio declines will you understand why? More importantly, will you know what to do next? Many investors don't, and that uncertainty often leads to emotional decisions at exactly the wrong time. This is why I prefer managing a portfolio of individual value-oriented stocks, combined with money market funds and selected real estate investment trusts (REITs). That approach still provides diversification, but I understand what each investment is worth and why I own it. In my view, that's a much better foundation than owning five or ten different index funds without truly understanding what's inside them or how they're valued. Another common argument for index investing is lower fees. While fees certainly matter, they shouldn't be the only factor. The number that ultimately matters is your total return after all fees and expenses. A lower fee doesn't automatically translate into better long-term performance. If you own index funds, take some time to look under the hood. Do you really understand what you own? Do you know which sectors dominate your portfolio, which companies make up the largest holdings, and how expensive those businesses are today? If the answer is no, don't assume you'll be comfortable when the market experiences its next major decline. Investors who don't understand what they own are often the first to panic, and that confusion can lead to costly investment mistakes.   The U.S. economy is still in much better shape than many people think. This week brought three major events for investors: GDP, PCE inflation, and the Federal Reserve meeting. While the headlines may have sounded mixed, the underlying data still paints a healthy consumer. Second-quarter GDP grew at a 1.5% annualized rate, below economists' expectations. At first glance, that may seem disappointing. But when you look under the hood, the economy continues to show resilience. Consumer spending, which accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. GDP, increased 3.2% after a weak first quarter where it only climbed 0.5%. That tells me the American consumer is still in good shape, and that's one of the biggest reasons the economy continues to avoid the recession that so many have been predicting. Major drags on the headline GDP figure included government spending, which reduced growth by 0.14 percentage points, as well as the more volatile components of trade and the change in private inventories, which subtracted 1.01 and 0.67 percentage points, respectively. Inflation remains the biggest challenge. The Fed's preferred inflation measure, core PCE, increased 3.3% over the past year. While that's an improvement from where we've been, it's still well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. I continue to believe inflation will remain sticky until energy prices become more stable. Energy impacts transportation, manufacturing, and virtually every supply chain, so it's difficult to see inflation falling sustainably while energy costs remain volatile. The Fed, as expected, left interest rates unchanged. What stood out wasn't the decision, it was the growing disagreement among policymakers. The 3 dissents that voted for a 25-basis point increase highlight just how uncertain the economic outlook remains. When inflation is still elevated but the economy continues to grow, there isn't an easy policy answer. One thing I do like so far is Kevin Warsh's changes at the Fed. I like the simplified statement, the encouragement of differing viewpoints, and rather than projecting absolute confidence in economic forecasts, he has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding them. That's a refreshing change. Economic forecasting has never been an exact science, and I would rather have a Fed Chair who recognizes the limitations of those projections than one who pretends they are precise. What's surprising is how quickly some of the talking heads have claimed Warsh already has a credibility problem. I don't see it that way. Credibility isn't about making bold predictions that later need to be revised. It's about being honest about what we know, what we don't know, and allowing incoming data to guide policy. The takeaway for investors is simple: don't let one headline drive your investment decisions. The economy continues to expand, consumers are still spending, inflation remains stubborn, and the Fed is navigating a difficult policy environment. Looking beneath the surface is often where you'll find the real story.   Leverage Is Fuel... Until It Becomes the Fire The last few weeks have been a reminder that leverage looks like a wonderful tool on the way up... but it's a devastating one on the way down. FINRA's new margin rules have effectively replaced the 25-year-old Pattern Day Trader rule, allowing traders with as little as $2,000 to make unlimited day trades using intraday margin. While this opens the door for more retail participation, it also means more investors have access to leverage, something that has historically magnified both gains and losses. This is a big problem considering FINRA margin debt climbed 49% year over year to another record in June of roughly $1.5 trillion. This comes as investor net credit balances have fallen to a record negative $1.06 trillion. In other words, investors collectively owe more on margin than they have sitting in cash accounts. For comparison's sake, in March 2000 this measure stood at a negative $0.13 trillion. That's an aggressive setup if volatility returns. We also saw this past week the spectacular collapse of Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI-focused hedge fund, Situational Awareness, which shows what can happen when conviction is paired with excessive leverage. The near 25-year-old Aschenbrenner was painted as a genius with strong credentials like being Columbia University's valedictorian at age 19. His fund was launched in July 2024 and he had no experience managing money before that. Before this month's decline the fund had gains of more than 1,000% since inception. The fund used tons of leverage with some saying as much as 400% to build massive positions in AI and semiconductor stocks while shorting stocks in the software space like Adobe. The problem is when names like Coreweave, Nebius, and Sandisk fell more than 50% from their highs and the software stocks rallied, margin calls forced the liquidation of most of its public equity portfolio. The result was staggering considering the fund peaked at above $45 billion in assets and with the selloff they plunged to around $10 billion. This forced a fire sale of assets at a discount to Ken Griffin's Citadel. Some speculate that the forced selling may have helped create the bottom. Once one of the market's largest leveraged sellers had finished liquidating, the selling pressure eased and many AI stocks staged a sharp rebound. Others believe the selling is not over as Michael Burry reportedly used Thursday's powerful rally as an opportunity to increase several of his bearish positions in Micron, Nvidia and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Whether he's ultimately right or wrong remains to be seen, but it's a reminder that some experienced investors still believe AI-related valuations and leverage remain stretched.   Here Come the Robots! Robots have been making their way into manufacturing for decades. The first industrial robotic arm, called Unimate, was installed in 1961 on the assembly line at a General Motors plant in Trenton, New Jersey. But today's robots are very different. They're no longer just stationary robotic arms bolted to the factory floor, they're starting to look and move like humans. That reality is beginning to make workers uneasy. At a Hyundai Motor plant in South Korea, employees have gone on a partial strike, with concerns over automation playing a role. Hyundai recently unveiled its humanoid robot, Atlas, which stands 6'2", weighs about 200 pounds, can lift up to 110 pounds, and can continuously carry nearly 70 pounds. It's easy to understand why workers are wondering what these machines could mean for their jobs. South Korea is already the world leader in industrial robot adoption, with approximately 1,220 industrial robots for every 10,000 manufacturing employees. By comparison, the United States has around 307 robots per 10,000 workers. One statistic that surprised me was China, which currently has only about 166 industrial robots per 10,000 manufacturing workers. If Elon Musk has anything to say about it, those numbers could change dramatically over the next several years. Tesla is aggressively developing its humanoid robot, Optimus, with the goal of having it help build vehicles in its factories before long. If that vision becomes reality, other manufacturers will almost certainly follow. The idea of humanoid robots can be unsettling, but the transition is likely to be slower than many people expect. Industry forecasts suggest that global annual production of humanoid robots could reach roughly 1.2 million units by 2030. While that sounds like a large number, it's still a tiny fraction of the global workforce. So, we're probably still a few years away from living like The Jetsons. If you're not familiar with the cartoon, it debuted in September 1962 and imagined a future filled with flying cars and household robots. I guess I will have to wait a few more years to get a maid like the Jetsons had named Rosie the robot.   Financial Planning: Tax Relief Coming for Older Home Sellers? The federal home sale capital gain exclusion has remained unchanged since 1997, allowing homeowners to exclude up to $250,000 of gain if single or $500,000 if married filing jointly when selling a primary residence. With home values rising significantly over the past three decades, particularly in high-cost areas like California, many long-time homeowners now face substantial capital gains taxes when downsizing. A new proposal, the Nest Egg Protection Act, would increase the exclusion to $1 million for homeowners age 65 and older who have owned and lived in their home for at least 25 years. This would allow more seniors to keep the equity they've built over a lifetime. In addition to providing tax relief, the proposal could encourage more older homeowners to sell, increasing housing inventory and making homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers. While the legislation has not yet been enacted and homeowners should continue planning under current law, the proposal reflects a growing recognition that the existing exclusion no longer aligns with today's housing market.   Companies Discussed: International Business Machines Corporation (Ticker: IBM)

On today's episode, we discuss how the hosts' personal experiences with illness shape their differing perspectives on the severity of COVID-19, while also examining how government responses may have amplified its impacts. They then shift into an extended “Musk and the future” segment, digging into Tesla's evolving Full Self-Driving behavior, Starship's unusually gentle splashdown and recovery, and how open-sourcing Tesla software could accelerate broader EV adoption. The conversation explores Elon Musk's broader vision: robotaxis, Optimus humanoid robots, and remotely performed robotic surgeries that could eventually learn from every operation to enable autonomous surgical care and battlefield medicine. In the financial realm, the group breaks down the proposed Clarity Act for cryptocurrency, debating how clearer rules, institutional money, and tokenization of assets might transform banking, retirement, and everyday finance by the late 2030s. They close with an eerie look at orca “culture” off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, where killer whales appear to be passing down learned behavior and possible grudges as they repeatedly attack boats in a specific region. Don't miss it!

It's EV News Briefly for Saturday 25 July 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyEU EV TARGETS COULD SAVE €12 BILLIONMeeting the EU's 2030 EV targets covering 35 million battery EVs, 3 million electric vans and 200,000 electric trucks could cut oil imports by about 190 million barrels a year, worth roughly €12 billion, according to E-Mobility Europe and Ember. In 2025 alone, battery EVs already displaced 57 million barrels of oil and kept about €4 billion in European wealth inside the bloc, with the report urging faster electrification alongside a stronger industrial base and energy resilience.FORD AND GEELY PLAN VALENCIA JOINT VENTUREFord and Geely Auto are forming a Europe-focused joint venture at Ford's Valencia plant in Spain, with Ford owning 66% and Geely 34%, aiming to start operations in early 2027 and begin production in 2028. The venture will build a new compact Bronco, a jointly developed multi-energy crossover, and two Geely-branded electric SUVs, while Kuga production continues uninterrupted during the transition.SENATE BILL COULD BAR MERCEDES FROM USThe Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation barring automakers with more than 15% Chinese ownership from selling cars in the US, a threshold Mercedes-Benz would exceed due to nearly 20% Chinese investor ownership. Committee chair Ted Cruz said the bill would effectively ban Mercedes, though the company would have until 2030 to comply or seek a waiver, with the measure still needing full Senate and House approval plus a presidential signature.RIVIAN CUTS BATTERY COST WITH STRUCTURAL PACKRivian slashed R2 battery-pack cost by switching to large-format 4695 cells, cutting cell count from 7,776 to 776, and making the pack structural to the vehicle floor, saving about 7mm of space used for extra protection and venting. The company made the pack non-serviceable at the cell level to simplify validation, instead consolidating serviceable electronics into a rear-seat "powerhouse" that cut high-voltage cabling by roughly 70% versus R1.TESLA SHEDS $214.5 BILLION AFTER EARNINGSTesla shares fell 14.5% to $319.69 after disappointing Q2 earnings, wiping $214.5 billion off its market value in the largest one-day loss in company history. The drop followed missed expectations, a more cautious timeline for Cybercab, Semi and Megapack 3, and Tesla's first negative free cash flow in two years amid $5.8 billion in quarterly capital spending.TESLA PUSHES BACK 2026 PRODUCTION GOALSTesla no longer expects volume production of the Cybercab, Semi, Megapack 3 or Optimus in 2026, blaming the need to scale 4680 battery output, even as quarterly revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion on stronger deliveries. Despite the sales rebound, net income fell 5% to $1.1 billion, free cash flow turned negative $1 billion, and 2026 capital expenditure is now expected to reach $25 billion.DENZA Z9 GT OPENS UK ORDERSBYD's luxury brand Denza has opened UK orders for the Z9 GT shooting brake, starting at £105,000 for the EV and £95,000 for the plug-in hybrid, more than triple its Chinese starting price. The EV offers up to 599 km WLTP range, a 122.49 kWh Blade Battery 2.0 pack, tri-motor output of about 1,140 hp, and Flash Charging claiming 10-70% in roughly 5 minutes, as BYD tests premium pricing with a Daniel Craig/James Bond campaign.CARMAKERS PRESS UK TO REOPEN 2035 BANBMW, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and Bosch privately urged UK ministers in April to keep combustion, hybrid and range-extender vehicles on sale beyond 2035, citing the EU's softened 90% target and customer demand concerns. The Department for Transport insisted the 2035 phase-out is not being renegotiated, while critics including Polestar's UK boss and thinktank ECIU warned that delay risks jobs and climate goals despite the manufacturers employing about 30,000 people in the UK.BMW IX1 AND IX2 WIN FULL UK GRANTBMW secured the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant for the iX1 and iX2 in the UK, tied to its Science Based Targets commitment and the Regensburg plant's renewable energy use, making the iX1 eDrive20 Sport start at £33,315, cheaper than its petrol X1 equivalent. BMW also added a new, more affordable iX2 eDrive20 Sport variant at the same £33,315 starting price, alongside other grant-eligible trims.NHTSA OPENS RULE ON CAR DOOR ESCAPENHTSA has opened formal rulemaking on requiring reliable manual door-escape systems in new US cars, responding to a petition citing incidents where flush, electronic door handles—used notably by Tesla—trapped occupants after crashes or power loss. Bloomberg reported at least 15 deaths linked to such failures, and any final rule could force manufacturers to add mechanical backups and revise crash-test protocols, though the process is expected to take months to years.

Will Elon Musk's Robot Destroy the Cleaning Business?Elon Musk just announced Tesla's $20,000 Optimus robot will replace the entire cleaning industry. With 3 million cleaning jobs in the US alone, should you be worried? As someone who's run a cleaning business for 13 years and built 40+ franchise locations, I'm breaking down the reality behind the hype.I'll analyze whether AI robots will actually replace human cleaners, which sectors are most vulnerable (spoiler: commercial cleaning first), and why residential cleaning is safe for decades. From Roomba's 20-year struggle with basic vacuuming to the complex decision-making required in real homes, there are massive obstacles Musk isn't talking about. Plus, I'll reveal why this might actually create new opportunities in the cleaning industry and whether now is still a good time to start a cleaning business.Connect with me • X (Twitter): https://x.com/NeelBParekh • MaidThis Franchise info: https://maidthisfranchise.com/ • MaidThis on X: https://x.com/MaidThis• My local business: https://maidthis.com

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Today on this fine episode of TOO MUCH ENERGON!, we're reviewing the 8th, 9th, and 10th episodes of Beast Wars Neo; "The Black Hole Crisis" where there is a black hole... and a crisis. Plus a climax eerily similar to the 2009 Star Trek film, prompting Siege to get out his conspiracy hat. "Sub-Commander Longrack," where Big Convoy get captured by a space spider. And finally "Waa! They Got Eaten!" which features the Maximals and Predacons being swallowed by the asteroid slug thing from The Empire Strikes Back. Fun!Want us to review a show of YOUR choosing on our other podcast, The Blockbrothers Show!? Want access to an exclusive weekly podcast, hosted by us? Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/lazorcomb and sign up today!Join our Discord server to best interact with us:https://discord.gg/ejWfKHgZUnOr send us an email at toomuchenergon@outlook.comVideo Version:https://youtu.be/xr6kXKuzdhU ★ Support this podcast ★

How much AI spending is too much? And why are some Tesla and SpaceX investors losing patience with Elon Musk? Plus, why are Wall Street firms paying up to $100,000 for a fast track to Trump posts? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much AI spending is too much? And why are some Tesla and SpaceX investors losing patience with Elon Musk? Plus, why are Wall Street firms paying up to $100,000 for a fast track to Trump posts? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a backlash against AI builds, CEOs of AI firms are beefing up security and telling employees to leave their company branded swag at home. WSJ's Zusha Elinson unpacks the violent threats putting the industry on edge. Plus, Tesla became the most valuable car company in the world by acting less like an automaker and more like a tech company. WSJ Detroit Bureau Chief Patrick George digs into the company's latest quarterly results, and why they made investors push the stock lower. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would it take to get the UK economy moving again without losing ground in AI and technology?In this episode of This Week in European Tech, Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer of SuperSeed are joined by Lomax Ward of Outsized Ventures to discuss what the UK's new government should prioritise, from lowering industrial energy costs and reforming planning to cutting regulation and encouraging more pension capital to back productive UK assets.They also examine possible US restrictions on Chinese open-source AI models, the Hugging Face breach, Alphabet's rising AI infrastructure spending and Tesla's bets on Robotaxi and Optimus.In addition, the conversation covers capital concentration in European venture, PayPal acquisition rumours, Travis Kalanick's Atoms and the week's major deals, including CuspAI, Arrakis and Delivery Hero.HighlightsWhat the UK's new government should do to restore growthHow regulation, planning and energy costs are holding back investmentWhether pension capital should be encouraged to back more UK assetsPossible US restrictions on Chinese open-source AIWhat the Hugging Face breach shows about AI and cybersecurityAlphabet's growing AI infrastructure spendTesla's Robotaxi and Optimus strategiesWhy venture funding is becoming more concentratedThe week's major deals, including CuspAI, Arrakis and Delivery Hero

A.M. Edition for July 23. Oil futures are rising again today, after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed attacks on a pair of Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, and as the U.S. surges special-operations forces to the Middle East. Plus, Alphabet and Tesla shares tumble as the big-spending tech giants turn cash-flow negative. WSJ reporters Meghan Brobowsky and Becky Peterson break down the numbers and what to make of Elon Musk's most boring earnings call ever. And the FDA investigates a new outbreak of cyclospora. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Layne and Jon have had a delightful visit to the ancient history of Optimus’s and Megatron’s bromance/frienemiship, but it’s time to wrap it up with IDW’s The Transformers 23 from 2011! Then it’s time to push the Decepticon train down the track in Transformers: Hearts of Steel 3 from 2006!