Daily Tech News Show Why Google Won’t Lose Chrome, and It Doesn’t Matter - DTNS 5096
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Sep 3, 2025 
Bodie Grimm, host of the Kilowatt podcast and expert on battery chemistry and renewable energy, delves into the implications of Google's Chrome dominance. He explains the fascinating LMR batteries and their potential to revolutionize electric vehicles, enhancing range and energy efficiency. The conversation also touches on antitrust challenges facing Google and explores how tech giants interact amidst rapid innovations. Expect insights into emerging battery technologies and the future of the EV market!
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Gemini Heads To Google Home
- Google announced an October 1st event teasing "Gemini is coming to Google Home," suggesting Gemini will replace Assistant on Home devices.
- Expect integration of Gemini's AI into Nest hardware and further product updates.
OpenAI Builds Out Apps Team
- OpenAI expanded its apps leadership and bought Statsig to strengthen A/B testing and apps infrastructure.
- Leadership moves reorganized product roles to scale ChatGPT and B2B offerings.
DDoS Attacks Keep Growing
- Cloudflare blocked a record volumetric DDoS at 5.1 billion packets/sec and 11.5 Tbps, exceeding prior records.
- DDoS attacks are growing in size and frequency, pushing mitigation capabilities.