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Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud; Apple has agreed to pay out $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Waymo launches curbside robotaxi pickup at Phoenix airport; Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature; Instagram introduces GenAI powered background editing tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google launches Gemini-based app development tool, Circuit City aims to raise $25M, Meta tests Threads integration, Verve Motion secures funding for robotic exosuits, Hexa expands startup studio model.

Discussion on a potential new feature on Instagram called Flipside and updates on Google Maps that give users more control over their personal information.

TikTok hits $10B in consumer spending, Elon Musk announces video in Spaces, Apple launches Journal app

This podcast discusses OpenAI's collaboration in India, Snapchat Plus' revenue growth, and the controversy around Google's Gemini AI model.

Amazon is piloting a $9.99 monthly grocery subscription for Prime members. YouTube introduces a 'pause' setting to filter out negative comments. Amazon stops accepting Venmo as a payment option. The impact on PayPal's shares is discussed. The podcast also covers a new grocery subscription pilot program for Prime Members with free delivery.

In this podcast, they discuss the latest AI advancements from MetaAI, including a new generative AI experience for group chats. They also talk about Google's update to its AI chatbot, Bard, powered by Gemini.

Meta announces discontinuation of cross-messaging between Instagram and Facebook. Updates on startups: Rightbot develops suction-based robots, Chiron Learning focuses on AI-based learning, and Omnifil works on supply chain enablement.