Best Epic Universe Rumors Podcasts (2025)

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Nissan's nifty solar panel system for the Sakura EV, Apple lost its UK antitrust lawsuit, and Strava pulled the plug on its Garmin lawsuit 8:11

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-When fully stretched out on a sunny day, Nissan's solar panel system can add about 1,864 miles of driving distance a year and power multiple accessories. The panel works whether you're driving or parked. -The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that the iPhone maker abused its dominant market position to inflate developer fees. The tribunal found th…

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How a Budget Cut Created Back to the Future’s Lightning Strike Moment (Ep. 74) 51:34

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate Back to the Future Day by revealing how one of cinema’s most iconic moments, the lightning strike finale, was born from a Universal Studios budget cut. Plus, the duo unwrap the latest holiday news from Universal Orlando and Hollywood, discuss a controversial new “pay-per-ride” Express Pass test, and share updates …

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Google Gemini will arrive in GM cars starting next year 7:21

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The vehicle company says it'll be able to suss out maintenance concerns and offer route suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Amazon's smart glasses with AI will help its drivers deliver packages faster, YouTube is adding a timer to Shorts, and Spotify is freezing and crashing on some Android devices 6:48

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-Amazon has revealed that it's currently working on smart glasses designed for delivery drivers, confirming previous reports about the project. The company said that glasses use AI-powered sensing capabilities and computer vision to detect what their cameras are seeing. Drivers then get guidance through the glasses' heads-up display embedded right …

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Ep 579 - Ep 579 - Disney News + Is Social Media Ruining The Theme Park Experience? 1:02:45

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Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our …

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New report leaks Amazon's proposed mass-automation plans 6:52

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The company reportedly believes it could avoid more than half a million future hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Anthropic brings Claude Code to iOS and the web 7:29

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Users can skip the command-line tools and start vibe coding faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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NVIDIA shows off its first Blackwell wafer manufactured in the US 5:48

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The hardware giant marked a major milestone by manufacturing one of its next-gen AI chip parts in TSMC's Arizona facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Trip Tales Ep 96 - Hannah J.'s Birthday Trip to Disney and Universal 3:29:27

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On this episode, Hannah travels all the way from Portland to visit WDW and Universal Orlando for her 24th birthday! They visit all 4 Universal parks, including one day at Epic Universe, stay in FOUR different hotels at both properties, enjoy Express pass, Halloween Horror Nights, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party, Lightning Lanes, and a tiny bi…

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Microsoft's next Windows 11 AI gamble: Just say "Hey Copilot" 9:16

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It's like Cortana resurrected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much pollution as gas cars, OpenAI suspended Sora depictions of MLK, and CNN's new All Access streaming service doesn't seem to include CNN 7:51

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-The difference in emissions between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and gas cars is merely 19 percent and not 75 percent as lab tests show, according to a report by a group of European transport and environment NGOs. -OpenAI has paused video generations of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sora at the request of King Inc., the estate that manages his leg…

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What If Comcast Buys Warner Bros.? Theme Park Dreams and Streaming Wars (Ep. 73) 51:08

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore the big “what if” shaking up Hollywood - what happens if Comcast makes a play for Warner Bros. Discovery? From potential streaming mega-mergers to a theme park fan’s ultimate fantasy lineup, the guys imagine a world where Harry Potter meets Batman on the Universal backlot. Why Warner Bros. turned down Paramount’s $4…

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Apple's long-rumored smart display will reportedly cost $350 7:16

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It’s due to arrive next year, along with an indoor security camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Apple's M5 chip pushes AI performance, Google's Veo 3.1 is better at generating videos from images, and Threads now supports group DM 9:11

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-Apple has introduced a new M-series chip on updated versions of the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and for the first time, Apple Vision Pro. The new M5 chip shares plenty of similarities with the M4 chip Apple introduced in 2024, but the biggest seems to be a focus on improving graphics and AI performance. -Google has released a new update to its Veo AI vi…

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Ep 578: A New Pricey Santa Dinner, MagicBand Changes + Another Edition Of Would You Rather? 57:57

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Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our …

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X experiments with showing more information about profiles to fight inauthentic engagement 5:57

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A new section provides details on when an account was created and where the person running it is based. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Google may tweak search results to avoid EU fine, the company Discord blamed for its recent breach says it wasn't hacked, and OpenAI will let adults use ChatGPT for erotica starting in December 7:58

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-In order to avoid paying billions of dollars in fines for violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act, Google is considering changing how search results are displayed, Reuters reports. -Customer service support company 5CA contradicted claims by Discord that it was the victim of a hack last month. -OpenAI plans to open the floodgates to mor…

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ParkStop Podcast 80: Disney vs. Universal Next Five Years 1:06:02

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We are celebrating our podcast anniversary by getting back to our roots, speculating on new rides! Join us as we go over the next 5 years of all announced projects for Walt Disney World and try to guess what's coming to Universal Orlando in that time, since they haven't announced anything! Go back to Episode One: https://orlandoparkstop.com/podcast…

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California enacts age-gate law for app stores 7:29

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Governor Gavin Newsom also signed bills concerning social media warning labels, chatbots and deepfake pornography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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NVIDIA's DGX Spark AI developer PC is now for sale, a UK regulator fined 4chan, and Slack is transforming its Slackbot into a 'personalized AI companion'. 10:31

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-NVIDIA revealed its DGX Spark AI computer earlier this year and today is officially on for $3,999. Though relatively tiny, it hosts the company's entire AI platform including GPUs and CPUs, along with NVIDIA's AI software stack "into a system small enough for a lab or an office.” -Ofcom has slapped 4chan with a £20,000 fine, that’s the equivalent …

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Malware apps posing as free VPNs are on the rise 6:11

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A recent report on the Klopatra malware operation shows hackers taking advantage of a surge in VPN use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Apple got hit with another class action lawsuit, OpenAI does not have to preserve all of its ChatGPT data, and the Chevrolet Bolt is back 6:24

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-Just about a month after being accused of using pirated books to train its AI, Apple is facing another similar proposed class action lawsuit. As first reported by Bloomberg Law, two neuroscience professors from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn claimed that Apple used their "registered works without authorization." The neurosci…

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Tensor's Robocar will be 'Lyft-ready' out of the factory 6:04

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Lyft has committed to buy 'hundreds' of the AVs for its own fleet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Apple doubled its biggest bug bounty reward, Chinese regulators are investigating Qualcomm, and a 65-year old computer was programmed to play Boards of Canada's 'Olson' 8:33

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-Apple is updating its Security Bounty program this November to offer some of the highest rewards in the industry. It has doubled its top award from $1 million to $2 million for the discovery of "exploit chains that can achieve similar goals as sophisticated mercenary spyware attacks" and which requires no user interaction. -China's antitrust regul…

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How Transformers Replaced Murder, She Wrote at Universal Studios (Ep. 72) 57:52

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey crack open the story behind how Transformers: The Ride 3D bulldozed its way into Universal Studios Florida—literally replacing the Murder, She Wrote Mystery Theater. Along the way, they cover everything from Universal’s new Fanta horror crossover to coaster policy changes, Simpsons rumors, and a surprising Zelda connection …

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Apple explains how it will comply with App Store age verification requirements in Texas 6:35

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Developers will have to change how their apps work in the state too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Ep 577 - Prices Increase Again Across WDW + Special Guest Kendra Wolfe from Zip Travel 1:21:42

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On this episode, we are joined by special guest Kendra Wolfe, owner of our travel partner, Zip Travel! We spend the whole episode chatting with her about the price increases that are hitting WDW (tickets, lightning lanes, etc), when the Electric Mayhem is officially taking over Rockin' Roller Coaster, a look into what 2026 holds involving vacation …

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California just passed 3 bills to boost internet privacy, Apple removed an app that archives videos of ICE arrests, and Verizon is buying Starry to expand its wireless broadband footprint 7:52

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-California has passed three new bills designed to boost privacy for internet users, governor Gavin Newsom's office announced. The biggest one, AB 566, builds on a 2018 law by requiring web browsers to let users universally opt-out of allowing third parties to sell their data. -Apple has removed Eyes Up, an app that collects and archives videos of …

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Supreme Court denies Google's request to pause Play Store changes while it appeals Epic case 6:36

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It now has to allow non-Play Store payments and external download links by October 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Google's Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware won the Nobel Prize in Physics, Mastodon is adding Bluesky-like starter packs, and California banned loud commercials on streaming platforms 7:00

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-The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Google's Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware, Michel Devoret, the Nobel Prize in Physics. alongside former Google employee John Martinis, and University of California, Berkeley professor John Clarke. The award recognizes "the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantiz…

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OpenAI agrees to buy 'tens of billions' worth of AMD chips 5:47

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Instagram will start handing out awards to select creators, Apple is bringing back Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1, and Evernote's biggest update since 2020 goes all in on AI 8:31

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ICE is planning to create a surveillance team that hunts for leads on social media 5:38

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Tesla insurance could lose its license for mishandling claims, OpenAI's first device could be delayed, and Discord users' IDs and data were compromised 7:52

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-Tesla launched its own auto insurance options for California customers back in 2019, but it may soon lose its authorization to do just that. The California Department of Insurance issued enforcement actions against Tesla Insurance, which acts as an agent for State National Insurance Company and is also named in the legal notice. -OpenAI and Jony I…

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CTM Universal Ep 94 - More Stardust Racers Updates + Underrated Attractions at All 3 Parks 1:11:51

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On this episode, we have some more updates about the Stardust Racers incident, refurbishment updates in Dreamworks Land and new hours announced for Volcano Bay for the cooler months. We also list 3 attractions from every park that we think is underrated, based on popularity, nostalgia, and wait times. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by…

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FTC sues Zillow and accuses it of buying off rival Redfin 6:26

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The lawsuit alleges that anti-competitive practices reduce options for renters and advertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Apple removes ICEBlock from the App Store after the Trump administration's demand, Strava sues Garmin in a bizarre patent infringement lawsuit, and Threads is getting a 'communities' feature for better ... 8:38

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-Apple has removed ICEBlock from the app store. The app allowed users to put a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted. It has also pulled other apps that served a similar purpose. -Fitness tech appears to be having a strange spat. Earlier this week, Strava filed a lawsuit alleging that Garmin infringed on its patents for t…

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What Other IPs Could Be Coming to Universal’s Fan Fest 2026? (Ep. 71) 53:58

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into a leaked Universal survey that hints at the future of Fan Fest in Hollywood. From Scooby-Doo teaming up with Universal Monsters to the possibility of Pokemon Go and Sailor Moon activations, the lineup could be one of the most surprising yet. And in the second half, the guys rewind to explore the retro roots and hid…

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Meta will soon use AI chats for ad targeting 5:50

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It goes into effect on December 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Is Amazon pitching law enforcement on its cloud services? FTC sues Zillow, and Saturn’s ocean moon looks more hospitable to subsurface life than we thought. 8:36

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-Forbes has published an investigation into Amazon's efforts to court law enforcement clients for artificial intelligence and surveillance services. The article reveals that not only is the company promoting Amazon Web Services as a potential police tool, but it has been partnering with other businesses in that sector to use its cloud infrastructur…

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Ep 576 - Rated & Reviewed: Best Disney Springs Dining According to Online Reviews 59:23

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On this episode, we chat about some news involving some new 2026 hotel and vacation package discounts that are available, and ways that Disney is gearing up of the holidays with merchandise, sold out parties, and refurbs. We also discuss the top rated and reviewed restaurants at Disney Springs, and whether we agree with the rankings, pulling rating…

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Amazon has a new smart remote that's completely programmable by Alexa+ 6:06

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Just tell the assistant to make the buttons do what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Disney sent a cease and desist letter to Character.AI, OpenAI's Sora app is real but you'll need an invite to try it, and Daniel Ek is stepping down as Spotify CEO 7:24

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-(00:39) Disney has demanded that Character.AI stop using its copyrighted characters. Axios reports that the entertainment juggernaut sent a cease and desist letter to Character.AI, claiming that it has chatbots based on its franchises, including Pixar films, Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. -(02:25) One day after Wired reported that Op…

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Microsoft is trying to make 'vibe working' a thing 6:06

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The company has released new tools for AI-powered workflows in its Office products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Alphabet will pay $22 million to settle President Trump’s YouTube lawsuit, OpenAI will reportedly release a TikTok-like social app, and Tile trackers reportedly have a security flaw 8:16

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-(00:39) Alphabet will pay President Donald Trump $22 million as part of a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against the company over the suspension of various YouTube accounts following the January 6 riot at the US capitol. -(02:34) In a development that should surprise no one, OpenAI is preparing to release a standalone social app powe…

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Apple reportedly made a ChatGPT-clone to test Siri's new capabilities 5:31

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Plus, Apple is reportedly nearing production for its latest M5-powered MacBooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Apple may be nearing production for its M5 MacBooks, EA may go private with help from Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia, and Meta wants to become the Android of robotics 7:24

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-According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the latest Apple silicon is about to hit the assembly lines. In the latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple "is nearing mass production of its next MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and two new Mac monitors." Gurman added that these upgraded products are scheduled for release sometime between the end of th…

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Amazon is paying $2.5 billion to settle FTC claims it duped customers into signing up for Prime 5:43

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The company will also have to make it easier for consumers to cancel a Prime membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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xAI accused OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets, Spotify addressing AI 'slop', and the EU told Apple it has "no intention" of repealing the DMA 10:44

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-Elon Musk's xAI is suing OpenAI, alleging that the ChatGPT maker has stolen its trade secrets. The lawsuit comes after the company recently sued a former employee, Xuechen Li, for allegedly stealing confidential information from the company before taking a job at OpenAI. -Spotify has announced a set of policy changes surrounding AI-generated music…