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Vehicle Wrap Shop Podcasts
We’re Andrew and Tanor Banks, owners of Performance Wraps and creators of WrapOps—the podcast for serious wrap shop owners. You’ll find episodes packed with real stories, lessons, and strategies from the front lines of running and scaling a wrap business. From tackling overwhelm to building teams and systems, WrapOps is here to help you grow smarter, not just harder.
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Atlantic Restyling Tint and Wraps is a full service family owned and operated company located in the NC Triad area. As a family owned business, we want you to feel like family when we help you make your vehicle, home or business be the most attractive and professional project around. We will not be satisfied unless you are completely satisfied. Our full service shop is located in Highpoint, but we service all areas of the Triad with our mobile service when required. To know more, visit https ...
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He Gave Up His Vehicle Wrap Business… and Built the Dream Job Instead w/ Jeff at Wrap Solutions
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VC legend Ron Conway quits Salesforce Foundation ; also, Kayak launches an ‘AI Mode’ for travel questions, search, and bookings
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5:28VC legend Ron Conway quits Salesforce Foundation after Benioff’s National Guard comments Kayak is bringing AI directly to its main platform with a new “AI Mode” that lets travelers research, plan, and book trips through a built-in chatbot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feed, also Apple loses another AI exec to Meta ,
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4:53Pinterest is rolling out new controls that let users limit how much AI-generated content appears in their feeds. The company is also making its AI content labels more visible. Ke Yang’s departure marks the latest in a string of exits from Apple’s AI unit, putting the company into jeopardy in the lead up to a much-anticipated Siri revamp scheduled f…
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Cyber giant F5 Networks says government hackers had ‘long-term’ access to its systems; also, Meta partners up with Arm to scale AI efforts
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6:20F5 Networks, which provides cybersecurity defenses to most of the Fortune 500, said the DOJ allowed it to delay notifying the public on national security grounds. Semiconductor firm Arm is partnering with Meta to enhance the social media company's AI systems amid an unprecedented infrastructure buildout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users; also, Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in London in 2026
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8:57OpenAI says it will soon roll back some of ChatGPT's safeguards, and even allow the chatbot to engage in erotica for adult users. Waymo already has ties to the UK, which began after the autonomous vehicle technology company acquired Latent Logic in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart from ChatGPT, also, Google’s Gemini can now help you schedule Google Calendar meetings
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5:14Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy products directly through ChatGPT. The new integration will allow users to link their Walmart accounts, browse items ,and instantly check out — all within the chatbot. Designed for one-on-one meetings, the tool lets you insert available time slots directly into an email, automatically creating a…
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SpaceX wraps action-packed Starship V2 era, Satellites exposed unencrypted data, and Grindr’s owners may take it private
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6:46SpaceX said farewell to its V2 on Monday night as it sent Starship’s current configuration on one last test flight, in a mission that the company says hit all its key goals, moving the program into its next phase. ecurity researchers have discovered that as many as half of all geostationary satellites in Earth’s orbit are carrying unencrypted sensi…
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Wrap Shop Efficiency: 7 Years of Lessons in 30 Minutes
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31:21When your wrap shop is running smoothly, everyone feels it. Your team, your clients, and your bottom line. But efficiency doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through systems, smart layout choices, and lessons learned the hard way. In this episode of The WrapOps Podcast, Tanor shares the simple upgrades and organization strategies that have trans…
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Oura is winning young women and losing gym rats, and it’s fine with that
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9:06Oura's chief commercial officer doesn't seem particularly worried about capturing every demographic. Instead, she's focused on keeping Oura’s core users happy while organically attracting new segments. And young women are becoming part of that core market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots; plus, Salesforce announces Agentforce 360 as enterprise AI competition heats up
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8:55California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill on Monday that regulates AI companion chatbots, making it the first state in the nation to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions The law is designed to protect children and vulnerable users from some of the harms associated with AI companion chatbot use. …
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Google Chrome silences those pesky notifications; also, Trump fires back at China’s rare earth mineral restrictions by threatening 100% tariffs
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5:11On Friday, the technology giant announced a new feature that will automatically disable browser notifications for the websites you haven’t interacted with recently, disrupting their ability to pop up alerts and updates that you may no longer be interested in. the President declared Friday that he will impose a 100% tariff on all imports from China,…
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Investors are betting $21 billion that the energy transition isn’t going away; also, UK slapped Google Search with special market status, making way for stricter regulations
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8:01Political shifts might have set back the energy transition, but large investors are betting that renewables are at the future of energy. In other news, the CMA has designated Google as having "strategic market status" in the search and search advertising markets, which means the company has such "a substantial and entrenched" position that it requi…
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While OpenAI races to build AI data centers, Nadella reminds us that Microsoft already has them; also, Andreessen Horowitz denies report of India office, calls it ‘fake news’
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5:14Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella offered a glimpse of the "first of many" massive Nvidia AI systems it is rolling out, starting now. a16z’s Anish Acharya calls India office reports “entirely fake news!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Tesla’s FSD software under investigation; Apple prepares to comply with Texas law; and SoundCloud gets more social
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8:21-The U.S.' top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns. -Apple speaks out about how the Texas age assurance law was written, saying it affects the privacy of users. -SoundCloud is evolving into a more social platform with new features like playlists bas…
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Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown
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13:36From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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SoftBank bulks up its robotics portfolio with ABB Group’s robotics unit; also, Square launches AI voice ordering and an integrated Bitcoin solution for merchants
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6:50Japanese investing conglomerate SoftBank Group is buying a robotics company as the financial behemoth says physical AI is its next frontier. SoftBank announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB Group’s robotics business unit for more than five billion dollars. The deal is subject to regulatory approval; SoftBank predic…
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ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones; also, North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto
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8:37U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement paid eight hundred twenty five thousand dollars earlier this year to a company that manufactures vehicles equipped with various technologies for law enforcement, including fake cellphone towers known as “cell-site simulators,” which can be used to spy on nearby phones. Also, hackers working for the North Kor…
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Deloitte goes all in on AI — despite having to issue a hefty refund for use of AI; plus Taylor Swift fans accuse singer of using AI in her Google scavenger hunt videos
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Surviving Slow Season: How to Keep Your Wrap Shop Busy When Calls Stop
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22:11Every wrap shop owner knows the fear of slow season. The phones go quiet, the leads dry up, and suddenly you’re staring at an empty schedule. But slow season doesn’t have to crush your momentum. With the right mindset and a few proactive moves, you can not only survive it but come out stronger on the other side. In this episode of The WrapOps Podca…
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AMD to supply 6GW of compute capacity to OpenAI in chip deal worth tens of billions
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Waffles eat Bluesky, plus Suspect arrested after threats against TikTok’s Culver City headquarters
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Tesla’s insurance arm accused of ‘egregious delays’ and ‘systemic failures’ by CA regulator; also, Bezos predicts that millions will live in space in ‘couple of decades’
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6:33California's Department of Insurance has been warning Tesla to fix its claims process since 2022, but consumer complaints have skyrocketed anyways. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made a rare public appearance at Italian Tech Week in Turin on Friday and used the opportunity to predict that millions of people will be living in space “in the next couple of…
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Apple removes ICEBlock and similar tracking apps from the App Store; also, Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases
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6:10A notorious predominantly English-speaking hacking group has launched a website to extort its victims, threatening to release about a billion records stolen from companies who store their customers’ data in cloud databases hosted by Salesforce. Apple has removed ICEBlock and other apps from its App Store that allow users to anonymously report sight…
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We Hired an A-Player… and his Vehicle Wrap Shop Grew 40%~ in Months. w/ Chris Blockston
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57:35Need Help Pricing Wraps? Check out this FREE Wrap Calculator Tool wrapquotepro.com Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshop…
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From Chaos to Crew: 3 Hiring Systems to Grow Your Vehicle Wrap Shop
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35:28https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshopBy Brent Knott
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The Long Game: How Justin Built a Vehicle Wrap Business That Lasts
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57:08https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshopBy Brent Knott
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This One Hire Took His Vehicle Wrap Shop from $500K to $1M+
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51:08https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshopBy Brent Knott
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He sold his Ipad to pay his first Month Rent! - 20 years in the Vehicle Wraps Biz with Austin Smith
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55:22https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshopBy Brent Knott
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Everyone Said Finish School… Instead He Built a Multi 6 Figure Wrap Shop - Justin Tran w/ Justawrap
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1:01:53https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshopBy Brent Knott
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How to ACTUALLY Calculate Vehicle Wrap Quotes (Step-by-Step)
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26:23Need Help Pricing Wraps? Check out this FREE Wrap Calculator Tool wrapquotepro.com Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshop…
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Garrick Broke Down His Entire Vehicle Wrap Business Like an Accountant (And It’s Genius).
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AI Is Powerful… But Here’s What Vehicle Wrap Shops Are Missing
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Lessons of How his Vehicle Wrap/Sign Business Made MORE Revenue With HALF the Staff w/Bill Keays
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From Chaos to Clarity: How to Align Your Team & Accelerate Growth in your Vehicle Wrap Shop
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The Turning Point in His Vehicle Wrap Business - w/ Joe Solis
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How Greg not only grew the family business but greatly reduced his stress owning a Vehicle Wrap Shop
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58:00Scale your Vehicle Wrap Shop Now Q2 Sign up: https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshop…
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He Built a 7-Figure Vehicle Wrap Shop After Losing Everything - Austin LaSource
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58:41https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshopBy Brent Knott
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Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives after claiming Oracle apps’ data breach; also, OpenAI is the world’s most valuable private company
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5:38Google says hackers associated with a prolific ransomware group are sending extortion emails to executives at “numerous” large organizations after claiming to have stolen their sensitive information from a suite of business software products developed by Oracle. Also, OpenAI has sold 6.6 billion dollars in shares held by current and former employee…
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You're Doing Everything… and That’s the Problem - Why So many Vehicle Wrap shops are STUCK
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Hollywood is not taking kindly to the AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, plus, Apple is shelving Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses
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4:24London-based actress Tilly Norwood has about 40 thousand Instagram followers. One thing to know though is she’s not real. She is an AI-generated character created by Xicoia, the AI division of the production company Particle6. Also, Apple is sidelining plans to overhaul its Vision Pro VR glasses to focus on developing AI smart glasses that can comp…
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OpenAI staff grapples with the company’s social media push
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7:08Current and former OpenAI researchers seem torn over how the company's Sora app fits in with its broader mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60%, also, Wikipedia data more accessible to AI and U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner
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8:43-Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60 percent decrease in drop-offs. On Wednesday, Wikimedia Deutschland announced a new database that will make Wikipedia’s wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models. The U.S. Department of Energ…
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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans, plus Fubo shareholders approve Hulu Live TV deal
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4:56Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has blocked an effort to pass legislation that would have extended data privacy protections for federal lawmakers and public officials to everyone in the United States. On Monday night, Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, asked the U.S. Senate for unanimous consent from fellow senators to pass his legis…
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DoorDash unveils its autonomous robot; and Adobe’s video editing app Premiere arrives on iPhones
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8:36On Tuesday, DoorDash unveiled Dot, a small robot it built in-house that can autonomously drive on roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks to deliver food and small packages at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. Dot is designed to look friendly and even cartoonish — painted bright red, with big LED eyes and a mouth that swings open to reveal where it holds yo…
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Marriage Meets Business: The Do’s and Don'ts We Learned the Hard Way
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50:37Running a business with your spouse is one of the hardest things you can do. The stress follows you home, the lines between personal and professional life disappear, and even date night can turn into a staff meeting. But it can also be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever build if you learn how to make it work. In this episode of The WrapOp…
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California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill; also, Explosion, vehicle fire rock Faraday Future’s LA headquarters
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7:02California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies. The bill, which passed the state legislature two weeks ago, requires large AI labs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind, to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblow…
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Honda and Astrobotic team up to keep the lights on through the long lunar night; plus, the UK government bailed out Jaguar Land Rover
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6:19Automotive giant Honda and lunar startup Astrobotic are teaming up to explore how a regenerative fuel cell system could help keep the lights on during long nights on the Moon. On Monday, the companies partnered up to study whether Honda’s regenerative fuel cell can be integrated into Astrobotic’s LunaGrid, a scalable power service built around sola…
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Do EA buyout talks hint at bigger industry troubles? plus, beware coworkers who produce AI-generated ‘work slop’, and AI startup Friend spent more than $1M on all those subway ads
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4:36Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier noted that video game companies are moving towards consolidation and that the deal could reflect EA executives’ broader concerns over the future of the industry. Following a period of rapid growth in the 2010s and during the pandemic, Schreier said gamers in recent years have “tended to stick with old favorites rather tha…
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The Trump administration is going after semiconductor imports; also, More executives depart Hyundai’s air taxi startup Supernal
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4:10In its latest bid to boost semiconductor production in the U.S., the Trump administration is reportedly considering a ratio-based approach that would penalize domestic manufacturers with tariffs if they don’t produce enough chips. A wider leadership shake-up at Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup Supernal is underway just a few weeks after it pause…
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Trump signs executive order to facilitate TikTok deal
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5:59President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that essentially approves the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to an American investor group in order to keep the social media app operational in the country. Vice President JD Vance said that the deal would value TikTok US at “around $14 billion.” In a move no one asked for, Meta is introducing …
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