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Welcome to Tech News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily news of all things tech, including the latest developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, gadgets, apps, and more. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about the potential ...
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"Fireside MSP" is a warm, engaging podcast brought to you by the Managed Service experts at XenTegra, where technology meets conversation around the virtual fireside. Each episode dives deep into the world of managed services, exploring the latest trends, solutions, and innovations that are shaping the future of technology. Hosted by seasoned professionals from XenTegra and featuring occasional guest appearances from our industry partners, "Fireside MSP" aims to demystify the complex world o ...
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Think Big, Buy Small

Harvard Business School

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Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own startup seem too risky? There's another compelling path open to you: acquiring a small business and running it as CEO. Co-hosted by Harvard Business School Professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, the show is an extension of their courses on small firms, including Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, which has been taken by thousands of MBA students, and their highly-regarded book, HBR Guide To Buy ...
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What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP. Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we un ...
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(0:10): Google Photos Unveils AI 'Ask to Edit' for Effortless Voice-Driven Photo Enhancements (2:01): SAP and OpenAI Launch 'OpenAI for Germany' to Boost AI in Public Sector with Data Security Focus (4:19): US Government Eyes Stake in Lithium Americas to Boost Domestic Mineral Production and National Security (6:32): Urgent Cisco Patch: Critical SN…
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(0:10): Oracle to Run TikTok in U.S., Ensuring Security Amid U.S.-China Deal (2:16): EU Investigates Tech Giants Over Online Fraud Prevention Under Digital Services Act (3:56): Global Coalition Urges AI 'Red Lines' by 2026 to Prevent Pandemics and Unemployment (6:18): Apple Stock Soars to $310 on iPhone 17 Demand, Boosts Production Amid Supply Chai…
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(0:10): MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9500: A Game-Changing Chip for AI, Gaming, and Power Efficiency (2:24): US Government Approves Meta's Llama AI for Federal Use: A Milestone in AI-Driven Governance (4:40): Google Launches Gemini AI on TCL QM9K TVs, Expands Smart TV Capabilities (6:31): Oracle Appoints New Co-CEOs Amid AI-Driven Cloud Growth and Ti…
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What if your restaurant’s biggest threat isn’t your competition—it’s your own irrelevance? Jean-Pierre Lacroix has spent decades helping brands regain their footing after losing touch with what made them matter. In today’s conversation, we unpack what’s killing restaurant loyalty—and it’s not what you think. Jean-Pierre argues that operators are ov…
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(0:10): Microsoft Patches Major Entra ID Flaw: Actor Tokens Exposed Tenant Data to Attackers (1:58): Seattle Tech Layoffs Surge: 100,000 Jobs Lost Nationwide, Economic Impact Deepens (4:41): Nvidia's AI Revenue Boom Faces Challenges Amid Slowing Growth and Rising Competition (7:00): Court Orders Google to Share Search Data with Competitors to Boost…
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It's always fascinating to hear the journey of someone who doesn't have a conventional MBA background but still finds their way to ETA, identifies high-quality acquisition opportunities, and then successfully buys and operates a small business. In this episode, we meet Tom Allsworth, who was in the Merchant Marine Academy and the Marines Corps, fol…
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(0:10): Tata Electronics Thrives as Apple's Key iPhone Supplier Amidst China's eSIM Approval Delays (2:07): Adobe Integrates Luma AI's Ray3 to Revolutionize Cinematic Video Creation on Firefly Platform (4:25): Microsoft Unveils AI Agents in Teams to Revolutionize Workplace Collaboration (6:46): Nvidia Launches Rubin CPX AI Accelerator, Promising 30…
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Most restaurant owners think better food or better service will win the game. But Allan Dib has a different take: your product is not your problem—your marketing is. Allan is the best-selling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan, and in this conversation, he dismantles the myths that keep restaurants stuck. We get into the high cost of bad positioni…
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(0:10): Zoom Unveils AI Companion 3.0: Revolutionizing Remote Work with Advanced AI Avatars and Tools (2:16): Reddit Eyes Deeper Google Partnership, Seeks New AI Licensing Model Amid Revenue Surge (4:44): Waymo and Lyft Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Nashville, Boosting Urban Transportation Innovation (6:42): Groq Secures $750M to Challenge …
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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(0:10): Amazon Joins Masters Coverage: 2026 Tournament Embraces Digital Streaming Revolution (2:28): OpenAI Unveils GPT-5-Codex: Revolutionizing Software Development with Autonomous AI Coding and Robust Safeguards (4:50): Microsoft Xbox App Unifies PC Gaming: Launches Games Across Steam, Epic, and More (6:48): Figure AI Raises $1B for Humanoid Robo…
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(0:10): Microsoft Enhances Xbox Controller Functionality on Windows 11 with New Task View Feature (2:36): NBA's Tech Leap: AI, Hawk-Eye, and Smart Arenas Revolutionize Basketball Experience and Analytics (4:35): Apple's Smart Glasses Set to Revolutionize Tech With Ecosystem Integration by 2027 (6:33): India's IT Giants Slash Graduate Hiring by 70% …
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Ahu Hettema didn’t hedge her bets—she burned the boats. No Plan B. No safety net. Just a belief that betting everything on one restaurant could rewrite her life. And it did. But not through stubbornness. Through adaptation. In this episode, Ahu breaks down how listening—really listening—to her guests saved her concept, why comfort matters more than…
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Xpeng Expands into Europe with Austrian Production Line, Aiming for Market Edge Hala Secures $157M Series B to Revolutionize SME Financial Services in Saudi Arabia LSEG Unveils Blockchain Platform to Revolutionize Private Market Transactions, Boosts UK Blockchain Finance Growth AI Tools Exploited by North Korean Hackers for Phishing and Cyber Espio…
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Will Smith, Partner at Minds Capital, has been host of the Acquiring Minds podcast for over four years and, during that time, has had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of searchers-turned-entrepreneurs, affording him a true bird’s eye view of the ETA landscape. In this wide-ranging discussion, Will reflects on personal traits that set top-perf…
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(0:10): Figure Technology's IPO Soars, Redefining Lending with Blockchain and AI Innovations (2:14): Amazon Unveils 'Jayhawk' AR Glasses to Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery and E-Commerce (4:31): Apple's Live Translation Feature Skips EU Amid Regulatory Hurdles and Trade Tensions (6:33): Gmail Unveils 'Purchases' Tab for Hassle-Free Holiday Shoppin…
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(0:10): Arm Unveils Lumex: Revolutionizing AI Processing in Mobile Devices with New Chip Designs (2:31): Zoox Launches Free Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas, Plans Expansion Amidst Competitive Autonomous Market (4:37): Sony Unveils PlayStation Family App for Enhanced Parental Control and Child Safety in Gaming (6:45): OpenAI Challenges Canadian Lawsui…
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Chris Adams does. He’s built a business on showing some of the biggest brands in the world how to make guests feel something—without faking it. In this episode, we dig into what defines modern luxury and why it has less to do with money and more to do with culture, people, and emotional precision. Chris shares how AI and tech can enhance—not replac…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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(0:10): US Tech Giants Exposed: Billions in Surveillance Sales to China Fueling Uyghur Repression (2:14): Ex-Meta Security Head Sues Over Alleged WhatsApp Vulnerabilities, Claims Retaliation (4:04): Google Gemini AI Boosts Audio Processing, Expands Language Support in Major Upgrade (6:24): Qualcomm and Google Cloud Partner to Revolutionize In-Car A…
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(0:10): Tesla's U.S. Market Share Falls Below 40% Amid Rising Competition and Strategic Shift (2:52): Chinese Robot Startup X Square Secures $100M, Eyes Global Expansion and Future IPO (5:38): Crypto Heist: Malicious npm Packages Divert Funds, Exposing Open-Source Security Flaws (7:47): Quantum Startup Infleqtion to Go Public in $1.8 Billion Merger…
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(0:10): Red Sea Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupt Microsoft Azure Services Across Middle East (2:13): ASML Invests €1.3 Billion in Mistral AI to Boost Europe's Tech Sovereignty (4:31): Uber and Momenta to Launch Level 4 Robotaxi Trials in Munich by 2026 Amid Global Race (6:18): Mercedes-Benz Unveils Electric GLC SUV with Massive MBUX HYPERSCREEN and 800 …
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Most people buy a restaurant and inherit someone else’s problems. John Gelastopoulos bought a closed breakfast spot, maxed out his credit cards to keep it alive—and turned it into a 41-location powerhouse. The secret? Relentless persistence and an obsession with people. In this conversation, John shares how he went from washing dishes to franchisin…
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Jeff Homer is the founder of Ensemble Performing Arts, an organization that provides back-of-house support to music schools, allowing teachers to focus on what’s most important to them, excellence in music education. Though there are now over seventy music schools under Ensemble’s umbrella, it all began with Jeff’s acquisition of a single school in…
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After 30 years with restaurant conglomerate Lettuce Entertain You, Geoff Alexander could teach a masterclass on building and scaling a restaurant brand. And that’s exactly what he’s done for us today. In this far reaching conversation we discuss the essential elements of leadership, how to build a brand from the ground up, turnaround strategies for…
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(0:10): OpenAI Acquires Statsig to Propel AI Innovation and Strengthen Seattle's Tech Hub Status (2:10): Disney Fined $10M by FTC for Mislabeling Kids' YouTube Videos, Violating Privacy Laws (4:16): Uttar Pradesh Unveils 'Deep Tech Bharat 2025' to Propel India as Global Tech Leader (6:37): Singapore Demands Meta Enhance Anti-Scam Measures Amid Face…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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Trevor Mansell and Brian Clark break down what modern endpoint management looks like in the real world. With Windows 10 to 11 migrations in full swing and EUC stacks evolving, they share how XenTegra is simplifying tool sprawl and hardening security with a pragmatic trio: Microsoft Intune for deployment and compliance, ControlUp for real time visib…
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(0:10): Australia Targets AI-Driven Abuse with New Laws to Combat Deepfake Nudes and Stalking (2:05): SAP Unveils €20 Billion Sovereign Cloud Drive to Boost European Digital Independence (4:52): Tesla Unveils 'Master Plan Part IV': AI and Robotics to Drive Future Growth (6:54): Jabra & Lenovo Launch AI-Optimized Meeting Room Solution with 180-Degre…
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(0:10): Kojima Productions Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Exclusive Event, Teases New Games and Hollywood Ambitions (2:12): UAE Unveils $200B AI Data Hub, Sparking Global Tech Race with U.S. and Saudi Partnerships (4:50): Phasecraft Leads Quantum Computing Revolution with Hardware-Agnostic Algorithms and Expands into US Market (6:58): Apple to Ex…
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Sometimes the only difference between those who succeed and those who fail is the decision to not give up. Today’s guest, Chef Brad Wise, is a testament to the grit required to build something prolific in our industry. In our conversation we discuss how to overcome a slow start and how he turned a failed bar into the hottest steakhouse concept on t…
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(0:10): Controversial AI-Generated 'Bikini Interviews' Flood Social Media, Spark Legal and Ethical Debates (2:01): WeChat Enforces AI Content Labels to Boost Transparency and Prevent Misinformation (3:38): Tesla Recalls Over 7,300 Model Y Vehicles in Australia for Automatic Window Defect (5:20): Apple Unveils Asa: AI-Powered Chatbot to Revolutioniz…
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(0:10): 13 Nations Accuse Chinese Tech Firms of Global Cyber-Espionage on Critical Infrastructure (2:09): Sony's Bold Return to Portable Gaming: New Device Canis Leaked, Promises High Performance and Innovation (5:54): TransUnion Data Breach Exposes 4.4 Million: Personal Info Compromised in Third-Party App Hack (8:06): Age Verification Laws Surge G…
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Chef Bruce Bromberg is not the typical restaurant magnate that comes to mind when you think of a national restaurant group. More than anything, he’s a chef, leveraging the universal truths he’s learned over the years in innovative ways. His ability to translate the fundamentals of cooking to the fundamentals of business has led to his meteoric succ…
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(0:10): Anthropic Unveils AI Browser Extension 'Claude' Amid Security Concerns and Mixed Reactions (2:25): Airtel Extends Support Amid Record Rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ensures Connectivity During Crisis (3:57): PayPal System Failure Freezes €10 Billion in Transactions, Shakes User Trust Across Europe (5:57): Apple Music Expands Reach with TuneIn…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
  continue reading
 
(0:10): Anthropic Settles Landmark AI Copyright Lawsuit with Authors (2:19): 44 States Demand AI Giants Boost Child Safety Amid Alarming Reports of Harmful Interactions (4:33): Meta Launches AI Super PAC to Shape California's Regulatory Landscape (6:35): Corsair Unveils XENEON EDGE: A Game-Changing Touchscreen for Gamers and Creators (8:26): Citrix…
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I always looked at the big restaurant groups out there with envy. How amazing must it be to own 6, 8, or more locations? At what point do you get rich? At what point do you go from backup dishwasher to brand evangelist. Chef Lisa Dahl has grasped the brass ring. Over the last two decades, she’s built a restaurant empire. In today’s conversation, we…
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(0:10): Robomart Unveils RM5: Autonomous Robot Revolutionizes Urban Delivery in Austin with $3 Flat Fee (2:34): August 2025: Breakthroughs in AI, Fusion, and Quantum Tech Revolutionize Industry and Society (4:17): Saudi AI Firm Humain Launches Allam, Pioneering Culturally-Rooted Arabic Conversational AI (6:29): Elon Musk's xAI to Challenge Nvidia w…
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(0:10): Apple's Foldable iPhone Set for 2026: Sleek Design, Touch ID, and No SIM Slot (2:07): Google Unveils Pixel 10 with Groundbreaking Satellite WhatsApp Calls, Beating Apple and Samsung (3:43): Samsung's Youthful Rebranding Boosts Galaxy Sales, Challenges Apple's Market Dominance (5:54): Apple Faces Rising Cybersecurity Costs Amidst Zero-Day Vu…
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Last summer when, after a self-funded search, Nick Wheeler was only a few months into his new role as President at Tra-Cal, Rick and Royce had a chance to speak with him about his early experiences at the company’s helm. In that Season One episode, Nick confessed that he was “drinking from the fire hose”, but he also believed that Tra-Cal had been …
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(0:10): Apple TV+ Price Hike to $12.99: Can Premium Content Justify the Cost? (2:47): Insta360 Unveils Go Ultra: 4K Action Camera Revolutionizes Portability and Performance (5:17): Tesla Probed by NHTSA for Delayed Crash Reports Amidst Autonomous Vehicle Strategy Scrutiny (7:35): FTC Warns Tech Giants: Foreign Laws Threaten U.S. Privacy and Securit…
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What if a restaurant wasn’t a business—but a way to rebuild a broken city? That’s how Robért LeBlanc saw it after Hurricane Katrina. He didn’t just open a venue—he created a space to reconnect a fractured community. In this episode, we go deep on how Robért has used hospitality to heal, unite, and inspire. From the ethos behind his post-Katrina nig…
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(0:10): Target CEO Steps Down as New Leadership Tackles Challenges and Embraces AI-Driven Transformation (2:19): Microsoft Leads Quantum-Safe Revolution: Integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2029 (4:40): FieldAI Secures $405M, Hits $2B Valuation with Support from Gates, Bezos, and Nvidia (6:46): FBI & Cisco Warn of Russian Hackers Exploiting 7-…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
  continue reading
 
(0:10): Nintendo Direct Unveils Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2: New Features, Modes & Characters (2:06): Adobe Launches Acrobat Studio: AI-Powered PDF Management Platform for Enhanced Productivity and Collaboration (4:11): Firecrawl Secures $14.5M to Revolutionize Web Data Extraction, Boost AI with Faster, Ethical Solutions (6:20): Eight Sleep Secur…
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What if you could take the precision of fine dining and scale it to millions of people—without diluting the magic? That’s the challenge John Karangis has spent a lifetime solving. From the kitchens of Paris and Gramercy Tavern to leading culinary innovation at Shake Shack, John has mastered the art of translating high-end experience into high-volum…
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(0:10): Apple India Secures Record-Breaking Office Lease in Bengaluru, Expands Retail and Manufacturing Footprint (2:44): OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: 'PhD-Level Intelligence' Promises to Transform AI Interaction, Raises Ethical Debates (4:44): AI Stocks Propel Emerging Markets as Tech Earnings Surge by 15% (5:40): Rust-Based Routing System Sets New Bench…
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(0:10): Accenture Acquires CyberCX for $1 Billion to Boost Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Presence (2:01): Apple Unveils iOS 26 Beta: Liquid Glass Design, AI Features, and Enhanced Privacy Tools (4:14): Oracle Partners with Google to Boost Cloud AI with Gemini Models, Driving Enterprise Innovation (6:17): Supreme Court Allows Mississippi to Enforce Soc…
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Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery to 1,000+ Cities, Boosting Stock and Investor Confidence Google Launches AI-Powered Flight Deals Tool Amid EU Scrutiny and Growing AI Competition Oxford Ionics Installs World's Most Advanced Quantum Computer at UK Quantum Center NSF and NVIDIA Invest $152M in Open-Source AI Models to Revolutionize U.S. Scientific Res…
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