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As US regulators ease Big Tech scrutiny, the UK is intensifying investigations into Apple and Google鈥檚 duopoly, potentially reshaping how these companies operate abroad.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much we will actually be using AI agents this year, what happens when they start talking to each other, and how much Apple is likely to move the smart glasses adoption needle. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Technology Analyst Jacob Bourne and Senior Briefings Editor Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Oracle surged 6% amid AI collaboration news. Apple, SpaceX, and Microsoft align with government priorities, leveraging investments for strategic gains.

Apple pulls its AI news alerts after hallucinations misrepresent major stories. The controversy shows Big Tech鈥檚 ongoing struggle to make AI both useful and trustworthy.

Accused of recording private chats for targeted ads, Apple denies wrongdoing but risks tarnishing its privacy-first image.

Project Digits hints at Nvidia鈥檚 ambitions in PCs and smartphones. Partnering with MediaTek positions it to disrupt Intel and Apple while broadening AI鈥檚 market reach

On today's podcast episode, we discuss where the content production dollars will be going, what the Omnicom and IPG deal will mean for the agency client relationship, and how the antitrust and other legal cases against Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and TikTok will play out in 2025. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson, and Vice President Paul Verna.

Big Tech battled Europe鈥檚 new rules in 2024: Apple opened its ecosystem to comply with DMA while Meta faced fines and scrutiny over data use and subscriptions. We can expect continued stringent regulations.

Google, Apple, and Samsung integrated genAI into their flagship devices, but delays and tepid consumer interest signal challenges ahead.

Abandoning its EV ambitions, Apple focuses on AI-driven services and devices, aiming to lead on-device innovation while navigating fierce competition and regulatory battles

With the open-platform Android XR and a more budget-friendly headset, they鈥檙e opening the doors to immersive tech for everyone, taking on Apple and Meta鈥檚 walled gardens.

Despite Google Wallet and Apple Wallet鈥檚 investments in travel and ID features, adoption has been tepid

Apple will manage Apple News inventory itself: Company stands to gain a larger share of spending by deprioritizing third-party vendors.

Banning Google鈥檚 search payments will threaten browser stability, push Apple to adapt, and create openings for competitors like Bing and DuckDuckGo.

They can help Google steal some market share from Apple as it opens up its NFC tech.

With on-device AI capabilities and standout benchmarks, the M4 can help Apple justify premium Mac prices and offset tepid iPhone sales.

Heavy spending on AI infrastructure by Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple underscores their faith in AI鈥檚 growth, but the pressure to deliver consistent ROI mounts.

Apple feels the pain of Apple TV+ struggles: Its Q4 revenues missed the mark in some divisions including Services, which includes advertising.

Skipping its usual fall roll-out event, Apple will announce M4 devices and AI betas. It may be aiming to align launches with feature readiness.