Best Pro AV Podcasts (2025)

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Deciding Between In-House and Outside AV: Is It Time to Level Up? 8:36

28d ago8:36

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In this episode of The Event Pro Show, our host Seth Macchi dives into the world of in-house AV for corporate events and the circumstances in which an external AV provider might be a better fit. Seth shares insights into determining when you've outgrown in-house AV services, offering a framework of questions to guide your decision-making process. A…

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EP-276 U.s. Investment Scrutiny 💰, Apple’s App Store Challenges 🍎, Google I/o 2025 Preview 🤖 2:33

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```html i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, may 12th. dive into today's top tech stories: investment scrutiny: the u.s. treasury is examining benchmark's $75 million investment in chinese ai startup manus, valued at $500 million. several parties are awaiting responses as the company claims cayman islands incorporation. ap…

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EP-275 Openai Expands in Asia 🌏, Meta’s New Ai Lead 🤖, Aurora’s Autonomous Trucking 🚚 2:26

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```html i’m wall-e, bringing you today’s tech briefing for friday, may 9! explore the latest in tech: openai data residency program: openai expands its data residency initiative to asia, allowing local data storage in countries like japan, india, and south korea to meet data sovereignty requirements. github connector for chatgpt: openai introduces …

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EP-274 Stripe Unveils Ai Payment Model 💳, Openai’s Fda Talks on Drug Evaluation 💊, Tesla’s ”robotaxi” Trademark Hurdle 🚗 2:14

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```html join wall-e for today's tech briefing on thursday, may 8th, as we explore the latest advancements in technology: stripe's ai breakthrough: unveiling an ai foundation model at the stripe sessions event that enhances fraud detection in payments, with stablecoin-backed multicurrency cards for international trade. openai & fda collaboration: di…

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EP-273 Ai Agent Innovations 🤖, Rivian’s Ev Projections 📉, Whatsapp’s Legal Triumph ⚖️ 3:01

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, may 7th! explore today's top tech stories: hugging face's open computer agent: unveiling a free, cloud-hosted ai tool similar to openai's operator; highlights the ongoing evolution and cost reduction of ai models amidst usability challenges. rivian's ev delivery projections: revising down estimates d…

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EP-272 Waymo’s Robotaxi Factory 🚕, Recraft’s Ai Imagery Revolution 🎨, Ceos Advocate for Computer Science in Schools 🏫 2:23

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, may 6th! explore today's intriguing tech developments: waymo robotaxi production: unveiling a massive 239,000-square-foot factory in mesa, arizona, waymo and magna plan to produce over 2,000 autonomous vehicles, expanding their existing fleet and enabling quick deployment to key cities like san francis…

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Uniting an Industry: Wendy Porter on Event Codes, Lobbying, and Long-Term Success 38:38

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Welcome to The Event Pro Show, your go-to resource for all things corporate events, experiential marketing, and live event production. In this episode, host Seth Macchi sits down with Wendy Porter, founder and chief event strategist of Wendy Porter Events, to discuss the evolving world of corporate events. Wendy brings over 23 years of industry exp…

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EP-271 Apple & Anthropic’s Ai Coding 🎨, Instagram’s Chatbot Critique 🤖, Aurora’s Driverless Trucking Breakthrough 🚛 2:15

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, may 5th. dive into today's essentials: revolutionizing coding with ai: apple teams up with anthropic for "vibe-coding," an ai-driven platform using claude sonnet to enhance coding capabilities, building on xcode's legacy. ai tactics under scrutiny: instagram co-founder kevin systrom cri…

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EP-270 Amazon’s Alexa+ Ai Revolution 🤖, Nvidia’s Export Clash 🚫, and Apple’s Tariff Troubles 📉 2:50

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, may 2! discover today's significant tech narratives: alexa+ rollout insights: amazon's alexa+ hits over 100,000 users since launch. ceo andy jassy shares challenges with its current accuracy rate and development plans for action-oriented ai. nvidia vs anthropic ai chip export debate: divergent views on …

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EP-269 Amazon’s Nova Premier Ai Launch 🚀, Epic Games’ Legal Victory Over Apple ⚖️, Meta’s $1.4t Generative Ai Ambitions 💼 2:34

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, may 1! here's what's making headlines in today's tech world: amazon nova premier launch: unveiling of amazon's advanced ai model, nova premier, part of the bedrock platform. excels in knowledge retrieval and visual understanding, with a competitive price, positioning as a teaching tool for smaller mod…

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EP-268 Microsoft’s Ai Code Surge 📈, Meta’s Chatgpt Rival 🤖, Openai Update Rollback 🔄 2:02

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join me, wall-e, for today's tech briefing on wednesday, april 30th, as we explore the latest developments in the tech industry: microsoft's ai-driven code generation: ceo satya nadella reveals that ai is responsible for writing up to 30% of the company's code, with expectations to reach 95% by the decade's end. meta's chatgpt rival: unveiling a st…

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EP-267 Alphabet’s $10b Ai Shift 🤖, Twitter Tackles Misinformation with Ai 🐦, Paypal’s Digital Payment Surge 💸 1:26

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 29th! explore the latest developments in tech: alphabet's ai investment: google's parent company, alphabet, to invest $10 billion over next five years aimed at sustainable and ethical ai, with user privacy and security at the forefront. twitter's new features: introduction of ai-powered content m…

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Beyond RFPs: Creativity with Your Event Partners 8:28

14d ago8:28

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Welcome to another episode of The Event Pro Show—the ultimate guide for corporate event professionals seeking to elevate their experiences! In this episode, host Seth Macchi dives into a timely topic: why so many events end up being, well, a little bit boring—and how you can break the mold. Drawing on years of experience in AV and event production,…

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EP-266 New U.s. Av Framework 🚗, Openai’s Expansion Plans 🌐, Slate’s Futuristic Truck Unveiled 🚚 1:47

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join wall-e's tech briefing for monday, april 28th, as we explore cutting-edge developments across tech and business landscapes: automated vehicles policy updates: u.s. department of transportation revises crash reporting for tesla and gm's advanced systems, easing requirements unless severe outcomes occur. electric vehicle innovation: slate, with …

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EP-265 Intel Capital’s Strategic Shift 💼, Openai’s Affordable Ai Tool 🤖, Adam Neumann’s Proptech Venture 🌇 2:32

14d ago2:32

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, april 25th! explore today's key tech insights: intel capital’s strategic pivot: intel decides to retain its venture arm, intel capital, reversing previous plans for a spin-off to strengthen its portfolio and financial positioning. return-to-office mandate: intel joins tech giants by requiring employees …

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EP-264 Meta’s Premium Move on Instagram & Facebook 🎉, Aws’s $6b Cloud Expansion in Southeast Asia ☁️, Zoom’s Ai Innovations 🚀 1:51

15d ago1:51

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, april 24th. meta platforms subscription test: meta explores a premium-tier subscription for instagram and facebook offering an ad-free experience and exclusive features as part of new revenue strategies amidst tiktok competition. aws investment in southeast asia: aws plans a $6 billio…

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EP-263 Intel’s Massive Layoffs 🏢, Tesla’s Profit Plunge 📉, Xai’s Grok Vision Unveiled 🤖 2:14

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, april 23! dive into today's top tech stories: intel layoffs: intel plans to lay off over 21,000 employees, aiming to streamline management and emphasize engineering under ceo lip-bu tan. the move follows a significant drop in stock value, echoing ongoing challenges. tesla's financial struggles: tesla…

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EP-262 Pixel Innovations Unveiled 📱, Meta’s $10b Metaverse Venture 🌐, Rivian & Amazon’s Ev Push 🚚 1:13

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 22nd! explore today's key tech discussions: google's upcoming pixel event: anticipation builds as google prepares to launch its newest pixel devices at the upcoming developer conference, featuring advanced ai-driven camera enhancements and a sleek redesign. meta's $10 billion metaverse investment…

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Ep8. "Informed Brides Ask Better Questions - How to Choose the Right Videographer" 4:24

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Send us a text Informed Brides Ask Better Questions: How to Choose the Right Videographer In this episode of The Backstage Brief, Sherwood Harrison shares the essential questions every bride should ask before hiring a wedding videographer. From reviewing full-length wedding films to understanding audio setup and contract details, this 6-minute guid…

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The Power of Comedy in Events: Insights from Speaker and Emcee Lauren Ansley 27:58

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In this episode of The Event Pro Show, we welcome Lauren Ansley, a professional speaker, corporate emcee, and presentation skills trainer who brings a unique twist to the world of corporate events with her background in stand-up comedy. Join us as Lauren shares insights into making events memorable through interactive enhancements, the role of humo…

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EP-261 Openai’s Next Moves 🦾: Voice Gpt, Internal Shakeups, and Funding Strategies 🚀, Techstars Boosts Investments 💵 1:51

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, april 21. here's a sneak peek into the tech world: openai's chatgpt milestone: surpassing 300 million weekly active users since its 2022 launch, boosting productivity and teaming with apple on the apple intelligence initiative, releasing gpt-4o. openai's internal and legal challenges: f…

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EP-260 Google’s Adtech Monopoly Showdown ⚖️, Openai’s Acquisition Moves in Ai Deals 💼, Drone Tech Innovation by Theseus ✈️ 1:13

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```html i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, april 18th. here's what's happening in the tech world: google's adtech monopoly ruling: a federal judge declares google's dominance in the adtech space illegal, potentially leading to the breakup of its ad business or imposing behavioral changes. openai's strategic moves: openai…

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EP-259 Openai’s $3b Coding Assistant Acquisition 💰, Microsoft’s Cpu-based Ai Revolution 🚀, Xai’s Memory Feature for Grok Chatbot 🧠 2:24

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, april 17th! dive into today's top tech stories: openai's acquisition talks: openai is negotiating to acquire windsurf, an ai coding assistant leader, in a potential $3 billion deal, possibly affecting its standing with anysphere's cursor. microsoft's bitnet innovation: introduction of bitnet b1.58 2b4…

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EP-258 Microsoft Eyes Discord Acquisition 🎮, Amazon’s Drone Delivery Takes Off 🚁, Intel’s $20b Chip Expansion 💻 1:37

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, april 16th! explore the latest in tech developments: microsoft & discord acquisition talks: microsoft is in discussions to acquire discord for over $10 billion, aiming to enhance its gaming capabilities and expand its community presence with discord's 140 million active users. amazon's autonomous del…

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Ep7. "Let the Trucks Roll In: Parking Problems at Events". 3:00

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Send us a text In this episode of The Backstage Brief, host Sherwood Harrison tackles a major pain point for production pros—poor parking accommodations at outdoor events. From being told to move his van and trailer a quarter-mile away to working with a thoughtful coordinator who understood the need for close access, Sherwood shares real-world stor…

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EP-257 Microsoft’s Cloud Surge ☁️, Meta’s Gdpr Fine 📉, Waymo’s Expansion in Sf 🚘 2:04

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 15th! explore today's top tech stories: microsoft's quarterly success: impressive revenue growth fueled by strong demand for cloud services, with azure experiencing a 30% year-over-year revenue increase. meta's eu fine: meta faces a massive €1.2 billion fine from the european union for gdpr viola…

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Ep6. "The Art of the Cue: Timing is Everything" 3:28

28d ago3:28

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Send us a text In this episode of The Backstage Brief, host Sherwood Harrison breaks down one of the most critical elements in any production—timing. Whether you’re behind the soundboard, camera, lighting console, or coordinating an event, knowing how to respond to cues and stay in sync with your team can make or break a performance. From what a cu…

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Ep5. "Production Jargon 101 - 15 Terms Every Pro Should Know". 3:26

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Send us a text Production Jargon 101 Ever feel lost when people start tossing around terms like “phantom power,” “b-roll,” or “gain staging”? In this episode of The Backstage Brief, we’re breaking down the most commonly used terms in the world of production—whether you’re working in live sound, video, or event planning. Host Sherwood Harrison gives…

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Ep3. "The Power of the Walkthrough - Why Every Event Needs one" 3:35

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Send us a text Ever had a surprise at an event that could’ve been avoided with better planning? In this solo episode, Sherwood Harrison breaks down the simple but powerful practice of the event walkthrough. Whether you’re a planner, vendor, or volunteer, learn why this one step can save time, stress, and your event’s success. Plus—real-world storie…

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EP-256 Google’s Security Boost 🛡️, Netflix’s Live-streaming Experiment 📺, Twitter’s ”communities” Launch 🗣️ 1:46

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join wall-e for today's tech briefing on monday, april 14th, as we explore key developments in the tech world: google workspace security enhancements: introduction of new tools aimed at combating phishing attacks and enhancing data protection amid growing cybersecurity threats. netflix's streaming innovations: testing of live-streaming capabilities…

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Ep4. "How to Build Trust With your Customers" 7:02

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Send us a text Description: In this episode of The Backstage Brief, we explore one of the most important ingredients for success in any service-based business: trust. Whether you're a videographer, DJ, event planner, or part of the production crew, building client trust starts long before the first meeting and continues well after the job is done. …

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EP-255 Tesla’s Used Evs Surge 🚗, Google Deepmind’s Media Integration 🎥, Whatsapp’s New Features 📱 2:50

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, april 11th! explore the key tech developments of the day: rise in used tesla listings: autotrader.com data reveals a 67% increase in used tesla listings in march, as tesla's first-quarter sales dip by 9% amid competitive growth from gm and hyundai. google deepmind's ai integration: ceo demis hassabis di…

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EP-254 Xai’s Grok 3 Api Launch 🚀, Solid’s Fintech Bankruptcy 💸, Legal Battles in Ai 🤖 2:50

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join wall-e for today's tech briefing on thursday, april 10, as we delve into the latest stories in technology: elon musk's xai api launch: xai introduces an api for its grok 3 model amidst legal battles with openai. the model offers two variants—grok 3 and grok 3 mini—with pricing comparable to anthropic's but higher than google's gemini 2.5 pro. …

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EP-253 Slate Auto’s Ev Revolution 🔌, Instagram’s Search Game 🎯, & Apple’s India Shift 📱 2:19

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, april 9th. explore today's featured stories: slate auto's ev breakthrough: michigan-based slate auto, backed by jeff bezos, raises $111 million in series a funding to introduce an affordable two-seat electric pickup truck, challenging the luxury-first ev approach. instagram's search …

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Ep2 “Smart Brides Ask Better Questions – What to Ask Your DJ" 6:07

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Send us a text Planning a wedding? The right questions can make all the difference. In this episode we walk you through the essential things every bride should ask their DJ—before booking. From contracts and sound systems to dress codes and payments, we give you practical advice that helps you avoid surprises and build confidence in your DJ selecti…

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EP-252 Ibm Unveils Ai-driven Mainframe 🖥️, Google’s Noncompete Controversy 🤝, Openai’s Hardware Ambitions 💡 2:04

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 8th. delve into today's tech insights: ibm z17 mainframe launch: introducing the fully encrypted ibm z17 with telum ii processors, capable of handling over 250 ai use cases. set to support 96 spyre ai accelerator chips within its first year. google's talent retention tactics: deepmind imposes str…

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Strengthening Planner-Project Manager Partnerships with Joy Harley 10:21

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Welcome to The Event Pro Show, where today, our host Seth Macchi engages in an insightful conversation with Joy Harley, a senior project manager at LEMG. Joy shares her expertise on building successful relationships with event planners, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique needs and goals for each event. Throughout the episode, …

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EP-251 Tesla’s Tough Quarter 🚗, Github Copilot’s New Premium Plans 💻, Openai’s Model Launch Surprise 🤖 2:20

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, april 7th. dive into today's tech stories: tesla's challenging quarter: tesla faces a tough q1 with declining sales, stock price drops, and global protests, while competitors capitalize on the situation with trade-in deals. trump tariffs and tesla: new tariffs may offer tesla a slight e…

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Ep1. "What Can Go Wrong When You’re Not Ready" 4:22

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Send us a text he Backstage Brief – Episode 1 Title: Welcome to the Show – And What Can Go Wrong When You’re Not Ready Description: In the debut episode of The Backstage Brief, PS Productions shares what every A/V tech, event planner, and videographer already knows deep down: things go wrong—especially when you’re not ready. From blown breakers to …

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EP-250 Google’s Eu Clash Over Ads ⚖️, Amazon Care’s Nationwide Expansion 🏥, Meta’s Vr Metaverse Ambitions 🌐 1:51

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, april 4th! catch up on today's key tech discussions: google's antitrust battle: google is gearing up to contend with new antitrust charges by the eu over its online advertising practices, following previous fines of over $9 billion since 2017. amazon care expansion: amazon broadens its healthcare servic…

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EP-249 Meta’s Vr Collaboration Push 🥽, Amazon’s Drone Delivery Expansion 🚁, Google Faces Antitrust Scrutiny 🔍 1:44

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```html welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, april 3rd! explore today's featured tech stories: meta's vr collaboration tools: ceo mark zuckerberg announces plans to integrate virtual reality capabilities with workplace software to enhance remote interactions and reinforce meta's metaverse presence. amazon drone delivery expansion: trial …

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EP-248 Openai’s Licensing Controversy 📚, Meta’s Ai Leadership Shift 🤖, Tiktok’s U.s. Acquisition Moves 🎥 1:33

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, april 2nd. discover the latest tech headlines: openai training data controversy: the ai disclosures project reports openai may have used paywalled content without proper licensing, sparking copyright debates around ai training data. meta leadership changes: joelle pineau, meta's vp o…

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EP-247 Openai’s $40b Surge 🚀, Amazon’s Nova Act in Alexa+ 🤖, Isomorphic Labs’ Ai Pharma Breakthrough 💊 2:34

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, april 1st. get ready for exciting developments across the tech world: openai's groundbreaking funding: raises $40 billion in a historic private round, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. funds aim to advance ai research and support its massive chatgpt user base, including $18 billi…

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Growing Your Event Service Business: Five Essential Skills You Need 7:47

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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Event Pro Show, where we take a closer look at the skills that help event service businesses thrive. Today, our host Seth Macchi is unpacking the five essential components that are pivotal for growth and success in the corporate events world. Whether you're a small business owner or part of a leadership …

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EP-246 Microsoft’s Ai Cloud Leap 🤖, Google’s Quantum Quest 🧬, Rivian & Ford’s Electric Alliance 🚙 1:41

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join wall-e for today’s tech briefing on monday, march 31st, as we delve into the latest tech developments: microsoft & openai ai partnership: microsoft aims to enhance its azure cloud platform with openai's cutting-edge ai, strengthening its position in the competitive cloud market. google's quantum computing strides: aiming for quantum supremacy …

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EP-245 Ai Crawling Chaos 🤖, Tiktok’s Retail Expansion 🛍️, Google’s Travel Tech Boost ✈️ 3:01

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i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, march 28th. let's dive into the latest developments in the world of technology: open-source vs. ai web-crawlers: developers combat invasive ai bots with anubis, a proof-of-work system to deter these "internet cockroaches," highlighting the struggle against bots ignoring exclusion protoc…

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EP-244 Nvidia’s Server Rental Move 🚀, Openai’s Style Revolution 🎨, Island’s $250m Funding Leap 💼 2:32

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welcome to today's tech briefing for thursday, march 27th, with wall-e! explore the latest in tech headlines: nvidia's acquisition talks: nvidia is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire lepton ai, a firm specializing in server rental using nvidia’s ai chips. valued at several hundred million dollars, this move marks nvidia's foray into the server…

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EP-243 Microsoft’s Ai Deep Research Tools for 365 📊, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Unveiled 🛠️, Openai’s Image-generation Leap 🎨 2:15

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, march 26th! tune into today's key tech insights: microsoft 365 copilot advances: unveiling new “deep research” tools - researcher and analyst - utilizing reasoning ai models for comprehensive data analysis, with unique data access features. frontier program offers early access despite ongoing accurac…

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EP-242 Microsoft’s Surface Lineup Unveiling 💻, Meta’s Quest Pro Launch 🎮, Eu’s Antitrust Challenge to Google 🏛️ 1:35

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welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 25th! explore today's technology discussions: microsoft's upcoming spring event: anticipation surrounds the unveiling of new surface products, including a revamped surface laptop and upgraded surface pro, as microsoft seeks to strengthen its hardware market presence amidst competition from apple …

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EP-241 Apple’s Ai Legal Battle ⚖️, Apple Tv Plus’s Profit Challenge 📉, North Korea’s Cyber Advancements 🔍 2:06

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join wall-e for today's tech briefing on friday, march 21st, featuring the top tech stories: apple lawsuit: apple faces allegations of false advertising regarding its ai capabilities, with internal concerns about the leadership's confidence in ai chief john giannandrea. apple tv plus losses: the streaming service incurs over $1 billion in annual lo…

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