Twitter, now rebranded as “X”, is set for a transformative journey under the leadership of Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino. The new logo, a simple white “X” on a black background, has replaced the iconic blue bird. X aspires to be a futuristic platform, using AI to connect users in unimagined ways, focusing on audio, video, messaging, and payments/banking services, making it a global marketplace for ideas and opportunities. We all knew this was coming, but by the reaction of the online world, you would think it’s something new.

I also cover Mark Anderson’s thoughts on AI as lifelong partners for kids. I also touched on GPS earthquake detection, intelligent gadgets for seniors, new mobile features on Netflix, Windows 11 productivity tips, the return of Futurama, and Apple product news.

I asked listeners for feedback on the show’s evolving album art that I have been generating with AI tools. I discuss a court ruling requiring Canadian ISPs to block pirated MLB live streams. I also talked about the Barbie movie’s blockbuster opening weekend box office results, beating out Oppenheimer.

On the tech side, I covered a story about Google failing to get an AI wrongful termination lawsuit thrown out. I also mentioned AI being used to catch fare dodgers in subways. Shifting gears, I shared tips from PC World on travel gadgets, highlighting a Bluetooth device for airplane in-flight movies. I also found it amusing that Queen guitarist Brian May is releasing a 3D atlas of an asteroid.

On the legal front, I discussed Google owing $338 million for patent infringement related to Chromecast streaming. I asked listeners for feedback on recent show art, talked about our sponsor GoDaddy again, and reminded everyone to connect via email and social media—that and much more on today’s show.

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Show Notes:

• 23:26–8 smart gadgets for seniors
  
• 24:01–Netflix’s new tab
  
• AI will function as a lifelong “partner.”
  
• 24:36–8 ways to be more productive in Windows 11
  
• SpaceX launches Starlink Mission
  
• 25:27–The new “Futurama.”
  
• 20:49–GPS data can detect earthquakes hours before they happen
  
• 26:31–A pizza-scented Xbox controller
  
• 27:23–The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max could be more expensive
  
• 28:41–Apple aims to keep iPhone shipments steady
  
• “Windows is a declining ecosystem.”
  
• 28:55–Apple sneakers from the 1990s are on sale for $50,000
  
• IRS worker drives miles to see the new Zune
  
• 29:59–Candian ISPs to block MLB streams
  
• 31:30–Barbie breaks box office records
  
• 33:08–Google fails to have a lawsuit thrown out
  
• 34:07–Biden vows vigilance on AI
  
• 35:29–17 travel gadgets 
  
• 13:23–Goodbye Twitter, hello X
  

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