Daily Tech Headlines

Disney and TikTok announce pilot program in the US for content creators to use Disney IP, Sunbird's iMessage for Android app returns after three years, and the $55 billion USD sale of Electronic Arts finally closed. Check out the show notes here.

The FCC Proposes a Ban on Chinese Data Center Equipment, Apple Escalates Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against OpenAI, and Bending Spoons to Acquire Airtable for $1.285 Billion.Link to Show Notes

Samsung bans and is working to remove SmartTV apps containing proxy functionality, Apple adds a cap for security reports from researchers due to the flood of AI submissions, and Microsoft announces price hikes for consoles in the EU and United Kingdom.Check out the show notes here.

DeepSeek opens public beta developer interface, Minnesota water plant attacks may have links to Iran, New York sues prediction market Kalshi.Show Notes

Anthropic Investigates Incident Where Claude Models Accessed Real-World Systems, the EU Implements Right to Repair Directive as of July 31, and Sony Secures Key Memory Supplies to Meet FY2026 Projections Despite Gaming Slump.Link to Show Notes

ChatGPT and Roblox Face Stricter EU Digital Services Act Regulations, Microsoft Overwhelmed by "Bug Apocalypse" After AI-Powered Vulnerability Discovery, and The FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Alleged Unauthorized Patient Data Sharing.Link to Show Notes

The United States Federal Communications Commission announces an import ban on new Chinese Humanoid Robots, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority opens an investigation into Microsoft over misleading subscription options following Copilot integration, and Warner Bros is testing a vertical video feed called HBO Max Shorts. Check out the show notes here.

Meta and BlackRock Announce $14 Billion Data Center Partnership in El Paso, Apple and Klarna Launch New Device Leasing Program in the U.S., and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Clarifies Stance on Open-Weight AI Models.Link to Show Notes