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Pat Gelsinger, former Intel executive, launches xLight for advanced chip manufacturing. The startup secures a preliminary $150M deal from the U.S. Commerce Department, marking a shift in government support for strategic industries. Gelsinger aims to revolutionize chip production with innovative free electron lasers, tackling lithography bottlenecks and continuing Moores Law. The deal, under the Chips and Science Act, is a first for the current administration. xLight plans to produce silicon wafers by 2028 and collaborate with industry giants like ASML and Zeiss.

Metas Phoenix mixed reality glasses launch delayed, now expected in the first half of 2027. The new glasses, designed differently from current VR headsets, will have an external power source. The delay allows for a more sustainable business model and higher quality user experiences, aligning with Metas strategic shift and budget cuts in the metaverse projects.

Refounding Companies: A Strategic Reboot in Tech In this episode, we delve into the intriguing trend of companies refounding themselves, a strategic reboot of existing businesses. We explore how big names like Airtable, Handshake, and Opendoor are recapturing startup spirit with AI integrations and new business models. Airtable views its AI integration as a complete refounding moment, while Handshake injects startup culture with a renewed office focus. This trend underscores the rapid evolution of the business landscape, emphasizing the need for companies to reimagine themselves to stay competitive and innovative.

Apple faces executive exodus: Srouji, Giannandrea, Jackson, Adams, and Dye depart, raising questions about Tim Cooks leadership amidst AI industry shifts.

Netflixs $82.7 Billion Warner Brothers Acquisition Sparks Antitrust Concerns: A Hollywood Shakeup Netflixs acquisition of Warner Brothers for $82.7 billion has sent Hollywood into a frenzy, with the Writers Guild of America and Senator Elizabeth Warren expressing antitrust concerns. The deal focuses on Warner Brothers film and television studios, along with its streaming business. The WGA argues that this merger would lead to job losses, lower wages, and reduced content diversity, while Senator Warren fears it could force Americans into higher subscription prices and fewer choices. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, however, assures that the deal is pro-consumer, pro-innovation, pro-worker, pro-creator, and pro-growth. He also stated that HBO would largely continue to operate as it does now, and Warner Brothers would still produce shows for other networks. Regarding theatrical releases, Sarandos indicated that Netflixs approach to its own films wouldnt change, and Warner Brothers planned theatrical releases would proceed as scheduled, but hinted that long exclusive theatrical windows might evolve in the long term.

IShowSpeed, a popular online personality, faces a lawsuit for allegedly damaging Rizzbot, a humanoid robot influencer with over one million followers. The lawsuit claims Speed punched, choked, and threw Rizzbot, causing irreparable damage and total loss of functionality. Rizzbots legal team seeks compensation for lost profits, including high-profile appearances and deals.

Spotifys Wrapped feature has sparked a trend, with Amazon Musics Twenty Twenty-Five Delivered and Apple Musics Replay offering personalized music summaries. Duolingo and Netflix also provide language learning and viewing history reviews. Twitch offers annual summaries for viewers and streamers. More companies may join in with unique year-end recaps.

Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.