Episode Mentions
The Vergecast · Jul 10, 2026
Netflix is turning into YouTube
“Accidentally or intentionally shipped $400 mini-LED TV that can be disabled to function as dumb panel with HDMI inputs only”
Netflix Strategy Pivot: From HBO Competitor to YouTube CloneStreaming Service Audience Retention: Season 2 Dropoff ProblemCreator Economy Platform Economics and Monetization
View AnalysisMotley Fool Money · Jun 15, 2026
The AI the Government Just Shut Down
“Neutral streaming platform owned by Walmart; positioned as alternative to Roku if Fox ownership compromises platform neutrality”
US-Iran Peace Deal and Strait of Hormuz ReopeningOil Price Impact on Consumer Spending and InflationAirline Industry Exposure to Jet Fuel Costs
View AnalysisAmerica In The Morning · May 6, 2026
Ohio & Indiana Primaries, Project Freedom Halted, $1 Billion Ballroom Security, Deadly Texas Shooting
“Previously caught in 2017 collecting TV viewing data on 11 million devices; paid $2.2 million FTC settlement”
Trump Primary Revenge StrategyIndiana Redistricting Political BattleProject Freedom Iran Negotiations
View AnalysisRich On Tech · Dec 20, 2025
Favorite apps of 2025, spam calls explanined & removing duplicate photos (153, December 20, 2025)
“Settled 2017 FTC case over smart TV surveillance; case precedent for current Texas lawsuits”
Cross-platform app ecosystem and interoperability standardsSpam call and text message filtering technologySmart TV surveillance and ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) privacy
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