Meta Finally Has An AI Hit
Summary
Meta's Muse AI app tops download charts, boosting its stock and leading to a checkout partnership with Shopify. Meanwhile, Microsoft lays off 268 Xbox staff as Halo moves to Activision, and Xiaomi releases MiMo v2.6 Pro, the new top-scoring open-weight model. The episode also covers Apple's new London music venue and a16z's launch of an alternative tech-focused college.
Topics discussed
Intro and daily tech headlines
Sponsor: Eaton Ace of Uptime new decks
Meta Muse AI app surge and stock rally
Shopify integrates with Meta Muse checkout
Microsoft Xbox layoffs and studio sales
Halo franchise moves to Activision
Sponsor: Intuit ERP
Sponsor: Ultra Pouches nootropic energy
Xiaomi MiMo v2.6 Pro top open-weight model
Apple Music Hall venue in London
Andreessen Horowitz Academy alternative college
Outro and production issues note
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