Plus, what Nintendo and others are doing about US tariffs, and the state of US science funding.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.

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Ironwood is Google’s newest AI accelerator chip

Google announces ‘Workspace Flows’ automation with Gems, audio in Docs, and more Gemini 

Google Workspace gets automation flows, podcast-style summaries

Google’s newest Gemini AI model focuses on efficiency

Gemini Code Assist, Google’s AI coding assistant, gets ‘agentic’ abilities

Reddit’s conversational AI search tool leverages Google Gemini

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-googles-new-unified-security-platform-aims-to-simplify-the-fight-against-cyberthreats/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-09/samsung-google-partner-on-ballie-home-ai-robot-with-video-projector-after-delay
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/08/google-ar-glasses-vr-headset-ted
https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/554889/price-tariffs-analyst-forecast
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Nintendo-postpones-launch-of-Switch-2-in-China
https://www.theverge.com/news/645534/nintendo-switch-2-supply-demand-inventory-us-tariffs-doug-bowser
https://www.pcgamesn.com/razer/pulls-gaming-laptops-us-store
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/as-us-tariffs-hit-pc-hardware-is-joining-the-switch-2-in-pre-order-delay-limbo

Trump thinks the US has the ‘resources’ needed to make iPhones

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Tech-Asia/From-Apple-to-Samsung-Trump-s-tariffs-force-supply-chains-to-adapt-fast

Apple supplier eyes US shift for highly automated production

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-09/us-slaps-higher-taxes-on-small-parcels-in-tit-for-tat-trade-war
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-09/amazon-cancels-some-inventory-orders-from-china-after-tariffs
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/the-year-is-2025-and-instagram-is-reportedly-working-on-an-ipad-app-223942933.html
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microsoft-backs-away-from-1bn-data-center-plans-in-licking-county-ohio/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-09/amazon-seeks-partners-for-15-billion-warehouse-expansion-plan
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-moto-g-stylus-2025-might-be-the-fastest-charging-phone-under-400/
https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-says-tiktok-deal-subject-government-review-2025-04-09/
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/09/trump-tariffs-live-updates.html
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/foxconn-wants-work-with-nissan-evs-strategy-chief-tells-nikkei-2025-04-09/
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Google introduces AI-powered Workspace Flows, Nintendo postpones the Switch 2 release in China, Samsung’s Ballie robot heads to the US and South Korea.

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Shannon’s here to show off Gemini’s new AI live streaming and screen sharing features. We explore how to avoid your own Signalgate communications debacle. Where Zipline is expanding its remotely piloted air delivery service. And what everyone’s favorite FAST services are.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Framework pauses the sale of its entry-level laptops in the US in response to the tariffs, and Sean Hollister talks with Tom about the usefulness of Google Translate in Japan.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister.

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• Google AI Search Shift Leaves Website Makers Feeling ‘Betrayed’ (Bloomberg)

• Google’s AI Mode search can now answer questions about images (Ars Technica)

• Framework Stops Selling Some of Its Laptops in the U.S. Due to Tariffs (404 Media)

• Apple Customers Dash to Stores to Buy iPhones Ahead of Tariffs (Bloomberg)

• iPhones were already losing ground in China. Then came Trump’s tariffs (Rest of World)

• Switch 2 Joy-Con Will Not Feature Hall Effect Sticks (Nintendo Life)

• Meta’s benchmarks for its new AI models are a bit misleading (TechCrunch)

• Meta exec denies the company artificially boosted Llama 4’s benchmark scores (TechCrunch)

• Teen restrictions expand on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger (The Verge)

• Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws (BleepingComputer)

• Pixel Watch 2 and 3 Get Scam Detection in April Feature Drop (Droid Life)

• IBM releases a new mainframe built for the age of AI (TechCrunch)

• Zipline’s uncrewed aircraft wants to reinvent retail (Ars Technica)

Google’s Gemini Live is now available on Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 series devices, Shopify’s CEO says prove you can’t use AI before you hire, and Meta is launching Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger.

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Meta releases a new version of Llama LLM over the weekend. How does it compare with previous versions and its rivals? Small Indian tech shops are building a niche market by hacking together hybrid-laptops from various cast away parts. How Tom used ChatGPT on his vacation to Japan. And Bluesky might have less toxicity it also has less fun.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Plus, augmented reality has deeper roots than you think and what Dr. Gippitti is good at. (Chat GPT to its friends.)

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

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Nintendo says tariffs aren’t the reason the Switch 2 costs $449.99 | The Verge

Nintendo delays Switch 2 US pre-orders following Trump tariffs

Taiwan stocks plummet in biggest one-day drop on record after US tariffs | Reuters

Nintendo and Sony Shares Fall in Tariff-Induced Wipeout for Japan Stocks – Bloomberg

Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output | Reuters

Vietnam may cut tariffs to zero if deal is reached, Trump says

One cable to rule them all: China’s 8K‑ready HDMI and DisplayPort competitor supports up to 192 Gbps bandwidth and 480 W power delivery in a single connection | PC Gamer

Apple‑UK data privacy row should not be secret, court rules | BBC

Apple Planning ‘Bold’ New 20th Anniversary Design for 2027 iPhone Pro – MacRumors

Searching for Pokémon on Google will now reveal a Pokédex Easter egg | Polygon

Eufy’s new robot mowers use smart vision to trim your grass | Engadget

U.S.’s AI lead over China rapidly shrinking: Stanford report | Axios

DOGE reportedly planning a hackathon to build ‘mega API’ for IRS data | TechCrunch

Starlink competition is ramping up in Ukraine | The Verge

Cursor, an AI Coding Assistant, Draws a Million Users Without Even Trying – Bloomberg

OpenAI tests watermarking for ChatGPT-4o Image Generation model | BleepingComputer

Microsoft releases AI-generated Quake II demo, but admits ‘limitations’ | TechCrunch

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UK court rules secret surveillance case against Apple must be made public, OpenAI said to be considering a purchase of Jony Ive’s io Products, Google rolls out new Gemini Live features to Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 devices.

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