Tech News Weekly 299

The economics of streaming services is changing, with pricing going up to pre-cord cutting days. Robotaxis are operating 24/7 in San Francisco now. Google & DeepMind are exploring AI life coaching and the growing use of QR codes for phishing scams.

• Jason Howell talks about the changing economics of streaming services & cord-cutting as companies like Netflix & Disney raise prices on their services.
• Andrew J. Hawkins from The Verge joins the show to discuss the approval of 24/7 operation for autonomous companies like Cruise & Waymo to operate in San Francisco and what the future may entail over robotaxis.
• Nico Grant from the New York Times talks about Google & DeepMind working on AI chatbots that can operate as personal life coaches and the competitive AI landscape.
• Finally, Mikah Sargent warns us about phishing campaigns using QR codes and how malicious entities targeted a US energy company and used them in fake parking tickets that lead to phishing sites.

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• Transcripts: Tech News Weekly Episode 299 Transcript

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• Hollywood calls time on golden era of cheap streaming
• Robotaxis are driving on thin ice
• Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice
• Major U.S. energy org targeted in QR code phishing attack
• QR codes used in fake parking tickets, surveys to steal your money