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TWiT 979: Musk-stache - Solar Storms, Apple and OpenAI, Tesla Layoffs

TWiT 979: Musk-stache - Solar Storms, Apple and OpenAI, Tesla Layoffs

Update: 2024-05-122
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  • Solar Storm Knocks Out Farmers' Tractor GPS Systems During Peak Planting Season

  • Apple Closes in on Deal With OpenAI to Put ChatGPT on iPhone

  • Apple Will Revamp Siri to Catch Up to Its Chatbot Competitors

  • Google is getting even worse for independent sites

  • Musk Plans More Layoffs as Two Senior Tesla Executives Depart

  • At Tesla, a Wild Week That Defined the Company's Future

  • TikTok Sues US Government Over Potential Ban

  • Telegram vs. Signal

  • Sony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reaction

  • Apple apologizes for 'Crush' iPad Pro ad that sparked controversy

Host: Leo Laporte


Guests: Paris Martineau, Sam Abuelsamid, and Mike Elgan


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