Better Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 (sort of), OpenAI Sora Review, Google Gemini 2.0 Talks a Big Game

Explore iOS 18.2 features including Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration, OpenAI releases Sora publicly with mixed results, Google is taking big swings with quantum chips and Gemini 2.0, plus, a surprise about CES!

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Links from the show

• iOS 18.2 is OUT with 15+ BIG New Features! Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT, Image Playgrounds - YouTube
• MKBHD Reviews Sora
• sora.com
• Coca Cola’s AI-Generated Ad Controversy, Explained
• Here's What OpenAI's $200 Monthly ChatGPT Pro Subscription Includes | WIRED
• YouTube’s new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content | TechCrunch
• @chazhutton.bsky.social on Bluesky
• Google introduces Gemini 2.0: A new AI model for the agentic era
• Google reveals quantum computing chip with ‘breakthrough’ achievements - The Verge
• With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired a Shot at Microsoft Over AI
• The FBI’s Dire Warning About Your Messaging Apps Leaves Out 1 Important Point
• Solos challenges Meta’s Ray-Bans with $299 ChatGPT smart glasses - The Verge
• Google’s AI-powered smart glasses are a little closer to being real - The Verge
• Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple

• (00:00) - Intro
• (05:46) - iOS 18.2 is Out
• (06:52) - Visual Intelligence
• (16:35) - ChatGPT Integration
• (22:45) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
• (25:01) - Sponsor: 1Password
• (26:52) - OpenAI Releases Sora
• (39:01) - YouTube Auto Dubbing
• (45:21) - Google Gemini 2.0
• (49:06) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
• (51:31) - Microsoft vs Google AI Race
• (57:30) - OpenAI X MSFT Tenous Relationship
• (01:04:01) - FBI Encryption Warning
• (01:06:03) - Smart Glasses
• (01:11:11) - 2024 App Store Awards
• (01:14:10) - What AIs We Actually Use