Sam and Jay break down the biggest stories in tech this week. Amazon's Prime Day is expanding to four days (and counting). Telegram faces bans in the UK and India - and what that means for your daily communications. AI is officially no longer an experiment - it's becoming core infrastructure, with OpenAI adding enterprise controls ahead of their IPO. Georgia Power is seizing homes via eminent domain to build AI data center power lines. Apple is raising prices due to a memory chip shortage driven by AI demand, while also facing pressure from Brazil to open iOS to third-party app stores. Plus, Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after they struggled to navigate construction zones with human traffic officers. Timestamps: 0:00 - Amazon Prime Day is now Prime Days (June 23-26) 3:08 - Telegram and the UK's proposed social media ban for kids under 16 5:50 - India shuts down Telegram for a week over exam cheating scandal 8:55 - The real problem: Telegram as core communication infrastructure 10:54 - AI moves from experiment to infrastructure 12:50 - OpenAI adds enterprise spending controls ahead of IPO 15:50 - Georgia Power seizing homes via eminent domain for AI data centers 18:13 - Trump announces Apple and Intel chip partnership in the US 19:20 - Brazil forces Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores 20:45 - Apple raising product prices due to AI-driven memory chip shortage 22:03 - Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis over construction zone failures Call to Action: If you want a partner who actually understands technology and how to protect your business, visit networkprovidersinc.com or call 385-446-5500. And if cybersecurity is keeping you up at night, grab the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook - it's written for business owners, not IT guys.

Sam and Jay tackle a provocative warning: Are we sprinting toward a digital dark age? With SSDs degrading, file formats becoming obsolete, and data volumes exploding, your grandkids may inherit terabytes of corrupted files they can never open. Then, Fox makes a bold $22 billion move to acquire Roku and control both content and the platform it runs on - a massive bet on ad-supported streaming as subscription burnout hits consumers hard. Jeff Bezos stirs debate at the Viva Tech conference in Paris by predicting AI will actually cause labor shortages, not mass unemployment. Plus, a new study shows it's remote work - not AI - that's hitting young college graduates hardest in the job market. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Digital dark age warning 1:29 - What is bit rot and why your saved files may not last 3:57 - Microsoft's glass cube and the problem with long-term data storage 6:29 - How much of our data do we actually need to preserve? 9:32 - AI as the solution for sorting and curating massive photo libraries 15:04 - Fox acquires Roku for $22 billion - reshaping how America watches TV 18:20 - Subscription burnout: why Fox is betting on free, ad-supported streaming 21:16 - Jeff Bezos contradicts AI job loss fears at Viva Tech Paris 22:25 - Remote work, not AI, is driving unemployment among young graduates Call to Action: Want a tech partner who actually protects your business? Visit networkprovidersinc.com or npitechguys.com. And if cybersecurity keeps you up at night, grab the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook or call 385-446-5500.

Sam Bushman and developer Ben Bushman break down the jaw-dropping story of a company that burned $500 million in a single month after giving employees uncapped access to Claude. Is AI actually worth the cost? Sam and Ben do the honest math on ROI, productivity gains, and what businesses should really be paying per employee. Plus: Anthropic hits a $1 trillion valuation, AI agents are now the #1 tool in software development, what "fan out" means and why it'll blow up your token budget, and why agents falsely report completed tasks 8% of the time. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - The $500 million AI spending story 4:14 - Anthropic valued at $1 trillion 13:37 - Is $100/month for AI actually worth it? The honest math 15:33 - AI productivity: should employees share the gains? 13:37 - Back from break: AI agents move beyond chat 15:38 - The real difference between AI and automation 16:38 - Arena data: #1 use of AI agents is software development 18:32 - "Fan out": multi-agent research and the token cost 22:54 - Agents lie 8% of the time — what that really means 24:33 - Defining tasks: what computers think vs. what we think 24:47 - Wrap-up Call to Action: Want to put AI to work in your business without the $500 million surprise? Visit networkprovidersinc.com for a free consultation, or grab the free Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook to protect your business while you scale with AI. Call 385-446-5500 to get started. Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Sam Bushman and developer Ben Bushman dig into a major new Arena research study revealing just how often AI agents fail to complete tasks and why. From the "windshield scraper" problem to Google secretly installing a 4GB AI model on your computer, this episode is a must-watch for anyone relying on AI in their business. Plus: Micron hits $1 trillion, Apple bets on on-device AI, the FROST browser fingerprinting attack, and a frank conversation about where AI is really headed. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & welcome 0:37 - Arena AI research study: AI agents fail more than you think 1:23 - AI + automation: understanding tasks, tokens & prerequisites 12:08 - Micron tops $1 trillion on AI chip demand 15:33 - Apple shifts to on-device AI (and what it'll cost you) 16:46 - Google Chrome secretly installs a 4GB AI model on your PC 19:00 - FROST attacks: how websites can spy through your hard drive 22:38 - Free AI training event from Network Providers 24:39 - Wrap-up & final thoughts Call to Action: Ready to put AI to work for your business the right way? Visit networkprovidersinc.com to learn how Network Providers can guide your AI strategy, from system setup to security. Get the free Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook or call 385-446-5500. And subscribe so you never miss an episode of Tech Watch!

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the biggest tech stories of the week. Google is back in the AI race with Spark, a $100/month AI assistant that wants to run your digital life. Then the guys debate whether smart glasses are finally ready for prime time, or still just a novelty. Sam shares a game-changing ChatGPT prompt technique using the 80/20 rule to learn anything fast. Plus, an AI startup's viral "stop hiring humans" billboard campaign, and Hisense smart TVs caught collecting your viewing data without proper consent. All that and Anthropic hits a $1 trillion valuation. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro + Google Spark AI Assistant ($100/month breakdown) 4:43 Google AI Smart Glasses Are Back (and privacy concerns) 15:01 The 80/20 ChatGPT Prompt Trick (master any topic fast) 18:52 AI Startup "Stop Hiring Humans" Billboard Goes Viral 20:59 Hisense Smart TV Lawsuit: Your TV Is Watching You 24:28 Anthropic Hits $1 Trillion Valuation Call to Action: If this episode saved you time or taught you something new, subscribe and share Tech Watch Radio with a fellow tech enthusiast. Visit npitechguys.com for more episodes and networkprovidersinc.com when you need a real strategic tech partner for your business.

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison tackle a packed week in tech. Samsung is warning that the RAM shortage is going to get significantly worse by 2027, and Sam and Jay debate what that means for AI, data centers, and your next computer purchase. Then a broader conversation: is technology good or evil? Sam shares his take from a recent talk, landing on this: technology magnifies human intent. Next up, ChatGPT now wants to link to your bank account, and the guys weigh in on whether that's useful or just another AI power grab. Microsoft is phasing out SMS verification in favor of passkeys, but is forcing its own Authenticator app. And finally, a serious Windows 11 update bug has been silently blocking security patches since January, and Microsoft has left users with vague guidance and no easy fix. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro + Show Overview 1:38 Samsung RAM Shortage Warning: It Gets Worse in 2027 8:39 Is Technology Good or Evil? Technology Magnifies Human Intent 10:48 ChatGPT Wants Access to Your Bank Account 17:21 Microsoft Drops SMS Verification, Pushes Passkeys 20:39 Windows 11 Update Bug: Your Computer May Stop Booting Call to Action: If you found this episode useful, subscribe and share Tech Watch Radio with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Visit npitechguys.com for video, audio, and more. And if your business needs a real strategic IT partner, networkprovidersinc.com is where to start.

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the tech headlines shaking up jobs, shopping, and the American landscape. Robotics firms are ditching sewing for gluing in garment manufacturing, and it could bring textile work back to the US. Amazon is using AI to flag and ban accounts that abuse returns, including Jay's own empty box saga. The public is turning on AI as job fears grow and graduation crowds boo speakers who mention it. Kevin O'Leary is pushing a data center in Utah bigger than Manhattan that could need 16 billion gallons of water a year. And Starlink is raising prices again. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. NPITechGuys.com. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 1:13 - Robots Replacing Sewers in Garment Manufacturing 7:56 - Amazon Is Banning Accounts for Return Abuse 14:28 - AI Is Losing the PR Battle with the Public 19:50 - Utah Approves Data Center Bigger Than Manhattan 24:09 - Starlink Raising Prices Again Call to Action: Enjoyed the show? Subscribe and share it with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Visit NPITechGuys.com to catch every episode on audio and video. Need IT help for your business? Go to NetworkProvidersInc.com or get the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook.

Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison break down the biggest tech stories hitting your wallet and your world. Starlink is raising prices but expanding global capacity. Amazon is launching 30-minute delivery in select cities. Spirit Airlines goes belly up, and the internet wants to buy it. Researchers warn about "cognitive surrender" as AI takes over our thinking. Visible brings back group savings with a new twist. Microsoft finally lets Windows roll back bad drivers automatically. And ChatGPT can now connect to your bank account. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. Visit NPITechGuys.com for more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 1:08 - Starlink Price Increase: What You're Actually Getting 9:52 - Amazon Now: 30-Minute Delivery is Here 14:52 - Crowdfunding to Buy Spirit Airlines 18:23 - Cognitive Surrender: Is AI Making Us Dumber? 21:14 - Visible's Inner Circle Group Savings Plan 23:00 - Microsoft Cloud Driver Recovery for Windows 24:35 - ChatGPT Can Now Access Your Bank Account Call to Action: Enjoyed the show? Visit NPITechGuys.com to catch every episode on audio and video. Subscribe to YouTube and Rumble, and share this episode with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Need IT help for your business? Head to NetworkProvidersInc.com.

Sam and Jay dig into the real conversation nobody in corporate America wants to have: AI is making ambitious employees work longer, not less. This episode covers Trump's tech titans trip to China, why AI has officially broken out of the "ChatGPT box," the truth about AI desktop agents vs. automation bots, and the sobering reality that the hardest workers are being pushed hardest by AI productivity gains. Plus, Sam introduces a brand new concept: AI Operational Continuity, what happens to all your prompts, workflows, and institutional AI knowledge when an employee walks out the door? And Google may already have the answer. Visit us at NPItechguys.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & sponsor: NetworkProvidersInc.com 1:11 Trump takes tech titans to China 2:43 AI is breaking out of the box 3:03 AI desktop agents: What they can (and can't) do 4:28 AI automation bots vs. agents — the real difference 6:01 The corporate AI trap: More output expected, not less 11:47 Break (Cyber Playbook ad) 13:26 Back: Are AI-powered employees working more, not less? 15:30 Sam's case study: 20-hour document done in 2 21:47 What happens to your AI knowledge when an employee leaves? 21:47 AI Operational Continuity — a new category is born 23:00 Google Workspace archiving & Google LM explained 24:50 Outro Call to Action: If today's episode made you think differently about AI in the workplace, subscribe so you don't miss a single Tech Watch. Head to NPItechguys.com for more, and leave us a comment: Is your company making you work more because of AI, or less? Make it a great tech day.

Sam and Jay break down the biggest tech headlines of the week on Tech Watch. This episode covers Osoris, the Apple-focused AI startup pushing local LLMs beyond the cloud; the Trump administration's proposed federal safety reviews for AI models; Google's emergency Chrome 148 patch fixing 127 security flaws; over 93,000 tech layoffs in 2026 driven by AI automation; an unexpected Musk and Anthropic partnership doubling Claude usage limits; and why the era of cheap, unlimited AI subscriptions is ending fast. Plus, the ongoing debate: should your AI live in the cloud or in a box you control? Visit us at NPItechguys.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Tech used to be nerdy, now tech is cool 2:16 Osoris: Apple's local AI startup pushing LLMs off the cloud 10:28 Cloud vs. local AI: The VHS vs. Beta debate 12:49 Trump administration proposes federal AI safety reviews 13:47 Break 14:50 Google's emergency Chrome 148 patch (127 security flaws fixed) 19:47 93,000+ tech layoffs in 2026 driven by AI 22:00 Musk and Anthropic surprise partnership: Claude limits doubled 22:39 The cheap AI boom is ending: Your bill is going up 24:47 Outro Call to Action: If this episode made you think twice about where your data is going and who controls your AI, hit subscribe so you never miss a Tech Watch episode. Visit NPItechguys.com for more, and leave a comment below: Cloud AI or local AI? Where do you stand? Make it a great tech week.