AI is getting bigger, richer, and messier.

In this episode of TechTacToe, we break down the biggest stories shaping the future of tech: OpenAI’s reported IPO plans, SpaceX’s historic public market debut, Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire, Meta engineers reportedly calling their new AI work “soul-crushing,” Anthropic facing government restrictions over AI safety concerns, and Apple finally trying to catch up with Siri AI at WWDC 2026.

We discuss whether the AI boom is creating the next generation of trillion-dollar companies, whether Big Tech’s AI race is starting to crack internally, and what happens when governments begin treating frontier AI models as national security assets.

Also in this episode:
- Anthropic’s AI safety warnings backfiring on Fable model
- OpenAI’s path to a possible trillion-dollar valuation
- SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO and retail investor frenzy
- Meta’s chaotic AI reorganisation
- Apple’s long-awaited Siri AI comeback
- Whether the AI boom is innovation, a bubble, or both

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This week in tech felt like one giant AI announcement.

Google I/O’s latest announcements were heavily AI-focused. Figma introduced AI agents. Spotify is experimenting with AI-generated podcasts. Airbnb is expanding AI into customer experiences.

We’re joined by software developer Okiki Oyeleke, who brings over a decade of experience building software products, to unpack what all of this means from a developer’s perspective.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why AI fatigue is becoming real
• Figma AI Agents and the future of creative work
• Whether products like Google Search and Notion are getting worse from AI overload
• Spotify, Airbnb, and whether AI is removing the human touch
• Why developers should still focus on fundamentals
• Junior talent, side projects, and staying competitive in tech

We also discuss job fears, personal projects, and whether tech’s obsession with AI is helping or hurting products.

Featuring software developer Okiki Oyeleke, creator of Dev Cards.

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This week’s episode feels like a glimpse into where the tech industry is heading next.

From fake restaurants successfully getting approved on food delivery apps using stolen images and fake details, to major tech companies doubling down on AI while cutting jobs, the line between innovation and recklessness seems thinner than ever.

We also discuss Tim Cook reportedly stepping down after 15 years as Apple CEO, what that could mean for Apple’s future in the AI race, and the growing rumours that OpenAI may be building its own smartphone with Jony Ive involved in the design.

Plus:

• Anthropic partnering with SpaceX to power Claude
• Coinbase and Cloudflare layoffs amid the AI efficiency push
• Samsung officially joining the trillion-dollar club thanks to demand for AI chips

This episode connects the dots between AI ambition, corporate power, consumer trust, and the future of tech as we know it.

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It feels like we’ve entered a new phase of AI, where tools aren’t just evolving, they’re starting to compete, overlap, and disrupt one another.

From rumors about soon-to-be-released Apple smart glasses and AI regulation conversations, to Anthropic’s Claude Design and Claude Mythos, the “RIP Figma” discourse, and the growing question of whether premium subscriptions still make sense. This video connects the dots.

We unpack:
• The soon-to-be-released Apple products; Apple ecosystem lovers, this one is for you 🤭
• What Claude Design and Claude Mythos signal about the future of AI
• Why AI is putting pressure on traditional software and subscription-based tools
• Why tech leaders seem increasingly uneasy about where AI is headed

This is a trend breakdown for anyone trying to understand where tech is actually going.

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In this episode, we're discussing Apple's budget-friendly move with the MacBook Neo, ChatGPT's new Shazam integration for music lovers, and Amazon's attempt at a new smartphone.

Plus, we dive into privacy concerns regarding Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the legal saga between OpenAI and the DoD, and DoorDash's new AI data collection initiative.

We also highlight the work being done for tech advancement by The Internet Society charity as part of the Podcasthon 2026.

This particular episode is one that will have you glued to your screen! Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share this video.

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What is an SRE, really? In this episode, Iyanu and Dammy are joined by Opeyemi Onikute - a Senior SRE at Cloudflare - who breaks down Systems Reliability Engineering at three levels: explained like you’re 5, in high school, and a CS graduate.

We then dive into some of the biggest tech stories right now: AI agents and agentic tools, AI assistants organising themselves online, PayPal’s return to Nigeria via Paga, and more.

Chapters🎙️
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - SRE 101 Crash Course
07:30 - What is Anthropic up to?
07:51 - Claude Cowork
10:49 - How Agentic tools can help everyday people
17:16 - What is Observability?
18:52 - OpenClaw and Moltbook
30:32 - Waymo under fire
34:49 - Amazon Layoffs
36:18 - Are we cooked?
38:43 - LLM's and ART...red flag
39:40 - Paypal returns to Nigeria
41:39 - Outro

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Ladies and gents, welcome to episode 7. Big tech made three loud moves, and they all point to where AI is heading next.

Meta cut 1,000+ jobs in Reality Labs (about 10%), with reports of multiple VR studios being shut down. Apple and Google confirmed a multi-year deal to base Apple’s next-gen foundation models on Gemini. And OpenAI quietly rolled out “ChatGPT Translate,” signalling a push into single-purpose consumer utilities.

We also cover Wikimedia’s new AI partnerships, Paystack launching a microfinance bank in Nigeria, and OpenAI’s reported $10B+ compute deal with Cerebras.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Meta Layoffs
06:03 - Apple and Google collaborate on foundational models and cloud tech
08:51 - Open AI acquired Torch
11:15 - What is a 4-dimensional user flow?
12:39 - ChatGPT Translate
16:59 - GTA VI launch date is shifted again
18:54 - Wikipedia foundation to partner with AI platforms
20:34 - Paystack MFB
25:07 - Open AI purchases 750MW of computing power from Cerebras
27:04 - Outro
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This week, Iyanu and Dammy unpack some of the biggest tech stories shaping the future of AI, media, and money.

We discuss Alphabet becoming the world’s second most valuable company off the back of its AI bets, and why Warner Bros. is leaning toward Netflix over Paramount despite regulatory hurdles. The conversation also dives into OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health feature, exploring its potential, risks, and what it could mean for healthcare access globally.

The episode rounds out with reactions to Disney+ testing short-form video, Spotify’s new messaging feature, X restricting Grok image generation to paying users, and Flutterwave’s acquisition of Mono, a major moment for open banking and fintech in Africa.
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