On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
Google is launching its developer verification system for Android apps on September 30, starting in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The system aims to combat malware by verifying developer identities, impacting app sideloading and requiring participation from third-party app stores.
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds to fix CVE-2025-20701, a critical vulnerability allowing nearby hackers to eavesdrop via Bluetooth. The patch is delivered automatically.
Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo. Dotmo will focus on AI models for interactive gaming experiences, citing high internal costs. Snap will retain close ties, including a technology license and a significant equity stake, while Snap's CTO Bobby Murphy will act as lead investor.
Epilogue's GB Operator accessory now supports a new app, Flashback, allowing users to connect their Game Boy Camera to smartphones to capture and edit photos. The app offers enhanced controls and color palettes, simulating the original 1998 camera's low-resolution output while making images easily shareable.
OpenAI has recruited Google AI pioneer Noam Shazeer and former Trump White House AI policy official Dean Ball. Shazeer, a key figure behind the Transformer architecture, joins from Google, while Ball will lead a new Strategic Futures team focused on frontier AI policy and governance.
TechCrunch highlights buzzy YC Spring 2026 startups, focusing on defense tech, AI agents, and developer tools. Several companies secured significant funding and high valuations, with 9 Mothers reportedly valued over $200 million for its counter-drone systems.
