b"The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss this week's tech and gadget news.\\nFurther reading:\\n\\nRabbit R1 review: an unfinished, unhelpful AI gadget\\xa0\\n\\n\\nThe Rabbit R1\\u2019s first software update addresses its dismal battery life - The Verge\\xa0\\n\\nTurns out the Rabbit R1 was just an Android app all along\\n\\nTikTok and Universal Music Group end feud with new agreement\\xa0\\n\\nMicrosoft\\u2019s OpenAI investment was triggered by Google fears, emails reveal\\n\\nPeloton announces new round of layoffs as CEO quits\\n\\nElon Musk goes \\u2018absolutely hard core\\u2019 in another round of Tesla layoffs\\xa0\\n\\nTesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it\\u2019s poised to take over EV charging\\n\\nLinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming\\xa0\\n\\nPixel 8A leak reveals $499 starting price\\n\\nBeats announces Solo 4 headphones and $79.99 Solo Buds\\n\\nBeats Solo 4 review: playing both sides\\xa0\\n\\nWalmart is about to launch a 4K Chromecast that\\u2019s also a smart speaker \\n\\nSwitchBot S10 review: with plumbing hookups, this robovac and mop is actually hands-free\\n\\niOS 17.5 beta lets you keep Find My on during iPhone repairs\\n\\nRazer made a million dollars selling a mask with RGB, and the FTC is not pleased\\n\\n\\nInstagram\\u2019s updated algorithm prioritizes original content instead of rip-offs\\xa0\\n\\nMeta is \\u201cexploring\\u201d algorithm changes on Threads.\\n\\n\\nEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"