Hardware Podcasts

The Intelligence Big Bang

Built 2 Scale · 11 Jul 2025 · 1h 00m

What this episode covers

Hosts Scott Wilcox and Matt Perrott analyze the Oracle-OpenAI $30B infrastructure deal, Jack Dorsey's BitChat mesh network, and Xiaomi's viral car pre-orders. They review Google's VO3 video generation tool, DJI's 80kg payload drone, and the rapid scaling of humanoid robotics companies like K-Scale Labs and Gentact. The episode concludes with a discussion on AI note-taking tools for personal feedback loops and the hosts' parting wisdom on execution.

Most relevant to

large enterprises and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Oracle, OpenAI, Xiaomi, Google, DJI, K-Scale Labs
Products
Grok 4, BitChat, VO3, Cursor, Gentact, Fireflies, Limitless
Also
Jack Dorsey

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