Switch 2 Strategy, Deepfake Detection, Robotics Redefined, Google’s AR, and EU’s €20B AI Bet with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee
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In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee break down the most significant shifts in tech, from Nintendo’s Switch 2 delays to the EU’s bold €20B AI infrastructure push. They unpack Honor’s deepfake detection breakthroughs, Kawasaki’s quadrupedal robot horse, and tariffs disrupting major product launches. With a live update from Cathy Hackl from TED2025, the episode also explores the future of AR wearables and why four-legged robots might outpace their humanoid counterparts. Whether you're into cutting-edge gadgets or global tech policy, this episode offers a sharp, fast-paced look at what’s shaping our digital future.What you will learn:Why Nintendo's Switch 2 anti-scalping measures represent a new approach How the EU's €20 billion AI gigafactory initiative signals a shift in global tech The evolution of deep fake detection technology into a $15.7 billion market by 2026Why Kawasaki's robotic horse represents a practical approach to autonomous mobility The significance of Honor's AI deep fake detection technology Why quadrupedal robots may prove more practical than bipedal designs How companies like Meta and Google are approaching AR glasses development Come for the tech and stay for the magic!Key Discussion Topics:00:00 Welcome to Tech Magic with Lee Kebler03:20 Nintendo Switch 2: Fighting Scalpers with Smart Pre-Orders13:02 Gaming Price Evolution: From Game Boy to $80 Games15:15 Valve's New VR Headset: The $1200 Deckard Revolution22:37 Google Debuts AR Glasses at TED: Meta's New Competition34:42 EU's €20B AI Investment: Building Europe's Tech Future38:21 Honor's AI Deep Fake Detection Goes Global44:05 Kawasaki's Robo-Horse: The Future of Quadruped Robotics56:06 Wrap-Up: Next Week with Cathy Hackl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.