Weekly Download #92: Trump Says TikTok Has A Mysterious New Buyer

Hey , it’s Sunday, June 30.

This week’s headlines are a cocktail of hype, chaos, and shifting consumer habits. Tesla is bragging about robot deliveries while regulators give them the side-eye, and AI keeps hogging the spotlight—once a job-thieving menace and a shiny tool everyone’s afraid to leave unsupervised.

Here’s what we’re tracking this week:

• 📈 AI replacing human workers accelerates

• 📈 Tesla's autonomy claims face skepticism

• 📈 AI chatbots linked to mental health crises

• 📈 OpenAI productivity tools challenge Microsoft

Alright, and we’re off!

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📝 How-To

How to Use Grok’s Task Feature to Automate Your Tasks

Grok Tasks are automated, scheduled prompts you can set up inside Grok (the AI tool by xAI). They let you create up to 10 custom tasks that run on your chosen schedule—daily, weekly, monthly, etc.—to automatically gather insights or updates on topics you care about. Here’s how to use it:

1. Log in to Grok.

2. Navigate to the “Tasks” section in your dashboard.

   

1. Click “Add new” to create a task.

2. Name your task (for example, “Weekly Content Trends Analysis”).

3. Set the schedule—choose when and how often you want this task to run (e.g., every Sunday).

   

4. Enter your prompt (such as: “Analyze trending topics in [your niche] from the past week. Identify 5 content opportunities with content format recommendations.”)

5. Enable DeepSearch for even more comprehensive results.

   

6. Repeat steps 3–7 to set up additional tasks (up to 10 total).

7. Wait for notifications—Grok will alert you when your tasks are complete.

8. Review and refine your prompts based on the quality and relevance of the results.

Pro Tips:

• Enable DeepSearch for wider, deeper results.

• Check your notifications after each task runs, review what Grok delivers, and refine your prompts for even smarter, more tailored insights next time.

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 📚 Tech Terms Worth Knowing

Digital Drift
(noun)

Definition:
The gradual loss of attention, productivity, or focus caused by constant switching between digital platforms, notifications, or apps. Over time, digital drift can lead to decreased efficiency and a scattered mindset.

Usage:
"After a morning of bouncing between Slack, email, and social feeds, she noticed a serious case of digital drift setting in."

📰 The Big One

Trump Reveals Potential Buyer for TikTok

President Donald Trump announced that he has identified a potential buyer for TikTok, a popular social media platform currently owned by a Chinese company.

What We Know

• The buyer is described as a group of wealthy people.

• Details of the sale are expected in about two weeks.

• The sale may require approval from China.

• The future of TikTok in the US has been uncertain due to data privacy and national security concerns.

Context: This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of TikTok in the U.S., particularly concerning national security concerns related to data privacy and foreign ownership.

[LINK]

⚡ Fast Five

1.) Tech CEOs Are Openly Planning to Replace Employees with AI
This is happening now, not in the distant future. [LINK]

2.) Tesla's Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, was a carefully curated event - for Tesla influencers and superfans only
Critical media outlets were notably absent [LINK]

3.) Apple's 'F1 the Movie' Races to a $144 Million Global Opening Weekend
Apple's foray into the film industry has proven successful, earning $144 million globally in its opening weekend [LINK]

4.) AI Talent War: Meta and Apple Vie for Dominance
Meta and Apple are aggressively pursuing top AI talent and acquisitions [LINK].

5.) Vapes Clouds Contain Absolutely Horrifying Chemicals, Scientists Find:
New research reveals that popular disposable vapes contain alarmingly high levels of toxic metals, exceeding those found in traditional cigarettes. [LINK]

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💾 Extra Bytes

Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket [LINK]

Claude now lets you build, host, and share interactive AI-powered apps directly within the Claude app [LINK]

Chrome update puts URL bar where your thumbs actually are [LINK]

Windows’ Blue Screen of Death is now Black Screen of Death [LINK]

Meta brings AI summaries to WhatsApp [LINK]

T-Mobile’s satellite service officially set to launch in July [LINK]

Get a $50 credit by reserving your next Galaxy at Samsung Unpacked [LINK]

iPhone owners: Amazon wants to give you a free AirTag [LINK]

Get the all-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just $25 [LINK]

This deal saves you over 60% on a 3-pack of Blink 4 Outdoor cams [LINK]

📱 Gear of the Week

EMEET’s PIXY 4K PTZ webcam

The EMEET PIXY 4K PTZ webcam is a high-definition webcam designed for professional video conferencing, live streaming, and content creation. Here’s a breakdown of its features:

Bottom Line

The EMEET PIXY hits that sweet spot where budget meets performance. It's not trying to be the absolute best webcam—it's trying to be the best webcam for the money, and it succeeds brilliantly.

For content creators, streamers, and remote workers seeking professional-grade features without the premium price tag, the PIXY delivers exceptional value. The AI tracking works flawlessly, video quality rivals cameras costing twice as much, and the setup is genuinely plug-and-play.

However, if you're a perfectionist who needs the absolute best image processing, more advanced software, or premium build quality, you might want to invest in something like the OBSBOT Tiny 2 or Elgato Facecam Pro.

Score: 8.5/10 - A budget powerhouse that punches well above its weight class.

Who should buy it: Content creators on a budget, remote workers upgrading from laptop cameras, streamers wanting PTZ without breaking the bank.

Who should skip it: Users needing 4K zoom, those wanting premium build quality, or professionals requiring advanced software features.

⚙️ Tools

Glif: Playful low-code platform for creating tiny AI-powered generators called glifs [LINK]

Delta: This app turns your iPhone into an old-school Game Boy [LINK]

InterviewBee: Get instant, expert-level talking points during real interviews [LINK]

Hello Pet Dreams: Transform your pet’s photo into 30+ magical styles—royalty, astronaut, Pixar, and more [LINK]

Pally: Helps you keep track, search across, and build relationships with the people that matter most. [LINK]

Thanks for reading!

Alright! Thanks for getting all the way to the end. Until next week…….

-Kevin

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