Hey , it’s Sunday, July 6.

This week’s stories include Apple preparing new releases and eyeing OpenAI or Anthropic for Siri. Plus, Meta is raiding OpenAI for talent, and Chinese firms like Baidu are releasing new AI models.

Here’s what we’re tracking this week:

1. Cloudflare creates pay-per-crawl AI marketplace.

2. AI band hits 500k listeners.

3. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is getting a major design upgrade

4. Microsoft laid off approximately 1,000 employees

Alright, and we’re off!

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📝 How-To

How To Replace Siri with ChatGPT on iPhone

2-minute setup for smarter voice assistance

Why: Siri gives half-answers and delays. ChatGPT gives detailed, helpful responses.

How:

1. Download Shortcuts app (if not installed)

2. Create new shortcut → Add "Ask ChatGPT" action

3. Set trigger phrase → "Hey ChatGPT"

4. Configure API → Add your OpenAI key

5. Test it → Say your trigger phrase

Result: Voice assistant that actually understands context and gives useful answers.

Bonus: Works offline for basic queries, syncs across devices.

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 📚 Tech Terms Worth Knowing

Context Engineering
(noun)

Definition: Context engineering means setting up systems that give an AI model all the right info and tools, in the right format, exactly when needed for a task.

Unlike prompt engineering—which is about writing a single, precise instruction—context engineering pulls together multiple data sources, like emails or calendar events, to help the AI work smarter.

📰 The Big One

Ford CEO predicts AI will axe half of all US white-collar jobs - other CEOs agree the bloodbath is coming

Ford CEO Jim Farley predicted AI will "replace literally half of all white-collar workers in the US."

• Ford CEO Jim Farley predicted AI will "replace literally half of all white-collar workers in the US."

• Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees to expect layoffs in the coming years due to the "once-in-a-lifetime" AI revolution.

• These executive statements highlight a growing concern among business leaders about AI's disruptive potential on employment.

📈 Statistics

• JPMorgan Chase CEO Marianne Lake indicated the company's overall head count and payroll expenses could fall by up to 10 percent in the next few years due to AI.

Bottom line: The timeline matters here. These aren't distant predictions about 2030. CEOs are discussing 2024-2025 implementation plans. Budget allocations are shifting from hiring to AI infrastructure. Severance packages are being calculated [LINK].

⚡ Fast Five

1.) Meta isn’t messing around in the AI race
Meta is throwing out some jaw-dropping offers—over $100 million in signing packages for top AI talent, showing that they’re serious about building the next wave of AI, and they’re willing to pay whatever it takes to get the best people on board. [LINK]

2.) Switch 2 Boosts Original Games: Docked Mode Shines, Handheld Needs Patches
The Nintendo Switch 2 significantly elevates the experience of playing original Switch titles, particularly when docked to a TV. [LINK]

3.) Upcoming AirPods Pro 3 Expected to Feature Heart-Rate Monitoring
A new heart-rate monitor is a rumored upgrade for AirPods Pro 3.The heart-rate monitor feature has already debuted on Powerbeats Pro 2 [LINK]

4.) The creator of the ICEBlock app — which tracks ICE agents in real time — dares Donald Trump to arrest him
Joshua Aaron, defends his reasons for making the mobile application and explains why the Trump administration isn’t happy with its rising popularity. [LINK].

5.) Top Electric Cars for Reliability and Value in 2025:
These EVs are highlighted for their dependable performance, cost-effectiveness, and straightforward upkeep, prioritizing a hassle-free ownership experience. [LINK]

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💾 Extra Bytes

Apple delays foldable iPad to focus on iPhone fold [LINK]

Meta trains proactive chatbots that texts you first [LINK]

Threads’ new DM feature faces backlash from users [LINK]

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

Research finds TikTok users create their own political echo chambers [LINK]

Trump’s Vietnam trade deal slaps 20% tariffs on Apple devices [LINK]

AI-generated racist videos are spreading widely on TikTok [LINK]

Meta’s Threads launches official direct messaging [LINK]

X (Twitter) introduces AI-generated Community Notes [LINK]

Grammarly acquires Superhuman email to bolster its AI agent plans [LINK]

Apple could let Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri [LINK]

AutoDev 2.0 Achieves Autonomous App Development [LINK]

📱 Gear of the Week

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Should You Buy?

• Want a phone that turns heads (and lights up)? Go for it.

• Care about camera flexibility, minus the brick-sized camera bump? You’ll be happy.

• Like phones that don’t take themselves too seriously? This is your vibe.

Bottom line:
Nothing Phone 3 is weird, fun, and actually practical. If your current phone feels like a snooze, this is the antidote [LINK]. Maybe wait if design quirks drive you nuts or you’re chasing the absolute fastest specs.

⚙️ Tools

Elevenlabs Voice Design v3: Generate any AI voice you can imagine using just a text prompt.[LINK].

Mindly: A privacy-first second brain that helps you connect and organize your ideas using AI [LINK]

Cursor Agents: Work with a powerful coding assistant anywhere with the Cursor Agent on web and mobile [LINK]

Pokecut: Transform ordinary images into stunning masterpieces effortlessly with this AI-powered editor. [LINK]

Thanks for reading!

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

-Kevin

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