Welcome to The JMOR Tech Talk Show! I’m John C. Morley, Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Marketing Specialist, Video Producer, Podcast Host, Coach, Graduate Student, and, above all, a passionate lifelong learner. On this episode, “Tech Turbulence: Hacks, Layoffs, & Streaming Wars Unleashed,” we’re diving into the latest, wildest, and most disruptive stories shaking up the tech world. Buckle up—these breaking stories blur the lines between innovation and upheaval, all to help you stay one step ahead in our ever-evolving digital future! 1️⃣ Disney Streams Surge—YouTube TV Battle Leaves Fans Hanging 🤯Disney’s streaming numbers are skyrocketing, but the fierce face-off with YouTube TV is leaving sports fans out in the cold. With profits up but major content disputes brewing, the future of live TV might just look a lot different—and a whole lot more digital! 2️⃣ Verizon Slashes 15,000 Jobs—Telecom World Rocked 📉Verizon’s massive layoff and new franchise model have sent shockwaves across the entire telecom industry. Is this a sign of digital transformation, survival tactics, or a move that could leave thousands behind as automation and new tech take over? 3️⃣ Zalando Fights EU Rules—Platform Shakeup Looms 🏛️Zalando is taking its fight against strict EU online platform rules to the highest courts. This battle could redraw the map for every digital marketplace, potentially changing how your favorite online shops and social platforms operate across Europe. 4️⃣ Apple Blocked in UK—Billion-Dollar App Store Fallout 🍏Apple just hit a giant wall in the UK, with billions at stake as it loses an appeal over App Store commissions. With consumer payouts looming, is the age of unchecked Big Tech control over app markets ending, or will Apple find a way to keep its walled garden intact? 5️⃣ Google Pays $40M—South Africa Tackles Big Tech 🌍South Africa’s bold move demanding Google pay $40 million and comply with new media transparency rules might set a precedent for global tech accountability. This could open doors for other nations to demand fairer digital ecosystems for local players. 6️⃣ Uber Tests In-App Video—Privacy vs. Driver Safety Clash 🚗Uber’s new in-app video recording tool aims to protect drivers in India, but it’s stirring up heated debates on privacy. Encrypted and auto-deleting after a week, these videos could help resolve disputes—or simply spark a wider privacy firestorm. 7️⃣ Global Police Bust Major Cybercrime Rings—Crypto & Data Stolen 🕵️‍♂️International police collaborations have smashed three major cybercrime rings, recovering millions in stolen crypto and data. But as soon as one ring is stopped, are we just playing a global game of digital Whack-A-Mole? 8️⃣ Amazon Fires Up Piracy Crackdown—Streaming Apps Out 🔥Amazon is taking no prisoners, wiping piracy apps off Fire TV worldwide and blocking clever hacks. Sports streams are under threat, and the free ride is ending for pirates everywhere—unless a new loophole emerges. 9️⃣ Sony Launches Monster-Hunt MMO—Horizon Goes Mobile 🦖Sony’s Horizon universe leaps onto mobile and PC, unleashing monster hunts and multiplayer chaos in “Steel Frontiers.” Ready to create your hero and dive into epic digital battles for glory? The game’s on! 🔟 KC Police Files Hacked—Misconduct Secrets Exposed 📂A stunning hack has exposed Kansas City police misconduct files, revealing years of hidden abuse, dishonesty, and false arrests. Now, long-buried secrets are public—and law enforcement accountability is in the spotlight. 1️⃣1️⃣ US Cyber Exec Sells Secrets to Russia—Zero-Day Scandal 🛑In an unprecedented betrayal, a US cyber executive sold top-secret exploits to Russia—while still tasked with national defense. The fallout from this zero-day scandal is sending tremors through the cybersecurity community and beyond. 1️⃣2️⃣ Record Phone Searches at US Border—Privacy Fears Rise 📱With U.S. border agents searching more personal phones than ever, digital privacy is on trial. From basic checks