Switch 2 Strategy, Deepfake Detection, Robotics Redefined, Google’s AR, and EU’s €20B AI Bet with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee

TechMagic with Cathy Hackl

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 2026
• Why 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 Kebler
• 03:20 Nintendo Switch 2: Fighting Scalpers with Smart Pre-Orders
• 13:02 Gaming Price Evolution: From Game Boy to $80 Games
• 15:15 Valve's New VR Headset: The $1200 Deckard Revolution
• 22:37 Google Debuts AR Glasses at TED: Meta's New Competition
• 34:42 EU's €20B AI Investment: Building Europe's Tech Future
• 38:21 Honor's AI Deep Fake Detection Goes Global
• 44:05 Kawasaki's Robo-Horse: The Future of Quadruped Robotics
• 56:06 Wrap-Up: Next Week with Cathy Hackl

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