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Tech Turmoil: Job Cuts, TikTok Woes, and Market Predictions

1/31/2026

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Devindra Hardawar (tech journalist) and Karissa Bell (tech journalist) host an episode examining the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi and their impact.
The episode notes launch-week issues with the American version of TikTok and Tesla's plan to discontinue Model X and Model S for the Optimus project.
Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs and close grocery stores as part of restructuring.

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Story summary

Devindra Hardawar (tech journalist) and Karissa Bell (tech journalist) host an episode examining the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi and their impact.
The episode notes launch-week issues with the American version of TikTok and Tesla's plan to discontinue Model X and Model S for the Optimus project.
Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs and close grocery stores as part of restructuring.