🗨️ Digital Dialogues

Live tech show on LinkedIn every other Friday at 5PM w/ hosts Mike van Zandwijk & Ronald Scherpenisse on Big Tech and AI

Glass Sovereignty: Microsoft AI Tour and Apple WWDC25

What do Microsoft’s sovereign cloud, Apple’s Liquid Glass design misfire, Meta’s $14.3 billion AI stake, and a philosophical AI reasoning debate have in common? Everything — when the tech titans collide in one seismic week.

Play ep. 83 about Microsoft AI Tour and Liquid Glass at Apple WWDC25

This episode kicks off with Satya Nadella’s keynote at the Microsoft AI Tour in Amsterdam, where the company unveiled its most aggressive sovereignty move yet: encryption-in-use and a local sovereign cloud landing zone. Apple, meanwhile, dazzled with Liquid Glass but failed to deliver on AI — sparking criticism over vague promises and the missed connection with ChatGPT. Meta entered the ring with a major minority stake in Scale AI, signaling another strategic “ac-hire.” And Mistral launched a new reasoning model, just as Apple published a paper denying any AI can reason — sparking a continental clash of claims.

Whether you’re here for sovereign tech, slick design, or deep AI philosophy, this episode hits it all.

▶️ Tune in now — and let us know in the comments: can AI really reason?

The Blackout Mirror: When AI (or the Cloud) Goes Dark

Imagine being mid-project, and your AI tools go offline. What do you do? In this gripping episode of Digital Dialogues, Mike and Ronald dive into what it really means to depend on artificial intelligence—whether it’s Copilot crashing, ChatGPT stuttering, or your entire digital memory going dark. Inspired by season 7 of Black Mirror, this episode holds up a chilling mirror to our tech-driven lives.

Tune into episode 80 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event

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Google is BaiCK: What’s New in Cloud Next’25

Just when it seemed the AI race was all about OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta—Google dropped a bombshell. In this episode of Digital Dialogues, Mike and Ronald take you inside the comeback nobody saw coming: Google’s muscle-flexing moves at Cloud Next ’25, the unveiling of Vertex AI’s multimedia upgrades, TPU breakthroughs, and new A2A and MCP protocols that could reshape how agents interact.

🎙️ Hit play to hear how Google re-entered the ring and why this could be the most pivotal turning point in the AI landscape since ChatGPT, all in episode 79

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Agentic Robotics and AGI

What if AI could walk, talk—and file an insurance claim? In this electrifying episode of Digital Dialogues, Mike and Ronald dive headfirst into the world of agentic robotics—intelligent machines that not only think like ChatGPT but act, walk, and even cooperate like human teammates. Think humanoid robots dressing themselves, carrying out tasks autonomously, and using synthetic data to simulate millions of real-world scenarios.

Tune into episode 78 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event

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Transatlantic Tensions: Europe’s Push for AI Independence

Big tech’s shocking alliances, Europe’s fight for AI independence, and the jaw-dropping price of OpenAI’s top-tier agents — this episode of Digital Dialogues is a front-row seat to the tectonic shifts in AI and geopolitics. If you think the future is predictable, think again.

Listen or watch now to uncover why Apple turned to Google, what $20,000/month AI could mean for your business, and how Europe is trying to rewrite the rules of AI developments.

Tune into episode 77 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event

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Cold calling: AI-powered acquisition w/ Victor Bonke

Dive into the world of AI-powered cold calling with special guest Victor Bonke from Acquiro. Uncover Victor’s innovative RATRACE methodology and learn how AI tools like GPT-4 are revolutionizing sales strategies, leading to more effective and ethical business practices. Get insights into Victor’s two decades of sales expertise and discover how to transform your approach to cold calling for faster and more efficient customer acquisition.

Listen to episode 63 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event
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Uh-oh, Recall Google Glasses?

Explore Google I/O’s AR glasses, unlocking a new dimension of Augmented Reality. Discover how Microsoft Build showed AI Recorder and Recall revolutionizing how we use PCs. And don’t miss our spotlight on OpenAI’s multimodal GPT4o, bridging the gap between text, voice and real-time video.

Also, the Sam Saga: a clash between Sam Altman’s and Scarlett Johansson’s who wants answers why OpenAI voice Sky sounds like, well, Her.

Listen to episode 62 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event
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Rebrand New Era: Premium Memory For Sky

Step into the future where innovation meets insight. This episode is a thrilling journey through the latest advancements in AI-memory technology and a deep dive into our transformative rebranding. Witness the unveiling of our enhanced user experience, designed to navigate the digital cosmos with ease.

Also: MKBHD’s unfiltered critique of the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin. As we explore the dazzling prospects of augmented reality (AR), join us in dissecting the strategic moves of tech titans Meta and Apple in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Listen to episode 61 above or watch the recording of the LinkedIn Live event
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