X is SO BACK! Apple teams up with Google | Waymo expanding

On the Gregory and Paul Show, we break down the latest in startups, SaaS, AI, and whatever the internet is debating this week. On this episode, Gregory and Paul dive into the return of the X algorithm, Apple’s surprising Gemini partnership, Google’s antitrust win, Atlassian’s $610M browser bet, Waymo expanding to Seattle, Stripe’s stablecoin rails, and the controversial new “AI Key.” They wrap with details on their founder + investor mixer at TechCrunch Disrupt SF. ️ Episode 013 – Highlights The Algorithm Is Back (0:00)X restores the engagement magic. Nikita’s “How to get rich on X” thread sparks debate. Gregory shares how a viral tweet brought him back from the brink of switching to Threads. Apple + Google = Gemini Siri? (8:42)Breaking news: Apple tests Gemini for Siri, leaving OpenAI out in the cold. The crew debates whether Siri can ever be rebooted—or if the brand is already dead. Google’s Antitrust Win (13:54)The DOJ lawsuit fizzles. No Chrome divestiture, no Android breakup. Google pays $425M instead of $31B—and adds $100B+ in market cap. Gregory rants on why the open web basically runs on Google. Atlassian Buys a Browser (25:06)Why did Atlassian drop $610M on Arc? Paul explains the dev cult around Arc’s side-tab UX. Gregory wonders if this is about Jira integration—or just investor exits. Waymo Expands to Seattle (29:52)Gregory recalls his mind-blowing first ride in San Francisco. Paul promises to film his first Waymo trip. They debate whether self-driving cars will ultimately eliminate driver’s licenses. Stripe’s Stablecoin Rails (33:27)Stablecoins might be the killer blockchain use case. Gregory lays out why Circle, Stripe, and private stablecoin issuers matter more than Fedcoin. Paul sees a fix for Canada’s broken payment rails. The AI Key: Rootkit or Revolution? (41:44)A USB-C dongle promises to turn your phone into a true AI assistant with system-level access. Gregory’s first thought: “Is this nation-state spyware?” Paul breaks down why Apple’s APIs force this hacky hardware approach. SF Founder + Investor Mixer (51:42)The October 28th TechCrunch Disrupt mixer hits 99/100 registrations. Fireside chats, networking, and maybe live demos. Drinks are on Paul.