First, Jason and Molly rip through the news (1:44). They cover looming layoffs at two Chinese tech giants (2:31), Google getting back into the AR glasses race with a new acquisition (7:27), chaos in the instant delivery space (13:15), and Yuga Labs launching $APE coin, a BAYC token. (24:58) Then, Producer Rachel interviews Smirk founder Preson Attebery on mobile gaming, the future of social gaming, and more! (33:00)

0:00 Jason and Molly tee up today's topics!
1:44 Rapid fire news!
2:31 Alibaba & Tencent brace for massive layoffs
7:27 Google re-enters the AR glasses race with its $1B acquisition of Micro LED startup Raxium
11:48 Dell For Startups - Visit http://dell.com/twist to apply for Dell for Startups and get up to 45% off select items!
13:15 Instant delivery madness: Getir raises at a $12B valuation, Russian-based Buyk declares bankruptcy due to inability to fundraise from Russian sanctions
23:20 LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedIn.com/twist
24:58 Yuga Labs launches $APE coin
31:47 Intercom - Get access to Intercom's Early Stage Academy at a 95% discount at https://www.intercom.com/early-stage
33:00 Producer Rachel joins to tee up today's OK Boomer segment
34:42 OK Boomer: Smirk Founder Preston Attebery
1:06:02 Plugs!

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NEWS: $BABA & $TCEHY layoffs, Google's AR purchase, $APE coin; OK Boomer: Smirk | E1412

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