😳 Cody Ko Steps Down from TMG Studios

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Here’s what’s shocking the world today:

• MKBHD Reveals Why the FBI Visited His Office

• Cody Ko Steps Down from TMG Studios

• Pokimane Used PowerPoint to Stream Full-Time

• Joe Rogan Dethroned as Spotify’s Top Podcast

• Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk Fight Call Out

Let’s get into it all!

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MKBHD Reveals Why the FBI Visited His Office

Creator MKBHD, known for his in-depth tech reviews and insights, recently shared a surprising story from four years ago. He revealed that the FBI showed up at his office to question him about the notorious Escobar scam phones.

The Escobar phones, marketed under the name of the infamous drug lord's brother, turned out to be fraudulent devices that duped many buyers. MKBHD's high-profile review of the phones caught the attention of the authorities, leading to the unexpected visit. This revelation sheds light on the lengths to which the scam had reached and underscores the impact of MKBHD's work in the tech community.

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Cody Ko Steps Down from TMG Studios

Cody Ko has stepped away from TMG Studios in response to Tana Mongeau's allegations, marking his first public action after weeks of silence. During this period, Cody lost over 300,000 subscribers and faced a surge of negative comments on his content, especially on his last video from June 21, 2024.

In a statement on TMG Studios' platform, co-signed by Cody Ko and co-host Noel Miller, it was announced that Cody would no longer be involved in daily operations at the studio. The letter acknowledged the controversy but did not directly address Mongeau's accusations, stating that Cody is stepping back to avoid impacting others' work at TMG. This move has left many fans unsatisfied and speculating that Cody will still profit from the studio behind the scenes, fueling further skepticism and disappointment among his followers.

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Pokimane Used PowerPoint to Stream Full-Time

Twitch star Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys revealed she created a PowerPoint presentation to convince her parents to let her quit college and pursue streaming full-time. Two years into her Chemical Engineering degree, Pokimane showcased her rising income against her increasing college debt, arguing the financial benefits of streaming.

Despite her success, Pokimane's mother initially remained skeptical, repeatedly asking when she would return to school. Significant achievements in her streaming career eventually convinced her parents to support her decision. She shared this story while encouraging JasonTheWeen’s parents to support his streaming ambitions, emphasizing that education would always be available as a fallback option.

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Joe Rogan Dethroned as Spotify’s Top Podcast

Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE), was overtaken as the top podcast in the US by The Tucker Carlson Show on July 25, 2024. Tucker Carlson's podcast, which debuted on Spotify in December 2023, surged to the top spot after featuring former US Presidential candidate Ben Carson.

Carlson’s show, hosted by the former Fox News personality, includes guests like UFC fighter Colby Covington and comedian Tim Dillon. Carlson himself appeared on JRE in April 2024. While Rogan’s podcast has slipped in the rankings before, he has a history of bouncing back, so the duration of Carlson's reign is uncertain.

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Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Elon Musk Fight Call Out

Mark Zuckerberg has responded to Elon Musk's renewed fight challenge, reigniting their longstanding feud. On July 24, during a visit to Capitol Hill, Musk stated he’d fight Zuckerberg "any place, any time, any rules." Zuckerberg replied on Threads, asking, “Are we really doing this again?” He had previously noted that he wasn’t “holding his breath” for Musk to actually fight him but promised to be ready if Musk followed through.

The last major update on their potential fight came in October 2023 when Musk claimed on Joe Rogan’s podcast that Zuckerberg had "pulled out of the fight." Zuckerberg, who is 13 years younger and has a background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, remains skeptical of Musk's commitment. Despite the renewed challenge, it remains uncertain if the fight will ever happen.

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