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Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington | Equity Podcast

Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, ideas like Universal Basic Income felt fringe. Now Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Bernie Sanders are all saying versions of the same thing.…

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June 10, 2026

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An entrepreneur at heart, Yang has found a new way to put money back into the hands of the people — one phone bill at a time. On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan talks to Yang about his startup Noble Mobile, which pays you to use your phone less, ways to combat the “attention economy,” and what startups can do when the government won’t move.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:15 Being right about AI and jobs (unfortunately)

02:09 Noble Mobile and getting paid to touch grass

07:36 Using market incentives instead of dark patterns

10:01 Growth, revenue, and the Mint Mobile comparison

12:28 Dumb phones, offline parties, and fighting the attention economy

18:29 The state of UBI in the AI era

22:15 Should AI companies or the government lead redistribution?

27:01 Lessons for founders

28:21 Outro

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Ditch the Cash: The Safest Way to Give Your Kids an Allowance

This video was made possible by Cash App in support of CNET’s independent editorial journalism. Giving your kids an allowance doesn’t have to mean keeping a wad of cash on hand. In this video, CNET’s Kara Tsuboi breaks down how mobile banking tools help parents manage allowances safely and seamlessly. #cashapp #cash #money #mobilebanking ________________________…

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This video was made possible by Cash App in support of CNET’s independent editorial journalism.

Giving your kids an allowance doesn’t have to mean keeping a wad of cash on hand. In this video, CNET’s Kara Tsuboi breaks down how mobile banking tools help parents manage allowances safely and seamlessly.

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I Tested the Beatbot Sora 70 Robotic Pool Cleaner: How Well Does It Clean? | Prove It

This video was made possible by Beatbot in support of CNET’s independent editorial journalism. Beatbot’s Sora 70 robot pool cleaner is a high-tech way to clean your swimming pool. CNET Video Producer, Stephen Beacham, tested it out for a week and shares his thoughts on what it’s like to use the app-connected cleaning device. You…

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This video was made possible by Beatbot in support of CNET’s independent editorial journalism.

Beatbot’s Sora 70 robot pool cleaner is a high-tech way to clean your swimming pool. CNET Video Producer, Stephen Beacham, tested it out for a week and shares his thoughts on what it’s like to use the app-connected cleaning device.

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Teaching Kids About Digital Money: From Piggy Banks to Mobile Apps | All Things Mobile

This video was made possible by Cash App in support of CNET’s independent editorial journalism. Discover how modern banking apps help parents teach their kids financial responsibility in an increasingly cashless world. Learn how to set spending limits, assign chores, and build smart money habits from childhood to the early adult years. 0:00 Introduction 0:15…

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June 29, 2026

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This video was made possible by Cash App in support of CNET’s independent editorial journalism.

Discover how modern banking apps help parents teach their kids financial responsibility in an increasingly cashless world. Learn how to set spending limits, assign chores, and build smart money habits from childhood to the early adult years.

0:00 Introduction
0:15 Financial Lessons of the Past
0:33 The Shift to Digital Spending
1:02 Modern Banking Apps for Kids
1:46 Developing Financial Goals
2:01 Rules for Healthy Spending Habits
2:35 Advanced Financial Literacy