Kevin’s 41 days sober and glowing, Alex voices a Viking, and AI is still deeply weird. This week, Kevin tries Google's "Flow" video tool, which turns your prompt into something between an ad and a fever dream. Alex talks loop group voice work on Predator: Killer of Killers, and Kevin explains why Eleven Labs’ new AI is scarily good at conversations. Also: red-tinted contact lenses that might give you night vision, Builders AI getting caught with 700 human coders, and a hot take on residuals from the streaming wars. Alex's kitchen remodel is still chaos, Kevin's skin is allegedly better, and yes, Apple is skipping straight to iOS 26. Because of course they are.

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Intro and Welcome
 01:43 Kevin Discusses Recent Travel (NYC)
 02:22 Sober Life Update (41 Days), Physical Effects Discussed
 06:32 Diggnation 20th Anniversary Mention (July 1st)
 07:41 Alex's New Mac Laptop Purchase (M4 Pro)
 13:03 Alex Tries Mascot Harlan Wine
 14:16 Kevin Shares Google's Flow AI Video Generation Experiments
 24:30 Watching the "Plastic Baby" AI Video
 28:00 Discussion of Flow Features (Continuity, Extending Scenes)
 29:20 Alex Reveals He is In Predator: Killer of Killers
 38:17 Streaming Royalties, SAG/AFTRA, and AI Impact
 0:50:54 Apple's Reported Jump to iOS 26
 0:55:41 Kevin Shows His New iPhone and Hard Graft Sleeve
 0:59:45 Reflections on Aging, Time, and Pet Toaster
 1:01:04 Antarctica Trip for Kevin's 50th?
 1:03:19 Builder.AI Exposed for Using Human Engineers
 1:06:53 Satirical Builder.AI AI Video
 1:09:34 Bitcoin and Crypto Bro Kidnapping Story
 1:13:17 11 Labs Conversational AI 2.0 Demo
 1:23:18 Infrared Contact Lenses Development
 1:27:05 Apple AirPods Hearing Aid Feature
 1:28:22 Attempting Mouse Contact Lens AI Video
 1:32:25 Closing Remarks, Continued Sobriety Reflections

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📰 Top Stories:
 Builders AI bankruptcy: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/20/builders_ai_real_people/
 Flow AI demo: https://ai.googleblog.com/2025/05/introducing-flow-google-video-generation
 Infrared contact lens tech: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/night-vision-contact-lenses-infrared
 Eleven Labs Conversational AI 2.0: https://elevenlabs.io/blog/conversational-ai-update
 Apple skips to iOS 26: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/15/apple-ios26-2026-plan/

👤 People Mentioned:
 Alex Albrecht – / alalbrecht
 Kevin Rose – / kevinrose
 Dan Trachtenberg – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1502434/
 Will Harlan – / willharlan
 Alexis Ohanian – https://www.776.com/team/alexis-ohanian
 Mauricio Balvanera – / maubrowncow
 Heather (Alex’s wife) – still hates AirDrop
 Betty White – timeless icon
 Wim Hof – https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
 Tim Ferriss – https://tim.blog/

🛍️ Products Mentioned:
 Flow (Google AI tool) – https://ai.google/tools/flow/
 Eleven Labs – https://elevenlabs.io/
 Unreal Engine – https://www.unrealengine.com/
 MacBook Pro Max – https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/
 Mascot Harlan wine – https://www.harlanestate.com/mascot
 Builder.AI – https://www.builder.ai/
 AirPods Pro – https://amzn.to/3ZakGJV
 Snapchat – https://www.snapchat.com/
 FaceTime – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204380
 Kore Shorts (Vuori) – https://vuori.com/products/kore-short
 Hard Graft – https://www.hardgraft.com/
 Costco – https://www.costco.com/
 Twitter – https://twitter.com/
 Bitcoin – https://bitcoin.org/

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Kevin’s 15 days into sobriety, Alex is resin-printing door parts, and the Digg mobile app is quietly becoming a real thing.
This week, AI is either your creative assistant or the reason you need a new career—depending on how you feel about Marvel using bots for its opening credits.
Jayci Hayes joins with tales of heli-repelling wildfires, building GameCrib, working with Twitch in its early days, and launching a bottled margarita brand designed to protect citrus from UV light.
Also: Alex automates his home with Home Assistant (bye Echo), Apple finally loses its grip on in-app payments, and listener Graz emails in to offer custom Diggnation knives.
It’s a caffeine-fueled episode with actual emotional depth and at least one sincere conversation about electrolytes.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:15 Kevin hits 15 days sober, skips red wine and Jack
07:19 Mascot wine list opens to listeners
08:41 Graz offers custom chef’s knives
10:46 Gemini AI codes games, Bolt builds apps
13:53 Kevin hits NYC, Alex sees plays
15:23 Sponsor: NordVPN
17:50 Made In Grill
20:59 Starlink camping + Amazon satellites
22:59 Digg app update + $115K raised
26:33 AI friends? Still weird
33:03 Reddit fights persuasive bots
39:33 Kevin goes all in on Home Assistant
41:48 Sponsor: LMNT
44:54 Guest: Jayci Hayes—fires, Twitch, margaritas
50:55 Runway AI makes an animated pilot
51:57 Will AI replace creatives?
1:03:04 Whoop 5.0 features + sleep guilt
1:11:27 Alex prints a custom spacer
1:19:06 Apple loses in-app payment fight

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📰 Top Stories:
Reddit tightens AI bot rules: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/reddit-will-tighten-verification-to-keep-out-human-like-ai-bots
Runway launches AI pilot: https://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/runway-ai-studio-animated-pilot-mars-siv-1236381403
Whoop 5.0 release: https://www.theverge.com/news/661773/whoop-5-news-price-specs-battery
Apple ruling on in-app payments: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-05-02/ruling-apple-app-store-epic-games
Made In’s new grill: https://madeincookware.com/collections/grill-pans-and-griddles

👤 People Mentioned:
Alex Albrecht – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alalbrecht/
Kevin Rose – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrose
Justin Mezzell – https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mezzell/
Mau Balvanera – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maubrowncow/
Will Harlan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/willharlan
John Graziano – https://grazmakes.com/about
Mike Mazer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaser/
Jayci Hayes – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaci-hays-5174a6/
Theo Vaughn – https://www.theovon.com/
Mark Zuckerberg – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

🛍️ Products Mentioned:
Barebones Pulaski Axe - https://amzn.to/4iX08fj
Made In Grill – https://madeincookware.com/collections/grill-pans-and-griddles
Home Assistant – https://www.home-assistant.io/
Echo Devices – https://amzn.to/3ZakGJV
Eleven Labs – https://elevenlabs.io/
Plex – https://www.plex.tv/
Apple Watch – https://amzn.to/3YJNadz
Aura Ring – https://amzn.to/437ikNb
Whoop 5.0 – https://amzn.to/43dJi5O
Runway AI – https://runwayml.com/
Fusion 360 – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360
Formlabs – https://formlabs.com/
Disney+ – https://www.disneyplus.com/
Secret Invasion – https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-4cfe6313-7f5e-4544-af84-d31bf718f65a
Photoshop – https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
Kindle – https://amzn.to/3GPDnfP
Crucial Conversations – https://amzn.to/42Sz3VI

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We’re not saying nostalgia hits harder with a cocktail in hand. But it helps. Dr. Tiki and Lala from Tiki Bar TV join Alex and Kevin for a tropical-tinged episode full of old internet tales, new tech obsessions, and the slow unraveling of Alex's appendix-related trauma.

They sip Mascot wine, wrestle with home automation setups, and revisit the chaotic brilliance of the early web. Plus: robot horses, maple syrup whiskey, and the most ethical lottery heist ever attempted.

0:00 Intro
0:02 Mascot Wine & Tony Hawk memories – Fancy juice, legendary guests
0:05 Emergency Appendix Removal – Everything is fine, no one panic
0:09 Home Automation – Kevin gifts Alex cursed smart gear
0:14 Emails: Anxiety & Claustrophobia – Meditation, vodka, or both
0:22 Sponsor: Vuori – Soft clothes for hard emotional spirals
0:32 Lottery Hack – They did the math. It paid off.
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0:43 Kawasaki’s Robot Horse – Childhood dreams, now rideable
0:44 Nintendo Switch 2 – New console, same impulse buy
0:47 Sponsor: Delete Me – Because your data is not vibing
0:49 Guest Segment: Jeff & Lala – The Tiki Bar TV reunion you didn’t know you needed
0:56 Mixology Interlude – Drinks. Weird ones. Made live.
1:01 Mixology Interlude continued – Still shaking things up
1:20 Wrap-up – Tiger count confirmed. French toast pending

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📢 Top Stories

Tiki Bar TV returns (kind of)
https://www.tikibartv.com

Home automation via Unifi
https://community.ui.com/stories/UniFi-Enhancing-the-household-through-automation-wireless-and-wired-access/d438fb9d-f4f7-4b2f-bfcd-d7e812855c6e

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders
https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-s

Texas Lottery heist (the legal kind)
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/these-guys-spent-25-million-to-win-the-lottery-they-almost-did/

Robot horses exist now, apparently
https://www.cnet.com/tech/rideable-horse-robot-viral-video-the-real-story-behind-it/

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Alex and Kevin recount their tequila-fueled live show in Austin, complete with backstage chaos, crowd energy, and at least one emotional moment that may or may not have involved crying. They officially unveil the relaunch of Digg.com and introduce “Groundbreakers,” a community for early users to help shape the platform’s future. The episode also dives into tech topics like the upcoming GTA game, advancements in AI and local models, and the 23andMe data breach. Rounding things out, Alex goes deep on a startup reinventing helicopter flight with fly-by-wire tech, because of course he does.

00:00 Introduction – Alex and Kevin try explaining the show. Again.
01:19 Studio Location – Live(ish) from Digg Hollywood. Setup crew gets their flowers.
02:18 Austin & Live Shows – Alex survives Austin. Kevin did not.
11:08 Digg.com Reboot – The site lives. Again. Also: secret society vibes incoming.
18:09 Groundbreakers Details – Early access, badges, and archival good deeds. Cloaks not included.
19:40 Sponsor: DeleteMe – Your data’s out there. DeleteMe would like to go get it back.
21:57 Skyryse Cockpit – Helicopter flies itself. Alex ascends.
26:11 General Aviation Complexity – Planes: still confusing. Skyryse: less so.
37:06 AI Guesses Kevin – Kevin asks ChatGPT who he is. Regrets follow.
51:19 Sponsor: LMNT – Electrolytes with a no-sugar, lots-of-branding flavor.
51:38 GTA 6 Delays – No one wants to release near the boss level.
1:00:40 DeepSeek V3 & OpenAI Images – AI on Mac Studio makes weird art. Blame the prompt.
1:07:30 Localized AI & Billy Bass – Singing fish meets custom AI. Chaos sings back.
1:10:35 23andMe Data Breach – Your DNA’s been socialized. Might wanna export.
1:22:36 Limitless AI Wearable – A gadget that transcribes your entire life. Why not.
1:35:16 Wrap-up & Groundbreakers – Sponsors thanked. Groundbreakers plugged. Internet fades to black.

📢 Top Stories
DeleteMe's approach to removing personal information from data broker sites
https://www.deleteme.com/how-deleteme-com-searches-and-deletes-personal-information-from-the-internet-and-dark-web/

SXSW updates and Digg.com information
https://www.sxsw.com/news/  
https://digg.com/

"Who Am I" AI search capabilities
https://www.perplexity.ai/

LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink Mix and its partnership with Team USA Olympic Weightlifting
https://drinklmnt.com/SQUEEZE

DeepSeek-V3 performance on Mac Studio
https://hyperight.com/deepseek-v3-0324-the-first-open-source-ai-to-beat-non-reasoning-models/

Impact of GTA6 release on other game publishers' release schedules
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/03/26/as-the-gta-6-meteor-looms-publishers-are-fleeing-the-impact-zone/

Sale of DNA data by 23andMe during bankruptcy
https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/30805135934615-Questions-related-to-23andMe-s-Chapter-11-Filing

3D printed and factory-built homes addressing the housing crisis
https://www.enterprise-tocsin.com/housing-crisis-spurs-alternatives-building-homes-3d-printing-walls-made-hemp-0

GPT-4o System Card and OpenAI's stance on generating images of adult public figures
https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-system-card/

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Celebrating the relaunch of digg.com with a vibrant live show in Austin, Texas, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht welcomed a lineup of influential guests in a pivotal episode. The gathering brought together figures like tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis [0:07:58], venture capitalist Chris Sacca [0:23:13], author and podcaster Tim Ferriss [0:40:54], and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian [1:02:58] to reflect on the digital landscape and the resurgence of Digg. This special event underscored the return of a significant platform in the evolution of online communities. The conversations throughout the show highlighted the legacy of Digg and the future aspirations for the relaunched platform, emphasizing its continued relevance in the current digital era.

📚 Time Code Markers
00:00:00 • Intro
00:02:30 • Diggnation's History and Live Streaming
00:07:58 • Surprise Guest: Jason Calacanis Arrives
00:13:44 • Remembering Tony Shea
00:16:15 • Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Tim Ferriss's Impact
00:18:12 • Future of Technology: Self-Driving Cars and AI
00:24:29 • Generational Differences and "FSD Club"
00:31:54 • Stevie Wonder Encounter Story
00:36:38 • Banter and the Tim Ferriss "Ass-less Chaps" Story
00:40:54 • Introduction of Special Guest: Tim Ferriss
00:52:56 • Tim Ferriss Announces "Coyote" Game
01:02:58 • Surprise Guest: Alexis Ohanian Joins
01:06:53 • Digg vs. Reddit: Past Rivalry and Present Friendship
01:12:39 • Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Online Communities and AI
01:17:27 • Reflecting on Community Building and Future Collaboration
01:23:17 • Final Remarks and Show End

📢 Top Stories

Diggnation Live at South by Southwest
Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht host a live Diggnation episode in Austin, Texas, sharing their journey and engaging with the audience.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diggnation-friends-live-tickets-1108798438979

Kevin Rose Reflects on Diggnation's Legacy
Kevin and Alex discuss the impact of Diggnation, joking about creating a generation of alcoholics and the evolution of their careers.
https://www.kevinrose.com

Pacific Palisades Fire Impact on Kevin Rose
A serious note as Jason Calacanis acknowledges the impact of the LA fires on Kevin Rose's home, expressing relief for Kevin's safety.
https://protos.com/home-of-moonbirds-founder-kevin-rose-destroyed-by-la-wildfires/

Solid State Battery Road Test Begins
Mercedes starts road testing solid-state batteries, promising a 620-mile charge range.
https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-benz-begins-road-testing-of-solid-state-battery-ev/

The Future of Self-Driving Cars
Insights into the evolution of electric and self-driving vehicles, highlighting Tesla, Waymo, and the impact on the future of transportation.
https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/the-future-of-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-and-machine-learning

👥 People Mentioned

Kevin Rose
Co-founder of Digg and co-host of Diggnation.
https://digg.com

Alex Albrecht
Co-host of Diggnation and tech enthusiast.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1395403/

Jason Calacanis
Entrepreneur and host of the "All In" podcast, guest appearance on Diggnation.
https://www.allinpodcast.co/

Tim Ferriss
Author of "Tools of Titans" and podcaster, a long-time friend of Kevin and Alex.
https://tim.blog/

Chris Sacca
Investor and entrepreneur, early investor in Twitter (now X).
https://twitter.com/sacca

Alexis Ohanian
Former Co-founder of Reddit.
https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian

🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights

IKEA  
Furniture and home goods retailer.  
https://www.ikea.com  

Diggnation  
digg.com

Digg
https://digg.com  

Tesla  
Electric vehicles, including Model X, Model S, and Roadster.  
https://www.tesla.com  

Mercedes  
Automotive manufacturer.  
https://www.mercedes-benz.com  

Waymo  
Self-driving technology/service.  
https://waymo.com  

NVIDIA  
Graphics card manufacturer.  
https://www.nvidia.com  

Uber  
Ride-sharing service.  
https://www.uber.com  

BYD  
Chinese automotive manufacturer.  
https://www.byd.com  

DoorDash  
Delivery service.  
https://www.doordash.com  

Amazon  
E-commerce and cloud computing company.  
https://www.amazon.com  

Zoox  
Self-driving technology company.  
https://zoox.com  

Lyft  
Ride-sharing service.  
https://www.lyft.com  

Foursquare  
Location-based social networking service.  
https://foursquare.com  

Gowalla  
Former location-based social networking service.  
https://gowalla.com  

YouTube  
Video-sharing platform.  
https://www.youtube.com  

Ozempic  
Medication.  
https://www.ozempic.com  

Twitter / X  
Social media platform.  
https://twitter.com  

Tim Ferriss Podcast  
Podcast hosted by Tim Ferriss.  
https://tim.blog/podcast  

Reddit  
Social media platform.  
https://www.reddit.com  

Walmart  
Retail corporation.  
https://www.walmart.com  

Target  
Retail corporation.  
https://www.target.com  

Exploding Kittens  
Card game publisher.  
https://www.explodingkittens.com  

WhatsApp  
Messaging app.  
https://www.whatsapp.com  

Komo Siqueila  
Tequila brand, likely a humorous mispronunciation or reference to Chris Sacca's tequila.  
https://komos.com/ 

Ford  
Automotive manufacturer, mentioned humorously.  
https://www.ford.com  

Photoshop  
Image editing software.  
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html  

Figma  
Interface design software.  
https://www.figma.com  

Athletic Brewing Company  
Non-alcoholic craft beer.  
https://athleticbrewing.com  

NVIDIA GeForce RTX Series  
Graphics processing units.  
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-40-series/

🎥 Movies and Shows Mentioned

Wayne's World  
Comedy film inspired by the SNL sketch.  
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105793/  

Jackass  
Media franchise known for its stunt-based films.  
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322802/  

Candyman  
Horror film about an urban legend.  
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103919/

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Kevin and Alex take on everything from the future of teleportation, GLP-1 blindness, and using AI to help diffuse a bomb. Big stories today after Kevin's trip to Japan, including discussions about robotic exoskeletons, gaming rig building, and MIT's robotic insects. It's a fun-filled episode packed with insights and laughs. Plus, exciting news on Diggnation Live in Austin, which is nearly sold out!

📚 Time Code Markers
0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:40 Travel and Personal Health: Tokyo trip, Kevin's health.
0:06:30 Japanese Culture and Lifestyle: Denim, coffee, apartments.
0:12:27 Home Improvement and Design: Kitchen reno.
0:15:30 Diggnation Live tease, sponsor intros, Element ad.
0:20:02 Technological Innovations: Exoskeletons in China.
0:23:54 Gaming and Technology: Gaming rig build, AMD vs. Intel, Switch 2.
0:36:44 Privacy and Data Security: Delete Me promotion.
0:41:56 Sustainability and Future Tech: Carbon capture, teleportation.
0:55:02 Health and Medical Procedures: Colonoscopy, death thought experiment.
0:59:03 Drones and Surveillance: MIT insect drones, privacy.
1:04:27 Starbucks and Public Spaces: Customer strategy, public bathrooms.
1:13:03 Controversy and Social Commentary: Kanye, Shopify.
1:22:54 Health and Wellness Trends: GLP-1s, obesity, Japanese lifestyle.
1:35:48 Show Wrap-up and Announcements: Valentine's outro, live show teases.

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📢 Top Stories

Robotic Exoskeletons Aid Tourists in Climbing China's Mountain Tai
https://www.cnn.com/travel/robotic-ex...

Solar-Powered Device Captures Carbon Dioxide to Make Sustainable Fuel
https://www.nature.com/articles/s4156...

MIT's Robotic Insect Achieves Flight Record
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...

👥 People Mentioned

Tim Ferriss
https://tim.blog/

Jason Calacanis
 

We’re tackling a mix of tech, personal stories, and some truly bizarre headlines this week! Kevin shares his "Dry January" journey, fueled by Athletic Brewing’s non-alcoholic beers, and recounts the devastating LA fires that destroyed his home, forcing him to rethink what really matters. On the tech front, we dive into the wild world of AI sex bots, the relaxing potential of "Face F#$%er" smart goggles, and cutting-edge advancements like NVIDIA’s game-changing graphics cards and AI software. Plus, we’re hyped for Diggnation Live in Austin, Texas, and we can’t forget Iceland's unexpected cucumber shortage.

📚 Time Code Markers
0:12:50 - Face massaging smart goggles
0:17:00 - Kevin’s Dry January journey
0:20:15 - Diggnation Live Event in Austin
0:25:51 - Kevin’s house fire story and reflections
0:51:00 - Lenovo’s flexible screen laptop from CES
0:58:30 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and DLSS 4 discussion
1:15:45 - Lucid Motors partners with SoundHound
1:22:00 - AI "Operator" software revolution
1:26:00 - Bitcoin’s role in banking post-SEC changes
1:32:15 - Iceland’s cucumber shortage—thanks to TikTok!
1:35:15 - Social media trends and their impact
1:38:00 - Chat about the new studio setup

📢 Top Stories

New Lenovo Laptop Expands / CES
  • Lenovo launches expanding, rollable l... 

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review: Brutally fast, but DLSS 4 is the game changer
https://www.pcworld.com/article/25858...

Chinese Sex Bot + AI: Next-gen AI Bots Are On the Way
https://www.pcmag.com/news/chinese-se...

Cucumber Shortages in Iceland Blamed on TikTok Craze
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/cu...

Honda’s New EV at CES 2025
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/10/24...

Lucid’s Partnership with SoundHound and What it Means for LCID Stock
https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/...

The US SEC Revokes SAB 121: What This Means for Crypto and Banks

The Powerful AI Tool That Cops (or Stalkers) Can Use to Geolocate Photos in Seconds
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👥 People Mentioned

Tim Ferriss: Guest at Diggnation Live and longtime tea buddy with Kevin
Chris Sacca: Tech legend joining Diggnation Live
Mix Master Mike: Beastie Boys DJ, spinning at Diggnation Live
Maggie: Organizing the Diggnation Live event
Allison: Co-hosted another podcast with Alex, "Half Hour Happy Hour"

🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights

AI Sex Bots: Next-gen dolls with integrated AI that react to touch
Face F#$%er Smart Goggles: Massage tech that lowers your heart rate
Lenovo Flexible Screen Laptop: CES innovation with expanding screens
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Ultra-powerful GPU with DLSS 4
Lucid Motors x SoundHound: AI integration for the next generation of EVs
Athletic Brewing: Non-alcoholic beers fueling Dry January
Miele Air Purifiers: Keeping the air safe during LA’s fires

🎥 Movies Mentioned

Blade Runner: Referenced in discussions about humanoid AI
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🎄 The holiday vibes are here, with cutting-edge tech, and pop culture galore! We chat about everything from New Year’s resolutions to groundbreaking AI advancements, plus some wild stories like Jeremy Allen White joining The Mandalorian as Rotta the Hutt and Hyundai teaming up with Amazon to sell cars online. Kevin reveals some exciting live show details, Alex jokes about OnlyFans (or is he serious?), and we dive into Star Wars, Superman, and AI-driven robot training that’s faster than ever before.  

📚 Chapter Markers  
00:00 Intro: Holiday Plans and New Year’s Resolutions  
05:11 Kevin Teases Live Show Details  
17:03 Jeremy Allen White Joins the Star Wars Universe  
28:11 OpenAI’s o3 Models Redefine AI Capabilities  
42:44 Physics Simulations and Robots Training 430,000x Faster  
51:25 Making Live-Action Movies with AI (It’s Happening)  
1:04:33 Hyundai Cars on Amazon—The Future of Car Shopping  
1:09:20 James Gunn’s Superman Trailer Drops  
1:16:01 Wrap-Up and Alex’s OnlyFans  

🎥 Stories Covered in This Episode  
Jeremy Allen White joins *The Mandalorian and Grogu* https://variety.com/2024/film/news/star-wars-jeremy-allen-white-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-1236243927/  

OpenAI announces o3 models https://x.com/mickmumpitz/status/1867218762732097641  

Physics sim trains robots 430,000x faster https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/new-physics-sim-trains-robots-430000-times-faster-than-reality/  

Hyundai cars now available on Amazon https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-autos-buy-car-online  

James Gunn’s Superman trailer 
https://digg.com/digg-vids/link/james-gunn-superman-trailer-video?utm_source=digg  

👥 People Mentioned  
Jeremy Allen White Star of *Shameless* and now *The Mandalorian and Grogu*. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2092835/  

Mix Master Mike Iconic DJ known for his work with the Beastie Boys. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mix_Master_Mike  

Nichelle Nichols Legendary actress best known as Uhura in *Star Trek*. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629667/  

Stan Lee Comic book legend who created Marvel superheroes. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lee  

Jude Law Acclaimed actor known for roles in films like *The Talented Mr. Ripley*. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000179/  

Dan Trachtenberg Director of *10 Cloverfield Lane* and *Prey*. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3728086/  

🎬 Movies and TV Shows Mentioned  
*The Mandalorian and Grogu* Latest Star Wars film featuring Gardula the Hutt and more. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8111088/  

*The Book of Boba Fett* Star Wars series focused on Boba Fett’s adventures. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13668894/  

*The Iron Claw* Upcoming film about the Von Erich wrestling family. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11771458/ 
 
*Superman: Legacy* James Gunn’s reboot of the Superman franchise. Digg https://digg.com/digg-vids/link/james-gunn-superman-trailer-video?utm_source=digg  

*Shameless* Long-running TV series about the dysfunctional Gallagher family. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1586680/  

*Skeleton Crew* New Star Wars series. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Skeleton_Crew  

*The Three-Body Problem* Sci-fi series based on the novel by Liu Cixin. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11720368/  

*Black Mirror* Dystopian anthology series exploring the dark side of technology. IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/  

💡 Tech and Trends  
AI-generated live-action movies are here https://x.com/mickmumpitz/status/1867218762732097641  

AI portrait photos with Picstudio.ai https://www.picstudio.ai/?via=diggnation
  
Wi-Fi 7 The future of wireless technology with faster speeds and lower latency. Wi-Fi Alliance https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/specifications  

Ring Cameras Smart home security systems with video monitoring. Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Floodlight-Camera-Motion-Activated/dp/B0726ZMR8K  

Sonos Speakers High-quality wireless speakers with smart features. Sonos https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100  

Ubiquiti WiFi Devices Powerful networking gear for homes and businesses. Ubiquiti https://www.ui.com/  

🌀 Fun Extras  
Gardula the Hutt Star Wars character making an appearance in *The Mandalorian and Grogu*.  

Zuul The Ghostbusters demon we all love to fear.  

Miyazaki Renowned Japanese director behind classics like *Spirited Away*. 
IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0594503/  

Alex’s OnlyFans Yes, it’s real. Toe-tally Rad Shoes! onlyfans.com/toetallyradshoe  

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Welcome back to Diggnation! We’re hanging out at Alex’s place, catching up on Thanksgiving, holiday plans, and some wild stories from the world of tech, entertainment, and nostalgia. Kevin breaks down his epic sous-vide-and-smoked turkey leg recipe, and we share the big announcement—Diggnation Live is coming to SXSW this March! Get ready for an unforgettable reunion.

This episode dives into NASA’s delayed return to the moon, Kevin’s ride in a Waymo robotaxi, and the groundbreaking diamond battery tech that could last for 5,700 years. We also reminisce about the return of Chi-Chi’s, laugh at the absurdity of Miller High Life’s dive bar perfume, and explore everything from retro shows to cutting-edge innovation.

📚 Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Intro from Alex’s House
02:19 – Kevin’s Sous Vide and Smoked Turkey Masterpiece
08:30 – Thanksgiving Recap and Holiday Plans
10:57 – Diggnation Live at SXSW Announcement
15:26 – NASA Delays First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years
37:18 – Kevin’s Waymo Robotaxi Experience in San Francisco
46:18 – World’s First Nuclear-Powered Diamond Battery Unveiled
52:10 – Chi-Chi’s Restaurants Return After Decades
55:20 – Miller High Life’s Dive Bar Perfume

🌍 Stories Covered in This Episode:
NASA delays the first crewed flight to the moon in over 50 years: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/science/nasa-artemis-moon-mission-landing-delays/index.html
Kevin shares his Waymo robotaxi experience as it expands into Miami: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/05/waymo-announces-robotaxi-expansion-to-miami.html
UK scientists unveil the world’s first nuclear-powered diamond battery: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-first-carbon-14-diamond-battery
Chi-Chi’s plans new restaurant openings after 20 years: https://apnews.com/article/chichis-mexican-restaurant-bankruptcy-56cb8587fd2b90656e7fd2e698596536
Miller High Life’s dive bar-inspired perfume hits the market: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/miller-high-life-dive-bar-perfume

👥 People Mentioned:
Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane, Prey): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0870469/
Jeff Cannata (The Totally Rad Show): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1620503/
Gary Vaynerchuk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Vaynerchuk
Buzz Aldrin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzz_Aldrin

🎬 Movies Mentioned:
10 Cloverfield Lane: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933/
Prey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11866324/
Predator: Badlands (upcoming project)

📺 TV Shows Mentioned:
The Totally Rad Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9W8ulBO3Z0BYv2UtRM0VDA
Black Mirror: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/
The Boys: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190634/
Andor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9253284/

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Welcome back to Diggnation Reboot Episode 6! This week, Alex and Kevin talk about Bitcoin breaking $90k and MicroStrategy’s stock hitting an all-time high. Is holding onto Bitcoin still the move, or are you better off cashing out? Meanwhile, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul finally went head-to-head last week, and Tyson’s punch power is straight-up unreal (think: 13 kicks to the nuts-level impact).

We’re also unpacking the next big thing for EVs: silicon-based batteries that promise double the range and faster charging. Plus, Amazon is shutting down Freevee (RIP another streamer), and we can’t get over the rumor that Zuck and T-Pain might actually be making an album together. And if that’s not enough, a live-action Zelda movie is officially happening, and Tron 3 footage just teased real-world light cycles.

Towards the end of the episode, Alex and Kevin share a heartfelt conversation about male depression, loneliness, and why maintaining close friendships matters more than ever. It’s an honest and genuine moment that’s worth sticking around for.

Get ready for a laid-back mix of tech talk, hilarious takes, nostalgia, and a touch of real talk to keep it grounded.

📌 Chapter Markers
0:00 – Intro and Alex’s 90s Goatee
02:19 – Bitcoin Hits $90k and MicroStrategy Soars
22:18 – Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight Prep
26:48 – Silicon-Based EV Batteries: A Revolution?
38:57 – Zuck and T-Pain: The Album Collab?
42:42 – Amazon Shuts Down Freevee
52:10 – Zelda Movie + Tron 3 Trailer Hype
1:01:54 – Mattel’s Packaging Fail and Claude AI’s Boredom
1:10:41 - Claude gets bored
1:28:42 - Male loneliness

People and Things We Talked About

MicroStrategy (Bitcoin News)
Website: https://www.microstrategy.com
Related Story: https://decrypt.co/291156/microstrategy-stock-all-time-high-bitcoin-88k

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight Details
Fight Info: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/tyson-paul-fight-details-SXO4xQLwQbKyo5uKVn1SWw

BlockFi (Bitcoin Interest)
Website: https://blockfi.com

Coinbase (Bitcoin Trading)
Website: https://www.coinbase.com

Perplexity AI (AI Tool Mention)
Website: https://www.perplexity.ai

Silicon EV Battery Research
Research Info: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/silicon-anodes-ev-batteries-race
Related Story: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/silicon-anodes-ev-batteries-race

Amazon Freevee Closure
Freevee Info: https://www.amazon.com/adlp/freevee
Related Story: https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/amazon-freevee-shutting-down-1236208451/

Zelda Movie Announcement
Movie Info: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/zelda-movie-coming-soon-v330lmbTRqCSVONOTAF1Rg

Tron 3 Trailer Rumors
Trailer Info: https://x.com/CineGeekNews/status/1855029342633435615

Mattel's Packaging Error
Website: https://www.mattel.com

Letterboxd (Movie-Watching Social Media)
Website: https://letterboxd.com
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Website: https://www.mattel.com
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