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In this episode:

1. Ikea’s next cheap Bluetooth speaker is a playful purple mouse
2. How does Lemonade Autonomous Car insurance work?
3. Elon Musk's SpaceX to merge with xAI
4. Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
5. China bans all retractable car door handles, starting next year
6. Revolutionary Cryogenic Coolant Uses Abundant Elements, Eliminates Need for Rare-Earths in MRI and Quantum Cooling
7. Meta Quest 3 Gets A Futuristic New Feature
8. Spotify Just Added Three New Lyrics Features, Including One I've Been Dying For

Weird and Wacky:

1. NASA will finally allow astronauts to bring their iPhones to space

Tech Rec:

1. Sanjay - Grayl
2. Adam - Reading Refresh

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In this episode:

1. Iran’s internet blackout may become permanent, with access for elites only
2. Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Flaw
3. FBI says it's investigating Signal. Should users worry?
4. TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
5. Samsung confirms Galaxy S26's insane 'pixel level' privacy feature
6. Amazon shutters all of its physical Go and Fresh stores
7. Thermodynamic Computing Slashes AI-Image Energy Use Heat may be 10 billion times as efficient for randomization
8. Tesla is committing automotive suicide
9. Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports
10. Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI

Weird and Wacky:

1. Behold, the Lego x Crocs footwear collab that dreams are made of

Tech Rec:

1. Sanjay - AnythingLLM
2. Adam - Substack

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In this episode:

1. I can tell you personally that we are not getting out of VR," says Meta Developer Advocate just one week after the brand laid off more than 1,000 Reality Labs employees
2. Report: Apple plans to launch AI-powered wearable pin device as soon as 2027
3. NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 — Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11
4. Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini
5. How bad was the Verizon outage? Really bad.
6. Spotify is no longer running ICE recruitment ads
7. Spotify launches AI-driven 'prompted playlist' for premium users in US, Canada
8. Sesame Street finds a new home on YouTube with over 100 classic episode
9. ChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversations
10. Device that may be tied to Havana Syndrome obtained by U.S. government
11. Ikea’s $10 Kallsup speakers are tiny, colorful, and surprisingly loud
12. Waymo passenger flees after car drives on Phoenix light rail tracks
13. Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout
14. Miami, Your Waymo Ride Is Ready
15. Netflix is acquiring an avatar company as it moves into party games
16. New reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas
17. TikTok deal finalized before Trump app ban kicks in

Weird and Wacky:

1. Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to let her out of prison early
2. Emoji Use in the Electronic Health Record
3. 4,000 tons of potatoes to be given away for free
4. NYC phone ban reveals some students can't read clocks

Tech Rec:

1. Sanjay - JetBack App
2. Adam - Deepstash

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In this episode: 

• Firefox is becoming an AI browser and the internet is not at all happy about it
• Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator
• Disney Inks Blockbuster $1B Deal With OpenAI, Handing Characters Over To Sora
• OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 after 'code red' push to counter Google's Gemini 3
• OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as New Chief Revenue Officer
• Claude and Slack
• Instacart and OpenAI partner on AI shopping experiences
• ‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback
• Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules
• Rivian Will Add Lidar in 2026, Says Tesla’s Cameras Aren’t Enough
• Stellantis to bring tiny Fiat car to U.S. following Trump remarks
• ICEBlock app sues Trump administration for censorship and 'unlawful threats'
• Verizon refused to unlock man’s iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won
• Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public
• SpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion
• YouTube TV to Launch More Than 10 Cheaper Genre-Specific Plans, Including a Sports Tier With ESPN Unlimited
• We Made $75 External Memory For Your Brain!
• Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027

Weird and Wacky: 

• This major cruise line just banned Meta Ray-Ban and other smart glasses — is this category already doomed?
• Tesla made a $350 pickleball paddle
• Trains cancelled over fake bridge collapse image
• How I discovered a hidden microphone on a Chinese NanoKVM

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Affinity 
• Adam - Manus.ai for Social Media Image Creation

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In this episode: 

• Google cracked Apple’s AirDrop and is adding it to Pixel phones
• Kohler Can Access Data and Pictures from Toilet Camera It Describes as “End-to-End Encrypted”
• Tesla is recalling over 10,000 Powerwall 2 batteries due to burn risks
• Preserving code that shaped generations: Zork I, II, and III go Open Source
• NotebookLM's killer new feature just made PowerPoint obsolete (and Canva too)
• Scientists create new bullet-proof fiber that is stronger and thinner than Kevlar
• Amazon Rushes Out Latest AI Chip to Take On Nvidia, Google
• MKBHD is taking down his wallpaper app
• All The HBO Max Shows That May Come To Netflix After Its Wild WB Purchase 
• Code suggests that OpenAI may be close to introducing ads for ChatGPT
• OpenAI is under pressure as Google, Anthropic gain ground
• Claude for Nonprofits
• Elon Musk says AI will end America's debt crisis within 3 years
• X Just Accidentally Exposed A Vast Covert Influence Network Targeting Americans
• Internet Providers Can Monitor Their Own Cybersecurity Standards, Says Trump’s FCC

Weird and Wacky: 

• Driverless Waymo vehicle goes through tense police stop in L.A.
• Hundreds of Porsche Owners in Russia Unable to Start Cars After System Failure
• Superman copy found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m
• Cryptographers Held an Election. They Can’t Decrypt the Results.

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Ridwell
• Adam - Plaud Note Pro Review

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In this episode: 

• Claude’s Cyber Shadow: Inside Anthropic’s Claim of AI-Driven Espionage and Rising Doubts
• Anthropic details how it measures Claude’s wokeness
• OpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problem
• LinkedIn is making it easier to search for people with AI
• Exclusive: Maryland taps AI for housing and government benefits
• Mozilla announces an AI ‘window’ for Firefox
• Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to Windows 11 users: The new agentic OS features that allow AI agents to operate also open the door to malware
• Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track

• Shop Certified Pre-Owned Ford Vehicles Now on Amazon Autos
• Zoox begins offering robotaxi rides in San Francisco, facing off with Waymo
• Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
• Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again. Yep, More Pieces Are Falling Off.

• Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision
• Ticket Resale for Profit to Be Outlawed in United Kingdom
• Netflix Tries Bringing Family Game Night to Your TV

• Meta wins landmark antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
• Your online reservations are telling restaurants all about you

Weird and Wacky: 

• Microdramas Are Booming and Union Actors Are Looking for a Way In
• Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Anker Cable,4FT 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable
• Adam - Lovable

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In this episode: 

• AI PowerPoint-killer Gamma hits $2.1B valuation, $100M ARR, founder says | TechCrunch
• Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix | TechCrunch
• Inside Netflix House: A Big Bet On Experiential Entertainment
• Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine Team With ElevenLabs for AI-Generated Versions of Their Voices
• World’s first transatlantic thrombectomy heralds new era of stroke treatment
• On November 13, 2026, Voyager Will Reach One Full Light-Day Away From Earth

Weird and Wacky: 

• Oreo Just Launched Thanksgiving Dinner-Flavored Cookies—But There's a Catch
• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman served with subpoena on stage in San Francisco event, watch what happened next

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Anker Nano Travel Adapter
• Adam - Granola.ai

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• sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com

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In this episode: 

• Elon Musk Wades Into the Debate Over Robotaxis Killing Cats. Guess Which Side He's On
• Waymo to expand robotaxi service to Las Vegas, San Diego and Detroit next year
• New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
• Amazon closes at record after $38 billion OpenAI deal with AWS 
• Simple trick to increase coverage: Lying to users about signal strength
• New e-ink displays could reach "retina e-paper" status with pixel densities over 25,000 PPI
• mRNA COVID vaccine during cancer therapy linked to 2x survival rate
• Breakthrough gel can regenerate tooth enamel within weeks  

Weird and Wacky: 

• Man spent 200 days building a solar-powered explorer yacht that can run forever
• The World's Biggest Electric Ship Charges Up 

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Automatic Soap Dispenser Foaming Touchless 
• Adam - Casely Phone Case

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In this episode: 

• 1X launches new humanoid robot to ‘redefine life at home’
• Japanese convenience stores are hiring robots run by workers in the Philippines
• ‘Phased Out’—Google Confirms Bad News For 3 Billion Chrome Users
• A DNS error appeared to cause a major AWS outage, bringing down platforms from Reddit to Snapchat
• How the AWS outage happened: Amazon blames rare software bug and ‘faulty automation’ for massive glitch
• Amazon Web Services outage shows internet users ‘at mercy’ of too few providers, experts say
• AWS crash causes $2,000 Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck upright
• Eight Sleep adds ‘outage mode’ to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozen

• Aura introduces a $499 e-ink digital photo frame that lets you go cordless
• YouTube’s likeness-detection technology has officially launched
• Samsung’s Galaxy XR Mixed Reality Headset Undercuts Apple’s Vision Pro by $1,700
• Tesla’s “Mad Max” mode is now under federal scrutiny
• Jeep Issues Emergency Recall for OTA-Bricked Wrangler 4xes

• US Army general admits using AI for military decisions and is “really close” with ChatGPT
• Google Earth AI wants to help us spot weather disasters and climate issues before they happen
• Sora update to bring AI videos of your pets, new social features, and soon, an Android version
• Meet Mico, Microsoft’s AI version of Clippy

Weird and Wacky: 

• The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 Years
• Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet
• Sonic Fire Tech - Demonstrations
• Armed police swarm student after AI mistakes bag of Doritos for a weapon
• Shiitake-powered computer demonstrated by researchers — mushroom-infused chips a surprising alternative to using rare earths in memristors
• Saudi Arabia plans a ‘sky stadium’ 350 metres above the desert for FIFA World Cup 2034

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Chipolo LOOP
• Adam - Alfred 5

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• sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.com

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In this episode: 

• OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
• OpenAI just launched its own version of an app store, taking aim at Apple and Google
• Kayak integrates AI chatbot directly into main platform
• Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feed
• Ring to partner with Flock, giving law enforcement easier access to home security camera footage
• Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry after cyber attack
• Asahi Resumes Beer Supplies in Japan After Crippling Hack
• NIRS fire destroys government's cloud storage system, no backups available
• ‘That’s Pretty Cool’: Road Tripper Stops At EV Charging Station In Ohio. Then She Sees It Has An Unprecedented Feature
• Pulse-Fi: A Low-Cost System for Accurate Heart Rate Monitoring Using Wi-Fi Channel State Information
• New California law bans loud ads on streaming services for ‘peace and quiet’
• TiVo has sold its last DVR

Weird and Wacky: 

• Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity
• New space debris shield? Satellites and astronauts could suit up in novel 'Space Armor'

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Copper
• Adam - Fantik Slim V9 Mix Car Vacuum

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