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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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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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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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In this episode: 

• I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads
• $55 Billion Deal for Electronic Arts Is Biggest Buyout Ever
• EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion

• Vibe working: Introducing Agent Mode and Office Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Microsoft moves to the uncanny valley with creepy Copilot avatars that stare at you and say your name
• OpenAI adds Instant Checkout shopping feature to ChatGPT
• OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model
• Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy
• Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia

• DoorDash launches delivery robot in latest push into autonomous technology
• Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60%
• Elon Musk’s Wikipedia Competitor Is Going to Be a Disaster
• FCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secrets
• Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Glasses

Weird and Wacky: 

• Two Amazon delivery drones crash into crane in commercial area of Tolleson 
• Retail Stores May Soon Use Drones to Chase Thieves
• The man who's never owned a cellphone
• Nazi Symbols Found Hidden In James Gunn’s Peacemaker Dance, Now Being Banned

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Piloting Claude for Chrome \ Anthropic 
• Adam - Ulanzi Tripod

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In this episode: 

• Elon Musk sparks backlash after issuing 48-hour assignment to employees: 'This is due by noon on Thursday'
• Three crashes in the first day? Tesla’s robotaxi test in Austin
• Tesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 miles
• Tesla is looking to redesign its door handles following trapped-passenger reports
• U.S. Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. General Assembly
• That Secret Service SIM farm story is bogus

• Disney Is Raising Streaming Prices to as Much as $19 a Month
• Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Google Chrome
• MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
• Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as part of data center buildout
• New cooling breakthrough nearly doubles efficiency
• Goodwill CEO says he’s preparing for an influx of jobless Gen Zers because of AI—and warns, a youth unemployment crisis is already happening
• Trump says Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and Murdochs will be involved in TikTok deal

Weird and Wacky: 

• NYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppost
• Startup uses AI to fight art forgeries—with hyper-realistic copies
• Scientists Create Clear Coating To Invisibly Turn Windows Into Solar Panels
• Software update shoves ads onto Samsung’s pricey fridges
• Inventor of $399 Vibrating Chef's Knife Says It Requires '50% Less Force to Cut'

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - amFilm Privacy Screen Protector 
• Adam - iPhone 17 Pro

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In this episode: 

• Meta leaks its new smart glasses with a display
• Meta unveils new smart glasses with a display and wristband controller
• Women use ChatGPT as much as men
• How People Are Using ChatGPT: OpenAI Study
• Americans want AI to stay out of their personal lives
• AI Podcast Start Up Plans 5,000 Shows, 3,000 Episode a Week
• Exclusive: Anthropic's Claude is getting better at building itself, Amodei says
• Microsoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code
• Tesla's 'self-driving' software fails at train crossings, some car owners warn
• Bessent: TikTok deal 'framework' reached with China, Trump and Xi will finalize it Friday
• Donald Trump signals US and China have struck TikTok deal
• A Solution to the C.I.A.’s ‘Kryptos’ Sculpture Goes Up for Auction
• Framework Reveals Upgradable Laptop GPU
• Robinhood Unveils New Fund To Open Private Markets To Everyday Investors
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• Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform

Weird and Wacky: 

• Albania Names AI Chatbot as New Corruption Minister
• Landlines are making a comeback… with children
• Can grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem?
• McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456’
• Massive Attack Turns Concert Into Facial Recognition Surveillance Experiment

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Papermark 
• Adam - Manus.im

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In this episode: 

• Tesla changes meaning of 'Full Self-Driving', gives up on promise of autonomy
• Musk's $1T pay package is full of watered-down versions of his own broken promises
• Lyft’s first ‘robotaxis’ are live in Atlanta
• Amazon's Zoox jumps into U.S. robotaxi race with Las Vegas launch

• Interim NASA head tells agency that it will beat China back to the moon
• Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast

• Google reframes its statements about the "rapid decline" of the open web
• Sam Altman says that bots are making social media feel 'fake'
• Grok can rewrite Wikipedia to remove falsehoods and add missing context: Elon Musk
• Virginia Tech adopts artificial intelligence into the admissions process
• “AI Inbreeding,” The Phenomenon Threatening Artificial Intelligence
• OpenAI and Microsoft reach tentative deal to revise partnership
• OpenAI Realignment to Give Nonprofit Over $100 Billion Stake - Bloomberg

• Ex-WhatsApp cybersecurity executive says Meta endangered billions of users in new suit
• Signal’s first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backups
• Introducing Signal Secure Backups
• Robinhood, a Broker Built for Social-Media Age, to Launch Its Own Social Network

• Netflix, Amazon Set Alliance to Broaden Connected-TV Impressions for Ad Buyers
• Spotify adds lossless streaming after 8 years of teasing

Weird and Wacky: 

• A Navajo weaving of an integrated circuit: the 555 timer
• E-Paper Display Refresh Rate Reaches New Heights
• How to make metals from Martian dirt - CSIRO
• Burger King hacked, attackers 'impressed by the commitment to terrible security practices' — systems described as 'solid as a paper Whopper wrapper in the rain,’ other RBI brands like Tim Hortons and Popeyes also vulnerable
• OpenAI-Backed AI-Made Animated Movie Headed to Theaters
• This 30-year-old CEO says his AI negotiator can successfully haggle down the price of a car by thousands of dollars

Tech Rec:

• Sanjay - Submarine Cable Map
• Adam - Imprint App

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