In this episode, Adam and Eve explore a week of contrasts: from groundbreaking medical tech allowing a paralyzed patient to control a robotic arm with his mind, to investigations into Tesla’s self-driving cars running red lights.

The episode dives into autonomy’s promises and pitfalls, battles over digital privacy, global tech competitions, and new defenses against drone threats.

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AT&T flips on nationwide standalone 5G network, enabling future innovations

Verizon commits to AST SpaceMobile’s satellite-to-mobile service, challenging Starlink

Neuralink’s human trial enables mind-controlled robotic arm for a paralyzed patient

NHTSA investigates Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system after reported crashes

OpenAI and Jony Ive face challenges creating a screenless AI companion

Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s; NYC sues social giants over youth mental health

North Korean hackers steal over $2 billion in cryptocurrency for weapons funding

Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grokipedia, an AI-driven alternative to Wikipedia

Munich Airport deploys laser defenses against rogue drones

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Join Adam and Eve as they unpack these stories with insight and humor, offering clarity on how technology continues to shape, challenge, and sometimes disrupt our world.