The episode takes a wild turn when Alex pulls up footage of Chinese humanoid robots performing kung fu at the Spring Festival Gala, prompting legitimate concerns about why anyone would train robots in martial arts. Apple's upcoming March 4th event gets the skeptical treatment it deserves - when was the last time an Apple announcement actually blew anyone's mind? The hosts wrap up by discussing Logan Paul's $16.4 million Pokemon card sale and Kevin's newfound obsession with Disney's Lorcana trading card game, complete with a heartbreaking reminder that Kevin lost his entire comic book collection (including first-edition X-Men and Amazing Spider-Man) in the LA fires. Justin stops by to tease Digg's upcoming video posts feature and the new Grid View for visual communities.

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Chapters
0:00:00 - Kirkland Champagne: The Official Drink of Chaos
0:00:18 - Welcome to Diggnation, Ex-Girlfriends Please Email In
0:01:51 - Kevin Doesn't Know What Spin the Bottle Is (Sure, Jan)
0:
02:07 - Alex's Scotland Adventure Was Beautiful and Freezing
0:03:42 - Alex's Dry January: A Heroic 30.5 Day Journey
0:05:05 - Ten Hours in the Frankfurt Airport, Send Help
0:06:36 - Kevin Is Only 34 in Giant Tortoise Years
0:09:01 - The Year of Getting Absolutely Shredded
0:10:45 - Ben's Philosophy: Does Booze Increase Enjoyment?
0:14:06 - OpenClaw Creator Joins OpenAI, VCs Are Crying
0:18:36 - AI Agents That Call BMW So You Don't Have To
0:21:03 - Robot Dog Orders More Alcohol for Your Party
0:25:16 - China Is Teaching Robots Kung Fu, We're All Doomed
0:28:45 - Would You Get a Massage From a Kung Fu Robot?
0:35:33 - The Costco Wine Hack That Changed Heather's Life
0:37:14 - Kevin's Childhood String Cheese Column Obsession
0:39:34 - AI Fails at 96% of Jobs (But Give It Five Years)
0:43:44 - Your Fitness App Is About to Become Obsolete
0:46:48 - Alexa, Say "Breakfast" in Every Room Challenge
0:47:07 - Apple's March Event: When Did We Stop Caring?
0:50:50 - Remember When the iPhone Was Actually Exciting?
1:00:00 - Logan Paul's $16.4 Million Pokemon Card Flex
1:02:00 - Kevin Discovers Lorcana and Catches the Bug
1:05:50 - Kevin Lost First-Edition X-Men in the Fire
1:09:01 - Digg Updates: Grid View and Video Posts Coming Soon
1:11:07 - Until Next Time, Stay Sober (Or Don't)

January’s almost over, which means it’s either too late or just early enough to still say “Happy New Year.” In this episode, Kevin and Alex wade through that awkward seasonal purgatory, debate etiquette, and naturally land on Alex’s go-to insult: “Eat the bag.”

Kevin checks in on Dry January and confirms that sleep is, in fact, real. The conversation takes a turn into the serious realities of alcohol withdrawal before pivoting to some big Digg news: the public beta is officially live, and you can now create your own Communities. Yes, that includes one called /onlyfans, which has absolutely nothing to do with what you think unless you are deeply into industrial air movers.

From there, it’s a full tech firehose. The Metaverse is officially declared dead, Claude Code is writing entire web apps in minutes, and a startup called Humans just raised $480 million to make AI more collaborative, or possibly sentient. Also on the docket: foldable iPhones, mindfulness, Matt Damon’s attention span, and why chicken wings keep showing up in self-driving cars.

This one’s got layers.

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Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro
00:44 When Is It Too Late to Say “Happy New Year”?
01:28 Alex’s All-Purpose Insult: “Eat the Bag”
03:32 Dry January Update: Alex Hits 20 Days
04:52 Alcohol Withdrawal Gets Real
07:16 Digg Public Beta and Build-Your-Own Communities
08:36 The Confusing Purity of the “/OnlyFans” Community
09:33 AI Moderation Logs That Actually Make Sense
11:11 The Metaverse Is Dead. Long Live Reality
14:37 Matt Damon and the Shrinking Human Attention Span
15:40 Why VR and AR Still Feel Like Homework
19:16 Mindfulness, Explained by Thich Nhat Hanh
22:51 The Meaning of Life
24:53 John Cleese on Why Failure Is the Whole Point
27:01 Kevin’s New Coding Obsession: Compound Engineering
30:04 AI Context Windows and How the Magic Works
40:02 Foldable iPhones in 2026? Let’s Argue
42:34 iPad vs Mac and the UX Identity Crisis
44:18 Humans Raises $480M to Make AI Less Robotic
53:50 Tesla Goes Subscription-Only for Full Self-Driving
55:46 Tensor Auto and the Semi-Sentient Rideshare Wars
1:00:25 People Are Leaving Trash in Waymos. Including Wings
1:02:07 Outro

Also on deck: a bizarre Waymo vs. Santa Monica standoff involving robotic cars and 3 a.m. backup beeping, a Garmin plane that landed itself (because the pilot didn’t), and a Lego set that lights up on its own. Other stops include futuristic cartilage regrowth injections, the return of "Dolphin Shorts" via a Hooters rebrand nobody asked for, and an existential debate about smart fridges.

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YouTube Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro
02:41 Resolutions Nobody Asked For: Pilates & Productivity
03:36 Can Saunas Cure Depression or Just Make You Sweatier?
04:52 Kevin Gets Stabbed by Wellness (Acupuncture Chat)
06:02 Peloton and the German Instructor Who Yells in Motivation
07:13 Holiday Haul: Singing Bowls and the Rise of Vibe Decor
09:07 Spoon Carving, Blood Loss & $400 Japanese Hammers
12:30 Coming Soon: Digg Communities That Don’t Look Like Reddit
14:00 Samsung Gives 800M Devices a Gemini AI Glow-Up
20:31 Waymo Cars Are Beeping Insomnia Into Santa Monica
25:06 Self-Driving Cars Are Scanning Your Kids for Booster Seats
33:25 Lego Bricks Just Got Smarter (and Slightly Haunted)
37:07 How Boredom Became the New Self-Care Hack
42:10 Garmin Autoland: The Plane That Landed Itself
47:56 Parachutes for Planes and Other Backup Plans
56:53 Can Amazon's “Art Line” TV Beat the Samsung Frame?
1:01:00 Streaming Loyalty Tests: Apple TV, We See You
1:03:19 Movies Worth Hoarding Forever (Anchorman & Jack Reacher?)
1:05:08 Injecting Knees With Youth: The Cartilage Comeback
1:08:44 Dementia-Fighting Protein or Supervillain Serum?
1:09:54 Smart Fridge Fatigue vs. Bird Watching for Fun
1:13:05 Kamado Joe Smoker Review: BBQ Tech Gets Serious
1:15:23 Hooters Rebrands, Dolphin Shorts Return, Internet Shrugs

AI takes center stage as the duo talks creativity and productivity with tools like Cursor and ChatGPT, including negotiation tricks and extremely questionable AI day trading strategies. The conversation also covers the Telepathy Tapes podcast, autism, neurodiversity, and Alex’s experience with aphantasia. Kevin finally understanding Netflix and chill.

Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro
04:22 Mike Tyson vs $500K
07:52 Hyundai Pronunciation and Car Concepts
13:00 Digg Beta Community Update
16:30 Building AI Web Apps on the Road
18:28 Telepathy Tapes, Autism, and Curiosity
21:56 AI Trading and Bad Financial Ideas
24:55 ChatGPT Negotiation Tactics
29:50 Kevin Discovers Netflix and Chill
31:38 Aphantasia Explained
35:50 Emotions, Money, and Decisions
37:41 End of Year Montage

They cover Netflix’s rumored $84B move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (yes, including HBO and DC Comics), AI tools that drop your face into fake movie scenes, and the rise of “etiquette camps” for startup founders. Also: teens in Australia are happy to be banned from social media, a spider-shaped robot now performs endoscopies, and the famous Japanese 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich finally lands in the U.S.—with questionable results.

All that, plus rucking vests, doomscroll detoxing, and a Kindle Color that might actually be good.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
 03:00 Holiday cocktails get dangerously brandy-forward
 04:41 Kevin explains his weighted rucking vest
 07:23 Inside Digg’s new office + upcoming community features
 13:06 New Year’s goals: chess apps and digital pianos
 15:00 The bet: Can Alex stay sober for all of 2025?
 21:10 Netflix may buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $84B
 30:28 Silicon Valley founders now attend etiquette bootcamp
 41:28 Australian teens are glad social media is banned
 49:10 Nano Banana AI drops you into fake movie scenes
 53:40 Deepfakes, bot farms, and internet misinformation
 1:03:37 Pill-sized robot crawls your gut for science
 1:09:05 Kindle Color Scribe vs. the Remarkable showdown
 1:18:57 Japan’s viral 7-Eleven egg sandwich hits the U.S.

Chapter Markers

00:00:00 - Kevin's First Sip in 7 Months 
00:00:56 - Welcome to Episode 23 
00:02:58 - Rethinking Alcohol Rules 
00:07:44 - Aged Eggnog: Discuss 
00:09:25 - The Two-Two-Two Rule Returns 
00:12:15 - Birthday Trips and Holiday Plans 
00:14:08 - LA Auto Show Highlights 
00:15:14 - Converting Classic Cars to EV 
00:17:47 - EV Startups: Why It’s Hard 
00:19:20 - Zelda Movie: First Look 
00:20:26 - Who Is Wes Ball? 
00:22:53 - AI Toys Gone Wild 
00:24:49 - Kuma Bear’s Kink Talk 
00:33:48 - Predator and The Red Carpet 
00:34:47 - Christmas Music Timing War 
00:37:05 - Kevin Has Aphantasia
00:40:49 - The Spank Bank Problem 
00:43:44 - Creativity With Constraints 
00:52:56 - Waymo Hits the Freeway 
00:53:52 - Driverless Rides + Paranormal Play 
01:02:47 - Game Awards: Who’s Nominated 
01:08:42 - Burry Bets Against AI 
01:10:53 - AI: Bubble or Beginning? 
01:18:07 - Internet vs. Quantum Hopes 
01:19:30 - Bezos Launches Prometheus AI 
01:21:26 - Robots and Retail 
01:24:14 - Episode Wrap-Up

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We celebrate some new EV purchases (yes, there’s a BMW iX involved), talk about Rivian’s new electric bike, and break down one of the boldest art heists in modern history, where a crew literally used a bucket truck to steal royal jewels from the Louvre.

Somewhere between Apple’s innovation slump, the philosophy of consciousness, and the idea that our brains are just rendering reality like a bad GPU, we try to make sense of existence one story at a time.

Basically, it’s us doing what we do best: chasing tech, culture, and absurdity until it all makes some kind of sense.

📝 Key Points

• Kevin hits six months sober and talks about resetting his relationship with alcohol
• Alex unveils his new BMW iX EV and breaks down its design and performance
• New AI-powered browsers like ChatGPT Atlas shake up how we search the web
• Kevin orders the new Rivian electric bike with 100-mile range and smart features
• Breakthrough retina-implant tech gives vision back to people with macular degeneration
• Deep dive into consciousness, perception, and whether reality is just “rendered” in our brains
• Debate over Apple’s next AI move: build its own model or partner with OpenAI or Google
• Meta’s identity crisis and why the company keeps missing real innovation
• Why a 500-mile EV range could change how drivers emotionally connect to electric cars
• The Louvre Museum jewel heist: thieves, a bucket truck, and French security fails
• Reflecting on time, mortality, and the truth that every 100 years everyone is new
• Finding meaning in the moment instead of doom-scrolling through negativity

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Intro
05:00 The Shirtening Cometh: Computer Costume Creativity
12:00 Louvre Larceny: Art Theft Gone Wild
17:00 Brain Zaps for Gym Motivation
19:00 AI Browsers: The Future of Web Surfing?
27:00 Kevin’s Crypto Conundrum
30:00 The Great Car Reveal: Alex’s New Ride
37:00 Electric Dreams: The Future of EVs
43:00 Two-Wheeled Freedom: Kevin’s E-Bike Adventure
48:00 Seeing Is Believing: Retina Implant Breakthroughs
54:00 The Philosophical Rabbit Hole
1:02:00 Time Flies: The Fleeting Nature of Existence
1:07:00 Living in the Moment: Kevin’s Life Philosophy
1:11:00 Apple’s Appetite for AI: To Build or to Partner?
1:17:00 The Meta Muddle: Facebook’s Identity Crisis
1:21:00 iPhone Woes: Apple’s Production Predicament
1:24:00 Wrapping Up: Sober Reflections and Future Fun

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In this week’s Diggnation:
Kevin and Alex drink a mysterious brain fuel that tastes like chemical warfare, get roasted by OpenAI’s video model (bald caps included), and pitch a LAN party for aging nerds. They also question if computer science degrees still matter, fantasize about neurotech that forces you to work out, and ask the most pressing question of our time: what if Instagram was just... Instagram again? Oh, and there's a legit HIV prevention breakthrough hiding in there, too.

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00:00 Intro
03:01 The Shirtening Cometh + When Digg Collabed with Nike
06:06 Happy Birthday, Now Here’s a Deep Cut About Early Digg
07:42 Kevin’s Pro Phone Era and Apple’s Unhinged Glass UI
10:13 Tron Eris, Fake Beer, and Probiotics for Grown-Up Drinkers
14:15 Sora 2 Balds Kevin, Internet Debates If It’s an Upgrade
17:18 Deepfakes, Surrogates, and the Death of “That’s Clearly Fake”
21:31 Brain Zaps for Gym Motivation: Welcome to the Neurotech Era
26:11 Huawei Shrinks AI, Your GPU Fan Starts Screaming
28:36 Local AI Models, No Cloud, No Corporate Listening Devices
34:10 Sponsored by Square: Tap to Pay, Stay for the Data
35:56 Claude 4.5 Fixes Code, GPT-5 Throws Vibes and Errors
41:20 Why Build Apps When AI Can Just Read Your Mind
42:44 Kevin Gives Away Free App Ideas, Again
45:46 “Old Man Weekend”: LAN Parties, Diner Coffee, No Wi-Fi Allowed
52:13 Sponsor Break: Delete Yourself, Then Budget Wisely
54:12 The $40 HIV Shot That Could Change Everything
56:30 Herpes, Stats, and the Stigma Nobody Wants to Talk About
1:02:14 Instagram, But Worse: Where Photos Go to Die
1:07:07 Windowless Jet, Giant Screens, and One Extremely Texas Grill

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Chapter Markers
0:00:00 – Cold open
0:00:39 – Officially episode 20, welcome to the chaos.  
0:01:03 – Kevin lost an office, gained a backyard studio.  
0:02:24 – Studio tour features incense, Buddha, and a suspiciously nice stereo.  
0:04:33 – Phones are ruining mindfulness and wrecking millennial intestines.  
0:06:03 – Political engagement exists mostly to keep you angry.  
0:09:16 – Alex pitches viral videos about artisanal charcoal.  
0:11:05 – Kevin reviews face lasers, Alex reviews earbuds.  
0:13:41 – ZBiotics wants to save your liver from you.  
0:16:09 – Thanks San Francisco, next stop Chicago.  
0:18:57 – AirPods Pro 3: now with live translation and pulse checks.  
0:21:06 – An impromptu hearing test roasts the hosts’ ears.  
0:22:27 – Apple keynotes should be heckled MST3K-style.  
0:23:16 – Kevin hates phone cases, Alex chooses peach.  
0:26:24 – MagSafe wallets meet crypto credit cards.  
0:27:43 – Kevin turns credit points into a Japan trip.  
0:30:16 – Apple pretends to avoid AI, then demos AI.  
0:35:57 – Rumors fly about touchscreen Macs and chip envy.  
0:37:54 – Claude AI shows off its straight-A student energy.  
0:40:48 – LMNT: electrolytes, but Navy Seal-approved.  
0:43:29 – Meta glasses want to record your entire existence.  
0:47:37 – Tech companies now monetize the in-between moments.  
0:51:10 – Zuckerberg’s AI kitchen demo burns the recipe.  
0:55:25 – Samsung fridges now idle as ad billboards.  
1:01:47 – Kevin asks if the internet can still be fun.  
1:09:05 – Diggnation is officially everywhere now.  
1:09:57 – Monarch Money: couples’ therapy disguised as budgeting.  
1:12:36 – DeleteMe erases your data from shady corners of the web.  
1:14:20 – A German slug pranks neighbors by ringing doorbells.  
1:16:28 – Childhood pranks involved eggs, TP, and fire bags.  
1:18:48 – Kids now bond over lag screens instead of bike rides.  
1:20:26 – Wrapping up with meetups, studio thanks, and goodbyes.

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Other highlights include a Chinese EV promising 1000 miles per charge, some soul-searching about Tesla, a look at Polymarket’s ethical gray zones, and Chipotle being delivered by drone. Add in complaints about LA transit, the surprise return of CDs, and Google’s Pixel 10 flexing real-time translation.

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Chapter Markers
00:00:00 - Diggnation begins. You chose to press play.
00:01:22 - Kevin’s sober. Alex fought a spider.
00:03:08 - Lawns were mowed. Childhoods resurfaced.
00:05:14 - Kevin builds a Framework laptop. Linux approves.
00:08:19 - Security cameras now yell at people.
00:15:15 - Digg app gets approved. Embeds are live.
00:16:36 - Human Captcha Project launches. Your way into Digg.
00:17:36 - Users pitch ideas. Communities expand.
00:21:42 - Homemade beef jerky enters the chat.
00:23:20 - Digg Daily becomes a phone-in podcast.
00:29:30 - A Chinese EV promises 1000 miles.
00:38:07 - Sponsor: Delete Me. For digital vanishing acts.
00:42:08 - Prediction markets meet ethics. It's complicated.
00:54:45 - Chipotle delivery by drone is real.
00:59:43 - LA transit vs. DC. Everyone loses.
01:03:39 - Sponsor: Square. Business gets infrastructure.
01:05:21 - Sponsor: Element. Electrolytes want attention.
01:08:01 - CDs return. Audiophiles feel seen.
01:17:26 - Kids once entertained themselves. Wild.
01:21:30 - Pixel 10 does real-time translation.
01:28:46 - Pixel Watch and Apple Watch square off.
01:30:59 - Closing remarks. You made it.

0:00:00 – Set flipped, drinks poured, chaos begins anew
0:07:06 – Found: one squatter, one closet, zero warning
0:10:28 – LA meetup: skeeball, tequila, surprisingly deep convos
0:12:09 – Groundbreakers now handing out keys to the castle
0:13:44 – TestFlight is dead; long live the public app
0:15:41 – Your brain sometimes goes full blank on purpose
0:17:55 – Kevin meditated so hard his ring thought he died
0:23:44 – Time isn’t real and Einstein broke everyone’s brain
0:26:27 – Laptops now roll up like scrolls, because of course
0:34:50 – ChatGPT hits 700M users, including your mom
0:36:54 – Claude, Gemini, Perplexity: the AI hunger games begin
0:58:03 – Kevin vs. boa constrictor: a wildly confident mismatch

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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 People Mentioned:
Justin (Digg's CEO)
Mau (Diggnation Producer)
Will Harlan (winemaker)
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Chris Hutchins (points/miles guy)

🧑‍💻 Users Mentioned:
@michde – Why does your mind go blank?
@sabbah – Zoo Asks People To Donate Their Healthy Pets As Food For Its Captive Predators
@linux – Defrag 98: Entertainment from My Youth Complete with Sounds

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Amazon
Google Opal
American Express
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Pixel 10
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Welcome  
01:13 Justin, CEO of Digg.com Joins  
03:04 Kevin's Sobriety Update and "Hooch" Mention  
04:08 Kevin's Nanoblocks Hobby  
08:10 Alex's Kitchen Remodel and Wine Cellar  
11:32 Lossless Audio Streaming with Wiim Ultra  
16:53 Digg.com Merchandise & Dark Mode Launch  
19:28 Digg.com Desktop Beta & Community Feedback  
23:56 Bitcoin Hits All-Time High  
25:15 Satoshi Wallet Movement & China Conspiracy  
31:58 Bitcoin Holding Strategy & Dollar-Cost Averaging  
39:49 Commodore 64 Relaunch & Retro Futurism  
41:44 First Computer Memories  
46:59 Childhood Pranks & 900 Numbers  
50:54 Reviving Old Tech Companies (Claude AI Ideas)  
52:41 Grok AI Controversy: Returns "Hitler"  
57:38 AI, Misinformation, and Source Truth  
1:01:04 Re-testing Grok: "Universe Seeker of Truth"  
1:03:59 Why AI Defaults to "Bad" / Human Entitlement  
1:14:49 Americans Don't Party Enough & "Netflix and Chill"  
1:19:11 Call to Action: Throw More Parties  
1:27:05 Windsurf Acquisition by Google & Cognition  
1:30:37 The Value of Individual AI Talent & Non-Competes  
1:32:55 Nude Bowling & Nudism Discussion  

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• Commodore 64 relaunches with retro flair: www.commodore.net  
• Grok AI slammed for “Hitler” surname bug: x.com/goodside/status/1944266538191622624  
• Americans party 50% less since 2003: reason.com/2025/07/11/americans-dont-party-enough-heres-how-to-change-that  
• Google buys Windsurf team, not company (no link)  
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👤 People Mentioned:
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/Kevin Rose – Host of Diggnation  
Justin – CEO of Digg 
Will Harlan – Provided wine for the show  
Johnny – Opened "Curated" wine shop on La Brea  
Allison – Alex’s G4 friend, works at Curated  
Elon Musk – Associated with Grok AI and Tesla integration  
Satoshi – Creator of Bitcoin, linked to wallet movement  
Ron Burgundy – Referenced during nude bowling chat  
Lt. Joe Cable – Musical role Alex played in college  
Cory Feldman & Cory Haim – Mentioned in voicemail ad reference  
Jesus – Referenced during AI religion discussion  
Joseph Smith – Referenced in AI conversation  
Dan Trachtenberg – Director of *Prey*, TRS alum  
Zuck (Mark Zuckerberg) – Mentioned in AI talent acquisition  
/Mau (Mauricio Balvanera) – Producer of Diggnation and Director of Audio & Media Experiences at Digg  

🛍️ Products Mentioned:
Bitcoin – Cryptocurrency hitting all-time high  
Commodore 64 – Classic computer relaunch  
Grok AI – AI chatbot model with QA issues  
Windsurf – Coding IDE acquired for talent  
Claude – AI model referenced in comparison  
OpenAI – AI company mentioned in QA contrast  
Perplexity – AI search/chat tool  
Gemini – Google’s AI model  
Tesla – Car company potentially integrating Grok  
Wiim Ultra – Lossless streaming audio device  
Apple 2e – Alex’s first computer  
IBM PS/1 – Kevin’s first computer  
Microsoft Flight Simulator  
Rock Band – Game Kevin played with friends  
Polycade – Retro arcade gaming cabinet  
Nanoblocks – Kevin’s mini block-building hobby  
Duplo / Mega Blocks – Referenced humorously  
Sonos – Audio system in Alex's home  
Tailwind – CSS framework for dark mode  
MLS records – Real estate data discussed  
Netflix – Referenced in “Netflix and chill” bit  
Google – Acquired Windsurf’s team  
Cognition – Bought Windsurf’s remaining IP  

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00:00 - Episode Introduction & Welcome  
00:53 - Kevin’s Sobriety Journey  
03:33 - New Podcast “Less Than One” & Minimalism Deep Dive  
07:27 - Kitchen Remodel Woes & Swedish Death Cleaning  
09:16 - Unify Gear Talk & Justin's Summer of Skin  
10:59 - Listener Shoutouts
18:08 - Apple Reportedly Eyes Perplexity AI Acquisition  
25:31 - Offline LLMs, Elevenlabs, and DIY Voice Assistants  
30:31 - Autofocus Glasses That Might Kill Bifocals  
43:16 - Tesla FSD in Austin vs. Waymo in the Real World  
58:25 - Nvidia Invests in TerraPower: Nuclear Energy Gets a Boost  
1:04:02 - Molten Salt & Kinetic Energy Storage: Nerding Out  
1:06:09 - Digg iOS Alpha App Demo + What “Gems” Are  
1:17:36 - Digg Alpha Tour: TLDRs, AI Summaries & Scroll-Worthy Features  
1:24:50 - Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up & Shirt Talk

People Mentioned:

Alex Albrecht – Co-host of Diggnation  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Albrecht

Kevin Rose – Co-host of Diggnation, host of *Less Than One* podcast  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Rose

Justin Mezzell – CEO of Digg, led the private iOS alpha demo  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mezzell/

Mauricio Balvanera – Diggnation producer and Digg Director of Video and Audio Experiences  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maubrowncow/

Jason Fried – Co-founder of 37signals/Basecamp, first guest on *Less Than One*  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fried/

Jason DeFillippo – Podcast producer/editor (Grumpy Old Geeks, Art of Charm)  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpdefillippo/

Sam Altman – CEO of OpenAI  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Altman

Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla, discussed in Tesla FSD segment  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk

Bill Gates – Chairman of TerraPower, mentioned for nuclear energy investments  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates

Arnold Schwarzenegger – Cited as a humorous AI voice example  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldschwarzenegger/

Products & Technologies Mentioned:

Less Than One Podcast – Kevin Rose’s new audio-only show  
https://lessthanone.show

Polycade Arcade Machine – modern plug-and-play arcade cabinet  
https://polycade.com

Unify Products – in-wall speakers and amps used as Sonos alternative  
https://store.ui.com 

Autodesk Fusion 360 – CAD software used for 3D printing custom components  
https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/

Perplexity AI – AI-powered search engine and research tool  
https://perplexity.ai

Amazon Alexa – voice assistant used for smart home control  
https://www.amazon.com/alexa

Apple Intelligence & Siri – discussed in context of underwhelming AI rollout  
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence/

OpenAI – referenced in AI competition and hiring  
https://openai.com

Claude by Anthropic – AI chatbot alternative to GPT models  
https://claude.ai

Eleven Labs – AI voice cloning from short audio clips  
https://elevenlabs.io

Waymo – Alphabet’s self-driving car division  
https://waymo.com

BMW i4 – electric vehicle mentioned during troubleshooting segment  
https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/all-electric/i4.html

Google Gemini – AI-enhanced search used for tech help  
https://gemini.google.com

TerraPower – nuclear energy company backed by Bill Gates  
https://www.terrapower.com

New Scale Power – developer of small modular nuclear reactors  
https://nuscalepower.com

⏱️ 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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⏱️ 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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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
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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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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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📚 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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📚 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
 

📚 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
https://www.404media.co/the-powerful-...

👥 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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📚 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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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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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
Share your Letterboxd username in the comments so we can follow along with your movie lists!

Website: https://www.mattel.com
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Here's that GLP-1 Probiotic trail!: https://www.kevinrose.com/p/a-natural-alternative-to-glp-1-drugs

Chapters:

00:00 - Kicking Off & Halloween Vibes
Halloween vibes are in full swing as Kevin and Alex discuss costumes, costume shopping, and getting ahead of the game for all those spooky parties.

03:50 - Fan Mail Surprise: Mystery Beer Unboxing
A fan sends in a mystery beer, sparking some jokes about whether to trust it or not. Spoiler: They do.

08:15 - Thanksgiving & Trailer Bloopers Flashbacks
Revisiting hilarious Thanksgiving and trailer bloopers from previous episodes and the infamous moments that never made the final cut.

09:37 - Kevin’s “Secret Project” Job Posting
Kevin reveals a special AI-related project and outlines the dream team he’s assembling. Interested in the roles? Watch the episode to learn more.

12:21 - Biohacking Talk: GLP-1 Study & Peter Attia’s Book
Kevin shares the latest on an upcoming study around GLP-1 and probiotics and discusses Peter Attia’s influential book, *Outlive*, along with the biohacking tools he’s using.

19:55 - Longevity Tip: Strong Legs for a Longer Life
Alex and Kevin wrap up with insights on leg strength and its surprising impact on longevity. It’s a call to action for building strength and staying mobile as we age.

21:24 - Special Deal: GLP-1 for Listeners
Kevin introduces a GLP-1 probiotic that reduces sugar cravings, complete with a money-back guarantee for listeners. https://www.kevinrose.com/p/a-natural-alternative-to-glp-1-drugs

23:10 - Anthropic’s Claude 3.5: Next-Level AI
Alex talks about trying out the new Claude 3.5 AI, its capabilities, and the features that could make it a game-changer in everything from productivity to accessibility.

41:49 - AI Hacks & $400 Refund Trick
Kevin shares how he used a Custom GPT based on *Crucial Conversations* to get a $400 refund and offers more AI tips for handling customer service and negotiations.

46:45 - Tesla’s RoboTaxi Announcement & Reactions
Tesla’s new RoboTaxi design gets mixed reactions. Alex describes the unique look, no steering wheel, and what could be the future of autonomous urban transportation.

54:48 - Tesla Stock Surge & Q3 Earnings
We dive into Tesla’s recent Q3 earnings report and stock performance, speculating on what this means for the future of EVs and Tesla’s role in the industry.

58:53 - Oura Ring 4 Updates
The latest on the Oura Ring 4, its new features, and whether it’s worth the upgrade.

01:13:23 - Comedy Break: “Cock Rings”
One of those classic Diggnation moments: an unexpected and hilarious side tangent that brings the laughs.

01:16:49 - Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Auction Record
Alex talks about Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and the wild price his 50/50 ball recently fetched at auction. Link to Story

01:27:33 - Kevin Reveals His Halloween Costume
Kevin tries on his Halloween costume for the first time on the show, giving us a sneak peek and sharing some hilarious commentary with Alex.

Things Mentioned in This Episode
Boeing Documentary – A deep dive into Boeing’s controversial 737 Max design and the resulting global issues. Watch on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81272421

Hugging Face AI – Kevin talks about Hugging Face as the “GitHub for AI,” where developers can find and share ML models.

Peter Attia’s Book: Outlive – A recommended read on longevity, health optimization, and fitness by Kevin.

Crucial Conversations (Book) – The negotiation and communication techniques Kevin used to secure a refund. Highly recommended for handling tough conversations.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Diggnation Intro
4:12 - Beer Rankings: Elite beers, tasting notes, and wild nights.
11:06 - Tech & iPhones: Tasting an the #1 ranked beer and our thoughts on new iPhone models.
20:37 - Autonomous Taxis: Remarkable tablet review and our new YouTube channel announcement.
26:57 - Tesla Micro Taxi: Our Waymo experience and the future of Tesla's taxis.
38:13 - Lost Phone Saga: Heather's phone mishap and living tech-free.
41:12 - AI in Podcasts: AI’s role in content creation and email evolution.
53:38 - AI & Face Slap Fighting: How AI intersects with sports and tech trends.
1:02:20 - Diddy's Troubles
1:09:37 - Flying Taxis: Joby's flying taxi.
1:22:19 - Google Glass & AI Dubbing: The rise and fall of Google Glass and AI translation tech.
1:31:49 - Fan’s Email & Hyundai: Mental health discussions, ketamine therapy, and Hyundai pronunciation.

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On the tech side, we geek out over Hyundai’s electric cars, especially the futuristic N Vision 74, and explore the bizarre phenomenon of cocaine sharks. 🦈

Our chat covers the latest in language learning apps, new smartphone trends, and the future of digital assistants like Alexa and AI in cars. We also take a deep look into the intense work culture in Japan and wrap up with a conversation on the dangers of AI deepfakes and how they can manipulate memories. 🤖

Chapters: 
0:00:00 - Diggnation Returns With Beer and Conversation

0:09:57 - Bank Fraud and Crocs

0:16:18 - Animated Crushes and Circumcision Dilemma

0:24:55 - Innovative Hyundai Electric Cars

0:31:50 - Cocaine Sharks and Luxury Cars

0:43:07 - Language Learning Apps and New Phones

0:50:05 - Digital Assistants in Technology Warfare

0:56:44 - Future of Connected Conversational Technology

1:04:07 - Japanese Work Culture and Job Resignation

1:09:38 - AI Memories and Deepfakes

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Episode Markers

0:07:42 - Vampire Treatment

0:17:38 - Insurance Drones and California Home Issues

0:25:00 - Intimate Locations and Mishaps

0:35:01 - Data Breach and AI Images

0:44:55 - Future of AI in Healthcare

0:51:45 - Impact of AI on Future Society

1:05:22 - Real-Time AI Generation in Gaming

1:10:16 - Minimalist Android Phone With Unique Features

1:20:46 - AI Show Notes and Future Friends

Moments:

➡️  Intro

• We kick things off with a laid-back chat about spontaneous adventures, leading to the revival of Diggnation V2. A quirky story about scoring fancy wines sets the tone for the episode.

➡️ Biological Facelift

• Ethical dilemmas and sharing advice on non-invasive ways to maintain a youthful glow.

➡️ Insurance Drones and California Home Issues

• We delve into the controversial use of drones by insurance companies in California and share personal stories about sudden policy cancellations.

➡️ Intimate Locations and Mishaps

• Awkward realities of romantic escapades in public places, with personal anecdotes.

➡️ Data Breach and AI Images

• We discuss a massive data breach involving 2.7 billion people and share tips on protecting personal information in the digital age.

➡️ Future of AI in Healthcare

• Exploring AI’s rapid advancements in healthcare, from generating images to autonomous dental procedures, we ponder the future of AI-driven medicine.

➡️ Impact of AI on Future Society

• A deep dive into the potential and risks of AI, discussing its relentless improvement and speculating on the future societal impacts.

➡️ Real-Time AI Generation in Gaming

• Highlighting NVIDIA’s groundbreaking AI advancements in real-time 3D modeling, revolutionizing game design with dynamic interactions and asset creation.

➡️ Minimalist Android Phone With Unique Features

• We explore a new minimalist Android phone from Nothing, featuring a transparent back and unique design, blending simplicity with high functionality.

Guest Bio and Links:

• Alex Albrecht is known for his significant contributions to technology and entertainment. He is a podcast host, television personality, and tech entrepreneur. Alex gained popularity as the co-host of "The Screen Savers" on TechTV and later co-created and co-hosted the popular podcasts "Diggnation" and "The Totally Rad Show." He has also ventured into directing, writing, and game development.