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Kevin Rose
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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/
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
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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