Diggnation (rebooted)
Diggnation (rebooted)

Diggnation (rebooted)

Kevin Rose

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Diggnation is back! After a 15-year break, the guys are returning with all new episodes. Diggnation covers the top stories from around the internet. Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht give you their unique, sometimes awkward, and always hilarious take on the edges of the internet. Just a couple of geeks sitting on a couch.

Recent Episodes

AI Sex Bots Are Here, Fires Reboot Kevin's Life, Wild NVIDIA Updates | E009 | Diggnation
JAN 28, 2025
AI Sex Bots Are Here, Fires Reboot Kevin's Life, Wild NVIDIA Updates | E009 | Diggnation

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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AI Breakthroughs, Star Wars News, and Alex’s OnlyFans?! | EP 008 | Diggnation
DEC 27, 2024
AI Breakthroughs, Star Wars News, and Alex’s OnlyFans?! | EP 008 | Diggnation

🎄 The holiday vibes are here, with cutting-edge tech, and pop culture galore! We chat about everything from New Year’s resolutions to groundbreaking AI advancements, plus some wild stories like Jeremy Allen White joining The Mandalorian as Rotta the Hutt and Hyundai teaming up with Amazon to sell cars online. Kevin reveals some exciting live show details, Alex jokes about OnlyFans (or is he serious?), and we dive into Star Wars, Superman, and AI-driven robot training that’s faster than ever before.  

📚 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  

🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0bzwpvUwHNLiGqlcTCBKJZ?si=8da8435d747d4fb9  
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📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thediggnation  

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78 MIN
Miller High Life Cologne + SXSW Live Reunion Show Announced | EP 007 | Diggnation
DEC 12, 2024
Miller High Life Cologne + SXSW Live Reunion Show Announced | EP 007 | Diggnation

Welcome back to Diggnation! We’re hanging out at Alex’s place, catching up on Thanksgiving, holiday plans, and some wild stories from the world of tech, entertainment, and nostalgia. Kevin breaks down his epic sous-vide-and-smoked turkey leg recipe, and we share the big announcement—Diggnation Live is coming to SXSW this March! Get ready for an unforgettable reunion.

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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84 MIN
Bitcoin Hits ATH, Tron 3 Leaks, & Mike Tyson vs AI| EP 006 | Diggnation
NOV 20, 2024
Bitcoin Hits ATH, Tron 3 Leaks, & Mike Tyson vs AI| EP 006 | Diggnation

Welcome back to Diggnation Reboot Episode 6! This week, Alex and Kevin talk about Bitcoin breaking $90k and MicroStrategy’s stock hitting an all-time high. Is holding onto Bitcoin still the move, or are you better off cashing out? Meanwhile, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul finally went head-to-head last week, and Tyson’s punch power is straight-up unreal (think: 13 kicks to the nuts-level impact).

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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98 MIN
Scoring a $400 Refund Thanks to AI | Diggnation
OCT 30, 2024
Scoring a $400 Refund Thanks to AI | Diggnation

In this episode, we’re diving into mind-blowing AI breakthroughs, a tech hack that scored Kevin a $400 refund, and Tesla’s latest RoboTaxi reveal. We’ll also discuss the Dodgers’ Ohtani memorabilia auction and Alex’s first experience using Claude 3.5. Get ready for laughs, surprising insights, and some practical tips you didn’t know you needed. Join us for another jam-packed episode of Diggnation!

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.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bzwpvUwHNLiGqlcTCBKJZ?si=8da8435d747d4fb9
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96 MIN