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WordPress has officially jumped the pineapple, forcing users to agree that pineapple belongs on pizza to log in. Critics call it a kindergarten move, especially when serious feature requests are ignored. Meanwhile, the crypto world is celebrating its new political allies, but experts warn we’re inching toward a financial apocalypse that taxpayers will be stuck cleaning up. On the East Coast, people are mistaking stars for drones while pilots dodge lasers in what’s shaping up to be the plot of a bad sci-fi movie. Oh, and crop circles? Yeah, they’re back because why the hell not?Elsewhere, TikTok’s battle for survival heads to the Supreme Court, and Character.ai faces backlash for hosting chatbots based on school shooters. Meta’s EU drama escalates over its failure to tackle terrorist content, and Arizona is ditching teachers for AI because who needs humans when you’ve got algorithms?On the media front, we break down the Star Trek: Lower Decks finale, geek out over Silo’s two-season endgame, and get hyped for Dune: Prophecy and a fresh Superman teaser. Tech talk includes Temu dominating app downloads, Microsoft killing passwords in favor of passkeys, and Spotify pulling a fast one with “ghost artists” to dodge royalties.On the Dark Side with Dave, we explore the cooler corners of ham radio, AI’s chokehold on creativity, and how surveillance turns your brain into mush. Meanwhile, Amazon’s return-to-office disaster has employees ready to riot, and sci-fi fans can gear up for Peter Cawdron’s Minotaur, the next big hit in his First Contact series.Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Grumpy. DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/678FOLLOW UPTo Log Into WordPress, You Now Have To Agree Pineapple on Pizza Is GoodCrypto Got What It Wanted in November’s Election. Now What?Dimwit Americans Are Looking at the Night Sky and Mistaking Stars and Airplanes for "Drones"“We Are Getting Lasered”: Nearly a Dozen Planes Lasered Last Night During New Jersey Drone PanicIN THE NEWSUS Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s ban appealCharacter.ai Lets Users Role Play With Chatbots Based on School ShootersPeople Are Making AI Versions of Luigi Mangione That Call for Slaying of More CEOsGoogle says customers can use its AI in 'high-risk' domains, so long as there's human supervisionExclusive: Google's Gemini is forcing contractors to rate AI responses outside their expertiseInstagram’s head says social media needs more context because of AIMore than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators diagnosed with severe PTSDArizona School’s Curriculum Will Be Taught by AI, No TeachersMeta put on watch over terrorism content in the EUMicrosoft Confirms Password Deletion For 1 Billion Users—Attacks Up 200%EU privacy regulator fines Meta 251 million euros for 2018 breachCambridge Analytica scandal still lingering on as Meta settles with Australian usersFTC bans hidden junk fees in short-term lodging, live-event ticket pricesGrubhub settles with the FTC over adding restaurants without their consentElon Musk, SpaceX reportedly under federal review for undisclosed meetings with foreign leadersAmazon’s RTO delays exemplify why workers get so mad about mandatesMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Lower Decks finaleDune: ProphecySuper/ManSuperman Teaser TrailerSilo Was Just Renewed for Two Final SeasonsBad Monkey season 2 is coming to Apple TV+Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...New Report Alleges Spotify Is Filling Playlists with Ghost Artists to Minimize Royalty CostsHysterical PodcastOur Fake History PodcastAPPS & DOODADSTemu is the most-downloaded app on the U.S. App Store in 2024Surprise, Surprise: No One Is Buying an iPhone for Apple IntelligenceAT THE LIBRARY3zekiel by Peter CawdronFeedback by Peter CawdronTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingOnline Amateur Radio CommunityHamfursMen In The US Are Peeing Incorrectly According To UrologistThe psychological implications of Big Brother’s gazeThe Algorithm Has Been Hiding Something From You | NYT OpinionHelpful products for the voice from Ana Gasteyer. biotène Dry Mouth Lozenges for Dry Mouth and Fresh BreathVoice37 - Singers Voice RemedyLubricity Dry Mouth Oral SpraySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Joulu 20241h 20min

In this episode, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister dig into the Hawk Tuah meme coin disaster and where influencer-driven crypto schemes go off the rails, leaving chaos in their wake. They unpack WP Engine’s big win against Automattic in a high-stakes WordPress legal battle and take a closer look at Waymo’s rapid rise to match Lyft’s market share in San Francisco.The discussion heats up with GM’s decision to shut down its troubled Cruise robotaxi brand, Amazon’s bold move into the car-selling business with Hyundai, and reports of mysterious car-sized drones over New Jersey raising more questions than answers. They also dive into Google’s new quantum chip, Willow, which promises to rewrite the rules of computing and science.On the legal and policy front, the guys covers Apple’s billion-dollar lawsuit over abandoned child safety tools, updates to the Kids Online Safety Act, and Google’s push to break Microsoft’s grip on OpenAI’s cloud hosting. Meanwhile, LG’s exit from the Blu-ray market marks the end of an era, and MasterClass’s new AI-powered mentorship platform points to the future of learning.In Media Candy they spotlight upcoming releases like The Wheel of Time season three, Reacher season three, and the new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. They also revisit music nostalgia with an acoustic set from the Descendents and a deep dive into the origins of pop-punk.Finally, they tackle a troubling lawsuit involving a chatbot allegedly influencing a teen’s behavior and the emotional fallout from a failed robotic companion for kids. This episode is packed with tech updates, big moves, and a glimpse into the evolving digital landscape. Don’t miss it!Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Grumpy. DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/677FOLLOW UPExposing the hawk tuah scamHowie Mandel’s Son-In-Law Behind Disastrous 'Hawk Tuah Girl' Meme Coin LaunchThe Hawk Tuah Memecoin Rug Pull Is The Apotheosis Of Bag CultureWP Engine wins preliminary injunction in WordPress legal battleWaymo's market share is now equal to Lyft within SF.IN THE NEWSGM ends support for Cruise robotaxisAmazon Is a Car Dealership NowMystery "Car-Sized" Drones Reach the Skies of New YorkPentagon says mystery drones over New Jersey are 'not US military,' not likely foreignWhat do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?White House: Drones are manned aircraft; NJ lawmakers say that's not what they were toldMeet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chipApple sued for failing to implement tools that would detect CSAM in iCloudX helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can't be ‘used to stifle expression’Google Asks Feds to Kill Microsoft’s Cloud Hosting Deal With OpenAIAI Firm’s ‘Stop Hiring Humans’ Billboard Campaign Sparks OutrageBogus AI-Generated Bug Reports Are Driving Open Source Developers NutsHow Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian BanksCloudflare 2024 Year in ReviewMEDIA CANDYThe Wheel of Time Spins Back Up Again in March 2025Day of the JackalLionessSiloDune ProphecyShrinkingLower DecksReacher Season 3AfraidInside Out: Dream ProductionsMusic by John WilliamsBeatles ‘64Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve StoryApple Music expands its live radio offerings with three new stationsDescendents go Acoustic! | Taylor Guitars SoundcheckWHO INVENTED POP-PUNK??Before Dookie 1: How Punk Became Pop (1976-87)Before Dookie 2: How Punk Became Pop (1988-94)LG stops making Blu-ray players, marking the end of an era — limited units remain while inventory lastsAPPS & DOODADSApple Watch just gained a helpful new feature for inspiring you to stay activeWSKEN for Apple Watch Ultra 2/Ultra Screen Protector 49mm,9H Tempered Glass + Titanium Alloy Frame, [Keep Original] [Touch Sensitive] Lightweight Protective Film iwatch 2 Pack,OriginalGoogle Wallet can now hold your US passportMasterClass On Call gives you on-demand access to AI facsimiles of its expertsMom sues after AI told autistic son to kill parents for restricting screen timeStartup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refundsDvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E MinorDashaun Wesley - Labels! Out Now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Joulu 202456min

We dive into the TikTok ban drama, Elon Musk’s Tesla pay controversy, and a Chinese ship crew allegedly sabotaging undersea cables. In the news, the former Celsius CEO pleads guilty, Canadian media takes on OpenAI, and Elon Musk wants to rein in ChatGPT. Plus, drug smugglers with Starlink, Meta’s nuclear ambitions, and Apple spying allegations. For media candy, we’ve got Dune: Prophecy, Rings of Power shake-ups, and a Harry Potter baking showdown. In apps & doodads, Spotify’s CEO is richer than Taylor Swift, Cybertruck complaints hit the snow, and Walmart’s $2.3B Vizio deal closes. At the library, check out Starter Villain and learn why “brain rot” is the Oxford word of the year. Finally, on The Dark Side with Dave, it’s malware madness, radioactive toys, and indie Christmas tunes. Don’t miss it!Sponsors:HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freegogDeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/676FOLLOW UPTikTok Ban Upheld In Court‪@davidfindlay.bsky.social‬Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cablesElon Musk’s massive, multi-billion-dollar Tesla pay package was blocked by a judge againIN THE NEWSFormer Celsius CEO pleads guilty to two fraud chargesCanadian news organizations sue OpenAI for ChatGPT copyright infringementElon Musk asks court to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profitOpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administrationDrug Smugglers Caught With $4.25 Billion Worth Of Meth Were Using SpaceX Starlink for NavigationX says The Onion can’t have Alex Jones’ Infowars accountsAmazon secretly slowed deliveries, deceived anyone who complained, lawsuit saysMeta jumps aboard the nuclear-powered data center bandwagonEmployee lawsuit accuses Apple of spying on its workersMEDIA CANDYA Man on the InsideDune: ProphecyLOTR: The Rings of PowerLord of the Rings: Rings of Power’s Adar actor Joseph Mawle explains why he’s quit seriesHarry Potter: Wizards of BakingHarry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of HousesAPPS & DOODADSThe FTC is investigating Uber for its subscription policiesSpotify CEO Daniel Ek Is Richer Than Any Musician—Yes, Even Taylor SwiftWhere's our friend in the hoodie when we need him?Walmart closed its $2.3 billion acquisition of TV maker VizioCybertruck Owner Complains About Snow Blocking His HeadlightsAT THE LIBRARYStarter Villain by John ScalziCold Eyes - First Contact by Peter CawdronBeacon 23 by Hugh Howey‘Brain rot’: Oxford word of the year 2024 reflects ‘trivial’ use of social mediaTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingStar Wars: Skeleton CrewCaptain EORadioactive 'Most Dangerous Toy in History' Goes on SaleGilbert U-238 Atomic Energy LaboratoryBitter Americans React to UnitedHealthcare CEO’s MurderUnitedHealth FB Group's Post80s(ish) Alternative ChristmasIndie ChristmasNoelTernative 90s Alt Rock ChristmasClassical ChristmasA Christmas Together - John Denver & the MuppetsChipmunks ChristmasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Joulu 20241h 14min

Welcome to our Thanksgiving Weekend Blast from the Past! This is a cleaned-up replay of our very first Thanksgiving with Tim Ferriss. We hope you enjoy and we’ll be back next week in all of our Grumpy Glory!This week, author Tim Ferriss is our special guest. Tim sat with us for an hour, and we talked about his new show on HLN, his fantastic new book club, cool stuff about the quantified self, sleep hacking, and more. We even got a story that wasn't in the books!Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Grumpy. DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Marras 20241h 7min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, we dive into the wild, wacky, and often worrying world of tech, media, and everything in between. From a Swiss church using AI to preach the gospel to OpenAI facing a copyright conundrum, and a DNA testing company ghosting its customers, the news is packed with surprises. We also explore Neuralink’s Canadian trials, bizarre domain drama between Alex Jones and The Onion, and why Google might be forced to part ways with Chrome. Plus, a study reveals Tesla’s troubling accident stats, and Germany investigates an undersea sabotage.On the media front, we break down The Old Man, The Day of the Jackal, and Ken Burns’ deep dive into Leonardo da Vinci. Catch teasers for How to Train Your Dragon and The Studio, while Apple TV+ and streaming giants reshuffle strategies. In the gaming and cinema crossover universe, the Minecraft Movie and Silo Season 2 are making waves.We also geek out over Perplexity’s new shopping tool, Bluesky’s rise to 21 million users, and the evolving quirks of Threads and X. Meanwhile, Ghosts by Peter Cawdron lands on our reading list, and Dave Bittner brings the dark side of cybersecurity into focus, including reverse-engineered iPhone hacks and Graykey’s tech secrets.In closing, we pay tribute to Thomas E. Kurtz, co-creator of BASIC, and share some lighthearted shout-outs to the schmactors of the world. Tune in for all the grump and geek you love!Sponsors:HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freegog1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/675IN THE NEWSDeus in machina: Swiss church installs AI-powered JesusThere’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AIOpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in NY Times copyright lawsuitDNA testing company vanishes along with its customers' genetic dataNeuralink gets approval to start human trials in CanadaThe Weirdest Domains Alex Jones Has to Give to The OnionDOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopolyTrump Admin Reportedly Wants to Unleash Driverless Cars on AmericaStudy Finds Tesla Has Higher Rate of Fatal Accidents Than Any Other CarGermany says cut undersea data cables were sabotagedAnyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in GermanyMicrosoft is building wooden data centers to slash carbon emissionsMEDIA CANDYJake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Did Super Bowl Viewership NumbersThe Old ManThe Day of the JackalLeonardo da Vinci by Ken BurnsThe Studio — Official Teaser | Apple TV+Apple TV+ will license its movies to other services to reduce lossesHow To Train Your Dragon | Official Teaser TrailerHow to Train Your Dragon Director Justifies the Live-Action Film’s ExistenceA Minecraft Movie | Official TrailerSilo S2Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi ArabiaDune: ProphecyWilliam Shatner’s Captain Kirk Faces a Long Goodbye in This Stunning Star Trek Anniversary Short765874 - Unification (4K)Daniel Ek just cashed out $35.8 million in Spotify shares. But that’s nothing compared to his co-founder… who just cashed out $383.8 million.Dashaun Wesley: LabelsElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Promise New Podcast to Discuss Destruction of U.S. GovernmentAPPS & DOODADSIntroducing Shop with PerplexityApple Lost the Plot on TextingBluesky hits 20 million usersBluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is 'billionaire proof'Bluesky Post Count and Author StatsThreads will prioritize accounts you follow instead of randosAT THE LIBRARYGhosts (First Contact) by Peter CawdronTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the Building‘Star Wars: Visions’ Renewed for Season 3 at Disney+Researcher reverse engineers iPhone's Inactivity Reboot featureLeaked Documents Show What Phones Secretive Tech ‘Graykey’ Can UnlockThomas E. Kurtz, a Creator of BASIC Computer Language, Dies at 96CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSSchmactorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Marras 20241h 19min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, we break down the latest chaos in tech, pop culture, and humanity’s never-ending quest to out-stupid itself. Hackers are raiding Ticketmaster accounts (again), and Chegg is circling the drain after ChatGPT obliterated its business model. Meanwhile, Amazon is hawking boner pills that tanked Hims’ stock, 23andMe is laying off nearly half its staff, and Bluesky is quietly stealing users who’ve had it with Elon’s dumpster fire over at X.Driverless Waymo cars take over LA, nuclear safety gets outsourced to AI, and Apple wants to track your luggage with AirTags (but only on planes they like). Oh, and let’s not forget Mark Zuckerberg’s bizarre karaoke moment with Get Low.On the pop culture front, The Penguin finale cements it as TV’s best comic book adaptation, Moana smashes Disney streaming records, and The Beatles are back—kind of—thanks to AI. Plus, Mattel accidentally linked kids’ toys to a porn site, and some genius in a bear costume is faking car accidents for insurance money. It’s all as dumb, messy, and oddly entertaining as you’d expect. Tune in for the snark, stay for the schadenfreude!Sponsors:HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freegog1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/674FOLLOW UPHackers Keep Stealing Tickets From People’s Ticketmaster AccountsTrump Media Execs Dumped Millions in Stock After the ElectionStudy Finds Eggs Might Protect Brain Health And Lower CholesterolIN THE NEWSFTX bankruptcy estate sues Anthony Scaramucci, FWD.us, othersChegg Is On Its Last Legs After ChatGPT Sent Its Stock Down 99%AI travel influencers are here. Human travelers hate it.Bluesky reaches 15 million users; people look for alternatives to XJason on BlueskyBrian on BlueskyGrayskyBluesky scoops up the developer of popular third-party app, Graysky23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staffAmazon Gets Into the Boner Pill Business, Hims Stock Goes LimpWaymo's driverless cars in LA County are now available to everyoneTelecom Builds AI ‘Grandmother’ Bot to Talk to Phone Scammers and Waste Their TimeAnthropic, feds test whether AI will share sensitive nuclear infoNew artificial intelligence search solution deployed at Diablo Canyon Power PlantThe Manhattan Project (1986)AI Expert Warns Crash Is Imminent As AI Improvements Hit Brick Wall'Hawk Tuah' girl launches Pookie Tool, an AI-powered dating advice app, and it's fine?The Onion Purchases Alex Jones’ InfoWars in Bankruptcy AuctionMEDIA CANDYCountdown: Paul vs. TysonPaul vs. TysonSuper League: The War for FootballShrinkingNobody Wants ThisSilo Season TwoMoana is Disney’s Biggest Movie on Streaming EverThe Penguin Finale Cemented It as One of the Best Comic Book Shows EverThe Beatles are nominated for two Grammys thanks to AIGates McFadden InvestiGates: Who do you think you are?ERIC SAYSThe story of Love And Rockets, the former Bauhaus members who helped sell goth to AmericaMark Zuckerberg Just Released a Cover of Lil Jon's "Get Low" and Yes, He Says the Line About BallsSpotify’s Plans For AI Generated Music, Podcasts, and Recommendations, According To Its Co-President, CTO, and CPO Gustav SöderströmAPPS & DOODADSGood News: Instagram Chief Says App Won’t Refresh Right When You Open It AnymoreMeta Will Get Its Unwanted Day in Antitrust CourtApple Has Begun Selling iPhone 16 Replacement PartsApple teams up with airlines for new ‘Share Item Location’ AirTags feature in iOS 18.2"Wicked" toys from Mattel featuring link to porn site pulled from shelves, now available on eBaySound Studio 4RedactTangle NewsAT THE LIBRARYThis photography book shows people just standing in front of Danzig's houseBeacon 23: The Complete Novel by Hugh HoweyTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingAndor Will Gloriously Rebel Once More in April 2025Andor Season 2 Will Pit Your Favorite Miserable Imperials Against Each OtherHow to migrate from X to Bluesky without losing your followersPerson dressed in bear costume to fake attacks on cars for insurance payout, California officials say.CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSTony Todd, ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ Actor, Dead at 69Tony Todd Made One of Deep Space Nine‘s Greatest Episodes ShineHappy Birthday Gigi Edgley!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Marras 20241h 19min

Just Some of the Topics Covered in this Episode:Copyright Lawsuit Dismissal: A federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, filed by news outlets claiming misuse of their content in AI model training.Truth Social’s Stock Drop: Despite a political victory for Donald Trump, shares in his media platform, Truth Social, have plummeted by 22%, leaving investors wary of its future value. Layoffs Roundup:Mozilla Foundation reduces its workforce by 30%, affecting advocacy and global programs.iRobot (makers of Roomba) lays off 105 employees following Amazon’s abandoned acquisition attempt.Nissan announces 9,000 job cuts and a CEO pay reduction by 50%.Tech Housing Crisis in San Francisco: High demand for $700 monthly pod-style beds emphasizes the city’s ongoing housing struggles.NYT Strikes and AI Replacement Controversy: The CEO of Perplexity offered to replace striking New York Times staff with AI, sparking debate over ethical implications.Disney’s New Tech Office: Disney establishes an Office of Technology Enablement focused on AI, AR, and VR, led by former NFL tech executive Jamie Voris.Meta’s Halted Nuclear-Powered Data Center: Meta’s plans for a nuclear-powered data center face delays due to environmental concerns, including a rare bee species found at the site.AI’s Real-World Impact: Thousands in Dublin fell for an AI-generated fake Halloween parade announcement, demonstrating AI’s unintended consequences in misinformation.Canadian TikTok Ban: Canada mandates TikTok to shut down operations, impacting the social media giant’s presence in the country.Australia’s Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors: Legislation aims to limit under-16 access to social media, pushing for stricter age verification.Tesla Summon Feature Update Malfunction: A Tesla owner’s vehicle becomes immobile due to recent software changes, highlighting software update issues in electric cars.Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Grumpy. DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/673FOLLOW UPOpenAI defeats news outlets' copyright lawsuit over AI training, for nowTruth Social Stock Is Crashing Even Though Trump WonIN THE NEWSMozilla Foundation cuts 30 percent of its staffiRobot lays off another 105 employeesNissan is laying off 9,000 workers and giving its CEO a pay cutSan Francisco Startup Sees Big Demand for Sleeping Pods That Cost $700 a MonthPerplexity CEO offers to replace striking NYT staff with AIStriking ‘NYT’ workers are asking you to skip Wordle—but they made other games for you to playDisney forms dedicated AI and XR group to coordinate company-wide use and adoptionEndangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centerAI Slop Website Sent Thousands of People to a Halloween Parade That Didn’t ExistNew report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hackersCanada orders TikTok to shut down its business operations in the country due to 'national security risks'Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16Tesla updated its summon feature. Now this owner can’t get to his car.Google has no duty to refund gift card scam victims, judge findsNvidia ousts Intel from Dow Jones Index after 25-year runNorth Korean Soldiers Deployed to Ukraine Reportedly "Gorging" on Uncensored Internet's PornMEDIA CANDYAI Replaced All the Staff at a Radio Station in PolandYou can now post tracks to TikTok from Spotify and Apple MusicSquid Game: Season 2 | Official Teaser | NetflixThe Apprentice - An American Horror StoryThe Diplomat Season 2THE CURE :: SONGS OF A LOST WORLD :: FULL LIVE STREAMAPPS & DOODADSAmazon Kindle Colorsoft e-reader shipping is cancelledX now lets blocked users see your postsAI Has Come for Sweet, Innocent NotepadNew Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus' rear camera issue for freeiPod fans evade Apple’s DRM to preserve 54 lost clickwheel-era gamesApple Acquires Photo Editing Software Company PixelmatorAmazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next yearWant to make a website look like Windows 98? You'll be needing 98.cssTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingGuy calls the ISS with an Amateur RadioA New Star Wars Trilogy Is Coming, and It Could Be Episodes 10, 11, and 12Police Freak Out at iPhones Mysteriously Rebooting Themselves, Locking Cops OutCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGreg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85Quincy Jones, music legend who shaped Michael Jackson's career, dies at 91Voice of AOL’s Iconic ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Alert Dies at 74See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Marras 20241h 9min

Cash App class action; Tesla camera-based FSD questioned; Trump Media stock swings; standing desks are the new eggs; Dropbox layoffs; OpenAI Whisper invents parts of transcriptions, frequently; ChatGPT search; post scarcity AI BS; AI coding ouroboros of confusion; Musk crypto scams; Underworld; The Cure; A Man on the Inside; the Diplomat; Instagram throttles video quality; META to fill feeds with more AI; SetApp; Echoes of Extinction; Polostan; the Cube Rule of food identification; Disney hack; this is Halloween.Sponsors:HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freegog1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/672FOLLOW UPCash App users can claim thousands of dollars in a data breach settlementElon Musk May Have Made a Huge Mistake on Full Self-Driving That It's Too Late to CorrectIN THE NEWSTrump's social media company is now worth more than Musk's X after recent surge in stock priceTrump loses $1.3 billion in net worth after the worst-ever day for his social media stockStanding Desks Aren’t Just Useless—They Might Also Be Bad for Your HealthFacebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain SightDropbox is laying off 20 percent of its workforceOpenAI's Whisper invents parts of transcriptions — a lotIntroducing ChatGPT searchOpenAI CEO Sam Altman says lack of compute capacity is delaying the company's productsGoogle CEO says a quarter of the company’s new code is already AI generatedOpen-source AI must reveal its training data, per new OSI definitionElon Musk Fans Are Losing So Much Money to Crypto ScamsMEDIA CANDYUnderworld - Strawberry HotelThe Cure - Songs of a Lost WorldA Man on the InsideAPPS & DOODADSMosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in viewsMark Zuckerberg Pledges to Fill Facebook With Even More AI SlopFeds Recall Humane AI Pin Charger Due to Fire RiskFrom Goodreads' founder, Smashing debuts its AI-powered app for online readersSmashingSign up for SetApp today!Mac Geek Gab PodcastObsidianUlyssesCraftApple NotesAT THE LIBRARYDestiny: Echoes of Extinction: Book 4 by D. Ward CornellNexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah HarariTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingSkeleton Crew | Official Trailer | Disney+The Cube Rule of Food IdentificationA fired Disney employee allegedly altered menus to change allergy markersCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSJeri Taylor, Co-Creator of Star Trek: Voyager, Dies at 86Teri Garr, Star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Dies at 79See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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