Diggnation (Rebooted)

• Sora 2 Breaks Reality, Neurotech Zaps Your Brain, Instagram Still Confused | E21 | Diggnation

  RSVP for Chicago Digg Meetup! https://app.getriver.io/beta/events/digg-human-captcha-chicago-irl-meetup-sc1In 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.SponsorsZBioticsGet 15% off your first order at zbiotics.com/DIGG with code DIGG at checkout.SquareLearn how your business can grow at square.com/go/DIGGClaude (by Anthropic)Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at claude.ai/DIGGDeleteMeSave 20% on your DeleteMe plan at joindeleteme.com/DIGG using code DIGGMonarch MoneyGet 50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code DIGGChapter Markers00:00 Intro03:01 The Shirtening Cometh + When Digg Collabed with Nike06:06 Happy Birthday, Now Here’s a Deep Cut About Early Digg07:42 Kevin’s Pro Phone Era and Apple’s Unhinged Glass UI10:13 Tron Eris, Fake Beer, and Probiotics for Grown-Up Drinkers14:15 Sora 2 Balds Kevin, Internet Debates If It’s an Upgrade17:18 Deepfakes, Surrogates, and the Death of “That’s Clearly Fake”21:31 Brain Zaps for Gym Motivation: Welcome to the Neurotech Era26:11 Huawei Shrinks AI, Your GPU Fan Starts Screaming28:36 Local AI Models, No Cloud, No Corporate Listening Devices34:10 Sponsored by Square: Tap to Pay, Stay for the Data35:56 Claude 4.5 Fixes Code, GPT-5 Throws Vibes and Errors41:20 Why Build Apps When AI Can Just Read Your Mind42:44 Kevin Gives Away Free App Ideas, Again45:46 “Old Man Weekend”: LAN Parties, Diner Coffee, No Wi-Fi Allowed52:13 Sponsor Break: Delete Yourself, Then Budget Wisely54:12 The $40 HIV Shot That Could Change Everything56:30 Herpes, Stats, and the Stigma Nobody Wants to Talk About1:02:14 Instagram, But Worse: Where Photos Go to Die1:07:07 Windowless Jet, Giant Screens, and One Extremely Texas Grill

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• Apple AirPods Pro 3: Translation, Heartbeats, and Weird Science | E20 | Diggnation

  Broadcasting from Kevin’s new ADU bunker (goodbye Neuehouse, we barely knew you), Kevin and Alex are back with 80-ish minutes of tech, pranks, and philosophical spirals. From Apple’s latest brain-implants-that-go-in-your-ears to a Samsung fridge trying to sell you stuff while chilling your oat milk, it’s a full spectrum ride through what the internet's doing to us—sometimes with our permission, sometimes with ads. Also: AI fails, mystery stereo tubes, and a German slug with strong prank energy. 🧪 ZBioticsGo to https://zbiotics.com/DIGG and use code DIGG at checkout for 15% off your first order.Anthropic / ClaudeThe AI collaborator for deeper thinking.50% off Claude Pro at Claude.ai/DIGG with code DIGGLMNTZero-sugar electrolytes that actually work.  Get a free sample pack with any order at drinkLMNT.com/DIGG.💰 Monarch MoneyGet 50% off your first year at https://monarchmoney.com with code DIGG at checkout.DeleteMeGet your personal data off the internet.  20% off at joindeleteme.com/DIGG with code DIGG.Chapter Markers0:00:00 – Cold open0:00:39 – 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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• Burritos from the Sky and Other Signs of Progress | E19 | Diggnation

  Diggnation Episode 19 is part tech dispatch, part suburban diary. Kevin and Alex open with updates on sobriety, lawn mowing, and a Linux laptop built from scratch. Then it's into smart home experiments, including security cameras that yell at people a little too enthusiastically.Digg news includes app store approvals, invite rollouts, a bot-thwarting system called the Human Captcha Project, and new plans for user-led communities. They also drop "Digg Daily," an AI-powered news podcast you can call by phone like it's 2006 again.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.DeleteMeGet your personal data off the internet.  20% off at joindeleteme.com/DIGG with code DIGG.---SquareSee how Square can help your business run smarter.  Learn more at square.com/go/DIGG.---LMNTZero-sugar electrolytes that actually work.  Get a free sample pack with any order at drinkLMNT.com/DIGG.Chapter Markers00:00:00 - 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.

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• Can You Beat a Boa, Understand Time, and Survive Digg IRL? | E18 | Diggnation

  This week on Diggnation: Kevin discovers a squatter secretly living in a staged LA home during a house tour, Alex tries to explain time dilation without having a full existential meltdown, and the team breaks down what actually happened at Digg’s first real-world community meetup. We’re talking mind blanking, deep meditation states that register as sleep, and why your brain sometimes just stops working for a bit. Plus: rollable laptops, modular microLED home theaters, ChatGPT’s 700 million users, and why we’re finally moving the Digg app out of TestFlight and into the App Store for real.0:00:00 – Set flipped, drinks poured, chaos begins anew0:07:06 – Found: one squatter, one closet, zero warning0:10:28 – LA meetup: skeeball, tequila, surprisingly deep convos0:12:09 – Groundbreakers now handing out keys to the castle0:13:44 – TestFlight is dead; long live the public app0:15:41 – Your brain sometimes goes full blank on purpose0:17:55 – Kevin meditated so hard his ring thought he died0:23:44 – Time isn’t real and Einstein broke everyone’s brain0:26:27 – Laptops now roll up like scrolls, because of course0:34:50 – ChatGPT hits 700M users, including your mom0:36:54 – Claude, Gemini, Perplexity: the AI hunger games begin0:58:03 – Kevin vs. boa constrictor: a wildly confident mismatch🧪 ZBioticsGo to https://zbiotics.com/DIGG and use code DIGG at checkout for 15% off your first order.💳 SquareVisit https://square.com/go/DIGG to see how Square can simplify your business or next event.🌐 WixStart building your website today at https://www.wix.comOr jump straight into your free trial here: https://bit.ly/4kHb2rd💰 Monarch MoneyGet 50% off your first year at https://monarchmoney.com with code DIGG at checkout.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 People Mentioned:Justin (Digg's CEO)Mau (Diggnation Producer)Will Harlan (winemaker)Neil deGrasse TysonChris 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🛠️ Products & Brands Mentioned:Z-bioticsOura RingWorld of WarcraftLenovo Thinkbook Plus Gen 6MicroLED displaysChatGPTClaudeGemini (Google Ultra)PerplexitySquareMonarch MoneyUbiquitiAmazonGoogle OpalAmerican ExpressFigmaNvidiaStripeSpaceXWixTikTokMacNVRC DriveTestFlightApp StoreGoogle Play StoreOLED displaysPixel 10Apple Intelligence

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• Naked Bowling, Grok’s Delusions, and the Great American Party Deficit | E017 | Diggnation

  Kevin’s 82 days sober. Alex has a new audio toy. And Grok AI thinks “Hitler” is still trending (yikes). This week on Diggnation, we unpack Bitcoin conspiracies, Commodore nostalgia, and why Americans have forgotten how to party. Also: Nanoblocks, nude bowling, and a startup so weird Google only bought the humans. It’s retro futurism, digital privacy, and a kitchen remodel.Merch store is open! swag.digg.com⏱️ 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  Polycade Marquee – Want to see your custom Polycade marquee featured on the show? Submit a still image or short video (MP4, 1920x360 resolution, 30fps).Public Diggnation Assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k7ZxENxqQl0TLqGwusbsRPS3wkY5PFk0?usp=drive_linkSponsors:ZBiotics – Pre-alcohol probiotic engineered by real scientists: https://zbiotics.com/diggMonarch Money – Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DIGGLMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix for healthy hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase.  https://drinklmnt.com/diggDeleteMe – Privacy protection that removes your personal info from hundreds of data brokers. Get 20% off with code DIGG at checkout.  https://joindeleteme.com/DIGGWix – Build your own website fast with AI tools or over 2,000 customizable templates.  https://bit.ly/4kHb2rd📰 Top Stories:  • Bitcoin hits $122K, Satoshi wallet stirs conspiracy: www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/bitcoin-hits-record-high-of-120-000-as-bullish-momentum-builds  • 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)  • Nude bowling event goes “Balls Out” in PA: www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07/want-to-bowl-in-the-nude-in-pennsylvania-theres-an-event-coming-up-just-for-you.html👤 People Mentioned:/Alex Albrecht – Host of Diggnation  /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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