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.
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!
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.
07:21 - Thanksgiving & Trailer Bloopers Flashbacks
Revisiting hilarious Thanksgiving and trailer bloopers from previous episodes and the infamous moments that never made the final cut.
09:30 - 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.
10:44 - 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.
16:40 - 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.
21:31 - 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.
30:29 - 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.
36:10 - 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.
40:10 - 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://pendulumlife.com/products/glp...
45:13 - 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.
54:15 - 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.
01:07:10 - Comedy Break: “Cock Rings”
One of those classic Diggnation moments: an unexpected and hilarious side tangent that brings the laughs.
01:16:22 - 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
01:20:22 - Oura Ring 4 Updates
The latest on the Oura Ring 4, its new features, and whether it’s worth the upgrade.
01:45:00 - 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.
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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This week, we’re kicking back with some beer talk and reminiscing (hello, Edward Forty Hands!). Kevin's got some great stories from his recent AI summit trips in London and Berlin, and we’re diving into everything from Waymo’s self-driving cars to Tesla’s latest micro-taxi prototype. We’ll also chat about the new iPhones, some fancy beers we’ve been trying, how AI is changing content creation, and a few wild stories you won’t want to miss.
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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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In this episode of Diggnation, Glenn joins us for an unexpected and hilarious reunion. 🍻 We kick things off by opening a bottle of Pliny the Elder and dive into some of the internet’s wildest stories. We reminisce about childhood crushes on animated characters and tackle a modern relationship dilemma involving circumcision.
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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Join us as we bring back Diggnation with a mix of our classic humor and deep dives into game-changing advancements. We're exploring how AI is transforming gaming and healthcare, diving into the controversies around insurance companies using drones, and sharing some hilarious personal stories. From unexpected insurance cancellations to awkward public encounters, this episode is packed with laughs and insights.
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
➡️ Biological Facelift
➡️ Insurance Drones and California Home Issues
➡️ Intimate Locations and Mishaps
➡️ Data Breach and AI Images
➡️ Future of AI in Healthcare
➡️ Impact of AI on Future Society
➡️ Real-Time AI Generation in Gaming
➡️ Minimalist Android Phone With Unique Features
Alex Albrecht joins Kevin Rose for a reunion-style episode of Diggnation, and it’s like they never left. Kevin and Alex kick things off by discussing everything from past moments on Diggnation to current events like WWDC announcements, and the evolution of Tesla and Boeing, the latest from Apple.
Guest Bio and Links:
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.