AI Sex Bots Are Here, Fires Reboot Kevin's Life, Wild NVIDIA Updates | E009 | Diggnation
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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#$%er" smart goggles, and cutting-edge advancements like NVIDIA’s game-changing graphics cards and AI software. Plus, we’re hyped for Diggnation Live in Austin, Texas, and we can’t forget Iceland's unexpected cucumber shortage.
📚 Time Code Markers 0:12:50 - Face massaging smart goggles 0:17:00 - Kevin’s Dry January journey 0:20:15 - Diggnation Live Event in Austin 0:25:51 - Kevin’s house fire story and reflections 0:51:00 - Lenovo’s flexible screen laptop from CES 0:58:30 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and DLSS 4 discussion 1:15:45 - Lucid Motors partners with SoundHound 1:22:00 - AI "Operator" software revolution 1:26:00 - Bitcoin’s role in banking post-SEC changes 1:32:15 - Iceland’s cucumber shortage—thanks to TikTok! 1:35:15 - Social media trends and their impact 1:38:00 - Chat about the new studio setup
Tim Ferriss: Guest at Diggnation Live and longtime tea buddy with Kevin Chris Sacca: Tech legend joining Diggnation Live Mix Master Mike: Beastie Boys DJ, spinning at Diggnation Live Maggie: Organizing the Diggnation Live event Allison: Co-hosted another podcast with Alex, "Half Hour Happy Hour"
🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights
AI Sex Bots: Next-gen dolls with integrated AI that react to touch Face F#$%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
