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TWiT 1040: The $100,000 Stapler - Veo 3 and Deepfakes

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The Infamous Staplegate Incident: A $100,000 Stapler Story

This chapter recounts the bizarre incident during the Nintendo Switch 2 launch when a GameStop employee accidentally stapled a receipt into the console's screen, capturing widespread social media interest. Highlighting the auction of the damaged console for over $122,000 to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, it provides a humorous look at the unexpected turn of events and the peculiar collectibles that emerged.

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