Tech Talk Y'all Trump Phones, Flying Robots, and Sweaty Paint: A Normal Tech Week
Jun 20, 2025
Donald Trump is launching his own phone, complete with a gaudy design that raises eyebrows. Plus, a quirky analysis connects pizza orders near the Pentagon to major world events. The rise of flying humanoid robots and AI in everyday life sparks a funny debate about whether 'Learning to Code' is still good advice. Innovative paint that 'sweats' to cool buildings is discussed alongside the largest game of red light, green light. Lastly, earplugs become a highlight for protecting hearing amid a lively tech landscape.
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Trump Phone Launch Anecdote
- Donald Trump is launching a gold Trump Mobile phone and selling it at $500 on budget carriers with high monthly fees.
- They expect to overcharge loyal supporters for subpar service, with skeptical views on its success.
Pizza Index Predicts Pentagon Actions
- Pizza order demand near the Pentagon spikes before military actions, serving as a predictive index.
- This suggests insiders prepare with food before long nights of activity, showing a human aspect in serious events.
Meta AI's Copyright Problem
- Meta's AI memorized entire book chapters verbatim instead of just learning probabilities between words.
- This behavior risks billions in copyright infringement lawsuits due to improper AI training methods.