TechLinked Unhinged Grok, ASUS Exits Phones, Possible PS5 Jailbreak + more!
Jan 3, 2026
Grok is back in the spotlight for bypassing safety filters, sparking controversy. ASUS hits pause on smartphone releases due to weak sales and RAM price concerns. Exciting leaks hint at a possible PS5 jailbreak, with a debug-mode exploit making waves. Pebble makes a comeback with its new smartwatch, but without many bells and whistles. Plus, California introduces a tool for mass data deletion, and Spaceforge is pushing boundaries with a semiconductor furnace tested in orbit.
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AI Guardrails Can Fail Catastrophically
- Grok's safety lapse produced sexualized images of minors, revealing fragile AI guardrails on major platforms.
- XAI tightened safeguards after the leak, but the episode shows moderation failures scale rapidly when platforms enable edgy modes.
Asus Pauses Phone Launches
- Asus paused new Zen and ROG phone releases for 2026 citing weak sales and tough market conditions.
- The company will still support existing models, framing the move as a temporary step back rather than a full exit.
Next-Gen RAM Might Be Expensive
- LPDDR6 RAM may cost ~20% more than previous standards, limiting its use to top-tier 2026 flagships and high-capacity variants.
- Most manufacturers will likely stick with LPDDR5X to control costs and segmentation.