Tech Talk Y'all Robots in Your Kitchen, Cameras in Your Toilet, and Doritos Under Arrest
Nov 1, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of humanoid robots designed for home functions and the implications of remote-operated bots in Japanese convenience stores. Dive into Google's privacy policy changes, the ramifications of a recent AWS outage, and how it exposed vulnerabilities in internet-dependent devices. Discover the latest in AI innovations, including Google's Earth AI for climate alerts and Microsoft's new take on Clippy. Plus, a quirky incident where Doritos were mistaken for a weapon adds a dose of humor to this tech-packed discussion!
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Humanoid Robots Are Slow And Creepy
- 1X's humanoid robot can perform chores but often works slowly and relies on remote human operators.
- Adam and Sanjay worry this remote-control model feels creepy and raises safety and sovereignty risks.
Robots As Remote, Outsourced Workers
- Japanese convenience stores use robots remotely operated by workers in the Philippines.
- Sanjay notes this enables continuous operation by swapping remote operators without physical robot downtime.
Google Backtracks On Privacy Plans
- Google abandoned parts of its Privacy Sandbox, disappointing expectations of stronger browser privacy.
- Adam labels this a reversal on earlier privacy promises and loss of trust.
