Tech Talk Y'all AI Bubbles, Bulletproof Fibers & Blues Brothers Freebies
Dec 5, 2025
Google introduces AirDrop-like sharing on Pixel phones, while Kohler's toilet camera raises privacy red flags. Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwall batteries over fire risks. Zork games go open source, sparking nostalgia. A new bulletproof fiber, thinner than Kevlar, holds promise for various applications. Amazon rolls out a new AI chip, intensifying the AI chip race. Musk's bold claim that AI will fix America's debt crisis ignites debate, and a viral incident with a driverless Waymo car raises safety concerns.
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Android Gains AirDrop-Style Sharing
- Google is adding AirDrop-like sharing to Pixel phones to bridge Android–Apple file transfer gaps.
- Adam Walker predicts Apple may block or copy the feature once it notices.
Encryption Claims Can Be Misleading
- Kohler marketed a toilet camera as "end-to-end encrypted" while retaining access to images and data.
- Sanjay Parekh calls out misuse of the term and warns listeners about misleading privacy claims.
Powerwall Recall And Remote Depletion
- Tesla recalled over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units for burn risks and remotely depleted affected batteries.
- Both hosts note the recall was handled with free replacements but question the technical approach.