This week, Devindra Hardawar, a senior editor at Engadget, shares insights on Australia's new ban on social media for under 16s, highlighting age verification challenges. Doc Rock, with expertise in live streaming, joins in discussing the latest smart home innovations and the Matter protocol. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy elaborates on the progression of smart technology and energy management. The panel humorously anticipates CES 2024 and examines the surge in Black Friday online sales, showcasing the evolving landscape of consumer behavior.

Guest Devindra Hardawar joins the hosts to discuss the thriller film 'Talk to Me'. They also cover topics such as Q&A sessions at Comic Con, the decline of foreign films in China, the show 'Only Murders in the Building', technology in the 80s vs now, 'Singing in the Rain', a Hall of Fame quarterback joining a new team, a documentary on Johnny Manziel, movie flaws and viewing experiences, the 10th anniversary of the DLC podcast, and teenagers experimenting with drugs.